916-997 CE (Superpowers)

''Caesar Calvinus redirected the productive output of the empire towards its capital by repealing a number of benefits that had slowly accumulated for citizens in the provinces. Rome flourished from the redirection of state revenue but many senators were staunchly against steering away from the provinces, since most senators originated outside Italy. This opposition could not prevent the election of the successor that Calvin chose but its discontent with the present regime would have terrible consequences for the empire.''

Caesar Gallianus (916-949)
Gaius Gallianus Honorius was a staunch supporter of the patricianis faction - one of the reasons for Caesar Calvinus adopting the popular Honorius as his successor. However, Caesar Gallianus was forced to compromise with the provinciales faction by sharing the treatment of Rome with cities in Greece. Receiving the credit for these actions, Gallianus endeared the people of the city of Constantinople to himself and to his successors, leaving a distinct respect for the emperor over the Senate.