Invaders

by The Apostle

Rating: everyone
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Length: 1771

Alien Machines arrive from the great unknown, declaring war on pony kind and all the other species of Equus.

Published 1970-01-01 00:00:00 UTC
Last updated 2016-04-11 07:12:15 UTC

Patrol

Radio Communication between Wonderbolt: Spitfire and at Base:Las Pegasus

Radio link to: Las Pegasus Wonderbolts base

"This is base, go ahead Wonderbolt Two Zero. " The radio operator says.

" One of my boys says there is a building near here, we are changing course to investigate, over." Spitfire says.

A momentary pause follows.

" Acknowledged Wonderbolt Two Zero, relay information on the building as you make your fly by, over." The operator replies.

"Roger, i'll keep the link open, over. " Spitfire says.

The group makes there investigative fly by, flying quickly over the metal structures. Sounds can be heard over the radio, however no words are spoken, until a serious of strange noises makes it to the operator, followed by the voice of one of the Wonderbolts.

"I'm hit! They got me in the leg!" One says.

"Return to base Wonderbolt two zero, immediately." The operator orders.

"Holy Celestia! What is th-" Spitfire is cut short by the sound of a explosion, the radio connection going dark.

"...Two Zero respond.. Two Zero?" The operator calls out over the connection.

" Two Zero, i say again, Respond..." After a minute, the connection is closed, the operator reporting the team as MIA(Missing in Action).

General FLash Sentry's office, Canterlot royal guard headquarters.

"What did the Special recon team find?" Flash Sentry asks, taking a seat in a wooden chair with a white cousin on it.

"The Team found the bodies of the patrol. All three of them have been declared KIA. There wounds, were unlike anything we've ever seen. There was holes throughout them, scorch marks to. " Captain Cloud Chaser says "They also took the time to find what had shot them down. They took some rather.. interesting photos before having to leave. "She adds, pulling out a folder of her bag, which is hanging on her side by a black strap. She hands them to the General.

The general studies the photos from a distance at first, but then his eyes narrow and he pulls one up closer to his face.

The Photo is of a series of metal buildings, arranged in a orderly fashion, with what looks like gun emplacements spaced between the buildings. The buildings are not built like any sort of Structure in Equestria, or anywhere for that matter. They are not just foreign, but there quite actually alien, and so are the walking vehicles to.

The vehicles are large, most moving on digitigrade legs and carrying a barrel like protrusion on the front of a large pod. The walkers are pitch black, just like the structures.

"What am i looking at?" Flash Sentry asks.

" I don't know. Neither does Recon and Intelligence. " Cloud chaser says, " Intelligence has classified this as a tier zero unknown entity." She adds.

"Are you saying?"

" There is no known record of these being built, being planned or conceived by any major government or organization with the power, resources or funds to do so. " Cloud chaser discloses " These are not native to this region. There not even native to this planet."

".. I want regular patrols increased in size and ALL sightings of these structures immediately censored and sent to me until further notice. Is that clear?" Flash Sentry orders, putting the photos in a drawer in his desk and sealing it with a lock.

" Yes sir. "

"Does Celestia know?" Flash Sentry asks.

" No. Should i tell her?"

"No." Flash Sentry stands up out of his chair and flies over his desk, landing on the other side. " I Will. You are dismissed."

A Meeting

General Flash Sentry had arranged for a meeting with Princess Celestia and Luna to disclose the information the team had recovered, following the incident over the alien base. Cloud chaser had distributed the orders to the rest of the Wonderbolts, and as such increased patrols began to take off from bases across Equestria. Some however would report similar incidents to that of the first squadron to have encountered the threat, but most got away far quicker. No one knew about the actual threat, just that there was a threat, and that was all they needed to know until things got serious enough to warrant them learning of the existence of the aliens.

Princess Celestia stepped through the door into the small cubicle room, with no windows and a long table, and numerous chairs.

Celestia walked over to the head of the table, while Luna followed after her, having stepped through the door a moment later. The two pulled out chairs and sat down, Luna crossing her arms and Celestia waiting politely with her hands in her lap.

The General stepped into the room from a separate door, holding a few folders and numerous stacks of paper. He walked over, and sat down across from Luna, placing the items on the table.

" We have a problem. " he says, cupping his hands and putting his elbows on the table.

"Out with it then." Luna orders.

" We have not only reports, but confirmed cases of unknown entities, classified as Non-Native tier 0 threats, attacking Air patrols with Advanced anti air weaponry, the likes of which are seen only in Science Fiction. " Flash Sentry says, passing Photos out to the two Princesses.

As Celestia and Luna examined the images, he continued.

" The aliens, as intelligence has dubbed them, do not display any signs of biological function. They are likely robots. There weapons are reportedly blue laser beams and, as well, they seem to be guarding these installations, the origin of which we do not know."

Celestia places the photo down, turning towards Flash Sentry "Are we absolutely sure this is 100% true?" She asks, concern drifting into her voice.

" Yes. Spitfire and her squadron, as well as the recon team sent to investigate, can attest to that. " He says, pulling the After-Action report out of the pile of papers, reading it out loud.

" After action report, June 2, 4034.

The Team touched down alright, no hitches, nothing. We spent three hours walking to the recon point.

along the way the bodies of the air patrol where found about half a  kilometer away  from the unidentified base. All three where KIA, presumably from the gaping wholes in their bodies where the weapons fire from something had gotten them.

Approach to the base was made difficult by the movement of large bipedal, digitigrade robots about twice the size of the Average pegasus, this was likely a patrol. The robots walk on two legs, a large elongated pod on top of the chassis, armed with a large barrel that is presumably its main weapon. After making it close enough to see, the team set up in a series of trees around the base, and took numerous photos, of which are encased in the file attached. After an hour of photo taking, the team left the area, a maker placed in one of the larger trees in the area. " Flash Sentry finishes the After Action Report, putting it down and looking at Celestia and Luna, waiting for a response.

After a moment, Celestia and Luna absorb what they have heard, Celestia being the first to speak.

" Do we know numbers of bases, locations, troop movements, Anything that might help us should they be willing to attack Equestrian towns or cities?" Celestia asks, her voice becoming far stern and serious.

" We only know the locations of maybe ten, but there all close to military bases and cities alike. They might be preparing an assault, but we need actionable intelligence to work with. " Flash Sentry says. "There have also been reports of similar things in the Griffon country, as well as the canine states and other pony nations such as Prance. "

" Mobilize an entire battalion, and evacuate the entirety of the threatened areas. If possible, set up outposts to keep an eye on those bases." Luna says. " Inform me if this foe starts marching in greater numbers on any of the towns or major cities. Pay special attention to the cities."

" We can't hide the existence of these if we do that. " Flash Sentry says, adding " Are we going to tell the public?"

"Yes, we have no choice."

Statements

A day or so after the meeting, Celestia and Luna had organized a Emergency press conference, which they decided they would use to also broadcast the Evacuation orders. As the last of the news reporters and journalists, which ranged from Ponies, Griffons and Canines, as well as other species, took their seats, Celestia, Luna and Cadance stepped out onto the stage.

Celestia's hair has been pulled back into a bun, which is still waving in the air, sparkling in the sunlight. She steps out on the center of the stage, taking position behind a podium and placing her hands on its sides. The crowd hushes down, waiting for Celestia to speak.

"I am going to cut straight to the chase here and make this clear. The entirety of the Griffon and Prench border, and zones beyond it are being declared a unsafe area for travel, work, and habitation. The reason for this may seem far fetched , but it is true. " The crowd stiffens in anticipation. "Aliens have landed on Equus, and have established numerous bases of operation in these regions now declared unsafe. " Many in the crowd became curious, some looked confused, others just looked unamused.

" We want proof!" One of the Griffons says, standing out of his seat.

The crowd agrees loudly, calling for proof. Celestia waves to Luna, who steps inside the building for a moment, before returning holding dozens of pictures, papers and even one of the Wonderbolts. General Flash Sentry also follows them out, his gold and white uniform covered in medals and ribbons. Celestia begins handing the pictures down to the people in the crowds and the voices begin dying down. Each person who examined the photos, as well as read the papers began to drop there angry and accusing expressions, exchanging them for worried and concerned ones.

" In addition to this news, the following will be happening. The Military is being mass mobilized, and all major cities are to be put under marshal law, including Canterlot. The Military will be doing there best to ensure our safety, but i will not lie to you, there is no Guarantee. " Celestia lowers her voice, before adding "This meeting is over. " and walking off the stage.