I've been thinking a lot today, since I couldn't write... I've already planned out a large series based around our great Council. And one big thing in this series is the Council's military. I've planned it out a bit, feel free to speak your mind on my ideas. We work on this together - as the Council demands it.

The Ponyville Militia - A band of local ponies who don poorly made armor and work mainly as escorts for the members of the Ponyville Council (the earliest stage of the Harmonic Council), and serve a mostly ceremonial purpose. Composed purely of volunteers.

The Harmonic Knights/Knights of Harmony - The evolved form of the Ponyville Militia. After the call of the Equestrian Civil War culled the weak to their demise, the Militia were forced to adapt a much stronger force. They now wear heavy armor, and serve as a functional military force. Composed of local draftees and mercenaries recruited to defend Ponyville.

Legion of Harmony (this one is especially debatable, it doesn't fit well, but it'll do for now) - After the fall of the Solar Empire and the New Lunar Republic, the Harmonic Council seized control, and its military force built up to a massive army. Composed of volunteers from all across Equestria and Auxiliary (foreign recruits) units.

Alright, thoughts, ideas, stuff like that. Give me feedback people. I especially need assistance with the "Legion" thing, it's too unoriginal but it's all I got for now.

So is Ponyville the capital now?

And how about specialized branches of the military? We could use a special operations group or commando units.

I agree with Stryker's idea. One branch based on each of the Element bearers. would be a magic based branch. would be medical and support, since she isnt that violent at all. would be infiltration and stealth ops, since she has the 4th wall under her control and her whole ability of teleportation and stuff(Griffin the Brushoff for reference.) Air forces obviously. I got nothin, maybe propaganda. land forces.

Alright... I'll take that into consideration whenever I get to the point where the military is needed...

And, if we want to go big, we'll need everyone doing whatever they can. If you can, write a side-story, do some art, or just spread propaganda.

337961 No, Ponyville isn't the capital. It's just the start of the Council, where it gets its first solid hold.

337976 I think I've got it... Each of the Bearers will have their own special forces unit, will have magic specialists, will have assault specialists, will have the medical corps, will work on covert ops, will have aerial operations, and will be in control of the support corps.

337985>>337976 How about:
= magic/overall military command because Twi is genius
= medical
= intelligence network (because they can detect espionage)
= air forces
= special forces/commandos
= general support/propaganda

338032 Hmm... AJ working on surveillance... Kinda like an Internal Affairs thing... Sounds like a good idea, actually.

338046 Glad you think so.

338046 And they won't be like the Gestapo or some other secret police shit. They'll be able to detect genuine threats, not just kill anyone and everyone who is accused by others.

338051 Oh yeah man... I can already think of a story revolving around the Equestrian Internal Affairs... Ooh, we're gonna have a fun time making our own little universe...

338052 Oh really? So we're going to be doing something like Fallout: Equestria?

338055 Sort of... You know the "Lunaverse"? I'm thinking we do something like that, make our own Alternate Universe for our members to go by.

338058 Actually, I don't really know about this so-called "Lunaverse." Care to elaborate?

338059 Here. It's a very large project in which many people are participating, where they all compile stories in a large, open, Alternate Universe.

338060 Wow. I read that guy's blogpost explaining his AU and it sounded pretty creative. Certainly plenty of potential for stories.

338060 This group is going to need more than a military background story. It's going to need an origins and reasons and effects explanation. Maybe some kind of 'History of the Harmonic Council' on the home page of this group?

338069 Right now, I'm working on something called "The Birth of the Harmonic Council", which should explain how the idea for a council came to be. After that, I plan on doing something that will show the evolution from a local government to a larger power. The latter will mark the beginning of the Equestrian Civil War, at which point we'll all have to start expanding on our ideas. Up until then, I'm not exactly sure on what else we can do.

338072 Okay then. I'll always be available to bounce ideas off of if you ever need help.

337925 Don't forget that we still need to decide on a name for the office of the Bearers. And we also need a strong reason as to why, especially Twilight, didn't join the war and actively sided against Celestia and Luna.

338113 Point taken... I still don't have anything for the title... Anyone else on this thread have any ideas?

338074 Stryker... You've proven reliable. Could you give us a hand with this? We're trying to come up with a fitting title for the Bearers... So far, the best thing we've got is "High Inquisitor", which sounds a tad dark...

This is going to be fun

Also I would love your guys feedback on my seal AimBot already said he liked what do you guys think. Seal of the High Inquisitors

338119 That does sound a bit dark. Especially since they're the Elements of Harmony. What exactly is this office? Will it be the name of their seats of power?

338128 It would be the title the Bearers themselves possess. They would each be called by it, so, for example, the Bearers would be called the "High Inquisitors" of the Harmonic Council.... We've also already said no to "Elders" and "Conductors", since neither fit well.

338130 Would they really want some high and mighty titles? Or can it be a simple title that still conveys their importance?

338130 How would 'counsellors' sound?

338136 The latter. Titles that match how important they are to the peace of Equestria - it's not like they'd come up with by themselves... I think it'd be something that their followers would come up with for them.

338136 Either would work. They would probably prefer a simple title but I can't think of any simple titles that convey their importance well.

338139 There's a possibility we somehow overlooked... Simple, yet elegant... Still, I think we should come up with a multitude of ideas just in case.

338144 Sure, I'll give you some more possibilities. Hang tight.

338144 I know how I missed it, I don't think it really fits their station as the leaders of the Council.

338153 True.... It does sound kind of... Ordinary.

338166 That plus the word implies that they are only offering advice and thoughts, as leaders they would be the one taking advice and thoughts as they consider their decisions.

338144 Here's some:

barrister - The Barristers of Harmony 'or' The Harmonic Barristers (barrister means upholder of law)
counsel - The Counsel/Counselors of Harmony 'or' The Harmonic Counsel/Counselors
tribunal - The Tribunal of Harmony 'or' The Harmonic Tribunal
magistrate - The Magistrates of Harmony 'or' The Harmonic Magistrates
judiciary - The Judiciaries of Harmony 'or' The Harmonic Judiciary
forum - The Forum of Harmony 'or' The Harmonic Forum

I've got more if you need 'em.

338171 Magistrate... I like the sound of Magistrate.... Formal, elegant, but not dark or excessive...

338171 I think I like Magistrate the best. What are the others?

338177 I am glad to see we agree. On a side note why does everyone seem to avoid looking at and telling what they think of my seal. I put almost all my daylight hours into that thing both drawing and coloring it.

338186 I dunno. Post the image here, get some feedback on it, if you want. I'm fine with it.

league - The League of Harmony 'or' The Harmonic League
assembly - The Assembly of Harmony 'or' The Harmonic Assembly
committee - The Committee of Harmony 'or' The Harmonic Committee
conclave - The Conclave of Harmony 'or' The Harmonic Conclave
guild - The Guild of Harmony 'or' The Harmonic Guild
congregate - The Congregation of Harmony 'or' The Harmonic Congregation

That's all I could come up with. Sorry.

338192 I think Magistrate is the best. Agree, AimBot?

338195 Magistrate...

338225 Very well I shall go change it to the seal of the Harmonic Magistrates. Or do you want it the other way?

Magistrate

338237 Hmm.... Harmonic Magistrates... Magistrates of Harmony...

338239>>338192 What do you guys think?

Harmonic Magistrates...

Magistrates of Harmony...

338243 The Magistrates of Harmony just has that ring to it. I prefer that one personally. After all, they're already called the Elements of Harmony, so why fix what isn't broken?

Stryker, I agree>>338243>>338247

338247 If it ain't broke, break it!...
Okay, maybe not. Yes, it does have that sound...

338237 The people have spoken, apparently... Magistrates of Harmony it is.

338258 Okay Magistrates of Harmony it is.

338258>>338266 I couldn't help but notice that on the group's main page, it cuts off after 'We need.' I'm assuming that will be remedied at some time?