U.S.S. Tal-War
10311.15

Host Chris_N says:
U.S.S. Tal-War mission, Technology Part 3.  Stardate 10311.15.

Host Chris_N says:
SYNOPSIS:  Using Runabout St. Lawrence, the senior staff of the Tal-War has arrived at the planet Juyun and the massive crash site of an alien vessel.

Host Chris_N says:
Diligently investigating all avenues prior to entering the vessel, the crew has discovered several facts.

Host Chris_N says:
The ship is roughly six kilometers long, four of which are buried under tons of loose ground.  Despite the massive damage to the vessel's armoured exterior, the inner hull appears to be completely intact.

Host Chris_N says:
It appears to use the theoretical “Space Fold” system, a form of travel that literally “folds” space like a piece of paper making travel from one corner to the other, almost instantaneous.

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They have discovered massive damage to the surrounding foliage and all cities along its speedy travel through the atmosphere have been leveled from the shockwave.

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TO_MacAllister says:
::scanning the outer hull of the ship for a way in::

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION:  A heavy rumbling sound can be heard from over a nearby hill

SO_Shack says:
:: Scans surrounding area::

CMO_Uax says:
:: walking around scanning the area for radiation levels and hears this rumble ::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::listens to the rumbling::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
SO:  Any idea what's making that sound?

SO_Shack says:
CO: Checking

TO_MacAllister says:
::turns and looks toward the hill::

CMO_Uax says:
:: Walks up to the CO :: CO: what’s that?

SO_Shack says:
::Scans::

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: From over the top of the hill a slow moving flying craft of some sort appears

Host CO_Kyrron says:
CMO:  That.  ::points at the craft::

CMO_Uax says:
CO: Uhm can I advise cover..

SO_Shack says:
::Looks at craft::

FCO_Shania says:
::looks at the hill and sees that flying sausage::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
CMO:  Good thinking.  All:  Take cover.

TO_MacAllister says:
SO: do we know who that thing belongs to?

SO_Shack says:
::Takes cover:: TO: Not yet

TO_MacAllister says:
::takes cover::

CMO_Uax says:
:: slips into one of the crevices of the ship ::

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: The craft appears to hover over the crew causing a great deal of downward force blowing at the unsuspecting spectators before coming in for a landing

FCO_Shania says:
::ducks behind a nearby rock::

CMO_Uax says:
:: tries to take a reading as the ship is overtop ::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::watches it land::

CMO_Uax says:
CO: I can't make it out on the tricorder

SO_Shack says:
::pulls out phaser::

TO_MacAllister says:
::reaches for his phaser rifle::

Host Chris_N says:
<Minister Intor> ::steps out from the craft with his aides wondering where everyone went::

CMO_Uax says:
:: looks out and around noticing the minister ::

SO_Shack says:
::puts phaser back and gets out of cover::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::with a sigh of relief comes out of hiding::  Intor:  Thanks for joining us.

CMO_Uax says:
:: slips out of hiding ::

TO_MacAllister says:
:: lowers his rifle and steps out::

FCO_Shania says:
::stands up::

Host Chris_N says:
<Minister Intor> ::notices the CMO and SO::  CMO/SO: Greetings

SO_Shack says:
Intor: Greetings

CMO_Uax says:
:: nods to the minister ::

CMO_Uax says:
Minister: You know you shouldn't be here without protection. There are high levels of radiation in the area ::

CMO_Uax says:
:: reaches for hypo of hyronalin for the aids and the minister ::

Host Chris_N says:
<Minister Intor> CO: It's a pleasure Captain.  ::smiles::  I just wanted to hand you the data we received from this thing as it dropped out of Space Fold in our system.  ::hands the data to the CO::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::takes the data and passes it off to the SO::  SO:  Summary please.

Host Chris_N says:
<Minister Intor> ::hears the CMO::  CMO: Really?  ::looks worried::  What's that?

SO_Shack says:
::Takes the data:: CO: Will do

CMO_Uax says:
Minister: it’s an antidote so you can stay in the area if you wish.

TO_MacAllister says:
::continues scanning the outer hull::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::looks back at the ship and the only entrance they've found so far.  Wonders if they can reach it::

SO_Shack says:
::Reads some non-important facts::

Host Chris_N says:
<Minister Intor> CO: So how is the investigation coming?

CMO_Uax says:
:: steps forward to the minister ::

FCO_Shania says:
::turns back to the ship and looks for an entrance::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
Intor:  We are preparing to enter the ship.

SO_Shack says:
CO: Sir, I haven’t found much important details that can help our investigation

CMO_Uax says:
Minister: If you'll stay still I’ll have all of you inoculated quickly

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: The FCO finds a grouping of large ledges that could be used to climb up to the Airlock

Host CO_Kyrron says:
FCO:  Take MacAllister and see if we can get up there.  ::points at the entrance::

TO_MacAllister says:
::follows the FCO to the base of the ledges::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
Intor:  It would be safer if you waited out here Minister.

Host Chris_N says:
<Minister Intor> CO: Very well Captain... I leave it all in your hands

FCO_Shania says:
CO: Aye sir. TO: Do you rock climb?

CMO_Uax says:
:: steps forward extended arm to inoculate the minister ::

Host Chris_N says:
<Minister Intor> ::moves back to his hover vehicle with his aides::

SO_Shack says:
::Looks at the TO and FCO rock climbing::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::gestures for the rest of the team to follow her towards the ledges::

TO_MacAllister says:
FCO: I've had some experience, I used to climb cliffs before I went to the academy.

SO_Shack says:
::Follows the CO::

CMO_Uax says:
:: stands down :: and follows the CO ::

CMO_Uax says:
CO: What about transporters?

FCO_Shania says:
TO: Well, then you go first. I don't wanna fall on you

SO_Shack says:
::Smiles as he hears the FCO::

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: The TO accidentally steps on the FCO's foot

TO_MacAllister says:
FCO: Ok, let's see what we have here. ::begins his climb::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::nods at the CMO and notified the Runabout to keep a transporter lock on the team::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
CMO:  We'll try climbing in first.  We are not completely sure of the hull composition.

Host Chris_N says:
<St. Lawrence Computer> Acknowledged

CMO_Uax says:
CO: ::nods :: I can't get a clear reading about it from the tricorder

SO_Shack says:
CMO: That's the reason getting inside

FCO_Shania says:
::lets the TO climb up a bit, then follows slowly::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::watches the FCO and TO climb, then carefully follows them up::

CMO_Uax says:
:: follows in behind the CO ::

SO_Shack says:
::Starts to follow the CO very slowly::

TO_MacAllister says:
::checks his footing very carefully as he climbs::

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: As the crew arrives at the door, they notice it's enormous size of approximately 20feet high

CMO_Uax says:
CO: That’s one biiiig airlock

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::looks at the huge door::

SO_Shack says:
::Eyes the huge door facing them:: Self: Wow

TO_MacAllister says:
FCO: Ok, now we're here, how do we open it?

CMO_Uax says:
:: scans for opening mechanisms ::

SO_Shack says:
::Whispers to TO:: TO: I hope that the habitats aren’t as big as the airlock

FCO_Shania says:
TO: Well, try those blinky lights [tm] over there.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::sets her phaser on heavy stun in case these people are giants::

FCO_Shania says:
::points to her left::

SO_Shack says:
::Pulls out phaser::

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: Where the FCO points is a control panel with blinking lights on LARGE buttons

TO_MacAllister says:
SO: I sure hope not, do you reckon you can figure out that panel there?

CMO_Uax says:
::notices a control panel with large buttons ::

CMO_Uax says:
CO: that maybe? :: points to control panel ::

TO_MacAllister says:
:: grabs his rifle::

SO_Shack says:
TO: I can try

FCO_Shania says:
TO: Just hit a few buttons and see what happens.

SO_Shack says:
::Walks to panel and scans it::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::gestures for the SO to go ahead::

SO_Shack says:
::Mumbles to himself:: Self::

SO_Shack says:
Self: if only I could...

SO_Shack says:
::pushes some buttons:: ALL: That should do the trick

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::stands back with her phaser drawn::

TO_MacAllister says:
::watches and waits::

CMO_Uax says:
:: watches back and gets ready ::

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: The enormous door slides open with a loud grinding sound::

FCO_Shania says:
::would like to stand back but disregards that thought::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::waits and watches::

SO_Shack says:
::Pulls out both phaser and tricorder::

CMO_Uax says:
:: stands up and watches scanning for lifesigns as the doors open::

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: Some dust pours out along with a large girder that had been knocked free in the crash

CMO_Uax says:
:: steps back ::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::waits for the dust to settle::

CMO_Uax says:
CO: No lifesigns present on tricorder

TO_MacAllister says:
:: stands clear::

FCO_Shania says:
::coughs::

SO_Shack says:
::Steps back a bit tries not to step on FCO::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
TO:  You take point.  All:  Let's go.

TO_MacAllister says:
::keeps his rifle ready to fire as he enters::

CMO_Uax says:
:: heads into the ship ::

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: The TO's first step into the room is followed by a large metallic sounding creak in the floor

SO_Shack says:
::Follows TO inside carefully::

TO_MacAllister says:
::stops::

FCO_Shania says:
::climbs in after SO::

CMO_Uax says:
:: hears the creak :: pulls out phaser and puts away tricorder ::

TO_MacAllister says:
::steps very carefully inside::

SO_Shack says:
::Starts to scan area for lifesigns::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::steps inside... carefully::

FCO_Shania says:
::gets out tricorder and scans area::

SO_Shack says:
CO: No life-signs yet

TO_MacAllister says:
ALL: this floor doesn't sound to sturdy, watch your step

Host CO_Kyrron says:
SO:  Keep checking constantly.

SO_Shack says:
::Nods::

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: As they move about they notice everything oversized.  Control panels, chairs...

SO_Shack says:
CO: Aye sir

CMO_Uax says:
:: nods to the TO

CMO_Uax says:
CO: I'm not liking the feeling I’m getting..

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::notices the size of everything and adjusts her phaser settings accordingly::

FCO_Shania says:
CMO: Does that radiation make people grow?

Host CO_Kyrron says:
All:  We need to find the command center

TO_MacAllister says:
::carefully walks over to one of the panels::

CMO_Uax says:
FCO: I'm not sure..

SO_Shack says:
::Defines his tricorder to alarm him if any signs of life appears::

CMO_Uax says:
CO: what have you taken your phaser settings to?

TO_MacAllister says:
::carefully prods at the controls::

SO_Shack says:
CO: I have downloaded the route to the command center

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::shows the CMO her phaser settings::  CMO:  I think we can assume these beings can survive a hit that would kill something our size.

FCO_Shania says:
CO: The Runabout downloads show the way to the command center. ::taps a few buttons on her tricorder::

CMO_Uax says:
:: nods :: Sets phaser to kill ::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
SO:  Nice work.  Give it to MacAllister.  TO:  Lead the way.

TO_MacAllister says:
CO: I think I can take us to the command center.

SO_Shack says:
::Gives his readings to the TO::

CMO_Uax says:
:: holsters phaser and pulls tricorder back out ::

TO_MacAllister says:
SO: Thank you John.

SO_Shack says:
::Nods::

CMO_Uax says:
CO: Levels of radiation beginning to rise but with inoculations and such we'll be fine.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
TO:  Check the route with the FCO's records

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: As they move away from the airlock... things get slowly darker and darker

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::nods at the CMO::

TO_MacAllister says:
CO: Will do.

FCO_Shania says:
::turns on flashlight::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::switches her helmet light on::

SO_Shack says:
::Lights up his hand-flashlight::

TO_MacAllister says:
::checks his readings with the FCO's::

CMO_Uax says:
CO: I'd like to give the crew another round of hyronalin after we're done this mission. just in case

FCO_Shania says:
TO: We gotta go left it seems.

CMO_Uax says:
:: switches on palm beacon ::

TO_MacAllister says:
FCO: I agree, I'll go ahead and make sure it's secure.

FCO_Shania says:
TO: I'm right behind you

Host CO_Kyrron says:
All:  Stay together

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: The EVA suit lights casts hideous shadows from the various large objects

SO_Shack says:
::Follows the TO and FCO::

TO_MacAllister says:
::makes his way down the corridor to the left::

CMO_Uax says:
:: walks with the rest of the crew ::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::follows along with her phaser drawn::

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: As the crew turns a corner they enter a large room which the tricorder maps reveal as the Command Center

CMO_Uax says:
:: looks around at the command center ::

SO_Shack says:
Self: At last...

FCO_Shania says:
Self: And we needed a map for that?!?

TO_MacAllister says:
::enters the room and looks around::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
TO:  Secure the area

Host CO_Kyrron says:
FCO/CMO/SO:  Let's see if we can get into their database

CMO_Uax says:
CO: wow.. :: Looks down at tricorder readings :: Self; Yeesh. CO we can’t stay here more than 10 minutes max. radiation levels have gone through the roof

SO_Shack says:
CO: Aye

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: Power begins to come on with a hum

TO_MacAllister says:
CO: Aye sir. ::searches the CC for life signs and automated security::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::nods at the CMO::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::notices the power coming on::  All:  Who did that?

FCO_Shania says:
::looks for helm::

CMO_Uax says:
:: stands to the nearest console and starts scanning to try and figure out the controls ::

CMO_Uax says:
:: looks around :: CO: not me.

TO_MacAllister says:
::spins round as the lights come on::

SO_Shack says:
::Walks towards something that looks like station::

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: As the FCO spots the Helm she notices the size of the chair and console

FCO_Shania says:
CO: Maybe it's an automatic thing when someone enters the bridge?

TO_MacAllister says:
CO: The room is secure.

CMO_Uax says:
CO: even though it does appear I'd be at engineering console

SO_Shack says:
::Starts to push the very large buttons::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
FCO:  We can only hope

FCO_Shania says:
::looks at the chair, sighs and tries to climb up::

Host Chris_N says:
<Minister Intor> ::crackled voice::  *CO* Captain, I have some urgent reports from my people you should be aware of

TO_MacAllister says:
:: goes to the nearest console and finds lots of different controls on it::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
*Intor*:  I'm listening Minister.

CMO_Uax says:
:: starts pressing buttons and noticing main power coming back online ::

CMO_Uax says:
CO: Looks like I've gotten main power back online.

SO_Shack says:
CO: Nothing here yet sir

FCO_Shania says:
::plops back into the chair thinking: Wow, I want one of those!::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
TO:  See if you can contact the Runabout and if so check the transporter lock.

Host Chris_N says:
<Minister Intor> *CO* My people have just detected another reading similar to that one when this ship arrived in the system.  Unfortunately, there are at least one hundred of them this time

SO_Shack says:
::Curses as he tries to understand what he faces::

TO_MacAllister says:
CO: Right, I'll get right on it.

TO_MacAllister says:
::Tries to contact the runabout::

Host Chris_N says:
<St. Lawrence Computer> Acknowledged.  Lock on Away Team is secure

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::eyes widen::  *Intor*:  Keep your people well away from the area and prepared to take cover.

FCO_Shania says:
::looks at the console, trying to figure it out::

TO_MacAllister says:
CO: We still have transporters.

Host Chris_N says:
<Minister Intor> *CO* You don't have to tell me twice.  ::follows his people back to his hover vehicle and lifts off::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
TO:  Excellent.  Pass along Intor's information to the Runabout and have them notify SF

CMO_Uax says:
CO: what was that about?

Host CO_Kyrron says:
CMO:  I don't know but I think we'd better hurry

Host CO_Kyrron says:
All:  Any luck accessing the database?

FCO_Shania says:
::tries downloading the navigational logs using her tricorder::

TO_MacAllister says:
CO: Will do. ::relays all the information to the runabout::

SO_Shack says:
CO: Not yet sir

CMO_Uax says:
CO: well it appears I have partial main power online

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: A communication screen lights up in the ship's command center and a man with a deep voice appears

SO_Shack says:
::Tries to get some information about that vessel's sensors with his tricorder::

TO_MacAllister says:
::tries to make sense of his console::

CMO_Uax says:
:: spins around to see the voice ::

Host Chris_N says:
<Commander Ch'hoc> COMM: AT: We are here to reclaim what is rightfully ours

Host CO_Kyrron says:
COMM:  Ch'hoc:  You are welcome to it.  However, we'd appreciate some information about your presence in this system.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::hopes that got through as doesn't have a clue how to operate the ships communications system::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::scrambles around looking for a likely looking console::

SO_Shack says:
CO: I discovered that there are at least 100 ships in orbit that are same in design but not as strong power readings as this

Host Chris_N says:
<Commander Ch'hoc> COMM: CO: This vessel was stolen from us by radicals.  We traced its fold system here.  Where are they?

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::nods at the SO::

TO_MacAllister says:
::discovers that he's found the tactical controls::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
COMM:  Ch'hoc:  We haven't detected them

Host Chris_N says:
<Commander Ch'hoc> COMM: CO: Then please vacate the ship so we can reclaim it.

TO_MacAllister says:
CO: Maybe they died in the crash?

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::whispers:: All:  Keep trying to gets as much information as you can.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
COMM:  Ch'hoc:  Give us ten minutes.

SO_Shack says:
::Continues his efforts for sensor logs::

Host Chris_N says:
<Commander Ch'hoc> ::nods:: COMM: CO: Ten minutes.  ::the Comm. closes and so does the power once again::

SO_Shack says:
Self: Shoot....

CMO_Uax says:
CO: well then I guess we better hurry up..

TO_MacAllister says:
:: stumbles across access to the tactical logs::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
CMO:  Indeed.

FCO_Shania says:
::mumbles:: He could have left the light on. He was not the last after all.

CMO_Uax says:
CMO: I'll see if I can't access medical from here.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::climbs up to a likely looking console and tries to access information on the propulsion systems::

FCO_Shania says:
::taps more buttons trying to access the nav logs::

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: With the power out again, the CO's efforts are useless

CMO_Uax says:
:: taps a few buttons and realizes he can't. ::

SO_Shack says:
CO: I managed to download some information from the sensor logs, apparently, it seems that the crew stole this ship and then sent it on a course for deep space before vacating it

TO_MacAllister says:
CO: seems what the guy said was true, the people who stole this ship set it on a course for deep space then abandoned it.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
SO:  They vacated it?

SO_Shack says:
CO: True

Host CO_Kyrron says:
TO;  Do we have anything we could leave behind as a tracking device?

CMO_Uax says:
CO: permission to head to sickbay if I can find it?

Host CO_Kyrron says:
CMO:  No.  We don't have time.

TO_MacAllister says:
CO: I'll check.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
CMO:  How much longer can we take the radiation?

CMO_Uax says:
CO: about another 3 minutes then we will need 2 weeks of hyronalin treatments.

SO_Shack says:
::Thinks of the waste of time if that happens::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
All:  We have two minutes.  See if we can leave something that will allow us to tap into systems remotely.

CMO_Uax says:
CO I'd suggest getting the runabout up. and transport.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::nods::  FCO:  Notify the Runabout to transport us out in 2 minutes.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::tries frantically to get the power back up::

FCO_Shania says:
CO: Aye sir.

TO_MacAllister says:
CO: I have a tracking device, but I have no idea how far it will go, Range wise.

SO_Shack says:
CO: Maybe we can leave here a tricorder somewhere untraceable that is connected to our database

Host CO_Kyrron says:
TO:  Install it... someplace where they are unlikely to find it.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
SO:  Good idea.  Find a place to stash it.  And hurry.

TO_MacAllister says:
SO: Wouldn't that give them access if they found it?

SO_Shack says:
CO: Aye

TO_MacAllister says:
CO: Aye.

SO_Shack says:
TO: It’s risky but we better have something until they do

Host CO_Kyrron says:
All:  One minute!

TO_MacAllister says:
::opens up the panel under the station he was standing at and sets the tracker::

SO_Shack says:
::Stashes the tricorder in a very tight spot::

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: The crew begins to feel the pull of heavy tractor beams on the vessel

TO_MacAllister says:
:: closes up the panel again and gets ready to leave::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
FCO:  Initiate transport!

SO_Shack says:
::Thinks that if that aliens are that big as he thought they would never reach the tricorder::

FCO_Shania says:
CO: Initiating now....

Host Chris_N says:
<St. Lawrence Computer>  ::beams the crew to the Runabout::

TO_MacAllister says:
::materializes on the runabout and heads to his station::

SO_Shack says:
::Rematerialized on the runabout::

CMO_Uax says:
: rematerializes and scans the crew for overexposure :: pulls helmet off ;: CO: no signs of over exposure.

SO_Shack says:
::Heads to his console and starts scanning the area::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
CMO:  Thank you Doctor.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
FCO:  Keep us within view of the recovery.  I want to see this.

FCO_Shania says:
::sits down at helm:: CO: Aye sir

TO_MacAllister says:
::watches the recovery::

CMO_Uax says:
CO: but if anyone, feels the slightest beginnings of radiation sickness I want them to me immediately

SO_Shack says:
CO/TO: The tracking device is fully operational

Host CO_Kyrron says:
SO:  Well done.  Follow it as long as you can.

SO_Shack says:
CO: Will do

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: Several large Fuscia beams attached to the crashed vessel slowly pull the ship off the surface.  Loose dirt falls slowly from its hull as it rises to orbit

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::puts the image of the alien ship on screen so they can all see it::

TO_MacAllister says:
::monitors the progress at his console::

CMO_Uax says:
:: watches the recovery ::

SO_Shack says:
::Looks at the view screen::

TO_MacAllister says:
ALL: Now that's a big ship.

SO_Shack says:
::Nods with agreement::

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: The ship enters formation with the rest and suddenly all enter Space Fold

TO_MacAllister says:
Self: There it was gone.

SO_Shack says:
::Tries to scan as much as he can::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
All:  Prepare the data we've collected for transmission to DS21.

TO_MacAllister says:
::prepares his tactical data::

CMO_Uax says:
CO: impressive. That'd be a wonderful new technology

Host CO_Kyrron says:
COMM:  Intor:  Do you have a list of your needs for your planet, Minister?

TO_MacAllister says:
SO: How about that drink now?

FCO_Shania says:
::gets her tricorder out and starts uploading the recovered data::

Host Chris_N says:
<Minister Intor> COMM: CO: I do Captain, and would be greatly appreciative if you can help

SO_Shack says:
CO: I received some data from the tricorder; there were no active power readings from the vessel when they vanished

FCO_Shania says:
CO: Sir, there's an Akira class vessel coming in

CMO_Uax says:
:: looks :: SO: You sure Shack? How could it have entered the fold then.

Host Chris_N says:
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