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Asterix

Roman soldiers in the Asterix comics aren't individual characters in the traditional sense, but rather a collective, often humorous, representation of the Roman army. They are depicted as generally disciplined, but also somewhat inept and easily defeated by the Gauls Asterix and Obelix.

Their primary function is to serve as comedic foils to the Gauls' strength and cunning. They follow orders from their centurions, often involving the construction of fortified camps around Asterix's village or attempts to subdue the Gauls through various schemes. These attempts invariably fail, leading to comical mass defeats involving numerous punches and flying helmets.

While individual soldiers are rarely named or given significant backstory, they sometimes display distinct personalities, such as being particularly cowardly or overly zealous in following orders. However, their defining characteristic remains their role as the consistently defeated enemy, highlighting the indomitable spirit and resourcefulness of the Gauls.