Twelve years after the Elements of Harmony vanished, they still have yet to be found - despite Celestia's best efforts. In the meantime, Equestria's relations with the Griffon Empire deteriorated to the point of war.

Equestria held it's ground from the invaders from the east for several years. But the tides turned when Manehatten was first conquered. No more than a year after that, Baltimare was captured. The most recent loss is Fillydelphia. Search Team Eclipse, Bravo, and Solar were recently reassigned to the front line to assist the war effort, a first. The war has taken a toll on both sides.