I Don't own anything except Grand Moff Houston, the Earth Space Fleet, BJ, Marc, Jen, and Steve. Any relation to the events of Sept. 11, 2001 is pure fiction.
Power Rangers In Space
The Empire Strikes Back-Setting 3 years after CtoD (Sept. 12, 2001)

The cops of 55-George never saw them coming. TIE Interceptors swooped down and fired at the RMP. A TIE pilot watched as the car blew up.
"Squad to Knight Hammer. Spotted and destroyed one Civil Law Enforcement Vehicle."
"Knight Hammer Copies."

"27-Crime Unit 2."
"Yeah." BJ was in his usual good mood. Even more so than before.
"55 Units requesting you at 1252 West 94th Street."
"10-4." When he got to the scene. Bosco was fretting and fuming.
"Why am I cleaning up after the Empire? When George Bush captures some of them, they should clean it up."
"Shut up, Boscorelli." BJ went over to where Lt. Swersky was standing with Marc.
"TIEs?"
"No doubt."
"Yet another waste of Imperial Supplies." Sgt. Christopher walked over to them.
"The Empire might have been looking for 55-Edward."
"Or even yourself."
"Put all units on alert to watch for TIE Fighters." BJ looked at the wreckage then at a red light camera at the intersection.
"Would that camera have recorded it?"
"I'll check with DOT. Maybe we can get the Empire for running a red light." Bosco walked up to them.
"Christopher has the weirdest sense of humor."
"Go find another girlfriend."
"Shut up Khayman."
"You shut up."
"Make me." Lt. Swersky turned to Bosco.
"Get back on your beat now."
"Heard you took the three stripes test."
"Yeah, I think Dellman's a snitch for Houston or some other commander."
"So, why would Houston want you dead?"
"BJ, same reasons she wants you dead."
"There's a group graduating from the academy soon."
"Yeah, we're getting one because of Nick's condition."
"Who?"
"Parker, female about a year younger then Jen. Nice body too."
"We're getting a Steven Gusler. He'll be a spare body if I suspend Boscorelli again."
"Bosco said he hopes the Empire kills you."
"Good luck. They've tried enough times."

"Piett, that wasn't the two Rangers?"
"No, Sir. Lt. Cruz said it was their regular vehicle."
"Then how did he know to switch them?"
"Jason Christopher was trained by Skywalker the same time as Khayman and Durron."
"Have Cruz report to me."
"Yes, Sir."

"BJ, where's the napkins?"
"The what?"
"Napkins."
"Try the kitchen closet." BJ saw the mail on the table. He noticed a letter from the NYPD. BJ opened it. He sat back very pleased with himself. Jen came in.
"What did the NYPD want?"
"Are you free on the 25th between 6 and 9 PM?"
"I can come with a crew if it's that important. What is it?"
"I'm getting my stripes. That newsworthy."
"You, famous for the family name. Of course it's newsworthy." Jen kissed BJ.
"That was for what?"
"Because."
"People usually don't do that."
"So what."
"So, it was sudden."
"Like I care."
"I do."

"Cruz, I am most displeased with you."
"Look, I didn't know Christopher had switched them."
"This will not stand." Houston turned to Darkonda.
"Find and eliminate Jason Christopher."
"As you wish, Governor."
"General Veers. I will leave Cruz to you."
"Yes, Sir."

"Listen up. Folks a little quiet please." Lt. Swersky was trying to talk over the murmuring officers.
"Due to recent events. This precinct is now under a Level One Imperial attack alert."
"What does that mean?" Sully asked confused.
"It means the following officers are on temporary leave from their regular duties. Jacobs, Rupert, Davis, Boscorelli, and Sergeant Christopher."
"Which means?" Bosco asked walking in late as usual.
"You five are at the disposal of Sergeant Khayman."
"Khayman as in BJ Khayman?" Bosco asked.
"One in the same." Marc replied.
"Just what I didn't want. Being with Khayman, he's ten times worse than Christopher.
"Bosco, Christopher and I are going too." Ty told him.
"Why? Because Christopher wants us on a leash."
"You five will report to the 27."
"Just dandy. Odds are Franklin's going to be with us."
"Nick's just like you."
"Shut up. And where is Christopher? He complains I'm late, he's late."
"I don't know. He might be in traffic."

Darkonda had found his prey who was putting up quite a fight.
"Surrender while you can."
"I don't think so." Christopher reached into his bag and pulled out a lightsaber.
"This still works."
"Bring it on."
"Gladly." They went at it. To Darkonda's surprise Christopher was an expert with the lightsaber. Darkonda ducked as the greenish blade slashed at him. A pair of TIE Fighters joined the battle.
"Nice trick with the TIEs. Now let me show you a trick of my own." Darkonda looked shocked.
"You never heard what happened to the Phantom Ranger."
"I destroyed him."
"Not exactly." The TIEs flew away. "After you left him for dead in the South Bronx. He passed his powers on to a certain New York City cop. A cop who happens to be standing right in front of you." With that Sergeant Jason Christopher transformed into the Phantom Ranger.
"Unbelievable."
"It's true." Darkonda backed away, dealing with the original Phantom Ranger had been a problem. But, a Jedi was worse. "Tell Houston, I'm coming for her next." Darkonda disappeared when two flashes of light appeared revealing Marc and Steve.
"Jason?"
"You the Phantom Ranger?"
"Since 2000. You guys scare away the TIEs?"
"They tried to chase us."
"No harm done?"
"No."
"Swersky sent us to find you. We're going to the 27."
"Why?"
"BJ wants to talk to us and you."
"He also sent over Davis and Bosco."
"Bosco thinks you want him on a leash."
"I do."