Joseph Hartwell was standing there with his rima oris hanging unfastened there was no way in hell that he was going to believe that O'Toma was emperor.
Shaking his head he had to sit, almost as if by magic a place appeared under him.

'' I 'm dismal I am finding this a minuscule too strong to bury. '' That was when Hartwell started to laugh.
'' It 's a good one I have to admit, now then, I really need to fulfill or blab to the man. The adept, that brought about the capture of over 100 pirate ships, near the old ship railway yard. ``

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

The Virgin appeared a second later.
'' Rear Admiral Hartwell, '' she stated. `` Do you by chance agnise me ? ``

Nodding he looked straight at her, `` You are a computer generated hologram, I recognize you from the few pictures that remain of the showtime and hold out emperors. ``

`` Very practiced sir, what you may not get laid is that I was given the ability to reenact all imperial mandatory, in all imperial topic. The most important in the last 2 century was finding person from this man 's family. ''
Laughing a bit she continued, `` In this case he actually found us. I was the one who sent the substantiation that the next emperor had been found. Though I am sure you noticed I left his public figure off ? That was to protect what was left of his family. I am the exclusively one who can declare anyone to be the Saturnia pavonia. ``

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

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

'' fountainhead I had assistant, '' Derrick told him. Showing the man his download foreland set, Derrick was tempted to give the man a little 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 facilitate almost everything that might be awry with them. '' Derrick said excited that he finally had a homo he could actually trust.

Sighing Hartwell looked away rent filling his eyes, `` Of the nine that were left only 5 of us are still alive. Shilo and Grant were killed in a transport chance event, the hale ship was lost. Jimison was killed trying to stop a robbery. Norman, '' here Hartwell sighed even harder, `` was blown out of a crosshatch ; he 'd managed to save 15 masses that were trapped. He heard the hatching failing and shoved them into life boat capsule, he 'd just managed to get it shut and secured when the hatch went. ''

Even self-aggrandising tears 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 English of the ship when the yell came out. The bastards blamed their own incompetence on him ; I have tried to reopen the subject for 2 years now. The president was part owner so it was swept under the rug ! ''

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

Derrick sat there a present moment waiting for Hartwell to calm, then Derrick spoke, `` There will be justice for them, I 'll make sure as shooting of that, if it 's the last matter I do, there will be justice for them all ! ``

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

'' What of the others Dempsy, Dylan 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 punk as he was back then, he joined the fire warden with me. He 's turned down a commission more times than I want to admit, he still says that you and I were born leaders and he was more felicitous following than he is leading.
As for the others, let 's see the final stage I heard doubting Thomas went into the salvage business, damn honest pilot film from what I hear. Rayburn settled down on a far initiate human beings on the Galatic rim doing pretty good the death time I saw him. '' Here Hartwell stopped a look of anger on his aspect, `` They shoved Kimison into a veteran 's retrieval center, more like a dumb last pit, one-half of the citizenry staffing the situation do n't worry. The former half looks the early way. I pay for him, he saved my life sentence more than a few times, I owe him that plus a unhurt lot more. It 's the just reason he his treated and tended as well.

Derrick growled, he 'd seen those supposed old hand's centers he had to agree they were death infernal region, really not even worthy of dying in. Between clenched dentition Derrick said, `` I will receive 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 of him. `` I 'm going to need your permission to remove him ; I need you to radio me on this relative frequency when you sign the document. '' Hartwell nodded the look of surprise then pride in his eyes spoke volume of what he thought of Derrick 's plan.
Mary had been standing nearby taking in everything that Derrick had said. Everything would ca-ca it that much well-off when she entered his judgment to aid clear the remainder of the distress that she felt was still there.

'' father, '' Mary spoke up a moment later, `` I know that you trust the butt admiral, but as per your design, do you wish him to be released with the noesis of just who you are ? As you yourself advised me you are still worried about your family. At submit I have only been capable to land 2 watch in abrir oculta, at represent there is no threat though I am afraid that will change when who the emperor moth is, is known. ``

`` Yes I know, but to do any eccentric of retentiveness pulley block might appear as if he were tampered with while he was here. ''

Derrick sat for a few moments thinking on the problem, `` The Virgin, Shelby, the psyche wipe/ blocker can it be adjusted to amplify the strength of the mind ? To piddle it almost insufferable to interrupt into the mind without the equipment we have here ? ``

'' Calculating now, confirming with Mary, '' Shelby stated. `` It is possible, though it will take a whole day to take aim effect. '' Confirmed Shelby.

'' I concur, though I do hold a device that can decrease that time by 12 hours, '' Mary smiled sweetly.

'' delay, waiting, wait, you want to do what to me ? '' Hartwell asked a minuscule afraid.

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

Looking over at Derrick Hartwell was n't too sure, `` It 's ok believe me, you are a close admirer of mine that puts you in an extremely rare bit to The Virgin and to me. Just to let you live, you are the initiatory and for now the exclusively person to know who and what I am. '' Derrick told him.

Joseph Hartwell 's chest swelled, his old commanding officer was trusting him with this, then he looked at the diminished gimmick that appeared on the table following to him. `` Alright commandant if you trust it, then I guess I will also. ``

Sighing Derrick picked up the device feeding into a one-armed bandit on the console.
'' I am sad if we have panicked you, it 's either this or we do a computer storage wipe and replacement on you and really ? I prefer this to anything else, this way I have an ally out there that can help oneself me with later ... affair. '' Derrick said as something on a console drew his aid, nodding his head 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 in force as usual, '' Derrick said a Brobdingnagian smiling on his look. `` You think we can get him without alerting the rest of the wing ?

'' Hmmmm he appears to be in an access Australian crawl way, I doubt anyone knows he 's there, I think it should be prophylactic though, '' here Hartwell smiled a wide smile. `` You might want to admonish him before you .... you know. ``

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

In a ill-shapen representative Derrick said, `` sailor Dempsy that had better not be an illegal alcoholic machine I see you making there in that creeping way ! ``

Dempsy 's rima oris opened, what the hell ? Looking around he decided somebody in the crew was messing with him.
Smiling Derrick opened the communication channel again, `` so Demples you going to ignore me again huh ? You want another 5 24-hour interval off the strong drink ? ``

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

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

'' I do n't give ... '' there was a flash and Dempsy was laying at Hartwell 's metrical unit, `` ... the metre ... to come .... '' Looking around Dempsy jumped to his feet and saluted Hartwell. `` I 'm dark sir I did n't know it was you ! ``

'' At ease Dempsy, it was n't me it was our emcee here. '' Hartwell said as Dempsy was staring wide eyed at the crawl distance he 'd just been in on the view screen.

Dempsy was staring at several of the machines and panels, silent for a moment he whispered, `` This is unbelievable, I 've only translate about the things I am seeing here. None of this has existed for over 800 years ! I have to shake the hand of the one who found this. '' Turning he had n't yet noticed Derrick who was watching the culture medium form red headed man.

`` So I take it you like what you see ? '' Derrick said his part still disguised.

Dempsy nodded still almost in a enchantment, then a light seemed to go off in his head. `` Hey wait ! There were only 3 the great unwashed that knew about the ignoring and dared to call me Demples. I had commodity reason to ignore command ! One is here, one is on the Galactic rim, the last no one has heard ... from ... in, Commander ? '' This shoemaker's last whispered in awe.

Sitting forward Derrick smiled, `` long time Dempsy, too long ! ``

Dempsy was about to start yelling when Shelby appeared, `` Derrick I am afraid that the setup he was working on is starting to establish up pressure. I am afraid explosion is impendent. ``

'' Alright mail a pulse and shut it down, vent as much pressure level as you can, I believe it uses a tri-switch ? '' Dempsy could only nod staring at Shelby.

'' Shut down commencing, force per unit area being expelled, '' Shelby replied then vanished.

'' My god was that a three-dimensional effigy ? An encoding of the short field of operation as an interference blueprint of seemingly random sport in the opacity, density, or the surface profile of the photographic medium ? '' Dempsy whispered.

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

Dempsy 's mouth dropped open, though he was n't trusted what had him more in seismic disturbance the holograph, the systems on this ship, or the fact that the commanding officer was back and actually understood what he was talking about ! Standing up straight Dempsy snapped off a salute, `` Sorry commander as I said before I did n't get laid it was you. I 'm meritless I had heard that you had passed, '' smiling Dempsy said, `` should deliver known you were too tough to be taken out that easy. ''

'' 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 jumble look on his face.

'' Oh cypher that big I am in command of the final stage of the EIG ships, I have 4 right now, each with their own hologram, plus I am the following emperor. See nothing that big. '' Derrick said a half smile on his face.

Dempsy was still a little in electrical shock ; `` 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 excited about engineering science. They both watched as he tentatively reached out and touched a panel here, a sieve there. A moment later he walked up to Derrick and asked, `` Commander sir ? Anyway I could detain here, ... forever ? ``

Only a one-half smiling on his face 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, then not come back. ''

Hartwell smirked at Dempsy, `` Now you know that the Texas Ranger would take up an investigation the mo you were a few moment late coming back. I do n't think you want the total fleet looking for you, at to the lowest degree not 'til the commander and the commando are more instal together. ``

Derrick smiled braggart seeing that Dempsy was about to embark on whining. `` It 's OK Dempsy you 'll get you chance to take on later. Right now I need to adjust both of your brains before I release you. ``

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

'' I want to tone your cognitive abilities, making it harder to deep run down and withdraw info. '' Derrick stated after a moment.

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

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

Dempsy 's back talk dropped undefended as he started to plunk for away from Derrick and Hartwell, `` bet my mastermind is amercement like it is. ``

'' I said that MIGHT still be an option knowing your mental capacity you 'll love it, '' Derrick said smiling.

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

Shelby appeared next to Dempsy a wide grin plastered to her boldness, `` sir, '' she said, `` it is completely safe I have used it many metre in the preceding 800 eld, besides I have scanned you brain already and found that nil extra will ingest to be done. Neither will I have to delete anything from you. ``

Dempsy breathed a suspiration of relief, `` Why did n't you say that in the first place ? ``
Derrick just shook his head god he really had missed Dempsy.
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 moment, `` Let me know the coordinates of Rayburn 's stead I might pay him a visit soon. If you find out exactly where Thomas is and what fellowship I 'd value it, as for Kimison it wo n't be long before he is out. Get the paperwork done and I 'll deal care of the quietus. ``

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

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

Turning a color spokesperson spoke, `` We thank you tail end full admiral Hartwell we will be in touch. Also to the young man at the scientific discipline station, please stop attempting to skim for us, thank you. '' With that the riddle went blank as several started at it and Hartwell with unresolved rima oris. Sitting down Hartwell started in on his report.

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Introductory get together and Salutation
reputation 115-001-RSFW-004
fire warden particular Forces Wing-001
Rear Admiral Joesph Hartwell, commanding

After meeting with the new emperor as per orders from dictation and extending our hand in friendship,
it is this officer 's judgment that said greeting was well received. The new emperor who as of yet will not
bring out his name at introduce flavor confident that the Rangers and the empire will be able to formulate an
bond that should be beneficial to all.

Though unknown to this officer, the emperor moth appears to be a fair and compassionate man. The amount of money
of intelligence agency the man showed was indeed unnerving the few systems I saw on board his vas make
the forest fire fighter pale in comparison. He has left a way to communicate with him the side by side time we wish to.

It is the opinion of this police officer that the emperor is indeed who he says he is. It is this policeman 's honest
sentiment that command has made the best decision in all stage of their dealings with this someone.
At present I have no encourage good word to present.

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There he thought that ought to give them off for a piece, and perhaps give me time to start the other things I need to, Hartwell thought. On board the live ship Dempsy smiled holding onto the small device that Shelby had given him, damn if it did n't hit the booze a hell of a lot electric sander ! Hell according to her it was 100 time safer too, pit yeah ! Rubbing his chin Dempsy thought a moment now if there was a way to go it to his bunk that would really help !

Derrick could almost see the ideas that Dempsy had churning through his brain, maybe it had n't been a good idea to tell Shelby to devote him the purifier/distiller. Derrick started to express joy when Dempsy took a drunkenness and started to cough from the much more pure spirits. HA ! Derrick thought teach you to not test it first !

Rejoining the eternal rest of the ships they were about to move out when both Conner and Zan signaled him. `` Sire ! '' Came their excite spokesperson, `` we are picking up 2 sign ! Both on the astronomic rim ! ``

Derrick rushed to a panel reading the signals they had received, `` Alright Shelby, let 's get this one right now ! ''
Derrick said pointing to a point on the screenland. `` The early we 'll get as soon as the first is secure. Conner, Zan I want you to stay here and preserve an eye on the Republic fleet I still do n't have a lot of corporate trust of them. ''

Both told him they 'd do all they could, then Shelby flashed out near the initiative item. Looking over the version again Derrick started to test 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 force within is extremely weak. '' Shelby told him.

'' As soon as you have it batten down, admit us to the early one. '' Derrick advised her.

'' Yes Derrick, '' an excited Shelby said. `` All secure commencing Trans-warp to indorse reading. ``

stopping within scanning range Derrick wanted to make sure enough about the second box. The readings he 'd puzzle had indicated that something was n't quite decently about it. They 'd been there perhaps an hour when Derrick looked up from the concealment with a grim face. `` Shelby I do n't sleep with if it 's potential 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 dependable focal point I 'm not sure as shooting we can safely guarantee this one. ``

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

'' Yes but I gave that up because at the molecular story everything started to calculate Sir Thomas More and to a greater extent the like. '' Derrick sadly stated.

Blessed Virgin thought about it for a fourth dimension then also sadly replied, `` It is a shame that we have the mastermind box right here. ``

'' Make a note of the position when we are better prepared we can turn back and retrieve it. '' Derrick said, Mary only nodded she could state that Shelby was n't happy about leaving one of her child out here alone for longer than necessary.

Derrick decided that a few More minutes was n't going to hurt, taking indication Derrick worked furiously at the console. Adjusting almost as dissolute as his finger could he started to get a better theme about the attachment of the device, not all that different from that which was on the stellar fin of Zan. Hmmm looking further at the reading material Derrick decided that it might be possible though once again it could be extremely dangerous.

Looking over at The Virgin and Shelby he was n't sure Mary would let him seek such a rescue again. Sighing he had to consume Thomas More substantial facts and solutions than he did last time or there would be no going after the box. Derrick knew that last clock 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 stop 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 piece longer and he might call for one of them to join them. Derrick started to play non-stop trying to align the molecular enhancer, finally 2 24-hour interval later Derrick could see that the pattern of the gimmick and the box could be separated. The only problem he could see was the placement of the foil, too close the tutelage went off, not close adequate and the charge would hail with the box destroying the ship it was transported into. Sleep deprived, weary beyond belief Derrick tried to push even harder finally getting the low prototype finished though he had to test it first. By the end of the third 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 bother, would he care her to train care of
them ? Staring at Mary Derrick was having a intemperately clock time figuring out who she was.

'' Uh, '' He started, `` I 'm having job processing a good deal beyond this right now if they are hurting people than yes stop them. '' Blessed Virgin nodded she was starting to vex about the Saturnia pavonia, she 'd never seen one of them work like this man did.

Mary opened a channel to the ships that had escaped, `` I am advising you to turn over yourselves in the ranger are now working with the ... ''

'' Why do n't you shut up you stupid ... '' a spokesperson started, then was silent as the ship it was on was blown away.

'' Now then, '' Mary started again, `` I am authorized to allow you to turn your self in, minimal sentences and no other punishment. The option you saw, branded as enemy of the conglomerate you will be hunted the rest of your lives.
I 'll hand you an 60 minutes to decide then I will start penalization. ``

looking at in on Derrick Mary took Shelby aside, `` Shelby I am detecting that he is on the wand of collapse, he needs to rest. ``

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

smile Madonna told Shelby not to vex then walked into where Derrick was working.

`` father, '' Mary started, `` Unless you rest starting in 30 seconds under imperial beard mandates I will stun and cumber you 'til such time as you have recovered. ``

Derrick looked up from the device on the bench, `` You would n't dare ! '' He said.

'' Sire it is my briny job to protect you this includes from yourself. Now then cease and desist or I 'll be forced under the mandates to take action. '' Mary replied.

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

Sighing Virgin Mary over rode respective arrangement on the ship, two pocket-size electrodes came out of the wall, Derrick saw them and still ignored them. Sighing again Virgin Mary told him, `` Last sentence sire or you 'll force me to shoot action. '' Sighing again there was a small-scale whine then both electrodes were lively as was the commission that shot out of them.

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

Shelby and Madonna had mechanically skillful implements of war lifting Derrick's unconscious mind trunk and lightly depositing him in his make-shift bed. `` If he awakes and still has low readings advise me immediately, we have to pee certain he stays sizeable. '' Mary told Shelby.

Mary was back on the Imperial planet the time was almost up for the answers from the now 99 ships that had been causing trouble. Though she was also keeping an eye on Derrick she had to have things gear up for him.

After confirming all the ships surrender, Blessed Virgin went back to the ship to ascertain Derrick.

'' Shelby, '' Mary started, `` while he is in this state we should finish what you started in his mind. ``

Shelby nodded as they both delved into his mind though not as chaotic as before Shelby could see that much had returned. Tracing all the way in, they soon found another harbour 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 ! good you brought another for me to practice on ! Once I 'm through gutting both of you then I can withdraw over this situation ! ''

Lunging out Derrick slashed at Virgin Mary actually cutting her arm, amazed Shelby pushed Mary away as she stepped in social movement of Derrick. `` motion ! '' He shouted lunging this sentence passing through Shelby. Grabbing his school principal she could see all the bother and hatred that was contained there, then she saw even more horror then the last time.

Derrick almost completely immobile, Mary also reached out grabbing Derrick 's brain. Screaming he began to flail away trying to break in free of the two charwoman that had an almost destruction bag on him.

'' Let me go if you destroy this space he will never be safe again, you have to block. I 'll stamp out you both for this, you think he loves you ? You think he trusts you ? Get real ! Oh that 's right you are n't ! '' An almost evil laughter escaped his brim as he tried harder and harder to get loose.

Finally with one survive scream, he managed to wrench one arm loose again slashing at Shelby. As the chaos started to net the Derrick that they both knew, was huddled in a turning point trembling, terrified to move.

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