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#Post#: 1790--------------------------------------------------
Re: Necessary Preparations
By: Equinox Date: January 22, 2017, 8:46 am
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Szar looks down at Tinder as she refuses to accept the offer.
There have been a few times where he has heard ponies refusing
to take the offer, only to never be seen again. Take from that
what you will. In all honesty, the money was just an incentive
to take the offer. What he really needed was her word that she
wouldn't say anything. EQUINOX's safety rested in the hooves of
the promise of silence. "Alright, no bits then, but I need you
to promise you won't say anything, and act on that promise. If
not, you're not only threatening your own safety, but the safety
and security of the thousands of good EQUINOX soldiers, all of
our allies and friends, Broadshield, and Equestria. I need you
to promise me, promise Broadshield that you will not speak of
EQUINOX to anyone. Can you do that?" he asks, albeit harshly.
He's experienced too much pain from ponies not keeping silent,
but he won't let that happen again.
#Post#: 1791--------------------------------------------------
Re: Necessary Preparations
By: The 141st Special Covert Operations Battalion Date: January
22, 2017, 8:50 am
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Rogue accepts the two strips, inspecting them closely. She puts
one onto her Model 686 Revolver, the only firearm on her, before
calling over another soldier. "Wyx, get over here! This is my
support gunner, Pfc. Wyx." Rogue says as an armored soldier
approaches the two before giving a salute. She sticks the second
strip onto the soldier's M249 LMG before the soldier gives
another salute and walks off, joining the other soldiers.
"Alright, anything else? Or are we ready to head off?" she asks.
#Post#: 1794--------------------------------------------------
Re: Necessary Preparations
By: Tinder Date: January 23, 2017, 8:49 pm
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Tinder backs up another few steps, clearly afraid of him and his
words. "If Broad wanted me to take this offer he would have come
and asked himself.. he knows I would never trust someone like
you. So, until Broadshield comes here and asks me himself, I
can't be part of this. You seem far from trustworthy, so why
would I promise you anything?"
#Post#: 1800--------------------------------------------------
Re: Necessary Preparations
By: Isabelline Snow Date: January 24, 2017, 7:53 pm
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Isabelline huffs, approaching the small clearing near the edge
of the forest before pausing to survey her surroundings. A very
small group had gathered, talking quietly amongst themselves as
they swap and trade supplies. Ebony seemed to be the only on she
knew... The others, not so much. The Noctral couldn't help but
worry; working with strangers never seemed to end well in most
cases. At least with her team, she would know exactly who is in
what position, as well as what they may be capable of. But...
This is Ebony's expedition, and she had little choice to buck up
and trust his judgement. The Captain has his own connections,
too, after all.
Hoisting her rather large halberd atop her shoulders, Isabelline
makes her way towards the group. Compared to the soldiers, the
mare is barely equipped, much less armored, donning only her
trusty halberd, a few canisters tucked neatly into a belt, and a
row of sharp, metal blades clasped upon the edges of her wings.
"Good tidings, Ebony and friends,~" she bristles happily as her
wings clink softly together. "I hope I am of not being late to
the party. I had a few things to, how you say... tie up."
#Post#: 1806--------------------------------------------------
Re: Necessary Preparations
By: Ebony Coldsteel Date: January 25, 2017, 8:43 pm
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As soon as Ebony notice Isabelline arrive, he nods to Rogue,
"Everyone is present and accounted for. Rally your team near the
forest entrance. After briefing my officer, we'll all head out."
Looking over, he greets Isabelline with a warm smile. "Glad to
see you could make it. Before we head out, here." The captain
gives her the last strip. "A temporary enchantment for your
weapon. Freezes whatever it strikes, thanks to a friend over
there." His eyes glance over to Tinder and Szar. Although he
only has his eyes on them for a second, his right ear still
points in their direction. "We're also receiving back up from
Equinox in case you weren't aware. The castle of the two sisters
should be a quiet trip, but after what's happened I can't take
any chances."
#Post#: 1864--------------------------------------------------
Re: Necessary Preparations
By: Equinox Date: February 10, 2017, 7:33 am
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Szar's glare hardens at Tinder's continued resistance. But he
can't do anything. Not with this many ponies around, and the
fact that Broadshield had ordered Szar that no harm may fall on
Tinder. None at all. Still, how hard would it be to make a
simple promise, to not say anything? That was something Szar
would never understand. "Hmph, fine. Do what you will. Just know
if you say what you know to anyone at all, you doom EQUINOX,
Equestria, and most importantly, your friend Broadshield.
Goodbye." he says, leaving Tinder by herself in a huff, hopping
onto a Blackhawk helicopter, the helicopter taking off and
turning towards the mountain in the distance where Canterlot
resides. "Dammit. Dammit all." he mutters to himself inside the
helicopter as it continues to make passage to Canterlot.
Meanwhile, a few soldiers remain in the clearing. Many setting
up perimeter defense to make sure nothing goes in or out of the
Everfree Forest until this operation was over. Soldiers are
setting up fortifications using sandbags and loose brick. Easy
enough to build and easy enough to put away when all was said
and done. A few soldiers are in a tent set up nearby, most
likely a Command Center or FOB to coordinate movements between
EQUINOX. There are about two soldiers clearing up the clearing,
picking up discarded magazines, as well as sweeping up bullet
casings and pieces of armour on the ground, and covering up
bloodstains with dirt nearby. All of this was from the recent
skirmish. No one needed to see that.
#Post#: 1866--------------------------------------------------
Re: Necessary Preparations
By: The 141st Special Covert Operations Battalion Date: February
10, 2017, 7:54 am
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Rogue nods her head before leaving Ebony to his business with
his noctral friend. "RALLY UP ON ME SOLDIERS!" she yells out,
loud enough for everyone to hear her. All of the dark armoured
soldiers then move in, surrounding their commander in a loose
semi-circle. "The mission's simple, broken into three parts.
First and last part is escort. We need to escort our VIP's
Foxtrot, Tinder, and Foxtrot's Noctral friend to and from the
Castle of the Two Sisters, which thanks to the Elements of
Harmony, isn't a shoddy pile of old bricks. Second pat will be a
simple retrieval mission. Commander Ebony has been instructed by
Luna herself to retrieve something in response to a certain
'hellhound' incident that has been occurring recently here,
which brings me to my next point. Creatures which we are
describing as hellhounds have been spotted roaming around
Everfree. It has already killed some of our EQUINOX brothers and
sisters before, and I'll be damned if they take another life,
EQUINOX or Reaper." she says, the word Reaper she says hushed,
making sure no one except her soldiers would hear. "If you see
one, tell me or Wyx. Let's go fillies and colts. Phantom
Protocol is in place as always."
#Post#: 1868--------------------------------------------------
Re: Necessary Preparations
By: Tinder Date: February 10, 2017, 8:42 am
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Tinder sighs a bit as Szar walks off, she knows what she's
saying, she knows the risk she's taking to herself and her
friend. But she can't promise something like this, she already
has so many secrets. She quickly glances around to make sure
noone is looking, before downing probably a few more pills then
she should. Taking a moment to herself before wandering over to
Ebony, sticking close to him but not saying anything.
#Post#: 1950--------------------------------------------------
Re: Necessary Preparations
By: Asher Strings Date: March 1, 2017, 7:13 pm
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It was just another plain day as Asher arrived home. He's been
happy ever since he's moved to Ponyville, but he'd be lying if
he said he wasn't bored sometimes. As he walked on the trail
leading to his cottage he decided to check the mailbox. Inside
was a very official looking letter, upon further inspection he
recognized the wax seal, it was Princess Luna's Crest.
"This is strange, it's addressed to me...but why?" Asher asked
himself a rhetorical question while looking around making sure
no pony just heard him talking to himself.
He broke open the letter and read.
Dear Citizen,
Your assistance has been requested on highly sensitive matter.
Your contribution is optional but will be greatly appreciated.
If you are interested, head to the field behind the train
station, arrive at high noon today. Ask only for Captain Ebony
Coldsteel. If you are not interested in this offer please
discard this letter immediately.
Asher laughed to himself, "Well this sounds ominous."
He had a couple hours before noon hit, Asher wondered if he
should go. He looked at the letter once again, didn't say who it
was from but he had a good idea. Asher had a gut feeling that he
should attend, by the sounds of whatever it was they would need
the help.
He walked inside the cottage and walked over to his bookshelf.
Grabbing a piece of paper and a quill he wrote a note to his
sister whom he lives with.
"Moonlight, I've gotten a letter and have been asked for my
assistance on something. The letter didn't say, I know it sounds
weird but I'm going to check it out. Don't worry about me, I'll
be back before you know it. Love, Asher."
He placed the letter on the table and grabbed his pack. "What
should I even bring with me? Thanks vague directions, could've
at least given me some idea of what I'd need." He joked as he
placed said letter in his pack as proof, also including a few
other items.
About an hour went by, at this point Asher was walking through
the train station looking for any signs of anypony 'official'
looking. Turning the corner he noticed a camp, upon further
inspection he also noticed two lunar guards stationed.
He approached them cautiously, "Hey uh, I'm looking for an Ebony
Coldsteel. Seen him around anywhere?" He nervously laughed and
pulled out the letter that was sent to him, "Yeah, I've been
summoned." Asher then flashed his signature giddy smile to the
two guards, eventually realizing he probably looks like a
complete fool.
#Post#: 1951--------------------------------------------------
Re: Necessary Preparations
By: Ebony Coldsteel Date: March 1, 2017, 7:27 pm
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Ebony looks over to the new arrival, rather surprised they works
show up to begin with, "Oh? Yes, I'm captain Ebony Coldsteel.
You must be Asher. To be honest I want expecting you to show up.
I'll get right to it then. Well be traveling to the Castle of
the Two Sisters. Our goal is to find an ancient text from
Starswirl the Bearded. My sources tell me you have quite a knack
for magical academics." His tone becomes stern, his gaze,
piercing. "Although this is expected to be a simple journey, we
may come across trouble. This is why we'll be escorted by armed
guards. Do you have any questions so far?"
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