History WebAnimation / FallOfTheCrystalEmpire

Not to be confused with the "fall of an empire" a musical metal opera about sobra's orgins and the Crystal empire.

* AltoVillainess: Luna's voice changes noticeably when she [[spoiler: becomes Nightmare Moon]].

--> [[spoiler: '''Nightmare Moon''']] : You claim to know fear ? ''I shall show you true terror''!

* CastingAShadow: The main focus of Sombra's powers, though shown to be more versatile here than in the original cartoon. Also makes him almost invincible, as he's able to shrug off any injury, even being impaled by Celestia and Luna's weapons.

-->'''Sombra''': Relentless... Why such lengths to protect your petty imperialistic interests?
-->'''Luna''': (Standing protectively between Sombra and Celestia) You're a fool if you think that's what I'm trying to protect.

--> [[spoiler: '''Nightmare Moon''']]: I... am a nightmare.

* AnAxeToGrind[=/=]BladeOnAStick: Celestia's weapon is an ornate golden halberd.

* AdaptationPersonalityChange: Notably King Sombra, who in the source material is a DefiantToTheEnd NoNonsenseNemesis of very few words. In this animation is much more talkative, has SuicidalOverconfidence, and is a [[spoiler:DirtyCoward when faced with an actual threat]].

* ShoutOut: While the phrasing is different, Luna’s TheReasonYouSuckSpeech begins with her basically telling Sombra, [[Film/TheDarkKnightRises "You merely adopted the dark. I was]] ''[[Film/TheDarkKnightRises born]]'' [[Film/TheDarkKnightRises in it!"]]

* ShoutOut: The first few lines of Luna’s TheReasonYouSuckSpeech sound very similar to [[Film/TheDarkKnightRises Bane’s]] BadassBoast, just with different phrasing.
-->'''Luna''': You think you've found an ally in darkness? Do you comprehend the powers you were gifted with? The same powers I was ''born'' into?

* TheReasonYouSuckSpeech: Luna gives one to Sombra [[spoiler: as she transforms into Nightmare Moon]].
--> '''Luna''': You think you've found an ally in darkness? Do you comprehend the powers you were gifted with, the same powers I was ''born'' into? Where do you think the shadows all go to hide from the precious light? Just who do you think stands against them? What you posses is a mere fraction of their might, the same might I stand unyielding against each and every night. You are nothing compared to them. You are nothing compared to ''me''! You claim to know fear? I shall show you true terror!

---> [[spoiler: '''Nightmare Moon''']] : You claim to know fear ? ''I shall show you true terror''!

* NotSoDifferent: Sombra's claims to Luna, that he understands the night more than Celestia ever could.

* AdaptationDistillation: While Sombra does get more action and dialogue here than on the actual show, this version also has SuicidalOverconfidence and is a complete [[spoiler:DirtyCoward when faced with an actual threat]]. In contrast, the original Sombra was a DefiantToTheEnd NoNonsenseNemesis.
* AdaptationPersonalityChange: Notably King Sombra, who in the source material is a villain of very few words, but in this animation is much more talkative. Arguably justified, since (A) spending over a thousand years [[AndIMustScream trapped in a glacier]] and (B) HulkingOut into practically a sentient WorldWreckingWave probably didn't do his mind any favors.

* AdaptationDistillation: While Sombra does get more action and dialogue here than on the actual show, this version also has SuicidalOverconfidence and is a complete [[spoiler:DirtyCoward when faced with an actual threat]]; in contrast, the original Sombra was a DefiantToTheEnd NoNonsenseNemesis.

* ShutUpKirk: Celestia and Luna do this several times, but Sombra naturally ignores it.

* ShutUpHannibal: Celestia and Luna do this several times, but Sombra naturally ignores it.

'''Fall of the Crystal Empire''' is a FanAnimation based on ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'' created by Silly Filly Studios.

'''Fall of the Crystal Empire''' is a WebAnimation based on ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'' created by Silly Filly Studios. It presents a fan representation of the defeat of King Sombra by Princesses Celestia and Luna and the disappearance of the Crystal Empire a thousand years before the show began. Can be seen [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vL4q7BBzanI here]].

Tropes present in this animation include the following:

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* AdaptationPersonalityChange: Notably King Sombra, who in the source material is a villain of very few words, but in this animation is much more talkative. Arguably justified, since (A) spending over a thousand years [[AndIMustScream trapped in a glacier]] and/or (B) ultimately HulkingOut into practically a sentient WorldWreckingWave probably didn't do his mind any favors.

* AdaptationDistillation: While Sombra does get more action and dialogue here than on the actual show, this version also has SuicidalOverconfidence and is a complete [[spoiler:DirtyCoward when faced with an actual threat]]; in contrast, the original Sombra was a NoNonsenseNemesis who even faced his imminent destruction via Crystal Heart, with defiance instead.

* AdaptationDistillation: While Sombra does get more action and dialogue here than on the actual show, this version also has SuicidalOverconfidence and is a complete [[spoiler:DirtyCoward when faced with an actual threat]]; in contrast, the original Sombra was a NoNonsenseNemesis who even faced his imminent destruction via Crystal Heart with defiance instead.

* GoneHorriblyWrong: Sombra spends his entire battle with Luna trying to persuade her to turn against her sister. [[spoiler:And after hitting her with his nightmare-inducing attack, he actually successfully turns her into Nightmare Moon, but instead of [[WeCanRuleTogether joining him]], she just kills him.]]