Host John A says:
********Begin Pharaoh Mission*********
                    "Distant Voices"

XO Starks says:
:: on bridge ::

CO Braun says:
FCO:  Miss Horn, take her in... steady as she goes...

Host John A says:
ACTION: Tenerus space control sends clearance for a hangar landing

FCO Horn says:
CO: Aye sir

XO Starks says:
:: standing beside the Big Chair ::

OPS Stidd says:
::At OPS adjusting power ratios for a smooth docking::

XO Starks says:
CO: been a while since we've touched down in the old hanger

Host John A says:
ACTION: Two huge doors swing open in a cliff wall near the Colony

CO Braun says:
XO:  Try it from Miss Horns point of view... I remember the first time I pulled the ship into the hangar  ::smiles ::

CO Braun says:
XO:  Not as easy as she makes it looks...

FCO Horn says:
CO: Gravity matches planet sir

CO Braun says:
FCO:  Very well...

XO Starks says:
:: winces at the thought of piloting a starship into a mountain side ::

CTO Riker says:
CO/XO: when you have some time sirs  I’d like to discuss something with you in private 

SaMor the Nausican  says:
@::orders another drink::

FCO Horn says:
CO: Landing Struts extended and locked

XO Starks says:
CTO: plenty of time for that Lt.

OPS Stidd says:
CO: All systems show go for landing, sir.

CO Braun says:
CTO:  Mr. Riker... how about we talk right after we land and secure the ship...

Host John A says:
ACTION: Contrails sweep from the Pharaohs nacelles, to form light wisps of steam in the atmosphere.

FCO Horn says:
CO: Atmosphere thrusters are on line

CTO Riker says:
CO: as you wish  sir

FCO Horn says:
CO: Atmospheric controls match planet surface

FCO Horn says:
CO: 30 seconds till touch down

OPS Stidd says:
::adjusts final pressures in the landing struts for easy landing::

FCO Horn says:
CO: 20 seconds ::punches her controls and eases the ship down::

CO Braun says:
:: leans back and relaxes, knowing that the ship is in good hands ::

Host John A says:
The Hangar mouth gapes in front of the Pharaoh

FCO Horn says:
::glides the ship through the hanger doors and approaches the landing site::

SaMor the Nausican  says:
@::awaiting his drink ... ::

FCO Horn says:
::once over the site, lands the ship gracefully::

OPS Stidd says:
:;Begins shutdown of non essential areas of the ship for exit::

XO Starks says:
*COM* Ship wide: all departments submit system reports and leave request, Engineering begin warp core shut down. All other departments begin station lockdown

FCO Horn says:
CO: Ship is down sir

CO Braun says:
FCO:  Outstanding, Miss Horn...

FCO Horn says:
::Looks at the CO:: CO: Thank you sir ::Blushing::

XO Starks says:
: moves to Aux. station and goes over incoming system reports ::

Host John A says:
ACTION: Mooring arms lash out to connect the ship to the hangers computer, one missing... causing a horrid skkrrczzch sound

CO Braun says:
ALL:  That didn't sound good...?

SaMor the Nausican  says:
@::is getting impatient::

FCO Horn says:
::Checks her sensors to find out what happened::

XO Starks says:
OPS: what was that?

OPS Stidd says:
::Checks for damage::

SaMor the Nausican  says:
@::stands up and starts wandering around the bar::

Host Grom says:
@ Nausican: Sir... uhh, I need to settle your tab... please :: cowers::

OPS Stidd says:
XO: It appears that one of the mooring arms missed its connection point, checking for damage now.

CTO Riker says:
CO:  nothing major  just a few scratches

FCO Horn says:
CO: apparently there was a minor power surge in one of the mooring lines

XO Starks says:
Self: Emma's going to love that

SaMor the Nausican  says:
@::spots a glass of Kanar, left alone by its supposed owner, who is talking with the person behind him::

CO Braun says:
All:  One more thing for the ground crews to repair...

XO Starks says:
CO: all departments report "green" for station lockdown

OPS Stidd says:
CO: As if they didn’t have enough already.

CO Braun says:
:: opens a ship wide channel ::  All:  Attention all hands... once you have secured your stations you are free to depart for shore leave...

Host Grom says:
@ SaMor: Please, I'll get you a drink, but you must,...Pay first .. uh sir?

SaMor the Nausican  says:
@::waggles towards the glass::

CO Braun says:
XO/CTO:  Mr. Starks?  Mr. Riker?  To the ready room please...

FCO Horn says:
::after making sure everything is alright, begins to power down her station and all related systems::

CTO Riker says:
:: secures  tactical and security systems :: 

XO Starks says:
:: follows CO off the bridge

CTO Riker says:
:: and walks to the ready room ::

CO Braun says:
:: enters the ready room and turns :; CTO:  Mr. Riker, what's on your mind...?

SaMor the Nausican  says:
@::suddenly the drink's owner turns around::

OPS Stidd says:
::Secures the OPS station and heads to his quarters to get some things before leaving the ship::

SaMor the Nausican  says:
@::quickly heads for the bar::

FCO Horn says:
::looks at Mr. Stidd:: OPS: Looks like it is just you me now

Host Grom says:
ACTION: External viewers, show the normally clean hangar, dingy and cluttered

XO Starks says:
:: stands to the side of the Captain's desk

OPS Stidd says:
FCO: That it does, miss Horn, that it does.

FCO Horn says:
OPS: Want to head to the bar? I'll let you buy the first round

CTO Riker says:
:: hands the captain  a padd :: these  are some ideas i had  on updating /  upgrading   our weapons and some other  key systems 

SaMor the Nausican  says:
@::arrives at the bar, somewhat 'lightheaded':: Grom: w..Where's my d-Drink ! ::mumbles:: stupid ears ..

OPS Stidd says:
FCO: That would be most acceptable.

FCO Horn says:
OPS: Well lets go then ::Grabs Mr. Stidd and heads towards the bar::

XO Starks says:
CTO: suggesting another refit Mr. Riker?

CO Braun says:
:: looks at the PADD, then looks at Mr. Riker and smiles ::

OPS Stidd says:
::Pulls away from FCO::  Vulcans do not like to be touched Miss. Horn.

CTO Riker says:
XO: yes sir 

Host Grom says:
@SaMor Sir, ugh uhh. I need to collect from the last 5 rounds... please

XO Starks says:
: looks to the Captain::

CO Braun says:
CTO:  I admire your dedication to duty, Mr. Riker, but run theoretical simulations first.  Send your reports of your simulations to the XO and we will consider... but first enjoy shore leave!

FCO Horn says:
::Looks at Mr. Stidd:: OPS: Sorry, don't know many Vulcans

XO Starks says:
:: nods as if to agree with the CO's statement ::

FCO Horn says:
::Heads to the bar with Mr. Stidd::

CTO Riker says:
CO: with all  due respect captain I don’t feel like shore leave so unless its an order id like to stay on the ship

SaMor the Nausican  says:
@Grom: colll..llect ?! Hah!! Hah hah! you want me to .. pay already ?! i pay when I ch..choose to do so !

OPS Stidd says:
::Nods at the FCO:: FCO: No problem, it is just that our telepathic ability is triggered by physical contact and it is unpleasant to have anothers thoughts intrude on us without warning.

SaMor the Nausican  says:
@::bangs fist on bar counter, mumbling::

Host Grom says:
:: watches the Nausican help himself to a bottle::

XO Starks says:
CO: I don't see any problem with that

XO Starks says:
CTO: you'd be alone except for any engineers working on the exterior

CO Braun says:
CTO:  Then it will have to be an order... any refits would be ill advised until all repairs are completed... after all, how can we upgrade a system unless it is repaired first... now dismissed!  Go have fun!

XO Starks says:
:: stops CTO on his way out ::

SaMor the Nausican  says:
@::grabs a bottle of whatever is closest and turns his back to Grom::

OPS Stidd says:
::Heads towards the bar::

XO Starks says:
CTO: if you want to run these through to stations holo-deck while we're here let me know and I'll check it out

FCO Horn says:
::Enters the bar with Mr. Stidd in tow, making sure not to touch him::

CTO Riker says:
 XO: ok  thank you  sir 

OPS Stidd says:
::At the bar door he steps aside:: FCO; After you

XO Starks says:
ALL: that being said I'll see you all in the Exile

XO Starks says:
:: nods to the CO and leaves ::

SaMor the Nausican  says:
self: Ferengis ... hmpf! ::takes a huge swig from the bottle::

FCO Horn says:
OPS: Thank you ::Smiling::

OPS Stidd says:
::Enters the bar and notes the Nausican::

CTO Riker says:
CO:  one more  thing sir .....

Host Grom says:
Self: first the death threat and now this... :: looks like he could cry::

CO Braun says:
CTO:  Yes, Mr. Riker...

XO Starks says:
:: departing ship and notices the condition of the Hanger bay:: self: what a mess...

XO Starks says:
::walk into the stations main corridor bound for the Exile Cafe::

FCO Horn says:
::Looks around and spots a couple of seats at the bar:: OPS: Here are a couple of chairs for us

CTO Riker says:
CO:  i have a personal matter I’d like to  tend to so if I’m not needed  id like a leave to go to Risa and take care of it 

Host Grom says:
ACTION: As parts of the crew walks in to the Exile, the smell of stale booze and unkempt tables greets them.

CO Braun says:
CTO:  Mr. Riker, if you can make the arrangements and be back to the ship within 48 hours, then it is fine...

OPS Stidd says:
::Whispers to the FCO: :FCO: We have an unexpected ''friend'' here tonight .::Points to the Nausican::

FCO Horn says:
::Sits at the bar and realizes that it was a bad mistake. The Nausican smells::

SaMor the Nausican  says:
self: eww, what is this stuff ... ::looks at the bottle::

FCO Horn says:
OPS: I see

CTO Riker says:
CO: yes sir  thank you sir  but ill be  to  take  a runabout or a shuttle

CO Braun says:
CTO:  Now if you will excuse me, I have to go through a list of bar receipts while enjoying a cold stein of beer...

FCO Horn says:
OPS: Why don't you order for the both of us

XO Starks says:
:: walks into the Exile cafe and stops for second to notice the unkempt tables and floor and .....the smell. then moves on to a table and takes a seat reading a Padd::

FCO Horn says:
::Notices the XO walking in::

SaMor the Nausican  says:
::looks down at the FCO, mumbles:: self: nice ...

Host Grom says:
:: tries to cheer up the Nausican and get his money::

OPS Stidd says:
Grom: Grom, when you have a moment.

SaMor the Nausican  says:
::re-concentrates on his bottle::

CTO Riker says:
:: walks to the  shuttle bay :: 

XO Starks says:
:: looks up from padd to see the Nausican and good old Grom:: Self: well some things never change

FCO Horn says:
::hears the Nausican mumbling and looks at him::

CO Braun says:
:: exits the ready room ::

Host Grom says:
SaMor: So... ::smiles:: Here the one about the rope  drinking in a bar?

SaMor the Nausican  says:
::looks over his shoulder:: Grom: what are you j.. jumping around for ...

FCO Horn says:
SaMor: Did you say something?

CO Braun says:
:: leaves the ship and heads for Exile Cafe ::

Host Grom says:
SaMor: Rope asks the bar keep for a drink. Bar keep says." We don’t serve ropes"

SaMor the Nausican  says:
::ignores the FCO:: Grom: No! ::takes another swig::

FCO Horn says:
::Ignores the Nausican: OPS: Grom is busy, why don't you do him a favor and get the drinks yourself

CTO Riker says:
:: boards the shuttle :: 

CTO Riker says:
:: opens the  shuttle doors and takes off ::

FCO Horn says:
OPS: Looks like he can use the help

Host Grom says:
Sa mor:  The Rope loops himself up and tassels his end, looks at the Guy and says... 
" Rope!  I'm afraid not!

SaMor the Nausican  says:
::is bored by Grom's attempts:: Grom: why don't you go play dabo or something ...

OPS Stidd says:
FCO: I agree  :: goes to the replicator and orders up the drink for Horn and a tea for himself::

Host Grom says:
:: nudges SaMor:: SaMor: Get it? A frayed knot?

CO Braun says:
:: arrives at the Exile Cafe ::

Host Grom says:
:: nods to FCO as if to say. " get outta here::

XO Starks says:
:: sees the captain walk in ::

OPS Stidd says:
::Shivers at the bad joke of Groms::

CTO Riker says:
:: heads for the orbital station and docks then boards the Ohio  ::

SaMor the Nausican  says:
::turns toward Grom, annoyed:: Grom: What IS you problem ann.nn..nyway !?

Host Grom says:
:: cowers::

OPS Stidd says:
::Returns to the table with the drinks::

FCO Horn says:
::Turns to the Nausican:: SaMor: Is there a problem?

OPS Stidd says:
FCO: Here you go.

XO Starks says:
:: sees little point to watching Grom grovel and turns attention back to the PADD ::

SaMor the Nausican  says:
::grumbles and empties the bottle::

CO Braun says:
:: looking at the nasty Nausican :: SaMor:  What?  No sense of humor...?  I have another one for you...?

Host Grom says:
:: sighs as the CO walks up::

SaMor the Nausican  says:
::again looks down at the FCO:: FCO: Not that I know of ... do you ?!

CO Braun says:
:: keeps an eye on the Nausican as he joins Grom behind the bar ::

Host Grom says:
:: is frantic:: CO: I... I.... I Quit!

OPS Stidd says:
::Muscles go tense in preparation of possible trouble::

FCO Horn says:
SaMor: I was thinking, that if there was I problem, maybe I can handle it for you ::she says in a sultry voice::

SaMor the Nausican  says:
::notices the CO:: CO: H..hhey ! New bartender are you ? Finally ... I ww...was getting tired of that Ferengi.. whatever ..

XO Starks says:
:: hear Grom's statement and turns attention back to the bar ::

CO Braun says:
:: arches an eyebrow :: Grom:  I never knew you turn away from profit...?  What's wrong...?

FCO Horn says:
SaMor: If you want, we can go someplace more private to discuss it

CO Braun says:
SaMor:  Did you hear about the three legged dog that walked into the bar...?

SaMor the Nausican  says:
FCO: r..right ::smiles and tries to stand up, but almost falls to the floor::

Host Grom says:
CO: I have had my life threatened, 3 waitresses quit, know one wants to help, Some Nausican wants to drink for free..

OPS Stidd says:
FCO: Do you know what you are doing?

FCO Horn says:
::Helps SaMor up and follows him out::

FCO Horn says:
OPS: Trust me

Host Grom says:
:: voice  builds to a shriek and he begins to speak gibberish::

SaMor the Nausican  says:
::ignores the CO, since his current state prevents him to concentrate on more than one thing at a time::

XO Starks says:
:: watches Alex leave with the Nausican, jaw almost on floor and eyes wide ::

CO Braun says:
Grom:  Okay, start from the beginning... what has happened around here...

Host Grom says:
CO: No.. I... oh... ugh...

CTO Riker says:
:: receives a priority message on a coded  channel :: 

OPS Stidd says:
self: there is an old earth expression, "Only Nixon can go to china" and now this.

XO Starks says:
:: walks to the bar still looking towards the door :: OPS: did she just leave with that Drunk Nausican?

SaMor the Nausican  says:
::waggles to the door with the FCO:: FCO: hey b..baby, where are wwe going ?

CO Braun says:
:: shouts at the Nausican as he leaves :: SaMor:  He said, "I'm looking for the man that shot my paw..."   Get it...?  :: laughs::

FCO Horn says:
::Once at the turn, spins the Nausican around and does an open handed punch to the face and kicks the Nausican out::

CTO Riker says:
:: reads it :: SELF:  oh my...   I have to get back to the station

FCO Horn says:
SaMor: Come back when you decide to behave

XO Starks says:
FCO: Bravo! :: clapping hands ::

SaMor the Nausican  says:
::is hit:: self: Ouch ! .. hey !

FCO Horn says:
::Once the bar door closes turns and heads back to her seat::

SaMor the Nausican  says:
::struggles to get off the ground::

OPS Stidd says:
FCO: A friend of mine would call that cowboy diplomacy but it works I see.

FCO Horn says:
::Sits back down and turns to Mr. Stidd:: OPS: That is how you handle a pest

CO Braun says:
:: looks at the struggle and mutters appreciatively ::  Aloud: She appears to have the situation well in hand...

XO Starks says:
:: leaning on bar and looking back down at padd:: FCO: unless he sobers up and knows where your quarters are

SaMor the Nausican  says:
::gets up and heads back in, now VERY angry, and still a lot drunk::

CO Braun says:
Grom:  Okay, spit it out, what's going on...?

OPS Stidd says:
FCO: Interesting technique of the Bo Shu maneuver.

Host Grom says:
CO: Mr. Jakob! A man came in 2 weeks ago... said if you didn't show up he'd kill me!

FCO Horn says:
OPS: Bo Who???

XO Starks says:
FCO: your friend is back

SaMor the Nausican  says:
::kicks away some of the furniture as he bashes back inside, heading towards the bar again::

CO Braun says:
Grom:  What man...?  Did he have a name...?

FCO Horn says:
::Looks at SaMor:: XO: Thank you, sir

SaMor the Nausican  says:
FCO: Hey! You bbbbroke my bottle !!

XO Starks says:
:: half laughs ::

FCO Horn says:
::Grabs her Comm badge and throws it at SaMor:: Samor: Here catch

OPS Stidd says:
FCO: The Bo Shu Manuver.  It is quite useful for many things.

SaMor the Nausican  says:
::tries to catch the badge but misses of course::

Host Grom says:
CO: I dunno! He ruined the holo-projectors ... with a glance!

FCO Horn says:
::As he tries to catch it, hits SaMor again, and does a leg sweep to get him down::

XO Starks says:
OPS: ::looking at the FCO:: this is going to be good

FCO Horn says:
::Once down gets him in a head lock until he passes out::

Host Grom says:
CO :: mumbles:: He's bad bad bad... I DEAD! :: grabs the COs arm::

SaMor the Nausican  says:
self: www...w.wwooOOoooww.... ::falls down again::

CO Braun says:
:: skeptical :: Grom:  I have heard of breaking mirrors by looking at them, but holo-projectors...?  C'mon?

OPS Stidd says:
XO: I would place the odds at 3,567,153.99473 to 1 against the Nausican.

FCO Horn says:
::Picks up her badge and returns to her seat:: Ops: Now where is my drink?

SaMor the Nausican  says:
::grabs the FCO, who is about 2ft smaller than he is, and throws her a few yards away::

CO Braun says:
Grom:  Did you at least get a picture or something...?  Surely we have surveillance video around here...?

SaMor the Nausican  says:
::almost passed out::

Host Grom says:
CO: I saw it! He tossed around the tables too. We lost half our customer base then :: fights back tears::

FCO Horn says:
::gets up:: Samor: Okay, lets do this the hard way then

CO Braun says:
Grom:  Was it him...?  ::points at the Nausican, still not clear at what Grom is getting at ::

Host Grom says:
CO: NO! a  Hew- Mohn!

FCO Horn says:
::Squares off with SaMor and crouches down so she is four feet shorter then him::

Host Grom says:
CO: He's coming back Mr. Jakob!

CO Braun says:
Grom:  Okay, okay... calm down... when is he coming back...?

SaMor the Nausican  says:
::finally sorta gets up again, throws bottle away, which hits Grom's bar stock::

FCO Horn says:
::does to quick jabs in his groin area::

Host Grom says:
CO: He said in ... TWO WEEKS!!!! :: starts shaking::

XO Starks says:
OPS: round two...I'm not one to bet against the house Mr. Stidd

SaMor the Nausican  says:
self: Hmmpf! ::is really hurting now, falls over in agony::

CO Braun says:
Grom:  So he should be coming anytime now...

FCO Horn says:
::When doubles over in pain, he is kneed verrrrrrrrrrrry hard in the face::

OPS Stidd says:
XO: I merrely was stating a fact, that is all.

XO Starks says:
:: grabs a stein of ale and smiles at the FCO's "victory::

SaMor the Nausican  says:
::bleeding all over face::

SaMor the Nausican  says:
::making terrible stains on the floor::

FCO Horn says:
::Satnds at the ready and makes sure that SaMor is down for the count::

FCO Horn says:
<Stands>

CO Braun says:
:: goes to the bar computer and remotely accesses the Tenarus database ::

CO Braun says:
:: enters Starfleet identification for access ::

XO Starks says:
:: walks to the captain:: CO: everything okay Sir?

Host Grom says:
:: slumps in the corner almost catatonic::

OPS Stidd says:
::Calls out the cleaning droids to clean up the mess from the fight::

SaMor the Nausican  says:
FCO: y...  y.. yyou ww..wi... ::passes out::

FCO Horn says:
::Heads to the bar:: Self: Now where is that drink?

CO Braun says:
XO:  Grom here is shaken up... he has been receiving death threats... or rather accepting death threats on my behalf... I am checking to see if we have any log of recent visitors to station in the past couple of weeks...

FCO Horn says:
::Looks at hand:: All: I BROKE A NAIL!!!!!!!!!

OPS Stidd says:
::Hands the FCO her drink::  FCO: Did you have fun?

SaMor the Nausican  says:
::lies unconscious on the floor, broken face, bleeding through nose ...

XO Starks says:
CO: but who's even knows your assigned back to this the system yet?

FCO Horn says:
::Looks at the Mr. Stidd smiling:: OPS: Oh Yea

CO Braun says:
:: glances up briefly :: FCO:  Miss Horn, that's what you get for playing with the bad kids... ::grins ::

OPS Stidd says:
::Nods in her direction:: FCO: So it seemed from this vantage point.

XO Starks says:
CO: any visual records of the guy?

SaMor the Nausican  says:
::starts to 'snore'::

CO Braun says:
XO:  It wouldn't be too hard to figure out.. I just reported to the Pharaoh a little over a month ago...

FCO Horn says:
::Looks over where the CO, XO, and Grom are and starts to wondering what is going on::

CO Braun says:
XO:  Mr. Starks, I knew I promoted you to XO for a reason... that is what I am hoping to find out :: looks at the computer ::

FCO Horn says:
OPS: What is going on over there?

OPS Stidd says:
::Sips his tea::FCO: Would you care to learn the Bo shu?

Host Grom says:
ACTION: A Comm panel beeps behind the bar

OPS Stidd says:
FCO: I don’t know.

XO Starks says:
:: turns off the padd containing a request for a new Science officer to look at the computer screen with the captain ::

CO Braun says:
:: taps the Comm panel :: COM:  Yes...?

FCO Horn says:
::Watches everybody intently::

SaMor the Nausican  says:
::sorta 'wakes up', sees the evil FCO still is around and rapidly crawls his way out to disappear somewhere ...

OPS Stidd says:
::Turns his attention fully on the group hoping to hear what is going on::

Host Hangar Bay says:
COM: CO: Sir this is Lt. Gethers, We need to talk about your type 10 shuttle, could you meet me in the hangar bay?

CO Braun says:
COM:  Gethers:  Hmmm?  Gethers?  Very well... I am on my way...

XO Starks says:
:: hears the mention of the shuttle and remembers it's illegal equipment and cringes ::

FCO Horn says:
CO: Want us to join you?

CO Braun says:
XO:  Make Grom look at these security photos... if he spots the guy making threats call me...

XO Starks says:
CO: I better go with you sir there are some things you should know

Host Hangar Bay says:
COM: CO: And captain? come alone sir. this is a matter of high security..

XO Starks says:
CO:...about the K'tarn that is...our shuttle

CO Braun says:
All:  Nah... enjoy your shore leave... I should take care of this... and Miss Horn?

FCO Horn says:
CO: Yes Captain

CO Braun says:
FCO:  Don't play so rough!  :: grins ::

FCO Horn says:
CO: No sir, I mean Yes sir.

OPS Stidd says:
::Raises an eyebrow in amusement of COs instructions to FCO::

CO Braun says:
All:  I'll be right back...

CO Braun says:
:: exits the Exile Cafe ::

XO Starks says:
:: cringes again at the thought of the team finding the K’tarns cloaking device ::

FCO Horn says:
::Looks at the XO:: XO: Is everything Okay?

XO Starks says:
FCO: let's hope so Ms. Horn.. let's hope so

OPS Stidd says:
XO: What is bothering you Mr. Starks?

CO Braun says:
:: heads for the hangar bay ::

XO Starks says:
OPS: just some equipment we installed during a stay in an alt. timeline that never made it to the official report

CO Braun says:
:: enters the hangar... finds it eerily quiet ::

Host Hangar Bay says:
ACTION: As the CO approaches the hanger bay the  Pharaohs shuttle bay palette drops to reveal the Shuttle K'tarn

CO Braun says:
:: approaches the shuttle... warily ::

XO Starks says:
:: starts going over security video's with Grom ::

OPS Stidd says:
XO: I think I remember the mission but I know of no such equipment.  Why does it not show on my displays?

Host Hangar Bay says:
ACTION: The CO feels a searing pain in his head, then all is black

Host Hangar Bay says:
***** Pause Mission********