Host Buzzard says:
The Sovereign class USS Seleya is stranded in an alternate universe, one where the Borg have conquered the Alpha quadrant.

Host Buzzard says:
The crew appeared to have forged an alliance with the remnants of the Federation, namely a Galaxy class ship named the Seleya captained by Richard Bolitho

Host Buzzard says:
But Bolitho had other idea's and using Borg nanotechnology infected some of the Sovereign class ships crew and in turn they infected the Seleya. Bolitho was able to bring the ships systems and down and beam of the crew onto his ship

Host Buzzard says:
This Bolitho believes in completing the mission no matter the odds....He claimed he needed the additional firepower that the Sovereign class vessel offered and as such needed her command codes. Ohh and if he didn't receive the command codes, he would 'space' a crew member one at a time until he did receive them.

Host Buzzard says:
After Hazzem, Jameson and Muir were spaced, Bolitho got the message that he wasn't going to get the command codes and he spaced the entire crew.....

Host Buzzard says:
The air was forced out of the crews lungs as the cargobay decompressed and the air forced them out of the exit, the last thing they saw was the majestic shape of a Federation Galaxy class ship.....

Host Buzzard says:
Until they woke up in a small stingy, humid damp environment.....a Borg environment one where the Borg Queen has decided to take an interest in the alternate crew of the Seleya

Host Buzzard says:
***Continue 'The Journey'***

CNS_DeLindt says:
:: Still in pain, just looks at the Borg Queen with hatred. ::

CSO_Hazzem says:
:: Still measuring his double in silence::

FCO_Aan says:
:: Shaking off the effects of the decompression, looks around for the nearest blunt object to use as a weapon::

Host Buzzard says:
<Borg Queen> ::Turns away from Jameson with an almost bored look on her face:: ALL: Well it was nice seeing you all again, individually, since the collective has no need for it, you'll be 'happily' merged into the collective

FCO_Aan says:
:: Growling:: Not likely

XO_Muir says:
BQ: Wait.

CIV_Kavek says:
:: Frowning at the crew:: All: You've met her before? Did you go out for tea or something?

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
:: Frowns at the Borg Queen:: BG: Oh don’t tell me resistance is futile

Host Buzzard says:
<Borg Queen>:: Smirks at the CO and turns her head to toward the XO:: XO: Yes Adam?

CSO_Hazzem says:
:: Turns to CIV:: CIV: Let's calm down here, shall we? That’s an order

CNS_DeLindt says:
BQ: What is it you want?

XO_Muir says:
:: Looks at the CNS whom he is supporting, and then sets him down, as he stands to his full height and comes face to face with the Borg ::

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
:: Starts to look a round the room a little making various observations::

XO_Muir says:
BQ: How did we get here? Are you working with Bolitho?

FCO_Aan says:
:: Grabs a piece of piping to use as a weapon, stares down the Borg::

CIV_Kavek says:
:: Blinks for a moment, that's the first time someone's given him an order, he's an ambassador:: Self: What's going on? We're seconds from getting assimilated after losing our ship, nearly dying... and now I have to calm down?

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
:: Listens to her XO's question intently::

CTO_Darklighter says:
:: Looks at the crew and then the Borg::

FCO_Aan says:
:: Turns to watch the crews back::

XO_Muir says:
BQ: Well?

Host Buzzard says:
<Borg Queen>::Turns and looks at the drone at her side and then shrugs:: XO: Well lets just say we assimilated a race in the Delta quadrant that did have unique sensor capabilities so you were not quire alone in the nebula as you thought.....but as for you question....No I'm not working with Bolitho

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
BG: Well that’s good to hear .. although I’m curious why didn't you just let us die out there ?

CIV_Kavek says:
:: Looks at the Borg Queen... just hearing the word Bolitho made him want to go into a frenzy::

XO_Muir says:
BQ: This whole situation makes no sense whatsoever. You beamed us here after being spaced from the Galaxy Class Seleya, but to what end? The collective has no use for us as individuals... and you have enough drones. Just why did you save us? And more to the point, why haven't you attacked either Seleya yet?

Host Buzzard says:
<Borg Queen> CO: Interesting question, I thought it would be interesting to meet you all form an another dimension, one where my counterpart was not ....'me'

CSO_Hazzem says:
BQ: Assimilating me should cause a confusion in the collective, might be a catalyst to the fall of your race. It is unwise to assimilate me.

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
BG: Well how a bout letting us go back ::Smiles:: And my XO's question why didn't you attack Both Seleyas

CNS_DeLindt says:
:: Groans and passes out again::

Host Buzzard says:
<Borg Queen>CSO: Oh I have a nice posting for you in the Delta quadrant.......

XO_Muir says:
:: Looks back over at the CNS, and feels a pang of guilt at "abandoning" him ::

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
:: Looks sarcastically:: BG: Oh pray tell

CIV_Kavek says:
:: Takes a seat and simply takes this time to scan the room with his eyes, there has to be a way out... there is always a way out... even from Hell itself, theres a crack in the sealing::

Host Buzzard says:
<Borg Queen>::Looks at the CNS  and shakes her head:: CO: Feeble don't you know what perfection is? Oh I will when the moment is right, when brave Captain Bolitho believe he will be able to destroy the transwarp gate, I'll assimilate him and destroy both your ships

FCO_Aan says:
:: Begins pre-choosing his targets, looking to disable the drones, waiting for the captains signal::

XO_Muir says:
BQ: Will you? I don't think so. If you were able to attack and destroy both Seleya's without any worries, we'd be drones already.

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
:: Looks at the Borg queen for a moment:: BG: Has he been giving you trouble by any chance ?

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
:: Moves over to the CTO and CIV::

Host Buzzard says:
<Borg Queen> XO: We've conquered the Alpha quadrant, what are 2 ships going to do?

XO_Muir says:
BQ: As we are not, it's only logical to assume that you need us for something. :: Frowns as he hears his own words; realising just how much growing up on Vulcan shaped him as a person ::

CNS_DeLindt says:
:: Comes too, and listens to the conversations, trying to catch hidden meanings in the intonation::

CSO_Hazzem says:
BQ: One will be destroyed, and the other will be sent to its own universe

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
:: Whispers:: CTO/CIV: Take a look a round see if there’s  any damage that can be done that will help us

FCO_Aan says:
:: Sarcastically:: BQ:  Enough to warrant your being here in person.

Host Buzzard says:
<Borg Queen> CO: Well he was an annoyance much like pirates back in Earth's history.....however after viewing his actions and what he was prepared to do to take control of your ship....were not that much alike, he will make an excellent drone!

XO_Muir says:
BQ: Those two ships stand in the way of your perfection.

Host Buzzard says:
<Borg Queen>CSO: No both will be destroyed

XO_Muir says:
BQ: Perhaps you don't know as much about our dimension as you think.

CTO_Darklighter says:
:: Starts to look around the room::

FCO_Aan says:
:: Makes a note of the closest power node in the chamber::

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
:: Doesn't like the Idea of that even though she would take a phaser to him herself:: BQ: Well don’t underestimate him ... could be your downfall

CNS_DeLindt says:
:: Quietly:: Self: Both?  But that makes no sense...  there must be more to her than this...  an opportunity to assimilate the Federation in the other universe and she's willing to pass on it?

Host Buzzard says:
<Borg Queen>CO: Your defending him after he just tried to kill you?

XO_Muir says:
BQ: After the battle of Wolf 359, Starfleet turned it's attention to the threat the Borg posed to the Federation. Ships were designed to combat the Borg, and one of those ships was the Sovereign-class.

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
BG: Force of habit unfortunately ..... I really have to get out of such a bad habit ...... But have you ever thought we might be able to help you on that side of things

XO_Muir says:
BQ: Perhaps you don't know, but the reason you were defeated in our reality is due to one of these Sovereign-class vessels. If you attack our Seleya, you will fail. That I promise you.

Host Buzzard says:
<Borg Queen>XO: Yes, yes once we have your precious ship, we will analyse it and send information on its capabilities and design to our 'cousin’s in your dimension

CSO_Hazzem says:
:: Turns around, and walks to the CTO holding his artificial arm, whispering:: CTO: Nanprobes!

XO_Muir says:
:: Hopes everyone else takes his cue to brag about the wonders of Sovereign-class vessels, and that they use the time to think of a way to get out of here ::

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
:: Bites lip on the BQ's comment::

CIV_Kavek says:
::looking over the room, he starts to figure maybe if he rams a few of the crew into the compartments... he can make a big enough dint in the door to pop it open::

CTO_Darklighter says:
:: Raises an eyebrow at the CSO::

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
:; Waits for her to answer her question::

FCO_Aan says:
BQ: That’s easier said than done.

CNS_DeLindt says:
:: Staggers to his feet, hobbles over to the CO:: CO: Captain, if I may, co-operating with the Borg is not without precedent....

Host Buzzard says:
<Borg Queen>:: Looks at the Hazzem drone and nods:: CO: Captain's first or last to the assimilation chambers?

CSO_Hazzem says:
:: Locates a console in the room, stands beside it, leaning against the wall facing everyone, then feeds the console his wires and sending nanoprobes through the console::

XO_Muir says:
BQ: I'll go first.

XO_Muir says:
:: Stands forward, in front of her again ::

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
CNS: I fully understand that BQ: Oh C'mon ...... you know we could hand you Bolitho on a Plate and those nanoprobes he has

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
XO: No you won’t Commander

Host Buzzard says:
ACTION: Lights flicker for a second and the Drone Hazzem walks towards the CSO and pulls his arm out of the console

FCO_Aan says:
:: Raises bar::  BQ:  No ones getting assimilated!

XO_Muir says:
CO: No ship, no orders, Tam. I'll go first.

XO_Muir says:
:: Turns back to the Queen ::

CSO_Hazzem says:
:: Reaches for the drone's connection tube and rips it off it's neck::

Host Buzzard says:
<Borg Queen>:: Smiles maliciously:: FCO: What would the term be....want to bet?

FCO_Aan says:
::Snarls::  BQ:  Your on!

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
XO: Ship or no Ship I'm Still the Captain ::watches Hazzem and looks to the CTO to help him:: BQ: And you do know about those nanoprobes I trust

CNS_DeLindt says:
:: Ignores the FCO, he's creating a useful diversion::  Self: If only i could figure this out....

Host Buzzard says:
ACTION: The drone Hazzem staggers away and falls at the Borg Queen's feet

CIV_Kavek says:
:: Looks at the crew:: Self: How did I let it become this bad? They're chatting with the most intelligent being in the galaxy, and they expect to trick her. I'm curious if they distract her. Maybe even some of the crew attack her, more Borg will come in. I can sneak out. They' all get assimilated... I transport to Bolitho. Kill him.

Host Buzzard says:
ACTION: More drones enter the room and stand waiting behind their Queen

CIV_Kavek says:
:: Moves to get through the newly opened door::

CSO_Hazzem says:
:: Continues assimilating the console::

CNS_DeLindt says:
:; Notices the Drone fall over::

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
:; Waits for the BQ to answer her and looks at the curfuffle going on :: CSO: Nice work ::smiles ::

CSO_Hazzem says:
:: Grins and nods::

XO_Muir says:
:: Glances back to the Captain, and idly wonders if she is willing to betray what is left of the human race; the very Federation itself to make sure they return to their own reality ::

Host Buzzard says:
<Borg Queen>CO: Humanity are not the first race to improve on our nano technology Captain....we will assimilate that when we take his ship

XO_Muir says:
CSO: See if you can access their navigational data, and work out where in the Quadrant we really are.

CNS_DeLindt says:
::Moves tot he CSO:: CSO: Need any help?

XO_Muir says:
BQ: As I have said before, you will not succeed in assimilating the Seleya. If there is one thing I know about

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
BG: If you take his ship that is .... you guys are always over confident and that’s your downfall I believe... ever heard of Species 8472

CIV_Kavek says:
:: Chuckles as he got out of the room, the question is... where does he go now? it's not like he's got a map::

XO_Muir says:
BQ: Richard Bolitho, it's that he'd rather ram that ship into that Gateway than see you assimilate it.

CSO_Hazzem says:
:: Shakes his head, trying to imagine where he is in the ship's system::

Host Buzzard says:
<Borg Queen>CO: I have a proposition Captain, one where I will guarantee your return to your universe, in return you give me Bolitho and his ship....see I can be reasonable I'm not even interested in your pretty ship, besides the shape is not functional

FCO_Aan says:
:: Moves to the Captain::  ::Whispers:: CO:  Captain, maybe we should contact Bolitho and warn him. At least he might be able to do something.

CIV_Kavek says:
:: Moving around, looking for a way off this ship, looking for a weapon::

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
:: Looks with interest:; BG: Now that I’m intrigued to hear ...

CNS_DeLindt says:
FCO: Mister Aan, get over here.

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
FCO: He was the one that put us here you think I'm going to help him ?

FCO_Aan says:
CO:  If it gets us out of here?  ::moves to the CNS::

Host Buzzard says:
<Borg Queen>CO: You have 30 seconds to comply Captain and then I will assimilate that wondering Romulan that thought he sneaked out of the room

XO_Muir says:
BQ: Just why do you need us?

CNS_DeLindt says:
FCO: The Captain is trying to get us out of this.  She has a plan.  Don't but in, help us here.

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
BG: I want to hear the proposition first

CSO_Hazzem says:
::Still trying to hack in the ship's system::

FCO_Aan says:
::Whispers:: CNS;  We could try feeding in an Invasive program.

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
:; Waits on the BQ::

Host Buzzard says:
<Borg Queen> CO: You have 20 seconds to agree to my proposition Captain

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
BQ: Well maybe you should try telling me what the proposition is for me to agree to

CNS_DeLindt says:
:: Whispers:: FCO: What do you think assimilating a Borg vessel is?

FCO_Aan says:
:: Whispers:: I remember reading the tactical logs on the Enterprise D's encounters with the Borg, I think that was one of their proposed scenarios.

Host Buzzard says:
<Borg Queen>CO: You give me Bolitho and I allow you access to the hub

CSO_Hazzem says:
:: Begins to get frustrated, still trying to hack through ship wide-system control::

XO_Muir says:
BQ: And how are we to go about this?

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
::Smiles:: BQ: I can do that But I want all my crew back on my ship for this to work

Host Buzzard says:
<Borg Queen>
::Looks at Muir:: XO: Your Captain will have to agree first

CIV_Kavek says:
:: Watches the Borg drones, starts attempting to access controls... maybe casually modulating power from internal security and sensors... or shutting down their communications link with the collective::

CNS_DeLindt says:
FCO: I believe that is what the CSO is doing. :: Through gritted teeth::

Host Buzzard says:
<Borg Queen>CO: Agreed, however we need a failsafe or a safeguard of our understanding

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
BQ: Then I will allow one of your drones on my ship to over see what we are doing

FCO_Aan says:
::Whispers:: CNS: I don’t mean controlling them, I mean infection, causing damage, make them vulnerable.

CNS_DeLindt says:
:: Tensely:: FCO: Yes.  I'd assume that is what he is doing.  Our job is to let him do it.

XO_Muir says:
:: Turns and looks at his Captain, wondering just how wise this idea of a new 'Seven of Nine' is ::

Host Buzzard says:
<Borg Queen>CO: Nothing as benign as that Captain, you and your crew will be injected with Borg nanotechnology, should you not have delivered Bolitho within the allotted time, you will become Borg......

CSO_Hazzem says:
:: Whispers to himself:: Self: Come ooon.....come oooooon ::still trying to disable all power nodes::

XO_Muir says:
BQ: That is unacceptable.

Host Buzzard says:
ACTION: A power node goes of line

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
:: Looks::BQ I cannot agree to that... you could switch them on at any time even back in out own universe ... how about you join us on our ship , I mean the BQ ..... I don't think there’s anything e can do to you is there

Host Buzzard says:
<Borg Queen>CO: The choice is yours Captain, save your crew and condemn a universe

CSO_Hazzem says:
:: His heart jumps in joy, still keeping calm, continues trying to disable all other nodes::

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
:: Wonders how her crew are doing:: BQ: And we have nothing to gain from saving Bolitho .. he is the one after all stopping us from going back

CIV_Kavek says:
:: Looks at sensors... sees that a power node has gone offline:: Self: Did I do that? ::orders the computer to repeat the process... and disable other nodes::

Host Buzzard says:
<Borg Queen>CO: That’s my proposal Captain, do not attempt to enter into any further negotiations as they are irrelevant

XO_Muir says:
BQ: On the contrary, these negotiations are very, very relevant to us, and to you.

XO_Muir says:
BQ: If you didn't need us, you wouldn't have suggested this.

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
BQ: Then inject me... not the rest of the crew

XO_Muir says:
BQ: So, by all means, assimilate us. Whatever it is you need from us, you will not get.

Host Buzzard says:
ACTION: A drone pauses in the passageway and stares at Kavek

CSO_Hazzem says:
Self: Uh oh ::says it really quietly::

Host Buzzard says:
<Borg Queen>CO: Negotiation is irrelevant Captain, the choice now resides with you

Host Buzzard says:
<Borg Queen>CO: It seems your XO is in favour of the idea Captain?

CIV_Kavek says:
:: Looks at the Borg:: Borg: Hi. I'm Sr`vak Kavek. What's your name little fella? Mind giving me hand in the running department? ::jogs away from the Borg::

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
BQ: As I said Inject the nano probes in me ... its my command codes you will need..... Injecting the rest of the crew is irrelevant..... and I will personally hand over Bolitho to you

XO_Muir says:
BQ: No, I'm not in favour of this idea.

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
:: Looks at Muir and bites her lip slightly::

FCO_Aan says:
:: Whispers::  CNS: I'd kill for a phaser rifle.

Host Buzzard says:
ACTION Borg Drones step out of their alcoves and start moving towards Hazzem

XO_Muir says:
BQ: Either you let us do this on our own terms, and you get what you want; or you assimilate us here and now, and forfeit whatever it is you need from us to help you capture Bolitho.

CNS_DeLindt says:
FCO: Join the club.  I'd really like to shoot something about now.

CSO_Hazzem says:
:: Watches the drones, trying to disable the power node in the room first before they get to him::

Host Buzzard says:
<Borg Queen>CO: I'm about to have one of your crew assimilated Captain, do you want me to repeat myself

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
::Hears the XO:; BG: And after all he must be giving you trouble for you to ask us to hand him over .... and I'm sure you know I’m the one that could do this

XO_Muir says:
BQ: It's simple economics. If you assimilate a member of this crew, we will not comply, ensuring you do not get what you want.

XO_Muir says:
BQ: And whatever it is that you want will be out of your reach forever.

CIV_Kavek says:
:: Looks at the Borg and thinks:: Self: What goes down must go up... ::attempts to separate a step from a latter::

Host Buzzard says:
<Borg Queen>XO: Actually I'm giving you an opportunity to return home, we will get Bolitho eventually

XO_Muir says:
BQ: Don't be with me. You aren't doing us any favours out of the kindness of your heart.

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
BQ: And how much damage will he cause in the mean time .... we are on equal ground here...... and trust is something that is shared ..... Inject me with the nano porbes have a drone across or even yourself...... and I will hand you Bolitho on a plate... assimilate us .... and I dread to think of the damage he will cause until you do assimilate him

Host Buzzard says:
<Borg Queen>:: Shakes her head:: CO: You inferior species never learn

Host Buzzard says:
ACTION: 5 Borg drone materialise right next to Hazzem

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
BQ: Or is that the Borg never learn .... we beat you in our universe........ and assimilating us will gain you nothing .. as I am sure you are aware of

CSO_Hazzem says:
:: Looks at the drones:: Drones: About time!

CNS_DeLindt says:
:; Steps between the drones and Hazzem::

CTO_Darklighter says:
:: Stands beside the CNS::

FCO_Aan says:
:: Raises the bar, steps between the Drones and Hazzem::

CIV_Kavek says:
:: Moves towards a power conduit, attempting to maybe... shut down power in the immediate area::

CSO_Hazzem says:
CNS/CTO: Get the tubes, quick

CSO_Hazzem says:
:: Rips a connection tube off of one of the drones::

Host Buzzard says:
ACTION: One of the drones pushes the CNS out of the way and reaches out and grabs Hazzem on his shoulder

FCO_Aan says:
:: Smashes the bar into the tube on the drones shoulder::

CNS_DeLindt says:
:; Rips the tube connecting the head to the shoulder off the closest drone::

CTO_Darklighter says:
:: Jumps the drones back and reaches for the tube::

FCO_Aan says:
:: The drone that has the CSO::

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
:; Watches the commotion and looks at the BQ::

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
BQ: I believe you assimilated my counterpart ?

Host Buzzard says:
<Borg Queen>::Shakes her head:: CO: Maybe Bolitho was right in getting rid of you.....::transports out of the room::

CSO_Hazzem says:
:: Fighting off a drone while still trying to disable the power nodes::

FCO_Aan says:
:: Smashes another Drones Tube::

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
Self: Not my fault in Stubborn I guess

CNS_DeLindt says:
:; Rips tubes off the remaining Borg::

CIV_Kavek says:
:: Decides to look at internal scanners, see if the crew are still alive::

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
XO: Looks like we fight our way out .....

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
XO: Contact Kavek see what he’s up to

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
CSO: How did things go ? :; watches the drone ::

XO_Muir says:
CO: With what? Bolitho has our badges...

FCO_Aan says:
::Heads to the nearest power node:: CSO:  Should we take these out?

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
XO: I thought that was just mine ....... never mind we need to get off of here

CSO_Hazzem says:
CO: Their control system is giving me a hard time, but I disabled one of the power nodes on the ship

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
CSO; Can you get the crew off this ship ?

CSO_Hazzem says:
FCO: Take it out, drones that come in here will lose connection and will be disabled

XO_Muir says:
CSO: Can you access the sensors and locate the Seleya?

FCO_Aan says:
:: Smashes the Node::

CIV_Kavek says:
:: Sees they're still and alive:: Self: Well... good for them. :: smashes a section of a ladder into the power conduit.. Hopefully that does something besides kill him::

CSO_Hazzem says:
CO/XO: I'm trying to take over the computer, after that this ship is ours

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
CSO; Right now I would be happy with being on our own ship

Host Buzzard says:
ACTION: Kavek and Hazzem are beamed back into the room with the rest of the crew

FCO_Aan says:
::Grimily:: CSO:  Can you get access to their transporters?

CIV_Kavek says:
:: Looks at the crew:: Self: Son of a...

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
FCO: Any drone that comes though needs to be taken out ... work with the CTO Ens

FCO_Aan says:
::Nods::  CO:  Consider it done.

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
CSO; Get those transporter under some control and get us off this ship Now Commander if you can

CIV_Kavek says:
::S tarts cursing under his breath::

CNS_DeLindt says:
::Feels the pain strike again - in his stomach...  Internal bleeding? ::

CSO_Hazzem says:
::Runs back to the console he was working on, and reinserts his assimilation tubes into the console, and tries to beam the crew off the ship::

Host CO_Lira-Bolitho says:
:: Looks towards the CNS:; CNS: Are you okay ?

CNS_DeLindt says:
:: Gripping his stomach:: CO: I would be...  If there was a sickbay around

Host Buzzard says:
ACTION: There's a blinding flash and the crew are transported away

Host Buzzard says:
***Pause Mission***

Host Buzzard says:
***Pause Mission***

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