Old Night, a time of the warp storms that shattered the Pony Federation and left it a ruin is starting to come to an end.

Holy Equestria, the home world of pony race sits in the grip of techno-barbarians, xenos races, chaos worshipers and those who employ the ponies of iron as their troops, they squabble and wage war against one another for dominance.

From this chaotic mess a new leader rises seeking to unify all of Equestria under her rule, either through negotiations or by force. This new leader is known by many names, the Golden Mare, the Lady of the Sun, but many simply know her as the Empress. She marches forth wearing mighty gilded armor and flanked by warriors in gilded armor, known as Marestodes. Her armies are equal parts awe inspiring and terrifying.

Some call her the savior of ponykind, some call her just another tyrant. In the end all will kneel before her or be lain low by blade, bolt and flame.

This is a Warhammer 30k/MLP:FiM mashup.

This story is rated M for warfare, violence, disturbing images, and because it's a Ponyhammer story.