Domitianus' corrector, Aurelius Achilleus, who was responsible for the defense of Alexandria, appears to have succeeded to Domitianus' claim to the empire; in fact, it was only in March 298 that Diocletian succeeded in re-conquering the city.
Aurelius Achilleus, who commanded the defense of Alexandria, may have inherited Domitianus' claim to the empire; however, Diocletian eventually regained control over the city in March 298.