Derek/Other Appearances
Derek made an appearance in Starshine Legacy: Legend of Pandoria, as a side character. He presented himself as a photographer working for Glamour No.5, but this was later revealed to only be a side job - as his main profession was a government worker. Derek was also a subtle romantic interest to Anne von Blyssen throughout the game.
Starshine Legacy: Legend of Pandoria
Derek is a photographer who eventually paid a visit to the school of Jorvik, in order to scout models and take photos for the perfume company Glamour No. 5. He has specifically come to takes photos of Anne. Jessica manages to steal the spotlight by charming Derek, stealing his attention away from Anne. Derek takes pictures of both of the two girls but later decides that he should be taking the pictures on a different location. Anne suggests that the photoshoot can be done at the Jorvik Stables with her horse Concorde. After Anne's photos were taken Derek suggested that Jessica should also take some pictures with Concorde so it will be fair for both of the girls. While Alex is walking through Pine Hill, she spots Derek walking until he gets kidnapped by Mr. Sand's goons, who ended up breaking his camera. His camera becomes damaged, and he loses several of his photos and camera batteries.
Later that evening, Derek escapes from the goons and meets the Soul Riders at the stables. He explains to the girls what happened, and that he lost his batteries while being attacked. The batteries are made of “super sonic solar cells” and cannot be easily replaced, so Anne volunteers to retrieve them for him. After she returns with the batteries, Derek admits to the Soul Riders that he’s working for the government, and that his role as a photographer for Glamour No. 5 is a side job. Although he tells Anne not to trust him, he also tells her that he is not a bad guy, and warns her of the dangers of Dark Core having the photos of her and Concorde. Derek explains to her that the photos contain her and Concorde’s inner essence, and can be used to manipulate or harm them. Before Anne leaves to retrieve the photos, Derek wishes her good luck.
On tournament day, Derek shows up to watch Anne and Concorde’s performance. After Anne wins, he congratulates her and tells her she’s also secured a spot as the model for Glamour No. 5’s new collection. Anne confronts him about his government job again, and he admits to her that he’s been sent to keep an eye on her, which he flirtateously says is the best job he’s ever had. He doesn’t know much about Dark Core or Mr. Sands, but he believes that Anne and her friends all have something to do with the strange things happening in Jorvik. Anne asks him out for dinner, which he excitedly accepts.
Trivia
- Derek's character is currently in Star Stable Online, where he has made appearances since the beginning of the game. However, instead of being a photographer or a worker for the government, Derek is employed at the Silverglade post office as a postman.
- Pictures from Starshine Legacy, such as the one with Anne and Concorde with wings, can be seen in SSO at the Silverglade post office in picture frames.