For a long time, Equestria has enjoyed peace under Princess Celestia's reign. However, the peace ended when the return of Nightmare Moon sends Equestria into great chaos. In the midst of the confusion, Celestia mysteriously dissappears, and the Mane 6 are eventually banished after a Celestia-approved mission crashes and burns due to Nightmare Moon completely eradicating the Elements, and she finally gets her desire for night eternal.

However, Nightmare Moon didn't count on the consequences and repercussions of eternal night, and, eventually, Equestria begins to get colder, as more and more ponies die out.....

Eventually, a rebel force recruits a lowly theif named Hot Shot, who's past is as mysterious as his reputation, and begins to turn him over to their cause.

After that, the rebel army must recruit more ponies to their cause and initiate...

Operation: Stick N' Move.