Marching song of Caesar's Legion. Often sung by ranks of troops on long journeys as they march in formation. The verses are usually led by a single commander or designated leader, with the chorus sung by the entire squad. The march can repeat indefinitely, and thus it is common practice for legionaries to chime in with improvised verses in between choruses. The march was designed to be fast pace and easy to memorise, repeating the chorus twice, with only short verses in between. The following recording is an example performed by the 151st Legionary Band.

Lyrics:
Marching forth with iron tread,
Through the wastes where hope has fled,
Unfurl the bull, the flag flies high
In Kaisars name we live, we die

Singin'
Ave, true to Caesar,
The Legion marches on,
Aeternit imperi,
Till the profligates are gone.

Pax per bellum magnus, let the drums of war resound,
Render unto Caesar, our strength together bound,

Singin',
Ave, true to Caesar,
The Legion marches on,
Aeternit imperi,
Till the profligates are gone.

Singin'
Ave, true to Caesar,
The Legion marches on,
Aeternit imperi,
Till the profligates are gone.

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