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[F:NV] How does a military society modeled on an empire of antiquity gain so much success when things like formations, supply lines, trade, etc which were the core of roman dominance were unable to be replicated in the 23rd century?
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They *do* have a lot of those core aspects of Roman success, they're just adapted for the modern age.

- Rigid formations aren't as useful in an era of firearms, and (4th wall breaking) can't be modeled by the game engine in any case.  The organizational structure of the Army is based on Roman lines, and is in place, and very successful.

- Trade is booming in Legion lands.  You can meet a merchant in the Legion Camp who actually *prefers* to trade there.  Despite all the negatives, Legion lands are orderly.  There aren't any bandits, there's a common law and culture followed by every community, he makes up for all the expenses of trading with the legion by mere fact of not having to hire any guards to protect him.

- Supply Lines are actually pretty well stocked as well.  They're on the edge, and are starting to fall apart, but that's because the legion has succeeded beyond anyone's wildest dreams.  A big part of the endgame speech to get Lanius to leave peacefully involves pointing out that the legion supply lines are going to get overextended if they go too much past the Colorado River.  There is ample disagreement among various NPC's over whether the Legion will implode or not after being stopped at the Colorado River.  Falling back to regroup and reorganize is very possible, especially of Caesar himself lives.