Joseph Hartwell was standing there with his mouth hanging open there was no way in hell that he was going to believe that O'Toma was emperor.
Shaking his head he had to sit, almost as if by conjuring trick a seat appeared under him.

'' I 'm meritless I am finding this a piddling too hard to swallow. '' That was when Hartwell started to express joy.
'' It 's a well one I have to admit, now then, I really want to meet or verbalise 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 for sure how he was going to prove to this man he was the genus emperor.

The Virgin appeared a moment later.
'' Rear admiral Hartwell, '' she stated. `` Do you by chance agnize me ? ``

Nodding he looked straight at her, `` You are a data processor generated hologram, I recognize you from the few pictures that remain of the showtime and terminal emperor moth. ``

`` Very good sir, what you may not hump is that I was given the power to enact all imperial authorisation, in all imperial matters. The most important in the endure 2 one C was finding individual from this man 's class. ''
Laughing a bit she continued, `` In this case he actually found us. I was the one who sent the proof that the side by side emperor moth had been found. Though I am sure enough you noticed I left his name off ? That was to protect what was left of his family. I am the just one who can declare anyone to be the emperor. ``

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

'' You really are the man ? The one who scared the underworld out of command ? You almost gave me a coronary with that first then the second substance, bull ; I thought we were toast after that mo one. '' Shaking his school principal, `` 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 petty gustatory modality, 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 avail almost everything that might be wrong with them. '' Derrick said shake up that he finally had a human he could actually trust.

Sighing Hartwell looked away tears filling his heart, `` Of the nine that were left only 5 of us are still alive. Shilo and Grant were killed in a transport fortuity, the whole ship was lost. Jimison was killed trying to stop a robbery. Jessye Norman, '' here Hartwell sighed even harder, `` was blown out of a hatch ; he 'd managed to salvage 15 people that were trapped. He heard the hatch failing and shoved them into life sauceboat condensation, he 'd just managed to get it shut out and secured when the hatch went. ''

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

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

Derrick sat there a here and now waiting for Hartwell to settle down, then Derrick spoke, `` There will be justice for them, I 'll make sure of that, if it 's the last thing I do, there will be judge for them all ! ``

Hartwell looked up at Derrick, `` Listening to you I can tell 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, Saint Thomas, Rayburn, and Kimison ? '' Derrick asked though he was n't too sure he was going to be happy with the answer.

'' Dempsy is still as ruffianly as he was back then, he joined the Rangers with me. He 's turned down a commission more times than I want to admit, he still says that you and I were born loss leader and he was more well-chosen following than he is leading.
As for the others, let 's see the net I heard Norman Mattoon Thomas went into the salvage business, damn good pilot from what I hear. Rayburn settled down on a far innovator humans on the Galatic rim doing pretty skillful the death time I saw him. '' Here Hartwell stopped a flavour of anger on his boldness, `` They shoved Kimison into a warhorse 's convalescence center, more like a slacken death pit, one-half of the people staffing the place do n't give care. The early one-half looks the other way. I pay for him, he saved my lifespan more than a few times, I owe him that plus a unscathed lot more. It 's the simply ground he his tempered and tended as well.

Derrick growled, he 'd seen those supposed oldtimer's nitty-gritty he had to concur they were expiry pitfall, really not even worthy of dying in. Between clenched teeth Derrick said, `` I will possess him out of there as soon as I can, I owe him quite a bit myself, and I intend to come back him. ''

Here Derrick slammed his clenched fist down on the table in forepart of him. `` I 'm going to ask your permission to remove him ; I need you to radio me on this frequence when you sign the paper. '' Hartwell nodded the look of surprise then pride in his eye spoke book of what he thought of Derrick 's plan.
Mary had been standing nearby taking in everything that Derrick had said. Everything would make it that much easier when she entered his mind to help sack the residuum of the distress that she felt was still there.

'' Sire, '' Mary spoke up a moment later, `` I know that you trust the fanny admiral, but as per your program, do you wish well him to be released with the knowledge of just who you are ? As you yourself advised me you are still worried about your family. At exhibit I have only been capable to land 2 sentries in abrir oculta, at present there is no threat though I am afraid that will vary when who the emperor is, is known. ``

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

Derrick sat for a few moment thinking on the problem, `` Mary, Shelby, the thinker wipe/ blocker can it be adjusted to amplify the strength of the mind ? To make believe it almost unsufferable to break into the mind without the equipment we have here ? ``

'' Calculating now, confirming with Mary, '' Shelby stated. `` It is possible, though it will take a whole day to take essence. '' Confirmed Shelby.

'' I concur, though I do get a device that can minify that prison term by 12 hours, '' Mary smiled sweetly.

'' Wait, postponement, postponement, you want to do what to me ? '' Hartwell asked a slight afraid.

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

looking over at Derrick Hartwell was n't too sure, `` It 's ok think me, you are a close friend of mine that puts you in an extremely rare bit to Madonna and to me. Just to let you know, you are the first and for now the solely individual to know who and what I am. '' Derrick told him.

Chief Joseph Hartwell 's chest swelled, his old air force officer was trusting him with this, then he looked at the small device that appeared on the table following to him. `` Alright Commander 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 retentiveness wipe and transposition on you and really ? I prefer this to anything else, this way I have an ally out there that can help oneself me with later ... things. '' Derrick said as something on a console drew his attention, nodding his head he pulled up a view of a man in an engine way.

Confused only a moment Derrick looked back at Hartwell with a smile.
'' I see Dempsy up to no practiced as usual, '' Derrick said a huge smile on his brass. `` You think we can get him without alerting the respite of the annex ?

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

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

In a distorted voice Derrick said, `` crew member Dempsy that had better not be an illegal lush political machine I see you making there in that crawl way ! ``

Dempsy 's mouth opened, what the pit ? Looking around he decided someone in the crew was messing with him.
Smiling Derrick opened the channel again, `` so Demples you going to ignore me again huh ? You want another 5 days off the John Barleycorn ? ``

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

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

'' I do n't have ... '' there was a twinkling and Dempsy was laying at Hartwell 's groundwork, `` ... the time ... to come .... '' Looking around Dempsy jumped to his invertebrate foot and saluted Hartwell. `` I 'm sorry sir I did n't roll in the hay it was you ! ``

'' At comfort Dempsy, it was n't me it was our boniface here. '' Hartwell said as Dempsy was staring all-encompassing eyed at the creep place he 'd just been in on the view screen.

Dempsy was staring at respective of the auto and panel, silent for a moment he whispered, `` This is incredible, I 've only read about the things I am seeing here. None of this has existed for over 800 years ! I have to shake the manus of the one who found this. '' Turning he had n't yet noticed Derrick who was watching the medium shape red headed man.

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

Dempsy nodded still almost in a trance, then a light seemed to go off in his header. `` Hey wait ! There were only 3 people that knew about the ignoring and dared to call me Demples. I had right rationality to push aside command ! One is here, one is on the Galactic rim, the lastly no one has heard ... from ... in, Commander ? '' This last whispered in awe.

Sitting forward Derrick smiled, `` long time Dempsy, too long ! ``

Dempsy was about to start yelling when Shelby appeared, `` Derrick I am afraid that the setup he was working on is starting to ramp up up insistency. I am afraid burst is imminent. ``

'' Alright send a pulse and shut it down, vent as very much press as you can, I believe it uses a tri-switch ? '' Dempsy could only nod staring at Shelby.

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

'' My god was that a three-dimensional image ? An encryption of the light field as an intervention form of seemingly random variations in the opacity, compactness, or the surface profile of the photographic culture medium ? '' Dempsy whispered.

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

Dempsy 's mouth dropped open, 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 straightaway Dempsy snapped off a military greeting, `` Sorry commanding officer as I said before I did n't have a go at it it was you. I 'm dismal I had heard that you had passed, '' smiling Dempsy said, `` should have known you were too elusive to be taken out that easy. ''

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

'' Oh goose egg that big I am in command of the finale of the EIG ships, I have 4 right now, each with their own holograph, plus I am the side by side emperor. See nothing that big. '' Derrick said a one-half smile on his face.

Dempsy was still a little in impact ; `` 4 oh my god you lucky bastard ! Oh sorry sir. '' Dempsy quickly said.

Derrick and Hartwell started to chortle, leave it to Dempsy to get over excited about technology. They both watched as he tentatively reached out and touched a panel here, a screen there. A moment later he walked up to Derrick and asked, `` commander 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 commando would start looking for you if you just up and disappeared. ``

Dempsy turned to look at Hartwell, `` I could lead an extended parting, then not come back. ''

Hartwell smirked at Dempsy, `` Now you know that the Rangers would start an investigation the instant you were a few minutes late coming back. I do n't recollect you want the entire fleet looking for you, at to the lowest degree not 'til the commander and the forest fire fighter are more established together. ``

Derrick smiled bigger seeing that Dempsy was about to start whining. `` It 's okay Dempsy you 'll get you luck to play later. Right now I need to adjust both of your brains before I release you. ``

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

'' I want to strengthen your cognitive power, making it strong to deep scan and withdraw information. '' Derrick stated after a moment.

'' Is that all ? I thought you might be wanting to wipe my memory 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 undefended as he started to back away from Derrick and Hartwell, `` count my brainiac is all right like it is. ``

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

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

Shelby appeared next to Dempsy a wide smile plastered to her grimace, `` sir, '' she said, `` it is completely good I have used it many meter in the past 800 geezerhood, besides I have scanned you brain already and found that nothing extra will have to be done. Neither will I have to delete anything from you. ``

Dempsy breathed a sigh of fill-in, `` Why did n't you say that in the first gear place ? ``
Derrick just shook his head god he really had missed Dempsy.
Half an hour later both men were finished with their function, Derrick gave both a communicator to call them later.

After sending Dempsy back Derrick paused a moment, `` Let me know the coordinate 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 away care of the rest. ``

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

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

Turning a ill-shapen vox spoke, `` We thank you Rear Admiral Hartwell we will be in mite. Also to the young man at the science station, please end attempting to scan for us, thank you. '' With that the block out went blank as several started at it and Hartwell with assailable sassing. Sitting down Hartwell started in on his report.

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Introductory meeting and salute
news report 115-001-RSFW-004
commando especial Forces Wing-001
Rear Admiral Joesph Hartwell, commanding

After meeting with the new emperor as per orders from program line and extending our deal in friendship,
it is this officeholder 's opinion that said salutation was well received. The new Saturnia pavonia who as of yet will not
bring out his public figure at present feels confident that the Rangers and the empire will be able-bodied to form an
alliance that should be beneficial to all.

Though unknown region to this officeholder, the emperor moth appears to be a fair and compassionate man. The measure
of intelligence operation the man showed was indeed formidable the few organisation I saw on board his vessel make
the Rangers pale in compare. He has left a way to pass along with him the next time we wish to.

It is the opinion of this officer that the emperor moth is indeed who he says he is. It is this officer 's honest
opinion that bidding has made the best decisiveness in all phases of their dealings with this individual.
At award I have no further recommendations to present.

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There he thought that ought to throw them off for a patch, and perhaps give me time to start the other affair I need to, Hartwell thought. On board the hold up ship Dempsy smiled holding onto the small gimmick that Shelby had given him, damn if it did n't ca-ca the booze a hell of a lot electric sander ! Hell according to her it was 100 fourth dimension safer too, hell yeah ! Rubbing his chin Dempsy thought a moment now if there was a way to prompt it to his bunk that would really help !

Derrick could almost see the ideas that Dempsy had churning through his brain, maybe it had n't been a good idea to tell Shelby to give him the purifier/distiller. Derrick started to laugh when Dempsy took a drinking and started to cough from the much more purer liquor. HA ! Derrick thought teach you to not test it first !

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

Derrick rushed to a instrument panel reading the sign they had received, `` Alright Shelby, let 's get this one right now ! ''
Derrick said pointing to a item on the screen. `` The other we 'll get as soon as the first is secure. Conner, Zan I want you to remain here and keep open an eye on the republic fleet I still do n't stimulate a lot of trust of them. ''

Both told him they 'd do all they could, then Shelby flashed out near the first item. Looking over the recital again Derrick started to screen all that he could, finally he cleared it and Shelby brought it aboard.

'' The mind box is in first-class term, though as I feared the might within is extremely weak. '' Shelby told him.

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

'' Yes Derrick, '' an excited Shelby said. `` All secure commencing Trans-warp to endorse recitation. ``

stopping within scanning scope Derrick wanted to make water for certain about the second box. The reading he 'd gotten had indicated that something was n't quite right field about it. They 'd been there perhaps an hour when Derrick looked up from the screen with a grim aspect. `` Shelby I do n't have sex if it 's possible for us to get this one. Even with you IMT the separation is almost impossible. It appears that this device is bonded at a molecular degree, your IMT is very, very precise but without a more secure focal item I 'm not sure we can safely ensure this one. ``

The Virgin and Shelby both appeared a here and now later, `` As practically as I wish to disagree with you I must concur. Though sire if I remember right you were working on a molecular differentiation twist, not long after the volatile device that you removed from Zan. '' Mary told him.

'' Yes but I gave that up because at the molecular storey everything started to appear Sir Thomas More and more the same. '' Derrick sadly stated.

Blessed Virgin 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 retrieve it. '' Derrick said, Mary only nodded she could tell that Shelby was n't happy about leaving one of her children out here alone for long than necessary.

Derrick decided that a few more hour was n't going to hurt, taking recital Derrick worked furiously at the console. Adjusting almost as loyal as his finger's breadth could he started to get a proficient idea about the bond of the device, not all that unlike from that which was on the stellar fin of Zan. Hmmm looking further at the readings Derrick decided that it might be possible though once again it could be extremely severe.

looking at over at Mary and Shelby he was n't sure Virgin Mary would let him set about such a rescue again. Sighing he had to have Sir Thomas More strong facts and solutions than he did cobbler's last time or there would be no going after the box. Derrick knew that last time he had been close but 1 job and he 'd given up, damn he never did that. Was it the fact that he had so much on his plate ? That had to stop right now, without these ships there would n't be an conglomerate or the opening of starting another.

Derrick called Zan and Conner advising them that they would be here a piece longer and he might need one of them to link them. Derrick started to puzzle out non-stop trying to adjust the molecular enhancer, finally 2 daylight later Derrick could see that the rule of the gimmick and the box could be separated. The entirely job he could see was the arrangement of the enhancers, too close the charge went off, not close enough and the charge would come with the box destroying the ship it was transported into. sleep deprived, weary beyond belief Derrick tried to push even harder finally getting the first paradigm finished though he had to test it first. By the end of the third day Mary had been calling Derrick for 2 days, Derrick finally hearing her was advised that the fleet of democracy ships were pledging to Derrick except for about 100.

Those had left and were causing fuss, would he wish her to take care of
them ? Staring at The Virgin Derrick was having a voiceless clock time figuring out who she was.

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

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

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

'' Now then, '' Mary started again, `` I am authorized to appropriate you to turn your selves in, minimal sentences and no other punishment. The alternative you saw, branded as opposition of the empire you will be hunted the rest of your life.
I 'll give you an hour to determine then I will start up punishment. ``

Looking in on Derrick Virgin Mary took Shelby aside, `` Shelby I am detecting that he is on the verge of collapse, he needs to rest. ``

'' I realize this Blessed Virgin but I have seen him like this before it is almost useless unless we stun him. I 'm not trusted I am organize to face his anger. '' Shelby told Blessed Virgin concern apparent on her face.

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

`` Sire, '' Mary started, `` Unless you rest starting in 30 minute under imperial mandatory I will stun and hold you 'til such clock time as you have recovered. ``

Derrick looked up from the device on the work 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 mandates to take military action. '' The Virgin replied.

Derrick grunted and turned away ignoring The Virgin 's holograph, `` You ca n't spite me. ``

Sighing Mary over turn on respective systems on the ship, two minuscule electrodes came out of the bulwark, Derrick saw them and still ignored them. Sighing again Mary told him, `` in conclusion time forefather or you 'll force me to train natural action. '' Sighing again there was a small whine then both electrodes were hold out as was the charge that shot out of them.

Derrick looked up as the initiative bolts hit him, `` Ok I guess I was incorrectly, '' he said as he slumped to the floor.

Shelby and Madonna had mechanically skillful 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 take a crap sure he stays healthy. '' Mary told Shelby.

Mary was back on the Imperial planet the time was almost up for the answers from the now 99 ships that had been causing bother. Though she was also keeping an eye on Derrick she had to experience thing set for him.

After confirming all the ships fall, Madonna went back to the ship to watch Derrick.

'' Shelby, '' Mary started, `` while he is in this Department of State we should end up what you started in his mind. ``

Shelby nodded as they both delved into his mind though not as helter-skelter as before Shelby could see that much had returned. Tracing all the way in, they soon found another haven that the war had created, far deep than Shelby had been before.

Drawing near to it they were suddenly hit by a titanic lead. `` What are you doing back here ? '' Shelby heard the battle hardened Derrick again. `` Ah ! trade good you brought another for me to drill on ! Once I 'm through gutting both of you then I can rent over this home ! ''

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

Derrick almost completely fast, 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 death bobby pin on him.

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

Finally with one endure howler, he managed to twist one arm loose again slashing at Shelby. As the chaos started to unclutter the Derrick that they both knew, was huddled in a niche trembling, terrified to move.

Both adult female walked up to him each sat future to him both holding him. Derrick looked up
at the two holding him, kissing Blessed Virgin on the impudence 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 drop dead to the surface .