You've probably heard about the Crystal Empire and it's rich history. Unfortunately for you, it's wrong.

This story will explain to you the history of the Crystal Empire, written by the Royal Historian of the Crystal Empire with aid from several distinguished ponies, including the Princesses themselves! Take a look now, and find out the true history of the world's first Great Power.

Important: this takes place in the Equestria At War universe. Equestria At War is a mod for the grand strategy game Hearts of Iron IV, be sure to check out their Discord and Reddit if you're not familiar with it. They also have a group on this site: https://www.fimfiction.net/group/212917/equestria-at-war

Cover art is the flag of the Crystal Empire.

Rated Mature for history (and all the gruesomeness that entails), mentions of sex, violence, war, Sombra (Just... Sombra, and his consequences) and profanity.

- IMPORTANT: On hiatus for the foreseeable future -