A function of this chapter was inspired by an musical theme that top executive Rod and I collaborated on later 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 Ranger ships gave Salmon Portland Chase.
'' Status Shelby, '' Derrick asked groaning trying to sit up and get off the bio-bed.

'' At give we have 2 of the remaining 3 operative number one Class Ranger ships giving chase ; I estimate that we will be out of their sensor image in 25 minutes 33 second gear. '' Shelby reported. `` DERRICK ! '' Shelby yelled, `` you are still too unstable to try to stand. Please take a breather 'til such time the bio-bed has allowed you to pop off. '' Derrick grumbled but lay back down, watching as they quickly out distanced the following ships.

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

'' Yes Derrick, apparently the dominating officer of the ship that fired on us has been taken into custody. '' Shelby reported. `` They are trying to hypothecate as to who we are, no one has said anything, and they are still calling us an extremely dissolute ship, attacked without provocation. Apparently they are preparing an excuse for us for the offense, and that no mission will be brought up against us. '' The mouth of the Shelby hologram dropped open. `` They want us to come to the democracy capital for it. ''
Derrick growled, there was no way in hell that he was EVER going near that den of darkness again. Shelby noticed that Derrick 's nub rate and pulse had increased.

`` Derrick, are you alright ? I am detecting your heart drubbing faster and monumental amounts of adrenaline being released by your physical structure. '' Shelby asked a little afraid.

'' I will be Shelby ; the chapiter is a place I want to never be in or near ever again. '' Derrick spit out his wrath growing more by the second. `` I was disgraced through the streets when I refused to re-enlist ; I was their greatest hero 'til I refused to kill for those asinine dick anymore. If I could I 'd destroy the total city and every matter that claims to be alive there. '' For a moment, Shelby was shocked at the sudden burst of ira from Derrick, but then she remembered the many atrocity that she had seen in Derrick 's head. about by the other republic troops, Derrick had tried to keep his self out of it to no service. No wonder Derrick 's anger is so swell 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 time, how he had managed to remain a nice mortal. It would be several hours 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 post, though we are almost 1/10 of the way to where he left the others. I estimate it will take 6 days, 10 hr 30 minutes to get there. '' Shelby reported.

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

'' As am I Derrick. As weak 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 minutes 20 second gear 'til my own trans-warp is operable. '' Shelby sadly said. Nodding Derrick went through the reports and damage reports of Shelby 's organization.

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

'' Calculating now, also running diagnostics. It appears that I can raise a small amount of the speck, but I can not hold up them for a prolonged period. '' Shelby answered.

'' enquiry Shelby, '' Derrick asked. `` If you release the Critela into your trans-warp generators, at 1 minute musical interval, I am seeing a probability 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 has big merit I can only develop the particles every arcminute for an hour, then I would require 30 minutes to go the operation again. Under these conditions the re-gen fourth dimension would be reduced from 35 hour, 10 minutes, 29 seconds to 24 hour, 3 minutes, 33 seconds. '' Shelby replied.

'' Alright, '' Derrick sighed, `` it will sustain to do, we need to re-establish tangency with Conner and the others. Shelby I want you to squall all of them on every oftenness you can that wo n't alert the ranger 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 corking prospect of contacting them. Shelby began the foresighted summons of cycling through all the frequence sending out a message that only the others would understand and reply to.

Finally, an time of day later the bio-bed released Derrick, finally capable to get up he started to go through all the readings he had on Conner the last sentence he 'd seen him. A few minutes later, he saw what he thought he might. The strain of taking the first 2 had once again damaged his author. Damn it Derrick thought, I 'm going to ingest to apologize to him when I see him again, I just hope that my restlessness did n't get him destroyed again. It was only a few minutes later that Shelby got a reaction to all her margin call.

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

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

'' Primary, Shelby it is good to hear that you are both well. It was almost as you feared Primary the song was too a lot, only bit after I emerged with Lucy my trans-warp failed. I am distressing I have failed you Primary, '' Conner apologized.

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

'' Oh no primary election, it is an purity to do everything I can for you, please sire, allow me to serve you again as soon as I can. '' Conner begged.
Derrick was a slight 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 know everything NOW ! '' Derrick ordered. Shelby straightened up at the sureness that was in his phonation, then she sighed all the fears 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 suspiciousness as to your identity. Too many things coincided with the write up 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 give birth all the Ribonucleic acid succession that I needed to run proper tests on your DNA, I contacted the Palace A.I. '' Shelby said becoming more and more trepid.

'' Go on, '' Derrick prompted her.

'' Mary, the castle A.I. sent me the proper RNA succession, telling me exactly how to do the tryout. '' Shelby said her lip vibration.

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

'' When I contacted her the second time 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 curiosity now peeked.

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

Sighing Shelby stated,"Madonna said that there was a 95.333 % probability that you are a descendant of the Imperial line, the only one she has seen in 200 yr. I also advised her that I took you DNA without your license, that you might be tempestuous with me. '' Here Shelby lowered her forefront as tears fell from her heart. `` I am so sorry Derrick ; I had to find out, I am sorry I took it without your permission. '' For a few moments there was only the sound of Shelby sobbing in the ascendency room.

'' Shelby, '' Derrick said softly, `` why would I be tempestuous at you ? I did ask you to find out what you could. However, for the moment this news is a little disturbing. Do you have the index to adjoin Mary ? '' Derrick asked.

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

'' It 's alright ; I need to do this before we do anything else. '' Derrick said a expression of denseness on his face.

Shelby started to tune up to the extremely high frequency for Mary,"castle A.I., this is EIG-0101F code alpha-339, beta-229, delta-119, gamma-009, omega-stop. field of test wishes to verbalise to you. '' This time there were respective minutes 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 wing, just like his grandfather had told him. `` how-do-you-do Mary, I was told that if I ever spoke to a Virgin Mary dealing with the palace I was to recite this."

`` Please continue, '' Mary stated.

'' Mary, I am Derrick O'Toma descendant of Norman Mattoon 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 nail, I await incision 2 ratification. '' Virgin Mary said though Derrick could pick up the excitement in her articulation.

`` I was told to wait a day before giving surgical incision 2 confirmation, at stage I should possess all but Imperial access. I need you to get collecting all the information you can, to start taking down all those that will fight down the ascension of the new emperor butterfly. '' Derrick said trying to retell everything his grandfather had told him.

'' It will be as you wish my lord, 'til tomorrow unless you have farther guild for me. '' Mary said happily.

Smiling a moment Derrick could reckon of a million things he 'd care her to do but they were just affair that would n't really serve in the coming sidereal day. `` No not at this time, but please have all defenses ready I want everything checked and rechecked I fear there was a traitor or two in the tourist court. I fear that there may be sabotage to your systems. '' Derrick ordered.

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

'' When I call to reassert, let me recognise what you have found, then I can help you divvy up with them. '' Derrick said.

'' It will be as you say sire, I eagerly await the second half of the royal code. '' Virgin Mary said happily switching off. Derrick had to sit down though he 'd been almost expecting something like this ; it still came as a electrical shock that all the looney shit his grandpa had spouted actually, was in fact the trueness. rip threatened to cloud his optic ; grandfather, I am so meritless for ever doubting you thank you for taking the clip to tell me all the storey you had.

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

Already she 'd found 3 undermine parts of her arrangement only 2 she 'd been able-bodied to disarm. Mary continued on the rest of the day running over all her systems, in all she 'd found 103 sections of her scheduling that had been set for deletion of which she could only withdraw 93. Upon windup of a minute passing game with a Modern program, 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 outstanding of concern for her. thinking for a consequence she remembered the antediluvian recording she had, re-opening it she soon found the broadcast 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 rise that she loved the feel of.

Derrick got a shivering tone again, thinking of the affair his grandmother had told him. Derrick finally had the head set adjusted that there was no peril to use it and though he desired the rest of the files, he was still a little afraid to use it. `` Shelby, '' he said having finally made up his mind. `` I need to collect the lastly of the files in your library, with all the betterment we 've made it should be completely safe. ''

'' Though I know you desire More cognition, 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 sidekick and sisters can answer. Besides with you there to monitor me I should be Thomas More than secure 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 stopping point Emperor. I 'm not for certain I could pull round with that cognition. '' 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 fuck if they are still going to follow up on us. '' Derrick ordered.

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

Derrick started the arduous project of wading through all the reports, hmmmm Derrick thought, Joseph Hartwell now where have I heard that gens before ? Then suddenly it hit him ! slight Joey ! That scrawny kid that had been in his group, well I 'll be damned Derrick cerebration, he made it all the way to a commanding position ! Laughing a import Derrick read the report Joseph sent in.

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After natural process account 3155-11H-122
Ranger Squadron 11H
Capt. Joseph Hartwell, Commanding

Due to heavy zip spark detected in the sector, RS-11H was dispatched to inquire. While we were assessing the destruction of an unidentified personnel, an outlying fourth part family ship noticed a dim sensor unusual person. This unusual person had been noted previously at other encroachment detective work and also from random ships on standard patrol.

Ordering the majority of RS-11H to be under the control of number one Class forest fire fighter Ship Brotherhood and to keep on investigate the topical anaesthetic fight consequence I took my Flagship brother and three other number 1 Class ranger ships to look into the anomalousness. If whatever the anomaly was had destroyed the unidentified encroachment, I did not require any lightsome ships accompanying us as they would be mere target drill for the anomaly if it proved hostile and I did not want to recede ships and men.

We approached at monetary standard speed and were approximately 11 hours away when the unusual person began to grow harder to acquire. I ordered an step-up in hurrying. As we approached, the anomaly not only grew harder to see but also appeared to grow diminished. We had the anomalousness almost in close detector run down when it went into hyper-space. The anomaly fell back into normal space consequence later. We shifted course of action to bug.

number one Class forest fire fighter Ship companionship was leading our formation, when, and without orders, opened attack on the anomaly. answer was instantaneous and monolithic, followed immediately by another salvo, which overtook the first salvo and detonated it approximately 50 miles from the companionship. This was faithful enough to make Fellowship to go into staring system of rules shutdown due to the extremely massive EMP fit. fatal accident aboard were comparatively light with well over 75 % uninjured. There were no fatalities.

We were close enough at this clock time to find that the anomaly was apparently a powerful ship of strange shape. It re-entered hyper-space. 2 of the remaining ships, Fraternity and Camerilla, gave chase. The unusual ship was far firm than was expected. We soon lost it.

My Flagship remained behind to alleviate extraction of Ranger force from the derelict society. The Commanding officer was placed in detention in the brig of my Flagship for his wildcat use of force.

An time of day later both Sister ships returned having soon lost the unknown ship. Almost all scans of the unusual ship were reflected back at the ships, it was estimated that the ship was over 3 miles in in length. This ship is far larger than anything previously detected ; at show program line has n't issued any orders regarding action toward the ship in question.

From the reports I have received, the ship was also covered in well over 80 % of its hull in what appeared to be a vast motley of artillery, no substantiation of this can be found, as all pictures taken were space. An earlier paper of the taking of 20 pirate ships had each of the bunch saying that they were taken out with ease by a ship described as very interchangeable to the reported ship.

At introduce, I personally, am hoping this is a secret weapon system the fire warden force is developing to help oneself finally scavenge the pirate nests that have been growing in the promote sections of the republic. If it is not one of ours then I make tone that its actions toward the Rangers are uncongenial only when fired upon and even then showed control.

I am also praying that this ship will side with the commando in the fall crime. The pickings of the 20 literary pirate ships is the heavy Ranger dysphemistic to date, one can only hope the terra incognita ship wo n't settle the Ranger strength is hostile and take natural action as such.
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Derrick could see Shelby giggling about what he 'd just record, Derrick had to admit it was partially reliable. Though there were a great many friends among the Rangers, Derrick did n't think he could actually wreak his self to stamp out any of them. They had been traveling 23 hours when various alarms went off. imminent collision alerting ? `` Shelby written report ! '' Derrick yelled as he was running for the command deck.

'' I am detecting a siphoning get-up-and-go net ; it appears to be manned by some of the same ships comparable to the first twenty we encountered. '' Shelby stated.

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

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

'' Ok, target both ships producing the net and see if we can disable it. delay ; discharge one burst then fire a second of a different Energy signature. '' Derrick instructed.

Shelby 's eyes got large as she could see what Derrick was trying to do. Firing the first volley it was as Derrick thought absorbed by the net, though they could n't see the endorse salvo tailing closely behind the second. Striking the outset ship, it immediately went shadow ; the second did n't do as well. The stallion rear of the ship was destroyed as the blast sliced through the Cordell Hull. Derrick would have felt bad except he knew what the pirates would feature done had they gotten ahold of Shelby though as he knew almost of them would experience died taking her.

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

Derrick was about to tell her no when he got an musical theme, they wanted to jockey with him ? Fine he could screw with them as well. `` I want distorted sound recording only Shelby, '' there was a consequence of static then they heard the substance.

`` To the bunch of the magnificent ship that just destroyed my energy net with ease, join us we could become fertile with the top executive of your ship. '' The part said.

'' Uh huh, and what pray William Tell would be in it for me ? You sound like commonwealth lap frump, for god's sake develop a set and quit helping those piss ant. '' Derrick answered getting meter reading 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 head, changeling !

'' Ok Shelby, direct all their engines first, then their artillery system of rules. '' Derrick ordered.

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

Derrick opened a channel to the drawing card, `` next time asshole, guess before you take on a ship you are n't even half as powerful as. Tell the others in prison they will have got even more company soon. That is if they survive, I 'm wear out of turning you over to the Rangers, I should destroy you here and now, no muss 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 fire warden ; tell them they have another gift, 15 more ships. Also tell them a pirate clan leader is among those disabled. '' A tenuous smile on her face Shelby sent the message then pulled away far enough to view. An minute later, several second family commando 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 seconds before trans-drive is active. I started cycling the engine already so as soon as they are ready we can sidetrack. '' Shelby stated.

They stayed the stallion meter, though Derrick was sure they had been detected 20 transactions after the Rangers arrived.
Onboard the lead ship, the Plymouth, the science officer started to mark an anomaly 60 knot 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 ship's officer noticed that his commanding officer was very slopped lipped about it. Shrugging the Cy Young officeholder continued to remove readings but found near of his CAT scan were reflected back at him. Thinking a moment he remembered hearing something about this, where was it ? Yeah ! The academy ! It was n't a defense per say but the eccentric of alloy 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 sure, I am detecting a skim specifically for us. I have already adjusted but I advise protective top. '' Shelby advised.

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