Galba

The beginning emperor in the Year of Four Emperors. Many soldiers thought Galba would make a great emperor, until he became emperor. His punishments for crimes were severe, and he brought back decimation, where a group of ten have to choose one person to kill. Many soldiers were also disgruntled because they expected bonuses after taking part in a rebellion, but Galba refused to pay them.

Since Galba was old when he became emperor, he was looking for a replacement. A man named Otho receives a prophecy that he will become emperor, so he spends large sums of money to flatter Galba and other Roman officials. Meanwhile, in the Rhine, the legions revolt and pronounce their own emperor, Vitellius. Galba announces Piso as his successor.

Otho bribes some disgruntled Praetorian guards, who kill both Galba and Piso.