Why, Vring?
Because that technology will outlive you, Your Majesty. How can we know your followers will be as committed to your principles?
Scotty shrugged, Thats the same issue the Defense Installation has. I wish there was some way to make sure we remain true but the future has a funny way of getting out of hand. We need look no further than the Great Gardners. Scotty thought a moment and said, The Algeans built a circuit into all of their teleportation boards that would cause them to self-destruct, didnt they?
Yes they did.
Do you see that circuit?
Yes, as well as the frequency that made it operate.
Then put that circuit in every device your people create. Perhaps the wisdom of the Algeans was something we should follow. Your Ruler of the flocks will keep the device that will self-destruct any weapons you help create if we stray from our beliefs.
White Hair, you will keep that device and will designate who will hold it in the event of your death. We trust you implicitly and do not worry about the future with you in command.
Scotty nodded, Why dont you help Timmy redesign the bowguns and Ill get BC to bring a load of sparks for your experimentation.
Timmy looked at Tesa and said, All right!
Greyson sat in orbit and watched Timmy during the meeting. His exuberance and excitement at the challenge was infectious and he wondered if he was going to be his partner. He had listened in to the Zord and knew he was right. The destruction of Haldale proved it. He was tasked with protecting Bristone but he knew he was given this task to be able to observe the qualities of the people he was now sworn to protect. He had to admit, the Zord were truly remarkable creatures. He felt his sagging spirits start to rise. His vision of the future began to brighten. He needed a partner.
Scotty was sitting on the hill with Julie and the ever present Grang staring at the stars. Julie looked at Scotty, Whats bothering you?
Scotty sighed deeply and looked away from the stars, I almost wish we would just insure that our planet was safe and not worry about all the others.
Julie and Grang both turned their attention toward him. Thats something Id never expect to hear from you.
I know, but now were on the cusp of creating a new breed of weapons and I worry about the future once theyre built. I see only war after war ahead of us and our descendants.
Julie stared at Scotty and didnt know what to say. Grang looked back up at the stars and said, Some wars lead to good things. Not to have them only leaves things bad.
Scotty and Julie both stared at the huge Magrum and Scotty burst out laughing. Grang looked at him, What?
You have wisdom beyond your years, my Brother. I forgot why I had my dream. You just reminded me. There is too much suffering happening in our universe; we must try to remove it.
Julie smiled at Grang and then said to Scotty, Do you feel better?
More than you know, my Love. More than you know.
Your Majesty, I was wondering when you were going to extend your rule into the fifth Province?
That is almost on the other end of this universe. We have enough to keep us busy for the near future. The King there is still paying tribute and angering his subjects. Everything is moving according to plan.
Should we go and investigate whats happening.
As long as he continues to send his taxes, no. If they are interrupted, well go take a look. Dont worry; it wont be that much longer before we add them to our Realm. Theyll welcome us with open arms after the current King.
Youre right, Your Majesty. They always do.
It takes them a while before they figure out that we rule with an iron fist. By then, its too late. This universe will be mine.
The Commander of the huge black ship listened to the Dukes conversation with his admiral. His ship was a light year away from the Dukes system but his sensors allowed him to hear in real time. He shifted in his chair and looked at his engineer, I think he doesnt understand what hes up against. I wish the Masters would allow us to go ahead and take this planet.
Im sure they want the largest conquest possible. Why should we do the work when they can collect all the systems for us? Patience is whats called for in this circumstance.
Perhaps, but we will have to conquer those planets anyway.
Yes, but they will be tremendously weakened by this idiot.
The Commander stared at his screen and nodded. At this rate it was going to be years before he could take action. The huge orange skinned creature continued to stare at the screen and felt the urge to shut that creature up. It was easier in the last universe. This one wasnt going to happen as quickly. It was still a half season before his ship was scheduled to be relieved. This was so boring.
Chapter Five
Timmy teleported to Greysons bridge humming off key. Two weeks had passed and Tesa was working with a team of engineers redesigning the bowguns. Vring had developed two new circuits that needed to be trialed and Scotty decided to trial them on Greyson. Timmy appeared and said, Hello, my name is Timmy Valrico and I understand your name is Greyson.
That is correct. What is it that you are going to do?
We have some additions to your scanners and screens. We believe that they will greatly enhance your abilities. Im excited about the prospects and its great to meet you. Ive heard a lot about you.
Well, do what you have to do and let me know if theres anything I can do to help.
I will. This wont hurt a bit. Timmy went to the scanner control panel and removed the cover. He removed four layers of circuit boards and stared at the main board. Lets see, there is a place here that should take three connections. Ummmm, there they are. Timmy took out a small welder and placed three solid wires into the holes on the board. Now, before I make the connection, would you please scan the most distant planet you can see.
All right, Ive locked the sixth planet in my display.
Great! Now save the image. Im turning the power off for a few moments. Timmy tripped the breaker next to the side panel and welded the three connections to the main board. He moved the new circuit to the side wall of the panel and anchored it. He then replaced the top layers and connected them to the main board. Alright, I think were ready. Timmy tripped the breaker and the boards lights came on.
Good grief.
What? Is something wrong? Did I make a mistake?
No! I can scan the last planet in this system clearly. Whatever you did has increased my range dramatically.
Great! I understand that with this new circuit you will also be able to see a Gamma Ship thats in stealth mode. That by itself is a huge improvement if it
works. Would you mind if I send a message to BC.
Not at all, the channels open.
BC, do you have a moment?
Sure Timmy. What do you need?
I want you to go to stealth mode and try to sneak up on Greyson.
Are you serious?
Absolutely, give it a try.
After a minute Greyson said, I can see you, BC. Youre coming around the moons northern horizon.
Timmy, what have you done?
Ive upgraded Greysons scanners. Youre next.
Well hurry up. I dont want to be left behind.
I need to increase the power of Greysons screens first. Then Ill come and do yours.
What do mean increase the power of my screens?
Timmy picked up another large circuit board and said, If were right, this should triple the strength of your screen. It would take at least four or more Gamma Ships firing together to penetrate it.