Star Charter has come a long way from the little filly born in the pirate fleet, but life has not been easy, and in New Appaloosa, she finds herself just getting by. It’s not the worst place to be in, working at a nightclub as a bouncer and dancher, but as her daughter grows, a new line of work may be needed. But that’s a tale for another time, as Star first must deal with a disgustingly delusional Stallion by the name of Topsoil, and her own urge to kill the pony.

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