could no longer stomach nero's act they viewed it as a mockery of the imperial coughed. a new conspiracy took shape. the legates bendixen and got joined forces in a rebellion. got a very good his legion declare him emperor. one last time nero mobilized his loyal generals and initially he even won the upper hand but then he sank into apathy. the ancient texts repeatedly note that in the final phase of the first signs of apostasy nero would certainly have had the chance to turn back the tide in his favor has he shown more determination. reached out and taken the necessary steps but he didn't his response was hesitant at times he didn't respond at all and merely concentrated on his artistic interests and that served to solidify the opposition and facilitate