took control of the remaining Roman troops in Gaul. According to Eastern Roman writer Priscus, Aegidius and Syagrius both commanded "large forces". At one point, Aegidius and/or Syagrius even threatened the Western Roman Empire with an invasion of Italy if the empire did not grant their requests. Their forces also offered effective resistance to the power of the Visigoth Kingdom, to the south and west of Soissons. There are however no figures available that make it possible to come to a judgement on the total strength of their troops. See also Vase of Soissons References Notes 5th century in sub-Roman Gaul Foreign relations of ancient Rome Francia Ancient Rome by period 5th century in the Roman Empire 486 disestablishments 5th-century establishments in the Roman Empire 480s disestablishments in the Roman Empire 457 establishments Historical rump states