Title:           The Coroner Part 12
Author:          CelestialOrigin
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First Edit:      Saturday 18th of February 2017 09:21:51 PM CDT
Last Edit:       Saturday 18th of February 2017 09:21:51 PM CDT

>”Twilight you need to calm down. I don't think it is that big a deal.”
“Spike are you crazy?! This is a huge deal! Princess Celestia is coming and has deployed a First Contact and Riot Squad! That hasn't happened in over 700 years!”
>”What's a first contact and riot squad?”
>You start doing a little stress dance.
“Spike I'm sure I gave you the book that explained what they are.”
>Spike just crosses his arms.
>”Twilight, if I read every book that you have given me, i’d be as old as Celestia.”
>You shoot him a little glare and take a deep breath.
>Okay okay calm down take in the surroundings and breath.
>You are back in your castle waiting for Celestia to show up.
>Spike is sitting on the edge of the map table while you are sitting in your chair.
>Deep breaths.
“Okay, well essentially, the first contact squad was formed after the Zebra Incident. The intention was to create a special group of guards that are not only capable of protecting the Princess while she travels to foreign lands, but can also diffuse any political situation that may come up while doing so.”
>Spike’s focus turns to you.
>”So they are pretty much super guards?”
“No not exactly, but hey are highly trained.”
>Spike has launched himself off the table and has become really excited for some reason.
>”They sound like super guards!”
>You laugh a little.
>You don't know if you could really call them guards.
“They are still just ponies Spike, but they are pretty amazing. I remember when I was still in Celestia’s school, the FCRS came for a demonstration and. . .”
>”You met them!?”
>He is probably an inch from your face.
>Okay that is too close.
>You stand up to head to the library and place him on your back.
“Yes I did.”
>You flash him a small smile.
>”What happened?”
>You try to remember that day.
“Well Princess Celestia wanted us to learn about the guard. Several young colts were talking about joining after all. So she brought several members of various ranks in the guard.
From a young cadet to a general and even some special forces including the First Contact and Riot Squad.”
>Spike just sits there quietly listening.
“Among other things, Princess Celestia had the various guards spar with practice spears. It was pretty fun to watch until the special forces started sparring.”
>”Why? What happened?”
>Spike seems a little concerned now.
“Well they were scary! It wasn't like they were practicing, but like they were really trying to hurt each other. A few of them actually started bleeding and one had to be taken to the hospital!”
>You can see Spike cringe a little.
>”They took it that seriously?”
>You ruffle your wings at little to wiggle out some stress.
“Uh huh. Princess Celestia wanted everypony to know what was expected out of them if they join the special forces. Everypony was freaked out until the pony from the First Contact and Riot Squad started sparring with an Everfree Commando.”
>You pause to see if spike wanted to ask a question, but none came so you continue.
“The commando went after him just like he did with the others. He swung for the neck, the legs, the head, but luckily nothing made contact. The FCS pony was able to dodge everything the commando threw at him, but didn't fight back.”
>”How come he didn't fight before?’
>You put a hoof to your chin.
“Do you know what their most important skill is?”
>He puts a claw to his chin.
>”Changeling detection? No, super shields? Uhh. . .”
“De-escalation.”
>His face deadpans.
>”That's it? That doesn't sound very cool.”
>You just roll your eyes.
“Knowing how to calm down angry ponies is a very important skill. Especially for somepony who's job it is to be the first pony to confront a new species.”
>”It still doesn't sound very cool.”
>You turn a corner and see the Library doors coming up.
“They are trained to only fight if the Princess is in danger or someone in their squad gets hurt. That way they don't start an international incident while protecting the Princess or incite violence during a riot.”
>He starts to ask a question, but it dies in his throat.
“Maybe you should read about some of the exploits of First contact Squad. Like the time they single hoofedly prevented war between Equestria and the Minotaur Kingdom.”
>You set spike down at a table in the library and float a book over to him.
“That is a book on the history of the First Contact and Riot Squad. From the reason it was formed till their most recent deployment. It is very interesting, I think you would like it.”
>”Hey how did the fight end?”
“Oh Princess Celestia made them stop fighting.”
>He looks surprised.
>”That's it? I was expecting him to mop the floor with the commando after how you talked up how great they are.
“Well spike they aren't really combat guards they are more. . .
>”ANNOUNCING HER ROYAL HIGHNESS, PRINCESS CELESTIA!”
>Oh buck! You were supposed to meet her in the map room!
“Sorry Spike I've got to go!”
>”Wait Take me with. . .
>You poof away before he has time to finish his sentence.