The fleet was at once dispatched to secure Liguria, and on 14 March Otho, undismayed by omens and prophecies, started northwards at the head of his troops in the hopes of preventing the entry of Vitellius' troops into Italy.
Armada itu sekaligus dikirim untuk mengamankan Liguria, dan pada tanggal 14 Maret Otho, undismayed oleh pertanda dan nubuat, mulai ke utara di kepala pasukannya dengan harapan mencegah masuknya pasukan Vitellius 'ke Italia.