Host SMDave says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<RESUME MISSION>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::on dim bridge of the Claymore, illuminated by emergency lights as the crew works to get the ship operational again:: All: Do you have your assignments?

OPS_LtCmdr_Drian says:
:: stumbles onto the bridge, still a little cramped up from the aft battery compartment::

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Stands and heads to the TL.::

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
CO: Yes, captain, I've called for a lift for myself and Kizlev, but it's slow in coming.

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
CTO: You're with me Commander

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::nods:: CEO: Of course...commander. ::grins::

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
CO: Heading to Sickbay.  ::Enters the TL.::

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::nods:: CEO/CTO: As quick as you can manage, Commanders. We're vulnerable as long as main power's offline.

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
CO: It's here ::enters the turbolift::

OPS_LtCmdr_Drian says:
CO: Looks like the aft battery lockers are up and running, we've got some lighting

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::sees Commander Drian emerge.::

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
TL: Deck 4.  ::Waits for the lift doors to close.::

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
CNS: Try to get Lieutenant Jakiel patched up! ::calls out before the doors close::

OPS_LtCmdr_Drian says:
CO: I'm going to resume work on the bridge's processors, slow and steady 

TO_Lt_Jakiel says:
::walks along Deck 2 hallways port side checking for injuries::  *CTO*: I believe I've covered deck two well now, shall I start on Deck three?

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::enters the TL with the CEO::

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
TL: Main engineering

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::nods:: OPS: Understood. ::turns to find the Vulcan woman:: XO: T'Shara, take charge up here with Drian and see what you can do to help Commander Hayward with the rebooting.

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Sitting on the bridge in front of her station, reviewing what information she had been able to recover.::

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Waits for the slow TL to make it to Deck 4.::

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Pushes the TL doors open as it stops on deck 4.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
*TO*: Lieutenant, you shouldn't be on your feet now. Let Chief Merlose handle the deck-by-deck for now.

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::takes another quick look around and then makes his way over to his half-sister, crouching next to her:: CSO: Have you found anything?

OPS_LtCmdr_Drian says:
XO: Commander, I recommend we get an appraisal from Commander Hayward before routing the bridge emergency power to the subprocessor

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
CO: Aye sir.  Will do our best Captain.

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::exits the turbolift and heads for main engineering::

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Looks up:: CO: Yes and no.

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Runs to sickbay and starts seeing the line of crew making their way into sickbay.:::

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::looking around makes her way over to Commander Drian.::

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::frowns slightly:: CSO: What does that mean? And are you okay? ::looking her over for injuries::

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::follows the CEO down the corridor to main engineering::

OPS_LtCmdr_Drian says:
::catches the XO out of the corner of his eye:: *CEO* Commander Hayward, how much of deck 1's battery power can apply to coldstart the subprocessors up here?

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
OPS: Agreed Commander.  He should be making his way to main engineering as we speak and we can work on the reboot once he is there and accessed the damage.

TO_Lt_Jakiel says:
::stops still, wanting to argue::  *CTO*:  But...  ::knows she still feels a bit dizzy but hates to admit it::  ...The doctor patched my head injury.  Will that not be sufficient?

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Enters sickbay.::  Nurse_Kial:  What's the current count on wounded?

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::enters main engineering:: CTO: I'm going to work on propulsion first, I need to reinitialize the warp drive. I take it you don't have you command codes yet? They may have been compromised

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::half-listening to Bridge operations but focused more on Eris::

Host SMDave says:
ACTION: As the hull groaning continues, injury and damage reports keep flooding in from all areas of the ship.

OPS_LtCmdr_Drian says:
XO: If you don't mind then, I'm going to move forward to the subprocessors compartment, I'd like to give it a once over before we route power in

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: I will probably have a very colorful back by tonight, but other then that, I am fine.  :: Stands up::  The problem is, I don't have enough power to activate all the sensor pallets and given our current situation, it would be unwise to pull more then I am using from this gadget.  Looking through the data is like looking at a jigsaw puzzle with only half the pieces.  I need to stare at this a moment longer.  I know there is some information, but whether it will help... ::shrugs::

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::recalibrates the  matter-antimatter containment field, adjusting the intermix formula by rote::

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
CSO: Can you look at it on the move? ::straightens a little slowly, joints not as young as they once were::

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
*OPS*: You should have some back up power now

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
OPS: Acknowledged Commander.  If you need assistance let me know.

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: Yea... I have all I am going to get until the chief gets the power online.

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::his antennae twitch at the definite sound of a straining Claymore hull:: CEO: I still have my access level from prior to my promotion. It will have to do for now. Think we can get external sensors at nominal capacity first? *TO*: Very well...but be careful, and stay close to your teams, understood?

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
<Nurse_Kial> CNS: Councilor We have reports of 80 wounded coming in so far and 1 fatality.

OPS_LtCmdr_Drian says:
*CEO* Aye :: as he removes the panel access to the subprocessing core, he begins checking for damage::

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
CTO: It's going to take awhile for main power to come back online. Secondary systems are auto-rebooting, we should have power to the sensors in about ten minutes

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
Nurse_Kial:  Thank you.  Start setting up emergency triage in the exam area and I want all patients to be coded based on severity.

TO_Lt_Jakiel says:
::leans over to relieve the slightly spinning sensation and hates hearing the metallic creaks::  *CTO*:  Yes, Commander.  ::smiles as she uses the title::  I will comply.  Ensign Rasmir is meeting me shortly.  ::raises back up slowly and leans against the wall::

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
CSO: Okay. Lets try to see what we can see. ::almost takes her hand but stops himself in time and heads for the turbolift, walking backwards and calling out to the Vulcan:: XO: T'Shara, you have the Conn. I'll be in the flight bay trying to get us some eyes.

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Follows along, glancing at her tricorder and shaking her head as she taps various buttons.::

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Turns and grabs a medical Tricorder.::  *XO*: Commander.  We have reports of 80 wounded and 1 fatality so far.  We are setting up triage here in sickbay and I will keep you posted.

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CEO: I see. In the meantime, I will monitor the power flow regulators as we cycle up the systems to operational status. Captain wants us to repower everything in a 'radial' fashion, as he called it.

OPS_LtCmdr_Drian says:
::cranes his neck back searching for the Vulcan figure in dim emergency light:: XO: Commander, everything looks alright up there, Hayward has given me the go for restarting our subprocessors

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::Looks up from one of the console panels.::  CO: Aye sir

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
:;attempts to restart the warp drive, when he notices why they aren't already functioning:: *CO*: Captain, I've got some bad news, the core will not re-initialize, and I've found out why. The dilithium crystals are shattered. I don't think we can force them to reintegrate, we may need to find replacements. ::dismal::

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::calls for the lift, seeing a bunch of warning lights come on on the control pad and then go off, and back on and off again before staying green as he can hear the hum of the turbolift traveling up the shaft toward them:: CSO: What isn't? ::tapping the call button to try to hasten the lift::

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: As the lift doors close, she looks up.:: CO: This is not good...

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
*CNS*: Acknowledged Lieutenant I will make sure to send any other casualties to you as they come in.

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::looks up incredulously, pulled away from Eris' bombshell by a bigger one:: *CEO*: Say again? How could we lose the crystal matrix?

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::takes his eyes away from his console, gazing heavily at the warp core, not liking the news:: Self: Sabotage...?

TO_Lt_Jakiel says:
<Ens Rasmir>  ::comes up next to Rhianna and takes her arm gently but firmly::  Lieutenant, it is not good to exaggerate to your commanding officer.  ::raises an eyebrow, but smiles to take the sting out::  You are not completely well are  you?

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
*CO*: I'm not sure. We were basically ripped from warp, to the standstill we are at now. The act of going right to a cold stop must have shattered them

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
OPS: Very well Commander let's see if we can get the subprocessors up and running.

OPS_LtCmdr_Drian says:
XO: Initializing... :: his eyes flicker up and down the interior of the panel as power begins to bleed back to the subprocessors::

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
*CEO*: Can you refuse what we have?  It is not ideal, but it might give us something.

EO_Lt_Davis says:
::pops into Main Engineering, having just finished a local sweep with a team of two other engineers::

OPS_LtCmdr_Drian says:
XO: That should do it, we'll results in a few minutes, I'm going to track the sequence from my console...

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Moves to the exam area and starts reviewing incoming wounded.::  Nurse_Kial:  I will start the triage checks.  You and your medical staff start getting ready in the treatment area.

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::feels the tension stiffen his body like a sudden dousing of cold water:: *CEO*: Please tell me we have spares. ::running a hand through his hair in disbelief::

TO_Lt_Jakiel says:
::sets her jaw stubbornly::  Ens Rasmir:  I...might not be completely at one hundred percent.  But the doctor said there was nothing else to do but...to take it easy.  She left that to my interpretation.

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
*CSO*: It's not an option. We're taking about very, Very small fragments are left. We must have replacements

OPS_LtCmdr_Drian says:
:: Lifts himself up, and works his way back to stand in front of the OPS console as it begins to glow::

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
*CO*: We don't have spares

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
<Nurse_Kial>:  Of course Councilor.  ::Turns and starts to prep the treatment area.::

OPS_LtCmdr_Drian says:
XO: This is inexplicable, it seems that the computer is coming back online just fine... but...

EO_Lt_Davis says:
::folds tricorder around and frowns at the commotion that appears in Main Engineering::

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::sees Davis:: EO: Over here!

OPS_LtCmdr_Drian says:
::attempts to enter even the simplest command, once again::

EO_Lt_Davis says:
::heads directly over to Hayward, wondering why everyone aboard the ship is suddenly a rank higher than the last time he remembered seeing them::

TO_Lt_Jakiel says:
<Ens Rasmir> TO: Your interpretation could be dangerous for your health.  We will move slowly, but you will be honest from this point.  Mr Kizlev would have my beard if anything were to happen to you.

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Quietly:: CO: Maybe there is a planet near by... :: leaves the various possibilities unsaid.::

OPS_LtCmdr_Drian says:
XO: The computer, at least Deck 1s, is back online however most commands aren't responding

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::walks over to the OPS console and stands arm on the console as she looks down at it and back at Drian.::  OPS:  What Commander is there a problem?

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Working quickly to categorize incoming wounded.::

EO_Lt_Davis says:
::approaches Hayward::  CEO:  Sir?

OPS_LtCmdr_Drian says:
XO: I'd say over 95% of the commands are not responding

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::glances at Eris but then frowns:: CSO: Maybe. I won't count on that. ::clears his throat and calls out to the comm again:: *CEO*: Commander, priority one is getting Claymore operational again. If you're satisfied that there is no hope of reintegrating the matrix, then focus on getting the impulse drives running again and we'll run off of them.

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::Pins a third pip on Davis's uniform:: EO: I hereby promote you to the rank of Lieutenant Commander, effective immediately. ::smiles:: Captains orders. Now lets get to work.

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
OPS: Can you pinpoint the cause?

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
*TO/Rasmir*: Be on alert. Have your teams assume that we may have a saboteur on board. I have no concrete evidence of this, only suspicion. Start by establishing security checkpoints near all key areas of the ship. Make sure that all personnel working in those areas are who they say they are.

Host SMDave says:
ACTION: Claymore's hull seems to be complaining loudly about some external force now.

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
Lt_Nikol: Lieutenant did you happen to see anything before you received the injury? ::Continues his scan of the Lt.::

TO_Lt_Jakiel says:
::flushes a little and nods, then wishes she had not made that movement::  Ens Rasmir: Deck Three then?  ::hears Kizlev and feels a little guilty::

EO_Lt_Davis says:
::caught a little off-guard::  CEO: Sounds good - what's the situation?

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
*CO*: I'll do my best to get impulse engines as soon as possible captain

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::looks up at the sudden field promotion for the EO, nods his head in satisfaction upon seeing it, and checks another console to view the status of the main computer core::

TO_Lt_Jakiel says:
*CTO*: Yessir, I agree.  I was afraid of that and have been also been scanning for unusual biosigns that do not match any of our crew.  We will check out each crew member, too, then.

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
EO: I need you to take a team and go deck by deck, try to find out what ripped us out of warp

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: That just does not sound good.  :: Lifts her padd with the data::  We need to check outside... and hope my puzzle is something else.

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
CTO: Have you ruled out sabotage?

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
*CTO*: Commander have you found any evidence of sabotage from what you can tell in Engineering?

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
*CEO*: I know you will, Woody. Bridge out. ::looks back at Eris:: CSO: What do you suspect? ::reading over the data but science isn't his specialty::

OPS_LtCmdr_Drian says:
XO: It could take quite awhile to isolate each interruption

EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
:;waits for some of the comms to filter out::  CEO:  Deck by deck?  What exactly are we looking for?

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::looks up from the console at the hull creaking as it appears to be getting louder.::

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::tries to cold start the impulse engines::

TO_Lt_Jakiel says:
<Ens Rasmir> TO:  Deck Three it is.  And thoroughly.  ::enters the turbolift letting Rhianna go ahead of him::

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CEO: I rarely ever do, commander. Our people are working on it. By the by, the main computer is operational, but many of our command codes are not responding.

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
<Lt_Nikol> CNS: No sir.  I was working in engineering when we dropped out of warp.  Next thing I knew I was up here.

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: Can I do some more staring at this data and see what is out our front door before voicing my thoughts?

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
EO: Anything out of the ordinary, including security breeches. Anything that will explain what happened

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: Or at least... look out the front door.

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
CTO: Even the captains?

EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::nods, knowing that doesn't really narrow the focus down, but still::  CEO:  We'll start here and work out.

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
*CEO*: Commander please have any of your teams that are doing a deck by deck scan to notify sickbay of any casualties Counselor Renor has triage setup there for now.

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
CSO: You scientists. Never willing to commit to a theory without some evidence. ::frowns:: Can you make it down to the bay or at least look out of the windows in the readyroom?

TO_Lt_Jakiel says:
::leans against the wall and closes her eyes only briefly as the lift gets to deck three quickly.  They both start down the hall, scanning each crew member and checking bio signs::

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
EO: Make sure any casualties are sent to sickbay pronto

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Listens to the Lieutenant before closing the tricorder.:: Lt_Nikol: Very good.  Looks like a few bumps and bruses, but over all you should be okay.  I'm going to have the nurse look at that bump on your head just incase.  ::Points to the nurse.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CEO: Everyone's a suspect...even me. Such is protocol.

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
*XO*: I've sent Davis on a deck by deck sweep

EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
CEO:  Aye, sir.  ::turns::  Valles/Artho:  You two, come with me!

OPS_LtCmdr_Drian says:
::continues working on the pathway redirection, however he feels dizzy and from time to time the bridge seems to go dim before his eyes::

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CEO: I believe even the captain's as well. To what extent, I am not sure.

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
OPS: Begin isolating the interruptions we need the problem pinpointed and solved as soon as you can.

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: Make it down to the bay?  Why would I not be able to?  As for the readyroom... that unfortunately is not quite enough.

EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::heads out of Main Engineering out on to the deck with the two crewmen::  Valles/Artho: Begin scanning for any anomalies - ANYTHING unusual - in the engineering support systems.  We'll start here and work our way up deck by deck if we have to.

TO_Lt_Jakiel says:
::psionically 'checks' the officers around her knowing that that would tell her far more::

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
*XO*: Commander.  So far no new information from the wounded.  They felt us drop out of warp and the next thing they knew they where in total darkness.

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::frowns:: CSO: Alright. Head down there. I'll be along as soon as I can.

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
CTO: That's some really cruddy news. ::looks at the readings on his console:: *CO/XO*: More bad news Captain, impulse engines will not restart either

EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
<Crewman_Valles> EO:  Aye, sir.  ::whips out tricorder like it's 1999 and begins scanning and walking away::

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
*CEO*: Understood Commander keep me posted on your status in Engineering as well.  We are working on a problem on the bridge as well.

OPS_LtCmdr_Drian says:
XO: Immediately Commander :: turns back down to his console, working as feverishly as he can to isolate the point of origin of the disruption::

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: You want me to check the shuttles and take one out?

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Continues the triage of the incoming patients and continues to question each one.::

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
*CNS*: Understood Counselor keep me posted if anything new comes up.

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
CSO: Only if it's safe to do so. Try your scans from inside first. And check their cores to see if we can scavenge the crystals. ::starts to move away and then looks back::  And Eris... be careful. ::turns back and heads back into the center of the bridge:: XO: T'Shara, did Hayward tell you the problem?

EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::accesses wall console::  Computer: Scan for, and list, all anomalies in warp and impulse engine support systems.  Organize by overall impact on performance.

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: With a nod, sends the lift to the shuttle bay::

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::looks at the OPS officer sensing a bit of a problem:: OPS: Commander are you all right?

TO_Lt_Jakiel says:
*CTO*: Commander.  I have also 'checked' as far as I can outward and I do not 'find' any emotions that would be suspect.  I thought you should know.

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CEO: Do you think we can reroute just enough power to at least one of the external sensor pallets? Assuming they haven't been destroyed of course.

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::thinks:: CTO: I don't like flying blind. How good are you a trying s shuttles power into the main grid so we can allocate some power to the sensors. Or should I send one of my people?

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Rushes to the door as one of the wounded enters holding a blood soaked shirt against his chest.::

EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::pulls out tricorder as well and begins scanning the impulse subsystems immediately::

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: As the lift slowly makes its way down, she looks at her data again and shakes her head in frustration at working with half a puzzle.  As soon as the lift stops, she is out the door.::

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
*CEO*: Woody, repeat your last. Impulse engines aren't coming up either?

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::raising an eyebrow and thinking and which problem would that be.:: CO:  In regard to the impulse engines?

TO_Lt_Jakiel says:
<Ens Rasmir> ::stays quiet, but takes the moment that Rhianna is distracted to scan her bio signs for a quick medical check and bio check just to make sure::

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::frowns:: XO: All of our engines apparently.

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CEO: That is beyond my expertise, commander. Flying a shuttle, however, I could help you with.

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Grabs the crewmen before he falls.::  Nurse_Kial: Nurse!  I need a stretcher over here.  ::Lays the crewmen on the floor of sickbay and presses the shirt firmly to control the bleeding.::

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
*CO*: Captain, I've discovered the problem with the impulse engines. It's the main computer, failing to kick start the impulse drive. It's not getting a signal

EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::enters the impulse control room off Main Engineering and looks around before trying to access the console there as well::

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Looks around and heads for the most likely shuttle for her to play with.::

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
CTO: Very well, I'll send one of my people

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::glances at T'Shara and Drian:: *CEO*: I'm sending someone down to try to get the computer running again.

OPS_LtCmdr_Drian says:
*CEO* Commander, I'm not sure it's of relevance but we have a hardware issue on Deck 1, Computer core has shattered pathways, the vast majority are interrupted

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
Lt_Blather: Take a team to the shuttle bay and see if you can tie power from one of the shuttles into the main grid

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
CO: We are also having problems with commands not responding as well.

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
<Blather>: CEO: Will do

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::hears the CEO's report on the engine:: CEO: Sounds like a faulty ODN relay. That I can assist with. ::grabs a tricorder:: I'll start with the starboard engine.

OPS_LtCmdr_Drian says:
*CEO* And that's just deck 1's subprocessors... I have no idea as to the rest of the ship's

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
*CEO*: I have a question for you... ::Climbs into the shuttle.::

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
<Nurse_Kial> CNS: Here is the stretcher.  ::Kneels down besides Renor and places the stretcher next to the crewmen.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
*TO*: Thank you, lieutenant. Nevertheless, do not drop your guard. You have encountered opposition before that can block mental probes.

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
XO: T'Shara, keep working up here. OPS: Commander Drian, can you find our computer center? It's on Deck four.

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
Nurse_Kial: Thank you.  Help me roll him on to the stretcher and I will continue to keep pressure on this chest wound.

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
*OPS*: Great, We need a new computer core. *CO*: Captain, I'm headed for the computer core, to try and make sense out of this. CTO: Do you're best, wut with fragmented pathwyas, it may not help

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::nods:: CO: Aye sir.

OPS_LtCmdr_Drian says:
CO: Sure thing captain, Primary Core Control Room?

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
*CSO*: Go ahead

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
<Nurse_Kial> CNS: Ready when you are Councilor. ::Helps roll the crewmen onto the stretcher.::

EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::doesn't see any changes in the settings to the impulse engines, the EPS taps powering them, or the ODN relays sending instructions to and from; he would frown, but that seems to be the expression stuck on everyone's face right now::

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::leaves main engineering for the computer core::

EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::continues using tricorder to scan::

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::nods:: OPS: Right. Try to get the computers back up from there so Engineering can get access to the rest of the ship.

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
<Blather>::arrives in the shuttle bay with his team::

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::nods to the CEO and exits ME::

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
*CEO*: First, a couple of shuttles broke from their morning and have collided with the far deck.  I am not sure how much stress that adds.  But my question is... :: Opens the panel to see the crystals are fine::  Are the shuttle crystals even compatible with the ship?

OPS_LtCmdr_Drian says:
CO: Aye, :: Makes a b-line for the lift, before waiting awkwardly a few minutes for it to arrive::

TO_Lt_Jakiel says:
Ens Rasmir:  Seems to be much quieter on this deck.  ::looks up ahead at the relatively emptier hallway::  *CTO*:  Exactly.  It would be too easy to 'cover' if one knew what they were doing.  I will continue to 'check' occasionally just to make sure.

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
*CSO: They're simply not big enough. We'd fry them in the attempt

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
*CEO*: That is kind of what I thought.  :: closes the panel and moves back to the cockpit and begins start up procedures.::

EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::sighs, knowing this is hopeless without the use of the ship's onboard computer::

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::takes over at one of the consoles continuing to work through the interruptions but not getting much further than Commander Drian.::

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
*CSO*: One of my teams should have arrived. They're going to try to power up one of the shuttles and feed the power into the main grid

TO_Lt_Jakiel says:
::turns to Arphon::  Ens Rasmir:  I can feel a very heightened sense of problems being found.  This vulnerability is too dangerous.

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::walks with the nurse and the orderly as they place the stretcher on the examination table.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::proceeds to the aft starboard portion of the saucer section, heading towards the impulse engine control there::

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::taps his badge:: *CSO*: Bridge to Senn Eris. Eris, what have you found? Do you need me to come down?

EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
<Crewman_Valles> *EO*: Valles to Davis.

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
<Blather>::trys to fire up one of the shuttles and feed the power to the ships sensors::

EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
*Valles*: Go ahead, Crewman.

OPS_LtCmdr_Drian says:
::arrives on deck 6 and works his way to the primary core control room::

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Moves the blood soaked shirt away only to find a massive chest wound.::

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
*CTO*:  Bridge to Commander Kizlev what is your status?  Are we looking at sabotage Commander?

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
:;arrives at the core, and looks horrified::

EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
<Crewman_Valles>  *EO*: I'm struggling to find any problems, sir.  Maybe a little dust here and there, but nothing that could explain the problems we're encountering.

Host SMDave says:
ACTION: Claymore's decks can be felt to be slowly tipping to port and nose down.

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
*CO*: A couple of shuttles are not in ideal shape at a glance as they broke from their moorings.  The one I am in now is fine.  I am powering her up and about to see what sensors can tell me... if anything.

TO_Lt_Jakiel says:
<Ens Rasmir> TO: Whomever did this knew too well what they were doing.  ::speaks low in his Middle Eastern accent::  Not only did they disable the ship, they have made us short handed.

EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::shifts weight::  Self:  What the hell..?

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
<Argos> ::wandering the corridors, lost, he spots Rhianna and Rasmir, and barks to them, wagging his tail, and panting::

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
Self: Good god... ::Stops mid sentence as the spray of blood shoots from the wound.::

OPS_LtCmdr_Drian says:
::stumbles under his own shifting weight, confused::

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
*CSO*: Power up carefu... ::really feels the tilt now:: Self: What the hell?

EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
*Valles*: Our orders are to keep looking around.  Keep going and see what you can find.

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
*CO*" Captain, it's gone from bad to worse. There was a fire in the computer core. Auto suppression systems did kick in, but not before the fire inflicted some serious damage to the core

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
*XO*: It is under investigation, commander. Though we have no solid evidence yet, I am not ruling it out.

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Quickly puts the shirt back over the wound, but not before being sprayed with blood.::  Outloud: What the..  ::Notices the ship starting to pitch.::

OPS_LtCmdr_Drian says:
::arriving in the core control room, he begins a series of recursive algorithms intended to test each isolinear bank's functioning and failed pathways::

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Looks out the door and then shakes her head, needing to get this going quicker.  As soon as she is given the green, she activates sensors.::

TO_Lt_Jakiel says:
::starts to nod in agreement and hastily stops that, then hears Argos and smiles::  Argos the dog:  Come here...  ::squats down and beckons::  How did you get loose?  ::suddenly is worried he might be hurt and scans him::

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
Self: This can't be happening... *CEO*: And the second core?

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::stops in his tracks, keeping his balance as the hull shifts slightly, his antennae standing erect in alert::

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::begins to feel the shift of the ship as she tries to hold onto the console::

EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::removes isolinear tray and scans::

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
*CO*: I'm trying to determine its status now

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
*CEO*: Let me know what you find, right away.

OPS_LtCmdr_Drian says:
::catches the CEO working across from him:: CEO: Commander, the skipper sent me down to help

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
*CTO*: Very well Commander keep me posted.  I want to know immediately of your findings.

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::looks back at his exec:: XO: T'Shara... we need to find out exactly what's happening, and right now.

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
Nurse_Kial: Nurse make sure the patents are secure.  ::Taps his comm badge.:: *XO*:  Commander what the hell is going on up there?  We are having a bit of trouble treating patents when we can keep them on the examination tables.

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
<Argos> ::barks and runs to Rhianna upon seeing her crouch down to welcome him, going straight for her face, and licking her happily::

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
*CO*: The secondary core sustained heavy damage, but I can have it back up in a few hours

EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::closes the tray, not finding anything; he begins to wonder if this is all software related::

TO_Lt_Jakiel says:
::feels over the golden haired body for any injuries, then hugs Argos:: Argos: We may need your help.  ::scratches his head and smiles, not trying to fend off their dog's affection out of relief::  You up for it, boy?

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
*CNS*: Sorry Counselor my hands are tied at the moment we are doing the best we can to identify the problem.  Do what you can to treat your patients.

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
*XO*: I am proceeding to investigate the lack of response in the starboard impulse engine. I will keep you apprised as I learn of any changes. Kizlev out.

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::tripple-taps his badge, hoping it'll open up all channels:: *Shipwide*: All hands, this is Captain Daylan. We are operating in emergency conditions. Please report to your emergency duty stations and assist repair teams with getting your section operational and damage reports completed. Secure all loose material and take all necessary precautions.

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Returns back to the chest wound. Takes the tricorder and begins to scan the wound as he keeps pressure on it.::

OPS_LtCmdr_Drian says:
CEO: Need a hand?

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::Again feels her weight shift towards the port.::  CO: Agreed sir

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Seeing she is not going to get her answers this way, activates the bay doors from the shuttle, knowing everyone else was tied up.::

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
OPS: I need all the help I can get. Help me tie in this undamaged ODN trunk into the secondary core

Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The team trying to tie shuttle power into Claymore is successful and power surges through the computer core.

EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
*Artho/Valles*:  Report back to Main Engineering.

OPS_LtCmdr_Drian says:
:: moves towards the secondary core::

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
<Argos> ::looks up at her, his tail wagging faster, hoping Rhianna intends to play fetch with him::

OPS_LtCmdr_Drian says:
CEO: These things are heavy eh? ::grins::

EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
<Crewman Valles/Artho>  *EO*"  Aye sir.

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: As soon as the moorings unclamp, she lifts the shuttle off the deck and slowly takes it out the bay doors which only managed to open half way.::

OPS_LtCmdr_Drian says:
::hears a whirr begin to wind up throughout the core room::

EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::heads back towards Main Engineering::

OPS_LtCmdr_Drian says:
CEO: Commander?

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
<Lt_Blather>: *CO*: You should have sensors momentarily. We're operating on a shuttles power, so take it easy on the allocations

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::taps his commbadge once to ping the bridge, acknowledging the captain's orders::

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Angles the shuttle for a better clearance and soon she is free.::

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
OPS: Yes?

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
OPS: I'm going to try to reboot the bridge processors one more time. See if you can organize some visual spotters from the crew.

OPS_LtCmdr_Drian says:
CEO: That noise... from the computer core

Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The resulting power surge centers in the main console where Lt Cmdr Drian is working.  The console explodes violently and sends shrapnel through the young officer's upper body.

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::heads over to the Operations console Drian abandoned and orients himself on the flickering surface before recalling the restart program::

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
OPS: It's coming back online. Blathers team must have been successful

OPS_LtCmdr_Drian says:
::hits the deck like a bag of bricks, with glass in them::

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
OPS: I still want to hard wire this heavy hunk of machinery in

EO_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::returns to Main Engineering with the two others and checks to see if there's been any change in the ship's condition::

TO_Lt_Jakiel says:
::stands slowly to try to keep from seeing stars.  Chuckles, seeing the dog's excitement::  Argos:  Sorry, Argos, we need to work not play.  ::takes a length of cord from Rasmir and ties it to Argos collar::  Heel!  Ens Rasmir:  Kizlev has been training him to sniff out drugs and weapons and unusual behaviours.  It will not hurt to have him with us

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
CO: Sir I was working on that is there something I can help you with?

OPS_LtCmdr_Drian says:
::loses consciousness, laying on the floor bleeding by the console::

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
::As the sensor data comes in, she frowns and looks out the window, then back down to her readings, over to her padd and back to the window.  It takes a moment for the facts to sink and her eyes widen.::  Oh my god...

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::moves out of the way and over to another console kneeling down to replace the panel she had previously taken off.::

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
Nurse_Kial:  This is a little beyond my scope of knowledge.  Get one of the doctors on this one ASAP.

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::renders first aid to OPS::

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
XO: I think I have this part of it. Get some visual spotters organized and check in with Eris. See if she has anything to report.

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
*CO* Atlas... we are in big trouble...

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
*MED*: Medical emergency in the computer core

TO_Lt_Jakiel says:
<Ens Rasmir> TO: Animals can often be sensitive to things we are not.  Although, with your ability, you do have an important edge.  ::stops to check a passing officer and then let's him pass::

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
*CEO*: I'll send a team down right away Commander.

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
*CNS*: Hurry! This looks bad

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::raises an eyebrow at the incoming comm.::  *CSO*: What can you tell us Lieutenant are you able to see the extent of the damage or the problem?

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::before he can even get the words properly out of his mouth Eris calls in:: *CSO*: Eris, what is it?

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Looks at the thin colorful line of subspace particles just underneath the Claymore.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
<Argos> ::sits upon hearing the command, his mouth shut, and is being very disciplined::

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
Nurse_Kial:  Send a few medics down to the computer core right away.

OPS_LtCmdr_Drian says:
::feels his throat filling with fluid... gasps::

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::begins scanning the ODN conduits leading to the starboard impulse control junctions::

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
@*XO*: A cosmic string has ripped us from warp and the reaction of the warp field to the string has opened a gravimetric anomaly.  It is weak at the moment, but growing.

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
<Nurse_Kial> CNS: Yes Councilor.  ::Points to 2 medics working on less sever crewmen.:: Medics: Head down to the Main Computer Core quickly they have wounded down there.

Host SMDave says:
ACTION: Despite the CEO's efforts and before the medics can arrive, the OPS officer succumbs to his injuries.

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::does what he can for the injured Drian::

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
<Medics> Nurse_Kial: Yes ma'am  ::Exits sickbay heading to engineering.::

OPS_LtCmdr_Drian says:
::goes cold::

TO_Lt_Jakiel says:
::looks down at the retriever::  Argos:  Good dog!  Your master has done well with you.  ::takes a step forward, signaling their dog to move forward.  When a passerby comes walking up, Rhianna gives another command quietly and with a hand signal::  Argos:  Check!

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
*CEO*: Commander.  I have 2 medics heading your way.  ::Returns back to triage.::

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::looks over at the Captain as she hears the report.::

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
:;administers CPR:: *CNS*L It may be too late

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
<Argos> ::looks up confused at Rhianna, not sure what "check" means::

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::opens his mouth several times ot speak but can't quite form the words before asking slowly, his throat thick:: *CSO*: Eris... what's our fall-rate? How long till EH?

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
*TO*: Lieutenant I need you or someone from your team to aid as a visual spotter the Captain is preparing to reboot the processors and report in your results.

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
*CEO*:  Acknowledged Commander.  They can at least retrieve the body.

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
@ :: Enters a formula into the computer and waits for a response.::

TO_Lt_Jakiel says:
Argos:  You have not come to that lesson, have you?  ::pats the dog's head to reassure him::  You are fine.  ::scans the crewman::

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::gives up on Drian, pounds his fist on Drains chest:: No damn you no!

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
*CNS* Counselor the Captain is going to attempt a reboot on the computer processors if you could have one of your staff do a visual spot in sickbay it would be appreciated.  I know your hands are a bit busy.

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
*XO*:  I'll keep an eye on it Commander.  ::Moves over to the computer in sickbay.::

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
@ *CO*: We have about an hour before we are pulled in.  However, if this works like a standard black hole, we won't have that much time.  The gravitational force will pull us apart atom by atom... of course by then we will not care too much as the ship will not handle much more of this.  Ummm... Atlas?

Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The CEOs action causes blood to splash onto his face and uniform.

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
*CNS*: Acknowledged Counselor.

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::feels disconnected from his body as he completes the sequence for the bridge processor reboot, hitting the COMMIT button before getting the new call::

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
@ *CO*: The Claymore does not have the ability to get away in time... :: Takes a deep breath:: But the shuttles and escape pods still can... but not for long.

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::looks at the dull piece of metal where the viewscreen should be:: *CSO*: Are you sure?

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
<Medics>: CEO:  Please stand aside Commander.  ::Kneels down beside the OPS officer.::

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
*CO*: I am sorry...

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
<Argos> ::stays by Rhianna's side faithfully::

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::stands aside::
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: Power returns to the bridge consoles after the reboot...for about 3 seconds...then every console on the bridge sparks, smokes, and shorts out.

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::barely blinks as the bridge consoles explode around him, still feeling disconnected::

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
<Medics>  ::Scans Commander Drain and start emergency CPR.::

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
*CSO*: So am I... ::swallows:: Lieutenant, bring your shuttle back into transporter range. Get Doctor Senn.

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::glances at T'Shara::

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
CO: Captain are the escape pods going to be able to escape the gravitational forces or are they going to be sucked in as well.

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
@ :: Feeling like the harbinger of death:: *CO*: Acknowledged...

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
<Medics> ::shakes his head.::  Outloud:  I'm sorry there is nothing we can do.

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
@ *CMO*: Eos... time to go.

OPS_LtCmdr_Drian says:
::lets out a dramatic death rattle::

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::losing his patience a little:: XO: You heard her just like I did, T'Shara. It's the only chance we have.

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::just stands very still, not making a sound::

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::calls out to the remaining duty officers:: All: Everyone off the bridge. Get down to Deck four and into an escape pod.

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
<Medics> ::Stands.:: *CNS*: Councilor.  Lieutenant Commander Drain is dead.  There was nothing we could do.

TO_Lt_Jakiel says:
::hears the com and is very glad that Argos is with her, then remembers something important and comms a friend to go into her quarters next door to retrieve a very important item::

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::brings up the open comm channel again:: *Shipwide*: Claymore... this is the Captain. We have encountered a cosmic string. The string ripped us out of warp and has caused catastrophic systems damage. Main power is gone. Main support systems are offline and we have no hope of getting Claymore operational in a short time. I

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
@ :: Hearing her sister mutter all sorts of things, begins a scan of the general area... somewhere to go.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::wonders why he isn't finding a problem in the ODN circuitry near the impulse engine, then notices the power spikes on his tricorder, raises it towards the upper decks, and notices power has come back to the bridge:: Self: Good, now let's see what is going on here... ::listens to the comm::

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
*Medics*: Acknowledged.  ::Taps his badge again.::  *CO*: Captain medics report Lt Commander Drain has died from sever wounds while working on the computer core.

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::raises an eyebrow::  CO: Sir but if we use the escape pods or shuttles and the gravitational pull is to great we are all going to be sucked into the hole as well.

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
*Shipwide*: I wish I didn't have to tell you that the cosmic string has created a gravitational anomaly. You can already feel the effects. Claymore is already turning toward the gravitational pull. We are losing our safety window. Given the situation, I have no choice.

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::hears the report from the counselor.::

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
*Shipwide*: Effective immediately, all officers and crew are ordered to report to your nearest designated escape pod cluster and prepare to evacuate the Claymore.

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
@ *CMO*: Eos... time is not our friend... stand by to beam aboard...

TO_Lt_Jakiel says:
::moves out with Rasmir as quickly as they can along with Argos padding beside them::

CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::shocked by the news, but leaves for the nearest pod::

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::hears the report from Renor as well but can't even bring himself to acknowledge it:: XO: Go on. Make sure everyone gets off.

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
@ *CO*: When you are ready...

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::stops and looks at the Captain.::  CO: What about you Captain most have left for deck 4 we must go.

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
Nurse_Kial:  You heard the Captain.  Start getting the wounded to the pods now!

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::hears the order:: Self: So...this is how it ends for yet another ship...?

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::doesn't meet her eyes:: XO: Go on. I'll be along. Make sure the crew gets on the escape pods. I'm counting on you.

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::heads out to the nearest escape pod junction, sending orders to security to make sure the evacuation goes smoothly, and safely::

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
*CSO*: Eris, have you got her? Did you get everyone you could out of Sickbay?

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
*CO/XO*:  Sickbay is clear.  All wounded crew have been evacuated to escape pods.

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::hesitates as she is uneasy by his comment.::

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
@ :: Listening to her sister shifting around in the back ground.:: *CO*: Yea... we are a bit crowded.  Some are going on the other operational shuttle, the worse are here.  When you are ready I will beam you aboard.

TO_Lt_Jakiel says:
*CTO*:  Rasmir and I are very near the shuttle.  We have Argos, too.  You are near a shuttle are you not?

Host CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::meets her eyes now, his own cold and hard:: XO*:  You have your orders, Commander T'Shara. Carry them out.

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::walks up behind the Captain and takes her hand and does the Vulcan shoulder pinch throwing him over her shoulder and enters the TL.::

OPS_LtCmdr_Drian says:
::floating towards the light::

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::whispering in his ear.::  CO: I'm sorry Captain.

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Takes one last look at sickbay then turns and makes a run to the pods.::

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
@ ::Gets a lock on her brother.::

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::before the doors close on the TL she takes one last look at the bridge.::

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
@ :: Glances up to see pods shooting past her outwards into space, away from the ship and the event horizon.::

CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::enters the POD and takes a seat before the door closes and the launch sequence begins.::

XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::enters a POD sitting the Captain down on a seat as the door closes and launches.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
*TO*: I am near your position... ::looks at his tricorder while running, and meets up with Rhianna:: TO: Let's get out of here. ::smiles down at the dog:: Good, you found him. All is ready and prepared?

TO_Lt_Jakiel says:
::all enter the shuttle::

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::enters the shuttle with Rhianna, Rasmir, a few other crewmen, and Argos::

Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The crew and officers of the USS Claymore crowd aboard various escape pods, shuttles, runabouts and anything else that has engines and crawl away from the dying starship.  Those looking out viewports will see Claymore stretch into a ribbon of colors and disappear into the unknown of space.

Host SMDave says:
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