he small breaching charge roared as it destroyed the lock of airlock and sent the door swinging inward violently. Smoke poured into the corridor of the starship. A few seconds a lone figure sauntered into the corridor. Pausing to look around the newcomer spotted the terrified crew member who was standing petrified in fear about 12ft away. The white unicorn mare tossed her head causing her long blue-violet mane to sway. With an impish grin she addressed the crew member.
 
“Darling! You look like an intelligent pony, so you’ve probably already worked it out. Your ship is under attack, and I’m part of the boarding party.”
 
As if to reinforce this comment a squad of heavily armed pirates quickly enter the corridor and took up position. The mare grinned again.
 
“So please be a dear and yield to me and my crew.”