Queen Chrysalis is on the rise again, but Princess Celestia has no idea of what, or who, is her target so she must send out a recon squad to find and gather information on her plans. To make matters worse the royal guards are strung out all over Canterlot. The only squad that Shining Armour can spare is a rag-tag group of ponies that have no drive to do anything. To remedy this he lets one of his higher ups, Rebel Flame, come and whip them into shape while they are on the mission. Can this motley crew find Chrysalis in time and get the information needed in time and perhaps save all of equestria?