In 565 AD Justin the son of Vigilantia was in Constantinople at Justinian's death and could count on the support of the patriarch, John Scholasticus, as well as that of the Comes Excubitorum, Tiberius, who would eventually succeed him to the throne. Justin the son of Germanus Magister Militum peri Illyricum was guarding the Danube frontier. His supporters in the Capital were outmaneuvered by the speed and smooth efficiency with which his rival's cabal engineered the succession. When Justinian breathed his last, the only official present was the Praepositus of the Sacred Bedchamber, and he claimed that before his death, Justinian had named Justin, the son of Vigilantia, his successor. There was no one in a position to gainsay it. In OTL Magister Militum Justin struck a deal with Emperor Justin II but he was eventually betrayed banished to Alexandria and murdered...
WI Magister Militum Justin refused to aknowledge Justin II as Emperor and revolted then?
How is this altering History? Any thoughts?