//------------------------------// // Chapter 1 // Story: Fallout Equestria: Golden Rangers // by Unit645 //------------------------------// Chapter 1 "So, according to your former squadmates, you stupidly threw the blueprints into the path of a raider's flamer, hoping to throw it to your squadmate. Is that correct?" she asked, with a flat tone that a pony could only get from years of repetition. "No, maam." I replied. She gave me a very odd look, as if I had just grown a second head. "Interesting" she said. "I had a feeling those two squadmates of yours were lying, but I didnt think they had the balls to make that theory true." "Excuse me, maam?" I asked, very confused. "You heard me. I knew they were lying. I just couldn't do anyting about it at the time. So, I just pulled a few strings so that I could handle your punishment. I decided against kicking your flank out of the Steel Rangers, and putting you to good use. You're transferring to M-Company at 0500 hours. Am I understood?" she asked, sounding very authoritive and intimidating. Officers are very good at that. "Yes maam." "Good" she replied, before leaving the room. On the way to my quarters, I kept recieving some strange looks from ponies. Probably wondering why I was still at the base afetr what I had allegedly done. I just ignored them though. When you're a heavily armored earth pony, you tend to learn to ignore looks. Speaking of armor, M-Company supposedly uses some older variant of Combat Armor. Not as much protection, but they say its much lighter. It'll feel good to be able to sprint from cover to cover instead of slowly chugging along. After a short stop at the barracks' restrooms, I managed to get into my bunk and get some rest for the coming day. And to think Im still called the "New Pony" even around here... The next morning I was awoken by the sound of the morning alarm, and then went on to start my daily routine. I ate, showered (I still hate open showers), and then went on to polish my armor, clean my weapons, and all that other stuff us military types do. "Hey, you Knight Gambler?" said a voice from behind me. I hated being disturbed when I was sorting my locker. "Yeah. What is it?" I asked, sounding maybe a bit too annoyed."You are to report to the Vertibird terminals in 2 hours to be transferred to M-Company. Orders are from Star Paladin Ars." he said with a tone of officiality. "Alright. Tell Paladin Ars Ill be there on time and ready. Thank you messenger." "Just doin' my job" he said, as he quickly walked off to relay my message. I headed over to my locker and packed up my belongings, which wasnt much. Just a uniform, a few pre-war magazines on explosives, and a pistol my father gave me before he died. Luna bless his soul. After a short period of time I was ready to go. So, I headed towards the Vertibird bays and met Star Paladin Ars. "You're early." she said, sounding somewhat impressed. "Yes maam. Didn't want to keep you waiting, maam." I said as she led me towards the vertibird I was riding to my new base and home. "You will arrive at our base located at Manehattan. Your new squad leader will be waiting for you. Am I clear?" she asked. "Yes maam." I said as I nodded. "Now get on board." she said, motioning towards the Vertibird. "Yes maam" I replied one last time as the Vertibird's side doors began to close. I soon felt the familiar feeling of takeoff, and sat back in my seat as the pilot took me to our Manehattan base. Footnote: Level Up New Perk: Strongback- You can now carry 50 more pounds of equipment.