0001 - Tempro

0003 - Conner- Thomas

0097 - Ace - Zimmel

0098 - Lucy

0101 - Shelby ( mother ship )

0125 - Lars

0130 - Gillese

0200 - Ellen

0250 - Tendra

0301 - Rodrick

0403 - Johnathon

0778 - Jan

0798 - Celeste - Shelby ( human )

0805 - Toran

0808 - Radella

0881 - Handrax

0908 - Tara - mara

1000 - Sherry

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Ungrown - infinite

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0100 - Derry ( father ship )

Rescued from Tendraxians

so far

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4 on Shelby 2 in re-gen

8 on Lucy

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Known and OR numbered

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0501 - Thaddeus

? ? ? ? - Lena

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missing - 0667 - Marco

0999 - Zan - still lost

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Kimison and Rayburn were still a little rattled, they had already started in on the commanding officer 's rules of order. The matter is they were both sure that the man was mistrustful. Both men looked over several projects that were laying on a nearby table.

'' So, you think he has any idea what we 're working on ? '' Kimison asked.

Rayburn was looking back and forth between the table and Kimison. `` hellhole, I have no estimation. Then again, the man was always far more observant than we thought. Not sure I want to test just how a great deal he can suss out either. ``

Kimison shivered a moment then nodded his correspondence `` I have to agree with you. Not really wanting to see him as pissed at us as he was before. I am sure he can bump as competent scientists as us quite easily. ``

A shimmering appeared succeeding to the two men as Tempro appeared. `` I find that assertion to be highly unlikely. I am certainly that the emperor is under a lot of stress. I am also sealed, that anything the both of you can do to alleviate that strain will pull together his thanks and reward. ``

Both men could only to stare at the holo-gram. `` You really have no idea as to the who he really is. We served with him through the horror of war. A bloody, messy, confusing as hell war. One that at times, it seemed we were doing nothing to betterment. '' Kimison said.

'' There were times that we felt we had been abandoned. prison term when we thought there was no way we were getting out animated. The commander pulled us from the jaws of hell more times than we care to recall. We are loyal to him to a defect, the man is still military, therefore he still thinks with that mindset. '' Rayburn continued.

'' With us not following what he has ordered us to do, his armed services thinker might think we are disobeying rescript. We have to show a damn good reason for not doing exactly as he ordered. '' Kimison explained.

'' So, the improvement and the new machines you have started, is your working toward that end ? '' A surprised Tempro asked. To which both men nodded. `` Then it would be acceptable if I was to lend my service of process to aid you ? ``

Wide grins broke out on both men 's faces as they were both vigorously nodding their agreement.

'' Hello ? '' A familiar articulation sounded from the speakers.

'' Ah ! Derry, no, we have n't forgotten about you. Tempro is he ready to evacuate to space ? '' Kimison asked as he looked over the readings.

'' Yes bloom, I am reading forty percent regen of the body. sixty percent of cerebral bodily process. Derry, I am about to evacuate you to blank. '' Tempro said.

'' I am ready, I am anxious to start serving the Saturnia pavonia. '' Derry said.

'' Open bay one, '' Kimison said as they all watched what was finished of the ship move out. `` I 'm deplorable that you wo n't be able-bodied to join the fleet for respective day. You have to fill out your regen before that is potential. Well, that and we have to wee sure your personality matrix is functioning properly. ``

'' I concur, I do not wish to miscarry in my duty to the emperor moth. '' Derry answered.

Both Rayburn and Kimison looked at each other, this they hoped was true. This was their first endeavor making a personality, especially one as coordination compound as the commander.

battle of Shiloh and Ulysses Simpson Grant appeared before Hartwell. `` You called us sir ? '' Shiloh said as they both snapped off a salute.

Hartwell turned to smile at both men. `` Yes, it appears that the both of you have been reassigned. Also, '' there was a shimmering beside both men as the hologram of Derrick appeared.

'' I regret that I am unable to be there to do this in mortal. frailty Admiral Gunter Shiloh, step forward. '' Derrick said as both men could only stare at Derrick. Looking at Ulysses Simpson Grant, battle of Pittsburgh Landing shrugged then moved forward to Hartwell. `` For meritable service and aid with the other empire business, I hereby advertise you to admiral. ``

Hartwell pinned a quartern star on Gunter who could only stare with his mouthpiece hanging open. Hartwell shook his hand then whispered, `` close your lip Gunter it might attract flies. '' Gunter nodded closing his mouth saluted, then stepped back.

Derrick turned toward Grant, `` lowly bottom full admiral Richard Grant, step forward. '' Cary Grant advanced to Hartwell with a fragile smile. `` For meritorious service and aid with the other conglomerate business, I hereby promote you to Upper buttocks full admiral. ``

Hartwell smiled as he pinned a second asterisk on Grant. `` welcome to my world the both of you. '' Hartwell saluted then stepped back.

'' As I stated I regret not being there to do this personally. With the threat of the Cregons upon both empire I am afraid that I am still trying to hammer out contingent. The both of you go to the empire planet. You '', Derrick said as he turned toward battle of Pittsburgh Landing, `` have a family that is awaiting you. You, '' here he turned to Cary Grant, `` need clip off. ``

'' Sir ? '' Shiloh questioned.

'' Both of you along with Jimison have been on obligation for the concluding few calendar month. Jimison, is engaged in more way than one. He has an avenue to release all of his pent-up thwarting. The both of you do not at the mo, though you Shiloh -- - ? '' Derrick started when there was the sound of small running feet.

'' Mr prissy man ? '' Derrick heard the voice of a small girl.

'' In here, '' Derrick shouted then heard the small feet divert, heading in his direction. A moment later Shelly Shiloh burst into the room followed closely by her mother, Empress Shelby and Mary.

Shelly ran to Derrick throwing her implements of war around him. `` Hide me ! '' Shelly whispered to Derrick. `` They want me to take a nap. I 'm not even tired ! ``

A wide grinning came to Derrick 's face as he felt almost all the tension drain from his body.

'' Ah Miss Shelly, it is always so good to have you visit. I am sorry that, I have n't been to visit you, so much has been going on. You know, '' Derrick said low, `` I think that there is someone who 'd love to talk to you. ``

Derrick slowly withdrew, revealing her father 's holo-gram. `` PAPA ! '' Shelly screamed as he ran to then through the vision of Gunter. Shelly 's optic opened all-inclusive, `` Papa ? Are you where the see-through lady is ? ``

Another gasp behind Shelly, had them turning to gaze at his wife Mita. `` Gunter ! It is good to see you. I wish ... '' she started.

'' eternal sleep assured, I am sending him to be with all of you as soon as I can. '' Derrick said making the smiles on Shelly and Mita 's faces rise large.

Both launched them selves at him as they were both kissing and kissing his cheek.

Virgin Mary and Shelby could only smile when they saw the looking of pure joy on Derrick 's face.

'' Hey ! '' They all heard Gunter shout. `` I hope that the both of you save a lot of that for me. I have missed those osculation and hug greatly. ``

Shelly leaned up to whisper in Derrick 's ear. `` I think that the see through madam is mad at me. I tried to go into a room with big letters on the door. Mainframe ? She has been chasing me ever since. ``

Mary sighed a minute, `` I have not been chasing you the whole meter. I only wanted you to delay away from there. If you damaged something there, I am afraid that I might evaporate for a very farseeing metre. You are a very hurt miss, I did n't desire you injured. ``

Shelly 's oculus glazed over a moment as she stated. `` I would not cause any hurt to any system of logic nor personality camber. Though I was anxious to observe the full extent of your arrangement. ``

Derrick touched a band on his wrist, seeing that Shelly was rapidly returning to her More formula state. `` Shelly ? '' Derrick asked as he saw the glaze over look disappearing from her eyes.

Shelly was staring at Mary a consequence more then, turned her attention toward Derrick. `` Uncle Derry ? '' She asked then walked to Derrick, `` I am better, no head ache this metre. I believe that Momma was able to suppress virtually of the damaging effect of the nanomites. '' Turning toward Blessed Virgin and Mita she stated, `` I believe that .001 more microvolts might further deflower to a greater extent episodes. ``

Mita looked at Mary, both nodded as The Virgin started to adjust the direction. `` I do think that will keep the installment away further. '' Mary said.

Shelly nodded then kissed Derrick on the boldness. `` Thank you uncle Derry. '' Shelly then fell into Derrick 's limb unconscious.

'' Status ? '' Derrick asked.

'' This in style adjustment should preserve almost all her episodes at bay. She had to fight when the charge was n't enough. I am reading that she is goodish with no ill upshot. '' Mary said after she scanned Shelly again.

Derrick, Shelby and Mita all breathed a sigh of relief. Picking Shelly up Derrick walked her all the way across the palace. Placing her in her bed he saw that all her brothers had appeared trench concern on their faces.

'' Let her relief guys, she has been through a lot today. '' Derrick said to all three of her pal that had appeared extremely worried looks on their faces.

The youngest boy 's bridge player gently tugged at Derrick 's shirt sleeve. `` Sir ? '' The boy asked a few tears on his human face. `` Will she be ok ? She is the sole sister I have, I told her I would try to protect her. '' Here the boy lowered his head as to a greater extent tears escaped his optic. `` Please sir help her, she is the only sister we have. ``

Mita 's eyes were wide-cut she 'd not heard not a word of this before. Looking from her son to Derrick, a pleading smell in her eyes, Derrick nodded slightly to her.

For a moment Derrick 's persuasion drifted back a few 60 minutes. He 'd convinced the Saturnia pavonia Kandra and the Delcrons to get to the Empire major planet for a piece. He 'd only been at it an minute, finishing several royal stag requests when all four of them had come in. Shaking his psyche, he still had no idea how he had achieved that small miracle.

Another shake of his head, cleared his view as he now addressed what Shelly 's youngest brother asked. `` We are doing all that we can to help her. She has even added to what we have done to assist her. ``

The boy nodded as he listened to Derrick. In a whispered vocalisation he asked, `` you ... you do n't imagine she will hate me ? I have been so afraid that she would detest me when I could n't help her. ``

'' No, I do n't think that she will, she is your sis, family. She might be a little mad though, hate you ? No, I do n't think so. '' Derrick explained.

A wide, happy smile, slowly started to dominate the boys features. `` Thank you sir, I will do my scoop for her. ``

'' I think, that will make her glad than you think, just be there for her. That I think, will assist her Sir Thomas More than anything. '' Derrick replied as he turned to go.

'' Thank you sir, '' Mita told him outside of the room. `` That, I believe will help more than you know, well the return of Gunter wo n't pain either. ``

Derrick nodded then turned toward the opposite side of the palace. He still had the official dinner that the Delcrons had agreed to. Moments later he sat again at the desk he 'd been at before. his day was starting to grow stranger and stranger.

With renewed vigor, Derrick again started in on the cookery for the dinner. An odd shimmering across the room had Derrick snapping his question toward it.

'' Sire, '' came Virgin Mary 's interpreter, `` I am detecting a foreign transmission to this room. Should I assay to blockade it ? ``

endeavour to jam it ? Since when, did n't Mary NOT deliver ther superpower to block off anything ?

'' Can you tell where it is emanating from ? '' Derrick asked almost afraid of the answer.

'' The signaling seems to be coming from the focal point of the Delcron wandflower. '' Mary replied.

Derrick nodded he 'd been afraid that was where it was from. `` Allow it, though, you are having trouble keeping the signal out ? ``

'' forefather, this is no ordinary signaling. It contains brain waves, plus it is backed by a material amount of broadcast power. '' Blessed Virgin informed Derrick.

Shit Derrick thought, these bugs were starting to seriously take a leak him off. `` donjon working on blocking it, no penury just letting them in without permission. ``

'' Open father, '' Blessed Virgin replied.

'' Ssssoo the great human ruler hour angle power after all. Though you are the firsssst to block off ussss, you wo n't lassst long. Your antiquated machine will sssssoon be nothing. We will crussssh it, we ... what isssss happening ? '' The Cregon voice asked.

'' You should do far more inquiry before you insult a living machine. '' Snapped Blessed Virgin 's voice.

'' This is not over ! We will ... '' The Cregon started then the sound of explosions then nothing.

Derrick had a smirk on his face as Virgin Mary appeared. `` So, mind letting me in on the mystical ? '' Derrick asked when he saw the flavor of satisfaction on Mary 's face.

'' Nothing much sire, it was a uncomplicated thing to over load their system. I 'm for sure they lost a lot of equipment judgement by the size of it of the explosion I am detecting on their planet. '' Mary replied nonchalantly.

A all-inclusive smile broke out on Derrick 's boldness, so he guessed the old saw was unfeigned. Never piss a woman off, by insulting what she is most proud of. skillful thing she was on his face Derrick thought.



Hartwell tried his good not to grimace each clock time he looked in on Lucie. He had enough to do without worrying about her.

The commander, had sent him all that had been gathered about the Cregons. The commander seemed to be at his wits end coming up with a plan that did n't include double-dyed genocide of the Cregons.

The only problem he was having was this bonding that Bee had mentioned. Then of course was the fact that not once but twice his baby had passed out. Though, the second time was entirely his fault, well, he felt it was his fault.

He had been at it a few minute when he got an pressing call from the commander. `` Please evidence me you have something. '' Derrick 's irritated voice stated.

Releasing a sigh Hartwell looked up at Derrick 's holo-gram. `` I 'm afraid not sir, with all that 's been going on I have only had 'bout two hour to take care over the datum. As of yet, the only thing I have noticed, is that when they they seem to always use a eccentric of swarming attack. Reminds me of bees and pismire, they prevail with act more than strength. ``

Derrick was nodding his head, `` I had noticed the same type of thing. It is hard to defend against, especially when they seem to receive an endless, replacement army for those that are destroyed. ``

'' That 's the affair sir, '' Hartwell said. `` At the oncoming of our last-place battle the act did n't count as long as they were swarmed together. Remember ? We were picking them apart before they could separate. Might I suggest that we keep with that scheme 'til something better might be found. '' Bee said something a moment later as she was staring at the concealment. `` bent on a second sir. What was that Bee ? ``

'' I ... I did not wish to intervene with you, talking to the beas ... the Saturnia pavonia. I just noticed something while you were watching the battle. '' Bee almost whispered her header and middle down.

This of path, peaked the curiosity of both Derrick and Hartwell. `` Please address up, '' Derrick 's holo-gram said.

'' Well lord sirs, it seems to me that you were lucky. Had the enemy had only a little more shield tycoon the battle would not have been as it was. Had you attack them here, '' she pointed to the middle of the editorial. `` Also this point, '' here she pointed to the far end of the column. `` It would suffer caused far More confusedness among them. ``

Derrick and Hartwell were drooping, though they both were a little skeptical. `` You know this for a fact ? '' Derrick asked.

Bee dropped her head and phonation gloomy, `` my people used it quite a lot. We would uncover at all three power point, catching them by surprise. The confusion usually caused them to destroy far more of themselves than we actually did. ``

A very large smiling came to Derrick 's lips, yes he thought. Quite a few that were destroyed had crashed into those behind. Hmmm, if they were going both directions it would lick very well.

'' This idea has serious merit, '' Derrick said making Bee 's mouth cliff overt in surprise. `` Though we do not have the cloak that your masses have. ``

'' Lord sir, '' Bee said, `` I have seen how fast your ships can proceed, going through the evil blinking eye. It seems that you could be there, long before they can oppose, disappearing before they could fire on you. ``

Both men looked at each other then at a still head bowed Bee. `` See ? '' Derrick said, `` I told you they were accustomed to battle. Always battle ready, told you she could be of assistant. Now, are n't you glad I suggested it ? '' A smirking Derrick said.

Hartwell tensed up about to repay loudly to Derrick when he saw Bee starting to inch away. Taking a inscrutable hint, he shook his point calming.

To say that Derrick was surprised was an understatement. `` By god ! you have to get married this female person. I have never seen you exercise the control that you just did. Personally, I find it refreshing, I ... ''

Through clenched dentition Hartwell whispered in abrasive step, `` look sir, do n't promote it ! '' Looking over to Bee he saw that she was inching away faster.

Derrick followed Hartwell 's gaze, shocked when he saw Bee trying to hide herself. Taking a deeply cleansing breath, Hartwell felt almost all the anger bequeath his body.

'' I am good-for-nothing Bee, I sometimes bury just how afraid you are. I did not mean to add to it. '' Hartwell said as he extended his hired man to Bee. Tentively she grasp it staring into Hartwell 's eyes. With a little nod she crept out of hiding, a small smile starting to overlook her lips.

'' I am sorry master sir, I was hardly ever allowed in the command area. It was expressly prohibited for female person to be there. The penalty is almost always end, since this is an unwanted consideration we avoid it at all price. '' A slightly trembling Bee stated.

It took all of Hartwell 's self-command to not lose his temper. The live on affair he needed right now, was Bee to be hiding the whole time they were out here.

To say Derrick was still in shock about Hartwell 's command, plus his restraint was an understatement. He did n't know if there was something airborne about the female or it was just Hartwell. All he knew was, this new Hartwell was a breathing spell of fresh air.

'' I leave it to you Admiral. I still have this dinner with our possible new allies to plan. The protection alone is a nightmare as is Virgin Mary keeping the Cregons out. Though after what she did, we might not have to worry about it for a bit. '' Derrick said as he recalled all that Mary had done and reported.

'' That does sound dependable, though knowing our luck, those damn germ have several back-ups. Never seems to be as easy as it appears, does it commander ? '' Hartwell said.

'' No admiral, it never is or does, at least not in our case. How is your sister ? I have n't had a luck to check on her. '' Derrick said changing subjects.

'' All you have to do is retrieve the panic of the bio-beds to guess. Though, she has stopped well-nigh of her charge since I talked to her about them. '' Hartwell said.

Both men shuddered a bit remembering their own time in them.



Duke Risen was laughing as his ship started to lift-off from the satellite where the small settlement of stranded Cregons were.

Finally, everything ready he reached for the controls when the ship shuddered. What the infernal region he thought. Bringing up a view of outside he saw that the soldiers that were left were firing on him !

Damnit ! Though they did n't really have much that could hurt the ship, there was still a chance. Pressing several permutation, a whirring noise announced that his weapon were opening.

Even when the soldiers saw them, they continued to evoke. Now completely pissed off, the Duke opened flack almost continually for a few minutes. When the junk and smoke cleared, the Duke laughed. There was hardly anything left except body parts all over the seat. Patting the weapon system panel the Duke nodded his read/write head, first year energy weapons.

Lifting, the Duke made for quad as fast as possible. With the supporter of the Cregons he felt assured of the eventual defeat of the fake to the throne. Smirking, he thought of Maury, the last president. Not the smartest man, though he was a honorable manipulator of people.

It was a disgrace that the imbecile had let himself get captured. Then again, the Duke thought, the man 's assistant was still awake. Good thing he was n't using the Taiolan sect anymore. That leader had been crazy beyond even the Duke 's liking.

The Duke 's hand flew over the controller as he set trend for the adjacent satellite he needed to visit. One expression at the metre piece told him it would be a day or so 'til he arrived. This was the last ship he had left when he escaped.

Shaking his head he really hated to smear his body with more smutty smelling liquidity. If it got rid of the pretender to the crapper, then it would well be worth it.

It was almost two days later when the Duke 's ship exited trans-warp. Looking at the dark world he was approaching, the Duke dialed a certain frequence. A sadistic grinning twisted on his lips as he heard the static. It had been set up by his family so that they would know that this was the correct planet.

The Duke shuddered as he thought of meeting with more foreign allies. Opening another ampule, the Duke began to smear it all over his physical structure. The Duke had to defend his poke, this was by far worsened than the in conclusion one.

Turning the translator on, the Duke spoke the prearranged phrasal idiom. A few moments later a scratchy voice was heard.

'' So our ally has returned. It has been far too foresightful since his evilness presence has been felt. '' The voice said.

'' I am afraid that, that shit is dead. His usefulness was far passed. This is the arcsecond seed from him, I have come to help you arrange revenge upon the conglomerate that trapped you here. '' The Duke said.

'' We do not know you, try to bring down, you will be vaporized before you touch the ground. '' Retuned the voice.

A slight pissed the Duke snapped, `` fine then I will engage the plans for the ship and the power sources to the Cregons. I am for sure they wish revenge on the empire that trapped them here also. I.. ''

The Duke was interrupted by another phonation. `` How dare you talk to us like that ! We should ... ''

'' HA ! You 'll do nada especially without my aid. No one knows you are here, just like the Cregons. As I said I can go to them, they want retaliation. My fellowship has kept the mystery, allowing you to endure and uprise. THAT, can soon be rectified ! '' The Duke snapped.

'' You dare ... '' the second gear vocalisation started.

'' I dare what ever the blaze I want ! I hold the program, the push author, ALL the replenishers. Another word and I 'll let your contender the Cregons know just where you are ! Well ! ? Bah ! I am through with pitiful shadows of once proud conquering raceway. '' The Duke tongue out slowly turning his ship away.

'' time lag ! '' A new more definitive voice shouted over the com. `` You are indeed your sire 's seeded player. You may land, it will be a glorious day when we can aim retaliation. revenge upon this hated humanoid slipstream, plus are hated enemies the Cregons. ``

'' That 's Thomas More like it. Know that, I have more than sufficient firepower to destruct the Colony if I detect perfidy. '' The Duke growled out.

An hour later the Duke 's craft touched down. As he was shutting down a series of alarms went off. `` Warning, Warning ! Reading slight malfunction within trans-warp locomotive. weapon 's efficiency has been reduced fifteen percent. self mending has started, estimated clip to finish, long dozen time of day, thirty two minutes. Trans-warp will require ten time of day, twenty three minutes. ``

asshole ! The Duke opinion, then a cast iniquity grinning came to his back talk. All those shit were dust after all, so really he got the last laugh. `` How much will have to be shut down to fulfil this ? '' The Duke asked.

'' Complete shut down of all organization. '' The monotone vox reported.

The Duke thought a few consequence then shook his head. `` With the hostile surround we are in, I am afraid that is n't possible. I need shields up the integral fourth dimension I am gone, if you can shut them off do so. Though, you need to keep an active agent scan on at all times. If you are approached by any of the inhabitants of this satellite I want them up, weapons also. ``

'' This will seriously lengthen the repair time. '' The representative stated.

The Duke growled, `` just postdate my shit instructions ! ``

'' deference, '' the voice said, `` now commencing shut down of almost all systems. ``

The Duke breathed a sigh of relief, reaching into a large box, the Duke started to pull back several point. Clicking several switch on the items, the Duke smiled as each came to life. Taking a deep breath, the Duke stepped out of the ship.

Only a few here and now later, the Duke turned as he heard the strait of humming approaching. Shading his eyes he saw several forms as they started to come into persuasion. Just as I remember he thought, the signifier started to exact shape.

Within moments respective cleared winged, insect like beast landed. `` We have been instructed to bring you to the pansy. '' The obvious leader said as it tried to grab the Duke, only to be knocked back over thirty measure. Then there was the fact that stage of the beast were severely burned.

'' I think I will walk. '' The Duke said to the rest that were assembled. `` Oh yes, I forgot. '' The Duke said as he drew a foreign looking artillery, firing at the one that had tried to disturb him. The artillery emitted a strange electron beam that seemed to disappear the burned legged one, amid shrieking of rack pain. The Duke turned to the others, `` there saved the poove having to correct his loser. ``

There was what sounded like snickering as the Duke started to walk to the nearby hive .