Jack flipped through the papers again trying to remember the events of the past three days. They had almost lost E-squad, the loss in power that allowed Grumm to send down a monster undetected and the internal defense mishap that fried some of the more important secondary systems. As the leading Red Ranger on base, it had been Jack who assumed personal and complete responsibility without his team's knowledge. Cruger replied by demanding that he found out who really did this.

What B-squad had found would not be what Cruger, or anyone for that matter, wanted to hear. Even he found the whole idea sickening. Just accusing the Commanding OverLord could be seen as treason which was why Jack stood alone. At least he would be the only one to suffer if they were wrong.

Junius and Boom spoke quietly in the corner while Syd and Sky argued with Kat about standing with Jack. Sam floated near Cruger, while Z sat patiently on the bench. This wasn't an average trial and the only people even allowed in the room weren't allowed to mention it after the verdict.

The Commanding OverLord made his usual entrance, guards and all. Jack swallowed hard as the Leader for the Forces of Good took his seat as Judge and starred down at Jack.

"Cadet Landers," he said evenly. "As promised, a trial. Go ahead and present your case."

Jack's eyes jetted around to see the various guards and two shadowy figures in the corner. He really wished Bridge was there, but no one could seem to find him.

"Commander," Jack said returning his gaze to the CO. "You are not a clever as you think you are."

"Is that so?" he replied leaning back and giving Jack a smug smile.

"Yes, sir. The SPD base on Earth is not as primitive as you thought. I have enough evidence to convince any jury that you were behind the attacks," started Jack.

"Prove it," replied the Commanding OverLord.

"You know, you really had us going. I mean, first a fire that we all assumed was an accident. The power shortage was only slightly less probable. But, I think it was when the internal defense system discharged without cause that this became more than malfunctions," said Jack. He moved around the room trying to talk to the CO, but also making eye contact with everyone else.

"My team and I have spent two days examining all the evidence and we were surprised to find a sensor made from Tribritphate at each incident here and on Zyx. Tribritphate is only harvested on Eltar, and the only people in the universe who use it for technology are Power Rangers. But this particular sensor isn't a normal one, is it? It's one of a set of six made on special order. Of course, the user is classified and we know why.

"As Power Rangers, we must protect innocence at all costs. I understand this and by using these sensors, I can see that you do too. When the sensor told the system that someone was in danger, it would shut itself down. However, the sensors were placed in strategic places so they would be destroyed. No one was supposed to know they existed, especially us because as Power Rangers, we could follow the trail leading straight to you."

"Cadet Landers," the Commanding OverLord interrupted. "I hate to break you tangent, but I am late for an important meeting on Vigus III. Is there any way you could get to the evidence?"

Jack couldn't believe it. He was actually running away. But sadly, he was right. Now was the time for the evidence he didn't really have. "We have a copy of the commands given to the internal defense system. As you can see, a whole new set of instructions was implemented causing the night attack."

"Do you have any proof that I changed those codes?" the CO asked not waiting any longer. This foolishness could be tolerated for only so long.

"Well..." Jack stammered.

"Yes or no, cadet?"

"No."

"How about proof that I set the fire or ordered it?"

"I... no, I don't."

"And my hands are clean from the Power failure too, am I right?"

"Sir, I know you did this," said Jack defeated, but passionate.

"I'm sorry, son, but without evidence you have nothing," the CO said standing.

"I am sorry, Cadet, but I'll have to ask for your badge and morpher," said Cruger stepping forward.

"Wait!" a shadow shouted from an open doorway. "I have something to say."

The room watched stunned as Bridge walked in. "Cadet, you are aware that you will be facing the same punishment as Cadet Landers?"

"Yes," Bridge replied. "But I know something that Jack doesn't. You were stationed on Earth at one. This is why you've never visited us before. And not only are you a Power Ranger, but you are the Red Astro Ranger and former Leader of the Power Ranger Government."

"Then this was all a test," Sky said standing. "My dad used to tell me stories of how Andros Kincade used to use exotic measures to make a team prove themselves."

"I can't believe we didn't realize it before," said Syd. "I mean, you're older sure, but I didn't even recognize you."

"If you are Andros Kincade, then who are they?" Jack asked pointing to the girls.

The Rangers looked up at the Commanding OverLord for the Forces of Good only to find him grinning form ear to ear. "Congratulations. You are the first team ever to accuse me and present a somewhat researched case. Though, this is now completely classified. Good job Rangers."

The End...