My Little Pony: The Griffon Revolution

Chapter 2: Wings of Glory

I heard news of the ambush at Kings Run. Seeing that my troops are in the vicinity, I went ahead to see to Countess De Falkeland and her infantry. My name is Galiana Von Adler, Countess of Adlerland. I am the commander of the Griffon Aerial Cavalry Units, we are the 'Green Lancers', "Well done, Good Countess, well done indeed," I said to her,

Ghislaine De Falkeland is a harpy eagle-snow leopard griffon while I am a bald eagle-black panther griffon though a birth defect caused me to be all black from the tip of my beak to the tip of my tail, "I believe we have some business to discuss due to these recent developments," said Ghislaine and allowed my and a few of my officers into her tent.

We cavalry wear a similar coat to infantry officers, but ours are black and green with brass buttons. Our black peaked caps have a cross with a pair of wings front and center. Officers like me also have the stitched golden laurel wreath around the crown, but also a white fluffy feathered crest. Officers are issued the Gasser revolver and cuirassier sword

The primary weapon of my troops is the lance. I had my second-in-command Gilda come into the tent with me and shake hands and meet with Countess De Falkeland and her officer Gabriella, "Now then, according to my scouts, the camp is around four kilometers from here, they have artillery positions and entrenchments all around the front gates,"

"They're expecting an attack, which is why they asked for reinforcements," said Gilda,

"How many troops does that leave for us in the camp?" asked Ghislaine, scratching her chin,

"Around twenty-five hundred, the plan is to attack using the cavalry to engage and lead them, and into the firing line of your infantry," I explained to the infantry, "we also have a few artillery coming to aide us in battle, maybe they can soften up the ponies that much further," I nodded to the other officers, "well then, I believe we're all in accordance,"

Collectively, our forces are known as the Northern Army. Other news was coming in from other fronts. In the west, an Equestrian Army was defeated in open battle at Hawksbill Ridge. My cavalry launched a surprise attack on a convoy at Singvogel Fields. The ponies will keep coming with their massive troop numbers. My proud heart says let them come

At this moment, the focus is to cut off the head of the snake so the body dies. Some ponies have deemed us barbarians for our tactic of shooting officers first at the start of a battle in order to cause panic in the ranks. That is an infantry tactic. Sufficed to say, we cavalry officers with our breast stars and neat braided tunic jackets are inviting targets.

If one is to face Equestria that would mean facing the military might of not just Canterlot, but also the Crystal Empire, Cloudsdale, Ponyville, Appleloosa, and the Gritish Isles. Princess Celestia's call to arms will be vast. That morning, I flew out to the hill overlooking the pony camp. I was joined by Countess De Falkeland and her second-in-command.

"Stay your sword, Countess, we want to show them that we are not a threat," I instructed,

"Yet," smirked Gilda with a wink, "I'd say there's a garrison of over thousand ponies in there,"

"We should head back before the sentries decide to have some target practice," Ghislaine joked, and we headed back to our encampment that morning just as the cooks were serving breakfast. Ghislaine opened up the map, and pointed out the camp's location with a dagger tip, "I noticed there are no defenses in the rear of the camp," she explained.

I caught on rather quickly, "Ah...I see where this is going, Countess, so I will use my cavalry to attack the rear, they will not have time to turn the guns around," I added, and I soon added another part to the plan, "the position of the pony artillery is meant to be shot at a distance, not close range, have your infantry lay low behind this hill right here,"

"I will lead out the ponies into the open, we will draw the panicking ponies right to you, when we move in behind your ranks, that is when you come up and fire," I concluded, "the ponies won't know what hit them," I rolled up the map, and set it off to the side, "now then, let's see if there is anymore of the spinach sausage scramble with mushrooms,"

A good army is a well fed army. When food is good, so are the spirits of the soldiers in the camp, "We will attack at first light tomorrow morning," said Countess De Falkeland, I nodded lightly as I was finishing up my meal, and sipped at my morning cup of coffee. Should this plan work, it will be another notch in our belt of victories against Equestria.

"Even an alicorn princess can bleed when struck," I said resting my taloned hand on my sword pommel,

"Captain, see to it that our soldiers know the battle plan, and are ready for tomorrow," said Ghislaine,

That evening after supper, I saw Countess De Falkeland looking over at the lights from the pony camp as they were getting blown out for the night. The next morning at first light, there was a mist covering the fields. I had sent a scout to see if everyone was in position. Once he reported back, I unsheathed my sword for battle, and readied my pistol.

With Gilda at my side, I looked back at the proud griffons in this unit, "Are we ready?" asked Gilda,

I nodded lightly to Gilda with a ready sword, "You poor ponies, you know not of what is coming,"