The Praetorian Guard Initially Served As 2024 Elections. The praetorian guard was a squad of personal bodyguards for the roman emperor. Evolving from the concept of a legionary legate's personal bodyguard, under augustus, the praetorian guard was established as the same, but instead were directly.

Established by augustus, they were more than just protectors; The permanent praetorian guard which he created at this point, made up from both his praetorians and.