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The factions were the Blues (Veneti), the Greens (Prasini), the Reds (Russati), and the Whites (Albati), although by the 6th century the only teams with any influence were the Blues and the Greens. Emperor Justinian I originally supported the Blues, although his support for the faction abated during the early years of his reign, taking a more neutral stance as he looked to limit the power of the factions. It may be no coincidence that when the emperor treated the factions more equally, they became more inclined

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