The Princess Twilight Sparkle.
Maturation brings more than just priviledge and responsability, in this case it brings peril.
'New Magic' has opened the Equestria realm to the horrors of grimdark and in response Princess Celestia has decided to send her most reliable subjects to face it head-on... straight into the Universe that coined the phrase that started it all.
Will this prove to be just another test, or has fate dealt the Princess of the Sun an unwinnable hand?
Set at the end of Season 3, the first task Princess Celestia puts before Princess Twilight Sparkle and her friends proves to be their toughest yet.
Chapters (16)
The warp is neither good or evil. I believe you stated it well in your prologue. Would it change the ponies if they went in there? With out a doubt.
The warp is described through out the Horus Heresy as a power source. It is branded evil by the Imperium of Man because they are fighting to create a human galaxy. The Warp stands in the way of that "corrupting" humans and xenos alike.
Good story though, you managed to capture my absolute hatred of DJs. I look forward to reading more.
Thank you for the kind words. I can see there's a few more of you making the read counter go up.Please know that I'm encouraging you to share any opinion, good and bad, for your amusement and my own personal edification as well.
Maybe i should say this here, or maybe i should amend the description to add this info, but I am working from an angle that might not be 'current'. 40k did just release a whole slew of new Codexes (Codices) and a lot of retconning is both possible and expected heh heh.
Don't let it worry you too much though. This story only presumes that you know about the canon MLP universe. I'll be lightly stepping you all through the most important parts of the specific 40k lore and -introducing- you all to the 40k lore that as it was when I began writing the concept (yea 10 months ago).
Any 40k buffs who want to point out any mistakes or retcons feel encouraged to inform me. If it's a good direction I can modify a few bits and pieces where the story'd be improved. Enjoy the most recent chapter and I hope to hear from you soon.
Never played war hammer but this seems like an interesting story. Not trying to make you spoil anything here but is prince blueblood gonna stay on the good guy's side in this?
Happens more then you think.
I wanna add this story to my group called "the good prince" which is a group for stories where prince blueblood is either the main hero or if not at least playing a positive supporting role.Not just the main enemy to all from the get go or 3 more chapters in he joins the bad guys cause they offer him cookies with something shiny.
i had my reservations when i first started this story, but i must say youve managed to get me hooked...kudos to you
I think this chapter could use a bit of editing; I'm not entirely sure what's being said by who.
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I was afraid that would happen in the chapters that are conversation heavy.
'Show don't tell' means don't let the narrator point out everything, and "don't write in a play format" means I have to add actions even if I have none to put in.
The story is cast heavy so I'm going to use the standard Mane6 colors in the wheel, hopefully that'll cut the problem to manageable size. The change is in the latest chapter. If general consensus is that it makes it better I'll apply it to all chapters.
Hope to hear from you all soon.
I like it
.. not to be one of THOSE people, but im pretty sure apothecaries have more training than just "listen to what Narthecium Gauntlet tells me to do", i mean Techmarines have to be inducted into the Mechanicum for years before they cn return to their parent Chapter...now that ive said my piece ill say it again, love this story keep the updates comin 
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I was sorely tempted to make a joke about how Space Marine bodies fix themselves up mostly but I feared the onslaught of Ork boyz coming onto my page and flaming me for appropriating their shtick and i don't really need that...
they're gonna be pissed off at me enough for what happens in chapter 15 or so
now back to work I go. If I can get the next two chapters up I can finally gush on my personal blog about the awesome stuff I found that I'm hopping Santa Ork or whomever the mlp version of Santa Claus is will get me for Xmas.
I dont know why stories where ponies find human tech and start looting and scavanging it makes me so angry
...oh well good chapter keep the updates comin 
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I typically don't like stories that say we're re-emerging from Dark Ages. Of course, annoyingly, you have to address the accusation all those stories bring up: no pony knows what they are or how to use these things!
I get angry at those stories too now and then because they eat up a chapter, or in my case three.
I assert that they do and so far S4's new stuff and revisited source material agrees with me: Full-body metal armors in Celestia's castle, Sea Swirl on Nightmare Night in a knight costume with a tail mace, Button Mash playing video games, DJ PON3's speakers, sound systems and turntables, the rainbow factory industrial complex, Twilight's Pinkie-scanning equipment and, of course, the Party Cannon.
Our favorite cast recognizes these things for what they are and that's what makes everything horrifying to them; because it's the worst possibly application of all of these technologies. (culture shock- Not so much 'ooh they have gunpowder' as 'Sweet Celestia they have gunpowder and they use it to to shoot miniature bombs into people!').
3686406 One word... 'Orkz'
3704560 My Little WAAAAAGH!
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oh you two... no getting ahead of yourselves :P
3707430 but Duuuuuuuuusk
For some of you it's yesterday, for others it's today, for some it's tomorrow.
In either case Happy New year.
And I'm ready.
It took a lot of work but here it is, Chapter Ten. The last Chapter of the first part of The Warp incursion. For those who are curious two more parts remain.
I'm ready for your hate. This is without question the most dramatic episode I've written and hopefully will need to write.
This chapter alone tempted me to write in 'Drama' for the tagline. I didn't know if it would be appropriate.
All i knew is that the characters were headed for this collision, Deserved it. So I gave it to them.
Thanks for joining me so far for 2013, we move on. Grasp tightly to your hope, all ye who enter beyond these doors. Beyond be monsters.
-Duskrunner
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lol, ok for you Fluffy, enjoy some Slaaneshi goodness
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Thanks for following me. I hope you enjoy this latest chapter.
Were you not an amazing Librarian I would have you slain... or your entire home destroyed for heresy.... and if these weren't xenos.
But really, I see their reasoning, I understand it... I hate it.
Keep up the good work.
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They will regret that once chaos infects their unprotected armor and tools and it uses them to kill them. Can the blessings of Celestia hold water against the power of chaos?
They do not yet understand the power of choas.....
3714317 And now you're back to being a great librarian that isn't about to be reported for heresy.
Good Day
OHOH! I wanna see pony reaction to a Baneblade!
Or even better a titan....
3713353 oh Dusky your to good to me...howd you know Slaanesh was my favorite
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Moonsaber you're dangerous, I've listened to that song 30 times in a row re-reading the chapter for typos and grammar fixes.
Ah! And now I'm going to play the replay button again!
Thanks again for the kind words. idk what featured means, I'm just glad you all enjoy the novel. oopsie? Spoiler?
and the entire outline and most of the chapter content for all of them is already done. Including a bonus for all of you to vote on. What is it? Find out after I reply to everybody.
Yeah. This thing will be 30 Chapters + epilogue when it's done.
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There's nothing more pleasing than the hatred of an in-character Space Marine.
My humble thanks. I think you'll enjoy what comes next.
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The encounters, comparisons and measuring will indeed be forthcoming. That, and the reactions you're hoping for. I can't / won't say towards each of the things you mentioned specifically, but I hope what you find will be surprising AND welcome
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Rarity lovers have a higher than average tendency
Alright, done with responses, now for what I promised.
The bonus content to be unlocked is already complete. It has no real relevance to the story so I can post it anytime. What is this little easter egg?
Why it's a music video! .... outline.
Yeah, I can't really sing. BUT when I was writing for Pinky's funeral scene I wrote up a full song. AND I planned a series of images in addition to a basic melody.
The lyrics and description for each panel for the music video are already posted.
Want them published early? Just type a comment with '+1 music video' in the comments. When we hit +10 I'll publish it immediately. Your +1 is worth double if you include a link to your Ponyhammer material. Youtube Video, homebrew unit rules, a picture or video of your pony Marine conversions, surprise me. Hope to see you soon...
3717407 What we cant appreciate a pretty and elegant pony without worshiping an androgynous dark lord of excess
3717443 Quoth Molestia: 'Nevermore!'
3717452 *applause* Excellent response...i envy your razor sharp wit
Well...Can honestly say i didnt see him coming *slow clap* bravo
The little implied Lyra/prince blueblood is a new one.
I like the idea of applejack using a machete as a weapon to.
yay update
3799008 yay follower!
Took a bit of work, research and fun but Chapter 15 is done!
Unfortunately I realized I need to do 13 and 14 first
Will be done soon, I'm a little under the weather.
So I thought I'd have a little fun idea for everyone following this story: I've got space for cameos for OCs or background characters not already in the fiction and I want one of YOU to be it.
So here's a little trivia contest:
As you may have noticed each of the Chapters numbered 1-10 are a one word description.
Each of the Chapters for 11-20 on the other hand are paraphrased from a canon Black Library 40k source. Leave a Reply naming that source and I'll include your OC or BG pony in the story's climax, complete with an advanced reading of that Chapter (early-access guaranteed to be 1 week before Chapter is submitted for public viewing; winner also gets complete editing 'veto' over their chosen Character's participation, dialogue, and personality. Some (few) restrictions apply: NO Alicorn OCs and no characters foal-aged or similar: story is set to be canon-friendly and climax will be heavily combat oriented, sorry).
First correct answer post wins the prize. Good luck everypony!
I'm upset at myself that it took almost three weeks but here we are. THREE chapters uploaded at once. I hope you enjoy them and the semi-new format. I'm trying out fewer longer chapters which means this should end at 25 instead of 30. Like always, please leave a comment, your feedback means a lot to me.
Nice chapter
Poor Nids
The plot thickens as they say
3941816 Most appropriate use of an avatar-comment combo ever
3943518 Your too kind
and as far as that Back Library trivia question of yours all my research came up with was the word Kronin lol
3946051 WE HAVE A WINNER!
Kronin is the right answer, and appropriate coming from a Tyranid-empathizer. Kronin was a penal legion Lt.and a Last Chancer whose squad was butchered to a man while their company guarded an imperial outpost. Stationed inside an Imperial temple, when the dust cleared he had to dig himself out from underneath a mountain of guardsmen and gaunts.
The experience shattered his mind and afterwards he could only speak quoting passages from devotionals, hymns and passages of the imperial Creed
- Chapters 1-10 were all single word summaries. Chapters 11-20 are summarized paraphrasing one of Kronin's quotes. Maybe not perfectly but hopefully they get a message across 
Overall, the story is good, but you seem to be going off topic a lot. Perhaps that chapter in which Celestia and Luna fight the 'nids was unnecessary (albeit entertaining), but I look forward to how Sombra will come into play, and the Derpy incident seems like a cliffhanger. It sounds like she was hit by the sniper, but did the crystal protect her? Looking forward to what happens on the ship, earth, and wonder how the Imperials will react of they are caught.... Looking forward to the next chapter.
Also, may I make a screenplay of this or feature the eagle familiar in one of my own screenplays? You will be credited.
This is, by far, the best 40k crossover yet.
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"Overall, the story is good, but you seem to be going off topic a lot."
Definitely guilty as charged. The basic outline for the story could have been fulfilled in ~ 15 chapters but that would have reduced all the background ponies to background ponies, the conflict to one lead character against another lead character, and the universe to 'just the Imperium'. In short, everything I can't stand about current 40k writing (including codices) in general. The underlying narrative is there but I'm happy to let everypony take their time getting to the end and writing about what happens as it goes along. I'm writing as much fun into the journey as I can in case the conclusion isn't (can't be?) as satisfying for everyone as I'd want it to be. Hopefully the style works for everybody
I'm glad despite concerns you still enjoyed seeing the Princesses in action. 'The rule of cool' wins a lot of arguments with me when deciding what I leave in & edit out but I try hard to keep 'cool' parts from being gratuitous... in the end at least. Admittedly at first I just really, really wanted to write in Tyranids; they define the Eastern fringe. When you combine that human universal fear with Luna's dream-hopping to get information and the sisters' knowledge of astrophysics I hit a 'What Would Celestia & Luna Do?' moment and from there the chapter wrote itself. The idea of Celestia as meticulous star engineer passing on those personality traits to Twilight became headcanon for me and I had to include it. She's a princess not because she's a goddess but because of personal merit and I took the chance to predict the shape that merit takes (and if the show canon ends up echoing the idea I will be thrilled)
"Also, may I make a screenplay of this or feature the eagle familiar in one of my own screenplays? You will be credited."
. Go nuts and have fun. wh40k.lexicanum.com/mediawiki/images/thumb/c/c6/Tormequeda.jpg/800px-Tormequeda.jpg Fun facts
Goldwing is based on Torquemada Coteaz's psyber-eagle so you don't need my permission to feature one
*Goldwing lost the mechanical head when it was damaged reducing most of its utility, which is why the Inquisitor Lord discarded it at Repentia Point.
*I originally wanted to roboticize Owlowicious to serve in Spike's role in 40k. My motivation being that I'm converting Pony Marines even as we speak and I'm supposed to receive this little guy from Kickstarter soon: s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/000/698/490/4ce979bd84e1cb99726bd7a094875491_large.jpg?1372131914
While the miniature will happen I couldn't do it in story because a) there was 0 reason for the owl to be there and most importantly b) the 40k universe is like that but Twilight isn't.
I'm not J. Abrams.
Thanks for taking the time to write and especially thanks for the kind words. I hope I'll have the next few chapters up soon.
HERESY YOU DAMED XENO TO DEFACE THE ARMOR OF A SPACE MARINE HERESY I SAY
4246933 Deface, modify, re-purpose AND improve
Oh god, I don't know what to think of this story....
This story had lot of potential, but I'm not going to waste my time with this, if the next chapter doesn't manage to change the opinion I currently have.
4326299 My apologies to you and everyone else reading for both the delay and the current 'cliffhanger' status. I also appreciate and thank you for your comment that my story has (or had) potential.
For everyone interested the current situation is thus: the story outline failed to meet the goals of the 'bible' I wrote up. As I hope you all see we're deep past the introductions and entering the stages of building up and resolving certain character arcs. When I looked at what I have and compared it to the motivations I realized I had some hard choices to make.
Choices that included the cliffhanger, and believe it or not the cliffhanger isn't the problem: it's the fact that the personalities, characterization and above everything else the lessons that needed to be learned weren't expressed to my satisfaction.
So I'm fixing that and it's going to take a little more time.
I thank you all for your support, casual and dedicated both, and hope to reward it soon with something worthy of the grandeur both of these series deserve.
-Duskrunner.