Sparta
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Sparta is a military group in Second Life located in Second Chance.
Sparta is led by Bruno Ziskey, who sought to create a military roleplay group that does not grief and that competes against other groups abiding by STABLE. It was originally started by Ares Artizar, who had one goal - which was to destroy the Alliance Navy(AN). Ares began to recruit others who would fight the AN but concealed the group, making its status unofficial. However, Bruno Ziskey saw that this destructive behavior was irrational because the Alliance Navy is not evil. Bruno removed Ares Artizar from power and moved Sparta to be an official combat group.
It was not easy to convince the Alliance Navy that Sparta was not seeking to destroy them (especially since everything in Second Life is virtual, thus it is impossible to actually "destroy" something). However, Bruno made friends with some of the personnel in the AN, and got them to see he honestly wanted to create a non-griefing group. His group would compete against other military groups with organization, fair play, and respect of its members and allies.
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Back Story
From their website:
| “ | It is an alternate universe, the year is 3125, where the people of Sparta have been exiled from Earth after a long and terrible war with the other nations of Earth. Forced into exile, the Spartans left in a fleet of giant spaceships, but not before making one last show of power: In leaving Earth, Sparta tore Mt. Olympus from the ground, and turned it into their mothership. For decades the Spartans travelled the cosmos, seeking a new planet to call their own. They found one, similiar to Earth, which the Spartans christened New Sparta. Mt. Olympus, finally landed on New Sparta, now serves as the main area that New Sparta's capitol city, Sparta II, now resides. In having colonized this new world, the Spartans prospered; not warring anymore, but instead living in peace.
However, this peace was to be short-lived. The united governments of Earth decided that Sparta was still too great a threat, and feared that they would one day return to wreck terrible vengeance upon the planet that had forced it out. To alleviate their fears, the people of Earth have sent a multi-national space force to hunt down and destroy the Spartans. At the head of this mighty fleet is the Ordo Imperialis, known for their Imperial Roman rule, and sworn enemies to Sparta. It seemed that there would be no warning to Sparta, no way for the now peaceful people to know of this incoming death. However, there was a faction in Earth's governments that decided to side with the Spartans, with others joining them. Among these factions were the Alliance Navy and the 39th MTHF, both deciding to come to Sparta's aid. They sent a sub-spacial communication to the Spartans, telling them to flee, to leave. However peaceful they had been, the Spartans were not defenseless, and were not about to run. Despite the huge numerical advantage of the incoming Earth Fleet, the Spartan King Bruno Ziskey decided that Sparta would not go down without a fight. The Spartans would win or die on their feet. With the help of their allies the AN and 39th, they may be able to win. However, Sparta needs new citizens, new bodies to fight this invader. | ” |
Organization
Sparta is part of The Commonwealth alliance.
Crowning himself the King of Sparta, Bruno decreed that there would be four main branches which are:
Sparta Phalanx
The Phalanx are the infantry of Sparta. They are highly trained and are armed with gear such as the Timoria Rifle, Athena Jump Pack, 3D HUD Radar, Thanatos Rocket Launcher, and deployable Hydra Plasma Artillery Cannon. Led by Archon Basileus Moonlight Ninetails.
Spartan Aerospace Branch
In October 2008, the former Air Force and Space Navy were combined to form one Aerospace Branch. This branch is responsible for protecting the Phalanx on the ground and use of suppressive firepower. They retain small, fast, one-person fighters like the Hades, but are also equipped with ships that can carry multiple troops. They are trained in all sorts of tactics that are used against ground and flying units. The SAB is led by Nuarchos RoudyRaccoon Hand.
Sparta Mechanized Division
The Sparta Mechanized Division (SMD) is commanded by Lancer Marshal H0rst Hird. The SMD employs the latest in mech technology, making mechs that are more than a match for the fiercest enemy forces. They include the basic Trojan Battlesuit, Hydra Walker, and others assorted mechs. The SMD is lead by Lancer Marshall H0rst Hord.
Sparta High Guard
The High Guard are the elite infantry of Sparta who act as the bodyguards to the King and Branch Commanders. They are equipped with the most advanced weaponry in order to better serve Sparta, including the Space Jump Boosters and the Xyphos Assault Rifle. This Rifle can use Plasma Grenades, Grappling Beam, Laser-guided missiles, and of course ordinary bullets. As stated above the High Guard are the elite of the elite. You do not ask to join; you are asked. Bruno Ziskey has taken command of this division until a suitable commander can be found.
Spartan Government
To provide a safe, structured, and disciplined group, Sparta's government officials make the laws that allow Sparta to operate.
- King: Sparta is ruled by Bruno Ziskey, the Spartan King. As King of Sparta, Bruno is responsible for every major decision, the two most important of which are declaring war and choosing recruits. Under Bruno is the Queen, the Gerousia, and the Supreme Court.
- Spartan Gerousia (Council): This Gerousia is made up of the four commanders and vice commanders of each of the four branches of Sparta. It is responsible for making most of the decisions of Sparta when the King is not online, as well as being the advisers to the King on different subjects and actions. The Gerousia shares the power with the King of awarding medals and merits to Spartans who have proven themselves in battle and other actions necessary to earn a badge.
- Spartan Supreme Court: The Spartan Supreme Court is in charge of punishing violators of Spartan law. The only people on the Court are the Officers who are second in command of the three military Branches of Sparta, and the Spartan King, although the Court does not always need the King to be present to be in session. However, in violations concerning higher officers, the Spartan King must be present in order for the Court to be in session. Ephors are the military law officers that look at evidence and serve out the punishment according to the Handbook.
