In late 1st century Lusius Quietus was made a senator, a governor of Iudaea Province and even appointed consul. The high profile of cavalry in the war against Parthia further strengthened his standing, while a brilliant rearguard action, which saved the whole army from destruction, made Lusius the darling of the legions. According to Heinrich Graetz, only the quick action of Hadrian, supported by Trajan's widow, prevented Lucius being acclamed emperor on the death of Trajan. Hadrian had the infantry under Lusius' command quietly disarmed, but the North African cavalry proudly refused to surrender their arms and abandon their heroic commander. They had to be slaughtered to a man before Hadrian was in position to order the execution of his rival.
WI Lusius Quietus became Emperor in 117 AD instead of Hadrian? How is that altering History? Any thoughts?