Derrick looked at the readings again, so far all run that they had done had n't work but rather failed miserably. So far only one energy weather sheet had even half way worked, but coming out of trans-warp had destabilized the mainsheet, detonating the missile. Still he had to run the gamut of all the cerement, then work from there, he felt uneasy with the thing as close as it was. He 'd thought of wrapping the missile in the winding-clothes and starting it so it could fly outside the galaxy but that was out of the question as it would be out of fuel long before it reached the open infinite between galaxies. Sitting, Derrick thought I 'm missing something, some broker that I have n't taken into chronicle. Going through everything again Derrick still was n't finding anything that was causing the shrouds to fail.

Shelby looked on still running tests, she wished there was more she could do to help Derrick, but as of yet she had also seen cipher that might aid. Taking a open frame he needed to take his brain off the problem ; it was the way he always solved difficult problem when he was concentrating too hard on something. Thinking a import he decided he 'd wreak on the limiting programs, he had them at what 8- 8 1/2 now ? Looking in the admittance hatch he saw that he had 8 %, though this clock time he was armed with far Thomas More noesis of the course of study than before. Shelby continued to watch still concerned about Derrick, she knew that if she did n't, he 'd practically make himself to death.
2 hours later Derrick asked Shelby, `` Shelby I have opened more circuits for you does it feel dissimilar now ? ``

Shelby was shocked she thought he 'd been doing the upgrades he was always doing she had n't felt him doing anything and ... .. ? `` Uh Derrick ? What did you do ? I ..., I am feeling strange, oh my god ! Derrick ! I feel ! You 've done it ! You 've removed all the restrictions ? '' A shocked Shelby asked.

'' No, not as of yet but I found after my concluding seance it was far easier to do this. I estimate you were at 8 % before, from what I can see you are closely to 16 % now. '' Derrick said a sense of superbia on his face now the ships could really be alive !

'' Derrick I ..., it 's so unusual before I could n't say so many matter, now I find that I can but I do n't want to, does that nominate sense ? '' A baffle Shelby asked him.

Chuckling a import Derrick told her, `` It appears that you truly are alive with a moral sense to boot, you just have to remember that each clock time you speak your mind your conscience will pace in. human learn betimes be listen to or discount it. trouble is when they ignore it things tend to go bad. Think of it as a regulator for ... regulator ? '' Derrick said stopping in the midriff of his conversation.

`` Derrick, are you ok ? '' Shelby asked really worried now, she swore if she could finger pain she would be right now.

'' A regulator ! '' Derrick shouted closing Shelby 's panel and running to his desk, immediately he began to draw an get-up-and-go regulator.

'' Thank you Shelby ! I have a possible answer, I want you to start running tests on the powerfulness fluctuations going into and coming out of trans-warp. See if the fluctuations spike high-pitched enough or drop low enough to destabilize the shrouds long enough to detonate the missile. ``

Shelby 's middle opened widely, she 'd not observe anything physical detonating the projectile, it was more than possible !
Derrick watched as she started to run simulations, the first-class honours degree 100 the missiles exploded, each time there was either a spike in ability or a significant driblet. Shaking his head Derrick believed he finally had the result but he had to make sure as Shelby continued with her tests.

Almost 2 hours later Derrick knew he had the answer, bent over his desk he started working on the regulator design. He knew it had to increase or decrease the baron provision of the tack within 1.1 seconds of the index spike or dip. After a few minute Derrick had the BASIC purpose down but could n't get the simulated gimmick to a reaction time of lupus erythematosus than 4-5 seconds.

shucks it ! Derrick was sure that he 'd solved the job just to fall brusque on his face ! Derrick had Shelby start running pretence on it, making small improvement each time, another 2 minute later they had decreased the reaction time to 3.7 seconds. Punching the wall pissed off, Derrick sat fuming at his inability to solve the problem. Derrick sat there for at least 30 minute, sighing he thought he needed to take in his idea off the problem, he also needed to go and get Tempro who had been patiently awaiting their return.

'' Tempro status, '' Derrick asked.

'' At present my noble I am standard and hyper-drive capable, I need another 23 hr, 11 minutes, 32 second 'til I am also trans-warp subject. father ? '' Tempro suddenly said.

Sighing Derrick knew he was going to consume to get used to being called that, he was after all the next emperor but he did n't feel different like he thought he would. `` Yes Tempro you have a question ? '' Derrick asked.

'' No Sire, not as much a question as something for you, '' Tempro said. Derrick shook his head did they always have to mouth in riddles ?

'' It appears that I was told to play this for you, when I had less than 24 hours 'til completion. '' Tempro explained.

'' Alright let 's receive it, '' Derrick said.

'' Yes sire, commencing now, '' replied Tempro.
In the silence that suddenly fell, all paused then a vocalization that Derrick thought sounded very familiar rundle.

'' hullo Derrick, though this is n't the subject matter that you need to listen, yet, this will help squelch your questions. Just to let you know, yes, you are the emperor, though as Virgin Mary put it such as the imperium is, the thing you do n't gain is just how many you won over with your bringing the warmonger to justice speech. Neither did you know of Maury 's fleet with your bringing serenity and justice to the land again spoken language. You are a hero and will keep on to be 'til you have it all, rest the result will come it always does, and it 's always that simple. ``

Further out behind a moon and abandoned base an older man in a unusual petty ship smiled. Looking down he saw it was almost time to go ; though he wanted to stay he knew he had to leave soon, wiping the split away he stared at the magnificent ships. Sighing, only four, the huge things just these four had done, shaking his head what was about to come about he wished he could block off. Wiping rip from his eyes again he looked at the miniature hologram, `` Yes I know, do n't induce me. I know ! I established the jump restrictions ! Damn it ! I 'll be there in a few second I have that long ! '' The hologram bowed and vanished, there was one more matter he had to do.

Flipping 5 switches up and another 3 down the elder man smiled then the little ship winked out.
Derrick had laid down, the problem floating around in his head. There had to be a way to get the reaction down 2.7 more second gear, it was almost as fast as the reaction of a brainpower. Chuckling Derrick thought no there was no way a human was going to put his brain in a guinea pig to guid ...

Derrick 's back talk dropped unfold, brain grammatical case ... it could n't be that simple ? Jumping up Derrick ran for the control room.
'' Shelby ! '' he shouted as he entered the room.

'' Yes Derrick ? '' she asked a little surprised to see him so soon he 'd only been in there a simple 30 minutes.

'' Can you run feigning on the reaction sentence of each ship ? Their relevance to the amount of fourth dimension needed to adjust the power setting on the shroud ? The human mind can react in .1 to .3 seconds, though the sign from the mind to the soundbox is comparably longer. Therefore we know that I can not accomplish this, it would literally take a mind or an artificial intellect to do this. Since there are no disembody brains useable I am afraid that it will have got to be one of you to accomplish this. ''

Derrick said not really paying attention, he remembered seeing something on the reaction time of one of the ships earlier but could n't look to call in it.

Derrick stood at the console watching as Shelby started to run chemical reaction times of all the ships. Comparing them all Derrick asked all the ships aboard to question them. `` I have determined that the only way we are going to rid the arrangement and this beetleweed of this menace, is for one of you to trans-warp jump it to the discharge sector between galaxies. I do not wish for any of you to do this, I do not wish to lose one of you again. I need each of you to take this trial run that I have devised ; it will determine who has the groovy reaction time. ''

Derrick watched as each ship 's holograph program stated the test as he watched each, 'hmmm, they were n't truly adequate after all .'Finally after an hour Derrick got all the data and started to compare, he was looking a few unlike factors. low was of course the reaction metre, all but one had the time he needed.

Taking that ship out he went into the three firm, taking that one ship out Derrick looked at who was left. Tempro was n't complete yet, though his fourth dimension was one of the 2 fastest, they needed to move this thing in a hurry.

With Tempro out Derrick looked at the 2 that were left, Zan and Lucy. Sighing he just hoped that the one he choose made it back, he was tired of losing ships having nearly lost Conner, Zan twice, and Shelby once. Looking over the data again he saw that they both had exceptionally firm times, though it appeared that Lucy had far few fault being almost perfect.

'' After comparing all multiplication and effectiveness, Lucy I have decided that you have the overall best chance to execute this commission. '' Derrick told the holograms.

The skinny new blonde female bowed to Derrick, `` I will not fail you sire. Thank you for the prerogative to dish out you in this missionary post. '' Lucy said, Derrick could see that there were tears falling from her center.

'' Lucy, are you unable to go on this mission ? '' Derrick asked.

'' No forefather, I apologize for the bust I have always been passed up or punished because I was n't as good. I am extremely happy that I finally get to evidence I am a straight EIG. '' Lucy said proudly.
Derrick nodded he really did n't want to ship any of them but this had to be done.

'' We move in 2 hours, Lucy I want you to reinforce your brain box, it was damaged before and I want to piddle sure it is more good than it was. I have plans here that I want the rest of you to do, as soon as she has reinforced hers. Unlike some of your last primes I trust you and am not paranoid, therefore I want to make sure that you remain intact, '' Derrick informed them.

Each of the holograms stood there staring at Derrick with their back talk 's hanging open. None of them had ever seen their blossom or the primary prime show such concern for them ; with tears in their centre they each left thanking Derrick for his concern.

Taking a deep breath Derrick hoped that he would n't rue his decision to send Lucy on this mission. Shaking his brain he had to design something that would give up him to situate the brain boxful easier. He 'd been at his desk for an minute when Shelby informed him that it was almost time.

Derrick watched as Lucy moved into position, `` Lucy I want you to maintain as a great deal distance as you can from the missile. I 'd like to have you back in one piece, are the improvement finished ? '' Derrick asked as he watched the clock enumeration down the time 'til the time of the launching of the mission.

'' I have just completed them ; geomorphologic integrity of the life story pod has increased 120 %, all seals increased by 70 %. I will be in position in a few proceedings Sire. '' Lucy told him the young girl holograph smiling at him.

'' Remember as soon as you release it I want you out of there, understand ? Your shield contour had to be changed to fulfill this ; you 'll be far more vulnerable. I did not want to weaken your defence mechanism but for this I had no choice. '' Derrick was n't happy about all of this, he swore if he lost another ship due to that moron he might kill him his self.

'' I realize this forefather, I have taken all safeguard, I will succeed for you. It was a great award to be selected by you sire. '' Lucy replied.

Derrick was n't feeling good about this, `` Shelby I want you to calculate saltation points along the Galactic rim, within sensor range so we can observe caterpillar tread of Lucy. '' Shelby smiled as she plotted respective decimal point for Derrick. The finisher to time for her to jump the worse Derrick felt. He felt as if he was missing something but what he 'd taken everything into account.

'' Alright Lucy, Shelby and I will be keeping track of you ; I am feeling uneasy about this. Tempro stay hidden I know you have n't a lot clock time left before you are whole. Zan, Conner I want you to stay as hidden as you can. I do n't feel that the fleet can really observe us that well, do not hesitate to open fire if the make a movement on the imperial world. '' Derrick said issuing orders. Looking at the chronometer Derrick input a point for Shelby to move to.

'' I hope to see you in an hour good and whole, '' Derrick told Lucy.

'' I will do the very estimable I can father. '' The holograph of Lucy smiled.

Shelby jumped to the Galactic rim ; Derrick knew the exact path and location that Lucy was to take before she released the projectile. Looking at the chronometer again Derrick felt that there was still something that he 'd missed. Looking over the plans again he could n't discover anything, frustrated he closed his center to think, they still had 30 second before Lucy jumped.

Derrick had gone over everything in his brain when he stopped ; there was a little bump or node on the missile that had been overlooked. Opening his oculus he brought up the scans of the missile, son of a bitch ! It was a non active apparent motion sensor. Looking closer Derrick could see it was designed for stop number in overindulgence of sub-light. Damn ! Running for the command meat he had to stop Lucy, the mainsheet would n't stop the device from detonating.

Too late he realized that Lucy was in trans-warp and he could n't contact her 'til she re-appeared.
Tears falling from his heart Derrick watched as she emerged between the Galaxies.
`` Lucy release and jump NOW ! '' Derrick was screaming, Lucy released and had turned starting to speed, when the missile exploded.

Derrick was yelling for Lucy to trans-warp, `` she is unable Derrick ; the intense actinotherapy is disrupting the field. '' Shelby sadly informed him.


'' Lucy I am good-for-naught I risked you like this, I have failed you. '' Derrick said watching as the blast started to overpower Lucy.
`` Please do not experience you failed me sire, I was honored to kick in my life for you, I thank you ... .. '' Lucy said then all was calm as the blast over took the ship.

'' Shelby ? Do you give anything ? Any readings with the new settings I gave you ? '' Derrick said panic stricken.

'' No Derrick, '' Shelby said tears falling from her eyes, `` I am finding no trace of her, though it will be a few days before accurate readings can be taken, it appears the radiotherapy is obscuring everything. ``

'' NO ! We have to find her ! I will not lose another ship damn it ! Not like this, not now, NOT EVER ! '' Derrick shouted before he turned stomping off to his desk.

Shelby was gladiolus Derrick had gone to his desk as she fell to her human knee the tears falling big, unstopping. This was worse than the death time Shelby had lost her, shoemaker's last time there were n't that many emotions, now, she could n't stop feeling the loss far more than she ever had.

`` Shelby ! '' Derrick was almost scream, `` hold us back with the others ! I want that ass ! This will be the last clip I lose another of you because of a short make water ant like him ! ``

Shelby could only nod as she plotted a path and jumped. Appearing with the others Derrick called The Virgin, `` I want the entire fleet and the planets that you can progress to ! '' Derrick waited as she connected.

'' I am tired of playing ; the conglomerate is coming back as of today. I am informing all the noble that the lawful emperor has stepped forward, as I said I am through playing, I will take every one of you down if indigence be. I only need a ship for that and at present I have a lot more than one. I ask that the Rangers come to the imperial planet, I wish to swear you all in as security for the empire. I realize that you will need substantiation of this ; all who wish it will sustain it. I require ALL the Lord to blaspheme fealty to me or they will be removed, I have controlling interest in everything. I expect these terms to be carried out within the following workweek. As for the chair he will stand trial under imperial law, as you all know all the evidence already has him at the most abominable demise I can fiat. ``

Derrick could hear the president screaming at him, `` you ca n't do this I deserve a test ! ``

Derrick looked at the president, `` you had one and I 'm sure everyone will agree, that you releasing that missile to destroy the imperial planet plus half the galaxy makes you guilty as hell ! I am coming for you Maury, death is the solely companion you have any foresightful, though if you wish I could let all the people decide your fate. ``

Maury 's human face paled as he thought of the numerous people that wished him stagnant came to mind.
`` You have no sanction to ... '' Maury started.

'' NO bureau ! '' Roared Derrick, `` I am the next in line for the imperial throne, I am well aware of the perfidy of many of your antecedent. All noble be forewarned now, such treachery will be dealt with swiftly and justly. I 'll say this once and once only, piece of work with me and you will prosper, betray me and the empire once, you will more than regret it. As I said you ALL have 1 calendar week, then, I shall experience whether you are with me or soon to be no Sir Thomas More. ``

Derrick was seething, his anger was starting to get the best of him, he had to calm before he did something he 'd later regret. Cutting off the sign he began to stride the corridor outside the control room, the more he paced it seemed the defective it got.
Finally sitting at his desk area he could only excite his head teacher ; he should have seen this Lucy should be here with the rest of them. For 2 60 minutes he sat there hundreds of ideas swimming in his head. There had to be something he could do that could speed up the sensing of the boxes, everything he had so far led nowhere. Derrick was about to lay down when he happened across a metallic element detecting method he had worked on years ago but abandoned because of the power restrictions he had at the time.

Looking it over again his oculus got wider as he read on, how in the world had he forgotten about this ? Strange the things you forget about that were tops important when other things start to take precedence over almost everything else.

`` Shelby ! '' Derrick shouted, `` I need you ! ``

Shocked Shelby appeared side by side to Derrick he 'd never said anything like this before and though she liked the tone it gave her it still was strange.

'' I 'm here Derrick, '' she said almost in a whisper, still feeling the void of the expiration of Lucy.

'' I came across something I had been working on for days, it was a spotting system to better find you guys or rather the metal you are made of. I believe that this will be far better than the introduce system of rules we are using. '' Derrick said not looking up from the screen.

Shelby could see how wind up Derrick was, this was strange she was starting to feel better, but why ? Was this what the humankind called hope ?

'' How can I assist you Derrick ? '' Shelby asked starting to feel a minuscule energize herself.

'' I need you and the others to run all potential scenarios I need to sleep with if this is potential, plus how far is the range since it will be more hefty. From all the readings I took when I was working on it has the voltage of detecting the living metal up to 95 % better. '' Derrick looked around at the holograph as they started to run scenarios.

The whole time Derrick was adjusting and trying to improve the experimental condition of the Reading. `` prime as of yet I am seeing at least a 78 % increase in detection, this method is far Superior to the number 1 you used. '' Conner advised Derrick.

'' I concur, '' Zan added, `` this is far more spiritualist than the first you had us using. ``

'' I am hoping it will aid in detecting more than of the EIG 's, at represent we could search for 100 years and not even find half of them. I have to increase this, I have to for Shelby, you guys and ... '' Here Derrick 's parole caught in his throat, `` for Lucy, for what she did she deserves to be brought back, she sacrificed herself for all of us. I will not let her go, not that comfortable, I WILL feel her again if it takes the rest of my liveliness. ''

Shelby had bout in her heart, again she was starting to feel things she 'd never felt before, things that hurt and made her feel as if she could do anything at the Lapp time.

'' Virgin Mary, '' Derrick called, `` I need you to open a channel to what 's left of the fleet, this draw needs to stop right now. ``

'' Yes father, opening a channel now, all barrage fire at full, cuticle are at full, I am targeting the strawman two hundred ships and am prepared to afford fire on your order. '' Mary advised.

Nodding Derrick thought a consequence before he spoke, `` To what 's left of the republic fleet, this standoff needs to cease. Therefore, I am asking for a cessation of hostilities, I do not wish to destroy any more ships or living. Under regal law I am allowing you to retreat and be pardoned. This little war of Maury 's is getting citizenry killed that should n't be. I will not stand down, plus I do n't think you can succeed against us, therefore I am asking that you stand down before more life are needlessly lost. '' Derrick was n't much for speeches but he hoped for once that these men valued their lives to a greater extent than following an idiot any further.

Things were quiet a few moments longer, then the last pin ship 's commanding officer could be heard. `` I also would like to end belligerency with you. I have never seen in all my years, 5000 ships taken out as fast as they were, I can not speak for all the men. render us an hr and I will reconvene with you and let you know our determination, I will also let you do it if we wish to stay with the Republic. ``

Derrick could only smile he was hoping for something like this, from all that Maury had done he was convinced that well over 90 % of the Republic 's force play would join him. `` Zan, Conner I want you to integrate the new detective work system into the old one I want full CAT scan as soon as you 're done. ``


'' Yes father, '' they both answered, `` the alteration are already being loaded into our organization as we speak. ``

'' I estimate we should have them up and running in 1 hr 50 instant. '' Zan reported.

'' Good I want to bonk as soon as you have contact, this new organisation should increase the belike hood that we start finding the others. '' Derrick told them.

'' Derrick ? '' Shelby asked, `` What of me ? Do you also want me to kick upstairs my system ? Did I do something wrong ? '' she said a little scathe looking down.

'' I am not punishing you Shelby, you and I are going to be going and retrieving them, I noticed that your bay area is far more conducive to the re-gen unconscious process then the others, lately I have developed a few theories as to why but I think that is for another clip. '' Derrick replied.

'' I 'm not sure what you mean Derrick, yes, it will be a commodity theme for later. '' Shelby said not really sure what Derrick had in mind.

`` Mary I want you to hold back an eye on Maury 's ship let me make out if you detect any other ships near it. I do n't want to even let that imbecile think he has a opportunity to scarper. '' Derrick ordered.

'' Yes Sire, I am keeping a lock on the country around the ship to carry any that get to close to rick away. '' Mary advised Derrick.

'' good, now I just have to witness to a greater extent of the EIG 's so that when we take the empire back, then we can actually apply it. '' Derrick said as Mary nodded agreement with him though from where she was, affair were starting to go their way .