Scraps of ideas that I fail to flesh out

(This takes place in a universe in which Nightmare Moon did not happen but Solar Storm, my name for Celestia going all evil and shit and being banished to the sun for a 1000 years appeared)

“Captain Star, I have a last minute assignment for you.” A gray Pegasus wearing a Admiral uniform said over the Communication screen on the Bridge of the Lunar Republic Starship Supernova “We have picked up some strange readings near where you are and want you to investigate them, the research ship Twilight Sparkle and the destroyer Everfree will relieve you in a weeks time. I’m sending the coordinates to your navigation officer now.”

Captain Star was glad to have an extra week to stay aboard his ship but asked “Admiral, I am honored you would let us handle it but, why so long before they arrive? Is there not any other ships closer?”

“Any research vessel in the area are too busy on their own work and many won’t have the right equipment to properly study it. The Sparkle and her escort happen to be resupplying near Oraga. We already sent a craft loaded with proper equipment out to meet them. Is there anything else Captain?”

“No sir.” Saluting the screen, the general saluted back and the signal went black “Get my on the ship wide intercom.” before slipping on  aheadset.  The normally green earth pony, grey due to his uniform which is required aboard the bridge, operating the intercom taped a few buttons and gave a nod to let the captain he was on.

“I have good news everypony! We are being sent on a research mission, adding an extra week before our beloved ship is to decommissioned.” the Captain thought he could hear the cheers of his crewmembers though the soundproofing. “And tonight's dinner will be 1st Officer (name) famous Daurn surprise!” at this he pictured a third of his crew laughing, a third almost vomiting and the newest third asking the others what that was. Making a motion to turn off the intercom the young ensign quickly turned it off before the whole of the bridge burst into laughter

A mare officer turned to (1st) “How do you manage to mess up Daurns. Don’t they grew on your planet?” she managed to say before laughing again

“Yeah, that is why my cutie mark is a telescope not that of a gourmet chef.” he shot quickly back “Captain you don’t really expect me to make that after last time?”

Though a smile “Not until the day the Supernova is decommissioned, I can’t wait to see how Admiral Quicksilver’s face reacts when he has a taste. That is if the smell doesn’t make his feathers fall off!”

Someone spoke up “Isn’t the High Princess Luna supposed to be there as well?” the whole bridge quieted down for a brief moment as the envisioned Luna tating (1st) infamous meal before an even louder roar of laughter engulfed the bridge.

After the laughter faded the captain spoke up again “Alright lets see this anomaly, Fire up the magic engines and prepare for warp two, how long before arrival will that be (math name)?”

“One day, 6 hours and 48 minutes sir.” the pony called out expertly “Make that warp four then.”

Fifteen and a half hours later they were at their destination.

Captain Star turned to his Chief Science Officer (Something Sciency) “What exactly are we supposed to be studying out here?”

“I’m not picking up anything, but reports indicate something akin to the energy from unicorn after using magic.” Looking over the computer he was sitting at “I’m going to have to go down to the Science Bay to really know what is going on here.” Saluting the Captain before quickly leaving the bridge.

“I’m going to retire to my quarters, fetch me if there is an emergency or if they have a breakthrough with whatever we're out here for. (1st) You have the con.” The Star said aloud “Will do Captain. I have the Con.” (1st) said before a final salute and Star moved out of the room.

Walking the spacious corridors immediately outside the bridge gave one a sense of grandeur that most of the ship could not. Taking the elevator down to the living quarters took only a few moments. Very few rooms on his floor were occupied so he was able to quickly enter his private room without chatting. Taking off his uniform, his coat free of the spell returned to his natural light yellow color. He fell on his bed with little grace and he was asleep as soon as his head hit the pillow.

He awoke a few hours later when an alarm for general quarters went off. Star made it to his door before he realized he was not in uniform. He spent the next few moments throwing on the cleanest uniform. Reaching the elevator he told it to go to the bridge and after verifying who he was quickly rocketed towards the bridge deck. Upon arriving he ran down the corridor and finally arrived “What is the situation?” he asked immediately after entering.

“We seem to have a Griffon ship inbound and they are not responding to our hail.” a voice called out ”We have had some reports that some rebels manage to steal a ship while most of the crew was drunk while resupplying at an orbital base in this sector, Sir”

(Science guy) “Hold on, we seem to be getting some readings!” he turned away from his computer “They are increasing rapidly and could be unstable, I would advise moving somewhere to a further distance from it’s center.” Captain Star frowned “Do you know where the center is?”

“Uhhh... No we do not” (S.G.) managed to stammer out.

“I guess then we have to wait for either them to arrive or you mange to offer real advice. Get the ship in position to bring as much firepower to bear on them when they show up.”

“Yes Captain.” the Stallion at the controls said confidently

The entire ship was a flurry of activity for the next half hour, the heavy guns were loaded, arms were checked out of the armoury and the science ponies were busy trying to understand the readings from their equipment they were receiving. “The Ship should be within firing distance in two minutes, Sir” the officer from the firing control said

“Very good. Tell me is it possibly to increase the range of one gun to send out a warning shot closer to them?” Star asked

After a few moments of thought “With some bit of magic it should be possible. Do you wish me to such a thing Captain?”

“Yes, please do.” the officer ran to her station and talking to a gun crew telling them to prepare the proper magic. Thirty seconds passed before she addressed Star again “We will fire upon your command.”

Without delay he ordered “Fire.” pressing a button at her command station the gun let loosed it’s round the magic protecting the gun from the vacuum of space dissipated for a brief second as a magically charged round the size of a small car accelerated out the barrel.

Alarms started going off almost immediately “Captain the readings have gone critical we have to get out of here!” shouted (S.G)

Star stood up from his chair “We can’t! In less than a minute every gun on this ship will be firing--” A bright white flash stopped him mid sentence before everyone on the ship went unconscious.

(At this point someone wakes up and they are in the universe that is somewhat canon)