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* UnintentionallySympathetic: During the finale, Spike accuses Prince Rutherford and the Yaks of [[BothSidesHaveAPoint being equally at fault for the war]], due to their misunderstanding of [[SacredScripture their ancient texts]]. However, not only is this misunderstanding of an ''extremely'' ancient text a perfectly honest and [[FelonyMisdemeanor relatively minor mistake]], but the violation came out of the Yaks [[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS7E11NotAskingForTrouble showing their appreciation to Pinkie Pie out of thanks]], not ill intent towards the Dragons. It's also hard to hold the Yaks to the same degree of responsibility, given how it was ''their'' home that was destroyed, and the resulting war was them [[CrimeOfSelfDefense simply defending themselves]] from an attack the Dragons started.

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* UnintentionallySympathetic: During the finale, Spike accuses Prince Rutherford and the Yaks of [[BothSidesHaveAPoint being equally at fault for the war]], due to their misunderstanding of [[SacredScripture their ancient texts]]. However, not only is this misunderstanding of an ''extremely'' ancient text a perfectly honest and [[FelonyMisdemeanor relatively minor mistake]], but the violation came out of the Yaks [[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS7E11NotAskingForTrouble showing their appreciation to Pinkie Pie out of thanks]], not ill intent towards the Dragons. Plus, while Ember claims that the "sacred bond" between yaks and dragons is "one that never would be replicated", no point does Ember point out anything in their treaty where the yaks agreed not to grant the title of "honorary yak" to any other creature. It's also hard to hold the Yaks to the same degree of responsibility, given how it was ''their'' home that was destroyed, and the resulting war was them [[CrimeOfSelfDefense simply defending themselves]] from an attack the Dragons started.
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* BrokenBase: The second issue is either a BothSidesHaveAPoint NecessaryWeasel that manages a satisfying, TakeAThirdOption ending... or just a mess of everyone being unlikeable (excluding [[OnlySaneMan Spike]]) and unnecessary HappyEndingOverride of "[[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS6E5GauntletOfFire Gauntlet of Fire]]" and "[[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS7E11NotAskingForTrouble Not Asking for Trouble]]".

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* BrokenBase: The second issue is either a case of BothSidesHaveAPoint NecessaryWeasel that manages a satisfying, TakeAThirdOption ending... or just a mess of everyone being unlikeable (excluding [[OnlySaneMan Spike]]) and unnecessary HappyEndingOverride of "[[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS6E5GauntletOfFire Gauntlet of Fire]]" and "[[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS7E11NotAskingForTrouble Not Asking for Trouble]]".
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* BrokenBase: The second issue is either a BothSidesHaveAPoint NecessaryWeasel that manages a satisfying, TakeAThirdOption ending... or just an EightDeadlyWords (excluding [[OnlySaneMan Spike]]) mess and unnecessary HappyEndingOverride of "[[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS6E5GauntletOfFire Gauntlet of Fire]]" and "[[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS7E11NotAskingForTrouble Not Asking for Trouble]]".

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* BrokenBase: The second issue is either a BothSidesHaveAPoint NecessaryWeasel that manages a satisfying, TakeAThirdOption ending... or just an EightDeadlyWords a mess of everyone being unlikeable (excluding [[OnlySaneMan Spike]]) mess and unnecessary HappyEndingOverride of "[[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS6E5GauntletOfFire Gauntlet of Fire]]" and "[[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS7E11NotAskingForTrouble Not Asking for Trouble]]".
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* EightDeadlyWords: A common complaint about the comic is that there's not really anybody to root for by the second issue. The ponies are made to be [[FantasticRacism dismissive towards Dragons]], and the Dragons start a war [[DisproportionateRetribution over a minor slight]]. Spike is the OnlySaneMan, but a large part of that comes only from the other characters [[ConflictBall acting so unusually]]. The only wholly sympathetic characters are the Yaks, but they're OutOfFocus enough that [[AMillionIsAStatistic it's hard to relate to their plight]].

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Ember's called out for this and admit's her mistake, so not unintentional. Spike's entry is redundant with the Unintentionally Sympathetic entry.


* UnintentionallySympathetic: During the finale, Spike accuses Prince Rutherford and the Yaks of [[BothSidesHaveAPoint being equally at fault for the war]], due to their misunderstanding of [[SacredScripture their ancient texts]]. However, not only is this misunderstanding of an ''extremely'' ancient text a perfectly honest and [[FelonyMisdemeanor relatively minor mistake]], but the violation came out of the Yaks [[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS7E11NotAskingForTrouble showing their appreciation to Pinkie Pie out of thanks]], not ill intent towards the Dragons. It's also hard to hold the Yaks to the same degree of responsibility, given how it was ''their'' home that was destroyed, and the resulting war was them [[CrimeOfSelfDefense simply defending themselves]] from an attack the Dragons started.
* UnintentionallyUnsympathetic: The comic paints Ember's decision to attack Yakyakistan as [[DidntThinkThisThrough impulsive]], but also somewhat justified because of the Yaks [[InnocentlyInsensitive unintentionally breaking]] [[ThePromise the Sacred Bond]]. Thing is, attacking a supposed ally's homeland and [[KillItWithFire razing it to the ground]] over an agreement made hundreds (or even possibly ''thousands'') of years ago is [[SillyReasonForWar a pretty petty reason for a war]]. [[note]] For real world reference, imagine [[UsefulNotes/{{Britain}} the United Kingdom]] attacking UsefulNotes/{{Italy}} because they violated a land agreement made back in 50 A.D. between the Kingdoms of Britain and UsefulNotes/TheRomanEmpire.[[/note]] The fact that she [[NeverMyFault constantly shifts the blame from herself to the Yaks]] doesn't help either.
** Despite being the OnlySaneMan, Spike can be this for readers who end up [[UnintentionallySympathetic siding with the Yaks]]. He blames them for having an equal hand in starting the war, even though [[InformedWrongness said action was minor at best]] and [[DisproportionateRetribution definitely not deserving of destroying their homeland]].

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* UnintentionallySympathetic: During the finale, Spike accuses Prince Rutherford and the Yaks of [[BothSidesHaveAPoint being equally at fault for the war]], due to their misunderstanding of [[SacredScripture their ancient texts]]. However, not only is this misunderstanding of an ''extremely'' ancient text a perfectly honest and [[FelonyMisdemeanor relatively minor mistake]], but the violation came out of the Yaks [[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS7E11NotAskingForTrouble showing their appreciation to Pinkie Pie out of thanks]], not ill intent towards the Dragons. It's also hard to hold the Yaks to the same degree of responsibility, given how it was ''their'' home that was destroyed, and the resulting war was them [[CrimeOfSelfDefense simply defending themselves]] from an attack the Dragons started. \n* UnintentionallyUnsympathetic: The comic paints Ember's decision to attack Yakyakistan as [[DidntThinkThisThrough impulsive]], but also somewhat justified because of the Yaks [[InnocentlyInsensitive unintentionally breaking]] [[ThePromise the Sacred Bond]]. Thing is, attacking a supposed ally's homeland and [[KillItWithFire razing it to the ground]] over an agreement made hundreds (or even possibly ''thousands'') of years ago is [[SillyReasonForWar a pretty petty reason for a war]]. [[note]] For real world reference, imagine [[UsefulNotes/{{Britain}} the United Kingdom]] attacking UsefulNotes/{{Italy}} because they violated a land agreement made back in 50 A.D. between the Kingdoms of Britain and UsefulNotes/TheRomanEmpire.[[/note]] The fact that she [[NeverMyFault constantly shifts the blame from herself to the Yaks]] doesn't help either.\n** Despite being the OnlySaneMan, Spike can be this for readers who end up [[UnintentionallySympathetic siding with the Yaks]]. He blames them for having an equal hand in starting the war, even though [[InformedWrongness said action was minor at best]] and [[DisproportionateRetribution definitely not deserving of destroying their homeland]].

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* EightDeadlyWords: A common complaint about the comic is that there's not really anybody to root for by the second issue. The ponies are made to be InnocentlyInsensitive [[FantasticRacism jerks]] towards Dragons, and the Dragons start a war [[DisproportionateRetribution over a minor slight]]. Spike is the OnlySaneMan, but a large part of that comes only from the other characters [[ConflictBall acting so unusually]]. The only remotely sympathetic characters are the Yaks, but they're OutOfFocus enough that [[AMillionIsAStatistic it's hard to relate to their plight]].
* IdiotPlot: The entire events of the comic could've been avoided [[PoorCommunicationKills if the Dragons had just talked to the Yaks about the Sacred Bond]].

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* EightDeadlyWords: A common complaint about the comic is that there's not really anybody to root for by the second issue. The ponies are made to be InnocentlyInsensitive [[FantasticRacism jerks]] dismissive towards Dragons, Dragons]], and the Dragons start a war [[DisproportionateRetribution over a minor slight]]. Spike is the OnlySaneMan, but a large part of that comes only from the other characters [[ConflictBall acting so unusually]]. The only remotely wholly sympathetic characters are the Yaks, but they're OutOfFocus enough that [[AMillionIsAStatistic it's hard to relate to their plight]].
* IdiotPlot: The entire events of the comic could've been avoided [[PoorCommunicationKills if the Dragons had just talked to the Yaks about the Sacred Bond]].
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* AlternateCharacterInterpretation: Was Spitfire objecting to Rainbow Dash [[DirtyCoward cowardice]], or frustration with Dash undercutting her seniority as leader?
** Did Ember really invade Yakyakistan over [[ThePromise the Sacred Bond]], or did she do it to silence dissent over her new leadership by [[FalseFlagOperation launching an invasion to distract from these criticisms]]? The latter interpretation has some credence, as she briefly mentions having trouble keeping her people in line due to their long history of [[BarbarianTribe burning and pillaging]], and [[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS7E15TripleThreat a later episode of the show]] demonstrated that she ''was'' having problems ruling them.

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Was Spitfire objecting to Rainbow Dash [[DirtyCoward cowardice]], or frustration with Dash undercutting her seniority as leader?
** Did Ember really invade Yakyakistan over [[ThePromise the Sacred Bond]], or did she do it to silence dissent over her new leadership by [[FalseFlagOperation launching an invasion to distract from these criticisms]]? criticisms? The latter interpretation has some credence, as she briefly mentions having trouble keeping her people in line due to their long history of [[BarbarianTribe burning and pillaging]], and [[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS7E15TripleThreat a later episode of the show]] demonstrated that she ''was'' having problems ruling them.



* EightDeadlyWords: A common complaint about the comic is that [[DarknessInducedAudienceApathy there's not really anybody to root for]] by the second issue. The ponies are made to be InnocentlyInsensitive [[FantasticRacism jerks]] towards Dragons, and the Dragons start a war [[DisproportionateRetribution over a minor slight]]. Spike is the OnlySaneMan, but a large part of that comes only from the other characters [[JerkassBall acting]] [[IdiotBall so]] [[ConflictBall unusually]]. The only remotely sympathetic characters are the Yaks, but they're OutOfFocus enough that [[AMillionIsAStatistic it's hard to relate to their plight]].

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* EightDeadlyWords: A common complaint about the comic is that [[DarknessInducedAudienceApathy there's not really anybody to root for]] for by the second issue. The ponies are made to be InnocentlyInsensitive [[FantasticRacism jerks]] towards Dragons, and the Dragons start a war [[DisproportionateRetribution over a minor slight]]. Spike is the OnlySaneMan, but a large part of that comes only from the other characters [[JerkassBall acting]] [[IdiotBall so]] [[ConflictBall acting so unusually]]. The only remotely sympathetic characters are the Yaks, but they're OutOfFocus enough that [[AMillionIsAStatistic it's hard to relate to their plight]].
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* UnintentionallySympathetic: During the finale, Spike accuses Prince Rutherford and the Yaks of [[BothSidesHaveAPoint being equally at fault for the war]], due to their misunderstanding of [[SacredScripture their ancient texts]]. However, not only is misunderstanding an ''extremely'' ancient text a perfectly honest and [[FelonyMisdemeanor relatively minor mistake]], but the violation came out of the Yaks [[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS7E11NotAskingForTrouble showing their appreciation to Pinkie Pie out of thanks]], not ill intent towards the Dragons. It's also hard to hold the Yaks to the same degree of responsibility, given how it was ''their'' home that was destroyed, and the resulting war was them [[CrimeOfSelfDefense simply defending themselves]] from an attack the Dragons started.
* UnintentionallyUnsympathetic: The comic paints Ember's decision to attack Yakyakistan as [[DidntThinkThisThrough impulsive]], but also somewhat justified because of the Yaks [[InnocentlyInsensitive unintentionally breaking]] [[ThePromise the Sacred Bond]]. Thing is, attacking a supposed ally's homeland and [[KillItWithFire razing it to the ground]] over an agreement made hundreds (or even possibly ''thousands'') of years ago is [[SillyReasonForWar a pretty petty reason for a war]] [[note]] For real world reference, imagine [[UsefulNotes/{{Britain}} the United Kingdom]] attacking UsefulNotes/{{Italy}} because they violated a land agreement made back in 50 A.D. between the Kingdoms of Britain and UsefulNotes/TheRomanEmpire [[/note]]. The fact that she [[NeverMyFault constantly shifts the blame from herself to the Yaks]] doesn't help either.

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* UnintentionallySympathetic: During the finale, Spike accuses Prince Rutherford and the Yaks of [[BothSidesHaveAPoint being equally at fault for the war]], due to their misunderstanding of [[SacredScripture their ancient texts]]. However, not only is this misunderstanding of an ''extremely'' ancient text a perfectly honest and [[FelonyMisdemeanor relatively minor mistake]], but the violation came out of the Yaks [[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS7E11NotAskingForTrouble showing their appreciation to Pinkie Pie out of thanks]], not ill intent towards the Dragons. It's also hard to hold the Yaks to the same degree of responsibility, given how it was ''their'' home that was destroyed, and the resulting war was them [[CrimeOfSelfDefense simply defending themselves]] from an attack the Dragons started.
* UnintentionallyUnsympathetic: The comic paints Ember's decision to attack Yakyakistan as [[DidntThinkThisThrough impulsive]], but also somewhat justified because of the Yaks [[InnocentlyInsensitive unintentionally breaking]] [[ThePromise the Sacred Bond]]. Thing is, attacking a supposed ally's homeland and [[KillItWithFire razing it to the ground]] over an agreement made hundreds (or even possibly ''thousands'') of years ago is [[SillyReasonForWar a pretty petty reason for a war]] war]]. [[note]] For real world reference, imagine [[UsefulNotes/{{Britain}} the United Kingdom]] attacking UsefulNotes/{{Italy}} because they violated a land agreement made back in 50 A.D. between the Kingdoms of Britain and UsefulNotes/TheRomanEmpire [[/note]]. UsefulNotes/TheRomanEmpire.[[/note]] The fact that she [[NeverMyFault constantly shifts the blame from herself to the Yaks]] doesn't help either.
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** Did Ember really invade Yakyakistan over [[ThePromise the Sacred Bond]], or did she do it to silence dissent over her new leadership by [[FalseFlagOperation launching an invasion to distract from these criticisms]]? The latter interpretation has some credence, as she briefly mentions having trouble keeping her people in line due to their long history of [[BarbarianTribe burning and pillaging]], and [[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS7E15TripleThreat a later episode of the show]] demonstrated that she was having problems ruling them.

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** Did Ember really invade Yakyakistan over [[ThePromise the Sacred Bond]], or did she do it to silence dissent over her new leadership by [[FalseFlagOperation launching an invasion to distract from these criticisms]]? The latter interpretation has some credence, as she briefly mentions having trouble keeping her people in line due to their long history of [[BarbarianTribe burning and pillaging]], and [[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS7E15TripleThreat a later episode of the show]] demonstrated that she was ''was'' having problems ruling them.



* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot: The idea of the Ponies trying to broker a peace between two races they've already befriended could be a pretty interesting idea. However, as mentioned in NeverTrustATrailer, the ponies all file to the side of the Yaks and leaves [[OnlySaneMan Spike alone]] to resolve the hostilities.

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* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot: The idea of the Ponies trying to broker a peace between two races they've already befriended could be a pretty interesting idea. However, as mentioned in NeverTrustATrailer, the ponies all file to the side of the Yaks and leaves leave [[OnlySaneMan Spike alone]] to resolve the hostilities.



* UnintentionallyUnsympathetic: The comic paints Ember's decision to attack Yakyakistan as [[DidntThinkThisThrough impulsive]], but also somewhat justified because of the Yaks [[InnocentlyInsensitive unintentionally breaking]] [[ThePromise the Sacred Bond]]. Thing is, attacking a supposed ally's homeland and [[KillItWithFire razing it to the ground]] over an agreement made hundreds (or even possibly ''thousands'') of years ago is [[SillyReasonForWar a pretty petty reason for a war]] [[note]] For real world reference, imagine [[UsefulNotes/{{Britain}} the United Kingdom]] attacking UsefulNotes/{{Italy}} because of a violation of a land agreement made back in 50 A.D. between the Kingdoms of Britain and UsefulNotes/TheRomanEmpire [[/note]]. The fact that she [[NeverMyFault constantly shifts the blame from herself to the Yaks]] doesn't help either.

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* UnintentionallyUnsympathetic: The comic paints Ember's decision to attack Yakyakistan as [[DidntThinkThisThrough impulsive]], but also somewhat justified because of the Yaks [[InnocentlyInsensitive unintentionally breaking]] [[ThePromise the Sacred Bond]]. Thing is, attacking a supposed ally's homeland and [[KillItWithFire razing it to the ground]] over an agreement made hundreds (or even possibly ''thousands'') of years ago is [[SillyReasonForWar a pretty petty reason for a war]] [[note]] For real world reference, imagine [[UsefulNotes/{{Britain}} the United Kingdom]] attacking UsefulNotes/{{Italy}} because of a violation of they violated a land agreement made back in 50 A.D. between the Kingdoms of Britain and UsefulNotes/TheRomanEmpire [[/note]]. The fact that she [[NeverMyFault constantly shifts the blame from herself to the Yaks]] doesn't help either.

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* AlternateCharacterInterpretation: Was Spitfire objecting to Rainbow Dash cowardice, or frustration with Dash undercutting her seniority as leader?

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* AlternateCharacterInterpretation: Was Spitfire objecting to Rainbow Dash cowardice, [[DirtyCoward cowardice]], or frustration with Dash undercutting her seniority as leader?leader?
** Did Ember really invade Yakyakistan over [[ThePromise the Sacred Bond]], or did she do it to silence dissent over her new leadership by [[FalseFlagOperation launching an invasion to distract from these criticisms]]? The latter interpretation has some credence, as she briefly mentions having trouble keeping her people in line due to their long history of [[BarbarianTribe burning and pillaging]], and [[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS7E15TripleThreat a later episode of the show]] demonstrated that she was having problems ruling them.



* IdiotPlot: The entire events of the comic could've been avoided [[PoorCommunicationKills if the dragons had just talked to the yaks about the Sacred Bond]].

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* EightDeadlyWords: A common complaint about the comic is that [[DarknessInducedAudienceApathy there's not really anybody to root for]] by the second issue. The ponies are made to be InnocentlyInsensitive [[FantasticRacism jerks]] towards Dragons, and the Dragons start a war [[DisproportionateRetribution over a minor slight]]. Spike is the OnlySaneMan, but a large part of that comes only from the other characters [[JerkassBall acting]] [[IdiotBall so]] [[ConflictBall unusually]]. The only remotely sympathetic characters are the Yaks, but they're OutOfFocus enough that [[AMillionIsAStatistic it's hard to relate to their plight]].
* IdiotPlot: The entire events of the comic could've been avoided [[PoorCommunicationKills if the dragons Dragons had just talked to the yaks Yaks about the Sacred Bond]]. Bond]].
* {{Padding}}: The story Rainbow Dash's parents tell about Dash getting over her StageFright comes off as this. The only plot relevant thing it does is convince Spitfire to follow Dash's lead in counterattacking the Dragons, [[ShaggyDogStory which turns out to be ineffective anyway]].



* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot: The idea of the Ponies trying to broker a peace between two races they've already befriended could be a pretty interesting idea. However, as mentioned in NeverTrustATrailer, the ponies all file to the side of the yaks and leaves [[OnlySaneMan Spike alone]] to resolve the hostilities.
** Ember offhandedly mentions that one of the reasons she's attacking the yaks is because [[ProudWarriorRaceGuy many dragons are having a hard time being friendly with other races]]. However, this element isn't expanded upon through either Ember or any other dragon characters.

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* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot: The idea of the Ponies trying to broker a peace between two races they've already befriended could be a pretty interesting idea. However, as mentioned in NeverTrustATrailer, the ponies all file to the side of the yaks Yaks and leaves [[OnlySaneMan Spike alone]] to resolve the hostilities.
** Ember offhandedly mentions that one of the reasons she's attacking the yaks Yaks is because [[ProudWarriorRaceGuy many dragons Dragons are having a hard time being friendly with other races]]. However, this element isn't expanded upon through either Ember or any other dragon characters.characters.
* UnintentionallySympathetic: During the finale, Spike accuses Prince Rutherford and the Yaks of [[BothSidesHaveAPoint being equally at fault for the war]], due to their misunderstanding of [[SacredScripture their ancient texts]]. However, not only is misunderstanding an ''extremely'' ancient text a perfectly honest and [[FelonyMisdemeanor relatively minor mistake]], but the violation came out of the Yaks [[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS7E11NotAskingForTrouble showing their appreciation to Pinkie Pie out of thanks]], not ill intent towards the Dragons. It's also hard to hold the Yaks to the same degree of responsibility, given how it was ''their'' home that was destroyed, and the resulting war was them [[CrimeOfSelfDefense simply defending themselves]] from an attack the Dragons started.
* UnintentionallyUnsympathetic: The comic paints Ember's decision to attack Yakyakistan as [[DidntThinkThisThrough impulsive]], but also somewhat justified because of the Yaks [[InnocentlyInsensitive unintentionally breaking]] [[ThePromise the Sacred Bond]]. Thing is, attacking a supposed ally's homeland and [[KillItWithFire razing it to the ground]] over an agreement made hundreds (or even possibly ''thousands'') of years ago is [[SillyReasonForWar a pretty petty reason for a war]] [[note]] For real world reference, imagine [[UsefulNotes/{{Britain}} the United Kingdom]] attacking UsefulNotes/{{Italy}} because of a violation of a land agreement made back in 50 A.D. between the Kingdoms of Britain and UsefulNotes/TheRomanEmpire [[/note]]. The fact that she [[NeverMyFault constantly shifts the blame from herself to the Yaks]] doesn't help either.
** Despite being the OnlySaneMan, Spike can be this for readers who end up [[UnintentionallySympathetic siding with the Yaks]]. He blames them for having an equal hand in starting the war, even though [[InformedWrongness said action was minor at best]] and [[DisproportionateRetribution definitely not deserving of destroying their homeland]].
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* BrokenBase: The second issue is either a BothSidesHaveAPoint NecessaryWeasel that manages a satisfying, TakeAThirdOption ending... or just an EightDeadlyWords (excluding [[OnlySaneMan Spike]]) mess and unnecessary HappyEndingOverride of "Gauntlet of Fire" and "Not Asking for Trouble".

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* BrokenBase: The second issue is either a BothSidesHaveAPoint NecessaryWeasel that manages a satisfying, TakeAThirdOption ending... or just an EightDeadlyWords (excluding [[OnlySaneMan Spike]]) mess and unnecessary HappyEndingOverride of "Gauntlet "[[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS6E5GauntletOfFire Gauntlet of Fire" Fire]]" and "Not "[[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS7E11NotAskingForTrouble Not Asking for Trouble".Trouble]]".
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Not YMMV and not presented as an Aesop.


* BrokenAesop: When Twilight declares that Spike is “not like” the dragons, Ember retorts “What do you actually know about us?” This seems like it would be a lesson for the ponies on not generalising the dragons...if not for the fact that Ember buys into the EXACT SAME GENERALISATION. Earlier on, she declares that Spike is more pony than dragon, which is almost exactly what Twilight states near the start of the second issue. This makes Ember’s statement seem a lot more hypocritical than anything.

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* StrawmanHasAPoint: Spitfire is called out as a coward for her initial refusal to fight against the dragons and insisting the Wonderbolts are not warriors. But [[MilitariesAreUseless given their abysmal success rate as warriors]] (including [[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS2E10SecretOfMyExcess against dragons]]) or anything other than athletes, and that even with the Mane Six and Starlight Glimmer backing them up they were outmatched and forced to retreat, she's not entirely wrong.

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* IdiotPlot: The entire events of the comic could've been avoided [[PoorCommunicationKills if the dragons had just talked to the yaks about the Sacred Bond]].
* StrawmanHasAPoint: Spitfire is called out as a coward for her initial refusal to fight against the dragons and insisting the Wonderbolts are not warriors. But [[MilitariesAreUseless given their abysmal success rate as warriors]] (including [[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS2E10SecretOfMyExcess against dragons]]) or anything other than athletes, and that even with the Mane Six and Starlight Glimmer backing them up they were outmatched and forced to retreat, she's not entirely wrong.wrong.
* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot: The idea of the Ponies trying to broker a peace between two races they've already befriended could be a pretty interesting idea. However, as mentioned in NeverTrustATrailer, the ponies all file to the side of the yaks and leaves [[OnlySaneMan Spike alone]] to resolve the hostilities.
** Ember offhandedly mentions that one of the reasons she's attacking the yaks is because [[ProudWarriorRaceGuy many dragons are having a hard time being friendly with other races]]. However, this element isn't expanded upon through either Ember or any other dragon characters.
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* BrokenAesop: When Twilight declares that Spike is “not like” the dragons, Ember retorts “What do you actually know about us?” This seems like it would be a lesson for the ponies on not generalising the dragons...if not for the fact that Ember buys into the EXACT SAME GENERALISATION. Earlier on, she declares that Spike is more pony than dragon, which is almost exactly what Twilight states near the start of the second issue. This makes Ember’s statement seem a lot more hypocritical than anything.
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* AlternateCharacterInterpretation: Was Spitfire objecting to Rainbow Dash OOC cowardice, or frustration with Dash undercutting her seniority as leader?

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* AlternateCharacterInterpretation: Was Spitfire objecting to Rainbow Dash OOC cowardice, or frustration with Dash undercutting her seniority as leader?

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* AlternateCharacterInterpretation: Was Spitfire objecting to Rainbow Dash OOC cowardice, or frustration with Dash undercutting her seniority as leader?



* StrawmanHasAPoint: Spitfire is called out as a coward for her initial refusal to fight against the dragons and insisting the Wonderbolts are not warriors despite their actions in the show suggesting otherwise. But [[MilitariesAreUseless given their abysmal success rate as warriors]] (including [[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS2E10SecretOfMyExcess against dragons]]) or anything other than athletes, and that even with the Mane Six and Starlight Glimmer backing them up they were outmatched and forced to retreat, it can be viewed a moment of clarity.

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* StrawmanHasAPoint: Spitfire is called out as a coward for her initial refusal to fight against the dragons and insisting the Wonderbolts are not warriors despite their actions in the show suggesting otherwise. warriors. But [[MilitariesAreUseless given their abysmal success rate as warriors]] (including [[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS2E10SecretOfMyExcess against dragons]]) or anything other than athletes, and that even with the Mane Six and Starlight Glimmer backing them up they were outmatched and forced to retreat, it can be viewed a moment of clarity.she's not entirely wrong.
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* BrokenBase: The second issue is either a BothSidesHaveAPoint NecessaryWeasel that manages a satisfying, TakeAThirdOption ending... or just an EightDeadlyWords (excluding [[OnlySaneMan Spike]]) mess and unnecessary HappyEndingOverride of "Gauntlet of Fire" and "Not Asking for Trouble".

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* BrokenBase: The second issue is either a BothSidesHaveAPoint NecessaryWeasel that manages a satisfying, TakeAThirdOption ending... or just an EightDeadlyWords (excluding [[OnlySaneMan Spike]]) mess and unnecessary HappyEndingOverride of "Gauntlet of Fire" and "Not Asking for Trouble".Trouble".
* StrawmanHasAPoint: Spitfire is called out as a coward for her initial refusal to fight against the dragons and insisting the Wonderbolts are not warriors despite their actions in the show suggesting otherwise. But [[MilitariesAreUseless given their abysmal success rate as warriors]] (including [[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS2E10SecretOfMyExcess against dragons]]) or anything other than athletes, and that even with the Mane Six and Starlight Glimmer backing them up they were outmatched and forced to retreat, it can be viewed a moment of clarity.
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Because it made the Yaks more likable after "Party Pooped" seemed to exhaust their Jerkass moments, according to a lot of fans. P.S.: I'm not reverting your edit; yours makes the sentence look less cluttered, IMO.
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* BrokenBase: The second issue is either a BothSidesHaveAPoint NecessaryWeasel that manages a satisfying, TakeAThirdOption ending... or just an EightDeadlyWords (excluding [[OnlySaneMan Spike]]) mess and unnecessarily HappyEndingOverride of "Gauntlet of Fire" and "Not Asking for Trouble".

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* BrokenBase: The second issue is either a BothSidesHaveAPoint NecessaryWeasel that manages a satisfying, TakeAThirdOption ending... or just an EightDeadlyWords (excluding [[OnlySaneMan Spike]]) mess and unnecessarily unnecessary HappyEndingOverride of "Gauntlet of Fire" and "Not Asking for Trouble".
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How was "Not Asking for Trouble" a Saving Throw episode?


* BrokenBase: The second issue is either a BothSidesHaveAPoint NecessaryWeasel that manages a satisfying, TakeAThirdOption ending... or just an EightDeadlyWords (excluding [[OnlySaneMan Spike]]) mess that unnecessarily [[HappyEndingOverride overrides]] two AuthorsSavingThrow episodes ("Gauntlet of Fire" and "Not Asking for Trouble").

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* BrokenBase: The second issue is either a BothSidesHaveAPoint NecessaryWeasel that manages a satisfying, TakeAThirdOption ending... or just an EightDeadlyWords (excluding [[OnlySaneMan Spike]]) mess that and unnecessarily [[HappyEndingOverride overrides]] two AuthorsSavingThrow episodes ("Gauntlet HappyEndingOverride of "Gauntlet of Fire" and "Not Asking for Trouble").Trouble".
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* BrokenBase: The second issue is either a BothSidesHaveAPoint NecessaryWeasel that manages a satisfying, TakeAThirdOption ending... or just an EightDeadlyWords (excluding [[OnlySaneMan Spike]]) mess that unnecessarily [[HappyEndingOverride overrides]] two AuthorsSavingThrow episodes ("Gauntlet of Fire" and "Not Asking for Trouble").

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