A stallion relaxes by the pale coast, fishing rod in hoof.

The universe is vast and cold. The United Nations of Earth have spent over a century exploring the cosmos. Great galactic Empires that have fallen into themselves, other alien races whom have also learnt how to travel the stars and wonders that befuddle human knowledge.

While exploring territory recently made accessible, the UNS Campbeltown encounter something that ranks high in unusual finds for humanity. Soon enough, as they spend time inspecting this peculiar solar system, one thing is for certain: it needs further observation.

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Crossover with the Paradox Game "Stellaris"
This fic will be updated irregularly.

Traveling back from a state visit to the Kingdom on the other side of the portal, Twilight noticed something over there and wanted so ask a were questions. The answers will make her soon realise the meaning behind "ignorance is bliss".

A short story part of the Midnight Sorrow universe. I had planned of getting this done for Remembrance Sunday, but procrastination and work got in the way. I decided to finish this to be published for today- Armistice day. When the guns of the First World War stopped firing in 1918.

Of course, that was not the end. Official peace started at the Treaty of Versailles in 1919, though to quote a French delegate "This is not a peace treaty, it is a ceasefire for twenty years". He was three days off.

It had been many decades since a portal had opened between Earth and Equestria. Even with such long passage of time, their friendship remained strong. If Twilight had to describe their bond, it would be eternal.

The Lunar Rebellion has thrown Equestria into a bloody Civil War. Families are torn asunder and cities burn, all because of Nightmare Moon. Meanwhile, Celestia is still stunned by the horrific destruction of the Twin Crown Capital, causing her to be withdrawn and reluctant to use the Elements of Harmony.

The Story follows that of Sergeant Star Watch and his squad of loyal Lunar Guardsmen who refused to follow Nightmare Moon in her rebellion against her sister, Princess Celestia. Rejected by those they're fighting with and deemed traitors by their former comrades, the Lunar Guardsmen are pitted in a difficult position. Their honour and trustworthiness now destroyed, he and the other Lunar Guardsmen must rebuild their reputation before they have any chance to help fight against the Lunar Rebellion.

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On Haitus, due to RL issues (see blog post)
Cover art done by Seto: http://seto1337.deviantart.com/