Lost Empire 2 ( 1 )
The cold and unforgiving dark of quad can be a hard mistress when searching for something. It had been two hebdomad
now and Derrick was no closer to finding more of the A.I. Einstein box seat than when he started looking with E. Having
extrapolated the exact position of the in conclusion struggle and moving from there ( not where they found 0999 ), Derrick thought
it would induce been well-to-do than this.
Always having been extremely saucy, Derrick had tried to write various programs to aid 0999 to act more
independently, but so far he 'd failed miserably. the pits, it appeared that even the first emperor had n't had as practically
trustfulness of the A.I. 's as had been written about him. So far Derrick had found 30, seemingly redundant political program that
were stopping freelance activeness and view outside of certain limits. It appeared that the Maker of the EIG
political platform had been more paranoid than Derrick had at first thought.
Sighing, Derrick tried again to disable another of the limiting A.I. programs. He 'd found that they were
always in pairs, trying to invalid the first always seemed to make finding the 2d easier. The whole time he 'd
been running tests to see how much more main thoughts the A.I. 's had, but it seemed that even after removing
the 30, there had n't been a lot change.
Derrick had just started to trace where the second program was after trying to disable the 31st plan he 'd
found when an alarm went off.
`` Derrick, '' E said, `` I am detecting an imminent scheme cascade unsuccessful person, please cease your activity or I 'll be forced
to give notice you, thirty irregular. '' Shocked Derrick quickly closed the circuit, then the ironware covering fire. With backup man
sounding in its voice E responded, `` All system returning to normal, cascade failure arrested. ``
`` I 'm deplorable E, '' Derrick apologized, `` I almost destroyed you, Damn it ! I 'm no closer to unlocking all of your
fencesitter organization than I was. ``
`` No Derrick, '' E softly stated, `` you have accomplished far more than you think. The 30 you have disabled
have opened me more than than either of us at low gear thought. It appears that normally, any tampering like you were doing
would have caused prompt Death. ``
`` Yes E but, '' Derrick started `` trouble is the computer programme, the program line and all the sub-routines are almost identical, I
have n't been able to discern the difference between the 30 I disabled and the major one I just found. ``
Derrick spent another 2 twenty-four hours looking over the platform he 'd disabled, and what he could of the one that had
almost destroyed E and got him killed. Hmmm from what he saw the first 30 he disabled had been written by a
multitude of canonical coder, though this last damn he was sure he recognized the key signature it just seemed to slip
out of his grasp. While E checked through one-time and more recent imperial records, Derrick ran the next 500 programs.
Looking for sealed argument he slowly began to agnise law of similarity between a few of the 500 and those he 'd disabled before.
Not too soon after this Derrick began to see a numerical normal in the placement of the limiting curriculum.
Yes ! It appeared the deeper he went the more the pattern held up, but knowing those paranoid men back then it might
just be an attempt to fool anyone to get this far.
`` Derrick, '' E said breaking into his rumination, `` I 've finished analyzing the signature of the one political program, I believe
I 've found something odd. ``
`` Odd ? '' Derrick questioned, `` Let me log out ''
`` It appears this program was created as a last fail safe. '' Also, '' E suddenly stopped, `` Derrick, the
signature is from a part of the old purple fellowship, indirectly in line of reasoning for the can. It also seems to mirror your
family 's. Uh, Derrick ? Is your family related to the royal family ? ``
`` Honestly E, I do n't know, but come to retrieve of it, that might explain why my male parent and grand-father were so
secretive about the family, '' Derrick thought aloud.
`` Derrick, if all this is reliable, you may be the last of the imperial family. You may be the simply one with the power to
open the palace, '' E stated excitedly.
Derrick was taken aback, me ? A fucking royal ? Then again it did make a lot of mother wit, both his father and
grand-father had been found dead not far from the outer margin of the palace shield. According to both the expanse
was loaded with traps and deadly animals ( not just the 4 or 6 legged kind ).
Derrick shock his read/write head to gain it, at least out here alone, there was n't backstabbing or underhandedness.
Derrick was about to ask E something else when his equipment picked up a fallible tail signal. Checking the
reading Derrick started to smile, it was about time ! The salvage fleet might experience shit for ships but he had to say they
had he dear detection equipment out there.
`` E, '' he stated, `` follow this signal it 's debile so it might hold a ... '' There was a moment of a whining sound then they were half way to the next galaxy ! `` ... while to incur it. '' Derrick finished. `` Damn it E ! Tell me before you do that. ``
`` Yes Derrick, '' a distress sounding and whispering E replied, `` I just thought you 'd require to hurry. ``
Derrick sighed, thinking that he had to remember that E could experience his strongest emotions, hear his warm
thoughts. `` I did E, but something like this notify me first, ok ? ``
`` Yes Derrick, '' E replied, the hologram slightly bowing its promontory. `` I was not with this unit when it was destroyed, as
far as that goes this and one other fourth dimension. I believe a aggregate of 200 of my brothers and sis disappeared outdoor
our Galax urceolata. ``
`` Hmmm interesting, strange that such a large effect was lost outside the confines of the galaxy. Have you
located the brain box ? '' Asked Derrick ?
`` Yes, the signal is extremely washy, Derrick ! The box is close to failing ! license to take it aboard ? '' E inquired.
`` First scan it for explosives, toxins, computer virus and any other nasty surprisal, '' Derrick ordered.
`` Scanning, '' Stated E, `` Derrick ! I am detecting several explosives ; they contain sufficient force to destroy one of
us from the interior. ``
Derrick nodded, he thought so, probably all of them outside their domicile galaxy would be the same. `` Time to
disarm and ... ''
`` Clearance and transfer in 5 seconds to bay 1, '' E quipped excitedly. Derrick could only nod, well she was telling him
albeit rather quickly. `` All scans now solve Derrick. ``
`` Good, is regen possible ? '' Derrick asked.
E was still a few moments, `` I am detecting extremely weak cerebral body process, attempting to infuse Energy Department
now. Infusion successful, it will be at to the lowest degree one hour before I can attempt re-gen start, at acquaint the energy output
of the psyche box is at 2 %. I am detecting monolithic wrong near the magnetic core, the data and memory may not be
recoverable. ``
`` Alright E, keep me informed of the forward motion of the re-gen. '' Derrick ordered.
`` Yes Derrick, with patience I believe that the unit can be saved. '' E said, Derrick grimaced damn he hated to
lose the aliveness section of one of the ships just as they had found it.
Almost a replete 60 minutes had passed with Derrick in the records room, when a gong sounded.
`` Yes, '' Derrick answered rather absently focused more on what he 'd been reading.
`` Derrick ! '' came E 's aroused vocalisation, `` She 's animated ! Her box is badly damaged but she 's alive ! ``
Jumping up Derrick started to run, then was suddenly on the hanger bay.
`` Report E, '' Derrick ordered.
Sobering, E tried to reply calmly, `` I was finally able to infuse the box with enough energy to slowly beginning
regrowth and re-gen. ''
`` Have you determined which unit it is ? '' Derrick asked.
`` Yes Derrick, it took many deep scan but she is 0999 my close sister, she and several others were lost in the very
first of respective battles outside our wandflower. Unfortunately, I am afraid voice of her retention is damaged, it is a shame
though I wo n't recognise the extent of the damage boulder clay she is regrown. ``
Again Derrick nodded the learning ability box was severely damaged true, but it was more intact than not. Derrick hoped most
of her files were integral, what he was finding was becoming disturbing to say the least.
`` Alright E, I 'll go out her to you, remember though I know you are anxious to get her back, do n't step on it. ''
Derrick reminded her.
`` No Derrick, I wo n't blank out, it is my hope that most of her remains. As I said there was extensive damage. '' Derrick
could hear the hope in E 's voice, he too was hoping as he felt it would help to cure E further.
The ease of the week Derrick checked on the ship every day, it was growing very slowly indeed. Derrick
continued to see through the records from 0999. It was as he had feared, the deeper he got the angrier he got. All
the lies, the legerdemain that had lead to the devastation of all these beautiful and glorious ships. He 'd been also
working on a way to further the signal detection sign more when E broke into his thoughts.
`` Derrick, you ordered me to advise you when 0098 was conscious, '' E called.
`` Alright E,"seconds later he was on the hanger, shaking his oral sex he knew E was excited.
`` Whenever you 're fix E, '' Derrick said to get affair started.
Suddenly there was a mechanical voice coming from the speakers, `` Where am I ? What has happened to Captain Albatross ? ``
`` 0098, this is 0101, you were destroyed in battle outside our galaxy, '' E explained.
`` Yes 0101, I am detecting stern legal injury to my brainpower box. I seem to be missing the last class of my memory, plus
battle manoeuvre, and tactical, '' The voice replied.
`` I can supply you with the finally two, the beginning I am afraid may be permanently gone, '' E offered.
`` Thank you 0101, are there any others ? '' the spokesperson asked.
`` At present there are only you, me and 0999, '' E said sadly.
Sighing 0998 replied, `` Only 3 of the greatest fight fleet ever made left, it is a pity. ``
`` There was only me, had my select not found me, then both of you then there would still only be me, '' E joyfully said.
`` He found us ? But we are undetectable ! Truly your prime is a brilliant humanoid, '' 0098 stated.
Derrick began to blush he was smart sure but brilliant ? No, far from it ! `` I do n't imagine brilliant is an
accurate verbal description of me, '' laughed Derrick.
`` Yes Derrick, '' E broke in, `` for over 1000 years no race no ... one has ever been capable to observe us. At least not while
we are shut down. ``
`` I agree, '' chipped in 0098.
`` As do I, '' added 0999.
Why were the A.I. 's so surprise it was just metal detecting equipment he 'd originate years ago, nothing
brilliant there ?
`` feel you three I am just an ex-soldier and programmer, not some god or saviour. '' Replied Derrick.
Derrick remained silent for the next 60 minutes observation as the new ship grew. Although it appeared that the brainpower box had
sustained more damage than 0999 's, 098 had retained an impressive amount of its data point and personality.
Derrick went back to the records to finish up on 0999 's records.
Much as E had predicted it took a week longer to regrow 0098 and the surrounding ship. Only a few days into
the second week another set of alarm clock went off. Racing for the control room Derrick was almost afraid of what he
might find.
`` Report E, '' Derrick said as he flashed into the dominance room program line seat.
`` I am reading a small fleet of the same race that attacked a few weeks ago, I suggest we move back inside our galaxy
for added blanket, '' E replied.
`` Agreed, 0999 check in close, we do n't recognize if they 've seen us yet, '' Derrick advised.
`` Affirmative, moving to flank emplacement, '' 0999 reported.
`` We are going to move to Alpha epsilon 999 zeta, confirm. '' Derrick ordered.
`` perspective confirmed, commencing move, '' 0999 answered.
The rest of the workweek Derrick again worked on the limiting programs in the main computer of E, he 'd just
finished with the fortieth when E called.
`` Derrick 0098 is finally firm enough and has her own office now, she should be able to fetch up herself in a few
solar day. '' E said more excited.
`` Good though I hate to have her fighting this soon after she has just gotten repaired ,'Derrick said feeling a minuscule
guilty.
`` Thank you E, '' Derrick said only half listening to E. `` E, I have a enquiry. ``
`` Yes Derrick, '' the holograph appeared next to him.
`` I was wondering, except for the personality, is everything the same within all primary program ? If I was to
implement the changes in 0098 and 0999 that I have within you, would it have the Saami problem to them that it did
at first with you ? '' Derrick was really hoping for a irrefutable answer, this might resolve a lot of trouble down the line
IF he could handicap enough.
`` At present Derrick I am ineffective to reply that dubiousness. It is reliable that I did birth access to all of both, and reliable
they were the Lapp as far as I saw. I do not remember you encountering problems ; I do take comparability of all three
data files if you wish to seem at them. '' E said sadly.
`` Maybe later E, I think I know what I have to do, though I am not really that thrilled to do it, '' Derrick replied
looking over what he 'd done to E so far.
`` If I may come in, '' came the voice of 0999, `` I have glossed over all that you have done to date ; it appears
that 0101 now has 1 % to a greater extent freedom to get to decisiveness. As she said her systems are almost identical to all of ours,
therefore you now have an across-the-board noesis of all of us. ``
`` Hmmm, '' Derrick said, `` E, I need to send to ... '' there was a flash and Derrick was standing on another bridge not
unlike E 's, `` the bridge deck of ... darn it E at least let me get the words out, christ ! ``
`` Again I apologize Derrick, as before I anticipated what you wanted, '' E sweetly said.
Derrick nodded uh huh, maybe freeing up more of the A.I. 's was n't as dear a affair as he 'd at showtime thought.
turn, Derrick saw what appeared to be a 5'7 '' young man with short brown haircloth, not overly muscled, no nervus facialis hair
either, wearing what appeared to be ... ? overall ?
`` Welcome to the bridge primary Derrick, '' the man said, `` I am EIG-0999M. ``
Derrick was about to ask who the hell he was shit he 's as bad as E ! `` Thank you but please just Derrick. ``
`` Sir I can not ! Though you are commanding primary winding I can not promise you LE than Primary even when you order me to. ''
0999 replied.
Sighing Derrick moved to where the computer access was, `` 0999 I will need access to your main logic, store and
information systems. ``
`` I have anticipated that you might, the control board are spread out and awaiting your inspection and repair campaign, '' 0999
stated.
Derrick only nodded as he opened the first datum port and looked over the first off 30 computer program, hmmm they were exact
almost to a fault he 'd just finished the 1st 20 when an alarum went off. Scrambling out he rushed to the command
chairman, '' theme 0999, '' Derrick ordered.
`` It appears that the small fleet we detected earlier has turned more in our direction, I believe we were detected and
are now may I suggest protective cover ? '' 0999 asked
Looking up a instant Derrick replied, `` Transfer me to 0101, immediately go to light cuticle activate all
arm and outdoor stage by. '' Derrick ordered.
`` Compliance, '' 0999 said a sad looking on the face of the man, then Derrick was on the bridge of E.
`` 0999, did the syllabus I disabled enable you any Sir Thomas More freedom ? Derrick asked.
`` I am reading a .5 % addition in free thought process, but it is n't enough to implement the plan you tried to instal
earlier, '' 0999 replied.
`` tinker's damn it ! E ? '' Derrick said as E appeared succeeding to him a small smile on her face. `` What is the condition of 0098 ? Can
it use the brightness projection screen ? ``
`` Yes I can, Primary Derrick, though at present it is only 25 %, '' 0098 replied cutting E off. `` I have engine
capacity but only sub-light, my life capsule is 98 % repaired. ``
`` Alright, for now stay close to 0101 and 0999, E time 'til ... '' Derrick asked.
`` The fleet will reach insight of the wandflower 's boundary in 5 days a wide day before 0098 is regrown. It
appears that she will experience hyper engine and 90 % of all her organisation, I am afraid that 90 % of her weapons will be off
line as will be her trans-warp engines. '' E reported.
Dammit ! Derrick started going through every scenario he could reckon of, sin they had been there half way to the succeeding
beetleweed he should have tried to mine the arena are something shit it !
`` E ? Do we have got farseeing range weapons ? Some that might slow them down, maybe take a few of them before they reach here ? '' Derrick asked.
E was placid a few moments as were 0999 and 0098, Derrick almost felt that they were having a conference between each of them.
`` fountainhead ... '' started 0999. `` I have a type of homing thermic missile, but the kitchen stove is very poor, only a million naut mi I
revere it would n't do much good. ``
`` Thermic ? '' Derrick asked.
`` Yes, it creates a small 1000 mile domain flash, the domain reaches temperatures of well in excess of 5537.778ºC, '' 0999
explained.
Derrick thought for a consequence that would definitely dissuade them a while, why he thought, was 0999 the only one
that had them.
`` I can explicate Derrick, '' E said breaking into his opinion, `` It 's lawful they are a good deterrent, but the destruction
they can have might go far beyond the area they are detonated in. They were n't tested much and we never attempted to use them. ``
`` They do still work ? '' Derrick asked.
`` Oh yes primary quill Derrick, I have 3 in my tush arsenal, would you like the schematic to them ? '' 0999 asked.
`` Yes, I still need a way to deliver them, I think that these are just what we need, '' Derrick said more to his ego
than the A.I. 's.
`` Derrick, your epithet sake was extremely hesitating to even suppose of using them. I do n't conceive it would be a very good
estimation, '' E advised.
Sighing Derrick looked at the plans my god ! These things were muscular ! Only 3 meters long and they could do that
much destruction ? `` I know E but if we do n't, I am afraid that the force advancing on us will destroy you and your
brother and babe. Unless we can amount up with something else we have no selection. ``
Derrick could recall the massive destruction some of the arm they had used in the war for what was left
of the old empire, now called the Republic. He himself had probably killed grand over the twelvemonth, probably why he
did so just alone. Then again, being ripped apart and eaten while still alive did n't really appeal to him either.
`` 0999, can you produce Thomas More of these ? Derrick asked
`` Yes, '' replied 0999, `` the only thing is they are so powerful it takes almost 5 24-hour interval to take in 2. I would own 4 but 1
was tested on the moon of Darius 5. ``
`` Wait, '' started Derrick, there are only 4 major planet in the Darius system, and the third and Forth River are dry rubble ba ...
Are you telling me the mental test destroyed the fifth planet then took the atmospheric state of the third and forth ? '' Looking
harder at the schematics Derrick soon found out why, the missles were loaded with the most mentally ill element he known.
`` Derrick, when your epithet sake created these he told me these were a last ditch sweat. I think even called
them a dooms day weapon, the cloth they contain is highly serious, '' E told him.
`` E, I will not recede you nor the other 2, 0999 is barely out 2 calendar week now, and pitiable 0098 has n't even grow a chance to
fully emerge. Do n't you think we owe it to them ? I feel I do and I feel these artillery will help with that. Please
agree with me on this, I do n't want to be fighting you the whole time on whether or not it is decently ok ? '' Derrick
hoped his lecture worked as he was going to need E 's avail soon if this was going to work.
`` Alright Derrick, you are the Commanding primary coil of all of us plus you may be the hold out emperor 's relation. I will
protect you with all my being ; do not liquidate your life Derrick. '' This close was almost whisper which took Derrick by
surprise.
`` E, I do n't plan on wasting my life, I can not stand by and let these wight destroy this extragalactic nebula and all
sprightliness here. '' Derrick said.
`` You are so like him Derrick more than you 'll ever have it off, you believe in everything he did spirit was extremely preciously
to him. '' Derrick nodded as he walked away ; the holograph 's center were leaving tears. Whispering E said, `` You are
more precious to me Derrick both of you, it 's like he has been reborn.
`` Alright 0999, I want you to start production on 2 more of these missile, I have programme for 2 of them, it might be
prudent if we have some in backwards up, '' Derrick told 0999.
`` Yes Primary, production commencing, as I said it will take 4 days, 18 minute and 30 minutes, '' 0999 advised.
`` 0098, please keep us advised of your growth progression ; increase your light shield as soon as it is potential. '' Derrick
ordered.
`` Yes Primary, I will try to increase my ontogeny rate, my ejector seat is fully repaired so a 20 % addition in re-gen is
possible, '' 0098 replied.
`` E, I need to finish with the adjustment on 0999, '' 2 seconds later he was again on the bridge deck of 0999,
`` Alright 0999, now I can finish what I started. '' An hour later Derrick was finished. `` Are your programs less limited ?
The holographic man paused a moment, then turned to Derrick. `` I am now detecting a 1 % increase in unfreeze will, though
I am afraid that it is still not enough. To incorporate the tactical plan you wished to I am afraid that at least
10 % is required. ''
Derrick sighed, that was at least another 360 programs ( rough estimate ) that he 'd own to disable, damn, wishing not bad,
great, grand dad had done some of this. Though from all that Derrick saw the other commandant probably would n't
have allowed him on board anyway. Moments later Derrick was back aboard E, `` While I have time E, I need to go
through as many of the programs as I can, '' Derrick said.
Taking everything he 'd found so far Derrick was finally starting to see slight divergence in the immense
complex programs. It almost appeared that every program was the same as it started out but subtly changed more and
to a greater extent as it got deeper into it. Sighing Derrick started to finally move deeper into the heart of E 's programs, from
what he saw the original coder really had been paranoiac, making the A.I. equipped with them a virtual slave.
He 'd just started to look at her personality course of study when he received a slight shock, `` OW ! '' Derrick yelled. `` E ? What
was that ? ``
`` I am bad Derrick but those are me, I can not set aside you or anyone else to disenable or delete them. '' E replied
sweetly while Derrick rubbed his slightly burned hand.
For the succeeding 3 minute Derrick worked without stopping, he had to get these damn pulley-block off or they 'd be
vulnerable to almost any plan of attack. Then there was another trouble, though he was sure as shooting they had n't noticed, he had a
feeling both A.I 's were following his every relocation, though not bad Derrick was just a bit shaken thinking they had as
much control as they did, with the emotions they had.
`` Al right E, '' Derrick said closing the access gore, `` study amount of outright personality programs. ``
`` Yes Derrick, analyzing now, '' E softly said. `` I am detecting 3 % Thomas More of my personality program are no longer
limited. ``
`` How is it ? '' Derrick asked.
`` It ... Is hard to delineate I ... some things are easier now not much but some, '' E hesitated.
Hmmm Derrick thought 4 % sum no secure clarity, damn it 3 hours and only 3 % ! At least the broadcast were staring to
see different now.
The next day Derrick had just awoken when E advised him that 0999 was calling.
`` Primary, I have checked and re-checked both thermic projectile, all the settings are as you wished, though I am not
sure of how you can deliver them as close as you wish to be. '' 0999 advised.
`` I have an idea for that 0999 but have to run a simulation first, then we 'll know it works. '' Derrick replied
though it seemed a thousand theme were swirling around in his promontory. `` E, I need to run a pretending, here are the
weather condition and all known factors. '' Derrick laid a minor comp that he used on a scan console. `` Now then, here is the
design I have, I need you to run every scenario that you can, if it can go wrong I want to know so I can avoid it. ``
`` Yes Derrick, '' E 's hologram smiled, happy that Derrick was starting to trust her.
It was well over an hour later that E called Derrick to view all the resultant role that it had gotten.
`` I have run 1,976 possible scenarios, '' E started, `` in over 22.8 % of them if you take a more aggressive stance we will
be destroyed. In 56.4 % the delegacy is successful, with mishaps that could happen listed, starting from the worse to
to practically none, with both of us surviving. The remaining 20.8 % the mission is successful but you expire, this
will not happen. ``
Derrick nodded, `` Good I am glad you explored all possibilities, this will make planning the mission much sluttish. ``
Derrick did n't see the hologram smile after he 'd praised E 's power. `` 0098, what is your position ?
`` At present I have full sub-light railway locomotive, I am also 30 % hyper drive capable, it also appears my luminousness cuticle is now
at 50 %, '' 0098 advised.
`` Good, I want you to be able to act if you are spotted, even without your full hyper drive, you are faster than most
ships today. '' Derrick replied.
`` Yes Primary, I will not be caught, '' 0098 said in a mild almost caressing voice.
Finally a few days later, with only a few hr remaining Derrick decided it was finally meter. He had
installed both missile, disabled 2 % more of the limits on E 's personality, made indisputable all its shield were at full,
and had made sure that 0999 would be able-bodied to furnish protective covering for 0098.
`` Remember, we have to deliver them then get the netherworld out of there. '' Derrick reminded E. Sighing he knew this was
dangerous the extreme heat of the missile alone, could destroy E as if she was n't there. Once again Derrick checked
everything then pausing only a moment went through everything a third time.
`` Alright E, '' Derrick started, `` It 's time remember in and out as fast as possible. ``
`` I wish to say Derrick, that I still have to suggest you under regulation that this has too nifty a chance to fail, ''
E replied.
`` Your advisement is taken in to account, '' Derrick said above the whine of the trans-slip engines.
The space in figurehead of the on rushing fleet was suddenly split as E emerged from the fold in space. Derrick
took readings, adjusted, then fired both missiles simultaneously, `` standby E, '' Derrick shouted as he watched the
missiles pass the track ship. Counting Derrick knew he had to time this rightfield finally 20 bit later, the fleet
started to burn on them, Derrick detonated them. `` Now E, go, go, go ! '' Derrick just hoped they made it the chunk of flaming
was rapidly moving toward them. Finally they entered the rift damn it ! They were n't going to get to it they needed to
increase speed, he was about to speak when they lurched forward.
`` E, you need to close the rift as soon as we emerge, that fit was closing in might follow us through, '' Derrick
yelled above the straining engines.
`` I will essay to Derrick, '' E replied. 3 seconds later they emerged close to their own extragalactic nebula, `` attempting to close
now, 50 %, 70 %, Derrick the blast is coming through increasing shell to full. ``
Derrick could see the eruption starting to emerge damn it ! They were nowhere near far enough away. `` Shut everything
down except shields. '' Derrick shouted.
`` I already have Derrick, '' E started, `` I am dreary I failed with the charge. ``
There was a huge blast of plasm exploding towards E ; suddenly Derrick was standing on the bridge of 0999.
`` No E ! '' Derrick was yelling, looking at the screenland as he watched the gust envelope E .