The Ignition Spark

INTERMISSION ONE

An explosion rocked Canterlot just a few minutes ago, with Ivory Tower of Canterlot Castle going up in smoke. Witnesses claim to have seen a dark-blue-coated stallion flying away from the scene just a few hours prior, leaving behind some mysterious device attached to the tower, and concealing it with a magical spell. A witness described him as a “half-metal monstrosity”, with both wings and horn of steel, dressed in a dark robe. Citizens of Canterlot, and anyone in the vicinity, are urged to look out for anypony who might match this description, or any more of these mysterious explosive devices. More on this story as it breaks.

— Equestria Radio broadcast by Breaking News, 12:07, 1st Summer 1010