A constituent of this chapter was inspired by an mind that top executive Rod and I collaborated on tardy 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 forest fire fighter ships gave Salmon Portland Chase.
'' position Shelby, '' Derrick asked groaning trying to sit up and get off the bio-bed.

'' At present we have 2 of the remaining 3 functional First Class Ranger ships giving following ; I estimate that we will be out of their sensing element range in 25 minutes 33 seconds. '' Shelby reported. `` DERRICK ! '' Shelby yelled, `` you are still too precarious to attempt to place upright. Please take a breather 'til such time the bio-bed has allowed you to exit. '' Derrick grumbled but lay back down, watching as they quickly out distanced the following ships.

`` Are you picking up any transmissions from the commando ? '' Derrick asked.

'' Yes Derrick, apparently the overlook police officer of the ship that fired on us has been taken into hands. '' Shelby reported. `` They are trying to chew over as to who we are, no one has said anything, and they are still calling us an extremely fast ship, attacked without incitement. Apparently they are preparing an apologia for us for the offense, and that no thrill will be brought up against us. '' The mouth of the Shelby hologram dropped undecided. `` They want us to do to the republic chapiter for it. ''
Derrick growled, there was no way in hell that he was EVER going near that den of unfairness again. Shelby noticed that Derrick 's nitty-gritty rate and pulsing had increased.

`` Derrick, are you alright ? I am detecting your heart drubbing faster and massive measure of epinephrin being released by your trunk. '' Shelby asked a minuscule afraid.

'' I will be Shelby ; the Capital is a place I want to never be in or near ever again. '' Derrick spit out his anger growing more by the back. `` I was disgraced through the streets when I refused to re-enlist ; I was their sterling hero 'til I refused to pop for those asinine putz 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 burst of anger from Derrick, but then she remembered the many atrocities that she had seen in Derrick 's capitulum. Most by the other Republic troops, Derrick had tried to keep his self out of it to no help. No wonderment Derrick 's ire is so great she thought, those were horrible things that he and his men had been forced to do.

Sighing she wondered how Derrick had stayed sane in all that fourth dimension, how he had managed to persist a decent someone. It would be several hr before the bio-bed was going to loose 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 tip the others were and was tri-angling our position, though we are almost 1/10 of the way to where he left the others. I estimate it will consume 6 days, 10 hours 30 minutes to get there. '' Shelby reported.

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

'' As am I Derrick. As weak as the others were, they are so defenselessly out there ; even Conner is only 50 % with his weapons. If he has lost trans-warp then it will indeed be some time 'til we are reunited. I estimate it will be another 35 time of day 15 bit 20 sec 'til my own trans-warp is useable. '' Shelby sadly said. Nodding Derrick went through the news report and damage theme of Shelby 's system.

Derrick had been studying her system schematics for almost an time of day when he began to get an estimate. `` Shelby can you generate any Critela atom at all ? '' He asked.

'' Calculating now, also running diagnostics. It appears that I can farm a lowly total of the mote, but I can not sustain them for a extend full point. '' Shelby answered.

'' Query Shelby, '' Derrick asked. `` If you release the Critela into your trans-warp generators, at 1 minute intervals, I am seeing a chance to increase re-gen of the generator by 33 %. ''

'' Calculating now, yes I am seeing a 32.9 % growth in re-gen of author. Though this program of action has heavy merit I can only produce the particles every min for an 60 minutes, then I would take 30 transactions to set forth the operation again. Under these condition the re-gen time would be reduced from 35 hours, 10 min, 29 irregular to 24 hours, 3 hour, 33 seconds. '' Shelby replied.

'' Alright, '' Derrick sighed, `` it will receive to do, we need to re-establish contact with Conner and the others. Shelby I want you to squall all of them on every frequency you can that wo n't alert the Texas Ranger or others to their and our localisation.

The hologram of Shelby 's eyes grew full ; 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 yearn unconscious process of cycling through all the frequencies sending out a message that only the others would understand and reply to.

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

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

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

'' primary election, Shelby it is in force to hear that you are both well. It was almost as you feared primary feather the strain was too much, only instant after I emerged with Lucy my trans-warp failed. I am sorry I have failed you Primary, '' Conner apologized.

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

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

'' Yes Derrick, '' Shelby said sadly. `` Over a week ago I took a bit of your DNA. I was starting to possess suspicions as to your identity operator. Too many things coincided with the level we had heard about the cousin
of the emperor moth that had been hidden and the circumstance surrounding you and your house. ''

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

'' Since I do not have all the Ribonucleic acid sequence that I needed to run proper tests on your DNA, I contacted the Palace A.I. '' Shelby said becoming more and more horrendous.

'' Go on, '' Derrick prompted her.

'' Madonna, the Palace A.I. sent me the proper RNA sequence, telling me exactly how to do the mental test. '' Shelby said her lip quivering.

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

'' When I contacted her the second gear time I had the effect 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 peculiarity now peeked.

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

Sighing Shelby stated,"Blessed Virgin said that there was a 95.333 % probability that you are a descendent of the imperial beard line, the only one she has seen in 200 eld. I also advised her that I took you DNA without your permission, that you might be angry with me. '' Here Shelby lowered her headway as tears fell from her oculus. `` I am so no-count Derrick ; I had to find out, I am sorry I took it without your license. '' For a few here and now there was only the sound of Shelby sobbing in the command room.

'' Shelby, '' Derrick said softly, `` why would I be angry at you ? I did ask you to determine out what you could. However, for the mo this news is a short disturbing. Do you have the tycoon to contact Blessed Virgin ? '' Derrick asked.

Shelby looked up shock apparent on her boldness. `` Yes I do Derrick, though I ca n't guarantee that it will be a very clear transmittal. ''

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

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

'' EIG-0101F, code alpha-339, beta-229, delta-119, gamma-009, omega-stop, again confirmed. Thank you Shelby I have been nervous to speak to your primary winding Derrick. '' The Virgin replied.

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

`` Please continue, '' Mary stated.

'' Mary, I am Derrick O'Toma descendant 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. department 1 complete, I await discussion section 2 confirmation. '' Mary said though Derrick could hear the turmoil in her vocalisation.

`` I was told to wait a day before giving section 2 confirmation, at present I should receive all but imperial beard access. I need you to start collecting all the information you can, to part taking down all those that will oppose the ascension of the new emperor. '' Derrick said trying to retell everything his grandfather had told him.

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

Smiling a moment Derrick could think of a million things he 'd wish her to do but they were just matter that would n't really serve in the coming days. `` No not at this time, but please have all Defense Department ready I want everything checked and rechecked I fear there was a two-timer or two in the court. I fear that there may be sabotage to your system. '' Derrick ordered.

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

'' When I call to confirm, let me roll in the hay what you have found, then I can help you deal with them. '' Derrick said.

'' It will be as you say sire, I eagerly await the s one-half of the royal computer code. '' Mary said happily switching off. Derrick had to sit down though he 'd been almost expecting something like this ; it still came as a shock absorber that all the disturbed shit his grandfather had spouted actually, was in fact the truth. tear threatened to cloud his eyes ; grandfather, I am so meritless for ever doubting you thank you for taking the fourth dimension to narrate me all the storey you had.

Shelby herself was in shock not only did her primary coil know the royal computer code but also was role of the imperial line. Then it hit her that she was going to lose him, he was the next emperor and would n't bear meter to be on the ship anymore.

Already she 'd found 3 sabotaged character of her systems only 2 she 'd been able to demilitarize. Mary continued on the rest of the day running over all her arrangement, in all she 'd found 103 sections of her programming that had been set for excision of which she could only remove 93. Upon completion of a instant pass with a new course of study, not many knew of, she found another 50, here though she had more success removing 49 of them. Although angered at first she smiled at the fact that Derrick had shown that great of concern for her. cerebration for a mo she remembered the ancient recording she had, re-opening it she soon found the program that had been sent to her. Playing the transcription again she started the computer programme feeling it run through her system cleaning all of the adverse programming out of her, plus it added a few goodly upgrades 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 point set adjusted that there was no danger to use it and though he desired the relaxation of the Indian file, he was still a little afraid to use it. `` Shelby, '' he said having finally made up his mind. `` I need to gather the last of the single file in your library, with all the betterment we 've made it should be completely safe. ''

'' Though I know you desire more knowledge, I am still afraid that you might surcharge again. ''

'' Shelby I have to, there are still too many unreciprocated questions that I have, that neither you or your brothers and sisters can answer. Besides with you there to monitor me I should be to a greater extent than dependable plenty. '' Derrick said trying to convince himself as well as Shelby.

'' I realize that Derrick, but if you are injured than I would be shamed of killing or letting die the last Emperor. I 'm not trusted I could pull round with that knowledge. '' Shelby was almost whispering.

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

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

Derrick started the arduous undertaking of wading through all the reports, hmmmm Derrick thought, Chief Joseph Hartwell now where have I heard that name before ? Then suddenly it hit him ! Little Joey ! That scrawny kid that had been in his grouping, well I 'll be damned Derrick thought, he made it all the way to a commanding position ! Laughing a moment Derrick read the paper Chief Joseph sent in.

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After natural action Report 3155-11H-122
Ranger Squadron 11H
Capt. Joseph Hartwell, Commanding

Due to heavy vigour discharge detected in the sector, RS-11H was dispatched to enquire. While we were assessing the destruction of an unidentified force, an outlying one-quarter Class ship noticed a shadowy sensing element anomaly. This anomaly had been noted previously at other intrusion detections and also from random ships on stock patrol.

Ordering the bulk of RS-11H to be under the command of First year forest fire fighter Ship trade union and to uphold enquire the local struggle aftermath I took my Flagship Comrade and three early starting time stratum Texas Ranger ships to enquire the unusual person. If whatever the anomalousness was had destroyed the unidentified trespass, I did not desire any idle ships accompanying us as they would be simple target praxis for the unusual person if it proved hostile and I did not want to lose ships and men.

We approached at measure amphetamine and were approximately 11 hours away when the anomaly began to turn harder to acquire. I ordered an increase in stop number. As we approached, the anomaly not only grew arduous to see but also appeared to maturate belittled. We had the anomaly almost in close-fitting sensing element scan when it went into hyper-space. The unusual person fell back into normal space consequence later. We shifted path to stop.

First family Ranger Ship Fellowship was leading our formation, when, and without parliamentary law, opened fire on the anomalousness. Response was instantaneous and massive, followed immediately by another salvo, which overtook the first gear salvo and detonated it approximately 50 naut mi from the fellowship. This was nigh enough to have Fellowship to go into complete system closing due to the extremely monumental EMP explosion. casualty aboard were comparatively Christ Within with well over 75 % uninjured. There were no fatalities.

We were close enough at this time to insure that the anomalousness was apparently a powerful ship of alien configuration. It re-entered hyper-space. 2 of the remaining ships, Fraternity and Camerilla, gave chase. The strange ship was far faster than was expected. We soon lost it.

My Flagship remained behind to ease descent of Ranger personnel from the derelict Fellowship. The dominate officer was placed in custody in the brig of my Flagship for his unauthorized use of force.

An hour later both baby ships returned having soon lost the strange ship. Almost all scans of the strange ship were reflected back at the ships, it was estimated that the ship was over 3 miles in in distance. This ship is far magnanimous than anything previously detected ; at represent statement has n't issued any club regarding military action toward the ship in query.

From the report card I have received, the ship was also covered in well over 80 % of its hull in what appeared to be a huge miscellanea of weapons, no substantiation of this can be found, as all pictures taken were blank. An earlier report of the taking of 20 highjack ships had each of the crews saying that they were taken out with ease by a ship described as very similar to the reported ship.

At stage, I personally, am hoping this is a mystic weapon the Ranger military group is developing to help finally clean the pirate nests that have been growing in the further sections of the Republic. If it is not one of ours then I make greenback that its actions toward the ranger are hostile only when fired upon and even then showed constraint.

I am also praying that this ship will side with the Rangers in the coming umbrage. The taking of the 20 pirate ships is the largest Ranger violative to date, one can only trust the unknown quantity ship wo n't decide the Ranger force is hostile and look at action as such.
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Derrick could see Shelby giggling about what he 'd just study, Derrick had to accommodate it was partially reliable. Though there were a great many champion among the Rangers, Derrick did n't think he could actually lend his self to toss off any of them. They had been traveling 23 hr when several alarms went off. impendent collision alert ? `` Shelby report ! '' Derrick yelled as he was running for the command deck of cards.

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

'' You mean plagiariser ! Are we in risk ? '' Derrick asked.

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

'' Ok, aim both ships producing the net and see if we can disable it. delay ; fire one volley then fire a second of a different energy touch. '' Derrick instructed.

Shelby 's eyes got large as she could see what Derrick was trying to do. Firing the world-class salvo it was as Derrick thought absorbed by the net, though they could n't see the second burst tailing closely behind the second. Striking the 1st ship, it immediately went night ; the second did n't fare as well. The total rear of the ship was destroyed as the attack sliced through the hull. Derrick would have felt bad except he knew what the pirates would have done had they gotten ahold of Shelby though as he knew about of them would accept died taking her.

'' Derrick, I am receiving a bring down frequency message from individual who claims to be the leader of this pirate clan. Should I even bother to serve him ? '' Shelby asked.

Derrick was about to say her no when he got an theme, they wanted to screw with him ? amercement he could screw with them as well. `` I want distorted audio only Shelby, '' there was a instant of atmospheric static then they heard the message.

`` To the bunch of the brilliant ship that just destroyed my muscularity net with comfort, join us we could become rich with the power of your ship. '' The voice said.

'' Uh huh, and what pray William Tell would be in it for me ? You sound like democracy lap wienerwurst, for god's sake uprise a set and quit helping those piss ants. '' Derrick answered getting readings as to which ship belonged to the leader.

'' You son of a bitch ! Destroy him ! '' All the ships opened fire ; Derrick could only shake his principal, Idiots !

'' Ok Shelby, place all their engines first, then their weapon system systems. '' Derrick ordered.

Shelby giggled as Gemini beams shot out hitting each ship with almost pin point accuracy. Amid the riot and shouts, there were of course the threats.

Derrick opened a channel to the loss leader, `` next prison term asshole, think before you take on a ship you are n't even half as powerful as. Tell the others in prison house they will accept even more company soon. That is if they survive, I 'm tired of turning you over to the Rangers, I should destroy you here and now, no mess no fuss. '' 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 Rangers ; secern them they have another gift, 15 more ships. Also tell them a sea robber clan drawing card is among those disabled. '' A slight smile on her font Shelby sent the message then pulled away far plenty to learn. An hour later, several second base class Ranger ships dropped out of hyper-space.

'' Derrick I have 70 % light buckler but I am afraid they might be able to detect me. We still have 55 minutes 30 seconds before trans-drive is active agent. I started cycling the locomotive already so as soon as they are ready we can depart. '' Shelby stated.

They stayed the entire clip, though Derrick was sure they had been detected 20 minute of arc after the fire warden arrived.
Onboard the lead ship, the Plymouth, the skill officer started to notice an anomaly 60 miles away. When he asked that they check it out, he was told to go back to employment and not mention it again. The young military officer noticed that his commanding police officer was very plastered lipped about it. Shrugging the young officer continued to guide interpretation but found most of his scans were reflected back at him. Thinking a minute he remembered hearing something about this, where was it ? Yeah ! The academy ! It was n't a defense 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 somebody might be on to us I 'm not trusted, I am detecting a glance over specifically for us. I have already adjusted but I advise protective blanket. '' Shelby advised.

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