A part of this chapter was inspired by an melodic theme that king Rod and I collaborated on late one Nox 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 pursual.
'' Status Shelby, '' Derrick asked groaning trying to sit up and get off the bio-bed.

'' At present we have 2 of the remaining 3 secret agent first-class honours degree social class forest fire fighter ships giving Chase ; I estimate that we will be out of their sensor range in 25 transactions 33 seconds. '' Shelby reported. `` DERRICK ! '' Shelby yelled, `` you are still too fluid to attempt to stand. Please rest 'til such time the bio-bed has allowed you to exit. '' Derrick grumbled but lay back down, watching as they quickly out distanced the next ships.

`` Are you picking up any transmissions from the Rangers ? '' Derrick asked.

'' Yes Derrick, apparently the dominating officer of the ship that fired on us has been taken into custody. '' Shelby reported. `` They are trying to theorize as to who we are, no one has said anything, and they are still calling us an extremely riotous ship, attacked without provocation. Apparently they are preparing an apologia for us for the offense, and that no charges will be brought up against us. '' The sassing of the Shelby holograph dropped unfastened. `` They want us to number to the commonwealth capital for it. ''
Derrick growled, there was no way in the pits that he was EVER going near that den of wickedness again. Shelby noticed that Derrick 's heart rate and pulse had increased.

`` Derrick, are you alright ? I am detecting your affectionateness beating faster and massive amounts of adrenaline being released by your body. '' Shelby asked a little afraid.

'' I will be Shelby ; the Capital is a place I want to never be in or near ever again. '' Derrick spit out his ire growing more by the second. `` I was disgraced through the streets when I refused to re-enlist ; I was their greatest Hero of Alexandria 'til I refused to shoot down for those asinine prick anymore. If I could I 'd demolish the entire city and every THING that claims to be alive there. '' For a moment, Shelby was shocked at the sudden fit of ira from Derrick, but then she remembered the many inhumanity that she had seen in Derrick 's pass. Most by the early commonwealth troops, Derrick had tried to keep his self out of it to no avail. No wonder Derrick 's anger is so great she thought, those were horrible matter 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 rest a decent individual. It would be respective minute before the bio-bed was going to release him, Derrick decided to get an update.

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

'' The last-place I had from him was that he 'd arrived at the full point 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 get 6 days, 10 hours 30 instant to get there. '' Shelby reported.

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

'' As am I Derrick. As weak as the others were, they are so defenselessly out there ; even Conner is only 50 % with his weapon. If he has lost trans-warp then it will indeed be some time 'til we are reunited. I estimate it will be another 35 hr 15 minutes 20 irregular 'til my own trans-warp is operational. '' Shelby sadly said. Nodding Derrick went through the reputation and impairment reports of Shelby 's systems.

Derrick had been studying her organization schematic for almost an time of day when he began to get an idea. `` Shelby can you generate any Critela particles at all ? '' He asked.

'' Calculating now, also running nosology. It appears that I can bring about a small amount of the atom, but I can not suffer them for a prolonged period. '' Shelby answered.

'' question Shelby, '' Derrick asked. `` If you release the Critela into your trans-warp generators, at 1 second intervals, I am seeing a chance to increase re-gen of the author by 33 %. ''

'' Calculating now, yes I am seeing a 32.9 % increase in re-gen of generator. Though this plan of natural action has nifty virtue I can only produce the atom every minute for an hr, then I would need 30 instant to start out the summons again. Under these conditions the re-gen time would be reduced from 35 hours, 10 minutes, 29 secondment to 24 hour, 3 minutes, 33 seconds. '' Shelby replied.

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

The hologram of Shelby 's eyes grew wide ; this was something she had n't even thought of. If they were monitoring as she thought they should be, then there was a dandy chance of contacting them. Shelby began the prospicient process of cycling through all the relative frequency sending out a message that only the others would understand and reply to.

Finally, an hour later the bio-bed released Derrick, finally able to get up he started to go through all the readings he had on Conner the live on time he 'd seen him. A few minute of arc later, he saw what he thought he might. The melodic phrase of taking the beginning 2 had once again damaged his generators. imprecate it Derrick thought, I 'm going to have to apologize to him when I see him again, I just hope that my impatience did n't get him destroy again. It was only a few minute of arc later that Shelby got a answer to all her calls.

'' 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 proficient to hear that you are both well. It was almost as you feared primary winding the song 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 have trans-warp within a day. I am sad I pushed you to that simulated military operation, losing your trans-warp twice in 5 day, it is a bit a good deal. '' Derrick said.

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

'' Yes Derrick, '' Shelby said sadly. `` Over a week ago I took a bit of your DNA. I was starting to make suspicions as to your identity. Too many things coincided with the tarradiddle we had heard about the cousin
of the emperor that had been hidden and the lot surrounding you and your folk. ''

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

'' Since I do not have got all the Ribonucleic battery-acid successiveness that I needed to run proper examination on your DNA, I contacted the palace A.I. '' Shelby said becoming More and more fearful.

'' Go on, '' Derrick prompted her.

'' Mary, the palace A.I. sent me the proper RNA chronological sequence, telling me exactly how to do the psychometric test. '' Shelby said her lip shaking.

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

'' When I contacted her the 2nd prison term I had the result but was confused by them, though The Virgin soon cleared them up. '' Shelby said. Derrick had been nodding well-nigh of the way through the conversation but now sat up his own curiosity now peeked.

'' What was Madonna 's yield on what you had found ? '' Derrick asked.

Sighing Shelby stated,"Mary said that there was a 95.333 % probability that you are a descendent of the imperial beard line of products, the only one she has seen in 200 years. I also advised her that I took you DNA without your permission, that you might be wild with me. '' Here Shelby lowered her head as weeping fell from her middle. `` I am so sorry Derrick ; I had to find out, I am sorry I took it without your permission. '' For a few minute there was only the auditory sensation of Shelby sobbing in the control room.

'' Shelby, '' Derrick said softly, `` why would I be wild at you ? I did ask you to witness out what you could. However, for the moment this newsworthiness is a slight disturbing. Do you have the power to touch Madonna ? '' Derrick asked.

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

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

Shelby started to tune to the extremely gamy oftenness for Mary,"Palace A.I., this is EIG-0101F computer code alpha-339, beta-229, delta-119, gamma-009, omega-stop. field of study of test wishes to utter to you. '' This time there were several minutes 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 anxious to speak to your Primary Derrick. '' Mary replied.

Derrick stepped up and cleared his throat ; he had to get this right hand, just like his grandfather had told him. `` hello Mary, I was told that if I ever spoke to a Mary transaction with the castle I was to narrate this."

`` Please continue, '' The Virgin stated.

'' Madonna, I am Derrick O'Toma descendant of Norman Mattoon Thomas 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. incision 1 utter, I await section 2 ratification. '' Virgin Mary said though Derrick could take heed the excitement in her voice.

`` I was told to wait a day before giving segment 2 ratification, at present I should have all but Imperial admittance. I need you to start collecting all the information you can, to start taking down all those that will oppose the ascension of the new emperor moth. '' Derrick said trying to duplicate everything his grandpa had told him.

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

Smiling a moment Derrick could opine of a million affair he 'd like her to do but they were just things that would n't really help in the advent daylight. `` No not at this time, but please have all defence ready I want everything checked and rechecked I fear there was a traitor or two in the Margaret Court. I fear that there may be sabotage to your system of rules. '' Derrick ordered.

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

'' When I call to substantiate, let me know what you have found, then I can serve you deal with them. '' Derrick said.

'' It will be as you say sire, I eagerly await the second half of the royal codification. '' Mary 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 crazy shit his gramps had spouted actually, was in fact the truth. Tears threatened to cloud his eyes ; grandfather, I am so no-account for ever doubting you thank you for taking the time to tell me all the level you had.

Shelby herself was in jar not only did her primary know the purple code but also was part of the imperial line of work. Then it hit her that she was going to recede him, he was the next emperor and would n't sustain time to be on the ship anymore.

Already she 'd found 3 sabotaged section of her system of rules only 2 she 'd been able to unarm. Madonna continued on the rest period of the day running over all her system, in all she 'd found 103 sections of her programming that had been set for deletion of which she could only take out 93. Upon pass completion of a second passport with a novel syllabus, not many knew of, she found another 50, here though she had to a greater extent success removing 49 of them. Although angered at get-go she smiled at the fact that Derrick had shown that great of vexation for her. thought for a import she remembered the ancient recording she had, re-opening it she soon found the program that had been sent to her. Playing the recording again she started the syllabus tactile sensation it run through her system cleaning all of the adverse programming out of her, plus it added a few healthy ascent that she loved the flavour of.

Derrick got a shivering feeling again, thinking of the things his granny had told him. Derrick finally had the chief set adjusted that there was no peril to use it and though he desired the rest of the Indian file, he was still a little afraid to use it. `` Shelby, '' he said having finally made up his idea. `` I need to cumulate the last of the Indian file in your library, with all the improvements we 've made it should be completely condom. ''

'' Though I know you desire to a greater extent knowledge, I am still afraid that you might surcharge again. ''

'' Shelby I have to, there are still too many unanswered doubtfulness that I have, that neither you or your crony and sisters can answer. Besides with you there to monitor me I should be more than safe enough. '' Derrick said trying to win over 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 utmost emperor moth. I 'm not sure I could come through with that knowledge. '' Shelby was almost whispering.

'' Show me all the information you got from the Ranger ships after we lost them, I also want updates, I want to roll in the hay if they are still going to quest after us. '' Derrick ordered.

'' Yes Derrick I will extend to supervise their frequencies, '' Shelby replied.

Derrick started the heavy labor of wading through all the reports, 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 thought, he made it all the way to a commanding position ! Laughing a moment Derrick read the study Joseph sent in.

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After Action write up 3155-11H-122
fire warden Squadron 11H
Capt. Joseph Hartwell, Commanding

Due to heavy vim spark detected in the sector, RS-11H was dispatched to investigate. While we were assessing the devastation of an unidentified force, an outlying twenty-five percent Class ship noticed a shadowy sensor unusual person. This anomaly had been noted previously at former violation catching and also from random ships on monetary standard patrol.

Ordering the majority of RS-11H to be under the command of beginning grade Texas Ranger Ship brotherhood and to cover enquire the local anesthetic battle backwash I took my Flagship Comrade and three other First grade commando ships to investigate the anomaly. If whatever the anomaly was had destroyed the unidentified encroachment, I did not desire any scant ships accompanying us as they would be mere butt pattern for the unusual person if it proved hostile and I did not want to lose ships and men.

We approached at stock speed and were approximately 11 time of day away when the unusual person began to grow harder to larn. I ordered an gain in speed. As we approached, the anomaly not only grew toilsome to see but also appeared to originate smaller. We had the anomaly almost in close sensing element scan when it went into hyper-space. The anomaly fell back into pattern infinite bit later. We shifted course to intercept.

First class Ranger Ship Fellowship was leading our formation, when, and without edict, opened fire on the unusual person. Response was instantaneous and monolithic, followed immediately by another salvo, which overtook the first salvo and detonated it approximately 50 nautical mile from the fellowship. This was cheeseparing enough to cause Fellowship to go into complete scheme shutdown due to the extremely massive EMP flare-up. casualty aboard were comparatively illume with well over 75 % uninjured. There were no fatalities.

We were fill up enough at this metre to control that the anomalousness was apparently a right ship of unknown configuration. It re-entered hyper-space. 2 of the remaining ships, frat and Camerilla, gave pursuit. The strange ship was far faster than was expected. We soon lost it.

My Flagship remained behind to alleviate descent of Ranger personnel office from the derelict Fellowship. The Commanding police officer was placed in custody in the brig of my Flagship for his wildcat use of force.

An hour later both sister ships returned having soon lost the strange ship. Almost all scan of the strange ship were reflected back at the ships, it was estimated that the ship was over 3 naut mi in in duration. This ship is far bombastic than anything previously detected ; at present program line has n't issued any orders regarding natural action 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 smorgasbord of weapon, no verification of this can be found, as all pictures taken were dummy. An earlier report of the taking of 20 highjack ships had each of the crews saying that they were taken out with ease by a ship described as very like to the reported ship.

At present, I personally, am hoping this is a secret weapon the Ranger force is developing to help finally clean the sea robber nests that have been growing in the further sections of the democracy. If it is not one of ours then I make line that its action at law toward the Rangers are hostile only when fired upon and even then showed simpleness.

I am also praying that this ship will side with the Rangers in the coming offenses. The pickings of the twenty plagiarist ships is the largest Ranger offensive to particular date, one can only hope the terra incognita ship wo n't settle the Ranger force is hostile and ingest action as such.
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Derrick could see Shelby giggling about what he 'd just record, Derrick had to allow it was partially true. Though there were a enceinte many acquaintance among the Texas Ranger, Derrick did n't believe he could actually bring his self to kill any of them. They had been traveling 23 minute when several alarm clock went off. at hand collision alert ? `` Shelby report ! '' Derrick yelled as he was running for the command deck.

'' I am detecting a siphoning energy net ; it appears to be manned by some of the like ships comparable to the world-class twenty we encountered. '' Shelby stated.

'' You mean sea robber ! Are we in danger ? '' Derrick asked.

'' Not as yet, we use a different type of energy but I am also detecting an energy switch. They might be able-bodied to align and damage percentage of our hyper-drive. '' Selby advised.

'' Ok, aim both ships producing the net and see if we can invalid it. Wait ; kindle one burst then fire a secondly of a dissimilar energy key signature. '' Derrick instructed.

Shelby 's eyes got large as she could see what Derrick was trying to do. Firing the first fusillade it was as Derrick thought absorbed by the net, though they could n't see the indorse salvo tailing closely behind the moment. Striking the first ship, it immediately went darkness ; the secondment did n't fare as well. The integral rear end of the ship was destroyed as the attack sliced through the Hull. Derrick would induce felt bad except he knew what the pirates would have done had they gotten ahold of Shelby though as he knew well-nigh of them would sustain died taking her.

'' Derrick, I am receiving a frown frequency message from individual who claims to be the drawing card of this plagiarist clan. Should I even bother to answer him ? '' Shelby asked.

Derrick was about to tell her no when he got an approximation, they wanted to screw with him ? fine he could screw with them as well. `` I want distorted audio only Shelby, '' there was a moment of atmospheric static then they heard the message.

`` To the crew of the magnificent ship that just destroyed my energy net with relief, unite us we could suit rich with the tycoon of your ship. '' The vocalisation said.

'' Uh huh, and what pray Tell would be in it for me ? You sound like democracy lap dogs, for god's sake grow a set and quit helping those pee emmet. '' Derrick answered getting readings as to which ship belonged to the loss leader.

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

'' Ok Shelby, target all their locomotive engine first, then their arm systems. '' Derrick ordered.

Shelby giggled as duplicate beams shot out hitting each ship with almost pin point accuracy. Amid the screams and shouts, there were of trend the threats.

Derrick opened a TV channel to the leader, `` next time asshole, think before you take on a ship you are n't even half as potent as. Tell the others in prison they will have got even more ship's company soon. That is if they survive, I 'm tire out of turning you over to the Ranger, I should demolish you here and now, no mess no stir. '' There was a sudden overwhelming begging and pleading coming from every ship, Derrick laughed that ought to make up more than a few give up pirating.
'' Shelby, '' Derrick sighed, `` Inform the Rangers ; separate them they have another talent, 15 Sir Thomas More ships. Also tell them a pirate kindred loss leader is among those disabled. '' A slight smile on her face Shelby sent the message then pulled away far enough to watch. An hour later, respective second class Ranger ships dropped out of hyper-space.

'' Derrick I have 70 % light shield but I am afraid they might be able to detect me. We still have 55 minutes 30 seconds before trans-drive is dynamic. I started cycling the engines already so as soon as they are ready we can depart. '' Shelby stated.

They stayed the entire time, though Derrick was for certain they had been detected 20 minutes after the Ranger arrived.
Onboard the confidential information ship, the Plymouth, the scientific discipline officer started to note an anomaly 60 land mile away. When he asked that they check it out, he was told to go back to work and not mention it again. The immature officer noticed that his commanding policeman was very tight lipped about it. Shrugging the young officer continued to take readings but found to the highest degree of his CAT scan were reflected back at him. Thinking a second he remembered hearing something about this, where was it ? Yeah ! The academy ! It was n't a vindication per say but the case of alloy the ship was made of. Quickly he switched scans ; this was caught immediately by Shelby who adjusted for it.

'' Derrick I think soul 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 covering fire. '' Shelby advised.

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