Octavius Augustus

Octavius Caesar, later Augustus Gaius Caesar was the adopted son of Julius Caesar, but was also his Great-Nephew. He later became Emperor of Rome.

He was an ally of Xena's and Gabrielle's, during the Twilight of the Gods. He helped to protect Eve from the Gods and later raised her When Xena and Gabrielle 'died' in "Looking Death in the Eye".

He is was played by Mark Warren in "Antony and Cleopatra" and "Looking Death in the Eye" (Before the 25 year sleep), and then Colin Moy in "Livia" (After the 25 year sleep).

Early Life to Mid Twenties
Octavius was adopted by Julius Caesar of Rome and raised as his son. He was then next in line to rule Rome, after Caesar. Octavius was very young when he first appeared. He was portrayed as being quite child-like, but very mature at the same time. He was very grateful to Xena and Gabrielle of whom he owes his life to. He shows his gratitude by protecting Eve with Xena and Gabrielle from the Gods.

Eve/Livia
After Ares took Xena and Gabrielle away, he took it upon himself to raise Eve as his own. He sent her away as a child and was raised to fight like a Roman from an early age. Octavius then worked his way through the political ladder, until he eventually became Emperor. He then adopted his predecessor's middle name, Augustus, and began his reign.

Whilst Eve was growing up, Octavius gave her the name Livia, to protect her true identity from the Olympian Gods, a name that would later strike fear in the hearts of the most feared warriors. Ares, God of War, befriended Livia and started an affair with her. He then told her that, in order to become Empress of Rome, She had to marry Octavius. She does so, but when Xena returns and reveals that she has been having an affair with Ares, he calls off the wedding and ruled Rome alone.

After the Events in the "Twilight of the Gods" arc
It is unclear what happens to Augustus after this. It is thought he dropped down from his position after the events in "Livia" and is replaced by Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (Caligula) as Emperor.

Xena: Warrior Princess

 * "Antony and Cleopatra"
 * "Looking Death in the Eye"
 * "Livia"