The Equestrian Civil War and Splinter States

As the Equestrian Civil War starts there were conflicting reports from both sides on the situation. While Princess Luna has claimed Celestial has gone mad with hatred for batponies and had plotted her death, and she is fighting for batpony equality and stop her sister's madness. Celestial has claimed Luna has turned into Nightmare Moon and has called her subjects to defend harmony. This left the vassals of Equestria in a choice between who to support. The Crystal Empire backed Celestial and joined Equestria in its wars against the Lunar Empire. However New Mareland chose a third option and backed neither. Instead they kicked out Equestrian ambassadors and declared independence.At the onset of the Civil War the Equestrian Military was caught completely unprepared. Many military units were out of place and a few were even stationed on Eastern Equestria, separated from the rest of the military where they were quickly overwhelmed by batpony and local militias. In the openning days Equestrian High Command quickly rushed divisions from around the nation, even from the "Village Up North" bordering Nova Griffonia to the frontlines. As both sides moved their armies to the frontline, Equestria would find itself on the defensive as Lunarist forces would outnumber the Equestrian Military. While most of the military stayed with Celestial, the Lunarist were supported by large amounts of militias and cultists. In the early days local Equestrian forces would bore the blunt of the fighting. In Dodge City the local police would put up a valiant defense against a much larger Lunarist force for several days before surrendering.While the Equestrian Civil War was going on, Stalliongrad would not sit idly. In addition to send volunteers to Equestria. Stalliongrad moved several divisions to occupy the territory south of it under the pretense of "Protecting the civilian from the horrors of the Civil War". What few forces the Lunar Empire stationed there were quickly swept aside and Stalliongrad has secured the new territory for itself.As the Equestrian Military moved to the frontlines, forces in its rear would take the opportunity to implement their own plans. In what would be known as the "Vanhoover Mutiny", several Equestrian and Lunarist navy ships would stop obeying orders and instead a plot a course to Vanhoover. Under the leadership of Admirad Dust Hoover, marines would land on Vanhoover and with the support of local communist militias, proclaimed the Vanhoover Commune.In the South-East, various forces have risen up against the Lunarist in the region. In what will become a 4 way war, the Celestial State, Baltimare Republic, Aztlan Free State, and the Disciples of the Night are all fighting for control of the South-East. In Baltimare, a coalition of various leftists forces under the leadership of Golden Delicious are coming out from Baltimare. While the Lunarist garrison has reorganised itself under the command of Stars Whirl. Doctor Caballeron's rival Daring Do is leading Equestruan Loyalists near Stableside.Sensing their opportunity, Southern politicians have declared their secession from Equestria and formed the Confederation of Southern States. Lead by J.D Neighvis, the leader of the Coltumbia party which is a Southern Independence group, the nation aims to distance itself from Equestria. However there are still may royalists that oppose the new government and wish to return to Equestria. With the upcoming Constitutional Convention Neighvis must keep the royalists in check if he is to preserve his dream of a independent south. In addition the independent south may be able to finally take action against the Buffalo State.Following the example of the Confederation, Las Pegasus would declare independence a few days later. As a result of powerful businesses fearing the nationalization of their assets and the bureaucratic overhaul which would expose their corruption, Mayor Rokenhar was forced into secession against the wishes of the population. The city is set for a period of political turmoil as mass immigration and lack of food imports puts the city on the brink of a famine. While in the streets harmonists, communists, and fascists clash for control of the city.The Equestrian Civil War has divided Equestria and now the country tears itself apart. These will be difficult times for Equestria, we can only hope it ends quickly.