an ancient Greek city famous for military prowess; the dominant city of the Peloponnesus prior to the 4th century BC

In Greek mythology, Sparta was the daughter of Eurotas by Clete. She was wife of Lacedaemon by whom she became the mother of Amyclas and Eurydice (no relation to Orpheus' Eurydice). The city of Sparta is said to have been named after her; however, the city was often called Lacedaemon as well.

Sparta is an alternative rock/post-hardcore band from El Paso, Texas, formed in 2001. Founders Jim Ward (vocals/guitars), Paul Hinojos (bassist/guitarist), and Tony Hajjar (drummer) were former members of At the Drive-In.

Sparta was the name of a rocket, consisting of a Redstone-rocket as first stage, an Antares as second and a BE-3 as third stage. The Sparta was launched in 1966/67 from Woomera, South Australia for reentry-tests and for launching Wresat on November 29, 1967.

Battleship in the Arawne Navy. Captured by Viscount Conrad's forces during the attack on Rubilith, then used to attack Arawne, becoming the first ship in the attack fleet out of hyperspace and subsequently intercepted by the crew of the Legacy. [ 25