USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10603.25
Mission Number 261
Double Trouble in the Hour before Dawn
Part IX

Cast
Tim Schols as Commander Gary Jackson
Chris Esterhuyse as Commander Varesh
Lília Perfeito as Commander Alexandra Gomes
Jim Koeller as Lieutenant JG Aaron Knight
Scott Knight as LtJg Caelan Trigger
Patrick de Ruiter as LtJg Ar-kol & Ra-kol
Joseph Tom Sagar as Ensign Wechel Holax

Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti

Missing in Action
Sam Hung as Captain Sid Monroe (excused)

NPC’s
Lilia Perfeito as SO Albers & OPS Yel
Patrick de Ruiter as TO Rga’el
Rob Lemmens as EO Ens Nescheriakova

Summary
	The ATeam has made its way further into the corridors underground, it is obvious they are natural.  They have also come upon a simple warning system.  The captain has wandered off, informing the others to continue, which they are doing.
	On the ship, the tribbles have been contained in the holodeck; however, in transporting them there, the Aceton generators pulled power from the ship, draining many systems.  Before this, the Nighthawk located the ship that had been sending the badly deteriorated warning, a warning from 400 years in the past, not long after the destruction of the Menthar Empire. 

Announcements

•	Sadly, we may be without a captain the next two weeks until his computer is repaired.
•	LOGS!  These are important folks.  Please get them caught up.  
•	Reminder: We have two major storylines going along at the moment, pretty please, have patience with your SM and take a moment before you hit that enter button.
•	Scott for erred the Nighthawk.

Time Lapse:
	3 minutes… I think.

First Officer's Log, Stardate 10603.25 - The Nighthawk remains stuck in a yet unknown place. Our engineers are still working to get the ship back in working order. In the mean time, we are trying to figure out a way to get out of here again. To make matters even worse, we also still have the Tribble plague to deal with.  Our priority, however, is to get out of here safely.

@Chief Tactical’s log, Stardate 10603.25 - The away team has entered the caves. We're now trying to explore the interior and trying to find out what exactly is causing the problems with our scanning.

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CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Still trying to round up tribbles in sickbay::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: On the bridge at science one, helping the engineers try to get sensors back for good::
MO Ens Holax says:
:: Grunts with displeasure::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Sitting in the centre of the bridge, looking around to see what everyone is up to::
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Still tries to un-err the ship.::
SO Albers says:
@:: Walking beside the CTO’s with his tricorder recording all that is available to scan ... however little::
MO Ens Holax says:
CMO: Sir, isn't there anything that might poison the Tribbles? I know, it's unethical, but it could be the only way.
So Albers says:
@CTO: Finally! I have a reading. :: Looks concentrated::
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
@:: Halts the team and looks at the SO:: SO: Can you tell me what direction and what kind of reading?
CTO LtJG Ra-Kol says:
@:: Sees his brother stop and is extra alert::
SO Albers says:
@CTO: Its...a large object ...that way. :: Points::
 
ACTION: Holax hears a groan of stressed material.  As he looks up, a plate gives away and he finds himself buried under tribbles.
 
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Gets up from his chair and steps over to the CSO:: CSO: Any luck yet, Alex?
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
@SO: How is it showing up on your scanner?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
*EO*: Gustav, what's happening with power to the sickbay?
MO Ens Holax says:
:: Falls to the floor with a thud::
MO Ens Holax says:
:: Mutters nonsensically and spits fur out of his mouth::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: We are still pretty much dead in the water, I just wish I knew what kind of water. At least life support is working
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Mutters something in Russian:: *CMO*: Sorry comrade. Gustav still trying to replace the fuses. Takes more time than expected and Gustav not want to end up in sickbay.
SO Albers says:
@CTO: Just that, like a large object ... quite large. I can't know anything else, not from here anyway
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
*EO*: If I don't get sensors back up here you'll probably end up here anyway... I can't work in the dark.
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
@:: Nods:: All: K, there is something that way. We don't know what it is, only that it's large. Stay on your toes... who knows if something small goes undetected by electronics :: Starts moving in the direction the SO pointed at::
 XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: CSO: Alright, see whether engineering can get some priority on engines... Meanwhile, have you checked what our database says on the matter? Perhaps it has been encountered before...
MO Ens Holax says:
:: Starts to scrabble out from under the mountain of furry creatures:: CMO: This is insufferable! I think someone is trying to make this more difficult
CTO LtJG Ra-Kol says:
@:: Even though the backside looks secure, he remains on his toes... No one will sneak up on them while he's there watching::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
MO: Well once we get them rounded up we can try and get them off the ship.
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Gets clumsy when the CMO starts to put pressure on him as well:: *CMO*: Comrade please. You make Gustav nervous. You take flashlight thingy please? I need get this to work first. Please.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
*EO*: Might help if I could find the damn flashlight.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Looks at her console as a blink of light appears on one of the lower screens:: XO: There is something here .... a large object. But I only have auxiliary power on sensors so I can't tell what it is, except that it is big
MO Ens Holax says:
:: Ponders. Gets out tricorder and modifies is to scan for trace gases::
TO Bra’el says:
:: Looks at his console and tries to find out what exactly is left to work with::
SO Albers says:
@:: Keeps moving, not sure of what to expect:: CTO: This is a maze ...
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
*CMO*: Gustav work as fast as possible. Please not rush me. Will try to get right to it. First these... :: A sizzling sound can be heard.:: OUCH
 
ACTION: As the EO works his way forward, he stumbles and falls face first into someone’s left over abandoned dinner... which is now covered in tribbles.

 XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Sighs:: CSO: Let's add sensors second on that priority list... A big object is out there, while we are stuck here..? I don't like that one bit..
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: We could also use engines, if only our engineers could work miracles
SO Albers says:
@:: Attempts at a joke:: CTO: Perhaps we should have brought bread crumbs to mark the way
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Hears the EO:: MO: I think I'd better get down to engineering... our friend Gustav seems to be a bit accident prone.
MO Ens Holax says:
*XO*: Sir, this is Ensign Holax of Sickbay. Are the transporter rooms currently active?
MO Ens Holax says:
CMO: Go ahead. I'll hold the fort.
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
@:: Smiles:: SO: You mean you didn't write down where we came from?
 XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Looks at the CSO:: CSO: Do we have transporters? :: Glances around at the MSD::
 
@ Scenery: The smell of damp earth are the only company of the away team as they work their way lower and lower down a well packed path, down into the bowls of the mountain.  The temperature is pleasant.  The lights wink off bits of the unusual crystaline structure that is creating havoc with their tricorders.

CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Grabs a medkit and heads out of sickbay for ME::
SO Albers says:
@CTO: The tricorder should have recorded the way back. But weird things happen to tricorders ::looks around and lowers his voice:: CTO: and to mazes no one can scan
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
@SO: We'll be fine. My brother is watching our backs, and his memory hasn't left us to date. So unless someone hits him on the head we'll get out of here
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Taps a few buttons:: XO: Not enough power for a safe transport. But our shuttles are still fully functional. What did you have in mind?
TO Gra’el says:
:: Tries what is left of the sensors and tries to discern what's outside the ship::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Walks into ME:: EO: GUSTAV!
CTO LtJG Ra-Kol says:
@:: Looking over his shoulder to his brother he grins. Last time he said that he was indeed hit on the head...::
SO Albers says:
@:: Nods to the two brothers wishing he could tell them apart:: CTO: Lets hope then ... its amazing we have light down here, I think its fairly certain to assume these are not natural caves
 XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CSO: Medical was asking... ::Taps his commbadge:: *MO*: Apologies for the delay, ensign.. There is no power for a safe transport; however, you can dispose of shuttles if you need transporters...
 
@ ACTION: The Captain is caught by something bright and turns down a small side tunnel, waving the others to continue.

EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Having burned his hand he tries to replace the last few fuses with one hand. Although not very fast, he does complete the job. As soon as he puts in the last one he hears the CMO shouting and turns his head.:: CMO: Gustav over here! Just burned my hand.
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
@:: Raises an eyebrow:: SO: I thought there were materials that were capable of radiating light by themselves? Or reflecting a very faint source. The tunnels look very straight, so yes, we can assume these tunnels were built, not formed naturally
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Almost trips over a tribble, picks it up and throws it at another tribble about to drop on the EO's head:: EO: Damn TRIBBLES!
TO Gra’el says:
:: Sees something on the sensors:: XO: Sir, i get a very faint echo on sensors. It appears to be a ship::
SO Albers says:
@:: Jumps looking at the Captain:: CO: Captain!
MO Ens Holax says:
XO: It doesn't necessarily need to be a safe transport. Not for the passengers anyway. If we could attract them into the transporter rooms and zap em into space. What is your opinion Sir?
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: That must be our large object
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Looks up and holds up his one good arm to cover for the falling tribbles.::
 XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Raises his eyebrows:: TO: A ship.. How come we did not pick it up before... Can you get a bearing on it..? CSO: Same for the large object..

@ ACTION: Dust motes dancing in a beam of light catches Ar-Kol's eyes.

CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: Either it wasn't there or it was cloaked
 XO Cmdr Jackson says:
*MO*: It… It's an idea... You think you are able to pull off the luring part?
SO Albers says:
@:: Points his tricorder and phaser at the motes not sure what to do::
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: As the tribbles fall next to him he just sighs. Looking at the fuses again, he taps his commbadge with his burned hand:: *XO*: OUCH.
 
@ Action: The captain does not hear Albers and soon is gone from the group.

MO Ens Holax says:
XO: That remains to be seen. I'll go down to a lab and give it a shot.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Reaches the EO and sets his medkit on the floor before opening it::
SO Albers says:
@:: Looks frightened::
 XO Cmdr Jackson says:
*MO*: Alright, get to it indeed, keep me informed...
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
EO: Let me see that hand.
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
CMO: Comrade Doctor, can you please look at Gustav hand? It hurts. :: Waits for the XO to respond.::
TO Gra’el says:
XO: Trying
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
@:: Looks disturbed:: All: Attention! I want everyone to grab your neighbor with one hand. And do NOT let go.
 
@ ACTION: The Nighthawks drifting brings the view screens into sight of ship also drifting in space.  It is of no design they can recognize.  It is fairly small.

MO Ens Holax says:
:: Wonders:: MO Fallows: Do you know what kind of food attracts Tribbles?
CTO LtJG Ra-Kol says:
@:: Grabs one of the security guys and wonders what's going on::
OPS Yel says:
XO: Looks like we have viewscreen back :: Puts the image on::
SO Albers says:
@:: Grabs Ra-Kol looking frightened::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Sprays the EO's hand with some Kelotane:: EO: There, that should ease the burning.
 XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods at Yel:: OPS: Good, good.. :: Takes a quick look at the viewscreen::
 XO Cmdr Jackson says:
*EO*: Er, Jackson here... Go ahead?
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: The computer has no match for that ship.
MO Fallows says:
MO: Sure, I believe most vegetables should do the trick. Darmokian cabbage may be best.
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
@All: I don't know where the captain went, but he didn't look like he was feeling himself.. Unless any of you ever saw the CO wander off like that in uncertain surroundings. Keep an eye on your neighbor. If anyone wants to leave then let us know. I do not want more people wandering off. 
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
@SO: Try to track the captain on sensors as long as possible
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Puts the spray back in the medkit and takes out the dermal regenerator::
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Looks at his hand and turns it around a few times.:: CMO: Thank you, Gustav feel less burning now. :: Faces the fuses again.:: *XO*: Sir, Gustav managed to replace most of the fuses. You should be able to run minor systems on backup power. Can you try?
MO Ens Holax says:
Self: Hmm.
TO Gra’el says:
XO: It doesn't look like a ship I know of. It does look very old; maybe we should search the database further back...
 XO Cmdr Jackson says:
*EO* Okay... How minor are those systems we can use?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Works on regenerating the singed skin on the EO's hand::
 XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods at the CSO:: CSO: What does it say about the situation over all, what with the draining energy and what not.. Perhaps it actually offers possible solutions.
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
@:: A beam of light catches his eye as some dust falls through it:: All: Halt
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: I have some readings on the ship, it’s even in worse shape than us, it has no atmosphere. I can see now that there are actually 2 distress signals. One is too garbled and it’s coming from the ship. The other is from close to it. If this is a trap I bet they were lured in as well.
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Replaces another fuse that just blew:: *XO*: As little as possible sir. Gustav can not hold this for very long. Fuses are blowing again now. :: Replaces another one as he tries to nod at the CMO at the same time.:: CMO: Thank you, feel much better. You are really Comrade of Gustav. There is flashlight in toolbox over there. :: Points::
SO Albers says:
@CTO: I am afraid the Captain is not in sensor range. But given these caves, that is not surprising
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Replaces the dermal regenerator and reaches into the tool box for the flashlight:: EO: I hope I don't have to use this for long.
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
@:: Nods:: SO: I don't know where the captain went, but i have a feeling we'll see back him soon enough
 XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Sighs as he hears the engineer:: CSO: See whether you can get sensors working better now... Perhaps it would help us pinpoint things more precisely...
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Looks a little doubtful:: CMO: Gustav hope so too Not sure how long I can keep this... ::Covers his face from another blowing fuse:: This up. :: Reaches beside him to get another new fuse and replaces it quickly.::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Stands up and turns to leave:: EO: Just watch out for the tribbles. :: Walks out of ME::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: The only records of something similar that our sensors have are aceton assimilators, which are able to drain a ship's power. They were found in Menthar space
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Looks around and shivers at the thought of tribbles falling and taking over engineering.::

ACTION: As the EO reaches up for a data chip, he finds himself buried under tribbles.

SO Albers says:
@CTO: You do? :: Frowns:: CTO: I wish I could be that optimistic
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CSO: Menthar… Menthar... Why does that sound familiar...?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Reaches the TL and enters:: TL: Sickbay.
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Begins to roll around on the floor, desperately waving his arms around and kicking his feet, trying to get these nasty tribbles off from him.:: CMO: Comrade... COMRAAAADE!!!
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: we have the exact position of the ship and the distress call. I am just not sure what we can do about it
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Thinks he hears a shout as the doors close:: TL: Hold.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: They became extinct in their war with the Promellians centuries ago .. but their traps were still able to catch vessels after all that time
 XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CSO: Do you think you could detect these aceton assimilators, if we could scan for them?
CTO LtJG Ra-Kol says:
@SO: Well, the captain didn't go by free will. Someone has spotted us, and I’m sure we'll be confronted with his disappearance.
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: As soon as he manages to kick one tribble away, another falls down and fills the 'empty' spot and begins to curse in Russian:: Tribbles: "Censored"
SO Albers says:
@CTO: you are optimistic indeed. As far as I can tell we may die here
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
@:: Starts investigating the beam closely::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Definitely hears a profanity coming from ME and heads back to the EO::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: I believe so, now that I know what to look for

@ Action: The hollow echo of a distant sound can be heard briefly.

CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Starts looking for readings that might indicate these assimilators::
 XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: CSO: Alright, get on it then, perhaps we can find the cause of this mess.... ::Turns to the TO:: TO: Are you detecting any more possible threats?
SO Albers says:
@CTO: What was that?
CTO LtJG Ra-Kol says:
@:: Nods:: SO: We may, but me and my brother are very keen on living. As long as you focus on that… you'll go a long way
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Walks up to the pile of tribbles and tries to look past them:: EO: Gustav?
TO Gra’el says:
XO: Not at the moment
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
EO: You around here somewhere?
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
@:: Looks up as he hears a sound, then looks back at his brother:: SO: I have no idea. Could you guess how far away that sounded? :: Turns back to the beam of light. This looks like an alarm system. He carefully looks at the surroundings to see if there is a safe way around the beam and if there are any other beams in their path::
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: He tries to stick his hand out through the bunch of furry irritating beings that cover him completely:: CMO: Thank god Comrade. Can I as... :: His next few words are muffled:: ...'re trying to ge...
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: The traps are scattered around, we could have detected them earlier if only we knew what to look for. I think we can safely navigate around, if we can navigate at all
 XO Cmdr Jackson says:
TO: Good, keep an eye out... ::Looks around for a moment, then turns once again back to the CSO:: CSO: Also, when you have a moment, I'd like to know why Menthar sounded familiar to me.. Cross reference the computer for all data, general and mission related...
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Grabs the arm and pulls:: EO: I didn't catch a word of that.
SO Albers says:
@CTO: I would need to know the original sound to calculate the Doppler distortion. But judging by the volume and vibration dispersal, I'd say it is not very far
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Nods to the XO::
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Still kicks a few of the tribbles away as he sways with his one free arm to try and keep the furry bastards away from him.:: CMO: Sorry Comrade. Gustav was having something hairy in mouth... ::spits:: They not taste very well.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: well, that’s obvious ... we are in Menthar space, former Menthar space. but since they are extinct I didn’t even consider the connection

ACTION: Power on the Nighthawk is steadily draining away.

CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Laughs, not very amused:: Self: how could I be so stupid
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Hears a few fuses popping again.::
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
@:: Smiles and sees a path around the beams:: All: Listen up. Everyone see those beams of light? If anyone touches them, I’ll fry you. I have a feeling that these beams are alarm systems of some kind
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
EO: I'm not going to ask. :: Motions to the tribbles:: where did this lot come from?
TO Gra’el says:
:: Looks at the console:: XO: Sir, we're losing power. If we want to get out of here, we better do it fast.
 XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: *EO*: Jackson to Engineering, we need engine power..
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Looks around and points in nearly every direction he can think off.::
SO Albers says:
@:: Looks frightened and stays away from the light::
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
@::He's not used to talking to people that way, but in situations like these it gives a better chance of people not fouling up::

@ ACTION: The ATeam makes their way over and under the warning beams.  One of the team freezes in mid-step to sneeze.

EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
*XO*: Gustav have troubles with tribbles in engineering. Fuses blowing, not enough to replace... sorry sir, there is little Gustav can do.
CTO LtJG Ra-Kol says:
@:: Looks in front and sees someone almost stepping in a beam. He reaches out and holds the person by the jacket to prevent him from stepping into one::
 XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Sighs again:: CSO: You think we could find out more on that other ship..?
SO Albers says:
@:: Sees the near miss and walks slowly and silently, as if making a sound would also trigger a beam::

@ACTION: Everyone freezes for a moment.  They then continue onward with one ensign looking a bit embarrassed.  Soon they come upon the last beam of light.

CMO LtJG Trigger says:
EO: I've got an idea... do you have a console here where I can access internal sensors and transporters?
CTO LtJG Ar-Kol says:
@:: Sees what happened:: All: If the dust is bothering you, put some cloth over your mouth.. it will filter the dust enough to let you breath more easily
TO Gra’el says:
:: Watches the power slowly getting drained and tries to localize the source. Looks like they'll have push if they want to leave::
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: There are no life forms but a lot of organic masses, so I would say all the crew is dead. and the ship appears to have been there for quite some time now. Perhaps months, perhaps centuries
SO Albers says:
@:: Looks sideways at Ar-Kol wondering where he will find cloth ... unless he rips his uniform. But makes no comment::
TO Gra’el says:
:: Looks at his sensors:: XO: Sir, it seems the asteroids here are draining our power. We should either destroy them or get out of here while we still have the juice for it
 XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: CSO: I was thinking more along the lines of information... On the situation and one the other ship..
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: Only if we went in and checked their logs, assuming they made them
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
:: Looks around and points:: CMO: That console might. :: Kicks the last tribble and sees it fly all the way over to the fuses and watches it fry.:: Tribble: There you go bastard.
CTO LtJG Ra-Kol says:
@:: Looks at the SO:: SO: Yes, ripping your uniform if you have to. And I’m sure you can find other things to cover your mouth
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Heads over to the console and accesses the internal sensors::
SO Albers says:
@:: Gulps and pulls his shirt over his mouth and nose::
 XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CSO: Alright... Perhaps they found things we did not know... Jow would you recommend we go over there?
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: The only way is by shuttle. But I am not sure I recommend it. On the one hand, we have no other source of information but on the other I am not happy going inside a derelict ship
EO Ens Nescheriakova says:
CMO: Careful comrade. Power is only backup and not very stable now. You might blow rest of fuses. :: Looks worried at the fuses at the other side.::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Locates all the tribbles throughout the ship on internal sensors and locks on internal transporters::
TO Gra’el says:
:: Wonders of the XO heard him and realizes what it means::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Activates a Klingon training program in a holodeck and beams all the tribbles to it::
 XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CSO: In addition, I think we should not venture out and risk to be stuck.... ::Sighs:: CSO: Is there anything we actually can do?
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: I could try to access their computer and download the logs. But that may take a while or not work at all
 XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: CSO: Do your best then... ::Walks back to his chair::

ACTION: The transporters get a lock on the tribbles and send them to the Klingon holo program.  At the same time, power throughout the ship is suddenly being drained quickly. Systems throughout go off.

TO Gra’el says:
XO: we better start thinking of a way to get out of here... fast.
CSO Cmdr Gomes says:
:: Starts working::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Sees lights going off:: Self: DAMN!
 
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