Gaius Julius Verus Maximinus vs Patroclus

Maximinus Thrax led successful campaigns against Germanic tribes along the Rhine and Danube. He defeated the Alemanni and the Sarmatians, earning the title Germanicus Maximus and securing the frontiers, though at great cost to the treasury.

After the assassination of Emperor Severus Alexander, the Pannonian legions proclaimed their commander, Maximinus Thrax, as emperor. His accession marked the first time a man of non-senatorial, barbarian background became Roman emperor.

During the Year of the Six Emperors, Maximinus marched on Italy to suppress a senatorial rebellion. He besieged the city of Aquileia, but the prolonged siege drained his army's morale and supplies, leading to his downfall.

Disillusioned by the failed siege of Aquileia and Maximinus's harsh discipline, soldiers of the Legio II Parthica assassinated him in his tent. His son Maximus was also killed, ending his three-year reign and plunging the empire into further chaos.

Patroclus, wearing Achilles' armor, led the Myrmidons into battle and drove the Trojans back to their walls. He killed many Trojans including Sarpedon, but was then struck by Apollo, wounded by Euphorbus, and finally killed by Hector.

With Achilles refusing to fight, Patroclus begged to wear his armor and lead the Myrmidons to save the Greek ships. Achilles agreed, warning him not to pursue the Trojans to the city walls.

During his aristeia, Patroclus encountered Sarpedon, a son of Zeus and king of Lycia, who was fighting for Troy. Patroclus killed Sarpedon in single combat, leading to a fierce battle over the body.