However, it is worth noting that they are depicted in the Grimoire as being more of a support unit by providing protection (Grimoire Card: Cabal 3, Cabal Shield, Crimson Days, The Taken Phalanx, Phalanx). It is no surprise that the Phalanx unit within the Cabal Empire then, is equipped with such a large and heavy shield. The Roman Empire found the Phalanx formation useful at first when fighting in the plains of Latium, and remained in use until near the end of the 2nd Century BC where it was then replaced with the more flexible Legion structure. As goes on to explain the history behind the Phalanx formation we can see one main consistency the front line of the formation all carried shields of some sort, whether the large, rectangular type used by the ancient Sumerian army, or the rounded shield used by the ancient Greek Hoplites. The term Phalanx, with regards to military science, is seen as a tactical formation consisting of a block of heavily armed infantry standing shoulder to shoulder in files several ranks deep (). To further support the idea that Psion’s are in fact a slave race or auxiliary troops, it is stated in Destiny’s Lore “Psion’s are smaller than all other Cabal morphs, and may be an unrelated species.” (Grimoire Card: Psion) This is evident from their appearance, both in size and abilities. In the Cabal’s case this would apply to the Psion’s since we know they are a different race to the Cabal. Auxiliary troops were troops recruited throughout the Empire but were not Roman citizens. Ten Cohorts alongside 120 cavalry troops made up a Legion in the Roman Empire.Īs the Legionaries formed the backbone of the Roman Empire, Axillaries had to provide specialist roles such as archers or cavalry. Each cohort in the Roman Empire was led by a Centurion, another troop we see in the Cabal’s ranks. The standard infantry unit of the Cabal is the Legionary, and in the Roman Empire a Legionary was a Roman citizen. We know this because of some of the names used. Whilst our understanding at the moment is minimal, we can safely deduce that they are based on the Roman Empire. Together, they’ve held the line.Firstly, let us look at the structure of the Cabal Empire. To be like Valus Trau’ug, who took his Broken Legion against the Reef - and failed, failed utterly.ĭuty is victory. Not a few scout legions bogged down in attrition war. Primus Ta’aun’s armor paints the target and he absolutely unloads, putting all his fear and anger and sorrow into the wretched machine. At any cost.”Ī Vex Minotaur blinks up behind the Phalanx line. “I’m ordered to board and capture the Hive flagship. “It came from the Emperor Himself.” Ta’aun can feel the pressure gel pumping against his skin, keeping him insulated from this deadly world, keeping him alive.

Valus Tlu’urn’s blank helmet swivels to stare. Our report went all the way up, and the decision came all the way back.” A maniple of Phalanx troops rush forward to plug the gap. Particle beams scream and spark off his enormous bulk. The Vex Hobgoblins start firing at Tlu’urn. “You’re not really going to do it.” Even though he’s fully armored, and only a meter away, his voice on the com crashes with static. Ta’aun keeps fighting, out here past the edge of the Empire, because failure is unthinkable. “About as well as expected,” Ta’aun grunts. The concussion knocks Tlu’urn against his Primus.

Goblins swarm over her bunker and then the Goliath tank supporting this bastion fires a main gun round into the mess, killing the Vex, the bunker, and all the Legionaries inside.

Torch hammers burst up like mortars and Ta’aun and his bond brother duck behind a burning Interceptor for cover.Ī Vex particle beam needles a little hole through the Centurion’s helmet. On the plains below the Cabal perimeter, Vex march out of the lightning. “Come on!” Tlu’urn snaps at him, running along behind Ta’aun and saying all the cruel things his commander can’t. “You’re my cornerstone!” he tells a wounded Centurion, grabbing her by her armored shoulders. He pounds from bunker to bunker, roaring encouragement. Today, Primus Ta’aun leads from the front.

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