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| Nero | |
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| Emperor of Rome | |
| Gender | Male |
| Appearances | Ryse: Son of Rome |
Emperor Nero is the current Emperor of Rome during the events of Ryse: Son of Rome. Nero was adopted by his great-uncle Claudius to become his heir and successor, and succeeded to the throne in 54 following Claudius' death. He struggles to maintain his grip of power. As a result, he promotes his two sons, Commodus and Basillius, to powerful positions, letting them take control of the rebellious province of Britannia. Nero feels threaten by all potential rivals and exacts ruthless retribution against anyone who crosses him.
Trivia
- Emperor Nero's full names is Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus.
- Emperor Nero was the last of the line of Roman Emperors who were from the Julio-Claudian dynasty.