USS Vesuvius - NCC 71985
The Shadow Lands:  Episode Ten - "An Ill Wind Blows"

Host Gerry says:
Previously on the USS Vesuvius:

Host Gerry says:
The USS Vesuvius has been declared a rogue vessel.  Any ships within range have been ordered to aid in her capture.

Host Gerry says:
The Vesuvius had been on course for Earth and SFHQ when they were ordered to slow and prepare to be boarded.  Suspicious of the orders, they double-checked them with the Admiral who had apparently signed them:

Host Gerry says:
Admiral Thomas Nelson Taylor.  The orders were exposed as fraudulent and the Earth defense force opened fire on the Vesuvius at the Mars perimeter, with the Vesuvius returning fire.

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The Vesuvius asked for and received help from Klingon allies that had been escorting her under cloak, and have cleared a path to Earth for the Vesuvius.  She is now approaching transporter range of Earth, and all the answers they need...

Host Gerry says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host CO Royce says:
:: In the transporter room having taken her weapon from the transporter room chief. ::   CTO:  Do we need our escorts, Cmdr?

OPS Chaser says:
:: At station monitoring all stations. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Sitting in the center seat on the bridge. ::

XO Kelson says:
:: In transporter room. ::

CNS Shirley says:
:: Heads to the bridge. ::

CEO Tomari says:
:: In main engineering gathering damage reports. ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Waiting around in sickbay. ::

CSO Trelan says:
Commander Horn, as soon as the away team is transported to the surface move us into a defensive position. Lieutenant Chaser, allocate all available power to weapons and shields. Mr. Horn, lock phaser’s and torpedoes on the lead vessel

CTO Alex Horn says:
CO: I do think it would be prudent to leave them behind...this time.

SO Lane says:
:: At her station watching her sensors. ::

Host CO Royce says:
CTO:  Make it so, then.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Moves to the transporter pad. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
:: Has weapons online and fully charged. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Turns and orders the guards to return to the bridge. ::

CNS Shirley says:
:: Enters turbolift. ::   Turbolift: Bridge

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Several Starships begin to converge on Sector 001...their ETA is 12 minutes and closing fast...

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: You ready for this?

XO Kelson says:
:: Moves to pad. ::

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: On the bridge inputting evasives. ::

CNS Shirley says:
:: Walks on to the bridge. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: After getting weapons and such things stands on pad ready to be transported. ::

Host CO Royce says:
*CSO* Advise the transporter chief when we are within transporter range, Cmdr.

XO Kelson says:
CTO/CO: With one former CTO and one current CTO, I think we'll be just fine, Captain.   :: Smiles. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
CSO: We are locked and loaded.

CSO Trelan says:
*CO* Aye, Captain.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods. ::   XO:  I think we will too.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Waits patiently on the pad. ::

CSO Trelan says:
OPS: Lieutenant Chaser, open a channel to the Klingon vessels.

CIV McDonald says:
:: Runs around getting sickbay ready for possible casualties. ::

CEO Tomari says:
~~~CNS: How is everything...I sense some uneasiness~~~

OPS Chaser says:
CSO: Aye, Sir-r, channel open.   :: Opens a channel. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Waits patently to be transported. ::

CSO Trelan says:
*Transporter Chief* Trelan to transporter room. Prepare to energize.

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Rubs stomach out of nervousness. ::

CIV McDonald says:
*CSO*: Ready here in sickbay.

Host CO Royce says:
<Transporter Chief> CSO:  Standing by on your orders, sir.

CSO Trelan says:
COMM: Klingon vessels: This is Lieutenant Commander Trelan in command of the Vesuvius. Prepare to take up defensive posture; fire on my order.

CNS Shirley says:
:: Walks down and finds a seat. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Nods to Chaser. ::   ALL: Ladies and gentlemen, it's showtime...

Host Cpt_K`raSH says:
ACTION:  The Vesuvius enters Transporter range of Earth...

OPS Chaser says:
CSO: We ar-re now in tr-ranspor-rter r-range. ::

CSO Trelan says:
*Transporter Chief*: You are within range. Energize.

Host Cpt_K`raSH says:
COMM: Vesuvius:  Today is a good day to die!  Qapla, Vesuvius.  Fight with honor!

Host CO Royce says:
<Transporter Chief> CSO:  Energizing…

CEO Tomari says:
Repair Teams: Ok people, we got to get those shields up to the max in less than 15 minutes...

CSO Trelan says:
COMM: Klingons: Qapla!

SO Lane says:
:: Sees the ships closing. ::   CSO: Sir, the ships are closing fast.

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Pats her stomach and thinks of how she would prefer to live just now. ::

CSO Trelan says:
SO: Thank you, Hope.

XO Kelson says:
:: Starts tapping foot. ::   Self: C'mon…c'mon...

CSO Trelan says:
FCO: Alter course; defensive measures.

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: You ready?

CMO Zria says:
:: In the morgue analyzing the DNA of Commander Forsythe. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Wonders what's taking so long... ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Continues rubbing belly. ::

CMO Zria says:
CIV: I'm analyzing Commander Forsythe's DNA now.

CEO Tomari says:
Repair Teams: Beta and Gamma teams...I need you to take care of the shield generators on the saucer section...give tactical all you can give.

Host Captain K`raSH says:
ACTION:  The Away Team of the CO, XO, and CTO are beamed into the lobby of Starfleet HQ...

Host CO Royce says:
<Transport Chief> CSO: Transport complete, sir.

FCO Sarah Horn says:
CSO: Aye sir.

CIV McDonald says:
:: Walks into the Morgue. ::   CMO: Sickbay is ready and Han and Aola have Cargo Bay One. 

Host CO Royce says:
@:: Looks around as the Vesuvius disappears and Starfleet Headquarters appears. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
@:: Once materialized, takes a defensive stance. ::

CSO Trelan says:
*Transporter Chief* Thank you. Keep a lock on them. I want them out at the first sign of trouble.

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Sets course and prepares for the battle to come. ::

CEO Tomari says:
Repair Teams: Delta and Omega, you will take the generators in the stardrive section.

XO Kelson says:
@:: Sets up defensive position. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Locks on the CO, XO, and CTO, with a bioskeletal lock, ready to transport them out at a moments notice. ::

Host CO Royce says:
@All: Let's move this way...   :: Motions to the right. ::

CNS Shirley says:
:: Looks around and just watching everyone. ::

Host Captain K`raSH says:
ACTION:  The Lobby is deserted...

XO Kelson says:
@:: Nods and follows Captain. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
*CEO*: Do I have shields yet?

CMO Zria says:
CIV: Thank you, Lt...I'll join you momentarily...the analysis is almost complete.

CEO Tomari says:
Repair Teams: Let's get busy.

CTO Alex Horn says:
@:: Follows the CO, looking at every corner for anything strange. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Frowns as the results come in. ::

Host Captain K`raSH says:
ACTION:  The first four starships enter weapons range of the Vesuvius...

OPS Chaser says:
CSO: Sir-r, I have a lock on the away team.

Host CO Royce says:
@All:  It's too quiet...

CSO Trelan says:
OPS: Any com signals?

CTO Alex Horn says:
@CO/XO: Awful quite around here…

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: problem?

XO Kelson says:
@:: Continues to sweep area. ::

Host CO Royce says:
@:: Continues to move right. ::

CEO Tomari says:
*TO*: I have teams on it right now...standby...

FCO Sarah Horn says:
CSO: All evasives set Sir.

SO Lane says:
CSO: Sir, we have four ships in weapons range.

CIV McDonald says:
:: Takes a step forward to see what the CMO is looking at. ::

XO Kelson says:
@CO: Well, let's take advantage of it and get this over with, Ma'am.

CMO Zria says:
*CSO* Ensign Zria to Commander Trelan

CSO Trelan says:
FCO: Thank you, Commander.

OPS Chaser says:
CSO: I have four-r ships in the ar-rea, no comm.

CEO Tomari says:
:: Allocates all emergency and secondary power to the shield generators. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
@:: Continues to follow CO/XO ready for anything. ::

CSO Trelan says:
*CMO* Trelan here. Go ahead Doctor.

TO Ryan Horn says:
*CEO*: We need them in the next 15 seconds or it won’t matter if we get them or not.

Host CO Royce says:
@:: Goes through a set of doors. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Nods to OPS. ::

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Sends a copy of her evasives to tactical to aid in weapon's aiming. ::

CEO Tomari says:
*TO*: Will that hold you for about 10 minutes?

OPS Chaser says:
:: Monitors Starfleet Headquarter frequencies. ::

Host USS Excalibur says:
%COMM: Vesuvius:  This is Captain Courtland of the Excalibur.  You are ordered to drop your shields and prepare to be boarded, Vesuvius.  Don't make this worse than it already is...

CMO Zria says:
*CSO* Sir, I've finished the DNA analysis of Commander Forsythe.  From all the tests, he is the real Commander Forsythe.  I can't see where the DNA was altered.

Host CO Royce says:
@:: Continues down the hallway. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Thinks. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Maintains radio silence and nods to the CSO. ::

FCO Sarah Horn says:
Self: Worse?  He doesn't know the half of it.   :: Grins. ::

CSO Trelan says:
OPS: Put Captain Courtland on screen.   :: Stands. ::

XO Kelson says:
@:: Continues to cover Captain's movements. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
@Self: This is too quite…

TO Ryan Horn says:
:: Brings shields online. ::

SO Lane says:
:: Looks over at the view screen. ::

Host CO Royce says:
@All:  I don't like this...

OPS Chaser says:
CSO: Aye, Sir-r, on scr-reen.   :: Puts Courtland on screen. ::

XO Kelson says:
@CO: Are we looking for any room in particular, Captain?

Host USS Excalibur says:
ACTION:  The Away team rounds a corner and several guards open fire...

CSO Trelan says:
COMM: Excalibur: Captain. This is Lieutenant Commander Trelan in temporary command. How may I help you?

Host CO Royce says:
@XO:  I'm not sure, Cmdr.  But it's too quiet.  Something is up.  I don't like this.

CEO Tomari says:
*Repair Teams*: You have 7 minutes remaining...Let’s get a move on it...

XO Kelson says:
@:: Returns fire and takes cover. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
@:: Jumps around and protects the CO and XO as they fire. ::

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: I'll Man sickbay.   :: Turns and heads out of the morgue. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
*CEO*: It’s better than nothing and it might buy us just enough time.

CMO Zria says:
:: Walks toward the door back into sickbay. ::   CIV: I need to double check the condition of the critical patients from the earlier attack...  Would you mind releasing the others for duty?

CNS Shirley says:
:: Getting nervous and wiggles around some. ::

XO Kelson says:
@CO/CTO: Well, we've run into someone, at least...

Host USS Excalibur says:
%COMM: Vesuvius:  I say again, Vesuvius, stand down.  Piracy is a serious charge.  Commander, that's an order.

Host CO Royce says:
@:: Takes cover and fires back. ::

CEO Tomari says:
*TO*: Understood…Tomari out.

Host Cmdr Forsythe says:
! :: Monitors on the viewscreen the position of the Vesuvius and sends the information to the Starfleet ships. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
@:: Begins to lay cover to keep the guards pinned down. ::

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: Consider it done.   :: Goes over to the non-critical patients and looks them over releasing them one at a time. ::

Host CO Royce says:
@:: Moves a little closer under cover of CTO’s fire. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
@CO/XO: Now what. Fight our way through or double back?

SO Lane says:
:: moves over to science one and taps the console to show the power levels on the deflector. ::

XO Kelson says:
@CTO: Keep me covered...I'll move up...   :: Moves up to next doorway. ::

Host USS Excalibur says:
ACTION:  the Starfleet Headquarter guards duck for cover and try to circle around to set up crossfire...

Host CO Royce says:
@CTO:  I say move on...there's got to be something up there they don't want us to get to.

CMO Zria says:
:: Walks to the critical care area and checks the current biobed readings against those recorded earlier.  Makes adjustments to their treatments and records the latest readings. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
@:: Seeing the CO move, gives her coverage. ::

CSO Trelan says:
COMM: Courtland: Piracy? Where did you get that trumped up charge? Check your sensors, Captain. Captain Royce and Admiral Taylor are presently on the surface. Do you have proof?

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Sees the approaching ships and opens evasive maneuver Horn Gamma just in case. ::

CEO Tomari says:
:: Taps on the console to bring auxiliary generators online and reroutes power to the tactical. ::   *TO*: I have a little more power...however, I don't know if it will make much difference.

TO Ryan Horn says:
:: Searches the computer. ::

XO Kelson says:
@:: Shoots at nearest guard. ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: After the last patient is released looks over to the CMO. ::   CMO: Done and done.

TO Ryan Horn says:
CSO: Sir.

Host USS Excalibur says:
%COMM: Vesuvius:  Admiral Taylor's signature is on my orders, Mister.  Stand down, or we come in firing and SHUT you down.  I'd rather not do that...

CNS Shirley says:
:: Sits nervously in chair, and wiggles some. ::

Host CO Royce says:
@:: Takes another shot at the guards. ::

Host Cmdr Forsythe says:
! :: Opens another viewscreen and sees the Vesuvius Away Team. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Turns to the TO motioning for a mute channel. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Walks over to where Lieutenant McDonald is standing, mumbling to herself. ::   Self: I don't like his chances at all...oh...  CIV: Thank you for your help, Lieutenant.

XO Kelson says:
@:: Looks around for a way around guards. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
@:: Continues to lay down covering fire. ::

CEO Tomari says:
<Repair Teams> *CEO*: Sir, we have completed repairs to the shield generators.

SO Lane says:
:: Calls over to OPS. ::   OPS: Any extra power you can find might boost the deflectors.

XO Kelson says:
@:: Moves up to next doorway under covering fire from CTO. ::

Host USS Excalibur says:
ACTION:  More guards beam into the lobby and fan out to flank the Away Team...several are stunned as they materialize...

Host CO Royce says:
@:: Continues to fire at the guards. ::   XO: When you can Cmdr...

Host Cmdr Forsythe says:
!:: Sends information to Starfleet security about the intruders. ::

CEO Tomari says:
*Repair Teams*: Acknowledged, good work.

CIV McDonald says:
:: Looks. ::   CMO: Which patient?

OPS Chaser says:
:: Boosts auxiliary power to the deflector. ::

CSO Trelan says:
TO: Yes, Mr. Horn?

Host CO Royce says:
@:: Continues to fire at the guards. ::

CEO Tomari says:
*TO*: You should have full shields now, Lt.

CMO Zria says:
CIV: If you don't mind my asking...  Why did you join the crew as a civilian liaison, instead of choosing medical?

CTO Alex Horn says:
@:: Sees new guards materialize and begins firing at them. ::

XO Kelson says:
@:: Ducks behind doorway and listens to Captain. ::

Host CO Royce says:
@:: Sees the new guards materialize and begins firing at them, making every shot count. ::

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: I thought it'd be more fun. Give me a chance to learn about the different departments and not just medical.

TO Ryan Horn says:
CSO: Sir, I have a full weapons lock, phaser’s and torpedoes on their engine section and I have command codes for that ship.

Host USS Excalibur says:
ACTION:  The firing stops, all guards either under cover or neutralized for the moment...

CSO Trelan says:
:: Nods. ::   TO: Good work, Lieutenant.

SO Lane says:
:: Sees the levels increase slightly. ::   OPS: Thanks, that seems to help.

TO Ryan Horn says:
CSO: I think we have them right where we want them.

XO Kelson says:
@CO: We don't have much choice, Captain.  Now or never...

CSO Trelan says:
:: Re-establishes link. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Smiles and hands him the PADD containing PO Melindez' chart. ::   CIV: Petty Officer Melindez, he suffered massive burns to most of his body.  The dermal regenerators are barely showing any effectiveness.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Nods to Hope. ::

Host CO Royce says:
@XO:  Lets go!   :: Continues to fire and leaves her cover... ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
@CO/XO: Let’s go then!

CMO Zria says:
CIV:  I understand, and that is a good way to get more experience.

Host CO Royce says:
@:: Moves quickly dispatching several guards. ::

XO Kelson says:
@:: Moves up to cover Captain with phaser fire. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
@:: Follows the CO and XO. ::

Host CO Royce says:
@:: Looks over at Alex... ::   CTO:  You doing all right?

CSO Trelan says:
COMM: Courtland: Captain, I have something for you to see.

CTO Alex Horn says:
@CO: Yes, just having a blast!

CSO Trelan says:
:: Turns to the SO. ::

XO Kelson says:
@CO/CTO: Keep moving!  Let's go!

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: Yes it is. I may settle into Medical soon who knows.

Host CO Royce says:
@:: Continues to fire while moving further down the hallway. ::

CSO Trelan says:
SO: Ms. Lane, send Trelan Beta Three to the Excalibur. Captain's eyes only.

SO Lane says:
CSO: Aye sir.

Host USS Excalibur says:
%COMM: Vesuvius:  This is your final warning, Commander.  I have friends on both our vessels I'd rather not open fire on.  Drop your shields NOW and it'll go easier on you...

XO Kelson says:
@:: Wonders how the heck a fully pregnant woman can keep up with this movement…? ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
@:: Keeps moving and doing everything to keep the CO/XO safe. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Smiles. ::   COMM: Courtland: I'm afraid I can't do that captain.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Sits back in her chair, folding her arms across her chest. ::

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Whispers… ::   OPS: He wants easy?  I'll give him easy!

SO Lane says:
:: Sends Trelan Beta Three file to the Excalibur. ::   CSO: File being sent now.

Host CO Royce says:
@:: Continues to fire, moving from one doorway to another. ::

Host USS Excalibur says:
ACTION:  The whine of a transporter can be heard by the Away Team...

OPS Chaser says:
:: Growls at the FCO. ::

CMO Zria says:
CIV: I performed surgery to remove sections of the charred skin to allow the tissue to swell and promote healing along with the aid of the dermal regenerators.  But it's not working... 

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: Let’s hope we don’t get busy.

CSO Trelan says:
SO: Thank you.

XO Kelson says:
@:: Turns to sound of transporter. ::

Host CO Royce says:
@:: Looks around as she hears a transporter. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Nods. ::   CIV: Agreed.

XO Kelson says:
@:: Raises phaser. ::

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Growls back at OPS. ::

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: Have you thought about doing a good old fashioned skin graft doctor?

Host CO Royce says:
@All:  Stay alert!

Host CO Royce says:
@:: Continues to fire at the guards. ::

CNS Shirley says:
CSO:  I just wanted to let you know that tensions are high on the ship and with the Away Team...Sir

CTO Alex Horn says:
@CO: Yes Ma'am…   :: Says between breaths. ::

CEO Tomari says:
:: Keeps a sharp eye on all vital systems. ::

SO Lane says:
CSO: The Excalibur should have that data by now.

CSO Trelan says:
COMM: Courtland: Do you recognize any of those names on that manifest?

Host USS Excalibur says:
ACTION:  More SEC officers fan out from the beam in to try to surround the Away Team

CSO Trelan says:
:: Whispers. ::   CSN: Thank you. Keep in touch. I want to know what Courtland is feeling.

TO Ryan Horn says:
:: Sends a low frequency carrier beam piggy-backed along the transmission to tap into the Excalibur’s computer. ::

Host CO Royce says:
@:: Sees more guards and concentrates on the new ones beaming in. ::

XO Kelson says:
@Self: Son of a...  :: Double-times it down the hall to keep from being surrounded. ::

XO Kelson says:
@:: Firing the whole way. ::

Host USS Excalibur says:
%COMM:  Vesuvius:  All right, Commander...I'll indulge you for all our sakes.  Explain.

Host CO Royce says:
@:: Moves ahead a little bit more, firing all the while. ::

CMO Zria says:
CIV: There isn't enough unaffected tissue to do the graft, and there isn't suitable donor tissue available.  I've begun growing skin using a small graft from him.  I can only hope that he survives as long as it takes to finish the growing process.

Host Cmdr Forsythe says:
! :: Attempts to activate Starfleet Headquarters’ security defenses. ::

XO Kelson says:
@:: Wonders if this hallway will ever end. ::

CEO Tomari says:
~~~CNS: Are you alright?  What's going on up there? ~~~~

OPS Chaser says:
:: Yawns widely, showing her canines. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
@CO/XO: If we concentrate our fire in one area we might be able to make a hole and get out.

Host CO Royce says:
@:: Thinks about the CTO and hopes she is all right. ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Sighs. ::   CMO: I guess your right.

Host CO Royce says:
@:: Nods at the CTO. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
@CO/XO: Or we could blast a hole in the wall and run through to the next hallway

XO Kelson says:
@:: Nods to CTO and fires at same area. ::

CSO Trelan says:
COMM: Courtland: Run a check on the top man on that list. I believe you will find the same thing we did; Department 31. Ring a bell?

CNS Shirley says:
~~~CEO: Yes I am fine.   Just a lot of tension up here that is all.... ~~~

Host USS Excalibur says:
ACTION:   The Fire Fight continues fiercely as the Away Team runs corridor to corridor...

TO Ryan Horn says:
:: Starts searching the Excalibur’s computer for engineering information. ::

Host CO Royce says:
@CTO: After you, Cmdr!

CMO Zria says:
:: Watches Melindez, lost in thought. ::

Host CO Royce says:
@:: Continues to fire at the guards. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
@:: Hears the COs words, fires and moves. ::

XO Kelson says:
@CTO: I'm up for any ideas at this point...

CEO Tomari says:
~~~CNS: I hope we get to the bottom of this...otherwise...people gonna need some counseling. ~~~

Host CO Royce says:
@:: Watches for the CTO and follows her move. ::

XO Kelson says:
@:: Moves in behind CTO and Captain. ::

CNS Shirley says:
~~~CEO: That is true.  Who knows they still might. ~~~

XO Kelson says:
@:: Covers the rear of Away Team. ::

CEO Tomari says:
~~~CNS: That's true...~~~

Host ECO Courtland says:
%:: Taps a few buttons. ::   COMM: Vesuvius: CSO:  All right, Mister.  You've bought 30 seconds more.  Why shouldn't I order my ships to batter down your shields right now and arrest you all for treason?

Host Cmdr Forsythe says:
! :: Runs out of his room and heads to another control room. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
:: Whispers into his comlink. ::   CSO: Keep him talking.

CSO Trelan says:
COMM: Courtland: One second, Captain....

Host CO Royce says:
@:: Continues to follow the CTO. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
@:: Continues to move and shoot. ::

XO Kelson says:
@CO: We need to find that room, Captain...Do you have the location?

Host ECO Courtland says:
%COMM:  Vesuvius:  I'm waiting...   :: Drums fingers impatiently. ::

CSO Trelan says:
ALL: All information you hear from this point out is classified. It is not to be repeated. Understood?

TO Ryan Horn says:
:: Has found the engineering information he was looking for. ::

OPS Chaser says:
CSO: Aye, Sir-r.

Host CO Royce says:
@:: Punches the PADD in her hand... ::

CNS Shirley says:
CSO: Yes Sir.

FCO Sarah Horn says:
CSO: Aye Sir.

Host Cmdr Forsythe says:
@:: Runs down the corridor. ::

XO Kelson says:
@:: Continues to cover the Away Team’s rear. ::

Host CO Royce says:
@XO:  Not here...damn.   All:  Let's moves this way...we might get lucky!

CEO Tomari says:
ENG: Ens. Montgomery...Pull up the latest diagnostic report for every primary and secondary system. I need a report of the most needed repairs by 1500 hours.

CSO Trelan says:
COMM: Courtland: Captain...it is our belief, supported by the information in front of you, that Admiral William Tyrone and Commander Forsythe, as well as others in Starfleet Intelligence and other departments...

CTO Alex Horn says:
@CO: Your the boss…   :: Follows in the direction of the CO. ::

XO Kelson says:
@CO: Lead on oh Captain, my Captain...

XO Kelson says:
@:: Shoots guard closing in from rear. ::

Host CO Royce says:
@:: Moves down this new hallway...and hears the sounds of boots; motions to the rest of the Away Team. ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Sighs… ::   CMO: I hate these hurry up and wait times.

TO Ryan Horn says:
:: Bingo ::

CSO Trelan says:
COMM: Courtland: …are a part of Section 31. They have been conspiring with the Romulans and the Breen; part of an organization called G.A.L.E. Force.

CEO Tomari says:
<Ens. Montgomery>CEO: Aye, sir.

CTO Alex Horn says:
@:: Shoots at a guard right in front of them. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
@:: Hits button to open turbolift doors::

Host ECO Courtland says:
ACTION:  the Away Team rounds a corner and faces a turbolift...

Host ECO Courtland says:
ACTION:  the CO and Commander Forsythe crash into each other at moderate speed...

Host CO Royce says:
@:: Moves towards the turbolift. ::

Host Cmdr Forsythe says:
@ :: Turns the corner and runs into CO Royce...Khest !!!

XO Kelson says:
@:: Sees collision. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
:: Loads info into the Tactical system and reconfigures the phaser frequency and the torpedo frequency. ::

Host ECO Courtland says:
%COMM:  And what of my orders from Admiral Taylor?  You expect me to believe they're faked?

CNS Shirley says:
~~~CEO: Everything okay down there? ~~~

CTO Alex Horn says:
@:: Once they open motions for the other two to enter. ::

CSO Trelan says:
COMM: Courtland: Captain Royce and Admiral Taylor are attempting to get to the bottom of the matter as we speak.

CMO Zria says:
:: Walks toward the lab to check on the graph for PO Melindez. ::   CIV: Agreed, especially with what we know of our current situation.

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: Uh huh.

CEO Tomari says:
~~~CNS: For now...but I feel like something is on the verge of happening...so I got my eyes on all vital systems. ~~~

CSO Trelan says:
COMM: Courtland: Did you run a trace on them?  I guarantee you will find that they came from either Admiral Tyrone's office or Commander Forsythe's.

Host Cmdr Forsythe says:
@:: Picks himself up off the floor in a daze. ::

XO Kelson says:
@CO: What about this gentleman, Captain?   :: Holds phaser to Commander Forsythe.::

Host CO Royce says:
@:: Falls back a bit from running into... ::

XO Kelson says:
@CO: He looks awfully familiar...

CTO Alex Horn says:
@:: Recognizes the face of the person grabs him by the arm and holds a phaser to his head. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
@CO: You Okay?

CNS Shirley says:
~~~ CEO:  I know I feel it to but I am worried ~~~

Host ECO Courtland says:
%COMM: Vesuvius:  So you say, Commander.  What if you're lying and this is a GALE Force plot?   :: He motions for his OPS officer to do as CSO Trelan has suggested. ::

Host CO Royce says:
@XO:  He does.    Forsythe:  You Cmdr Wade Forsythe?   :: Nods to CTO. ::

CEO Tomari says:
~~~CNS: I guess it's expected considering the conditions...~~~

CNS Shirley says:
~~~CEO that is true~~~

XO Kelson says:
@:: Keeps Away Team covered as Captain questions Commander. ::

Host ECO Courtland says:
ACTION:  The CTO captures Commander Forsythe in her grip...

Host Cmdr Forsythe says:
@:: Shakes in fury. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
@CO: Can I shoot him now? Please!

CSO Trelan says:
COMM: Courtland: That is for you to decide, Captain. Use your gut. Do you think I'm lying? Have you known Admiral Taylor to ever be less than honorable?

Host CO Royce says:
@:: Looks closely at the Cmdr. ::   All:  This is Forsythe...at least according to his picture.

CEO Tomari says:
ENG: Lt. Watson, you are in charge until I return.

XO Kelson says:
@:: Shakes head at emotional CTO. ::

Host CO Royce says:
@CTO:  Stand down, Cmdr.  We need him alive.

CEO Tomari says:
<Lt. Watson> CEO: Aye sir.

CMO Zria says:
:: Enters the lab and observes the size of the skin graph. ::   Self:  Not enough for a complete graph, but perhaps it'll give more relief and allow the regenerators to work more efficiently.

TO Ryan Horn says:
:: Whispers. ::   CEO: I am sending you weapons frequency; change the shields to match.

XO Kelson says:
@CO: So there are two Forsythe’s…Interesting...

CTO Alex Horn says:
@CO: I can keep him alive, barely.

CEO Tomari says:
:: Exits main engineering and goes to turbolift four. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Still finds nothing unusual in the Starfleet Headquarters comm signals. ::

CNS Shirley says:
CSO: Everything is still high tensions on Courtland...but everything I feel is alright so far, Sir.

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Feels the baby react to the stress level on the bridge and rubs her belly gently. ::

Host CO Royce says:
@CTO:  Can we get him back to the Ves?

XO Kelson says:
@CTO: Yes, well, we need him to be able to communicate too, Commander Horn.
:: Smiles. ::

Host ECO Courtland says:
:: Looks down at his orders and then at his OPS officer. ::   EOPS:  You're certain?   %COMM: Vesuvius: CSO:  It seems you were correct.  And, no, I have not.  Very well Vesuvius.  Excalibur stands down.  Do have any need of assistance?

CSO Trelan says:
:: Whispers… ::   CNS: Keep those senses open. I want to know what he decides, before he decides it.

CTO Alex Horn says:
@CO: If the ship is still in transporter range, yes.

CIV McDonald says:
:: Continues to work in the main part of sickbay. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
:: Grins a very huge grin. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Sighs, smiling. ::

XO Kelson says:
@CO: But if they are in battle, they will not be able to beam us up.

Host CO Royce says:
@XO:  Only one way to find out.

CTO Alex Horn says:
@Self: Good idea. Better place to torture him

Host Cmdr Forsythe says:
@:: Shakes in fury more but cannot escape. ::

CSO Trelan says:
OPS: Send the Excalibur the coordinates of the Away Teams beam in site.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Sits forward in her chair, looking at her sensors. ::

Host CO Royce says:
@COMM: VES: Royce to Vesuvius

CMO Zria says:
:: Washes her hands and prepares a sterile field around the graft, leaving a portion in the solution to keep growing. ::   CIV: There is enough growth to complete a graft of the skin on his chest...  This may be enough to help him start healing with the aid of the dermal regenerators.

XO Kelson says:
@:: Keeps firing to keep the guards at bay. ::

OPS Chaser says:
CSO: SIR-R, I am detecting weapons fir-re in Starfleet Headquarters. ::

CEO Tomari says:
:: Enters turbolift, but stops. ::   *TO*: Understood..

OPS Chaser says:
COMM: ROYCE: Vesuvius, her-re.

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: Very good. Have you done one of these before?

TO Ryan Horn says:
:: Can't believe he pulled it off. ::

CEO Tomari says:
:: Exits turbolift and returns to main engineering. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
@:: Continues to hold a death grip on the prisoner. ::

Host CO Royce says:
@COMM: OPS:  Can you beam us up?

CMO Zria says:
:: Gathers what she needs for the procedure and heads over to Melindez' biobed. :: CIV: Not one of this size I haven't.  Have you?

XO Kelson says:
@:: Sees guards moving up. ::

Host ADM Taylor says:
&COMM: Vesuvius:  Taylor to Vesuvius.  Hang on, people, we're on our way.  We were detained by a squadron of peregrine fighters.

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: Actually I have.

CEO Tomari says:
:: Enters main engineering. ::   ENG: Lt. Watson, change our shield frequency to match those from the frequencies sent from the TO.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Nods to the CSO. :: COMM: ROYCE: Aye, Captain. 
Host CO Royce says:
@COMM: OPS:  Lock on to my signal...four to beam up.

XO Kelson says:
@CO: If we can't we better get into the turbolift and find a way out...

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: Would you care for a hand?

OPS Chaser says:
:: Locks on all four and beams them up. ::

Host ADM Taylor says:
ACTION:  The Away Team beams back to the Vesuvius, with Commander Forsythe in Custody...

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Closes the space toward orbit to insure a transporter lock. ::

CEO Tomari says:
<Lt. Watson> CEO: Aye sir...   :: Recalibrates shield frequencies. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Sedates PO Melindez so that he won't wake up during the procedure. ::   CIV: Do you want to perform the surgery? Or would you prefer to assist?

CSO Trelan says:
OPS: Open a channel to the Typhoon.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Sees the Ves transporter room materialize. ::

OPS Chaser says:
CSO: Aye, Sir-r.   :: Opens a channel to the Typhoon. ::

CEO Tomari says:
<Lt Watson> CEO: Reconfiguration complete sir.

Host CO Royce says:
CTO:  Take him to the brig.

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Once back on the VES calls for a security detail to the transporter room. ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Moves off the pad. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
~~~ FCO: I have them, I did it!!! ~~~

CTO Alex Horn says:
CO: With pleasure Ma'am!

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: I'll assist. This way, YOU get the experience of doing it.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Steps off the transporter pad. ::

CEO Tomari says:
*TO*: Shields have been reconfigured, Lt.

Host Cmdr Forsythe says:
:: Remains silent. ::

CSO Trelan says:
COMM: Typhoon: Admiral Taylor, this is Commander Trelan. Take your time, sir.
:: Smiles. ::   We have everything under control.

Host CO Royce says:
CTO:  I want him under tight security, Cmdr!

TO Ryan Horn says:
CEO: Acknowledged.

Host CO Royce says:
XO:  You go with them

CMO Zria says:
:: Removes the dressing from his chest and prepares to begin. ::   CIV: Either way is a good way to learn.  But you do have a point.   :: Smiles. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
CO: Yes Ma'am.   :: Escorts the prisoner to the brig followed by the security team. ::

OPS Chaser says:
CSO: I have four in the tr-ranspor-rter-r r-room, Sir-r.

Host CO Royce says:
XO:  Begin interrogation.

FCO Sarah Horn says:
~~~ TO: Nice job.  I'm proud of you. ~~~

XO Kelson says:
CO: Aye, aye Captain...   :: Smiles. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Leaves for the bridge, Lt Shadow close behind. ::

CSO Trelan says:
OPS: Good. Inform the Captain that Admiral Taylor is enroute and should be here shortly.

XO Kelson says:
:: Follows CTO. ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Smiles and moves to the side of the CMO. ::   CMO: Alright what you want to do is make sure that the graft material overlaps the existing wound by about 1cm.

Host ADM Taylor says:
&COMM:  Vesuvius:  Yes, so Captain Courtland informs me.  I shall arrive at your position momentarily.  The two of us would like to beam aboard and discuss some things with the Captain.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Enters turbolift. ::   Turbolift: Bridge

OPS Chaser says:
*CO*: Captain, ADM Taylor-r is in r-route and should be her-re shor-rtly, Ma'am.

CSO Trelan says:
COMM: Taylor: At your leisure, sir. Just inform us when you’re ready.

Host CO Royce says:
*OPS* Acknowledged.  I'm on my way to the bridge; Royce out.

XO Kelson says:
CTO: Need a break, Commander?  I can handle the prisoner for a while if you'd like...
:: Smiles. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Feels the turbolift slow, and watches the door open. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Walks down the corridor to the brig. ::   Forsythe: One question for you. Why?

SO Lane says:
:: Is relieved that the Away Team is back safely. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Steps out onto the bridge. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Turns around and nods to the CSO. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Turns as he hears the lift. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
XO: I have it under control. Thanks

CSO Trelan says:
CO: Welcome home, Captain.

Host ADM Taylor says:
&COMM: Vesuvius:  Will do, Commander.  And well done, sir.   :: Salutes. ::  Taylor out.  

Host Cmdr Forsythe says:
:: Remains silent. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Begins to debride the chest and remove the blackened skin...nods to McDonald as she prepares the area for the graft. ::   CIV:  That should be about the right size.
:: Stretches the graft material over the freshly cleaned wound. ::   What do you think?

Host CO Royce says:
:: Walks down the ramp, smiles a little to the CSO. ::   CSO:  Report, Cmdr.

XO Kelson says:
:: Nods to CTO. ::   CTO: I'm sure you do, Commander...

TO Ryan Horn says:
:: Sighs in relief that he didn’t have to fire. ::

CNS Shirley says:
:: Smiles at the sight of the CO. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Sees she is given the silent treatment. ::   Forsythe: Doesn't matter. You will answer sooner or later. And I hope later…   :: Has an evil smile on her face. ::

CSO Trelan says:
CO: All Federation vessels have stood down. I convinced Captain Courtland of the Excalibur to listen to an explanation of what was going on.

CSO Trelan says:
CO: Seems that we were to be detained for piracy.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Smiles. ::

CEO Tomari says:
~~~CNS: I sense the tension is fading...we must have something, huh? ~~~

XO Kelson says:
Forsythe: I would answer her question...She's pretty nasty when she wants to be...   :: Smiles. ::

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Returns controls to normal flight operations. ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Looks at the size of the graft. ::   CMO: Perfect.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods. ::   CSO:  I understand Admiral Taylor and company is enroute.  Send them to my Ready Room when they arrive.  Escort them personally.

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Enters the brig and throws the prisoner into his cell. ::

CSO Trelan says:
CO: Aye, captain.

TO Ryan Horn says:
CO: Shall I stand down from Red Alert.

XO Kelson says:
Forsythe: It would save you a lot of pain and agony...

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods to the TO. ::

Host CO Royce says:
TO:  But stay sharp...

TO Ryan Horn says:
:: Brings the ship of off red alert. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Moves to her chair. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Places the graft material on the chest wound and uses a dermal regenerator to begin securing it to the exposed tissue and sealing the wound. ::   CIV:  I just hope this works...   :: Looks up at the biobed monitor. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Looks to the TO after the CO nods. ::   TO: Take us to green, Lieutenant.

XO Kelson says:
CTO: You want to go first on interrogation or shall I?

TO Ryan Horn says:
CO: If you only knew what I did, you wouldn’t worry.

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Dismisses all the guards so only the three of them are in the brig. ::

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: I hope so to, but it should work.

Host CO Royce says:
FCO:  Standard orbit, Cmdr?

FCO Sarah Horn says:
~~~ TO: Aren't we prideful? ~~~

Host ADM Taylor says:
ACTION:  The USS Typhoon comes along the port side of the Vesuvius and matches course and speed.  The Excalibur mirrors on the starboard side.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Takes the XO's chair. ::

FCO Sarah Horn says:
CO: Aye Sir, entering standard orbit.

TO Ryan Horn says:
~~~ FCO: You betcha. ~~~

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Once they are gone approaches the Prisoner. ::   XO: It would be my pleasure to go first.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Smiles. ::

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Assumes a high parking orbit. ::

CSO Trelan says:
FCO: Um, a suggestion....

Host CO Royce says:
:: Glances at the CSO in the XO's chair, and gives him a small smile. :: 
CSO:  Good work, Dru.

FCO Sarah Horn says:
CSO: Yes sir?

XO Kelson says:
CTO: That I can believe...   :: Looks at prisoner and shakes head. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
Forsythe: You know how the Klingons get information from someone like you?

CMO Zria says:
CIV: His bio-signs are holding, so it seems to be helping.   :: Finishes securing the graft and replaces the dermal regenerators over Melindez body. ::

CSO Trelan says:
FCO: Don't call the Captain "sir".   :: Grins and lowers his voice… ::   She really hates that.

CSO Trelan says:
CO: Thank you, ma'am.

OPS Chaser says:
CO: Captain, the Admr-ral and ECO ar-re, r-ready to beam over-r.

XO Kelson says:
Forsythe: You had your chance.  Now she's mad...   :: Moves to corner of room and leans against the wall crossing arms. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Grins as she overhears the CSO... ::

FCO Sarah Horn says:
CSO: Thanks, it's a habit.  I'll work on that.   :: Grins. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Stands. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
Forsythe: First they start with the toes. They like to break every bone.

CSO Trelan says:
CO: If you'll excuse me, Captain. I'll meet our guests in the Transporter room.

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: Now we, just SIT and wait.

Host CO Royce says:
OPS:  Thank you.   :: Looks to CSO. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods to the CSO. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
Forsythe: They don't ask any questions yet. They like to watch you in pain…

CSO Trelan says:
:: Enters lift. ::   Computer: Transporter room 1.

OPS Chaser says:
CO: Ma'am the other-r ships ar-re standing down.

CMO Zria says:
:: Sighs. ::   CIV: True…and that is often the hard part.

CTO Alex Horn says:
Forsythe: Then they move up to the ankles…

XO Kelson says:
:: Acts like nothing is out of ordinary. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Smiles to OPS. ::   Thank you, Lt.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Exits the lift and enters the transporter room. ::

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: Definitely.

Host CO Royce says:
TO:  Damage report?

CSO Trelan says:
Transporter Chief: Bring our guests aboard, please.

XO Kelson says:
:: Yawns and stretches. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
Forsythe: When they reach your knees they stop and start on your finger…

CNS Shirley says:
~~~ CEO: Everything up here seems to be alright ~~~

CSO Trelan says:
:: Places his left hand behind him. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
Forsythe: When your legs and arms are broken, then they start the questioning…

Host CO Royce says:
TO:  Causalities?

XO Kelson says:
:: Listens to CTO and smiles. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
CO: Tactical is back to 100%

CEO Tomari says:
~~~CNS: That's good to hear, perhaps we can finally get to the bottom of this
ordeal ~~~   :: Grins. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Walks toward the replicator. ::   CIV:  Would you like something to drink?
:: Orders tea with mulled spices for herself. ::

SO Lane says:
:: Watches as the four other ships move off slightly but stay within range. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
Forsythe: If you care, I can demonstrate every detail in person…

CNS Shirley says:
~~~CEO: Yep eventually it will ~~~

CSO Trelan says:
<Transporter Chief> :: Energizes. ::

Host ADM Taylor says:
ACTION:  Admiral Taylor and Captain Courtland materialize on the Transporter Pad.

TO Ryan Horn says:
CO: No Casualties

Host CO Royce says:
TO:  Good.  Thank you.

CEO Tomari says:
:: Grins. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Raises right hand in salute. ::   ADM Taylor/ECO Courtland: Admiral…Captain. Welcome aboard.

XO Kelson says:
Forsythe: I'd hate to allow her to go all "Klingon" on you but you've made your bed...
:: Raises arms as giving up. ::

Host ADM Taylor says:
ECO:  Well, I know he's a fine diplomat…

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: Nothing for me thanks.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Stands and looks around the bridge. ::   All:  Nice job everyone.

CTO Alex Horn says:
Forsythe: When you think you can’t be hurt anymore, they start on your back and break every vertebra, one by one…

Host ADM Taylor says:
<ADM&ECO>:  Commander...

CSO Trelan says:
Admiral: Sir, I am to escort you two to the bridge.

CTO Alex Horn says:
Forsythe: So, how much pain can you endure?

CMO Zria says:
:: Takes her tea from the replicator and turns to look across the nearly empty sickbay. ::   CIV: Considering what was going on just hours ago, it is relatively empty in here.

Host ADM Taylor says:
CSO:  Lead on, MacDuff!   :: Winks at ECO. ::

OPS Chaser says:
CO: Ma'am the Admir-ral and ECO ar-re aboar-rd.

Host CO Royce says:
OPS:  Thank you, Lt.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Smiles and heads out of the transporter room and into a turbolift. ::

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: Agreed…and quite nice for a change.    :: Smiles. ::

Host Cmdr Forsythe says:
:: Ignores the CTO. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
Forsythe: Once your back is broken, they take a nice long hot needle and insert it into your eye…

CSO Trelan says:
:: Taps combadge… ::

Host ADM Taylor says:
:: Grins. ::   <ECO> Knock it off, Tom.  You present a most compelling case, Mister Trelan.  Well done.

Host Cmdr Forsythe says:
:: Smiles. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
Forsythe: Some say that you can actually feel the needle enter your brain as the heat cooks every cell it touches…

CMO Zria says:
:: Smiles. ::   CIV: True, very true.   :: Holds the warm mug with both hands and sips slowly, letting the spices relax her. ::

XO Kelson says:
CTO: Maybe it's time for enough talk, Commander Horn?  Time for a demonstration...

CSO Trelan says:
:: Nods. ::   ECO: Thank you, sir. Let's just say I take sciences and command very seriously. This crew was top on the list. I would not endanger them.

CTO Alex Horn says:
XO: I believe you are correct.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Sits back in her chair, looking at the PADD in her hands. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Takes the boot off of Mr. Forsythe. ::

Host ADM Taylor says:
CSO: That's what command is about, son.  Now let's get on with this.  The good Captain awaits...

CSO Trelan says:
*OPS* Trelan to OPS. Inform our Klingon friends to stand down. Ask them, honorably, to de-cloak while in the Sol system.

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Looks up at Mr. Forsythe. ::   Forsythe: Want me to demonstrate?

CSO Trelan says:
Computer: Bridge.

XO Kelson says:
CTO: Don't let me stop you...I'll even order it if you need me to.   :: Smiles and hooks thumb in tunic. ::

OPS Chaser says:
*CSO*: Aye, Sir-r.

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Takes the pinky toe and begins to squeeze and pull at it. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: As the lift halts, exits onto the bridge. ::

OPS Chaser says:
COMM: KLINGON VESSEL: Mev Duj, ghos, nuchney jup.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Hears the lift doors open, stands and turns towards the men exiting from there. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Watches Forsyth’s face for any reaction. ::

Host ADM Taylor says:
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