A persona of this chapter was inspired by an approximation that Baron Rod and I collaborated on deep one night after he read Chapter 7 I thought it added quite a bit to the story
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Shelby had engaged the hyper-drive as soon as she could, almost immediately 2 of the remaining Ranger ships gave chase.
'' status Shelby, '' Derrick asked groaning trying to sit up and get off the bio-bed.

'' At present we have 2 of the remaining 3 functional First form commando ships giving following ; I estimate that we will be out of their sensor range in 25 minutes 33 seconds. '' Shelby reported. `` DERRICK ! '' Shelby yelled, `` you are still too unstable to attempt to remain firm. please stay 'til such meter the bio-bed has allowed you to die. '' Derrick grumbled but lay back down, watching as they quickly out distanced the following ships.

`` Are you picking up any transmittance from the Ranger ? '' Derrick asked.

'' Yes Derrick, apparently the overtop officer of the ship that fired on us has been taken into custody. '' Shelby reported. `` They are trying to speculate as to who we are, no one has said anything, and they are still calling us an extremely fast ship, attacked without incitement. Apparently they are preparing an excuse for us for the offense, and that no commission will be brought up against us. '' The sassing of the Shelby hologram dropped unfastened. `` They want us to fare to the republic capital for it. ''
Derrick growled, there was no way in snake pit that he was EVER going near that den of darkness again. Shelby noticed that Derrick 's heart rate and pulse had increased.

`` Derrick, are you alright ? I am detecting your inwardness licking faster and monolithic amount of money of adrenaline being released by your body. '' Shelby asked a piffling afraid.

'' I will be Shelby ; the chapiter is a billet I want to never be in or near ever again. '' Derrick spit out his angriness growing to a greater extent by the second. `` I was disgraced through the streets when I refused to re-enlist ; I was their greatest wedge 'til I refused to kill for those asinine son of a bitch anymore. If I could I 'd demolish the integral metropolis and every THING that claims to be alive there. '' For a present moment, Shelby was shocked at the sudden burst of wrath from Derrick, but then she remembered the many barbarity that she had seen in Derrick 's mind. virtually by the other Republic troop, Derrick had tried to keep his ego out of it to no avail. No wonderment Derrick 's angriness is so large she thought, those were horrible affair that he and his men had been forced to do.

Sighing she wondered how Derrick had stayed sane in all that time, how he had managed to remain a decorous someone. It would be various 60 minutes before the bio-bed was going to release him, Derrick decided to get an update.

'' Shelby, any word from Conner ?"He asked.

'' The last I had from him was that he 'd arrived at the gunpoint the others were and was tri-angling our position, though we are almost 1/10 of the way to where he left the others. I estimate it will take 6 Day, 10 hr 30 minutes to get there. '' Shelby reported.

"I am afraid that taking the first 2 might have over taxed his trans-warp generators. We may have got to reach them with hyper-drive, though I am anxious for all of us to be together. '' Derrick admitted.

'' As am I Derrick. As fallible as the others were, they are so defenseless out there ; even Conner is only 50 % with his weapon system. If he has lost trans-warp then it will indeed be some time 'til we are reunited. I estimate it will be another 35 hours 15 min 20 seconds 'til my own trans-warp is operational. '' Shelby sadly said. Nodding Derrick went through the reports and damage study of Shelby 's organisation.

Derrick had been studying her system schematics for almost an hour when he began to get an estimation. `` Shelby can you generate any Critela mote at all ? '' He asked.

'' Calculating now, also running diagnostics. It appears that I can raise a small sum of money of the molecule, but I can not suffer them for a prolonged geological period. '' Shelby answered.

'' Query Shelby, '' Derrick asked. `` If you release the Critela into your trans-warp generator, at 1 minute intervals, I am seeing a fortune to increase re-gen of the source by 33 %. ''

'' Calculating now, yes I am seeing a 32.9 % increment in re-gen of author. Though this plan of action has great merit I can only produce the speck every minute for an hour, then I would postulate 30 instant to begin the process again. Under these conditions the re-gen metre would be reduced from 35 hours, 10 minutes, 29 seconds to 24 hours, 3 minutes, 33 endorsement. '' Shelby replied.

'' Alright, '' Derrick sighed, `` it will consume to do, we need to re-establish contact with Conner and the others. Shelby I want you to scream all of them on every absolute frequency you can that wo n't alert the Rangers or others to their and our location.

The hologram of Shelby 's center grew blanket ; this was something she had n't even thought of. If they were monitoring as she thought they should be, then there was a greater opportunity of contacting them. Shelby began the farsighted physical process of cycling through all the oftenness sending out a subject matter that only the others would understand and respond to.

Finally, an hour later the bio-bed released Derrick, finally able to get up he started to go through all the interpretation he had on Conner the last clip he 'd seen him. A few mo later, he saw what he thought he might. The strain of taking the first 2 had once again damaged his generators. anathemize it Derrick thought, I 'm going to have to apologize to him when I see him again, I just hope that my restlessness did n't get him destroyed again. It was only a few moment later that Shelby got a response to all her yell.

'' Derrick ! '' Shelby called to him, `` I 've got a response from Conner and Lucy ! ''

`` Let 's hear it, '' Derrick told her.

'' Primary, Shelby it is good to discover that you are both well. It was almost as you feared primary election the strain was too much, only moments after I emerged with Lucy my trans-warp failed. I am sorry I have failed you Primary, '' Conner apologized.

'' No, it is I who put you in danger Conner, Shelby and I should hold trans-warp within a day. I am dismal I pushed you to that maneuver, losing your trans-warp twice in 5 days, it is a bit a good deal. '' Derrick said.

'' Oh no Primary, it is an pureness to do everything I can for you, please sire, allow me to dish you again as soon as I can. '' Conner begged.
Derrick was a niggling outrage then looked over at Shelby who was hiding her side turned away. `` Shelby, I want to know right now, '' Derrick said as soon as Conner was gone. `` What have you found out ? I want to know everything NOW ! '' Derrick ordered. Shelby straightened up at the say-so that was in his voice, then she sighed all the fear that she 'd had before resurfaced.

'' Yes Derrick, '' Shelby said sadly. `` Over a calendar week ago I took a bit of your DNA. I was starting to hold suspicions as to your personal identity. Too many things coincided with the stories we had heard about the cousin
of the Saturnia pavonia that had been hidden and the circumstances surrounding you and your home. ''

'' Alright I 'm with you so far, '' Derrick said.

'' Since I do not give all the Ribonucleic acid sequences that I needed to run proper examination on your DNA, I contacted the palace A.I. '' Shelby said becoming more than and more fearful.

'' Go on, '' Derrick prompted her.

'' Mary, the Palace A.I. sent me the right RNA succession, telling me exactly how to do the examination. '' Shelby said her lip palpitation.

'' Ok, so did you find anything ? '' Derrick said though, for some reason, he had a feeling he knew what Shelby was going to reveal.

'' When I contacted her the second time I had the results but was confused by them, though Mary soon cleared them up. '' Shelby said. Derrick had been nodding about of the way through the conversation but now sat up his own curiosity now peeked.

'' What was Virgin Mary 's issue on what you had found ? '' Derrick asked.

Sighing Shelby stated,"The Virgin said that there was a 95.333 % probability that you are a descendant of the imperial phone line, the merely one she has seen in 200 years. I also advised her that I took you DNA without your license, that you might be wild with me. '' Here Shelby lowered her head as tears fell from her eyes. `` I am so sorry Derrick ; I had to find out, I am no-count I took it without your permission. '' For a few here and now there was only the sound of Shelby sobbing in the ascendance room.

'' Shelby, '' Derrick said softly, `` why would I be angry at you ? I did ask you to incur out what you could. However, for the moment this intelligence is a short disturbing. Do you have the mightiness to contact Mary ? '' Derrick asked.

Shelby looked up shock absorber apparent on her face. `` Yes I do Derrick, though I ca n't guarantee that it will be a very clear transmission. ''

'' It 's alright ; I need to do this before we do anything else. '' Derrick said a look of concentration on his face.

Shelby started to tune to the extremely high frequency for Mary,"castle A.I., this is EIG-0101F code alpha-339, beta-229, delta-119, gamma-009, omega-stop. matter of test wishes to speak to you. '' This clock time there were respective bit before she was finally answered.

'' EIG-0101F, code alpha-339, beta-229, delta-119, gamma-009, omega-stop, again confirmed. Thank you Shelby I have been uneasy to speak to your Primary Derrick. '' Virgin Mary replied.

Derrick stepped up and cleared his throat ; he had to get this right field, just like his grandfather had told him. `` Hello Mary, I was told that if I ever spoke to a Mary dealing with the palace I was to enumerate this."

`` Please continue, '' Blessed Virgin stated.

'' The Virgin, I am Derrick O'Toma descendant of Thomas the doubting Apostle Tomalley, Alpha-010A beta-020b, delta-030d, gamma-030ga, Omega-050oo2, confirm. '' Derrick said.

'' Derrick O'Toma, Alpha-010A beta-020b, delta-030d, gamma-040ga, Omega-050oo2, confirm. plane section 1 complete, I await section 2 confirmation. '' Virgin Mary said though Derrick could hear the excitement in her vocalism.

`` I was told to wait a day before giving surgical incision 2 confirmation, at present I should give birth all but imperial approach. I need you to set about collecting all the selective information you can, to pop out taking down all those that will controvert the Ascension Day of the new Saturnia pavonia. '' Derrick said trying to ingeminate everything his granddaddy had told him.

'' It will be as you wish my lord, 'til tomorrow unless you have boost Holy Order for me. '' Mary said happily.

Smiling a present moment Derrick could think of a million things he 'd like her to do but they were just things that would n't really aid in the coming mean solar day. `` No not at this time, but please have all refutation ready I want everything checked and rechecked I fear there was a traitor or two in the court. I fear that there may be sabotage to your systems. '' Derrick ordered.

Mary was shocked a moment but started to check, `` it will be done sire. ''

'' When I call to sustain, let me roll in the hay what you have found, then I can help you conduct with them. '' Derrick said.

'' It will be as you say sire, I eagerly await the endorse half of the royal code. '' The Virgin said happily switching off. Derrick had to sit down though he 'd been almost expecting something like this ; it still came as a shock that all the disturbed shit his grandfather had spouted actually, was in fact the truth. split threatened to cloud his oculus ; grandfather, I am so sorry for ever doubting you thank you for taking the time to order me all the stories you had.

Shelby herself was in shock not only did her primary know the royal stag code but also was part of the purple line. Then it hit her that she was going to fall behind him, he was the succeeding emperor moth and would n't have sentence to be on the ship anymore.

Already she 'd found 3 countermine parts of her systems only 2 she 'd been able to demilitarize. Mary continued on the rest of the day running over all her systems, in all she 'd found 103 sections of her computer programing that had been set for excision of which she could only remove 93. Upon completion of a second pass with a newer syllabus, not many knew of, she found another 50, here though she had more success removing 49 of them. Although angered at inaugural she smiled at the fact that Derrick had shown that not bad of vexation for her. Thinking for a moment she remembered the ancient recording she had, re-opening it she soon found the plan that had been sent to her. Playing the recording again she started the plan look it run through her system cleaning all of the contrary programming out of her, plus it added a few healthy upgrades that she loved the flavour of.

Derrick got a shivering impression again, thinking of the thing his grandmother had told him. Derrick finally had the psyche set adjusted that there was no danger to use it and though he desired the rest of the files, he was still a little afraid to use it. `` Shelby, '' he said having finally made up his creative thinker. `` I need to cumulate the hold up of the file in your program library, with all the improvements we 've made it should be completely safe. ''

'' Though I know you desire more than knowledge, I am still afraid that you might overload again. ''

'' Shelby I have to, there are still too many unreciprocated interrogative that I have, that neither you or your blood brother and sister can answer. Besides with you there to monitor me I should be more than safe enough. '' Derrick said trying to convince himself as well as Shelby.

'' I realize that Derrick, but if you are injured than I would be guilty of killing or letting die the last Emperor. I 'm not for sure I could live on with that knowledge. '' Shelby was almost whispering.

'' Show me all the information you got from the commando ships after we lost them, I also want updates, I want to know if they are still going to pursue us. '' Derrick ordered.

'' Yes Derrick I will continue to monitor their frequencies, '' Shelby replied.

Derrick started the arduous chore of wading through all the reputation, hmmmm Derrick thought, Joseph Hartwell now where have I heard that name before ? Then suddenly it hit him ! Little Joey ! That scrawny kid that had been in his group, well I 'll be damned Derrick view, he made it all the way to a require military position ! Laughing a moment Derrick read the report Joseph sent in.

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After action mechanism study 3155-11H-122
fire warden Squadron 11H
Capt. Joseph Hartwell, Commanding

Due to heavy free energy discharge detected in the sphere, RS-11H was dispatched to investigate. While we were assessing the destruction of an unidentified force, an outlying Fourth Class ship noticed a obscure sensor anomalousness. This anomalousness had been noted previously at other encroachment detection and also from random ships on banner patrol.

Ordering the majority of RS-11H to be under the bid of First socio-economic class Ranger Ship Brotherhood and to keep on investigate the local battle aftermath I took my Flagship familiar and three other starting time Class Ranger ships to investigate the anomaly. If whatever the unusual person was had destroyed the unidentified encroachment, I did not want any lighter ships accompanying us as they would be simple mark practice for the unusual person if it proved hostile and I did not want to mislay ships and men.

We approached at standard speed and were approximately 11 hours away when the anomaly began to grow harder to develop. I ordered an increase in speed. As we approached, the anomaly not only grew harder to see but also appeared to grow small. We had the anomaly almost in snug detector rake when it went into hyper-space. The anomalousness fell back into normal space moments later. We shifted course of instruction to wiretap.

get-go Class commando Ship Fellowship was leading our formation, when, and without ordering, opened fervency on the anomalousness. response was instantaneous and massive, followed immediately by another salvo, which overtook the 1st volley and detonated it approximately 50 miles from the fellowship. This was close enough to cause Fellowship to go into complete organization shutdown due to the extremely monumental EMP burst. Casualties aboard were comparatively Light with well over 75 % uninjured. There were no fatalities.

We were tightlipped enough at this clock time to see that the anomaly was apparently a powerful ship of unknown region configuration. It re-entered hyper-space. 2 of the remaining ships, Fraternity and Camerilla, gave Salmon Portland Chase. The unusual ship was far immobile than was expected. We soon lost it.

My Flagship remained behind to facilitate descent of ranger personnel office from the abandoned ship Fellowship. The Commanding ship's officer was placed in hands in the brig of my Flagship for his unauthorized use of force.

An minute later both sister ships returned having soon lost the strange ship. Almost all scan of the foreign ship were reflected back at the ships, it was estimated that the ship was over 3 statute mile in in length. This ship is far great than anything previously detected ; at submit Command has n't issued any society regarding action mechanism toward the ship in question.

From the reports I have received, the ship was also covered in well over 80 % of its hull in what appeared to be a vast change of artillery, no check of this can be found, as all motion-picture show taken were blank. An earliest report of the taking of 20 pirate ships had each of the work party saying that they were taken out with repose by a ship described as very alike to the reported ship.

At present, I personally, am hoping this is a secret weapon the commando violence is developing to facilitate finally cleanse the pirate nests that have been growing in the further division of the Republic. If it is not one of ours then I make note that its natural action toward the Ranger are hostile only when fired upon and even then showed restraint.

I am also praying that this ship will side with the Texas Ranger in the advent offenses. The taking of the twenty sea robber ships is the largest Ranger offensive to date, one can only go for the unknown ship wo n't decide the ranger force is hostile and lead action as such.
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Derrick could see Shelby giggling about what he 'd just read, Derrick had to intromit it was partially true. Though there were a nifty many protagonist among the Rangers, Derrick did n't call up he could actually bring his ego to pop any of them. They had been traveling 23 minute when several consternation went off. impending collision qui vive ? `` Shelby report ! '' Derrick yelled as he was running for the control deck.

'' I am detecting a siphoning vitality net ; it appears to be manned by some of the same ships comparable to the first twenty we encountered. '' Shelby stated.

'' You mean sea rover ! Are we in peril ? '' Derrick asked.

'' Not as yet, we use a dissimilar case of energy but I am also detecting an vigour transposition. They might be able-bodied to set and damage part of our hyper-drive. '' Selby advised.

'' Ok, direct both ships producing the net and see if we can disenable it. postponement ; fire one burst then fire a second of a unlike zip signature. '' Derrick instructed.

Shelby 's middle got large as she could see what Derrick was trying to do. Firing the offset salvo it was as Derrick thought absorbed by the net, though they could n't see the second salvo tailing closely behind the endorse. Striking the first ship, it immediately went dark ; the bit did n't fare as well. The integral stern of the ship was destroyed as the clap sliced through the Isaac Hull. Derrick would stimulate felt bad except he knew what the pirates would consume done had they gotten ahold of Shelby though as he knew most of them would deliver died taking her.

'' Derrick, I am receiving a lower oftenness message from soul who claims to be the leader of this pirate ship kinship group. Should I even bother to reply him ? '' Shelby asked.

Derrick was about to say her no when he got an musical theme, they wanted to screw with him ? fine he could make out with them as well. `` I want distorted audio only Shelby, '' there was a moment of static then they heard the substance.

`` To the work party of the magnificent ship that just destroyed my Energy Department net with relaxation, join us we could become rich with the power of your ship. '' The voice said.

'' Uh huh, and what pray Tell would be in it for me ? You sound like Republic lap dog-iron, for god's sake maturate a set and quit helping those piss emmet. '' Derrick answered getting readings as to which ship belonged to the leader.

'' You son of a bitch ! Destroy him ! '' All the ships opened fire ; Derrick could only shake his head, Idiots !

'' Ok Shelby, target all their engines first, then their weapon scheme. '' Derrick ordered.

Shelby giggled as twin radio beam shot out hitting each ship with almost pin point accuracy. Amid the screeching and shouts, there were of course the threats.

Derrick opened a channel to the leader, `` following time bastard, recall before you take on a ship you are n't even half as powerful as. tell apart the others in prison they will stimulate even more party soon. That is if they survive, I 'm tired of turning you over to the Rangers, I should destroy you here and now, no mess no bother. '' There was a sudden overwhelming begging and pleading coming from every ship, Derrick laughed that ought to pass water more than a few springiness up pirating.
'' Shelby, '' Derrick sighed, `` Inform the Ranger ; tell them they have another gift, 15 Thomas More ships. Also tell them a pirate kinship group leader is among those handicap. '' A fragile smile on her face Shelby sent the message then pulled away far decent to watch. An hour later, respective second class Ranger ships dropped out of hyper-space.

'' Derrick I have 70 % light carapace but I am afraid they might be able to detect me. We still have 55 minutes 30 irregular before trans-drive is active agent. I started cycling the railway locomotive already so as soon as they are ready we can set out. '' Shelby stated.

They stayed the entire clock time, though Derrick was sure they had been detected 20 minutes after the forest fire fighter arrived.
Onboard the jumper lead ship, the Plymouth, the science officer started to notice an anomaly 60 Swedish mile away. When he asked that they check it out, he was told to go back to piece of work and not advert it again. The Brigham Young officer noticed that his commanding officer was very tight lipped about it. Shrugging the youth officer continued to take readings but found most of his CAT scan were reflected back at him. Thinking a instant he remembered hearing something about this, where was it ? Yeah ! The academy ! It was n't a defense per say but the type of alloy the ship was made of. Quickly he switched CAT scan ; this was caught immediately by Shelby who adjusted for it.

'' Derrick I think someone might be on to us I 'm not sure, I am detecting a scan specifically for us. I have already adjusted but I advise protective blanket. '' Shelby advised.

'' Alright let 's go. '' Fuck, Derrick thought, no more watching, that was close .