Talk:Spike/@comment-30184436-20161009173656

As of the end of Season 6. Spike is perhaps the most politically influential character in all of Equestria and beyond.

He is Twilight Sparkle's best friend and through her is the primary aide to one of the four Alicorn Princesses (Flurry Heart is a little young to count yet). He also has instant access to Luna and Celestia through her.

He is a hero of the Crystal Empire, the populace of whom all but worship him.

Ember, the current Dragon Lord considers him a friend and owes him big time for his assistance in her getting the position.

He was the first friend of Thorax and thus the new regime of the Changelings.

If that little dragon ever wanted to, he could rally the most powerful leaders of three different SPECIES to his side!