Ill get on it right away.
Timmy said, Virze
I know, I know, you want your jacket back.
No, I just wanted to say that it doesnt surprise me about your new position. You are a perfect choice.
Greyson and Jessica disappeared. Virze started crying. Whats wrong?
I love him so much. He has the warmest heart. Its him that Im undeserving of having.
Oh, dont sell yourself short. From my position, you are perfect for each other.
Do you really think so?
Yes, I do. Now lets see whats going on at the castle.
Virze closed her eyes and watched the King swaying back and forth in front of a huge window.
Vring and Kreej absorbed the data being fed them telepathically by Alex. He had speeded up the feed six times until the Zord were comfortable with the rate of transfer. It really was amazing at how fast the two were absorbing the data and Alex knew that most computers couldnt operate that fast. Vring said, Stop it here.
Alex stopped the feed, Is something wrong.
I just want to make sure that I understand something before we go any further. I should have seen this relationship but I wasnt interested in technology.
What is that?
It seems that a ships beam is usually just a bit weaker than the force field protecting the ship. Ive noticed that it would take two Searcher Class Ships to defeat a single Searcher. As I look at the information youve given me, that relationship looks like its been consistent. Am I right?
Alex thought a moment, I dont see an exception to it. Why do you think thats important?
Well, if that relationship also holds true for the invaders from the other dimension, if you could take the power of their beam and focus it tighter, you should be able to penetrate its force field.
Im not sure what youre trying to communicate.
Well, if a Searcher could capture anothers Searcher beam and focus it into a much narrower reflection, that reflection would be much more powerful than the original beam. Right?
Ummmmm, if the reflection was captured and sent back without losses, yes.
Kreej said, I see where youre going. If you could penetrate the force field with the reflected beam, you could then fire your own beam through the break in the field.
Alex thought about it, That would require extraordinary timing.
Vring tilted his head to the right, Hey, were just looking at possibilities right now. However, Ive not seen a force field that could recover faster than two tenths of a second after penetration. It normally requires a reboot of the master coverage program.
Im not sure that would be true of all technologies.
Its the same principle as a flat tire on a landing gear. If it punctures, the hole must be closed. That requires going to the hole and filling it in. While that is happening, the field would be greatly weakened. Technologies may differ but the physics are the same.
Alex thought a minute, So what if youre right. How does that help us?
Vring stared at Kreej and said, Im not sure, but I want us to keep that in mind as we look at the weapons in the download. I think we can all agree that we dont have a beam strong enough to penetrate their screens and Im reasonably certain that their beams will blow through ours. Weve got to come up with a different system to handle that ship. Lets continue our look at the database and talk about this afterwards.
Alex said, Resuming download.
Grace and Virze teleported in and commed Scotty.
Hello Grace, welcome back.
Thank you, its good to be home. Do you have a moment?
Ill make time for you. Bring me aboard.
Scotty appeared on the Bridge and Virze bowed, Welcome aboard, Your Majesty.
Scotty nodded and Grace said, Weve been watching King Borders in the palace and we see a pattern that might help us.
What is that?
He always shuts off his com and orders no interruptions whenever he meets with his top advisor. We could teleport them out during that time and no one would know theyre gone.
I thought he had screens over the castle. Wouldnt that prevent him being teleported?
With a standard teleport system, it would.
But not with yours?
Not with the process I use. I will use a probe to make a hole in the screen and teleport him out through the hole. Ill pull the probe out when he has passed through it.
Scotty thought a minute and said, Let me think about how I can use this. Why dont you and Virze take a few days off while I discuss this with my staff.
Your Majesty, would you mind if I join Timmy while youre thinking about this.
Not at all, but you should know that he will be here with the rest of my staff. Grace, I want you here giving us any insights you might have.
It will be my pleasure.
Virze, Im calling Timmy, Tesa, and Jingo back in as well. Well meet tomorrow at seven PM around the fire.
Virze started getting excited at seeing Timmy and the rest of the Empires leaders.
Grace, will you go and bring Vring and Kreej back so they can attend.
Were on our way.
James Silvey heard a knock on the door and heard Carol say, Yes, hes here. How can I help you? He didnt hear what was being said so he stood and went to the front door of his home. He saw a young man who couldnt be much older than twenty standing at the door. He was wearing the uniform of a Searcher Pilot. James said, Im here. Is something wrong?
No, Sir, I hope youll give me a few moments of your time to discuss something with you.
Carol looked at James and he could see her fear. There were many of the former soldiers on the planet that frowned on what James did during the liberation of the planet. She hoped he was not going to be hurt for his actions. Please, come in.
They entered and the Searcher saw a young girl and boy sitting at a table reading a book. James saw him looking and said, They have not been educated and we want them to catch up.
The Searcher looked at James and smiled, I think weve made a good decision.
What is that?
My name is Tim Valrico and I am a Searcher in the Bristone Empires Fleet. During the liberation of the planet one of our Searchers saw your bravery in standing up to the guards while releasing the slaves. He also heard you defended by the woman you helped and was impressed with what he saw. He has humbly requested me to ask you if you are willing to become his pilot and partner.
James showed his shock and took a step backwards into the room, Why on New Hope would he select me? Ive never had a higher rank that a private.
Thats because you did not hold to the brutality of the military. That is a good thing in our view. However, before you accept, you should know that if you do, you will be leaving New Hope and moving your family to Bristone. Tim looked at the children, There your children will be educated by our best teachers and have access to a Realm Learning Center.
James looked at Carol and saw her excitement, I want to say yes, but I know there are so many others better qualified that I am.
Tim said, We believe in the old principles. Its easy to follow those when you arent facing a blaster. You faced the real threat of being killed for your actions but you had the courage to stand up for your beliefs. Trust me on this, you have everything our Emperor wants in his Pilots and he has approved your selection.
James looked at Carol and smiled, Would this mean I can stop people from being enslaved?
Tim smiled, Absolutely.
Then Im your man.
Tims com activated, Hi James, My name is Varner and you will be my pilot. Thank you for accepting my offer and if you will pack the things you want to take with you, Ill teleport you and your family on board when youre ready.
Give me just a moment. James looked at Carol and said, Carol, will you marry me?