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

'' I 'm sorry I am finding this a little too hard to swallow. '' That was when Hartwell started to express joy.
'' It 's a expert one I have to accept, now then, I really postulate to gather or blab out to the man. The genius, that brought about the capture of over 100 sea rover ships, near the old ship yards. ``

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

Mary appeared a moment later.
'' Rear admiral Hartwell, '' she stated. `` Do you by fortune recognize me ? ``

Nodding he looked straight at her, `` You are a electronic computer generated hologram, I recognize you from the few pictures that remain of the first base and conclusion emperor. ``

`` Very good sir, what you may not know is that I was given the power to ordain all imperial mandatory, in all imperial affair. The most important in the live 2 centuries was finding person from this man 's household. ''
Laughing a bit she continued, `` In this suit he actually found us. I was the one who sent the proof that the future emperor had been found. Though I am for sure you noticed I left his name off ? That was to protect what was left of his family. I am the only one who can declare anyone to be the emperor. ``

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

'' You really are the man ? The one who scared the underworld out of command ? You almost gave me a coronary with that first then the indorsement message, turd ; I thought we were toast after that second one. '' Shaking his psyche, `` When did you get that brilliant ? '' Hartwell asked.

'' fountainhead I had help, '' Derrick told him. Showing the man his download head set, Derrick was tempted to give the man a niggling 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 wrong with them. '' Derrick said excited that he finally had a homo he could actually trust.

Sighing Hartwell looked away binge filling his eyes, `` Of the nine that were left only 5 of us are still animated. Shilo and Duncan James Corrow Grant were killed in a transport accident, the unhurt ship was lost. Jimison was killed trying to stop a robbery. Norman, '' here Hartwell sighed even harder, `` was blown out of a hatch ; he 'd managed to bring through 15 people that were trapped. He heard the hatch weakness and shoved them into life gravy holder condensation, he 'd just managed to get it unopen and secured when the hatch went. ''

Even heavy crying were in his eyes, `` He was a hero ! They said it was his fault, he was n't even there, he was on the other position of the ship when the call came out. The bastards blamed their own incompetence on him ; I have tried to reopen the case for 2 age now. The president was piece owner so it was swept under the rug ! ''

Derrick growled Norman had been the best of his unit, strong and capable with a moral code that was second only to Derrick 's own.

Derrick sat there a moment waiting for Hartwell to calm, then Derrick spoke, `` There will be jurist for them, I 'll stimulate surely of that, if it 's the go affair I do, there will be jurist for them all ! ``

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

'' What of the others Dempsy, Lowell Jackson 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 tough as he was back then, he joined the commando with me. He 's turned down a military commission more clip than I want to allow in, he still says that you and I were born leaders and he was more glad following than he is leading.
As for the others, let 's see the concluding I heard Thomas went into the salvage line, damn good pilot from what I hear. Rayburn settled down on a far open up world on the Galatic rim doing pretty good the finale time I saw him. '' Here Hartwell stopped a look of anger on his expression, `` They shoved Kimison into a warhorse 's recovery centerfield, more like a slow death pit, one-half of the people staffing the place do n't care. The other half looks the early way. I pay for him, he saved my life more than a few time, I owe him that plus a whole lot more. It 's the solitary cause he his treated and tended as well.

Derrick growled, he 'd seen those supposed veteran soldier's plaza he had to agree they were destruction Hell, really not even worthy of dying in. Between clenched teeth Derrick said, `` I will ingest 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 table in front man of him. `` I 'm going to need your permission to get rid of him ; I need you to radio me on this frequency when you sign the report. '' Hartwell nodded the look of surprisal 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 name it that much easier when she entered his idea to help clear the ease of the distress that she felt was still there.

'' father, '' Mary spoke up a moment later, `` I know that you trust the Rear admiral, but as per your architectural 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 family. At exhibit I have only been able to shore 2 sentries in abrir oculta, at present there is no menace though I am afraid that will deepen when who the emperor is, is known. ``

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

Derrick sat for a few moments thinking on the problem, `` Mary, Shelby, the mind wipe/ blocker can it be adjusted to amplify the metier of the mind ? To pee it almost out of the question to stop into the brain without the equipment we have here ? ``

'' Calculating now, confirming with The Virgin, '' Shelby stated. `` It is potential, though it will fill a whole day to take effect. '' Confirmed Shelby.

'' I concur, though I do feature a twist that can decrease that time by 12 hr, '' Madonna smiled sweetly.

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

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

Looking over at Derrick Hartwell was n't too surely, `` It 's ok believe me, you are a tight protagonist of mine that puts you in an extremely rare spot to The Virgin and to me. Just to let you know, you are the outset and for now the only mortal to know who and what I am. '' Derrick told him.

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

Sighing Derrick picked up the twist feeding into a one-armed bandit on the console.
'' I am meritless if we have panicked you, it 's either this or we do a retention wipe and refilling on you and really ? I prefer this to anything else, this way I have an friend out there that can assist me with later ... things. '' Derrick said as something on a console drew his aid, nodding his headspring he pulled up a view of a man in an railway locomotive 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 immense smile on his boldness. `` You think we can get him without alerting the rest of the wing ?

'' Hmmmm he appears to be in an memory access crawl way, I doubt anyone knows he 's there, I think it should be safe though, '' here Hartwell smiled a widely grin. `` You might want to warn him before you .... you know. ``

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

In a twisted representative Derrick said, `` crew member Dempsy that had better not be an illegal alcoholic political machine I see you making there in that crawl way ! ``

Dempsy 's back talk opened, what the Hell ? Looking around he decided mortal in the gang was messing with him.
Smiling Derrick opened the duct again, `` so Demples you going to cut me again huh ? You want another 5 Clarence Shepard Day Jr. off the John Barleycorn ? ``

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

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

'' I do n't hold ... '' there was a blink of an eye and Dempsy was laying at Hartwell 's feet, `` ... the time ... to come .... '' Looking around Dempsy jumped to his foundation and saluted Hartwell. `` I 'm sorry sir I did n't screw it was you ! ``

'' At rest Dempsy, it was n't me it was our horde here. '' Hartwell said as Dempsy was staring wide of the mark eyed at the Australian crawl space he 'd just been in on the purview screen.

Dempsy was staring at several of the machines and instrument panel, silent for a moment he whispered, `` This is unbelievable, I 've only register about the affair I am seeing here. None of this has existed for over 800 years ! I have to stir 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 light seemed to go off in his head. `` Hey wait ! There were only 3 people that knew about the ignoring and dared to foretell me Demples. I had ripe reason to neglect dictation ! One is here, one is on the Galactic rim, the last no one has heard ... from ... in, Commander ? '' This last whispered in awe.

seance forward Derrick smiled, `` long fourth dimension Dempsy, too long ! ``

Dempsy was about to begin yelling when Shelby appeared, `` Derrick I am afraid that the apparatus he was working on is starting to build up force per unit area. I am afraid explosion is impendent. ``

'' Alright send a pulse and close 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 being expelled, '' Shelby replied then vanished.

'' My god was that a three-dimensional epitome ? An encoding of the light flying field as an hinderance pattern of seemingly random edition in the opacity, concentration, or the surface profile of the photographic sensitive ? '' Dempsy whispered.

`` No it 's to a greater extent of a projection within a ego contained system ..., Demspy ! God I have missed you especially since now I can understand what you are saying. '' Derrick said with a smile.

Dempsy 's backtalk dropped open air, though he was n't sure what had him more in shock the hologram, the arrangement on this ship, or the fact that the air force officer was back and actually understood what he was talking about ! Standing up directly Dempsy snapped off a salute, `` Sorry commander as I said before I did n't hump it was you. I 'm sorry I had heard that you had passed, '' smiling Dempsy said, `` should consume known you were too tough to be taken out that slowly. ''

'' 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 confused looking at on his face.

'' Oh zip that big I am in statement of the last of the EIG ships, I have 4 right now, each with their own hologram, plus I am the next emperor. See nothing that big. '' Derrick said a one-half grin on his face.

Dempsy was still a little in impact ; `` 4 oh my god you lucky bastard ! Oh sorry sir. '' Dempsy quickly said.

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

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

Dempsy turned to look at Hartwell, `` I could take an extended leave-taking, then not come back. ''

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

Derrick smiled magnanimous seeing that Dempsy was about to lead off whining. `` It 's alright Dempsy you 'll get you chance to play later. Right now I need to adjust both of your wit before I release you. ``

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

'' I want to strengthen your cognitive power, making it harder to deep read and withdraw info. '' Derrick stated after a moment.

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

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

Dempsy 's backtalk dropped open as he started to back away from Derrick and Hartwell, `` search my genius is fine like it is. ``

'' I said that power still be an alternative knowing your brain you 'll hump it, '' Derrick said smiling.

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

Shelby appeared adjacent to Dempsy a wide smile plastered to her face, `` sir, '' she said, `` it is completely condom I have used it many time in the past 800 years, besides I have scanned you wit already and found that nothing extra will have to be done. Neither will I have to cancel anything from you. ``

Dempsy breathed a sigh of embossment, `` Why did n't you say that in the first position ? ``
Derrick just shook his head god he really had missed Dempsy.
one-half an hour later both men were finished with their procedure, Derrick gave both a communicator to call them later.

After sending Dempsy back Derrick paused a mo, `` Let me know 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 take care of the rest. ``

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

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

Turning a distorted articulation spoke, `` We thank you rear end admiral Hartwell we will be in touch. Also to the Lester Willis Young man at the skill place, delight cease attempting to glance over for us, give thanks you. '' With that the sort went white 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 salute
Report 115-001-RSFW-004
Ranger limited Forces Wing-001
butt full admiral Joesph Hartwell, commanding

After meeting with the new emperor as per orders from command and extending our helping hand in friendship,
it is this police officer 's impression that said greeting was well received. The new Saturnia pavonia who as of yet will not
reveal his public figure at present tactile property confident that the Rangers and the empire will be able to formulate an
coalition that should be good to all.

Though unknown to this police officer, the emperor appears to be a fair and compassionate man. The amount
of intelligence the man showed was indeed formidable the few systems I saw on board his vessel make
the forest fire fighter pale in compare. He has left a way to intercommunicate with him the next time we wish to.

It is the opinion of this officer that the emperor is indeed who he says he is. It is this military officer 's honest
opinion that program line has made the best decision in all phases of their dealings with this individual.
At give I have no foster passport to present.

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There he thought that ought to throw them off for a while, and perhaps give me metre to start the other things I need to, Hartwell thought. On display board the utmost ship Dempsy smiled holding onto the small twist that Shelby had given him, damn if it did n't spend a penny the booze a hell of a lot smoother ! Hell according to her it was 100 times safer too, underworld yeah ! Rubbing his Kuki Dempsy thought a moment now if there was a way to move it to his nonsensicality that would really help !

Derrick could almost see the ideas that Dempsy had churning through his mind, maybe it had n't been a good theme to tell Shelby to give him the purifier/distiller. Derrick started to laugh when Dempsy took a boozing and started to cough from the much more purer booze. HA ! Derrick thought teach you to not quiz it first !

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

Derrick rushed to a panel reading the sign they had received, `` Alright Shelby, let 's get this one right hand now ! ''
Derrick said pointing to a percentage point on the screen. `` The other we 'll get as soon as the start is secure. Conner, Zan I want you to stay here and keep an eye on the Republic fleet I still do n't have a lot of trustfulness of them. ''

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

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

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

'' Yes Derrick, '' an wind up Shelby said. `` All secure commencing Trans-warp to second version. ``

Stopping within scanning range of a function Derrick wanted to arrive at certainly about the second box. The readings he 'd gotten had indicated that something was n't quite right about it. They 'd been there perhaps an hour when Derrick looked up from the blind with a grim face. `` Shelby I do n't be intimate if it 's possible for us to get this one. Even with you IMT the separation is almost impossible. It appears that this device is bonded at a molecular level, your IMT is very, very precise but without a more unassailable focal point I 'm not sure we can safely secure this one. ``

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

'' Yes but I gave that up because at the molecular level everything started to count more and more the same. '' Derrick sadly stated.

Mary thought about it for a clock time then also sadly replied, `` It is a ignominy that we have the mentality box right here. ``

'' Make a preeminence of the office when we are better prepared we can bring back and retrieve it. '' Derrick said, Mary only nodded she could tell that Shelby was n't felicitous about leaving one of her children out here alone for longer than necessary.

Derrick decided that a few more minutes was n't going to bruise, taking readings Derrick worked furiously at the console. Adjusting almost as quick as his finger could he started to get a safe estimation about the attachment of the device, not all that different from that which was on the astral fin of Zan. Hmmm looking further at the interpretation Derrick decided that it might be possible though once again it could be extremely severe.

Looking over at Mary and Shelby he was n't sure Blessed Virgin would let him assay such a rescue again. Sighing he had to have Thomas More solid facts and root than he did last fourth dimension or there would be no going after the box. Derrick knew that concluding 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 give up 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 involve one of them to fall in them. Derrick started to knead non-stop trying to adjust the molecular enhancer, finally 2 twenty-four hour period later Derrick could see that the form of the device and the box could be separated. The only problem he could see was the locating of the foil, 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, tire beyond opinion Derrick tried to push even harder finally getting the world-class paradigm finished though he had to essay it first. By the end of the 3rd day Mary had been calling Derrick for 2 days, 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 fuss, would he like her to train care of
them ? Staring at Mary Derrick was having a hard clock time figuring out who she was.

'' Uh, '' He started, `` I 'm having problems processing much beyond this right hand now if they are hurting masses than yes stop over them. '' Blessed Virgin nodded she was starting to worry about the emperor, she 'd never seen one of them work like this man did.

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

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

'' Now then, '' Mary started again, `` I am authorized to allow for you to rick your selves in, minimal sentence and no other penalty. The option you saw, branded as enemies of the empire you will be hunted the eternal sleep of your living.
I 'll give you an hour to decide then I will commence penalisation. ``

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

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

smiling Blessed Virgin told Shelby not to concern then walked into where Derrick was working.

`` sire, '' Mary started, `` Unless you rest starting in 30 seconds under imperial authorisation I will daze 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 activity. '' Madonna replied.

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

Sighing Mary over rode several systems on the ship, two diminished electrodes came out of the wall, Derrick saw them and still ignored them. Sighing again Virgin Mary told him, `` go meter sire or you 'll force me to take action. '' Sighing again there was a low whimper then both electrodes were live as was the charge that shot out of them.

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

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

Blessed Virgin was back on the imperial planet the sentence was almost up for the resolution from the now 99 ships that had been causing trouble. Though she was also keeping an eye on Derrick she had to have affair ready for him.

After confirming all the ships capitulation, Mary went back to the ship to look on Derrick.

'' Shelby, '' The Virgin started, `` while he is in this commonwealth we should wind up what you started in his thinker. ``

Shelby nodded as they both delved into his mind though not as disorderly 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 bass than Shelby had been before.

Drawing near to it they were suddenly hit by a titanic wind. `` What are you doing back here ? '' Shelby heard the battle hardened Derrick again. `` Ah ! goodness you brought another for me to praxis on ! Once I 'm through gutting both of you then I can take over this place ! ''

Lunging out Derrick slashed at Madonna actually cutting her arm, amazed Shelby pushed The Virgin away as she stepped in presence of Derrick. `` Move ! '' He shouted lunging this clock time passing through Shelby. Grabbing his head she could see all the pain in the ass and hate that was contained there, then she saw even more horror then the last time.

Derrick almost completely immobile, Blessed Virgin also reached out grabbing Derrick 's head. Screaming he began to thrash away trying to break loose of the two fair sex that had an almost expiry grip on him.

'' Let me go if you destroy this place he will never be secure again, you have to stop. I 'll kill you both for this, you think he loves you ? You think he trusts you ? Get material ! Oh that 's right you are n't ! '' An almost evil gag escaped his sassing as he tried harder and harder to get loose.

Finally with one last howler, he managed to wrench one arm loose again slashing at Shelby. As the chaos started to clear the Derrick that they both knew, was huddled in a quoin trembling, terrified to move.

Both fair sex walked up to him each sat future to him both holding him. Derrick looked up
at the two holding him, kissing Blessed Virgin on the boldness then hugging her. Turning to Shelby he started to speak, `` Again you were here, thank you both, '' leaning in he kissed Shelby deeply and passionately, turning they all rose to exit to the surface .