Last time on the USS Pharaoh...

The area of space was slowly turning part of the crew in murderous lunatics. Luckily an antidote was discovered. The Pharaoh's engines were also affected by the area of space and was quite stuck. The solution found for escaping caused a quantum fissure in the space time continuum.

The Pharaoh was sent through the fissure by an insane FCO...

What is on the other side ????

Let's find out...

CO_Starks says:
:: in the hard chair ::
CO_Starks says:
ALL: Report!

ACTION: The Pharaoh emerges on the other side intact.

CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
::at science, trying to determine how far the Pharaoh has traveled, and where exactly they are in space::
FCO_OlleH says:
::At the helm, steering a steady course::
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
::She sits down on the bunk in the brig and looks around at the barren walls with a similarly dull expression on her face. She is quite unimpressed with the Pharaoh crew at this point and feels that Lieutenant Castillo over-reacted at her attempt to relieve the Captain of command::
CMO_Releben says:
::stands over the various bodies in sickbay, administering hypos::

ACTION: Sensors and the viewscreen detect other ships in the area... they all look like Defiant class starships.

OPS_Pickadilly says:
::At the ops console watching the power readings.::
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
CO: Captain, we have breached the quantum fissure, and are now on the other side...I'm picking up multiple Defiant class starships.
CO_Starks says:
OPS: damage report!
CO_Starks says:
:: stands :: CSO: how can that be?
CO_Starks says:
:: looks at screen :: CSO: Magnify
XO_Chalen says:
::steps onto the bridge::   CO:  Permission to take my station sir.
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
CO: Standby, Captain.  ::runs a registry check on the starships...magnifies one on the view screen::
OPS_Pickadilly says:
CO: Checking sir.  All systems appear normal, sir.
EO_Oops says:
::picks away at the Systems Display in Engineering, reading various damage reports::
FCO_OlleH says:
CO: Holding current position, sir.
CO_Starks says:
:: turns to Riggs with one hand on holstered phaser :: XO: .....commander, are you, you?
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
CO:  Captain...all ships register as...the USS Pharaoh, sir.
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
::She brings her feet up on the bunk beside her, almost curling up and staring across the cell at the invisible space where she knows a Starfleet force-field is in place::
XO_Chalen says:
CO:  As me as ever.  ::hears the CSO and looks shocked at the viewer::
CO_Starks says:
XO: station ::looks back to screen ::
XO_Chalen says:
::stands at the Tac console next to the TO::
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
CO:  Pharaohs are popping up at exponential rates...approximately 200,000 per second.
CO_Starks says:
CSO: reflections?
OPS_Pickadilly says:
CO: Sir I am receiving 285,000 hails from all the ships out there and more are coming all the time.
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
CO:  Sir, without data to support my hypothesis, my gut tells me that these Pharaohs are from multiple universes....perhaps all converged into a similar fissure as we did.
CO_Starks says:
*ENG* Report, what the status of our impulse and warp drive?
XO_Chalen says:
CO:  Maybe a quantum fissure?   Enterprise Chief Tactical Officer reported a similar incident years ago...... 
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
CO:  Perhaps we should hail one of them.
CO_Starks says:
OPS: live hails??
OPS_Pickadilly says:
CO: Yes sir.
OPS_Pickadilly says:
CO: As live as ever.
CO_Starks says:
OPS:....pick one. and put the hail on screen
CO_Starks says:
::wipes blood from chin and sits back in chair ::
XO_Chalen says:
::looks down at the console to see there is still blood on his hands::
OPS_Pickadilly says:
::Closes his eyes and picks one then puts it on the screen::
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
::She sits in her cell, staring forward, brooding. She has no knowledge of the events on the bridge, of their current locations and is completely oblivious to the existence of the thousands and millions of other ships nearby::
Captain_James_Starks says:
#COM: Pharaoh: This is Captain Starks commanding the ISS Pharaoh... who the hell is this ?
CO_Starks says:
COM: Starks: This is Commander Starks in command of the Federation Starship Pharaoh.
EO_Oops says:
*CO* Sir, the engines are within normal limits....
XO_Chalen says:
::keeps weapons hot, but knows they don't stand a chance if this crowd gets rowdy::
CO_Starks says:
::whisper:: XO: tac scan, now
FCO_OlleH says:
::Arches a brow and is growing more afraid by the second::
XO_Chalen says:
::scanning ISS Pharaoh::
Captain_James_Starks says:
#COM: Pharaoh: Feder.... ::smiles and strokes his beard:: Oh.... my doppleganger... the one with the bleeding heart... Interesting to meet you here..... ::raises an eyebrow:: Commander....
CO_Starks says:
COM: Starks: We were brought here by accident, a vortex to this place opened in our dimension. How did you come to this place?
XO_Chalen says:
::scan comes back and Riggs sees the stats of the ISS vessel and his eyes go WIDE::
CMO_Releben says:
::makes his way to the bridge::
CO_Starks says:
:: gives the "mute" signal to OPS ::
OPS_Pickadilly says:
::Mutes the signal::
CO_Starks says:
XO: what have you got Riggs?
Captain_James_Starks says:
#::chuckles:: COM: Pharaoh: Looks like we just ... might be the cause of this event... COMMANDER....
XO_Chalen says:
CO:  Sir, that ships shows nineteen phaser strips and eight forward pulse phaser cannons.   Twenty nine quantum torpedo launchers and multiphasic shields!
CO_Starks says:
OPS: un mute

ACTION: Alina Keindar walks into the picture and drapes her arm around Captain Starks

CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
::She sighs and stands abruptly, pacing the brief length of the brig and walking, back and forth, brooding and becoming more annoyed with this "trivial and pathetic crew."::
CO_Starks says:
COM: Pharaoh: How do you figure....Captain?
OPS_Pickadilly says:
::Unmutes the channel::
CMO_Releben says:
::steps onto the bridge and spies the Cmdr talking to.... himself... on screen::
CO_Starks says:
:: tries to hide the shock of seeing the crew's opposites on the screen ::
CO_Starks says:
COM: Pharaoh: You caused ALL of these Alt. Pharaoh's to arrive here?
Captain_James_Starks says:
#::chuckles:: COM: Pharaoh: We've been trying to get into your WEEK universe for quite some time. Looks like we got more than we bargained for.
OPS_Pickadilly says:
::Starts nervously bouncing his leg to ward off the fear::
XO_Chalen says:
::sees the screen and think "Woah, an evil......... well more evil Alina!"::
CO_Starks says:
:: looks at the Alt. Alana :: Self: He sure is my opposite
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
::is kind of disappointed that he doesn't see a counterpart for himself::
Captain_James_Starks says:
ACTION: Each crew member sees their "counterpart" on the viewscreen
CMO_Releben says:
::takes up a spot in the rear and readies the hypo to counteract the effects of the vortex::
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
::gives a little smirk::  Self:  What a handsome devil.
CO_Starks says:
COM: Pharaoh: Well now that you've somehow caused this, what do you plan to do now?
XO_Chalen says:
::sees the "evil" Riggs and think "I look GOOD with a beard"::
OPS_Pickadilly says:
::Tries unsuccessfully to not look at the screen and his double.  Bounces leg faster::
FCO_OlleH says:
::Wonders why his alternate self has a beard..::
Captain_James_Starks says:
#::laughs:: COM: Pharaoh: You'll be the first to know COMMANDER.... Pharaoh out.
CO_Starks says:
XO: Shields, weapons!
CO_Starks says:
FCO: come about 180
EO_Oops says:
::makes his way into the CEO's office and picks over the duty rosters::
CO_Starks says:
CSO: can we go out the way we came in?
XO_Chalen says:
CO:  SHIELDS AT FULL!
CO_Starks says:
FCO: prepare for evasives
FCO_OlleH says:
CO: Aye! ::Engages engines and turns 180 degrees::
XO_Chalen says:
CO:  Torpedoes and phaser HOT!
CO_Starks says:
OPS: scan the other Pharaoh find me an NCC
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
CO:  We can try sir, but I wouldn't advise it.  We're likely just to end right back here if we cross without repairing the quantum fissure first.
CMO_Releben says:
CO: Skipper, I have brought a round of antidotes to counteract the effects of the vortex.... I suggest administering them while we are still breathing.....
OPS_Pickadilly says:
::Starts the scans:: CO: Aye sir.
CO_Starks says:
CSO: then THEY can't go back that way into our universe either right?

ACTION: Some of the other Pharaoh ships are mirroring this Pharaoh and turning 180 
about and heading to their entry point

CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
CO:  I do not believe so, sir.
CO_Starks says:
CMO: do so, then check on Alana I NEED to know if she was effected by the vortex.
CMO_Releben says:
CO: Aye sir...
CO_Starks says:
:: looks at screen :: Self: what are they doing.....?
CMO_Releben says:
::hurries through the bridge crew, injecting away::
CO_Starks says:
FCO: full stop

ACTION: One by one the Pharaoh ships begin to disappear

CO_Starks says:
CSO: report
XO_Chalen says:
CO:  Illusions?
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
CO:  Sir, the ships are disappearing.
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
CO:  Perhaps we can waltz back the way we came in.
FCO_OlleH says:
::Stopped the ship::
CO_Starks says:
ALL: maybe they were alt. versions of us but not very different. When we decided to come about so did they.
CMO_Releben says:
::upon completion of injections, exits the bridge and makes for the brig::

ACTION: Some ships mirror and come to a full stop

XO_Chalen says:
CO: That wouldn't make them disappear.....
CO_Starks says:
ALL:....but they all went into their quantum fissures
CO_Starks says:
OPS: hail any one of those Pharaohs
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
CO:  Yes, sir...perhaps disappear was an inappropriate choice of words.
OPS_Pickadilly says:
::Attempts to open a hailing frequency::
CMO_Releben says:
::silently enters the brig and crosses to the CIV's cell::
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
::She paces and in a burst of rage is tempted to strike the force-field. However, seconds before, she recalls the possible effects of a level 5 field, and stops herself before reacting and gives out a huff and continues pacing::
OPS_Pickadilly says:
CO: Captain, I have 25,000 responses to the hail.
CO_Starks says:
OPS: this is getting old fast
EO_Oops says:
::punches his way through several diagnostics on minor systems and keeps an eye on the core as he goes::
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
::scans an area of space where a Pharaoh disappeared to see if a quantum fissure still exists in that area::
CO_Starks says:
CSO: options? any options even bad ones at this point
CMO_Releben says:
CIV: Lt, may I scan you for effects of the vortex?
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
CMO: Good afternoon doctor Releben, how are you doing? ::She gives him a smile, and then turns her back to him - rolls her eyes - and sits on the bunk elegantly...
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
CMO: Feel free, however you will not find any effects...while scanning the Heidi Chief Engineering Officer, I conducted a self evaluation...I doubt my physiology is susceptible to the phenomenon...
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
CO:  Sir, I believe I've discovered the original intent of the USS Enterprise overloading her engines, and it is not to produce emiphriographic energy.
CO_Starks says:
CSO: go on
CMO_Releben says:
::blandly::  CIV: Thank you....  ::removes his med tricorder and scans::
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
CO:  The Enterprise crew used a shuttlecraft, a single shuttlecraft, to overload her engines.  I believe they were attempting to create a broad-spectrum warp field, which did in fact seal the quantum fissure they encountered.
CMO_Releben says:
::thinks the caged, primitive look suits the CIV just fine::
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
CMO: Do your scans prove my hypothesis, doctor? ::She gives a sweet and innocent smile to him from behind the force-field::
CO_Starks says:
CSO: can we use your original theory to open a fissure and then re create the Enterprise incident to seal it behind us, with our Type 10 shuttle?
CMO_Releben says:
::doesn't buy it, but plays along::  CIV:  Afraid the vortex is slowing the results.... please bear with the delay, Lt...
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
CO: I believe it's possible, but the original fissure has not yet closed, sir...perhaps we can pass through first and use a Type 10 Shuttle to seal the fissure.
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
::She continues with her smile:: CMO: It does not matter either way, doctor. Whatever primitive results you get from those scans, they are well beyond you understanding. You have no idea what forces are at work here Mr. Releben...and I suggest you don't even try to comprehend them.
XO_Chalen says:
CO:  Post haste.   If that ISS ship tries to start a fight, we won't last long.
CO_Starks says:
FCO: make your course for "our" fissure best speed
CO_Starks says:
:: stands :: XO: Commander..........

ACTION: The Pharaoh crew sees the other ships move like a mirror of there's... the ISS Pharaoh remains still

CMO_Releben says:
::reads the scans and does not raise his eyes::  CIV:  It appears as if you are your happy, maladjusted, 'normal' self.... I must report to the Captain now.... get comfy.....  Lt....    ::turns and leaves before she can respond::
XO_Chalen says:
CO:  sir?
CO_Starks says:
XO: You have the conn, don't let one of those bastard through that fissure with us, use any means you have to.
FCO_OlleH says:
CO: Aye captain.. ::lays in the correct course:: Ready to engage..
CO_Starks says:
ALL: I'll be prepping the Cleopatra
XO_Chalen says:
::WHISPERS::  CO:  What the hell do you think you're doing, Jimmy?
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
::She smiles and speaks out loud to the guard on the opposite wall of the brig:: Tac: If only knew the mistake he was making as we speak...
CO_Starks says:
CSO: I'll need you to feed the correct data on how to create a broad-spectrum warp field
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
CO: Aye, sir. I'll send it directly to the shuttlebay.
CO_Starks says:
XO: no time for questions Riggs, the ship is yours
CMO_Releben says:
::slowly makes his way to the bridge, 'tinkering' with the CIV's results on the way::
CO_Starks says:
XO: Don't think your off for this broken nose of mine yet
XO_Chalen says:
::WHISPERS::  CO:  As good as that sounds, if you go out there that other pharaoh will blow you to bits!
CO_Starks says:
XO: don't count me out yet I'll enter the fissure ahead of you. and seal it when you come through
CO_Starks says:
XO: throw EVERYTHING you have to slow that other ship down
XO_Chalen says:
CO:  We'll cover you.  Just don't be an easy target.
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
::directing data to shuttlebay consoles, and to the Cleopatra, relays precise method, according to Starfleet records, that LT Worf used his shuttlecraft's engines to create a broad-spectrum warp field::
CO_Starks says:
:: leaves Bridge for Turbo Lift ::
XO_Chalen says:
ALL:   You heard the man!   ALL HANDS PREPARE TO ENGAGE!
XO_Chalen says:
::sits in the big chair::
XO_Chalen says:
::routes weapons control to the command consoles::
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
::switches to tactical sensor array::
CO_Starks says:
:: enters Shuttlebay and begins pre flight sequence ::
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
*CO*  Have you received the instructions, sir?
OPS_Pickadilly says:
::Redirects all non essential areas power to tactical for battle mode::
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:  Get me some juicy target locks on that ship.
CO_Starks says:
*CSO* roger that, almost ready for launch
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
XO:  Already done, sir.  Locks are established via tactical sensors.
CO_Starks says:
:: straps into pilot seat and seals the hatch ::
XO_Chalen says:
FCO:  prepare a flanking course to bring our quantum torpedoes to bear on my mark, then turn about and cover the shuttle.
XO_Chalen says:
*CO*:  We're ready when you are.
OPS_Pickadilly says:
::Starts saying the litany of the saints that his grandmother taught him::
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
::gets a firm transporter lock on the CO::
TO_Hoozyerdaddy says:
::enters the shuttlebay::  CO: Sir, you cannot leave!
FCO_OlleH says:
::Taps some commands:: XO: Laid in and ready for use, sir.
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:  I want you watching that fissure.
CO_Starks says:
@*XO* opening outer doors, launching now
XO_Chalen says:
OPS:  Keep the Transporter lock on the Commander.
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
XO:  I'm on it, sir.
CO_Starks says:
@ :: sets course for the fissure and engages at max impulse ::
XO_Chalen says:
FCO:   ENGAGE!
CO_Starks says:
@*XO* here I go good luck Pharaoh
XO_Chalen says:
::FIRES FIVE QUANTUM TORPEDOES AT ISS PHARAOH::
FCO_OlleH says:
::Complies of course::
XO_Chalen says:
OPS:  I'm routing phaser control to you, OPS.  Fire at all available targets!
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
::keeps an active eye on the fissure...notices the quantum torpedoes racing towards a Pharaoh::
CO_Starks says:
@ *CSO* Pharaoh, I'm 1 klick from the fissure

ACTION: The shuttle and the Pharaoh enter the fissure just as the torpedoes hit the ISS Pharaoh in the warp engines

TO_Hoozyerdaddy says:
::returns to his station, disappointed the CO didn't let her go::
OPS_Pickadilly says:
XO: Aye sir.  Should I fire at will?
XO_Chalen says:
OPS:  At will, at larry, at ANYONE on that ship!
FCO_OlleH says:
::Tries to keep a steady course..::
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
XO:  We have entered the fissure.
CO_Starks says:
@ ::activates engine overload program::
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
XO: The CO's shuttle is overloading her engines.
XO_Chalen says:
FCO:  Keep up with that shuttle mister.....
OPS_Pickadilly says:
::Giggles at the pun and fires all phasers::
XO_Chalen says:
OPS:  prepare for beam out!
CO_Starks says:
@COM: Pharaoh: Pharaoh I have engine output at 109% and rising fast
FCO_OlleH says:
XO: Maintaining the same distance, sir. ::makes minor adjustments::

ACTION: The Pharaoh emerges from the fissure

OPS_Pickadilly says:
XO: Ready, sir
CMO_Releben says:
::enter and clears sickbay of all non-severe casualties and prepares for the bad news ::
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
XO: Sir, we have breached the fissure.
CO_Starks says:
@COM: Pharaoh: Pharaoh I have engine output at 178%
FCO_OlleH says:
XO: We've cleared the fissure I believe..
CO_Starks says:
@COM: Pharaoh: WAY past red line!

ACTION: The cockpit of the Cleopatra explodes in sparks

XO_Chalen says:
FCO:  Keep us moving away from it!   But stay in transporter range of the Cleo!
XO_Chalen says:
OPS:  ENERGIZE!!
FCO_OlleH says:
XO: Way ahead of you sir..
CO_Starks says:
@COM: Pharaoh: Status of the Fissure!
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
::scans the fissure for status::
XO_Chalen says:
OPS:  Did you get him!?
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:   Did that seal the fissure?????
CO_Starks says:
@COM: Pharaoh: now's a good time for that beam out Pharaoh :: gets pelted with bits of shuttlecraft
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
XO:  The fissure is sealed!
OPS_Pickadilly says:
::Energizes:: XO: Got him sir.
XO_Chalen says:
::breaths a heavy sigh and sags in the command chair::
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
::scans to discern whether or not the shuttlecraft is retrievable/repairable::
CO_Starks says:
:: kneeling on TR padd ::
CO_Starks says:
*XO* Report
XO_Chalen says:
*CO*  The fissure is sealed.  We seem to have made it.
XO_Chalen says:
ALL:  Stand down from battle stations.
CO_Starks says:
:: stands :: *XO* hail the fleet get me a full damage report
CO_Starks says:
*XO*....and plot us a course the hell out of here
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
CO,XO:  The shuttlecraft has been towed in...she's badly damaged, but not beyond repair.
FCO_OlleH says:
XO: New course, sir? ::looks relieved::
CO_Starks says:
*CSO* good news, she's the only one we got
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:  Scan for the convoy.
CO_Starks says:
:: makes way to bridge ::
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
::scans to account for convoy ships::

ACTION: Space seems fine... the convoy seems all there

XO_Chalen says:
FCO:  Continue away from the fissure's former area.
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
XO: All convoy ships are accounted for.
XO_Chalen says:
OPS:  Contact the convoy and let them know everything is under control.
CMO_Releben says:
::plops down at his desk somewhat relived there were no major casualties and almost forgets about the CIV::
FCO_OlleH says:
XO: Aye. We haven't stopped moving actually, sir.
CO_Starks says:
:: takes a side trip to deck 3...brig ::
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
Self:  Never take asteroid hallucinations lightly again.
CO_Starks says:
:: enters brig and removes bloody jacket ::
XO_Chalen says:
FCO:  Bring us along side the lead convoy vessel.
CO_Starks says:
CIV: well Alana, we're still here
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:  Work with engineering on a full damage report and when we might be able to move out again.
OPS_Pickadilly says:
::Returns power usage tables to normal operation mode::
FCO_OlleH says:
::Plots the correct course and engages:: XO: On our way..
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
CO: You know I could have left if I really wanted...::She smiles and stands, leaning against the side wall:: CO: You did good Commander...congratulations...however you really have no idea what occurred out there, and in here...did you?
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
XO:  Aye, sir.  ::hands science over to Ens. Malkovich, and heads to the TL::
CMO_Releben says:
::reads they have sealed the fissure on a display and finishes up his report of the CIV's scans::
CO_Starks says:
CIV: no thanks to you, And it may be the near death experience, the fact that Riggs broke my nose, or just seeing an alt me with an alternate YOU draped on him...But I've had ENOUGH!
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
CO: We all have...I've had enough of this incompetent crew...and they've had enough with me...it's to be expected...
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
::gets off TL, and heads toward Main Engineering::
XO_Chalen says:
::routes weapons back to the tac console and checks ship systems::
CO_Starks says:
CIV:  ::ignoring the CIV's comments:: From this point on as Captain of this vessel I am putting a stop to your "mission". You now have a new mission for the duration of our trip. that is if you ever want to walk freely on this ship in the next 3 months
CMO_Releben says:
::verifies the CO's position and sets his completed report atop his desk, waiting for the right moment::
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
::enters Main Engineering, and begins coordinating with staff a full damage report plan::
CO_Starks says:
CIV: you will serve on this ship as an assistant to the CMO and part time assistance in the SCI lab. You will be officially reduced in rank to Lt JG and all critical system, Main Engineering and Bridge access is revoke.
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
CO: I could always leave...no mission, no point in me being here...
CO_Starks says:
CIV: no one would love to see you leave more then I. However I doubt that your friends back home will send a ship 5 weeks out to pick you up
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
CO: You'd be surprised...the U.S.S. Iliad is in this sector...it would be a matter of days before she could arrive and I would be free of...what did I call it upon my arrive..."rust-bucket fleet."
CO_Starks says:
CIV: So your stuck here and much to your dismay, this crew and I are NOT here to make your trip comfortable
CO_Starks says:
CIV: Your choice, but until you make that choice and I get word on your "mental" status from the doctor your to stay right in here.......enjoy it
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
CO: You know I won't...but like everything on this little field trip of mine, I will make the best of circumstance...
CO_Starks says:
CIV: fine whatever, but you days of strolling onto MY ship and taking command are over, Have your admiral friends track me down when I get back
CO_Starks says:
CIV: I'll leave an open Comm line to my office if you decide to use it
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
::She pauses briefly:: CO: Get back?
CO_Starks says:
CIV: looks at the CIV with a sneer ...then leaves the brig ::
CMO_Releben says:
::console beeps, notifying him that the CO has exited the brig::
XO_Chalen says:
::looks over the bridge crew running around checking systems, and his own bloodied hands and uniform::   SELF:   What a day.......