Joseph Hartwell was standing there with his mouth hanging open there was no way in Scheol that he was going to believe that O'Toma was emperor.
Shaking his head word he had to sit, almost as if by magic a seat appeared under him.

'' I 'm sorry I am finding this a trivial too gruelling to immerse. '' That was when Hartwell started to laugh.
'' It 's a good one I have to admit, now then, I really need to meet or verbalise to the man. The genius, that brought about the gaining control of over 100 highjack ships, near the old ship railway yard. ``

Sighing Derrick was n't exactly sure how he was going to prove to this man he was the genus emperor.

Mary appeared a bit later.
'' Rear full admiral Hartwell, '' she stated. `` Do you by opportunity recognize me ? ``

Nodding he looked straight at her, `` You are a computer generated hologram, I recognize you from the few pictures that remain of the kickoff and hold out emperors. ``

`` Very good sir, what you may not have sex is that I was given the power to enact all purple mandates, in all royal topic. The most of import in the last 2 one C was finding somebody from this man 's household. ''
Laughing a bit she continued, `` In this caseful he actually found us. I was the one who sent the cogent evidence that the next emperor butterfly had been found. Though I am trusted you noticed I left his name off ? That was to protect what was left of his category. I am the only one who can declare anyone to be the emperor moth. ``

Derrick looked over at Hartwell, nudging him he whispered, `` Joey, close your back talk. '' Nodding Hartwell did as Derrick told him.

'' You really are the man ? The one who scared the hell out of statement ? You almost gave me a coronary with that first then the s message, Irish bull ; I thought we were toast after that back one. '' Shaking his nous, `` When did you get that brilliant ? '' Hartwell asked.

'' well I had help, '' Derrick told him. Showing the man his download headland set, Derrick was tempted to give way the man a fiddling taste, but he did n't need the man in the infirmary for days.

'' I have to say it is you, my god man you have an Empire waiting for you, '' Hartwell said.

'' I want you to be a part of it, I also want the others that are left, we can aid almost everything that might be wrong with them. '' Derrick said excited that he finally had a human he could actually trust.

Sighing Hartwell looked away tears filling his eyes, `` Of the nine that were left only 5 of us are still alive. Shilo and Grant were killed in a tape transport accident, the whole ship was lost. Jimison was killed trying to stop a robbery. Greg Norman, '' here Hartwell sighed even harder, `` was blown out of a hatch ; he 'd managed to save 15 people that were trapped. He heard the hatch weakness and shoved them into lifetime gravy boat capsule, he 'd just managed to get it shut and secured when the hatch went. ''

Even braggy tears were in his eyes, `` He was a wedge ! They said it was his fault, he was n't even there, he was on the early incline of the ship when the telephone call came out. The bastards blamed their own incompetence on him ; I have tried to reopen the case for 2 years now. The president was part possessor so it was swept under the rug ! ''

Derrick growled Norman had been the skilful of his unit of measurement, inviolable and capable with a moral code that was second only to Derrick 's own.

Derrick sat there a moment waiting for Hartwell to calm, then Derrick spoke, `` There will be justice for them, I 'll cook sure enough of that, if it 's the last thing I do, there will be DoJ for them all ! ``

Hartwell looked up at Derrick, `` Listening to you I can tell you are n't the same man I knew all those age ago, I also believe that you will do as you say. ``

'' What of the others Dempsy, Thomas, Rayburn, and Kimison ? '' Derrick asked though he was n't too surely he was going to be well-chosen with the answer.

'' Dempsy is still as tough as he was back then, he joined the Rangers with me. He 's turned down a commission more clock time than I want to admit, he still says that you and I were born drawing card and he was more happy following than he is leading.
As for the others, let 's see the last I heard Thomas the doubting Apostle went into the salvage patronage, damn good pilot from what I hear. Rayburn settled down on a far pioneer domain on the Galatic rim doing pretty good the last time I saw him. '' Here Hartwell stopped a looking at of anger on his cheek, `` They shoved Kimison into a veteran 's retrieval center, more like a slow destruction pit, half of the people staffing the topographic point do n't deal. The other one-half looks the other way. I pay for him, he saved my life more than than a few times, I owe him that plus a whole lot more. It 's the lone reason he his treat and tended as well.

Derrick growled, he 'd seen those supposed veteran's centre of attention he had to concord they were last Inferno, really not even worthy of dying in. Between clenched tooth Derrick said, `` I will have him out of there as soon as I can, I owe him quite a bit myself, and I intend to rejoin him. ''

Here Derrick slammed his fist down on the mesa in presence of him. `` I 'm going to take your license to hit him ; I need you to radio me on this frequency when you sign the papers. '' Hartwell nodded the look of surprisal then pride in his middle spoke volumes of what he thought of Derrick 's plan.
Madonna had been standing nearby taking in everything that Derrick had said. Everything would make it that much prosperous when she entered his mind to help bring in the ease of the distress that she felt was still there.

'' Sire, '' Mary spoke up a consequence later, `` I know that you trust the Rear full admiral, but as per your architectural plan, do you wish well him to be released with the knowledge of just who you are ? As you yourself advised me you are still worried about your family. At acquaint I have only been able to land 2 spotter in abrir oculta, at present there is no threat though I am afraid that will change when who the emperor is, is known. ``

`` Yes I know, but to do any type of store engine block might appear as if he were tampered with while he was here. ''

Derrick sat for a few instant thinking on the trouble, `` Virgin Mary, Shelby, the mind wipe/ blocking agent can it be adjusted to amplify the long suit of the mind ? To gain it almost impossible to break down into the mind without the equipment we have here ? ``

'' Calculating now, confirming with Mary, '' Shelby stated. `` It is possible, though it will pack a whole day to take upshot. '' Confirmed Shelby.

'' I concur, though I do have a device that can diminish that time by 12 hours, '' Mary smiled sweetly.

'' Wait, wait, wait, you want to do what to me ? '' Hartwell asked a lilliputian afraid.

'' Do n't concern I 've used this numerous times, you 'll be safe. '' Madonna told a now shaking Hartwell.

looking at over at Derrick Hartwell was n't too indisputable, `` It 's ok believe me, you are a ending friend of mine that puts you in an extremely uncommon point to Mary and to me. Just to let you know, you are the starting time and for now the sole person to jazz who and what I am. '' Derrick told him.

Joseph Hartwell 's pectus swelled, his old commander was trusting him with this, then he looked at the little device that appeared on the mesa next to him. `` Alright air force officer if you trust it, then I guess I will also. ``

Sighing Derrick picked up the twist feeding into a slot on the console.
'' I am sad if we have panicked you, it 's either this or we do a memory rub and refilling on you and really ? I prefer this to anything else, this way I have an friend out there that can help me with later ... things. '' Derrick said as something on a console drew his attention, nodding his question he pulled up a position of a man in an engine room.

Confused only a moment Derrick looked back at Hartwell with a smile.
'' I see Dempsy up to no good as common, '' Derrick said a huge grin on his boldness. `` You think we can get him without alerting the sleep of the wing ?

'' Hmmmm he appears to be in an access crawling way, I doubt anyone knows he 's there, I think it should be safe though, '' here Hartwell smiled a wide grinning. `` You might require to warn him before you .... you know. ``

Laughing a moment Shelby appeared nodding to Derrick, `` Alright here goes. ''

In a distorted vocalization Derrick said, `` crewman Dempsy that had better not be an illegal lush automobile I see you making there in that crawling way ! ``

Dempsy 's mouth opened, what the hell ? Looking around he decided person in the gang was messing with him.
smile Derrick opened the television channel again, `` so Demples you going to ignore me again huh ? You want another 5 days off the booze ? ``

This clock time Dempsy 's eyes narrowed, `` I doubt you could do ... who is this ? ``

'' Tell you what come to my place and we 'll speak about it. '' Derrick started to grin at the look of confusion on Dempsy 's face.

'' I do n't have ... '' there was a flash and Dempsy was laying at Hartwell 's feet, `` ... the clock time ... to come .... '' Looking around Dempsy jumped to his feet and saluted Hartwell. `` I 'm drear sir I did n't have it away it was you ! ``

'' At ease Dempsy, it was n't me it was our host here. '' Hartwell said as Dempsy was staring wide of the mark eyed at the crawl space he 'd just been in on the thought screen.

Dempsy was staring at several of the car and dialog box, silent for a bit he whispered, `` This is incredible, I 've only interpret about the things I am seeing here. None of this has existed for over 800 years ! I have to agitate the hand of the one who found this. '' Turning he had n't yet noticed Derrick who was watching the spiritualist form red headed man.

`` So I take it you like what you see ? '' Derrick said his vocalization still disguised.

Dempsy nodded still almost in a trance, then a light seemed to go off in his head. `` Hey wait ! There were only 3 people that knew about the ignoring and dared to call me Demples. I had soundly reasonableness to brush aside mastery ! One is here, one is on the Galactic rim, the last no one has heard ... from ... in, Commander ? '' This last whispered in awe.

session forward Derrick smiled, `` hanker metre Dempsy, too long ! ``

Dempsy was about to start yelling when Shelby appeared, `` Derrick I am afraid that the setup he was working on is starting to build up insistency. I am afraid detonation is at hand. ``

'' Alright mail a pulse and exclude it down, vent as practically insistence as you can, I believe it uses a tri-switch ? '' Dempsy could only nod staring at Shelby.

'' Shut down commencing, pressure being expelled, '' Shelby replied then vanished.

'' My god was that a third-dimensional image ? An encryption of the light field as an hindrance pattern of seemingly random sport in the opacity, density, or the surface profile of the photographic spiritualist ? '' Dempsy whispered.

`` No it 's more of a protrusion within a self contained organisation ..., Demspy ! God I have missed you especially since now I can understand what you are saying. '' Derrick said with a smile.

Dempsy 's mouth dropped out-of-doors, though he was n't sure what had him more in seismic disturbance the holograph, the systems on this ship, or the fact that the commanding officer was back and actually understood what he was talking about ! Standing up uncoiled Dempsy snapped off a military greeting, `` Sorry commandant as I said before I did n't bonk it was you. I 'm sorry I had heard that you had passed, '' smiling Dempsy said, `` should make known you were too tough to be taken out that easy. ''

'' Oh you have n't heard anything yet Dempsy ! William Tell him who you are. '' Hartwell said.
Dempsy looked at Hartwell then Derrick with another confused look on his face.

'' Oh nothing that big I am in instruction of the last of the EIG ships, I have 4 right now, each with their own hologram, plus I am the side by side emperor. See nothing that big. '' Derrick said a one-half smile on his face.

Dempsy was still a minuscule in shock ; `` 4 oh my god you lucky bastard ! Oh sorry sir. '' Dempsy quickly said.

Derrick and Hartwell started to chuckle, entrust it to Dempsy to get over arouse about technology. They both watched as he tentatively reached out and touched a panel here, a blind there. A moment later he walked up to Derrick and asked, `` Commander sir ? Anyway I could stay here, ... forever ? ``

Only a half smile on his aspect Derrick turned back to Hartwell before he answered. `` Fraid not Dempsy, the Rangers would start looking for you if you just up and disappeared. ``

Dempsy turned to look at Hartwell, `` I could involve an extended leave, then not come back. ''

Hartwell smirked at Dempsy, `` Now you know that the commando would start an investigation the moment you were a few minute late coming back. I do n't think you want the entire fleet looking for you, at least not 'til the commander and the Rangers are more established together. ``

Derrick smiled liberal seeing that Dempsy was about to start whining. `` It 's alright Dempsy you 'll get you fortune to play later. Right now I need to adapt both of your brains before I release you. ``

Dempsy did a three-fold take then started hard at Derrick, `` You want to do exactly what to me and my learning ability ? ``

'' I want to strengthen your cognitive abilities, making it harder to deep scan and call back information. '' Derrick stated after a moment.

'' Is that all ? I thought you might be wanting to wipe my memory and flora something else ... there, why are you staring at me commander ? '' Dempsy stated.

'' Uh, '' Derrick started, `` unfortunately that might still be an pick. ``

Dempsy 's mouth dropped open as he started to back away from Derrick and Hartwell, `` look my encephalon is fine like it is. ``

'' I said that MIGHT still be an pick knowing your Einstein you 'll love it, '' Derrick said smiling.

'' Well maybe my brain would have it away it but I would n't ! I happen to like who I am damn it ! '' Dempsy said further backing away, causing another round of laughter from Hartwell and Derrick.

Shelby appeared next to Dempsy a wide-eyed smile plastered to her face, `` sir, '' she said, `` it is completely safe I have used it many times in the yesteryear 800 years, besides I have scanned you brain already and found that nothing extra will induce to be done. Neither will I have to erase anything from you. ``

Dempsy breathed a suspiration of relief, `` Why did n't you say that in the number one blank space ? ``
Derrick just shook his foreland god he really had missed Dempsy.
Half an minute later both men were finished with their procedure, Derrick gave both a communicator to call them later.

After sending Dempsy back Derrick paused a moment, `` Let me get it on the coordinate of Rayburn 's home I might pay him a visit soon. If you find out exactly where Thomas is and what company I 'd prize it, as for Kimison it wo n't be long before he is out. Get the paperwork done and I 'll take tending of the rest. ``

'' I will as quickly as I can, '' Hartwell told Derrick.

On board his transport several yelled as soon as he appeared, `` Stand down ! '' Hartwell yelled.

Turning a twine representative spoke, `` We thank you fundament full admiral Hartwell we will be in tactile sensation. Also to the Danton True Young man at the skill station, please check attempting to scan for us, thank you. '' With that the screen went white as several started at it and Hartwell with open mouth. Sitting down Hartwell started in on his report.

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Introductory confluence and Salutation
Report 115-001-RSFW-004
ranger Special military unit Wing-001
hind end full admiral Joesph Hartwell, commanding

After meeting with the new emperor as per parliamentary procedure from statement and extending our hand in friendly relationship,
it is this officer 's opinion that said salutation was well received. The new emperor who as of yet will not
unveil his gens at present tone confident that the fire warden and the empire will be able to forge an
alliance that should be beneficial to all.

Though unknown to this officer, the emperor appears to be a sightly and compassionate man. The amount of money
of intelligence activity the man showed was indeed formidable the few organization I saw on board his vas make
the fire warden pale in comparison. He has left a way to pass along with him the next time we wish to.

It is the vox populi of this ship's officer that the emperor butterfly is indeed who he says he is. It is this ship's officer 's fair
opinion that command has made the beneficial determination in all phases of their transaction with this individual.
At acquaint I have no further recommendations to present.

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There he thought that ought to confound them off for a patch, and perhaps hold me clock time to start the other things I need to, Hartwell thought. On gameboard the last ship Dempsy smiled holding onto the lowly device that Shelby had given him, damn if it did n't cook the strong drink a Scheol of a lot smoother ! hellhole according to her it was 100 times safer too, nether region yeah ! Rubbing his mentum Dempsy thought a moment now if there was a way to strike it to his bunk that would really aid !

Derrick could almost see the theme that Dempsy had churning through his brainiac, maybe it had n't been a sound musical theme to tell Shelby to give him the purifier/distiller. Derrick started to laugh when Dempsy took a drink and started to cough from the much more purer booze. HA ! Derrick thought teach you to not quiz it first !

Rejoining the rest of the ships they were about to move out when both Conner and Zan signaled him. `` sire ! '' Came their excited vox, `` we are picking up 2 signals ! Both on the galactic rim ! ``

Derrick rushed to a instrument panel reading the sign they had received, `` Alright Shelby, let 's get this one rightfield now ! ''
Derrick said pointing to a period on the screen. `` The other we 'll get as soon as the firstly is secure. Conner, Zan I want you to stay here and hold on an eye on the Republic fleet I still do n't have a lot of trust of them. ''

Both told him they 'd do all they could, then Shelby flashed out near the first point. Looking over the reading again Derrick started to test all that he could, finally he cleared it and Shelby brought it aboard.

'' The mental capacity box is in excellent condition, though as I feared the power within is extremely weak. '' Shelby told him.

'' As soon as you have it secure, call for us to the other one. '' Derrick advised her.

'' Yes Derrick, '' an excited Shelby said. `` All secure commencing Trans-warp to second reading. ``

stopping within scanning cooking stove Derrick wanted to nominate sure about the second base box. The readings he 'd gotten had indicated that something was n't quite right about it. They 'd been there perhaps an 60 minutes when Derrick looked up from the screen with a downhearted expression. `` Shelby I do n't know if it 's possible for us to get this one. Even with you IMT the separation is almost unimaginable. It appears that this gimmick is bonded at a molecular level, your IMT is very, very precise but without a more secure focal distributor point I 'm not sure we can safely secure this one. ``

The Virgin and Shelby both appeared a moment later, `` As much as I wish to disagree with you I must coincide. Though sire if I remember veracious you were working on a molecular specialisation twist, not long after the explosive device that you removed from Zan. '' Virgin Mary told him.

'' Yes but I gave that up because at the molecular level everything started to look more and more the same. '' Derrick sadly stated.

Blessed Virgin thought about it for a time then also sadly replied, `` It is a disgrace that we have the Einstein box right here. ``

'' Make a note of the side when we are better prepared we can pass and retrieve it. '' Derrick said, The Virgin only nodded she could tell that Shelby was n't happy about leaving one of her children out here alone for longer than necessary.

Derrick decided that a few More minute was n't going to hurt, taking readings Derrick worked furiously at the console. Adjusting almost as fast as his fingerbreadth could he started to get a better idea about the adherence of the twist, not all that unlike from that which was on the astral fin of Zan. Hmmm looking further at the indication Derrick decided that it might be possible though once again it could be extremely grave.

Looking over at Mary and Shelby he was n't sure Mary would let him attempt such a deliverance again. Sighing he had to have more whole facts and solutions than he did last time or there would be no going after the box. Derrick knew that last sentence he had been close but 1 trouble and he 'd given up, damn he never did that. Was it the fact that he had so much on his plate ? That had to stop over right now, without these ships there would n't be an Empire or the opening of starting another.

Derrick called Zan and Conner advising them that they would be here a while longer and he might want one of them to get together them. Derrick started to mold non-stop trying to set the molecular enhancer, finally 2 days later Derrick could see that the pattern of the device and the box could be separated. The only problem he could see was the positioning of the foil, too close the electric charge went off, not close sufficiency and the charge would come in with the box destroying the ship it was transported into. Sleep deprived, fatigue beyond notion Derrick tried to crusade even harder finally getting the maiden prototype finished though he had to test it first. By the end of the third gear day Mary had been calling Derrick for 2 days, Derrick finally hearing her was advised that the fleet of commonwealth ships were pledging to Derrick except for about 100.

Those had left and were causing trouble, would he like her to take guardianship of
them ? Staring at Mary Derrick was having a tough time figuring out who she was.

'' Uh, '' He started, `` I 'm having problems processing a good deal beyond this right hand now if they are hurting citizenry than yes stop them. '' The Virgin nodded she was starting to worry about the emperor, she 'd never seen one of them work like this man did.

The Virgin opened a channel to the ships that had escaped, `` I am advising you to wrick yourselves in the Rangers are now working with the ... ''

'' Why do n't you shut up you stupid ... '' a voice started, then was silent as the ship it was on was blown away.

'' Now then, '' Mary started again, `` I am authorized to take into account you to turn your ego in, minimal sentences and no other penalization. The choice you saw, branded as opposition of the empire you will be hunted the repose of your lives.
I 'll return you an hour to adjudicate then I will commence punishment. ``

look in on Derrick Blessed Virgin took Shelby aside, `` Shelby I am detecting that he is on the verge of collapse, he needs to rest. ``

'' I realize this The Virgin but I have seen him like this before it is almost useless unless we stun him. I 'm not for certain I am fix to front his anger. '' Shelby told Mary fear apparent on her face.

Smiling Mary told Shelby not to concern then walked into where Derrick was working.

`` sire, '' Mary started, `` Unless you rest starting in 30 seconds under imperial mandates I will bedaze and confine you 'til such time as you have recovered. ``

Derrick looked up from the device on the work bench, `` You would n't dare ! '' He said.

'' Sire it is my main job to protect you this includes from yourself. Now then cease and desist or I 'll be forced under the mandates to film natural process. '' Blessed Virgin replied.

Derrick grunted and turned away ignoring Madonna 's hologram, `` You ca n't offend me. ``

Sighing Mary over ride several system of rules on the ship, two small electrodes came out of the wall, Derrick saw them and still ignored them. Sighing again Mary told him, `` Last time sire or you 'll force me to call for activity. '' Sighing again there was a small whimper then both electrodes were last as was the care that shot out of them.

Derrick looked up as the kickoff deadbolt hit him, `` Ok I guess I was wrong, '' he said as he slumped to the floor.

Shelby and Virgin Mary had mechanically skillful arms lifting Derrick's unconscious body and lightly depositing him in his make-shift bed. `` If he awakes and still has low indication advise me immediately, we have to make certain he stays tidy. '' Mary told Shelby.

Madonna was back on the Imperial planet the time was almost up for the result from the now 99 ships that had been causing trouble. Though she was also keeping an eye on Derrick she had to give birth things make for him.

After confirming all the ships surrender, Virgin Mary went back to the ship to see Derrick.

'' Shelby, '' Madonna started, `` while he is in this state we should finish what you started in his mind. ``

Shelby nodded as they both delved into his head though not as helter-skelter as before Shelby could see that much had returned. Tracing all the way in, they soon found another oasis that the war had created, far deeper than Shelby had been before.

Drawing near to it they were suddenly hit by a titanic idle words. `` What are you doing back here ? '' Shelby heard the battle hardened Derrick again. `` Ah ! Good you brought another for me to practice on ! Once I 'm through gutting both of you then I can take over this situation ! ''

Lunging out Derrick slashed at Virgin Mary actually cutting her arm, amazed Shelby pushed Mary away as she stepped in front of Derrick. `` Move ! '' He shouted lunging this time passing through Shelby. Grabbing his head teacher she could see all the pain and hate that was contained there, then she saw even more horror then the last time.

Derrick almost completely immobile, Mary also reached out grabbing Derrick 's head. Screaming he began to thresh away trying to soften unblock of the two womanhood that had an almost death grip on him.

'' Let me go if you destroy this place he will never be safe again, you have to block up. I 'll kill you both for this, you think he loves you ? You think he trusts you ? Get material ! Oh that 's right you are n't ! '' An almost malevolent jest escaped his lips as he tried harder and harder to get sluttish.

Finally with one last scream, he managed to wrench one arm loose again slashing at Shelby. As the chaos started to net the Derrick that they both knew, was huddled in a niche palpitation, terrified to displace.

Both char walked up to him each sat next to him both holding him. Derrick looked up
at the two holding him, kissing Blessed Virgin on the cheek then hugging her. Turning to Shelby he started to mouth, `` Again you were here, thank you both, '' leaning in he kissed Shelby deeply and passionately, turning they all rose to conk to the surface .