LEGIO OCTAVIA AUGUSTA [V-III]

u'<font size="12" color="#bfffffff">Our legion was formed in 59 BC, or possibly earlier, and fought in Julius Caesar\u2019s Gallic Wars between 58 and 49 BC. The Eighth Legion was part of the army Caesar led across the River Rubicon into Italy itself in 49 BC, effectively declaring war on the Senate. <br><br>The unit fought against Pompey at Pharsalus, in Thrace on 6 June, 48 BC, winning an overwhelming victory. Caesar\u2019s victorious army travelled onto Egypt and captured the throne for Queen Cleopatra. Finally, in 46 BC, by way of Italy, the Eighth Legion took part in a further victory at Thapsus, in Africa [modern Tunisia]. The legion was disbanded in 46 BC, as nearly all Caesar\u2019s enemies had been defeated.<br><br>Now in this new world, we are reborn again to take up the fight against anarchy an uphold the beliefs of our glorious ancestors.<br><br><br>Follower of Mithras, loyal to no-one.<br><br><br>**Recruiting by invite only**</font>'