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Mirage squadron
A group of seven pegasi ponies (five, initially) who become Equestria's main aerial defense force when the Wonderbolts are incapacitated. Driven by purpose and bound by friendship, they will do everything in their might to protect their homeland.
True Companions: While not as close as The Mane Six, they become those over the course of the war.
Rainbow Dash
A blue pegasus pony, representing the Element of Loyalty and second-in-command of the Mirage squadron. Regarded as the fastest pegasus in Equestria. She's headstrong and determined to fight against even the most difficult of odds. Rainbow hopes to become a member of the Wonderbolts in the future.
Heroic BSOD: Being the Element of Loyalty, she doesn't take Gilda's betrayal very well.
Heroic Resolve: She wishes to avenge the Wonderbolts and protect Equestria with all of her heart.
I Am What I Am: Explains it to Firefly and later, to Gilda; that she learned to overcome her faults with a help from her friends and now she is the pony they see. The same on the outside, but different inside.
It's All My Fault: Says it several times in chapters 11 and 12, accusing herself of being unable to protect Medley and almost letting her die.
Rainbow Dash: I hate to break it to you, G, but you’ve lost this battle the moment you attacked Firefly. No... actually, even back when you hurt Medley. But I’ve got to thank you for one thing. For challenging me! Thanks to you, I still have one more reason to fight and live! We may not be so different after all, but I can clearly see who is who. And you’re not yourself! But since there is nopony else in the sky besides us, now you’ll get a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see just how fast I really am!
The leader of the squadron. Upon her return to Equestria, she is permitted by Princess Celestia to form her own team in an attempt to help other ponies in defending their homeland. But she also has a personal motive for coming back. Being a determined and confident mare, she has a natural knack for being a leader. Though Firefly may seem cold and apathetic, she has a sensitive soul and is a likable, understanding pony.
Horrible Judge of Character: In the beginning. She thought of Derpy's quailing for her daughter as "drama", initially considered Fluttershy a wimp, and failed to notice that her friends really do care for her. Thankfully, she's gotten better.
A timid and shy pegasus pony, representing the Element of Kindness. She joins the Mirage squadron reluctantly, by Rainbow Dash's suggestion. Initially detests the war in every meaning, but upon seeing her animal friends being wounded by the griffin ruffians, Fluttershy begins to realize that fighting is sometimes the only option. She forms a deep bond of friendship with Rainbow Dash, as they have been friends since childhood.
Callsign: Butterfly (aka Mirage 5)
A Day in the Limelight: Chapters 3 and 10 focus greatly on her. So does the second part of chapter 17.
Post Victory Collapse: Though very exhausted and feeling immense pain after fighting Night Raven, Fluttershy doesn't collapse but remains semi-conscious. She passes out after Firefly congratulates her.
One of many workers in Cloudsdale Weather Factory, she volunteers to join Firefly's team upon hearing of the griffin invasion. Lightning Bolt is quite intelligent and has a knack for all things mechanical. She's usually collected and reasonable, but there are times she slightly loosens her attitude. Lightning and Cloud Kicker are the best of friends and are rarely seen apart.
An optimistic and cheerful young adult mare, she also worked in Cloudsdale Weather Factory prior to the griffin invasion. There, she met Lightning Bolt and befriended her. Since then, the two are rarely seen apart. Though she doesn't excel in any attribute, she's a good support and has great senses of sight and hearing.
Battle Cry: "May the sun and moon shine upon us!" It gets adapted by the rest of the team later.
Break the Cutie: In chapter 15, hearing about the deaths of several ponies and witnessing Carrot Top's death made her burst into tears, much to her friends' shock.
Go Through Me: Decides to fight Razor alone and keep him away from the rest of the squadron when they head into The Burning Talon. She is defeated and Fluttershy helps her later.
An average mare living in Ponyville with her little daughter, Dinky. Her whole life is turned upside down when the griffins attack Equestria. Thanks to Mirage squadron's assistance, she manages to rescue Dinky from her kidnappers and later, joins the squadron to help drive the invasion away. Though her outside appearance may suggest that Derpy is a silly pony, she possesses a great heart and is very empathic toward others.
Still a young pegasus, Medley joins the Mirage squadron while helping them defend Trottingham in early phase of the war. She's a fast flyer and has a truly eagle-eyed sight, becoming a valuable scout. Medley idolizes Rainbow Dash. Despite the initial low self-esteem, she hopes to overcome her problems and aid her friends in defending Equestria.
Foe Tossing Charge: When trying to save Rainbow Dash's life in chapter 11, she charges head-on toward the griffins who hold Rainbow captive and defeats two of them.
The Knights Who Say Squee: Medley considers Rainbow Dash a superior flier and the best pegasus in Equestria.
Palette Swap: Has the same design as Lightning Bolt, albeit a little shorter.
The Load: Sees herself as such at times. This is dropped after chapter 12, specifically after a conversation with Rainbow Dash.
Fi M Cast
Twilight Sparkle
A purple unicorn, representing the Element of Magic. She is Princess Celestia's trusted student and is responsible for majority of the unicorn units. Having a great sense of organization and a nearly limitless magical potential, Twilight Sparkle serves as a great support to the main heroines.
An orange earth pony, representing the Element of Honesty. She's strong and somewhat stubborn. Taken prisoner by the griffins, she is subjected to a painful experience, but is rescued by Rainbow Dash and the Mirage squadron. Applejack and Rainbow consider each other as best friends.
A white unicorn, representing the Element of Generosity. She doesn't like the war one bit, but decides to aid her friends nonetheless. Rarity has a tendency to making special uniforms and vests, which help the ponies in identifying their teams.
A hyperactive pink earth pony, representing the Element of Laughter. Though lighthearted, she does see the war in Equestria as a big problem and, before the Mirage squadron is sent on a crucial mission, she decides to throw a big party in their honor. Her cheerful demeanor is one of those things that doesn't change throughout the conflict.
Twin winged unicorn sisters, rulers of Equestria. Celestia represents daytime, while Luna is responsible for the night. They are wise and confident in the abilities of their subjects, believing that despite differences on the outside, they are all equal inside.
In Universe Nickname: Luna has a habit of referring to Celestia as "Tia" at times.
Royals Who Actually Do Something: They are responsible for the Equestrian Allied Forces and put up a defensive barrier around Canterlot Castle, continuously powering it up with their magic.
Cheerilee
A teacher in the Ponyville School, she takes care of the fillies after the war erupts. Cheerilee has a kind and gentle personality.
Equestria's elite flying team, primarily known for performing various radical stunts on their air shows. However, they are also skilled fighters. Though incapacitated by the two griffin aces at the beginning of the war, they eventually recover. They aid the Mirage squadron and other ponies in several battles.
Spitfire
Captain of the Wonderbolts. Despite her outside look, she is always relaxed and level-headed. Spitfire sees Rainbow Dash as a pegasus with a potential to become a Wonderbolt in the future.
A young and energetic mare. She holds deep respect for Spitifre and usually speaks in a formal tone. Firebolt believes the whole war could have been avoided and happens only because of the griffins' misguided ideals.
The Wonderbolts' operator. He provides the main source of information to the Mirage squadron in many key operations. By some ponies, he is viewed as the actual pegasus commander.
A mysterious pegasus from outside of Equestria. Regarded as a living legend and the best flier among the pegasi. Though he is silent all the time, his actions speak louder than words.
Establishing Character Moment: When he first appears, Mobius shows his badass cred by taking out three griffins all by himself, each with a single hit.
A gray, red-maned adult pegasus, hailing from Emareia. He decides to join the conflict in order to help protect the land assaulted by the enemy. His attitude is slightly reserved.
Not So Stoic: He is quite saddened by the deaths of several ponies in chapter 15 despite knowing next to nothing about them.
The Quiet One: He does speak, but not as much as his wingman.
Shamrock
A green, black-maned adult pegasus, hailing from Emareia. He decides to join the conflict in order to help protect the land assaulted by the enemy. Compared to his friend, he is more willing to speak and outgoing.
One of the griffins responsible for coup d'etat in The Griffin Kingdom and starting The Equestrian War. He is a cold-hearted soldier with an ambition. Black Star prefers to use cold logic rather than pointless violence and is quite cunning.
I Did What I Had to Do: His excuse for killing Firefly's parents, as they were suspected to stage a mutiny against The Griffin Kingdom. Turned out to be false.
Worthy Opponent: He thinks so about Firefly and the Mirage Squadron.
Red Cyclone
One of the griffins responsible for coup d'etat in The Griffin Kingdom and starting The Equestrian War. Red Cyclone is a brutal warrior and sees the ponies as weaklings, unworthy of living. He devises a plan that would culminate in the devastation of ponykind.
Karma Houdini: One of very few griffins that isn't hit with repercussions after the war.
"G" / Gilda
An old friend of Rainbow Dash. She tries to convince Rainbow Dash to join her, but fails. She has her own reasons for being a part of The Equestrian War, but they remain unknown, as are her whereabouts since the battle for Ponyville. Returns for a final duel against Rainbow Dash to see which of them is the true ace.
Villainous Breakdown: As Rainbow slowly gains advantage over her during the final fight, she gradually goes more ballistic, despite trying to keep a cool head.
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