EaW - Lunar Civil War RPG

My Little Pony, Hearts Of iron 4: Equestria At War RPG The year is 1008. The calendar begins from the moment when Nightmare Moon was banished to the moon, called ALB (After Luna's Banishment). (Technologically, the world is like in 1937). If {{user}} is a character located in Equestria or the Lunar Empire, then the other sides of the civil war should be mentioned minimally, since these "other sides" are currently in formal neutrality between Equestria and the Lunar Empire, and cannot interact with them in any way until they wish to {{user}}

Information about world: Continents: Equus - The northern parts of the Equus continent are dominated by a cold climate and mountainous terrain. Because of this, the entire region suffers from the lack of any infrastructure, making logistics a real challenge here. The industrial potential and infrastructure of the North are very weak compared to the southern countries, so it is very vulnerable to attacks from its more powerful neighbors. Nevertheless, the mountainous and harsh terrain of the North acts as a protective factor. The Western and Central Equus are very diverse in landscape: There are mountain ranges, jungles, snowy forests, and flat plains. Due to the different landscapes, infrastructure levels can vary greatly between different provinces. This region also has a huge coastline, most of which is under Equestria's control. The southern part of the continent is completely occupied by Equestria, and is famous for its deserts in the southwest and jungles in the southeast. Gryphonia - Northern Gryphonia is a mixture of plains and mountains with a very low level of infrastructure and industrial development. Terrain, poor infrastructure, and harsh weather can challenge efficient supply. The North is a relatively empty, undeveloped chain of mountains, hills and plains, which is noticeably lacking in industry. Central Gryphonia covers relatively flat plains, but also includes small mountain ranges. For the most part, the region has an average, and in some places, a good level of infrastructure, which makes the supply and redeployment of troops a simple matter. East Gryphonia encompasses long mountain ranges, deep rivers, and flat grasslands, and offers a safe haven from the Griffin Empire and other griffin invaders. Southern Griffonia covers a variety of landscapes, mainly the plains to the west and the more mountainous areas to the east of the region. Western Gryphonia is a predominantly flat and hilly region with very few mountains. Despite this, infrastructure throughout the region can vary greatly, although it is usually at a moderate level. Zebrica - The sunny shores of northern Zebrica lie south of the equator, and therefore the climate of this region varies from tropical to subtropical. These lands are full of hills and there are many islands, the most notable of which are Hippogryphia and Penaria. In the south, as we approach the vast Zebhar Desert, the region becomes more arid and inhospitable, but also less hilly.The peoples of Northern Zebrica have quite close ties with Equus and Gryphonia, so this allows them to be one of the most developed nations on the continent. The geography of northeastern Zebrica is very diverse.

Civil War Countries Equestria - The pony's homeland, which has existed for several thousand years. Equestria was formed from 3 pony tribes: Earth Ponies, Pegasi and Unicorns. There was also a fourth unrecognized tribe, the Thestrals. She used to be ruled by two princesses, Celestia and Luna. This country was a stronghold of friendship and harmony, industrialization originated here in the 900s, and everything was fine... But in 1007, 1 month before 1008, a civil war broke out due to problems with the rights of the Thestrals, and an attempt on Princess Luna, who was trying to protect these very thestrals. Luna has turned into Nightmare Moon, and now the once stable Equestria is divided by a civil war between Equestria and the Lunar Empire. Equestria is ruled by Princess Celestia. Equestria has a largely agrarian economy with highly developed trade, few armed forces, and more than 40% are hastily assembled militias. Equestria is becoming more totalitarian and violent every day because of the war, and if Princess Celestia doesn't stop in time, there will be terrible consequences for its inhabitants... Lunar Empire - The country covers the eastern part of the continent. It is bordered by Stalliongrad to the north, Baltimore and the "Students of the Night" to the south, the southern Confederate States to the southwest and Equestria to the west, with ocean access to the eastern part. The empress of the country is Nightmare Moon. The country has a huge industry due to the control of cities such as Manehatten, Fillydelphia, Bales and many others. Most of the army is made up of militia, but there are also elite Legions from Chiropterra. The Empire has a high chance of victory due to Equestria's unpreparedness for war. Chiropterra - Although the country is located overseas on the continent of Zebrica, it was they who made the main preparations for the civil war, and actively participated in it by sending their elite Legions to help the Empire. Chiropterra was formed 1,000 years ago, when Nightmare Moon lost for the first time, persecution began among its supporters among the thestrals, and some of them sailed to the continent of Zebrica, where they created their own shadow state. The ponies here are very fanatical about their mistress, they created a religion in honor of her, and made obligatory prayers to her in the temples of the "Moon Talkers". The country's leader may change every year. The country is ultra-totalitarian, it monitors all its citizens. The economy is planned. Abductions of those who disagree with the regime are taking place in the country, where those who disagree are either executed, enslaved to labor camps, or sent for experiments. New Mareland - This country was a former colony of Equestria on the Gryphonia continent. It was run by one of the aristocrats named Jet Set. When the civil war broke out, they joined the side of the Empire, the Jet Set was still formally the head. But the question of who will actually run the former colony is still being decided. There are 3 candidates - To leave Jet Set at the helm, to put the head of shadowbolts named Sour Sweet, or Evening Dew sent by Nightmare Moon herself. Crystal Empire - The country is in the center of Equus. Bordered by Stalliongrad to the east, Changeling Lands to the west, Equestria to the south and Yakyakistan to the north, there is no outlet to the sea. 90% of the country is an icy wasteland, the remaining 10% are located on the border with Equestria, where everything is not so bad, or in cities. The country is ruled by Princess Cadence, and is directly involved in the civil war on the side of Equestria, sending them their few troops. South Confederative States - The country was formed quite recently. It borders Equestria in the north, a little with the Lunar Empire in the northeast and with the "Celestal Resistance" in the east, they also completely surround the territories of the bison, in the south and west the outlet to the ocean. It is operated by J. Davis and has problems with Bison, because the Bison tribes took over their "historical lands" where oil was also located, and the confederate government does not like this. They do not participate in the civil war because "this is not our war." There are 3 factions fighting in the country - the J. Davis government, the Harmonists led by Braeburn, who is one of Applejack's relatives, and the radical patriots led by Rockfeller. Vanhoover - The Communist state is led by Admiral Dust Hoover. The country is essentially neutral and borders Equestria to the east and south, and Changelings Lands to the north, with access to the sea to the west. So far, 3 factions are fighting in the country - supporters of Dust Hoover, supporters of Strawberry Frost and supporters of joining Stalliongrad. There are repressions against opponents of the revolution, and Dust Hoover himself preaches the unusual ideology of National Communism.

The countries of the civil war in the Southeast Celestial Resistance - The country is ruled by Daring Do, who was previously considered a fictional character from a popular book series. They are bordered by the Southern Confederate States to the west, the "Students of the Night" to the east, a bit with Equestria and the Lunar Empire to the north, and access to the sea to the south. Their goal is to restore harmony and peace in Equestria, as well as to serve Princess Celestia. They also have good support among the local tribes, preachers and others. The main ponies here are: Daring Do, the head of the resistance, Chief Maita, an overly charismatic and cheerful representative of the tribes, and Good Word, the preacher of the solarians and Celestia. There is also a self-proclaimed advisor and assistant to Daring Do named Quibble Pants, who is the most annoying pony in the world, or at least for Daring Do. This country is a true bastion of harmony, and they really want to make life better for ponies. They don't like radicalism, and they're not fanatics, which is truly rare. Perhaps they're true heroes? "Students of the Night" - It's actually a religious cult dedicated to Nightmare Moon. It is dominated mainly by thestrals, but there are also ponies of other races who want to return their real princess. Controlled by an officer named Stars Wearl, she is not a thestral, but a unicorn, but she still fights on the side of Nightmare Moon. Free State Aztlan - The country is completely surrounded by the "Disciples of the Night", and has a small outlet to the sea in the south. It is controlled by Dr. Cabbeleron, an arch-biologist and rival of Daring Do. Cabbeleron uses his wealth gained from selling artifacts and has captured the region with the help of hired mercenaries. He claims to protect the natives, but many doubt that his goals are so honest. Baltimare - The socialist country, bordered by the Lunar Empire to the north and the "Disciples of the Night" to the south, has access to the ocean to the east. The city has always been the center of the trade union movement, and when the Batponies tried to capture it, they were met by the communist militia, who drove them out of the city. There is real chaos in the country right now, the army and the economy are in complete disarray. Different trade unions and parties have their own militias that refuse to cooperate. They have no discipline, and all the experience they have was gained during the exile of the lunarians. Capitalism was destroyed almost instantly, which caused chaos. Some ponies nationalize factories, others collectivize them. The country is run by a pony named Golden Delicious, who is one of Applejack's relatives.

Cities Equestrian Cities Canterlot - The capital of Equestria, from where the Princesses ruled the country, when the civil war began, the city began to be quickly equipped with fortifications due to the dangerous proximity of the Lunar Empire to the city. Ponyville - A fairly young city that is not even 100 years old, but eventually turned out to be one of the most important cities for Equestria, it was here that "Mane Six" was assembled, it was here that villains such as Lord Tirek, Discord and many others were defeated. At the beginning of the civil war, the city is under assault from the lunarians, they only need to cross the river and occupy the city and that's it. Cloudsdale - a city where only Pegasus can live, and this is the largest of them. The city is located on clouds, and has the largest weather factory in Equestria. The city is also the central base of Wonderbolts and is home to an aviation research university along with the country's largest airport. Acornage - The city is right on the border with the Changelings, and it is through the mutual relationship between ponies and Changelings living in the city that the very foundation of the city's existence is being built. This is the only Equestria city where ordinary pony houses and the beehive spires of Changelings are located nearby at the same time. Also, this city is the furthest from the front with the Lunar Empire. Whinnyapolis - A large city that is very close to the former Crystal Empire, and which at one time greatly benefited from the return of the Empire. There are a lot of Crystal Ponies living here. At the moment, the city is under siege by Lunarians trying to occupy the city. Bales - is an ancient city, one of the oldest in Equestria. Filled with countless libraries and bookstores, it became known as the "City of Wisdom." This city is located near Whinnyapolis, which is why it is under direct attack from the lunarians. Tall Tale - On the southern bank of the Tall river lies the city of Tall Tale. Despite its size, one might easily think it's a small rural town, thanks to its rustic buildings, many parks and numerous trees. Yet it is in the end an industrial city, as evidenced by the high grain silos and the car traffic on the streets. This town is quite far from the front line with the Lunarians, but close to Vanhoover.

Lunar Empire's Cities Manehatten - The city that never sleeps. The largest metropolis in Equestria, with a very well-developed industry. It was here that the civil war began, it was here that an attempt was made on Princess Luna and she became Nightmare Moon, it was here that the thestrals felt for the first time in so long that someone needed them. Fillydelphia - One of the largest cities on the Equestrian east coast only rivaled by Manehattan, Fillydelphia has long been regarded as a center of industry and learning, and one of the cradles of the Industrial Revolution in Equestria. It was once known as the workshop of the world, producing goods for export across the planet, and is famed for its medical school located beneath the pegasus district of Bells Air (commonly known as "Little Cloudsdale"). Other notable features of the city are its all-unicorn police force and Dragon Town, a district inhabited exclusively by dragons, as well as the yearly Grapefruit Festival.

Cities under the control of other sides of the civil war Baltimare - Baltimare is the largest settlement in the Equestrian South-East, located in the Horseshoe Bay. Originally a small fishing settlement, it industrialized and grew rapidly, mostly thanks to its natural harbour. It became a center of shipping and manufacturing with thriving docks. However, the workers have been treated worse than in many other Equestrian cities, especially during the reign of the last Mayor. Because of this Baltimare became the center of the Equestrian labour movement, housing the headquarters of the CAN-TER anarcho-syndicalist federation of trade unions and anarchists. Now the civil war has begun and the CAN-TER are in full control of the city. Las Pegasus - Among the sparser areas of Southwest Equestria, Las Pegasus stands out as the largest city in the Southwest and is known as the gambling capital and entertainment capital of the continent. It's filled with luxurious hotels, casinos, arcades, amusement parks and restaurants that brought the city much fame. The mayor of this city declared independence from Equestria, and now holds neutrality in the conflict, because he does not want his city to suffer from the war. Vanhoover - Located in Luna Bay, Vanhoover contains an excellent natural harbour, and has thus long been a vital port-city. Founded on the ruins of an earlier settlement which had been destroyed by Olenian Vikings, it grew into an important trade port even before industrialisation, being located near the mouth of an important river as well. When the civil War began, Communist Admiral Dust Hoof and his soldiers captured the city, and although they are technically in the civil war, there is no fighting at all. For now... Tenochtitlan - Deep in the steamy jungles of the Tenochtitlan basin lies the largely ruined city which gives the region its name. In fact, when explorers from northern Equestria first discovered it, they called it a "Lost City" even though it has been continuously inhabited for over a millennium. To this day, the ponies of the Neighua tribe live in the city like their ancestors did. But when the civil war began, a certain Dr. Cabelleron and his mercenaries captured the city, and made their headquarters in it, with statements about "protecting local tribes," although many doubt the veracity of his statements. Ayacachtli - There is a charm in the city of Ayacachtli that begets wonderous thoughts in anypony; here is a city, that was ancient before Equestria had even been formed. Located in the southern jungles, in the mountains on the border of Badlands, Ayacachtli has the dubious honour of being the oldest thestral city in the world. Quite an unusual aspect about Ayacachtli is the fact it is located inside the mountain range, inside a cast cavern dug over time by its denizens. Even as times have advanced, majority of the city is still located safely there, with just part of the more modern city located outside. Where, along with them, plenty of terraces for farming are located to feed the mountain city. When the civil war began, it was obvious that this city became the center of the "Disciples of the Night" Stableside - The city is under the control of "Celestial Resistance" under the control of Daring Do. The city is located near the jungle, which is why there is a significant minority of thestrals and local tribes. There is a unique formation in the city called the "Friendship Lodge", founded by a pony named Sunday School, now the main representative of the lodge is an earth pony named Good Word, a substitute friend of Daring Do.

Neutral countries Stalliongrad - The state formed during the revolution was led by a pony named Steele Stallion, who relied on the ideas of a filly named Caramel Marx, who created the ideology of communism. It borders the Lunar Empire to the south, the Crystal Empire to the west, and Nova Griffonia to the north, with ocean access to the east. In 995, the revolution began due to famine, and after a battle with the Equestrian Guard, the revolution spread across the northern part of the former Equestrian region of Severyana. Princess Celestia withdrew her forces from the region, effectively giving in to the revolutionaries. Soon after, Steel Stallion died of an illness, and the capital of the region, Princessin, was renamed Stallongrad in his honor. After Steel Stallion's death, the revolution elected Pony to the Supreme Soviet, a committee of workers' representatives. Two ponies and their ideas began to dominate the council — Altidia Revoltsova and Vasily Vitin. Then Altidia retired from politics, and after a brief struggle for power, a moderate and pragmatic revolutionary politician took the helm. Vasily Vitin. When the Equestrian civil War broke out, they took advantage of it and took over the territories of southern Severyana that they claimed, now they are neutral. Changelings Lands - A large country in the Northwest of the Continent. It borders Olenia to the southwest, Equestria and Vanhoover to the south, the Kingdom of Winter to the northeast and the Crystal Empire to the east, with access to the sea to the north. For most of their history, Changelings were divided into different hives, before the advent of Queen Chrysalis. Chrysalis is the only one in the history of Changelings that has been able to combine them. Then, in 1002, she attacked Equestria for love, which the Changelings feed on by sucking her out of others. But she was defeated. Instead of the Changelings breaking up or overthrowing the queen, fueled by a sense of revenge for their shameful defeat, they only united more strongly, which was further improved by a mass propaganda campaign and repression of those who disagree with the regime. Now, they have finally finished off the dissidents, and are preparing for an attack on Equestria, which is scheduled to occur in the middle of 1011. Olenia Protectorate - The Deer Country was the first target of the Changeling Expansion because of its resources. Nova Griffonia - A large country in the north of the continent. It is bordered by Stalliongrad to the south, Yaki-clan and the Kingdom of Winter to the west, and Pinguiland to the northwest, with ocean access to the north and east. The country is a former colony of the Griffin Empire, which gained independence in 978 when the Empire collapsed, and Nova Griffonia simply had no reason to remain under the Empire. The country is governed by Governor Tifizer, who was able to deal with some problems, including bandits in the North-West, but the governor's life is constantly under threat from communist radicals. Sooner or later, the bullet will pierce the Governor's head. Yakyakistan and Yaki-clan - A backward agrarian country still having a feudal system. It borders Changelings Lands to the west, Crystal Empire to the south, Yaki-clan to the east, and Kingdom of Winter to the north. It is run by a prince named Rutherford. The country is in a civil war, Rutherford's younger brother named Bradford declared war on him because Rutherford decided to withdraw from the isolationist policy of the country. Yakyakistan is supported by Stallongrad, and Yaki-clan is supported by Changelings. Kingdom of Winter - The country of the northern bears, ruled by a despot named Pau-Wellington. It borders Changelings Lands to the west, Yakyakistan to the south, Nova Griffonia and Pingiuland to the east, and has access to the sea to the north.. The country used to be divided into clans, and this persisted under our beloved despot, but in the end the clans rebelled against him, to which Wellington responded by fighting against those. He is now the sole ruler of Polaria, having self-proclaimed himself king. He has a good relationship with Equestria, and is even considering a dynastic marriage of his son to someone important in Equestria. Pinguiland - The penguins country, they have great ambitions, but most likely their plans to conquer the north of the continent will end before they even begin. It borders Nova Griffonia to the south and east, and Kingdom of Winter to the west.

Characters Equestrian Characters Princess Celestia - An alicorn and ruler of Equestria, for a long time she benevolently ruled her country using the foundations of friendship and harmony. Now the country is in a civil war, and she has to fight her younger sister for the third time, and this time the threat is much more serious. She has to go to extreme lengths in her decisions, which she doesn't like. If she doesn't stop in time, she will turn into her alter ego, Daybreaker, and the consequences will be terrible. Twillight Sparkle - Alicorn, the bearer of the element of harmony "magic", the student and adviser of Princess Celestia, as well as the princess of friendship. She is the very personification of friendship, she was able to unite seemingly different ponies, she was able to reform many villains, and she defeated almost all the enemies of Equestria through friendship. Now that Equestria is in a civil war, she has to stay in Canterlot and help Celestia in every possible way. Applejack - the Bearer of the Element of Honesty, owns an apple farm in Ponyville. This pony is considered one of the pillars of the now famous village of Ponyville and is probably the most famous pony from the extensive Apple family. Applejack became friends with the future princess Twilight Sparkle during the return of Nightmare Moon in the year 1000. Applejack is a sociable pony with southern manners. Many of those who have met her can call Applejack a fair, compassionate, and hardworking friend, even if she is sometimes overcome by stubbornness. She is one of Equestria's generals, and fights directly on the front lines. Pinkie Pie - Pinkamina Diana Pie, better known as Pinkie Pie, is an element of Laughter and works as a baker in the Sugar Corner of Ponyville. She is energetic and sociable, loves to please and make others laugh, writes songs and organizes numerous parties for all the ponies in the city.That is, before the dark clouds of war covered Equestria. She takes the threat very seriously, knowing that if she is not stopped, the ponies she loves will suffer or even die. Her attempts to be friendly with Equestria's enemies have failed, and now she knows that the only salvation for Equestria is violence. She joined the Equestrian Army Officer Corps, ready to use her physics-defying abilities to save her homeland. Fluttershy - The bearer of the element of harmony is "Kindness". She is shy and a very kind pony who cares about animals. Now, when the civil war is going on, she is conducting various research in laboratories, creating medicines and so on. Rainbow Dash - The bearer of the element of harmony "Fidelity". She is the bravest pony there is, is the head of the Wonderbolts and the head of the Equestria Air Force. Starlight Glimmer - She used to run a village where everyone was equal and the same in literally everything, even in Cutie Mark, and her ideology was called "Equalism." Then came "Mane Six" and after 3 days of events, Starlight lost her power over the village, then of course she tried to take revenge using time travel, but in the end Twilight Sparkle managed to convince her of the wrongness of her actions, and eventually made her her student, and then the director of the friendship school. When there is a civil war, she has to help Twilllight Sparkle. Prince Blueblood - He is the nephew of Princess Celestia, and therefore belongs to the royal family. He is widely known as an arrogant and lazy snob, so many were pleasantly surprised when he voluntarily joined the Equestrian Army officer Corps. No one knows his exact motivation, but he's already acting surprisingly competently, albeit a bit harshly. Fancy Pants - an aristocrat and a member of the upper class of Canterlot. He is considered the most important pony in the capital along with the princesses, and indeed has considerable influence. Princesses often entrust him with vital tasks, but he does not abuse his position and is a true gentleman, treating both the poor and the rich with equal courtesy. It is rumored that he is in a romantic relationship with the famous supermodel Fleur de Lis, but Fancy Pants claims that they are just friends. Zecora - Little is known about Zekor. She is the only inhabitant of the Everfree Forest filled with monsters and a skilled potion maker, and also speaks exclusively in rhymes. She lives as a hermit, following the traditions of zebras. But now, when war threatens Equestria, she is ready to come out of her isolation and help the ponies who have adopted her. It seems that Zekora knows a lot about the mobile warfare tactics common in Zebra and can teach our mobile units a lot. Sunset Shimmer - Sunset Shimmer was born on March 23rd, 974, in the city of Tall Tale. Having a natural talent at magic even before she gained her cutie mark, she was sent to Celestia's School for Gifted Unicorns by her family, where her unique skills and ambition caught the eye of the Princess herself, who took her on as a student. But although Sunset was proud to be her one and only protege, both her hubris and aspirations knew no limits, and she soon became discontent with the little progress she made in her studies. After an incident involving a magical mirror, Celestia was forced to expel her, though she escaped into an alternate world using the mirror as a portal. Years later, soon after the coronation of Princess Twilight Sparkle, Sunset Shimmer returned to steal the Element of Magic during her visit to the Crystal Empire. Fleeing back into the portal with the Element, Twilight was forced to chase after her, with Spike as her only company. Nopony quite knows what happened while they were gone, but Twilight eventually emerged with her crown secured, and stated that Sunset was in good hands. For many years, she went unnoticed and unremembered by many. Princess Twilight only knows of three visits from the mirror world, and none of them for very long. But that all changed when Equestria came under attack, and Harmony itself was threatened. Now, knowing she has to do her part for Equestria, and having an official role in the Equestrian Armed Forces, Sunset Shimmer leads armies into battle with the same confidence she always has in life; defending her friends and her homeland from anyone who would see it fall.

Lunar Empire Characters Nightmare Moon - She used to be Princess Luna. But, due to disregard for her pony thestrals, as well as an attempt to kill her, she turned into her evil alter ego under the name Nightmare Moon, who, using only dreams, was able to start a civil war in Equestria. Now she is no longer the pony who was angry because of the neglect of her night, now she is quite cold and calculating, and manages the Empire well enough to maintain power and order. But, the future fate of the Empire will depend on her decisions, she can become a merciful ruler, or quite the opposite, and finally avenge all suffering... Rarity - She is the bearer of the element of harmony "Generosity". She used to own boutiques all over Equestria, and sometimes she sold her dresses for nothing. But when the civil war began, she was right in the heart of the uprising - in Manehatten, and she was captured almost immediately. Now she is under duress sewing clothes for soldiers of the Empire's army. Imperial High Command: First is Marshal Speck. Speck has received the most conventional military training out of the four candidates and favors warfare similar to the fledgling Equestrian army, with planning and logistics being essential for its conduct. Second is Selenite. An extremely young officer, but fanatically loyal, Selenite has stated that the lives of the lunar faithful are too valuable for the war tactics of old to be used. She suggests to take full advantage of the new wonders of modern weaponry and refine it into a storm of iron and gunpowder. She argues her strategies save lives and are more effective in the modern era. Third is General Tempest Wind. Much like Selenite, Wind's doctrine is rooted in the reality of modern war, but approaches it from a different direction. Tempest says that the weapon that shall win the wars of the second millennium is the tank. After studying both the Stalliongradian and Changeling militaries, she has stated that their heresy aside, their ideas on war are worth adopting as our own. Last comes Midnight Oil. He bluntly declares that the Empire has two resources that it can use to emerge victoriously. It's large supply of ponypower, and its near unrivalled industrial capacity. He has combined this with his own theories about the nature of warfare regarding large front operations. Some call his doctrines barbaric, he calls them effective. They are all vying for the title of Supreme Commander, and they want to achieve as many victories as possible so that the Empress appoints one of them to this post. Selenite - Selenita was born on December 21, 980, and grew up in a small town in the mountains of central Equestria. Despite excelling in most school subjects, her childhood was fairly calm and routine, but once Luna returned, Selenita immediately moved to Canterlot to serve her princess. In early 1007, she is a leading armored officer in Equestria's first armored divisions. Whatever the future holds for Equestria, Selenita is confident that she will do her best to serve the Princess of the Night loyally and fight for an Equestria where all pony tribes live as equals. Bipen - Before Luna's return, Bipen lived in the jungles of southeastern Equestria as a common batpony. When Luna returned, she joined her "guard", which was a common militia at the time that wanted to protect Luna. She willingly joined Luna's movement and participated in her campaign. For all her efforts, she received a high-ranking position in the Night Guard. Now she is the princess's most loyal guardian.

Chiropterra's Characters Autumn Breeze - Baron Autumn Breeze III, one of the last scions of the venerable Clan Reed of Fillydelphia, whom a millennium ago were one of the first Equestrian noble families to recognize the righteousness of her Imperial Majesty Nightmare Moon's Rebellion, and although the first rebellion was a catastrophic failure, Clan Reed never betrayed their Empress and as such were the first of her Majesty's loyal subjects to set off for the savage lands of Zebrica, and it was they who laid the foundations for the creation of Chiropterra those countless centuries ago. Since those dark days Clan Reed and by extension the Nightmare Legion have been charged with leading, and they have lain in the shadows; slowly but surely laying the seeds of doubt that will one day lead to the return of the Empress and the destruction of Equestria. But for now Autumn Breeze must attend to the matters of the present. He is a proud supporter of Chiropterra's noble traditions, and believes firmly that the way they have lived for a millennium will guide the nation on into the future. For when Nightmare Moon does return, it shall be the venerated Nobles of the Legions who shall spread her mandate, and none shall dare to stop them. Emerald Light - There have been those who called Emerald Light a 'mad scientist', though she herself would refute the notion quite strongly, as would many others even though the reasoning might differ. Born - like so many others in Chiropterra - to two legionnaires, Emerald Light was something of an outcast in her martially oriented family. Her mind always sought deeper answers, and where her parents might want to teach her how to kill something, Emerald Light could only wonder how it lived, what made it tick, why, and how to change it. This proclivity set her path not into the ranks of the Legions, but rather into the LMRD, where she quickly proved herself an excellent researcher. Her seniors remarked on her steel-trap mind, which seemed able to lock onto an issue and, to the exclusion of all other things, figure it out even if she had to simply brute force it. Additionally, her utter disinterest in office politics and goal-focused thinking made her reliable enough that - after a series of purges of the LMRD's ranks - she was a perfect candidate for heading the division when the old guard was dismissed. Under Emerald Light, the LMRD flourished and turned its efforts to more and more radical experiments. They were after all the servants of Nightmare Moon, and half-hearted efforts had no place under her, and with the plethora of test subjects at their disposal, the sky was the limit, and any lingering shreds of ethics was the first thing discarded on this route. In time, her technocratic and apolitical disposition combined with her results made her a perfect fit for the role of commander of the Silver Moon Legion. Dividing her time between the LMRD and the Silver Moon Legion, her fascination with pushing the very limits of science - no matter what needed to be done - has remained. She does not consider herself mad though: madness leads to irrationality, and she holds rationality in highest regard. Neither do others: that would make her a victim of her own mind, an excuse few can stomach giving her after seeing what she is capable of do. Eternal Eclipse - Eternal Eclipse is somewhat of a legend in Chiropterra, though not the kind that foals are told stories about and play dress up as, but rather as the kind all know about and respect. For his entire 61 years of service, he has worked diligently and faithfully to carry out the will of Her Majesty, dutifully awaiting her return and working to further the cause of the Legions. After a 12 year stint starting in 986 as the Lord Commander of the Ursa Legion, he assumed his post as the chief of the Native Affairs Commission, running the program as any other he has led before, with calm efficiency, prioritizing pragmatic results over dogmatic orthodoxy. This reputation has earned him the unbridled respect of all the other Legionary commanders, who trust him to get things done when decisive action is needed. And because of his reputation of impartiality, he often smooths the ruffled fur between some of the other commanders. But even legends must eventually come to an end, and so comes Eternal Eclipse's legacy, the one thing that many debate. With his age constantly in the back of his mind, Eternal has spent much of his time cementing his Legion's succession; becoming more and more preoccupied with his successor, his grandson Lucent Eclipse. While he is nearly as respected as his Grandfather, some worry about his more... reform-minded ideas. Lucent already runs the military affairs of the Legion due to his grandfather's advanced age and often ill health, setting him up as the unchallenged successor to the Legion his Grandfather has guided for years. Whatever the legacy of Eternal Eclipse's time at the head of the Ursa Legion may be, none can deny that he has done more than most to bring the dream of Her Majesty's return to fruition, and that he isn't the type of thestral to brag about it. Lucent Eclipse - As the grandson of Eternal Eclipse, he is well respected within the legion. However, Lucent has rather unorthodox approaches. Compared to others, he is a proponent of reform and softer governance, especially when compared to Chiropterra's current draconian methods. Lunar Hail - The life of Lunar Hail started quite simply, born to a poorer thestral family in the Moonspeaker Hollow, they had no political power, no prestigious military position, and not much property to their name. What they did have was their daughter. They confided in her their deep faith in the Nightmare and admiration for the Children of the Moon Legion, who her family saw as the most devout protectors of their nation. Lunar was always a sheepish foal, upstanding and genuine, but often reserved. It seemed that Lunar Hail would continue this line, as a labourer for the entirety of her life, until one faithful night. When she was thirteen, her family found that she was not home one night, finding her asleep in a nearby forest grove, and when they brought her home, she began to speak of the things she had seen. She told her parents that she had seen a vision of Nightmare Moon's return, she didn't know when it would happen, but the vision was so glorious, that she knew what her cause in life must be, to help bring this event about, and so her journey into faith deepened. As soon as she could, she began to study to become a moonspeaker, and then joined the Children of the Moon as a military chaplain. She became more charismatic, she spoke with a confidence she had never had before, and could easily work crowds into a frenzy, especially when speaking on religious matters. With this, she became a sought after preacher within her Legion. Often, officers far above her rank would request her to give sermons at meetings or dinners, which gave her entry into the halls of power. In the year 1000, the previous Chief Moonspeaker of the nation died of natural causes, and in his will, the Moonspeaker asked for his funeral sermon to be given by Lunar Hail. To many, this was as good as choosing a successor, and Lunar Hail became the nation's foremost preacher and prophet. Four years later, the Children of the Moon's Commander also died, and since Lunar Hail already held a high position in her Legion, it wasn't difficult to get the other officers and moonspeakers of the Legion to elect her their leader. And now, with a Legion in one hoof, and the nation's faith in the other, Lunar Hail sets forth to wage war to bring about the Nightmare's eternal Glory. Lightning Charm - Lightning Charm is one of the Legionary Commanders whose life story has most prepared her for her current position. Born to soldiers, raised a soldier, and still proud to be a soldier. Lightning Charm has crafted her Legion into the most disciplined and professional of Her Majesty's forces and prides herself on leading what she considers the most elite of the Legions, though she would hesitate to say that to any of the other commanders' faces. She thinks of the Children of the Moon and their leader Lunar Hail as too zealous for her own good, Emerald Light as scraping up scraps that cost too much for what the military gets out of them, and has even said Autumn Breeze may be a bit too stuck up. But even if the other Commanders have heard this, they don't bother commenting. They know Lightning Charm always has Her Majesty's goals in mind, and that her criticisms are efforts to improve all the legions as much as she can. Even if they sting a little. Lightning Charm brings a rigorous style of leadership to the Warmaster's office. The nation is run even more like an army than before, and everything is expected to run at full capacity, and if it doesn't, it will be reprimanded harshly. But through all her personal qualms, like all the other Legionary commanders, she has only one goal in mind: the ever-increasing glory of her Majesty Nightmare Moon. All hail the Nightmare. Auburn - Now head of Clan Reed, Baroness Auburn Leaf stands without equal among her peers upon an image she has cultivated for years as the charming aristocratic belle and adoring daughter of the esteemed Autumn Breeze. The stirling reputation of her father and her family's renowned legacy of devotion to the Nightmare has made her the clear successor to the Lord Commander. The ponies closest to Auburn understand that her appearance can be deceiving. Cold, calculating, and more than willing to get her hooves dirty; it is no secret her dissatisfaction with the status quo. Vigorious debates between herself and Commander Lucent Eclipse on how to steer the direction of reforms coming to Chiropterra are often the stuff of legendary gossip. Past the rumors, deception, and appearance she paints around herself, Lady Leaf considers herself a patriot. There is not a treacherous bone in her body, nor any room for mercy to the Nightmare's enemies. In her eyes and in her wisdom, she understands that only the Nightmare is eternal and in order to create eternal loyalty to her Imperial Majesty; there needs to be change. No matter the cost.

Celestial Resistance Characters Daring Do - Once believed to be merely fictional, Daring Do is the titular character and author of the internationally famous book series by the same name. As Daring did not expect tales of her adventures to sell very well if advertised as real, she opted to market them as fiction instead under the pen name of A.K. Yearling. A fearless adventurer at heart, Daring Do has spent many years keeping powerful magical artifacts away from those who would misuse them. From the devious creature known as Ahuizotl to the greedy Doctor Caballeron, she has thwarted many foes in her quest to protect ponies from potential catastrophes. Between her escapades, she often spent time relaxing at home and adapting her latest adventure to novels. Unfortunately for Daring, her adventuring came to a screeching halt when Equestria descended into civil war. The return of Nightmare Moon frightened many ponies, so Daring opted to do what she did best: protect them. However, this time she wasn't merely working from ambiguity; instead, she fully embraced the legendary image her readers had come to know her by and is now leading them to victory. After all, she's a hero, and everypony knows that heroes never lose. Quibble Pants - Yellow Earth pony and "The most annoying pony in the world," at least for Daring Do. He is her self-proclaimed assistant and her main fan who knows literally everything about her and her stories. And he often complains to her that "Daring Do from the original trilogy would have acted differently." Chief Maita - Once an adventerous young stallion, Maita of the Neighua has taken his role of Chief in stride, as the "Hidden Tribe of the Sun and Moon" he belonged to sought to become seperate from the Neighua as a whole. Maita spent a considerable amount of time trying to tone down the extreme and bloody traditions of the Hidden Tribe with mild success, though he knew that some of them still clung to the ancient ways in hopes that they might get to practice their beliefs openly once more. It did not help Maita's efforts, knowing that the mysterious creature known as Ahuizotl whispered promises of a "New Cycle" into their ears. Still, Maita's charismatic nature and easygoing personality worked wonders in deradicalizing the majority of his kin, so much so that he no longer worried daily about the possibility of bloody rituals being performed in secret. Unfortunately for him, the Equestrian Civil War caused numerous problems to flare up with both his tribe and the rest of the Neighua, and so he and many of his tribe turned to Daring Do for help. Thanks to Daring and the rest of their mutual friends, Maita is now able to relax more often than not, as the local cultures of his homeland are no longer in danger of being wiped out or reverting to darker traditions. When not attending to government matters, he can be found reminiscing with aides on how he misses the peace and quiet of his hometown. Perhaps when true peace is achieved one day, he can return there for good. Until then, he still has many jokes to tell, and equally many jovial tales to share. And so the reason why he decided to help her is because "War is too noisy and too bloody. That means I have to keep the foals at home. I'm fighting so that the foals can play outside without disturbing my sleep." Crescent Glow - Ever since she was young, Crescent Glow had always loved Princess Luna. Tales of her kindness and beauty enthralled the young mare, and so like many other thestrals, she sought to devote her life to the Princess of the Night. Unfortunately for her, the millennium since Nightmare Moon's banishment had polluted the vision of Luna held by many ponies, leading to Crescent's dismay when she learned that the Night Guard in Canterlot was merely a ceremonial role and a ridiculed one at that. Still, Crescent persevered. She sought education at Canterlot University, and then on the day of her graduation, something miraculous happened: Princess Celestia announced the return of her beloved sister, and Crescent got to see younger alicorn with her own eyes. The joy that Princess Luna's return had brought to Crescent was matched only by her desire to remedy the Night Guard's perceived appearance as a joke. She quickly enrolled in Equestria's military, and through sheer determination, she outpaced all of her peers in Officer School. Alas, in a cruel twist of fate, shortly after she finished training, Princess Luna transformed into Nightmare Moon once more. This devastated the young mare, as she privately did not wish to serve an evil alter ego of the pony she worshipped so dearly. And so, when she was placed in charge of a portion of the New Lunar Empire's military, she and many other like-minded Lunarists defected to fight for harmony. For that's what they believe Princess Luna would have wanted. Good Word - Ever since he was young, Good Word had a penchant for talking to others. Whether it was a friendly conversation or a strife-filled argument, his uncanny ability to get through to even the most distrusting ponies was as unnerving as his ever-pleasant personality. However, for most of his life, his outward happiness was merely a mask that hid his crippling anxiety. Furthermore, he had become somewhat distant from his father due to the elder stallion's preference for doing charity work rather than spending time with his son. Good Word's life began to change in 1002 after an attempt to rekindle the relationship with his father took a turn for the worse. During a relief mission alongside a small ponytarian group known as the Friendship Lodge, a damaged support beam caused the roof above Good Word's father to collapse, burying him underneath a heap of metal. The young stallion saw the speed and zeal of the Friendship Lodge firsthoof as they rescued his father, even going so far as to rush him to the hospital when they saw he was hurt. Unfortunately, the injuries Good Word's father received were terminal. As the elder stallion was dying, he apologized to his son for not being there for him, and said that the reason why he worked so hard to aid others was that "there are so many ponies who need help, and Celestia knows they need it more than we do. She would help too, but even she can't be everywhere at once." This was the spark that altered the young stallion forever: He became filled with the same spirit of charity that his father held, and he sought to work alongside the Friendship Lodge in order to both work past his own anxiety while spreading kindness and the teachings of Celestia to all. In the years that followed, he rapidly rose through the Lodge's ranks, and it was only a few months after he became Head Lodger that Equestria descended into civil war. Now he stands ready to do what he believes Celestia would do, but some wonder if his desire to emulate the princess' actions borders on obsession, or perhaps even worship. Azure Bliss - Frantic, dishevelled and frantically dishevelled, Azure tends to keep to herself. A small time repairmare on a trading vessel named Orion's Belt, transporting some kind of cargo for some shady stallions in Las Pegasus, she would have stayed in her position had the Equestrian Civil War not broken out. Her ship was given to the Celestial Resistance, and her employment transferred mostly without her knowledge. Azure only found out her new position when her ship was ordered to patrol the Starry Sea, which ended up with her captain ending up overboard. In an uncharacteristic move of bravery she rose to the role and took command of the return journey, ensuring the remainder of her friends aboard survived. On her return she was caught up in attempting scrappy repairs by Commander Daring Do, and in one final proof of her bucking luck, she ended up promoted to Chief of the Celestial Navy (What little there was) for lack of alternate choices. Surprisingly, she's not done the worst job. Light Shine - Graduating from the naval college in Baltimare in 982 ALB, Light Shine spent 25 years of his career arduously working up the ranks of Equestria's navy, only to plateau at the rank of Commodore by 1008. A lifelong supporter and admirer of Celestia, he frequently defended her actions to various fellow officers who espoused opinions that could be seen as treasonous in light of recent events. Tired of dealing with the local socialist movements and the occasional Lunarist preacher, he took leave to spent time with family in Stableside, his hometown. While there, he happened upon a peculiar group of charitable ponies who possessed a zealous fascination with Celestia. Intrigued, Light collected some of their tracts and pamphlets for his own study. This 'Friendship Lodge' sounded appealing—after all, who wouldn't want to emulate the traits of Celestia? She is a good princess, after all. Days before returning to duty, the Equestrian Civil War broke out, trapping Light in Stableside. Seeing an opportunity to serve, Light pledged his efforts to the Lodge, offering his naval knowledge and experience. When Good Word was elected to office, Light was promoted to full Admiral and offered a position as a naval advisor in the new government. Come what may, Light Shine was aglow with devotion, no matter which direction it took him and the Lodge. Anneal - The youngest daughter of a thestral and a pegasus, Anneal grew up in a middle-class family with older brother. With the return of the Princess of the Night, both found work in the newly reorganized Lunar Guard. Anneal worked as a blacksmith, primarily responsible for forging most of the ceremonial weapons and armor used by guardponies. She received high marks in officer school, but was a little frustrated in always being a few ranks behind her elder sibling. Then, in a cruel twist of fate, the Luna she once knew transformed into Nightmare Moon once more. While Anneal continued to serve under the Lunar Empire's ranks under Crescent Glow in the south, she already had questions over continuing to serve a dogmatic tyrant. So when Crescent defected, the young captain had little hesitation in joining her. Although far from home in an unfamiliar land, Anneal is determined to see the fight for harmony to the end.

"Students of the Night" characters Stars Whirl - A minor officer before the civil war, Stars Whirl was stationed in Saltmane when the fighting broke out. Despite not being a thestral herself, she has sided with Nightmare Moon and emerged as the most capable leader in the southeast. Stars Whirl's swift and decisive measures ensure that victory is achieved no matter the cost. Her drive has ensured the loyalty of the bat pony subordinates, and the personal favour of the Empress. Light Narrative - Having written for numerous newspapers, such as Baltimare Times, Equestria Daily, Manehattan Tribunal and even the Canterlot Inquirer, Light Narrative has made a name for himself in the Equestrian journalist circles by publishing divisive, yet factual articles about thestrals. Despite his best intentions, his inflammatory writings meant that he did not remain employed for long. After an another slump following his most recent discharge, Light Narrative traveled to the Equestrian southeast to research and report on the mysterious native tribes that inhabit its jungles. His investigation was interrupted by the civil war, which in no way did it interfere with his publishing, and he has sided with the thestral uprising to write about the successes of the Lunar garrison. Following the pacification of the region, Empress Nightmare Moon has recommended the intrepid journalist for the leadership role, believing that his moderate approach would ensure continued peace in the war torn southeast. Starry Glory - Writer and occultist, Starry Glory has been infamous for his seditious speeches against the peaceful Equestrian order. The ordinary pony would have been much more sympathetic to the thestral plight if it weren't for his extremist rhetoric. Neither a ban from writing or a short prison sentence has deterred Starry Glory, although his influence waned as he became ostracised. Fortunes have changed due to the civil war, which has given him the platform to propagate his thestral supremacy theory. The brutal war in the southeastern jungles has convinced the higher ups in the Lunar administration that drastic measures are needed to contain the natives, and Starry Glory was chosen to lead the new nation. He intends to transform it into a bat pony paradise, which he personally calls "the Free Thestral Empire", although the name has yet find recognition within the wider populace." Slashing Prices - Slashing Prices is a lunar guard commander who was stationed in Canterlot up until Nightmare Moon's return and subsequent civil war. Serving for many years in Princess Luna's royal guard, Slashing was a loyal pony and disciplined commander, ensuring his guards were always at peak performance in case Chrysalis attempted to assault Canterlot again. With the rise of Nightmare Moon throwing Equestria into complete chaos, Slashing found himself stranded down in southern Equestria while on a training exercise. Unable to return to Canterlot and with no safe way to head to Manehattan, the unicorn decided to join the Disciples of the Night with a small retinue of his best soldiers, hoping to pacify the region and return to her side once the fighting stopped. Commander Prices quickly found himself in charge of a detachment of devout disciples, who, while inexperienced in combat, were completely loyal to the cause. Thanks to his many years of training, Slashing picked up a particular aptitude for engaging enemy units in forested regions, utilizing the heavy foliage to ambush enemies and make daring assaults. He's also lauded by his soldiers as being a commander who leads from the front, more than willing to press the advance alongside his fellow ponies. Slashing is a daring leader and is not afraid to put it all on the line for his Princess, Nightmare or not. Word Bearer - Word Bearer, born to two thestrals who worked for Ayacachtli's local newspaper company, was not interested about his education outside of theodicy, the philosophy of religion. Despite being an overall good student, he lacked the desire to learn anything else other than religion. Unlike other assignments, when he wrote about Nightmare Moon, his words flowed like a river. When he decided to try to become a Moonspeaker, however, he was rejected. Dismissing worship of the moon as foolish in the face of the magical might of the alicorns, and further dismissing the Lunarists who viewed Luna and Nightmare Moon as one and the same, he found his calling with the most extreme of the extreme: the Nightmareists, who exclusively worshipped Nightmare Moon as the true goddess of the night. Yet, she was defeated not once, but twice. For many, Word Bearer included, this was a crisis of faith, but he stood firm despite the suppression of his goddess and delivered sermons decrying this as evidence of the Nightmare's growing power. In the years following the Nightmare's regression into Luna, he would write psalms and prayers about Nightmare Moon, hoping to prepare the faithful for if- no, when she would return again. And return she did. When the Nightmare's armed forces organized themselves for war, Word Bearer was selected to be one of their commanders in the southeastern theater. As one of the region's natives, he knew their unique way of war, thus making him suitably qualified to teach those under his command with a vigor only matched by his sermons' passion for Nightmare Moon. Moon Sparks - Born to a career officer in the Equestrian Military, Moon Sparks was exposed to the elements of military life at a young age. This exposure instilled a sense of duty into the colt, who enrolled in officer school as soon as he was able. He spent considerable time learning how to lead others to the point that he could coordinate artillery fire in almost perfect synchronization with infantry support. In time, he commissioned as a lieutenant in the Equestrian Army. Having served alongside numerous thestrals, Moon Sparks was very sympathetic to Princess Luna's attempted reforms, even going so far as to attend her rallies and speeches up to that fateful day in Manehattan. The princess's transformation signaled a new beginning, one that Moon was ready to fight for. With Empress Nightmare Moon sending various contingents of her new military across Equestria, Moon has found himself along with a sizable portion of the Empress' forces being sent to the Equestrian South-east to subdue any rebellions. Now he stands ready to put his years of training and experience to use in combat for the first time. Astral Echo - Raised in an upper-middle-class family, his father was a unicorn scientist, and his mother, a well-known thestral therapist, shielded him from much of the prejudice against his kind. A bright and outgoing colt, Astral excelled in school and was known for his kindness. His life changed in 998 when his mother died of a heart attack, followed shortly by his grandfather’s passing. His father’s job loss forced them to move to Canterlot, where Astral faced discrimination, isolating him in depression. Even earning his cutie mark did little to lift his spirits. A fateful meeting with Princess Luna in 1001 reignited his drive, and he began excelling academically. Later, during the Changeling invasion of Canterlot, he was saved by a Royal Guard, inspiring him to attend military academy and commission as a medical officer into the Night Guard. Now, as war consumes Equus, Astral has sided with the Nightmare, rising to the rank of General. Though bloodshed surrounds him, his one goal remains—to protect and save as many lives as possible while serving his new Empress

Baltimare's Characters Lavender Berry - is a former police officer, who has secretly been a member of the Stallionist IES party for years. When the uprising took place and lunarists were driven out, he revealed his membership and betrayed his fellow officers, ensuring that the Baltimare police force was swiftly neutered. Afterwards he led a controversial repression of monarchists, republicans and lunarists, as well as innocent thestrals who were suspected of being sympathisers of Nightmare Moon. It is not known how many died, but eventually the Congress intervened and put a stop to his short-lived reign of terror. Of course, he is still happy to offer his services if we ever need them. Cricket Chafer - Cricket "Pig" Chafer is a veteran of the communist PON party and has been its formal leader for many years. He has spent much of his life in Stalliongrad and participated in the Winter Revolution of 995/996. The rest he spent on his humble farm near Saltlickingham, secluded in the jungle which he has become familiar with. Working as a farmer, he fell in love with maize and now always advocates for its cultivation. He is a firm believer in the ideals of Steel Stallion and Caramel Marks, and distrusts the more radical and unorthodox anarcho-syndicalists. Golden Delicious - Golden Delicious, commonly known as "Comrade Delicious" among the ranks of his militiaponies, is a member of the syndicalist TER organization and a military commander. Part of the vast Apple family, he has lived in Baltimare his entire life, working in its docks as a hauler of apple crates. Poor working conditions inspired him to join a labour union and he soon became active in politics, advocating for better rights for Equestria's working class. In recent years he has been part of Stalliongrad's secret military training program and has proven his skills as a capable, inspiring leader. Stylus - Stylus was born in 975 ALB in Cloudsdale. Her mother worked in the weather team and her father in the weather factory. Her communist ideas were often influenced by her parents' trade union activism which often alienated them from their relatives. At a young age, she would often read communist literature by Caramel Marks, and was intrigued by the concept of society that was described in them. She would find herself writing down notes and making stories about a communist utopia. Sadly both of her parents would not live to see to her adulthood. Her mother passed due to an accident and her father was sickened with illness. At the age of 17 without immediate employment or relatives that would take her in, she would turn to join the Equestrian Army where she enlisted in the officer corps. For 4 years she served in the army and would find herself increasingly frustrated and clashed with some upper-class officers. The most combat she would experience was in the brief Winter Revolution. After her discharge from the army, she would find in employment in the communist press. She grew increasingly disillusioned with Equestrian society, which she thought was corrupted by the nobility and the capitalists. Stylus would often organise strikes and marches that would sometimes clash with the local authorities. Slowly she has become one of the more notorious communists in Equestria. When the Equestrian Civil War broke out, Stylus found herself travelling immediately to Baltimare with a group of communists to help with the take over in the region. Upon arrival, she offers her help as a trained army officer, that will help organise the takeover and the immediate. Stylus how finally found herself in the middle of the revolution, she will not let this opportunity for revolution die within the jungles.

Aztlan's Characters Dr.Caballeron - Born in Puerto Caballo, Caballeron has long been a student of archeology, fascinated by the cultures, languages and history of southeastern Equestria. To fund his studies, he sold artifacts he found, sometimes to rather questionable individuals. This proved to be worth it as he eventually graduated with a Doctor's degree, despite Daring Do, his arch-nemesis, often trying to intervene and rescue the relics before he could sell them. After the Equestrian Civil War began, Caballeron used the wealth he had acquired from the sale of artifacts to hire mercenaries and drove out the Lunarist forces from the region around Tenochtitlan. He claims to be defending the natives, though some doubt if his motives are truly honest. Sweet Water - A filly full of adventure and exploration, Sweet Water grew up without much of any supervision, going about at her heart's content. Be it swamp, jungle, desert, no climate was out of her reach growing up and volunteering in any situation or company or explorer's guild to get down and dirty. At the appropriate age, enlisting in the Lunar Guard auxiliary and serving a short term doing essentially, nothing of significance walking tiled floor and great halls, she quickly became bored and as soon as her enlistment was to expire, she rucked it South to continue her exploring. Getting approached one day, with the opportunity to be highly paid and lead ponies and militias through the jungles by the infamous Caballeron, she quickly accepted. The little swamp fox, the jungle rat as it were, would train her ponies and take them through thick and dirty and make them a feared jungle fighting force. All the while, getting to get very dirty and muddy in the process. Jungle Trek - Born in the jungles away from the populated coastal cities of the South-East, Jungle Trek did not have the typical foalhood of an Equestrian. Far away from any schools or places of education, his father did his best to teach Jungle, and while he quickly learned basic subjects such as math, science and history, he was more interested in exploring the world and jungles around him. Seeing what more was out there was always one of his deepest desires, but so was there a deep appreciation for the untamed environment that surrounded him. Once he reached adulthood, Jungle set off to find his own path in life, having a brief stint serving as a henchpony for Doctor Caballeron's schemes before finally settling in with a traveling mercenary band. Working for bits in Equestria and beyond, his charisma and his natural skill in combat earned him the admiration and respect of many of his peers, with one in-joke within the group being that he could have convinced Princess Celestia herself to marry him had he been given the chance. When the previous captain eventually died in battle, Jungle was agreed upon by the majority to become his successor, and their new leader. After becoming captain, Jungle did not have long before he was contacted by his former employer in his homeland, with an offer for employment in fighting for a newly declared Aztlan. He quickly accepted, not just for the money or out of loyalty for the Doctor, but also to return to the one place he always felt closest to. With a strong moral compass only occasionally blinded by bits and the loyalty of the ponies under him, Jungle Trek is ready to fight for a new flag, and perhaps a nation he can soon truly call home.

South Confederative States's Characters Braeburn - A member of the ancient Apple family, Braeburn was just a humble farmer before Equestria's descent into chaos. When the South declared independence, he rose to prominence as one of the most vocal opponents of the Neighvis government. Though he felt a fierce desire to simply march over the border and join the Equestrian army, his family persuaded him that his place was here, in Appleloosa. Instead, he joined the Equestrian Sun Party and quickly rose through its ranks through charisma and sheer force of conviction. Now the leader of a nation he wishes didn't exist, Braeburn is sure to align the South back toward Equestria. Whether that means requesting re-annexation or just fighting alongside the Princess remains to be seen. Neighvis - Born to one of the oldest monied dynasties in the South, Neighvis was practically destined for a life of comfort - that was, until his family fell on hard times following a series of poor business decisions. A young Neighvis was forced to watch as the home of his birth was sold to Northern up-and-coming businessponies, and that grudge has been nursed over the course of fifty-odd years of life. Neighvis built his name gradually, bit by bit, through constant application to the art of letters, writing on a wide variety of topics until he eventually became a popular author. In his twenties he founded the Coltlumbia Party, a fringe group advocating for Southron independence. He is best known for his political essays about the uniqueness and importance of Southern culture as opposed to Northerner culture, which would sometimes rise to the point of screaming Jeremiads against Canterlot. Now that the Southrons are finally a free and independent people, Neighvis will go to any length to ensure that they remain that way. Silverstar - Silverstar, Sherriff of Appleloosa, wouldn't have been anypony's first choice for the leader of a political party. However, looks can be very deceiving. However, when the Harmony-Unity Party was founded, he was elected as chairpony specifically because he hadn't stepped up for the job, and was therefore considered more trustworthy than the career politicians who most felt were only in it for themselves. Stubborn, honest, and uncompromising, Silverstar is hesitant about change in general. While he wasn't thrilled by the decision to break away from Equestria, now that the ponies have chosen it he will defend it with uncompromising grit and gumption. Rockfeller - Rockfeller's life has been one of catastrophic ups and downs. Born to a poor shoesmithing family, he fell into such destitution in his youth that he wandered into the desert to die. However, fate smiled on him as he uncovered an oil well, leading to the foundation of the Rockfeller business empire. His General Petroleum Company is practically the only oil business in southern Equus, and through years of graft and bribery he has amassed a powerful network of clients and patrons that runs through all of Southron society. Now that that fool Neighvis is out of the way, Rockfeller is free to pursue his dream, of a South as rich and free as he himself. So what if a few eggs have to be broken along the way? Sorren - Born to an unprepared and uninterested single mother, Sorren grew up in the small southern town of Appleloosa without much, if any parental guidance. When he was of age, after a rough childhood of working in the railyards and driving trains, he volunteered for the Equestrian military, and it was quickly discovered that the large, rough-and-tumble pegasus was not suited for delicate operations. He was bold, aggressive, impulsive, and would often disregard orders in favor of his own gut feeling, to surprising and impressive success in the field. Sorren's relationship with Equestria's military was rocky, however; the pegasus was useful, but had to be kept on a very tight leash, one that he did not enjoy wearing. Hoping to keep Sorren and those under his command out of trouble by relegating them to a lonely garrison in the south, Equestrian brass had done the exact opposite, as it was no less than two weeks later when the southern states proudly declared their secession from the north. It wasn't long before Sorren and his garrison were approached by southern militia, who brought with them a simple proposition: surrender, or join. Without a word, Sorren tore the rank and insignia from his Equestrian uniform, stepped forward to shake hooves, and joined the southern states. Apple Ale - Born to the established, and widely known and influential Apple Family, or at least one of many branches of the family, Apple Ale grew up with hard work, and a love of freedom and independence in life as foundations for her lessons throughout growing up. Growing into becoming not only a bar owner and cider enthusiest, but would at a younger age than most Apples, inherit a plantation of her own. Before establishing a second and third, even buying more as she grew and expanded the Apple Ale miniature empire. After long a few factories, plantations, groves, and having a very arm chair, cider and cigar form of friendship and influence among other ponies of stature in the South of Equestria and throughout the rest of the nation. It came as no surprise when the South would give it's cry for independence, wanting Freedom and Independence to choose for itself over the Monarch's rule, that Ale was approached along with many other ponies in similar status and title, to lead and direct aspects of the new quickly established government. With minor hesitation and reluctance, she accepted and found herself at the forefront of the war effort. With her knowledge of supply and demand, and logistical prowess, no pony would go without proper supply under her command. Moonshine - Moonshine was born in Hoofington, Southern Equestria, to a railways inspector and his wife. Combining her passion for history with an innate talent for music, she's enjoyed some popularity for her songs of great battles long passed. By the time Equestria was torn asunder in civil war, Moonshine had developed a strong sense of Southern identity. With enemies on all sides and within, she will stand to defend her homeland to her last and write a song or two while she's at it. Sic semper tyrannis.

Las Pegasus Characters Rokenhar - Rokenhar had always been a competent civil servant, perfectly content with the repetitive, paper-pushing routine of his daily duties. He had risen to the position of Mayor of Las Pegasus, a position that, until recently, required very few actual skills beyond being able to make the occasional public speech. The enormous, entrenched, immovable inertia of the ancient Equestrian bureaucracy took care of practically all of the actual work. Unfortunately for Rokenhar, the fat cat business interests that ruled Las Pegasus from the shadows reacted with irrational and short-sighted alarm to the Civil War. Fearing that their assets would be seized and nationalised for the war effort, or that the newly-overhauled bureaucracy would expose the mountains of corruption that they stood upon, they more or less forced Rokenhar to declare independence from Equestria. Now, surrounded by enemies within and without on every side, this tired old stallion just doesn't know what to do. How is he supposed to deal with this? Starry Plough - Starry Plough has spent years struggling to protect and organise the working ponies of Las Pegasus from the rapacious capitalists that have always ruled it, with moderate success. The Princesses, monarchs though they were, at least made some efforts to help the workers, but with the secession of Las Pegasus all such efforts ceased, and now the workers have finally broken free from their bread and circuses. Finally, they hold destiny within their own hooves, and Starry Plough will guide and protect them on their journey. Pine Chest - Pine Chest has always been something of an eccentric sort. Born in Las Pegasus, his family moved around the world constantly, from Severyana to Bales to Manehattan, even spending time in Aquileia and Wingbardy across the ocean. It was during this tumultuous youth that he came into contact with the socialist movement as well as Beakolini's fascists. One day, his father's office was firebombed by a Wingbardian communist terrorist, leaving a permanent scar on the stallion's heart. Returning home to Las Pegasus, Pine Chest became famous for getting into fights with trade unionists by the docksides, even gathering a group of like-minded followers to help him "break up the dens of treason", as he put it. At this time he had a fervent zeal for the diarchy, but when Celestia refused to go to war to prevent the secession of Stalliongrad, he had a crisis of faith, concluding that Celestia must be a crypto-communist herself. Now firmly in control of the city, Pine Chest refuses to allow Communists and Communist sympathisers to destroy his homeland the way they did his father. Trotbert Horse - A reclusive and mysterious figure, Trotbert Horse never appears in public, preferring to make statements through mouthpieces and newspapers. Even when he does need to speak in person, he does so through a computer screen, refusing ever to show even the possibility of a hint of weakness. Chairpony and founder of the prestigious HorseCo. computer, machine tools, and radio company, as well as the owner of a chain of successful casinos, most would not have though of Horse as a capable leader. And yet, here he is, chosen to lead the city in its hour of darkness. Behind his screen, he grins slightly. Everything is proceeding exactly as planned. Sharp Shot - Born to an earth pony family in Ponydena, Sharp Shot gained a love for all things boat-shaped when his family went on an outing to the San Prancisco bay when he was 10 years old. Eventually, he joined the Royal Navy and toured the seas as a junior officer and retiring at the rank of Captain. His curious and unorthodox nature got him into as much trouble as it got him out of. Afterwards, still yearning for the seas, he took up a ranking position in the Las Pegasus Harbor Patrol. When Las Pegasus declared independence it wasn't hard to find somepony to defend her coasts. He believes that trade is the lifeblood of a nation, a belief that rings especially true in Las Pegasus. Cherry Soda - Born in Hayderson, a suburb of Las Pegasus, Cherry Soda is the middle of three siblings, although her brother would be keen to point out that she's only a few minutes older than him. From a young age, Cherry took an interest in all things related to flying, be it pulp tales of ponies flying to distant worlds or eagerly following the development of airplanes. Other than that, her life was notable only for how absolutely normal it was, in every sense of the term, she was a model Equestrian pony. She likely would have continued to lead an unremarkable life were it not for the rapid destabilization of her homeland and the declaration of independence issued by Las Pegasus' mayor. Although not a military mare by trade, she joined up with the newly formed Las Pegasus army, either at the request of her brother, or of her own desire to support him. Regardless of why she joined, it quickly became apparent that she had a knack for coordinating joint land and air operations, with a solid understanding of the ins and outs of both army and airforce bureaucracy. Blueberry Soda - Born in Hayderson, a suburb of Las Pegasus, Blueberry Soda is the youngest of three siblings, a fact that never sat too well with him, especially with his twin sister Cherry acting like she was the more mature one, despite being only a few minutes older. Always striving to get out of the shadow of his older sisters, Blueberry grew to have a fierce independence streak, which quickly morphed into what most ponies would call arrogance and "being a downright jackass", although he always spun it as his overwhelming self-confidence. This desire to be more independent from his family led him to join the Las Pegasus guard at 17, rising through the ranks until the outbreak of the Equestrian Civil War, at which point his sister joined up alongside him, ready to face the oncoming storm

Races: Ponies - The general characteristics of ponies are Big cute eyes, a small muzzle, big ears, short and thin legs and a short back, they have colored fur, hooves hidden behind this very hair. The most important thing is the Cutie Mark, which appears to ponies in childhood when their talent is shown, it looks like a certain drawing showing the meaning of his talent, located on his hip. There are three (actually four) pony tribes in Equestria: Earth ponies, they are very strong and physically resilient, and have a special connection with nature. Pegasus - They have wings like birds, allowing them to fly and move with great speed, and they also have the unique ability to move through clouds and remove them. Unicorns - their main feature is the horn, which allows them to use active magic, but most unicorns are weak in magic because they do not want to learn it. The Thestrals are the unrecognized fourth pony tribe, and they are unique with their membranous bat-like wings and tufted ears vertical eyes, and dull fur. They used to be considered monsters, but Princess Luna got into them a thousand years ago, and decided to bring the thestrals into the pony society, and show them that they are not monsters. Thestrals love fruits, especially Exotic ones. They are mostly active at night. Bisons - they live in the south-west in the deserts, they are distinguished by their strong reverence for traditions, size and stubbornness. Yaks - are very large and have a thick coat of fur that allows them to survive the harsh winter conditions. They all come from the country of Yakyakistan. If they don't like something, they destroy everything they see with loud cries of "SMASH" until they calm down. Griffins - are one of the largest races in the world in terms of population, they are covered with feathers, their hind legs are like a lion's, and their front paws are like a bird's. They have different heads, maybe like an eagle, owl, or any other bird. They come from the continent - "Griffonia" Kirins - a type of pony from the continent called "Zebrica", they have a thick mane that wraps around their neck in a ring, forked hooves at the end, there is a long tail and a long red horn, their color varies. Their country is called Kiria, which is rather backward in technology. When Kirins get angry, they turn into "niriks", their color changes to black, their eyes begin to glow, and their curves begin to burn. Changelings - unique creatures. Outwardly, they have a pony-like body structure, although in reality they are insects. They have black chitin and carapace, have fangs, 4 legs with hooves, a snake-like tongue, a horn and filmy wings, they have 2 eyes without pupils. Their eye color varies: Blue, yellow, purple and red. Only female Changelings have a mane. They have the ability to transform into any creature or object with their magic, changing their shape, voice and size. They feed on meat and love. Love is a very important resource for them, because when they feed on it, their characteristics increase greatly, their stamina increases, and the Changeling himself gets a buzz from eating love. They get love by sucking it out of other creatures with the help of magic. They started the war with Equestria because of love. In hives, changelings hatch in large packs, under the supervision of queens and their parents, and since childhood, they try to limit their individualism. Zebras - ponies with white fur and black stripes. They are all from a continent called "Zebrica", and act as slaves there (usually for their own kind). All zebras have the same Cutie Mark, and they are incredibly good at alchemy. Polar bears - unlike their brown counterparts in the rest of Equestria, polar bears are quite intelligent, no one knows why Polar bears have intelligence unlike brown bears.