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'Centuries' (and this both the singular and plural form, to distinguish from 'Century' - a period of 100 year) are made up of 10 '[[Contubernium|Contubernia]]' | 'Centuries' (and this both the singular and plural form, to distinguish from 'Century' - a period of 100 year) are made up of 10 '[[Contubernium|Contubernia]]'. Hence'Centuries' comprise of: | ||
* 10 x 8 ordinary men (Legionaries) | |||
* 5 Decurians (Junior officers) | |||
* 2 Centurians (Senior officers) | |||
* Up to 10 ancillary staff (cooks, fletchers, farriers, blacksmiths, etc.). | |||
Hence 'Centuries' are comprised of about 100 men, which is where the unit derives its name. | |||
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'Centuries' is the name given to an organisational unit of the Imperial Army. They form part of a 'Cohort', which in turn form part of a 'Legion'.
'Centuries' (and this both the singular and plural form, to distinguish from 'Century' - a period of 100 year) are made up of 10 'Contubernia'. Hence'Centuries' comprise of:
- 10 x 8 ordinary men (Legionaries)
- 5 Decurians (Junior officers)
- 2 Centurians (Senior officers)
- Up to 10 ancillary staff (cooks, fletchers, farriers, blacksmiths, etc.).
Hence 'Centuries' are comprised of about 100 men, which is where the unit derives its name.
