Editing Roman legion (section)

===Special duty positions===
* ''[[Aquilifer]]'': a single position within the legion. The ''aquilifer'' was the legion's [[Heraldic flag#Heraldic standard|standard]] – or [[Aquila (Roman)|''aquila'']] (eagle) – bearer and was an enormously important and prestigious position. Losing the ''aquila'' was considered the greatest dishonor a legion could endure. This post therefore had to be filled with steady veteran soldiers, with an excellent understanding of the tactics of the legion. He was graded pay twice the basic wage.
* ''[[Signifer]]'': each century had a ''signifer'' (thus, there were 59 in a legion) and within each [[cohort (military unit)|cohort]] the 1st century's ''signifer'' would be the senior. He was standard-bearer for the ''centurial signum'', a spear shaft decorated with medallions and topped with an open hand to signify loyalty, which was a rallying point for the soldiers. In addition to carrying the ''signum'', the ''signifer'' also assumed responsibility for the financial administration of the unit and functioned as the legionaries' banker. He was graded pay twice the basic wage.
* ''[[Cornicen]]'' ("horn blower"): worked hand in hand with the ''signifer'' drawing the attention of the men to the centurial ''signum'' and issuing the audible commands of the officers. He was graded pay twice the basic wage.
* ''[[Imaginifer]]'': a special position from the time of [[Augustus]] onwards. Carried the standard bearing the image of the Emperor as a constant reminder of the troops' loyalty to him. He was graded pay twice the basic wage.
* ''[[Immunes]]'': ''immunes'' were legionary soldiers who possessed specialised skills, qualifying them for better pay and excusing them from labour and guard work. Engineers, artillerymen, musicians, clerks, [[quartermaster]]s, drill and weapons instructors, carpenters, hunters, medical staff and [[military police]] were all immune soldiers. These men were still fully trained legionaries, however, and were called upon to serve in the battle lines when needed.
* ''[[Evocatus]]'': a veteran of the Roman army who had earned his [[Roman military diploma|military diploma]] for military service, but had chosen to re-enlist. They received double pay and were excluded from regular duties, such as manual labour.