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Twenty centuries ago the original Legio VI Victrix distinguished itself as a fighting and civilizing force bringing the enemies of Rome to heel and teaching them the benefits of civilization. Todays Legio VI Victrix recreates a garrison camp near the Roman city of Eburacum modern York in the province of Britannia. Our members portray the foot soldiers and officers of the legion Imperial officials and the civilian denizens of a Roman province. Our basic time frame is AD 122138 during the reign of the Emperor Hadrian although subunits portray Legio VI during the Republic and Late Empire as well.