This is not a thread about bashing on Legion or discussing it's ideologies.

I simply want to know from the rest of you who would be best to lead the Legion after Caesar dies.
Synthesis, losing with Lanius going home or losing with both Lanius and Caesar dead.
Doesn't matter which of them you choose: Who would you like to lead the Legion if they both died?


Me?
I want Anthony.
Why?
http://kombayn.deviantart.com/art/Dog-for-Legate-286530195
Cause he's a god.

I hate Anthony, whenever I talk to him, I just want to run away from my PC/PS3/XBOX

His voice is so creepy...

I'd say the third in command behind the two you just mentioned.

Who is third in command though?
Lucius is the leader of the Praetorian Guard and Vulpes is the top Frumentarii, but neither are next in rank as far as I know to become Caeasr.

Lucius is third actually, in dialouge he says so. Then Vulpes.

He does?
Hm, was some time since I talked to him though. Way too underdeveloped character.

Yep, because of lack of content I would be forced to say Lucius, he's one of the only members who I don't instantly get the urge to blow the head off while in dialog, he seems he has the potential to be a much better leader then Lanius or any other Legion you get to meet, for me anyway, like I said though, not a good enough amount of content for the Legion for me to be able to judge them fairly. All we get to see in my eyes is a war party of brainwashed immoral [censored]s who I unfortunately have to cleanse in a hail of bullets every bloody play-through. Although when I do play a Legion walk through, I like to pretend there's a great/better Legion leader back in their territory just waiting for his chance to lead, I can't stand that if that bastard (Caesar) dies we get an even bigger [censored] in his place.

He is the one that gives you your quests if you're doing a Legion playthrough and Caesar dies. I'd like to see him in charge, Lanius does seem like a good military commander(even if he does have a reputation for being brutal), but Lucius seems like he understands Caesar's plans more.

I liked Lucius and even if he wasn't next in command with, Caesar dead, he could convince the Praetorian Guard to kill their new leader if he svcks.

Maximus. I would have liked to see him lead as he didnt want the power offered to him. Only tyrants want power.

Who's Maximus? I don't remember seeing that name, I like that name, so I would have thought I would have remembered seeing it.

"Despite his age, he has been able to maintain his position in the Praetorian Guard for thirteen years as no one has challenged him in a battle to the death to take his place at the head of the Guard. Caesar suspects this may be more out of his subordinates' respect for Lucius than a result of his strength." - From The Vault and info in the game.

I think the above backs up that Lucius would be a great leader, if a bunch of Legionaries who are said to live primarily to try and earn glory in the eyes of Caesar decide not to challenge Lucius even though some of them could probably beat him and his position comes with a huge amount of glory it has to show that they have a big amount of respect for the man.

As said before, Lucius, he seems like a tactical type of person (y'know, one that doesn't slaughter everyone in sight at the new vegas strip) and since he's third in command he's seems like the obvious choice (lanius isn't fit to be second in command, and that's coming from a supporter of the legion).

Lucius.

While he doesn't do anything to imply himself being above average intelligence, you do get the sense that he knows some of Caesar's dirty little secrets and yet STILL volunteers to support him because he truly believes in Caesar's philosophies and ideals.
Lanius completely missed the purpose of the Legion, becoming nothing more than a zealot for Mars, God of War.

The post above is ignorant

You have to admit, it is a cool name. I just remembered the film Gladiator, thanks for confusing me Dominico!

Yeah it is, but no reason to suggest a leader who doesn't exist.

I didn't know he didn't exist, and didn't imply that he did, I asked who/where he was... Twice.

I want Caesar Augustus (First Emperor of Rome) to lead the Legion!
/sarcasm

In all seriousness perhaps a poor leader takes power of the Legion (Lanius might be a crap leader) and some random guy who knows the history of Rome declares himself related to Caesar and gathers support. It could cause the Legion to split into two factions, one lead by the original leaders with the original ways and the other lead by a new, charismatic leader who'll probably change a few things (at least a few).

I love your logic my dear sir.

No-Bark

He's spoken to cave rats who've taught him a spell to turn toy bears into their true form.

He's from http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/Maximus.

Wait, this is the Anthony we have to take a teddy bear from right, the dog training guy? Hm, last I talked to him I was holding a 9mm pistol at his face asking for that teddy bear..

On topic.

I would go with Vulpes. The guy can do a majority of things peacefully, & then stab you in the back. It would be useful if a majority of the Legion became silver tonged devils such as him self.

Lucius seems to be fair and even handed. I really enjoy him as a character and wish there was more of him. He would be a wonderful leader of the Legion. Besides him, I think Vulpes would also prove to be a very interesting leader. I could see him in future games.

Personally, I'd like to see someone else, not from The Fort, take control if Caesar and Lanius are both dead. There could be a power struggle scenario, with several people vying for Caesar's title.

Though if it's someone from The Fort, then as others have said, Lucius would probably do.

Caesar Vulpus Inculta, without any doubt.

Lanius when it comes down to it is a big goody-goody, that has some quirked views on killing people. All that "dishonesty is a dishonorable way of victory

Well how upright of you buddy. Maybe after you crucify some peoples you can at least say hey. Honesty.
Doesnt get you much, but oh well.
I dont think Sun Tsu beat a force outnumbered over 6-to-1, by saying quote "All war, is based on honesty."
Losing a war honestly, is still losing. No matter if you can wage a good battle. You hedge your bets beforehand. Nipton wouldnt been cut down to the last man through fear alone, searchlight wouldnt of been flawlessly defeated in one move, with the tactics of Lanius.
He's best for the Legion right where he is, as a brutal field commander and a general. Winning battles. Not much use to me otherwise though.

Lanius is the Sonny Corleone of the Ceasars Legion.

Lucius is similarly so; good in his station and legion role he plays. Keeps the praetorian guard loyal to the leader. Beyond which I would see him as out of his element.

Vulpes to me has all the makings for what an effective Caesar would be called to need. The plotting, thinking, conniving head to the legion body.

He is the Michael Corleone of the Legion.