A nation lost to time suddenly reappears in the frozen north of Equestria.  In the interest of establishing diplomatic contact, Equestria dispatches an envoy to the capital.  But during the talks, reports of marauding black dragons fall upon the diplomats' table.  With no standing army or trained volunteers to combat them, the Crystal Empire turns to Equestria for aid.  The newly formed Task Force Paladin from the Pax Equestria Alliance fleet is dispatched to provide protection from the raiders in the absence of an organized military presence.

Lieutenant Firefly leads Timberwolf flight, one of many combat flier teams responsible for maintaining the no-fly zone around the capital.  Firefly gets more than she bargained for when a routine combat air patrol erupts into a full-on aerial skirmish.

Proof of concept/pilot chapter for Ace Combat: Equestrian Horizon.

Set in the Para bellum universe.

References

- Voice Alphabet for REA and Pax Equestria Member States

Source

Espousing the virtues of friendship and cooperation, Equestria quickly extends its influence beyond its own borders.  Guided by the philosophy of Harmony, the Equestrian hegemony spans from the homeland of Greater Equestria to protectorates and allies across the seas.  All members of the trade pacts flourish in the exchange of goods and ideas.  The world is at peace under Pax Equestria.

But all is not as it seems.  A change in leadership in neighboring Aquellia, land of the griffons, sets the two nations on a collision course that can only result in war.  In the midst of the political maelstrom, Princess Luna struggles to hold together a nation reeling from a stricken Celestia, an unexpected war, and the possibility of traitors in their midst.  In the face of great tragedy, the remaining ruler of Equestria must stand strong, no matter the cost to herself.

Meanwhile, Shining Armor takes the reins of Task Force Tacitus, a crack team of Royal Equestrian Army commandos assembled to wage unconventional war against an implacable foe.  Shining Armor must gain the trust of Fletcher, a bitter ex-operator with a checkered past, but the talents and experience Armor needs to win this fight.  As Tacitus races to unravel the threads that led to war and stop a sinister plot against Equestria, Luna prepares to do battle with that which lurks in the darkness.

Princess.  Commander.  Each have their roles to play in a bid to bring peace back to their country, their people, and their world.  But all in Equestria will soon learn that if they desire peace, they must prepare for war.

Related project: The Phoenix in Blue

References

- Basic Equestrian Geography

- Voice Alphabet for REA and Pax Equestria Member States

Credits

Cover: Baxtermega - Princess of the Sun

A routine cordon and search operation in Afghanistan goes horribly wrong, stranding Spc. Noah Ingram in a distant land with only his wits and a handful of rapidly dwindling supplies.  While there, Ingram uncovers a plot that threatens both this world and his own, forcing him to fight for his life if he ever hopes to make it home again.  Sometimes, a hero is just an average guy in the wrong place at the right time.

In the rain, an old warhorse finds the time to reminisce, ruminate, and revitalize.  After a long life of service to the Princess, Colonel Aristotle Ironwing finds himself in retirement, a long boring end to an otherwise illustrious career.  But it seems Celestia has other ideas...

A visit to a local tea shop gives Captain Fletcher some time to ruminate over what was and what is.

The more things change, the more they stay the same.  Old friendships and the service of Her Majesty are no exception.  Captain Fletcher confronts old friends and old wounds on his return to Stalliongrad.