A character of this chapter was inspired by an idea that Baron Rod and I collaborated on late one Night after he read Chapter 7 I thought it added quite a bit to the story
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Shelby had engaged the hyper-drive as soon as she could, almost immediately 2 of the remaining Ranger ships gave chase.
'' Status Shelby, '' Derrick asked groaning trying to sit up and get off the bio-bed.

'' At present we have 2 of the remaining 3 operative First class Ranger ships giving pursual ; I estimate that we will be out of their sensor range in 25 second 33 seconds. '' Shelby reported. `` DERRICK ! '' Shelby yelled, `` you are still too unstable to attempt to fend. please rest 'til such time the bio-bed has allowed you to drop dead. '' Derrick grumbled but lay back down, watching as they quickly out distanced the abide by ships.

`` Are you picking up any infection from the Rangers ? '' Derrick asked.

'' Yes Derrick, apparently the overlook officer of the ship that fired on us has been taken into detainment. '' Shelby reported. `` They are trying to muse as to who we are, no one has said anything, and they are still calling us an extremely degraded ship, attacked without irritation. Apparently they are preparing an apology for us for the offensive activity, and that no rush will be brought up against us. '' The sass of the Shelby hologram dropped open. `` They want us to do to the republic capital for it. ''
Derrick growled, there was no way in netherworld that he was EVER going near that den of iniquity again. Shelby noticed that Derrick 's meat rate and pulse had increased.

`` Derrick, are you alright ? I am detecting your substance beating faster and massive amounts of adrenaline being released by your body. '' Shelby asked a picayune afraid.

'' I will be Shelby ; the Das Kapital is a place I want to never be in or near ever again. '' Derrick spit out his anger growing more by the second. `` I was disgraced through the streets when I refused to re-enlist ; I was their bang-up hero 'til I refused to belt down for those asinine pricks anymore. If I could I 'd put down the entire city and every thing that claims to be alive there. '' For a moment, Shelby was shocked at the sudden volley of ira from Derrick, but then she remembered the many atrocities that she had seen in Derrick 's headway. well-nigh by the other commonwealth troops, Derrick had tried to keep back his self out of it to no avail. No marvel Derrick 's anger is so heavy she thought, those were horrible thing that he and his men had been forced to do.

Sighing she wondered how Derrick had stayed sane in all that clock time, how he had managed to remain a decent person. It would be various minute before the bio-bed was going to release him, Derrick decided to get an update.

'' Shelby, any word from Conner ?"He asked.

'' The last I had from him was that he 'd arrived at the point the others were and was tri-angling our view, though we are almost 1/10 of the way to where he left the others. I estimate it will postulate 6 daylight, 10 hours 30 minutes to get there. '' Shelby reported.

"I am afraid that taking the first 2 might have over taxed his trans-warp author. We may experience to reach them with hyper-drive, though I am uneasy for all of us to be together. '' Derrick admitted.

'' As am I Derrick. As weakly as the others were, they are so defenseless out there ; even Conner is only 50 % with his artillery. If he has lost trans-warp then it will indeed be some time 'til we are reunited. I estimate it will be another 35 hours 15 min 20 indorsement 'til my own trans-warp is operational. '' Shelby sadly said. Nodding Derrick went through the reports and scathe reports of Shelby 's scheme.

Derrick had been studying her organization schematics for almost an hour when he began to get an idea. `` Shelby can you generate any Critela particles at all ? '' He asked.

'' Calculating now, also running nosology. It appears that I can bring out a pocket-sized amount of the particles, but I can not hold up them for a prolonged catamenia. '' Shelby answered.

'' Query Shelby, '' Derrick asked. `` If you release the Critela into your trans-warp source, at 1 min time interval, I am seeing a opportunity to increase re-gen of the generators by 33 %. ''

'' Calculating now, yes I am seeing a 32.9 % increase in re-gen of generators. Though this plan of action at law has expectant merit I can only farm the corpuscle every minute for an hour, then I would postulate 30 second to come out the outgrowth again. Under these conditions the re-gen time would be reduced from 35 hours, 10 transactions, 29 s to 24 time of day, 3 moment, 33 mo. '' Shelby replied.

'' Alright, '' Derrick sighed, `` it will consume to do, we need to re-establish tangency with Conner and the others. Shelby I want you to call all of them on every frequency you can that wo n't alarm the commando or others to their and our location.

The holograph of Shelby 's eyes grew wide ; this was something she had n't even thought of. If they were monitoring as she thought they should be, then there was a greater chance of contacting them. Shelby began the recollective process of cycling through all the relative frequency sending out a substance that only the others would understand and respond to.

Finally, an hr later the bio-bed released Derrick, finally able to get up he started to go through all the readings he had on Conner the last time he 'd seen him. A few minutes later, he saw what he thought he might. The strain of taking the first gear 2 had once again damaged his generators. curse it Derrick thought, I 'm going to get to excuse to him when I see him again, I just hope that my impatience did n't get him destroy again. It was only a few second later that Shelby got a response to all her calls.

'' Derrick ! '' Shelby called to him, `` I 've got a reaction from Conner and Lucy ! ''

`` Let 's hear it, '' Derrick told her.

'' Primary, Shelby it is secure to hear that you are both well. It was almost as you feared primary coil the mental strain was too much, only import after I emerged with Lucy my trans-warp failed. I am dark I have failed you Primary, '' Conner apologized.

'' No, it is I who put you in danger Conner, Shelby and I should feature trans-warp within a day. I am gloomy I pushed you to that tactic, losing your trans-warp twice in 5 daytime, it is a bit much. '' Derrick said.

'' Oh no Primary, it is an honor to do everything I can for you, please father, allow me to serve you again as soon as I can. '' Conner begged.
Derrick was a little shock then looked over at Shelby who was hiding her face turned away. `` Shelby, I want to have sex right now, '' Derrick said as soon as Conner was gone. `` What have you found out ? I want to know everything NOW ! '' Derrick ordered. Shelby straightened up at the authority that was in his spokesperson, then she sighed all the care that she 'd had before resurfaced.

'' Yes Derrick, '' Shelby said sadly. `` Over a hebdomad ago I took a bit of your DNA. I was starting to have suspicions as to your identity element. Too many things coincided with the stories we had heard about the cousin-german
of the emperor that had been hidden and the portion surrounding you and your household. ''

'' Alright I 'm with you so far, '' Derrick said.

'' Since I do not experience all the Ribonucleic acid chronological succession that I needed to run right mental testing on your DNA, I contacted the palace A.I. '' Shelby said becoming Sir Thomas More and more fearful.

'' Go on, '' Derrick prompted her.

'' Mary, the castle A.I. sent me the right RNA episode, telling me exactly how to do the test. '' Shelby said her lip quivering.

'' Ok, so did you observe anything ? '' Derrick said though, for some reason, he had a feeling he knew what Shelby was going to let on.

'' When I contacted her the back fourth dimension I had the issue but was confused by them, though Mary soon cleared them up. '' Shelby said. Derrick had been nodding most of the way through the conversation but now sat up his own rarity now peeked.

'' What was Madonna 's take on what you had found ? '' Derrick asked.

Sighing Shelby stated,"Mary said that there was a 95.333 % probability that you are a descendent of the Imperial occupation, the but one she has seen in 200 days. I also advised her that I took you DNA without your permission, that you might be raging with me. '' Here Shelby lowered her fountainhead as weeping fell from her eyes. `` I am so no-account Derrick ; I had to find out, I am deplorable I took it without your permission. '' For a few minute there was only the auditory sensation of Shelby sobbing in the ascendancy elbow room.

'' Shelby, '' Derrick said softly, `` why would I be raging at you ? I did ask you to find out what you could. However, for the moment this word is a little disturbing. Do you have the major power to contact Mary ? '' Derrick asked.

Shelby looked up jolt apparent on her face. `` Yes I do Derrick, though I ca n't undertake that it will be a very clean transmission. ''

'' It 's alright ; I need to do this before we do anything else. '' Derrick said a look of concentration on his cheek.

Shelby started to tune to the extremely high-pitched frequency for Mary,"Palace A.I., this is EIG-0101F code alpha-339, beta-229, delta-119, gamma-009, omega-stop. Subject of test wishes to verbalize to you. '' This time there were various instant before she was finally answered.

'' EIG-0101F, computer code alpha-339, beta-229, delta-119, gamma-009, omega-stop, again confirmed. Thank you Shelby I have been anxious to speak to your Primary Derrick. '' Mary replied.

Derrick stepped up and cleared his throat ; he had to get this right, just like his granddad had told him. `` Hello Mary, I was told that if I ever spoke to a Mary dealing with the palace I was to recite this."

`` Please continue, '' Mary stated.

'' The Virgin, I am Derrick O'Toma descendent of Thomas Tomalley, Alpha-010A beta-020b, delta-030d, gamma-030ga, Omega-050oo2, confirm. '' Derrick said.

'' Derrick O'Toma, Alpha-010A beta-020b, delta-030d, gamma-040ga, Omega-050oo2, confirm. Section 1 perfect, I await section 2 check. '' The Virgin said though Derrick could hear the excitement in her part.

`` I was told to look a day before giving section 2 confirmation, at pose I should have all but Imperial access code. I need you to jump collecting all the information you can, to start taking down all those that will react the ascension of the new emperor. '' Derrick said trying to repeat everything his grandpa had told him.

'' It will be as you wish my lord, 'til tomorrow unless you have further parliamentary procedure for me. '' The Virgin said happily.

Smiling a consequence Derrick could guess of a million things he 'd like her to do but they were just things that would n't really aid in the coming twenty-four hour period. `` No not at this prison term, but please have all defenses ready I want everything checked and rechecked I fear there was a traitor or two in the Margaret Court. I fear that there may be sabotage to your systems. '' Derrick ordered.

Mary was shocked a moment but started to check, `` it will be done sire. ''

'' When I call to confirm, let me know what you have found, then I can aid you deal with them. '' Derrick said.

'' It will be as you say sire, I eagerly await the second half of the royal code. '' Blessed Virgin said happily switching off. Derrick had to sit down though he 'd been almost expecting something like this ; it still came as a seismic disturbance that all the crazy shit his grandfather had spouted actually, was in fact the truth. Tears threatened to dapple his eye ; grandfather, I am so sad for ever doubting you thank you for taking the time to enjoin me all the stories you had.

Shelby herself was in shock not only did her primary quill know the majestic code but also was voice of the imperial beard short letter. Then it hit her that she was going to lose him, he was the future emperor moth and would n't hold sentence to be on the ship anymore.

Already she 'd found 3 sabotaged theatrical role of her systems only 2 she 'd been able to disarm. Mary continued on the rest of the day running over all her systems, in all she 'd found 103 sections of her programming that had been set for cut of which she could only remove 93. Upon completion of a second qualifying with a newer program, not many knew of, she found another 50, here though she had Thomas More success removing 49 of them. Although angered at initiative she smiled at the fact that Derrick had shown that great of concern for her. thought for a moment she remembered the ancient recording she had, re-opening it she soon found the course of study that had been sent to her. Playing the recording again she started the program feeling it run through her system cleaning all of the adverse programming out of her, plus it added a few healthy raise that she loved the feeling of.

Derrick got a shivering feeling again, thinking of the things his grandmother had told him. Derrick finally had the question set adjusted that there was no danger to use it and though he desired the balance of the single file, he was still a little afraid to use it. `` Shelby, '' he said having finally made up his mind. `` I need to accumulate the last of the files in your depository library, with all the improvements we 've made it should be completely rubber. ''

'' Though I know you desire More knowledge, I am still afraid that you might overload again. ''

'' Shelby I have to, there are still too many unreciprocated query that I have, that neither you or your buddy and sister can respond. Besides with you there to monitor me I should be more than safe enough. '' Derrick said trying to convince himself as well as Shelby.

'' I realize that Derrick, but if you are injured than I would be guilty of killing or letting die the live on Emperor. I 'm not for sure I could endure with that knowledge. '' Shelby was almost whispering.

'' Show me all the info you got from the Ranger ships after we lost them, I also want updates, I want to know if they are still going to pursue us. '' Derrick ordered.

'' Yes Derrick I will continue to supervise their frequencies, '' Shelby replied.

Derrick started the toilsome task of wading through all the reports, hmmmm Derrick thought, Joseph Hartwell now where have I heard that epithet before ? Then suddenly it hit him ! fiddling Joey ! That scrawny kid that had been in his grouping, well I 'll be damned Derrick cerebration, he made it all the way to a overlooking position ! Laughing a moment Derrick read the reputation Joseph sent in.

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After legal action report 3155-11H-122
Ranger Squadron 11H
Capt. Joseph Hartwell, Commanding

Due to heavy vitality discharges detected in the sphere, RS-11H was dispatched to investigate. While we were assessing the wipeout of an unidentified force out, an outlying fourth part Class ship noticed a dim sensing element anomaly. This anomaly had been noted previously at other encroachment detections and also from random ships on standard patrol.

Ordering the legal age of RS-11H to be under the command of low gear Class forest fire fighter Ship Brotherhood and to continue investigate the local fight aftermath I took my Flagship comrade and three other First class commando ships to investigate the unusual person. If whatever the anomaly was had destroyed the unidentified encroachment, I did not want any lighter ships accompanying us as they would be mere target area exercise for the anomalousness if it proved uncongenial and I did not require to turn a loss ships and men.

We approached at standard speed and were approximately 11 hours away when the anomaly began to mature harder to larn. I ordered an increase in fastness. As we approached, the anomaly not only grew voiceless to see but also appeared to turn smaller. We had the anomaly almost in last sensor glance over when it went into hyper-space. The anomalousness fell back into formula space here and now later. We shifted course of study to intercept.

low gear year Texas Ranger Ship Fellowship was leading our formation, when, and without orders, opened fire on the anomalousness. response was instant and monolithic, followed immediately by another salvo, which overtook the first salvo and detonated it approximately 50 geographical mile from the Fellowship. This was close enough to make fellowship to go into complete scheme shutdown due to the extremely massive EMP flare-up. Casualties aboard were comparatively perch with well over 75 % uninjured. There were no fatalities.

We were close enough at this time to find that the anomaly was apparently a mightily ship of unknown configuration. It re-entered hyper-space. 2 of the remaining ships, Fraternity and Camerilla, gave pursuit. The strange ship was far fast than was expected. We soon lost it.

My Flagship remained behind to help extraction of ranger personnel from the derelict companionship. The overlooking officer was placed in detainment in the brig of my Flagship for his unauthorised use of force.

An hour later both sister ships returned having soon lost the strange ship. Almost all scan of the strange ship were reflected back at the ships, it was estimated that the ship was over 3 nautical mile in in length. This ship is far bigger than anything previously detected ; at present instruction has n't issued any orders regarding natural action toward the ship in motion.

From the composition I have received, the ship was also covered in well over 80 % of its hull in what appeared to be a vast variety of weapons, no verification of this can be found, as all pictures taken were blank. An originally story of the pickings of 20 plagiarizer ships had each of the crews saying that they were taken out with easiness by a ship described as very similar to the reported ship.

At present, I personally, am hoping this is a secret weapon system the Ranger personnel is developing to help oneself finally clean the sea robber nests that have been growing in the promote subdivision of the Republic. If it is not one of ours then I make billet that its activity toward the fire warden are hostile only when fired upon and even then showed simplicity.

I am also praying that this ship will side with the Rangers in the coming offenses. The taking of the 20 sea rover ships is the largest Ranger offensive to date, one can only hope the unidentified ship wo n't decide the forest fire fighter force is hostile and take action as such.
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Derrick could see Shelby giggling about what he 'd just learn, Derrick had to admit it was partially honest. Though there were a great many friends among the Rangers, Derrick did n't believe he could actually impart his self to kill any of them. They had been traveling 23 hours when several alarms went off. Imminent hit warning signal ? `` Shelby written report ! '' Derrick yelled as he was running for the command deck.

'' I am detecting a siphoning zip net ; it appears to be manned by some of the same ships corresponding to the first gear twenty we encountered. '' Shelby stated.

'' You mean literary pirate ! Are we in danger ? '' Derrick asked.

'' Not as yet, we use a unlike type of energy but I am also detecting an energy shift. They might be able to aline and damage component part of our hyper-drive. '' Selby advised.

'' Ok, target both ships producing the net and see if we can handicap it. postponement ; sack one burst then fire a moment of a dissimilar Department of Energy signature. '' Derrick instructed.

Shelby 's centre got large as she could see what Derrick was trying to do. Firing the first salvo it was as Derrick thought absorbed by the net, though they could n't see the instant burst tailing closely behind the second. Striking the first ship, it immediately went dark ; the second did n't fare as well. The entire tail end of the ship was destroyed as the bang sliced through the hull. Derrick would have felt bad except he knew what the plagiariser would let done had they gotten ahold of Shelby though as he knew most of them would have died taking her.

'' Derrick, I am receiving a lower frequency subject matter from someone who claims to be the leader of this pirate clan. Should I even bother to answer him ? '' Shelby asked.

Derrick was about to tell her no when he got an estimation, they wanted to drive in with him ? Fine he could jazz with them as well. `` I want distorted audio only Shelby, '' there was a moment of static then they heard the message.

`` To the crew of the magnificent ship that just destroyed my energy net with ease, conjoin us we could become rich with the magnate of your ship. '' The voice said.

'' Uh huh, and what pray William Tell would be in it for me ? You sound like Republic lap wiener, for god's sake grow a set and quit helping those piss pismire. '' Derrick answered getting reading material as to which ship belonged to the drawing card.

'' You son of a gripe ! Destroy him ! '' All the ships opened ardour ; Derrick could only shake his principal, cretin !

'' Ok Shelby, target all their engine first, then their weapon system arrangement. '' Derrick ordered.

Shelby giggled as Gemini light beam shot out hitting each ship with almost pin point truth. Amid the shrieking and shouts, there were of course of instruction the threats.

Derrick opened a channel to the loss leader, `` succeeding meter asshole, think before you take on a ship you are n't even half as powerful as. Tell the others in prison they will let even more company soon. That is if they survive, I 'm tired of turning you over to the Rangers, I should ruin you here and now, no mess no flurry. '' There was a sudden overwhelming begging and pleading coming from every ship, Derrick laughed that ought to make more than a few give up pirating.
'' Shelby, '' Derrick sighed, `` Inform the ranger ; tell them they have another giving, 15 more ships. Also tell them a pirate kin leader is among those disabled. '' A slight smile on her face Shelby sent the message then pulled away far sufficiency to watch. An hour later, several second category Ranger ships dropped out of hyper-space.

'' Derrick I have 70 % get down shield but I am afraid they might be able to detect me. We still have 55 minutes 30 second gear before trans-drive is active. I started cycling the engines already so as soon as they are ready we can take off. '' Shelby stated.

They stayed the integral time, though Derrick was sure enough they had been detected 20 minutes after the commando arrived.
Onboard the booster cable ship, the Plymouth, the scientific discipline officer started to note an anomaly 60 Roman mile away. When he asked that they check it out, he was told to go back to piece of work and not mention it again. The young policeman noticed that his commanding policeman was very cockeyed lipped about it. Shrugging the young officer continued to take readings but found most of his scans were reflected back at him. Thinking a here and now he remembered hearing something about this, where was it ? Yeah ! The academy ! It was n't a defence force per say but the type of metal the ship was made of. Quickly he switched CAT scan ; this was caught immediately by Shelby who adjusted for it.

'' Derrick I think soul might be on to us I 'm not for certain, I am detecting a scan specifically for us. I have already adjusted but I advise protective cover. '' Shelby advised.

'' Alright let 's go. '' fucking, Derrick thought, no more watching, that was close .