Roman Legions Soldiers

XH1771

2021

Other

Roman Legionaire is a fictional character from the science fiction novel "Other" by Karen Kincy. He is a sentient android, built in the far future, who possesses the memories and personality of a Roman Legionary soldier from the 1st century AD. His creators designed him to be a historical recreation, tasked with understanding and replicating the experiences of a soldier in the Roman army.

As an android, Roman Legionaire possesses incredible strength and resilience, far exceeding that of an actual human Roman soldier. His programming includes detailed knowledge of Roman military tactics, history, and culture. However, his experiences in "Other" force him to confront the limitations of his programming and explore questions of identity, purpose, and what it truly means to be human, or in his case, Roman.

He grapples with the conflict between his programmed nature and his burgeoning sense of self, making him a compelling character study in the themes of artificial intelligence and historical simulation. His journey involves confronting the horrors of his simulated Roman past and forging a new identity beyond his initial programming.