Tiberius

Tiberius became the second emperor after Augustus, and reigned from 14AD-37.

Succession from Augustus

 * He returned to Rome very reluctanctly in 2AD, as Augustus' plans now turned to him.
 * he had left the city out of digust for his father's attempts to promote Gaius, even acting as consul
 * Augustus bestowed both tribunicia potestas and maius imperium on him in 13AD.

Consolidation and Early Reign
Tiberius was, in general demeanor, very unlike his father Augustus. He was, by all accounts, secretive, suspicious, and introspective; a great difference between he and the purportedly vivacious Augustus.
 * he arranges for the murder of Julia 's only remaining son Postumus Agrippa (the only surviving son of the marraige by her and Agrippa ) largely for degenerate behavior


 * Senatorial Relationship: His general distrust reflected itself in the increasing number of maiestas (treason) trials during his rule. Charges could be brought against anyone who threatened the life of the Princeps or his family; a succesful prosecution gave the prosecutor a proportion of the convicted's estate.
 * His dislike of the Senate, coupled with his military background, led to his increased reliance on the Praetorian Guard.
 * ​Built a huge barracks just south of Rome itself; acted as imperial bodyguard (and had significant influence on imperial succession)
 * He stopped hosting public games and attended the theatre very sparingly, and didn't provide Rome with many monuments or amenities.

Move to Capri (26BC)
His general distrust of Senate, and his never developing a close relationship with the people prompted his move to the Island of Capri. It was during this period that Sejanus developed considerable power in Rome. As the sole Praetorian Prefect, he controlled the messages going to the emperor. He was eventually caught and executed, but Tiberius failed to change the system.

He ruled from Capri for the remainder of his life. He spent a great deal of time focused on external and administrative matters, though primarily the former.

He ordered Germanicus to try to conquer territory north of the Rhine, and though unsuccessful, he was summoned back to Rome, held a triumph, and then was sent to the East to replace the puppet King of Armenia put there by the Parthians.

Tiberius' son Drusus was killed under mysterious circumstances; some point to Sejanus as a poisoner.

Death (37)
His death was welcomed in Rome, and he had no plans for succession, though power eventually went to Caligula.