The Imperium

With the APCs running, the ponies were already nearing Phillydelphia. The only downside was, they had to pass through a large amount of Combine checkpoints.

"Rainbow, Applejack, you got your mounted weapons charged," questioned Twilight.

"Mhm," said Applejack.

"Yes," said Rainbow Dash.

As they near the checkpoint, Applejack and Rainbow Dash had already begun firing. Blood splatters of all kind colored the checkpoint gates. "First checkpoint down," said Twilight.

"Yeehaw! That's how the Apples do it," yelled Applejack.

After destroying many checkpoints, they finally reached the rebel's base. "So, this is the base? I was expecting it to be a bit less. Clean," said Rainbow.

"Quiet Rainbow. We need them to help us. Remember," said Applejack.

"There! He must be the leader," said Twilight. "Excuse me sir, are you the commander of this base?"

The pony in green military fatigues turned revealing a scar lashed across his right cheek. "Who wants to know?"

"I am the leader of the resistance at Ponyville. You see Princess-"

"The leader of Ponyville huh? The Ponyville?"

"Yes sir."

Though seeming a slight bit of hesitance, Twilight waited for the man to answer.

"It's an honor to meet such a valiant soldier," yelled the man. "The names Commander Reynolds. What brings you to Phillydelphia?"

"It's Canterlot. It's under attack."

"So I've heard."

"The captain of the Royal Guard has requested me to ask you for help."

"I see. I wish I could, but we've got our own problems."

"I understand. But what is it that requires your attention?"

"We need to take out more checkpoints and destroy more Combine bases. We need to at least liberate certain parts of Phillydelphia. We need more room. But we just don't have the men or the firepower to continue. We can barely hold our ground."

"Well we've got APCs here. Maybe we could..."

"What are you doing Twilight," whispered Rainbow "We're just wasting time!"

"We could use their help, even if they don't have too much to offer. Alright. we can help. As long as you promise some troops to help in our battle."

"Agreed. This is one helluva thing your doing. Thank you."