Sparta (Macedonian Wars)

An entirely militarised culture, the Spartans are truly a force to be reckoned with. However, despite Sparta’s command of Greek forces during the recent Greco-Persian Wars, and its noble sacrifice at Thermopylae, Athenai’s own victories have dramatically increased its prestige, and war with Persia is high on its agenda. Although Sparta may not be sufficiently recovered to face the Persians, with allies such as Korinthos it could yet defeat Athenai and the Delian League states. To do this, Sparta’s Peloponnesian League must achieve a decisive naval victory against Athenai and break the loyalty of its allies. This may not be straightforward, however; Spartan land forces may be supreme, but Athenai’s navy is undefeated, and for the Spartans – the ultimate warriors - intrigue and espionage leave a foul taste.

Faction Name Sparta (Macedonian Wars)

Campaign main_greek

Culture rom_Hellenistic

Subculture sc_rom_greek

Military Group MAC_Sparta

Faction Group pel_faction_group_sparta

Faction Group

Greek
The world-renowned culture of the Greeks was built upon hard toil, keen thinking and military excellence.

Slaves: 50% reduction in slave population decline
Slaves: -85% reduction in unrest caused by slaves but also income generated by them

Political Parties

Agiads
The Agiads are descended from Eurysthenes, one of the Heracleidae. His son, Agis I, was the first of his line to co-rule Sparta alongside the Eurypontids.

Playable: True
Initial Power: 52
Lack of subtlety: -1 for all agent attributes (zeal, authority, cunning)
Helots: +100% wealth from slaves
Spartiate: +1 experience for all Spartan units

Eurypontids
Procles - twin brother of Eurysthenes, from whom the Agiads claim descent - was also of the Heracleidae. His son, Eurypon, founded the Eurypontid dynasty of Spartan co-rulers.