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Posted: 1/24/2015 11:29:22 AM EDT
They are given one order---Break up this riot as you would in Rome.
What would the body count be? 
(Using their standard weapons and with their standard unit configuration---alla of cavalry, ballistae etc. ) 
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Posted: 1/24/2015 11:30:42 AM EDT
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I think they might use the torture detachment from the 5th Cohort to make their point.
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Posted: 1/24/2015 11:31:15 AM EDT
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Not too high. After the first one had their head caved in by a sword, or was pierced by a spear, the rest would scatter quickly.
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Posted: 1/24/2015 11:32:40 AM EDT
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Not too high. After the first one had their head caved in by a sword, or was pierced by a spear, the rest would scatter quickly. "My baby didn't do----" WHACK!!!!!!!!!
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Posted: 1/24/2015 11:32:43 AM EDT
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87.
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Posted: 1/24/2015 11:32:51 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Not too high. After the first one had their head caved in by a sword, or was pierced by a spear, the rest would scatter quickly. They'd flee at the mere sight of real men. |
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Posted: 1/24/2015 11:34:04 AM EDT
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Did the Romans ever face modern firearms? I'd have to guess they may have second thoughts if they hadn't and thier men started falling/bleeding from "magic wands" before getting into striking distance with their swords and clubs.
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Posted: 1/24/2015 11:34:29 AM EDT
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They'd flee at the mere sight of real men. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Not too high. After the first one had their head caved in by a sword, or was pierced by a spear, the rest would scatter quickly. They'd flee at the mere sight of real men. If I had my AR and 10 loaded mags I think I would still run away from a platoon sized unit of Legionaries. Those dudes were hard core. |
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Posted: 1/24/2015 11:37:40 AM EDT
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They'd encircle the town. Drive the protesters into a kill zone. Those left alive would be crucified on telephone, power or light poles.
Mind you, once those with firearms start using them, they could panic the legionnaires. |
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Posted: 1/24/2015 11:38:53 AM EDT
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Did the Romans ever face modern firearms? I'd have to guess they may have second thoughts if they hadn't and thier men started falling/bleeding from "magic wands" before getting into striking distance with their swords and clubs. What percentage of the rioters would be armed with more than a Jennings .25 cal? It would be mostly hand to hand---and I said an ENTIRE LEGION to deal with the rioters. If the Romans were given intelligence that Al Sharpton and Rev Jessie were the ringleaders---would they single them out for special treatment? A triumph maybe?
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Posted: 1/24/2015 11:39:25 AM EDT
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They'd encircle the town. Drive the protesters into a kill zone. Those left alive would be crucified on telephone, power or light poles. that'd be something to see |
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Posted: 1/24/2015 11:40:40 AM EDT
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What would the body count be?
The exact number of bodies would be dependent on the number of protesters present when the legion arrived on the scene. |
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Posted: 1/24/2015 11:42:21 AM EDT
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A phalanx of Spartans or a Legion of Romans, either would be effective.
Forget any weapons disparity for the moment. The sheer sight and sound, would be very effective at crowd control. |
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Posted: 1/24/2015 11:43:51 AM EDT
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They'd encircle the town. Drive the protesters into a kill zone. Those left alive would be crucified on telephone, power or light poles. Mind you, once those with firearms start using them, they could panic the legionnaires. A sight to behold, this. Armor them up like the French cops. |
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Posted: 1/24/2015 11:43:56 AM EDT
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A Roman Legion Is Time Transported To Deal With Ferguson Riots I love this idea. 
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Posted: 1/24/2015 11:46:33 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/24/2015 11:47:16 AM EDT
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When quelling riots Romans would prefer staves over swords. They had a few ways of dealing with protestors. Either they walked right in and started cracking heads or they'd have soldiers dress as civilians, mingle in and then on signal crack some heads.
Sulla quelled potential rioting by telling residents that if one thing was thrown at he or his men, he'd fire their tenement apartments. Showing an equal lack of restraint, modern police would be exponentially more effective. Rifles and pistols beat cudgels and swords. |
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Posted: 1/24/2015 11:51:15 AM EDT
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When quelling riots Romans would prefer staves over swords. They had a few ways of dealing with protestors. Either there walked right in and started cracking heads or they'd have guys dress as civilians, mingle in and then on signal crack some heads. Sulla quelled potential rioting by telling residents that if one thing was thrown at he or his men, he'd fire their tenement apartments. Showing an equal lack of restraint, modern police would be exponentially more effective. Rifles and pistols beat cudgels and swords. They were some smart fuckers. Indeed, nothing wrong with our cops but we live in a modern society with all of the benefits. I'm glad of that. Our cops have the guts and ability to solve shit but we have laws and I'm glad we do. One thing with my scenario--how would be keep the Romans from raping and pillaging once the riot was put down?
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Posted: 1/24/2015 11:51:53 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/24/2015 11:52:12 AM EDT
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When quelling riots Romans would prefer staves over swords. They had a few ways of dealing with protestors. Either there walked right in and started cracking heads or they'd have guys dress as civilians, mingle in and then on signal crack some heads. Sulla quelled potential rioting by telling residents that if one thing was thrown at he or his men, he'd fire their tenement apartments. Showing an equal lack of restraint, modern police would be exponentially more effective. Rifles and pistols beat cudgels and swords. The Germans employed similar tactics in anti-partizan ops in WW II. Then there was this guy: 
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Posted: 1/24/2015 12:01:38 PM EDT
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I think a few dozen of these guys would be more entertaining.
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Posted: 1/24/2015 12:04:26 PM EDT
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They'd probably enjoy the food on the hill. (Italian neighborhood in STL)
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Posted: 1/24/2015 12:11:09 PM EDT
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They'd probably enjoy the food on the hill. (Italian neighborhood in STL) Umm Roman cuisine was nothing like the post 18th century Italian food that we know today. |
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Posted: 1/24/2015 12:11:14 PM EDT
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They would flee in terror and confusion at the sight of the modern world.
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Posted: 1/24/2015 12:12:00 PM EDT
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You really know how to excite a person, don't you?
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Posted: 1/24/2015 12:18:27 PM EDT
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You really know how to excite a person, don't you? Just my wife.
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Posted: 1/24/2015 12:18:37 PM EDT
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Dreams will be dreams. Of course a Roman Legion would decimate protestors. Tactics, strategy and brutality would overcome the ridiculous fools throwing bottles, bricks and cracking a couple rounds from their hi-point 9mm. The issue is whether Legion or not they would be a government entity being controlled by government trolls who don't want to offend. They would be ordered to back off and stand down just like police and national guard. Dreams will be dreams.
Unleash modern forces in play in these riots and protestors and rioters lose big. But then the politicians lose big. It isn't about having a bad ass unit come in and deal severe punishment. It's about politicians kissing ass and not doing what needs to be done in order to save their own bacon. And, it can be done with in the law. |
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Posted: 1/24/2015 12:19:43 PM EDT
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I am sure that even in a shitass ghetto like Ferguson there are a significant number of semi auto weapons and high capacity magazines. Even shotguns.
The only question is do they have the ammo and can they get their act together to provide a good coordinated defense. |
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Posted: 1/24/2015 12:20:16 PM EDT
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1000 to 1500 men ... a short blade is no defense against a Glock .40.
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Posted: 1/24/2015 12:20:37 PM EDT
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I an sure that even in a shitass ghetto like Ferguson there are a significant number of semi auto weapons and high capacity magazines. Even shotguns. The only question is do they have the ammo and can they get their act together to provide a good coordinated defense. No. They aren't wired that way. |
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Posted: 1/24/2015 12:23:30 PM EDT
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1000 to 1500 men ... a short blade is no defense against a Glock .40. A FUBU Hoodie is no protection from a Pilum. The first volley of spears and the protestors would turn tail and be run down from behind and slaughtered by the cavalry then mopped up by the infantry. More like 5800 men. |
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Posted: 1/24/2015 12:25:20 PM EDT
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What would the body count be? The exact number of bodies would be dependent on the number of protesters present when the legion arrived on the scene. |
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Posted: 1/24/2015 12:26:13 PM EDT
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WORLDST.... Oh, shit!
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Posted: 1/24/2015 12:27:35 PM EDT
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They would win, it would be over rather quick. Rioters - all dead Romans - 10 dead |
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Posted: 1/24/2015 12:28:22 PM EDT
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Will they have twitter, the media, and outside agitators?
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Posted: 1/24/2015 12:28:37 PM EDT
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Hmm... Against modern weapons.. Catapults would probably be used. Explaining to the Commander that Archers should be taken out of Auxiliaries and used front line and out of sight for barrage would certainly help.
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Posted: 1/24/2015 12:30:35 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/24/2015 12:32:53 PM EDT
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Will they have twitter, the media, and outside agitators? ferguson would be cordoned off and power cut, cell towers down in preparation. The legion would be given a three day weekend to do the job. They would be promised and shown the gold and hookers they would receive as pay. They would be intrigued by the shaved coochies |
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Posted: 1/24/2015 12:34:10 PM EDT
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They would flee in terror and confusion at the sight of the modern world. Correct. A pickup truck with three or four guys in the bed with semi autos (either pistols or rifles) or shotguns would break any Roman formation pretty damn quick. |
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Posted: 1/24/2015 12:35:16 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/24/2015 12:36:04 PM EDT
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Correct. A pickup truck with three or four guys in the bed with semi autos (either pistols or rifles) or shotguns would break any Roman formation pretty damn quick. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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They would flee in terror and confusion at the sight of the modern world. Correct. A pickup truck with three or four guys in the bed with semi autos (either pistols or rifles) or shotguns would break any Roman formation pretty damn quick. The hood rats don't drive pick ups. |
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Posted: 1/24/2015 12:41:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThat sure looks like a staged and choreographed training exercise that may or may not work like that in real life. |
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Posted: 1/24/2015 12:42:34 PM EDT
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The hood rats don't drive pick ups. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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They would flee in terror and confusion at the sight of the modern world. Correct. A pickup truck with three or four guys in the bed with semi autos (either pistols or rifles) or shotguns would break any Roman formation pretty damn quick. The hood rats don't drive pick ups. Don't they steal them occasionally? |
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Posted: 1/24/2015 12:42:48 PM EDT
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Damn this fantasy porn just keeps getting weirder and weirder by the day.
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Posted: 1/24/2015 12:43:25 PM EDT
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Don't they steal them occasionally? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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They would flee in terror and confusion at the sight of the modern world. Correct. A pickup truck with three or four guys in the bed with semi autos (either pistols or rifles) or shotguns would break any Roman formation pretty damn quick. The hood rats don't drive pick ups. Don't they steal them occasionally? True. Makes me want to buy a manual transmission pick up. Hood rats can't drive stick. Or read cursive. |
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Posted: 1/24/2015 12:46:00 PM EDT
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That sure looks like a staged and choreographed training exercise that may or may not work like that in real life. Quote HistoryQuoted:
That sure looks like a staged and choreographed training exercise that may or may not work like that in real life. It is, but the tactics are interesting. I would like to see it in a real riot. |
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Posted: 1/24/2015 12:46:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThat has to be a training exercise. No regard for the flanks.
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Posted: 1/24/2015 12:47:13 PM EDT
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Umm Roman cuisine was nothing like the post 18th century Italian food that we know today. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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They'd probably enjoy the food on the hill. (Italian neighborhood in STL) Umm Roman cuisine was nothing like the post 18th century Italian food that we know today. Doesn't matter what you're used to, if you don't enjoy the food on the hill there's something wrong with you.
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Posted: 1/24/2015 12:47:13 PM EDT
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I would also bet that the average American, even in the 'hood, would be at least a foot taller than the average Roman soldier. It would like the Romans would be going up against giants.
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Posted: 1/24/2015 12:50:14 PM EDT
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I would also bet that the average American, even in the 'hood, would be at least a foot taller than the average Roman soldier. It would like the Romans would be going up against giants. The average person American is 6'5"? |
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Posted: 1/24/2015 12:52:33 PM EDT
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Well, that was interesting. Quote HistoryThat was beautiful. |
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