Equestria is not what it seems. The web of lies and deceit upon which the kingdom has rested for thousands of years is slowly unraveling, and with it goes the safety that ponykind has enjoyed since the times of legend. In the midst of this upheaval, a young unicorn stumbles into a conflict that is beyond his comprehension. Thrust into a world of unfathomably powerful magic, miraculous technology and dark forces older than the world itself, he desperately fights to save his home from the onrushing storm.

Quick note: Added an 'Alternate Universe' tag because while I think everything fits within the show's canon, as most of it takes place outside Equestria, the world has drifted quite a bit beyond what's in the show. In addition, FIMFiction lacks a sci-fi tag, which this story sorely needs, and this is as close as I can get.