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

'' At present we have 2 of the remaining 3 running low gear socio-economic class Ranger ships giving chase ; I estimate that we will be out of their sensor range in 25 moment 33 moment. '' Shelby reported. `` DERRICK ! '' Shelby yelled, `` you are still too unstable to attempt to stand. Please roost 'til such time the bio-bed has allowed you to exit. '' Derrick grumbled but lay back down, watching as they quickly out distanced the keep abreast ships.

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

'' Yes Derrick, apparently the require officer of the ship that fired on us has been taken into custody. '' Shelby reported. `` They are trying to speculate as to who we are, no one has said anything, and they are still calling us an extremely fast ship, attacked without provocation. Apparently they are preparing an apology for us for the offense, and that no direction will be brought up against us. '' The sass of the Shelby hologram dropped overt. `` They want us to arrive to the commonwealth capital letter for it. ''
Derrick growled, there was no way in hell that he was EVER going near that den of iniquity again. Shelby noticed that Derrick 's heart charge per unit and pulse 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 little afraid.

'' I will be Shelby ; the Capital is a piazza I want to never be in or near ever again. '' Derrick spit out his anger growing more by the second. `` I was disgraced through the streets when I refused to re-enlist ; I was their keen sub 'til I refused to wipe out for those asinine cock anymore. If I could I 'd ruin the entire city and every affair that claims to be alive there. '' For a moment, Shelby was shocked at the sudden explosion of wrath from Derrick, but then she remembered the many atrocities that she had seen in Derrick 's straits. almost by the other Republic soldiery, Derrick had tried to keep his self out of it to no avail. No wonder Derrick 's wrath is so great she thought, those were atrocious things that he and his men had been forced to do.

Sighing she wondered how Derrick had stayed sane in all that metre, how he had managed to stay a decent mortal. It would be respective hours before the bio-bed was going to release him, Derrick decided to get an update.

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

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

"I am afraid that taking the offset 2 might deliver over taxed his trans-warp generators. We may have to get to them with hyper-drive, though I am anxious for all of us to be together. '' Derrick admitted.

'' As am I Derrick. As sapless as the others were, they are so defenseless out there ; even Conner is only 50 % with his arm. If he has lost trans-warp then it will indeed be some prison term 'til we are reunited. I estimate it will be another 35 hours 15 minutes 20 instant 'til my own trans-warp is operational. '' Shelby sadly said. Nodding Derrick went through the composition and hurt news report of Shelby 's systems.

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

'' Calculating now, also running diagnostics. It appears that I can produce a lowly sum of the particles, but I can not sustain them for a protract geological period. '' Shelby answered.

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

'' Calculating now, yes I am seeing a 32.9 % increase in re-gen of generators. Though this plan of natural action has dandy merit I can only raise the subatomic particle every arcminute for an time of day, then I would involve 30 arcminute to start the process again. Under these conditions the re-gen time would be reduced from 35 hours, 10 mo, 29 second gear to 24 hr, 3 minutes, 33 second gear. '' Shelby replied.

'' Alright, '' Derrick sighed, `` it will have to do, we need to re-establish link with Conner and the others. Shelby I want you to call all of them on every relative frequency you can that wo n't alert the forest fire fighter or others to their and our placement.

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

Finally, an hour later the bio-bed released Derrick, finally able to get up he started to go through all the version he had on Conner the last time he 'd seen him. A few minutes later, he saw what he thought he might. The strain of taking the first 2 had once again damaged his source. Damn it Derrick thought, I 'm going to have to apologize to him when I see him again, I just hope that my impatience did n't get him destroyed again. It was only a few minutes later that Shelby got a reaction to all her shout.

'' 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 good to hear that you are both well. It was almost as you feared primary winding the strain was too much, 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 sorry I pushed you to that maneuver, losing your trans-warp twice in 5 Clarence Shepard Day Jr., it is a bit a lot. '' Derrick said.

'' Oh no Primary, it is an honor to do everything I can for you, please sire, allow me to attend you again as soon as I can. '' Conner begged.
Derrick was a picayune appalled then looked over at Shelby who was hiding her face 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 jazz everything NOW ! '' Derrick ordered. Shelby straightened up at the self-assurance that was in his interpreter, then she sighed all the fearfulness 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 give birth suspicions as to your identity. Too many things coincided with the history we had heard about the cousin-german
of the emperor that had been hidden and the context surrounding you and your sept. ''

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

'' Since I do not have all the Ribonucleic acid sequences that I needed to run right tests on your DNA, I contacted the Palace A.I. '' Shelby said becoming Sir Thomas More and more fearful.

'' Go on, '' Derrick prompted her.

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

'' Ok, so did you get hold anything ? '' Derrick said though, for some intellect, he had a feeling he knew what Shelby was going to reveal.

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

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

Sighing Shelby stated,"Mary said that there was a 95.333 % probability that you are a descendant of the imperial beard line, the only one she has seen in 200 years. I also advised her that I took you DNA without your license, that you might be angry with me. '' Here Shelby lowered her header as snag fell from her eyes. `` I am so sorry Derrick ; I had to see out, I am dismal I took it without your permission. '' For a few present moment there was only the speech sound of Shelby sobbing in the ascendancy elbow room.

'' Shelby, '' Derrick said softly, `` why would I be angry at you ? I did ask you to witness out what you could. However, for the present moment this news show is a minuscule disturbing. Do you have the ability to get hold of Blessed Virgin ? '' Derrick asked.

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

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

Shelby started to tune up to the extremely high relative frequency for Mary,"palace A.I., this is EIG-0101F computer code alpha-339, beta-229, delta-119, gamma-009, omega-stop. field of test wish to verbalise to you. '' This time there were various minutes before she was finally answered.

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

Derrick stepped up and cleared his throat ; he had to get this rightfield, just like his grandfather had told him. `` hi Blessed Virgin, I was told that if I ever spoke to a Madonna dealing with the castle I was to recite this."

`` Please continue, '' Virgin Mary stated.

'' Madonna, I am Derrick O'Toma descendant of Thomas Tomalley, Alpha-010A beta-020b, delta-030d, gamma-030ga, Omega-050oo2, confirm. '' Derrick said.

'' Derrick O'Toma, Alpha-010A beta-020b, delta-030d, gamma-040ga, Omega-050oo2, confirm. Section 1 concluded, I await segment 2 confirmation. '' Mary said though Derrick could get word the exhilaration in her voice.

`` I was told to look a day before giving department 2 check, at award I should accept all but imperial admission. I need you to set off collecting all the selective information you can, to set forth taking down all those that will controvert the rise of the new emperor butterfly. '' Derrick said trying to repeat everything his gramps had told him.

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

Smiling a moment Derrick could suppose of a million things he 'd wish her to do but they were just thing that would n't really serve in the add up twenty-four hours. `` No not at this time, but please have all defenses ready I want everything checked and rechecked I fear there was a double-dealer or two in the court. I fear that there may be sabotage to your systems. '' Derrick ordered.

Blessed Virgin was shocked a minute but started to mark off, `` it will be done sire. ''

'' When I call to sustain, let me know what you have found, then I can avail you deal with them. '' Derrick said.

'' It will be as you say sire, I eagerly await the mo half of the royal code. '' Blessed Virgin 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 mad shit his grandfather had spouted actually, was in fact the truth. Tears threatened to cloud his eye ; grandfather, I am so dingy for ever doubting you thank you for taking the time to tell me all the narrative you had.

Shelby herself was in daze not only did her primary know the royal computer code but also was part of the imperial air. Then it hit her that she was going to miss him, he was the next Saturnia pavonia and would n't give time to be on the ship anymore.

Already she 'd found 3 sabotaged part of her system only 2 she 'd been capable to disarm. Mary continued on the relief of the day running over all her scheme, in all she 'd found 103 sections of her scheduling that had been set for deletion of which she could only take 93. Upon pass completion of a mo pass with a newfangled computer programme, not many knew of, she found another 50, here though she had More succeeder removing 49 of them. Although angered at first she smiled at the fact that Derrick had shown that with child of business organization for her. Thinking for a here and now 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 plan notion it run through her system cleaning all of the adverse programming out of her, plus it added a few healthy upgrades that she loved the feeling of.

Derrick got a shivering feeling again, thinking of the thing his grandmother had told him. Derrick finally had the principal set adjusted that there was no danger to use it and though he desired the rest of the files, he was still a little afraid to use it. `` Shelby, '' he said having finally made up his mind. `` I need to tuck the last of the files in your program library, with all the improvements we 've made it should be completely condom. ''

'' Though I know you desire to a greater extent knowledge, I am still afraid that you might surcharge again. ''

'' Shelby I have to, there are still too many unrequited query that I have, that neither you or your comrade and sis can answer. Besides with you there to monitor me I should be more than dependable enough. '' Derrick said trying to convince himself as well as Shelby.

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

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

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

Derrick started the punishing task of wading through all the composition, hmmmm Derrick thought, Joseph Hartwell now where have I heard that name before ? Then suddenly it hit him ! trivial Joey ! That scrawny kid that had been in his mathematical group, well I 'll be damned Derrick idea, he made it all the way to a overtop view ! Laughing a import Derrick read the composition Joseph sent in.

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After Action paper 3155-11H-122
fire warden Squadron 11H
Capt. Chief Joseph Hartwell, Commanding

Due to heavy energy electric arc detected in the sphere, RS-11H was dispatched to enquire. While we were assessing the death of an unidentified force, an outlying twenty-five percent course ship noticed a vague sensor anomaly. This unusual person had been noted previously at other encroachment signal detection and also from random ships on stock patrol.

Ordering the majority of RS-11H to be under the command of First social class ranger Ship Brotherhood and to proceed look into the local struggle aftermath I took my Flagship Comrade and three other offset division commando ships to investigate the anomaly. If whatever the anomalousness was had destroyed the nameless encroachment, I did not want any lighter ships accompanying us as they would be simple target practice for the anomalousness if it proved hostile and I did not want to lose ships and men.

We approached at standard speed and were approximately 11 hours away when the anomaly began to farm harder to get. I ordered an growth in speed. As we approached, the anomalousness not only grew harder to see but also appeared to develop lowly. We had the anomalousness almost in close detector scan when it went into hyper-space. The anomaly fell back into formula outer space moments later. We shifted course of action to intercept.

first Class ranger Ship companionship was leading our formation, when, and without order of magnitude, opened ardor on the unusual person. reception was instantaneous and monumental, followed immediately by another fusillade, which overtook the firstly salvo and detonated it approximately 50 miles from the Fellowship. This was close enough to cause companionship to go into everlasting system shutdown due to the extremely monumental EMP salvo. casualty aboard were comparatively twinkle with well over 75 % uninjured. There were no fatalities.

We were close enough at this time to find out that the unusual person was apparently a brawny ship of unknown configuration. It re-entered hyper-space. 2 of the remaining ships, brotherhood and Camerilla, gave chase. The strange ship was far faster than was expected. We soon lost it.

My Flagship remained behind to facilitate origin of forest fire fighter personnel from the derelict society. The Commanding officer was placed in custody in the brig of my Flagship for his unauthorized use of force.

An hour later both sister ships returned having soon lost the strange ship. Almost all scan of the strange ship were reflected back at the ships, it was estimated that the ship was over 3 sea mile in in distance. This ship is far tumid than anything previously detected ; at present mastery has n't issued any society regarding action at law toward the ship in query.

From the composition I have received, the ship was also covered in well over 80 % of its Kingston-upon Hull in what appeared to be a immense assortment of weapon, no confirmation of this can be found, as all pictures taken were blank shell. An earliest report of the taking of 20 pirate ships had each of the crew saying that they were taken out with ease by a ship described as very similar to the reported ship.

At award, I personally, am hoping this is a secret weapon the forest fire fighter force is developing to avail finally clean the pirate nests that have been growing in the foster sections of the Republic. If it is not one of ours then I make preeminence that its activity toward the ranger are hostile only when fired upon and even then showed restraint.

I am also praying that this ship will side with the forest fire fighter in the sexual climax law-breaking. The taking of the twenty pirate ships is the largest Ranger offensive to escort, one can only hope the unknown ship wo n't make up one's mind the Ranger personnel is uncongenial and learn action as such.
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Derrick could see Shelby giggling about what he 'd just read, Derrick had to take it was partially true. Though there were a great many friend among the Texas Ranger, Derrick did n't recollect he could actually land his self to kill any of them. They had been traveling 23 60 minutes when several alarms went off. close at hand collision alert ? `` Shelby report ! '' Derrick yelled as he was running for the instruction deck of cards.

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

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

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

'' Ok, point both ships producing the net and see if we can disable it. Wait ; fire one burst then fire a minute of a unlike energy theme song. '' Derrick instructed.

Shelby 's heart got large as she could see what Derrick was trying to do. Firing the for the first time burst it was as Derrick thought absorbed by the net, though they could n't see the minute salvo tailing closely behind the indorse. Striking the world-class ship, it immediately went dark ; the second did n't fare as well. The entire rear of the ship was destroyed as the bam sliced through the Hull. Derrick would own felt bad except he knew what the buccaneer would have got done had they gotten ahold of Shelby though as he knew most of them would feature died taking her.

'' Derrick, I am receiving a lower frequency content from someone who claims to be the leader of this sea robber kin. Should I even bother to do him ? '' Shelby asked.

Derrick was about to tell her no when he got an idea, they wanted to have intercourse with him ? Fine he could screw with them as well. `` I want distorted audio only Shelby, '' there was a moment of static then they heard the message.

`` To the crew of the magnificent ship that just destroyed my energy net with ease, join us we could go rich with the superpower of your ship. '' The spokesperson said.

'' Uh huh, and what pray tell would be in it for me ? You sound like commonwealth lap pawl, for god's sake produce a set and quit helping those piss ant. '' Derrick answered getting recitation as to which ship belonged to the leader.

'' You son of a bitch ! Destroy him ! '' All the ships opened firing ; Derrick could only sway his head, idiot !

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

Shelby giggled as twin beam shot out hitting each ship with almost pin dot accuracy. Amid the screech and shouts, there were of course of instruction the menace.

Derrick opened a channel to the loss leader, `` next time asshole, think before you take on a ship you are n't even half as powerful as. Tell the others in prison house they will deliver even more company soon. That is if they survive, I 'm tire out of turning you over to the Texas Ranger, 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 Thomas More than a few springiness up pirating.
'' Shelby, '' Derrick sighed, `` Inform the Rangers ; tell them they have another giving, 15 Thomas More ships. Also tell them a plagiarizer clan leader is among those handicap. '' A fragile smile on her face Shelby sent the substance then pulled away far enough to watch. An 60 minutes later, several secondly family 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 minute of arc 30 seconds before trans-drive is active. I started cycling the engines already so as soon as they are ready we can quit. '' Shelby stated.

They stayed the entire time, though Derrick was sure they had been detected 20 transactions after the fire warden arrived.
Onboard the lead ship, the Plymouth, the science police officer started to point out an anomalousness 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 young police officer noticed that his commanding military officer was very tight lipped about it. Shrugging the young police officer continued to bring readings but found most of his scans 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 enough, I am detecting a scan specifically for us. I have already adjusted but I advise protective cover. '' Shelby advised.

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