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Economics
Earthborn’s economy, I have to say self-sustaining, very self-sustaining. With such a massive population, they better have food surpluses. They have the largest population, the largest collection of territories, the largest food supply along with other raw materials. They lack nothing essential to their growth. They have little reason to trade with anyone, which isn’t a problem since surrounding their borders are either hostiles or hostiles-to-be. Constant warfare is the only thing keeping Earthborn at bay, especially the Changeling hordes to the west they are fighting against.

With a massive number of populace, Earthborn can safely rely on tax revenue to sustain their operations in the long run, as a slight shift in tax rates can change the revenue dramatically. I doubt that constant warfare would see any occasional tax cuts since every bit counts in a war.

No doubt that Twin Rivers and Green Fields are the main food production centers of Earthborn, putting those water to very good uses. Since Earth Ponies are natural with the land and traditionally are farmers, food surpluses should be expected. These surpluses would be spoiled if they aren’t used soon. They are likely traded with the refuges in the central region, and possibly Whitegold and their pets resting in their collection of camps in their borders.

There are three notable places that likely contain the main mining operations of Earthborn which are: Appleloosan Ridge, Iron Spire, Ghastly Gorge. The output from these locations are no doubt huge, and so does the consumption of those same output. Not much can be said for the miners, except that they are definitely well-off in comparison to the slaves working in the mines up north. The drawbacks such as risks of death from conducting this line of work still stand.

Earthborn deploys firearms in a large scale. The propellant for these firearms is no other than what we called gunpowder. The components of gunpowder are Sulfur, Coal, and Saltpeter; all of which can be found underground as minerals. To be able to use them in such a massive scale would mean that at least some of their mines are mother lodes of these components to be mined.

The Fillydelphian Gem Mines are no doubt an archrival to Whitegold. Though they have a mother lode of gems beneath them, this that Earthborn controls is similar in scale. But since Earthborn have little reasons to trade, these gems would be used internally, which saves their citizens’ wealth from buying gems from the crooked merchants of Manehattan.

Mass Production is undoubtedly expected in Earthborn, how else would all those raw materials be turned into processed goods efficiently? With the increase of quantity comes the decrease of quality. Earthborn equipment may be viewed as rigid and reliable, but pales in comparison with the craftsmanship of those made by the neighboring artisans of Whitegold.

Now where does the Engineer Guild fit into this? They are responsible for the technological superiority of Earthborn. The most advanced technology we know they have are steam engines, and we know that they aren’t widespread. The reason is likely the costs of making one, as do any other gimmicks of the Engineer Guild.

I believe that the Engineer Guild serves to support aspiring inventors with materials and inspiration to come up with revolutionary ideas and make them reality. A government-funded organization, this ensures that every invention will be known to Earthborn and be implemented.

FIRST BATTLE FOR NEW PONYVILLE (June 10th to June 11th, 8th year ATD)

New Ponyville - a small little town, built by unaligned settlers looking for a place to relive the old, peaceful days from before the war broke out. Being situated in the middle of Equestria, where many trade routes intersect, this small town would soon turn prosperous and rich. Of course, the major Houses couldn't just leave the strategically important town alone. Soon, House Earthborn and House Moon and Star would clash in a battle for control of New Ponyville. 35 000 Earthborn troops led by General Tree Branch battled the army of 22 000 Moon and Star soldiers, commanded by Battlemage Comet Trail. It was a sound victory for House Earthborn, that established the House's rule over the town. But soon, the importance of the victory itself would have to take a backseat to the discovery that was about to be made.

At that time, the fact that House Moon and Star has been practicing slavery on earth ponies and pegasi was considered nothing but a rumor. But now, all the evidence one pony could want has been laid upon the terrified eyes of the witnesses of the battle. Both pegasi and earth pony slave warriors captured by Earthborn troops wore multiple marks of heavy magical abuse, and worst of all - every single one of them had their cutie mark ripped off and replaced with a mockery of a cutie mark with a symbol of hoof shackles. The sounds of anger and disgust quickly filled the air around the town. General Tree Branch was quick to send for the Supreme Commander herself. When Applejack arrived at the town and witnessed the atrocities commited by Moon and Star, something in her mind snapped. It was at that moment when she suddently remembered the stories the buffalo warriors had told her long ago.

She was quick to order her troops to gather all of the captured unicorns from Moon and Star and bring them to their knees. She approached the captured Battlemage, and with a swift move of her blade, she dehorned and then immediately beheaded him. After a brief moment of silence, she gave a commanding look to General Tree Branch. He knew what had to be done - every single captured Moon and Star unicorn was to be dehorned and finally beheaded. Applejack silently, and with a grim look on her face, watched the entire execution to make sure none of her soldiers would go soft on these bastards.

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