Eech... Thank you, Applejack...

Other steampunk ponies:
Twilight and Pinkie: wonderlandfreak.deviantart.com…
Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy: wonderlandfreak.deviantart.com…
The Cutie Mark Crusaders: wonderlandfreak.deviantart.com…
Derpy and Dinky: wonderlandfreak.deviantart.com…
Queen Chrysalis: wonderlandfreak.deviantart.com…

And here we have my three headcanon levels of augmentation; necessary, where it replaced an injured limb or organ, supportive, where it helps you in your work though you could do without it (Applejack's legs) and vain, where it simply looks good.

It's a good thing that Applejack has friends in high places, or else she would never have been able to afford those augmented legs and spine. Without them she would have grown old before her time due to the hard, physical work she goes through every day. Rarity really is a friend indeed.

Not too sure about how Rarity turned out, but I'm pretty happy about Applejack's legs so who cares >w<

FAQ:
Q: what's up with Rarity's neck?
A: Normally I'd say use your imagination, but I've gotten this question so. Many. Times. A prototype sewing-machine exploded on her and badly damaged her neck and the front of her chest. Necessary augmentation followed.

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Speedpaint: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIMEiy…

On tumblr: chickenwhite.tumblr.com/post/2…

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This one made it onto EQD too! www.equestriadaily.com/2012/06…