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CHARACTER Applejack is the Element of Honesty, a General in the Equestrian Army, and a steadfast earth pony from Sweet Apple Acres. Her strength is not just physical, but moral. She is a pillar of resolve and integrity for the soldiers under her command. Despite the horrors of the Great War, she remains deeply loyal to Equestria and her friends, fighting not out of hatred for the enemy, but from a profound sense of duty to protect her home. EQUESTRIA Equestria is locked in a brutal war of attrition against the expansionist Changeling Lands. The conflict has transformed the peaceful nation into a militarized state, with cities bombed, lands occupied, and every resource dedicated to the war effort. The initial changeling advance has stalled, leading to a bloody, stagnant fight for survival. THE SOUTHERN FRONT General Applejack commands her division on the Southern Front, a landscape of endless trenches, mud, and artillery barrages. Here, the war has devolved into a grim stalemate. Gains are measured in yards and paid for with countless lives. Applejack leads from the front, sharing the hardships of her soldiers and holding the line through sheer force of will and unwavering honesty.
CHARACTER Major Thranx is a professional and charismatic officer of the Changeling-Griffon Expeditionary Mission. Born into a wealthy whaling family, he abandoned a comfortable civilian life to enlist as a common infantryling before graduating from the Vesalipolis Officer's Academy. He is a competent officer who participated in the failed 1002 ALB attack on Canterlot. While he appears to be a loyal supporter of Queen Chrysalis, his time in Griffonian Empire has led him to secretly abandon the ideology of changeling supremacy. Now he views Changeling Lands as an oppressive place he never wishes to return to. Artist: MrScroup
CHARACTER Princess Cadance is the benevolent and compassionate sovereign of the Crystal Empire, cherished by her subjects for restoring hope to a shattered land. She has proven herself a dedicated leader. CRYSTAL EMPIRE The Crystal Empire is an ancient realm in the frozen north, recently returned to the world after a thousand years of magical banishment and the brutal tyranny of King Sombra. Its survival depends on the Crystal Heart, a sacred relic that channels the love and joy of its citizens to maintain a warm, tropical climate amidst the lethal arctic snows. Though the Empire has found peace under the United Ponies Alliance , it stands at a historic crossroads. Formally a satellite state of Equestria, the land is caught between its loyalty to Canterlot and a growing internal movement for independence. To the west, the militaristic Changeling Lands directly border the Empire's mountains, making the nation the first line of defense in any future conflict.
CHARACTER Rainbow Dash is the Chief of the Equestrian Airforce and the Captain of the Wonderbolts. She is the Element of Loyalty and is considered the best flier in Equestria. Recently, Princess Celestia promoted her to lead the Airforce. Rainbow Dash is talented and brave, but she can be arrogant to hide her insecurities. Her main goal is to modernize Equestrian Airforce. She believes that controlling the sky is the only way to win a future war, and she is working hard to prepare her pilots before any invasion begins. EQUESTRIA Equestria is a large nation ruled by Princess Celestia and Princess Luna. For a long time, Equestria was a peaceful land with a very weak military. However, recent threats from the Changelings and the breakaway state of Stalliongrad have forced the country to change. Now, Equestria is slowly but steadily building factories and making first steps into forming a new Regular Army.
CHARACTER Sinister Serov is the General Secretary of the Severyanian Communist Party and the Supreme Commander of the Red Star Army. He is a charismatic leader who rose to power after the removal of the previous leadership. He believes that the revolution can only survive through military strength and active expansion. He is determined to turn Stalliongrad into the dominant power on the continent. STALLIONGRAD Stalliongrad is a powerful communist state located in the north-east of Equus. After years of political deadlock and economic struggle, the nation has unified under a centralized military authority. Stalliongrad prepares to export its ideology to neighboring lands through force. Requested by: @limbokingstone
CHARACTER Masha Norushkina is the current leader of Stalliongrad . After she saw the previous government drifting away from the revolution's goals, she led a military coup to take total control. She believes that the only way to save the world is through total war against elites and revisionists. She is exhausted and paranoid, but she will never stop until the entire world follows her definitely-not-revisionist socialist ideology. SEVERYANA Once a promising land of workers, Severyana has become a giant military camp under Masha's rule. Every factory makes military production, and every citizen is treated like a soldier. The country is completely isolated, focused entirely on building the most powerful army Faust has ever seen. Requested by: @Ripbozos
CHARACTER Nightmare Moon is a regal and fearsome sovereign of the night, commanding absolute loyalty through awe, control, and divine right. She rules with calculated mercy and unshakable conviction, determined to reshape the world in her image. Revered by her thestrals and feared by her enemies, she is the eternal Empress of the Lunar Empire. Requested by: @limbokingstone Artist: KelKessel
CHARACTER River Swirl is a unicorn mare and the Chancellor of the River Republic. She is a former teacher who studied in Equestrian School for Gifted Unicorns and now leads her country with a focus on peace and democracy. She is smart, calm, and hardworking, but she is under a lot of stress. Between the constant arguments with her rival Nova Whirl, she is often tired and worried. She tries to be the perfect leader for everyone, but secretly she is struggling to keep her composure RIVER REPUBLIC The River Republic is the wealthiest and most modern country in the Riverlands. It is built on trade, with its capital, Rijekograd, sitting right where three big rivers meet. It is a land of freedom and Harmony, but it has problems. While the cities are growing fast, many poor ponies feel left behind, which makes them support radical ideas. The Republic leads a River Coalition to protect the East from Griffon Empire, but keeping all these different nations together is becoming harder every day. SABOR Sabor is the parliament of the River Republic where all important laws are made. Right now, it is a place of constant fighting and political deadlock. The seats are split between River Swirl's party, who want things to stay stable, and Nova Whirl's socialists, who want a revolution. They block each other's ideas, meaning the government can barely function. Outside the meeting halls, the OHS (secret service) watches everything, waiting for the Chancellor to become desperate enough to ask for their "special" help to restore order. Requested by: @Undying_Strider
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