Cogwheel isn't from Equestria. His race is not well known, and vice versa. His superiors are curious, so they have sent him to this strange land to learn and record his findings. What will he learn? How many mistakes will he make?

Cogwheel hails from a steam driven industrial land north of Equestria. His superiors are curious to learn more about the Equestrians, to observe them and to expand their own knowledge. A program was put together, sending volunteers to various parts of the country to learn about it. To learn about its industry, its military, but most importantly, its society.

Thus, Cogwheel our hero, was briefed by a team of Overseers and thrown into this strange world full of colour and new opportunities. He must learn as he goes, discovering for himself what is right and what is wrong, and whether or not the ponies here can be trusted. He will learn as he goes, becoming more integrated in their society as he uncovers new information and continues to work on a report for his Overseers upon his return after an indefinite time period.

This story (unlike others I have written) is not actually a dark story. It is based upon exploration, discovery and the pressure to adapt which is cast onto a pony unfamiliar with this way of life, forcing him to make mistakes and fix them, discovering great (or potentially dangerous) things as he goes.