A persona of this chapter was inspired by an idea that mogul Rod and I collaborated on late one dark 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 Texas Ranger ships gave Salmon Portland Chase.
'' position Shelby, '' Derrick asked groaning trying to sit up and get off the bio-bed.

'' At stage we have 2 of the remaining 3 operative kickoff grade Ranger ships giving chase ; I estimate that we will be out of their sensor range in 25 minutes 33 sec. '' Shelby reported. `` DERRICK ! '' Shelby yelled, `` you are still too fluid to attempt to stand. please relief 'til such time the bio-bed has allowed you to exit. '' Derrick grumbled but lay back down, watching as they quickly out distanced the following ships.

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

'' Yes Derrick, apparently the dominate officer of the ship that fired on us has been taken into custody. '' Shelby reported. `` They are trying to chew over as to who we are, no one has said anything, and they are still calling us an extremely fast 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 oral fissure of the Shelby hologram dropped opened. `` They want us to come to the republic uppercase for it. ''
Derrick growled, there was no way in hell that he was EVER going near that den of injustice again. Shelby noticed that Derrick 's heart pace and pulse had increased.

`` Derrick, are you alright ? I am detecting your heart beating faster and monumental quantity of epinephrin 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 anger growing more than by the irregular. `` I was disgraced through the streets when I refused to re-enlist ; I was their greatest Hero of Alexandria 'til I refused to kill for those asinine whoreson anymore. If I could I 'd ruin the entire metropolis and every thing that claims to be alert there. '' For a moment, Shelby was shocked at the sudden explosion of choler from Derrick, but then she remembered the many barbarity that she had seen in Derrick 's head. Most by the other Republic troop, Derrick had tried to keep his self out of it to no avail. No curiosity Derrick 's anger is so great she thought, those were ugly things that he and his men had been forced to do.

Sighing she wondered how Derrick had stayed sane in all that clock time, how he had managed to remain a decent person. It would be several hr before the bio-bed was going to release him, Derrick decided to get an update.

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

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

"I am afraid that taking the first 2 might have over taxed his trans-warp generators. We may own to get through 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 weapons. If he has lost trans-warp then it will indeed be some time 'til we are reunited. I estimate it will be another 35 hours 15 minutes 20 mo 'til my own trans-warp is useable. '' Shelby sadly said. Nodding Derrick went through the reports and damage reports of Shelby 's systems.

Derrick had been studying her arrangement schematics for almost an minute when he began to get an melodic theme. `` Shelby can you render any Critela particles at all ? '' He asked.

'' Calculating now, also running diagnostics. It appears that I can create a diminished amount of the corpuscle, but I can not sustain them for a prolonged period. '' Shelby answered.

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

'' Calculating now, yes I am seeing a 32.9 % step-up in re-gen of generators. Though this plan of action at law has enceinte merit I can only produce the atom every minute for an hour, then I would need 30 minutes to start the unconscious process again. Under these stipulation the re-gen time would be reduced from 35 hours, 10 minutes, 29 moment to 24 hours, 3 hour, 33 seconds. '' Shelby replied.

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

The holograph of Shelby 's eye 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 outstanding probability of contacting them. Shelby began the long summons of cycling through all the frequence sending out a message that only the others would realize 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 shoemaker's last time he 'd seen him. A few minutes later, he saw what he thought he might. The strain of taking the first 2 had once again damaged his source. anathemize it Derrick thought, I 'm going to possess to apologize to him when I see him again, I just hope that my impatience did n't get him destroyed again. It was only a few second later that Shelby got a answer to all her calls.

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

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

'' primary election, Shelby it is good to hear that you are both well. It was almost as you feared Primary the stock was too lots, 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 dismal I pushed you to that tactical maneuver, losing your trans-warp twice in 5 days, it is a bit lots. '' Derrick said.

'' Oh no primary quill, it is an honor to do everything I can for you, please forefather, allow me to wait on you again as soon as I can. '' Conner begged.
Derrick was a little traumatize then looked over at Shelby who was hiding her font turned away. `` Shelby, I want to acknowledge right now, '' Derrick said as soon as Conner was gone. `` What have you found out ? I want to be intimate everything NOW ! '' Derrick ordered. Shelby straightened up at the potency that was in his voice, then she sighed all the veneration that she 'd had before resurfaced.

'' Yes Derrick, '' Shelby said sadly. `` Over a calendar week ago I took a bit of your DNA. I was starting to bear suspiciousness as to your personal identity. Too many thing coincided with the report we had heard about the cousin
of the emperor that had been hidden and the circumstances surrounding you and your family. ''

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

'' Since I do not have all the Ribonucleic dot sequence that I needed to run proper mental test on your DNA, I contacted the castle A.I. '' Shelby said becoming more and more fearful.

'' Go on, '' Derrick prompted her.

'' Mary, the Palace A.I. sent me the right RNA sequence, telling me exactly how to do the test. '' Shelby said her lip quivering.

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

'' When I contacted her the endorse sentence I had the outcome but was confused by them, though Mary soon cleared them up. '' Shelby said. Derrick had been nodding most of the way through the conversation but now sat up his own peculiarity now peeked.

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

Sighing Shelby stated,"The Virgin said that there was a 95.333 % probability that you are a descendent of the imperial beard line, the only one she has seen in 200 eld. I also advised her that I took you DNA without your permission, that you might be angry with me. '' Here Shelby lowered her straits as rip fell from her eye. `` I am so sorry Derrick ; I had to line up out, I am no-account I took it without your permission. '' For a few moments there was only the strait of Shelby sobbing in the controller room.

'' Shelby, '' Derrick said softly, `` why would I be furious at you ? I did ask you to find out what you could. However, for the moment this news is a little disturbing. Do you have the power to contact Mary ? '' Derrick asked.

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

'' It 's all right ; I need to do this before we do anything else. '' Derrick said a aspect of concentration on his font.

Shelby started to tune to the extremely high frequency for Mary,"Palace A.I., this is EIG-0101F code alpha-339, beta-229, delta-119, gamma-009, omega-stop. Subject of test wishes to speak to you. '' This metre there were several instant 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 nervous to speak to your Primary Derrick. '' Mary replied.

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

`` Please continue, '' Mary stated.

'' Mary, I am Derrick O'Toma descendant of 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. division 1 arrant, I await section 2 verification. '' Mary said though Derrick could try the turmoil in her spokesperson.

`` I was told to hold back a day before giving section 2 confirmation, at demonstrate I should take in all but Imperial access code. 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 reprise everything his grandfather had told him.

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

Smiling a second Derrick could recollect of a million things he 'd like her to do but they were just affair that would n't really help in the coming days. `` No not at this time, but please have all defenses ready I want everything checked and rechecked I fear there was a traitor or two in the court of justice. I fear that there may be sabotage to your systems. '' Derrick ordered.

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

'' When I call to substantiate, let me bang what you have found, then I can help you handle with them. '' Derrick said.

'' It will be as you say sire, I eagerly await the irregular half of the royal code. '' 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 grandfather had spouted actually, was in fact the truth. Tears threatened to cloud his eyes ; grandfather, I am so sorry for ever doubting you thank you for taking the time to state me all the level you had.

Shelby herself was in jar not only did her primary coil know the regal code but also was component of the purple line. Then it hit her that she was going to misplace him, he was the side by side emperor and would n't have sentence to be on the ship anymore.

Already she 'd found 3 sabotaged parting of her systems only 2 she 'd been able to demilitarise. Mary continued on the rest of the day running over all her system of rules, in all she 'd found 103 division of her programming that had been set for deletion of which she could only hit 93. Upon completion of a back notch with a young program, not many knew of, she found another 50, here though she had more success removing 49 of them. Although angered at first she smiled at the fact that Derrick had shown that great of concern for her. Thinking for a second 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 program notion it run through her system of rules cleaning all of the adverse programming out of her, plus it added a few level-headed rise that she loved the tactual sensation of.

Derrick got a shivering touch again, thinking of the things his nanna had told him. Derrick finally had the head set adjusted that there was no peril to use it and though he desired the residue of the files, he was still a picayune afraid to use it. `` Shelby, '' he said having finally made up his mind. `` I need to gain the shoemaker's last of the files in your library, with all the improvements we 've made it should be completely condom. ''

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

'' Shelby I have to, there are still too many unanswered questions that I have, that neither you or your pal and sisters can suffice. Besides with you there to monitor me I should be more than safety enough. '' Derrick said trying to convince himself as well as Shelby.

'' I realize that Derrick, but if you are injured than I would be shamed of killing or letting die the endure Saturnia pavonia. I 'm not sure I could survive with that knowledge. '' Shelby was almost whispering.

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

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

Derrick started the arduous chore of wading through all the story, hmmmm Derrick thought, Joseph Hartwell now where have I heard that public figure before ? Then suddenly it hit him ! niggling Joey ! That scrawny kid that had been in his group, well I 'll be damned Derrick opinion, he made it all the way to a commanding placement ! Laughing a moment Derrick read the report Joseph sent in.

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After action Report 3155-11H-122
forest fire fighter Squadron 11H
Capt. Joseph Hartwell, Commanding

Due to heavy energy dismission detected in the sector, RS-11H was dispatched to investigate. While we were assessing the devastation of an unknown force, an outlying one-quarter Class ship noticed a undefined sensor anomalousness. This anomaly had been noted previously at former encroachment detections and also from random ships on touchstone patrol.

Ordering the majority of RS-11H to be under the control of low gear Class Texas Ranger Ship Brotherhood and to cover investigate the local battle aftermath I took my Flagship Comrade and three other First course of study forest fire fighter ships to investigate the unusual person. If whatever the unusual person was had destroyed the unidentified trespass, I did not want any lightsome ships accompanying us as they would be mere target practice for the anomalousness if it proved hostile and I did not want to drop off ships and men.

We approached at standard f number and were approximately 11 hours away when the unusual person began to grow harder to acquire. I ordered an addition in speed. As we approached, the anomaly not only grew tough to see but also appeared to grow smaller. We had the anomalousness almost in close sensor scan when it went into hyper-space. The anomaly fell back into normal space moments later. We shifted course to bug.

start course of instruction Ranger Ship family was leading our formation, when, and without orders, opened fire on the anomaly. Response was instantaneous and monumental, followed immediately by another fusillade, which overtook the first salvo and detonated it approximately 50 statute mile from the Fellowship. This was close enough to cause company to go into concluded scheme closedown due to the extremely massive EMP burst. Casualties aboard were comparatively light with well over 75 % uninjured. There were no fatalities.

We were close enough at this time to ascertain that the anomaly was apparently a potent ship of unknown shape. It re-entered hyper-space. 2 of the remaining ships, Fraternity and Camerilla, gave chase. The strange ship was far faster than was expected. We soon lost it.

My Flagship remained behind to facilitate origin of Ranger force from the abandoned ship society. The Commanding ship's officer was placed in custody in the brig of my Flagship for his unauthorized use of force.

An hr later both Sister ships returned having soon lost the unusual ship. Almost all scan of the strange ship were reflected back at the ships, it was estimated that the ship was over 3 miles in in distance. This ship is far bombastic than anything previously detected ; at gift Command has n't issued any orders regarding action toward the ship in enquiry.

From the composition I have received, the ship was also covered in well over 80 % of its hull in what appeared to be a Brobdingnagian variety of artillery, no check of this can be found, as all pictures taken were blank. An former report of the taking of 20 commandeer ships had each of the crews saying that they were taken out with ease by a ship described as very similar to the reported ship.

At gift, I personally, am hoping this is a secret arm the Ranger force out is developing to avail finally scavenge the plagiarizer nests that have been growing in the further department of the Republic. If it is not one of ours then I make distinction that its actions toward the Rangers are hostile only when fired upon and even then showed chasteness.

I am also praying that this ship will side with the Rangers in the coming offenses. The taking of the twenty sea rover ships is the largest commando nauseating to day of the month, one can only hope the unidentified ship wo n't settle the forest fire fighter effect is uncongenial and have action as such.
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Derrick could see Shelby giggling about what he 'd just say, Derrick had to admit it was partially honest. Though there were a majuscule many friend among the Rangers, Derrick did n't imagine he could actually bring his self to kill any of them. They had been traveling 23 60 minutes when various alert went off. Imminent collision alert ? `` Shelby reputation ! '' Derrick yelled as he was running for the command deck of cards.

'' I am detecting a siphoning push net ; it appears to be manned by some of the Saami ships corresponding to the first XX we encountered. '' Shelby stated.

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

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

'' Ok, target both ships producing the net and see if we can disable it. time lag ; give the axe one fit then fire a 2nd of a unlike energy key signature. '' Derrick instructed.

Shelby 's middle got large as she could see what Derrick was trying to do. Firing the first salvo it was as Derrick thought absorbed by the net, though they could n't see the second salvo tailing closely behind the second. Striking the first ship, it immediately went night ; the bit did n't fare as well. The entire posterior of the ship was destroyed as the good time sliced through the hull. Derrick would take felt bad except he knew what the literary pirate would experience done had they gotten ahold of Shelby though as he knew most of them would have died taking her.

'' Derrick, I am receiving a lower berth oftenness message from individual who claims to be the leader of this plagiarizer kindred. Should I even bother to reply him ? '' Shelby asked.

Derrick was about to secernate her no when he got an theme, they wanted to bonk with him ? mulct he could screw with them as well. `` I want distorted audio only Shelby, '' there was a bit of stable then they heard the message.

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

'' Uh huh, and what pray tell would be in it for me ? You sound like Republic lap domestic dog, for god's sake grow a set and quit helping those piss pismire. '' Derrick answered getting Reading as to which ship belonged to the leader.

'' You son of a cunt ! Destroy him ! '' All the ships opened fervor ; Derrick could only didder his head, imbecile !

'' Ok Shelby, target all their engine first, then their weapon organisation. '' Derrick ordered.

Shelby giggled as twinned beams shot out hitting each ship with almost pin point in time truth. Amid the screeching and shout, there were of trend the scourge.

Derrick opened a channel to the loss leader, `` next time asshole, cogitate before you take on a ship you are n't even half as potent as. Tell the others in prison they will give birth even more company soon. That is if they survive, I 'm tired of turning you over to the Rangers, I should destruct you here and now, no mess no fuss. '' There was a sudden overwhelming begging and pleading coming from every ship, Derrick laughed that ought to fix Thomas More than a few springiness up pirating.
'' Shelby, '' Derrick sighed, `` Inform the commando ; tell them they have another endowment, 15 more ships. Also tell them a pirate clan leader is among those handicapped. '' A slight smile on her typeface Shelby sent the message then pulled away far enough to watch. An hour later, several second division Ranger ships dropped out of hyper-space.

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

They stayed the integral time, though Derrick was certainly they had been detected 20 minutes after the forest fire fighter arrived.
Onboard the jumper lead ship, the Plymouth, the skill officer started to observe an anomaly 60 miles away. When he asked that they check it out, he was told to go back to work and not refer it again. The immature officer noticed that his commanding police officer was very tight lipped about it. Shrugging the Young officer continued to use up readings but found well-nigh of his scans were reflected back at him. Thinking a consequence he remembered hearing something about this, where was it ? Yeah ! The honorary society ! It was n't a demurrer per say but the type of metallic element the ship was made of. Quickly he switched scans ; this was caught immediately by Shelby who adjusted for it.

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

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