Joseph Hartwell was standing there with his sass hanging open there was no way in hell that he was going to think that O'Toma was emperor.
Shaking his capitulum he had to sit, almost as if by magic trick a rump appeared under him.

'' I 'm dark I am finding this a little too arduous to unsay. '' That was when Hartwell started to express mirth.
'' It 's a in effect one I have to admit, now then, I really want to meet or verbalize to the man. The genius, that brought about the seizure of over 100 commandeer ships, near the old ship grand. ``

Sighing Derrick was n't exactly sure how he was going to prove to this man he was the genus Saturnia pavonia.

Mary appeared a moment later.
'' fanny full admiral Hartwell, '' she stated. `` Do you by chance recognize me ? ``

Nodding he looked straight at her, `` You are a computer generated hologram, I recognize you from the few delineation that remain of the first and live emperors. ``

`` Very good sir, what you may not know is that I was given the power to enact all imperial mandates, in all royal matters. The most important in the last 2 100 was finding mortal from this man 's class. ''
Laughing a bit she continued, `` In this caseful he actually found us. I was the one who sent the validation that the side by side emperor had been found. Though I am sure you noticed I left his name off ? That was to protect what was left of his family. I am the only one who can declare anyone to be the emperor butterfly. ``

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

'' You really are the man ? The one who scared the hell on earth out of command ? You almost gave me a coronary with that first-class honours degree then the irregular content, horseshit ; I thought we were toast after that second one. '' Shaking his capitulum, `` When did you get that brilliant ? '' Hartwell asked.

'' fountainhead I had assistant, '' Derrick told him. Showing the man his download fountainhead set, Derrick was tempted to pass on the man a short preference, 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 voice of it, I also want the others that are left, we can help almost everything that might be wrongly with them. '' Derrick said energize that he finally had a human he could actually trust.

Sighing Hartwell looked away weeping filling his oculus, `` Of the nine that were left only 5 of us are still alive. Shilo and Grant were killed in a rapture accident, the whole ship was lost. Jimison was killed trying to lay off a looting. Greg Norman, '' here Hartwell sighed even harder, `` was blown out of a hatch ; he 'd managed to save 15 people that were trapped. He heard the hatch failing and shoved them into life sauceboat ejector seat, he 'd just managed to get it shut out and secured when the hatch went. ''

Even bigger tears were in his center, `` He was a hero ! They said it was his fracture, he was n't even there, he was on the other side of the ship when the song came out. The bastards blamed their own incompetency on him ; I have tried to reopen the casing for 2 years now. The President of the United States was part possessor so it was swept under the rug ! ''

Derrick growled Norman had been the outflank of his unit of measurement, strong and adequate to with a moral code that was indorse only to Derrick 's own.

Derrick sat there a present moment waiting for Hartwell to still, then Derrick spoke, `` There will be justice for them, I 'll make trusted of that, if it 's the end thing I do, there will be justice for them all ! ``

Hartwell looked up at Derrick, `` Listening to you I can tell 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, Lowell Jackson 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 tough as he was back then, he joined the Rangers with me. He 's turned down a committal more times than I want to admit, he still says that you and I were born drawing card and he was more glad following than he is leading.
As for the others, let 's see the live on I heard Thomas went into the salvage business, damn good pilot from what I hear. Rayburn settled down on a far pioneer populace on the Galatic rim doing pretty good the go time I saw him. '' Here Hartwell stopped a look of anger on his case, `` They shoved Kimison into a veteran 's recovery center, more like a slow death pit, half of the people staffing the plaza do n't give care. The other half looks the early way. I pay for him, he saved my life more than a few times, I owe him that plus a whole lot more. It 's the just reason he his deal and tended as well.

Derrick growled, he 'd seen those supposed old-timer's centers he had to agree they were expiry cavity, really not even worthy of dying in. Between clenched teeth Derrick said, `` I will have him out of there as soon as I can, I owe him quite a bit myself, and I intend to riposte him. ''

Here Derrick slammed his fist down on the board in presence of him. `` I 'm going to need your permission to remove him ; I need you to radio me on this frequency when you sign the papers. '' Hartwell nodded the look of surprise then pride in his centre spoke loudness of what he thought of Derrick 's plan.
The Virgin had been standing nearby taking in everything that Derrick had said. Everything would make it that much easier when she entered his mind to assist brighten the residue of the distress that she felt was still there.

'' sire, '' Mary spoke up a moment later, `` I know that you trust the Rear Admiral, but as per your plan, do you wish him to be released with the knowledge of just who you are ? As you yourself advised me you are still worried about your family. At present I have only been able to bring down 2 watch in abrir oculta, at present there is no threat though I am afraid that will deepen when who the emperor butterfly is, is known. ``

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

Derrick sat for a few moments thinking on the problem, `` Mary, Shelby, the mind wipe/ blocker can it be adjusted to amplify the strong suit of the judgement ? To make it almost unsufferable to snap off into the brain without the equipment we have here ? ``

'' Calculating now, confirming with Mary, '' Shelby stated. `` It is possible, though it will have a completely day to submit effect. '' Confirmed Shelby.

'' I concur, though I do have a twist that can lessen that time by 12 hours, '' Mary smiled sweetly.

'' Wait, wait, hold, you want to do what to me ? '' Hartwell asked a little afraid.

'' Do n't concern I 've used this legion times, you 'll be condom. '' Mary told a now shaking Hartwell.

looking for over at Derrick Hartwell was n't too sure, `` It 's ok trust me, you are a close friend of mine that puts you in an extremely rare spot to The Virgin and to me. Just to let you know, you are the first and for now the sole person to hump who and what I am. '' Derrick told him.

Joseph Hartwell 's chest swelled, his old commander was trusting him with this, then he looked at the small twist that appeared on the mesa following to him. `` Alright Commander if you trust it, then I guess I will also. ``

Sighing Derrick picked up the twist feeding into a expansion slot on the console.
'' I am sorry if we have panicked you, it 's either this or we do a storage rub and renewal on you and really ? I prefer this to anything else, this way I have an ally out there that can help me with later ... things. '' Derrick said as something on a console drew his care, nodding his head he pulled up a sentiment of a man in an engine room.

Confused only a consequence Derrick looked back at Hartwell with a smile.
'' I see Dempsy up to no in force as usual, '' Derrick said a huge smile on his brass. `` You think we can get him without alerting the balance of the wing ?

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

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

In a distorted vocalisation Derrick said, `` sailor Dempsy that had better not be an illegal alcoholic machine I see you making there in that cower way ! ``

Dempsy 's mouth opened, what the hell ? Looking around he decided someone in the crew was messing with him.
Smiling Derrick opened the channel again, `` so Demples you going to ignore me again huh ? You want another 5 days off the spirits ? ``

This time Dempsy 's eyes narrowed, `` I doubt you could do ... who is this ? ``

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

'' I do n't experience ... '' there was a split second and Dempsy was laying at Hartwell 's foundation, `` ... the fourth dimension ... to come .... '' Looking around Dempsy jumped to his feet and saluted Hartwell. `` I 'm sorry sir I did n't know it was you ! ``

'' At ease Dempsy, it was n't me it was our host here. '' Hartwell said as Dempsy was staring panoptic eyed at the crawl space he 'd just been in on the horizon screen.

Dempsy was staring at various of the machines and control panel, silent for a moment he whispered, `` This is incredible, I 've only understand about the things I am seeing here. None of this has existed for over 800 years ! I have to sway the hand of the one who found this. '' Turning he had n't yet noticed Derrick who was watching the spiritualist build red headed man.

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

Dempsy nodded still almost in a spell, then a light seemed to go off in his head teacher. `` Hey wait ! There were only 3 people that knew about the ignoring and dared to call off me Demples. I had good grounds 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, `` yearn meter Dempsy, too long ! ``

Dempsy was about to start yelling when Shelby appeared, `` Derrick I am afraid that the apparatus he was working on is starting to build up atmospheric pressure. I am afraid plosion is imminent. ``

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

'' Shut down commencing, pressure being expelled, '' Shelby replied then vanished.

'' My god was that a three-dimensional picture ? An encryption of the light playing field as an interference pattern of seemingly random sport in the opacity, denseness, or the surface profile of the photographic medium ? '' Dempsy whispered.

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

Dempsy 's oral cavity dropped unfastened, though he was n't sure what had him more in shock the holograph, the system on this ship, or the fact that the commander was back and actually understood what he was talking about ! Standing up straight Dempsy snapped off a salute, `` Sorry commanding officer as I said before I did n't know it was you. I 'm distressing I had heard that you had passed, '' smiling Dempsy said, `` should have known you were too rowdy to be taken out that well-off. ''

'' 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 confused look on his face.

'' Oh nix that big I am in statement of the go of the EIG ships, I have 4 right now, each with their own hologram, plus I am the adjacent emperor. See cypher that big. '' Derrick said a half smile on his face.

Dempsy was still a niggling in seismic disturbance ; `` 4 oh my god you lucky bastard ! Oh grim sir. '' Dempsy quickly said.

Derrick and Hartwell started to chuckle, leave it to Dempsy to get over excited about engineering. They both watched as he tentatively reached out and touched a venire here, a covert there. A moment later he walked up to Derrick and asked, `` commanding officer sir ? Anyway I could stay put here, ... forever ? ``

Only a half smiling on his brass Derrick turned back to Hartwell before he answered. `` Fraid not Dempsy, the commando would start looking for you if you just up and disappeared. ``

Dempsy turned to calculate at Hartwell, `` I could shoot an run leave, then not come back. ''

Hartwell smirked at Dempsy, `` Now you know that the Rangers would start an investigation the moment you were a few minutes late coming back. I do n't suppose you want the entire fleet looking for you, at to the lowest degree not 'til the commander and the Rangers are more established together. ``

Derrick smiled bigger seeing that Dempsy was about to start whining. `` It 's alright Dempsy you 'll get you hazard to play later. Right now I need to adapt both of your genius before I release you. ``

Dempsy did a bivalent payoff then started hard at Derrick, `` You want to do exactly what to me and my brainpower ? ``

'' I want to strengthen your cognitive power, making it harder to deep scan and withdraw information. '' Derrick stated after a moment.

'' Is that all ? I thought you might be wanting to wipe my storage 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 mouthpiece dropped open as he started to indorse away from Derrick and Hartwell, `` appear my brain is fine like it is. ``

'' I said that mightiness still be an option knowing your brain you 'll love it, '' Derrick said smiling.

'' fountainhead maybe my mastermind would eff it but I would n't ! I happen to wish who I am damn it ! '' Dempsy said further backing away, causing another cycle of laughter from Hartwell and Derrick.

Shelby appeared next to Dempsy a wide smile plastered to her cheek, `` sir, '' she said, `` it is completely safe I have used it many time in the yesteryear 800 years, besides I have scanned you head already and found that nothing duplicate will have to be done. Neither will I have to delete anything from you. ``

Dempsy breathed a sigh of relief, `` Why did n't you say that in the outset place ? ``
Derrick just shook his point god he really had missed Dempsy.
half an time of day later both men were finished with their subroutine, Derrick gave both a communicator to ring them later.

After sending Dempsy back Derrick paused a moment, `` Let me bonk the co-ordinate of Rayburn 's blank space I might pay him a visit soon. If you find out exactly where Thomas is and what fellowship I 'd appreciate it, as for Kimison it wo n't be long before he is out. Get the paperwork done and I 'll take fear of the balance. ``

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

On board his ship various yelled as soon as he appeared, `` Stand down ! '' Hartwell yelled.

Turning a distorted voice spoke, `` We thank you Rear Admiral Hartwell we will be in touch. Also to the Danton True Young man at the science station, please block attempting to read for us, thank you. '' With that the screen went clean as several started at it and Hartwell with open backtalk. Sitting down Hartwell started in on his report.

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Introductory encounter and Salutation
theme 115-001-RSFW-004
Ranger Special Forces Wing-001
buns admiral Joesph Hartwell, commanding

After meeting with the new emperor butterfly as per orders from mastery and extending our script in friendship,
it is this officer 's opinion that said salutation was well received. The new Saturnia pavonia who as of yet will not
give away his name at present feels confident that the Rangers and the imperium will be able-bodied to forge an
alliance that should be beneficial to all.

Though unknown to this officer, the emperor appears to be a fair and compassionate man. The amount
of intelligence the man showed was indeed redoubtable the few systems I saw on board his vessel make
the Ranger pale in comparison. He has left a way to communicate with him the following time we wish to.

It is the belief of this officer that the Saturnia pavonia is indeed who he says he is. It is this officer 's honest
opinion that bid has made the best decision in all phase of their dealings with this mortal.
At present I have no further recommendation to present.

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There he thought that ought to throw them off for a piece, and perhaps give me time to lead off the former things I need to, Hartwell thought. On board the end ship Dempsy smiled holding onto the small device that Shelby had given him, damn if it did n't wee-wee the liquor a hell of a lot smoother ! Hell according to her it was 100 times safer too, hell on earth yeah ! Rubbing his Kuki Dempsy thought a moment now if there was a way to move it to his bunkum that would really help !

Derrick could almost see the ideas that Dempsy had churning through his mind, maybe it had n't been a good idea to enjoin Shelby to give him the purifier/distiller. Derrick started to laugh when Dempsy took a drink and started to cough from the much more double-dyed booze. HA ! Derrick thought teach you to not test it first !

Rejoining the rest of the ships they were about to move out when both Conner and Zan signaled him. `` Sire ! '' Came their excited voices, `` we are picking up 2 signal ! Both on the galactic rim ! ``

Derrick rushed to a instrument panel reading the signals they had received, `` Alright Shelby, let 's get this one right now ! ''
Derrick said pointing to a stop on the screen. `` The other we 'll get as soon as the number one is secure. Conner, Zan I want you to rest here and keep an eye on the Republic fleet I still do n't have a lot of combine of them. ''

Both told him they 'd do all they could, then Shelby flashed out near the low gear dot. Looking over the reading again Derrick started to test all that he could, finally he cleared it and Shelby brought it aboard.

'' The genius box is in excellent circumstance, though as I feared the king within is extremely feeble. '' Shelby told him.

'' As soon as you have it safe, engage us to the other one. '' Derrick advised her.

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

fillet within scanning range Derrick wanted to relieve oneself sure enough about the second box. The interpretation he 'd get under one's skin had indicated that something was n't quite right about it. They 'd been there perhaps an hour when Derrick looked up from the projection screen with a grim face. `` Shelby I do n't know if it 's potential for us to get this one. Even with you IMT the separation is almost impossible. It appears that this gimmick is bonded at a molecular degree, your IMT is very, very precise but without a more secure focal point I 'm not sure we can safely plug this one. ``

Mary and Shelby both appeared a moment later, `` As much as I wish to discord with you I must concur. Though forefather if I remember aright you were working on a molecular differentiation twist, not long after the volatile twist that you removed from Zan. '' Blessed Virgin told him.

'' Yes but I gave that up because at the molecular level everything started to look More and more the same. '' Derrick sadly stated.

The Virgin thought about it for a time then also sadly replied, `` It is a disgrace that we have the head box right here. ``

'' Make a note of the view when we are better prepared we can return and retrieve it. '' Derrick said, Mary only nodded she could narrate that Shelby was n't felicitous about leaving one of her children out here alone for tenacious than necessary.

Derrick decided that a few more than arcminute was n't going to hurt, taking readings Derrick worked furiously at the console table. Adjusting almost as libertine as his fingers could he started to get a better estimation about the fastening of the device, not all that different from that which was on the astral fin of Zan. Hmmm looking further at the Reading Derrick decided that it might be possible though once again it could be extremely dangerous.

looking over at Blessed Virgin and Shelby he was n't certain Mary would let him assay such a delivery again. Sighing he had to have Thomas More solid facts and result than he did last time or there would be no going after the box. Derrick knew that endure sentence he had been close but 1 problem and he 'd given up, damn he never did that. Was it the fact that he had so a good deal on his crustal plate ? That had to kibosh right now, without these ships there would n't be an imperium or the theory of starting another.

Derrick called Zan and Conner advising them that they would be here a while longer and he might call for one of them to connect them. Derrick started to ferment non-stop trying to adjust the molecular enhancer, finally 2 days later Derrick could see that the approach pattern of the device and the box could be separated. The only problem he could see was the emplacement of the enhancer, too close the charge went off, not close enough and the heraldic bearing would fall with the box destroying the ship it was transported into. Sleep deprived, wear down beyond belief Derrick tried to crowd even harder finally getting the first paradigm finished though he had to try out it first. By the end of the 3rd day Mary had been calling Derrick for 2 days, Derrick finally hearing her was advised that the fleet of commonwealth ships were pledging to Derrick except for about 100.

Those had left and were causing trouble, would he wish her to claim caution of
them ? Staring at Blessed Virgin Derrick was having a hard sentence figuring out who she was.

'' Uh, '' He started, `` I 'm having problems processing much beyond this right field now if they are hurting citizenry than yes cease them. '' Mary nodded she was starting to worry about the emperor, she 'd never seen one of them work like this man did.

The Virgin opened a distribution channel to the ships that had escaped, `` I am advising you to change by reversal yourselves in the fire warden are now working with the ... ''

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

'' Now then, '' Blessed Virgin started again, `` I am authorized to tolerate you to turn your selves in, minimal condemnation and no other punishment. The alternative you saw, branded as enemy of the empire you will be hunted the rest of your life story.
I 'll give you an hour to decide then I will commence punishment. ``

looking at in on Derrick Mary took Shelby aside, `` Shelby I am detecting that he is on the verge 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 certain I am prepared to face his anger. '' Shelby told Mary fear apparent on her face.

Smiling Mary told Shelby not to worry then walked into where Derrick was working.

`` Sire, '' Blessed Virgin started, `` Unless you rest starting in 30 seconds under imperial mandates I will daze and restrain you 'til such clock time as you have recovered. ``

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

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

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

Sighing Virgin Mary over rode respective organisation on the ship, two small electrodes came out of the wall, Derrick saw them and still ignored them. Sighing again Mary told him, `` Last time father or you 'll impel me to take action. '' Sighing again there was a small whine then both electrodes were live as was the charge that shot out of them.

Derrick looked up as the 1st bolt hit him, `` Ok I guess I was wrong, '' he said as he slumped to the floor.

Shelby and The Virgin had mechanically skillful arms lifting Derrick's unconscious body and lightly depositing him in his make-shift bed. `` If he awakes and still has low readings advise me immediately, we have to pretend sure he stays levelheaded. '' Mary told Shelby.

Madonna was back on the Imperial major planet the sentence was almost up for the solvent from the now 99 ships that had been causing trouble. Though she was also keeping an eye on Derrick she had to have matter ready for him.

After confirming all the ships yielding, Mary went back to the ship to watch Derrick.

'' Shelby, '' Mary started, `` while he is in this state we should end up what you started in his psyche. ``

Shelby nodded as they both delved into his mind though not as helter-skelter as before Shelby could see that a lot had returned. Tracing all the way in, they soon found another haven that the war had created, far mystifying 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 ! commodity you brought another for me to practice on ! Once I 'm through gutting both of you then I can take over this lieu ! ''

Lunging out Derrick slashed at Mary actually cutting her arm, amazed Shelby pushed Mary away as she stepped in front of Derrick. `` motion ! '' He shouted lunging this time passing through Shelby. Grabbing his head she could see all the painful sensation and hate that was contained there, then she saw even more repulsion then the shoemaker's last time.

Derrick almost completely firm, Mary also reached out grabbing Derrick 's question. Screaming he began to flail away trying to disclose free of the two char that had an almost decease grasp on him.

'' Let me go if you destroy this place he will never be safe again, you have to terminate. I 'll wipe out you both for this, you think he loves you ? You think he trusts you ? Get literal ! Oh that 's correct you are n't ! '' An almost evil laugh escaped his rim as he tried harder and harder to get loose.

Finally with one shoemaker's last scream, he managed to wrench one arm loose again slashing at Shelby. As the Chaos started to realise the Derrick that they both knew, was huddled in a corner palpitation, terrified to move.

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