The battle against the Hive Alpha on Galantius was even more challenging than the one on Salika, but the Pony Marine's vigorous courage and tireless strength brought down the horrendous monster, and they returned aboard the Ponigeddon.
"You have struck a telling blow, Commander Hammerheart!" said Pegalos. "Legions of Paranids are directionless without their Alpha."
"The hive will eventually produce another Hive Alpha," Pinkie stated, "but it will take time."
"That it will, Sergeant," said Pegalos, "and we can make good use of the time before it does. Pegalos out."
Rainbow Dash looked to the Scout Sergeant. "Hoovitus and Applejack served on Cronus, but not you Pinkie."
"No." said Pinkie, "I was assigned to train scouts for Commander Poneale's campaign in the Pandora System."
Hoovitus looked down and gave a gruff humph. "A blight on our history."
"Why so?" Rainbow Dash asked. "Obviously you all know something. What happened to Commander Poneale?"
"The Pandora Campaign did not go well." Pinkie explained. "Poneale and many others died there, including most of my Scouts."
"Pandora left the Chapter dangerously underponied." said Applejack. "If we lose our recruiting worlds now, the Blood Phoenixes will not survive."
"Pandora was a huge mistake." Pinkie stated. "I will not speak of it again."