Sins of a Solar Equestria: Horus Nebula

The Exodus had been going on even before the birth of our glorious Queen.

The Ancient Vasari empire had once rules over countless worlds. Beginning at the center of the galaxy they spread out enslaving thousands of races along the way. Most of these species were primitive equine beings, while the more advanced space-faring griffons were exterminated. But both would be brought into the empire as "Valued Citizens". The Vasari ruled their massive empire from their orbital fortresses in order to prevent rebellion. As with many a great empire the Vasari's fall came from within. Ten thousand years ago the inner worlds suddenly fell silent. Expecting nothing more than a local revolt, a wing of the Dark Fleet was sent in to investigate and subdue the rebels. No status reports were ever sent. Soon three more planets fell to this enemy. While Intelligence worked out a way to counter the advance, more worlds fell silent including the Vasari's ancient homeworld. The enemy's expansion soon began to engulf entire systems at a time. As a last resort the Dark Fleet Veerr, brought the bulk of the Dark Fleet back from the front lines to engage the growing threat.

When a single heavily damaged warship came out phase space in orbit of a planet on the empire's perimeter. The colonists boarded the ship and found the once battle hardened crew driven mad with fear. In a rare act of autonomy the colony made the decision to evacuate to a new system far from Vasari space. This was the last time they would see Vasari space again.

For the next 10,000 years we ran from system to system leaving beacons behind to warn of their approach. Our First Queen during this time was the last surviving member of the royal family. Princess Zenith she was quickly promoted to Queen and would lead the Vasari for the those dark years. Queen Zenith kept up a strict rule that we shall stay only long enough to strip the systems of their resources, and then we would move on. We repeated this cycle many a time all the while our beacons were going silent as the enemy grew closer. The Vasari eventually arrived in Trader space where they quickly destroyed the local militias and enslaved their planets. This continued until the arrival of the TEC backed by the Traders to fight the Vasari. We were named by Traders as "Changelings". This had no effect on our moral as we were a strong empire, but empires must fall eventually. Our clear advantage dissipated as the TEC turned the siege into a tug of war. Queen Zenith would not back down from this fight as our forces would suffer too greatly to simply leave in the middle of a war. The tug of war lasted 10 more years, when a new enemy known as the Advent appeared. They were the exiled ancestors of the TEC. Some of the Elders thought that peace with the Advent might help the war effort. Queen Zenith had them executed and instantly labeled the Advent as enemies of the Vasari empire. The TEC had to shift their defenses to counter the Advent's sudden reappearance. This allowed the Vasari to push farther into TEC territory. The battles were taking there tole's, until the development of starbases to fortify the territories. The races were at a standstill unable to make a push without a major loss of forces.

Tetrion Sector, Tyrion

Aboard the "Imperial Justice"

Stardate: 20200

Chrysalis mounted the podium as the final of the Prefects arrived and had been seated. "We are all here to mourn the loss of our Glorious Leader Queen Zenith. She was killed in a Advent suprise attack on the Fortress world of Bortuk." The Prefects bowed their heads for a moment in honor of their fallen Queen. "But we cannot let her death shatter our reslove! That is why as her first born and rightful Heir. I am taking charge of the Vasari empire!" The Prefects began to cheer for their new Queen. "From now on I shall be called Empress Chrysalis!" Another roar came from the Prefects. Then First Prefect Malum Avalius rose from his seat. "Long live Empress Chrysalis!" His cry was joined by the rest of the Prefects. "As my first order as Empress all control of the empire shall be put under my direct control. The next order is that the Advent shall pay for the murder of Former Queen Zenith!" The cheers rocked the Grand meeting hall. Empress Chrysalis left the podium and began to walk down the aisle, as she passed each of the Prefects bowed their heads and kissed each of the royal hoofs. She exited the room and headed for the Temple where she would be formally crowned as Empress.

The walkways were packed with Vasari waiting to greet their new Empress. Her entourage of Praetorian guards escorted her through the throng with only a few injuries to the crowd.

They finally made it to the Temple where she was greeted by the Praefectus Karzon Valuth he was the leader of her Praetorian guards. He bowed and kissed her hoof. "My Empress it is required that I escort you into the temple for you coronation." She nodded her head in approval. He opened the doors for her letting the Temple lights fill the corridor for a moment before they closed. The Temple was outfitted in the royal colors for her coronation. The guests were mostly the Elders of the Vasari and anyone else who was of high importance to her new reign. Karzon stopped to the side of her and announced her arrival. "All shall rise for Princess Chrysalis!" He had to announce her as Princess or else she would be seen as a power grabbing oppressor. The Guests rose from their seats, the military caste raised their left hoof in a salute. While the civil caste bowed to her. Their were royal guards lining the path to the main dais, they raised their ceremonial sabers in the air forming a arch for her to walk through. The First Prefect appeared on the dais and motioned to Karzon. "Princess you may now proceed to the dais." She walked through the arch of sabers and mounted the dais. The First Prefect began to read the Induction. "We gather for today for the purpose of crowning our new Queen. The Vasari Queen's have led us for eons and will continue to do so for as long as we remain. The previous Queen for whatever purpose has passed on to the next life. As the Princess you are her successor and heiress apparent. You are to be crowned Queen on this day after ten days of mourning. If anyone wishes to confront the current Heir's right of Inheritance do so now." Chrysalis looked at her siblings Prince Hyperion and Princess Kalema, both sat down locking eyes with her. They could not challenge her yet without public retribution. "Then as First Prefect of the Vasari Empire I now Pronounce you Empress of the Vasari!" The guests rose and cheered as the Prefect placed Queen Zenith's crown on Chrysalis's head. Chrysalis raised her head with her new crown atop. The Prefect motioned her towards the temple balcony. "My Empress it is time to address your Empire." She agreed with him and gracefully walked out to the balcony.

The Temple balcony overlooked the entire city inside of the Imperial Justice. Below her the entire population had gathered and were calling her name. She raised her hoof in the air. The crowd roared in excitement. She lowered the hoof so they would quiet down. "My fellow Vasari, today is a glorious day! it is not only the day of my coronation, but it is also the day that the Advent will remember as the beginning of their defeat! For the slaying of a Queen they shall be exterminated!" The crowd went wild and began another chant. "Chrysalis Chrysalis Chrysalis..." This went on for about another minute before she silenced them again. "The TEC shall also fear us for they are the ones who stand in the way of our exodus! For with everyday they halt our progress the Ancient ones get ever closer." No cheers were heard this time just fear and lots of it.....

She decided it was time for the Prefect to come out and make his announcements. "The First Prefect will now explain the changes that shall be made during my reign!" He walked out and took her place on the balcony. She walked inside as he explained her changes. She dismissed the guests to their duties. Karzon approached her with a serious look on his face. "My Empress it is time for you to see to your first duty as Queen. The construction of your new throne room, as Former Queen Zenith's was destroyed in the raid." She looked at him like he was a fool. "I have chosen the Imperial Justice as my throne and Flagship of the Fleet!" He looked suprised. "But my Empress no Queen has chosen the Flagship as their throne room for eons! Its too much of a risk to your safety!" She pushed him aside and walked towards the exit. "I am Empress now, not a silly Queen! and I shall do as I please! If you have a problem with that then I'm sure Executor Jarik can clear it up for you." He quickly shut his mouth and bowed. "No my Empress I understand perfectly." She walked out of the room and left him there by himself.

As Empress she would have to check the military strength of her empire before her first day was over. The Praefectus caught up to her and kept silent for the walk to the bridge. Once they reached the bridge she had the guards open the normally sealed doors. Captain Gralek greeted her. "Welcome Empress what may I do for you?" She walked over to the Captain. "Captain as of now this ship is my new Flagship and Throne!" The huge vasari captain almost fell out of his chair. "I want to go to Exo' Tre so I may see my fleet!" He shook off the surprise and turned to his staff. "Full power to the Phase drives and set course for Exo' Tre!" He turned to her. "My Empress I thank you for choosing my ship as your flagship and I shall not fail you as its captain!" "I hope not, for if you do your head shall be on my throne. now if you'll excuse me I have other matter to attend too."

She walked to the door and it slid open. Outside Karzon was waiting for her. "Praefectus Karzon when we arrive at Exo' Tre have your best Praetorians brought here and put them on regular patrols throughout the ship and city." He nodded his head and backed away to attend to his duties. "Guards escort me to my quarters!" They immediately appeared at her side and walked her towards the royal sleeping chamber. She thought to herself. "How long do we have before the ancient enemy is upon us. If I fail my people it would mean our extermination...

The Phase drives came online and locked in their coordinates to the Phase Stabalizer system. The Imperial Justice aligned itself for the proper jump trajectory. The Praetor's wrath and the Fleet assigned to the Imperial justice all coordinated their mass around the Flagship. Their phase jumps would be in perfect synch for a better chance at protecting the Flagship when they left phase space. The Fleets engines all burned to a blinding white and then vanished into space. The Fleet was on its way to Exo' Tre where the Empress would be able to organize her Fleet and prepare the Invasion of Advent space.......

Authors Note:

This was the second intro I wrote the Advent intro is next. I hope you understand that the entire Vasari race is the changeling race. This story has a paper copy that I am working on too so I might post some pics of that.

Please show me some support or at least criticize the story!

I also got Rebellion and I love it!!! LOYALISTS FOREVER!!

Also I wasn't really pleased with the Vasari ending so just give me some feedback on whether I should rewrite it or not.