My Little Pony Destroyers are Magic.

by CommonDash

Solving a friend ship problem.

Gilda and Dash had finished their story. The Princess of Friendship was nodding along.

In truth just talking about the problem helped a lot.

*snore*

Gilda looks over to see Taylor Fletcher, if that is her real name, asleep.
The purported genius was out like a light almost like the story had bored her… that is actually interesting and scary.

“Is she meant to fall asleep like that? I mean it’s still fairly early in the day.” Dash asks

“I’ve asked her if anything was wrong and she said her power plant needs to recharge her batteries. Apparently falling asleep make is easier than running slower.” Twilight says barely understanding the meaning of some of the words.

Twilight looks back at her and Dash.

“So you two, have a fairly simple problem. I would honestly just recommend apologizing and moving on.” Twilight says smiling.

The two old friends stare at each other.

“I guess we better go find pinkie.” Dash says

Gilda shivers a bit remembering the party pony.

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Later that day right before night time Gilda decide to visit again to talk to Twilight.

“Hello?” Gilda asks opening the door to the public library part of the castle.

“Uh hi?” Taylor asks hiding a book really quickly.

“So your the filly that’s been causing all of this mess.” Gilda says

“Kinda, I’m Taylor he- Fletcher. According to discord I’m apparently a spirit of escalation.” Taylor admits

“How did you do it?” Gilda asks

“Do what?” Taylor asks

“The iron ships? I mean the gryphish kingdom has tried a few times though the same problems keep occurring.” Gilda says

“The compass was off? The excessive corrosion around the copper plating? The strange behavior of the iron from it splintering and flaking to giving out under its own weight?” Taylor asks

“Exactly! I mean pure iron ships are impossible but yet according to the rumors you. A filly are responsible for its development.” Gilda says

“I’m responsible for so much more Gilda.” Taylor says smiling

“Then there is that. I mean that’s the opposite of what I was trained to do growing up. It’s almost like you want a target on your back?” Gilda says coming to a realization.

“Ding ding ding. For that I’m tempted to tell you the secret to iron ship armor.” Taylor says

“Could you give a hint?” Gilda asks

“It’s material science Gilda. Iron has several material properties that don’t occur in wood. Especially when you get into the extreme temperature range. If the water is too cold the material can become brittle leading to shattering with impacts. It can also cause large cracks along the structure as the material tries to shrink in the cold. Are you understanding so far?” Taylor asks

Gilda makes a so so motion.

“Right Iron has what is called an impact energy. That is the amount of energy you need to hit it with a kinetic impact in order to break it. Kinetic impacts can range from shooting at it to hitting rocks. The energy will very according to the temperature involved. It is a fairly steep gradient in most cases and below a certain point in temperature significantly less energy is needed to break the iron, rather than the large amount that is needed above that point. The nature of the failure is also key. If it is to cold and an impact happens it is a brittle failure which will cause a shattering effect similar to glass. While if it is significantly hotter then you have a ductile failure which will cause the metal to warp and become misshapen or if something hits it with enough force it could poke a hole clean through it.” Taylor says having pulled a graph seemingly out of nowhere.

“So because the water at our ports are cold the metal becomes brittle will crack and break under sufficient force. That makes a lot of sense. I would wonder how we missed it however us gryphons are an air born species and not a based water one.” Gilda admits

Taylor nods knowing the Gryphish kingdom is also behind equestria in scientific development.

“Is there a way to fix it?” Gilda asks

“The purity of the metal effects it significantly. You could also cover wood with iron and keep it out of the cold waters with the spongy-ness of the wood as a backing it should protect from metal shrapnel and hopefully the hardness of the iron would take the brunt of the damage so the wood doesn’t splinter.” Taylor admits

“… honestly that information might just be enough for me to keep a hunting flock off of you.” Gilda says

“They wouldn’t have come home you know. And who knows where equestria’s allegiances lay. The Prench just betrayed our trust and stole military secrets. I would watch out for wonder weapons from them soon.” Taylor admits

“Thanks for the warning… though, how did you get my great uncles book?” Gilda asks

Taylor just smiles as Twilight walks into the library.

“Oh, hey Gilda, did you need something?” Twilight asks

“No, I think I got more than I needed.” Gilda says

“Oh, okay. We’ll have a good night then… Taylor you should head to bed too the moon is out now.” Twilight says

“Mom, I don’t need to sleep you know?” Taylor says

“Then why do you always sleep so often. Now go get some proper rest.” Twilight says

Comments

[CommonDash]

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Their military has decent security at the high level however the nobles and political circles leak information like a seive

[horsepoweryt]

Great chapter as always

[The A I]

I, would like to think after the prench pony, taylor would be a bit mkre hesitant to tell people she doesn't know, yet alone someone from another nation, about how to build better stuff. But maybe that's just me

[CommonDash]

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A bit of tattle tale has rubbed off on her. Purposely trying to get a rise out of people by saying too much.
Considering what the Prench stole she’s just working on evening out the odds. I mean the Prench stole black powder

[The A I]

11211618
Fair enough xD

[firestorm100]

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I think the fact Gilda was straight forward in stating why she was there and just asking about it rather than the Prench’s underhandedness is a point in her favour in Taylor’s book. It definitely feels like a MLP moral, deal with others as they deal with you. If they steal from you then plant false information. If they ask then answer in a way they understand, explaining why they can’t if that is the case.