//------------------------------// // Foreword // Story: The History Of The Human War // by Scorched Earth //------------------------------// Foreword from Lyra Heartstring This book is written based on accounts of eyewitnesses of what has come to known as The Human War. This war, devastating as it was, is still something we should always remember. Why humans invaded our peaceful land and why they fought with such brutality and why, in the end, they were victorious. Some say war ended in a stalemate, but the truth is different: There is no doubt that if it were not for Princess Luna, humanity would have caused global extinction of all ponykind. No, what happened is that Princess was able to give Humans what they wanted without further bloodshed: A place to call home, place where their children could grow without need for their environmental suits. To allow them to grow in world where they aren’t restricted by metal corridors that have defined their home for nearly 2 000 years. We should always remember why humans chose their path, for if we do not, we are doomed to repeat them. Were we to do as those fools who demand war say, there is no doubt of end result: Humanity, though it's superior technology, is very capable of genocide and for sake of it's own survival, ready to commit such act. Even if it would cost them greatly. Yet, in the end, they wish for peace. They do not see reason to take upon path they loathe to take. Therefore, it would be monumental foolishness to take upon ourselves to force them on such path. No, it is different path we should seek. To aid them to set up their new home, to become, if not friends, then at least non-enemies with them. As a human once told me: “When you become friends with your enemy, you have truly defeated him.” I also wish to thank Alisa Fahrenheit, the Human Ambassador to Canterlot, who helped me greatly by giving me access to some information on human side and allowing me to interview several humans for their accounts of the events. Lyra Heartstring, Research Leader and Lead Editor On behalf of The Human Refuge, I wish to greet the reader and hope that this book will provide insight into the conflict that occurred between humans and ponies. To forget the past is to be doomed to repeat it. Therefore, it is my hope that this book, alongside many others that will undoubtedly follow it, will provide enough context for future leaders and generations to avoid mistakes made long time ago. To understand, that there is always another option. I do not wish to write a long speech of peace, friendship and cooperation, as I trust that the reader understands these concepts. Instead, I will quote one of our historical figures, who I believe understood how futile a war is. Alisa Fahrenheit, the Human Ambassador to Canterlot and Assistant Editor „Men live to prosper. Yet, for that same prosperity, we fight and die. Why must we contradict our own nature? Why must we seek conflict where it does not exist?“ Philosopher Augustus Zukof, questioning the need for the 2nd Human Civil War.