(Story extract)
 
I jumped out of bed at the sudden loud knocking, Buzzy sitting up in bed as Sweetie booted up. I pulled the laser pistol out from the folds of my jacket, flipping off the safety as the tubes on the recharger bit began to glow. Opening the door slightly, I caught Twintails and Featherweight talking with Sugar Rush. I immediately pushed the door open, all three turning to face me. Would somepony explain whats going on? I thought you and Flash Bang were in Pripytrot. I placed the pistol back in my coat pocket, Sweetie and Buzzy stepping out from behind me.
 
Things arent going as smoothly as wed hoped. Titchbreese and Mossie aren’t giving it their all just yet, but they’re pushing out as much as they dare to try and break through Pripytrot. She gulped, trying to calm herself. I couldn’t imagine that an easy task… And weve picked up bits of their radio chatter. Mossie’s been pushing to authorize more orbital strikes, and theyre preparing to use those to attack our lines. It… you don’t want to know what happens when that falls on a bunch of ponies in the open. Featherweight helped her over to a chair, letting her sit down. Flash-Bang is helping to organize the attacks with some of the knights. Fringe was the new head of the sniping squad, but hes been missing for days. Were still not sure if hes been captured, or deserted, or Her eyes were welling up as she spoke. She wiped them dry as I walked up and tried to comfort her. Im sorry, its just this has been going on for so long I could recognize a few of the markings the troops on the other side were wearing.
 
It… its going to be alright. I gave her a hug. Im sure Fringe is fine we will find him. She sniffed again before returning the hug. We broke it and she stood up. I take it we need to head out now? She nodded, her horn lighting up as she drew her laser RCW. Twintails rubbed his eyes groggily, looking like he hadnt slept at all, before he returned to Featherweights room for his weapons and saddle. Featherweight watched him as he clumsily opened the door, giving a long yawn.