Solar Empire
Department of Information
Greetings, I am Head Scribe Sparkle, personal student to Princess Celestia and Head of the Department of information.
The Princess has given me a daunting task: To give an accurate record of the history that led to the world that we now live in, and the Cold War that has held for the past two Centuries.
After several years of looking past all the Propaganda, gathering records of that time, and questioning the Princess herself of what she witnessed in that time.
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The Tale begins in the year 1763 AD (After Discord). The Land of Equestria was entering a Golden Age, technology was increasing, medicines were improving, and Princesses Celestia and Luna ruled jointly and benevolently.
However, this changed when the humans came
They arrived on the East Coast of Equestria on sail boats, claiming they were seeking new lands and resources.
Prior to this time, Ponies thought they were the only intelligent species in the world, as they were the only civilization on the Large continent of Equestria and we had never traveled beyond the Ocean at the time.
After several correspondence with the travelers, we learned that the humans had no single government, rather they were a mass of independent City-States that each had their own ruling power.
Learning this, the Princesses engaged in diplomatic relations with the humans. Borders opened, trade boomed, and the two species experienced a time of unprecedented economic growth.
This age of trade continued until 1808, when problems began to build between the two species.
It started with simple Piracy. Ships of humans began raiding Equestrian trade routes, targeting crews of Ponies specifically, destroying ships and taking slaves.
The Princesses demanded that Humanity put an end to the attacks, but with the lack of any single human government ruling, this became impossible. In response, Equestria began construction on a navy to protect its ships.
The problems did not stop there, as groups of human terrorists, bent on making Equestria a territory under the control of humanity, began to cause death and destruction within Equestria. It went from petty theft, to kidnappings, and shootings. The Princesses became very fearful for their subjects, and were forced to begin expanding the Royal Guard dramatically in an attempt to end the attacks.
Now tensions between the humans and ponies were at an all time high, a stack of black powder just waiting to be lit.
The Spark came in 1813, when during the middle of a speech in Canterlot, a human sharpshooter attempted to assassinate Princess Celestia.
At first, everypony assumed it was just another of the many Terrorist attacks, but after an extensive investigation, it was discovered that the assassin was working for one of the many Governments that resided on the Human Mainland.
For Celestia, this was the last straw. Luna tried to console her, claiming this could be fixed through diplomacy, but Celestia disagreed. To the Princess of the Sun, this was an act of war.
In 1815, Equestria launched an invasion on the Human Mainland without warning.
The humans, caught completely off guard, did their best to put up a strong defense, but their unorganized forces were being quickly routed by the Equestrian forces that combined the Magic of their unicorns with the mobility of their Pegasi.
To make the situation worse for the humans, the lack of a single Government made it very difficult for an effective fighting strategy, as the City-States bickered and argued over where each force should go.
When things looked bleakest for humans, where surrender seemed a certainty, a single man took charge.
General Samuel Madine Rallied all the remaining forces of humanity, ignoring all politics, he rallied the humans under a single banner, of what is now known as the Human Alliance.
Finally Organized, the Alliance forces began slowly driving the Armies of Equestria out of their Mainland.
Meanwhile, the Alliance had assembled a formidable Navy formed from former Pirates, Smugglers, and Merchants. This force quickly gained control of the seas, cutting the Royal Armies off from Equestria
Once the last Royal Army on the Human Mainland Surrendered, the Alliance turned their sights on Equestria, eager for revenge.
In 1820, the Alliance launched a counter-Invasion on Equestria, their battle-hardened armies driving the Noble defenders of Equestria back. The tide turned once again in 1822 during the battle for Canterlot, when Princess Celestia herself involved herself in the battle. The Royal Armies drove the humans out of Equestria quickly after that.
Seeing that further war would get them nowhere, both sides signed the Treaty of Canterlot in 1824, drawing the lines exactly where they were during the war.
However, things had certainly changed.
During the Conflict, Princess Luna, refusing to support the war, took many supports and went north, settling on an unclaimed continent. She took in many refuges, both pony and human, during and after the war.
She founded the New Lunar Republic, a free nation for any who sought a refuge from the war.
Celestia claimed her sister’s actions were foolish, and renamed Equestria the Solar Empire.
This is where we find ourselves now. The Solar Empire, the New Lunar Republic, and the Human Alliance; all mistrusting one another, each continuing to build up weapons and militaries to prepare for what is seen as an inevitable second war.
We can only hope they are incorrect
-T. Sparkle, Head of Department of Information
June 19th, 2013
SOLAR EMPIRE
The Solar Empire is the main Power for the Equestrian species. Residing on the Continent of Equestria, many of its citizens value the Six Elements of Harmony that Celestia told them were the pillars of society. Many View Celestia herself as a Goddess, one that will lead them to victory in even the most trying times.
Government Type: Monarchy
Ruler: Princess Celestia
Royal Army: With a Combination of Earth Ponies and Unicorns, the Royal Army is a well oiled, well organized fighting machine. The Royal Army is the largest of the three factions, and uses these numbers to devastating effect during battle, using the magic of the unicorns to bring massive firepower down on their enemies as the Enduring Earth Ponies engage in standard combat.
Royal Air Force: With thousands of highly skilled Pegasi willing to serve the crown, the Air Force of the Solar Empire is the Strongest of the three factions, ranging from machine guns to bombs, the RAF is ready to bring the rain of death down upon the Empire’s enemies.
Royal Navy: With the Alliance fleets dominating a majority of the Oceans, The Empire has opted to built smaller, faster ships that can outrun and outmaneuver the large ships of the Human Alliance.
Imperial Intelligence: With the Cold War reaching its peak, the Empire found that they were sorely lacking in vital intelligence. In an attempt to fix this problem, the Celestial Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Strategic Information Service (SIS). Both of these agencies deal with issues, and have capable ponies, such as the two great Archeologists Daring Do and Storm Chaser, within them, though the ponies struggle in trying to infiltrate the Human Mainland
Organizations of Note
The Wonderbolts: This crack team of RAF Flyers are claimed to be the best in the world, saying that one Wonderbolt can take down an entire Alliance Jet squadron by themselves. Though these claims may be farfetched, it is undisputed that these Pegasi are certainly dangerous opponents for anyone who dares to cross the Solar Empire.
Cerberus: Though many Equestrians see humanity as a stain on the world, there is still a human force loyal to the Solar Empire. These few hundred men and woman of the Cerberus organization are an elite fighting force that are willing to lay down their lives for Princess Celestia.
NEW LUNAR REPUBLIC
After the chaos and destruction of the First Equestrian War, many humans and ponies fled for the safety that Princess Luna was offering. Now, they stand ready to defend their new home, humans and Equines standing side by side to face anyone who would challenge their Princess of the Night.
Government Type: Monarcho-Republic
Ruler: Princess Luna
Republic Military: Though the Republic has welcomed many hundreds and thousands during and since the last war, it still has a much smaller population than the other two factions. As a result, the entire Republic Military is smaller than the rest, and must rely on the skill of its soldiers and cutting edge Technology. Whether it be the Republic ground forces with heavy support vehicles, or the Air Force with armaments beyond anything their opponents could counter, the Republic is most certainly a power to be reckoned with.
Republic Special Forces: With Eyes and ears all over the globe, the special forces units of the NLR are the most powerful and influential soldiers of all the factions, with agents and operatives that specialize in Sabotage, Assassination, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance; these Commandoes can wreak hell on any forces that will face their beloved Republic.
Organizations of Note
Garuda Squadron: With the world uncertain as it is, Princess Luna needs a Squadron that can control the Skies, whether it’s day or night. The NLR picked a young woman named Talisman, a street urchin who joined the military to stay out of Prison, to lead the Squadron. The joint human-pony force is considered one of the best air units of the world, the Republic boasts that even the Wonderbolts pale in comparison to Garuda Squadron.
Evening Armada: With the Focus of the on Air and Ground Forces, the Republic could not afford to make the numerous fleets to compete with the Alliance, so they instead chose to build one Massive fleet: The Evening Armada. This massive force would make even the great Navy of the Alliance Hesitate before engaging.
HUMAN ALLIANCE
After the Invasion of Equestria during the First Equestrian War, humanity Realized that they needed to gather under one Government for protection. Now, the Alliance is the main power for humanity, in controlling the Continent known as the Human Mainland.
Government Type: Democratic Republic
President: Jacob Rousey
Alliance Navy: Ever since the first invasion, the Alliance made it a priority to have total control over the oceans. While this Goal was impossible during peacetime, this didn’t stop the humans from building a massive Navy. Today, over a dozen large fleets now patrol the oceans, and have uncontested Naval domination.
Alliance Marines: Although the Alliance does have an army branch, the Marines have the largest amount of soldiers and tech for ground forces. These men and women, are highly trained, and ready to face anybody who they believe threatens the Alliance.
Alliance Air Force: With the advance of technology, humans could now fight Pegasi in the sky, using new jet technology. Although not nearly as large as the RAF, the AAF is full of great and eager pilots who are ready to show the world their skill
Alliance Special Forces: Unlike the NLR or SE, the Special Forces of the Alliance have dozens of departments and branches that each respond to, such as the SAS, SEAL, Green Berets, ect. These units are made for combat situations, and are not usually used to infiltrate entire cities.
Organizations of Note
Mobius Squadron: Ever since the First aircraft was created, the Alliance knew they would need an Elite Squadron to counter the Pegasi of the NLR and SE. Mobius squadron has been around for nearly a century, the names of its members are highly classified, and very little is known about the Squadron itself. Mobius One, who’s name and Gender is unknown, is widely considered the deadliest pilot in the world.
Pony Auxiliary Corps: Though much hatred remains between ponies and Humans, there are those who reject Celestia’s “Lunacy”, believing her to be a warmongering Tyrant who wished to eradicate an entire Species based on the actions of few. Led by Vinyl Scratch, these ponies are Loyal to the Alliance, believing the Humans to be a great cultural species who could teach much to the Equines.
The Factions are made
The lines have been drawn
Choose your side
Solar Empire Human Alliance New Lunar Republic
Author's Note
This is a series I'm very excited for. I'm currently working on the Alliance Faction story, and I would like to co-op with two other writers who would like to write the NLR and SE Faction stories. If you're interested, PM me
