Beside streamlining the army, Augustus also regulated the soldiers' pay. At the same time, he greatly increased the number of auxiliaries to the point where they were equal in number to the legionaries. He also created the Praetorian Guard along with a permanent Roman navy where served the liberti, or freed slaves. The legions also became permanent at this time, and not recruited for particular campaigns. They were also allocated to static bases with permanent castra legionaria (legionary fortresses).
Beside streamlining the army Augustus also regulated the soldiers' pay At the same time he greatly increased the number of auxiliaries to the point where they were equal in number to the legionaries He also created the Praetorian Guard along with a permanent Roman navy where served the liberti or freed slaves The legions also became permanent at this time and not recruited for particular campaigns They were also allocated to static bases with permanent castra legionaria (legionary fortresses)