Chapter 3608
Casualties in the Imperial Battle
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Possessing extreme regenerative and defensive capabilities, and even the vengeful ability to perish together with their enemies, the extremely enhanced Undead Guard of Pal was ultimately decimated by the overwhelming force of the Roman barbarian elites, who exhausted all their willpower and life reserves.
Without life-restoring reserves, the Pal Legion can no longer recover from injuries quickly.
How strong can the power of revenge be without suffering the consequences?
But if you choose to endure the damage and continue to unleash the power of revenge, how many more times can you fight without being able to recover?
It can be said that once the power of the Life Restoration Mark dissipated, the Pal Undead Guard truly faced death.
For the elite Roman barbarians, facing such a formidable enemy, one that was almost invincible, they were already feeling somewhat broken and helpless.
Had it not been for the large number of elite Roman citizens and Eagle Cavalry gathered on the battlefield, the Roman barbarian elites, who were being rapidly slaughtered by this vengeful force, might have already collapsed.
Under this continuous attrition, the elite Roman barbarian troops were constantly under pressure and paid the price of death, until the Immortal Guard suffered real casualties.
When the near-immortal legion dies, the myth that was forged will be shattered.
The battlefield, now broken and devastated, further inspired the elite Roman barbarian troops on the scene.
With the opportunity to become a Roman citizen within reach, greed and desire surged through him.
This made these elite Roman barbarian soldiers even more fanatical, and their morale rebounded from rock bottom, resulting in an extremely fierce attack.
"See, just like I said, the matter is resolved." Perennis put down his short sword, turned to look at Severus, spread his hands, and said with a slight smile, "It's truly heartbreaking to see so many elite barbarian warriors sacrificed here."
With their formidable regenerative and vengeful abilities, the Pal Undead Guards wiped out many elite barbarian troops.
This elite barbarian force that sacrificed themselves for Rome must be treated with respect and fairness.
"How many citizenship slots do you think will be issued this time?" Severus glanced at Perennis calmly and said seriously, "Too many slots wouldn't be a good thing either."
"Given the attributes of the Pal Legion, how many of the barbarian elite troops can actually escape unscathed after eliminating the enemy?" Perennis shook his head calmly and said casually, "If they can send out two thousand slots for the annihilation of the Undead Guard Legion, these barbarians are lucky."
For these two thousand or so spots, the barbarian elite troops will suffer nearly five times the casualties.
This level of casualties means that even among the barbarian elites, 20,000 to 30,000 troops would be lost.
The most elite force of 20,000 to 30,000 men was wiped out, and in such a laissez-faire manner. In a normal imperial environment, even the commander would have been dealt with.
However, in Rome, the advantage of choosing to do this was that the Roman Empire became more stable.
Even if these elite Roman barbarian troops were selected from the best and became Roman citizens, they might not necessarily fulfill the duties and responsibilities of Roman citizens.
These Roman citizens, who rose through the ranks of barbarians on the battlefield, always desired the rights that Roman citizens possessed, not the obligations and responsibilities.
Therefore, Perennis personally hopes that there are as few such people as possible, but given the reality, it is impossible to exclude no one at all.
Only with this opportunity, this path to promotion, and this chance for a transformation in status, can the fighting power of these Roman barbarians be further unleashed, and can they be made to better serve Rome.
“That’s certainly a good idea, but we shouldn’t issue these titles so casually going forward.” Severus, influenced by his battlefield experience, remained silent for a moment before nodding in agreement. Theoretically, as Severus’s Janissary, even if they were elite Roman barbarians, they should become Roman citizens after such a battle.
However, it is uncertain whether these people will retain such unwavering fighting spirit and courage once they become Roman citizens.
But if these people are not granted citizenship, then the initial promises will become a problem.
Therefore, comparing the two, Severus had no choice but to grant citizenship, while also preparing for a significant decrease in the combat effectiveness of the Royal Guard.
Success and failure both stem from one's status!
From this perspective, the Roman system could indeed bring glory and inspire genuine respect.
"No more, and it's impossible to send them again." Looking at the various troops cleaning up the battlefield, Perennis shook his head slightly, the ease and smile on his face gone.
Only after the war ends, looking at the survivors on the battlefield, can one truly grasp the cruelty of war.
"After a war, even we are severely injured and don't know when we will be able to recover." Sensing the silent atmosphere around him, Severus spoke with feeling.
The saying goes, "One general's success is built on the bones of ten thousand." Completely defeating Parthia and erasing the Parthian Empire from history is not only an achievement but also a matter of course.
After recalling the various units that had participated in this expedition, Perennis made a simple assessment in his mind and became increasingly silent.
The First Auxiliary Legion suffered more than half its losses, but the remaining soldiers performed more consistently.
The Second Auxiliary Legion suffered heavy losses and will not be replenishing its ranks for a long time, nor will it have as many veterans retiring.
The Second Trajan's Legion was completely annihilated—a true annihilation, a legion whose very existence might not even be rebuilt.
The Fourth Lucky Legion suffered heavy losses, and even when the two legions were combined, they couldn't spare half a legion's worth of men.
After suffering heavy losses, the Fifth Lark, even after replenishing its ranks, is now only half its original strength.
The sixth triumph, led by Iachino, suffered less than half its troops in terms of losses, despite the unfavorable timing and conditions of the battle.
The Seventh Loyalist Legion withdrew from the battlefield before the war even ended.
The Eighth Augustus Legion suffered a devastating blow, losing even its eagle standard.
After this battle and subsequent troop replenishment, Spain is now able to maintain more than 80% of its original strength, thus retaining some fighting capability.
Although the Tenth Knights fought at a high intensity, they suffered relatively few losses and were still able to maintain more than 70% of their strength.
The eleventh loyalist, Claudi, suffered roughly the same overall troop losses as the tenth.
When his gaze swept over the casualties of the Twelfth Lightning Legion, Perennis was momentarily stunned.
The lightning strikes were remarkably successful, with surprisingly few casualties; overall, the number of casualties was roughly the same as the eleventh and eleventh. (End of Chapter)