The Fallacios history is the "probable" history of Legio VI Ferrata's involvement throughout the Empire.  For the actual historical references we have, see the preceeding page, History of Legio VI.  We wanted to flesh the history out for a project, and thought we would share it here. Once again, this is essentially fiction!

Fallacious History of The Sixth Imperial Legion of Rome

Raised by Pompeius Magnus in DCXCII auc in Cisalpine Gaul under the auspices of the Senate and People of Rome, to support ongoing operations in Hispania.  Centurions from Legio IV and V formed the cadre of this new legion.  The newly recruited mountain soldiers of the Legio chose the Roman Wolf and Twins as their symbol to display the pride felt at the honor of being Citizens of Rome.  Blood red was chosen as the color of the Legio Crest and Standards.  Yellow tunics were initially worn, until the Legio left the service of Pompey, when red was chosen as their new tunic color to signify their new allegiance.  Red was chosen in honor of Caesars battle cloak.

692 Ab Urbe Condita:  Raised in Cisalpine Gaul in by Gaius Pompey, the legio trained in Cisalpine Gaul under the command of Legate Gaius Cassius Longinus transferred and was involved in operations in Hispania Citerior against local rebellions.  The Legio was based at Emporiae.

701 auc:  The Legio was transferred to the command of Julius Caesar to assist in putting down the Gallic rebellion under Vercingetorix.  It service included support operations during the siege of Alesia and the surrender of Vercingetorix.  The Legio was represented in the eventual triumph by Cohors I Italica. 

703 auc:  The Legio also fought under Caesar against the Carnutes and occupied their capital of Orleans, distinguishing themselves not only in the capture of Orleans, but in policing actions after the siege.

704 auc:  The Legio and was withdrawn to Spain and again fell under the command of Pompey under Legatus Afrainius.  Here it earned the title Hispaniensis for operations in Spain against local rebels.  Legio VI garrisoned the area near Valentia. 

705 auc:  The Battle of Pharsalia.   Serving with distinction at the Battle of Pharsalus in 48 BC under Pompey, the Legio deserted en masse to Caesar, Julius Caesar awarded the Legion for their loyalty and courage in battle.  The Legio threw off their yellow tunics and adopted the red tunic of the Caesarian legions.

706 auc:  The Invasion of Tunisia under Caesar.  Legio VI landed as the right flank anchor of the invasion force with Legio X.  The bloodless victory was largely the result of the discipline of the force which inspired terror in the enemy.

706 auc: The Battle of Thapsus.  Legio VI fought against the combined forces of Legatus Scipio (Pompeiian) and King Juba.  It was Legio VI who broke the center of the Pompeiian line.

706 auc:  The Siege of Alexandria.  VIth was almost wiped out losing almost two thirds of its entire manpower.  It was a vexallatio of Legio VI that abducted Cleopatra and brought about an end to the siege.The sacrifice of Legio VI allowed  Caesar to eventually triumph when reinforcements arrived.   Had it not been for the extreme dedication and sacrifice of legio VI, Alexandria would not have fallen.

706 auc:  The VI Legion fought in Pontus and defeated King Pharaces at the battle of Zela, crushing his charioteers and infantrymen.  Caesar reported to the Senate: Veni.  Vedi. Vici.    According to his own words, Caesar took his Veteran Sixth Legion with him to Syria and Pontus.   when Caesar reached Pontus he gathered all his forces together in one spot. They were modest in number and experience of war, with the exception of the veteran Sixth Legion, which he had brought with him from Alexandria; but this had gone through such toil and danger and been so reduced in size, in part by the difficulties of the marches and voyages, and in part by the frequency of campaigning, that it contained less than a thousand men.

Caesar said of Legio VI:      The origin of our victory lay in the bitter and intense hand-to-hand battle joined on the right wing, where the veteran Sixth Legion was stationed.  Caesar was quite overjoyed at such a victory, although he had been victorious in many battles.  He had brought a major war to an astonishingly rapid end he ordered the Sixth Legion back to Italy to receive their rewards and honors

For this action the Legion was awarded the Laurel Wreath to be displayed on all the legions Signi, and marched in Caesars Triumph in Rome.

709 auc:  Siege of Ategua.  Legio VI garrisoned the Northeastern fort Roma Victa during the siege.

709 auc:  Battle of Ucubi.  It was Cohors X of Legio VI that flanked the enemy line and turned them.  For this the Legio was awarded its second Laurel, and the Centurions of the Cohors X were awarded Armillae en masse for courage and decisive leadership.

709 auc: The Siege of Cordoba.  The Legio had the honor of serving as the personal guard of Caesar during the siege, and were present when the city surrendered to him.

709 auc:  The Battle of Munda.  Legio VI was vital in the final defeat of Gnaius and Sextus Pompey, sons of Pompey.  The Legio served on the right flank beside Legio X.  The firm stance of these two legions insured victori.  The legions enlistments expired in 45 BC and after the battle of Munda a colony of veterans was established at Arelate.

710 auc:  Legio VI is re-constitutes by Legatus G. Justus Lepidus after Caesars assassination.  Many veterans troops returned to the Legio, including all surviving centurions.  The following year the Legio was given over to the command of Marcus Antonius.  

711 auc:  Support operations by vexallatios of Leg VI, The First Battle of Phillippi.  Defeat of the Assasin of Caesar, Cassius.

711 auc: Support operations, The Second battle of Phillipi, and death of the last assassin of Caesar, Brutus.

714 auc:  Colonia established by veterans of Legio VI at Benevetium

714 auc:  Legio VI Ferrata was re-constituted with new milites gregarii and centurions and taken by Antony to the East where it garrisoned Judea and Palestine.  Local actions were taken against Jewish Zealots.

719 auc:  Legio VI fought in the Parthian War in 36 BC with distinction.  It was at this battle That Proconsul Antony awarded the Legio the Title Ferrata, meaning, The Iron Legion for their stubborn refusal to give ground in the face of the Parthian Cavalry.

723 auc:  Legio VI Ferrata found itself under the command of Legate Marcus Antonius in the Civil War between Antonius and Octa vius.

724 auc:  Legio VI Ferrata  fought in the naval battle of Actium  under Marcus Antonius under Admiral Marcus Octavius.  Legio VI Ferrata was severely mauled at the Battle by the forces loyal to Octavian. Following Actium,  Octavian formed another colony of veterans at Byllis with the older survivors of Antonys Legions,  After Antonys suicide, the remainder of the Legio was accepted to serve under Octavian,  and was moved to Syria where it garrisoned the province and was reconstituted.

751 auc: The Jewish Rebellion.  The Legio came to the rescue of Legio X in Jerusalem under the command of P. Quintilius Varus.  Legio VI and other legions overcame the Jewish resistance and relieved the surrounded Legio X.

762 auc: The Legio marched on Armenia, which surrendered without a fight.  It was briefly stationed in Trigranocerta before being sent back to the Province of Syria.  Many honors were bestowed on the Legio for this bloodless victori.

768 auc: The Battle of Celenderis.  Force of the Renegade Piso were surrounded and annihilated by the Legios.

766 auc:  Legio VI Ferrata was garrisoned in the area of Caesaria under the command of Gaius Pontius Pilatus, Prefect of Judea.  Legio VI put down a brief rebellion by the Jewish Freedom Party led by Yoseph Bar Abbas.   A detachment from the Legion oversaw the execution of numerous members of the freedom party in Jerusalem, including one Yeshua Bar Yoseph. 

785 auc: Legio VI Ferrata, under the command of Legatus Corbulo garrisoned the area of Cappadocia.  The Legion constructed the stone fort Ferrata, named in honor of the Legion and a local aquaduct.

812 auc: The Parthian War.  Legio VI Ferrata was essential in the Siege of Volandum and the Battle of Artaxata.

816 auc: Legio VI Ferrata broke the siege of Tigranocerta and fought off the Parthians on the banks of the great river Euphrates under ther command of Legatus Veralanus Severus.

817 auc:  Legio VI Ferrata took part in the final defeat of the Parthians in Armenia.  The Legio was awarded Torcs for all senior centurions.

819 auc:  Home base established at Zeugma.  Here the legio built the stone fort Victa Parthis, so named in honor of the Legions victory over the Parthians.  An amphitheatre was also constructed.

821 auc: The Jewish War under Legatus Vespasio found Legio VI heavily involved.  The Legio vexallations were recalled and the legion marched south with Vespasio.

821 auc: The Siege of Tiberias.  Legios besieged the city for IXX days before its occupants surrendered.

821 auc: The Sack of Tarichaea.  When the city failed to surrender, Legio VI located zealots in the city.  On the orders of Vespasio, the city was sacked for harboring zealots.  The city was pillaged and burned to the ground.

821 auc: The Battle of Gamala.  The army of the zealots was destroyed by the legions of Vespasio.  A classic Cannae maneuver was used to bring about victory.

822 auc: Support Operations for the siege of Jerusalem. 

822 auc: As the Jewish Civil War wound down, the sixth was placed under Legate Mucianis and fought against Vitellius during the Civil War.  Legion VI was largely responsible for Mucianis victory over the forces of Vitellius during the brief Roman Civil War and the assumption of power by Vespasio.

823 auc: Legio VI Ferrata leads task force to Italia in support of Legatus Vespasios claim to the Empire.  In gratitude for the faithful service, Caesar Vespasio awarded the legio the title Fidelas Constans or always Faithful.

860 auc:  Legio VI Ferrata Fidelas Constans garrisoned the area of Bostra under the Command of A. Cornelius Palma.  They constructed the great baths of Bostra, the local amphitheatre, and repaired the aquaduct.

886 auc: The Jewish Rebellion.  The Legio fought under Legatus Severus in the third Jewish revolt, participating in the destruction of Jerusalem and ending the reign of terror of the Jewish Zealots.

892 auc:  The legionwas stationed in Palestine, but briefly sent to Africa during the Reign of Antonius Pius to reinforce the local auxiliaries against a local uprising.  The Legion returned in 140 AD after successfully crushing the rebellion.

904 auc: Legio VI Ferrata Fidelas Constans garrisoned Judea.  Work was completed on restoring the Fortress Antonia, and the outer walls of the new Jerusalem.

969 auc: Legio VI Ferrata Fidelas Constans garrisoned Palestine.  The legio constructed irrigation projects in Ceasaria.

987 auc: Legio VI Ferrata Fidelas Constans garrisoned Judea until the invasion of the Sassanid Ardashir.  Legio VI, under the command of legate Alexander Severus responded by way of Antioch, and defeated and drove the enemy to the Tigris.

995 auc:  Battle of Resaena.  Legio VI participated in the defeat of the Sassanid Prince Shapur on the Araxes under the command of G.F. Sabinus Aquila Timesitheus.

1013 auc: Battle of Edessa.  Under Emporer Valerian.

1051 auc: Battle of Nisibis.  Legio VI participated in the victory under Legatus Galerius over the Persian Narses.   As a result the Persians gave up their claim to Roman Mesopotamia and ceded five Persian provinces to Rome.

1091 auc: Battle of Singara.  The legio participated in the attack under Emporer Constantius.  The Legion was commanded by Legatus Lucilianus.

1117 auc: Defense of the Fortress Amida.  Vexallatios of Legio VI defended the Fortress Amida for 73 days, inflicting massive losses on the Persians under Shapur II and halting their incursion.  The legio suffered grievous casualties when the fortress finally fell.  The Sacrifice of the Legio at Amida forced the Persians to halt their campaign for the winter, and the resulting counter attack by the Emporer Julian repulsed the Persians.  Survivors of Legio VI were incorporated into other units during the Julian reformation of the Roman army, and a colony for surviving veterans was formed in Bostra.  The Legions Aquila was officially retired in 1121 auc, having never been captured by an enemy.