- October 31st 2026-
Newtech City. a bustling city on the east coast of America, purpose built at the start of the twenty first century to ease the growing fear of Emperor Grumm's reign. Newtech City 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 Newtech City
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 Newtech City. 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 galaxy. Leader of the Milky Way branches of SPD Commander Sky Tate had gathered some SPD officers and some other guests to what is known as the Briefing room.
The problem was there was only two had arrived so far . Since the fall of Grumm, Bridge and Z 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 Z 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 Bridge and Z walked along a hallway. They had been operating as Power rangers for two years. The Yellow 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", Z pleaded.
"Three hours", Bridge grunted, "that's how long you kept me awake for with your babbling in the middle of the night". Despite the red ranger, Bridge hadn't up the private quarters that came with his rank. Publicly he said that he wanted to keep an eye on the eccentric Yellow ranger who was well known for veering off on a tangent at a moment's notice. Bridge actually enjoyed Z's company, "You must be the only person who dreams about toast", Z 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", Bridge began to ramble, "jCould be an interesting experiment."
"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-".
"Z", Bridge had his hand over her mouth, "just, be quiet". The yellow ranger nodded and didn't look remotely offended, she was used to it from Bridge. The pair rode the elevator up to the command level silently but the moment the doors opened, they were greeted by Syd, "Syd, fancy meeting you here".
Syd had a solemn look on their face and in his hand was a piece of paper, I was summoned here by a Commander Tate also this is for you Bridge ", Syd said and handed the piece of paper over.
"Cool actual paper", Z commented, peering over Bridge's shoulder. As Bridge read the note his face began to darken until by the end he was sporting an impressive scowl that would make Batman jealous, "Wow she really didn't like you", Z chuckled, slapping Bridge on the back, "she's also crammed an impressive number of swear words into one sentence".
"This isn't funny Z ", Bridge snapped and crumbled the note in his hand, "Sky's already been on my back about trying to get us to get new B Squad officers". He shook his head a couple of times, "I'm not that hard to get along with am I?" he asked Z, who were sharing a nervous look with Syd, "I know I can be a hard ass but that's only because I want you to be the best".
Z and Syd quickly looked towards each other, it was common knowledge that the red ranger had a soft spot. "Well you see-".
Before Syd 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 Tate wants a word", she called out before stepping back into the room.
A sudden feeling of dread washed over The trio, especially Bridge" 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 Z. He led the way down the corridor and into the command room where SPD's commanding officer Sky Tate was waiting for them. As the four saluted the commander, they couldn't help but notice the stern look plastered all over his features. Commander Tate is one of the most fiercest rangers ever, "Commander", Bridge began nervously, "I assume you've heard about Rose".
"Yes I have", Sky replied with a slow, deliberate tone, "I had high hopes that Cadet Tyler ". He paused and glared accusingly at Bridge, "Seems I was wrong".
"You've seen the note?" Bridge gulped.
Sky 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", Sky 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 Z and Syd, "Its causing SPD Command a headache".
"Indeed it is Command Tate", a voice called out. Tate 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 Newtech 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", Bridge 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, Dr Oliver speaks highly of you ", Bridge 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 two members to your team effective immediately. This order is not negotiable, nor is it up for further discussion after this conversation". Z looked bemused by this statement and even Commander Tate stood up a little straighter, as a man with short spiky hair walked in " This is JJ Oliver and the final person comes with my full backing and I trust you will remember that". Andros straightened out his jacket and turned to Tate, "Bear in mind that you have been all the information I feel is pertinent at this point in time".
Now Tate 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 Syd was the first one to pass comment, "Well that could've been worse", he said with his usual broad grin.
"How?" Bridge 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. Others had posters of famous sport stars or musicians on their walls but Bridge's heroes were the previous 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", JJ commented, "who do you reckon he's assigned to the team?"
"Could be one of his kids", Z 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", Tate grumbled, "the oldest is seventeen I believe". The Commander 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.
Bridge took a couple of paces forward, leaning on the situation table for support, "Just what we need, babysitting duty for a new recruits".
"And that's the type of attitude that got that note ", Syd rubbed her temples, the stubborn attitude of Bridge gave her a headache sometimes.
"I can't help it if I want the best for this team", Bridge 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 Bridge'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".
Tate growled at the woman out the side of his mouth, "Lina Song", he hissed.
Lina Song, disgraced TimeForce Ranger, smirked in response, "You were expecting someone else?"
