Silver Shield

Physical Description
Silver Shield is a muscular unicorn. He has a black coat and violet hair. His cutie mark is a silver shield.

Apocalyponies Biography
Silver Shield first appears as the commander of Princess Celestia's guards. He urges her to let him lead a strikeforce to silence the White Flamks, but the princess refuses, believing that kindness and mercy will be better tools for soothing them. Silver Shield is later seen standing on the balcony next to Celestia as she looks out over the protesters assembeled in Canterlot. He urges her to exit the palace and speak to the crowd, even though she fears doing so will provoke a riot. She agrees and exits the palace, surrounded by guards Silver Shield chose personally. Once outside, Silver Shield betrays Celestia and stabs her with a spear before ordering other ponies to attack her. Subsequent conversation between Silver Shield and Asteria reveals that they have been plotting together.

Character Information
Silver Shield is a decisive stallion prone to violence. He advocates swift, brutal solutions to problems and sees little value in kindness and mercy. He is also quite cunning, deceptive, and treacherous. Silver Shield believes that everyone is ultimately seeking power.

Skills and Talents
Given his position in Celestia's regime, he is likely an accomplished soldier. Silver Shield is cunning, deceptive, and ruthless.