Set six years after season 6, Occupied Equestria presents an alternative history where the Changelings have conquered half of Equestria, while a former Equestrian colony - soured to Princess Twilight's notion of harmony with all creatures because of their encounters with griffins - Invaded and took the other half. In Baltimare and the Equestrian Southeast, the magic of friendship has weakened, as Communists, Changeling infiltrators, Fascists, gangs, and corrupt creepy politicians threaten the city. This role play is based in large part upon the Equestria at War mod for Hearts of Iron 4, and uses D&d 3.5e mechanics.
The long train ride to Bales is over, with Brie, Onyx, and Spark reaching their destination a little bruised but not dead or arrested. Before them lies a new and unfamiliar city and world, at the crossroads of Equestria's past and present, and also the Changeling Occupied Zone and East Equestria. In Baltimare, Dark Star prepares to set out on a mission to track down and arrest unfaithful and unreliable local law enforcement that have been leaking information to rebel forces. Silver may finally have a new toy he can use to clear the Catacombs of their undead presence. Iron, meanwhile, has drifted further into an temple in his search for a treasure sough by an archaeological expedition that was ambushed by bandits.
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>>102462The first time, nothing
After a while, a nurse arrives, carrying towels for a different room
"What?'
>>102461One of them comes close, and sniffs a croissant
>>102463Small, only a few inches long, and has a greenish-grey coloration. Who knows what the hell those things are
>>102464"Can i get some food please?"
>>102464D'awwww.
I smile as I take a roll to munch on.
>>102466*poof*
This lays down in front of Spark
>>102467"Alright, Can i move around with this in?"
He Points at the IV
>>102469“I would t recommend risking pulling it out”
>>102468The cuteness!
Spark continues to eat his roll.
>>102464Silver whispers over to Mint, so as to not disturb the fish. "Do you know what kind these are?"
>>102472he peers down
"Looks like Perch. Younger stock, on the smaller end. These fish often spread to new ponds by birds, or with transplanted plants, even where there were no fish in the water before"
>>102473She looks at Dark Star
"No"
>>102471Whether or not the disguise fools any pony, the creature commits to it. He continues looking up at Spark
>>102474"Hmmmm Guess i'll Go Back to sleep then,,wake me when it's lunchtime, please."
>>102474Spark balances a croissant on his hoof and holds it in front of the disguised changeling.
"Want one?"
>>102474Silver looks...quite shocked by this display of knowledge. "Wow...you must really like studying about fish."
>>102475“Okay...”
After a while, Skies walks into the room
>>102476The Changeling doesn’t really react to Spark one way or the other, except to continue looking at him
>>102477“My grandmother had a few books at her house. I had some free time.”
>>102478"Did you enjoy reading them?"
>>102478Spark can't hold back anymore and pets the cute changeling.
>>102480"... Perhaps"
>>102479"Oh great, you're awake. Anyways, I did a follow up that Stallion. Looks like he has indeed been covering up for the mafia"
>>102481It flinches at first, but then lets spark pet him. The fur is fairly short, and surprisingly soft
>>102482These ponies and their 'Perhaps's... "Well, perhaps that is your special talent. Studying fish and other water creatures."
>>102482"Well i guess that the job wasn't a total bust."
He Smiles
>>102482Adorable.
Spark continues to gently pet the changeling.
>>102483He tilts his head
"Perhaps..."
He touches the water, and a small ripple goes across the surface of the water. The fish scatter
"I had to leave when my grandmother died..."
>>102484She comes closer, and has that devious smile as she rubs his mane
"Did you think it was?"
>>102485He stands there, still fairly still, although one leg briefly comes up, then is set back down. The other nymph comes a little closer
>>102486"after i killed our lead and got wounded, kinda."
>>102486Silver sits down next to the poor colt. "Tell me about her."
>>102486Spark pushes a treat toward the other changeling.
Why does the most activity occur six hours before I need to wake up
I need to go to sleep now
>>102496In any case, they will be nurtured and raised into either stronk or smort horses either way.
Hopefully the zony doesn't have the infertility curse actual zonies have. >>102498What about you?
Are you eager to see your ponies with the horn, feathers or with the toned legs?
>>102499Toned legs or Feathers,definitely. Dark Star isn't a Fan of Pickle heads. And he doesn't have any Unicorn ancestors.
>>102507Seems you have received an N.B.P
National Booping Projectile >>102489The changeling moves away slightly
>>102487"Oh Dark Star, at least she didn't get away"
>>102488Is Silver coming in today? >>102515Awwwwww.
This saddens Spark, but he keeps petting the changeling closest to him and hopes the second will change his mind.
>>102515"Yea, that is true. She could have slipped into the populace again. in any case i'm Glad to be alive."
He Hugs Blue
>>102516>>102516It slowly moves closer. The one laying down stays still
>>102517*coo*
*Poner is hugged*
>>102518Iron should probably roll for hide, then for spot
[1d20 = 2][1d20 = 13]>>102519Alright.
I'll go hide for top die and spot for bottom die
>>102519No reason to stop petting yet... not sure there ever is a reason to stop petting.
>>102519"Hey Could i ask a favor from you? if im gonna be in here for Awhile Could you Maybe Bring me some Books? i asked the nurse, they Don't have any."
>>102521
F i know those feels
>>102523"Oh, you're fine to be discharged, you just need some rest and no... danger, for a while"
>>102522It continues looking up at Spark, and the other one comes closer. This one now appears to be a unicorn
>>102520pic
>>102525"Oh Even Better."
He Smiles.
"Now when you say dangerous.."
>>102527She pats his mane
"Getting shot three times. You should probably also stay away from changeling succubi"
>>102529Well... maybe not the cutest
>>102530"Don't Know Many of Those."
He Smirks
"And the ones i have met aren't alive to tell the tale."
>>102530Close enough, but I only pet the one still, because the other is hesitant to accept the pets into his life.
>>102515I'm here. Sorry for being late.
>>102531She nods, and the corners of her mouth go slowly in what is mid-way between a smile and a bearing of teeth
>>102532The second changeling moves in, and start to push the first one off to the side
>>102534Awwwwwww.
I stop the pets for a moment.
>>102534"And if not for you, my blue. i would have died both times."
He Hugs Her
"Thank you."
>>102537*coo*
*pony is hugged*
"Just doing my job"
>>102536Now he has both nymphs staring at him
>>102538"I Wonder if Sea Breeze has anymore jobs for me?"
Don't ask me why I'm posting this. I just think it's cute, and nothing else comes to mind for announcing my presence.
>>102540She shakes her head and says, "There are always more jobs"
>>102539But does he have two free hooves?
>>102541You posted that just at the time I posted, and I was thinking "what the hell did I just attach?"
>>102542"i wonder if he has something light?"
>>102542Yes. He finished his roll by now.
>>102543Kek, not sure if that's good timing or bad timing.
>>102544"Lighter than arresting suspected leakers?"
>>102545Roll to pet the nymphs
>>102488Response SoonTM
>>102548"hmmmm is there any blackhoof training im missing out on?"
>>102549"Well, yes. We prefer agents to have either law enforcement or military experience, or a college degree. Failing that, new recruits are preferred to have college degrees. Those that have none of the above are usually expected to undergo specialized para-military training. However, the war has created circumstances that are... not preferred. As such, some volunteers are allowed to engage in on the job training under the supervision of more experienced agents. Like you here."
>>102551*Nymph is pet*
But what about the other one?
[1d20 = 13]>>102552Rolling to pet the other.
>>102553*is exactly equally as pet*
Success!
>>102550"You Are Doing a Fantastic job so far."
>>102555Happy Birthday!
Presumably>>102556Now her expression is more noticeably a smile
"And you should never expect anything less from a mare of the Krypteia"
>>102488"She raised me. She was very disappointed in my mother who she says liked the bottle too much. She was calm and firm, and she was tough. She was able to look out for me even as she retired from the sugar mill and lived on a pension"
>>102560*coo*
She leans in towards and somewhat over Dark Star, then kind of lays in him. She closes her eyes as Dark Star rubs her mane, and softly coos. It’s obvious she’s enjoying the affection
>>102559Silver gives the colt a soft look. "I imagine she sacrificed lot to be able to provide for you. You were very lucky to have known her, even if it was only for short time."
>>102562He nods, though he looks down with a little bit of a frown in evident sadness
>>102561He Chuckles slightly
then scratches behind her ears
"Thats really Cute."
>>102564The ear twitches up and down. It’s soft and a little fluffy, perhaps almost like a batpony
>>102567“I’m... not sure how to feel about that”
>>102563Silently, Silver moves to sit right next to the sad colt to serve as a bit of grounding for him. "What I said for White Orchid also counts for you, Mint. Not everypony can say they have met pony as good as your grandmother. Share those good memories of her, and she will live on in your heart and in hearts of those who are touched by your love for her." He places a hoof over Mint's heart, or at least as close as he can get from where he's sitting. "But I know that feeling, and it is okay to still feel sad. If you feel need to cry, or to let out sad feeling in your heart, I imagine there are many at orphanage who would offer you shoulder to cry on. Even I am here to offer same, even if we have only just formally met."
>>102568He Continues petting her mane
"I Mean it in the most affectionate way possible."
>>102569He looks up at Silver, ears a bit droopy. But he nods, and stands (err... sits up) firmly before Silver
>>102570She comes closer, and basically lays on Star’s chest close to him
“I do like affection...”
She is soft, and reasonably fluffy, like freshly washed and dried cotton
>>102571He gives him a smile. "Looks like toughness runs in family." Silver stands up as well, looking down at the aqua-colored colt and playfully mussing up his mane. "Now, do you want to look at some more fish, or should we see if White Orchid has finally made his decision?"
>>102571Dark Star Snuggles her
She Can hear his heartbeat, it sounds fainter than usual.
"I Know"
He Grins at Her
>>102572He smiles back, with an expression still grim in part but also reassured in part
"Zoo"
>>102573*coo*
The bed is a little suboptimal as a snuggling position. Skies is still on her hind legs, and Dark Star has that IV in him. Skies doesn't seem to mind, as she places her forelegs over him, and remains mostly passive as she takes in whatever snuggles Dark Star has to give
>>102574"Zoo it is." Silver looks around where he is, realizing he lost track of White Orchid for a second, there.
>>102574Dark Star Sighs and looks at the IV
he then Continues Snuggling her
>>102576"What is it, Dark Star?"
>>102575White Orchid is still there, looking slightly disheartened, but still present
>>102577"Is something wrong, White Orchid?"
[1d20+3 = 16]>>102579Sense Motive: Silver looks for anything in his face that would suggest what he's withholding.
>>102580He’s still a bit wounded by the “train terminal
Is unusual” comment
>>102581Silver chuckles and shakes his head, though he does give Orchid an apologetic look. "I apologize for hurting your feelings. Trains are very nice."
>>102577"well, i can't really snuggle with this in my leg."
he wiggles the iv slightly
>>102583“Hmmm... maybe call a nurse to remove it”
>>102582HE Looks up at Silver, and sort of smiles
“It’s okay. The zoo is fine”
>>102584Silver trots up to the colt to muss up his mane as well. "Well, let us be off then." He looks between the two colts, who both had a lot of ice cream just now. "If either of you get tired of trotting on way there, I can give you ponyback ride. I am strong pony, even if I am getting up there in years."
>>102586>Ponyback rides“I want to ride!”
“I want to ride!”
>>102585A nurse is called in, is slightly confused at first, but removes Dark Star’s IV, providing a bandage over the entry point
>>102587Such classic foal-like behavior gets a laugh out of the old stallion. "Should have known." He lays down on the ground. "All aboard Silver Sword Express!"
>>102588Hmmm... but can Silver carry two colts?
Balance matters as much as strength
[1d20+4 = 16][1d20+2 = 6]>>102589You seem to be suggesting he takes a Balance and Strength check.
>>102590So, probably a success on the Balance check, not so much on the Strength check.
>>102591That’s looking less than fully successful
[1d20+4 = 8][1d20+2 = 4]>>102592"Nnng...how much ice cream did you two eat?"
>>102593Silver just completely collapses. "Ugh...okay, I can give
one of you ponyback ride at time."
[1d20+4 = 5][1d20+2 = 22]>>102595Silver can't stand to see such disappointed young faces. He tries again, even if it's just so he can say he's given it his all.
>>102596>>102597I hope he didn’t just crush a foal
>>102598The Dice Gods are giving me mixed messages here. Please, GM, help translate.
Alright, I need to go to sleep now. I have a very long day scheduled for tomorrow
>>102587"Thanks."
He rubs the entry point softly
>>102600Night Fren
>>102599I think Silver just tripped over with foals in his back
>>102602It hurts a little when rubbed
>>102554I love it when a plan comes together! Do they enjoy the pets?
>>102604They do indeed, although Spark’s greater accomplishment is probably petting then without causing either of them to become jealous of the other
>>102603For a second, Silver manages to triumphantly stand up with the weight of the two colts on his back...and then his left front and back legs slip out from under him due to the sudden shift in weight, causing him to fall to his left with a "WAH!".
>>102608Silver hits the ground hard with an "oof", causing the two colts to bounce off his back and onto the ground. "Ugh...maybe I do actually need to take only one of you at time..."
>>102610Why must these colts torture him, so?
"Well...I suppose it is within my abilities. That I now see." He sighs, and lays back down for the two of them.
>>102611They get back on, barely fitting on his back as they sit up
>>102613The dice
really don't want this to happen.
>>102606I like how Spark is turning into the changeling whisperer.
>>102613Balance, yes
Strength... not quite there
>>102615They inch closer
>>102617The dice are not convinced
>>102618>>102617Pray to the dice gods, Silver! You can let the colts ride you if you try hard enough!
>>102620He continues petting, as they start to feel icy cold
>>102623Now that sounds like a good roll.
Hopefully >>102623Uh... maybe the second attempt?
*shaken pony noises*
>>102625"Ha...haha! I did it! Y...you see! Ha ha! Yes!"
[1d20+4 = 5]>>102628Knowing this will most likely fail...Balance: With the hard part out of the way (actually standing up), Silver tries to regain his balance.
>>102629Remind me never to roll dice again.
>>102629inb4 Silver game ends the colts.>>102630Don't worry, things will hopefully turn for the better.
>>102631I'm honestly fuming over this.
>>102603"Ouch. that hurt worse than the bullets."
He Laughs
>>102633oh please at least it wasn't when you were getting shot. it could be worse.
>>102635*pony is still expecting cuddles or snuggles*
>>102633With his face firmly planted in the dirt, Silver finally throws in the towel. "Sorry, little ones. This train does not run like it used to."
>>102636Dark Star waits for the nurse to leave.
Then he Snuggles the secret police waifu hores
>>102639"Want to get some lunch?"
>>102640“Sure” she says, looking at Star with lidded eyes
>>102642Skies’ eyes go wide as she is surprised. But she is not unpleased, and accepts the kiss
>>102643he then breaks it
"Lets' go."
He Stands up
"I think i want some panakes."
>>102644Skies pulls herself off from overtop of him
“Very well”
Dark Star still has significant pain in parts of his body, including his chest and belly
>>102645He Grits his teeth
And walks over to the door and holds it open
>>102646She walks out like a lady, carefully strutting
>>102647Dark Star smiles
And smacks her flank as she goes by
>>102639Damn near breaks his heart. "I can take one of you to zoo on my back, and other one on way back to orphanage."
>>102648After a short delay, she exclaims “Ooh!”
>>102649The little ponies don’t know if they should be happy, or sad
Goddamn, I need to get this Iron storyline wrapped up
>>102652What seems to be the problem?
>>102653Boop
>>102650He Chuckles
then leaves the room after her
>>102654Dang it, you edgehorse!
My snoot is not for boops!
>>102654Where does Dark Star wish to go for pancakes?
>>102655>pic>>102656The Place where he got Peanut butter covered pancakes
or was that waffles? either way thats the place. >>102657Waffle Mania. It’s located a few blocks down from the Grand Baltimare, which itself is a little ways away from the John Haykins Hospital
>>102658Datk Star hails a taxi and rides to waffle mania
>>102659It is so. A few minutes and s couple bits, and they are there
>>102660"the Peanut butter waffles are great."
he smiles and says to Blue
>>102661Skies nods, but otherwise either diesnt know what, or has nothing to say
A certain golden mare with her mane in a bun greats them
“Welcome back!”
>>102662"Hey,Good to see you again."
He smiles
"2 stacks of Pancakes please."
>>102663“Two stacks of pancakes it is”
>>102664"So Blue what do you have planned for today?"
>>102665“There are some investigations to be followed up. Wh do you ask?”
>>102666"I'm interested in your day."
He smiles at her