Terra

Fillyppines

Gron Fillyppine Base

July 30, 3330 AD

0900 hours

“After only 1 day of interrogation, the former prince Blueblood confessed to a conspiracy he had been planing for years now. After which he named 5 other coconspirators that were involved. Each of them has been arrests, and they all confessed to being the leaders of the Traditionalists, having used the group as a means to an end. After learning this, the Traditionalist movement ceased all activities and has been disbanded. Now that the civil war has ended, Equestria has finally achieved its harmony once again…” At-Lass then turns off the television.

“I must admit, the Gundam Meisters sure have outdone themselves this time.” He said.

“Knight At-lass,” Lieutenant Ibrahim said as he enters the room the Knight is in. “Princess Ki-Ll has just arrived. She has requested a meeting for every Gorn here on the base.”

“[color=anfa426]Understood. You are dismissed, Lieutenant.”

“Sir!” Ibrahim salutes the Knight before leaving.

Tarmac

As Princess Ki-Ll exits her transport, she’s accompanied by a robotic being that stands around 5 feet tall. The only feature about its face is that it has only one large red eye, as well as thin arms and legs.  As they walk along the base, they see both the Zeheart and the Fenice. “So those are the two machines that can compete with the Gundams.” Said Ki-Ll.

“According to the data they are 3 times faster than any mobile suit the armada has created,” the robot said.

“Indeed, Splitwire. Which is why I want to discuss my plan with them as soon as possible.”

“The arrangements will be done by 1000 hours, Princess.” Said the robot, apparently called Splitwire.

Terra

Fillyppines

Gron Fillyppine Base, main hanger

July 30, 3330 AD

1000 hours

As Princess Ki-Ll is lifted up on a platform to a hight where everyone on the base can both see and hear her, Shockwave prepares the screen. “Listen up! My father, King He-Ll, has put me in charged of planning out and executing our next mission to capture a Gundam.” She said in a ruff voice. Shockwave then activates the screen, showing some Shadow Bolt suits. “The plan I have come up with involves moving some newly manufactured Shadow Bolt suits to the Yokerain base to install our new mobility system.”

“Mobility system? Why wasn’t I inform of that?” Lo-Vee asked.

“Our lack of confidence in the Fillyppine Base has lead to this transfer,” said Ki-Ll, making her younger sister glare at her. “The Shadow Bolts shall be transported across both sea and then land under heavy guard. Once they reach the halfway mark, we will be taking over the transfer there. Up until a few months ago, there haven’t been any real threats to the armada and the Terrans have been clueless to our true objectives. But we have already taken everything into consideration. We have already announced two false transport plans. We won’t have the enemies have it their way this time.”

“Enemies?”

“The Gundam Meisters?”

“The Gundam Meisters have either attacked or ruined practically all of our plans. Since this will be a promotion of war to a certain extent, this should be an attractive target for them. But as long as I’m in charge I’ll prevent all such interference.” She said as Splitwire displays the routes the two transport plans will be taking.

“Going to Yokerain they’ll have to pass through the armada’s protected areas. In which case the Gundam Meisters won’t be able to attack.” Said No-Ble.

“No. We want them to come.” Ki-Ll said with a smirk. “I’ve considered either capturing or annihilating the Gundam Meisters to be a big part of this plan. The reason the Gundam Meisters have won all of their previous battles was because of slowwitted solders who could not compile enough data. But this time we’ll be dead serious. I’d like to give a lesson on the correct way to either capture or eradicate the Gundams.”

This earns her a death glare from At-Lass and No-Ble. She then begins to lower the platform as Shockwave nears it. “It might not come to much use, but Splitwire will provide you with some background information. Splitwire?”

“Thank you, your highness.” Said Splitwire as he gets on the platform. “Now, to help avoid any future confusion, we shall assign each Gundam a number.”

Terra

Everfree Forest, Equestria

Castle of the Royal Pony Sisters, Amanda’s room

July 29, 3330 AD

1909 hours

Amanda has just went back to her room after taking a bath. Only wearing a towel, she’s blowdrying her hair. As she’s finishes and begins to brush her hair, a knock comes at her door. “Yes?”

“Amanda, we have a meeting in about 15 minutes.” It’s Lance. “We need to discuss our next mission.”

“Okay, give me a few minutes.”

Terra

Fillyppines

Gron Fillyppine Base, main hanger

July 30, 3330 AD

1010 hours

“The Gundam that fell over central Equestria will be designated as Gundam 01.” Splitwire said as all the known data on the Gundam is displayed. “It has the ability to transform into a fighter jet. Once located we’ll lure it to a Shadow Light air zone and shoot it down. But that does not mean we can afford to be careless. Arguable, Gundam 01 is both the most versatile and most powerful of the six Gundams, having a sword that can slice though just about anything and a buster rifle that can create a 150 meter diameter of highly compress particles, a side effect being that it can create an electromagnetic field effect. It also has several beam sabers and daggers for close combat.”

The screen then changes to show another Gundam. “Now for the Gundam that destroyed the Brayzil mobile suits factory. We shall refer to it as Gundam 02. Even among the Gundams, 02 has incredible stealth technologies. It can virtually disappear from radar, heat sensors, and optic sensors until it needs to reveal itself. It also has the capability to shed its armor and reveal additional weaponry.”

“Now on to Gundam 03, the Gundam that destroyed the hidden spaceport in the Zebra Nation. 03 has incredible firepower and impressive armor. The best way to deal with 03 is to swarm the Gundam before it has the chance to use its weaponry. But be cautious when engaging it, for there is the chance that it may have close range weaponry as well.”

“Onward for the Gundam that annihilated the hunting party in Elephantia, Gundam 04. 04 specializes in hit-and-run tactics. It’s most dangerous feature is arguable its maneuverability, being able to avoid entire mobile suit squadrons in a few nanoseconds. The two shotels it carries are similar to 01’s sword. Also, like 01, 04 can transform into a fighter jet as well. Its shield, though comical in appearance, can unfold into a pincer with a ready heat blade. It also carries a submachine gun for long rage attacks. The pilot is a human super solider, QBS Patient K-97 or Amani Quattro. Because of her QBS, she has gained an alternant personality that is 100% bloodthirsty, as the late Lieutenant Amb-Uscade experienced.”

“Now for Gundam 05, the Dragon Gundam. It is a close quarters combat-type machine, being able to use various fighting styles. When facing it, it will only be logical to avoid fighting it directly. Be wary of the capabilities its left arm has. Not only can it extend into something that resembles a dragon, but it can also expel flamethrowers that can burn up to 700 Kelvin, not enough to melt E-Carbon but can cause an overlord in most machines.”

“Finally there is Gundam 06. It specializes in long rang attacks. Its sniper rifle has a presumed range of 500 kilometers. For more close quarters combat it carries two beam pistols. But that is all we know about its capabilities. Arguable, the one thing we all need to be wary of are any abilities they haven’t revealed yet. It can be presumed that when the Gundams are together they can unlock certain abilities. And whatever happens, do not bring all 6 Gundams together.” Splitwire finished.

“That concludes the briefing. I ask that you gather the Gorns respective bases along the designated routes to standby.” Ki-Ll finished.

“Yes, ma’am!” Most of the Gorns in the hanger replied with a salute.

“Princess Ki-Ll,” Ibrahim began. “If I may be so bold, but I request to fight with Gundam 04.”

“Why is that, Lieutenant?” She asked.

“I do not want to lose to that inferior Amani Quattro. As the perfect human super solider, I cannot let that inferior test subject beat me.” Ibrahim answered.

“I find your reason to be illogical,” said Splitwire. “I highly recommend that you go nowhere near Gundam 04.”

“Why?” Ibrahim asked the Technosapien.

“As I mentioned during the briefing, Gundam 04’s pilot, Amani Quattro, has a second personality. It is possible that you being in close proximity to her could unleash it. It would be highly illogical to face against such a dangerous threat.”

“I understand.” Ibrahim said.

“Warrior No-Ble, I was hoping to give you the task of facing Gundam 01 with the Fenice one-on-one.” Ki-Ll said to the Warrior.

“You can’t be serious!” Said Lo-Vee. “Me and At-Lass will back him up.”

“As much as I hate to, but I have to agree with Princess Ki-Ll.” At-Lass said.

“Huh?”

“Warrior No-Ble has already received a serious blow at the hands of Gundam 01. Now that he has the Fenice he will have the best chance to get his revenge.”

“It’s fine to me either way.” No-Ble said.

“Good. Now commence operations!”

Terra

Everfree Forest, Equestria

Castle of the Royal Pony Sisters, meeting hall

July 29, 3330 AD

1915 hours

Amanda has just arrived in the meeting hall, where everyone else is waiting. “Sorry for being late.”

“It’s okay,” said Lance. Turning on the screen, everyone sees the Shadow Bolt suits. “Gorn Industries has just announced that it’ll transport some newly manufactured Shadow Bolt suits to install a new mobility system.”

“Big deal. I’ve destroyed them before. I’ll destroy them again.” Said Wu.

“That’s not the point,” Lance said to Wu. “Once this new mobility system is installed, the Shadow Bolt suit will gain the ability to learn from accumulated battle data. As much as I wish to trust the Gorns control abilities, there’s still the chance that the machine will ignore the pilots commands and move on its own. If the command to kill overrides the pilot then the consequences could be significant. We need to destroy both the suits and the mobility system before they become a menace to everyone on Terra.”

“So we need to take out the suits first then destroy the base where they were going to install that system.” Said Imamu.

“The problem with that is that Gorn Industries announced three different transport routes: one air route and two land based routes.” Graham added.

“We’ll have to split up into 3 teams of two.” Lance continued. “Amanda and I will take the air route, while Amani and Hilary shall take the ground transport from the south. Imamu and Wu will handle the transport from the west.”

“But the Gorns will surly be waiting for us.” Amani pointed out.

“Thats why I have some new equipment ready of you guys tomorrow,” said Ian.

“Everyone, go get some rest. We’ll need it for tomorrow.”

Terra

Ponyville, Equestria

T and Annie’s house

Solnary 29, 1035 ANM

8:29 p.m.

T and Annie have just sung Oasis and Apollo to bed. It was a long day for them. From taking Oasis and Apollo to the local part to feeding them (which resulted in half of the kitchen being covered in baby food) to this. But the day was finally over. As the two went downstairs, a knock came at their door.

“I’ll get it.” Annie said. As she effortlessly walks down the stairs, T heads into the kitchen to grab some cookies. Taking one of Del’s cookies form the cookie jar Claire made as a wedding present, he is just about to take a nice crunchy bit a- “Hi, Nidra! What a nice surprise!” Then he lost his appetite.

Considering how Nidra has been acting lately (mainly visiting him and Annie more often) he decides to go to bed. Placing the cookie back in the jar, he turns around to head to bed… Only for his face to be within feet of Nidra’s. “Hey, T,” she said.

“Uh, hi,” T said. “What brings you here?”

“Just thought I visit tonight.” She replied.

“But aren’t you’re parents gonna worry that you were kidnaped again?” T asked.

“I told them that I’ll be visiting Ponyville and be staying at Princess Twilight’s castle. So they won’t worry.” Nidra replied.

“Great.” T said before giving off his best fake yawn. “Ya know, it is kinda late. I’ll be going to bed now. Love you.” He kissed Annie and the cheek before he went upstairs.

After the kirin left, Nidra looked to Annie. “Should I tell him?” She asked the blind unicorn mare.

“About your crush on my husband?” Annie asked, a small smirk on her face.

“Yeah. Ever since I was rescued from that freaky zony, I’ve been thinking about how someone’s life can just … end like that. I was originally gonna tell him much later, but now … I don’t know what to think.”

“Let’s talk about it, then.”

Terra

Canterlot, Equestria

Canterlot’s downtown

Solnary 29, 1035 ANM

8:31 p.m.

Starburst and Starfall are on a double date with Claire and ‘Coal’. Both mare leaning onto their respective coltfriends, the two returning the tester with the occasional kiss. It was relatively easy to follow the razor-straight, neatly numbered streets, and soon enough they were at their destination: the Equestrian Piazza. The Piazza was the finest five-star hotel in all of Equestria, and had a gourmet restaurant to match, often the subject of rave reviews by the most well known culinary critics.

‘Coal’ pushed through the glass door that opened onto a grand atrium that might even rival the Palace in its grandeur to let his mare in. Soon he followed, with Starfall following the same pattern. Granite floors spanned the entirety, polished to a mirror shine, and the gilded walls were sculpted to the smoothest curves that the two Stars had ever seen. All this was quite new for them. Starburst and Starfall weren’t use to going to places like this — unless the Crystal Empire and Princess Twilight’s castle counts. If there was something they weren't, it was pretentious, like many of these rich and famous city ponies seemed to be, so they were understandably just the slightest bit nervous.

This was evident as the four proceeding across the lobby to the archway that framed the entrance to the restaurant. It was quite obvious it was held to the same standards, looking much the same, with the addition of tables covered with precisely pressed white cloths. In the far corner of the room, there was an alcove partially hidden from view, no doubt for privacy of some of their more important customers. That is where they went to.

“This place looks … fancy.” Said Starfall.

“You’re going to love their wine!” Said ‘Coal’. “I just wish Crys here would enjoy it with me sometime.”

“No thanks, Lulu.” The female kirin said as they take their seats at the alcove. “I can badly handle a jug of cider. I rather not get drunk to the point that I start saying and doing random and stupid things.”

Starfall then makes a coughing sound. “Lightweight!”

“I hope you realize that I heard that!” Clare glared at the blue unicorn.

“Sorry.” Starfall sheepishly said as a waiter gives them their menus.

“I’m really worried,” Claire said as she goes over the menu.

“Worried about what?” Starburst asked.

“Lance, and I don’t mean your cousin.”

“Yeah. I am kinda eager to see what he and his friends will do next,” said ‘Coal’.

Terra

Everfree Forest, Equestria

Castle of the Royal Pony Sisters, kitchen

July 29, 3330 AD

2145 hours

Amanda was in the restored kitchen, stir-frying some vegetables. She just can’t sleep. She’s a little worried about tomorrows mission, and was hoping that this will help her sleep. “You can’t sleep either?” Amanda sighs, recognizing the voice.

“Yeah, Lance. I thought some of my mom’s vegetable stir-fry would settle my nerves.” She said. “You wan’t some?” She asked, turning around… only to see that Lance doesn’t have a shirt on. Seeing his toned muscles and abs, she blushes madly before turning around.

“Guess I should’ve told you.” Said Lance.

“It-It’s okay.” Amanda half-lied. “But I am worried about tomorrows mission.” She said as she places the stir-fried vegetables in a couple of bowls. “I just can’t shake this foreboding about it.”

Terra

Ponyville, Equestria

T and Annie’s house

Solnary 30, 1035 ANM

8:37 a.m.

T was just beginning to wake up. Normally he would sleep until it’s at least 10, but something seemed off this morning. But something just felt off this morning. Using one of his forelegs, he search the bed for his wife… only to find that she’s not here.

Franticly he got up in a hurry. Looking around, he sees that the door was still open, meaning that Annie never came into the room last night. Multiple worst case scenarios running though his mind, T practically leapt out of bed and rushed down the stairs… Only to find Annie, sleeping casually on the clutch with Nidra next to her.

Sighing in relief, T thanked Celestia that Annie hadn’t left him… When he smelled something awful. Nearly gaging, he knew what that smell is, and that it’s his turn to take care of it. Placing a cloths pin on his nose and holding his breath, T reluctantly goes upstairs to change either Oasis’ or Apollo’s dippers. Or, Faust forbid, both.

Terra

Everfree Forest, Equestria

Castle of the Royal Pony Sisters, mobile suit hanger

July 30, 3330 AD

0900 hours

As the Gundam Meisters walk into the hanger, they see that Ian is already waiting. “Hey, guys. You came at just the right time,” said Ian. “I just finished with the new weapons and wear parts for your Gundams.”

“Presents! Presents!” Violet happily said as it bounces around.

“I already equipped Lightning Flash with it’s QN Beam Trident.” Ian continued. “For the Death Blades a buster shield. I also improved the armor of the Sand Dune and modified Rapidfire’s leg cannons so they can transform into mobile suit arms.”

“Good. That is bound to come in handy,” said Imamu.

“I also gave Evasive it’s QN Full Shield,” Ian added. “As for Dusk Shine…” He gestures to one of the changelings. Pulling a switch, a trailer rises up into the air. After it opens, two blades slowly come out. One is about 6 meters long, while the other is half that length. “The QN Long and Short Blades are made exclusively for the Dusk Shine. They emit the same super compressed particles as the QN Sword. They can easily cut through 3 meter thick E-Carbon plating. Well, are you impressed?”

“The QN Blades are finally finished.” Lance whispered.

“It’s the Gundam Seven Blades.” Said Amanda. “So the Dusk Shine is finally living up to it’s Codename. It took, what, 1010 years?”

“Hey! Do you know how hard it is to manufacture Gundanium, let alone refining and processing it!?” Ian asked. “First I have to get the appropriate materials, then melt them in zero gravity while being saturated them in QN Particles! Not to mention exposing it to electromagnetic waves from the sun to help with the annealing process! You guys were just lucky that we can make Gundanium on the Ark!”

“Relax, old man. I was just kidding.”

Terra

Canterlot, Equestria

Canterlot Castle, meeting hall

Solnary 30, 1035 ANM

12:00 p.m.

“And that concludes my theory.” Said Bastion

“So, the Gundam Meisters really are after Gorn Industries,” said Celestia. She, Luna, their respective spouses, the Elements of Harmony, Soarin, Flash Sentry, Spike, and the two rulers of the Crystal Empire were there as well.

“It also explains why they’re so ruthless to anyone associated with that industry yet merciful to anyone else, like the extremist who piloted those mobile suits during the coup d’état. Even though they aimed of the MS heads, they avoided giving the pilots any serious injury,” Crescent Moon added.

“That does seem to fit your theory.” Said Discord. “Ever since that company first came, chaos has grown to unimaginable levels. Even I’m repulsed by that!”

“Where do ya think they’re goin’ to intervene next?” Applejack asked.

“Probably a Gorn Industries supply run to install a new system in their remaining Shadow Bolt suits,” said Bastion.

“Is that a promotion for war?” Rainbow asked.

“To a certain extent, yes.” Crescent Moon replied. “Either way we’re probably gonna see a battle in Yokerain.”

“Princess Celestia!” The royal guard Fletcher suddenly said as he trots into the throne room. “The Gundams have been spotted.”

“Where to?” Luna asked.

“Let me guess: Yokerain?” Supernova asked.

Fletcher is left speechless for a moment. “Who’d you know that, Prince Supernova? Never mind! From what we have gathered, the Gundam Meisters have new weapons and gear.”

“New weapons?” Rarity asked.

“They must be serious this time.” Said Spike.

“Have a visual feed from Yokerain up as soon as possible.” Said Celestia.

“Yes, your highness.”

Terra

Yokerain Mountains

Gron Yokerain Base, control center

July 30, 3330 AD

1630 hours

Princess Ki-Ll, her assistant Splitwire, and her sister Princess Lo-Vee have just entered the control room for the Yokerain Base. “Statues!” Ki-Ll asked the Gorns in the room.

“Mobile suit preparation for the flight course, the railway course and truck course are now complete,” said a Drone.

“Check the observation satellite for any irregularities along the course,” said Ki-Ll as she, Lo-Vee and Splitwire approach a holographic map of the surrounding area.

“Yes, ma’am!”

“It’ll only be a matter of time.” Said Ki-Ll.

“Visual conformation of Gundams 02 and 04. Point A-4-5-7-6. Two kilometers north of the railway route.” A Commander suddenly said over the comlink.

“Visual of Gundams 03 and 05. Point B-4-1-4-9. One klick south of the truck route.”

“Right. Wind Light and Shadow Light Number Four and Number Five squadrons, attack!”

Terra

Ponyville, Equestria

Sugarcube Corner

Solnary 30, 1035 ANM

12:02 p.m.

“One of Gorn Industries’ transports has just been attacked.” A reporter said as footage from Yokerain is shown. “That means that the Gundam Meisters have begun an armed intervention against Gorn Industries new system installment.”

As the ponies in the restaurant either watch the TV or just ignore it and continue eating, one particular group of friends are watching it carefully. “The Gundams have just started a war against Gorn Industries,” ‘Jet Stream’ said.

“Do you think they’re really going after Gorn Industries, Lulu?” Claire asked the disguised half-draconequus.

“Positive. We’ll just have to wait and see what’s going to happen.”

Terra

Yokerain Mountains

QN 003-AJ Gundam Rapidfire

July 30, 3330 AD

1633 hours

Imamu lands his Gundam right in front of the transport. The ground shake for a moment before, form above, jets of fire torch the trucks. After Lightning Flash is done with the fire, Imamu finishes them off by firing QN Missiles. A huge explosion happens as the transport trucks are destroyed. “That was easy.”

“Did you just say that!?” Wu asked. “You never say that something was easy. Never!”

“Why?”

Suddenly, Shadow Bullet mobile suits emerge form the ground around them, having been disguised as boulders or other rocks. “That’s why.” Wu said as snow beginning to fall upon the mountains.

QN 004-FS Gundam Sand Dune MF mode

As Amani and Hilary approach the train, their E-Sensors pick up enemy machines ahead. “Enemy air squadron spotted at area E-3-3-2.”

“Just like what Lance predicted.” Said Hilary as Amani fires at the Shadow and Wind Light suits. They all disperse to avoid the beams, but when they past Sand Dune and Death Blades, Amani launches several missiles at them, destroying all of the enemy units.

“Enemy formation destroyed. Proceeding to target.”  Amani changes her Gundam to MS mode and is about to use her shotels to cut the tracks. Suddenly gun turrets appear on the trains caboose and fire. The force isn’t enough to damage the Sand Dune, but it’s enough to cause it to fall over onto the tracks.

Amani doesn’t have much time to readjust the balance system as the train speeds towards her. Thankfully, Hilary grabs the trains engine and, with much effort, topples the train over. As many of the cars flying in the air, the engine skids on its side as the group below it breaks apart. It finally stops just feet away form Amani, some of the cars falling back down to the ground one by one. It’s a miracle that any of the cars are still in one piece.

Hilary pushes sone derbies off of Death Blades before turning to Amani. “You okay?” Hilary asked.

“Yeah, I’m fine.” Amani replied as she gets up. Suddenly the cars open up, and Shadow Bullet suits come out of them, guns ready to fire.

“Damn Shadow series! How can mobile suits so small be so sneaky?” Hilary asked as she preps her QN Beam Scythe.

Gorn Yokerain Base, control center

“Shadow Bolt carrier has just arrived to refueling point.” A Drone said to the two Princesses.

“Unidentified flying objects are approaching the base form the Southeast at a great speed.” Another called out. “They’re believed to be Gundams 01 and 06.”

“They’ll arrive at the supply base in T minus 300.”

“Come in, No-Ble. Gundam 01 has just arrived. It and 06 are heading for the air route supply point.” Lo-Vee said.

Warrior No-Ble’s assault carrier

No-Ble, having just boarded the Fenice suit, has just left his assault carrier. “That’s fortunate. He’s heading for the air route. It’ll be close but I’ll take him out either midway or at the base.” No-Ble then takes off to the sight of the battle at top speed, but the strain from the g-forces seems to have diminished greatly.

Terra

Canterlot, Equestria

Canterlot Castle, meeting hall

Solnary 30, 1035 ANM

12:15 p.m.

Everyone in the room just stares on in shock and surprise as the 4 Gundams that have appeared so far easily wipe out their opponents. One, using its superior maneuverability, jumps over a Shadow Bullet suit and, using a submachine gun, disables the suit. It limply falls back to the ground.

Another, the Pink Gundam, slashes apart some Shadow Bullet suits with either its beam scythe or with a black and red coffin shaped shield with a gold cross that has a beam blade. “I never knew that the Gundams have such power.” Said Rainbow Dash as they see the Dragon Gundam incinerate some Shadow Light suits.

Suddenly, footage of the Alicorn and Snipper Gundams are shown. The Snipper Gundam now looks like it’s wearing a purple metallic cloak, while the Alicorn Gundam has a short blade attached to the left wing and a long blade attached to the right wing. “Those two are near that base.” Said Discord as some Shadow Bullets shoot down the Alicorn Gundam. Right as it’s about to hit the ground, it transforms into its mobile suit mode.

Terra

Yokerain Mountains

QN 006-R Gundam Evasive

July 30, 3330 AD

1616 hours

Amanda breaths a sigh of relief as Lance gets up and draws out his two QN Blades. “Amanda, go on ahead. I’ll deal with these lizards.”

“Okay. Try not to die.”  Said Amanda as she heads on for the base. Once she lands on the tarmac, a barrage of bullets are fired at her, but her Evasive’s QN Full Shield protects her suit from all of the Gorns attacks. “All right. Violet, you take care of shield control.” Amanda said as she lowers the sniper scope.

“Leave it to me. Leave it to me.”

The right while opens to the side, exposing the right arm for a moment as Amanda grabs the QN Sniper Rifle. Before any of the Gorns can react, Amanda fires the rifle and takes out an enemy machine. Within a few seconds she’s dealt with 5 Shadow Bolts. “Ha! I don’t even need to take aim. I wonder how Lance is doing.”

QN 001-TS Gundam Dusk Shine MS mode

Lance uses his two QN Blades to both disarm some Shadow Bullet suits. One Shadow Bullet pulls out a beam saber and charges at him, but it’s too slow as Lance cuts off its arm with the Short Blade and then cuts off its head with the Long Blade. As some Shadow Bullets fire, Lance places the Short blade in a special holster that’s a part of the left wing. He does the same for the Long Blade.

Lance fires his QN Buster Rifle at some Shadow Bullets. They explode within seconds. “That’s the last of them,” said Lance. He’s about to go help Amanda, when his E-Sensor picks something up. Looking to the south, he sees the Fenice mobile suit coming his way. He aims his Buster Rifle at the machine and fires.

But it somehow dodges by flying up into the air. “He’s fast!” Up above the Fenice fires its beam gating guns in its palms. Though it doesn’t do much, it is enough to disrupt some of the Dusk Shine’s systems. He groans as the Fenice slowly descends.

Xvv-xc Fenice

“That’s enough, Gundam 01. We should have no need for beam rifles or cannons between us,” No-Ble said as he activates the beam saber in the right palm. “We’ll fight for recognition for superiority. You are a Gundam Meister, so I’m sure that’ll suit you.” No-Ble lands the Fenice gently on the ground, meters away from the Gundam.

Terra

Ponyville, Equestria

Sugarcube Corner

Solnary 30, 1035 ANM

12:20 p.m.

“Wow! The Fenice and the Alicorn Gundam are having a face off!” Cotton Candy said as everyone in the restaurant watch in eager anticipation. They all watch as the Fenice’s pilot uses its beam saber slash at the Gundam, but it uses its shield to block it. The Gundam tries to uses it’s gigantic sword to stab the Fenice, but it uses its beam saber to divert the attack. It tries to slashes at the Gundam again, but it floats back several meters to avoid it. “Wow!” Almost everypony in the building said.

Terra

Yokerain Mountains

Xvv-xc Fenice

July 30, 3330 AD

1620 hours

“I believe that I have won this battle! I feel no fear whatsoever. I’ll defeat you without taking Fenice to its full limit.”

QN 001-T Gundam Dusk Shine MS mode

“Now I remember.” Said Lance.

“What?” Amanda asked.

“That Fenice suit is the original Gorn mobile suit model. That’s why it’s so much better then all their other models. Amanda, continue with the mission.”

“Okay, but I’ll come back to help you when I’m done with that.”

Gorn Yokerain Base, control center

“Half of the ground troop Shadow Bullet troops have been defeated by 02 and 04.”

“01 is battling the Fenice and 06 is heading for the supply base.”

“03 and 05 have just destroyed all but a few of the Shadow and Wind Light suits.”

Who would’ve guessed that the Gundams have so much power? Ki-Ll thought to herself.

“The Shadow Bolt carriers are on standby for emergency takeoff. I’ll give them permission to depart.” Said Splitwire.

“I didn’t approve that,” she said. “I know that my strategy won’t fail.” Ki-Ll then walks over to a control panel. Turning on the comlink, she sets it to sound only.

“What’s she up to?” Lo-Vee asked.

“Princess Ki-Ll, the bomb is set.” A Gorn on the other end of the line said.

“Good.” Ki-Ll grabs a voice changer and places it in her mouth. “Attention Gundam Meisters! This is Knight At-Lass.” She firmly said, the voice changer making her sound like Knight At-Lass. “We are now staged for an all out missile attack on a nearby Yorkerain village! We have a nuclear missile ready to incinerate a village of about 200. This isn’t a bluff. I command all Meisters to surrender at once and hand over your Gundams.”

Terra

Canterlot, Equestria

Canterlot Castle, meeting hall

Solnary 30, 1035 ANM

12:22 p.m.

“What the hay did he just say!?” Applejack just asked.

“Gorn Industries is actually planning on nuking an innocent village!?” Supernova asked.

Terra

Ponyville, Equestria

Sugarcube Corner

Solnary 30, 1035 ANM

12:22 p.m.

“Are those guys actually serious!?” Starfall asked, everypony in the restaurant holding their breath.

Terra

Everfree Forest, Equestria

Castle of the Royal Pony Sisters, computer room

July 30, 3330 AD

1223 hours

“They’re serious!?” Graham asked.

“How can the Gorns be so foolish!?” Ian asked. “Threatening a small village with a nuclear weapon, what the hell are they thinking!?”

“It sounds like the Gorns old tricks.” Said Lasse.

“Talk about being between a rock and a hard place.” Said Christina. “If they keep fighting, then that village will be blasted into oblivion. If they surrender, then the Gorns get to have the secrets of the Gundams.”

“What are they suppose to do?” Chrysalis asked.

Terra

Yokerain Mountains

Xvv-xc Fenice

July 30, 3330 AD

1623 hours

“Hell of a time for tasteless tactics!” No-Ble said as Gundam 01 charges forward with its sword, but he blocks it with his beam saber. “You guys can fight! Well, can’t you!?” No-Ble shouted into the Fenice’s speakers, but the only response he gets is the Gundam cutting off the Fenice’s left arm before backing away a good 20 meters. “I can’t fight in that case. Lo-Vee, please, get me Princess Ki-Ll.”

Gorn Yokerain Base, control center

“All Gundams have topped, but the Meisters show no signs of surrendering.”

“Launch the bomb!”

“Princess!” No-Ble suddenly said, his face appearing on one of the monitors. “Get ahold of yourself.”

“I know exactly what I’m doing!”

“Your father won’t want this! You're showing all of Terra just how ruthless the Gorn Armada can be! And blaming it on Knight At-Lass won’t help either-” Ki-Ll then turns off the monitor.

“I don’t give a damn to what you say, No-Ble. The Gundam Meisters and everyone on Terra are all weak and insignificant. I just thought I accelerate father’s plan. Lunch the warhead now!”

Suddenly, the monitors begging to show static. “What’s happening?” Lo-Vee asked.

“Someone or something has just hacked into the comlinks.” A Trooper said as the screen goes black, but the sound is still working.

“Attention Gorns!” Someone said. Presumably it’s the one who hacked the comlink system. “I never imagined that you people could be so incredibly foolish!”

Terra

Ponyville, Equestria

Sugarcube Corner

Solnary 30, 1035 ANM

12:25 p.m.

“That village has nothing to do with this.” Everyone is listening intently. Even though they can still see what’s happening in Yokerain, they don’t care because they want to know who this is.

Terra

Canterlot, Equestria

Canterlot Castle, meeting hall

Solnary 30, 1035 ANM

12:25 p.m.

“This is our own personal battle against all of you!”

“Who is this guy?” Spike asked.

“Whoever he is, he sure does care about that village.” Said Rainbow.

Terra

Yokerain Mountains

Gorn Yokerain Base, control center

July 30, 3330 AD

1625 hours

“Transmission origin is … Gundam 01,” said Splitwire.

“One of the Gundam Meisters is actually communicating with us?” Lo-Vee asked.

“In your eyes, barbaric moves such as threatening to nuke a small village are just, if it means you come out victorious, correct?” The then hear the Meister sigh. “I have no choice but to surrender.”

“Very well. Your surrender is accepted. Abandon your Gundams immediately.” Ki-Ll demanded.

Terra

Canterlot, Equestria

Canterlot Castle, meeting hall

Solnary 30, 1035 ANM

12:26 p.m.

Looking to the monitor, they see the chest of the Alicorn Gundam splits apart, followed by a metal platform lowering down and then a control panel folds upward. A human then exits the Gundam’s cockpit. He removes his helmet, showing his midnight blue hair (with a purple streak), styled in a ponytail, violet eyes and blue and white goggles with purple lenses. “Is that the human Starburst was talking about?” Twilight asked.

Terra

Yokerain Mountains

Xvv-xc Fenice

July 30, 3330 AD

1626 hours

No-Ble gasps when he realizes how young the Meister is. “A hatchling? The Gundam Meister is nothing more than a 26-year-old human hatchling?” He asked. Suddenly, the wings fold to where they’re parallel to the ground. They and part of the Gundam’s back then launched. They fly away from the suit, soon being out of sight. “What the!?”

Terra

Ponyville, Equestria

Sugarcube Corner

Solnary 30, 1035 ANM

12:26 p.m.

“He just got ride of the Gundam’s engine!” Gasped ‘Coal’.

“Why would he do that?” Prism Bolt asked.

“I surrender, but that doesn’t mean I will hand over the Gundams so easily.” Said the human.

“What does he mean?” Annie asked.

Terra

Yokerain Mountains

QN 006-R Gundam Evasive

July 30, 3330 AD

1627 hours

Amanda gasps, realizing what Lance is planning. “Lance, you can’t be…”

QN 001-TS Gundam Dusk Shine MS mode

“I’m sorry, everyone.” Grabbing the detonator, Lance presses the red button on it. Almost immediately, red lights are emitted from the various ports around the Gundams body, the pelvic area, abdomen, chest and face glowing white. Suddenly, the suit explodes in a blinding white light. Lance is thrown into the air, several meters above the ground as the light clears.

Various pieces of the Gundam fall to the ground, it barley standing. The head, left arm, and a good portion of the left leg are gone. Much of the armor is cracked and missing, having been blown off of the machine in the explosion. A large crater surrounds the Gundam as well.

After what seems like an eternity, the left leg finally gives. The knee joint beaks apart, causing the machine to fall down to the ground, creating several loud thuds with each landing from what’s left of the machine. Lance then lands within feet of the Fenice.

Tumbling for a bit, he finally stops on his back, his eyes lifeless. His suit is torn to shreds. The lenses for his goggles are cracked, a few pieces missing. His body is smoking from the burns he received from the explosion. Blood gradually bleeds from various parts of his body. A pool of blood begins to form underneath him because of this.

Gorn Yokerain Base, control center

“G-Gundam 01 j-just…” Lo-Vee couldn’t even finish that sentence.

Unsure whether it was for the better or worse, she didn’t need to. “Self-detonated!” Ki-Ll finished. Many of the Gorns in the room are all shocked beyond words now.

Terra

Ponyville, Equestria

Sugarcube Corner

Solnary 30, 1035 ANM

12:28 p.m.

Everyone on the building all gasps, while Cotton Candy does her best to explain what happened to Anthea. T had already passed out once he saw the blood on the TV. Illusion lifted his disguised, not caring what kind of attention he would get now because of it. “He-He sacrificed his life.” Someone in the restaurant finally said.

“He blew himself up in exchanged for his friends and that there village.” Said Del, when Annie begins to cry.

“He … He sacrificed his life without a second thought,” Annie said in between sobs. Even Starfall had begun to be teary eye (though without the actually tears).

“Everyone, we must leave here at once!” Gasping, everyone who could looks and sees the Sniper Gundam gently pick up Lance.

“Is that Amanda?” Night Light asked.

Terra

Yokerain Mountains

QN 006-R Gundam Evasive

July 30, 3330 AD

1628 hours

Amanda tries her best not to cry, but she can’t stop a few tears form forming. “Wu, Amani, Imamu, Hilary… We need to escape while the Gorns are still in shock. That’s … what he would want us to do.” She said.

“At-Lass! That son of a bitch!” Wu hissed.

“He sacrificed himself so we can escape,” said Imamu.

“All because they bluffed with that village! Damn them!” Hillary cursed.

“We can’t fight anymore.” Said Amani.

Looking to her screen, she sees that they have all begun leaving the battle. But Amanda can’t leave just yet. Looking over to the Fenice, she glares at the machine. Wondering what the pilot plans to do.

“Hurry and move out!” The pilot said over the Fenice’s speakers. “I won’t attack an enemy when they’re in a position like this.”

Amanda, still glaring at the Gorn, floats into the air. Turning around, Amanda flies off as fast as she can, but is carful not to hurt Lance any further, assuming he’s still … alive.

Gorn Yokerain Base, control center

“All Gundams have retreated format heir respective battle points. Gundams 03 and 05 are heading east, Gundams 04 and 02 are moving southeast, and Gundam 06 is moving west.”

“Don’t expect this to be the end of it, Gundams. Or for you, Warrior No-Ble!” Ki-Ll hissed.

“Sister, I have a message from Father.”

“Give it!” Ki-Ll demanded as she reaches for Lo-Vee’s comlink, but she slaps her hand away.

“Sister, he says for you to be more graceful about everything.”

“Huh?”

“More graceful, Ki-Ll!” Lo-Vee glares at her sister, clearly agreeing with what their father had said.

Terra

Central Ocean

QN 006-R Gundam Evasive

July 30, 3330 AD

1635 hours

Amanda had set the Evasive’s autopilot for the Castle of the Royal Pony Sisters. Having removed her helmet, Amanda had begun crying since she did. She just couldn’t hold it back any longer. She was crying her heart out.

“Sorry, Amanda. Sorry, Amanda.”

“This isn’t your fault, Violet. You don’t have to apologize,” the weeping Amanda managed to say. “Lance will be okay. He has to be!” She said, refusing to believe that Lance will be done in like that. But that … doesn’t stop her from crying.

The Gundams have suffered their first defeat. With the Gorns using innocent bystanders as shields, the Gundam Meisters don't have a chance. They face a time of humiliation and are barley able to fight. Wu and Imamu go after the Gorn they believe responsible while Hilary and Amani go into hiding with the group called Aletheia. And on top of that no one but Amanda knows if Lance is dead or alive as she races towards the castle base. Meanwhile in Equestria, Sunset Shimmer returns for the first time in years. Next on Gundam Equus, chapter 16: Whereabouts of Hope Next Chapter: Whereabouts of Hope Estimated time remaining: 25 Minutes