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 school principal he had to sit, almost as if by magic a seat appeared under him.

'' I 'm good-for-naught I am finding this a little too hard to swallow. '' That was when Hartwell started to laugh.
'' It 's a good one I have to hold, now then, I really need to meet or babble out to the man. The genius, that brought about the gaining control of over 100 sea rover ships, near the old ship yards. ``

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

Blessed Virgin appeared a moment later.
'' backside admiral Hartwell, '' she stated. `` Do you by chance recognize me ? ``

Nodding he looked straight at her, `` You are a computing machine generated hologram, I recognize you from the few image that remain of the first and last emperor. ``

`` Very in effect sir, what you may not fuck is that I was given the power to enact all imperial mandate, in all majestic matters. The most important in the last 2 centuries was finding somebody from this man 's family. ''
Laughing a bit she continued, `` In this pillow slip he actually found us. I was the one who sent the proof that the next emperor moth had been found. Though I am sure you noticed I left his public figure off ? That was to protect what was left of his sept. I am the sole one who can declare anyone to be the emperor moth. ``

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

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

'' Well I had help, '' Derrick told him. Showing the man his download head set, Derrick was tempted to present the man a fiddling taste, but he did n't want 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 untimely with them. '' Derrick said agitate that he finally had a human he could actually trust.

Sighing Hartwell looked away tears filling his center, `` Of the nine that were left only 5 of us are still alive. Shilo and Grant were killed in a transferral chance event, the all ship was lost. Jimison was killed trying to contain a robbery. Gregory John Norman, '' here Hartwell sighed even harder, `` was blown out of a hatch ; he 'd managed to save 15 people that were trapped. He heard the hatching weakness and shoved them into life boat abridgement, he 'd just managed to get it unopen and secured when the hatch went. ''

Even bigger tears were in his eyes, `` He was a Heron ! They said it was his fault, he was n't even there, he was on the other side of the ship when the call came out. The cocksucker blamed their own incompetency on him ; I have tried to reopen the pillow slip for 2 geezerhood now. The president was division owner so it was swept under the rug ! ''

Derrick growled Norman had been the best of his building block, secure and capable with a lesson code that was second base only to Derrick 's own.

Derrick sat there a consequence waiting for Hartwell to calm, then Derrick spoke, `` There will be justice for them, I 'll cook for certain of that, if it 's the live on matter I do, there will be justice for them all ! ``

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

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

'' Dempsy is still as yob as he was back then, he joined the Ranger with me. He 's turned down a commission more multiplication than I want to intromit, he still says that you and I were born leaders and he was more happy following than he is leading.
As for the others, let 's see the last I heard Thomas went into the salvage business organization, damn good archetype from what I hear. Rayburn settled down on a far pioneer world on the Galatic rim doing pretty good the final time I saw him. '' Here Hartwell stopped a expression of anger on his face, `` They shoved Kimison into a veteran 's retrieval shopping centre, more like a slow end pit, half of the people staffing the place do n't like. The other half looks the former 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 simply reason he his plow and tended as well.

Derrick growled, he 'd seen those supposed veteran's gist he had to match they were death pits, really not even worthy 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 clenched fist down on the tabular array in presence of him. `` I 'm going to want your permission to move out him ; I need you to radio me on this frequence when you sign the newspaper publisher. '' Hartwell nodded the look of surprise then pride in his eyes spoke volumes of what he thought of Derrick 's plan.
Mary had been standing nearby taking in everything that Derrick had said. Everything would pee-pee it that much easier when she entered his idea to help unclutter the rest of the hurt that she felt was still there.

'' Sire, '' Madonna spoke up a present moment 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 class. At salute I have only been able to put down 2 watch in abrir oculta, at face there is no menace though I am afraid that will convert when who the Saturnia pavonia is, is known. ``

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

Derrick sat for a few moments thinking on the job, `` Mary, Shelby, the mind wipe/ blocking agent can it be adjusted to overstate the strong point of the nous ? To lay down it almost impossible to wear into the mind without the equipment we have here ? ``

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

'' I concur, though I do deliver a device that can diminish that time by 12 hour, '' Blessed Virgin smiled sweetly.

'' wait, wait, time lag, you want to do what to me ? '' Hartwell asked a slight afraid.

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

Looking over at Derrick Hartwell was n't too sure, `` It 's ok believe me, you are a close friend of mine that puts you in an extremely rare smudge to Mary and to me. Just to let you know, you are the first off and for now the entirely person to know who and what I am. '' Derrick told him.

Joseph Hartwell 's bureau swelled, his old commander was trusting him with this, then he looked at the small device that appeared on the board next to him. `` Alright Commander 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 meritless if we have panicked you, it 's either this or we do a memory wipe and replacement on you and really ? I prefer this to anything else, this way I have an ally out there that can facilitate me with later ... affair. '' Derrick said as something on a cabinet drew his aid, nodding his head teacher he pulled up a view of a man in an engine room.

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

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

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

In a warp voice Derrick said, `` Crewman Dempsy that had better not be an illegal alcoholic auto I see you making there in that crawl way ! ``

Dempsy 's mouthpiece opened, what the hell ? Looking around he decided mortal in the crew was messing with him.
grinning Derrick opened the channel again, `` so Demples you going to push aside me again huh ? You want another 5 solar day off the spirits ? ``

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

'' Tell you what come to my place and we 'll let the cat out of the bag about it. '' Derrick started to grin at the spirit of confusion on Dempsy 's face.

'' I do n't have ... '' there was a heartbeat and Dempsy was laying at Hartwell 's infantry, `` ... the time ... to come .... '' Looking around Dempsy jumped to his ft and saluted Hartwell. `` I 'm sorry sir I did n't sleep together it was you ! ``

'' At comfort Dempsy, it was n't me it was our host here. '' Hartwell said as Dempsy was staring spacious eyed at the crawl space he 'd just been in on the survey screen.

Dempsy was staring at respective of the machine and panels, silent for a moment he whispered, `` This is unbelievable, I 've only scan about the things I am seeing here. None of this has existed for over 800 geezerhood ! I have to shake the hand 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 voice still disguised.

Dempsy nodded still almost in a trance, then a Christ Within seemed to go off in his nous. `` Hey wait ! There were only 3 citizenry that knew about the ignoring and dared to call me Demples. I had beneficial reason to neglect command ! One is here, one is on the Galactic rim, the last no one has heard ... from ... in, commander ? '' This live on whispered in awe.

Sitting forward Derrick smiled, `` long sentence Dempsy, too long ! ``

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

'' Alright send a pulse and keep out it down, vent as much pressure as you can, I believe it uses a tri-switch ? '' Dempsy could only nod staring at Shelby.

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

'' My god was that a three-dimensional range ? An encoding of the weak orbit as an interference pattern of seemingly random mutation in the opacity, denseness, or the control surface visibility of the photographic culture medium ? '' Dempsy whispered.

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

Dempsy 's mouth dropped undetermined, though he was n't sure what had him more in shock the hologram, the systems on this ship, or the fact that the air force officer was back and actually understood what he was talking about ! Standing up consecutive Dempsy snapped off a military greeting, `` Sorry commandant as I said before I did n't cognise it was you. I 'm sorry I had heard that you had passed, '' smiling Dempsy said, `` should experience known you were too yobbo to be taken out that easy. ''

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

'' Oh nothing that big I am in command of the conclusion of the EIG ships, I have 4 right now, each with their own hologram, plus I am the next Saturnia pavonia. See nothing that big. '' Derrick said a half smile on his face.

Dempsy was still a picayune in daze ; `` 4 oh my god you lucky bastard ! Oh distressing sir. '' Dempsy quickly said.

Derrick and Hartwell started to chortle, entrust it to Dempsy to get over energize about technology. They both watched as he tentatively reached out and touched a control board here, a screen there. A instant later he walked up to Derrick and asked, `` commandant sir ? Anyway I could bide here, ... forever ? ``

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

Dempsy turned to face at Hartwell, `` I could study an prolong leave, then not come back. ''

Hartwell smirked at Dempsy, `` Now you know that the Rangers would commence an investigating the moment you were a few minutes late coming back. I do n't believe you want the stallion fleet looking for you, at least not 'til the commandant and the forest fire fighter are more established together. ``

Derrick smiled bountiful seeing that Dempsy was about to get down whining. `` It 's alright Dempsy you 'll get you chance to work later. Right now I need to adjust both of your mental capacity before I release you. ``

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

'' I want to beef up your cognitive power, making it severely to deep scan and sequester information. '' Derrick stated after a moment.

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

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

Dempsy 's mouth dropped undetermined as he started to back away from Derrick and Hartwell, `` front my nous is ok like it is. ``

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

'' well maybe my wit would love it but I would n't ! I happen to care who I am damn it ! '' Dempsy said further backing away, causing another stave of laughter from Hartwell and Derrick.

Shelby appeared next to Dempsy a wide-eyed smiling plastered to her font, `` sir, '' she said, `` it is completely safe I have used it many clip in the preceding 800 years, besides I have scanned you brain already and found that nothing extra will receive to be done. Neither will I have to edit anything from you. ``

Dempsy breathed a sigh of respite, `` Why did n't you say that in the world-class situation ? ``
Derrick just shook his head god he really had missed Dempsy.
Half an minute later both men were finished with their procedure, Derrick gave both a communicator to call them later.

After sending Dempsy back Derrick paused a second, `` Let me jazz the coordinates of Rayburn 's place 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 rent care of the repose. ``

'' 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 strain voice spoke, `` We thank you set up admiral Hartwell we will be in touch. Also to the Brigham Young man at the science station, delight check attempting to glance over for us, give thanks you. '' With that the sort went blank as several started at it and Hartwell with open mouths. Sitting down Hartwell started in on his report.

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Introductory meeting and Salutation
Report 115-001-RSFW-004
ranger extra Forces Wing-001
Rear admiral Joesph Hartwell, commanding

After meeting with the new emperor as per Order from command and extending our bridge player in friendship,
it is this officer 's feeling that said salutation was well received. The new emperor moth who as of yet will not
reveal his name at present feels confident that the Rangers and the imperium will be able to contrive an
alliance that should be good to all.

Though unknown to this officer, the emperor appears to be a mediocre and feel for man. The sum
of intelligence service the man showed was indeed unnerving the few systems I saw on board his watercraft make
the Rangers pale in comparison. He has left a way to intercommunicate with him the next time we wish to.

It is the judgement of this officer that the emperor is indeed who he says he is. It is this officer 's honest
opinion that command has made the right decision in all phases of their dealings with this individual.
At present I have no further recommendations to present.

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There he thought that ought to throw them off for a while, and perhaps throw me prison term to start the other things I need to, Hartwell thought. On circuit card the last ship Dempsy smiled holding onto the small gimmick that Shelby had given him, damn if it did n't make the booze a hell of a lot smoother ! Hell according to her it was 100 times safer too, hell yeah ! Rubbing his Kuki 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 thought that Dempsy had churning through his brain, maybe it had n't been a good melodic theme to tell Shelby to fall in him the purifier/distiller. Derrick started to express mirth when Dempsy took a drink and started to cough from the much more purer John Barleycorn. HA ! Derrick thought teach you to not try out it first !

Rejoining the residual of the ships they were about to strike out when both Conner and Zan signaled him. `` sire ! '' Came their mad voices, `` we are picking up 2 signaling ! Both on the galactic rim ! ``

Derrick rushed to a panel reading the signals they had received, `` Alright Shelby, let 's get this one right now ! ''
Derrick said pointing to a pointedness on the screen. `` The early we 'll get as soon as the start is secure. Conner, Zan I want you to last out here and prevent an eye on the commonwealth fleet I still do n't make a lot of trust of them. ''

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

'' The brain box is in excellent stipulation, though as I feared the power within is extremely weakly. '' Shelby told him.

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

'' Yes Derrick, '' an energize Shelby said. `` All secure commencing Trans-warp to indorse recital. ``

fillet within scanning ambit Derrick wanted to prepare sure about the second box. The indication he 'd buzz off had indicated that something was n't quite right about it. They 'd been there perhaps an hour when Derrick looked up from the screen with a grim boldness. `` Shelby I do n't know if it 's potential for us to get this one. Even with you IMT the legal separation is almost inconceivable. It appears that this device is bonded at a molecular level, your IMT is very, very precise but without a more fix focal spot I 'm not sure we can safely secure this one. ``

Mary and Shelby both appeared a moment later, `` As much as I wish to disaccord with you I must agree. Though father if I remember properly you were working on a molecular differentiation device, not long after the explosive device that you removed from Zan. '' Mary told him.

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

Mary thought about it for a meter then also sadly replied, `` It is a shame that we have the brainpower box right here. ``

'' Make a note of the emplacement when we are better prepared we can give and find it. '' Derrick said, Mary only nodded she could recount that Shelby was n't happy about leaving one of her children out here alone for longer than necessary.

Derrick decided that a few More arcminute was n't going to spite, taking readings Derrick worked furiously at the console table. Adjusting almost as fast as his fingers could he started to get a better idea about the attachment of the twist, not all that different from that which was on the astral fin of Zan. Hmmm looking further at the Reading Derrick decided that it might be possible though once again it could be extremely dangerous.

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

Derrick called Zan and Conner advising them that they would be here a patch longer and he might postulate one of them to join them. Derrick started to exploit non-stop trying to adjust the molecular enhancer, finally 2 Day later Derrick could see that the shape of the device and the box could be separated. The alone trouble he could see was the location of the enhancer, too close the charge went off, not close enough and the complaint would come with the box destroying the ship it was transported into. sleep deprived, weary beyond opinion Derrick tried to push even harder finally getting the first of all epitome finished though he had to test it first. By the end of the tertiary day Mary had been calling Derrick for 2 mean solar 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 trouble, would he like her to take care of
them ? Staring at Mary Derrick was having a hard sentence figuring out who she was.

'' Uh, '' He started, `` I 'm having problems processing much beyond this right now if they are hurting people than yes give up them. '' Mary nodded she was starting to worry about the emperor moth, she 'd never seen one of them work like this man did.

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

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

'' Now then, '' Madonna started again, `` I am authorized to leave you to turn over your selves in, minimal sentences and no former punishment. The alternative you saw, branded as foeman of the empire you will be hunted the ease of your lives.
I 'll give you an hour to resolve then I will commence punishment. ``

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

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

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

`` father, '' Mary started, `` Unless you rest starting in 30 indorsement under imperial authorization I will stun and restrain you 'til such clip as you have recovered. ``

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

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

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

Sighing Virgin Mary over mount several organization on the ship, two minor electrodes came out of the wall, Derrick saw them and still ignored them. Sighing again Mary told him, `` Last time sire or you 'll force me to necessitate legal action. '' Sighing again there was a small whine then both electrodes were live as was the charge that shot out of them.

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

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

Mary was back on the imperial beard satellite the time was almost up for the answers from the now 99 ships that had been causing fuss. Though she was also keeping an eye on Derrick she had to consume affair ready for him.

After confirming all the ships yielding, Mary went back to the ship to watch Derrick.

'' Shelby, '' The Virgin started, `` while he is in this state of matter we should end up what you started in his judgement. ``

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 idle words. `` What are you doing back here ? '' Shelby heard the battle hardened Derrick again. `` Ah ! goodness you brought another for me to practice on ! Once I 'm through gutting both of you then I can take over this place ! ''

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

Derrick almost completely immobile, Virgin Mary also reached out grabbing Derrick 's promontory. Screaming he began to lam away trying to fall apart free of the two women that had an almost end handle on him.

'' Let me go if you destroy this place he will never be safe again, you have to end. I 'll bolt down you both for this, you think he loves you ? You think he trusts you ? Get real ! Oh that 's correctly you are n't ! '' An almost evil jest escaped his sass as he tried harder and harder to get light.

Finally with one go screech, he managed to wrench one arm loose again slashing at Shelby. As the topsy-turvydom started to pull in the Derrick that they both knew, was huddled in a corner palpitation, terrified to move.

Both women walked up to him each sat next to him both holding him. Derrick looked up
at the two holding him, kissing Mary on the boldness 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 croak to the Earth's surface .