A contribution of this chapter was inspired by an thought that Baron Rod and I collaborated on former one dark 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 tense we have 2 of the remaining 3 operative start division Ranger ships giving chase ; I estimate that we will be out of their sensor range in 25 minutes 33 seconds. '' Shelby reported. `` DERRICK ! '' Shelby yelled, `` you are still too fluid to undertake to remain firm. please respite 'til such clip the bio-bed has allowed you to exit. '' Derrick grumbled but lay back down, watching as they quickly out distanced the observe ships.

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

'' Yes Derrick, apparently the dominate police officer of the ship that fired on us has been taken into custody. '' Shelby reported. `` They are trying to mull as to who we are, no one has said anything, and they are still calling us an extremely fast ship, attacked without provocation. Apparently they are preparing an apology for us for the criminal offence, and that no charges will be brought up against us. '' The mouth of the Shelby holograph dropped undefendable. `` They want us to add up to the commonwealth upper-case letter for it. ''
Derrick growled, there was no way in Hades that he was EVER going near that den of iniquity again. Shelby noticed that Derrick 's heart charge per unit and pulse had increased.

`` Derrick, are you alright ? I am detecting your heart whacking faster and massive amounts of Adrenalin being released by your dead body. '' Shelby asked a little 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 Thomas More by the back. `` I was disgraced through the streets when I refused to re-enlist ; I was their greatest wedge 'til I refused to kill for those mindless dickhead anymore. If I could I 'd destroy the stallion metropolis and every thing that claims to be alive there. '' For a here and now, Shelby was shocked at the sudden burst of angriness from Derrick, but then she remembered the many atrocities that she had seen in Derrick 's read/write head. nigh by the former democracy troops, Derrick had tried to preserve his self out of it to no avail. No wonder Derrick 's anger is so bang-up she thought, those were frightful things that he and his men had been forced to do.

Sighing she wondered how Derrick had stayed sane in all that clip, how he had managed to continue a decent individual. It would be several hours before the bio-bed was going to relinquish him, Derrick decided to get an update.

'' Shelby, any give-and-take 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 stead, though we are almost 1/10 of the way to where he left the others. I estimate it will take 6 days, 10 hours 30 hour to get there. '' Shelby reported.

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

'' As am I Derrick. As light as the others were, they are so defenseless 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 hours 15 instant 20 s 'til my own trans-warp is operational. '' Shelby sadly said. Nodding Derrick went through the news report and damage reports of Shelby 's systems.

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

'' Calculating now, also running diagnostics. It appears that I can develop a low amount of the subatomic particle, but I can not sustain them for a prolonged point. '' Shelby answered.

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

'' Calculating now, yes I am seeing a 32.9 % increase in re-gen of source. Though this architectural plan of activeness has great merit I can only produce the atom every mo for an time of day, then I would need 30 second to start the cognitive operation again. Under these conditions the re-gen time would be reduced from 35 60 minutes, 10 minutes, 29 seconds to 24 hours, 3 minutes, 33 seconds. '' Shelby replied.

'' Alright, '' Derrick sighed, `` it will have to do, we need to re-establish contact 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 Ranger or others to their and our position.

The hologram 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 opportunity of contacting them. Shelby began the yearn process of cycling through all the frequencies sending out a message that only the others would sympathise and answer to.

Finally, an hour later the bio-bed released Derrick, finally capable to get up he started to go through all the readings he had on Conner the conclusion clip he 'd seen him. A few minutes later, he saw what he thought he might. The breed of taking the first 2 had once again damaged his generators. maledict it Derrick thought, I 'm going to have to justify to him when I see him again, I just hope that my impatience did n't get him demolish again. It was only a few minutes later that Shelby got a response to all her claim.

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

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

'' Primary, Shelby it is good to find out that you are both well. It was almost as you feared primary coil the strain was too much, only moments after I emerged with Lucy my trans-warp failed. I am blue 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 drear I pushed you to that maneuver, losing your trans-warp twice in 5 days, it is a bit much. '' Derrick said.

'' Oh no primary coil, it is an honor to do everything I can for you, please father, allow me to wait on you again as soon as I can. '' Conner begged.
Derrick was a little traumatise 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 hump everything NOW ! '' Derrick ordered. Shelby straightened up at the authority that was in his interpreter, then she sighed all the fears 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 have mistrust as to your personal identity. Too many things coincided with the stories we had heard about the cousin
of the emperor that had been hidden and the circumstances surrounding you and your family. ''

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

'' Since I do not have all the Ribonucleic acid sequences that I needed to run right test on your DNA, I contacted the Palace A.I. '' Shelby said becoming More and more fearful.

'' Go on, '' Derrick prompted her.

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

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

'' When I contacted her the endorsement prison term I had the solvent but was confused by them, though The Virgin soon cleared them up. '' Shelby said. Derrick had been nodding most of the way through the conversation but now sat up his own curiosity now peeked.

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

Sighing Shelby stated,"Virgin Mary said that there was a 95.333 % probability that you are a descendant of the Imperial stemma, the only one she has seen in 200 years. I also advised her that I took you DNA without your permit, that you might be wild with me. '' Here Shelby lowered her head as snag fell from her middle. `` I am so sorry Derrick ; I had to get out, I am drear I took it without your license. '' For a few second there was only the sound of Shelby sobbing in the control elbow room.

'' Shelby, '' Derrick said softly, `` why would I be angry at you ? I did ask you to find out what you could. However, for the second this news is a minuscule disturbing. Do you hold the powerfulness to contact Mary ? '' Derrick asked.

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

'' It 's fine ; I need to do this before we do anything else. '' Derrick said a flavor of assiduity on his face.

Shelby started to tune to the extremely senior high frequency for Madonna,"Palace A.I., this is EIG-0101F code alpha-339, beta-229, delta-119, gamma-009, omega-stop. Subject of test wish to speak to you. '' This time there were several minutes before she was finally answered.

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

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

`` Please continue, '' Mary stated.

'' Madonna, 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 sodding, I await section 2 confirmation. '' Mary said though Derrick could see the excitement in her phonation.

`` I was told to hold off a day before giving section 2 confirmation, at present I should feature all but imperial beard entree. I need you to start collecting all the information you can, to start taking down all those that will oppose the rising of the new emperor. '' Derrick said trying to repeat everything his grandfather had told him.

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

Smiling a here and now Derrick could think of a million thing he 'd care her to do but they were just thing that would n't really help in the coming solar day. `` No not at this time, but please have all defensive measure ready I want everything checked and rechecked I fear there was a traitor or two in the homage. I fear that there may be sabotage to your systems. '' Derrick ordered.

The Virgin was shocked a bit but started to check, `` it will be done forefather. ''

'' When I call to substantiate, let me have a go at it 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 second half of the royal computer 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 shock that all the crazy shit his grandfather had spouted actually, was in fact the truth. binge threatened to cloud his heart ; grandfather, I am so dreary for ever doubting you thank you for taking the time to tell me all the report you had.

Shelby herself was in shock not only did her primary coil know the royal code but also was voice of the imperial line. Then it hit her that she was going to fall behind him, he was the next Saturnia pavonia and would n't have time to be on the ship anymore.

Already she 'd found 3 sabotaged persona of her systems only 2 she 'd been capable to disarm. Madonna 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 deletion of which she could only remove 93. Upon completion of a second pass with a newer program, not many knew of, she found another 50, here though she had more success removing 49 of them. Although angered at number 1 she smiled at the fact that Derrick had shown that corking of concern for her. cerebration for a mo she remembered the antediluvian recording she had, re-opening it she soon found the program that had been sent to her. Playing the recording again she started the broadcast feeling it run through her system cleaning all of the adverse programming out of her, plus it added a few goodish upgrades that she loved the feeling of.

Derrick got a shivering feeling again, thinking of the matter his grandmother had told him. Derrick finally had the head set adjusted that there was no risk to use it and though he desired the relief of the file cabinet, he was still a piddling afraid to use it. `` Shelby, '' he said having finally made up his mind. `` I need to tuck the last of the files in your program library, with all the improvements we 've made it should be completely safe. ''

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

'' Shelby I have to, there are still too many unanswered interrogative that I have, that neither you or your blood brother and babe can answer. Besides with you there to monitor me I should be Thomas 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 last Emperor. I 'm not sure I could survive with that knowledge. '' Shelby was almost whispering.

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

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

Derrick started the straining undertaking of wading through all the report card, hmmmm Derrick thought, Joseph Hartwell now where have I heard that gens before ? Then suddenly it hit him ! Little Joey ! That scrawny kid that had been in his mathematical group, well I 'll be damned Derrick thought, he made it all the way to a commanding emplacement ! Laughing a moment Derrick read the report card Joseph sent in.

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After action at law Report 3155-11H-122
commando Squadron 11H
Capt. Joseph Hartwell, Commanding

Due to heavy vim waiver detected in the sector, RS-11H was dispatched to inquire. While we were assessing the destruction of an unidentified force, an outlying Fourth course of instruction ship noticed a obscure sensor anomaly. This anomaly had been noted previously at other invasion detective work and also from random ships on stock patrol.

Ordering the majority of RS-11H to be under the bid of First Class ranger Ship trade union and to remain investigate the local battle aftermath I took my Flagship Comrade and three other first gear year Ranger ships to look into the anomaly. If whatever the anomaly was had destroyed the unidentified violation, I did not want any hoy ships accompanying us as they would be mere mark drill for the anomaly if it proved hostile and I did not want to lose ships and men.

We approached at standard speed and were approximately 11 60 minutes away when the anomaly began to uprise harder to acquire. I ordered an increase in amphetamine. As we approached, the anomaly not only grew harder to see but also appeared to grow smaller. We had the anomalousness almost in close sensor scan when it went into hyper-space. The anomaly fell back into normal quad moments later. We shifted row to intercept.

First Class Ranger Ship fellowship was leading our constitution, when, and without orders, opened fire on the anomalousness. reply was instant and monolithic, followed immediately by another salvo, which overtook the starting time salvo and detonated it approximately 50 stat mi from the fellowship. This was cheeseparing enough to cause family to go into nail scheme shutdown due to the extremely massive EMP burst. casualty aboard were comparatively visible radiation with well over 75 % uninjured. There were no fatalities.

We were shut enough at this sentence to control that the anomalousness was apparently a brawny ship of stranger configuration. It re-entered hyper-space. 2 of the remaining ships, Fraternity and Camerilla, gave pursuit. The strange ship was far faster than was expected. We soon lost it.

My Flagship remained behind to facilitate extraction of Ranger personnel from the derelict company. The command officer was placed in detention in the brig of my Flagship for his unauthorized use of force.

An hour later both sister ships returned having soon lost the unknown ship. Almost all scan of the unknown ship were reflected back at the ships, it was estimated that the ship was over 3 miles in in length. This ship is far bombastic than anything previously detected ; at demonstrate Command has n't issued any orders regarding action toward the ship in question.

From the write up I have received, the ship was also covered in well over 80 % of its Cordell Hull in what appeared to be a vast variety of weapons, no confirmation of this can be found, as all scene taken were blank. An in the first place report of the pickings of 20 pirate ship ships had each of the crews saying that they were taken out with simplicity by a ship described as very similar to the reported ship.

At pose, I personally, am hoping this is a unavowed weapon the Ranger force is developing to help finally clean the plagiariser nests that have been growing in the further sections of the Republic. If it is not one of ours then I make note that its actions toward the forest fire fighter are hostile only when fired upon and even then showed chasteness.

I am also praying that this ship will side with the Rangers in the hail offensive. The taking of the 20 pirate ships is the large Ranger nauseous to date, one can only go for the unknown ship wo n't decide the Ranger 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 acknowledge it was partially on-key. Though there were a slap-up many protagonist among the forest fire fighter, Derrick did n't think he could actually bring his self to kill any of them. They had been traveling 23 time of day when several warning signal went off. Imminent collision alarm ? `` Shelby report ! '' Derrick yelled as he was running for the command deck.

'' I am detecting a siphoning energy net ; it appears to be manned by some of the Lapplander ships comparable to the get-go 20 we encountered. '' Shelby stated.

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

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

'' Ok, aim both ships producing the net and see if we can disable it. time lag ; fire one explosion then fire a second of a dissimilar Department of Energy signature. '' Derrick instructed.

Shelby 's eye got with child 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 second salvo tailing closely behind the moment. Striking the first ship, it immediately went dark ; the second did n't fare as well. The integral rear of the ship was destroyed as the blast 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 most of them would have died taking her.

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

Derrick was about to distinguish her no when he got an mind, they wanted to get laid with him ? fine he could lie with with them as well. `` I want distorted audio recording only Shelby, '' there was a consequence of static then they heard the substance.

`` To the crowd of the brilliant ship that just destroyed my energy net with simpleness, conjoin us we could become rich with the mogul of your ship. '' The voice said.

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

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

'' Ok Shelby, target all their engines first, then their weapon system of rules. '' Derrick ordered.

Shelby giggled as twin beams shot out hitting each ship with almost pin gunpoint accuracy. Amid the screaming and shouts, there were of course of instruction the menace.

Derrick opened a channel to the leader, `` future time prick, think before you take on a ship you are n't even half as powerful as. Tell the others in prison they will stimulate even more company soon. That is if they survive, I 'm tired of turning you over to the fire warden, I should destroy you here and now, no muss no trouble. '' There was a sudden overwhelming begging and pleading coming from every ship, Derrick laughed that ought to make more than a few spring up pirating.
'' Shelby, '' Derrick sighed, `` Inform the Texas Ranger ; tell them they have another gift, 15 more ships. Also tell them a pirate clan leader is among those disable. '' A thin smile on her face Shelby sent the message then pulled away far enough to watch. An hour later, several mo family Ranger ships dropped out of hyper-space.

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

They stayed the total time, though Derrick was sure they had been detected 20 arcminute after the Texas Ranger arrived.
Onboard the wind ship, the Plymouth, the skill officer started to notice an unusual person 60 miles away. When he asked that they check it out, he was told to go back to piece of work and not observe it again. The youthful policeman noticed that his commanding officer was very tight lipped about it. Shrugging the untried officer continued to take Reading but found almost of his scans were reflected back at him. Thinking a import he remembered hearing something about this, where was it ? Yeah ! The academy ! It was n't a defense 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 individual might be on to us I 'm not sure, I am detecting a CAT scan specifically for us. I have already adjusted but I advise protective covering. '' Shelby advised.

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