If the girls where part of the military?

[Summer Wish 102]

okay...okay..okay..

 

Before I start, hold your flames untill the end!

 

I (professionally) am a Teacher of Military History. That being said, often my mind slips to military terms on things. Video games, novels, or just films or shows that have nothing to do with the army or armed services.

 

I have often found myself when writing FIM fiction, to think in these terms when thinking of the girls (pony or human).

 

And I thought, hey, for funzies! Lets ask the forums!

 

So! In your opinions, if the girls where to serve or be part of the Military, what roles would best suit them? 

 

Go ahead and add other characters besides the mane-7. (Vinyl, Bonbon, etc)

 

 

 

To start us off:

 

Sunset Shimmer: Honestly I picture her with her head out of the turret of a tank. As a tank commander I feel her inter-personal skills and leadership would be of a confined and directly useful space. She has a commanding presence and a deep voice that would carry well over an intercom and a sharp mind for details and split second decision making that a armored commander should have to survive if not carry out the mission in good order.

 

Rarity Belle: With her trap like mind, a logistics officer to be sure. She has the inner workings of someone who not only thinks of things to death that are directly infront of her, but analyzes those that are days away or days past. She would be the sort to know exactly where every-single shell, round, and MRE is going on the line or in the rear.

 

Applejack Apple: While my love for AJ (she is second best pony after all) wishs me to hold her in high regard in terms of an officer role or other wise. The natural bulk I assume a humanoid Applejack would have due to her life style, breeding and daily caloric intake. She would serve well as a MG or heavy in any foot based ground unit. Not that this role isnt held in high esteem in the military, trust me, it is. But to be blunt, she is a ground pounding mud chewer to be sure.

 

Principle Luna: Every time I watch the movement, chossen way of speaking and in general interaction with others from this character in the EQ films, all I see is - state side General. The back row leader type to make choices based on numbers and not personal. A vital role to be sure, one that often gets ignored by history.

 

^----Just a few examples!

[Vlazamal 338]

Hmm. I'd see Applejack Apple as a pilot; she'd probably score the highest on the ASVAB behind Sci Twi, and she's proven to be observant. 

 

I'm a civie though. I don't know anything S:

Edited September 20, 2016 by Vlazamal

[Evil_Emperor 176]

Applejack would be an Engineer and Pilot, preferably something big and shooty like a Tank. Rainbow Dash would be the fighter pilot.

Edited September 20, 2016 by Evil_Emperor

[Steve Piranha 28,782]

I have limited knowledge on military, though slightly above average (my dad was a military general).

 

-I agree Sunny would be in a commanding position. She has an air of authority, and leadership skills. She's close to genius-level intellect, she'll make a great military officer, and in time a general even

-Pinks and Dashie would definitely be foot soldiers judging for their roles in the Sombra alt future in the Cutie Remark. Though, since this is not Equestria, but the human world, there are other options they can fill their roles better. Dashie would be a fighter pilot, and Pinke, due to her pony-self's party cannon, would be in either a heavy weapons specialist, or one of these bad boys:

 

 

-AJ would be good as a foot soldier also, but I think she's not as willing to fight to the death as the two above based on Sombra's future. I think she'll lean more in working to the mess hall

-Fluttershy: you know Flutters, the one wouldn't hurt a fly. The most she could do in field, is as a field intel agent. However, if she were to gain a will to fight and a killing instinct, I think she'll be more likely to be into an elite forces due to their nature of employing advanced tactics to gain victory over greater numbers without going to open combat. Yeah, I don;t think she'll lead the team, as she's no leader, I think Bon Bon suits that role better

-Rarity: Great eye for detail, she could be a spotter, or a sniper herself. 

-Twi: nah, I don't see human Twi fighting, but I think she would make quite a mess on the enemy side if she's into their R&D team  . who knows, maybe she could make a metal gear 

[heavens-champion 1,893]

Like Steve Piranha said, Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash would be soldiers.

[Snow 5,305]

Hmm. I'd see Applejack Apple as a pilot

 

 

Applejack would be an Engineer and Pilot

what?... being a pilot is a skill and a half, applejack would be better off on the ground, she is a simple farmer and an earth pony. the pilot role would be better suited for pegasi anyway, as the high G tolerance, manoeuvrability and speed are a part of their every day lives

hell even a role as a tank crewman wouldn't suit her because applejack resents machinery, she'd be better off just kicking people in the face, if not a combat role probably catering.

[cmarston1 5,951]

I can only see Rainbow Dash joining the military.

[Evil_Emperor 176]

what?... being a pilot is a skill and a half, applejack would be better off on the ground, she is a simple farmer and an earth pony. the pilot role would be better suited for pegasi anyway, as the high G tolerance, manoeuvrability and speed are a part of their every day lives

hell even a role as a tank crewman wouldn't suit her because applejack resents machinery, she'd be better off just kicking people in the face, if not a combat role probably catering.

Read a few words further. I specifically said something like a Tank.

[Snow 5,305]

Read a few words further. I specifically said something like a Tank.

Hah, yea.. the use of "pilot" with reference to tanks caught me off guard, I assume you meant driver?

[Faulty Circuit 106]

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