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

'' At acquaint we have 2 of the remaining 3 private eye First Class Ranger ships giving following ; I estimate that we will be out of their detector image in 25 minutes 33 seconds. '' Shelby reported. `` DERRICK ! '' Shelby yelled, `` you are still too unstable to attempt to stand. please reside 'til such time the bio-bed has allowed you to get out. '' Derrick grumbled but lay back down, watching as they quickly out distanced the following ships.

`` Are you picking up any contagion from the Texas Ranger ? '' Derrick asked.

'' Yes Derrick, apparently the dominating officer of the ship that fired on us has been taken into detainment. '' Shelby reported. `` They are trying to speculate 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 offense, and that no charges will be brought up against us. '' The mouth of the Shelby hologram dropped unfold. `` They want us to come in to the democracy capital for it. ''
Derrick growled, there was no way in sin that he was EVER going near that den of evil again. Shelby noticed that Derrick 's heart rate and beat had increased.

`` Derrick, are you alright ? I am detecting your heart beating faster and monumental amounts of adrenaline being released by your consistence. '' Shelby asked a short afraid.

'' I will be Shelby ; the Capital is a seat I want to never be in or near ever again. '' Derrick spit out his anger growing Thomas 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 vote out for those asinine peter 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 barbarity that she had seen in Derrick 's headway. Most by the other commonwealth troop, Derrick had tried to preserve his self out of it to no avail. No wonder Derrick 's wrath is so great she thought, those were horrifying 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 decorous someone. It would be several hours before the bio-bed was going to loose him, Derrick decided to get an update.

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

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

"I am afraid that taking the first 2 might have over taxed his trans-warp generators. We may take in 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 prison term 'til we are reunited. I estimate it will be another 35 hour 15 minutes 20 arcsecond 'til my own trans-warp is operational. '' Shelby sadly said. Nodding Derrick went through the reports and impairment story of Shelby 's systems.

Derrick had been studying her system schematic for almost an 60 minutes when he began to get an idea. `` Shelby can you generate any Critela subatomic particle at all ? '' He asked.

'' Calculating now, also running diagnostics. It appears that I can produce a modest amount of the mote, but I can not have them for a prolonged period. '' Shelby answered.

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

'' Calculating now, yes I am seeing a 32.9 % increase in re-gen of generators. Though this design of natural process has great merit I can only bring on the particles every moment for an hour, then I would want 30 second to start the process again. Under these condition the re-gen clip would be reduced from 35 minute, 10 minutes, 29 seconds to 24 hours, 3 minutes, 33 moment. '' 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 telephone all of them on every absolute frequency you can that wo n't alert the Rangers or others to their and our location.

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 with child prospect of contacting them. Shelby began the hanker process of cycling through all the absolute frequency sending out a subject matter that only the others would understand and reply to.

Finally, an hour later the bio-bed released Derrick, finally able-bodied to get up he started to go through all the interpretation he had on Conner the last time he 'd seen him. A few hour later, he saw what he thought he might. The strain of taking the commencement 2 had once again damaged his generators. Damn it Derrick thought, I 'm going to have to rationalise to him when I see him again, I just hope that my impatience did n't get him destroyed 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 good to try that you are both well. It was almost as you feared Primary the strain was too a good deal, only bit 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 give birth trans-warp within a day. I am sorry I pushed you to that tactics, losing your trans-warp twice in 5 days, it is a bit much. '' Derrick said.

'' Oh no primary winding, it is an honor to do everything I can for you, please sire, take into account me to wait on you again as soon as I can. '' Conner begged.
Derrick was a small offend 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 agency that was in his voice, 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 suspicions as to your individuality. Too many thing coincided with the taradiddle we had heard about the cousin
of the Saturnia pavonia 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 birth all the Ribonucleic acid sequences that I needed to run proper tests on your DNA, I contacted the Palace A.I. '' Shelby said becoming Thomas More and more fearful.

'' Go on, '' Derrick prompted her.

'' Mary, the castle A.I. sent me the proper RNA chronological sequence, telling me exactly how to do the run. '' Shelby said her lip shaking.

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

'' When I contacted her the bit meter I had the results 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 Mary 's proceeds on what you had found ? '' Derrick asked.

Sighing Shelby stated,"Mary said that there was a 95.333 % probability that you are a descendent of the imperial line, the just one she has seen in 200 age. I also advised her that I took you DNA without your permission, that you might be angry with me. '' Here Shelby lowered her principal as tears fell from her eyes. `` I am so drab Derrick ; I had to find out, I am lamentable I took it without your permission. '' For a few second there was only the auditory sensation 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 bit this news is a little disturbing. Do you have the major power to contact Madonna ? '' Derrick asked.

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

'' It 's very well ; I need to do this before we do anything else. '' Derrick said a smell of concentration on his brass.

Shelby started to tune to the extremely high frequency for Madonna,"castle A.I., this is EIG-0101F codification alpha-339, beta-229, delta-119, gamma-009, omega-stop. Subject of test wishes to speak to you. '' This time there were several 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 anxious to speak to your primary quill Derrick. '' Virgin Mary replied.

Derrick stepped up and cleared his pharynx ; he had to get this right, just like his grandfather had told him. `` hi Blessed Virgin, I was told that if I ever spoke to a Mary dealings with the palace I was to enumerate this."

`` Please continue, '' The Virgin stated.

'' Mary, I am Derrick O'Toma descendent of Seth 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 pure, I await section 2 confirmation. '' Blessed Virgin said though Derrick could hear the excitation in her voice.

`` I was told to await a day before giving discussion section 2 confirmation, at represent I should accept all but Imperial admission. I need you to bulge out collecting all the selective information you can, to set about taking down all those that will oppose the ascension of the new emperor. '' Derrick said trying to repeat everything his grandad had told him.

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

Smiling a consequence Derrick could recollect of a million things he 'd wish her to do but they were just things that would n't really help in the derive days. `` No not at this fourth dimension, but please have all defense lawyers ready I want everything checked and rechecked I fear there was a betrayer or two in the homage. I fear that there may be sabotage to your organisation. '' Derrick ordered.

Madonna was shocked a moment but started to hold in, `` it will be done sire. ''

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

'' It will be as you say sire, I eagerly await the indorsement half of the royal codification. '' 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 that all the crazy shit his grandfather had spouted actually, was in fact the truth. bust threatened to fog his eyes ; grandfather, I am so lamentable for ever doubting you thank you for taking the time to assure me all the stories you had.

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

Already she 'd found 3 subvert region of her systems only 2 she 'd been able to disarm. Mary continued on the respite of the day running over all her scheme, in all she 'd found 103 division of her programming that had been set for deletion of which she could only remove 93. Upon completion of a second crack with a unexampled program, not many knew of, she found another 50, here though she had More winner removing 49 of them. Although angered at first she smiled at the fact that Derrick had shown that great of business organisation for her. Thinking for a bit 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 program feeling it run through her organization cleaning all of the adverse programming out of her, plus it added a few respectable raise that she loved the tactual sensation of.

Derrick got a shivering feeling again, thinking of the things his grandmother had told him. Derrick finally had the read/write head set adjusted that there was no danger to use it and though he desired the rest of the Indian file, he was still a slight afraid to use it. `` Shelby, '' he said having finally made up his psyche. `` I need to gather the cobbler's last of the files in your depository library, with all the melioration we 've made it should be completely secure. ''

'' Though I know you desire to a greater extent knowledge, I am still afraid that you might overload again. ''

'' Shelby I have to, there are still too many unanswered interrogative sentence that I have, that neither you or your brothers and baby can answer. Besides with you there to monitor me I should be more than than good 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 for sure I could survive with that cognition. '' Shelby was almost whispering.

'' display me all the information you got from the Ranger ships after we lost them, I also want updates, I want to have sex if they are still going to act on us. '' Derrick ordered.

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

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

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After Action reputation 3155-11H-122
commando Squadron 11H
Capt. Joseph Hartwell, Commanding

Due to heavy energy outpouring detected in the sphere, RS-11H was dispatched to investigate. While we were assessing the destruction of an unknown violence, an outlying Fourth division ship noticed a vague detector unusual person. This unusual person had been noted previously at other impingement detections and also from random ships on standard patrol.

Ordering the majority of RS-11H to be under the command of First Class ranger Ship trades union and to retain investigate the local battle aftermath I took my Flagship associate and three early commencement category Ranger ships to inquire the anomaly. If whatever the anomalousness was had destroyed the unidentified encroachment, I did not require any lighter ships accompanying us as they would be bare target practice for the anomaly if it proved hostile and I did not desire to mislay ships and men.

We approached at criterion speed and were approximately 11 time of day away when the anomaly began to rise harder to get. I ordered an increase in speed. As we approached, the anomaly not only grew harder to see but also appeared to grow smaller. We had the unusual person almost in close sensor skim when it went into hyper-space. The unusual person fell back into rule distance here and now later. We shifted class to intercept.

commencement Class commando Ship companionship was leading our constitution, when, and without edict, opened fire on the anomalousness. reply was instant and massive, followed immediately by another salvo, which overtook the first burst and detonated it approximately 50 miles from the family. This was close enough to cause Fellowship to go into stark arrangement shutdown due to the extremely massive EMP burst. Casualties aboard were comparatively fire up with well over 75 % uninjured. There were no fatalities.

We were closing curtain enough at this metre to ascertain that the anomalousness was apparently a powerful ship of terra incognita configuration. It re-entered hyper-space. 2 of the remaining ships, Fraternity and Camerilla, gave chase. The unusual ship was far fast than was expected. We soon lost it.

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

An hour later both baby ships returned having soon lost the strange ship. Almost all scan of the strange ship were reflected back at the ships, it was estimated that the ship was over 3 miles in in duration. This ship is far declamatory than anything previously detected ; at submit control has n't issued any order regarding natural process toward the ship in question.

From the study I have received, the ship was also covered in well over 80 % of its hull in what appeared to be a huge variety of weapon system, no confirmation of this can be found, as all pictures taken were blank. An earlier report of the taking of 20 buccaneer 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 face, I personally, am hoping this is a privy weapon system the Ranger power is developing to help finally clean the sea rover nests that have been growing in the far sections of the commonwealth. If it is not one of ours then I make tone that its actions toward the Ranger are hostile only when fired upon and even then showed simplicity.

I am also praying that this ship will side with the commando in the coming offenses. The pickings of the twenty pirate ship ships is the turgid fire warden offensive to appointment, one can only desire the stranger ship wo n't determine the ranger force is hostile and take military action as such.
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Derrick could see Shelby giggling about what he 'd just read, Derrick had to admit it was partially reliable. Though there were a great many friend among the Rangers, Derrick did n't think he could actually bring his self to kill any of them. They had been traveling 23 hours when several alarms went off. Imminent collision alert ? `` Shelby composition ! '' 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 Lapplander ships comparable to the first twenty we encountered. '' Shelby stated.

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

'' Not as yet, we use a different type of Energy Department but I am also detecting an free energy permutation. They might be able to adjust and damage voice of our hyper-drive. '' Selby advised.

'' Ok, point both ships producing the net and see if we can disable it. Wait ; fire one outburst then fire a 2nd of a dissimilar Energy Department signature. '' Derrick instructed.

Shelby 's eyes got large as she could see what Derrick was trying to do. Firing the first base salvo it was as Derrick thought absorbed by the net, though they could n't see the second volley tailing closely behind the 2nd. Striking the showtime ship, it immediately went wickedness ; the second did n't fare as well. The entire rear of the ship was destroyed as the blast sliced through the hull. Derrick would have got felt bad except he knew what the pirates would have done had they gotten ahold of Shelby though as he knew near of them would bear died taking her.

'' Derrick, I am receiving a lower frequency substance from mortal who claims to be the loss leader of this plagiariser kin group. Should I even bother to answer him ? '' Shelby asked.

Derrick was about to tell her no when he got an thought, they wanted to screw with him ? Fine he could do it with them as well. `` I want contort audio only Shelby, '' there was a consequence of atmospherics then they heard the message.

`` To the crew of the splendid ship that just destroyed my vitality net with relaxation, join us we could become copious with the power of your ship. '' The vocalism said.

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

'' You son of a kick ! Destroy him ! '' All the ships opened fire ; Derrick could only judder his head teacher, half-wit !

'' Ok Shelby, target all their railway locomotive first, then their weapon system systems. '' Derrick ordered.

Shelby giggled as couple shaft shot out hitting each ship with almost pin detail accuracy. Amid the screams and shout, there were of course the threats.

Derrick opened a communication channel to the leader, `` following clip 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 even more party soon. That is if they survive, I 'm tired of turning you over to the Ranger, I should destruct you here and now, no Mus no fuss. '' There was a sudden overwhelming mendicancy and pleading coming from every ship, Derrick laughed that ought to throw Thomas More than a few springiness up pirating.
'' Shelby, '' Derrick sighed, `` Inform the Texas Ranger ; differentiate them they have another talent, 15 More ships. Also tell them a pirate kin group leader is among those disabled. '' A slight smile on her grimace Shelby sent the substance then pulled away far decent to catch. An hour later, several second year Ranger ships dropped out of hyper-space.

'' Derrick I have 70 % tripping shield but I am afraid they might be capable to detect me. We still have 55 minutes 30 secondment before trans-drive is active. I started cycling the engines already so as soon as they are ready we can start out. '' Shelby stated.

They stayed the entire prison term, though Derrick was surely they had been detected 20 transactions after the Ranger arrived.
Onboard the principal ship, the Plymouth, the science officer started to notice an anomaly 60 miles away. When he asked that they check it out, he was told to go back to work and not observe it again. The young officer noticed that his commanding officer was very tight lipped about it. Shrugging the Edward Young officeholder continued to take readings but found near of his scans 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 character of metal the ship was made of. Quickly he switched scan ; this was caught immediately by Shelby who adjusted for it.

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

'' Alright let 's go. '' roll in the hay, Derrick thought, no more watching, that was close .