The Excubitors took part in the failed Azaz campaign of 1030, where they were ambushed and dispersed by the Mirdasids, while their commander, the patrikios Leo Choirosphaktes, was taken captive.
Para Excubitor mengambil bagian dalam kampanye Azaz pada tahun 1030, di mana mereka disergap dan disebarkan oleh Mirdasid, sementara komandan mereka, patrikios Leo Choirosphaktes, ditangkap.