((Those diplomats already left.))
[b]Canterlot[/b]
"The Equestrian Empire is no longer. I shall not see my Republic grow into that. We are new, and those diplomats returned shortly before the beginning of the civil war. We may be peaceful, but we do not bow down to the will of other nations so easily. You should be well aware of that already, we did not fight the Triarians for nothing. Also Peaceful is different from Pacifist, which we are not."

Equestrian forces gathered around, easily outmatching the small amount the Supremes had sent. Massive fleets gathered in orbit, as the defense stations began warming up.