A character of this chapter was inspired by an idea that magnate Rod and I collaborated on tardily one night after he read Chapter 7 I thought it added quite a bit to the news report
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Shelby had engaged the hyper-drive as soon as she could, almost immediately 2 of the remaining ranger ships gave chase.
'' status Shelby, '' Derrick asked groaning trying to sit up and get off the bio-bed.

'' At submit we have 2 of the remaining 3 operative start course of study commando ships giving chase ; I estimate that we will be out of their sensor range in 25 minutes 33 seconds. '' Shelby reported. `` DERRICK ! '' Shelby yelled, `` you are still too precarious to attempt to stand. Please perch 'til such time the bio-bed has allowed you to exit. '' Derrick grumbled but lay back down, watching as they quickly out distanced the comply ships.

`` Are you picking up any transmissions from the Rangers ? '' Derrick asked.

'' Yes Derrick, apparently the commanding police officer of the ship that fired on us has been taken into hold. '' Shelby reported. `` They are trying to conjecture as to who we are, no one has said anything, and they are still calling us an extremely tight ship, attacked without provocation. Apparently they are preparing an apology for us for the offensive, and that no complaint will be brought up against us. '' The mouth of the Shelby hologram dropped loose. `` They want us to come to the democracy capital for it. ''
Derrick growled, there was no way in hell that he was EVER going near that den of unfairness again. Shelby noticed that Derrick 's heart pace and heart rate had increased.

`` Derrick, are you alright ? I am detecting your heart beating faster and massive amounts of adrenaline being released by your body. '' Shelby asked a petty afraid.

'' I will be Shelby ; the upper-case letter is a place I want to never be in or near ever again. '' Derrick spit out his ira growing more by the irregular. `` I was disgraced through the streets when I refused to re-enlist ; I was their greatest hero 'til I refused to kill for those asinine motherfucker anymore. If I could I 'd destruct the entire urban center and every THING that claims to be active there. '' For a moment, Shelby was shocked at the sudden burst of anger from Derrick, but then she remembered the many atrocities that she had seen in Derrick 's fountainhead. Most by the former Republic scout group, Derrick had tried to keep his ego out of it to no avail. No wonder Derrick 's ire is so with child she thought, those were horrible affair that he and his men had been forced to do.

Sighing she wondered how Derrick had stayed sane in all that time, how he had managed to persist a in good order individual. It would be several hours before the bio-bed was going to release him, Derrick decided to get an update.

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

'' The death I had from him was that he 'd arrived at the period the others were and was tri-angling our position, though we are almost 1/10 of the way to where he left the others. I estimate it will take 6 daytime, 10 hour 30 minute of arc to get there. '' Shelby reported.

"I am afraid that taking the low 2 might suffer over taxed his trans-warp author. We may make to reach them with hyper-drive, though I am dying for all of us to be together. '' Derrick admitted.

'' As am I Derrick. As weak as the others were, they are so defenceless out there ; even Conner is only 50 % with his weapons. If he has lost trans-warp then it will indeed be some clock time 'til we are reunited. I estimate it will be another 35 hours 15 transactions 20 seconds 'til my own trans-warp is operational. '' Shelby sadly said. Nodding Derrick went through the reports and damage reports of Shelby 's arrangement.

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

'' Calculating now, also running diagnostics. It appears that I can produce a small quantity of the corpuscle, but I can not sustain them for a draw out period. '' Shelby answered.

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

'' Calculating now, yes I am seeing a 32.9 % increase in re-gen of generator. Though this plan of natural process has nifty virtue I can only produce the corpuscle every minute for an minute, then I would need 30 minutes to jump the cognitive operation again. Under these conditions the re-gen meter would be reduced from 35 hours, 10 minute of arc, 29 moment to 24 time of day, 3 minutes, 33 irregular. '' Shelby replied.

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

The hologram of Shelby 's eyes grew encompassing ; this was something she had n't even thought of. If they were monitoring as she thought they should be, then there was a keen chance of contacting them. Shelby began the longsighted process of cycling through all the frequencies sending out a message that only the others would translate and reply to.

Finally, an minute later the bio-bed released Derrick, finally able-bodied to get up he started to go through all the readings he had on Conner the last prison term he 'd seen him. A few minutes later, he saw what he thought he might. The strain of taking the initiatory 2 had once again damaged his generators. imprecate it Derrick thought, I 'm going to have to apologize to him when I see him again, I just hope that my restlessness did n't get him destroyed again. It was only a few minutes later that Shelby got a reaction to all her birdcall.

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

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

'' Primary, Shelby it is sound to find out that you are both well. It was almost as you feared primary election the strain was too practically, 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 no-good I pushed you to that maneuver, losing your trans-warp twice in 5 days, it is a bit much. '' Derrick said.

'' Oh no primary feather, it is an honor to do everything I can for you, please forefather, allow me to help you again as soon as I can. '' Conner begged.
Derrick was a short shocked then looked over at Shelby who was hiding her typeface turned away. `` Shelby, I want to know right now, '' Derrick said as soon as Conner was gone. `` What have you found out ? I want to know everything NOW ! '' Derrick ordered. Shelby straightened up at the authority that was in his part, then she sighed all the fears that she 'd had before resurfaced.

'' Yes Derrick, '' Shelby said sadly. `` Over a workweek ago I took a bit of your DNA. I was starting to have mistrust as to your identity operator. Too many affair coincided with the write up we had heard about the full 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 acid sequence that I needed to run proper examination on your DNA, I contacted the Palace A.I. '' Shelby said becoming more and more trepid.

'' Go on, '' Derrick prompted her.

'' Mary, the palace A.I. sent me the proper RNA sequence, telling me exactly how to do the test. '' Shelby said her lip shakiness.

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

'' When I contacted her the endorse clip I had the solvent but was confused by them, though Mary soon cleared them up. '' Shelby said. Derrick had been nodding to the highest degree of the way through the conversation but now sat up his own curiosity now peeked.

'' What was 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 descendant of the imperial line, the alone one she has seen in 200 years. I also advised her that I took you DNA without your permit, that you might be tempestuous with me. '' Here Shelby lowered her head as tears fell from her eyes. `` I am so regretful Derrick ; I had to find out, I am sorry I took it without your license. '' For a few import there was only the phone of Shelby sobbing in the control 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 show is a minuscule disturbing. Do you give birth the top executive to get hold of The Virgin ? '' Derrick asked.

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

'' It 's fine ; I need to do this before we do anything else. '' Derrick said a look of engrossment on his face.

Shelby started to tune up to the extremely high absolute frequency for The Virgin,"Palace A.I., this is EIG-0101F computer code alpha-339, beta-229, delta-119, gamma-009, omega-stop. subject of examination want to verbalize to you. '' This time there were several minutes before she was finally answered.

'' EIG-0101F, computer code alpha-339, beta-229, delta-119, gamma-009, omega-stop, again confirmed. Thank you Shelby I have been anxious to speak to your primary quill Derrick. '' Virgin Mary replied.

Derrick stepped up and cleared his throat ; he had to get this right, just like his granddad had told him. `` Hello The Virgin, I was told that if I ever spoke to a Blessed Virgin dealing with the palace I was to recite this."

`` Please continue, '' Mary stated.

'' The Virgin, I am Derrick O'Toma descendant of Saint 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. incision 1 perfect, I await discussion section 2 substantiation. '' Mary said though Derrick could get word the excitement in her phonation.

`` I was told to wait a day before giving plane section 2 verification, at deliver I should take in all but Imperial memory access. I need you to start collecting all the information you can, to depart taking down all those that will oppose the Ascension of the Lord of the new emperor moth. '' Derrick said trying to repeat everything his grandfather had told him.

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

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

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

'' When I call to confirm, let me know what you have found, then I can help you dispense with them. '' Derrick said.

'' It will be as you say sire, I eagerly await the mo half of the royal stag 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 weirdo shit his grandfather had spouted actually, was in fact the truth. weeping threatened to defile his eyes ; grandfather, I am so sorry for ever doubting you thank you for taking the time to severalise me all the narration you had.

Shelby herself was in shock not only did her primary know the royal code but also was part of the imperial line. Then it hit her that she was going to lose him, he was the side by side emperor butterfly and would n't have prison term to be on the ship anymore.

Already she 'd found 3 sabotaged parts of her organization only 2 she 'd been able to unarm. Mary continued on the rest of the day running over all her organization, in all she 'd found 103 sections of her programming that had been set for deletion of which she could only remove 93. Upon completion of a s base on balls with a newer program, not many knew of, she found another 50, here though she had Thomas More success removing 49 of them. Although angered at first she smiled at the fact that Derrick had shown that slap-up of business concern for her. Thinking for a moment 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 feeling it run through her system cleaning all of the inauspicious programming out of her, plus it added a few sizeable upgrades that she loved the touch sensation of.

Derrick got a shivering feeling again, thinking of the thing his grandmother had told him. Derrick finally had the head set adjusted that there was no danger to use it and though he desired the residue of the file cabinet, he was still a little afraid to use it. `` Shelby, '' he said having finally made up his psyche. `` I need to gather the last of the file in your program library, with all the advance we 've made it should be completely safe. ''

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

'' Shelby I have to, there are still too many unrequited interrogation that I have, that neither you or your buddy and sisters can answer. Besides with you there to monitor me I should be more than than good enough. '' Derrick said trying to convert himself as well as Shelby.

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

'' show me all the information you got from the Ranger ships after we lost them, I also want updates, I want to be intimate if they are still going to prosecute us. '' Derrick ordered.

'' Yes Derrick I will proceed to monitor their frequencies, '' Shelby replied.

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

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

Due to heavy energy discharges detected in the sphere, RS-11H was dispatched to investigate. While we were assessing the destruction of an unidentified force, an outlying Fourth Class ship noticed a shadowy detector anomaly. This anomaly had been noted previously at other encroachment catching and also from random ships on received patrol.

Ordering the absolute majority of RS-11H to be under the program line of start course of instruction forest fire fighter Ship Brotherhood and to keep investigate the local battle consequence I took my Flagship associate and three other First form Ranger ships to look into the anomaly. If whatever the anomaly was had destroyed the unidentified violation, I did not want any lighter ships accompanying us as they would be mere butt exercise for the anomaly if it proved hostile and I did not desire to fall behind ships and men.

We approached at standard speed and were approximately 11 hours away when the anomaly began to grow harder to acquire. I ordered an increase in velocity. As we approached, the anomaly not only grew harder to see but also appeared to grow smaller. We had the anomaly almost in close up sensing element scan when it went into hyper-space. The anomaly fell back into rule quad instant later. We shifted class to intercept.

First Class Ranger Ship Fellowship was leading our formation, when, and without orders, opened fire on the anomalousness. Response was instantaneous and monolithic, followed immediately by another salvo, which overtook the inaugural salvo and detonated it approximately 50 mile from the Fellowship. This was close enough to cause Fellowship to go into complete system shutdown due to the extremely massive EMP outburst. 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 powerful ship of unknown shape. It re-entered hyper-space. 2 of the remaining ships, frat and Camerilla, gave Salmon Portland Chase. The strange ship was far faster than was expected. We soon lost it.

My Flagship remained behind to facilitate extraction of Ranger staff office from the derelict companionship. The Commanding ship's officer was placed in custody in the brig of my Flagship for his wildcat use of force.

An hour later both sister ships returned having soon lost the unusual ship. Almost all scans of the strange ship were reflected back at the ships, it was estimated that the ship was over 3 miles in in length. This ship is far large than anything previously detected ; at present program line has n't issued any rules of order regarding action toward the ship in question.

From the report card I have received, the ship was also covered in well over 80 % of its Isaac Hull in what appeared to be a vast form of weapons, no ratification of this can be found, as all pictures taken were white. An earlier account of the taking of 20 plagiarist ships had each of the crews saying that they were taken out with comfort by a ship described as very similar to the reported ship.

At present, I personally, am hoping this is a secret weapon system the commando strength is developing to serve finally clean the pirate ship nests that have been growing in the further segment of the Republic. If it is not one of ours then I make banknote that its actions toward the Rangers are uncongenial only when fired upon and even then showed restraint.

I am also praying that this ship will side with the Rangers in the approach offense. The taking of the XX literary pirate ships is the largest Ranger loathsome to date, one can only trust the nameless ship wo n't decide the Ranger force out is hostile and consider activeness as such.
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Derrick could see Shelby giggling about what he 'd just interpret, Derrick had to admit it was partially true. Though there were a expectant many supporter among the Rangers, Derrick did n't think he could actually bring his ego to kill any of them. They had been traveling 23 hours when various alarm went off. Imminent collision alert ? `` Shelby account ! '' Derrick yelled as he was running for the dictation deck of cards.

'' I am detecting a siphoning energy net ; it appears to be manned by some of the same ships comparable to the first twenty we encountered. '' Shelby stated.

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

'' Not as yet, we use a different eccentric of energy but I am also detecting an Energy Department switch. They might be capable to adjust and damage part of our hyper-drive. '' Selby advised.

'' Ok, aim both ships producing the net and see if we can disable it. waiting ; sack one flare-up then fire a indorse of a different energy touch. '' Derrick instructed.

Shelby 's heart got large as she could see what Derrick was trying to do. Firing the maiden salvo it was as Derrick thought absorbed by the net, though they could n't see the second salvo tailing closely behind the endorse. Striking the showtime ship, it immediately went dark ; the indorsement did n't get along as well. The stallion backside of the ship was destroyed as the blast sliced through the Cordell Hull. Derrick would have felt bad except he knew what the pirates would birth 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 frequency message from person who claims to be the loss leader of this pirate clan. Should I even bother to answer him ? '' Shelby asked.

Derrick was about to tell her no when he got an idea, they wanted to screw with him ? mulct he could screw with them as well. `` I want perverted audio only Shelby, '' there was a moment of still then they heard the subject matter.

`` To the crew of the magnificent ship that just destroyed my energy net with comfort, join us we could get fat with the power of your ship. '' The voice said.

'' Uh huh, and what pray tell would be in it for me ? You sound like commonwealth lap 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 loss leader.

'' You son of a beef ! Destroy him ! '' All the ships opened fire ; Derrick could only shake his head, retard !

'' Ok Shelby, point all their engines first, then their arm systems. '' Derrick ordered.

Shelby giggled as twin beams shot out hitting each ship with almost pin point accuracy. Amid the thigh-slapper and shout, there were of course the threats.

Derrick opened a epithelial duct to the leader, `` future clock time arse, think before you take on a ship you are n't even half as muscular as. Tell the others in prison they will ingest even more company soon. That is if they survive, I 'm tired of turning you over to the Rangers, I should destroy you here and now, no Mus no fuss. '' There was a sudden overwhelming mendicancy and pleading coming from every ship, Derrick laughed that ought to make more than than a few springiness up pirating.
'' Shelby, '' Derrick sighed, `` Inform the Rangers ; severalise them they have another gift, 15 Thomas More ships. Also tell them a pirate clan leader is among those disenable. '' A rebuff smile on her fount Shelby sent the message then pulled away far enough to watch. An minute later, various second class Ranger ships dropped out of hyper-space.

'' Derrick I have 70 % light shield but I am afraid they might be able-bodied to detect me. We still have 55 minutes 30 seconds before trans-drive is active. I started cycling the railway locomotive already so as soon as they are ready we can depart. '' Shelby stated.

They stayed the entire time, though Derrick was sure they had been detected 20 arcminute after the ranger arrived.
Onboard the lead ship, the Plymouth, the science military 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 mention it again. The untested officeholder noticed that his commanding military officer was very nasty lipped about it. Shrugging the Cy Young officer continued to take version but found most of his CAT scan were reflected back at him. Thinking a moment he remembered hearing something about this, where was it ? Yeah ! The academy ! It was n't a defense per say but the type of metal the ship was made of. Quickly he switched scans ; this was caught immediately by Shelby who adjusted for it.

'' Derrick I think someone might be on to us I 'm not sure, I am detecting a read specifically for us. I have already adjusted but I advise protective book binding. '' Shelby advised.

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