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The Empress Returns

by iowaforever
Sequel to God Empress of Ponykind: Celestia returns to the Imperium of Man, taking the title of Empress one last time.

A message rings through the Warp: "The Game is broken, only Destruction remains". Celestia hears it, fearing for the lives of her former subjects and those of her beloved ponies. Unwilling to sit idle, she has chosen a dangerous path: return to the Imperium, take up the mantle of Emperor of Mankind, defeat the coming storm, and save Mankind once and for all.

With Twilight Sparkle to aid her, Celestia faces new challenges and new enemies. Her forces are scattered, her people assaulted, and the enemies of Man grow stronger with each passing day.

The Time of Heroes is gone. Now comes the Time of Ending.

Sequel to God Empress of Ponykind. Reading that first is strongly recommended.
Rated T for 40K related violence, but that might change at some point.
Comments contain spoilers. You have been warned.

Teen
Incomplete
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
Dark
Warhammer
Science Fiction
Adventure
Violence
Crossover
Death
Human
 
OPT

336337 words: Estimated 1 day to read
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61 Chapters:

  1. 1.01- Echoes 2016-01-17 15:27:12 UTC
    2316
  2. 1.02- Assessment 2016-01-18 13:38:13 UTC
    4147
  3. 1.03- Arrival 2016-01-20 15:58:34 UTC
    4641
  4. 1.04- Herald of the Emperor 2016-02-01 13:12:32 UTC
    3978
  5. 1.05- Negotiating 2016-02-13 22:02:07 UTC
    3277
  6. 1.06- Collection 2016-02-23 12:02:52 UTC
    3082
  7. 1.07- Histories 2016-02-24 12:21:47 UTC
    3918
  8. 1.08- The Council of Three 2016-02-24 17:54:27 UTC
    1467
  9. 1.09- Dueling Interests 2016-04-02 11:14:29 UTC
    3061
  10. 1.10- The Heart of Mankind 2016-06-27 06:15:54 UTC
    7214
  11. 1.11- Praise and Condemnation 2016-07-06 05:06:22 UTC
    4280
  12. 1.12- The Raven 2016-07-25 03:10:57 UTC
    10314
  13. 1.13- Repentance 2016-09-05 21:56:50 UTC
    5479
  14. 1.14- Destiny Made Manifest 2016-10-24 00:28:28 UTC
    3004
  15. 1.15- Drawing Plans 2016-10-26 12:57:27 UTC
    3593
  16. 1.16- Preparations 2016-12-14 00:28:52 UTC
    3484
  17. 1.17- Warzone Caesaria: Planetfall 2017-02-05 21:09:25 UTC
    6743
  18. 1.18- Warzone Caesaria: The Mare Broken, Part 1 2017-02-26 15:29:39 UTC
    5626
  19. 1.19- Warzone Caesaria: The Mare Broken, Part 2 2017-03-29 02:33:53 UTC
    4737
  20. 1.20- Warzone Caesaria: The Wrath of the Morning Star 2017-06-05 17:46:08 UTC
    6317
  21. 1.21- Healing 2017-06-17 00:58:59 UTC
    4938
  22. 1.22- Interview with an Empress 2017-07-04 16:27:36 UTC
    9262
  23. 1.23- Pride of the Lion 2017-08-19 22:05:40 UTC
    4729
  24. 1.24- Mentoring Research 2018-03-18 02:05:50 UTC
    3135
  25. 1.25- Gods and Students 2018-06-17 01:13:11 UTC
    4261
  26. 2.01- Plots and Prophecy 2018-07-04 05:37:20 UTC
    3023
  27. 2.02- Training 2018-07-08 22:04:09 UTC
    3930
  28. 2.03- The Halls of Prometheus 2018-07-16 06:20:38 UTC
    5049
  29. 2.04- The Jaws of Cetus: Firestorm 2018-07-30 02:21:48 UTC
    7806
  30. 2.05- The Jaws of Cetus: Roar of the Lion 2018-08-27 04:29:39 UTC
    6663
  31. 2.06- The Jaws of Cetus: Plotting Course 2018-09-09 04:47:09 UTC
    4662
  32. 2.07- The Jaws of Cetus: Betrayal 2018-09-17 14:30:14 UTC
    8521
  33. 2.08- The Jaws of Cetus: Miracles and Memories 2018-09-23 02:33:50 UTC
    5108
  34. 2.09- The Jaws of Cetus: Confrontations 2018-10-05 13:51:52 UTC
    8315
  35. 2.10- The Jaws of Cetus: Swarm 2018-10-21 04:29:21 UTC
    10969
  36. 2.11- In the Hall of the Dark God 2018-11-04 16:51:37 UTC
    5788
  37. 2.12- Truth 2018-11-25 17:09:33 UTC
    4081
  38. 2.13- Four into One 2018-11-28 07:18:29 UTC
    4960
  39. 2.14- Stories and Confessions 2018-12-25 16:25:30 UTC
    6863
  40. 2.15- The Gate Opens 2018-12-26 05:18:06 UTC
    5631
  41. 2.16- Cegorach 2018-12-30 02:58:37 UTC
    3061
  42. 2.17- The Tombs of Solemnace 2019-02-10 01:06:27 UTC
    9181
  43. 2.18- Angels of Death, Part 1 2019-02-22 03:20:46 UTC
    5733
  44. 2.19- Angels of Death, Part 2 2019-03-30 03:27:07 UTC
    5490
  45. Pillars 2019-04-01 15:25:57 UTC
    1286
  46. 2.20- The Shadows of Commorragh 2019-04-14 03:59:05 UTC
    5783
  47. 2.21- The Hawk and the Serpent 2019-05-05 15:19:25 UTC
    6993
  48. 2.22- Through the Shadows... 2019-06-13 04:00:42 UTC
    5648
  49. 2.23- ... Comes the Light 2019-06-17 03:09:15 UTC
    2224
  50. 3.01- Stranded 2019-06-22 04:49:39 UTC
    2562
  51. 3.02- Repairs 2019-06-25 01:00:12 UTC
    4770
  52. 3.03- Rachel 2019-07-02 00:56:52 UTC
    6745
  53. 3.04- Testing and Research 2019-08-10 23:14:29 UTC
    6288
  54. 3.05- Awakening the Past 2019-10-09 22:25:58 UTC
    4630
  55. 3.06- Drawing Together 2019-10-30 22:37:23 UTC
    4653
  56. 3.07- The Sword of Redemption 2020-01-08 18:17:33 UTC
    4765
  57. 3.08- New Revelations 2020-04-17 20:56:12 UTC
    7739
  58. 3.09- Confessions of a Fallen Student 2020-06-18 18:39:47 UTC
    13613
  59. 3.10- Shadow and Steel 2021-03-06 17:09:59 UTC
    7808
  60. 3.11- The Realm of Ultramar 2021-05-17 20:06:41 UTC
    10360
  61. 3.12- Questioning 2022-03-31 23:18:19 UTC
    8633