Humans have begun to colonize the stars, but have yet to encounter other intelligent life. When a colony ship goes off course, Engineer John Markov becomes the first human to meet aliens. Will they be friendly, and what will these small pastel equines think of the sudden appearance of a ship full of aliens?

A "Human in Equestria" story. Takes place during Season 2 of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.

Edit: Noted as “complete” as a short story - I lack the time to extend this beyond the first chapter.