//------------------------------// // Side chapter: Growing Darkness // Story: Star Trek: Equestria Rising // by Sentinel053 //------------------------------// Location: Herald Dyson Sphere, Iconia System Stardate:87406.6159 (5/29/2410) Within the Herald Sphere resided the vast fleet of the Iconian's war machine the number of ships ranging from small frigates to massive Dreadnoughts, the amount of ships was so great that the star that was housed within that provide an infinite supply of solar energy was blotted any thing that was inhabiting the interior surface wouldn't eve be able to see it let alone see its lights. on board one of the Colossal Dreadnoughts a small gateway portal opened with a small probe quickly flying out before closing. the probe about the size of a hoof ball, quickly flew down the vacant corridor, before coming to a seal door and transmitting the required access code before entering and inserting it's self into a small alcove before connecting to the main computer network. from the shadows of the dimly lit room a figure emerged before typing in a command on the spherical console interface. The harbinger one on the most feared on the Iconians heralds or servant warrior looked to the data being upload for analysis, his six eyes narrowing as he read the reports on the discovery on Equus III. Turning quickly and exiting he floated down the corridor passing a few Thralls and Defilers along the way, each one stopping and standing at attention for the Harbinger. coming to an ornate door the Harbinger place his hand upon it before it opened revealing a semi darkened room, filled with various artifacts from their long dead world of Iconia, in the middle were a few display and a single being float amongst them. M'tara leader of the Iconian's Approaching her and kneeling the Herald spoke. "My master probe 06/853/2 has returned with information of the utmost importance" he said with his head bowed low "Explain what this is" M'tara commander "Those now as the Federation and Romulan republic who are currently engaging our forces across the quadrant , have come upon the fantasy world which the ancient ones sought to mimic the world designated Earth" The Herald replied "Hmm what is it that they could have found there that they have become so interested in?" M'tara asked "A creature native to the planet who's designation is Rainbow Dash who is something known as a Pegasus or winged pony, has achieved warp speed" The Harbinger replied "Show me the footage" M'tara demanded to which the Herald complied pulling up the video file of Rainbow Dash's demonstration of flying at warp speed, to which M'tara's expression didn't even change. "They have called for a meeting with the planets varous leaders no doubt to see if they will accept an alliance, the ones have horns on their heads posses what they call magic" the Harbinger said "Hmmmm increase surveillance on the major population centers and contact the Solanae, have them prepare for data extraction on selected members of the populous" M'tara ordered "It shall be done master" The herald said turning to exit "one more thing, have fleets twenty nine and thirty eight on stand by incase, the lesser race find something that will shirt the war in their favor" M'tara said to which the only response from the herald was to bow in acknowledgement. as he left M'tara turned to face the view port gazing upon the tens of thousands of ships within the sphere. "Soon, Soon we shall once again take our place as rulers of the Alpha and Beta quadrants and then the Galaxy, Nothing shall stand in our way" M'tara said before loosing a spine chilling laugh that reverberated through out the ship "Not even this creatures of myth shall stand in our way" she said as she narrowed her six eyes "Absolutely nothing"