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Metal Sands

by Eternal Aviator
The Sahara Desert is a very uniqe place. Very few humans have ventured there, and fewer have ever returned. A U.S. Marine operation takes two brave tanks into the Sahara's dizzying grounds, and only one crew was ever seen again.

Disclaimer: If any of you people dislike this story just because it doesn't have the M1-A2 Abrams but instead the T-90MS, just stick around a little longer. This idea will be explained in the story.

My name is Captain Robert Shaffer. I'm the commander of my tank and it's crew, Sandstorm. Me and the rest of my convoy were dispatched on a mission that took us deep into the Sahara Desert. It was nothing but sand that I saw, I couldn't see more than five feet in front of me. We had been sent out into the fray to search for a shipment that crashed carrying important cargo. Little did I know, my demise would be sooner than I thought... But after what is supposed to kill me and my men, we find ourselves trapped in a hostile and unforgiving new world.

I just want to give a shout out to our brave United States military soldiers who face the fiercest situations, knowing every day could be there last, to keep us our freedom. May they have our full respect and gratefulness.

This isn't a crossover with anything, just another military in Equestria. Constructive criticism is wanted, but nice compliments are also appreciated.

Teen
Cancelled
Gore
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
Dark
Human
Adventure
 
ZOS

9205 words: Estimated about 1 hour to read

3 Chapters:

  1. Part I--Needle in a Hay Stack *Edited* 2013-11-12 23:07:50 UTC
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  2. Part II--Down the Rabbit Hole *Edited* 2013-11-15 01:17:25 UTC
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  3. Part III--A Frightened Mind 2014-02-28 04:43:38 UTC
    3083