The citizens of Equestria are unhappy. Their once glorious mon/diarchy is beginning to become corrupt and weak. A new movement is rising in Equestira, and its leader Iron Curtain is determined to bring Celestia's faltering empire to its knees.
Twilight has been conflicted about being a princess while her friends support it she worries about the responsibility it brings. In honor of her Princess Celetsia makes a new Holiday dedicated to friendship unaware of the danger growing.
Rivet Punch, a poor factory worker, stumbles across a find that can change his life. Soon, however, he finds his friendship put to the test, as he lets his best friend in on the secret.
Celestia, after her kingdom falls into economic depression and political unrest, abdicates her throne... Who will be the next one to rule Equestria, and how will their actions shape the future? Can a certain young mare restore Equestria's golden age?