Benjamin Carmine is saved from near death by an accidental magic occurrence, and is forced to adapt to a new way of life. But when the Locust attempt an invasion all over Equestria, Ben, and the sudden arrival of Clayton and Anthony, must save them.

When Shining Armor leaves the Crystal Empire to check on Twilight, who had fallen ill, Princess Cadence was left to govern the Crystal Empire. However, an invasion of the Native ponies ends up with Cadence as hostage and forces Shining Armor to act.

A more corrupt King Sombra aims for domination of Equestria with the use of the highly advanced 2025 weaponry of the US and rebels! But when Maximus, Brutus and Ziggy defect, they declare war against his madness! But they can't do it alone...