As Spike hurried to get more tea for the four of them, Celestia eyed Daniel with a curious look.

"Daniel, may I ask you a question about this war with the IMC?" she asked.

"Ask away." Daniel replied.

"Was there ever any...attempt to open negotiations with them? A peaceful solution?" she asked.

Daniel shook his head sadly.

"No. Three reasons as to why. When we attempted a peaceful protest against the IMC, they called in the first Titans to massacre them. It's said that around fifteen hundred went in, fifteen came out." Daniel said. "Two? When we decided we had enough of the IMC conquering, polluting, desolating, and abandoning our worlds, they declared us terrorists and an organized threat hostile to the Frontier. Then, they got the military power to wipe us out from Earth. Three? The IMC has killed innocent people for resisting them, the only reason being "you didn't obey." They take whatever the hell they want and they don't take "no" for an answer."

Celestia sighed and set her tea down.

"And how long has it been since this massacre?" she asked.

"Three years. We've won battles at Demeter and other key worlds, but it's a long way before the IMC is defeated for good." he said. "When we recovered a former IMC professor, we learned he was being hunted by a pilot known as Scarecrow. Apparently he's a sanctioned IMC assassin." Daniel said.

"And you think the could come here?" Celestia asked.

"If he finds us, which is a big IF…" Daniel said. "We will do everything in our power to keep this world safe, and every being on it as well."

"Thank you." Celestia said. "These...Titans...how are they used?"

"They're used mostly for shock and awe." Daniel said. "It's said the presence of a Titan could send Atlas running."

"Atlas?" Celestia asked.

"On earth, in ancient Greek times, far in the past, it was myth that a giant named Atlas held up the world on his shoulders." Daniel said. "Titans are one of the most powerful weapons we've ever developed. Back in the first year or so, the only Titan models available were Atlas, Stryder, and Ogre. Now, since they've been discontinued from frontline use, they are mainly used as framework for the current models, those being Ion, Tone, Scorch, Legion, Ronin, and Northstar." Daniel said. "The Vanguard Titan I use is the first model we developed independently. It's was designed to be able to use any Titan weapon available, and to adjust on the fly in battle." Daniel said.

"They seem invincible." Spike said.

"To a point." Daniel said. "The only two things capable of destroying a Titan is an equal or overwhelming force. However, Pilots have two defenses. Anti-Titan weapons, and Rodeo."

"What's Rodeo?" Twilight asked.

"Not a thing, a process." Daniel said. "Rodeo is a method of boarding Titans and disabling them. First, you need to yank out the main battery to expose the reactor compartment. Then, you chuck a grenade inside. The explosion from the grenade can do some damage, so most Titans are given anti-rodeo measures. The most common is a field of electrically charged smoke that can kill attacking Pilots."

"An effective tactic." Celestia said.

"Not entirely. Electric Smoke's downside is that it can't kill instantly. Plus, it doesn't activate immediately, meaning if a pilot's fast enough, he can escape the smoke. He'll be hurt, but not dead." Daniel said.

"Ah." Celestia said. "It seems you have mastered the art."

"It comes with being a pilot." Daniel said. "You learn on the job. Plus, the simulators in the Baron give you a sort of "Been there, done that" feeling when you actually perform a Rodeo."

"Interesting." Celestia said. "If you will allow it, I would like to speak to whomever captains this "Baron." Celestia said.

"Fine. I'll get Ellis on the line." Daniel said, activating the radio.

"McKenna." Ellis said.

"Captain. I've got Princess Celestia on the line. She wants to talk."

"Open mic."

Daniel opened the mic, and the speakers began to broadcast.

"Hello there." said Ellis.

"Greetings, Captain." Celestia said. "As you might have guessed, I and my sister rule Equestria."

"My greetings as well." Ellis replied. "We've done some additional scanning. Seems there are other civilizations on this planet."

"Yes. The Dragons, Griffons, Minotaurs, Zebras, Deer, Diamond Dogs, and various others inhabit this world. I would like to invite you and your command staff to a council, where you can state your position to emissaries from each kind."

"Sounds like a plan." Ellis said. "May take a while. We still don't have power to our main engine, so the Baron isn't going anywhere anytime soon. We'll take the Crows, though we're not entirely sure where we are going."

"I can make arrangements." Celestia said.

"Fine. Just one quick question. If the meeting goes sour, I request a squad of Grunts and two Pilots come with me to ensure security."

"I see no problem." Celestia said.

"Sounds good. When is this council going to start?" Ellis asked.

"Whenever you are ready." Celestia asked. "I shall send messages to the diplomats in Canterlot."

"Sounds fine. McKenna, grab your squad and your Titan and wait for us at the village plaza. We'll pick you up."

"Alright. Heading out." Daniel said.

"Alright, Pilot." Ellis said. "Let's make a good impression."

"Goodbye for now, Captain." Celestia said.

"Goodbye." Ellis replied. Daniel put his helmet back on and walked outside. To his amusement and annoyance, several children were staring at IN in shock and wonder. A few were even trying to climb him.

"Hey!" Daniel yelled. The children looked over at him.

"He's not a toy. Not one at all. So, no, you can't climb him."

"Aww…" several of them said.

"I know, I know. Hate to break it to you, but IN here was built for war, not amusement. So, stand back."

Daniel embarked, and as the children stood back, IN raised to his full height.

"Head home, kids." Daniel said before walking off. Entering the plaza, to his relief, the Grunts had returned, and were apparently waiting for him.

"Sergeant, why aren't you at Twilight's?" Daniel asked.

"Sorry, sir." A grunt said. "The Princess said she didn't have room for all of us. So, we came back here."

"Alright." Daniel said. "We're being picked up soon. Get your things together."

As the grunts heeded his command, the sound of a Crow gunship could be heard. As it set down, the Grunts boarded it. As it took off, a Transport ship arrived for Daniel and IN. As the two of them boarded, the ship set off for Canterlot.

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Celestia and Twilight, plus the Elements, appeared in a flash in the throne room. While Celestia departed to alert the various diplomats of the meeting, Twilight was starting to panic.

"This is the first council we've had with an extraterrestrial!"" she worried. "What if something goes wrong?"

"We'll be fine." Applejack said. "I don't think we need to worry."

"As long as they don't do anything suspicious…" Rainbow said.

"Rainbow? Really?" Rarity asked. "You said "truce"."

"Right…" Rainbow said.

"Try to keep that in check, Rainbow." Twilight said. "This is a historical moment. Anyway, let's head to the council room."

As they walked to it, they looked down into the entrance hall below, where various members of the species on Equis were heading in, Twilight sighed.

"Let's hope nothing bad happens…" she said quietly. Then, the roar of engines alerted her to the Crow and Transport ship that were landing on a balcony near them. As the doors opened, Captain Ellis, flanked by a Grunt squad, Daniel, and Kelly walked over.

"Hello there." Ellis said. "We ready to start?"

"Just waiting for everyone else to arrive." Celestia said, walking in. I had them take an alternate route as to not reveal you prematurely."

"Fine." Ellis said. "I figure those doors could accommodate your Titan, McKenna. Have it on Guard mode for now."

"Yessir." Daniel said, tapping his wrist-pad, Twilight looked in briefly.

"The diplomats are here." Twilight said.

"Let's get to it, then." Daniel said. As they prepared themselves to enter, Ellis smiled.

"Here goes."

Author's Notes:

Update!

Edit-Yes, often I have read stories where there are emissaries from the different races in Canterlot. So, why not now?