Space Legion

For the space opera science fiction series by Jack Williamson see: Legion of Space Series

The Space Legion is a fictional military force which is part of the Interplanetary Alliance, a federation government of numerous planets in a series of books by Robert Asprin, called Phule's Company.

The Space Legion is conceptually based on the French Foreign Legion and seemed to be organized on a company basis which are then scattered throughout the Alliance on security duties.

The overall commander of the Space Legion is General Blitzkrieg.

The Space Legion is perpetually cash strapped and is a tightfisted organization.

The Alliance's military includes not only the Space Legion, but also the Regular Army and Starfleet. The Space Legion is considered the lowest on the totem pole, and is the laughingstock of the armed forces. Like the French Foreign Legion, Space Legion mandates all persons using a pseudonym chosen upon enlistment, however, commissions are purchased. It is a violation of Legion rules to release another Legion member's real name, but not to reveal one's own.

The Space Legion issues and wears black uniforms, usually coveralls, with the daily service dress being black overalls. Black was selected more to disguise the origin of its uniforms than as a practical color. Officers may purchase tailored overalls.

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