Day Zero.
Departure in three days.
Current whether: sparse clouds with plenty of sunshine.
Current task: Not fully understood.
I've decided to keep this logbook to archive the next few days months. I, Twilight Sparkle, was just given a direct decree from her royal majesty, Princess Celestia. As her loyal student, I am of course honored to serve my teacher in any way I can. I would do anything for her. If she asked me to jump from a bridge (though I would question why this was needed by any stretch of -well- anything) I would do it. If she told me to write detailed notes of every pony in the kingdom, I would already have the books alphabetized and put to print. Even if she asked me to explore the world and claim uncharted lands in the name of Equestria, I would do it. Which is exactly what she asked me to do.
For the next few days weeks months years (maybe) I will be exploring the open sea in search of new lands. Princess Celestia has given me all I have needed for the basic levels of nautical code.
Galleon-Class Export Ship: Check.
Six Iron-cast Cannons: Check.
Twelve cases of Gun powder: Check
Two Ballistas: Check.
Five dozen Ballista shots: Check.
Two tons of reserve repair gear/resources: Check.
Enough gold to settle any possible economic disputes: Check.
Five tons of non-perishable food items: Check.
Flag: Check.
A Dedicated Crew:
A shipwright:
A navigator:
A doctor:
A linguist:
That brings me to the second task the princess gave me that I have to take care of before departure. I need to find a crew. How hard can that be? I am sure that all the ponies from Ponyville, Canterlot, and all of Equestria will jump at the chance to joining my crew to explore the new world. Just the thought of all the amazing lands and creatures we will come across... It makes me feel like departing right now. But, if Princess Celestia has taught me anything (and she has taught me very much) it's that you're only as good as your team.
Before my departure on Equesta-1 Pride of Canterlot the ship, I will assemble the best exploration team Equestria can offer. Under the title Princess Celestia has dubbed my will-be crew, the Ponyteer Privateers will stretch the flag of Equestria all over this world on the other side of the sea.
From the desk of Captain Twilight Sparkle; written by the magic of Captain Twilight Sparkle.
Task for now: Gathering Ponyteers.