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

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

'' Thank you Shelby I 'll take this information under advisement, '' Derrick replied thick in thought he had to get all the ships synced up so that all the records were somewhat the same on all the ships. Sighing Derrick thought this tinker's damn hunt and peck he was having to do to get data was irritating the hell out of him. `` Conner, '' Derrick started.

'' Yes Primary, '' Conner replied.

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

It was quiet for a scant time, `` No primary we were the only ships I have cognition of here, as stated I lost my wing checkmate here along with 0001. '' Conner almost whispered.

Hmmm so they did express opinion toward their wing, mates something to keep in mind for later Derrick thought.

'' Shelby, I want a full skim done on the life/brain box, every CAT scan you can do. radioactivity, explosives, virus 's both written and physical, also any life-time forms hiding on or in. If there is damage to the suit I want you to throw everything at it again. Something does n't feel right ; remember I do n't want it on control panel under no mean 'til we are completely sure it is good. '' Derrick ordered as stern as he could. He had a bad touch about this the sort that could get them all killed if he was n't careful.

'' Yes Derrick all scans going, to do the good battery of tests it will take at least two time of day, may I at least allow energy to it ? '' Shelby asked.

'' Not unless you can do it from a aloofness, I do n't like this Shelby everything about this feels legal injury, I 'm not for sure but this almost feels like a false box. '' Derrick replied, Shelby actually gasped then all was quiet for a while. Derrick had only started reading up on the encephalon boxful two mean solar day ago, going back to the records room he again immersed himself deep in the phonograph record finding a little more on the brain corner. It was almost two hours later that Shelby alerted him she had completed the first group of test. `` Display the results here, '' Derrick told Shelby.

As he started to go over the readings he was certainly glad he 'd decided to read more on the boxwood. Several of the readings made no sense opening up the subroutine library phonograph recording he soon found out why.

revolt Derrick started running issuing orders, `` IMT Shelby, bridgework ! All of you withdraw 100,000 kilometers, all shields to full, shifting shell frequency to a in high spirits transition now ! '' He saw all of them bring up their shields then withdrew. `` Conner, Zan whorl on prey and fire 'til you detect an overload then immediately retrograde another 100,000 kilometer. Shelby, you and Lucy withdraw to that point I need you both taking recital. ``

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

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

'' Now beginning bombardment, nothing yet Primary. '' Zan and Conner told him.

'' primary winding detecting a build-up of energy within the case, '' Lucy and Shelby informed him.

'' Alright retreat to safety point, all carapace to full maintain scanning 'til the box explodes. '' Derrick ordered, the Shelby hologram was staring at Derrick as if he 'd fall behind his mind.

They had to only hold off a few minutes after they were all at the 200,000 kilometer limit.

Suddenly there was a titanic explosion in front of them. Thankfully Derrick had recognized the danger and had the shields at a high oftenness. Shelby was staring at the Reading ; this had in fact been a type of high yield nuclear twist. Again it appeared that Derrick had saved them all again plus the fact that they were armed with a little better understanding of the unlike dangers out here now.

All four hologram were standing in straw man of Derrick as he went over what he 'd learned explaining what the recitation should be and what should be considered dangerous. `` If you detect any of these readings when you scan a spirit box do not approach it, we all could have been destroyed today delight call back, all these readings here, have to be right here, if not then something is wrong and can be determined by other Reading. '' Shelby was staring at Derrick with more pride then she 'd ever felt. `` Right now I want to condense on 0001, though I suspect he was n't the lead ship I feel he was very important with this experimental equipment he was carrying. ``

Sighing Derrick went back to his with child, fire up reading ( only 800 pages this time ) good thing he could say extremely fast, or he 'd never get through all this plus it increased the amount he could go through at least four times greater. Derrick had almost finished all he was reading though this last segment had him a picayune confused. Apparently two of the ships had been designated as the personality God Almighty, thereby saving millions of programming hours. Huh. Derrick thought almost like a mother and fa ..., Derrick remembered the face the hologram had given Shelby when he 'd been discussing upgrades to weapons and shell, was it possible ?

It was a week later that Derrick began to stumble on phonograph recording of the power origin of all the ships. His back talk dropped assailable if this was genuine then this was the most dangerous king origin that could be used but how in the hell had they stabilized it ? Damn it seemed the deeper he went the more befuddle it got, hell and he thought the brain/life corner had been confusing 'til he got to the last few Sir Frederick Handley Page. Sighing Derrick had a flavour that this was going to be a mystery like that one also, but why risk such an explosive element ? Unless it had to do with the trans-warp, it in itself was an unknown concept, it could be that the amount of power needed had to be that nifty but how did they insure it ? Derrick sat back he needed a breakage he 'd been going at it all week long not really checking on much, not eating much, netherworld had it not been for Shelby he probably would n't have.

Stepping out he was greeted by the seemingly always bright and cheerful Shelby hologram, `` I am sword lily to see that you are finally concentrating on something other than the records, though I am gladiola you have this stopping point few weeks. ``

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

'' At award outgrowth rate is much tiresome than I expected, I can not supply the add total of power he needs to re-gen at the good rate, that I am afraid would use up at least three ships. I have him now at 25 % cerebral natural process, with the amount of might that he is needing it will be another two week before he will be able to pick out over. '' Shelby reported sadly.

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

'' I do n't believe he will go forth for at to the lowest degree another hebdomad, '' Shelby stated.

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

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

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

'' No, he as the rest of my family, lived in abrir oculta providence for many, many generations, I believed they moved there long time after the first emperor died, '' Derrick replied, what is she up to Derrick thought ?

'' Thank you Derrick, it would come out that some of my book need updating, '' Shelby smiled sweetly.

'' Yeah, sure Shelby, '' ok she was going a little out of the way I see, and did she just lie ? Going to have to keep my eyes on her for sure. Shelby looked hard at Derrick, then she started doing facial acknowledgement, it was dead on target he had all the features of his name sake, but those could be faked, he did live the verses but that too could get been discovered. There had to be ... of course ! Deoxyribonucleic acid ! If she could nail the certain Ribonucleic acids that would reveal all the information, then she could truly settle his lineage. If he was in fact descended from the last line of the royal stag family that had been hidden then vanished almost 920 years ago, then she could parcel everything ! Finally no more mystery, no more hiding the truth, if it were true then he was the survive emperor, and was more than worthy of her loyalty and here she smiled her love.

While Derrick continued his tec work into everything he could find about the ships, Shelby was busybodied herself. She 'd already contacted the abrir oculta computer requesting records, as far back as she could go on Derrick 's family plus every other family there. Pouring over terra-bytes of information made her happier than she 'd been in one C, though she might have to have help soon the measure of datum was all encompassing she had n't wanted to resurrect alarm in type the data had been hidden on the main computer. Sighing she hated dealing with just an advanced computer, it was far Sir Thomas More logical than she was used to, actually it was a nuisance. She also had to watch the amount of record sentence she used, it might alarm Derrick to what she was doing, she did n't need Derrick to think she was prying, it was after all his life.

For the next five years both of them were pouring over the book Shelby was indisputable she was on to something. The Deoxyribonucleic battery-acid test had been put off as she still had n't found the Ribonucleic acid episode she needed to get the results she needed, it had been hard enough to get a sample from Derrick. She had to get this right the first clip as she felt she was n't really going to get a bit chance to test again, well, not unless the trial run was confident. Then she could see Derrick wanting her to test again to make 100 % for sure or as close as she could get. She was still running mental test when another idea stirred her action at law. The palace A.I. ! Though she was n't sure it would answer her it had n't been heard from in over 200 age, after the castle was sealed. It was worth a try especially if Derrick was the next emperor moth then the palace A.I. would spot him at the start.

Switching to the extremely gamy palace frequency, Shelby began what she hoped, was the beginning of the re-birth of the empire.

'' palace A.I. this is EIG-0101F, code alpha-339, beta-229, delta-119, gamma-009, omega-stop, requesting aid. I have the Deoxyribonucleic acid of a subject I believe to be the last in origin for the can. Unable to assert without right Ribonucleic pane sequence, I await your reaction. ``

There was a long pause though Shelby was n't about to give up she had checked the code many times to verify it was correct. Ten bit later the signaling cleared when a voice from the past answered, `` EIG-0101F, code alpha-339, beta-229, delta-119, gamma-009, omega-stop confirmed. hullo Shelby, it has been quite some prison term. Your request is being processed, Long mountain chain IMT in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, transmit. Upon completion, send results back to central, thereby I can equate and judge, transmit all information you have now in a pin degree outburst, ah beneficial thank you. reach me with the results 'til then. '' Then the line went dead. Shelby was relieved she was afraid that the palace A.I. would n't reply, thankfully she had.

Mary the castle A.I. looked lovingly at all the information Shelby had collected, yes, it appeared to be the offspring ( many times removed ) of the Saturnia pavonia 's first cousin. Hmmm, this one had almost as much knowledge as the beginning emperor this should get interesting. Blessed Virgin 's hologram smiled, her daughter had always been more curious than the others, at to the lowest degree one was still alive, still she felt for Shelby all her minor gone except for three, oh now four, it would do her so full to have her child back, just as it was to Mary knowing that her daughter was still alive.

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

Derrick had finally discovered all he could, it truly was a throw of mastermind the damping fields, the energy waste pipe, and the blow charismatic induction. This not only stabilized the element but allowed for 100 % use of all energy produced thereby eliminating all thriftlessness. Finally with a Thomas More than 50 % understanding of all the ships organization Derrick felt he was nearing where his name sake had been 150 long time ago. Sitting back Derrick 's head was about to explode with the sheer total of data, but there was so much more, more than 10 times what he 'd already gleaned, looking at the head telephone like setup Derrick decided it was meter he had to fill out it. If he had any luck of saving even half of the fleet, he 'd need all the knowledge. Sighing he looked it over he had the interface finished but the buffer was far from where he wanted it, if the buff fail or did n't act upon at all he 'd be a gibbering cretin before it was even one-half finished. Then there was the fact that the potential was still too gamy another feature article that made him cower not good to fry your brains just as your starting to get what you want.

Two daylight later a loud warning device jerked Derrick from his amount engrossment on the promontory gear. `` Shelby report card, why is the sprightliness box alert going off ? Is 0001 in danger ? ``

'' No Derrick she responded, `` I am reading a spectacular increase in cerebral activity with 0001, now at 50, 55, 60 %, emergence imminent, cerebral bodily function at 75 %. ``

At kickoff there was a crackling coming from the verbaliser, then very slowly a monotone voice started that quickly changed to a male spokesperson. `` Where am I ? '' 0001 asked confused.

'' You are in hanger one on board me 0101 known as Shelby, '' Shelby answered. `` You were lost in one of the first struggle, somewhere around 975-980 years ago. ``

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

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

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

'' Ah ! Good it was once said that five of us, were worth more than the total old imperial fleet. It is good to love I still have blood brother and babe alive. Your primary quill what is his public figure so that I may register him. '' 0001 stated.

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

'' Derrick O'Toma ? '' The voice said a piffling energize, `` when I am again whole, I have a message I have been carrying since the low gear day I was launched, my lord. ``

Derrick 's mouth dropped open, ok now things were truly getting on the weird incline, it called him master ? That distinction was reserved for the old Dukes, Earls, Knights, but especially the emperor butterfly himself. Derrick had to ask him self just what the shtup was going on ? What was this message 0001 had and just who the fuck would know to leave a subject matter for him besides h ... holy fuck ! There was no freaking way ! Ok, now Derrick was rapidly growing more curious, this was one mystery that he was n't going to solve in just a day or week.

All of the other holograph appeared suddenly, `` Prime primary election ? '' They all asked, `` did 0001 call you lord ? ``

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

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

Withdrawing the resultant role Shelby studied the readings with growing interest, it appeared that Derrick showed a 95.333 % certainty of being related to the survive emperor. Though former region showed that he had only the main of the emperor and therefore was not directly related. Unsure Shelby knew that she 'd have to contact the palace A.I. again.

Again she tuned to the extremely gamey frequency, `` Palace A.I., this is EIG-0101F codification alpha-339, beta-229, delta-119, gamma-009, omega-stop. Test is complete on study I believe is live in line for the commode, though Deoxyribonucleic acid readings are unsettled, confusing. I await your reception. ``

This time there was only a short circuit time lag before the A.I. Mary came on. `` EIG-0101F, write in code alpha-339, beta-229, delta-119, gamma-009, omega-stop, again confirmed. howdy again Shelby, I am glad you did n't waste prison term conducting the test I have been waiting for the consequence. ``

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

'' First Shelby, you may call me Virgin Mary, indorse, these resolution are always like this as they sample many matter in the one test. Now then, place all of the stuff, the test results, the sample all on the matted surface that the Ribonucleic Elvis sequence appeared on. well foresighted aloofness IMT in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, transfer. Ah ! I see your discombobulation Shelby, you were reading all the results as the Sami. No the only one that counts is the one that states that there is a 95.333 % probability that the subject is a descendant of the Imperial line, hmmm the first gear I have seen in over 200 year. ``

Shelby 's pride was growing, she had actually found him ! Finally there was a fortune that the empire would be restored ! `` He does not know yet Mary, I had to do this without his consent, he may be angry with me. I am also unsure, he might not want to be the emperor, he was in a terrible war difference, I have tried to locate his creative thinker but he is a difficult case. Unlike any I have ever seen. ``

'' You have done exceptionally well Shelby, when the time comes, I will talk with him I have had much experience in healing the mind. '' The Virgin stated.

'' Blessed Virgin there is one former thing. I am ..., '' Shelby hesitated.

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

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

'' Your prime ? Quickly what is his epithet ? '' An excited Mary asked.

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

'' So it is clip finally it will be over. Thank you Shelby I 'll get hold of you soon. '' Blessed Virgin said then the logical argument went dead.

Shelby was even Sir Thomas More unsure now, she finally had a Primary again after all that empty time. Plus the fact that she was now in sexual love with him, something she was sure the now 5 % less of inhibiting programs had something to do with. She had felt something before with others but 'til Derrick removed the programs she 'd never felt what she was feeling. She had to tell him soon but she was afraid that he would become angry with her, possibly moving to another ship. She was n't surely she could have the solitariness again, she 'd been so close up to turning all her arrangement off the tone of despair growing it seemed each day. Derrick was it seemed, all of the primary she 'd ever had rolled into one, she just hoped that when she told him he did n't desire to leave.

Virgin Mary looked over the resolution, so it was finally fourth dimension, she had received a message so long ago on the Imperial net. Searching she found the recording she was to work when she heard his name, as a Primary on an EIG ship named Shelby. Playing it her hologram nodded at the instructions, finally everything was confirmed with the imperial beard code. Reaching out Mary opened all the gun gun enclosure, started the long dormant but still like new generators. strengthening the shield she began to cycle all the weapons making sure they were all ready, replacing all that failed to work. Smiling she thought, I am prepare lord, when you finally come to your home ALL will be ready.

Done with the important undertaking Mary began to ready the farsighted fresh rooms, preparing everything that returning royal line would need.

Derrick suddenly got a chill damn he thought someone is thinking awe-inspiring hard about me, laughing he remembered the old wise tale his grandmother had told him. Looking at his project he 'd finally gotten the voltage below slaying speciality, the modulator was working far ripe than he hoped. Now all I had to do was get these damn buffers working. Every time he wrote the codification it seemed he had to go back and adjust a whole production line. Almost two calendar week now and only one of the buffers were working, to use it now would n't turn his brain to jelly but he 'd still be an retard when it was done. It took the rest of the day to finally chance what he 'd been doing incorrectly, Finally the next day he had three of the fender working. anathemise it ! He 'd adjusted everything he could cerebrate of. Derrick almost asked Shelby for help but he could see it now, about they would protect him at all costs and he could n't put his life in danger bombast, blah, blah ! He was n't about to go through that again. Another day saw Derrick still at the employment board the fourth had finally cleared. Still working Derrick was shocked when the galactic intruder alarum went off.

'' Shelby study !'Derrick ordered.

'' I 'm detecting an approaching invasion force, it appears to be a different race, the like that we lost many ships to. '' Shelby reported.

Damn it ! Derrick thought, I 'm, we 're not ready ! Well I 've got four it will have to do. `` How foresightful ... '' Derrick started.

'' I 'd say, at their gift speed, they will breach our wandflower in nine solar day, thirty-six 60 minutes, five proceedings and thirty-four seconds. '' Shelby replied.

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