Author's Note

I might or might not continue with this story, but even if I do, re-writes are welcome and appreciated. You don't have to ask, just PM me that you are, and if it's not on this site, send a -working- link, if you can. Make sure, though, to give credit for the original idea to me. Person10179 on FIMfiction.net.

Also, yes, Firestar is based off of me. I tried to make him as much like myself as I could.
Midnight Blackbird is my ex's OC. Just like in the story, we're great friends, even after breaking up (though it certainly wasn't pleasant). Midnight isn't actually my ex's personality, though. her personality was (mostly) given to me by her, but I've expanded it and done what I chose to with it. The basic element is the same, though; Bit**y. (her word).
Michael Sanchez is also based off of one of my friends. However, for the most part, the personality is the same. I've exaggerated certain bits a little, but other than that I tried to keep it at least similar.

If I come up with any more notes, I'll put them here, so be sure to check every once in a while. If the new notes belong in an already-made section, I'll put them there, I won't separate them. So you might need to check carefully. I'll try (with my memory, though, I'll probably fail xd) to list how many times I've updated this list, but be sure to check every once in a while, even if I don't say, just in case.

Some notes for re-writers

If you don't plan on re-writing this, than these are only spoilers. I'll split the notes into multiple categories.

BTW, any characters that are listed here as only callsigns CAN be renamed. (AKA Wolf, Badger, Coyote, etc.).

Jacob Hector can also be renamed as Andrew Davis, but that's the only change that can be made to his name. As Jacob, he can also be called Jake. As Andrew, his "partner" (if he has one) can call him Andy in private.

Pairings:

Required;

Firestar(Or any OC, if you want to rename him) - Twilight Sparkle

Rainbow Dash - Michael Sanchez

Applejack - Jacob Hector OR Wolf (pick one. NOT BOTH, there are no love triangles in this story)

Secondary (not needed for any re-writes, this is only if you feel like putting it in);

Fluttershy - Big Macintosh

Tertiary (Basically same as secondary, but even less important)

Midnight Blackbird - Wolf OR Jacob Hector (Whichever DOESN'T get with Applejack)

Any other pairing

Notes:

Golden Sabre (Sabre is pronounced the same as saber, and is in reality also a type of sword) is one of two main squads of Task Force 152 (Yes, it is a play-off of TF141 from Call Of Duty, but it's not in the same universe)

The other squad is Silver Strike. Here are the rosters and specialties:

Golden Sabre:

Wolf (leader) - Marksman/Sniper

Badger (2nd in command) - Shotgunner

Cricket - Stealth/CQC expert (AKA hand-to-hand combat expert, along with being the best at generally sneaking around and such)

Panther - LMG

Snake - Medic (is also good with pistols, but, like the rest, he mainly uses his rifle.)

Tiger - Demolitions (Basically, explosives, explosive equipment, etc.. Include things like grenade launchers (under-barrel or not), incendiary ammo, etc..)

Silver Strike:

Coyote (leader) - Demolitions

Pigeon (2nd in command) - Medic

Squirrel - CQC/Stealth

Mouse - Sniper/Marksman

Rat - Shotgunner

Hamster - (LMG)

Silver Strike is dead by the time they are discovered, but they left a recording (with both video and audio) that shows that they discovered that the outbreak was started by an evil organization that wanted world domination and riches (duh, but I couldn't think of anything else). The organization discovered Equestria (an alternate universe from Earth, which is why no one on either Earth or Equestria had heard of the other), and decided to expand there, too. However, something went wrong with their unleashing the outbreak, and, instead of just converting some non-buried dead bodies into zeds in Equestria, they also transported the ponies in this story to Earth, unknowingly. Silver Strike's local scientist/mechanic guy (pick one of them) has crunched a lot of numbers and such, and has shown that, with the right components and amount of energy (the components will be hard to get), will create an inter-dimensional portal to Equestria, converting all humans that step through into ponies, and vice versa.

Earth Outbreak is both a survival story, and a story of trying to get back to Equestria. The required pairings all start in some part of Earth Outbreak, whether it be near the beginning, or next to the end. The sequel, Equestrian Terror, is setting up a new stronghold in Equestria to survive in, as well as furthering any romance pairings. This story can also be the start of some secondary/tertiary pairings, as well.

The sequel to that, Recovery, is basically most of the main characters of Earth Outbreak going around the outer reaches of Equestria and the other countries, gathering everyone into a large, safe, area (extending somewhere around 50-100 miles), which has been cleared of zombies, and has also had a wall constructed around it.

The total time period for those three stories is at least 23 years.

There CAN (but it's not necessary) be a sequel to Recovery (name it what you wish) where the team goes to Earth to stop the organization once and for all. This story can be anywhere from a few days to 5 years long.

In the beginning of Recovery/end of Equestrian Outbreak, Rainbow Dash becomes pregnant (she and Sanchez did it. She didn't get raped or anything). She stays behind in the safe area, as going with them would be both slower and more dangerous for them, for once (lol) recognizing that participating would make everyone worse off.

NONE of the primary pairs break up. Any pairs that are made besides those, also apply. All paired members live. Basically, any pairs made, stay together, and live together.

Characters that MUST survive all books:

Firestar

Twilight Sparkle

Applejack

Jacob Hector

Wolf

Badger

Midnight Blackbird

All MLP characters, at the start of Earth Outbreak, are in either their late teens or early 20's (maximum of 25) All are fit, and even at the end of Recovery, they are capable of anything that a 20-year-old would be. The latter goes to any soldiers, as well, though they can be as high as 30 years old.

Descriptions of certain characters:

Firestar: He's the main OC. You can name him whatever you like, but preferably keep the name. He's funny, but deceptively smart and bright. Excellent hand/eye coordination, good memory, and a great improviser. A bit socially awkward, as, when he was a foal, he didn't get out much, other than school. Almost never participated in anything, unless you include advanced classes. Musically talented, both with an instrument and with his voice. His humor is usually spur-of-the-moment, but he can sometimes think up pre-made jokes, or talk about funny memories.

Jacob Hector: The main leader of the 8-soldier group. He's almost always serious, but doesn't mind cracking a joke or two with a straight face... at least until everyone's laughing. Then he cracks up, too. NOTE: Is initially aggressive of Midnight, and doesn't trust her, but within a few months he warms up to her. Jacob's seen some action, and has had the traumatic experience of losing his entire squad. Didn't break, and is nowhere near breaking, either, but is afraid of it happening again. Therefore, he's protective of his squadmates, unwilling to put any one of them in unnecessary danger. Though he does recognize that they have extreme skill. Like most people who go through traumatic things, he doesn't like talking about it, but he can. If he's paired up with someone, he'll tell them about it, at some point. (doesn't have to tell them during Earth Outbreak).

Michael Sanchez: Can be reckless, especially when his emotions come into play. Cares about others, to the extent of running out in the open to them in the middle of a firefight, despite him not being the medic, and having nothing beyond the mandatory basic first-aid training. Can be semi-quick to anger/annoyance, but despite that, as stated earlier, he cares deeply for everyone he considers more than a neutral acquaintance.

Tiger: (The Snail part was something a friend wanted, and is not required in any re-writes) A jokester, and sometimes goes as far as slightly annoying his squadmates, but he knows when not to push it (usually). His friends like to joke that he's slightly crazy, and untrustworthy, but that's all they're doing; joking. They all know, and make it clear, that he actually is completely sane, and can be completely trusted.

Midnight Blackbird: (She can be renamed, as well) Very aggressive, and extremely proud of her skills, up to the point of being a little reckless. Though, to be fair, her combat skills do make up for that recklessness. She can rival Cricket, who could already go toe-to-toe with most martial arts world champions. She might not win, or even last long, but she does have at least a decent chance of actually winning. Is initially Rude (almost to the point of disrespect) to anyone she doesn't know, but warms up to Twilight very quickly, as Midnight is a childhood friend of Firestar (also, his ex. But they've put that past them, and are still great friends). Unbeknownst by everyone, in Equestria Midnight was both a part and a repeated victim of a gang, and the experience has hardened her, therefore, her aggressiveness. She is slow to trust, and quick to anger, but has a deceptively bright, smart, and quick-thinking head on her shoulders.