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The Ranger Legacy:Story 1: Rangers Are Forever




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The Ranger Legacy Saga : RANGERS ARE FOREVER: By Buffywatcher

Prologue


In 2092 , while on a mission to save mankind , Ranger1 , the ship carrying the first Series 5 rangers , is reported as missing in action. No trace of the ship or its occupants are found and the mystery is never solved.

2113 (20 years later)


The next generation of Galaxy Rangers have taken their places on the New Frontier. These Elite of the the next generation , The Series 6 Rangers , have been assembled. Their mission. To find the Missing Series 5 Rangers.



The Galaxy Council watches as a regal looking woman steps up to the podium to address them. Her long brown hair is neatly coiled at the back of her head and her uniform is neatly pressed. At her back are a group of 6 rangers looking capable and proud , sitting tall and regal , as though unconcerned that they are being stared at. The first is a tall , statuesque auburn haired beauty , her body is slender but powerful , sleek muscles move beneath her skin , betraying power beneath her grace. The perfection of her features are beautiful by any definition and utterly serene. She is still in her chair but nonetheless gives the impression that if trouble broke out , she'd be the first out of it and into the fray. Like all the Rangers assembled she is wearing the blue trimmed white tunic , blue leggings , and blue trimmed white kneeboots , all Field Rangers wear. Her waist length auburn hair is tamed by a gold circlet on her brow and braided tightly down her back , where a small metal ball weights it down slightly. She appears to be in her mid-twenties but her composure and large slanted aqua eyes show a strange wisdom and capability beyond her years. Next to her is a tall , blond haired man. His blond hair is cut close to his head on the top and sides but the back is longer and caught in a neat ponytail low on his nape. He is powerfully built but has the lean build of a swimmer , all sleek muscles and hidden power. His steel blue eyes skim the crowd ceaselessly betraying a deep curiousity but his calm demeanor betrays that his curiousity has been harnessed and trained. Every once in a while his eyes can be seen glancing fleetingly at at the auburn haired woman and he seems to draw himself up proudly and his gaze steadies. Next to the blond haired man is a golden haired woman that looks to be a few years younger than he. However their features clearly proclaim them to be siblings. The young woman appears to be the youngest of the rangers assembled. Her fragile demeanor is belied by her Blue , steely-determined gaze that sparkles with wit and fire. Her hands rest in her lap but it's only when one notices how tightly her hands are clenched that one realizes she is not as calm as she appears to be. Her hair is short and cut into a shoulder length style that curls under slightly at the ends. A strap cross her neat white and blure uniform and holds a large pouch at her hip. Occasionally a hand is released to brush over the bag as though to check it was secure , only to be drawn back to the trap of her other hand to be held still. Next to her is a handsome young man sitting as calmly as as motionless as a rock. His black hair is cut close to his head on the sides and back but the top is longer and a lock of hair has fallen roguishly across his forehead. His hands are loosesly resting one atop the other in his lap. He is built along wiry , slender lines , with a rather feline disposition. He is looking around with open curiousity , opennly meeting the gazes of his audience with a half-smile on his lips. His dark brown eyes sparkle with humor and eagerness but he doesn't fidget in his chair anymore than the others do. Next to him is a very powerfully built man is is as still as a statue. Not even his aqua eyes move , his very presence radiating calmness and menace. His hair is gold , pure gold , shot through with strands of silver and would no doubt reach more than halfway to his hips , if it wasn't caught up in a ponytail high on the crown of his head. A small gold hood earring sparkles in his left earlobe and an eyepacth covers his left eye , giving him a rather roguish appearance. His arms are crossed loosely over an impressively broad chest. His facial features are the masculine mirror to the auburn haired woman's feminine beauty. Twins without a doubt , though their coloring differs. The last Ranger is clearly not human. The female android sits calmly a ranger's uniform over her shiny gold metallic skin. Her uniform had been altered to allow for her most unusual feature. Two large golden wings , patterned after those of a hawk , curving upward and outward from her shoulders. White pupiless eyes look straight ahead and never move. Slender hands are braced on still knees and grip lightly. The overhead lights , shine on the dreadlock like tendrils of braided circuitry on her head that cascade down her back and gives the appearance of hair. The blond haired woman at the podium starts to speak and the delegates of the Council fall silent.

"Ladies and Gentlemen of the Council may I present to you our Series Six Rangers. All of our tests show that they exceed the abilities of their Series 5 predecessors by more than 100% in some cases. Project:Genesis is a complete success. Operation:Legacy can begin immediately." The Colonel reports , proudly. "FarRanger2 has been equipped with the latest in High-Tech advancements as has all their gear. It is time to bring our heroes home. Or at least lay them to rest with honor if that was their fate. We will know one way or the other. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Council , I present The FarRiders." Behind the Colonel , the 6 Rangers stand. "Commander Shayna Nika Gooseman. Codename: HonorStar." The auburn-haired woman stands proudly and salutes and freezes into parade stance. "Zachary Foxx. Codenamed:Gladiator." The blond haired man stands and salutes , falling into parade stance like his companion. "Jessica Foxx. Codenamed:Scanner." The blond haired woman and follows the examples set for her by the other. "Chase Del Marquis-Hartford. Codename: Jethawk." The black haired man stands and salutes , freezing into parade stance. "Nikolas Shane Gooseman. Codename: Brigade." The golden haired man stands and to the watchers it seems to take him 10 minutes before he is standing as tall as a redwood. The man salutes with a snap and freezes into parade stance. "Q-Ette. Codname: Interface." The Female android Ranger stands and follows the example of her teammates. The Colonel announces. "The FarRiders , our Series 6 Rangers Special Unit." The Council members stand and begin to clap.

It's time to bring home their lost heroes. Niko , Goose , Zach , Doc and Q-Ball. The Series 5 Rangers risked their lives countless times in the pursuit of justice and freedom for the Galaxy. It's time they were given something back. Their fate must be known and these 6 Rangers are just the team for the job.



In the next installment of the series , we get a closer glimpse of who the FarRiders are and why they were chosen to be the Series 6 Rangers. Their connections , and the extent of them , to their predecessors , the Series 5 Rangers are revealed and explored.









This story is based on the Cartoon Adeventure Series , Galaxy Rangers. It features original Characters and they belong to me. All other recognizable characters are licensed to the Title holders and licensees and are being used for ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY and is not being used for profit it any way.

The Ranger Legacy: GENERATION NEXT: By Buffywatcher

2094 (Two Years After The Disappearance Of The Series 5 Rangers)


Commander Walsh sits behind his large old-fashioned desk and looks at a picture of happier times. Doc and Zach are standing with their hands raised waving. Niko is standing next to Zach , eyes lowered shyly , no doubt because of the arm Goose has wrapped around her shoulders. All four of the proud Rangers look happy and eager and they stand on the ramp of their ship Ranger1. He wonders what made the maintainance crew take a picture of them on that day of all days? They'd gone on other missions before , just as urgent and deadly with no picture taken to mark their departure. Walsh touches the picture with a shaking finger , brushing over the features of Shane's face. The man he had created as his legacy to the Ranger Legend. Lost. Possibly dead and with him the best and the brightest of the Ranger Corps. Doc , Niko , and Zach.

Walsh looks up as a quietly cleared throat brings him out of his thoughts and back to the present. A young blond Ranger is standing in his doorway , a computer clipboard in her arms and a nervous , hero-worshipful look on her face. "Dr. Nagata is sending for us , Sir. Cadets Foxx and Hartford are waiting in the hangar bay to escort us to Tech-Lab Zeta." The pretty young woman reports. The commander nods brusquely and stands. "Let's go see what my old friend has been guarding so zealotously from everyone. Cadets Foxx and Hartford you say?" The Commander replies surprised. "Yes , Commander. Cadet Zach Foxx , Cadet Jessica Foxx , and Cadet Chase Hartford. From what I hear through the grapevine they are shaping up to be the best 3 Rangers , we have in the Corps , Sir , despite how young they are. They're a real credit to their families." The woman reports , smiling.

Commander Walsh smiles at his daughter , Amandia. "Lets go visit my old friend and see what mischief he's had a hand in now." The pair head for the hangar deck where 3 cadets , with eyes clouded by knowledge that no one as young as they are should have. All three of these young people have lost the only families they have , when Ranger1 was lost. Captain Zachary Foxx's children mourned the loss of their Father and only a year later their Mother Eliza , quietly passed away , her body no longer able to sustain her , even is stasis. Doc's young nephew , the only surviving member of Doc's immediate family , losing his only remaining connection to his Father Timothy with Doc's loss. They board the shuttle and under the skilled hands of the Cadets , they soon arrive at Tech-Lab Zeta.

They are greeting as the exit the ship by Doctor Owen Nagata , in his new recently cloned body. A younger and fit version of his "old" body is astonishing for his old friend Commander Joseph Walsh! As is the presence of the pair flanking his "restored" friend. Adian Subtract is a clever inventor , who borders on the pinnicle of genius. Next to him is his Research Assistant Amy Ladd. Joseph's superprise and wonder at seeing Nagata restored seems to shock him back to awareness and he steps forward to shake his old friend's hand. "Is this your wonderful news , old friend?" Joseph asks , not able to get over the fact that Nagata has a body again. He thinks he shouldn't be surprised , by Nagata's cleverness and matter-of-fact resurrection , but he is.

Nagata smiles and shakes his head. "Not really , Joseph. This was but the first ..." Nagata taps his chest. "...Sucessful application of my surprise. While it is comforting to have a body again , that isn't why I called you here. Nor is it the reason for all the secrecy. Nor is it the reason that I hand picked your escorts. I have resumed my goal of perfecting the implants and more importantly , I have completed our life's work." Nagata says , his eyes shining. "Come , come. To my lab. They are nearly ready to be "born" and we must hurry." Nagata , Amy , and Adian herd Walsh , his daughter , and their escorts to Nagata's Lab in the high security facility. Nagata herds everyone into his lab. It is almost pitch black and only the dimest of lights from the consoles light the room at all.

Nagata flies to one of the consoles and the furious tap of his fingers on the pressure sensitive board can be heard. Suddenly at the far end of the room a light erupts , briefly blinding the confused Walsh , his escort and his daughter. As his eyes become adjusted to the sudden brightness , Walsh can just make out a slender form , seemingly floating in suspended in space. Walsh blinks rapidly and rubs his eyes and stares , his mouth opening and closing but no sound coming out.

There floating in a liquid filled chamber attached to multiple sensors , monitors , and equipment is a woman. Waist length auburn hair floats around her , drifting on unseen currents inside the chamber. Her facial features are mostly obscured by a life mask over her face. Her body is physically perfect , displayed in a metallic silver bodysuit that would look perfectly at home on a beach. The top wraps to cover her breasts. The bottoms are high-cut briefs and the top connects to them on the sides. Except for the fabric and where it meets and crosses on the sides , her skin is exposed. A small five-pointed star shaped black jewel appears to be partially imbedded in her skin , just above her navel. She is easily over 6' tall and her body is smoothly muscled and slender but curved femininely. More light tapping by Nagata and a second chamber is illuminated. This one holds an impressively muscled and well-built male. Like the female his facial features are obscurred by a life mask but long gold hair drifts around his form and would no doubt be only a few inches shorter than the female's if it was at rest rather than floating. He is easily over 6' tall as well and his muscles are chiseled and taut , beneath tanned skin the same color as the female's skin. He is also clothed minimally , only a pair of metalic silver briefs , high cut on the sides and low-slung across his abdomen , preserving his modesty. Also like the female , he has the same curious star shaped gem on his abdomen above his navel.

They are floating suspended in the liquid , the various monitors attached to them making reassuring beeping noises every few seconds. There is nothing to betray that they are aware or conscious of their situation at all. Until Commander Walsh takes a few steps closer. The Female and the male react instantly and in unison , turning their faces to track his movements , startling Walsh who all but scuttles backwards. Nagata laughs husikly. He sounds as if he hasn't laughed much but then it hasn't been long since he didn't have a body to laugh with , so maybe he is out of practice. As soon as Walsh is beyond their sight , the male and female return their gaze , straight ahead. As they did before , they move in unison.

Walsh turns to stare at Nagata with an expression that is half awe and half horror. "You created more SuperTroopers." It isn't a question and Nagata's nod is merely a formality. Even the cadets recognize the scene from the tales they heard from Shane about how he was "born" in a Lab much like this one is. "I did not begin our work anew , Joseph. They are next-gens. They were gestated from DNA samples we had on file. They are fitted with my brainchild , the new and improved Series 6 implant. Their abilities are boosted through selective gene manipulation rather than "Juice" and their Psych profiles are rock solid. They are the realization of what we dreamed of when we began our odessey with the Trooper Experiment. Adian , Amy , your assistance please. Our hawks are ready to fly." Adian and Amy hurry to adjacent consoles and begin tapping keys. "Station One active and ready. Life science monitors are ready. Brainwaves indicate high frequency Alpha Waves. Life signs in minimal zone. Ready." Amy reports.
"Station Two active and powering up. Power core is coming online. Five. Thirty. Fiftyseven. Eighty. Ninetyfour. One hundred percent capacity. Regulators online at stand-by. Meters set at one:one:p:s. Transfer rate perimeters set at one percent per minute. Ready." Adian announces , his eyes locked on the screen , gauges , and meters on his console. Nagata's eyes are locked on his own console and his fingers fly over the keys , tapping lightly. "Let's do this by the book. Begin evacuation of the nutrient medium." Amy taps some keys and the liquid in the chambers begins to lower from the top down. Begin power transfer to buffers , transfer rate to implants at two percent per second." Adian taps some keys on his console. "Initialized. Transfer proceeding at two percent per second."
"Life signs rising. Temperture , pulse , blood pressure , all rising. Brain waves increasing." Amy reports. Nagata watches his own screens and taps some keys and makes some minute adjustments. "We're set. All signs are positive. Proceed with full extraction." Nagata orders. Adian and Amy snap to attention , their hands flying over their consoles , working like a well oiled machine. Nagata oversees everything from his central console and in less than 20 minutes the pair are extracted from the chambers and laying on medical beds , awake and alert.

Commander Walsh , Amandia , and the cadets wait as Amy gives the pair a quick physical behind a screen and they get dressed. Nagata appears beaming and makes a flourish of arm waving and bows .The pair of SuperTroopers step out from behind the curtain and mouths drop. Dressed in Ranger uniforms , patterned after the one Zach wore , it is obvious who their "parents" were. They have Goose's height and impressive physical development but they also have the beautiful sculpted features and ooze serenity like Niko. They seem to be a blending of both Goose and Niko as far as their physical appearances. The female has dark auburn hair , several shades darker than Niko's had been , and it waves and curls nearly to her hips. Her eyes are a shade that is a curious mix of Niko's bluish-green and Goose's emerald green eye color. The result is an unusually deep and vivid shade that defies description but emerald-blue may be the closest human tongues can approximate it to. Her large , wide , almond-shaped eyes and femininely chiseled features are inherited from Niko but the features are inherited directly from Goose's heart-stopping visage. The male has Deep Gold hair , flowing like a mane down his back , straight like Niko's had been. His eyes are the same incredible shade as the female's eyes. His features are a masculine copy of Niko's serence visage but his jaw is more squared and his cheek bones are higher and more defined , a gift from Shane's DNA. Both look to be in the peak of physical condition and perfection.The man stands proudly with his right hand on his waist and most of his weight on his left leg. A careful observer will have noticed that Niko often favored just such a stance. The female , only a few inches shorter , has her thumbs caught on her belt and her weight evenly distributed and looks relaxed and nonchalant , a stance that screams Goose. Walsh stares at his old friend. "What have you done , Owen?" He breathes.

Nagata smiles proudly. "I have created the best chance we have of ever finding Gooseman and the other Series 5 Rangers , Joseph." Nagata puts a hand on the woman's shoulder. "Shayna Nika Gooseman , codename: Honorstar." Nagata says proudly.
"I am pleased to make your acqaintance , Commander Walsh." The woman says inclining her head. Her quiet voice is also a gift from Niko but the slightest accent is no doubt a learned inflection from Nagata himself. No one is surprised to hear a quiet , intelligence , and competence in her voice. A SuperTrooper is fully "educated" in-chamber and are "born" with all of the skills , knowledge , and aptitudes of veteran Rangers. Nagata puts a hand on the man's bicep. "Nikolas Shane Gooseman , codename Brigade."
"I am honored to meet you." His voice is deeper than his "twin's" voice but it is no doubt inherited from Niko's smooth , bell-like speaking voice. The woman speaks , her tone soft but clear. "We will find the Series 5 Rangers and Ranger1 , if we have to search the universe. We'll bring them home , Commander Walsh." Shayna scans the faces of the others accompanying Commander Walsh. "You are Zach and Jessica Foxx , Captain Foxx's children are you not? And you are Chase De Marquis-Hartford , Doc's nephew." She smiles softly. "I am Shay and this is my brother Nik. We'll find them and bring them home , we promise." Shayna says quietly as Nik nods , remaining silent.
"No one is going anywhere. If you're going to wear those uniforms than you'll earn them. Knowledge can't replace experience. You'll have to learn to use your knowledge and the implants before you go looking for anyone. You'll be under my direct...." Nagata starts smiling. He knows that everything will be alright now.

Over the next 20 years Honorstar and Brigade serve with distinction , joined by Zach , Jessika , and Chance as they complete their training and come of age. Chance graduates from the Academy first and Commader Walsh assigns him to train under Honorstar's supervision. When Zach graduates , he is assigned to undergo his Field Training under Brigade's supervision. When Jessika and her best friend Q-Ette graduate they are naturally enough assigned to train with Honorstar and her squad. Like their predecessors , the Series 5 squad , the small group of Rangers quickly becomes considered the best that the Ranger program has. All of them are fitted with the Series 6 Implant and trained in it's use thoroughly. But that year was a year marked by tragedy and loss as Commander Joseph Walsh is lost to a quiet death as a result of an illness. The Series 6 Squad were selected to be the pall bearers at his funeral and they said their final goodbyes to a great man.

Amandia Walsh took up the banner of her Father's crusade to locate the Series 5 Squad and at last her work has been brought to fruition. The Galaxy Council has voted to send out a single group to locate their lost heroes. Knowing that the search could span the universe and take them beyond the reach of any outpost it is decided that only the Series 6 Rangers are capable of undertaking such a dangerous , lengthy and potentially fatal mission. A new long range interceptor/base ship , Ranger2 is developed and built , using cutting edge technology. All of their gear is state of the art and their every comfort in space has been provided where it is possible. It may be many years before they return and it's in the back of everyone's head that they may never return like the Series 5 Rangers before them. The Series 6 Rangers are grantyed judiciary powers and given autonomous command , since their journey could span the universe beyond communication with BETA.

Their selection and implantation was predestined and undertaken by Nagata himself. Afterall who would be more determined and capable of finding the Series 5 Rangers , than their own descendants? To make sure that the Ranger Legacy lives on at home , Nagata and Walsh hand select another group of Rangers and begin overseeing their training with the hopes of eventually fitting them with the Series 6 implants. The Glaxy Ranger legacy must continue. Given the codename , The FarRiders , the original Series 6 Squad are ready to depart.

Six young men and women , unique individuals , but united by a cause of blood , are the proud inheritors of a noble legacy. And they're ready to prove it again.

The year 2113 (The Present)

The entire contigent of BETA Mountain has turned out to see the departure of The FarRiders and Ranger2. There isn't a dry eye as the Rangers appear walking in a line up the docking ramp and turn almost in unison to salute proudly. One by one they turn and walk inside until only Shayna and Zach are left outside on the ramp. No one really knows which Trooper yelled out. "No Guts , No Glory!" as Shayna and Zach turned to enter the ship. Shayna and Zach's answer , given in unison , however goes down in Ranger lore as a great moment , as they spin on their heels to face the crowd and salute sharply and shout together. "Ready to prove it again!" And turn and enter Ranger2 , to the roar of the assembled watchers as they start cheering , raising their voices in celebration and farewell.

Ranger2 lifts off and hovers , it's bridge blast shield raising to show the 6 Rangers at their duty stations , saluting. The blast shiled closes and the ship slowly ascends. All eyes track the ship until it can no longer be seen , one thought unifying the watchers. "Good Luck."



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