Bridlewood: the Cost of Lies

Following the reunion of the tribes and the restoration of magic in 2021 PT, Sunny Starscout was able to reveal her father's notes to the world, and expose the dangers surrounding the CGMR design of reactor. The evidence, now too great to ignore, was finally acknowledged, and all three states finally acknowledged the disaster. The remaining CGMR reactors were refitted to prevent such an accident occuring again.

Argyle Starshine would pass away in 2019 PT, after a long battle against cancer. A statue was produced to honour his work, and he was posthumously awarded the Star of Luna- the highest civilian honour available to an Earth Pony.

Solar Blossom was informed that, due to the high radiation exposure she had suffered, she would never be able to bear a foal. They were wrong, as her daughter is a well respected researcher in the spectra field to this day.

Sky Chaser and Crimson Moon were both sentenced to 20 years in prison for their roles in the disaster. Sky Chaser died of Spectra related illnesses in 1991 PT, whilst Crimson Moon later found work in the banking sector.

Scarlet Shadow, Scarlet Song, Straight Arrow, Lucky Light, Sky Sunshine, Astral Thunder, and Aqua Pie all passed away from the effects of ASP within days of the disaster. They were all buried in concrete layered coffins owing to the radiation their bodies are emmiting. It is estimated they will remain radioactive for thousands of years.

The body of Apple Specter was never found. It is believed his remains are permanently entombed inside the reactor complex.

Thunder Tail and Dew Drop both survived the disaster, and continued to work in the power generation industry to this day.

Rapid Shadow died of the effects of ASP, and was buried near the disaster sight. He and his fellow firefighters gave the ultimate sacrifice in containing the fires. His wife, Amber Gem, would not learn of her husband's fate until 2021 PT.

Moonlight Hunter and Dapper Gust are still in politics to this day.

General Wind Rider passed away in 1999 PT. An entire wing of the Zephyr Heights Military Academy is named in his honour, as is another in honour of Major General Steel Mustang.

The fate of Private Rainbow Dawn was not recorded, but it is highly likely that she did not survive.

Lance Corporals Ocean Breeze and Starfish both survived their ordeals, and went on to serve long careers in the military. Ocean Breeze recently retired from active service, having reached the rank of Major.

Contrary to popular reports, the three divers survived their mission beneath the reactor core. Two of them are still alive today.

It is believed that those who watched the initial disaster from the hilltops did not survive. The sight has since been called the Valley of Death.

King Stoneheart and Emperor Haven passed away in 1991 and 1994 respectively. The latter would note that the disaster was the event that brought Equestria to an end.

Phyllis Cloverleaf is head of CanterLogic to this day, although her reputation is tarnished by the actions of her son Sprout. Nontheless, she remains powerful, and has lived a long life- a longevity denied to countless others.

Flawless Whispers is still an active lawyer across Equestria, most recently having fought the Balloon case.

Alphabittle finally received the recognition that he deserved following the reveal of the truth. He was granted the Star of the Motherland, and still lives near Bridlewood today.

Princess Haven eventually succeeded her father, and despite radiation exposure went on to have two heirs- Zipp Storm and Pipp Petals.

Although their work ultimately proved to be pointless, the miners were rewarded for their work. Of the 500 employed, it is believed that 200 have since died of spectra related illnesses.

Thunder Charge is a well respected professor of robotics at Fillydelfia Institute of Technology.

Thousands of ponies from across Equestria were involved in the cleanup effort, but most of their fates are not recorded.

Despite remedial work to the containment structures designed to prevent further radiation leaks, the exclusion zone remains mostly uninhabitable, and will remain this way for the next 20,000 years. The citizens of Bridlewood were told the evacuation was temporary, and apart from a small community exiled there as punishment for refusing to tow the official line, no former citizen of Bridlewood has ever returned.

It is believed that thousands have suffered long term health effects as a consequence of Bridlewood. The official Unicorn death toll, unchanged since 1986 PT... is 4.

CAST-IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE

Michael McKean-Argyle Starshine
Gillian Berrow-Mare asking question, Amber Gem
Henry Shields-Crimson Moon
Donald Sumpter-UKSEA Official
Greg Tannahill-Sky Chaser, Firefighters
Kimiko Glenn-Scarlet Shadow, Unicorn Foal on Hill
Adam Nagaitis-Lucky Light, Father Unicorn on Hill
Rhona Rhees-Astral Thunder, Dispatcher
Angelina Jolie-Scarlet Song, Dapper Gust
Charlie Day-Straight Arrow, Firefighters, Ocean Breeze
Ashleigh Ball-Aqua Pie, Power Plant radio operator, Old Mare
William Hope-Rapid Shadow
Sean Pertwee-Brisk Thunder
Emma Watson-Solar Blossom
Sam Troughton-Politician, First Diver, The Judge
Stellan Starsgard-King Stoneheart
Elizabeth Perkins-Moonlight Hunter, Wild Strikes, Phyllis Cloverleaf
Phil LaMarr-Alphabittle Blossomforth, Flawless Whispers
Brian Drummond-Helicopter Pilot, Second Diver
Hugh Bonneville-General Wind Rider
Jane Krakowski-Princess Haven
Ralph Ineson-Moonstone Mustang
Ben Whishaw-Thunder Charge, CanterLogic Technician
Jason Isaacs-Major General Steel Mustang
Brian Blessed-Emperor Haven
Vanessa Hudgens-Sunny Starscout

Dedicated in memory of the Liquidators of Chernobyl.