Introduction

War. War never changes. The opposing sides may change but the concept of war remains the same. The magical land of Equestria is no stranger to War, the war between zebras and ponies raged on for a long and painful period of time, so much so that alliances needed to be formed. Even Queen Chrysalis and her changeling army set aside their past feuds with ponykind and joined up with the Equestrian armies. These alliances indeed helped to turn the tide of the war and gave the Equestrian armies more of a foothold in the conflict. Battles raged and the war drew on for longer and longer, neither side showing any signs of slowing down no matter how the battles were going.

That's when the megaspells fell and the land was consumed, destroyed by balefire and left as a husk by the horrors of the conflict.

However, in varying locations across Equestria, Ponyville and Manehattan for example, the ministries orchestrated the creation of the Stables. Each Stable with its own job and its own way of running things systematically. One by one these Stables were created, many of them placed in similar locations to one another but each one was its own unique society.

Stable 54 was no exception. Each pony inside had their respective position, whether that was enforcing the law as security, keeping the Stable running in maintenance or the all important position of Overmare. Everyone within the Stable was entrusted to do their job right and to do it effectively. The inhabitants of Stable 54 were versatile in their fields and could even chip in for one another in different positions. The more positions that you were able to competently cover, the higher you were in the Overmare's good books. Ensuring that the Stable operated smoothly was everyone's top priority, for if even one job isn't complete then everything could fall out of place.

The situation regarding workers wasn't as dire as workers were allowed to have long times of breaks as well as more off days where working wasn't needed. However, when numbers in the stable began to drop, they needed to tighten up and ensure that each member of the Stable did their part and was knowledgeable in their main field of work as well as with others. It was important for all Stable residents to find a partner once at the right age and produce more young to add to the Stable's headcount. The decision was not forced on them but was highly recommended.

Each job in the Stable that anyone would have assigned to them would be encouraged to their children to take up. That way, parents could eventually leave the work to their children and let them aid the Stable in working at full capacity. This system has worked like clockwork and there have not been many disagreements on said system although the odd comment would be muttered between coworkers every now and then but the overall atmosphere around the Stable was a positive one.

This atmosphere translated to how the ponies act around one another. Friendships are a welcomed sight and relationships and couples have blossomed as a result. This was normal in 54 as everyone got on with everyone and ensured that any issues or altercations were resolved quickly. Things were usually dealt with well in advance of anything serious but once in a blue moon, the Overmare would be contacted and would make her way to see to the matter personally. The Overmare was harsh but fair and above all she was respected. Her interactions with the inhabitants of the Stable were brief and straight to the point, but her words were what each individual needed to hear and all Overmares who followed after her adopted the same approach. Nobody in Stable 54 ever went against the Overmare as punishment for doing so was usually something long and tedious, such as mopping the floors or cleaning up the cafeteria with the janitorial workers. By doing this, it was made clear to the entire stable that rules were meant to be followed and instructions carried out at all times.

The first Overmare of Stable 54 set out specific rules for everyone in the Stable, that they must follow. These rules were passed on to her higher ups, who would then display them for the rest of the Stable.

Rule 1: All workers must complete their scheduled jobs for the day before finishing their shift.

Rule 2: The section leaders must be reported to with any concerns before the Overmare can be contacted.

Rule 3: The Stable door must remain sealed unless there are appropriate circumstances.

Rule 4: All workers must complete all training before they commence work in the Stable.

Rule 5: The Overmare's word is Final.

Failure to follow these 5 rules is subject to more intense punishments, such as being placed into confinement for a day and in turn needing someone to cover for them in their position of work. As a result, residents stuck to the rules and ensured to always work how they were required to by the Overmare's Laws.

Each area of the Stable have their own goals to reach and tasks to have completed under the watch of the Overmare and it is imperative that they meet them.

Down in the lower regions of the Stable, past the cafeteria and security stations. Below the medical wing and past the personal quarters, the maintenance halls and reactor chambers are located. The work day would usually begin with the blare of an alarm clock. With four walls surrounding a bed, the sleeping stallion laying upon it would soon have his slumber disturbed and his work day would begin.

This is Gearshift's way of life and is all he knows. The earth pony would always ensure to set the alarm at the correct time so that he could be up and awake well before his work day would begin so that he would have ample time to get himself washed, dressed and readily equipped for any busy day of work and whatever would be thrown at him.

What could go wrong?

Fallout Equestria: Blowtorch and Corkscrew

Author's Note

MERRY CHRISTMAS/HEARTHSWARMING EVERYONE!

Thought I'd get that out there first.

This is the first type of Fallout story I've ever even considered putting onto Fimfiction. I'm looking forward to hearing your comments and constructive criticism. Key word CONSTRUCTIVE.

Anyway, I hope to gain an audience with this story. If you haven't seen me before and are new to my page, check out my other stories. I'm sure they'll tide you over whilst I get this going.

My inspiration came from Kkat's Fallout Equestria and I wouldn't be making this if it weren't for that amazing story.

Happy holidays everyone!