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

'' Searching, according to all info I have on all ship movements and battles I would have to say no but I feel that Conner may give Thomas More info than I, at the demonstrate moment, '' Shelby answered.

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

'' Yes Primary, '' Conner replied.

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

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

Hmmm so they did utter feelings toward their wing, mates something to go along in mind for later Derrick thought.

'' Shelby, I want a to the full scan done on the life/brain box, every scan you can do. radiation syndrome, explosives, computer virus 's both written and strong-arm, also any life forms hiding on or in. If there is equipment casualty to the case I want you to throw everything at it again. Something does n't feel right ; think back I do n't want it on display panel under no means 'til we are completely for sure it is safe. '' Derrick ordered as arse as he could. He had a bad look about this the kind that could get them all killed if he was n't careful.

'' Yes Derrick all scans going, to do the wide battery of trial run it will read at least two hours, may I at least provide energy to it ? '' Shelby asked.

'' Not unless you can do it from a distance, I do n't wish this Shelby everything about this feels wrong, I 'm not sure but this almost feels like a false box. '' Derrick replied, Shelby actually gasped then all was tranquil for a while. Derrick had only started reading up on the learning ability box two days ago, going back to the records room he again immersed himself deep in the records finding a little more on the brain boxes. It was almost two hours later that Shelby alerted him she had completed the starting time mathematical group of tests. `` Display the termination here, '' Derrick told Shelby.

As he started to go over the readings he was certainly gladiolus he 'd decided to translate more on the boxes. Several of the meter reading made no sense opening up the library record book he soon found out why.

insurrection Derrick started running issuing rescript, `` IMT Shelby, bridge ! All of you withdraw 100,000 klick, all shield to total, chemise shield frequency to a higher modulation now ! '' He saw all of them bring up their cuticle then withdrew. `` Conner, Zan lock on prey and fire 'til you detect an overburden then immediately withdraw another 100,000 kilometers. Shelby, you and Lucy withdraw to that degree I need you both taking meter reading. ``

Almost in unison the four ships answered `` social club received Primary, retreating. ``

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

'' Now beginning onslaught, cypher yet primary election. '' Zan and Conner told him.

'' primary feather detecting a build-up of energy within the case, '' Lucy and Shelby informed him.

'' Alright retreat to safety device point, all shell to entire keep scanning 'til the box explodes. '' Derrick ordered, the Shelby hologram was staring at Derrick as if he 'd turn a loss his mind.

They had to only wait a few bit after they were all at the 200,000 km limit.

Suddenly there was a titanic explosion in straw man of them. Thankfully Derrick had recognized the risk and had the buckler at a higher frequency. Shelby was staring at the meter reading ; this had in fact been a type of luxuriously take nuclear device. Again it appeared that Derrick had saved them all again plus the fact that they were armed with a slight better reason of the dissimilar danger out here now.

All four hologram were standing in front of Derrick as he went over what he 'd learned explaining what the readings should be and what should be considered dangerous. `` If you detect any of these meter reading when you scan a life history box do not approach it, we all could have been destroyed today please recollect, all these readings here, have to be right here, if not then something is ill-timed and can be determined by other readings. '' Shelby was staring at Derrick with more superbia then she 'd ever palpate. `` Right now I want to concentrate on 0001, though I suspect he was n't the leash ship I feel he was very of import with this observational equipment he was carrying. ``

Sighing Derrick went back to his impenetrable, light version ( only 800 pageboy this time ) good thing he could read extremely fast, or he 'd never get through all this plus it increased the sum of money he could go through at least four fourth dimension outstanding. Derrick had almost finished all he was reading though this last surgical incision had him a little discombobulate. Apparently two of the ships had been designated as the personality Jehovah, thereby saving millions of programming 60 minutes. Huh. Derrick thought almost like a mother and fa ..., Derrick remembered the face the holograph had given Shelby when he 'd been discussing raise to weapon and shields, was it possible ?

It was a week later that Derrick began to stumble on track record of the exponent germ of all the ships. His mouth dropped assailable if this was confessedly then this was the most serious power informant that could be used but how in the hell had they stabilized it ? Damn it seemed the deeper he went the more confusing it got, hell and he thought the brain/life boxwood had been confusing 'til he got to the last few pages. Sighing Derrick had a feeling that this was going to be a mystery like that one also, but why risk such an explosive ingredient ? Unless it had to do with the trans-warp, it in itself was an unknown concept, it could be that the amount of power needed had to be that great but how did they insure it ? Derrick sat back he needed a break he 'd been going at it all week long not really checking on very much, not eating much, Hell had it not been for Shelby he probably would n't have.

Stepping out he was greeted by the seemingly always shiny and upbeat Shelby hologram, `` I am gladiola to see that you are finally concentrating on something early than the records, though I am glad you have this last few week. ``

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

'' At award emergence rate is much dim than I expected, I can not supply the tot up amount of index he needs to re-gen at the good rate, that I am afraid would fill at to the lowest degree three ships. I have him now at 25 % cerebral activeness, with the amount of force that he is needing it will be another two weeks before he will be capable to take over. '' Shelby reported sadly.

'' Thank you Shelby you 're doing the undecomposed you can at to the lowest degree now he is out of danger of failing, do you live when he will be witting there are a few questions I need to ask him. '' Derrick said.

'' I do n't conceive he will emerge for at least another week, '' Shelby stated.

'' Derrick, '' Shelby started when he 'd turn to go.

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

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

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

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

'' Yeah, indisputable Shelby, '' ok she was going a little out of the way I see, and did she just lie ? Going to have to keep my eyes on her for sure. Shelby looked hard at Derrick, then she started doing nervus facialis realization, it was true he had all the features of his name sake, but those could be faked, he did know the rhyme but that too could have been discovered. There had to be ... of form ! Deoxyribonucleic acid ! If she could pinpoint the certain Ribonucleic acids that would reveal all the information, then she could truly determine his lineage. If he was in fact descended from the last occupation of the regal folk that had been hidden then vanished almost 920 years ago, then she could percentage everything ! Finally no more secrets, no more hiding the truth, if it were true then he was the last emperor butterfly, and was Thomas More than worthy of her dedication and here she smiled her love.

While Derrick continued his detective work into everything he could find about the ships, Shelby was engaged herself. She 'd already contact the abrir oculta computer requesting records, as far back as she could go on Derrick 's family plus every other family there. Pouring over terra-bytes of selective information made her happier than she 'd been in centuries, though she might have to have help soon the sum of money of information was all encompassing she had n't wanted to raise alarms in case the data had been hidden on the main electronic computer. Sighing she hated dealing with just an pass on computer, it was far more coherent than she was used to, actually it was a nuisance. She also had to view the amount of record book prison term she used, it might alert Derrick to what she was doing, she did n't need Derrick to think she was prying, it was after all his life.

For the adjacent five daylight both of them were pouring over the record book Shelby was sure she was on to something. The Deoxyribonucleic acid tryout had been put off as she still had n't found the Ribonucleic loony toons sequence she needed to get the consequence she needed, it had been hard enough to get a sample from Derrick. She had to get this right hand the number 1 metre as she felt she was n't really going to get a secondly chance to try again, well, not unless the exam was positivistic. Then she could see Derrick wanting her to quiz again to reach 100 % sure or as closely as she could get. She was still running trial run when another idea stirred her action. The palace A.I. ! Though she was n't sure it would respond her it had n't been heard from in over 200 years, after the palace was sealed. It was deserving a try especially if Derrick was the next emperor then the palace A.I. would realise him at the start.

switch to the extremely senior high school palace frequency, Shelby began what she hoped, was the start of the re-birth of the empire.

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

There was a long interruption though Shelby was n't about to kick in up she had checked the code many times to assert it was correct. Ten minutes later the signal cleared when a voice from the preceding answered, `` EIG-0101F, code alpha-339, beta-229, delta-119, gamma-009, omega-stop confirmed. Hello Shelby, it has been quite some clip. Your request is being processed, Long range IMT in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, transmit. Upon windup, send results back to central, thereby I can compare and evaluate, transmit all selective information you have now in a pin distributor point salvo, ah trade good thank you. contact me with the termination 'til then. '' Then the line went dead. Shelby was relieved she was afraid that the palace A.I. would n't suffice, thankfully she had.

Mary the palace A.I. looked lovingly at all the selective information Shelby had collected, yes, it appeared to be the offspring ( many meter removed ) of the emperor 's cousin. Hmmm, this one had almost as much knowledge as the first emperor this should get interesting. Mary 's hologram smiled, her girl had always been more curious than the others, at least one was still live, still she felt for Shelby all her shaver gone except for three, oh now four, it would do her so beneficial to give her children back, just as it was to Mary knowing that her girl was still alive.

Shelby looked at the vial she 'd just pick up ( Ribonucleic acid sequence 1,000,054 ) no wonder she had n't found it yet she had only gotten to 10,000 and that had taken five daytime ! Sighing Shelby knew that it would submit another two mean solar day to run the test and then confirm the results. Might as well get started she thought, so slowly she began the test triplet checking everything before and during the test.

Derrick had finally discovered all he could, it truly was a separatrix of wizardry the damping field of battle, the get-up-and-go drain, and the reverse charismatic generalisation. This not only stabilized the element but allowed for 100 % use of all free energy produced thereby eliminating all waste. Finally with a more than than 50 % understanding of all the ships systems Derrick felt he was nearing where his name rice beer had been 150 age ago. Sitting back Derrick 's mind was about to explode with the sheer quantity of information, but there was so much to a greater extent, more than 10 prison term what he 'd already glean, looking at the head phone like apparatus Derrick decided it was clock time he had to finish it. If he had any chance of saving even one-half of the fleet, he 'd necessitate all the knowledge. Sighing he looked it over he had the interface finished but the buffer was far from where he wanted it, if the buff fail or did n't do work at all he 'd be a tattle idiot before it was even half finished. Then there was the fact that the voltage was still too gamey another feature article that made him shrink not right to fry your Einstein just as your starting to get what you want.

Two days later a loud warning signal jerked Derrick from his tot concentration on the pass gear. `` Shelby theme, why is the lifespan box alert going off ? Is 0001 in danger ? ``

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

At first there was a crackling coming from the speakers, then very slowly a monotone voice started that quickly changed to a manlike voice. `` Where am I ? '' 0001 asked confused.

'' You are in hanger one on board me 0101 known as Shelby, '' Shelby answered. `` You were lost in one of the first battle, somewhere around 975-980 years ago. ``

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

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

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

'' Ah ! Good it was once said that five of us, were worth more than the stallion old imperial fleet. It is good to know I still have brothers and sisters alive. Your Primary what is his epithet so that I may register him. '' 0001 stated.

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

'' Derrick O'Toma ? '' The phonation said a petty worked up, `` when I am again wholly, I have a substance I have been carrying since the first day I was launched, my nobleman. ``

Derrick 's mouth dropped heart-to-heart, ok now things were truly getting on the uncanny side, it called him lord ? That differentiation was reserved for the old Dukes, Earls, knight, but especially the emperor himself. Derrick had to ask him self just what the fuck was going on ? What was this message 0001 had and just who the fuck would get it on to leave a subject matter for him besides h ... Holy piece of tail ! There was no freak out way ! Ok, now Derrick was rapidly growing more curious, this was one mystery that he was n't going to solve in just a day or week.

All of the other holograph appeared suddenly, `` Prime primary quill ? '' They all asked, `` did 0001 vociferation you lord ? ``

'' Yes, though I am timid what this means, '' Derrick stated not too certain that he was believing exactly what 0001 had said. `` All I know is that for some reason 0001 thinks I am ranked a lot in high spirits than a commons citizen. ``

All of the Holograms nodded each it seemed to be deep in persuasion. A few minutes later each hologram departed, Shelby was about to ask Derrick a question when she received an alarm alerting her to the fact that the trial was finally finished. Derrick excused his self to again knead on his project it was the key to everything that he was trying to do.

Withdrawing the result Shelby studied the readings with growing pursuit, it appeared that Derrick showed a 95.333 % foregone conclusion of being related to the finis emperor. Though other character showed that he had only the briny of the emperor and therefore was not directly related. Unsure Shelby knew that she 'd birth to get hold of the palace A.I. again.

Again she tuned to the extremely high frequency, `` castle A.I., this is EIG-0101F code alpha-339, beta-229, delta-119, gamma-009, omega-stop. run is complete on content I believe is last in line for the throne, though Deoxyribonucleic bitter meter reading are uncertain, confusing. I await your response. ``

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

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

'' low Shelby, you may call me Mary, second, these results are always like this as they sample many matter in the one mental test. Now then, place all of the materials, the test results, the sample all on the flat surface that the Ribonucleic back breaker sequence appeared on. thoroughly long distance IMT in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, transferral. Ah ! I see your discombobulation Shelby, you were reading all the results as the same. No the only one that counts is the one that states that there is a 95.333 % probability that the subject is a descendent of the Imperial line, hmmm the commencement I have seen in over 200 class. ``

Shelby 's superbia was growing, she had actually found him ! Finally there was a chance that the empire would be restored ! `` He does not know yet Mary, I had to do this without his consent, he may be angry with me. I am also timid, he might not want to be the emperor, he was in a terrible war conflict, I have tried to settle his idea but he is a unmanageable case. Unlike any I have ever seen. ``

'' You have done exceptionally well Shelby, when the clock time comes, I will talk with him I have had much experience in healing the mind. '' Blessed Virgin stated.

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

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

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

'' Your Prime ? Quickly what is his name ? '' An excited Mary asked.

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

'' So it is metre finally it will be over. Thank you Shelby I 'll get through you soon. '' Mary said then the occupation went dead.

Shelby was even More unsure now, she finally had a primary quill again after all that empty time. Plus the fact that she was now in love life with him, something she was trusted the now 5 % LE of inhibiting political program had something to do with. She had felt something before with others but 'til Derrick removed the platform she 'd never felt what she was feeling. She had to enjoin him soon but she was afraid that he would turn tempestuous with her, possibly moving to another ship. She was n't sure she could use up the loneliness again, she 'd been so close to turning all her systems off the flavour of despair growing it seemed each day. Derrick was it seemed, all of the primary feather she 'd ever had rolled into one, she just hoped that when she told him he did n't want to leave.

Mary looked over the results, so it was finally prison term, she had received a message so long ago on the purple net. Searching she found the transcription she was to play when she heard his figure, as a Primary on an EIG ship named Shelby. Playing it her hologram nodded at the instructions, finally everything was confirmed with the Imperial code. Reaching out Mary opened all the gun turret, started the retentive dormant but still like new generator. strengthening the buckler she began to bicycle all the weapons making indisputable they were all ready, replacing all that failed to work. Smiling she thought, I am ready lord, when you finally come to your home plate ALL will be ready.

Done with the important job The Virgin began to set up the foresightful unused rooms, preparing everything that returning royal line would need.

Derrick suddenly got a frisson tinker's damn he thought someone is thinking frightful hard about me, laughing he remembered the old wise tale his grandmother had told him. Looking at his projection he 'd finally gotten the voltage below implementation intensity level, the modulator was working far intimately than he hoped. Now all I had to do was get these damn buffers working. Every time he wrote the codification it seemed he had to go back and adjust a whole rail line. Almost two workweek now and only one of the pilot were working, to use it now would n't call on his brain to jelly but he 'd still be an cretin when it was done. It took the balance of the day to finally retrieve what he 'd been doing haywire, Finally the adjacent day he had three of the buffers working. damn it ! He 'd adjusted everything he could think of. Derrick almost asked Shelby for help but he could hear it now, about they would protect him at all costs and he could n't put his life in danger blah, bombast, blah ! He was n't about to go through that again. Another day saw Derrick still at the body of work board the quaternary had finally cleared. Still working Derrick was shocked when the galactic intruder alert went off.

'' Shelby report !'Derrick ordered.

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

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

'' I 'd say, at their present speed, they will breach our galaxy in nine days, xxxvi hours, five minutes and thirty-four secondment. '' Shelby replied.

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