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Galba was childless and far advanced in years, and Otho, encouraged by the predictions of astrologers, aspired to succeed him.

He came to a secret agreement with Galba's favourite, Titus Vinius, agreeing to marry Vinius ' daughter in exchange for his support.

However, in January 69, his hopes were dashed by Galba's formal adoption of Lucius Calpurnius Piso Licinianus, whom Galba had previously named a recipient in his will.