Probably the most boring chapter
"Good, the location of Utopia has been transmitted to you. Make your way back with the prisoners immediately," Atticus spoke into the comms.
"Yes sir, I've received the transmission. Heading back now," A female voice replied, before the comms were cut off.
"Good. Now that that's over," Prime Minister Jack turned to Atticus, "Care to explain yourself?"
"Yes Atticus, do you have any idea what you've done?!" Representative Olesia said in an outrage, "You've just committed an act of war against the dominant species! We don't know their numbers, nor their capabilities!"
Atticus leaned back into his seat and sighed. "As you have seen, we clearly have superior firepower," Atticus said confidently.
"Actually sir," General Marcel, who was also present, spoke up. "We can't actually determine that unless we are fully aware of their capabilities," he explained, "The soldier we have captured will help us determine if we really are the superior force after we have gained all the information we can from him."
"Stop calling him sir," one of the USU ministers said angrily, "He's about to be impeached and tried for treason. He's no president of ours."
"Actually, I still am," Atticus said, "You don't have the authority to impeach me… until congress reconvenes, that is."
"Then congress is in session now!" One of them shouted.
"You know you can't do that," Atticus said, matter-of-factly, "You can only impeach me with a two thirds vote in congress, and the next congressional meeting is only required to be held in a year."
"That is true, though I think you'll hold it much sooner," one of the USU representatives said, "You're going to need congress's approval to do a lot of things in the next twelve months. Don't worry we'll get you then."
"Representative Harris," Atticus said, "Are threats really necessary?"
"You jeopardised not only the USU, but all of Utopia! If that doesn't warrant a meeting, I don't know what does!" He replied, "You have the authority to initiate congress meetings, and you know that you have to!"
"I don't have to do anything," Atticus said, "The law doesn't include first contact scenarios with aliens."
"Atticus, let's be real here. You know what you did was wrong. You put humanity's safety at risk. You know you should've consulted us before making any rash decisions. You know you're getting impeached at the next meeting," Olesia listed down, "You're just prolonging the inevitable. You might be able to get out of this without any charges right now, but if you insist on holding on to power, we will have no choice but to arrest you for treason."
"You put everyone else's people at risk as well, 'president'," another representative stated.
"So do you wish to hold a meeting now and stay out of prison, or hold one later and be put in prison?" Olesia asked.
"The next meeting will not be held anytime soon," Atticus said.
"Dammit Atticus!" Oleisa stood up and slammed her hands onto the table, "We all joined America because we thought we would be heard! We thought our opinions would be valued! What you're doing now is usurping power!"
"I understand why all of you are angry, I do, but my decision is final," Atticus said.
"We won't stand for this! Singapore won't stand for this! Do you want to spark a civil war, Atticus?!" One representative asked, "Because what you're doing is going against every other country that has agreed to join you! You are taking away the democracy that you promised us!"
"You promised to adhere to the laws of the USU. According to the laws of the USU, I'm not doing anything wrong," Atticus said. "In fact, I wish to make a statement," he stood up, "The USU is currently in a state of emergency. We are under the threat of possible invasion by a force with as of yet unknown capabilities. Therefore, as of this moment, I, Atticus Jerome Constantine, President of the United States of Utopia, by virtue of the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the USU, I hereby declare that the national emergency has existed since October 22nd, year 001 Post Flood Era. This proclamation immediately shall be published in the Federal Register or disseminated through the Emergency Federal Register, and transmitted to the Congress. This proclamation is not intended to create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law by a party against the United States, its agencies, its officers, or any person. Due to the severity of the current situation we are in, I wish to exercise the full extent of the emergency powers that have been granted to me by the USU congress." The entire USU congress… no, the entire UN was in an outrage almost immediately.
"We cannot allow a reckless idiot like you to command the most powerful nation of Utopia!" Prime Minister Jack shouted.
"This man is putting the entire human race at risk!" King Osas announced to everyone present.
"You put Utopia at risk for one person! You are a selfish, reckless fool with no care for how your actions affect others! We will not allow you to destroy everything we have built! The United Nations demands you resign!" Prime Minister Bjorn said.
"None of you have power over USU law! Your power is over your own nations and you do not have any authority to order the USU to do anything!" Atticus countered.
"New Zealand will not allow this!" A USU representative said, "We wish to pull out of the USU!"
"I'm sorry, but you can't do that. Turning your back on the USU… that's treason," Atticus said.
"What's treason is you declaring an emergency just to stay in power!" A USU minister spoke.
"My declaration of emergency has nothing to do with attempting to stay in power. This is a national emergency!" Atticus said.
"Yes, it is, but your motive for a declaration of emergency isn't to help the people now, is it?" Olesia asked. "Poland wishes to pull out of the USU as well," she said.
"Albania wishes to pull out of the USU!" Another representative said.
"The Czech Republic wishes to pull out of the USU" the Czech minister said.
"Latvia wishes to leave the USU" another USU representative called out.
"We will not be oppressed by the Americans!" A USU minister stated, "Singapore wishes to leave the USU!"
One by one, countries were leaving the USU. Out of the sixty one countries within the USU, twenty two had pulled out so far… or, they would have pulled out if Atticus gave in to their demands. All the while, the other nation's ministers were watching the USU bicker amongst themselves with relative amusement.
"Everyone, please! This is an emergency situation. We already have an outside threat to deal with. This is not the time for you to just - " he was cut off by one of his own ministers.
"Then grant us independence! We don't want a civil war now, do we?" He asked, "Like you said, now's not exactly the best time."
"Are you threatening me, Minister Harris?" Atticus asked, "You know, in a state of emergency, it is my duty to imprison rebels and insurrectionists, even without judicial review when in cases of rebellion where public safety may require it. Are you attempting to start a rebellion, Minister Harris?"
Minister Harris maintained his glare, but now took on a slightly worried look. The entire room was silent, they all knew what Atticus was getting at, but they all also knew he technically wasn't breaking any laws. Minister Harris started sweating slightly, glancing around at the other ministers, hoping for any kind of support, but receiving none. "N- no, of… of course not," he said in a tone of fake confidence.
"Good, then I believe - " he was cut off by Olesia.
"Atticus, you are clearly attempting to usurp power," she said.
"This is an emergen - " he was cut off again.
"Exactly! It is an emergency! All the more reason for congress to reconvene," Olesia insisted, "Do the right thing. Don't be a dictator."
"I am not being a dictator. I am utilizing the power provided to me by congress!" Atticus countered.
"You asked Minister Harris if he was threatening to start a rebellion. Well, all of Poland will start a rebellion unless you step down!" She threatened.
"You know what?" Minister Harris began. "I honestly had no idea why I was afraid of a complete idiot like you! Estonia will start rebelling against you unless you step down!" He shouted angrily.
"Singapore will rebel unless you give up your seat of power!" The Singaporean representative stated.
One by one, every single country began threatening to rebel against both Atticus, and the Americans that they joined in hopes of actual democracy. Everyone has realised what Atticus was trying to do, and they weren't happy about it. Atticus was left with only two options. Step down and be tried for treason, or maintain his seat of power and risk civil war.
"Let's have a poll, shall we?" Olesia asked in a smug tone, "Whoever supports Atticus and his presidency, raise your hand." Only twelve out of the sixty one ministers raised their hands. "Well Atticus, only one fifth of congress supports you. Now, what's it gonna be, hmm?" Olesia asked.
"Fuck!" Atticus whispered to himself. He was getting worried at this point, his plan had completely backfired. Olesia wouldn't have even thought of that if it weren't for his attempted fear tactic. He had to do something to please the ministers. He knew what he did was reckless, but he never thought it would have escalated to something like this. He thought that these ponies would have enough sense in them to at least attempt diplomacy. Now, he had inadvertently declared war against the entire planet.
"I will hold a congress meeting tomorrow. You can impeach me if you wish," he said. He had hoped that he could make sure his daughter was going to receive the help he wanted to give her.
"No, you step down now!" One of the USU ministers shouted.
"If you don't resign now, and are instead impeached tomorrow, you and your family have to be wiped according to the law that you yourself made," Olesia said, "Please Atticus, it's nothing personal. We have to wipe you according to the law unless you resign."
Atticus thought about that. His wife had told him the exact same thing, but he didn't listen. After a few moments of thought, he decided to relent. His family shouldn't have to suffer for his own wrongdoings, and although he would probably win in a civil war, with there being a very large portion of American soldiers in comparison to that of other nations', Utopia would not survive a civil war. The amount of deaths would be too great, and with a possible risk of invasion, it made infighting that much worse.
"Very well. I know what I have done is wrong. I put my own interests before that of my people, and put our entire species at risk, and for that, I am sorry," he said in an apologetic tone, "As of this moment, I, President Atticus, relinquish my post as president of the United States of Utopia. Vice President Felix will be the current acting president until another candidate is chosen by congress."
President Felix was at a loss for words. He wasn't sure if he was ready to be president, though it was only temporary. He was sitting in the oval office itself, and he was now behind the desk! The USU president's office was an exact replica of the oval office that was in the White House before the second flood. Even the positions of the furniture were placed in the exact same spots, down to the millimeter. It was truly an honor to be sitting behind the desk.
Suddenly, there was a knock on the door, which brought him out of his thoughts. "Enter," he said, and the door opened to reveal his secretary, Jennifer.
"Mr. President? The diplomatic team is going to arrive with the prisoners in around twenty minutes, and there's some things you have to take care of before they arrive," she said.
Felix sighed. "Not even an hour into my presidency and I've already got things to attend to," he said, "Well, lay it on me."
"Firstly, have you decided upon a date for the next congress meeting?" Jennifer asked, "If you wait too long, they might get impatient and jump to the conclusion that you are attempting to usurp power… like your predecessor."
"Well, let's not give them the wrong impression then. What day is it today, Jennifer?" Felix asked.
"Today's a Saturday, sir," she replied.
"Alright, schedule the next meeting for Monday. Don't wanna give them the wrong idea," Felix said.
"Well sir, you could stay in power for about a week if you wished. You're required to hold it within the month, but you can hold it in a week if you wish to avoid suspicion," She said.
"No, I will not do what Atticus did. What he did was wrong, and he is a disgrace to our country," Felix replied.
"I thought you were good friends with him," Jennifer said.
"That was before he threatened the house of congress. I was with him up until that point. I am a firm believer of democracy, and what Atticus did was disgraceful," Felix said with a scowl on his face.
"Very well sir, I'll be sure to get Alise to notify the representatives of the day of the meeting," she said, before she remembered something, "Oh! What time should the meeting be held at?"
"Eleven," Felis said, coming up with his answer in no more than a second . "What's next?"
"Remember back when the USU was assigned the task of demolishing the cavern above us?" Keifer asked.
"Yes, have the explosives been placed?" Felix asked.
"Yes sir, and congress has requested your proceed with the demolition when the prisoners arrive," She said, "One of them is a princess, and congress thinks that with that display, we could commence gunboat diplomacy. They want to show these ponies what we are capable of, and since they would not be capable of such a feat with their current technology level, they wish to use the demolition as a fear tactic."
"Do it as they come in. Contact the diplomatic team and inform them of the demolition. Tell them to be careful, and to make sure the princess sees what Utopia is capable of," Felix ordered.
"Clearing out the debris from the demolition will take at least a week, so are you sure you wish to proceed now?" Jeniffer answered.
"Yes, the faster we can get our planes in the air, launch our satellites, and shoot PR missiles, the better," Felix said, "I don't think the locals are friendly. What's next?"
"Well, the next subject is on Atticus's trial. They wish for you to testify against him in court," Jennifer stated.
"When's the trial?" Felix asked.
"After the second election," she answered.
"What are the charges?" Felix questioned.
"Treason, abuse of power, extortion, crimes against the constitution, and contempt of congress," she replied.
"I'll be there. I'll testify against him," he said, "Now, what's next?"
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Like for Felix
Dislike for Olesia
Honestly I vote for Felix here
10935778
Same
Treason? What did he do?
What does that mean?
Does anyone in this story really know what treason is?
I don’t blame them. I would just kick back and watch the show.
Why is it temporary?
Why a month?
Would that work?
When did he do all that?
10935776
She could become the new vice since it looks like Felix is gonna win.
I’m kinda surprised things played out the way they did. I feel like the fact that as far as any of them know, humanity is viewed as a slave race that can’t be negotiated with by the rest of the worlds new inhabitants would be cause to circle the wagons so to speak. But I suppose Atticus going full dictator could be a worse internal threat. I wonder if they’ll be spiteful and prevent his daughter getting looked at, I could have seen Atticus clinging to power until he got his daughter cured. In any case, I’m interested to see where you take things, thanks for your work
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i imagine Felix Look like this
Seriously, that's it?! You just scrapped your plan of a "Human Villain", and Atticus is out of the picture?!
A part of me does want Utopia Humanity to just one shot the Ponies, and the other terrible non-pony kingdoms with human slaves with Superior Weaponry, or just nuked them all to hell.
But, that's scrapped too?
On one hand, I get that Atticus was acting like a potential dictator, and wasn't doing democracy a huge favor with this reckless. And Civil War is VERY BAD for everyone.
But, why are they overreacting that they might "lose" against the MLP World?! That's stupid!!! Sure, they are possibly outnumbered, and is essentially facing the entire world full of them.
BUT, they are medieval age, and are primitive and pacifist fools. They DON'T have things like Guns, Military Vehicles, or anything highly advanced. I mean, their own magic barely hurt the marines in the previous chapter. And we just one shot them all in just two seconds!!!
Heck, we got over hundreds of nukes!!! So, what does the ponies or the other races gonna do about it, hmmmm??!!
10935889
Well, the ponies do have magic. Which I would understand the humans being wary about. They've seen teleportation, walking through walls, telekinesis, and who knows what else they are capable of. Such feats may be possible for humans to replicate, but it potentially require incredibly advanced technology. Sure, the ponies seem medieval, but if they can pull of such feats... well, it's something to be wary of. They need more information that they don't have right now. Besides, I doubt all of humanity wants to wipe out all life it turns out not every race is bad. Dr Keifer even mentioned not having to go through with the "reset" when he thought Tirek was kindly offering to help the president's daughter.
If they do try to wipe the ponies out with nukes and fail due to some sort of magic they don't understand, then they've overplayed their hand and it might come back to bite them in the ass. Plus for all we know, there are races other than the ponies that don't condone slavery and would be sympathetic to the human's plight.
I for one am hoping the Diamond Dogs because "mans best friend" lol, although they weren't like that in the show admittedly and tried to enslave Rarity. But they did hate ponies and this is an AU, so who knows?
And if I was Atticus, I would play on the fact that he did come to his senses at the last moment and saw reason. Sure he fucked up, but he's a father and wasn't thinking clearly. He had the power to potentially save his daughter and couldn't stand by while she was dying. Yes, he made bad decisions and potentially jeopardized Utopia. He messed up, but I'm sure there are other world leaders who also have families... he could appeal to them. He could also try and show he isn't a bad person and wasn't trying to ruin things - he just made the wrong decisions and was emotionally compromised by his daughter's plight. Who knows, maybe his sentence won't be as harsh if he plays it right and comes off as being genuine. A heaping spoonful of genuine apologies all around would help too.
10935891
Hmm, probably because of their over cliche "Deus Ex Machina" magic trump cards or something ridiculous.
10935891
mabey we will see either a dimond dog civilisation that remembers humans and wishes to rejoin them as they once were the dogs or mabey we could see a dimond dog who is old and has waited for the humans to come back so they can help.
10935889
I see where you’re coming from, but it’s not that simple.
10935896
What’s that?
Oh good, no actual civil war nonsense.
10935923
That's why I hate it's not that "simple", and that this is very complicated!!!
10935926
Are you kidding, or joking right about now???!!! A lot of bronys know the joke.
Basically, I meant the Elements of "Harmony/Friendship", Rainbow Laser Power, Rainbow Super Forms, Tree of "Harmony", the Power or the Magic of "Friendship" nonsense.
Come on, dude?!
BOLLLSHIT AMERIC WILL NEVER BACK DON YOU DAM TRATER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dude, the fact that you even tried to research American law shows how dedicated you are. I was grinning ear to ear at the familiarity! I loved this dance of logic and politics. Im not going to pressure you into making another one, I can only imagine how brutal it was to write it, bit you did a stellar job! I cant wait to see what else you have in store!
10935889
I dont know about you but I think that Atticus was supposed to be the character that sets things in motion. As a result of his presidency, the USU has to deal with a confirmed hostile race, internal conflict and a vacuum of power that could cause a total collapse. I would give it a few more chapters for it to come to fruition.
He isn't that big of an idiot after all and he knows that no matter what he does he will lose but depending on when he will give up ,only he will be punished but not his family.
Honestly, that probably would have looked like that if it would really happen.
No other stories that I remember reading had representatives, politicians that were aware and weren't obvious to what is obviously happening.
In most stories, it's like if they never read history and other media.
I would add an attempt to usurp power and threatening members,countries of USU
10935830
They know what treason is but he tried to use treason as an excuse to silence him.
It's like how Hitler and Stalin and others did it , by declaring people guilty of committing treasons when they didn't do it just to silence the political opponents.
10935776
Wouldn't it be better for you to write another chapter, showing both candidate's personalities,goals, etc first and then start voting?
Also, does that mean Olesia will become vice president if Felix will win?
That's how it works doesn't it, the second-highest becomes vice/second hand, like in other kinds of votings.
10935936
What do you expect? Humans take over equestria in one day?
I’ve heard the term before, but that’s it.
10935849
I don't think they would be cruel against her, especially that it was earlier stated that they know and like her
From chapter Probably the most boring chapter
10935957
So he was just bluffing?
10935976
Maybe, but he could have been serious if he had the greater advantage ,like I wrote before declaring someone to commit treason was a way to silence people
Definition from the wiki:
A political prisoner is someone imprisoned for their political activity. The political offense is not always the official reason for the prisoner's detention.
There is no internationally recognized legal definition of the concept, although numerous similar definitions have been proposed by various organizations and scholars, and there is a general consensus among scholars that "individuals have been sanctioned by legal systems and imprisoned by political regimes not for their violation of codified laws but for their thoughts and ideas that have fundamentally challenged existing power relations". The status of a political prisoner is generally awarded to individuals based on declarations of nongovernmental organizations like Amnesty International, on a case-by-case basis. While such status are often widely recognized by the international public opinion, they are often rejected by individual governments accused of holding political prisoners, which tend to deny any bias in their judicial systems.
But in short this - "individuals have been sanctioned by legal systems and imprisoned by political regimes not for their violation of codified laws but for their thoughts and ideas that have fundamentally challenged existing power relations"
I dunno this whole situation and drama seems a bit contrived. Like...what did he do again? Send out a first contact team? It’s like the story HAD to make Atticus a “bad guy” but didn’t really know HOW so everybody just became stupid for it to work and fit in. I mean I get it, it’s not like the story is just going to be human domination so we need SOME kind of drama going on team human...but I dunno it just feels forced.
10935984
Maybe you should reread the story
I mean seriously even in this chapter he wanted to imprison people challenging his attempt to usurp power.
Even if some of the stuff he did was unnecessary or forced,he was just stupid,etc, he still did these things and he should be on trial for that.
He is still lucky that the mission was a success without human casualties
If the outcome was worse....
10935991
Yeah maybe I did. I’ll have to give it a re-read again. I think I remember some of it but even then I thought it was like, rushed and forced. I dunno I’ll look it over again.
Edit: maybe it’s just the execution of it, like it’s not really developed enough or we haven’t really progressed enough in the story for our sub-villain to already be outted. I mean OBVIOUSLY we haven’t seen the last of him, but were not even in the real meat of the story yet. Its like this sub plot just seems slapped on and is on the nose a little, or at least needed more time and development. I dunno, I get it though. It can’t just be this pony vs. human war were one side has obviously been set up as a superior force. I’m still on board with it though. Seems like a fun story. Who knows, maybe Felix guy is the REAL sub villain and Atticus was just a jerk the whole time.
10935889
You just answered it yourself
There are too many unknowns and the stakes are too high.
I mean they still don't know about alicorns,Discord and what is happening with sun and moon (with I hope they will fix imemdietally,taking away the control from alicorns on celestial bodies and making it automatic again )
They are the only thing standing between complete human slavery.
Think of Attack on Titan but without the twist that they aren't the last humans
Many superpowers in the past thought that they were unstoppable at the time and what did happen to them?
10935982
So it’s a fear tactic?
10935975
I mean, doing nothing leads to her death/transformation. It might not be personal but they may be willing to let her go the way of all the others that didn’t make it through the cryo-sleep to avoid indebting themselves to the seemingly hostile new inhabitants of earth. Atticus having power was the only guaranteed way she might get help, though if the other politicians are written more noble than average there’s a chance. We’ll just have to see how things play out
Why did Atticus even resign he should just put down the rebellion since everything he did was legal and use his army to enforce it, and not single one of those charges would stick unless the court is utterly corrupt and biased
To simplify, the Vice President becomes President if the current President dies or steps down
10935972
I guess that was wishful thinking. I mean sure, the ponies have magic. But they are pacifist. And they haven't dealt with so many wars, or even have advanced technology like guns, laser guns, military vehicles, or even nukes like we do.
Plus, it doesn't help that the ponies are the "bad guys", because they are hypocrites and they accept slavery!
It's kinda obvious on whose the victor here?
10936001
Okay, you made a good point. I just don't like what the ponies are doing. And I'm on Team Utopia Humanity's side. So, I may be a little bias.
Plus, the ponies are "non-violent" and are pacifist, and many others are peaceful as well. So, how the heck can they face a highly advanced and smarter version of our own kind, and knows warfare for over two thousands of years?!
10936070
I’m pretty sure them having slaves is a big hint that they aren’t pacifist. Besides, even if humans do have a lot of things so do the ponies. It’s basically a battle between magic and technology. Plus, if this takes place in season 9 like I think it does, the the ponies have more allies. While the countries are busy tearing eachother apart, all the ponies have to do is call in a favor and every creature would be there in a heartbeat. Ponies, Dragons, Yaks, Changelings, etc. that’s not even counting celestia, luna, cadence, and discord. Unless the humans are able to harness magic into superpowers or something, then they’re f*cked.
10936142
Oh come on! Like you said, it's not that simple.
Besides, we still have the Mane Six as prisoners. And we are still trying to have a "peaceful discussion". And possibly convinced them to stop being slavers, and free the other humans, or else!
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10936149
Yeah, that’s true. Although, I don’t think threatening them would work, because if I remember correctly the humans didn’t seem to mind being slaves, plus if they tell them to stop doing something that’s legal, then things might end badly for both sides.
10935776
I also vote for Felix.
P.S. Nice to know someone into politics is writing this.
10936152
I'm not wrong though
10936142
Yeah, I'm currently visualising those million-dollar-warheads being turned into bananas and those fighter jets turned into the Wright brothers' paper plane by Discord.
You're gonna need some anti-magic wards on your equipment if you want to negate that effect which you won't get by waging a war with the kind that has the ability to do it.
Maybe if they somehow managed to find Tirek and Cozy Glow and try to strike a deal to cast anti-magic wards on their equipments since they were both experts in this field with Tirek and his magic sucking ability , Cozy Glow's magic draining knowledge in S8 Finale and both of their experience in using the Bewitching Bell in S9 Finale(I don't how close this story is to canon, but with both of them in Tartarus means that it's post S8 Finale).
Anyway, where's Chrysalis? If she's not here then it means that this happened before Discord unites the villains and broke Tirek and Cozy Glow out of Tartarus. Therefore, it's probably pre-S9(again, I'm not certain if the writer would stick to canon or build a new universe altogether).
10936181
It’s possible, but there are three problems with that. One, what makes you they would strike a deal? Two, they don’t know how magic works, and three, they don’t know magic exist. To them magic is nothing but tricks to the eyes.
10936181
You may want reread the story
Sombra is already dead, him destroying the tree of harmony was mentioned.
And Tirek and Cozy were teleported by Discord to Legion of Doom base even in earlier chapters.
They already are anti magic, kind of .....like author explained .
Did you not read the part where magic didn't work like intended on utopia's humans?
As long as something has magic, it can be influenced by magic, but there is but.
Having magic doesn't guarantee that it will do anything to the target if it has a small amount of magic. Then it will have minimal or no effect.
Tirek said himself that everything in Utopia ,even the air, has no magic or almost no magic.
So the same for weapons,machines,etc
Consider also that they probably also have ways to remove magic, radiation from objects or use some kind of coating that will protect magic from seeping into objects.
Maybe even then the process for something like an object without magic, to be infused with magic takes many years.
10936201
Yea magic doesn't work on humans, but that doesn't mean that their equipment will be unaffected too. Nuclear warheads, jets, tanks and guns aren't humans. Maybe their guns would be affected first since they're already exposed to the atmosphere that's filled with ambient magic(or radiation).
Yea, I just realised that Tirek and Cozy Glow got teleported by Discord. I thought Tirek teleported him and Cozy Glow to escape
10936164
Fine. But, I still want the ponies to get the heavily consequences, bad karma, or something?
10936183
That's true. Humans probably don't even know wards exist until they see one or somepony else tells them. The only thing I think that Tirek and Cozy Glow may strike a deal is IF the humans and Equestria goes to war and they lend a hand because of their common enemy.
Though I doubt they would give any help since both of them have seen the capabilities of humans and probably would trust poniesthat offered friendship than a new human civilization that had just appeared and captured Cerberus in mere minutes without any casualties with long sticks that fires tranquilizers. Better the demon you know than the one you don't.
10936292
That I can agree with.
10936301
They might not even take a side.
10936341
Maybe that's the likeliest of outcomes. Just watch ponies and humans fight it out and then swoop in when both powers are exhausted.