Octavians
Octavians were a political and administrative faction centered on Octavian, who would become Emperor Augustus, during the late Roman Republic and the early Principate. The term appears in some modern historical writing to describe Octavian's close circle and the informal networks that supported his rise to power after Julius Caesar's assassination. It is not a formal party in the republican sense, but rather a coalition of loyal senators, equestrians, and administrators who coordinated appointments, provincial governance, and military commands to advance Octavian's interests.
Origins and composition: The Octavians emerged in the turbulence after Caesar's death and the ensuing power
Functions and influence: The Octavians managed the logistics of power: financial administration, provincial appointments, and the
Legacy: Historians view the Octavians as a key element of Octavian's rise and the early imperial state.