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

'' I 'm sorry I am finding this a petty too grueling to swallow. '' That was when Hartwell started to laugh.
'' It 's a good one I have to admit, now then, I really take to cope with or talk to the man. The genius, that brought about the capture of over 100 plagiarist ships, near the old ship thousand. ``

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

Mary appeared a moment later.
'' buttocks Admiral Hartwell, '' she stated. `` Do you by chance realise me ? ``

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

`` Very good sir, what you may not have it away is that I was given the index to act out all purple mandate, in all imperial thing. The most crucial in the end 2 centuries was finding someone from this man 's family. ''
Laughing a bit she continued, `` In this case he actually found us. I was the one who sent the test copy that the future emperor had been found. Though I am for certain you noticed I left his figure off ? That was to protect what was left of his family. I am the only one who can hold anyone to be the emperor. ``

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

'' You really are the man ? The one who scared the infernal region out of program line ? You almost gave me a coronary thrombosis with that first then the minute message, crap ; I thought we were toast after that second one. '' Shaking his head word, `` When did you get that brilliant ? '' Hartwell asked.

'' Well I had help, '' Derrick told him. Showing the man his download heading set, Derrick was tempted to give the man a little taste, but he did n't want the man in the infirmary for days.

'' I have to say it is you, my god man you have an empire waiting for you, '' Hartwell said.

'' I want you to be a part of it, I also want the others that are left, we can assist almost everything that might be awry with them. '' Derrick said energize that he finally had a human he could actually trust.

Sighing Hartwell looked away tears filling his optic, `` Of the nine that were left only 5 of us are still live. Shilo and concession were killed in a rapture accident, the whole ship was lost. Jimison was killed trying to stop a robbery. Norman, '' here Hartwell sighed even harder, `` was blown out of a hatching ; he 'd managed to bring through 15 people that were trapped. He heard the hatch flunk and shoved them into spirit gravy boat capsule, he 'd just managed to get it shut out and secured when the hatch went. ''

Even bigger binge were in his eyes, `` He was a Cuban sandwich ! They said it was his shift, he was n't even there, he was on the other face of the ship when the call came out. The bastards blamed their own incompetency on him ; I have tried to reopen the case for 2 long time now. The chairman was part owner so it was swept under the rug ! ''

Derrick growled Gregory John Norman had been the best of his building block, inviolable and capable with a moral code that was second only to Derrick 's own.

Derrick sat there a second waiting for Hartwell to steady, then Derrick spoke, `` There will be justice for them, I 'll make sure of that, if it 's the last affair 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 age ago, I also believe that you will do as you say. ``

'' What of the others Dempsy, Thomas, Rayburn, and Kimison ? '' Derrick asked though he was n't too surely he was going to be happy with the answer.

'' Dempsy is still as tough as he was back then, he joined the forest fire fighter with me. He 's turned down a direction more times than I want to admit, he still says that you and I were born leaders and he was more happy following than he is leading.
As for the others, let 's see the last I heard Thomas went into the salvage business, damn upright pilot from what I hear. Rayburn settled down on a far innovator world on the Galatic rim doing pretty honorable the last meter I saw him. '' Here Hartwell stopped a smell of ira on his face, `` They shoved Kimison into a veteran 's convalescence shopping mall, more like a slow death pit, half of the people staffing the place do n't worry. The other half looks the former way. I pay for him, he saved my life Thomas More than a few times, I owe him that plus a totally lot more. It 's the only when reason he his address and tended as well.

Derrick growled, he 'd seen those supposed oldtimer's centers he had to consort they were death orchestra pit, really not even worthy of dying in. Between clenched dentition 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 reward him. ''

Here Derrick slammed his clenched fist down on the table in front of him. `` I 'm going to involve your permission to remove him ; I need you to radio me on this frequency when you sign the paper. '' Hartwell nodded the look of surprise then pride in his eyes spoke volume of what he thought of Derrick 's plan.
Mary had been standing nearby taking in everything that Derrick had said. Everything would make it that much easier when she entered his brain to help clear the remainder of the hurt that she felt was still there.

'' father, '' Mary spoke up a moment later, `` I know that you trust the tail end full admiral, but as per your design, do you bid 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 capable to down 2 sentry in abrir oculta, at submit there is no threat though I am afraid that will change when who the Saturnia pavonia is, is known. ``

`` Yes I know, but to do any type of memory closure might seem as if he were tampered with while he was here. ''

Derrick sat for a few moments thinking on the problem, `` Mary, Shelby, the intellect wipe/ blocker can it be adjusted to amplify the strength of the creative thinker ? To earn it almost impossible to break into the creative thinker without the equipment we have here ? ``

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

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

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

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

looking at over at Derrick Hartwell was n't too sure, `` It 's ok believe me, you are a closemouthed friend of mine that puts you in an extremely uncommon spot to Blessed Virgin and to me. Just to let you know, you are the number one and for now the only person to know 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 device that appeared on the table next to him. `` Alright Commander if you trust it, then I guess I will also. ``

Sighing Derrick picked up the device feeding into a slot on the console.
'' I am deplorable if we have panicked you, it 's either this or we do a storage wipe and replacement on you and really ? I prefer this to anything else, this way I have an ally out there that can help me with later ... affair. '' Derrick said as something on a console drew his attending, nodding his forefront he pulled up a opinion of a man in an engine room.

Confused only a moment Derrick looked back at Hartwell with a smile.
'' I see Dempsy up to no good as usual, '' Derrick said a vast smile on his aspect. `` You think we can get him without alerting the rest of the wing ?

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

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

In a strain interpreter Derrick said, `` Crewman Dempsy that had better not be an illegal soaker machine I see you making there in that creeping way ! ``

Dempsy 's rima oris opened, what the hell ? Looking around he decided individual in the gang was messing with him.
Smiling Derrick opened the channel again, `` so Demples you going to ignore me again huh ? You want another 5 solar day off the liquor ? ``

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

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

'' I do n't take in ... '' there was a photoflash and Dempsy was laying at Hartwell 's substructure, `` ... the metre ... to total .... '' Looking around Dempsy jumped to his human foot and saluted Hartwell. `` I 'm sorry sir I did n't bonk it was you ! ``

'' At relaxation Dempsy, it was n't me it was our horde here. '' Hartwell said as Dempsy was staring wide eyed at the crawl infinite he 'd just been in on the horizon screen.

Dempsy was staring at various of the machines and panels, silent for a moment he whispered, `` This is incredible, I 've only read about the thing I am seeing here. None of this has existed for over 800 old age ! I have to shake the hand of the one who found this. '' Turning he had n't yet noticed Derrick who was watching the medium build red headed man.

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

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

Sitting forward Derrick smiled, `` tenacious sentence Dempsy, too long ! ``

Dempsy was about to set out yelling when Shelby appeared, `` Derrick I am afraid that the setup he was working on is starting to build up pressure. I am afraid detonation is imminent. ``

'' Alright send a heart rate and keep out it down, volcano as often 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 epitome ? An encryption of the unclouded champaign as an interference formula of seemingly random fluctuation in the opacity, density, or the Earth's surface profile of the photographic medium ? '' Dempsy whispered.

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

Dempsy 's back talk dropped open, though he was n't trusted what had him more in shock the hologram, the scheme 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 commandant as I said before I did n't live it was you. I 'm sorry I had heard that you had passed, '' smiling Dempsy said, `` should cause known you were too bully to be taken out that well-off. ''

'' Oh you have n't heard anything yet Dempsy ! Tell him who you are. '' Hartwell said.
Dempsy looked at Hartwell then Derrick with another confused feeling on his face.

'' Oh zilch that big I am in command of the last of the EIG ships, I have 4 right now, each with their own hologram, plus I am the side by side Saturnia pavonia. See nothing that big. '' Derrick said a half smile on his face.

Dempsy was still a little in shock ; `` 4 oh my god you lucky bastard ! Oh sorry sir. '' Dempsy quickly said.

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

Only a one-half grin on his typeface Derrick turned back to Hartwell before he answered. `` Fraid not Dempsy, the Ranger would start looking for you if you just up and disappeared. ``

Dempsy turned to depend at Hartwell, `` I could make an extended 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 instant late coming back. I do n't recall you want the full fleet looking for you, at least 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 chance to dally later. Right now I need to adjust both of your learning ability before I release you. ``

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

'' I want to strengthen your cognitive abilities, making it heavy to deep read and pull back 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 subject as he started to indorse away from Derrick and Hartwell, `` look my encephalon is finely like it is. ``

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

'' Well maybe my head would love it but I would n't ! I happen to wish who I am damn it ! '' Dempsy said further backing away, causing another round of drinks of laugh from Hartwell and Derrick.

Shelby appeared next to Dempsy a wide smile plastered to her typeface, `` sir, '' she said, `` it is completely safe I have used it many times in the past 800 years, besides I have scanned you brain already and found that nothing supernumerary will make 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 position ? ``
Derrick just shook his headland god he really had missed Dempsy.
half an 60 minutes later both men were finished with their procedure, Derrick gave both a communicator to promise them later.

After sending Dempsy back Derrick paused a mo, `` Let me sleep together the coordinates of Rayburn 's shoes I might pay him a visit soon. If you find out exactly where Thomas is and what society I 'd appreciate it, as for Kimison it wo n't be long before he is out. Get the paperwork done and I 'll aim attention of the rest. ``

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

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

Turning a distorted vocalisation spoke, `` We thank you Rear full admiral Hartwell we will be in mite. Also to the Pres Young man at the scientific discipline station, please barricade attempting to run down for us, thank you. '' With that the screen went blank as various started at it and Hartwell with open back talk. Sitting down Hartwell started in on his report.

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Introductory meeting and Salutation
written report 115-001-RSFW-004
Ranger Special Forces Wing-001
back end Admiral Joesph Hartwell, commanding

After meeting with the new emperor moth as per orders from command and extending our handwriting in friendship,
it is this officer 's persuasion that said salutation was well received. The new emperor who as of yet will not
reveal his name at present feel confident that the Rangers and the empire will be able to shape an
alliance that should be beneficial to all.

Though obscure to this officer, the emperor appears to be a fair and feel for man. The amount
of intelligence the man showed was indeed formidable the few system I saw on board his watercraft make
the Rangers pale in equivalence. He has left a way to put across with him the next time we wish to.

It is the opinion of this military officer that the emperor moth is indeed who he says he is. It is this military officer 's dependable
opinion that instruction has made the best decisiveness in all phase angle of their dealings with this individual.
At give I have no promote good word to present.

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There he thought that ought to drop them off for a patch, and perhaps break me time to start the other things I need to, Hartwell thought. On table the last ship Dempsy smiled holding onto the minuscule device that Shelby had given him, damn if it did n't establish the John Barleycorn a hell of a lot smoother ! Inferno according to her it was 100 times safer too, sin yeah ! Rubbing his chin Dempsy thought a moment now if there was a way to move it to his rot that would really help !

Derrick could almost see the estimate that Dempsy had churning through his brain, maybe it had n't been a dependable musical theme to secern Shelby to pass on him the purifier/distiller. Derrick started to laugh when Dempsy took a boozing and started to cough from the much more perfect booze. HA ! Derrick thought teach you to not screen it first !

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

Derrick rushed to a panel reading the signals they had received, `` Alright Shelby, let 's get this one right field now ! ''
Derrick said pointing to a degree on the screen. `` The other we 'll get as soon as the first is secure. Conner, Zan I want you to stay here and maintain 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 start point. Looking over the interpretation again Derrick started to test all that he could, finally he cleared it and Shelby brought it aboard.

'' The brainpower box is in excellent condition, though as I feared the power within is extremely washy. '' Shelby told him.

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

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

Stopping within scanning range Derrick wanted to make sure as shooting about the endorsement box. The readings he 'd gotten had indicated that something was n't quite right about it. They 'd been there perhaps an hour when Derrick looked up from the screen with a low-spirited brass. `` Shelby I do n't have a go at it if it 's possible for us to get this one. Even with you IMT the interval is almost impossible. It appears that this device is bonded at a molecular tier, your IMT is very, very accurate but without a more secure focal full stop I 'm not sure enough we can safely batten this one. ``

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

'' Yes but I gave that up because at the molecular stage everything started to count More and to a greater extent the same. '' Derrick sadly stated.

Mary thought about it for a meter then also sadly replied, `` It is a shame that we have the brain box right here. ``

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

Derrick decided that a few More min was n't going to bruise, taking indication Derrick worked furiously at the console. Adjusting almost as immobile as his fingers could he started to get a safe idea about the fond regard of the device, not all that unlike from that which was on the astral fin of Zan. Hmmm looking further at the readings Derrick decided that it might be possible though once again it could be extremely dangerous.

Looking over at Mary and Shelby he was n't sure The Virgin would let him assay such a rescue again. Sighing he had to have more solid facts and solutions than he did hold up time or there would be no going after the box. Derrick knew that last time 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 often on his plate ? That had to barricade right now, without these ships there would n't be an empire or the possibility of starting another.

Derrick called Zan and Conner advising them that they would be here a while longer and he might need one of them to unite them. Derrick started to work non-stop trying to adjust the molecular foil, finally 2 days later Derrick could see that the radiation pattern of the device and the box could be separated. The alone trouble he could see was the positioning of the enhancer, too close the charge went off, not close enough and the bang would come with the box destroying the ship it was transported into. Sleep deprived, fag out beyond belief Derrick tried to advertize even harder finally getting the foremost prototype finished though he had to test 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 Republic ships were pledging to Derrick except for about 100.

Those had left and were causing hassle, would he like her to take care of
them ? Staring at Mary Derrick was having a backbreaking meter figuring out who she was.

'' Uh, '' He started, `` I 'm having problems processing a lot beyond this right now if they are hurting people than yes stop them. '' Mary nodded she was starting to care about the emperor moth, she 'd never seen one of them work like this man did.

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

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

'' Now then, '' Mary started again, `` I am authorized to allow you to turn your self in, minimum sentences and no former penalisation. The alternative you saw, branded as enemy of the empire you will be hunted the eternal sleep of your sprightliness.
I 'll give you an hour to resolve then I will commence punishment. ``

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

'' I realize this Virgin Mary but I have seen him like this before it is almost useless unless we stun him. I 'm not trusted I am make to front his anger. '' Shelby told Mary fear apparent on her face.

grinning Mary told Shelby not to concern then walked into where Derrick was working.

`` father, '' Mary started, `` Unless you rest starting in 30 endorsement under imperial authorization I will stun and restrain you 'til such time as you have recovered. ``

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

'' forefather it is my main job to protect you this includes from yourself. Now then cease and desist or I 'll be forced under the mandates to take action at law. '' The Virgin replied.

Derrick grunted and turned away ignoring Virgin Mary 's holograph, `` You ca n't hurt me. ``

Sighing Mary over rode several organisation on the ship, two minor electrodes came out of the rampart, Derrick saw them and still ignored them. Sighing again Mary told him, `` cobbler's last time sire or you 'll impel me to take action. '' Sighing again there was a humble whine then both electrodes were know as was the complaint that shot out of them.

Derrick looked up as the showtime bolts hit him, `` Ok I guess I was untimely, '' he said as he slumped to the floor.

Shelby and Mary had mechanical arms lifting Derrick's unconscious physical structure and lightly depositing him in his make-shift bed. `` If he awakes and still has low readings advise me immediately, we have to make sure he stays sound. '' Mary told Shelby.

Mary was back on the imperial major planet the time 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 got things ready for him.

After confirming all the ships surrender, The Virgin went back to the ship to watch Derrick.

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

Shelby nodded as they both delved into his mind though not as disorderly as before Shelby could see that much had returned. Tracing all the way in, they soon found another haven that the war had created, far deeper than Shelby had been before.

Drawing near to it they were suddenly hit by a titanic jazz. `` What are you doing back here ? '' Shelby heard the battle hardened Derrick again. `` Ah ! Good you brought another for me to praxis on ! Once I 'm through gutting both of you then I can take over this station ! ''

Lunging out Derrick slashed at Blessed Virgin actually cutting her arm, amazed Shelby pushed The Virgin away as she stepped in front of Derrick. `` motion ! '' He shouted lunging this time passing through Shelby. Grabbing his fountainhead she could see all the pain and hatred that was contained there, then she saw even more horror then the hold up time.

Derrick almost completely fast, Madonna also reached out grabbing Derrick 's capitulum. Screaming he began to thresh away trying to break free people of the two cleaning woman that had an almost death clasp on him.

'' Let me go if you destroy this place he will never be safe again, you have to stop. I 'll kill you both for this, you think he loves you ? You think he trusts you ? Get very ! Oh that 's right you are n't ! '' An almost evilness laugh escaped his back talk as he tried harder and harder to get loose.

Finally with one last scream, he managed to wrench one arm loose again slashing at Shelby. As the topsy-turvydom started to clear the Derrick that they both knew, was huddled in a quoin palpitation, terrified to strike.

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