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Terminal Fault

by MagnetBolt
It is a century after the war of the two cities, a time when the line between pony and machine is becoming blurred. And yet, even now when ponies are connected in so many ways, something wants to disrupt the fragile network of society.

Dear Princess Celestia [Celestia@solmail.gov],


Attached are the individual reports by myself and my friends regarding the events around the Blackout. As you suggested, I allowed them to speak for themselves and haven’t altered their words (except for Pinkie Pie’s, whose report was sent in a font that brought to mind screaming graphic design students - I altered her stylistic choices but not the message).

I did read over them, with their permission, to give myself a greater understanding of the events of that tragic day. My thoughts are appended as footnotes to each of the reports, where I attempted to correct them where they were mistaken and explain terms of slang and technical detail which a casual reader may be unaware of.

Of course, I’m not sure a casual reader will ever be allowed to view this archive, so in the end, the contents will almost certainly remain state secrets.

Twilight Sparkle
Personal Student of Princess Celestia
“Veritas nomine est equuis.”
[TSparkle@solmail.gov]


A cyberpunk story in the vein of Ghost in the Shell, Blade Runner, or Shadowrun.

Thanks to all my Patreons, Subscribers, and Fans!

Contains mild violence, thinking machines, unthinking ponies, old grudges, new forgiveness, and ponies too caught up in the middle of things to find the truth.

Everyone
Incomplete
Adventure
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
Drama
Science Fiction
 
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61855 words: Estimated about 5 hours to read

6 Chapters:

  1. FILE 001: ELEMENTS of STYLE 2020-04-22 13:28:25 UTC
    9598
  2. FILE 002: SPARK of JOY 2020-04-22 14:09:55 UTC
    10101
  3. FILE 003: SOUND of VICTORY 2020-04-28 22:11:49 UTC
    11557
  4. FILE 004: RAY of SPEED 2020-05-05 17:24:38 UTC
    10076
  5. FILE 005: VICTORY of MERCY 2020-05-20 17:08:08 UTC
    10437
  6. FILE 006: PRODUCT of RESEARCH 2020-05-30 17:56:13 UTC
    10086