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Defect

by CroakyEngine
A machine awakens centuries into the future, where Equestria is not what it had once been.

Designation ManeFrame, an experimental construct created by the Equalists, has only one purpose – to crush the remaining resistance that struggles against the mighty Empire. However, when the construct gains conscience in a bloody, unmerciful battle, it is thrust into one last, titanic struggle that would decide the fate of Equestria.

Information is scarce to come by, and every clue reveals three more questions. What happened to the Princesses of the Old? How did the Equalists seize power? And just why does the name Twilight Sparkle sound so familiar?


Featured 28/01/2017. Thank you so much, everyone!

Massive thanks go out to my editors and proofreaders: Garzeel_, Flicka Ravenhide and Destella Morningdew.

Character tags maybe updated in the future. The cover art is edited from the original artwork by zolombo, which you find here. If you don't like the story, please tell me why in the comments description. It would be greatly appreciated!

Teen
Incomplete
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
Dark
Alternate Universe
Science Fiction
Adventure
 
TOO

63033 words: Estimated about 5 hours to read

7 Chapters:

  1. Introduction 2017-05-29 22:01:37 UTC
    277
  2. Chapter 1 - Conscience 2017-01-27 13:40:33 UTC
    8859
  3. Chapter 2 - Grayling 2017-02-24 01:16:52 UTC
    7853
  4. Chapter 3 - Secrets of the Everfree 2017-06-08 00:42:58 UTC
    9010
  5. Chapter 4 - The Seamstress and Her Kingdom 2017-12-16 19:01:41 UTC
    10594
  6. Chapter 5 - Infiltration 2018-01-06 00:52:56 UTC
    10095
  7. Chapter 6 - Metal Husks 2018-02-10 23:18:36 UTC
    16345