The galaxy is ruled by the evil Emperor Sombra and his right hand mare, Nightmare Moon. Their Stormponies have established an Imperial dominion over most civilized worlds. Freedom is suppressed, and the ponies of the galaxy have almost given up all hope. Almost. The Rebel Alliance, a group of ponies and non-ponies alike, brought together to destroy the Empire and bring back the Old Equestrian Republic. But soon, a secret Rebel ship carrying vital information is confronted and pursued by an Imperial Sun Destroyer. And as they are pursued over the sandy planet Appaloosa, a young unicorn gazes up to the sky, observing the stupendous battle through the lens of a telescope…