
122- Jupiter and Hercules
The History of Rome
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Diocletian and Corotius - A Brief History
In the spring of two 88, diocletian felt confident enough in the stability of the east provinces that he decided to come to gaul himself and aid his brother emperor. Corotius had at his disposal the entire roman fleet, as well as the massive pile of loot he spent the last few months accumulating. With the help of his new german allies, corotius now controlled an impregnable little kingdom. Even if maximian were able to drive off the franks, the caesar had no fleet and no way of even reaching britain - let alone fighting for it.
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