searching The Caballus Rebellion [OOC]

[Anneal 2,197]

"The Equestrian Civil War, also known as the Caballus Rebellion, was a conflict fought over the form of government and the political standing of the minority. This war is notorious for being the latest war Equestria was involved in since 865.

The southern part of Equestria seceded from the Equestrian Empire, also known as Equestria, in March 23, 1163, forming the Caballus Federation. The Equestrian Empire attempted peace negotiations, in which the Federation refused to accept.

Hostilities began in May 16, 1163, when a Federation soldier attacked upon an Equestrian guard during a peace negotiation between the two nations, resulting in open conflict. It was reported that there were seven Equestrian guards, five Federation soldiers, along with one Equestrian diplomat, killed and eight Equestrian guards and six Federation soldiers wounded.

Several events before the war, however, led this this unfortunate outcome." ~ Antiquary (c. 1152), passage taken from History of the Equestrian Civil War.

 

Roleplay

Description:
This roleplay takes place basically everyone in Equestria, including the Crystal Empire, (literally an open world RP) ten years from present day.

After the crowning of Princess Twilight, it seemed like everything was going to just fine- or as they thought. Things began to change slowly and slightly, eventually affecting the fate of Equestria.

The few years after was indeed peaceful, but it notably spawned new perceptions. Due to the industrial revolution, ponies started the belief that Equestria was exceptional and qualitatively better. They had enhanced the speed of airships and trains. Weaponry was upgraded for country defense (though Equestria were rarely in open conflict). The Crystal Empire, now well developed, was freed thanks to six Equestrian "volunteers". (the Mane 6.

Along with that, a good deal of ponies were also getting views that a true democracy should be built to create the ideal society. This was backed up by mistakes the government had done.

One example was the Malus Ownership Ordinance, which allowed ponies who were moving into the western part of Equestria (once known as the Malus Territory; officially accepted as part of the Equestrian Empire in February 8, 1153) by giving them free land, which is organized into systematic squares; the ponies that settle there must give them a small percentage of their profits. Though it suited the settling ponies well, it displeased the ponies that already lived there before the Malus Territory was accepted into the Empire. Eventually a compromised was reached by banning ponies from settling on land within half a mile of already claimed land, but not before the ponies there viewed it as tyranny.

Another example was the Mutiny Act of 1156, which was passed partly because of the negative reaction from the Malus Ownership Ordinance, and partly due to the fact that the Equestrian Empire was expanding, making it more difficult to keep order. It stated that "Whoever shall interfere with military or guard operations, create false reports for intention of mutiny, and/or refusal of orders with the military and royal guards, shall be jailed for no more than one year, or fined no more than 2,000 bits, or both." The opposition saw this once more as tyranny, arguing that it restricted their right of speech as it disallowed the disapproval of government, even when they were incorrect. This law was repealed in October 6, 1157.

This bring us to the beginning of the RP, taking place in 1158. The issue in Equestria is worsening, riots and protests appearing more often. Southland ponies are now speaking of secession, and war seems to be brewing within the country...
 

Rules:

1. The minimum you should write are five sentences.

 

2. Death is possible in this RP, though one person should not kill another person's character without the other person's consent. (Refer to rule 9.)

3. Keep things realistic. Do not create near impossible outcomes, such as finishing a battle completely undamaged, or remaining unaffected by ambushes or raids.

4. Content here is PG-13/PEGI 12/ESRB TEEN.

5. No double posting. The edit button is your friend.

 

6. Obviously, no god-modding (doing actions that are evidently above the character's extent) or controlling other characters without authorization.

 

7.Technology is based on the early 20th century, compared to Earth. Firearms are allowed. (did I just do that?)

 

8. You can either side with the Equestrian Empire or the Caballus Federation; neither side is evil.
 

Notes:

• The roleplay will go through multiple years; timeskips will be agreed upon in a poll.
• The war begins in 1163; the roleplay will first explain the events happening before the war with the chance of your characters being involved in it.
• If you have any suggestions or questions, ask me! This is my first roleplay topic here, so tell me if there's anything that must be changed. Thank you.
• Somehow referenced to real wars in our world.

 

The Equestria Database:

Locations

 

Events

 

Weapons and Other Items

 

Documents

 

Character List

 

Jaeger

Lightning Chaser

Fire Sharp

Apate Metis/ Artful Campaign

 

Zeta

 

Mr. Re

 

Equestria

Edited September 1, 2013 by Cartophile

[Frosty V 309]

I would like to join this RP it has a very interesting and unique plot

 

OC: https://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/Jaeger-r4111

 

People have told me they have had trouble with this link so if you have a problem I can just leave a description here if that's ok.

[Anneal 2,197]

I would like to join this RP it has a very interesting and unique plot

 

OC: https://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/Jaeger-r4111

 

People have told me they have had trouble with this link so if you have a problem I can just leave a description here if that's ok.

Sorry, I can't see it. 

 

By the way, if anyone's asking, OCs will start at their CURRENT age, despite the ten year skip. 

[Frosty V 309]

Well to make a long story short Jaeger is a pegasus who left the royal guard because he was two brutal now he's a merc who carries twin pistols and daggers. Not really short sorry derp

Sorry, I can't see it.

By the way, if anyone's asking, OCs will start at their CURRENT age, despite the ten year skip.

Ok got it fixed heres the link.

 

OC:http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/jaeger-r4111

Edited August 6, 2013 by Frosty V

[Noble 66]

Can i join?, my character is aqua and she is in my description.

[Spiritual Nightmare 88]

Does anyone mind if I join this long, somehow-enjoyable RP?

 

I would love to be the 'rebels', or Cabellus Federation. I kind of forgot how to spell it.

 

Lightning is in my signature, so...I hope this lasts long enough for my character to die XD

He might die in the first hour of the war, compared to how he works weapons

[Durandal 623]

 

Dirty rebel scum. Know your place!

 

I have a few OCs that I could use, but I'd like to sit on it a bit first. I'll post up their links once I've got something solid ironed out.

 

Say, what's your opinion on Changelings? I've been increasingly fascinated by them. As long as they 'work' for said two factions, are they alright?

Edited August 6, 2013 by Durandal

[Rascal~ 657]

I would love to join this Roleplay.

Is it al-right if Fire sharp would be on the Callabus Federation.

http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/fire-sharp-r4122

[Anneal 2,197]

((I have some WiFi here, except it's pretty terrible to do anything.))

 

 

OC:http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/jaeger-r4111

 

Approved!

 

Can i join?, my character is aqua and she is in my description.

 

Sorry, if you don't have an application for the Character Database, I'm afraid you can't join until you make one. 

 

 

Lightning is in my signature, so...I hope this lasts long enough for my character to die XD

He might die in the first hour of the war, compared to how he works weapons

 

Approved! 

 

You don't have to make your own OCs die, but you can choose to if you want to develop another character, plot twist, etc. You should at least, however, be inflicted. 

 

 

I would love to join this Roleplay.

Is it al-right if Fire sharp would be on the Callabus Federation.

http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/fire-sharp-r4122

 

Approved!

[Spiritual Nightmare 88]

@,

 

 

 

Approved!    You don't have to make your own OCs die, but you can choose to if you want to develop another character, plot twist, etc. You should at least, however, be inflicted. 

 

No, I never planned on it.

Well, actually, I might for the spotlight of a new character of mine...

Probably not.

Well, anyways, I will be inflicted in some way shape or form, don't worry.

[Durandal 623]

I'm going to be straight-forward - Metis' dress is inspired by British uniforms. Though the light grey and yellow set-up of his Dress Uniform is obviously not like the normal red of British officers, the khakis of his Service Dress certainly are. Also, I feel a little lonely, being the only Imperial here. No companions?

 

 

Here's a doobly do, you should click on it.

[Anneal 2,197]

I'm going to be straight-forward - Metis' dress is inspired by British uniforms. Though the light grey and yellow set-up of his Dress Uniform is obviously not like the normal red of British officers, the khakis of his Service Dress certainly are. Also, I feel a little lonely, being the only Imperial here. No companions?

 

 

Here's a doobly do, you should click on it.

Approved. (Don't worry, I have two who are imperials, and one Federation.)

 

The roleplay will start in a few hours. Some last notes:

 

• There is no limit to how much can join nor how much OCs you can allow to join, just as long as it's approved.
• Everything that is alive will age.
• The beginning of the roleplay will require no time skip; you can go to any time that is before March 1163 in any order. Interaction will be done if a person chooses to do so.
• The RP and OOC is always open regardless of what stage we are at in the RP.
• After consideration, the RP is moved to the normal roleplay section.

Edited August 12, 2013 by Cartophile

[Frosty V 309]

Will you post a link because I don't have my computer with me right now and my iPhone keeps dying.

[Anneal 2,197]

Jaeger sat in his room cleaning his dagger and pistol while he watched the news. He had been hearing lately about a rise in protests from a anti-government militia group, but the politicians were trying to make it sound as of it was no big deal and they would take care of it immediately. "No big deal? Who are they kidding, these protests and attacks have been getting more and more violent over the past few weeks." he mumbled to himself.

He knew that this was only the beginning of something larger. They weren't trying to make a point to the government. They were trying to make war. "The weapons they appear to have on TV don't at all look like civilian weapons." he said staring at his television set. Of course he was right these ponies were carrying military grade assault weapons and submachine guns.

Jaeger shook his head as he held his pistol in the light to check for smudge marks. "Let's just hope they don't bring their fight to us." he thought.

 

These aren't from the early 20th century.

 

The first actual assault rifles was first the StG 44, followed by the AK-47. The latter was only widely used in the 1950s and 60s; way past the "current" technology.

 

Television also does not exist in Equestria yet. Plus, for ponies to acquire military grade weapons, they have to either smuggle them, raid a military fort (unlikely), or make it themselves (though firearms with such versatility would be banned from the public.)

 

Submachine guns are plausible, as the first one was used in 1918. (MP 18)

 

I have to apologize on my part, since some of information I'm saying can be quite confusing, and I haven't told you before.

[Frosty V 309]

 

These aren't from the early 20th century.

 

The first actual assault rifles was first the StG 44, followed by the AK-47. The latter was only widely used in the 1950s and 60s; way past the "current" technology.

 

Television also does not exist in Equestria yet. Plus, for ponies to acquire military grade weapons, they have to either smuggle them, raid a military fort (unlikely), or make it themselves (though firearms with such versatility would be banned from the public.)

 

Submachine guns are plausible, as the first one was used in 1918. (MP 18)

 

I have to apologize on my part, since some of information I'm saying can be quite confusing, and I haven't told you before.

Yeah I had a feeling that was not right, so what about a radio instead of a TV and just assault weapons instead of military grade unless I put in something that explains how they got them. My bad.

[Durandal 623]

I think what he meant by early 20th century was some time between Pre-WWI and the Interbellum. Weaponry would be from around this time-period, meaning that you'd see rifles, revolvers, a few carbines, and a few submachine guns.

 

And then there's machine guns. Whatever happens, we have got the Maxim gun, and they have not.

[Milk Wave 454]

I've been looking at this topic for quite a while now, and im pretty interested in sticking Zeta in it. But I have one problem. Sometimes I have the hardest time just to hit the 200 character limit to submit a post. Or technically speaking: I usually cant hit 5 lines when im chatting with another pony unless there is multiple things to talk about or if I was to carry out an order or something.

 

Link is in siggy. Tell me if it works or not.

[Durandal 623]

Have you tried adding an internal monologue? Surely your character isn't just thinking about the exchange, he's reacting to it internally. What are his thoughts on the person he's talking to? To the orders he's given? To the matter at hand? Draw parallels to his history and his viewpoints so that others understand why he's reacting in such a way. It goes a long way to make a character more interesting.

Edited August 14, 2013 by Durandal

[LillyBlueberry 1]

i would like to join the roleplay,        that is my oc

Edited August 14, 2013 by LillyBlueberry

[Anneal 2,197]

Okay, so the BBCode broke, apparently, after I attempted to edit it. Looks like I need some technical help.

myocpony.pngi would like to join the roleplay,        that is my oc

Like I said before, I unfortunately can not allow you to join if you do not have a character database application.

 

I've been looking at this topic for quite a while now, and im pretty interested in sticking Zeta in it. But I have one problem. Sometimes I have the hardest time just to hit the 200 character limit to submit a post. Or technically speaking: I usually cant hit 5 lines when im chatting with another pony unless there is multiple things to talk about or if I was to carry out an order or something.

 

Link is in siggy. Tell me if it works or not.

It doesn't work, but it could be technical problems acting up in either my computer or account. I'll try to find a way.

[Durandal 623]

Fixed BBCode, in spoiler (if the bloody thing works, MLPF seems to be tricky about spoilers).

 

 

"The Equestrian Civil War, also known as the Caballus Rebellion, was a conflict fought over the form of government and the political standing of the 'minority'. This war is notorious for being the latest war Equestria was involved in since 865.

The southern part of Equestria seceded from the Equestrian Empire, also known as Equestria, in March 23, 1163, forming the Caballus Federation. The Equestrian Empire attempted peace negotiations, in which the Federation refused to accept.

Hostilities began in May 16, 1163, when a Federation soldier attacked upon an Equestrian guard during a peace negotiation between the two nations, resulting in open conflict. It was reported that there were seven Equestrian guards, five Federation soldiers, along with one Equestrian diplomat, killed and eight Equestrian guards and six Federation soldiers wounded.

Several events before the war, however, led to this unfortunate outcome." ~ Antiquary (c. 1152), passage taken from History of the Equestrian Civil War, written in 1189.

Roleplay

Description:
This roleplay takes place basically everyone in Equestria, including the Crystal Empire, (literally an open world RP) ten years from present day.

After the crowning of Princess Twilight, it seemed like everything was going to just fine- or as they thought. Things began to change slowly and slightly, eventually affecting the fate of Equestria.

The few years after was indeed peaceful, but it notably spawned new perceptions. Due to the industrial revolution, ponies started the belief that Equestria was exceptional and qualitatively better. They had enhanced the speed of airships and trains. Weaponry was upgraded for 'country defense' (though Equestria were rarely in open conflict). The Crystal Empire, now well developed, was freed thanks to six Equestrian 'volunteers'. (the Mane 6)

Along with that, a good deal of ponies were also getting views that a true democracy should be built to create the ideal society. This was backed up by mistakes the government had done.

One example was the Malus Ownership Ordinance, which allowed ponies who were moving into the western part of Equestria (once known as the Malus Territory; officially accepted as part of the Equestrian Empire in February 8, 1153) by giving them free land, which is organized into systematic squares; the ponies that settle there must give them a small percentage of their profits. Though it suited the settling ponies well, it displeased the ponies that already lived there before the Malus Territory was accepted into the Empire. Eventually a compromised was reached by banning ponies from settling on land within half a mile of already claimed land, but not before the ponies there viewed it as 'tyranny'.

Another example was the Mutiny Act of 1156, which was passed partly because of the negative reaction from the Malus Ownership Ordinance, and partly due to the fact that the Equestrian Empire was expanding, making it more difficult to keep order. It stated that "Whoever shall interfere with military or guard operations, create false reports for intention of mutiny, and/or refusal of orders with the military and royal guards, shall be jailed for no more than one year, or fined no more than 2,000 bits, or both." The opposition saw this once more as tyranny, arguing that it restricted their right of speech as it disallowed the disapproval of government, even when they were 'incorrect'. This law was repealed in October 6, 1157.

This bring us to the beginning of the RP, taking place in 1158. The issue in Equestria is worsening, riots and protests appearing more often. Southland ponies are now speaking of secession, and war seems to be brewing within the country...
 
Rules:
1. The minimum you should write are five lines.

2. Death is possible in this RP, though one person should not kill another person's character without the other person's consent. (Refer to rule 9.)

3. Keep things realistic. Do not create near impossible outcomes, such as finishing a battle completely undamaged, or remaining unaffected by ambushes or raids.

4. Content here is PG-13/PEGI 12/ESRB TEEN.

5. No double posting. The edit button is your friend.

6. Obviously, no god-modding (doing actions that are evidently above the character's extent) or controlling other characters without authorization.

7.Technology is based on the early 20th century, compared to Earth. Firearms are allowed. (did I just do that?)

 8. You can either side with the Equestrian Empire or the Caballus Federation; neither side is 'evil'.

Notes:
The roleplay will go through multiple years; timeskips will be agreed upon in a poll.
 
The war begins in 1163; the roleplay will first explain the events happening before the war with the chance of your characters being involved in it.
 
If you have any suggestions or questions, ask me! This is my first roleplay topic here, so tell me if there's anything that must be changed. Thank you.
 
Somehow referenced to real wars in our world.

The Equestria Database:
 
Locations

Events

Firearms Act:

Effective: August 26, 1144

The Firearms Act is a federal law passed in the Equestrian Empire that heavily regulates the firearms industry, the ownership of firearms, and most of all, the categorization of firearms.

After this act was passed, ponies who wish to purchase a firearm must be an Equestrian citizen of over twenty-one, must have a firearm license, must not have a criminal record containing more than two years of imprisonment, and must not be 'mentally defective'. Gunsmiths must also have a firearm license and approval from the provincial government, and must follow the conditions previously stated in order to sell a firearm. It is considered unlawful to sell a firearm to a pony who to not meet these conditions. Firearms must be disposed by giving it to a constabulary department.

All firearms are also categorized into three levels: Level 1, 2, and 3. Level 1 are firearms only require a legal firearm license to purchase; firearms in this category include single-shot rifles, pistols, shotguns, volley guns, and multi-barreled firearms that do not exceed 3 barrels. Level 2 are firearms that require a permit from the constabulary or be a constabulary officer; firearms in this category include revolvers, semi-automatic pistols, and bolt-action and repeating rifles and shotguns. Level 3 are firearms that are completely restricted to the public; only ponies in the Royal Guard or Equestrian Army can use these firearms. This includes any kind of firearms containing a scope, suppressor, hollow point and magically powered ammunition, military-grade firearms, and fully automatic machine and sub-machine guns.</p>

Weapons and Other Items

Documents

Character List

Jaeger

Lightning Chaser

Fire Sharp

Apate Metis/Artful Campaign

 

 

 

EDIT:

Edited August 14, 2013 by Durandal

[Anneal 2,197]

I've been looking at this topic for quite a while now, and im pretty interested in sticking Zeta in it. But I have one problem. Sometimes I have the hardest time just to hit the 200 character limit to submit a post. Or technically speaking: I usually cant hit 5 lines when im chatting with another pony unless there is multiple things to talk about or if I was to carry out an order or something.

 

Link is in siggy. Tell me if it works or not.

Okay, so I found your Character Database, and it's approved. Nice picture, by the way.

 

 

Can i join?, my character is aqua and she is in my description.

I have also found yours, but I do believe you need to change it a bit, as the backstory is a bit short. I'm sorry if I missed it before, as I noticed that it's also in your signature. 

[Milk Wave 454]

Okay, so I found your Character Database, and it's approved. Nice picture, by the way.

Thanks! Though it wasn't drawn by me since I requested it to someone who's well known on this forum. Sadly I forgot his name ;P

 

Like I said, I may have a hard time making 5 lines for each post I do. So if im having problems with it, just know it might take a while before replying.

[Anneal 2,197]

I think what he meant by early 20th century was some time between Pre-WWI and the Interbellum. Weaponry would be from around this time-period, meaning that you'd see rifles, revolvers, a few carbines, and a few submachine guns.

 

And then there's machine guns. Whatever happens, we have got the Maxim gun, and they have not.

Actually, the timeline of the roleplay is more of a WWI and at most the twenties, which is the time submachine guns become more widely used, (MP18 and Thompson) but not as common compared to bolt-action service rifles, revolvers, and semi-automatic pistols.

 

Bows and crossbows would actually be used too, by the way, along with magic (Magi-tech!). 

 

(Plus, SMGs didn't exist as a practical weapon in the Interbellum Era.)

 

 

 

 

Does anyone mind if I join this long, somehow-enjoyable RP?

 

I would love to be the 'rebels', or Cabellus Federation. I kind of forgot how to spell it.

 

Lightning is in my signature, so...I hope this lasts long enough for my character to die XD

He might die in the first hour of the war, compared to how he works weapons

 

I would love to join this Roleplay.

Is it al-right if Fire sharp would be on the Callabus Federation.

http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/fire-sharp-r4122

 

 

 

 

Really, if you're going to join, you should at least post something. I mean, you're all active and you obviously have the time to post, and I don't understand why you're not doing anything.

Edited August 18, 2013 by Cartophile

[Anneal 2,197]

I'm afraid I have to double post and bump. There's been inactivity in the roleplay; if it fails to receive any posts within the next week, then this roleplay is officially dead. 

 

Really. Some of you aren't replying despite being active all the time. Is there something that went wrong?

 

Sorry if I'm breaking any roleplay rules.