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The Guard have done their jobs well for many generations, servicing the needs of the royalty faithfully. However, a new age calls for a new organization and a new standard for the Royal Equestrian Army. With threats along the Everfree and from beings both sentient and organized such as Changelings to powerful and savage as the hydra is known to be, the ponies of Equestria increasingly find themselves at odds with those around them. Against THESE threats, the Guards have found themselves flat-hooved and weak. This is due to one simple fact- they are passive and are responding to threats instead of investigating and subduing them before they become problems.

Princess Twilight Sparkle has decided to do something about this and has thus formed Force Suntrot, a small, modular unit of the REA that is mobile at all times of the year. Combining elements of several branches, Force Suntrot will meet and defeat threats before they threaten the ponies of Equstria. Should they be successful, other forces will follow. Much depends on the success of this group. Good luck.

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Force Suntrot is an RP Organization within the confines of the REA, where any member of the REA or affiliated military or intelligence branch is welcome. While there will certainly be high adventures within the bounds of WoE and grander scale concerns in CC, the main point of this isn't to create epic military fun times, but rather to get the many OCs of the guard together to bond and create a lot of fun roleplay content. Nor is it restricted to military- even civilians, should there be good cause, may join. After all, every military has civilian contractors to do the cooking, haul freight, or fix things! Suntrot will move around Equestria, from the safety of Canterlot to the edge of Tartarus, beyond the Crystal Empire to Mount Thunderhooves. As such, expect high adventure, danger, excitement, lots of laughs, relationship building, and an excessive amount of fun. You have been warned!

There are 4 general 'branches' to Suntrot. It is entirely possible for ponies to end up in multiple branches, though please, only sign up for one.

Defender Branch- These are the normal, "Go out there and corral all the Timberwolves before they reach a city or repel a Changeling attack" sorts of units. They do the majority of patrol work, action work, and are the poster boys of the force. However, they cannot function without the others and know this and you will almost always find a few ponies from other branches out there in the field with them.

Intelligence Branch- REIN and other services lend their aid, and Suntrot operates on both known intelligence and what it can gather itself. This force includes any and all means to gather intelligence, and may even hire adventurers if they need to get to a secret treasure before some evil ruffians do!

Logistics Branch- The most heavily civilian branch, the logisitical branch is also the largest of them all. Ponies who cook, work on the supplies and their routes, build and dismantle bases, repair and build- without this branch, the whole Force would wither and die in a matter of days.

Training and Recruitment- All branches need to be trained to remain at the peak of their abilities and recruitment, both for the Defenders and other branches, are always needed to keep the roster full of fresh, eager faces ready to learn.

Your REA Guard oony can be used in any branch, so feel free to devote time to that. There will be one leader of each branch, and Twilight will join in how she can when the time is right. Once you are a leader, you may play with and mess with the Branch you run both OOCly and ICly to fir your style

How do you join?

Simple. Link your app, name of the character, what branch they should join, and why they want to joing. If everything passes mustard, you're in. The roster will follow at the end:

Defender Branch- Radiant, Sugarstar, Pummel, Punk Walker, Alexandrite, Night Watcher

Intelligence Branch- Verity, Ironwing, Rafale, Midnight Blossom, Gigavolt.

Logistics Branch- Sturmovik, Dunder, Sentry, Greywing, Abby, AJ (CC)

Training and Recruitment- Novaya, Valiant, Fire Walker, Silverheart, Reveille

CANTERLOT CHRONICLES THREADS-

Fort Drogan - The Hub thread for all Operation: Stalwart threads.

WORLD OF EQUESTRIA THREADS-

Fort Trots - The Hub thread for all Operation: Blank Flank threads.

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I'd like to put the following three toward this fun idea:

Radiant Steel - defender branch - Radiant is a young and brash REA guardspony. Until recently, she felt her life was at a complete standstill, but things started to turn around for her after heroic deeds during the Nightmare Night invasion of Ponyville had her promoted to corporal and receive a variety of honors. Inspired by these events, Radiant would be eager to grab any opportunity to be a part of something. This task force might be the gateway she needs to finally make dreams of adventure she's held real.

Alexandrite Tilt - defender branch - Alexandrite is a champion jouster and stalwart defender of her Crystal Empire, but failures recent to her despite being 1000 years in the past cast shadows over her heart. Her pride and spirit as a sportsmare compel her toward self improvement. She would see this as another opportunity to train herself and others and to protect ponies who need it, so that failures like those in the past may never happen again.

Verity Essence - intelligence branch - Verity is a cool-headed zebra who works as an agent for REIN. Most of the jobs she's gotten of late have been fairly tedious, and working with her usual partner, Steel Dagger, can take a toll on her patience. She would see the force as a prime opportunity to do something new and potentially exciting within the REIN.

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I have a large stable of characters to offer as secondary characters with minor appearances or extra bodies to fill out a squad. I don't intend on using all of them at once (if at all), but they will certainly add some flavor to events. Depending on the situation, I might loan them out as NPCs as needed.

Name: Col. Aristotle Ironwing, REA (ret.)

Application Link: LINK

Branch: Intelligence

Role: Ironwing has expertise in diplomatic protection and handling negotiations with politicians and bureaucrats. He can provide wisdom and advice to younger soldiers or to civilian leaders unfamiliar with the nitty-gritty of military matters.

Name: Capt. Fletcher, REA

Application Link: LINK

Branch: Intelligence

Role: Fletcher is a capable soldier and highly intelligent REA officer. He can contribute investigative skills and give advice to junior officers and enlisted that are involved in operations. As a member of the Guard, he also possess arrest powers for problems pertaining to criminals.

Name: Agent Rafale, REIN

Application Link: LINK

Branch: Intelligence

Role: Rafale is a skilled analyst who does most of her operations out of the REIN archives. While frosty and aloof at first glance, her ability to see patterns in information and organize raw intel into readable reports is nonpareil. Rafale can assist in deciphering documents, tracing criminal activity, and provide additional lore background for an adventure where required.

Name: CSM Novaya, REA

Application Link: LINK

Branch: Training

Role: A seasoned Stallian Guardsmare, Novaya has recently been taken off patrol duty on the Frontier and placed on training rotation. She can contribute experience and advice to young enlisted and knows how to turn greenhooves into hardened soldiers in record time.

Name: Sturmovik, Stalliongrad Merchant Marine

Application Link: LINK

Branch: Logistics

Role: Sturmovik is a merchant mariner working for Kalinka Shipping out of Stalliongrad. As part of the mortgage for refitting his ship, the Artorius, a clause was included that would give Stallian Guard (and by extension REA) contracts dibs on the use of the vessel. Sturmovik himself will play only a minor role, but his ship could serve as an RP area and a means to reach other destinations in a given adventure arc.

Name: SGT Acclaim, REA

Application Link: LINK

Branch: Defender

Role: A hotshot hoofballer out of Trottingham, Acclaim was almost poached by Trottingham United, but elected to go Army instead. She maintains her athleticism and quick thinking from her hoofball days and is ready for adventure.

Of these, Ironwing is the most likely to see a use in RP.

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Dunder Blust - Training and Recruitment or Defender. Has had a rough patch with relationship problems, but is mostly over it. Now needs something to live for again. He is a master martial artist, excelling in sword and polearm arts. He has been training since he was a colt, and been adventuring since becoming a stallion. He can also cook large amounts of food easily.
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Sugar Star: Defender Branch

Sugar Star is a confident, headstrong athlete who's eager to prove herself! A Specialist in the REA, she's a great athlete when it comes to fancy flying. Agility is where she excels, and she has a talent for navigating treacherous skies and tight, cluttered spaces. She may have a bit more ego and confidence than she does cleverness, but Sugar's got a big heart and her desire to be helpful to others drives her. That, and a fondness for adventures and good stories! Everything she has to offer the defender branch is written all over her: loyalty, dedication, and athleticism. Not to mention she's a tough cookie when called to arms!

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Character: Col. Pummel

Branch: Defender

Role: I see him as the closest thing the REA has to Darth Vader. He's a ruthless disciplinarian, but also commands from the front when possible and is quick to award exceptional actions.

Character: Dr. Spin Tale

Branch: Intelligence

Role: Currently the curator of the Canterlot Army Historical Museum, but his background in history and a keen eye to current military affairs would make him a good civilian analyst for a think-tank.

Character: PFC Flash Sentry

Branch: Logistics

Role: Somepony needs to relay messages between the ponies out in the field and HQ. Why not somepony in RP already proven ill-suited for action? XD

Character: Counselor Ingrid Marie

Branch: Training & Recruitment

Role: Part of her job at Celestia's School entitles career counseling for students. If encouraged properly, she'd be willing to nudge suitable magically-gifted graduates towards joining the REA more often. Could also provide advanced magic training to existing REA members as a civilian instructor.

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Character: SSG Valiant Warrant

Branch: Defender (Sec. Training/Recruitment)

Role: Valiant is a tough and fit pony with first-hoof knowledge of what it takes to handle a disaster, making her a perfect fit for the Defender branch of the Suntrot. A strong-willed pony with high expectations of herself and those under her command, Valiant's record makes her an excellent poster-filly for the recruitment department, as well- though she's much more comfortable on the front lines than posing for ads.

Character: Albina Elena Greywing

Branch: Logistics

Role: As a skilled metal-smith of items both decorative and functional, Albina is a go-to griffon for armor, camp equipment, chariot and wagon parts- you name it, she can probably make it and make it look good at the same time. It helps that she's not averse to coming on-site to work if asked ahead of time.

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Name: Fire Walker

http://www.canterlot...e-walker-final/

Branch: Defender

Role: Troubled by the recent Changeling attack of Ponyville, Fire Walker

pleaded with her superiors that they no longer could simply wait for the

next threats to happen, but they needed to be more proactive and try their

best to keep these attacks from actually happening. Thankfully, others had

the same idea. Fire Walker is a part of a long line of officers, guards and

other members of the R.E.A. All in her family who are of age are either in

the R.E.A or will be trained to join once they are ready. The First

Lieutenant is well known for her bravery and has helped train some of the

newest and rawest recruits.

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Character: Silverheart

branch: Defender

Role: Silverheart is a talented magic with a wide knowledge of spells that can help out in the field. He a capable commander and in combat can prove to a formidable force against whatever the current threat is.

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Name: Punk Walker

Branch: Defender

Role: Punk is a rebellious-minded, easygoing Pegasus who is very capable to get himself out of a tight spot. He's agile, fast, witty and rather intelligent, tad on manipulative. Punk likes and tries to do things his own way/the easiest way and that makes him a superb problem-solver. Though his urge to do things his way tends to pull him into trouble more often than one'd like him to and some might even call him reckless. His ability to solve the problems, his consciousness and his dazzling charisma is a great access during those times and he usually manage to get out on top. He doesn't possess much endurance or strength. Thus one could expect him to use a style in the tones of: dodge, tease and hit the enemies until he can dance hula-hula on their woozy heads, when in battle.

The fact that he can find an easy ways out of situations or problems could also make him suitable in the intelligence sector. Though since he doesn't have any expressed specializations I figured he'd do best in the defense.

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Name: Master Sergeant Reveille

Branch: Training

Role: Reveille is among the finest of the REA's Senior Drill Instructors within the training depot, having formed dozens, if not hundreds, of REA Guardsponies under his regimented instruction. Previous postings include Everfree patrol, Law Enforcement SNCOIC of Manehattan, and Counter-Offensive units in the Pinto Desert. During the invasion of Canterlot, Reveille was instrumental in defending the depot, as well as assisting the resistance within the city proper. His attention to detail, knowledge of policy, and fierce dedication to the crown makes it easy for him to rally troops behind him, and show them how it's done.

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Name: Midnight Blossom

Branch: Intelligence

Role: Midnight is still new the the REA, and still a low level. The mare, while wanting to hold her position, does also want what almost any pony wants in her position, a chance to prove themselves. After shifts of guard duty, Midnight, still proud to be a guard, feels like more could be done to protect the civilians. She asked around, trying to find a deivision of the guard that activly deals with threats, and soon came upon the Suntrot.

Midnight wants to help deal with threats, to ensure that the citizens of Equestria are safe, and to keep it that way. She knows her lack of combat experience and instead, leans towards using her mind over her body to protect.

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