> “Superstar” doesn’t outweigh “slave”. It did if they earned the rudis. Also bear in mind at the time a military enlistment was a 25 year commitment. And a l

> “Superstar” doesn’t outweigh “slave”. It did if they earned the rudis. Also bear in mind at the time a military enlistment was a 25 year commitment. And a legionary didn’t really have more rights than a slave practically speaking. Both were in the manus of their legal superior.