Message Traffic
SECRET//NOFORN
FROM:
USS MCCAIN (DDG56) CRYPTOLOGICAL ELEMENT
TO:
DESRON15
C7F
ONI FARRAGUT
NSA
SUBJECT:
EQUESTRIA SIGINT OPERATIONS 000021122016M
USS McCain arrived on station on outside of Equestrian territorial waters to conduct electronic surveillance of Equestria, as ordered. Baseline activity registered as mostly FM radio carrying music, with lower levels of activity in voice and other frequencies. Further collection and analysis will be required to determine if encrypted communication exists and what protocol it follows.
Ship's Signals Exploitation Equipment Increment E fully functional, green across the board.
Report sent:
0000 21 Dec 2016
CTR1 Smith
SECRET//NOFORN
TOP SECRET//SI//NOFORN
FROM:
USS MCCAIN (DDG56) CRYPTOLOGICAL ELEMENT
TO:
ONI FARRAGUT
NSA
SUBJECT:
EQUESTRIA SIGINT INTERCEPTS 120021122016M
Summary of Equestrian radio stations within McCain's intercept radius:
89.5 mhz - Identifies as Manehattan radio. Analyst describes music as pop.
91.5 mhz - Identifies as Manhattan News radio.
92.3 mhz - Identifies as Baltimare News radio.
92.9 mhz - Identifies as Phillydelphia radio. Analyst describes music as pop.
93.5 mhz - Identifies as Ponyville radio. Analyst describes music as cartoonish.
94.0 mhz - Station and location not identified, no words ever spoken. Analyst describes music as dubstep.
95.9 mhz - Identifies as Canterlot radio. Analyst describes music as victorian.
96.5 mhz - Identifies as National Emergency radio. Plays test sequence. No other words spoken.
97.1 mhz - Identifies as Clousdale radio. Weather station.
97.9 mhz - Identifies as Canterlot News radio.
98.9 mhz - Identifies as Appleoosa radio. Analyst describes music as country.
99.5 mhz - Identifies as Trottingham radio. Analyst describes music as classic rock.
100.9 mhz - Identifies as Manehattan Funk radio. Analyast describes music as disco.
No other regular broadcasts identified. Intermittent activity observed on lower frequencies, likely amateur (ham) radio.
Report sent:
1200 21 Dec 2016
CTR2 Jones
TOP SECRET//SI//NOFORN
TOP SECRET//SI//NOFORN
FROM:
NSA
TO:
USS MCCAIN (DDG56) CRYPTOLOGICAL ELEMENT
SUBJECT:
REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL DETAIL
In reference to message EQUESTRIA SIGINT INTERCEPTS 120021122016M, additional detail is requested regarding Equestrian radio procedures.
Mr. Jackson
TOP SECRET//SI//NOFORN
TOP SECRET//SI//NOFORN
FROM:
USS MCCAIN (DDG56) CRYPTOLOGICAL ELEMENT
TO:
NSA
SUBJECT:
ADDITIONAL DETAIL REGARDING EQUESTRIAN RADIO PROCEDURES
Equestrian radio stations appear to be regulated much the same as human countries, judging by stations routinely broadcasting identifiers. See attachment for audio sample. All stations appear to also have a regulated power output.
Referencing message EQUESTRIA SIGINT INTERCEPTS 120021122016M, the station broadcasting at 94.0 mhz is unusual in that no identification is ever made on-air. The station also seemed to be operating at a higher power level. Possible pirate radio is suspected.
Message sent:
1320 21 Dec 2016
CTR1 Smith
TOP SECRET//SI//NOFORN
TOP SECRET//SI//NOFORN
FROM:
USS MCCAIN (DDG56) CRYPTOLOGICAL ELEMENT
TO:
DESRON15
C7F
ONI FARRAGUT
NSA
SUBJECT:
EQUESTRIA SIGINT INTERCEPTS 000022122016M
Reference message EQUESTRIA SIGINT INTERCEPTS 120021122016M for list of stations. Direction finding is as follows:
89.5 mhz "Manehattan Radio" - Approximately 26.04 N 178.25 W
91.5 mhz "Manhattan News Radio" - Approximately 26.04 N 178.25 W
92.3 mhz "Baltimare News Radio" - 22.66 N 179.10 W
92.9 mhz "Phillydelphia Radio" - Approximately 24.86 N 179.01 W
93.5 mhz "Ponyville Radio" - Approximately 22.74 N 175.03 E
94.0 mhz Unknown Station - Approximately 22.83 N 175.33 E
95.9 mhz "Canterlot Radio" - Approximately 23.57 N 176.03 E
96.5 mhz "National Emergency Radio" - Approximately 23.57 N 176.03 E
97.1 mhz "Clousdale Radio" - Approximately 24.40 N 173.71 E
97.9 mhz "Canterlot News Radio" - Approximately 23.57 N 176.03 E
98.9 mhz "Appleoosa Radio" - 19.54 N 174.95 E
99.5 mhz "Trottingham Radio" - Approximately 25.11 N 179.94 E
100.9 mhz "Manehattan Funk Radio" - Approximately 26.04 N 178.25 W
More radio stations are likely active further west, but too faint to detect. Recommend collection from the west side of the Equestrian landmass.
Ship's Signals Exploitation Equipment Increment E fully functional, green across the board.
Report sent:
0000 22 Dec 2016
CTR1 Smith
TOP SECRET//SI//NOFORN
TOP SECRET//TK//NOFORN
FROM:
ONI
TO:
NSA
PACOM
C7F
USS MCCAIN (DDG56)
SUBJECT:
EQUESTRIA SIGINT OVERLAY
See attached Google Earth .kml file for graphic depiction of locations. Overlaying radio intercept graphic with satellite imagery of the Equestrian continent provides locations and names for cities. Strong correlation to Manehattan, Canterlot, Baltimare, Phillydelphia, and Trottingham. Towns of Ponyville and Appleoosa also noted. Cloudsdale unable to be imaged due to cloud cover. Unknown radio station correlates to site near Ponyville.
Message sent:
IS2 Harrison
TOP SECRET//TK//NOFORN
TOP SECRET//SI//NOFORN
FROM:
USS MCCAIN (DDG56) CRYPTOLOGICAL ELEMENT
TO:
ONI FARRAGUT
NSA
SUBJECT:
EQUESTRIA SIGINT INTERCEPTS 120022122016M
Reference messages EQUESTRIA SIGINT INTERCEPTS 120021122016M and EQUESTRIA SIGINT INTERCEPTS 000022122016M for baseline observations.
94.0 mhz Unknown Station and 97.1 mhz "Clousdale Radio" appear to have moved. The unknown station has shifted to 26.00 N 178.28 W, northeast of its previous position, a distance of approximately 250 NM, placing it just southwest of Manehattan. Cloudsdale Radio has shifted only slightly, to 24.20 N 173.52 E, a distance approximately 16 NM southwest of its previous position.
The unknown station, previously assessed as unlicensed broadcast, is likely a mobile station. A relatively small error in the location of Cloudsdale Radio is likely due to low precision in direction finding caused by local anomalies.
Analyst comment: Further investigation will be required to resolve the location of Cloudsdale's transmitter. No other city radio station had such a broad variation. Equipment checks did not reveal any errors.
Report sent:
1200 22 Dec 2016
CTR2 Jones
TOP SECRET//SI//NOFORN
TOP SECRET//SI//NOFORN
FROM:
USS MCCAIN (DDG56) CRYPTOLOGICAL ELEMENT
TO:
DESRON15
C7F
ONI FARRAGUT
NSA
SUBJECT:
EQUESTRIA SIGINT INTERCEPTS 000023122016M
97.1 mhz "Clousdale Radio" has drifted consistently northwest over the last twelve hours. Current location is Approximately 24.30 N 173.11 E. No other stations show movement.
Ship's Signals Exploitation Equipment Increment E fully functional, green across the board.
Report sent:
0000 23 Dec 2016
CTR1 Smith
TOP SECRET//SI//NOFORN
TOP SECRET//SI//NOFORN
FROM:
NSA
TO:
USS MCCAIN (DDG56) CRYPTOLOGICAL ELEMENT
SUBJECT:
ANOMALIES IN DIRECTION FINDING
In reference to messages EQUESTRIA SIGINT INTERCEPTS 120022122016M and EQUESTRIA SIGINT INTERCEPTS 000023122016M, request you check status of SSEE Inc E.
Mr. Jackson
TOP SECRET//SI//NOFORN
TOP SECRET//SI//NOFORN
FROM:
USS MCCAIN (DDG56) CRYPTOLOGICAL ELEMENT
TO:
NSA
DESRON15
SUBJECT:
STATUS OF MCCAIN SSEE Inc E
In reference to message ANOMALIES IN DIRECTION FINDING, onboard Ship's Signals Exploitation Equipment Increment E is fully functional, green across the board. Status verified by two technicians.
Message sent:
1244 23 Dec 2016
CTR1 Smith
TOP SECRET//SI//NOFORN
TOP SECRET//NOFORN
FROM:
ONI
TO:
NSA
PACOM
C7F
USS MCCAIN (DDG56)
STATE DEPARTMENT OUTREACH EQUESTRIA
SUBJECT:
CLOUDSDALE RADIO ANOMALY
Imagery from the past two days indicates the suspected city of Cloudsdale is still cloudcovered. However, the cloud has remained roughly the same size and shape, and appears to track along with the radio signal's location. This includes moving against the wind. Repeat: moving against the wind.
Copied is State Department to provide more information on Equestrians, particularly rumors of control over weather.
Message sent:
IS2 Harrison
TOP SECRET//NOFORN
TOP SECRET//NOFORN
FROM:
STATE DEPARTMENT OUTREACH EQUESTRIA
TO:
NSA
ONI
USS MCCAIN (DDG56)
SUBJECT:
CLOUDSDALE LOCATION
The city of Cloudsdale is mobile. Further information is protected by Special Access Program.
TOP SECRET//NOFORN
TOP SECRET//SI//NOFORN
FROM:
USS MCCAIN (DDG56) CRYPTOLOGICAL ELEMENT
TO:
ONI FARRAGUT
NSA
82 RS
SUBJECT:
EQUESTRIA SIGINT INTERCEPTS 120023122016M
Current location of 97.1 mhz "Clousdale Radio" is 24.33 N 174.01 E.
Airborne signal correlated to probable Russian Tu-214R observed active over Equestria. Aircraft was tracked via SPY-1D onboard USS McCain (graphic attached). Aircraft appeared to react to US Air Force RC-135 also over Equestria at the time. No reactions to either reconnaissance aircraft noted from Equestria.
Russian Tu-214R appeared to circle location of Cloudsdale several times.
82nd Reconnaissance Squadron copied to message. McCain requests products generated from Equestria overflight.
Report sent:
1200 23 Dec 2016
CTR2 Jones
TOP SECRET//SI//NOFORN
TOP SECRET//SI//NOFORN
FROM:
82 RS
TO:
USS MCCAIN (DDG56) CRYPTOLOGICAL ELEMENT
SUBJECT:
EQUESTRIA COLLECTION MISSION 23 DEC
Attached are a few graphics we were able to build. NSA has forwarded a few of your messages to us and they’ve been of great help in selecting collection priorities. We would appreciate being copied on your further messages.
Unfortunately, we are unable to release images, specifically of Cloudsdale, due to SAP restrictions.
Cheers,
1Lt Johnson
TOP SECRET//SI//NOFORN
SECRET//REL TO USA, FVEY
FROM:
USS MCCAIN (DDG56) SNOOPIE TEAM
TO:
ONI
DESRON15
C7F
PACOM
SUBJECT:
EQUESTRIAN CIVILIAN MARINERS VISIT USS MCCAIN
USS McCain was visited today by a group of Equestrian ponies in a boat. McCain CO spoke cordially with them but did not allow them to board. Ship's Nautical or Otherwise Photographic Interpretation and Examination team was allowed ample opportunity to photograph the event. Attached are photos, timeline, and transcript of event.
Report sent:
ISC Parker
1553 23 Dec 2016
SECRET//REL TO USA, FVEY
TOP SECRET//SI//NOFORN
FROM:
USS MCCAIN (DDG56) CRYPTOLOGICAL ELEMENT
TO:
DESRON15
C7F
ONI FARRAGUT
NSA
82 RS
SUBJECT:
EQUESTRIA SIGINT INTERCEPTS 000024122016M
In reference to message EQUESTRIAN CIVILIAN MARINERS VISIT USS MCCAIN, the visiting boat provided ample collection opportunities to the onboard Cryptological Element, however there were no signals of interest. There appears to be little to no radar, maritime radio, or other seaborne signal activity in all of Equestria. This implies either a low technology level or incredibly pervasive government control over signal emissions.
During the visit, an Equestrian stated that Cloudsdale is a floating city (no further information). McCain CO ordered SPY-1D to search. A large, nearly immobile aerial object was detected at an altitude of 2,000 feet in the vicinity of the Cloudsdale radio signal. Current location of 97.1 mhz "Clousdale Radio" is 23.56 N 173.88 E.
Ship's Signals Exploitation Equipment Increment E fully functional, green across the board.
Report sent:
0000 24 Dec 2016
CTR1 Smith
TOP SECRET//SI//NOFORN
SECRET//REL TO USA, FVEY
FROM:
ONI
TO:
PACOM
C7F
DESRON15
USS MCCAIN (DDG56)
SUBJECT:
CONTACTS OF INTEREST
Chinese AGI-851 sailed immediately upon Equestria appearance, arriving on Equestria west coast on 23 DEC. Likely collecting intelligence in the vicinity of Vanhoover.
Russian SSN-295 last located approximately 200 NM northwest of Equestria. Currently assessed to be surveilling Equestrian landmass.
Other contacts include USS McCain (DDG56) off Equestria’s east coast, JDS Atago (DDG177) off Equestria’s west coast, HMAS Stuart (FFH153) 175 NM southwest of Equestria, and USS Ohio (SSGN-726).
Message sent:
IS2 Harrison
SECRET//REL TO USA, FVEY
TOP SECRET//SI//NOFORN
FROM:
USS MCCAIN (DDG56) CRYPTOLOGICAL ELEMENT
TO:
ONI FARRAGUT
NSA
82 RS
SUBJECT:
EQUESTRIA SIGINT INTERCEPTS 120024122016M
At 1000 local time, unidentified radio broadcasting at 94.0 mhz abruptly changed to cello music. Dubstep resumed one hour later.
Current location of 97.1 mhz "Clousdale Radio" is 23.96 N 173.72 E.
Consulting McCain’s onboard METOC weather prediction team, analysis over time has shown Cloudsdale Radio’s weather forecasts to be extremely accurate.
Report sent:
1200 24 Dec 2016
CTR2 Jones
TOP SECRET//SI//NOFORN
TOP SECRET//SI//NOFORN
FROM:
USS MCCAIN (DDG56) CRYPTOLOGICAL ELEMENT
TO:
DESRON15
C7F
ONI FARRAGUT
NSA
82 RS
SUBJECT:
EQUESTRIA SIGINT INTERCEPTS 000025122016M
Unidentified radio broadcasting on 94.0 mhz went silent for several hours at midmorning, only to resume in the vicinity of Trottingham. Signal paused again in the afternoon. Near-simultaneously, 99.5 mhz "Trottingham Radio" introduced a guest known as “DJ Pone-three” who did not speak but apparently began to play dubstep. Music ceased after a brief demo and resumed on 94.0 mhz.
Current location of 97.1 mhz "Clousdale Radio" is 24.46 N 174.42 E.
Ship's Signals Exploitation Equipment Increment E fully functional, green across the board.
Report sent:
0000 25 Dec 2016
CTR1 Smith
TOP SECRET//SI//NOFORN
UNCLASSIFIED
FROM:
DESRON15
TO:
USS MCCAIN (DDG56)
SUBJECT:
HOLIDAY GREETINGS
Commodore sends best wishes. Keep up the good work.
Message sent:
0001 25 Dec 2016
OSC Richards
UNCLASSIFIED
TOP SECRET//SI//NOFORN
FROM:
USS MCCAIN (DDG56) CRYPTOLOGICAL ELEMENT
TO:
ONI FARRAGUT
NSA
82 RS
SUBJECT:
EQUESTRIA SIGINT INTERCEPTS 120025122016M
In the early morning, most Equestrian radio stations began to broadcast Christmas-type music. Radio hosts identified it as appropriate for a holiday known as Winter Wrap Up (audio attached).
Current location of 97.1 mhz "Clousdale Radio" is 24.82 N 174.46 E. “Cloudsdale Radio” predicted an even layer of snow across all of Equestria, including for visitors. Unknown who "visitors" referenced. McCain received snow on the decks today.
Report sent:
1200 25 Dec 2016
CTR2 Jones
Merry Christmas
TOP SECRET//SI//NOFORN
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I don't get military lingo, but I love it either way
But wait, shouldn't Equestria currently be celebrating Hearth's Warming, with Winter Wrap Up set for a few months later at the end of winter?
In any case, good story.
All other factors being equal, a landmass the size of Saudi Arabia suddenly appearing in the central Pacific would do a serious number on Earth's weather cycle - among other things, it would probably derange the el Nino/la Nina heat engine. Mostly by completely eliminating the waters involved in that transmission belt, I guess? I don't know, I'm just a database monkey, you'd want to ask the model hacks about that. But once you throw in weather-control and SNOW AT SEA LEVEL ON THE TROPIC OF CANCER and it sounds like something out of the more dystoptic portions of Fallen Angels.
I really want to see more if this
I agree, I would enjoy reading more from this world. So much fun and hilarious things, because we as readers, know things that the USS McCain do not. Still, this is fun, I would love to read more from this world.
Huh. I somewhat understand the military language, so that made this story a little more interesting. Overall, I liked a lot. Keep it up!
7774879
It's a good thing a replacement is provided prepackaged with the continent. ;)
Also, Celestia and Luna are probably out of a job. Bet they're pissed.
This is really amusing.
From the co-ordinates given, this Equestria is sitting in the area marked out by Midway Atoll, Johnston Atoll, and Wake Island. All three of those are controlled by the USA, which effectively makes Equestria the USA's issue to deal with. As at minimum it's appearance has disrupted trade routes between those three territories.
Very cool story! I enjoy the dedication of the crypto and signals folks in trying to be professional while watching something so unbelievable. While all the world watches and wonders, Celestia eats cake and ponders a bit, Luna watches with the careful eye of the warrior, Cadence watches patiently and Twilight alternates between exhaustive study and freaking out.
Meanwhile, while on the quarter watch in the engine room of USS McCain, MM1 O. Bronie reads, 'Once upon a time, in the magical land of Equestria...'
7776288 respectfuly request sea stories
Definitely the most unique piece I've read here. But I like it. It was interesting and fun to read.
7776273
I plugged the latitude and longitude in to and saw that you are correct about the location. You do have a point about the area being the greatest interest to the US but it is international waters and I can totally see other nations poking around.
More military+pony from TNAB? I'm in.
After reading: huh interesting. But I have to ask: what prompted this?
I love the fact we know what's up with seemingly impossible phenomena happening in Equestria, but the in-story humans are completely baffled by things like Cloudsdale and weather control.
This seems like it'd be a great premise for a continuity. Is Equestrian magic on Earth now, or is it just in their lands? What about the sun and moon, do the Princesses have a connection with ours? So many potential questions!
I loved when Octy stole Vinyl's thunder, that was priceless
SNoOPIE, really? You went there? *groan* :)
Nice one. Favorited.
Never read anything like this.
Genius.
Oh, now THIS was a pleasant way to pass the time. Hereby requesting either a sequel, or something in the same vein. This was just a delight!
7776428
I wasn't in the Navy myself....I'm retired U.S. Air Force. My father was a Machinist Mate in the Navy, though. I put that in there as a little tribute to him. I did the same basic work in my career and I would enjoy sharing the stories he told me as well as any of own you would care to hear.
Well, that was fun and interesting, although I noticed that you cut the acronym soup down to make it understandable to the readers. I definitely understand why you did that, but at the same time there's a part of me that's grumbling at the inaccuracy of it being understandable to anyone else.
7778772 Go for it. Military stories are always fun since some idiot always manages to find a new and unique way to make a spectacular clusterfuck when left to his/her own devices.
7775366
Pissed? I bet they're overjoyed. VACATION TIME!
7777787
As a sailor with sea time under his belt, that is in fact what we call that team. It's always funny seeing newbies get funny looks when they hear the away call for the snoopie team
7777558
Sounds like there could be a minific of what happened with the owner/operators of 94.0 during that time. And what led to Octavia's seizing control of the programming.
Google Earth THEY KNOW ALL
7778916
I love it when an author shows their work! Real-world-y details like that always make a story feel more alive to me.
Is this in-continuity with any of your other series? I have read a few "Equestria comes to Earth"-type stories, and to my shame they've started to run together in my head. Did you have a series in this vein?
This was beautiful. I loved seeing the back-and-forth between sea and shore. Slipping in that request to double-check their sensors and machinery was also wonderful.
7780206 I did, but this wasn't intended as part of a continuity.
7780787
Minor nitpick- wouldn't the music on 12/25 be Hearth's Warming music rather than Winter Wrap-Up?
Ah, the military. The only organization that enjoys acronyms more than telecoms engineers. AJWD, my friend!
This was interesting. I wonder what the rest of the crew was thinking?
7776912 Their magic better not exist outside their country, or I'll slap a bitch...
If they affect solar bodies here I'm going to create the SCP foundation JUST FOR THEM.
7776273 US VS. Ponies
Well, ponies are fucked...