In the human year of 1808, when Celestia finds out that humans live beyond the borders of Equestria, she goes on a tour of Europe (and Washington DC) and learns of human technology, government, and war.

It is the human year of 1805. President Jefferson has sent Merryweather Lewis and William Clark to explore the "Louisiana Purchase." But things don't go as planned when a race of "warrior birds" show up while the expedition is resting in Idaho.

A changeling born in the post-war Crystal Empire must step outside of her home for the first time. On a mission given to her by her Goddess, Luminous Gem and her partner Clear Skies will go on an adventure through the Northern Equestrian Wasteland.

Princess-Ambassador Starlight Sparkle waits to meet the President and thinks about history.

The wasteland is a harsh mistress. She is cold, harsh, and unyielding to all but the hardest creatures. To survive you must act quickly, and maybe even give up some morals. Lessons such as these will be known to Cloudy Skies.

Sky Sprinter seems like a normal pony, it helps that his whole life has been spent in Equestria. But events like the Canterlot Invasion and Tirek have forced a secret of his to come out, and discovery brings consequences for those with secrets.