rorarii

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In Roman antiquity, the lowest property class in the Roman legion, armed only with dart and sling.

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Even the rorarii rushed forward between the companies of antepilani and added strength to the hastati and principes, whilst the triarii, kneeling on their right knee, waited for the consul's signal to rise

The History of Rome, Vol. II 1905
The first vexillum was followed by the triarii, veterans of proved courage; the second by the rorarii, or "skirmishers," younger men and less distinguished; the third by the accensi, who were least to be depended upon, and were therefore placed in the rearmost line.

The History of Rome, Vol. II 1905