Zordon's Power Legacy #8: S.P.D. Emergency
"Truthfully, I have a surprising dream in both mind and heart that I have believed that throughout the galaxy, species like Humans and aliens can live together as one.
Ever since my arrival on Earth, I have made contact and communicate with a few Human Beings. Most feared and despised me because of I'm different from them as they believed in me as a demon and monster. Others trusted and befriended me because we both shared same purpose and beliefs, and even we have hearts and compassion. This experiences came from my interaction with Rangers. They were the ones, who is responsible of making me believed that one day - species from different planets will come and united as one.
And when that time comes, I can only hope and pray that they all can unite and work together to fight the forces of evil while protecting and saving the universe. And what I also hope is that the Legacy of Power Rangers will lived on for generations. It is what kept people to have courage, wisdom, compassion and unity.
That is what Power Rangers stood for..."
Zordon, the First Mentor and Founder of Power Rangers...
In June 20XX, Delta Command Base,
Inside his office, the Commander of S.P.D. (Space Patrol Delta) Earth Branch - Anubis Cruger was typing down for his latest report about the situation on Earth. And at the same time, he hummed calmly and harmonically in his homeplanet language. He then heard some beeping noise. He turned and answered the call. The video screen revealed his wife - Isinia.
"Hi, Doggie," Isinia greeted happily.
Cruger smiled and greeted, "Hello, my love. How's your settlement at your new home?"
Isinia sighed, "It's not home, but I'm trying my best for fitting in. And also, I'm glad that you found and gave me a job to work on - donating and helping the poor and children especially when I'm good at cooking too. They loved it."
Cruger chuckled a bit, "I'm glad you like it, my love."
"I'm surprise that you decide that you want me to work with one of your former cadet. And he doesn't seem mind me to be around when he knew who I am."
"Let's just say that Jack isn't the one I'm worried the most. It's his boss. And you know how greedy and trouble Piggy is."
"Ah... I see. So, you really miss and worry about him, not just his boss."
"Just make sure he doesn't go back to his thieving career. I don't like sending Sky to chase and put him in jail again."
Isinia giggled amusingly, "Or maybe you wanted him back." Cruger snarled a bit. She huffed in annoyance, "Don't you dare give me that attitude, honey! You can give that to your officers and cadets, but not me. I am your wife, mister."
Cruger was annoyed yet amused, "Of course, I know that. I was kidding. I'll see you back home."
"Alright. But remember. Be home as soon as possible," Isinia reminded Cruger calmly, "I don't want you be late again for our tonight's special."
"Will do. Commander Cruger out," Cruger said firmly as he turned off his video call. He took a deep breathe. He looked through the files. He came across to his diary video. He smiled, "Well, what do you know? My diary video. Haven't typing and reading it since last month." He hummed calmly and thoughtfully, "Since I'm done with my work, it won't hurt to read it again. For old time's sake..."
As Cruger clicked and opened his diary video, the Commander began watching his old diary video about himself, his rise ranks to become Commander, training and fighting together with S.P.D. Squad B and battled against Emperor Gruumm and his Troobian Empire...
In 1998, Cruger was young warrior as he joined Sirian Military Forces as they were engaging and battling the large forces of United Alliance of Evil. Despite their best efforts for defending their home and fighting the enemies off, they have been pushed back as most of them got killed while some were captured and forced to surrender. They were at their command base, making their final stand to fight.
"Summer, 1998; I remember that very day - the final days of war against the United Alliance of Evil. I was a young brave yet reckless warrior, who wants to serve his planet for honor and justice." Cruger narrated, "I also hoped for glory and fame to make my own name. And that day came, my home planet - Sirius was invade and attacked by them. We were overrun and drive back by them. We thought we were finished until..."
As the Sirian Army were fighting bravely and determinedly against the United Alliance of Evil Army, they heard some loud booming noise. Both sides looked up and found the bluish energy wave-like appeared and approaching them.
As the energy power flew and passed both sides, the United Alliance of Evil Army screamed in agony and pain due to being affected by its waves. Some were reformed into good creatures while most have turned to dust. Though surprise by the tide has turned, Sirian cheered and cried wildly and happily for their victory. They have survived and won the final days of war.
"The mysterious bluish energy wave came out of nowhere. It affected all of us including the enemies and other planets. Most were turned to dust. Some turned to good. But either way, The United Alliance of Evil is gone for good. Our home is safe. We were victorious."
Over some years, the Sirians began rebuilding and restoring their buildings and home. And at the same time, they heard some stories about Zordon and Power Rangers, who have challenged and battled against the United Alliance of Evil for years. Most of them and other aliens including Cruger were inspired and touched as they want to become the heroes.
Sirians began building the foundation of their special force - Space Patrol Delta or S.P.D., and they also invited and recruited the rookies and other aliens to be trained and readied to fight. They even built the statue, which was based on Zordon. Cruger smiled proudly as he looked at the statue. He saluted proudly to him.
"After the war, we began rebuilding our city and home. And at the same time, we heard rumors and tales about the mysterious savior, who sacrificed his life force to save us called himself Zordon. His story about Power Rangers and fighting the Forces of Evil has inspired us and other aliens as well to become heroes like him. And thus, we began building our military and police special force to honor Zordon's name - Space Patrol Delta but also known as S.P.D. Have I met him earlier, I would have been made an excellent apprentice to him."
Years later, Sirius came under attacked by their new enemy - Troobian Empire, which was led by Emperor Gruumm. Sirians did their best to fight and resist their enemies. But Troobian Empire has not only storm and destroy their home, but also slaughtering and massacring them as well, leaving Cruger to survive the war. He also lost his wife during the war. He is the last to his kind now. He was depressed and pained to see his homeplanet destroyed and people gone.
"However... As time has passed, Sirius came to face a greater and dangerous threat - Troobian Empire, led by my nemesis Emperor Gruumm. We fought bravely against them, but we were outnumbered and outmatched against him and his empire. They not only destroy our home, but also massacring my people - both adults and children. And so in the end, we've lost. I've lost my wife to them. I was the survivor."
Despite the destruction of Sirius, S.P.D. was still function and performing their duty and mission across the galaxy. Cruger has been transferred and moved to Earth. As the newly Commander of Earth's S.P.D. Branch; he built the building and foundation, and even recruited and chosen some Humans and Aliens to be part of it.
Years have passed, both Humans and Aliens became allies and friends as they lived peacefully and harmony on Earth. The S.P.D. also have to deal with some criminals and troublemakers from causing troubles and mess at their home planet.
"Even though S.P.D. Sirius Branch is destroyed, there were a few more of them still active and performing their duties - fighting the forces of evil and protecting the universe. Eventually, I moved to Earth, where I began building S.P.D. Earth Branch and recruiting some humans to part of our special forces as their Commander. And over the years, both Humans and Aliens lived together peacefully and harmony, even though we have some criminals to hunt and capture."
Cruger received the reports that Emperor Gruumm returned and came to the Earth. Cruger prepared his S.P.D. Forces to fight the Troobian Empire. However, A-Squad went missing. The Commander decided to deploy the latest team to engage the enemies - S.P.D. B-Squad. He even joined the battlefield as he morphed into Shadow Ranger.
"As years have passed, Emperor Gruumm has returned. And this time, he has come and invaded Earth as his new conquest. I may have failed to protect my home, but I will not fail again for Earth. I've recruited and chosen the best cadets to be part of S.P.D. Forces for the fight against Troobian Empire.
However; with A-Squad missing during the battle against the invasion, B-Squad is Earth's only hope to fight Troobian Empire. With me as their mentor and Shadow Ranger, we must not fail our mission. I will not fail them. I am the Power Ranger."
At the S.P.D. Training Grounds, both Cruger and his partner & best friend - Kat were watching S.P.D. B Squad were training and working together with each other to overcome the obstacles and engaging the enemies.
Jack, using his phase shifting ability, he went through walls and obstacles. And at the same time, he used his twin blasters in firing at the targets while using his sword in defeating and cutting down on holographic villains and Krybots. He also helped his team when they were having sticky situation or struggled to fight the enemies off. He also instructed and led the team of engaging the enemies.
"Jack Landors - former street thief and the last recruit to join the S.P.D. B-Squad as both Red Ranger and the team's leader. This young man possessed phase shifting - allowing him to phase through walls and ground. But truthfully, he rejected my offer because he doesn't like being cop or even want his freedom to be taken away until he changed his mind due to his friend was in danger. The first time he became the leader and Ranger, he didn't take his role serious enough, making both me and the team to suspend him temporary. And eventually, he is now becoming a better leader with sense of loyalty, responsibility and compassion; other than his bravery and determination. Typical Red Rangers' attitude. But eventually, I asked myself - should I make him stay as commander or let him retire to follow his dream - helping the poverty and poor, once the war ended."
As Jack was busy leading and instructing his teammates, the holographic Krybots armed and readied to fire their blasters at him. Luckily, Sky jumped behind of Jack as he used his force-field to block and deflect the blasts. After saving his leader's life, both smirked proudly and amusingly as they charged and engaged the Krybots Hologram.
"Schuyler 'Sky' Tate - one of recruits to advanced and become a Blue Ranger in S.P.D. B-Squad but he disapprove it. His ability is creating force-field. Cadet Sky's desire is to be his father's successor as the Red Ranger and leader. There's a reason why I'd never let or promote him to become Red Ranger. He has arrogance and believed himself above others, and sometimes doubting people's ability, despite he has courage, intelligent and 'by-book' cadet. He actually lacked communication and teamwork with his own teammates. But thanks to the team I have assembled, he not only loosen up his uptight and enjoy life but also understanding that a hero doesn't come in colors, but comes within."
Bridge hummed happily as he was eating his buttery toasted bread while dodging and avoiding the attacks from the Krybots or even performing the obstacle course., though he also fought and battled against them calmly and slowly.
"Bridge Carson - one of recruits to become Green Ranger for S.P.D. B-Squad. His ability is to sense and detect people's auras, though he covered his hands with gloves to control his powers. I wouldn't want to know how devastating it can be if he went full power. Bridge is very odd and somewhat 'annoying' when it comes to his thinking and always think of buttery toast. However he is intelligent and efficient cadet we can count on especially performing strange experiments and theories to get some results."
Z and Syd were teaming up together as they helped each other of overcoming the obstacles and bravely fighting off the Krybots. Syd used her diamond-like fists in punching and deflecting some blasts at them while Z covered her by multiplying herself to fight and engage the enemies.
"Elizabeth 'Z' Delgado - Jack's friend and the first thief, who reformed and became the Yellow Ranger for S.P.D. B-Squad. Her ability is multiplying herself to more than three people. Her story is quite tragic and unfortunate because both normal and aliens treated her as outsider due to her genetic ability. I hate bullying. In fact, she was a child I rescued and protect from danger and criminals. Because of me, she was inspired to protect and help many people in anyway she can especially helping children like young Sam.
Sydney 'Syd' Drew - last recruit to join the team as Pink Ranger for S.P.D. B-Squad. Her ability is transform her molecular structure to the structure of anything she touches. Though she is spoiled and came from the rich family and even thought about her appearance, she has compassion and kindness for the team especially the only one, who is supporting and believing in R.I.C., who helped and solved the mystery and saved the day, and even be part of the team. Yes, she truly has the heart for the team."
Sam morphed into Omega Ranger as he was riding his motorcycle across through obstacle course while performing some moves and firing its blasters at the targets.
"Sam was the young boy Z has saved from the enemies due to his genetic ability is to emit streams of hazy, transparent radiation which transport objects or people across variable distances at will. Z did say that he will become the Power Ranger, which he did as Omega Ranger. He came back to the past to prevent the disaster, which we were grateful that S.P.D. did not fall or destroyed by them. However, he has so much more to learn about what it means to be a Ranger and teamwork, despite his bravery, loyalty and dedication to S.P.D. especially he's adjusting himself in the past and surroundings. And so do we because he demorphed as floating light ball, which distorted by time warp when he came to the past."
Kat and Cruger was discussing and chatting about what they can do to improve and assist the Power Rangers, with their new armed and powerful Zords and Weapons to fight off Emperor Gruumm. He also has concerns about the Rangers, which make her to talk and advise him about them. Boom was checking and working on technologies and weapons, which often driven him nuts
"Katherine 'Kat' Manx - my oldest and trusted friend, and also Ranger's mentor as well whenever I'm not available. And yes, she is a cat alien. Hard to believe that cat and dog can become friends. Either way, there's a reason why Kat is the most important technical support to the team because of her intelligence and inventions of Zords and Weapons for us. We wouldn't have make it out alive if it weren't for her. She's the best. And also, don't mess with this cat or her lab, she's got a temper and fighting skills especially when she morphed into S.P.D. Kat Ranger. Don't try it.
Boom - Kat's assistant and S.P.D. Washout, who flunked out from the academy. Despite not bravest or smartest, but he's reliable and optimistic cadet for being faithful assistant when it comes to experiment and researches, done by Kat."
Inside the restaurant trailer, Piggy was giving orders and delivering sets of food to both humans and aliens. He also hoped and prayed that Power Rangers S.P.D. and Troobian Empire stayed away from his stall. He wanted some peace and quiet.
"Piggy - a neutral yet reluctant ally and double agent to us and Troobian Empire. Though greedy, cowardly and untrustworthy ally; his information has proven and given us the edge to stop and defeat the enemy, vice-versa for them as well. But one thing he hated the most is losing his customers in his trailer. Ouch. I kinda feel guilty for ruining that alien's job. Almost..."
Troobian Empire has launched the starship fighters and Krybot Troopers to the ground. They all attacked the civilians while robbing both materials and money. Power Rangers S.P.D. and even Cruger have arrived as they fought and battled against Troobian Empire. The monsters and criminals have also joined the battlefield to fight off Power Rangers.
"Troobian Empire - a conquering galactic and warlike empire, led by Emperor Gruumm, who wants nothing more than conquest and power to control the universe. It not only consisted of various yet advanced Krybots, but also some alien criminals and monsters to serve under him. They are the ones, who is responsible of my home and people's destruction. And now, they're coming to Earth. They will do the same thing again to us. Not this time. Not on my watch..."
Inside his spaceship, Emperor Gruumm watched the battlefield as he smirked and laughed proudly and happily that everything has gone according to his plan. Whenever his plans or monsters failed, he threw a big tantrum and shouted at his lackeys for failures.
"Emperor Gruumm - my nemesis and destroyer to my home. He is ruthless and cruel yet manipulative and cunning ruler, who wants nothing more than conquering the world under his banner. He also can be despicable villain, who loved tormenting his enemies and even his own lackeys. But one thing for certain about him, he doesn't take failures very kindly. However, there's something odd about him such as he was talking to himself, but eventually we all learned his true role and the one, who's behind masterminding the event."
Inside her bedroom, Mora smiled happily as she was playing with her dolls for fun. And whenever Emperor Gruumm came and visited her. He asked for her advice and monsters' creations, and thus, she provided him the assistance, though she complained and argued with him about what she need. This either he did provided her or ignored her.
"Mora/Morgana - Morgana is the true adult form of Mora. And yes, they're the same person. Mora is Emperor Gruumm's Second-in-Command, Strategist and Voice of Reason for making plans and monsters especially making contacts with alien criminals. As spoiled and rotten brat she can be, however, she is indeed manipulative and cunning witch and ally Gruumm could count on. As Mora, she will used her magic for creating monsters. But as Morgana, she is the fierce and devastating fighter to deal with."
Broodwing flew across the town. He hired and made contacts with monsters and criminals for a job to attack and finish the Power Rangers. And sometimes, he even provided some destructive weapons for them to use against the Power Rangers.
After months have passed, Broodwing grew tired and anger due to Emperor Gruumm refused to pay extra for donating the weapons, and he even get blamed for the mess and failures. He decided to abandon him and gone independent for his own master plans.
"Broodwing - Emperor Gruumm's sly and manipulative yet untrustworthy Agent and Weapon Dealer. And one thing he's good at is that he find, stole and sold dangerous and devastating weapons to anyone for the right price especially when he was working for Emperor Gruumm. He also in-charge of making monsters big and strong. However, as time goes by, Broodwing decided to betray his own master and gone independent because he's been abused and not being paid for donating 'weapons' to the criminals and generals."
Cruger and General Benaag charged and have their fierce duel against each other. During judgement trial mode, Cruger eventually discovered that General Benaag did not have or kill his wife. Despite the fact, he was captured and sealed inside the card for crimes against S.P.D.
"General Benaag - a monster, who led the army to invade Sirius and kidnapped my wife. I want revenge, but as S.P.D., I bring him to justice. However, I learned that my Judgment Morpher claimed that Isinia is alive and he has nothing to do with her. This makes me worry and uncertain."
During one of their mission, Sky spoke and interrogated Mirloc about the enemy's ability and how to stop them before assisting the imprisoned mobster of what he required - teardrop reflection for him to escape. Despite unintentionally letting prisoner escaped, Sky temporary became the Red Ranger and fought against the mob boss. Sky arrested Mirloc for bringing justice and made his father proud of his doing and responsible.
"Mirloc - one of powerful mob boss and the murderer of Sky's father. During one of Rangers' battle against the monster, I send Sky there to interrogate the mobster for information, without telling him the truth. However, I make a terrible mistake. Mirloc escaped by hurting Sky's emotions about his father. But eventually, Sky captured the criminal as Red Ranger. Officer Tate would be proud of his son..."
Professor Mooney was working for Broodwing as he was inventing a powerful war machine to fight and engage the Power Rangers. Eventually, he was defeated and arrested by Kat as Kat Ranger.
"Professor Mooney - Kat's former college mate and rival. He wants nothing more than to show the world that his inventions was superior and better than hers. Eventually, he lost and got arrested for helping Broodwing. The day was saved by Kat."
Icthior was sent to attack and defeat the Power Rangers and even Cruger himself one-by-one while stealing their badges. Eventually, he was defeated and got captured by the team.
"Icthior - my former rival and now enemy, as well as former member to S.P.D. Icthior desired nothing but to be at the top and winner. He has no honor. He defeated me and my Rangers while taking the badge as the symbol of proving that we're weakling. But we proved him wrong."
Power Rangers S.P.D. did their best to fight and battle against Triboonian Empire and its army from winning the battle and even trying to conquer their home, with the help of Kat and her inventions. However, as they battled and won the battles, they have discovered that Emperor Gruumm is after both materials and golds for his master plans.
"Throughout many months passed, we have fought at the best against Emperor Gruumm and Triboonian Empire with everything we've got - Weapons, Transports, Arsenals, Zords and Megazords, and even the Battlizer. Even though we were victorious on each battle, we have both concerns and suspicious that Emperor Gruumm doesn't care if we win or lose because he has the materials and tools he required for his master plan. Whatever it was, we will stop him at once."
Receiving the news about A-Squad alive, Cruger sent B-Squad to find and rescue them. After two teams returned to Delta Base, he sent B-Squad away to Kat. He then talked with A-Squad, who revealed themselves to be agents to Emperor Gruumm. They then kidnapped and took him to their master.
"We eventually received word that A-Squad was alive. So, we sent B-Squad to rescue them. But between you and me, I have my suspicious that A-Squad is not what they appeared to be since I've sent them for war mission. So, I've sent B-Squad away because I might get captured unexpectedly. And I was right in the end."
Cruger was held hostage inside the cage as prisoner of war. He then heard news about his Power Rangers and S.P.D. Earth Branch were engaging and defeating both A-Squad and Broodwing's Army. Unfortunately, Piggy sold B-Squad to Emperor Gruumm as prisoners of war.
"I was held hostage and sent to Gruumm's spaceship, where I was held in prison for days I believed. I also heard some stories that A-Squad is challenging and engaging with B-Squad while Broodwing led his rebellion invaded the Delta Base. Had not B-Squad stop them both in time, our home would have been destroyed. Unfortunately, Piggy sold my pupils to Gruumm and have been imprisoned."
And just before Cruger and his team get executed, Piggy - dressed as Krybot - fired his gun at the enemies and saved the team. Cruger engaged and defeated his enemies and even Mora. Power Rangers S.P.D. exited and assisted their allies to fight and defend their home planet.
"Luckily, Piggy came and rescued us in time. I went after Gruumm while the Rangers returned to their home and assisted S.P.D. Forces to fight back against the Troobinian Army. Luckily, they have some help from headquarter. I have defeated and captured Mora, and now I'm finding and facing Gruumm for one last fight."
Cruger encountered Emperor Gruumm, where he revealed the truth that he is the figurehead and his master is the spaceship - Omni the Magnificent, and he also held his wife hostage. Cruger charged and defeated him while saving his wife.
Both Cruger and Isinia headed to the engine room, where they opened the hatch to allow Power Rangers using their S.W.A.T. Megazord to fire their powerful blasts and destroy Omni for good, and it included them as well.
"That is when I discovered that Gruumm is nothing but a figurehead for his master - Omni the Magnificent or should I say - his own ship. My wife was alive too. Eventually, I quickly save her alive and defeated him. However, we have to save our home by destroying Omni and even us inside. We've found the hatch to engine room, to allow Rangers to use their S.W.A.T. Megazord to fire and destroy Omni for good. We were gone..."
Luckily, thanks to Cruger's quickly thinking and agility, he got himself and Isinia escaped the Omni before it got destroyed. As they both returned and regrouped with their team, they encountered Emperor Gruumm being alive and ready for the last fight.
Both Cruger and Emperor Gruumm have their last duel. It was fierce and violent fight they have for few rounds. Eventually, Cruger defeated Emperor Gruumm and arrested him. The war was over as his S.P.D. cheered wildly and gave a cry for their victory.
"Or so we thought. Isinia and me were alive, and so does Gruumm. Both of us have one last duel. Eventually, I defeated him and won the last battle. I even gave him a cut on his horn, just like what I did to his left one. I arrested him for good..."
"While S.P.D. are still rebuilding and restoring of what's left for Delta Base, Jack retired from being Red Ranger. And thus, Sky has been promoted to be a leader of the team. While the war is finally over, but our fight to protect Earth never ends."
Cruger took a deep breathe before sighed, "Hopefully, the legacy never dies. The world needs the best and selfless Power Rangers like my squad." He then looked at holographic clock. He gasped, "Oh no! I'm going to be late. I'd better go now."
Cruger stood up as he shut down his computer. He then headed off to see his wife now.
END...
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