Spartacus (historical figure)

Spartacus (109 BCE – 71 BCE) was the most notable leader of the slaves in the Third Servile War, a major slave uprising against the Roman Republic on Old Earth.
His rebellion proved inspirational to many literary and political writers of later millenia, making Spartacus a folk hero among cultures both ancient and modern.
== Post Diaspora ==
The joint operation to take the planet Congo away from Manpower Incorporated and make it a safe haven for former slaves was named Operation Spartacus.
Princess Ruth once wondered what Spartacus' son would have been like had he been successful in founding a nation of former slaves. ()
The captured battlecruiser PNES Chao Kung Ming was recommissioned as TNS Spartacus by the Royal Torch Navy. ()
== External links ==
* Detailed article about Spartacus on Wikipedia
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