Quote Originally Posted by L.C.Cinna
just to clear that: the auxilia are not mercenary or irregular troops. they are organized along roman lines and consist of light and heavy troops equipped mainly in "Roman" fashion, plus all specialized forces were grouped into the auxilia (like archers, cavalry,...). while citizenship was required to join a legion, many people with citizenship served in the auxiliaries as well (especially the cavalry).
point of order and a question?

during the 1st century Gallic War, do you consider the yearly levy of Gallic and later German horse designed to support the Roman army, auxilia or mercs?