BlackWings

Cloudsdale, Equestria

Equestrian Offices of War and Security

“We face grave repercussions here, Admiral…. If word gets out about what you’ve been up to; about the training you’ve been administering, the resources you’ve been squandering…. You could put this entire office in jeopardy.”

“We’re at war here. We face an enemy like none we’ve seen before. I’ve been preparing for 7 years to put an end to this once and for all. Too many young lives have been lost already, too many families destroyed. How many letters have you had to send home, General Cornelius? I know I’ve sent more than I’d ever like…. They’re ready. I’m taking the Black Wings project public; full deployment within 72 hours. The Griffons under General Sergei are beating down our front door. Equestria doesn’t have much time left.”

“The Equestrian public isn’t ready for this yet. Do you really expect them to place their lives and the fate of their nation into the hands of the very enemy we’ve been fighting for so long? Even if it does work, the Royal Council will never let you hear the end of it; we haven’t even enacted the Lunar Contingency yet… You can kiss your career goodbye to a backlight administration job in Cloudsdale.”

“I don’t care about careers or titles, General Sirrus. I care about this nation, about this war… And I hate losing.”

“You’re making a great mistake, Dash…. One that will cost you dearly.”

“I’ve already paid so much…..”