Gaius Octavian

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Gaius Octavian

Background

Gaius Octavian is a member of the Julii family and a relative of Caesar. His mother is Atia of the Julii and his sister is Octavia of the Julii.


During the events of Rome: Season 1 Episode 1 The Stolen Eagle played by Max Pirkis

Atia tells her son Gaius Octavian she wants him to take the horse she got from Timon to Caesar in Gaul as a present. As Octavian is leaving with his escort, Atia tells Andros to bring back Octavian safely or his children will suffer. Octavian and his escorts are ambushed and Andros is killed while Octavian is taken captive along with his white horse. Octavian is freed by Lucius Vorenus and Titus Pullo. They bring him to Caesar's camp.

During the events of Rome: Season 1 Episode 2 How Titus Pullo Brought Down the Republic played by Max Pirkis

Titus Pullo, Lucius Vorenus and Octavian are sent to accompany Mark Antony on his return to Rome. As they wait for Mark Antony to finish having sex with a Peasant Woman, Lucius appears nervous of returning home. Antony arrives in Rome to cheers from the people. Antony tells Lucius and Titus to return Octavian to his mother Atia of the Julii. Castor announces to Atia, Octavian is home. Octavian introduces Lucius and Titus and insists they be allowed to stay for dinner. During dinner there is a discussion about politics where Lucius argues the preservation of the Republic is the most important factor while Titus thinks Caesar should ride into Rome and take over.