A new Role-playing game, using mechanics from DnD 3.5, and the Universe of My Little Pony and the My Little Pony based mod for Hearts of Iron 4, Equestria at War. The setting is an industrialized Equestria after the nation has been split between The Changeling Empire and former Equestrian colony.
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>>69489"It is a great weapon, indeed." Iron looks at it more closely. "However, it could kill you if your enemy does not fear it."
>>69490He looks at the red stallion. "Guns are for the weak. It makes you soft with time."
>>69490The bat pone makes a 'Tch' sound at the mention of not having a gun.
>>69484"They're nothing more than a bunch of scavengers.. picking on their own kind.." she murmers, clearly irked at the mention
>>69490"I don't even have anything but this. Never liked guns anyway."
>>69491"Never failed me yet"
>>69491"I can pick off a stallion at 50 yards with this"
*he pulls out his revolver*
>>69490"What time-frame are we talking? Do you know when this meeting is to occur, or is it a surveilance leading to infiltration mission?"
>>69491>>69494"you colts are pretty old fashioned huh?"
>>69496"i would like some surveillance on the docks would you mind doing a quick fly over and seeing where you think the meeting would go down. as for the time,its going down tonight."
>>69487"How do you know them?"
>>69497".. Those bastards.. recently abducted several foals from the orphanage on the hill.."
>>69498*the smile leaves Dark Stars face*
"They What?"
>>69499"They're kidnappers. Foal traffickers.. When one of the sisters tried to stop them, they took her away too..."
>>69500"No mercy will be given."
>>69501Iron shrugs "If we go to kill, we kill." He turns to the dragonmare. "Are you sure you are fine with killing ponies, as evil as they may be? I do not want you to harm your innocence, and frankly, do not think you can pull if off."
>>69502"Shes for if we get shot. i dont expect here to kill anyone if she doesn't want to."
>>69506The sorcerer heads into the first bar he sees.
>>69504
Iron's eyebrows lower a bit. "You sure have a big gash there. Do you not have a stallion to protect you? I have seen some mares acting tough, but you seem to be pretty kind so far."
>>69507whats your character look like?
>>69509I'd hope he looks like a horse
>>69509I didn't really think that part out... but I'm going to go with similar to Chancelor Neighsay but tan instead.
>>69497"Flyby is easy. How soon ya want it?" He's clearly getting a little bit more comfortable as the discussion proceeds,... also the whiskey.
>>69512*dramatically stares back while walking into somepony*
"My apologies."
*moves over to the side some and continues to dramatically stare*
>>69454"Oh please, plantation boy. The best you could do is soak up bullets, and I bet you won't even be good at that"
>>69473>>69484>>69491"Do you know what will make you weak, plantation boy? Being dead. Those bacteria will may you soft real quick"
>>69502"Can you pull it off?"
>>69513"You seem Shifty" A blue pegasus mare says to him, like that's a complement
[Read more] >>69482Sister Marery approaches Ash. "I am done now. Poor stallion really needed the help"
>>69514*DaRkStar Burst out laughing*
>>69519I walk over to the laughing pony.
"And who might you be?"
>>69520"Me? Just another Anti-communist. my names DarkStar."
>>69518Sister Ash turns her head as Marey returns
"Addiction.. it can destroy a pony."
>>69518"pleased to meet you sister, my name is Dark Star."
>>69521"And if a patron at this bar overhears you saying that, and then spots you at the meeting, what will you do?"
>>69522"Indeed it can. Did you make some friends tonight?"
>>69523She is dressed in a full nun's habit, "And I'm sister Marery"
>>69525"that will be harder to do if they have the drop on you, and you are surrounded by 30 of them"
>>69524"Oh just having a chat."
She gestures to the stallion
"This is Dark Star."
>>69526"Im sure it will Be Fine."
>>69521"Interesting. So, what brings you to a place like this?"
I look around.
"Are there many communists here?"
>>69516"No need to be extreme, mare." Iron laughs. "Many times was my life was attempted to be taken in the jungle and I am here, talking with you." Iron leans closer to the offending pony. "You, on the other hand, look like a newborn with that silky coat, so forgive me if I do not believe you ever fought before." he leans back "Yes, I can kill just fine, by the way."
>>69530"just getting a few drinks."
"in this bar? i hope not ha!"
>>69528"Just be careful"
>>69528Boop
>>69531"Hahaha, little colt, I'm not sure you understand the nature of the mission here. It involves far greater dangers than jungle cats or defensely shop owners, or whatever you are used to dealing with. We're talking Communist rebels, Changeling spies, and other more serious matters."
"I look prettier than you, it is true, but just because you are ugly doesn't mean you're fit to be a Soldier. Now please,
drop the attitude, and stop acting like you are superior to everypony around us. Because all you've proven to us, is that you are the weakest hoof wrestler at this bar, and
nothing more"
[Read more] >>69523"... Say.. those Waterfront stallions you mentioned earlier.. do you know anything else about them?"
>>69534>"I look prettier than him"yes you do."
>>69535"not as much as i would like."
>>69537"I would certainly like to know more.. not that the police are any help.."
>>69535>>69537I order a drink and sit nearby to listen in to the conversation.
>>69538"if we Do this im sure, well find out more about them."
>>69541I stare at the bartender that is asleep on the job.
>>69534Iron waved it off. "If you are talking about those weaklings that preach about equality I heard your partner say, then I have taken down 5 of them after they decided to fight me, mare. They were not tough at all. I do not expect anyone else did that the first day they come here." Iron stands back. "A simple hoofwrestle does not equal strength. Of course, you try to hide your inexperience fighting by equating strength with a simple game. Fighting is the true manifestation of strength, but I am indeed being carried away. Let us refocus on the mission."
>>69539Onyx pours whatever the new horse ordered.
>>69540Sister Ash still looks unsure.
>>69534"..Marey.. Could I get back to you later this afternoon? I think I've found something that could be of use."
>>69544New horse tips the sleepy bartender one bit.
"Thank you."
I continue listening to conversations that are none of my business while simply holding the drink.
>>69543"Your hubris will get you killed. You think you're the world's greatest fighter because you took down a few anarchists in bar fight. These guys we will be going up against are anything but 'weaklings.' We can expect experienced mercenaries, foriegn advisors, secret agents, and a hell of a lot more commies than just 5. And so long as we are comparing numbers, I've taken down a hell of a lot more than 5 in my short time on this continent. So please, stop telling us all you are the greatest fighter ever, because you haven't done anything but lose in my presence"
>>69545"You're free to do as you like. You've already done much for us, more than we could ever thank you enough for. We can have the older foals help with basic chores"
>>69546"My name is Shimmering Spark... though I never cared for it."
>>69548Iron shrugs "Guess I will show my prowess to you when I have the chance then."
>>69546Blue Skies stares at you, as if she wants something
>>69550She seems contented with this answer
>>69548The mare grabs her broom and her satchel
"I'll message you back later on. Take care now."
>>69553"Before I leave, did I hear something about Communists?"
>>69551"Not much anymore. I just wander around and cause a little mischief for fun now and again."
>>69554".. You'd have to ask Mr. Star about that. I'm not all that familiar with Equestrian ideologies. Apparently, they might have something to do with the Waterfront."
>>69555Checked"How Do you Feel about communists?"
>>69558"They are a mixed bag. They are the easiest to pull a joke on, but the hardest to get a laugh from."
I chuckle.
"But I suppose you mean how I view their policies. If they love their communism so much, why not sneak over to Stalliongrad? Because they want to take what we have for themselves."
I sigh
"What little we have anyway."
>>69559"And i suppose you can do magic since you are a unicorn."
>>69559"That much is true. They are weaklings as far as I know"
>>69560"Yes. I know a spell or two."
>>69561"Why else do they roam in packs?"
>>69560"When were you meaning to set off?"
>>69563"After Our Bat Friend Does Some Recon."
The batpone awakes with a start, having nodded off. "Apparently its not good practice to go a day and a half without sleep," he Eeeee's to himself.
"Yes, reconaissance!" he proclaims, downing the remainder of his unfinished drink.
>>69556She show him an empty glass
>>69557"I'll tell you what Communists are. Who they have shown themselves to be. In the revolution in Aquellia, Communist rebels went into a convent of the order of Boreas, and gathered the nuns in a line. They told each to renouce their faith, and every one that refused, right then and their, had her throat slit, and their corpse thrown into a well. This is besides, of course, those Priests of Gryphus they put on river boats, then set on fire, or those long buried corpses they un-buried and displayed to show the public that the nuns were but ordinary gryphons -
as if that weren't bloody obvious. And when the "moderate Democrats" won control of the government, they confiscated all Church property, banned
all religious education, and removed all religious symbols in public buildings. They even removed religion from the cemeteries. Would you believe that? What happened in Stalliongrad wasn't quite as dramatic, but the result was the same. These are people are not simply goddless power craving bullies. They wish to destroy the spiritual. They believe everything is material, and the only motives are economic. And that is the world they will bring about by any means necessary."
She is almost crying
"I
hate the Fascists. They betrayed our Princesses, and they took half of our foals because they feared we would teach them the Princesses were the rightful rulers of Equestria. But let me tell you, I hope they arrest every communist, and I hope they overthrow those bullies in Aquellia and Stalliongrad while they are at it"
>>69561"They will teach you real quick, buddy. Arrogance can be fatal."
[Read more] >>69566"Tonight"
>>69562"How would you like A job?"
>>69568"A job? Sounds like trouble for a trouble maker, but what did you have in mind?"
>>69567"BarColt Another Drink for my friend miss skies."
>>69567"We will do what we can to destroy it sister."
>>69567"O-oh.. I had no idea.. o_O Th-that's unthinkable..!"
>>69568"Then, I'll take my time to prepare." The mare replies, clutching her broom
>>69567Iron only response is a sideways glance.
>>69570Blue skies is contented by that
Sister Marery wipes a tear and composes herself
"May Celestia be with you"
>>69571"Not unthinkable lassy. It could happen here."
>>69573"If you don't come back, that saves Dark Star 200 bits. So in think as you please"
>>69569"How would you like to Prank Some communists?"
>>69572"Ill be here."
>>69574Iron grins "We shall see who stands, mare."
>>69575"Then again.. I don't really have anything to prepare.. Except maybe finding a bigger stick."
>>69576"If it's them left standing, they will eventually throw this whole city into chaos. And the jungles down South as well. Much is at stake here."
>>69577"wouldnt it be funny if when the tried to fire their guns they exploded?"
>>69578Iron interjects "Speaking of which, I have to pick up something up at the Jungle Rush armory. When we pass there, I will pick it up."
>>69579"It is charming that you care for my kind, mare." Iron smiles. "Do not fret, I will not fail this mission when my honor is at stake."
>>69580"Hmm... I haven't done something like that in a long time. But hearing your stories about them. I'll do it."
>>69581"Oh, don't misunderstand me. I'm conveying the concerns of my employers. Not that I want lose yet another home"
>>69585"Hi" The blue pegasus says
The batpone, having missed the introduction of the sapphire pegasus, simply shrugs and carries on with his now tardy mission of performing reconnaisance of the docks and warehouse. Nodding to the bartender on the way out, he leaps into the air and takes flight.
>>69585>>69586"I take it we can prepare, then?"
>>69586"Hello." The Kirin says politely
>>69588"Yes. You'll want the strongest armor you can buy, a quiet but lethal weapon, and, well, preferably a gun for when things get really nasty. Getting to know the area first would also be useful"
>>69589"I believe he's selected you as well? I am his assistant in this manner"
>>69587"Hi There. You seem shifty"
>>69588"I'm as prepared as I'm going to be today.. Carry in with your provisions."
>>69590"Pleasant to meet you." The mare replies
"I go by the title of Sister Ash."
>>69592"Sister? You're a nun? Neat. My name is Blue Skies"
>>69590He would(?) appreciate the comment, except he immediately bolted (he's not much for introductions)