For a moment, it seemed like the Equine Continent will be thrown into war once more, as the expansionist policies of the newly formed Union State boil over, turning into an all-out, border-spanning military campaign. Fortunately, diplomacy saves the day, and the armies of the north are called back... Well, most of them, anyway...

As things are finally getting sorted out on the geopolitical scheme, Princess Celestia tasks the recently formed Council of Friendship (formally known as the Ponyville Council) to track down and disarm any AWOL commandos that still roaming about within the borders of Equestria. Upon hearing about their task, Discord decides to take matters into his own talons and claws...

...By summoning an arsenal of ridiculously over-powered armored fighting vehicles for all of them, and announcing an anti-aggressor free-for-all.

Mentally and emotionally stifled by the apathetic aura of international politics, a bit of excitement of, ehem, this caliber may very well be exactly what Twilight and her friends need.

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This is yet another alternative universe fic (as well as being a crossover one), and has no correlation with the "The Other Ponies: Tales from My Little Railway", or "General Winter" fics and their respective universes. All vehicles come from the Metal Slug™ series made by SNK, except for... Oh, well, you'll just have to wait and see...

The Northern Region of the Equestria, (un)officially entitled as the "Union of Communalist Council Republics" or UCCR... Is not your spot for a summer holiday...
The winter, though? Makes the place famous. Infamous, even. Makes you wonder how such a vast, icy place can be populated, or have an organized government...

Doesn't matter, though. The point is, it's populated, and it has it's own government.
And Princess Celestia is absolutely terrified because of it!
Even though they're just about the nicest, most honest and equane ponies you'll ever meet on... Well, just about the whole Northern Hemisphere.

Anyways, Celly and her sisters are going for a diplomatic meeting, and they've decided to send their apprentices ahead...

In their defense, I must state: they had NO IDEA about the events that were to unfold! Honest!

History made us.
Literally.

Certain events we remember. Certain events we even hold dear.

Certain events we've forgotten. Certain events... We wish to forget.

Here's a collection of jokes and anecdotes from the hooves of those who've survived the biggest terrors equine society has faced, and an insight into our own lives and history.

In memory of World War 1, World War 2, the Holocaust, and in memory of all the victims and martyrs who died, fighting, or merely living through terror.

A short story about Pinkie Pie and Princess Luna, as they visit the "Outdoor Exhibition" the Princess had organized. Arriving to a certain pavilion, the pink party pony's interest is piqued by the peculiar installation - which so happens to be her Nocturnal Highness' favorite, for a very good reason...

There's a lesson to be taught here - I'm sure of it! - but I can't be bothered to elaborate. Sorry.

Based on the contemporary art pieces and installations displayed in the "What is Hungarian?" exhibition, Budapest, 2012. Fired/Released but Unexploded