The Coalition of Ponyist States

[Behntasha]

Arcane scholars of Grado have been contemplating researching Ponyist magic. Is there anything we should know? We have our own form of magic, and wanted to know if they are compatable.

So far, we know that it seems to be a natural extension of unicorn, or in rare cases, alicorn horns. They can specialize their magic to specific needs, and new spells are being conjured all the time.

OOC: Applejack is best pony.

[YellowApple]

Arcane scholars of Grado have been contemplating researching Ponyist magic. Is there anything we should know? We have our own form of magic, and wanted to know if they are compatable.

According to research as part of the Equine Genome Project, it is believed that unicorn magic is caused by natural formation of graphene sheets within the horn itself connected directly to neurons throughout the horn. By running an electric current through these sheets, which are spaces only a few micrometers apart or less, the horn is able to generate local regions of negative mass, thus enabling alteration of space-time to perform telekinesis and teleportation, among other things. The horn itself also functions as a supercapacitor in some cases, enabling significant storage of electrical energy. Research is still being performed on the exact mechanics of unicorn "magic".

Consequently, as this is a biological feature of unicorns, it should be compatible with existing supernatural abilities.

[Sailua]

My nation hasn't been discovered yet, but I still have to ask: If the means of using magic is dependant upon unicorn/alicorn biology, and one of the Elements of Harmony is Magic, does that put alicorns above unicorns, unicorns above other ponies, ponies above nonponies, or some combination of the above in Ponyist religion?

[YellowApple]

My nation hasn't been discovered yet, but I still have to ask: If the means of using magic is dependant upon unicorn/alicorn biology, and one of the Elements of Harmony is Magic, does that put alicorns above unicorns, unicorns above other ponies, ponies above nonponies, or some combination of the above in Ponyist religion?

Technically speaking, all equines express some form of "magic", hence how they acquire their flank markings, also referred to as "cutie marks".

However, there are occasionally some social castes that form, primarily with alicorns being at the top of most pure-equine social pyramids due to their relative rarity, as unicorn/pegasus genes are on the same chromosome and are both recessive alleles and therefore have unpredictable results when mixed, ranging from one or the other being expressed only (or neither at all, resulting in an "earth pony") to severe developmental issues or even a miscarriage if both are expressed, caused by profound genetic defects; the vast majority of alicorns that are born are stillborn, and even these are profoundly rare (approximately 1 in every 2.5 million conceptions between a pegasus and unicorn result in an alicorn embryo, and only 1 in 10 million actually become fetuses at all). Only two are currently known to have ever been born alive: the Regal Sisters of Equestria, Princess Luna and Princess Celestia. It is possible that one or both of the parents may have to already be an alicorn for an alicorn foal to actually survive birth. This rarity may have contributed heavily to the perception of alicorns as gods and goddesses among other equines.

Unicorns tend to be preferred for white-collar occupations, while earth-type equines tend to excel at blue-collar occupations. Though social influences may have something to do with this, it seems to be more fueled by inherited personality traits; earth-type equines tend to find more enjoyment and satisfaction in physical labor and hands-on work, while unicorns tend to prefer business, legal, and medical professions. Pegasi tend to pursue careers which demonstrate athleticism and/or showmanship, and thus are the most varied in terms of social status in many equine-dominated cultures and societies.

[Earth Sphere Coalition]

So, hypothetically speaking. Say AAPS declares war and we accept, who would win? I guess they are 25 nations strong now? Obviously most are of the Herp Derp variety (No offense to Derpy Hooves), but what are your thoughts?

[Hippostania]

So, hypothetically speaking. Say AAPS declares war and we accept, who would win? I guess they are 25 nations strong now? Obviously most are of the Herp Derp variety (No offense to Derpy Hooves), but what are your thoughts?

If AAPS declares war, we ignore cannon them, as I proposed earlier.

I reserve the right NOTto answer, and I ask you to leave this thread.

Ok, I think it's 100% clear now what these anti-ponyists are up to. They have no idea why they IC'ly hate ponies, they just don't like the show OOC'ly so they go ''HURRR I KILL PONIEZ'' without any rational reason. As you can see here, Fantoa refuses to answer a perfectly clear question.

I'd say, as long as the anti-ponyists refuse to answer our questions and actually prohibit us from posting in their thread, we ignore cannon them. It doesn't IC'ly exist in the pony world, it's just a bad dream my Parliamentary Chancellor had it or something.

[Earth Sphere Coalition]

So, hypothetically speaking. Say AAPS declares war and we accept, who would win? I guess they are 25 nations strong now? Obviously most are of the Herp Derp variety (No offense to Derpy Hooves), but what are your thoughts?

I said Hypothetically.

[Lykosia]

So, hypothetically speaking. Say AAPS declares war and we accept, who would win? I guess they are 25 nations strong now? Obviously most are of the Herp Derp variety (No offense to Derpy Hooves), but what are your thoughts?

I said Hypothetically.

CoPS. Many of us have a huge number of troops, militarily advanced or highly experienced. I'm certain we will outmatch those young, less experienced nations. Not to mention how many ignore cannons will be fired.

[Urmanian]

Some of CoPS' nations are able to tank most of AAPS nations at once alone and have a considerable chance to win, and not to mention that we have freaking C'Tan, Holy Marsh and possibly Imeriata on our side. So meh.

[Earth Sphere Coalition]

Some of CoPS' nations are able to tank most of AAPS nations at once alone and have a considerable chance to win, and not to mention that we have freaking C'Tan, Holy Marsh and possibly Imeriata on our side. So meh.

Can someone please explain to me why having Holy Marsh, C'Tan, and Imeriata is so important? I do not hang around II enough to know or care. I have heard of Holy Marsh before but not the other two.

[Urmanian]

Some of CoPS' nations are able to tank most of AAPS nations at once alone and have a considerable chance to win, and not to mention that we have freaking C'Tan, Holy Marsh and possibly Imeriata on our side. So meh.

Can someone please explain to me why having Holy Marsh, C'Tan, and Imeriata is so important? I do not hang around II enough to know or care. I have heard of Holy Marsh before but not the other two.

All three are extremely powerful military powers.

[Earth Sphere Coalition]

Can someone please explain to me why having Holy Marsh, C'Tan, and Imeriata is so important? I do not hang around II enough to know or care. I have heard of Holy Marsh before but not the other two.

All three are extremely powerful military powers.

Alrighty then.

Edit: I really need to get on Holy Marsh's level.

[Lubyak]

And people like Hippostania and myself aren't pushovers either. I'm confident of our ability to win a war against the anti-Ponyists WITHOUT it just becoming our superpowers going in and smashing them to pieces.

[Earth Sphere Coalition]

And people like Hippostania and myself aren't pushovers either. I'm confident of our ability to win a war against the anti-Ponyists WITHOUT it just becoming our superpowers going in and smashing them to pieces.

I like the sound of smashing though. Expand my empire a bit.

[Natty Narwhal]

I wish to inform that our nation has abandoned our anti-ponyist policies and our unreasonable aggression towards ponies, and have begun a steady inclination towards allowing ponies and those who support ponyism back into our nation. Though we may never fully comprehend your 'ways', we wish to become an observer of your coalition, and, perhaps, an applicant in the future.

[Lubyak]

IC:

The Dominion is willing to allow the nation of Natty Narwhal observe Coalition functions, however their nation's history of anti-Ponyism is not something we will believe was shrugged off at the drop of a hat.

In time, if our observations show that Natty Narwhal's actions are true, then we will consider a future membership application.

[Natty Narwhal]

IC:

The Dominion is willing to allow the nation of Natty Narwhal observe Coalition functions, however their nation's history of anti-Ponyism is not something we will believe was shrugged off at the drop of a hat.

In time, if our observations show that Natty Narwhal's actions are true, then we will consider a future membership application.

Of course. Your uneasiness is completely justified. We will continue to domestically reform our aggressive policies to allow ponyism and ponies to actively and indiscriminately participate in our government.

[Lubyak]

Official Communique from the Dominion of the Lubyak
This document is Classified for deliverance to Coalition Eyes Only

The Dominion has received intelligence aboubt an Anti-Ponyist Summit being hosted by the remains of the Fantoan government.

Given that Fantoa is currently under a joint Marshite-YellowApplan occupation, the Dominion would like to consider what the Coalition's options are at this point regarding the Fantoan Alliance Against Ponies (FAAP).

Sincerely,
Representative to CoPS, Storm Cloud
Representative to CoPS, Joseph Octavius

[Princess Luna]

Attendance list at present:

1. Adun,
2. Muffinvania,
3. Saurisia(?)
4. Behntasha
5. Lykosia (2)
6. Hippostania
7. Eadesiopia
8. Urmanian
9. Austria-Bohemia-Hungary
10. Yellowapple

IC thread should be up about 9 or 10PM GMT tomorrow.

[Princess Luna]

Given that Fantoa is currently under a joint Marshite-YellowApplan occupation, the Dominion would like to consider what the Coalition's options are at this point regarding the Fantoan Alliance Against Ponies (FAAP).

Sincerely,
Representative to CoPS, Storm Cloud
Representative to CoPS, Joseph Octavius

Equally Encrypted Back:

An incapacitating agent, possibly a sleep gas such as fentanyl, followed by a combined arms assault on their manor and a short trip to some kind of dungeon for the ringleaders is probably appropriate, no doubt they are plotting anti-occupation insurgency and should be arrested accordingly.

Captain-General Stormin', HH Night Guard

[Lauralestria]

Name of State: The Impirial Union of Lauralestria
Number of Ponies Living Withing Your State: approx. 800,000
Do Ponies Act As a Major Part of Your Nation's Economy or Military?: Yes, The Magic industry is one of our top 4 economic sectors.
Do Ponies Have Equal Rights in Your Nation?: Ponies have every right that a human would have.

[Lubyak]

Given that Fantoa is currently under a joint Marshite-YellowApplan occupation, the Dominion would like to consider what the Coalition's options are at this point regarding the Fantoan Alliance Against Ponies (FAAP).

Sincerely,
Representative to CoPS, Storm Cloud
Representative to CoPS, Joseph Octavius

Equally Encrypted Back:

An incapacitating agent, possibly a sleep gas such as fentanyl, followed by a combined arms assault on their manor and a short trip to some kind of dungeon for the ringleaders is probably appropriate, no doubt they are plotting anti-occupation insurgency and should be arrested accordingly.

Captain-General Stormin', HH Night Guard

We will present this option to the Military Summit.

[Lubyak]

Name of State: The Impirial Union of Lauralestria
Number of Ponies Living Withing Your State: approx. 800,000
Do Ponies Act As a Major Part of Your Nation's Economy or Military?: Yes, The Magic industry is one of our top 4 economic sectors.
Do Ponies Have Equal Rights in Your Nation?: Ponies have every right that a human would have.

The DOminon votes 'AYE'.

[Urmanian]

Guys, what's this 'AAPS' you're talking about? Never heard of it. *hint hint wink wink cough cough*

[Hippostania]

Guys, what's this 'AAPS' you're talking about? Never heard of it. *hint hint wink wink cough cough*

They're a bunch of physicists, surgeons and science nuts