Equestria has finally declared war on the Griffon kingdom; the time has come for all young stallions to enlist. It isn't our choice, it's a draft; we're told when and where we have to be to enlist, and do it. They give us a week to show up, or they'll come and get us. It's just my luck that I'm part of the first wave of cannon fodder to get sent off; I leave behind my family, marefriend and life for a gun and Marine uniform.