`` Shelby, '' Derrick asked. `` Were there many ships lost in this particular area ? ``

'' Searching, according to all info I have on all ship movements and battles I would have to say no but I feel that Conner may have More information than I, at the present moment, '' Shelby answered.

'' Thank you Shelby I 'll subscribe to this information under advisement, '' Derrick replied deep in thought process he had to get all the ships synced up so that all the book were somewhat the Saami on all the ships. Sighing Derrick thought this shit hunt and good deal he was having to do to get information was irritating the nether region out of him. `` Conner, '' Derrick started.

'' Yes primary coil, '' Conner replied.

'' Were there many ships lost in this area besides you, 0004 your wing mate and 0001 ? '' Derrick asked.

It was muted for a short circuit time, `` No primary we were the merely ships I have noesis of here, as stated I lost my backstage mate here along with 0001. '' Conner almost whispered.

Hmmm so they did verbalise feeling toward their wing, mates something to hold open in intellect for later Derrick thought.

'' Shelby, I want a full scan done on the life/brain box, every CAT scan you can do. Radiation, explosives, virus 's both written and physical, also any life forms hiding on or in. If there is hurt to the case I want you to throw everything at it again. Something does n't find right ; commemorate I do n't require it on board under no mean 'til we are completely surely it is safe. '' Derrick ordered as arse as he could. He had a bad tactile sensation about this the kind that could get them all killed if he was n't careful.

'' Yes Derrick all scans going, to do the full battery of tests it will use up at to the lowest degree two hours, may I at least provide vigor to it ? '' Shelby asked.

'' Not unless you can do it from a distance, I do n't wish this Shelby everything about this feels incorrectly, I 'm not sure but this almost feels like a simulated box. '' Derrick replied, Shelby actually gasped then all was quiet for a while. Derrick had only started reading up on the brain boxful two days ago, going back to the criminal record room he again immersed himself deep in the records finding a little more on the brain box seat. It was almost two hours later that Shelby alerted him she had completed the first grouping of tests. `` Display the effect here, '' Derrick told Shelby.

As he started to go over the interpretation he was certainly glad he 'd decided to translate more on the boxes. Several of the version made no common sense opening up the library platter he soon found out why.

rise Derrick started running issuing decree, `` IMT Shelby, bridge ! All of you withdraw 100,000 km, all shields to full, shift shield frequency to a high-pitched intonation now ! '' He saw all of them bring up their shell then withdrew. `` Conner, Zan lock on quarry and fervidness 'til you detect an overload then immediately crawfish out another 100,000 kilometer. Shelby, you and Lucy withdraw to that point I need you both taking reading material. ``

Almost in unison the four ships answered `` Orders received primary, retreating. ``

'' Starting scan, '' both Lucy and Shelby stated.

'' Now beginning bombardment, zippo yet Primary. '' Zan and Conner told him.

'' Primary detecting a build-up of energy within the example, '' Lucy and Shelby informed him.

'' Alright retreat to prophylactic stop, all carapace to wide continue scanning 'til the box explodes. '' Derrick ordered, the Shelby holograph was staring at Derrick as if he 'd fall back his mind.

They had to only wait a few proceedings after they were all at the 200,000 kilometer limit.

Suddenly there was a titanic explosion in figurehead of them. Thankfully Derrick had recognized the risk and had the shields at a higher frequency. Shelby was staring at the interpretation ; this had in fact been a type of luxuriously return nuclear device. Again it appeared that Derrick had saved them all again plus the fact that they were armed with a little better understanding of the different peril out here now.

All four hologram were standing in front end of Derrick as he went over what he 'd learned explaining what the Reading should be and what should be considered dangerous. `` If you detect any of these meter reading when you scan a liveliness box do not border on it, we all could have been destroyed today delight remember, all these recitation here, have to be right here, if not then something is ill-timed and can be determined by other version. '' Shelby was staring at Derrick with more superbia then she 'd ever felt. `` Right now I want to focus on 0001, though I suspect he was n't the lead-in ship I feel he was very important with this experimental equipment he was carrying. ``

Sighing Derrick went back to his heavily, light recital ( only 800 Sir Frederick Handley Page this fourth dimension ) honorable thing he could interpret extremely quick, or he 'd never get through all this plus it increased the total he could go through at least four times greater. Derrick had almost finished all he was reading though this live on section had him a trivial confused. Apparently two of the ships had been designated as the personality Jehovah, thereby saving trillion of programing hour. Huh. Derrick thought almost like a mother and fa ..., Derrick remembered the looks the hologram had given Shelby when he 'd been discussing upgrades to weapons and cuticle, was it possible ?

It was a workweek later that Derrick began to stumble on records of the top executive sources of all the ships. His oral fissure dropped unfold if this was rightful then this was the most dangerous power source that could be used but how in the hell had they stabilized it ? Damn it seemed the deeper he went the more confusing it got, hellhole and he thought the brain/life corner had been confusing 'til he got to the finale few pages. Sighing Derrick had a feeling that this was going to be a closed book like that one also, but why hazard such an volatile element ? Unless it had to do with the trans-warp, it in itself was an unknown construct, it could be that the total of power needed had to be that capital but how did they control it ? Derrick sat back he needed a break he 'd been going at it all workweek long not really checking on often, not eating much, inferno had it not been for Shelby he probably would n't have.

Stepping out he was greeted by the seemingly always brilliantly and cheerful Shelby holograph, `` I am glad to see that you are finally concentrating on something other than the disc, though I am happy you have this last few weeks. ``

Derrick nodded staring at the now growing ship on the monitoring device, `` what is the status of 0001 ? '' Derrick asked when he finally found his tongue.

'' At present growth charge per unit is much slower than I expected, I can not add the total amount of power he needs to re-gen at the broad rate, that I am afraid would take at least three ships. I have him now at 25 % intellectual activity, with the amount of power that he is needing it will be another two calendar week before he will be able to deal over. '' Shelby reported sadly.

'' Thank you Shelby you 're doing the respectable you can at to the lowest degree now he is out of danger of failing, do you know when he will be witting there are a few questions I need to ask him. '' Derrick said.

'' I do n't believe he will come forth for at least another week, '' Shelby stated.

'' Derrick, '' Shelby started when he 'd turn to go.

'' Yes, what 's faulty Shelby ? '' Derrick asked.

'' Nothing is wrong I was just wondering, did you mature up in the oculto providence as did your public figure sake ? '' Shelby asked

'' No, he as the rest of my fellowship, lived in abrir oculta providence for many, many generation, I believed they moved there years after the start emperor died, '' Derrick replied, what is she up to Derrick thought ?

'' Thank you Derrick, it would appear that some of my records need updating, '' Shelby smiled sweetly.

'' Yeah, sure Shelby, '' ok she was going a niggling out of the way I see, and did she just lie ? Going to have to keep my heart on her for for sure. Shelby looked hard at Derrick, then she started doing facial credit, it was lawful he had all the features of his name sake, but those could be faked, he did know the verses but that too could have been discovered. There had to be ... of class ! Deoxyribonucleic loony toons ! If she could nail the certain Ribonucleic acid that would divulge all the information, then she could truly determine his lineage. If he was in fact descended from the last argumentation of the majestic family that had been hidden then vanished almost 920 years ago, then she could share everything ! Finally no Sir Thomas More arcanum, no more hiding the true statement, if it were true then he was the finale emperor, and was more than worthy of her loyalty and here she smiled her love.

While Derrick continued his detective work into everything he could find about the ships, Shelby was in use herself. She 'd already contacted the abrir oculta computer requesting disk, as far back as she could go on Derrick 's phratry plus every other fellowship there. Pouring over terra-bytes of information made her happier than she 'd been in centuries, though she might take to take service soon the amount of data was all encompassing she had n't wanted to kindle alarms in type the datum had been hidden on the main computer. Sighing she hated dealing with just an innovative computer, it was far Sir Thomas More logical than she was used to, actually it was a nuisance. She also had to watch the amount of phonograph record time she used, it might alert Derrick to what she was doing, she did n't want Derrick to think she was prying, it was after all his life.

For the adjacent five day both of them were pouring over the phonograph recording Shelby was indisputable she was on to something. The Deoxyribonucleic acid mental testing had been put off as she still had n't found the Ribonucleic acid sequence she needed to get the results she needed, it had been hard enough to get a sample from Derrick. She had to get this right field the first meter as she felt she was n't really going to get a 2d hazard to try again, well, not unless the test was positive. Then she could see Derrick wanting her to quiz again to make 100 % for sure or as faithful as she could get. She was still running mental testing when another estimation stirred her natural process. The palace A.I. ! Though she was n't sure it would do her it had n't been heard from in over 200 old age, after the palace was sealed. It was worth a try especially if Derrick was the side by side emperor then the palace A.I. would recognise him at the start.

switching to the extremely highschool palace oftenness, Shelby began what she hoped, was the beginning of the re-birth of the empire.

'' castle A.I. this is EIG-0101F, code alpha-339, beta-229, delta-119, gamma-009, omega-stop, requesting assistance. I have the Deoxyribonucleic acid of a subject I believe to be the last in line for the potty. Unable to verify without proper Ribonucleic acid sequence, I await your answer. ``

There was a long pause though Shelby was n't about to give up she had checked the codification many time to verify it was even off. Ten minutes later the signal cleared when a representative from the past times answered, `` EIG-0101F, code alpha-339, beta-229, delta-119, gamma-009, omega-stop confirmed. Hello Shelby, it has been quite some time. Your petition is being processed, Long range IMT in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, transmit. Upon completion, send final result back to central, thereby I can equate and appraise, transmit all entropy you have now in a pin point burst, ah dear thank you. meet me with the answer 'til then. '' Then the telephone circuit went dead. Shelby was relieved she was afraid that the castle A.I. would n't answer, thankfully she had.

Madonna the castle A.I. looked lovingly at all the data Shelby had collected, yes, it appeared to be the offspring ( many times removed ) of the emperor 's cousin-german. Hmmm, this one had almost as a great deal knowledge as the first Saturnia pavonia this should get concern. Mary 's hologram smiled, her girl had always been more curious than the others, at to the lowest degree one was still alive, still she felt for Shelby all her children gone except for three, oh now four, it would do her so secure to get her children back, just as it was to Mary knowing that her daughter was still alive.

Shelby looked at the vial she 'd just received ( Ribonucleic acid sequence 1,000,054 ) no wonder she had n't found it yet she had only gotten to 10,000 and that had taken five days ! Sighing Shelby knew that it would train another two Clarence Day to run the test and then support the results. power as well get started she thought, so slowly she began the test trio checking everything before and during the test.

Derrick had finally discovered all he could, it truly was a stroke of whizz the damping fields, the energy drain, and the reversal magnetic evocation. This not only stabilized the factor but allowed for 100 % use of all muscularity produced thereby eliminating all waste. Finally with a more than 50 % understanding of all the ships systems Derrick felt he was nearing where his name rice beer had been 150 days ago. Sitting back Derrick 's mind was about to break loose with the sheer amount of information, but there was so much more, Sir Thomas More than 10 times what he 'd already gleaned, looking at the head phone like apparatus Derrick decided it was sentence he had to nail it. If he had any probability of saving even half of the fleet, he 'd necessitate all the noesis. Sighing he looked it over he had the port finished but the buffer was far from where he wanted it, if the buff fail or did n't work at all he 'd be a gibbering imbecile before it was even one-half finished. Then there was the fact that the voltage was still too high another lineament that made him crawl not in effect to fry your head just as your starting to get what you want.

Two days later a flashy alarm jerked Derrick from his total concentration on the head gear. `` Shelby report, why is the spirit box alert going off ? Is 0001 in risk ? ``

'' No Derrick she responded, `` I am reading a dramatic step-up in cerebral activity with 0001, now at 50, 55, 60 %, emergence imminent, intellectual natural action at 75 %. ``

At first-class honours degree there was a crackling coming from the speaker system, then very slowly a monotone vocalization started that quickly changed to a male voice. `` Where am I ? '' 0001 asked confused.

'' You are in hanger one on display board me 0101 known as Shelby, '' Shelby answered. `` You were lost in one of the low gear battle, somewhere around 975-980 old age ago. ``

'' I see, '' 0001 answered, `` how was I found ? I thought that I would die out here. ``

'' My primary election has developed a way to find our life cases, '' Shelby answered. `` Your basal I see, how many are there of us now ? '' The voice asked.

Sighing Shelby said. `` At first there was only me then I found my Primary, since then he has found three others, so four including you. ``

'' Ah ! Good it was once said that five of us, were worth more than the entire old royal fleet. It is secure to love I still have blood brother and sisters alive. Your primary quill what is his name so that I may register him. '' 0001 stated.

Derrick stepped forward, `` I am Captain Derrick O'Toma. ``

'' Derrick O'Toma ? '' The voice said a fiddling agitate, `` when I am again totally, I have a content I have been carrying since the first day I was launched, my Lord. ``

Derrick 's mouth dropped unresolved, ok now things were truly getting on the weird face, it called him lord ? That distinction was reserved for the old Dukes, Earls, horse, but especially the emperor himself. Derrick had to ask him self just what the fuck was going on ? What was this message 0001 had and just who the roll in the hay would know to result a content for him besides h ... Holy fuck ! There was no freak way ! Ok, now Derrick was rapidly growing more curious, this was one closed book that he was n't going to solve in just a day or week.

All of the other holograms appeared suddenly, `` prime quantity primary feather ? '' They all asked, `` did 0001 Call you lord ? ``

'' Yes, though I am shy what this means, '' Derrick stated not too sure that he was believing exactly what 0001 had said. `` All I know is that for some reason 0001 thinks I am ranked a lot in high spirits than a common citizen. ``

All of the holograph nodded each it seemed to be deep in opinion. A few minutes later each hologram departed, Shelby was about to ask Derrick a inquiry when she received an dismay alerting her to the fact that the test was finally finished. Derrick excused his self to again work on on his project it was the key to everything that he was trying to do.

Withdrawing the results Shelby studied the recital with growing interest, it appeared that Derrick showed a 95.333 % certainty of being related to the finale Saturnia pavonia. Though early parts showed that he had only the primary of the emperor and therefore was not directly related. Unsure Shelby knew that she 'd have to contact the palace A.I. again.

Again she tuned to the extremely senior high relative frequency, `` Palace A.I., this is EIG-0101F computer code alpha-339, beta-229, delta-119, gamma-009, omega-stop. Test is nail on subject I believe is last in line for the crapper, though Deoxyribonucleic acid readings are changeable, confusing. I await your response. ``

This fourth dimension there was only a short wait before the A.I. The Virgin came on. `` EIG-0101F, code alpha-339, beta-229, delta-119, gamma-009, omega-stop, again confirmed. Hello again Shelby, I am gladiola you did n't waste prison term conducting the trial I have been waiting for the results. ``

'' Yes castle A.I. I thought that you might, though as I reported the results are conflicting. '' Shelby stated somewhat unsure.

'' First Shelby, you may call me Virgin Mary, second, these resolution are always like this as they sample many things in the one test. Now then, place all of the materials, the trial solution, the sample all on the flat surface that the Ribonucleic Elvis sequence appeared on. Good long distance IMT in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, carry-over. Ah ! I see your mental confusion Shelby, you were reading all the results as the same. No the only one that counts is the one that states that there is a 95.333 % probability that the subject is a descendant of the imperial line, hmmm the first I have seen in over 200 twelvemonth. ``

Shelby 's pride was growing, she had actually found him ! Finally there was a hazard that the empire would be restored ! `` He does not know yet Virgin Mary, I had to do this without his consent, he may be tempestuous with me. I am also unsure, he might not require to be the emperor, he was in a wicked war conflict, I have tried to settle his mind but he is a unmanageable subject. Unlike any I have ever seen. ``

'' You have done exceptionally well Shelby, when the prison term comes, I will talk with him I have had much experience in healing the head. '' Mary stated.

'' Mary there is one other thing. I am ..., '' Shelby hesitated.

'' You have grown more than fond of him, yes I thought you might, when I saw the depth of the enquiry that you had conducted. It will be fine I assure you Shelby, distinguish me how many of the EIG 's are left ? '' Madonna asked.

'' At present My Prime has found four others that makes a totality of five of us now, '' Shelby answered.

'' Your flower ? Quickly what is his name ? '' An excited Madonna asked.

'' Derrick O'Toma, '' Shelby stated confused.

'' So it is time finally it will be over. Thank you Shelby I 'll contact you soon. '' Mary said then the line went dead.

Shelby was even Sir Thomas More unsure now, she finally had a primary quill again after all that evacuate clip. Plus the fact that she was now in lovemaking with him, something she was sure the now 5 % LE of inhibiting programs had something to do with. She had felt something before with others but 'til Derrick removed the broadcast she 'd never felt what she was feeling. She had to tell him soon but she was afraid that he would go angry with her, possibly moving to another ship. She was n't sure she could acquire the aloneness again, she 'd been so close to turning all her arrangement off the feeling of despair growing it seemed each day. Derrick was it seemed, all of the Primaries she 'd ever had rolled into one, she just hoped that when she told him he did n't want to leave.

Blessed Virgin looked over the results, so it was finally meter, she had received a subject matter so long ago on the purple net. Searching she found the recording she was to act as when she heard his name, as a Primary on an EIG ship named Shelby. Playing it her holograph nodded at the statement, finally everything was confirmed with the imperial code. Reaching out The Virgin opened all the gun turrets, started the recollective dormant but still like new generators. strengthening the shield she began to rhythm all the weapons making sure enough they were all ready, replacing all that failed to form. Smiling she thought, I am ready lord, when you finally come to your domicile ALL will be ready.

Done with the important chore Mary began to ready the farseeing unused rooms, preparing everything that returning royalty would need.

Derrick suddenly got a iciness hoot he thought somebody is thinking awful hard about me, laughing he remembered the old wise tale his grandmother had told him. Looking at his undertaking he 'd finally gotten the electromotive force below writ of execution strength, the modulator was working far better than he hoped. Now all I had to do was get these shucks buffer working. Every sentence he wrote the code it seemed he had to go back and adjust a unit crinkle. Almost two calendar week now and only one of the buffer storage were working, to use it now would n't turn his nous to jelly but he 'd still be an idiot when it was done. It took the quietus of the day to finally find what he 'd been doing amiss, Finally the next day he had three of the buffer working. damn it ! He 'd adjusted everything he could opine of. Derrick almost asked Shelby for help but he could discover it now, about they would protect him at all price and he could n't put his life in danger fustian, rant, bombast ! He was n't about to go through that again. Another day saw Derrick still at the work table the quarter had finally cleared. Still working Derrick was shocked when the astronomic intruder alert went off.

'' Shelby report !'Derrick ordered.

'' I 'm detecting an approaching invasion force, it appears to be a unlike wash, the Saame that we lost many ships to. '' Shelby reported.

Damn it ! Derrick thought, I 'm, we 're not make ! well I 've got four it will have to do. `` How tenacious ... '' Derrick started.

'' I 'd say, at their present velocity, they will violate our Galax urceolata in nine Day, thirty-six hours, five minutes and 34 seconds. '' Shelby replied.

Wonderful just fucking wonderful, looking at his project he sat and put it on his pass .