31st October 1999

They can see it in the distance Theyre almost there The two rangers never thought They would make it Rita and Zedd had Phantom Ranger and the Blue Senturian on their knees and were about to finish the, off if it wasn't for andros destroying Zordon's energy tube and either turning all evil into sand or into humans again except the machine empire they just seemed to stop running .Now they were closer to Zordon's secret power chamber en ever.

" We should arrive at deep space nine soon " blue senturian says Phantom nods

"Yes hopefully alpha 5 is there " Phantom says as they gaze out through the windscreen of the ship And stare in awe now SPD outpost affectingly named Deep Space Nine is massive three curved tower on the outside ring connected to the middle ring via bridges in the centre of the middle ring connected by bridges is a command area.

Suddenly on the tower closest to them starts blinking at the ship as the the tractor beam hits their shuttle " Docking sequence initiated " the computer voice says both Rangers look down at the console as the shuttle starts to turn around. As they near the outpost the shuttle clamps on the tower and the ships door open ready. " Do you think anyone is here? " Phantom asks " No life signs detected" Blue senturian says .

With a loud thud the clamps snap shut on our shuttle locking it in place on top of the tower " Docking sequence has been completed " the voice says. Both rangers nod before heading out of the shuttle. The station is abandoned steel girders lay across hallways fallen from the roof door's half open broken sparks fly from some wiring "Do you think whats left of the united alliance of evil attacked this station? " Blue senturian says.

" Maybe we can't be sure about anything any more " Phantom says. The middle of the outpost is even worse what looked like a habitat ring has completely decimated there's a monorail track down the centre of the area it seems to go all the way around the ring its rusted and broken. The rangers make their way to the command tower or hub as it says on the map. The rangers enter an emergency power chamber at the bottom it's very small and more of a panic chamber there's three consoles in the centre and to the right side of the room is the elevator shaft.

Ironically the elevator still works it hums as it comes to life it grinds slowly before starting to move it moves very slowly up it's shaft the light flicker and it stops a few times before reaching the top the elevator door's spring open and the rangers step out of the elevator the the power chamber is huge big window shows outside the stars glisten a energy tube to the left the right walls are consoles there's two consoles in the centre of the chamber the left side is like a work area there's a small table between the two centre consoles it's open like a special safe .

Both rangers walk to the centre consoles " There doesn't appear to be anyone here " Blue senturian says Phantom nods in agreement " It appears so " Phantom says ey look around " We must put Zordon's last plan into action " Phantom says as he powers down the Blue senturian nods Phantom places a gem in the centre console it blinks " When the time comes Power Rangers will return" Blue senturian says. Phantom ranger nods as they both head back towards the elevator " Zordon's plan has been put into motion " Phantom says.

October 31st 2026

Deep Space Nine , a bustling SPD outpost on the Edge of the Degbar system, purpose built at the start of the twenty first century to ease the growing fear of Emperor Grumm's reign. The outpost was host to the Intergalactic Immigration Agency, or The Shadow Proclamation, who processed any immigrants and refugees from the galaxy who wanted to make Earth and other planets their new home. The first fifteen years of the century were a turbulent time, filled with anti-alien and anti-immigrant sentiment that threatened to tear the country apart. Tensions reached their height during 2014, the year of the Armada's invasion. Anger towards the invaders was directed towards those aliens who couldn't fight back leading to some of the worst levels of hate crime ever reported. Right at the heart of this maelstrom of anger was Deep Space Nine

Just when it looked like a bill would be passed banning all aliens, a group of former Power Rangers banded together to create an intergalactic police force to help control the situation. Space Patrol Delta, known locally as SPD, was born. With the Armada defeated SPD was at the forefront of human/alien relations, restoring order to the city and to the country as a whole. Branches of SPD began to open up across the globe and in other parts of the galaxy. In just ten years SPD had become one of the most powerful agencies in the Milky way.

It was probably a good thing because 2025 saw another invasion, this time by Emperor Grumm and the Troobian Empire. Initially held at bay by SPD's A-Squad, things took a surprising turn when the elite Ranger squadron of the force disappeared, leaving the unknown and untested B-Squad to pick up the pieces. The motley crew consisting of three raw cadets and two rookies defeated Grumm's forces, with a little help from their commanding officer and a visitor from the future.

Six months had passed since Grumm's invasion and life was relatively peaceful in Deep Space Nine. 2026 so far had been the lowest recorded rate of alien race crime since ever. With B-Squad now able to focus their attentions on non-alien related offenses, crime in the city was also dropping. On the surface things appeared to be rosy for the elite police force in the Outpost. Leader of the Milky Way branches of SPD Commander Kruger had arrived on Deep Space Nine. Upon finding Zordon's hidden chamber and message he had gathered some SPD officers and some other guests to Deep Space Nine.

The problem was there was only two guest that has arrived so far . Since the fall of Torchwood Jack and Gwen had gone through several galaxies. Never remained long in said galaxies though for a number of different reasons. A few of them were dismissed by Jack for failing to meet expectations and a couple due to disputes. There was even a rather bizarre gardening accident, the details of which were kept confidential for the benefit of everyone.

It was late in the afternoon when Jack and Gwen docked their Shuttle. They had just arrived on Deep Space Nine. They had been operating as Alien rangers for a few years. The blue ranger stretched her back, "Man I am going to sleep well tonight". Her squad leader said nothing in response and merely raised an eyebrow, "Come on don't look at me like that, I said I was sorry", Gwen pleaded.

"Three hours", Jack grunted, "that's how long you kept me awake for with your babbling in the middle of the night". Despite the red ranger, Jack hadn't up the private quarters that came with his rank. Publicly he said that he wanted to keep an eye on the eccentric blue ranger who was well known for veering off on a tangent at a moment's notice. Secretly Jack actually enjoyed Gwen's company, "You must be the only person who dreams about toast", Jack said as the pair entered the elevator, "Cant you dream about women like a normal person".

"Maybe, never really tried to focus on one particular thing whilst I'm sleeping before", Gwen began to ramble, "Could be an interesting experiment. I mean if I think about toast before I fall asleep then will I dream about it but then again if I try to avoid thinking about it then it means I'm thinking about it which will-".

"Gwen", Jack had his hand over her mouth, "just, be quiet". The blue ranger nodded and didn't look remotely offended, she was used to it from Jack. The pair rode the elevator up to the command level silently but the moment the doors opened, they were greeted by two other members, "Mr Spock, fancy meeting you here".

Spock had a solemn look on their face and in his hand was a piece of paper, "Faith the human slayer and I were summoned here by a Commander Kruger also this is for you mr Harkness", Spock said and handed the piece of paper over.

"Cool actual paper", Gwen commented, peering over Jack's shoulder. As Jack read the note his face began to darken until by the end he was sporting an impressive scowl, "Wow she really didn't like you", Gwen chuckled, slapping Jack on the back, "she's also crammed an impressive number of swear words into one sentence".

"This isn't funny Gwen", Jack snapped and crumbled the note in his hand, "Kruger's already been on my back about trying to get us to become probie officers". He shook his head a couple of times, "I'm not that hard to get along with am I?" he asked Gwen, who were sharing a nervous look with Spock, "I know I can be a hard ass but that's only because I want you to be the best".

Gwen and Spock quickly looked towards Fatih, it was common knowledge that the red ranger had a soft spot for Humans. "Well you see-".

Before Faith could finish her sentence, the familiar face of SPD's head scientist Kat Manx popped out of the command room door, "Oh your here, Commander Kruger wants a word", she called out before stepping back into the room.

A sudden feeling of dread washed over Four, especially Jack" He tucked the scribbled note from the now former SPD lover into his pocket and straightened out his uniform, "Better get this over with", he mumbled to Gwen. He led the way down the corridor and into the command room where SPD's commanding officer Anubis Kruger was waiting for them. As the four saluted the commander, they couldn't help but notice the stern look plastered all over his canine features. Commander Kruger is one of the most fiercest rangers ever, "Commander", Jack began nervously, "I assume you've heard about Rose".

"Yes I have", Kruger replied with a slow, deliberate tone, "I had high hopes that Cadet Tyler ". He paused and glared accusingly at Jack, "Seems I was wrong".

"You've seen the note?" Jack gulped.

Kruger nodded, "It was an impressive use of language, especially her inventive combination of curse words". From her position in the corner, Kat let out a little snigger before regaining her stoic image, "Something to add Miss Manx?"

"Nothing at all Sir", Kat replied, keeping her attention firmly fixed on a spot on the wall behind the rest of the group.

"Good because this isn't a laughing matter", Kruger barked, "our failure you two jackasses hasn't gone unnoticed. We've gone through eleven attempts in just over six months. Coupled with your refusal to accept", he turned his glare on Gwen, "Its causing SPD Command a headache".

"Indeed it is Command Kruger", a voice called out. Kruger stepped aside to reveal a fair skinned man in his late forties. He was dressed in the standard uniform of an SPD Supreme Commander but with the added addition of a red top underneath his dress jacket. The most striking feature of this Supreme Commander was his brown and blonde striped hair, although there was more than a few grey haired interloping, "Supreme Command doesn't like to interfere in the internal affairs of our bases but Deep Space Nine is a flagship facility. Having its primary defence a team down is more than a little embarrassing".

All four gaped at the man for a few moments, a little star struck to be meeting someone who they had learned about in history and tales. Once they had regained their composure, they saluted in unison, "Supreme Commander Andros", Jack stammered, "this is truly an honour".

Andros nodded slowly and gestured for them to stand at ease, "I've heard a lot of good things about you Captain Harkness the doctor speaks highly of you two ", Jack puffed out his chest with pride, "But I'm afraid this situation doesn't reflect well on you". The red ranger opened his mouth to defend himself but Andros held up his hand to silence the man, "I have taken the decision to assign three members to your team effective immediately. This order is not negotiable, nor is it up for further discussion after this conversation". Gwen looked bemused by this statement and even Commander Kruger stood up a little straighter, "Faith and Spock here are two and the final person comes with my full backing and I trust you will remember that". Andros straightened out his jacket and turned to Kruger, "Bear in mind that you have been all the information I feel is pertinent at this point in time".

Now Kruger was really confused but he was used to getting cryptic orders from SPD Supreme Command all the time. He kept his face as neutral as he could and nodded stiffly, "Understood Supreme Commander".

"Good, I expect their progress report on my desk this time next week". Without further comment Andros terminated the video link, leaving a blank screen behind.

For a few moments everyone in the command room was too shocked to speak. It wasn't a surprise though when Gwen was the first one to pass comment, "Well that could've been worse", he said with his usual broad grin.

"How?" Jack began, "that was the verbal equivalent of a slap in the face". The red ranger was more than a little upset that his first conversation with the legendary Andros of KO-35 hadn't gone that well. He had spent many hours studying the famous red rangers from the past during my travels with the Doctor. Others had posters of famous sport stars or musicians on their walls but Jack's heroes were the previous red rangers. To be verbally dressed down by one of his idols was a little humiliating for the young man.

"That was a little mysterious though", Faith commented, "who do you reckon he's assigned to the team?"

"Could be one of his kids", Spock added, "Vogue magazine ran a feature on his son and daughter a few years ago. If my math is any good, they should be approaching eighteen by now".

"Not quite", Kruger grumbled, "the oldest is seventeen I believe". The canine was nervous though, Andros's family weren't the only children of past Rangers. Some of them were adults now and if his memory served him correctly, a couple were training in SPD Academies. It would be a typical stunt by Supreme Command to restore confidence in SPD, assign a child of a former ranger to his team.

Jack took a couple of paces forward, leaning on the situation table for support, "Just what we need, babysitting duty for a new recruit".

"And that's the type of attitude that got that note ", Gwen rubbed her temples, the stubborn attitude of Jack gave her a headache sometimes.

"I can't help it if I want the best for this team", Jack snapped, "and I would at least like someone I know assigned to the team".

"Your wish is my command", a feminine voice called out from the doorway. The occupants turned around and laid their eyes on a woman dressed in a SPD uniform, only trimmed with black. She had black hair that was pulled back into a loose ponytail and a smug look on her face that suggested superiority over everyone in her presence. Everyone in the room stared silently at the woman although Jack's face was flipping between disbelief and anger, "A welcome back would be nice", she added, leaning against the doorframe casually in the process, "I would've liked a banner but I didn't want to push my luck".

Kruger growled at the woman out the side of his mouth, "Charlie Matthews", he hissed.

Charlie Matthews, disgraced red ranger of A Squad, smirked in response, "You were expecting someone else?"