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The '''Royal Guards of Equestria''', also previously known as the '''E.U.P.''' ('''E'''arth, '''U'''nicorn, '''P'''egasi) '''Guard''' or the '''Protective Pony Platoons''', are the protectors of {{FIM|Princess Celestia}}, {{FIM|Princess Luna}}, and {{FIM|Princess Cadance}}, and later [[Queen]] {{FIM|Twilight Sparkle}}, as well as [[Equestria]] at large. |
The '''Royal Guards of Equestria''', also previously known as the '''E.U.P.''' ('''E'''arth, '''U'''nicorn, '''P'''egasi) '''Guard''' or the '''Protective Pony Platoons''', are the protectors of {{FIM|Princess Celestia}}, {{FIM|Princess Luna}}, and {{FIM|Princess Cadance}}, and later [[Queen]] {{FIM|Twilight Sparkle}}, as well as [[Equestria]] at large. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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===Predecessors=== |
===Predecessors=== |
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Prior to the formal establishment of the Equestrian Royal Guard, earlier rulers were seen to maintain forces of guardsponies, with [[Commander Hurricane]] and [[Sable Spirit]] both maintaining forces of |
Prior to the formal establishment of the Equestrian Royal Guard, earlier rulers were seen to maintain forces of guardsponies, with [[Commander Hurricane]] and [[Sable Spirit]] both maintaining forces of {{FIM|Pegasus}} and {{FIM|Unicorn}} guards, respectively. Other forerunners to the royal guard may have included the [[Cloudsdale Royal Legion]] and the [[Mighty Helm]], military forces that defended various populations in Equestria. A number of guards patrolled [[Canterlot Castle]] around the time that the [[Pony of Shadows (Eris' dimension)|Pony of Shadows]] abducted {{FIM|Princess Celestia}} and {{FIM|Princess Luna}}.<ref>[[Legends of Magic Annual 2018]]</ref> |
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===Formation=== |
===Formation=== |
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Following the [[Celestia/Luna rift]], in which Princess Luna-then Nightmare Moon-was banished to the [[moon]], Princess Celestia formally established the royal guard. On the anniversary of the first [[Celestial year of peace]], [[General Firefly]] selected an elite ground of fliers from the ranks of the E.U.P., dubbing them the [[Wonderbolts]]. |
Following the [[Celestia/Luna rift]], in which Princess Luna-then Nightmare Moon-was banished to the [[moon]], Princess Celestia formally established the royal guard. On the anniversary of the first [[Celestial year of peace]], [[General Firefly]] selected an elite ground of fliers from the ranks of the E.U.P., dubbing them the [[Wonderbolts]]. The royal guard were in operation by the time Nightmare Moon began invading the dreams of ponies after turning the enslaved [[Nyx]] into the [[Nightmare Forces]].<ref>[[Fiendship is Magic issue 4]]</ref> |
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==Members== |
==Members== |
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*{{FIM|Shining Armor}} (captain) |
*{{FIM|Shining Armor}} (captain) |
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*[[Charming Cavalier]] |
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*[[Echo]] |
*[[Echo]] |
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*[[Flash Magnus]] |
*[[Flash Magnus]] |
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*{{FIM|Flash Sentry}} |
*{{FIM|Flash Sentry}} |
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*[[Gallant Gallop]] |
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*[[Gallus]] |
*[[Gallus]] |
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*[[Glimmering Shield]] |
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*[[Golden Flight]] |
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*[[Jade Wing]] |
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*[[Jasper Hoof]] |
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*[[Nocturn]] |
*[[Nocturn]] |
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*[[Orange Mane]] |
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*[[Ralph (guard)|Ralph]] |
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*[[Sam (guard)|Sam]] |
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*[[Spearhead]] |
*[[Spearhead]] |
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*[[Topaz]] |
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*[[12th Precinct captain|Unnamed captain]]}} |
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===Divisions=== |
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====Bat Ponies==== |
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[[File:Echo and Nocturn.jpeg|thumb|[[Echo]] and [[Nocturn]], two members of the Bat Pony royal guards.]] |
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A number of [[Bat Ponies]] serve as Princess Luna's guards-also known as the '''Lunar Guard'''<ref>[[My Little Pony (Gameloft)]]</ref>-though they have also been seen in the company of Princess Celestia. |
A number of [[Bat Ponies]] serve as Princess Luna's guards-also known as the '''Lunar Guard'''<ref>[[My Little Pony (Gameloft)]]</ref>-though they have also been seen in the company of Princess Celestia. |
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====Crystal Ponies==== |
====Crystal Ponies==== |
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[[Crystal Ponies|Crystal Pony]] guards have defended the [[Crystal Empire]] for an unknown period of time. |
[[Crystal Ponies|Crystal Pony]] guards, also known as the '''Crystal Guard''',<ref>[[Fiendship is Magic issue 1]]</ref> have defended the [[Crystal Empire]] for an unknown period of time, dating back at least as far as [[King Sombra]]'s childhood. Members include Crystal Pegasi, Crystal Earth Ponies, and Crystal Unicorns.<ref>[[Friends Forever issue 30]]</ref> |
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==References== |
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[[Category:Equestrian royal organizations]] |
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[[Category:Royal Guards of Equestria| ]] |
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Latest revision as of 15:20, 4 August 2023
The name or term "Royal Guards" refers to more than one subject. For a list of other meanings, see Royal Guards (disambiguation). |
The Royal Guards of Equestria, also previously known as the E.U.P. (Earth, Unicorn, Pegasi) Guard or the Protective Pony Platoons, are the protectors of Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, and Princess Cadance, and later Queen Twilight Sparkle, as well as Equestria at large. Template:Group stub
History
Predecessors
Prior to the formal establishment of the Equestrian Royal Guard, earlier rulers were seen to maintain forces of guardsponies, with Commander Hurricane and Sable Spirit both maintaining forces of Pegasus and Unicorn guards, respectively. Other forerunners to the royal guard may have included the Cloudsdale Royal Legion and the Mighty Helm, military forces that defended various populations in Equestria. A number of guards patrolled Canterlot Castle around the time that the Pony of Shadows abducted Princess Celestia and Princess Luna.[1]
Formation
Following the Celestia/Luna rift, in which Princess Luna-then Nightmare Moon-was banished to the moon, Princess Celestia formally established the royal guard. On the anniversary of the first Celestial year of peace, General Firefly selected an elite ground of fliers from the ranks of the E.U.P., dubbing them the Wonderbolts. The royal guard were in operation by the time Nightmare Moon began invading the dreams of ponies after turning the enslaved Nyx into the Nightmare Forces.[2]
Members
Divisions
Many of the known pony tribes are represented among the royal guard. By the time of Luster Dawn's time as a student at the School for Gifted Unicorns, at least one non-pony, the Griffon Gallus, was also seen to be a member of the guard.
Earth Ponies
Unicorns
Golden-armored unicorn guards are capable of using their magic to defend against enemies.
Some unicorn guards wear black or dark grayish-blue armor, and were first seen guarding the Canterlot Archives. After Flash Magnus became a drill sergeant for the guard, these guards-including some mares specified as serving under Princess Luna[3]-were more commonly seen.
Pegasi
Golden-armored Pegasi guards are notable for using their flight abilities as part of their duties, often serving to pull Pegasus chariots to transport princesses or other dignitaries from place to place.
Bat Ponies
A number of Bat Ponies serve as Princess Luna's guards-also known as the Lunar Guard[4]-though they have also been seen in the company of Princess Celestia.
In an alternate timeline, several Bat Ponies served as Nightmare Moon's royal guards.
Crystal Ponies
Crystal Pony guards, also known as the Crystal Guard,[5] have defended the Crystal Empire for an unknown period of time, dating back at least as far as King Sombra's childhood. Members include Crystal Pegasi, Crystal Earth Ponies, and Crystal Unicorns.[6]
References
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