Cold War: Undercover

The Coup

August 27, 1950 | 7:10 pm | cold and wet.

The atmosphere was tense, in Canterlot, civilians kept their distance from conflict zones, police officers, with few personnel, fought criminal factions that sought to expand their territory, war veterans remained hidden in their homes, holding their weapons or shooting at anyone. dared to approach, the Army Generals articulated plans to be executed with Applejack's approval:

"Are you ready?" Celestia asked, wearing her formal attire.

"Yes!" Rarity exclaimed, still shaken by the sounds of gunshots outside.

"I-I think so!" Fluttershy replied, shyly.

"Everyone ready!" Jack exclaimed, still holding the M3 that he had taken from the helicopter when saving Luna, who was being treated by Sunshine.

"Let's go!" Celestia exclaimed, going to the Palace hall, together with the other Ministers, Jack and Eduard.

"I've already ordered this to be broadcast live on all channels." Rarity informed, she had her microphone in hand, there was only a recording team in the audience, everyone knew that what would happen that day was Unconstitutional:

"Attention, people of Equestria, given the situation we face today, with some internal attacks and increasingly frequent shootings, we have introduced an Article that has never been introduced before, it is an extreme measure, but necessary, whatever happens, trust the Military, they will know what to do, I will continue as President, but this time it will be to represent the Armed Forces, Applejack..." Celestia said, in her speech, shortly afterwards, giving Applejack space on the stage.

"During the absence of Minister o' Defense Rainbow Dash, Minister o' Morale Pinkie Pie, General Commander Sniperplayer an' some Generals who are away, Ah declare State o' Siege, State o' Defense an' Article 142 o' the 1946 Constitution... 'The Armed Forces, constituted by the Navy, the Army an' the Air Force, are permanent an' regular national institutions, organized on the basis o' hierarchy an' discipline, under the supreme authority o' the President, an' are intended for the defense o' the Homeland, the guarantee o' constitutional powers an', on the initiative o' any o' these, law an' order, there will be no habeas-corpus for Military punishments or Armed Resistance, any an' all Attempted aggression against the authorities will result in imprisonment, the end o' the Military Intervention will be expected after four years o' employment...' if everything is resolved before four years, the Intervention will only end when everything is in place for the return o' a 100% civilian government again, Rarity, yer turn!" Applejack said, reading a part of the Constitution, making it clear what would happen, letting her friend take the stage.

"Me, as Minister of the Ministry of Information, affirm that these measures are appropriate to Applejack, Minister of Technology, who is representing Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie today, we will go through difficult times, which will soon pass, this is not just to clean up Equestria of the enemies that are inside, but also to avoid a Civil War. All Ministries will remain standing and fulfilling their functions, the Military will participate indirectly in our politics, proving to us, the duty to defend the Homeland and National Sovereignty!" Rarity said, getting down from the stage, allowing the President to go up again.

"With these documents signed by me and the other Ministers present, I declare that Article 142 of the Constitution is put into practice!" Celestia exclaimed, raising the necessary documents to legitimize her and the other Ministers' statements.

"You know this is a Coup against Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie and the Sniperplayer, right?" Twilight said, after the live broadcast ended.

"We know..." Celestia replied, feeling a little bad about the Coup.