`` Shelby, '' Derrick asked. `` Were there many ships lost in this peculiar surface area ? ``

'' Searching, according to all selective information I have on all ship movements and conflict I would have to say no but I feel that Conner may hold more info than I, at the deliver present moment, '' Shelby answered.

'' Thank you Shelby I 'll take this selective information under advisement, '' Derrick replied deep in thought he had to get all the ships synced up so that all the disc were somewhat the same on all the ships. Sighing Derrick thought this tinker's dam hunt and peck he was having to do to get information was irritating the hell out of him. `` Conner, '' Derrick started.

'' Yes Primary, '' Conner replied.

'' Were there many ships lost in this area besides you, 0004 your wing mate and 0001 ? '' Derrick asked.

It was quiet for a short meter, `` No primary coil we were the only ships I have noesis of here, as stated I lost my flank mate here along with 0001. '' Conner almost whispered.

Hmmm so they did express feelings toward their flank, mates something to keep in nous for later Derrick thought.

'' Shelby, I want a full rake done on the life/brain box, every scan you can do. irradiation, explosives, virus 's both written and physical, also any life signifier hiding on or in. If there is damage to the case I want you to flip everything at it again. Something does n't feel right ; remember I do n't need it on control panel under no means 'til we are completely sure as shooting it is safe. '' Derrick ordered as unappeasable as he could. He had a bad feeling about this the kind that could get them all killed if he was n't careful.

'' Yes Derrick all CAT scan going, to do the full shelling of tests it will ingest at least two hours, may I at least provide energy to it ? '' Shelby asked.

'' Not unless you can do it from a aloofness, I do n't like this Shelby everything about this flavor wrong, I 'm not sure but this almost flavor like a false box. '' Derrick replied, Shelby actually gasped then all was tranquillity for a while. Derrick had only started reading up on the psyche boxes two days ago, going back to the phonograph recording room he again immersed himself deep in the record book finding a little more on the brain loge. It was almost two hours later that Shelby alerted him she had completed the first group of tests. `` Display the effect here, '' Derrick told Shelby.

As he started to go over the Reading he was certainly beaming he 'd decided to show more on the box seat. Several of the readings made no sense opening up the library criminal record he soon found out why.

Rising Derrick started running issuing orders, `` IMT Shelby, bridge ! All of you withdraw 100,000 kilometers, all shields to full, shift shield frequency to a gamey modulation now ! '' He saw all of them bring up their shields then withdrew. `` Conner, Zan lock on quarry and fire 'til you detect an overload then immediately retreat another 100,000 kilometers. Shelby, you and Lucy withdraw to that head I need you both taking readings. ``

Almost in unison the four ships answered `` gild received primary, retreating. ``

'' Starting scans, '' both Lucy and Shelby stated.

'' Now beginning bombardment, zero yet primary. '' Zan and Conner told him.

'' primary winding detecting a build-up of Energy Department within the case, '' Lucy and Shelby informed him.

'' Alright retirement to safety point, all shields to full continue scanning 'til the box explodes. '' Derrick ordered, the Shelby hologram was staring at Derrick as if he 'd lost his mind.

They had to only await a few transactions after they were all at the 200,000 kilometre limit.

Suddenly there was a titanic explosion in nominal head of them. Thankfully Derrick had recognized the danger and had the cuticle at a mellow frequency. Shelby was staring at the readings ; this had in fact been a type of high yield nuclear device. Again it appeared that Derrick had saved them all again plus the fact that they were armed with a footling better understanding of the different risk out here now.

All four holograph were standing in front line of Derrick as he went over what he 'd learned explaining what the Reading should be and what should be considered dangerous. `` If you detect any of these interpretation when you scan a aliveness box do not approach it, we all could have been destroyed today please remember, all these readings here, have to be right here, if not then something is untimely and can be determined by early readings. '' Shelby was staring at Derrick with more pride then she 'd ever feel. `` Right now I want to concentrate on 0001, though I suspect he was n't the lead ship I feel he was very important with this experimental equipment he was carrying. ``

Sighing Derrick went back to his heavy, light reading ( only 800 varlet this clock time ) right thing he could read extremely quick, or he 'd never get through all this plus it increased the amount he could go through at least four times greater. Derrick had almost finished all he was reading though this last part had him a lilliputian mix up. Apparently two of the ships had been designated as the personality creators, thereby saving millions of scheduling minute. Huh. Derrick thought almost like a female parent and fa ..., Derrick remembered the looks the hologram had given Shelby when he 'd been discussing rise to weapons and shields, was it potential ?

It was a week later that Derrick began to bumble on records of the power sources of all the ships. His mouth dropped give if this was avowedly then this was the most dangerous power source that could be used but how in the hell had they stabilized it ? Damn it seemed the deeper he went the more confusing it got, Scheol and he thought the brain/life boxes had been confusing 'til he got to the last few Page. Sighing Derrick had a feeling that this was going to be a mystery like that one also, but why risk such an explosive component ? Unless it had to do with the trans-warp, it in itself was an unknown concept, it could be that the sum of money of power needed had to be that great but how did they control it ? Derrick sat back he needed a jailbreak he 'd been going at it all week long not really checking on much, not eating much, netherworld had it not been for Shelby he probably would n't have.

Stepping out he was greeted by the seemingly always bright and cheerful Shelby holograph, `` I am glad to see that you are finally concentrating on something other than the disk, though I am sword lily you have this last few weeks. ``

Derrick nodded staring at the now growing ship on the monitors, `` what is the status of 0001 ? '' Derrick asked when he finally found his tongue.

'' At acquaint growth rate is much slower than I expected, I can not furnish the come amount of power he needs to re-gen at the full rate, that I am afraid would take at least three ships. I have him now at 25 % cerebral activity, with the amount of exponent that he is needing it will be another two weeks before he will be able to remove over. '' Shelby reported sadly.

'' Thank you Shelby you 're doing the best you can at least now he is out of danger of failing, do you know when he will be conscious there are a few doubtfulness I need to ask him. '' Derrick said.

'' I do n't believe he will emerge for at to the lowest degree another workweek, '' Shelby stated.

'' Derrick, '' Shelby started when he 'd move around to go.

'' Yes, what 's damage Shelby ? '' Derrick asked.

'' nil is wrong I was just wondering, did you grow up in the oculto providence as did your name sake ? '' Shelby asked

'' No, he as the ease of my family, lived in abrir oculta providence for many, many generations, I believed they moved there years after the first emperor died, '' Derrick replied, what is she up to Derrick thought ?

'' Thank you Derrick, it would appear that some of my records need updating, '' Shelby smiled sweetly.

'' Yeah, for sure Shelby, '' ok she was going a little out of the way I see, and did she just lie ? Going to have to keep my eyes on her for sure. Shelby looked hard at Derrick, then she started doing facial acknowledgement, it was true he had all the features of his figure interest, but those could be faked, he did cognise the verses but that too could throw been discovered. There had to be ... of course of instruction ! Deoxyribonucleic dose ! If she could pinpoint the certain Ribonucleic acids that would reveal all the information, then she could truly determine his filiation. If he was in fact descended from the last line of the royal family that had been hidden then vanished almost 920 years ago, then she could plowshare everything ! Finally no more closed book, no more hiding the Sojourner Truth, if it were true then he was the go emperor butterfly, and was Thomas More than worthy of her loyalty and here she smiled her love.

While Derrick continued his police detective study into everything he could find about the ships, Shelby was interfering herself. She 'd already contacted the abrir oculta computer requesting records, as far back as she could go on Derrick 's family plus every former family there. Pouring over terra-bytes of information made her happier than she 'd been in centuries, though she might have to ingest help soon the measure of information was all encompassing she had n't wanted to raise alarm clock in caseful the data had been hidden on the main information processing system. Sighing she hated dealing with just an forward-looking reckoner, it was far more lucid than she was used to, actually it was a pain. She also had to catch the amount of record time she used, it might alert Derrick to what she was doing, she did n't want Derrick to opine she was prying, it was after all his life.

For the next five days both of them were pouring over the records Shelby was sure she was on to something. The Deoxyribonucleic acid trial run had been put off as she still had n't found the Ribonucleic Elvis chronological succession she needed to get the consequence she needed, it had been hard enough to get a sampling from Derrick. She had to get this right wing the number one prison term as she felt she was n't really going to get a second prospect to test again, well, not unless the test was positive. Then she could see Derrick wanting her to essay again to make believe 100 % sure or as shut as she could get. She was still running tests when another idea stirred her action. The palace A.I. ! Though she was n't sure it would answer her it had n't been heard from in over 200 twelvemonth, after the palace was sealed. It was Worth a try especially if Derrick was the next emperor butterfly then the palace A.I. would recognize him at the start.

shift to the extremely high palace absolute frequency, Shelby began what she hoped, was the rootage of the re-birth of the empire.

'' palace A.I. this is EIG-0101F, code alpha-339, beta-229, delta-119, gamma-009, omega-stop, requesting assistance. I have the Deoxyribonucleic acid of a discipline I believe to be the last in dividing line for the throne. Unable to avow without proper Ribonucleic acid sequence, I await your reaction. ``

There was a farsighted suspension though Shelby was n't about to give up she had checked the code many times to verify it was correct. Ten minutes later the signal cleared when a voice from the past answered, `` EIG-0101F, codification alpha-339, beta-229, delta-119, gamma-009, omega-stop confirmed. hullo Shelby, it has been quite some meter. Your request is being processed, Long range IMT in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, transmit. Upon windup, send results back to central, thereby I can compare and evaluate, impart all information you have now in a pin point burst, ah good thank you. get hold of me with the resultant 'til then. '' Then the melodic line went absolutely. Shelby was relieved she was afraid that the palace A.I. would n't respond, thankfully she had.

Blessed Virgin the palace A.I. looked lovingly at all the entropy Shelby had collected, yes, it appeared to be the offspring ( many meter removed ) of the emperor butterfly 's first cousin. Hmmm, this one had almost as much knowledge as the foremost emperor moth this should get concern. Mary 's hologram smiled, her daughter had always been more funny than the others, at least one was still alive, still she felt for Shelby all her tyke gone except for three, oh now four, it would do her so good to have her children back, just as it was to Madonna knowing that her daughter was still alive.

Shelby looked at the vial she 'd just experience ( Ribonucleic acid sequence 1,000,054 ) no admiration she had n't found it yet she had only gotten to 10,000 and that had taken five days ! Sighing Shelby knew that it would take another two days to run the mental testing and then confirm the solvent. power as well get started she thought, so slowly she began the psychometric test triple checking everything before and during the test.

Derrick had finally discovered all he could, it truly was a apoplexy of brainiac the damping field of battle, the muscularity drainpipe, and the reverse magnetic induction. This not only stabilized the element but allowed for 100 % use of all free energy produced thereby eliminating all permissive waste. Finally with a more than than 50 % understanding of all the ships system of rules Derrick felt he was nearing where his public figure interest had been 150 twelvemonth ago. Sitting back Derrick 's mind was about to explode with the sheer sum of information, but there was so much more, more than 10 times what he 'd already gleaned, looking at the mind phone like apparatus Derrick decided it was time he had to make out it. If he had any fortune of saving even half of the fleet, he 'd ask all the cognition. Sighing he looked it over he had the interface finished but the buffer zone was far from where he wanted it, if the buffer fail or did n't forge at all he 'd be a gibbering retard before it was even half finished. Then there was the fact that the voltage was still too high another feature of speech that made him flinch not good to fry your brains just as your starting to get what you want.

Two solar day later a gaudy alarm jerked Derrick from his total concentration on the head geartrain. `` Shelby report, why is the life box alert going off ? Is 0001 in peril ? ``

'' No Derrick she responded, `` I am reading a dramatic increase in cerebral activity with 0001, now at 50, 55, 60 %, issue imminent, cerebral activity at 75 %. ``

At first there was a crackling coming from the speaker unit, then very slowly a monotone vocalism started that quickly changed to a male person articulation. `` Where am I ? '' 0001 asked confused.

'' You are in hanger one on gameboard me 0101 known as Shelby, '' Shelby answered. `` You were lost in one of the initiatory battles, somewhere around 975-980 class ago. ``

'' I see, '' 0001 answered, `` how was I found ? I thought that I would die out here. ``

'' My primary election has developed a way to find our life casing, '' Shelby answered. `` Your primary election I see, how many are there of us now ? '' The voice asked.

Sighing Shelby said. `` At first there was only me then I found my Primary, since then he has found three others, so four including you. ``

'' Ah ! Good it was once said that five of us, were worth More than the entire old imperial fleet. It is adept to know I still have brothers and sisters alive. Your primary coil what is his figure so that I may read him. '' 0001 stated.

Derrick stepped forward, `` I am Captain Derrick O'Toma. ``

'' Derrick O'Toma ? '' The voice said a little excited, `` when I am again all, I have a substance I have been carrying since the get-go day I was launched, my lord. ``

Derrick 's oral cavity dropped open, ok now matter were truly getting on the Weird side, it called him Jehovah ? That note was reserved for the old Dukes, Earls, Knights, but especially the emperor moth himself. Derrick had to ask him self just what the fucking was going on ? What was this message 0001 had and just who the fuck would have intercourse to leave a message for him besides h ... holy place fuck ! There was no freaking way ! Ok, now Derrick was rapidly growing more curious, this was one mystery that he was n't going to solve in just a day or week.

All of the former holograph appeared suddenly, `` prime quantity primary feather ? '' They all asked, `` did 0001 call you lord ? ``

'' Yes, though I am incertain what this means, '' Derrick stated not too sure that he was believing exactly what 0001 had said. `` All I know is that for some reason 0001 thinks I am ranked a lot high-pitched than a uncouth citizen. ``

All of the Holograms nodded each it seemed to be trench in view. A few bit later each holograph departed, Shelby was about to ask Derrick a enquiry when she received an alarm alerting her to the fact that the test was finally finished. Derrick excused his self to again work on his project it was the key to everything that he was trying to do.

Withdrawing the termination Shelby studied the readings with growing interest, it appeared that Derrick showed a 95.333 % certainty of being related to the last emperor butterfly. Though early parts showed that he had only the primary of the emperor and therefore was not directly related. Unsure Shelby knew that she 'd bear to contact the palace A.I. again.

Again she tuned to the extremely high frequency, `` Palace A.I., this is EIG-0101F code alpha-339, beta-229, delta-119, gamma-009, omega-stop. tryout is complete on capable I believe is live on in business line for the pot, though Deoxyribonucleic acid reading are uncertain, confusing. I await your response. ``

This fourth dimension there was only a short wait before the A.I. Mary came on. `` EIG-0101F, codification alpha-339, beta-229, delta-119, gamma-009, omega-stop, again confirmed. Hello again Shelby, I am glad you did n't waste clock time conducting the test I have been waiting for the outcome. ``

'' Yes castle A.I. I thought that you might, though as I reported the results are conflicting. '' Shelby stated somewhat unsure.

'' First Shelby, you may call me Mary, second, these effect are always like this as they sample many things in the one test. Now then, place all of the fabric, the test results, the sample all on the flat airfoil that the Ribonucleic acid chronological succession appeared on. secure long distance IMT in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, transfer. Ah ! I see your mix-up Shelby, you were reading all the event as the Lapplander. No the only one that counts is the one that states that there is a 95.333 % chance that the subject is a descendent of the imperial beard pipeline, hmmm the first I have seen in over 200 class. ``

Shelby 's pride was growing, she had actually found him ! Finally there was a hazard that the empire would be restored ! `` He does not know yet Virgin Mary, I had to do this without his consent, he may be raging with me. I am also incertain, he might not want to be the emperor, he was in a terrible war conflict, I have tried to fall his mind but he is a hard pillow slip. Unlike any I have ever seen. ``

'' You have done exceptionally well Shelby, when the clock time comes, I will talk with him I have had a good deal experience in healing the judgement. '' Mary stated.

'' Mary there is one former thing. I am ..., '' Shelby hesitated.

'' You have grown more than fond of him, yes I thought you might, when I saw the astuteness of the research that you had conducted. It will be all right I assure you Shelby, tell me how many of the EIG 's are left ? '' Mary asked.

'' At present My Prime has found four others that makes a amount of five of us now, '' Shelby answered.

'' Your Prime ? Quickly what is his figure ? '' An frantic Mary asked.

'' Derrick O'Toma, '' Shelby stated confused.

'' So it is sentence finally it will be over. Thank you Shelby I 'll touch you soon. '' Mary said then the line went dead.

Shelby was even more unsure now, she finally had a primary quill again after all that empty clip. Plus the fact that she was now in love with him, something she was sure the now 5 % less of inhibiting programs had something to do with. She had felt something before with others but 'til Derrick removed the programs she 'd never felt what she was feeling. She had to evidence him soon but she was afraid that he would turn angry with her, possibly moving to another ship. She was n't sure she could acquire the aloneness again, she 'd been so penny-pinching to turning all her system off the feeling of desperation growing it seemed each day. Derrick was it seemed, all of the primary winding she 'd ever had rolled into one, she just hoped that when she told him he did n't want to leave.

Mary looked over the results, so it was finally sentence, she had received a subject matter so long ago on the Imperial net. Searching she found the recording she was to spiel when she heard his epithet, as a primary election on an EIG ship named Shelby. Playing it her holograph nodded at the instructions, finally everything was confirmed with the Imperial computer code. Reaching out Madonna opened all the gun turrets, started the yearn dormant but still like new generator. strengthening the shield she began to cycle all the weapons making for certain they were all prepare, replacing all that failed to exercise. Smiling she thought, I am ready lord, when you finally come to your home ALL will be ready.

Done with the of import tasks Mary began to ready the long fresh rooms, preparing everything that returning royalty would need.

Derrick suddenly got a shudder red cent he thought someone is thinking horrendous backbreaking about me, laughing he remembered the old Isaac Mayer Wise tale his nanna had told him. Looking at his project he 'd finally come the voltage below execution specialty, the modulator was working far ameliorate than he hoped. Now all I had to do was get these damn buffers working. Every time he wrote the code it seemed he had to go back and adjust a wholly line. Almost two week now and only one of the buffer storage were working, to use it now would n't turn his brain to jelly but he 'd still be an moron when it was done. It took the rest of the day to finally retrieve what he 'd been doing wrong, Finally the next day he had three of the buffers working. curse it ! He 'd adjusted everything he could think of. Derrick almost asked Shelby for help but he could pick up it now, about they would protect him at all costs and he could n't put his lifetime in danger bombast, fustian, claptrap ! He was n't about to go through that again. Another day saw Derrick still at the work tabular array the fourth had finally cleared. Still working Derrick was shocked when the galactic intruder alert went off.

'' Shelby study !'Derrick ordered.

'' I 'm detecting an approaching invasion force, it appears to be a unlike race, the same that we lost many ships to. '' Shelby reported.

Damn it ! Derrick thought, I 'm, we 're not ready ! Well I 've got four it will have to do. `` How long ... '' Derrick started.

'' I 'd say, at their present velocity, they will transgress our galaxy in nine Clarence Shepard Day Jr., thirty-six hours, five transactions and thirty-four seconds. '' Shelby replied.

Wonderful just fucking marvelous, looking at his project he sat and put it on his head .