The quintessential Legion image began with the . Every legion was defined by its aquila (eagle standard) , a bronze or silver sculpture that represented the unit's honor. To lose this image in battle was considered the ultimate disgrace.
In modern entertainment, "Legion" has taken on a more surreal and supernatural visual language. Legion image
: A three-dimensional portrait of the Emperor carried by an Imaginifer to remind soldiers of their oath of loyalty. The quintessential Legion image began with the