- For other uses, see Sparta.
Sparta was an ancient Greek city. Its inhabitants were known as Spartans.
History and specifics[]
Thousands of years ago, Sparta was ruled by Queen Helen of Troy. (TNG novel: Gulliver's Fugitives)
In 480 BC, the Persian Empire invaded Greece. To defend Sparta, King Leonidas led a small force against the Persian army at the Battle of Thermopylae. (DS9 episode: "What You Leave Behind")
Notable residents[]
- Helen of Troy
- Leonidas
Legacy[]
In 2267, Kirk compared the Federation’s struggle with Kor and the Klingon Empire with the competition between Sparta and Athens. Kirk pointed out that the celebrated Spartans knew only of war, but Athens was the city which survived. (TOS novelization: Errand of Mercy)
A site on Macedon III was named for Sparta. (TOS - Star Trek II Short Stories short story: "Under Twin Moons")
