0001 - Tempro 0403 - Johnathon
0003 - Conner- Seth Thomas 0667 - Marco - Brown
0097 - Ace - Zimmel 0778 - Jan
0098 - Lucy 0798 - Celeste - Shelby ( human )
0101 - Shelby ( mother ship ) - Derrick 0908 - Tara - Mara
0125 - Lars 0999 - Zan
0200 - Ellen 1000 - Sherry - Lucie ( for the mo )
0301 - Rodrick


Derrick was moving through the access way toward the main section of the shipyard. Ahead to his right stave serjeant-at-law Randall Jimison signaled to his left. sergeant-at-law initiative grade Daniel Norman nodded as he adjusted the mirror. Looking back he signaled two guards in a standard patrol. Nodding Derrick signaled to hire them quietly no stochasticity. Shaking his point he thought back to Tempro.

Both men slipped around the corner as Derrick watched in the mirror that they had left. As quiet as he remembered them being, Derrick watched as they approached then put both guards away with little to no noise.

Derrick came to both men at a run as they stood in front of the thick security system door. When both men shrugged at him Derrick again thought to Tempro, a moment later the door clicked then slowly opened. Smiling both men nodded as they moved inside.

Derrick nodded to both men as he signaled to spread out looking for any More safeguard. Shaking his headspring Derrick had n't expected the situation that was here. Apparently the ship pace had been infiltrated by some really bad eccentric. According to Tempro all that was known was that there had been an explosion on the conveyance as it moved away from the ship yard.

Derrick had cursed when he saw what appeared to be pirates again in the chief hallway. So far the scans had indicated 30 men that were here, well 20 eight now. All the reputation had said that XXX bodies had been found after the transportation had exploded. Further into the building complex Derrick almost growled when he saw that their foe had tripled their guard. ‘ Damn'he thought, ‘ did they know that they were here ?'

Derrick saw that both men were working their way back to him. `` I can see at least eight out here, and another eight at the next junction. Might get one set of them not sure about both. '' Norman told him.

'' I tend to agree, we could get five or six, but afraid the last two or three might set off the consternation. Sorry commandant. '' Jimison told Derrick.
Derrick sat a moment as he was listening to Tempro. Nodding Derrick described a way into where the people from the transport were being held. A mere ten minutes later they were well inside about to urinate a move when an alarum went off.

'' What 's with all the damn dissonance ? '' A large man with various scars on his old face snarled into his com.

'' Found the outer about safety device absolutely sir, '' came the representative of a young sounding man.

'' WHAT ! ! ? ? Everyone out ! Find the bastards ! leave three here with me, ought to be enough to control these frighten pansies. '' The obvious leader was yelling into the com.

Derrick smiled then nodded to both Norman and Jimison. Both men, moved through the back of the walls picking their positions. Taking a deep breath Derrick knew that this future division was hazardous as it always was. Checking his repulser singlet he stepped out into the room.

'' Hey asshole ! '' Derrick yelled then dived back in the wall.

All four of the sea rover whirled toward where they had heard the shout. `` They are in here with us ! '' The honest-to-goodness scar faced man yelled into his com. Then toward the elbow room he said, `` You 're suddenly you piece of shit ! ''

rush toward the wall, the leader only heard the first base then the second of his men go down. `` Get back ... '' The man started to cry then the com. was flying across the way with a hole in it. A moment later the third of the men went down.

Grabbing one of the female person in the room the man shouted to the air placing a distasteful knife at her throat. `` Go ahead but I guarantee that 's she 's stagnant whether or not you get me ! '' Two shots from different directions were heard. Then the knife was flying in one centering as the man was falling back with a hole in the side of his head.

Derrick ran out to check on Shiloh and Grant. `` deputy Shiloh, warrantee Hiram Ulysses Grant can you both stand ? ''

Both men looked up at Derrick with both their mouths hanging open. `` Sir ? '' battle of Shiloh stated. `` Is that really you ? ''

Derrick had to chuckle, `` Yes, though I think we 're about to have company. I want you and deed over to get everyone out of here and back to your ship. '' Derrick smiled more as he patted both of the men on their book binding.

Ulysses Grant snapped to tending as did Shiloh. `` testament do sir ! '' Grant said as they gathered everyone up heading for the unfold paries.

Derrick waited until they were all out then entered the rampart himself moving to a better position. Touching his ear he said. `` claim them all no survivors ! ''

'' No trouble, '' came Jimison 's grim reply.

'' glad to clean house up the soil. '' Norman said with a smile.

The next ten minutes could only be described as a blood bathing tub as the men came in en masse. Then they were falling almost as fast, as all three of the men took them out. unable to see their prey the final exam few panicked trying to miss. They were also taken down by several well placed shots.

A sound Derrick had n't heard in a foresighted time came from his communicator. `` Yes ? !"Derrick stated when he opened the duct.

'' Commander ? '' Came the articulation of Shiloh.

'' Yes Lieutenant ? '' Derrick said a moment later.

'' Just wanted to let you know that we are secure. The wife and four children were well hidden so they were rubber. '' Shiloh replied.

'' Wife and four children ? I never knew you were married ! Before you leave I 'd like to meet them. '' Derrick told the man as he silently cursed to himself. Damn it ! Why in the pit had n't he thought that they might be married AND have tyke. Shaking his head he guessed he thought that they were all loners like he was.

'' Sure Commander, we 've got a bit of prison term before we leave. We have to resume the plasm private road so it 's going to be at least an hr. '' Shiloh responded.

'' Oh, right then I 'll get to fit all of them. '' Derrick said through tight drawn lips. `` At least I hope I get to meet all of them. ''

'' Yes sir. Mika is thrilled to assemble the man she says kept me alert to come back to her ! '' Shiloh chuckled.

'' well, I 'm glad I have a fan. '' Derrick said with a touch of laughter in his voice. Looking up Derrick 's look was suddenly down in the mouth as he nodded. maledict it ! They had so little time !

turn toward both Greg Norman and Jimison, Derrick advised them. `` I 'm sending you both back to Tempro, we 've only got three hours before all hell breaks loose. I really do n't want to be here when the forest fire fighter arrive. It 's going to take all Tempro has to get clear enough. Unfortunately the ripalon energy prevents him from using a lot of his apparatus. ``

'' Are we in danger commander ? '' Jimison asked.

'' No I do n't think so as long as we are away before the metre. '' Derrick replied.

'' Do we take to sir ? Ca n't we just save them all ? '' Norman said with a down in the mouth facial expression.

'' I wish I could. Few know of Tempro and I'd rather go on it that way as long as possible. That plus I 'd detest for others to think I was changing their and my past times. No I have to go along things as close to what they should be as possible. You know I need all of you, I am taking a very big risk of exposure taking Shiloh 's family. Though if I do n't, I know he 'd hate me as long as he lived. '' Derrick told them.

Both men nodded with large eyes then they winked out as Derrick thought to Tempro. [ `` I want you to be ready to go as soon as possible. Are the trackers working ? ]

[ `` Yes Sire, they are functioning at optimal efficiency. I have another five ready for you sire. '' ] Came Tempro 's thoughts.

[ `` Good direct them now. ] Derrick replied. On a hold over adjacent to Derrick there was a shimmering as five extremely small electronic pieces appeared. [ `` orbit, '' ] Derrick asked.

[ `` I can get a clear signal for at to the lowest degree 200,000 klick. After that a booster is needed. I estimate that this is barely enough length to render minimal damage. '' ] Tempro answered.

Derrick nodded as he scooped up the electronics heading toward where the transport was docked. Stepping onboard he was suddenly surrounded by three of Shiloh 's children, and then a slender Asian looking char walked to him giving him a hug as he patted her back.

'' I am so beaming to finally meet you sir. '' The cleaning woman said as soon as she released him. `` Thanks to you I still have my Gunter. ''

Derrick had been prepared to actually detest the char. Now he could see why Gunter battle of Pittsburgh Landing had been drawn to her. `` Thank you ma'am. I just hope that the next few hours are n't too a lot of a stress to you or your shaver. '' Derrick said as he was shaking the hand of the sixteen and fourteen class old sons of the woman. A ten yr old boy was hiding further back walking out when his mother called him.

Derrick shook his head there was no way he could ever detest any of these young of Shiloh. Slyly he patted all three of the males on the rachis as he moved toward where battle of Pittsburgh Landing and subsidization were in the command of the ship.

Both men stood to toast Derrick as he came in. `` gladiolus to see you commander. You really saved us back there. '' battle of Pittsburgh Landing said.

Looking down Hiram Ulysses Grant stated. `` We should be set to go in half an time of day. Can we present you and your men a ride ? ''

'' My men ? '' Derrick said with a surprised looking at.

'' I know when more than one jibe is taken sir. Especially when the leader went down. Two shots from two dissimilar directions. pit if I did n't know better I 'd say it was Norman and Jimison. '' Here Grant hung his head. `` I know that 's impossible as they both are beat. ''

It took all Derrick had not to smile as he thought of both the men alive and well back on Tempro. `` Yes, it was a sad day when both of them died. I felt a part of myself ripped away when I found out. ''

Both Hiram Ulysses Grant and battle of Shiloh were nodding as they hung their heads. `` I 'm glad you got to match the family. '' battle of Pittsburgh Landing told Derrick.

'' Yes, you have some alright boys Lieutenant. '' Derrick told him.

Nodding Shiloh suddenly looked up. `` Thank you sir, what did you opine of slight Shelly ? ''

'' Shelly ? I did n't meet a Shelly. I was wondering why you told me you had four fry when I only met three ! '' Derrick stated.

Shiloh 's eyes got astray then he nodded as he picked up a com. `` Shelly Shiloh ! You bettor not be in the plasma nuclear reactor way again ! I 'm afraid I have to go get her. I 'll be right back. ''

'' I have to go deputy ; I just hope our itinerary cross again. '' Derrick said as he was cursing under his breath. [ Follow him Tempro ! If you have to claim him early when he is touching her then do it ! '' ]

[ Yes Sire. I have him on now. I will IMT you as soon as you are clear. '' ] Tempro replied.

[ `` Alright leaving now. set off away as soon as I am aboard. ] Derrick said.

'' Sir ? '' Derrick heard from can him as he was about to step out of the ship hatch. `` It would only take a moment ; do you really have to go ? ''

Derrick stopped, turned around towards battle of Pittsburgh Landing standing to his full six animal foot two in height. `` I 'll meet her one day Lieutenant, I suggest no matter what happens in the future few 60 minutes ? You hold that little girl tight, very tight understand ? ''

Shiloh nodded a look of surprise and worry on his font as he thanked the air force officer. Hurrying past Derrick, Shiloh made his way to the reactor room as fast as he could. Derrick smiled sadly as he stepped outside the ship then winked out.

Shiloh started to trace in the nuclear reactor room for Shelly as fast as he could. Something cryptic in what the commandant said was nagging at him. Finally ! Shilo found her sitting on the other slope of the nuclear reactor room watching the applied scientist.

His work force on his hips he walked up behind her. Slowly turning her point she gulped a bit at the look on her father 's face. `` Uh-oh. '' She stated. `` I 'm in bother ? ''

'' Not as much as when your female parent finds out young lady ! '' Shiloh told her with a grim flavor on his face that was quickly melting. The sorrowful, almost hapless look Shelly 's face held was about to get battle of Pittsburgh Landing to laugh. He knew all her tricks though he was n't immune to all of them.

'' Are you going to secernate mommy ? '' The nine year old asked of her sire.

'' Hmmmm, not trusted, though this is a effective thing to have got over your headspring do n't you think ? '' Gunter said a diminished grin small smiling on his mouth.

'' Daddy ! I 'm just a kid ! '' Shelly cried.

Shiloh was shaking his head as he touched the black curls on her question. `` Oh yeah ? '' battle of Shiloh said with his hand on his chin. `` Sometimes I wonder about that ! Your lexicon and knowledge seem to be far beyond that of a mere kid ! Come on let 's go get you strapped in with your brothers and mother we 're about to leave. ''

They were walking toward the berthing country when the Commander 's last words came back to him. [ Lieutenant, I suggest no matter what happens in the side by side few hours. You hold that little girl tight, very plastered understand ? ] Damn it ! Gunter still could n't shake up the feeling that something was up. It seemed way to damn much a co-occurrence that the Commander had shown up.

Taking out his com. Gunter called his wife. `` I 'm taking Shelly to the control room Mika. ''

'' I thought you did n't allow her in there. '' Came her reply.

'' Usually I would n't, but I got a strange feeling. I have n't had one like this in a farsighted time last time was with the Commander also. I almost ignored it, damn near got me killed. '' He told his married woman.

'' Gunter, are you alright ? I can hear almost fear in your voice ! '' She replied.

'' Like I said not sure, things just seem odd. '' he said.

'' Alright but hold her fast hon. '' Mika told him.

Clicking off Gunter could only stare at the com. with a start looking. Almost the Lapplander thing that the Commander had said !

Making his way to the dominance room he sat with Shelly on his lap. To say the little young lady was thrilled was an understatement. It was almost an 60 minutes later when battle of Shiloh looked over to Grant as they both started the procedures to undock then leave.

'' level appear expert, all hatches closed, all seals good. No ruptures, no loss of atmosphere. Now backing out, set when you are sir. '' Grant told him.

battle of Pittsburgh Landing was about to actuate the engines when he noticed they were still a little near to the station. `` Mr. Grant I suggest we put more than than a mere thousand Kilometers between us and the post. Did you notify the fire warden of what happened ? ''

'' I have been trying ; it appears that there is an unnamed free energy coming from the station. I have compensated for it though still no contact lens. '' Ulysses S. Grant told him.

Something was nagging at Shiloh 's brain more as he watched them set forth to finally slip further from the station. The energy he was seeing he swore he 'd seen it before. `` Ranger command. This is channel R-00101. Do you read me Texas Ranger command ? ''

A moment later there was a crackling as they both heard, `` this -- -- -command. You are in a -- - -- -- - -- -. Repeat you -- - -- - high -- -- - area. '' Came the weak sounding staticky signal.

'' dictation we we 're attacked by pirates. Please send out help to old blank space K OR - 030 near outer rim. '' Grant said. `` shite ca n't seem to get through. guess we need to get further away. ''

Shiloh nodded they were at 4000 km and steadily moving though it was all inactivity. Reaching for locomotive control Shiloh pressed forward gripping Shelly tighter, as what had been nagging at his nous broke unblock !

'' Follow them as close as you dare Tempro. '' Derrick said as he gripped the restraint chair. Damn it he hated to hold back like this ! `` Time ? ''

'' data says that the ship exploded five minute from now. '' Tempro said as they watched the ship slowly wee its way further from the station. `` 4000 km, 4100, 4300, 4500. Now initiating. ``

A minute later the stallion ship exploded ! `` Did you get them all ? '' Derrick almost yelled.

'' I am having difficulty retrieving the live two ! sire I am afraid I am going to recede them ! '' Tempro cried.

Derrick flew to the ascendency input key board as he was typing faster than he 'd ever done. `` Shelby ! '' Derrick was screaming as she appeared. `` I need you to interlock your IMT with Tempro 's ''

'' Derrick that would burn my IMT out completely. It would require at to the lowest degree a week to reform. '' Shelby told him.

Derrick was still typing as fast as he could. `` Please Shelby I ca n't recede them ! I ca n't let them die out there alone ! I ca n't ! ``

Shelby 's eyes had snag in them as she nodded : `` Now syncing IMT system together. Brother I am increasing and matching you IMT frequency. I can see them brother now increasing to one hundred pct, now one hundred ten, one twenty, one thirty five. Now at one fifty. ''

'' I have them generate the growth is helping. Almost there ! '' Tempro told Derrick.

Derrick looked at Shelby as binge started to fall from her centre. `` I 'm sorry Derrick I have no more. I can feel the organisation starting to go. ''

Derrick heard a distant explosion as the ship shook a bit. `` Shelby are you fine ? ''

'' Not completely Derrick, I am afraid that my IMT organisation has exploded. It also seems to have got taken out a few of my systems. I 'm afraid I will experience to regen for a time. I 'm distressing I failed you Derrick. '' Shelby said with tears in her eyes then she vanished.

'' Shelby ! '' Derrick was yelling as there was a shimmer on the level near him. Shining bright a moment then Derrick saw an unconscious battle of Shiloh with his weapon system wrapped tightly around a nine year old girl.

The daughter struggled out of his munition as she started to cry then tried to wake her father up. `` Daddy, please wake up up ! I 'm deplorable I was in technology again delight daddy ! '' Looking up seeing Derrick the little daughter asked, `` Can you please help my daddy ? He 's hurt ! ''

Derrick immediately looked at Tempro, `` hospital now ! '' Tempro nodded as Gunter winked out the slight girl staring at the place he 'd been in.

'' He 's ok, he 's in the infirmary. You know what that is do n't you ? '' Derrick asked a worried aspect on his face.

'' Of course mister, '' the little girl said as a strange feel came over her nerve. `` It 's a place for the tending of the infirm, pallid, or injured ; hospital or deftness serving as a hospital. ''

Derrick nodded as he looked closely at the child. She appeared to be convention though as he well knew looks were ALWAYS deceiving. `` Please follow Tempro to where he is please that way you can be there when he awakes. ''

Slowly getting off the deck she finally noticed the early men who were there with him. Then she turned toward Derrick, `` is pappa going to be ok ? I remember that something exploded as dada was reaching to do something with the control condition. I heard him yell as he held me tight then he was quiet. Then all of a sudden we were here. This is really strange. ''

Derrick was nodding as he watched the little daughter following Tempro out. Yes he thought, strange indeed !

It was perhaps a day and a half later when Gunter jerked awake then tried to get up. To his surprise he could hardly displace. A footling young woman 's giggle drew his attention to the other position of the bio-bed. `` Shelly ? '' he said.

'' Hey daddy, you 're finally awake ! I was afraid that you were n't going to wake up ! '' Here the little girl threw her weapons system around the man as crying of joy started to come from her centre. `` I was so frightened I was going to turn a loss you ! ''

'' I feel hunky-dory, where exactly are we ? '' Gunter asked.

'' Well, the see through man said we are on an ... '' Here she was thinking a moment then her face lit up. `` Yes ! The see through man said we are on one of the Elite Imperial Guardian ships ! ''

'' WHAT ! ? ? I thought all of those were destroyed centuries ago. '' A startled Gunter said.

'' Basically they were. '' Came Derrick 's articulation from the door. Though one survived, with her I have managed to incur fourteen others. ''

'' commanding officer ! Dear God it 's dear to see you again ! Are you a prisoner here also ? I 'd get up but I seem to be held here. ''

Derrick started to laugh as Gunter again tried to grow then conflict to get loose. `` No, not a prisoner though I know how you feel. I have experienced the bio-bed a few times myself. ''

'' Bio-bed ? I ... Shelly are you ok ? You were n't hurt ? '' A now very worried Gunter asked.

'' I 'm ticket daddy ; the see through man checked me and said I was in excellent health. '' Shelly said.

'' The see through man ? What is she talking about ? '' Gunter asked.

A shimmering of light appeared beside the bio-bed as Tempro appeared. With a suspiration Tempro said, `` I believe she is referring to me police lieutenant. '' Then Tempro gasp as Shelly ran her hired hand through his mug with a giggle.

'' See daddy ? The see through man ! '' Shelly said with another giggle.

Sighing again Tempro looked at Gunter, `` Please sir, could you please get her to stop doing that ? I find it quite rude ! ''

'' Well I 'll be ! A holo-gram ! What exactly are you ? '' Gunter asked.

'' What you see is a holographical representation of me. I am called Tempro the living Artificial intelligence agency of this ship. '' Tempro said with a sigh as Shelly giggled passing her bridge player and arm through Tempro.

'' Shelly please stop passing your mitt through the holograph ! '' Gunter told her.

Shelly suddenly stopped a strange look and light in her eyes. Turning toward Tempro she said, `` You are an encoding of the abstemious theatre of operations as an interference pattern of seemingly random mutation in the opacity, density, or surface profile of the photographic medium. ''

Tempro stopped suddenly as he looked at the young daughter. `` Yes I am fille Shelly. Do you have interrogative ? ''

Still with a unusual aspect on her face she asked, `` Are you generated via crystalline lens and laser ? ''

'' No Miss Shelly I am a projection contained within a harmless gas. It sustains the prototype no matter what the visible radiation is in the room. I can be made with lens and laser though they are crude and faulty. ''

Shelly was nodding as she took in everything that Tempro was telling her. `` It may be possible to erect a system to ply you a way to exist outside the ship on your own while maintaining control of the ship. I fear though that with the flow technology that it might not be possible for a bit. ''

Tempro was nodding as he was conducting a scan of the little girl. Looking over to Derrick Tempro 's eyes got large. `` We have to get her to shut that area of her genius off ! Sire if we do n't it will pour down her ! ''
Derrick looked at the girl completely at a loss for the inaugural time in a long clip. `` Please let me sir. '' Derrick heard from the bio-bed.

'' Please if there 's anything you can do ! '' Derrick told the worry father on the bed.

'' Shelly ? Shelly it 's pop. follow back to me baby girl, it 's ok just come back to daddy. '' Gunter said.

Softly at first then they all saw the tears start from her eyes they heard. `` Daddy ? Daddy ? DADDY ! '' Suddenly the petty daughter was running to her Father as she threw her arms around him. The only strait they heard was the sob of Shelly on her father 's chest.

Then they all heard a sigh as she fainted on him. Gently picking her up Derrick put her into another bio-bed. `` I want a full depth psychology of her. Find out if there is a way to help oneself her ... somehow. ''

Another door opened as assignment walked in. `` You better let his wife out soon or we 're going to give birth a BIG trouble with that fiddling adult female. She damn near took my head off ! ''

'' She 's probably still pissed about the last metre you got me drunk. '' Gunter growled. `` I am afraid that I ca n't leave yet. ''

'' What exactly did she say ? '' Derrick asked.

assignment snapped to attention then stated, `` she said and I quote. ‘ If another god forsaken person or thing ’. '' Here he looked at Tempro, `` sorry Tempro. ‘ cum in here to tell me to loose I am either going to violently kill them or put a hole in the wall.'Unquote. ''

'' Oh crap ! '' Shiloh said. `` She is genuine urinate. Better let her out before she starts destroying poppycock. ''

Derrick 's eyes got large as he looked at both men. `` Tempro bring her straight here. Explain you are taking her and the son to see her husband. fold off everything, straight here. ''

Tempro looked at the threshold then nodded. `` They are all on the way though she seemed to be rather distressed. Oh my ! She is yelling at me to hurry ! ''

A import later a rather angry Asian woman walked in with three son. `` Gunter ? Shelly ? WHAT IN THE Hell is going on here ? '' Walking to Shelly tears started then she walked to Gunter. `` It happened again did n't it ? ''

Mika hugged Gunter as much as she could then was staring wide eyed at the medical checkup room. Then even wider when Gunter told her that Derrick was trying to regain a way to help Shelly.

Nodding to her husband she got up walking to Derrick. `` Thank you sir for helping them both, I just hope it is potential. She is the only girl I have or will ever have. I damned near died having her I can never have children again. '' Derrick nodded as he leaned to whisper in her ear, causing another one shot of tears. Then she kissed Derrick 's cheek telling him give thanks you as she went to her daughter