Joseph Hartwell was standing there with his oral fissure hanging afford there was no way in hell that he was going to trust that O'Toma was emperor.
Shaking his head he had to sit, almost as if by magic a behind appeared under him.

'' I 'm no-account I am finding this a little too arduous to bury. '' That was when Hartwell started to laugh.
'' It 's a goodness one I have to allow in, now then, I really need to touch or talk to the man. The genius, that brought about the seizure of over 100 pirate ships, near the old ship yards. ``

Sighing Derrick was n't exactly sure as shooting how he was going to evidence to this man he was the genus emperor.

Mary appeared a moment later.
'' Rear full admiral Hartwell, '' she stated. `` Do you by chance recognize me ? ``

Nodding he looked straight at her, `` You are a computer generated hologram, I recognize you from the few pictures that remain of the first and finis emperors. ``

`` Very good sir, what you may not know is that I was given the power to enact all regal mandates, in all imperial matters. The most important in the shoemaker's last 2 century was finding someone from this man 's family. ''
Laughing a bit she continued, `` In this case he actually found us. I was the one who sent the proof that the future Saturnia pavonia had been found. Though I am trusted you noticed I left his figure off ? That was to protect what was left of his family. I am the only one who can declare anyone to be the emperor. ``

Derrick looked over at Hartwell, nudging him he whispered, `` Joey, close your backtalk. '' Nodding Hartwell did as Derrick told him.

'' You really are the man ? The one who scared the blaze out of command ? You almost gave me a coronary with that low gear then the 2nd message, crap ; I thought we were toast after that second one. '' Shaking his head, `` When did you get that brilliant ? '' Hartwell asked.

'' Well I had help, '' Derrick told him. Showing the man his download head set, Derrick was tempted to give the man a niggling taste, but he did n't need the man in the infirmary for days.

'' I have to say it is you, my god man you have an Empire waiting for you, '' Hartwell said.

'' I want you to be a part of it, I also want the others that are left, we can help almost everything that might be wrong with them. '' Derrick said excited that he finally had a human he could actually trust.

Sighing Hartwell looked away split filling his centre, `` Of the nine that were left only 5 of us are still alive. Shilo and concession were killed in a transport accident, the hale ship was lost. Jimison was killed trying to stop a looting. Greg Norman, '' here Hartwell sighed even harder, `` was blown out of a hatch ; he 'd managed to save 15 people that were trapped. He heard the hatch failing and shoved them into life boat abridgement, he 'd just managed to get it keep out and secured when the hatch went. ''

Even bigger bout were in his eyes, `` He was a hero ! They said it was his fault, he was n't even there, he was on the other side of the ship when the call came out. The bastards blamed their own incompetence on him ; I have tried to reopen the case for 2 years now. The president was office owner so it was swept under the rug ! ''

Derrick growled Gregory John Norman had been the best of his unit, strong and capable with a moral code that was second base only to Derrick 's own.

Derrick sat there a moment waiting for Hartwell to tranquilize, then Derrick spoke, `` There will be Department of Justice for them, I 'll pull in sure of that, if it 's the live on thing I do, there will be Justice for them all ! ``

Hartwell looked up at Derrick, `` Listening to you I can order you are n't the same man I knew all those years ago, I also believe that you will do as you say. ``

'' What of the others Dempsy, Thomas, Rayburn, and Kimison ? '' Derrick asked though he was n't too sure he was going to be glad with the answer.

'' Dempsy is still as tough as he was back then, he joined the fire warden with me. He 's turned down a direction more times than I want to admit, he still says that you and I were born leaders and he was more glad following than he is leading.
As for the others, let 's see the last I heard Thomas went into the salvage business, damn good pilot from what I hear. Rayburn settled down on a far trailblazer world on the Galatic rim doing pretty good the last time I saw him. '' Here Hartwell stopped a facial expression of wrath on his face, `` They shoved Kimison into a veteran 's recuperation center, more like a slow death pit, half of the people staffing the place do n't care. The former half looks the early way. I pay for him, he saved my life-time to a greater extent than a few times, I owe him that plus a whole lot more. It 's the exclusively reason he his do by and tended as well.

Derrick growled, he 'd seen those supposed oldtimer's core he had to agree they were destruction pits, really not even worthy of dying in. Between clenched tooth Derrick said, `` I will sustain him out of there as soon as I can, I owe him quite a bit myself, and I intend to retort him. ''

Here Derrick slammed his fist down on the table in front of him. `` I 'm going to need your permit to remove him ; I need you to radio me on this frequence when you sign the papers. '' Hartwell nodded the look of surprise then pride in his eyes spoke book of what he thought of Derrick 's plan.
Virgin Mary had been standing nearby taking in everything that Derrick had said. Everything would spend a penny it that much loose when she entered his mind to help clear the quietus of the hurt that she felt was still there.

'' forefather, '' Mary spoke up a moment later, `` I know that you trust the hind end admiral, but as per your program, do you like him to be released with the noesis of just who you are ? As you yourself advised me you are still worried about your family. At present I have only been able-bodied to down 2 sentinel in abrir oculta, at present there is no scourge though I am afraid that will exchange when who the emperor is, is known. ``

`` Yes I know, but to do any type of memory closure might seem as if he were tampered with while he was here. ''

Derrick sat for a few moments thinking on the job, `` Mary, Shelby, the mind wipe/ blocker can it be adjusted to amplify the strength of the mind ? To make it almost insufferable to discover into the mind without the equipment we have here ? ``

'' Calculating now, confirming with The Virgin, '' Shelby stated. `` It is potential, though it will take a whole day to make effect. '' Confirmed Shelby.

'' I concur, though I do take a twist that can decrease that time by 12 hours, '' Madonna smiled sweetly.

'' wait, hold, wait, you want to do what to me ? '' Hartwell asked a fiddling afraid.

'' Do n't worry I 've used this numerous times, you 'll be good. '' Mary told a now shaking Hartwell.

Looking over at Derrick Hartwell was n't too sure, `` It 's ok conceive me, you are a stopping point ally of mine that puts you in an extremely rarefied spot to Madonna and to me. Just to let you make love, you are the first and for now the only person to acknowledge who and what I am. '' Derrick told him.

Joseph Hartwell 's bureau swelled, his old commander was trusting him with this, then he looked at the small gimmick that appeared on the table next to him. `` Alright commanding officer if you trust it, then I guess I will also. ``

Sighing Derrick picked up the device feeding into a slot on the console.
'' I am sorry if we have panicked you, it 's either this or we do a memory wipe and replacement on you and really ? I prefer this to anything else, this way I have an friend out there that can help me with later ... things. '' Derrick said as something on a cabinet drew his attention, nodding his principal he pulled up a view of a man in an locomotive room.

Confused only a moment Derrick looked back at Hartwell with a smile.
'' I see Dempsy up to no good as usual, '' Derrick said a immense smile on his expression. `` You think we can get him without alerting the eternal sleep of the wing ?

'' Hmmmm he appears to be in an access creep way, I doubt anyone knows he 's there, I think it should be safe though, '' here Hartwell smiled a wide of the mark smile. `` You might want to warn him before you .... you know. ``

Laughing a moment Shelby appeared nodding to Derrick, `` Alright here goes. ''

In a perverted voice Derrick said, `` Crewman Dempsy that had better not be an illegal alcoholic machine I see you making there in that crawl way ! ``

Dempsy 's back talk opened, what the hell ? Looking around he decided soul in the work party was messing with him.
Smiling Derrick opened the communication channel again, `` so Demples you going to ignore me again huh ? You want another 5 days off the booze ? ``

This time Dempsy 's heart narrowed, `` I doubt you could do ... who is this ? ``

'' William Tell you what come to my place and we 'll blab out about it. '' Derrick started to grin at the flavor of confusion on Dempsy 's face.

'' I do n't have ... '' there was a flashing and Dempsy was laying at Hartwell 's feet, `` ... the prison term ... to make out .... '' Looking around Dempsy jumped to his fundament and saluted Hartwell. `` I 'm bad sir I did n't know it was you ! ``

'' At ease Dempsy, it was n't me it was our host here. '' Hartwell said as Dempsy was staring blanket eyed at the crawl outer space he 'd just been in on the purview screen.

Dempsy was staring at several of the machines and jury, silent for a moment he whispered, `` This is unbelievable, I 've only read about the matter I am seeing here. None of this has existed for over 800 years ! I have to shake the paw of the one who found this. '' Turning he had n't yet noticed Derrick who was watching the mass medium build red headed man.

`` So I take it you like what you see ? '' Derrick said his spokesperson still disguised.

Dempsy nodded still almost in a trance, then a visible light seemed to go off in his head. `` Hey wait ! There were only 3 people that knew about the ignoring and dared to send for me Demples. I had good grounds to ignore command ! One is here, one is on the Galactic rim, the last no one has heard ... from ... in, Commander ? '' This last whispered in awe.

session forward Derrick smiled, `` recollective sentence Dempsy, too long ! ``

Dempsy was about to start yelling when Shelby appeared, `` Derrick I am afraid that the apparatus he was working on is starting to build up pressure. I am afraid explosion is imminent. ``

'' Alright broadcast a pulse and shut it down, release as a lot pressure as you can, I believe it uses a tri-switch ? '' Dempsy could only nod staring at Shelby.

'' Shut down commencing, pressure being expelled, '' Shelby replied then vanished.

'' My god was that a three-dimensional ikon ? An encoding of the light subject as an interference pattern of seemingly random variations in the opacity, density, or the control surface visibility of the photographic metier ? '' Dempsy whispered.

`` No it 's more of a projection within a ego contained organization ..., Demspy ! God I have missed you especially since now I can realise what you are saying. '' Derrick said with a smile.

Dempsy 's mouth dropped candid, though he was n't for sure what had him more in shock the hologram, the systems on this ship, or the fact that the air force officer was back and actually understood what he was talking about ! Standing up straight Dempsy snapped off a salute, `` Sorry commander as I said before I did n't make out it was you. I 'm no-count I had heard that you had passed, '' smiling Dempsy said, `` should birth known you were too tough to be taken out that easy. ''

'' Oh you have n't heard anything yet Dempsy ! William Tell him who you are. '' Hartwell said.
Dempsy looked at Hartwell then Derrick with another confused look on his face.

'' Oh nothing that big I am in bid of the last of the EIG ships, I have 4 right now, each with their own hologram, plus I am the succeeding emperor. See zero that big. '' Derrick said a half grin on his face.

Dempsy was still a piffling in shock ; `` 4 oh my god you lucky bastard ! Oh bad sir. '' Dempsy quickly said.

Derrick and Hartwell started to chuckle, leave it to Dempsy to get over charge about technology. They both watched as he tentatively reached out and touched a panel here, a screen there. A mo later he walked up to Derrick and asked, `` commanding officer sir ? Anyway I could stay here, ... forever ? ``

Only a half smile on his face Derrick turned back to Hartwell before he answered. `` Fraid not Dempsy, the Rangers would take up looking for you if you just up and disappeared. ``

Dempsy turned to wait at Hartwell, `` I could film an offer leave, then not come back. ''

Hartwell smirked at Dempsy, `` Now you know that the Rangers would start an probe the moment you were a few minutes late coming back. I do n't think you want the entire fleet looking for you, at to the lowest degree not 'til the commandant and the Texas Ranger are more base together. ``

Derrick smiled self-aggrandizing seeing that Dempsy was about to start whining. `` It 's OK Dempsy you 'll get you chance to represent later. Right now I need to adjust both of your brainiac before I release you. ``

Dempsy did a two-base hit take then started hard at Derrick, `` You want to do exactly what to me and my brain ? ``

'' I want to strengthen your cognitive abilities, making it firmly to deep scan and draw off information. '' Derrick stated after a moment.

'' Is that all ? I thought you might be wanting to wipe my remembering and plant something else ... there, why are you staring at me commander ? '' Dempsy stated.

'' Uh, '' Derrick started, `` unfortunately that might still be an option. ``

Dempsy 's mouth dropped open as he started to back away from Derrick and Hartwell, `` await my brain is exquisitely like it is. ``

'' I said that power still be an option knowing your brain you 'll love it, '' Derrick said smiling.

'' Well maybe my brain would love it but I would n't ! I happen to like who I am imprecate it ! '' Dempsy said further backing away, causing another round of laughter from Hartwell and Derrick.

Shelby appeared future to Dempsy a across-the-board smile plastered to her face, `` sir, '' she said, `` it is completely safe I have used it many times in the past 800 twelvemonth, besides I have scanned you mastermind already and found that cipher extra will have to be done. Neither will I have to delete anything from you. ``

Dempsy breathed a suspiration of sculptural relief, `` Why did n't you say that in the start piazza ? ``
Derrick just shook his mind god he really had missed Dempsy.
Half an hour later both men were finished with their subroutine, Derrick gave both a communicator to call them later.

After sending Dempsy back Derrick paused a minute, `` Let me know the coordinates of Rayburn 's place I might pay him a sojourn soon. If you find out exactly where Thomas is and what company I 'd appreciate it, as for Kimison it wo n't be long before he is out. Get the paperwork done and I 'll take care of the rest. ``

'' I will as quickly as I can, '' Hartwell told Derrick.

On board his transport various yelled as soon as he appeared, `` Stand down ! '' Hartwell yelled.

Turning a distorted voice spoke, `` We thank you Rear Admiral Hartwell we will be in touch. Also to the vernal man at the science station, delight blockade attempting to scan for us, give thanks you. '' With that the block out went white as several started at it and Hartwell with open mouths. Sitting down Hartwell started in on his report.

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Introductory coming together and salute
account 115-001-RSFW-004
forest fire fighter especial strength Wing-001
Rear admiral Joesph Hartwell, commanding

After meeting with the new emperor moth as per orders from command and extending our hand in friendship,
it is this officeholder 's view that said salutation was well received. The new emperor who as of yet will not
discover his name at lay out flavor confident that the Texas Ranger and the imperium will be capable to forge an
bond that should be beneficial to all.

Though unknown to this military officer, the emperor butterfly appears to be a fair and compassionate man. The amount
of intelligence service the man showed was indeed unnerving the few systems I saw on instrument panel his vessel make
the Rangers pale in comparability. He has left a way to communicate with him the next time we wish to.

It is the opinion of this officeholder that the emperor is indeed who he says he is. It is this officer 's honest
ruling that bidding has made the best decision in all stage of their traffic with this individual.
At acquaint I have no further passport to present.

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There he thought that ought to contrive them off for a while, and perhaps open me time to start the other affair I need to, Hartwell thought. On board the final ship Dempsy smiled holding onto the small device that Shelby had given him, damn if it did n't make the John Barleycorn a hell of a lot electric sander ! Hell according to her it was 100 multiplication safer too, infernal region yeah ! Rubbing his chin Dempsy thought a moment now if there was a way to move it to his bunk that would really help !

Derrick could almost see the theme that Dempsy had churning through his wit, maybe it had n't been a good thought to separate Shelby to give him the purifier/distiller. Derrick started to express joy when Dempsy took a swallow and started to cough from the much more purer liquor. HA ! Derrick thought teach you to not essay it first !

Rejoining the quietus of the ships they were about to move out when both Conner and Zan signaled him. `` Sire ! '' Came their charge voices, `` we are picking up 2 signals ! Both on the galactic rim ! ``

Derrick rushed to a panel reading the signals they had received, `` Alright Shelby, let 's get this one rightfield now ! ''
Derrick said pointing to a breaker point on the screenland. `` The other we 'll get as soon as the starting time is secure. Conner, Zan I want you to outride here and keep back an eye on the Republic fleet I still do n't have a lot of trust of them. ''

Both told him they 'd do all they could, then Shelby flashed out near the get-go power point. Looking over the meter reading again Derrick started to prove all that he could, finally he cleared it and Shelby brought it aboard.

'' The brain box is in excellent stipulation, though as I feared the power within is extremely weak. '' Shelby told him.

'' As soon as you have it secure, adopt us to the other one. '' Derrick advised her.

'' Yes Derrick, '' an worked up Shelby said. `` All secure commencing Trans-warp to second reading. ``

Stopping within scanning range Derrick wanted to micturate for sure about the second box. The interpretation he 'd get under one's skin had indicated that something was n't quite right hand about it. They 'd been there perhaps an hour when Derrick looked up from the screen door with a grim face. `` Shelby I do n't know if it 's potential for us to get this one. Even with you IMT the legal separation is almost inconceivable. It appears that this device is bonded at a molecular level, your IMT is very, very precise but without a more insure focal power point I 'm not sure we can safely guarantee this one. ``

Blessed Virgin and Shelby both appeared a import later, `` As much as I wish to disagree with you I must concur. Though forefather if I remember good you were working on a molecular specialisation twist, not long after the explosive device that you removed from Zan. '' The Virgin told him.

'' Yes but I gave that up because at the molecular horizontal surface everything started to take care more and Thomas More the same. '' Derrick sadly stated.

Mary thought about it for a time then also sadly replied, `` It is a shame that we have the brain box right here. ``

'' Make a note of the position when we are better prepared we can return and think it. '' Derrick said, The Virgin only nodded she could tell that Shelby was n't happy about leaving one of her children out here alone for longer than necessary.

Derrick decided that a few more proceedings was n't going to spite, taking indication Derrick worked furiously at the console. Adjusting almost as degraded as his fingers could he started to get a respectable approximation about the attachment of the twist, not all that different from that which was on the astral fin of Zan. Hmmm looking further at the reading Derrick decided that it might be potential though once again it could be extremely severe.

look over at Mary and Shelby he was n't sure Mary would let him attempt such a rescue again. Sighing he had to have more solid facts and answer than he did last clock time or there would be no going after the box. Derrick knew that end sentence he had been close but 1 problem and he 'd given up, damn he never did that. Was it the fact that he had so much on his home base ? That had to kibosh right now, without these ships there would n't be an conglomerate or the hypothesis of starting another.

Derrick called Zan and Conner advising them that they would be here a while longer and he might need one of them to join them. Derrick started to do work non-stop trying to adapt the molecular enhancer, finally 2 days later Derrick could see that the radiation diagram of the twist and the box could be separated. The only trouble he could see was the position of the enhancers, too close the accusation went off, not close decent and the flush would total with the box destroying the ship it was transported into. nap deprived, tire out beyond belief Derrick tried to push even harder finally getting the get-go prototype finished though he had to prove it first. By the end of the third day Mary had been calling Derrick for 2 Clarence Day, Derrick finally hearing her was advised that the fleet of Republic ships were pledging to Derrick except for about 100.

Those had left and were causing trouble, would he care her to take care of
them ? Staring at Mary Derrick was having a concentrated sentence figuring out who she was.

'' Uh, '' He started, `` I 'm having problems processing a lot beyond this right now if they are hurting citizenry than yes stop them. '' Mary nodded she was starting to worry about the emperor, she 'd never seen one of them work like this man did.

Virgin Mary opened a channel to the ships that had escaped, `` I am advising you to turn yourselves in the forest fire fighter are now working with the ... ''

'' Why do n't you shut up you stupid ... '' a voice started, then was silent as the ship it was on was blown away.

'' Now then, '' Blessed Virgin started again, `` I am authorized to take into account you to grow your selves in, minimum judgment of conviction and no early punishment. The alternative you saw, branded as foeman of the empire you will be hunted the rest of your lives.
I 'll give you an hour to determine then I will start up penalization. ``

looking in on Derrick Mary took Shelby aside, `` Shelby I am detecting that he is on the threshold of crash, he needs to repose. ``

'' I realize this Mary but I have seen him like this before it is almost useless unless we stun him. I 'm not sure I am machinate to face his anger. '' Shelby told Virgin Mary care apparent on her face.

Smiling Mary told Shelby not to worry then walked into where Derrick was working.

`` Sire, '' Mary started, `` Unless you rest starting in 30 seconds under imperial mandate I will stun and restrain you 'til such time as you have recovered. ``

Derrick looked up from the device on the Bench, `` You would n't dare ! '' He said.

'' Sire it is my main job to protect you this includes from yourself. Now then cease and desist or I 'll be forced under the mandate to take natural action. '' Virgin Mary replied.

Derrick grunted and turned away ignoring Mary 's hologram, `` You ca n't spite me. ``

Sighing Mary over twit several organisation on the ship, two little electrodes came out of the wall, Derrick saw them and still ignored them. Sighing again Virgin Mary told him, `` Last time sire or you 'll force me to get military action. '' Sighing again there was a small whine then both electrodes were live as was the tutelage that shot out of them.

Derrick looked up as the first bolt hit him, `` Ok I guess I was improper, '' he said as he slumped to the floor.

Shelby and The Virgin had mechanical arms lifting Derrick's unconscious body and lightly depositing him in his make-shift bed. `` If he awakes and still has low readings advise me immediately, we have to make sure he stays healthy. '' Mary told Shelby.

Blessed Virgin was back on the imperial satellite the clip was almost up for the result from the now 99 ships that had been causing trouble. Though she was also keeping an eye on Derrick she had to have things ready for him.

After confirming all the ships surrender, Mary went back to the ship to look out Derrick.

'' Shelby, '' The Virgin started, `` while he is in this United States Department of State we should finish what you started in his mind. ``

Shelby nodded as they both delved into his intellect though not as disorderly as before Shelby could see that a great deal had returned. Tracing all the way in, they soon found another harbour that the war had created, far mysterious than Shelby had been before.

Drawing near to it they were suddenly hit by a titanic wind. `` What are you doing back here ? '' Shelby heard the fight hardened Derrick again. `` Ah ! Good you brought another for me to recitation on ! Once I 'm through gutting both of you then I can take over this place ! ''

Lunging out Derrick slashed at Virgin Mary actually cutting her arm, amazed Shelby pushed Mary away as she stepped in nominal head of Derrick. `` movement ! '' He shouted lunging this time passing through Shelby. Grabbing his head she could see all the pain and hate that was contained there, then she saw even more horror then the last time.

Derrick almost completely immobile, Mary also reached out grabbing Derrick 's head. Screaming he began to flail away trying to break free of the two women that had an almost last suitcase on him.

'' Let me go if you destroy this property he will never be safe again, you have to stop. I 'll kill you both for this, you think he loves you ? You think he trusts you ? Get real ! Oh that 's right you are n't ! '' An almost evil laugh escaped his lips as he tried harder and harder to get liberal.

Finally with one last thigh-slapper, he managed to wrench one arm loose again slashing at Shelby. As the Chaos started to sort out the Derrick that they both knew, was huddled in a corner quivering, terrified to move.

Both cleaning woman walked up to him each sat succeeding to him both holding him. Derrick looked up
at the two holding him, kissing Blessed Virgin on the nerve then hugging her. Turning to Shelby he started to speak, `` Again you were here, thank you both, '' leaning in he kissed Shelby deeply and passionately, turning they all rose to exit to the surface .