Cohort

A cohort is a subunit of the Roman Legion. Cohorts contain 500 legionaries, divided up into five centuries of 100 each. A cohort is commanded by the most senior leader of the five centuries, i.e. the Senior Centurion. Typically, cohorts consist of a single unit type, such as five centuries of cavalry, or five centuries of infantry. Some exceptions exist, such as cohorts that have a scouting century of aarakocra.

Composition

Manpower

500 soldiers

Equipment

Standard Legionary equipment includes:

• 1 full suit of Segmented Armor
• 1 Large Shield
• 1 Backpack
• 15 Days' Rations
• 2 Waterskins

Weaponry

Standard issue weaponry for Legionarii includes:

• 1 Gladius (short sword)
• 2 Javelins
• 2 Daggers

Structure

Each cohort is commanded by a Senior Centurion -- the most senior officer of the five Centurions in the cohort.

Type

Infantry

Overall training Level

Professional

Assumed Veterancy

Experienced

Parent Formation

Legion

Used by

• Roman Empire