Sins of a Solar Equestria: Horus Nebula

by BillChuffington

Rating: teen
Tags: Alternate Universe, Sad, Tragedy
Length: 4418

Based on Stardock and Ironclad's RT4X game Sins of a Solar Empire. ENTRENCHMENT not REBELLION!!

Ten thousand years of peace brought our order many breakthroughs and discoveries, but peace wouldn't last for long
20 years ago on the day of my daughter's birth they arrived. We don't know who they are or why they came, but we do know they are desperate……

TEC:Before they came we were the Trade Order a peaceful civilization. We had long abandoned the ways and weapons of war our ancestors embraced. We sowed our seeds throughout the galaxy and beyond. The Horus nebula one of the many regions we had colonized throughout our golden age. This was a lightly defended place that only a few colony ships had managed to make the long and dangerous journey. But we prospered, building up our population to an immense size. Our ships were just simple trading, cargo, and decommissioned colony ships. But things can change quickly when the tides of war are upon us…..

Vasari: We have lost contact with yet another of our drones. We must gather more resources for the next phase of our journey. We have been on the run so long. Our Homeworld long behind us and forgotten by all but the oldest of our leaders. We are approaching the final resource rich cluster in this region of space. Probes inidcate that the first sector of the Horus nebula has been colonized by a primitive space faring species. Our tacticians tell us that we should be able to harvest the resources from this nebula with ease…..

Advent: We have been in exile for nearly Two thousand years. We were exiled for our practices by our own brothers and sisters. We have bided our time all the while increasing the "Unity" by spreading the way to lost souls. The ones who cast us out shall pay the price they had put upon our ancestors with their blood…

Authors Pre Reading note:
I love SOASE and FIM so I decided why not put them both together?
Please tell me what you think of this story in the comments below or with a private message!
I have decided that this will be the Intro to the Stories I will write about each race.
Each race will get a story with an undecided amount of Chapters.
Vote for which Race You want written First in the comments.
This was also made with the use of Entrenchment because I waited to buy Rebellion until after I started writing.
Any Questions will be answered through PM (Ex. Can I have my Oc in the story?, Where are Rarity and Spike in the TEC stroyline?, and Will there be any romance?)

Picture: Inside the Iris by Bobby Myers Kaioshen. NEBULA USED ATTACK!

Published 1970-01-01 00:00:00 UTC
Last updated 2012-10-15 22:10:01 UTC

The Trader Emergency Coalition

The Trade Order established over 1000 years ago.

Colonists and merchants alike came together to form the Order for the betterment of the entire Equestrian race. When the order was formed their first charge was to create a military and civilian government system that all planets would abide by. This was widely accepted throughout the inner and middle colonies. With a little reasoning by the military the outer colonies came around to the order's way of thinking. After 100 years of colonizing the stars, the order began sending emissaries out to ensure the loyalty of these colonies to the Trade Order. During this period a group of emissaries came across a strange desert world that on first sight contained no life, but on further inspection it contained a thriving equestrian colony. The emissaries requested to meet with the leaders of the colony so they could discuss the addition of this colony to the Order. All attempts at contact were refused by the colonists. Not easily dissuaded the Order sent teams of research and analysts to make calculations on the value of the planet and its colonists. Upon landing the teams were greeted with the most heinous and horrible acts. The colonists were involved in invasive cerebral enhancement, unhampered biological enhancements, and the sale of countless neurochemicals. These acts and more violated the laws, ideal, and the foundation of the Order itself. The emissaries hastily returned to trader space to tell of their encounter.

When the Trade Order populations heard of the twisted experiments they were deeply disgusted by their "cousin's" actions. The entire Trade Order voted to take the planet and exile the monsters to the far reaches of space. Over time the exiles were forgotten by even the most accurate historians.

The Trade Order continued on into the golden age of humanity where war was only read about in history books or in the holo-vids. The phase lanes were filled to the brim with trade ships and their goods. The Trade Order's vaults filled quickly with credits, crystals, and rare metals. The occasional pirate raid was met by local forces if ever the need arised. This peace went on for about 2000 years, it came to an end with their arrival....

Abacai Sector, Abacai Prime

On board the "Excalibur"

Stardate: 20200

Twilight checked her uniform again, she couldn't look like a fool in front of the Chancellor and the Ministers.

She decided she looked good enough for a nervous wreck of an Admiral she was. She began admiring the new outfit she had gotten with the new posting. She suddenly realized that she was going to be late. "I'm going to be late!" She rushed out of her quarters and into the lift. "I hope they don't start without me." She began to pace nervously as the lift shot towards the Bridge. She checked her uniform again as if it had magically grown spots. She felt the lift begin to slow. She quickly straightened her hair and medals again/ The lift finally came to a stop on the Main Bridge. The doors slid open. She waited for her First Officer to notice her arrival. He saw her and immediately went as stiff as a statue. "Officer on Deck!" Her crew saluted her and she returned the favor. "At ease!" The crew dropped their salutes and went back to work. Twilight walked out of the lift and looked around for her friends. She saw them standing near the observation room. She trotted over there while First Minister Pinkie Pie was telling them a joke about something called a brony. "Oh Twilight you got here on time!"  Pinkie had changed so much since they had left Equestrian Central Command 10 years ago. "Yea I was almost late for the first time." Everyone shared a light laugh.

Then the doors opened and Captain Rainbow Dash came out. "Everything's ready you guys can come in now." Rainbow hasn't seen much change, she would always be the same lazy Rainbow but she had a title now. Everyone walked into the observation room. The doors shut behind Twilight almost catching her tail. This room was usually used for civilian astrological purposes but today it would have a different use. There was a podium and enough chairs for the senior staff and guests that had come to see the ceremony.

Chancellor Fluttershy took the podium for the opening words. "Ahem." Everyone stopped talking and put their full attention on her. She cringed a little at the attention she was getting. But she remembered what Commander Iron Will had taught her about confidence. She straightened out her back and started to read what she had written.

"On this day almost 20 years ago we lost two of our greatest Captains and Friends. We are here to remember them as they would have wanted to be remembered. I shall read the report of what happened before we lost contact with them.  Captains Spike and Rarity had been on patrol with the First expansionary forces near the edge of the Uncharted sector. They had recieved a distress signal from a nearby planet. Of course as we all know Spike was very headstrong and he ordered his Akkan class Battlecruiser the "Gem of Time" to rescue the helpless ponies. Captain Rarity also got the same message but she doubted the credability of it. But she decided to follow spike to a nearby Terran world. Once there we lost contact with both of their ships. When a group of Frigates were sent after them to bring them back. All they found was the wreckage of the "Gem of Time" and the escape pods of rarity's "Splendid Year". The crew claimed that they were attacked by some unknown forces that captured spike. Captain rarity knowing she couldn't take the whole crew on a suicide mission had evacuated her crew except for her senior staffers and any volunteers that had put up a big enough fight. She then followed the unknown enemy into the *Uncharted sector. Where we were never...." Fluttershy could still remember the report when it had reached Equestrian Central. She held back tears as the emotions rushed back into her. Twilight could see that Fluttershy couldn't finish the speech without some backup. She motioned to the rest of the group to go and help her out. The four mares walked onto the podium to help the Chancellor finish her speech. Fluttershy turned as they all embraced in a group hug. *"Thank you guys." She turned back around and started her speech again. "As a tribute to their memories we have met every 5 years to look back on what they had accomplished and what they would have done. Today as Chancellor I am proud to announce that we have finally created a lasting way to remember these brave souls. She pointed to the main view port. I have had 2 Kol class Battleships commissioned in their honor as some of Equestrian history's greatest Captains." As she pointed the ships came into view as they were escorted out of the shipyards. "The first was named **"Spike's Honor" for Captain Spike's willingness and bravery to save those poor ponies that were never there. The Second is "Rarity's Courage" for her courage to chase after an enemy that would destroy her without a single remorse." The two ships began to pass out of view as they went to their planned routes. Fluttershy stepped down of the podium as Pinkie started her speech. The rest helped Fluttershy off the stage and back to their seats. "I knew Spike and Rarity since they were cadets in the TEC and I wouldn't have it any other way.........

Each of the 5 mares had given their speeches during the ceremony and each was met with great support from the crowd when they had to stop themselves from crying. Fluttershy had to come back up so she could end the ceremony. "Spike and Rarity were very good friends and they will be remembered for as long as we live. Their spirits shall live on in all of us as we go about the rest of our lives. With the powers invested in me as the Chancellor of the Abacai sector I declare this ceremony closed." The regular visitors and staff got up to leave the mares alone for awhile. The 5 went to the view port to look at the ships one more time before they would pass behind the planets orbit. The others left as the ships passed behind the planet.

Twilight took one last look at "Spike's Honor" "Where could you be my little dragon....

Authors Note:

This is the Intro to the T.E.C. in the Horus nebula! For a list on who is what check my blog.

Other than that this story will be followed by an Intro to the other two races that should be out when I release this one.

If anyone has Questions or Criticism please feel free to comment or message me. Oh and don't forget to show your support for the Sins of a Solar Equestria series. Maybe I'll write more chapters based on what people want.

The Advent

We are the Advent the long exiled ancestors of the TEC.

The Advent evolved well before recorded history. It is said they began as one of the many broken pony races seeking religous escape on the edge of space after the Ursa wars.

The earliest known record of the Advent can be traced back to slightly after the Trade Order was formed. At its inception, the order sent emissaries to invite all known inhabited planets to join the organization. One such group discovered a single desert world orbiting a massive red star. Suprisingly the world was populated by a thriving equestrian civilization. Excited for the potential of friendship on this new world, The Order sent emissaries to make contact. However the Leaders of the Unity decided to reject membership.

Not willing to accept failure. The Order sent a group of friendship research teams to acquire data that could be used to formulate a more elaborate strategy. They recieved a single report containing "disturbing" information.

The Ponies of the desert world had been practicing what was considered sinful and taboo to the early trade order. Cerebral Friendship implants, unrestricted Apple mutation research, and strange forms of collectivism were but a few of the transgressions committed by the Advent against the Trade Union's bylaws.

The Trader Worlds overwhelmingly voted that such an aberration had no place within the territories of their new Order. With an instinctive fear the, the Traders took control of the planet and exiled them into uncharted space.

When the Trade Order forced the ancestors of the Advent from their homeworld, it created an indelible scar on their psyche.

An etching was created on every Advent citizen to exact retribution on their enemy and assume their rightful place in the galaxy. This powerful drive pushed the Advent farther in their practices, advancing their technology level far beyond what the Traders could have imagined. Over the next 1,000 years the Advent would use all their resources at their disposal to create frightening new weapons and abilities powered by their extremely advanced PsiTech. With their resources exhausted and an arsenal to wield, the highest Coalescence synthesized the will of the Unity and determined the time to return to their original homeworld to fulfill their prophecies of dominion.

The long war with the old Trade Order, reorganized into the Traders Emergency Coalition, and the newly introduced xenos, the Vasari, had soon drawn to a stalemate. Five years after the Advent had plunged themselves into war, wreaking havoc throughout much of the Eastern Front, they had to regroup and entrench their territories; and so magnificent Starbases were erected to protect the Mighty Advent.

Uncharted Space, Ascendance

Aboard the "Unwavering Faith"

Stardate: 20200

The White robed Unicorn mare sat upon her Throne, gently giving orders to her servants. The mare had a coat of pure white and a mane of Indigo that would lure any Stallion to his doom. She was the Coalescent of the Advent Coalesce Reign of Purity. Her name was Divine Path and alone the mere mention of her name would have any Pirate or TEC soldier begging for Death. Her Coalesce was known for its brutality and unrelenting torture...

"Leave us now!" The servants left her to her thoughts. Divine stretched her mind out into the Unity and could feel the power of her soldiers as they were preparing for battle. She stretched even further and saw her Scryers arguing over who would convert what worlds. She laughed a little at their petty squabbling. The sound of somepony approaching. She snapped out of the Unity instantly. "Who dares to enter my throne room!" She looked around and saw only a small purple dragon. He bowed to her. "I am sorry to intrude on you oh Glorious Divine Path, but the Psintegrate has requested your presence."

She sighed and rubbed her temples. "Forgive me Splendiferous Respite I didn't mean to snap at you." She got up from her throne and descended the steps. "What does The Psintegrate want now? Did I not just give them control over my Flagship?" Respite rose from his place. "They wish to inquire about the new campaign in this system." She walked past him and towards another platform. She touched the floor and a console rose from the floor. She keyed the console and the Platform started to glow. "Care to Join me respite?" She motioned for him to come forward. They mounted the Platform and were instantly teleported away to the Planet below.

Authors Note:

This is the Advent Intro for the Horus Nebula!

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Oh and Rarity is Divine Path.

The Vasari Empire

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.