Talk:Crystal Empire/@comment-10390252-20130703141402

It's not clear whether the Crystal Empire extends beyond the Crystal City, which is all we've seen on the show. 'Empire' implies that there are a group of subordinate states under the Crystal Ponies' control. However, as 1,000 years have passed, it may remain an empire only in name.

That said, old hurts are sometimes remembered long after the cause has vanished into history. Maybe Cadence will find her skills as a leader challenged by former vassal states looking to have revenge upon their former overlords.