-Due to the temperamental outbursts of a pony with a bad attitude, a terrible evil has been unleashed, and it seeks to eliminate those it deems weak so that only the strong may live and rule
-A poor sported pony makes a pact with a viral computer program to cause trouble with United Equestria's electronic systems
-Confidence within Starfleet cadets is shaken, which prompts Lightning to take on a personal pupil of his own in attempt to save Starfleet's image
-Several of the team members are expecting their firstborns.