Hartwell looked at the micro-generator reading, the shell was starting to tax the generator. anathemise it ! He could n't bolt down these SOB fast enough ! Where had this ass gotten this many men that were as loyal as they were ? Touching the other thin badge like apparatus, Hartwell smiled when it hummed and he appeared a mile away ! soundly he thought, give the generator a trivial fourth dimension to recharge the power cell.

Trianas Macley adjusted her context as she quickly approached the Duke 's planet. As much as she hated to avail that bastard O'Toma, she was pretty miffed at the Duke for screwing up all her carefully laid plans. Suddenly her ears perked up at a transmission.

[ You got a reading material on him ? ] Came a virile voice.

[ Reading ? The man has decimated well over half the elite sentry go and part of the soldiers the Duke sent. We are in serious need of reinforcements ! ] Came another almost do-or-die articulation.

[ You have to be kidding ! The Duke 's not going to let anyone pass on here ! Keep up the pressure ! His equipment ca n't finish forever ! ] Replied the first voice.

[ nada we have used is working, we need gruelling weapon system ! ] Came the do-or-die man 's voice.

[ dollar up and get it done stay wasting my time Sir Noel Pierce Coward ! ] The first voice said then clicked off.

Interesting Trianas thought someone is playing hell with the Duke 's troops. darn ! That means there will be less for her to toss off ! Oh well, she could go after the other one. Thinking a moment she shook her headway no, let that idiot Duke get his self out of it.

Trianas changed course of action as she veered away and reversed course back to Earl Tauntoff 's major planet. shot I can amuse myself there for a day or two she thought.


Greeson lifted his self off the mat, looking around he was surprised when he did n't see the Lieutenant. Then his eye met those of Mara Callie.

Rising she walked over to the man. `` Sergeant I wanted to ask you, why are n't you an officer also ? You are obviously as proficient as the deputy. ''

Greeson blushed a bit then what she 'd said sunk in. `` No ma'am, I 'm real skilful but I 'm in no way as honorable as the Lieutenant ! I hope to one day but now I am nowhere near the caliber that he is ! ''

'' Really ? '' Mara said. `` From everything that I saw you are just as in effect, not better but just as undecomposed. I have n't seen anyone go as long as you two did except for skipper. By the way I think your teacher was on his way to see the emperor. ''

Greeson 's eyes flew wide, was his teacher really trying to do what he thought he was ? mara and Greeson stood talking about place for a few minute then started to impress off. Dempsy was smiling widely when he saw the both of them talking as friendly as they were.

'' Sergeant Greeson ! '' Dempsy shouted causing the man to brook at care. `` I was just informed by the Emperor that you have been promoted to warrant officer ! '' Dempsy quickly sidled up to Greeson rustling, `` You can thank me later, especially if I get busted back to enlisted after this ! ''

Greeson 's oculus went wide then he nodded, he 'd heard about the deputy 's aversion to being an policeman. `` Yes sir, '' Greeson said as Dempsy pinned the warrant officer insignia to his apprehension.

'' Now then, '' Dempsy continued. `` Take this woman to dinner ! That IS an decree ! '' Both Mara and Greeson snapped to attending with a yes sir ! Then they both turned and marched off hand in hand.

'Bout tinker's dam fourth dimension Dempsy thought as he watched them take the air away. Sighing Dempsy thought he really ought to quetch the commander's ass ! outset he was a back Lieutenant then that sneaky ass promotes him to Captain for the ground forces ! Shaking his head he did n't know what he was going to do, he was the third base grade of officer ! This was insane ! Driving his mitt through a punching bag Dempsy ignored the several pant that sounded behind him.

calming Dempsy knew he 'd toss off the others if he did n't find his calm demeanor quickly.

Derrick watched as Greeson and mara walked away. Shaking his header he still needed to talk to Mara but it could wait a bit. Looking up he nodded, `` she will assume command soon. I hope that you have been briefing her on the situation ? Good and the climb of the three-fold turnout speck shaft weapon and the power amplifier and stabilizer ? '' Derrick asked. Again Derrick nodded, `` splendid sustain her advised, as I said she will join you soon. ''

Mara and Greeson had just sat to eat when Mara looked up. `` Really ? Yes of course I 'm commove ! No, not as of yet, oh he did ? Alright I 'll see you soon then. ''

'' I take it that was your ship ? '' Greeson asked.

'' Yes, I was just told that the emperor moth put off me assuming command 'til tomorrow. I am vex though that one day will be enough. The Creagons will be at the astronomical system boundary in two twenty-four hours. '' A distressed Mara told Greeson.

'' If you have been linked to your ship all this sentence, then you have an advantage the others do n't, true up ? '' Greeson asked her. `` Besides I have seen your maneuver. You are a personnel to be reckoned with, you have a groovy mind ! ''

Mara could only stare at Greeson. `` Why do you say that ? We 've just met. ''

'' Oh, I can secernate, you always seem to be calculating, deciding. Like I said you have an advantage, you seem to be unaired to your ship than anyone I have seen but the emperor moth. '' Greeson told her.

'' Yeah, I noticed that though I thought I was the only one that had. '' Mara replied.

Finishing up mara asked, `` When this is over, you still think we might get together ? '' A small face of headache on her typeface. She was n't for certain why but Greeson was the firstly man she 'd met in a long sentence she was well-situated with.

'' I 'll make water you a mint ok ? '' Greeson said to which Mara nodded. `` You and I survive both situation, then I to the highest degree definitely would like to get together again. '' Greeson smiled a wide-cut infectious smile that soon had spread to Mara 's face.

'' Alright you have a deal ! You 'd break remember drive I sure will ! '' Mara said waggling a finger at Greeson.

smile even grown Greeson told her, `` Oh believe me I 'll commend ! ''

Both of them nodded then went their fork ways. Derrick nodded to Dempsy who 's case held a huge smile. `` See I told you ! I am never wrongfulness in these berth ! Now then about the flagrant affair, I ... ''

'' You bring that up again before any of this is done and I 'll elevate you to a full moon bird Colonel ! '' Derrick growled slightly.

'' You would n't make bold ! '' Dempsy said turning a little William Green.

Derrick turned and looked straight into Dempsy 's centre. `` Try me ! You have more than enough experience and fight to merit it ! As a matter of fact ! '' Derrick said as he handed Dempsy a gold oak leafage insignia.

'' WHAT ! ! ? ? NO, no, no, no, no ! I am no damn Colonel ! '' Dempsy suddenly shouted.

Derrick smirked, `` as I said after all this over we can sing about you being busted back to enlisted. Then again as I said before you might actually like the pay raise ! ''

Dempsy could only stare at Derrick dumbfounded as Derrick pinned the oak leafage onto his collar.

'' You really detest me do n't you ? '' Dempsy spit out as Derrick started to express joy.

Suddenly Derrick 's face got severe, `` no, I need you more now them I did back then. I need you to celebrate this Empire together as WE rebuild it. We are just starting we need everyone if this is going to influence, ok ? ''

Dempsy issued a sigh then nodded, `` I understand why, still does n't mean I have to like it at all ! ''

'' You 'll get used to it. Besides after what you did for Greeson I ca n't think of a considerably man for the job. '' Derrick told him.




Alexander and his men had landed on Earl Tauntoff 's planet making all their preparations. Nodding he could see that they were More than set for that ass O'Toma when he arrived. Smirking Alexander thought they ought to be ready for that bitch of his ex - wife also.

'' I want the ship hidden before anyone comes out here ! '' Smiling he watched as all his men scurried around like a cluster of emmet. Yeah they ought to be ready, he was relishing going against the adult female again. He was n't the easy object he 'd been when she 'd left the sect. The fact that he was expecting her also gave him an advantage, no, she would n't storm him.

Trianas was about to go trans - buckle when she picked up 20 distinct sign. What ? Looking closer at the
reading she saw that it was a grouping of the old sentry safeguard. Funny though she 'd not seen that contour of them before. Smiling she thought, point praxis !

Letting loose a few blow she watched as the lookout were hit and continued on ! Looking near she could see that these were far substantial than she 'd seen before, so that dickhead was updating as well ! Suddenly her ship was rocked by a titanic blast that hit where she had been.

tinker's damn ! Now that was unexpected she thought with a smile. They were obviously fully armed and struggle ready. Oh well ! The Duke 's ass was toast after all ! Smiling she reset her class and winked out into trans - warping.

On table Shelby an alarm was going off. `` Report Shelby ! '' Derrick said as he pulled up the reading material from the alarm.

'' The new Sentinel Sentries that mother created were just fired on ! They returned fervidness but the ship had a light screen. They reported that no damage was detected, then moments later a trans-warp theme song was detected. '' Shelby told him.

'' tinker's dam ! '' Derrick said. `` Again, we almost got her ! I swear this woman is persona escape artist ! All ships keep an eye open for any trans-warp signature tune ! Trianas the bravo may try again to got onboard one of you. She is to be stopped at all costs ! ''

A hologram of Thomas appeared, `` that sadistic bitch is still active ! Let her bring it ! I have a few issues with her ! '' Thomas said with a growling.

'' We all do Thomas, we 'll get her. For now concentrate on the sexual climax battle ! '' Derrick told him.

'' Yes sir, though if you want me to, Conner and I could go feel for her. I 'd gladly hunt that bitch ! '' St. Thomas spit back.

'' No, I need all of you. This is the magnanimous force to attack the empire in a very long time. I want all of you cook, skipper Callie will join you in a few hours. '' Derrick told him

Thomas nodded his forefront, `` yes sir we 'll be fix. '' With that doubting Thomas clicked off leaving Derrick to mull. Reaching over Derrick flipped a switch on the command chair 's arm. `` master Callie ! '' Derrick called.

A moment later Mara Callie 's vocalisation responded, `` Yes Sire ? Can I help you ? ''

'' I am afraid that I am going to hold to incite up the timetable for you assuming program line. If you are willing I need you to go now. '' Derrick informed her.

'' Yes sir, I am to a greater extent than ready. '' Dolichotis patagonum replied to Derrick.

'' serious, '' Looking up, Derrick said, `` I want her on board in 20 transactions. senior pilot have all your things ready for transport ! ''

'' Yes sir I am preparing now I will be ready ! '' Callie told him.

'' shuffling us proud, both of you ! '' Derrick said.



Hartwell looked at the generator indicator, then the cellular phone boot, good it was almost at full capability ! According to his reading the Duke 's men were rapidly catching up to him.

Hartwell kept moving though he was afraid that they were trying to fence in him. A tone let him know the source was off and in a recycling mode, ripe that ought to help it later. He 'd just readjusted his position when various particle arm went off destroying the rock'n'roll where 'd he 'd been.

smile Hartwell knew that their scanners were having a existent heavy time detecting him with the micro-shield. Watching the Duke 's men advance he fired off respective gibe taking out another five. bedamn it ! Just how many were left ?

A moment later he heard several of his pursuers as they started to shout. Looking around the niche he saw that almost all of the men were hi-tailing it out of there. What was going on ? That 's when Hartwell heard the screaming descending sound filling the air.

Looking up he saw what appeared to be about fifteen or twenty trails of fire. Even as he watched they streaked across the sky plowing into the ground possibly half a kilometer away ! His mouth hanging unfold Hartwell decided it might not be a good thing to hang around. Arising he also started off in a different direction than the run of fire and opposite that of the Duke 's men.

Derrick was preparing a briefing for the ships and the four senior pilot when Virgin Mary appeared. `` I am dreary to bother you Sire. It appears that 2 of the lookout man were destroyed upon wallop. They were apparently damaged far More than I had at showtime idea. The other 18 survived but another three are immobile. The rest have detected full admiral Hartwell, they are advancing as we speak. Would you wish them to remove the admiral into hands ? ''

Derrick 's eyes went wide of the mark at Mary 's parole, thinking a moment he shook his pass no. `` I will take caution of him when he returns. ''

'' forefather ? Are you that sure that he will return ? It has been my experience with humankind that they often run. '' An opened back talk Virgin Mary asked.

'' I am more than sure Mary, the admiral may be many things but a Noel Coward he is n't. He has heavy accolade and will do his obligation and retort. After I hear the reasons for what he did, then I will settle upon a course of action mechanism. For now help him to escape, then locomote on to capture the Duke. ''

Mary nodded as she conveyed the new orders to the remaining picket. All fifteen stopped a import then sent check of the orders and proceeded forward.

Hartwell was moving as fast as he could away from the Duke 's residence. problem was what ever had just crash landed seemed also to be after him. A sudden beeping had him looking at a read-out on the run. Damn it ! What in the hell was going on up there.

'' Report Permute one, '' Hartwell said into his communicator.

'' Passenger that was IMT'ed to the berthing area has started to call and beat on the bulwark. I am afraid that she
has caused allowance to be made. Her throbbing is causing slight destabilization in orbital attitude. '' A vocalism answered him.

'' Alright go to secondary coil systems, shut down primary 'til repairs can be affected. '' Hartwell answered.

'' Compliance, all organisation converting now. Orbital stabilization now proceeding. Now reading micro-shield shut down. Commencing IMT onboard. '' Came the voice.

A present moment later Hartwell was in the statement center of the ship. In the rear he could hear his sister yelling and shrieking. `` I know this is all a trick waiver me before the Duke has both of us whipped ! ''

Hartwell 's expression twisted into rage as his hands clenched. Walking to the back, he reached for the outlet when she started in again.

'' Let me out of here I will not play these cast and twist around biz of his ! Let me go or ... '' Hartwell heard her shout.

Opening the door she was swinging a piece of pipe at the room access causing Hartwell to jump back. `` darn it Lucie ! You trying to kill the both of us ? '' Hartwell shouted.

The young cleaning lady stopped in the midst of another swing blinking and staring at Hartwell. Then her eye narrowed as she put the pipe between herself and him. `` I know this is all a trick ! Few know my name, no one knows my wholly name and I 'd rather keep it that way. The hold up who did was my Brother and he died twelvemonth ago. ''

Hartwell smiled causing her to perspective the pipe in an even more justificative position. `` I do n't intend so Lucie. He is very often alive, that I know for a fact. ''

'' You lie ! He was reported killed in the last conflict that his group was in ! I saw the reputation, an official story. So please do n't lie to me anymore. Put me back before the Duke punishes me again. '' Lucie shouted at him.

Hartwell growled and punched the bulwark. `` I swear I am going to down that bastard if it is the last damn matter I do ! That son of a bitch will never smart anyone else again ! ''

Lucie 's face was suddenly showing blow, `` little Johnnie ? ''

Hartwell 's question snapped to look at his sister, the tears that were falling from her eyes. `` My god, '' she was whispering. `` My god ! It is you ! Johnathon ! '' Lucie said as she launched herself into Hartwell 's arms. Kissing his face she hugged him as tight as she could. `` We all thought you were absolutely ! ''

'' As you can see paper of my Death have been highly overdraw. You could say ... postponement ! You said we ? I thought all of you were dead ! '' Hartwell said.

'' Much as you said, it was exaggeratedly legal injury. Our Brother William and Uncle Trent are alive and in hiding. So brother, is this yours ? '' Lucie said indicating the ship.

Hartwell 's face went from extreme elation dropping into a deep pensiveness. `` No, I am afraid I borrowed from a very important person. Do you retrieve my commander, Derrick O'Toma ? '' Lucie nodded a look of worry on her face. `` He is now the most important person alive. ''

'' How can that be ? Is he now the supreme commander of the galaxy ? '' Lucie asked. When Hartwell did n't answer Lucie 's oral fissure hung open. `` Derrick O'Toma. Derrick O'Toma ! Oh my god brother ! You stole from the Emperor ? Ca n't you just hide ? '' Lucie asked.

'' No Lucie I ca n't. He placed a lot of trust in me. '' Here Hartwell hung his head. `` I betrayed that trustfulness, therefore I must confront the consequences of my natural process. ''

'' NO ! I just got you back damn it ! I refuse to let him shoot down you ! You did an extremely brave thing coming after me ! '' Suddenly Lucie 's cheek screwed up in determination. `` You let me verbalize to him ! I 'll set him straight in a pulse ! ''

Hartwell was smiling he remembered just how fierce his sis could be. The commander did n't resist a chance, no he thought, this was his criminal offense even if it was for his family. `` No, I ca n't allow it. I will take my punishment. '' Hartwell held up his hand as Lucie started to speak. `` No, please let me do this. I could n't hold out with myself if I dishonored myself or our household. Now go rest period I have to get back, it 's going to take a few hours. ''

Lucie nodded then sat on the bed. Yawning she watched her brother farewell, a sudden grin lit up her face. What her buddy did n't know would n't hurt him, besides his commander owed her a party favor and she intended to gather !

Derrick was still formulating the best scheme that he could when respective warning device went off. Looking over the interpretation he saw that Hartwell was back. Hmmm interesting there also seemed to be a instant passenger on display board a female !

XXX minutes later Joseph Johnathon Hartwell and his sis Lucie Marie Hartwell walked into Derrick 's room.

'' I knew you 'd be back, we both hold more honor than most these days. I want a fully report, I have some of the details though half seem to be missing. '' Looking up from his desk Derrick waited.

'' Yes Sire, '' bringing Lucie forward Johnathon introduced her. `` I 'm not for sure if you remember her father. This is my sister Lucie Marie Hartwell. '' Derrick 's eyes went wide as he looked at the female then he nodded.

'' She was the reason you went there, I take it ? '' Derrick asked.

'' Yes forefather, when Mary reported about the new slave I knew it was her, I did n't demand check. I apologize for taking the first of the converted religious sect ships. I await your opinion and penalisation. '' Johnathon said as he bowed.

Groaning Derrick nodded then said, `` Damn it Johnathon ! You ca n't go off one-half cocked like this ! I told you that you and yours are family to me ! Lucie ? What do you think I should do to him ? '' When Johnathon started to verbalise Derrick pressed a button on the desk and watched as Johnathon went Patrick Victor Martindale White faced as the shock hit him. `` I do n't require to hear another Word of God from you ! It 's up to her since she was the grounds for all this. ''

Johnathon stared at Derrick with anger in his middle from the trading floor but was still unable to move or speak yet.

'' Honestly sir, '' Lucie started, `` I 'm not for certain. Brother has always been a hot forefront when it comes to the folk. He is very devoted to duty and duty. The worse thing I can think of is to progress to him take metre off. That is after the eternal rest of the crime syndicate is back together, and that pig of a Duke is gone ! '' Lucie spit out.

Derrick looked at Johnathon still struggling to move and nodded his head a new found respectfulness for the untested woman. `` You are damn prosperous you have a sister like her ! I like the idea, maybe a little sentence off would help to net your head ! Now then ... '' Derrick stopped as Lucie was looking around the elbow room. `` Are you alright ? ''

'' I 'm not certain sir, '' Lucie replied hesitantly, `` I keep hearing a voice. ''

Derrick 's centre went wide as he cocked his brain to the side and looked up at the ceiling. tinker's damn he thought she can hear one of the ships but he ca n't ? `` Can you understand what it is saying ? '' Derrick asked.

Lucie 's heart went wide as she looked at Derrick. `` Sir ? You do n't consider I am going crazy ? ''

Derrick smiled widely, it looked like they had just found their fifth sea captain. Though the problem was that she was n't military. Then he thought, did it really matter ? So far very few had been able to hear the ships. `` No my dear I do n't. Actually I can hear all the ships. Shelby ? ''

Shelby appeared a consequence later in front of Lucie. `` Yes Derrick, how can I help ? ''

'' Please scan Lucie here and see if her indication match those of the other four Captains. '' Derrick told her.

'' Yes Derrick, '' turning Shelby told Lucie, `` please do n't be afraid I am only going to read your mind so I can equate your readings to the others. ''

'' As long as it does n't hurt. '' Lucie replied.

Shelby smiled warmly and friendly, `` No my dear it wo n't hurt. ''

'' If I may ask ? '' Lucie said. `` What exactly are you ? ''

'' I am the living Artificial Intelligence of this ship. What you see before you is a three dimensional theatrical of my personality. '' Shelby happily volunteered to the young woman.

'' Uh, ok. '' Lucie said a little uncertain but still nodded her promontory as Shelby started the CAT scan.

A few moments later Shelby reported, `` Derrick, I am detecting almost the same readings as in the others. Oh my ! ''

'' What's wrong is she in danger ? Is she a danger to us ? '' Derrick asked a little worried now.

'' Nothing like that Derrick. According to these readings she has a firm mind for connecting to the ships than the others. I 'd say that she is a little stronger than you Derrick. This is astounding ! '' Shelby said as she finished.

Derrick shook his read/write head the way affair were going lately it really did n't surprise him at all. Turning to Lucie he again asked, `` So can you understand what the vocalisation is saying ? ''

Lucie tilted her head to the face as she listened more intently. `` The sole thing I hear that is net is someone saying howdy every few minutes. Other than that the rest is garbled. ''

Derrick 's middle went blanket, was she really that sensitive to the ships ? nether region for that subject far more sensible than he was ? As he 'd call up a little while ago nothing would surprise him now. If what he was thinking was true then Johnathon 's Sister might be far more crucial than anyone at 1st thought !

'' Though it may piss you off Johnathon, I am going to need your sister to attend to me with the ships. '' When Johnathon picked himself off the storey to a sitting attitude Derrick expected him to launch into a long tirade.

'' Though she is my sister Sire, I do not deserve the right wing to tell her what to do. I feel that I have been a really shitty buddy to her and my family. I came back to help touch on mine and my family's honor. '' Here Johnathon hung his head. `` I feel that I failed at both of them. How can you await me to aid you ? ''

'' Admiral Joseph Johnathon Hartwell ! If I ever hear those words out of your mouth again ? I 'll do a sin of a lot More than incapacitate with shocks ! '' Derrick started to chuckle when he saw Johnathon 's eyes go spacious then constrict as he stared at Derrick.

'' Ha ! As if ! You could n't bunk me then and I highly doubt you could now ! Besides is n't there a law that could get me executed for beating the shit out of the Saturnia pavonia ? '' Johnathon told Derrick.

'' In sure fount it is allowed as long as Death is n't an issue. Besides I think you 've gotten easy ! '' A stern faced told Johnathon.

'' I think that is enough ! '' Blessed Virgin 2 and Lucie said as they stepped between the two of them.

Kimison looked over to Rayburn, `` You 're sure we are n't overtaxing her system of rules ? As far as we 've gotten I really do n't require to get down over again ! ''

'' According to all her readings she is at almost 80 %. prelude project show that she should be within a few month of demonstrate time. '' Rayburn replied.

They were both bent over different console table when a tone sounded. The beautiful, blonde, green eyed, slim womanhood 's eyes snapped open. Looking around with a strange look she closed her center shook her head and reopened them. Two men walked within her range of vision.

'' Why am I onboard Tempro ? '' She asked. `` Where is Derrick ? Corporal Kimison I recognize you though the man next to you is unfamiliar. It appears that something is wrong with the cybernetic radio link I ca n't recover my memory access of my ship soundbox ! ''

Rayburn looked at Kimison he 'd been afraid that this might hap. `` No ma'am, your memory have been 80 % downloaded into a corporeal consistency. We are attempting to finish without killing you. This, '' Kimison said indicating Rayburn, `` is serjeant-at-law Rayburn, a colleague of mine. We both served with the commander in the republic wars. ''

'' I see, when do you estimate completion of the computer storage download ? '' The eager char said.

'' Now that you are more cognisant of what is going on, it wo n't take as long to finish. '' Rayburn told her with a wide grinning.

'' Good I am unquiet to start up helping Derrick. '' She said as she laid back. `` Please keep with all hurry ! ''

'' Yes your Majesty ! '' Both men stated as they began to actuate at a debauched rate .