Oblivion:Imperial Legion

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The Imperial Legion is the supreme military power of the Cyrodilic Empire of Tamriel; no other organized army in the world can match it in combat. The Legion works for the Imperial government, with support from the Emperor who is currently in power. In peace time, the Legionnaires serve as Guards, and patrol the roads, although in war, they have also been used as an invasion force.

For additional information, see the Lore article on the Imperial Legion.

In Oblivion, it is not possible for the player to join the Imperial Legion. However, Count Marius Caro states: "Legion duty here in Cyrodiil is usually a dull affair. In the East though, things are a bit more challenging, and one can make a name for oneself." This may be the reason why it isn't possible to join the legion in Oblivion.

Contents 1 Demographics 2 Uniform 3 Special Duties 4 See Also

[edit] Demographics

In Oblivion, the legion consists entirely of male Imperials, with the following exceptions:

• Several Imperial Prison Sewer Guards.
• Bittneld the Curse-Bringer, the Nordic guard captain of Chorrol.
• Burd, Nordic guard captain of Bruma.
• Caelia Draconis, female captain of the Leyawiin City Watch.
• Merandil, an Altmer Kvatch guard.
• Tierra, a female Redguard Kvatch guard.
• Ulrich Leland, the Breton captain of the Cheydinhal guard.
• Viera Lerus, female captain of the Bravil guard.
• The unnamed female "Cheydinhal Soldier" sent to aid Bruma in Allies for Bruma.

[edit] Uniform

The uniform of the Imperial Legion changed in between Morrowind and Oblivion. In Morrowind the Legionnaires wore Heavy Armor that closely resembled ancient Roman designs. In Oblivion the Legion is equipped with late medieval plate armor. No explanation is ever given for the change. More information is available at the article on Guard Uniforms.

[edit] Special Duties

There are a number of special duties that Imperial Legion soldiers fulfill. Normally, the Imperial Legion is responsible for the protection of Imperial power in the provinces and the security of the Tamrielic roads. However, there are special companies of Legion soldiers that have different duties.

• Imperial Legion Soldier: The most visible type of legionnaire. Soldiers include both riders (riding bay horses) who patrol the roads and guards posted at locations such as inns.
• Imperial Jailor: A generic name for the guardsmen assigned to work in each city's jail.
• Imperial Legion Archer: Essentially Imperial Legion Soldiers with a bow.
• Imperial Legion Battlemage: Magic-oriented legionnaires who often cooperate with the Mages Guild.
• Imperial Legion Forester: Legionnaires found in the wilderness hunting deer.
• Imperial Prison Guard: Guardsmen found in the Imperial Prison District.
• Imperial Watch: City Guardsmen posted in the Imperial City.
• Palace Guard: Guardsmen assigned to the White Gold Tower and the surrounding Green Emperor Way.
• County Guard: When the need arises, the counts and countesses of Cyrodiil may summon legion troops to serve under their flag. They ask the Legion Commander to submit a list of candidates, each with recommendations. Once the county leaders have chosen a legionnaire, that specific soldier's armor is changed to contain the keys and armor appropriate for serving as that town's guardsman.
• Imperial Legion Centurion: There are two of these characters defined in the construction set. Although they never appear in the game, each of them owns a bed in the Legion Barracks. Their editor ids (Dark09CeremonyGuard and Dark09CeremonyGuard2) suggest that they played a role in the Permanent Retirement quest.

[edit] See Also

• Imperial Legion Faction: Details on the faction to which all Imperial Legionnaires belong (two secondary factions are listed at Imperial Legion Battlemage and Imperial Legion Outside Faction).