Quote Originally Posted by Zenith Darksea
Well, it's true actually. You just need to look at, say, Pausanias' Guide to Greece to see that. However, at this time (272 BC), the Spartans could still field Spartiate hoplites, though naturally they weren't nearly as feared as they once were. Even so, in the interests of historical accuracy, you have to have Spartiatai in the mod. Plus, it makes the Koinon quite special.
Obviously they'll go in eventually, but they are definatly a polish unit, not a pressing concern.