This timeline's point of diversion occurs in 180 AD, at the peak of the Roman Empire. In his final days, the beloved emperor Marcus Aurelius designates his daughter Lucilla, rather than his son Commodus, to ascend the throne upon his death. Lucilla ushers in a new era of reform, ensuring that the Roman state remains safe for centuries. As a result, the Roman Federation endures to this day, and has gained global prominence through military, economic, and religious means.