My Little Pony: Civil War
The Royal Equestrian Army
Motto: 'Armoniam Est Magia'
Overview: The Royal Equestrian Army is a well-supplied, and a well-trained war machine utilizing the technologies and their industrial might to the fullest extent to help in the war effort. Under the high command of Princess Celestia and Princess Luna, they mobilized an army of Ponies with the best in weaponry technology, and the very best in training
Pony Nicknames: 'Bluecoats', 'Yank-Ponies', 'Royalists'
Griffon Nicknames: 'Bluebirds', 'Celestia's Buzzards' 'Hell's Eagles'
Strength: Over 2,000,000 strong (including over 200,000 Griffons)
Languages: English (German and Dutch among Griffon Volunteers)
Headgear: 'Blue Kepi' (for soldiers and officers), 'Slouch Hat' (often feathered for high ranking officers)
Standard Infantry Rifle: M1867 Peabody 'Sidehammer' Rifle
Speciality Rifles: 1855 Colt 'Cartridge-Conversion' Revolving Rifle (the standard rifle for Griffon Volunteers)
Repeating Arms: 1866 Winchester Centerfire 'Saddle Ring' Carbine (popular among Pegasi 'Aerial Cavalry' and 'Aerial Scouts')
Ammunition: .44 Rimfire, .45 Peabody, .44 Lip Fire, .30 Rimfire
Pistols: Allen & Wheelock Army .44 Lip Fire Revolver (beloved by officers for being reliable and aesthetically pleasing)
Pocket Pistols: Warner Pocket Revolver (converted to .30 Rimfire, it's popular among mares whom nicknamed it the 'Garter Guard')
Bayonet: Peabody M1867 socket bayonet (for Pony-Soldiers), S&K sword bayonet (used by the Griffon Volunteers)
Swords: M1840 Artillery Officer Sword (also given to infantry officers as standard), Ames M1850 General and Staff Officer Sword
Short Swords: Ames M1832 Artillery Short Sword (issued as a side weapon to Artillery-Ponies and Artillery-Griffons)
Knife: Ames M1849 Rifleman's Knife (popular among Ponies and Griffons, it's nicknamed the 'Pig Sticker')
Other Tools: Rifleman's Belt Axe (used for camp chores, it's a handy melee weapon)
Standard Uniform: The uniform of a soldier in the Royal Equestrian Army consists of a dark blue kepi, a dark blue tunic jacket with brass buttons and ranks on the upper arms for officers. A leather belt with a brass buckle, and a black or white leather baldric holds the ammunition pouch and a sheath for a bayonet, or for an officer their pistol and saber
Rations: Cornmeal Mush or 'Coosh' is a staple among these soldiers. Often times, the Griffons will add their 'salt pork' rations to the mush to make it taste better, and sometimes honey to make a breakfast. Hardtack biscuits are one army staple that is not too well-loved by troops. Other items such as coffee, beans, and even bread can be found in rations
Grenades: 'Adams' Grenade (Often used during sieges due to it's limited range)
Light Artillery: 10-pounder 'Parrott' Rifle Model 1861, 24-pounder 'Flank Howitzer'
Medium Artillery: 20-pounder 'Parrott' Rifle Model 1861, 30-pounder 'Parrott' Rifle Model 1861
Heavy Artillery: 60-pounder 'Parrott' Rifle Model 1861, 100-pounder 'Parrott' Rifle Model 1861 (mostly used to defend fortifications)
Speciality Weapons: 10-Barrel Model 1865 Gatling Gun (in .45 Peabody, and used in a defensive role)
The Army of the Equestrian Confederacy
Motto: 'Semper Invicitus'
Overview: Headed by Prince Blueblood, the Prince had gained support in Southern Equestria as well as aid from Trottingham and Trotland for him to gain a throne that he feels is rightfully his. With his army does lack the industrial might of the Equestrian Royal Army, Prince Blueblood's troops make up for it with their tenacity and a sacred duty to resist
While Princess Celestia and Princess Luna champion equal rights for all species, Prince Blueblood seeks to make Equestria for 'Ponies Only'. In a statement, Blueblood is quoted as saying: 'Our land is named after Ponies, we Ponies have magic, and all the power. Why should we allow anypony else to settle in our lands?' A lot of ponies followed his words.
Pony Nicknames: 'Separatists', 'Greycoats', 'Rebel-Ponies', 'Rebs'
Strength: Over 1,100,000 strong
Language: English
Headgear: 'Cadet Grey' Kepi (worn by soldiers and officers), Slouch Hat (often feathered for high ranking officers)
Standard Infantry Rifle: M1866 Snider-Enfield (Rebel rifles have three barrel-bands, Royalist rifles have two)
Speciality Rifles: Spencer M1865 Repeating Army Rifle
Repeating Arms: Sharps New Model 1863 (popular among Pegasi 'Aerial Cavalry' and Pegasi 'Aerial Scouts')
Ammunition: .577 Snider, .50-70 Government, .56-56 Spencer, 12mm Lefaucheux, 7mm Pinfire
Pistols: Lefaucheux M1858 Pinfire Revolver (beloved by officers for it's beauty and reliability)
Pocket Pistols: 7mm Mariette-Brevete Pinfire Pocket Revolver (nicknamed the 'Little Prench Mare' by Rebel-Mare officers)
Bayonet: Snider-Enfield socket bayonet, Collins & Co. M1861 sword bayonet
Swords: Kraft Goldschmidt & Kraft Confederate Cavalry Officer's Sword, W.J. McElroy Infantry Officer Sword
Short Swords: Ames M1832 Artillery Short Sword (issued as a side weapon to Artillery-Ponies)
Knife: 'Toothpick' Bowie Knife (this knife is custom-made and privately purchased)
Standard Uniform: The uniform of a pony-soldier in The Army of the Equestrian Confederacy consists of a 'cadet grey' kepi, a grey tunic jacket with brass buttons and ranks on the upper arms for officers. A leather belt with a brass buckle, and black leather baldric holds an ammunition pouch and sheath for a bayonet, or for an officer, a pistol and saber.
Rations: Soldiers can expect the standard hay rations as well as cornmeal, fresh vegetables and even canned provisions such as lima beans and corn. White cornbread was also given to these Pony-Soldiers since wheat was not a big crop down in the south. Often times in their encampments, soldiers will often pool their rations together and make stews.
Grenade: Rains Hand Grenade (it is often used during sieges due to it's limited range)
Light Artillery: RBL 12-pounder Armstrong gun, RBL 20-pounder Armstrong gun, 12-pounder iron field howitzer
Medium Artillery: RBL 40-pounder Armstrong gun
Heavy Artillery: RML 64-pounder 64 cwt gun, RBL 110-pounder Armstrong gun (often used to defend fortifications and coastal defenses)
Specialty Weapons: 10-Barrel Model 1865 Gatling Gun (chambered in .577 Snider, it is used in a defensive role)