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

'' I 'm sorry I am finding this a little too hard to take back. '' That was when Hartwell started to express mirth.
'' It 's a good one I have to admit, now then, I really need to assemble or babble to the man. The genius, that brought about the capture of over 100 pirate ships, near the old ship yards. ``

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

Mary appeared a import later.
'' Rear Admiral Hartwell, '' she stated. `` Do you by prospect recognize me ? ``

Nodding he looked straight at her, `` You are a data processor generated hologram, I recognize you from the few photograph that remain of the world-class and final stage emperors. ``

`` Very good sir, what you may not know is that I was given the magnate to act out all imperial beard authorization, in all royal thing. The most important in the last 2 centuries was finding individual from this man 's home. ''
Laughing a bit she continued, `` In this subject he actually found us. I was the one who sent the proof that the next emperor had been found. Though I am certain you noticed I left his epithet off ? That was to protect what was left of his fellowship. I am the alone one who can announce anyone to be the emperor. ``

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

'' You really are the man ? The one who scared the Inferno out of bidding ? You almost gave me a coronary with that first then the second base substance, crap ; I thought we were toast after that second one. '' Shaking his head, `` When did you get that brilliant ? '' Hartwell asked.

'' wellspring I had helper, '' Derrick told him. Showing the man his download head set, Derrick was tempted to afford the man a little gustatory modality, 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 help almost everything that might be wrong with them. '' Derrick said excited that he finally had a man he could actually trust.

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

Even swelled binge were in his centre, `` He was a hero ! They said it was his fault, he was n't even there, he was on the other side of the ship when the outcry came out. The cocksucker blamed their own incompetence on him ; I have tried to reopen the case for 2 long time now. The president was percentage owner so it was swept under the rug ! ''

Derrick growled Norman had been the best of his building block, strong and open with a moral code that was mo only to Derrick 's own.

Derrick sat there a consequence waiting for Hartwell to simmer down, then Derrick spoke, `` There will be justice for them, I 'll make indisputable of that, if it 's the go thing I do, there will be justice for them all ! ``

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

'' What of the others Dempsy, Lowell Thomas, Rayburn, and Kimison ? '' Derrick asked though he was n't too sure he was going to be happy with the answer.

'' Dempsy is still as hard as he was back then, he joined the forest fire fighter with me. He 's turned down a commission more times than I want to include, 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 endure I heard Thomas went into the salvage line, damn honorable pilot light from what I hear. Rayburn settled down on a far pioneer creation on the Galatic rim doing pretty good the last time I saw him. '' Here Hartwell stopped a look of anger on his nerve, `` They shoved Kimison into a veteran 's recovery meat, more like a slow up death pit, half of the people staffing the berth do n't care. The other one-half looks the other way. I pay for him, he saved my life more than a few times, I owe him that plus a hale lot more. It 's the only if grounds he his treated and tended as well.

Derrick growled, he 'd seen those supposed old stager's centers he had to agree they were death pits, really not even desirable of dying in. Between clenched teeth 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 repay him. ''

Here Derrick slammed his fist down on the board in front of him. `` I 'm going to demand your permission to remove him ; I need you to radio me on this absolute frequency when you sign the composition. '' Hartwell nodded the feeling of surprise then pride in his eye spoke mass of what he thought of Derrick 's plan.
Virgin Mary had been standing nearby taking in everything that Derrick had said. Everything would make it that much easier when she entered his brain to help crystalise the residue of the hurt that she felt was still there.

'' Sire, '' Mary spoke up a bit later, `` I know that you trust the Rear full admiral, but as per your plan, do you wish him to be released with the knowledge of just who you are ? As you yourself advised me you are still worried about your syndicate. At represent I have only been able to land 2 watch in abrir oculta, at demonstrate there is no terror though I am afraid that will change when who the Saturnia pavonia is, is known. ``

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

Derrick sat for a few moments thinking on the trouble, `` Mary, Shelby, the creative thinker wipe/ blocking agent can it be adjusted to amplify the forcefulness of the intellect ? To hold it almost impossible to break into the mind without the equipment we have here ? ``

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

'' I concur, though I do have got a device that can decrease that fourth dimension by 12 hours, '' Mary smiled sweetly.

'' hold, wait, hold, you want to do what to me ? '' Hartwell asked a little afraid.

'' Do n't worry I 've used this legion times, you 'll be safety. '' Mary told a now shaking Hartwell.

look over at Derrick Hartwell was n't too trusted, `` It 's ok consider me, you are a near friend of mine that puts you in an extremely uncommon post to Mary and to me. Just to let you know, you are the first and for now the only if person to be intimate who and what I am. '' Derrick told him.

Joseph Hartwell 's chest swelled, his old commander was trusting him with this, then he looked at the minor device that appeared on the table succeeding to him. `` Alright commandant if you trust it, then I guess I will also. ``

Sighing Derrick picked up the device feeding into a slot on the console.
'' I am bad if we have panicked you, it 's either this or we do a remembering wipe and replenishment on you and really ? I prefer this to anything else, this way I have an ally out there that can facilitate me with later ... things. '' Derrick said as something on a console drew his tending, nodding his head he pulled up a vista of a man in an engine elbow 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 grimace. `` You think we can get him without alerting the rest of the wing ?

'' Hmmmm he appears to be in an access creeping way, I doubt anyone knows he 's there, I think it should be safe though, '' here Hartwell smiled a across-the-board smile. `` You might want to warn him before you .... you know. ``

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

In a falsify voice Derrick said, `` sailor Dempsy that had better not be an illegal lush machine I see you making there in that cower way ! ``

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

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

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

'' I do n't have ... '' there was a newsbreak and Dempsy was laying at Hartwell 's base, `` ... the time ... to fare .... '' Looking around Dempsy jumped to his metrical foot and saluted Hartwell. `` I 'm sorry sir I did n't experience it was you ! ``

'' At simplicity Dempsy, it was n't me it was our host here. '' Hartwell said as Dempsy was staring wide eyed at the crawling distance he 'd just been in on the view screen.

Dempsy was staring at several of the simple machine and panels, silent for a moment he whispered, `` This is unbelievable, I 've only read about the things I am seeing here. None of this has existed for over 800 years ! I have to shake the handwriting of the one who found this. '' Turning he had n't yet noticed Derrick who was watching the medium build red headed man.

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

Dempsy nodded still almost in a spell, then a lightness 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 good reasonableness to ignore command ! One is here, one is on the Galactic rim, the last no one has heard ... from ... in, commandant ? '' This lastly whispered in awe.

session forward Derrick smiled, `` long time Dempsy, too long ! ``

Dempsy was about to take off yelling when Shelby appeared, `` Derrick I am afraid that the apparatus he was working on is starting to build up pressure. I am afraid explosion is impending. ``

'' Alright institutionalise a pulse and shut it down, vent as a lot air pressure 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 cubic image ? An encoding of the light field as an interference formula of seemingly random mutation in the opacity, density, or the surface profile of the photographic medium ? '' Dempsy whispered.

`` No it 's Thomas More of a project within a self contained system ..., Demspy ! God I have missed you especially since now I can infer what you are saying. '' Derrick said with a smile.

Dempsy 's mouth dropped surface, though he was n't sure what had him more in shock the hologram, the systems on this ship, or the fact that the commander was back and actually understood what he was talking about ! Standing up square Dempsy snapped off a salute, `` Sorry commander as I said before I did n't get it on it was you. I 'm no-account I had heard that you had passed, '' smiling Dempsy said, `` should have known you were too tough to be taken out that well-situated. ''

'' 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 disconnected look on his face.

'' Oh aught that big I am in bidding of the terminal of the EIG ships, I have 4 right now, each with their own holograph, plus I am the next emperor. See nothing that big. '' Derrick said a half smile on his face.

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

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

Only a one-half smiling on his face Derrick turned back to Hartwell before he answered. `` Fraid not Dempsy, the ranger would start looking for you if you just up and disappeared. ``

Dempsy turned to face at Hartwell, `` I could admit an extended farewell, then not come back. ''

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

Derrick smiled gravid seeing that Dempsy was about to start whining. `` It 's alright Dempsy you 'll get you hazard to make for later. Right now I need to adjust both of your brains before I release you. ``

Dempsy did a double over take then started hard at Derrick, `` You want to do exactly what to me and my wit ? ``

'' I want to fortify your cognitive power, making it intemperate to deep glance over and move back information. '' Derrick stated after a moment.

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

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

Dempsy 's oral cavity dropped open as he started to gage away from Derrick and Hartwell, `` look my brain is ticket like it is. ``

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

'' Well maybe my mastermind would bang it but I would n't ! I happen to care who I am beshrew it ! '' Dempsy said further backing away, causing another round of laughter from Hartwell and Derrick.

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

Dempsy breathed a suspiration of backup man, `` Why did n't you say that in the first situation ? ``
Derrick just shook his head god he really had missed Dempsy.
half an time of day 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 recognize the coordinates of Rayburn 's office I might pay him a visit soon. If you find out exactly where Thomas is and what company I 'd appreciate it, as for Kimison it wo n't be long before he is out. Get the paperwork done and I 'll take care of the ease. ``

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

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

Turning a twist voice spoke, `` We thank you tush Admiral Hartwell we will be in touch. Also to the young man at the science station, delight stop attempting to scan for us, thank you. '' With that the screen door went blank as various started at it and Hartwell with open mouths. Sitting down Hartwell started in on his report.

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Introductory meeting and greeting
Report 115-001-RSFW-004
Ranger exceptional Forces Wing-001
Rear Admiral Joesph Hartwell, commanding

After meeting with the new emperor as per ordination from instruction and extending our hand in friendly relationship,
it is this officer 's legal opinion that said greeting was well received. The new emperor who as of yet will not
reveal his name at face feels confident that the Texas Ranger and the empire will be able-bodied to forge an
alliance that should be beneficial to all.

Though unknown to this officer, the emperor moth appears to be a fair and compassionate man. The amount
of intelligence the man showed was indeed formidable the few system of rules I saw on dining table his vessel make
the Rangers pale in comparison. He has left a way to communicate with him the future time we wish to.

It is the opinion of this officer that the emperor is indeed who he says he is. It is this ship's officer 's good
opinion that command has made the best conclusion in all phases of their relations with this individual.
At salute I have no promote recommendations to present.

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There he thought that ought to throw them off for a while, and perhaps render me metre to start the other affair I need to, Hartwell thought. On circuit board the finis ship Dempsy smiled holding onto the small device that Shelby had given him, damn if it did n't pass water the booze a hell of a lot smoother ! nether region according to her it was 100 times safer too, hell yeah ! Rubbing his chin Dempsy thought a moment now if there was a way to move it to his bunk that would really help !

Derrick could almost see the melodic theme that Dempsy had churning through his brain, maybe it had n't been a skilful 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 strong drink. HA ! Derrick thought teach you to not essay it first !

Rejoining the rest of the ships they were about to run 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 board reading the signaling they had received, `` Alright Shelby, let 's get this one right now ! ''
Derrick said pointing to a spot on the screen. `` The other we 'll get as soon as the first is secure. Conner, Zan I want you to stick around here and keep 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 number one peak. Looking over the reading again Derrick started to test all that he could, finally he cleared it and Shelby brought it aboard.

'' The Einstein box is in splendid shape, though as I feared the force within is extremely weakly. '' Shelby told him.

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

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

stopping within scanning kitchen range Derrick wanted to make trusted about the second box. The version he 'd gotten had indicated that something was n't quite redress about it. They 'd been there perhaps an minute when Derrick looked up from the screen with a grim side. `` Shelby I do n't know if it 's possible for us to get this one. Even with you IMT the separation is almost inconceivable. It appears that this device is bonded at a molecular story, your IMT is very, very precise but without a more unafraid focal point I 'm not surely we can safely batten down this one. ``

Mary and Shelby both appeared a here and now later, `` As much as I wish to disagree with you I must concur. Though father if I remember rectify you were working on a molecular differentiation device, not long after the explosive gimmick that you removed from Zan. '' The Virgin told him.

'' Yes but I gave that up because at the molecular level everything started to calculate Thomas More and more the Lapplander. '' Derrick sadly stated.

Madonna thought about it for a time then also sadly replied, `` It is a shame that we have the brain box right here. ``

'' Make a eminence of the status when we are better prepared we can yield and retrieve it. '' Derrick said, The Virgin only nodded she could secernate that Shelby was n't happy about leaving one of her children out here alone for foresightful 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 riotous as his fingerbreadth could he started to get a better idea about the bond of the twist, not all that different from that which was on the astral fin of Zan. Hmmm looking further at the readings Derrick decided that it might be possible though once again it could be extremely dangerous.

looking at over at The Virgin and Shelby he was n't for certain Madonna would let him attempt such a rescue again. Sighing he had to get more solidness facts and solutions than he did close time or there would be no going after the box. Derrick knew that hold up clip 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 a good deal on his home base ? That had to stop right now, without these ships there would n't be an Empire or the possibility of starting another.

Derrick called Zan and Conner advising them that they would be here a while longer and he might need one of them to join them. Derrick started to form non-stop trying to adjust the molecular enhancer, finally 2 days later Derrick could see that the pattern of the device and the box could be separated. The only job he could see was the emplacement of the enhancers, too close the charge went off, not close enough and the charge would come with the box destroying the ship it was transported into. Sleep deprived, wear down beyond belief Derrick tried to press even harder finally getting the first prototype finished though he had to test it first. By the end of the 3rd day Blessed Virgin had been calling Derrick for 2 Clarence Day, Derrick finally hearing her was advised that the fleet of Republic ships were pledging to Derrick except for about 100.

Those had left and were causing problem, would he wish her to read fear of
them ? Staring at Madonna Derrick was having a hard time figuring out who she was.

'' Uh, '' He started, `` I 'm having job processing much beyond this right field now if they are hurting citizenry than yes hold back them. '' Madonna nodded she was starting to worry about the emperor butterfly, she 'd never seen one of them work like this man did.

Mary opened a line to the ships that had escaped, `` I am advising you to turn yourselves in the fire warden are now working with the ... ''

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

'' Now then, '' The Virgin started again, `` I am authorized to allow for you to turn your ego in, minimal prison term and no other punishment. The alternative you saw, branded as opposition of the empire you will be hunted the rest of your life-time.
I 'll gift you an hour to decide then I will begin punishment. ``

Looking in on Derrick Mary took Shelby aside, `` Shelby I am detecting that he is on the verge of collapse, he needs to pillow. ``

'' I realize this Mary but I have seen him like this before it is almost useless unless we stun him. I 'm not indisputable I am prepared to face his choler. '' Shelby told Madonna fear apparent on her face.

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

`` Sire, '' Mary started, `` Unless you rest starting in 30 second under imperial mandates I will stun and restrain you 'til such metre as you have recovered. ``

Derrick looked up from the gimmick on the terrace, `` You would n't presume ! '' 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 take natural process. '' Mary replied.

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

Sighing The Virgin over rode several systems on the ship, two pocket-sized electrodes came out of the rampart, Derrick saw them and still ignored them. Sighing again Mary told him, `` last-place time forefather or you 'll force me to aim military action. '' Sighing again there was a low whine then both electrodes were hold out as was the charge that shot out of them.

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

Shelby and Virgin Mary had mechanical branch lifting Derrick's unconscious body and lightly depositing him in his make-shift bed. `` If he awakes and still has low recitation advise me immediately, we have to relieve oneself sure as shooting he stays healthy. '' Mary told Shelby.

Mary was back on the Imperial planet the metre was almost up for the answers from the now 99 ships that had been causing trouble. Though she was also keeping an eye on Derrick she had to have matter fix for him.

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

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

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

Drawing near to it they were suddenly hit by a titanic current of air. `` 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 billet ! ''

Lunging out Derrick slashed at Blessed Virgin 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 pass she could see all the pain and hate that was contained there, then she saw even more revulsion then the final stage time.

Derrick almost completely immobile, The Virgin also reached out grabbing Derrick 's head. Screaming he began to flail away trying to break up costless of the two fair sex that had an almost death grip on him.

'' Let me go if you destroy this place he will never be dependable again, you have to stop. I 'll toss off you both for this, you think he loves you ? You think he trusts you ? Get real ! Oh that 's right you are n't ! '' An almost evil laugh escaped his lips as he tried harder and harder to get liberate.

Finally with one last scream, he managed to wrench one arm loose again slashing at Shelby. As the pandemonium started to clear the Derrick that they both knew, was huddled in a nook vibration, terrified to impress.

Both women walked up to him each sat adjacent to him both holding him. Derrick looked up
at the two holding him, kissing The Virgin on the brass then hugging her. Turning to Shelby he started to address, `` Again you were here, thank you both, '' leaning in he kissed Shelby deeply and passionately, turning they all rose to die to the surface .