ARCADIA STATION
Star Date 10401.12
Transcript #264

Susan says:
Mission Summary:  

Susan says:
The senior staff of Arcadia Station is 100 km off course and has been forced down into an arctic wasteland.  Both teams barely made it out of their respective shuttles before tragedy struck.  One shuttle sank through the ice, while the other was crushed by an ice/snow ball.

Susan says:
The teams are now on foot, trying to make their way to safety and eventually to the course end.  The majority of both teams are well, however Alpha team has lost OPS to severe injuries, and the XO is limited to a light load after suffering a dislocated shoulder.

Susan says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Resume Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

XO_Danforth says:
::continued trudging through the cold and snow::

Host FCO_Jankara says:
#::keeps on trucking, hoping to find something positive soon::

XO_Danforth says:
#FCO: How are we doing in terms of distance, Ensign?

RangeMaster says:
% ::sits in the hot tub and watches the folks on the frozen tundra on the monitor::

MO_Mahl says:
@::Follows behind the CO, monitoring OPS on the sled he’s pushing in front of him::

CO_Claymore says:
@::Scans ahead with the tricorder::

Host FCO_Jankara says:
#::tries to scan but the magnetic field is still interfering::

RangeMaster says:
% ::drinks his warm hot chocolate and grins evilly and picks up a PADD and fiddles with a few controls::

Host FCO_Jankara says:
#XO: I'm still not getting anything clearly.

MO_Mahl says:
@CO: Status report on OPS, Sir.  His vital signs seem to be holding steady, for now.

XO_Danforth says:
#FCO: Can you tell at least if we're headed in the right direction?

Nanuk says:
::rolls up another snowball and hurls it at the creatures below, watches as her polar bear runs down after the snowball to pick off anyone that was hit::

CEO_Hoyt says:
#FCO: Need a hand? ::goes over to the FCO::

XO_Danforth says:
#CEO: Chief, how is it coming with our communications devices?

CO_Claymore says:
@MO: Good, I'm worried that we won't be able to stop safely for a while though

Host FCO_Jankara says:
#XO: From watching the sky and checking our direction from the shuttle's direction, yes, we are heading south.

Nanuk says:
::roars as she hears the snowball whistling through the air, and thumps onto the ground inches from the rear of the team::

RangeMaster says:
# ACTION: Beta team, see a few seals sitting on the clear ice up ahead.

Jules says:
ACTION:  A large snowball comes hurtling at alpha team.

XO_Danforth says:
#FCO: Are those seals up ahead?

MO_Mahl says:
@::Jumps when he hears the impact of the giant snowball::

CEO_Hoyt says:
#XO: Still trying sir

MO_Mahl says:
@CO: Sir, I suggest we move even faster.  That last snowball was a bit too close for my taste.

Host FCO_Jankara says:
#XO: Sir. ::points to the seals:: Dinner perhaps?  They've got to be on something to be so far away from water.

XO_Danforth says:
#::gets to the clear ice and before stepping on it, hits it hard with the butt of the phaser rifle.

CEO_Hoyt says:
#XO: Shall I take one down sir?

CO_Claymore says:
@::startled by the sound of the snowball:: MO: agreed... Alpha: tricorders to full scan mode, I want to know where those snowballs are coming from... and phasers at the ready.

XO_Danforth says:
#FCO: I just want to make sure that we can walk on it first, Ensign.  Can you get any readings from the tricorder?

CEO_Hoyt says:
#XO: We’re going to need food.

XO_Danforth says:
#CEO: No Chief.  Let them live peacefully.  We have enough rations for now.

Jules says:
@ ACTION:  The CNS and CIV are hit by the snowball.  The polar bear retrieves them.

MO_Mahl says:
@::gets his phaser ready in cast its needed, and adjusts his tricorder for wide scan of the area::

Host FCO_Jankara says:
#XO: Everything is still in pieces Sir.  There is something here causing magnetic interference still.

CO_Claymore says:
@::watches in horror as the polar bear grabs two of his team members and attempts to hit the bear with his phaser::

MO_Mahl says:
@::whips around in time to see a huge bear dragging off the CNS and the CIV, grabs his phaser and fires at the bear, hoping to stun it::

Nanuk says:
::sees as her polar bear rushes into the mess and picks off two of the team::

CEO_Hoyt says:
#::sets his comm unit down:: XO: I am going to give the unit another try if you want me to sir?

RangeMaster says:
#ACTION: Beta team sees little specs flying fast under the ice heading towards the seals. They resemble krill.

XO_Danforth says:
#CEO: Yes, definitely.

Host FCO_Jankara says:
#XO: Sir, look at that.

Nanuk says:
<Polar bear> ::howls as the phaser singes his fur, but keeps running to where his master is hiding::

MO_Mahl says:
@::Rushes to OPS to make sure he wasn’t more injured when his sled was dropped::

CO_Claymore says:
@::continues firing, increase power:: MO: Is he alright?

CTO_Dee says:
#::shifts the weight of her pack as she looks at what the FCO is referring too.::

MO_Mahl says:
@CO: I don't now about you, Sir, but I think this is getting to be a bit ridiculous.  ::checks his scan of OPS:: Yes, OPS is still stable.

RangeMaster says:
#ACTION: A huge whale breaks the ice 10 centimeters in front on Beta team swallowing the CMO and the 2 seals in the process.

Host FCO_Jankara says:
#XO: If this was earth, I'd be looking for a whale. ::suddenly gets a little nervous:: Perhaps we should get clear of the ice.  They may be swimming FROM something instead of to the seals.

CEO_Hoyt says:
#::sets the unit down and opens a all bands subspace channel and sends out a distress call::

Host FCO_Jankara says:
#::screams::

Nanuk says:
::howls and throws another snowball at the team below her::

RangeMaster says:
# ACTION: The CTO falls in the thin ice.

MO_Mahl says:
@::Hears the tell tale whistle of another incoming snowball::

MO_Mahl says:
@CO: INCOMMING!

CTO_Dee says:
#::tries to grab on to the edge as she falls in::  All: Help!

Host FCO_Jankara says:
#::tries to scramble from the ice then sees the CTO fall in:: CTO: Hang on!

CEO_Hoyt says:
#CMO: T'REL! ::takes out phaser and aims at the whale:: CTO: Hang on!

Host FCO_Jankara says:
#::drops her pack and slides on her stomach toward the CTO::

XO_Danforth says:
#::desperately extends the phaser rifle to the CTO::

CO_Claymore says:
@::moves towards the MO and OPS attempting to keep their position consolidated::

XO_Danforth says:
#CTO: Come on, Jazra!  Grab a hold!

Jules says:
@ ACTION:  The snowball hits the sled with OPS on it.

MO_Mahl says:
@::aims his phaser at the snowball, hoping to break it up, or melt it, or anything::

CTO_Dee says:
#::reaches for the phaser and hopes the CEO doesn't hit her with his fire::

Jules says:
@ACTION:  The polar bear runs and retrieves OPS, avoiding any phaser fire.

RangeMaster says:
# ACTION: The ice is making cracking sounds under the rest of the team's feet.

RangeMaster says:
# ACTION: The whale disappears from sight.

MO_Mahl says:
@::Is thrown back from the impact of the snowball, regains his footing just in time to see the bear run off with OPS::

Nanuk says:
::howls along with her polar bear and watches as he brings the other officer away from the team.

CEO_Hoyt says:
#::tosses his phaser aside dives into the water after the CTO::

CTO_Dee says:
#::hears the noise::  All: No get back!  It is going to crack more under the weight::

Host FCO_Jankara says:
#::pushes herself closer to pull the CTO out::

CEO_Hoyt says:
#::swims over to the CTO:: CTO: Need a hand?

CO_Claymore says:
@MO: Are you alright?

RangeMaster says:
# ACTION: The CEO falls under the water with the CTO

CO_Claymore says:
@::flips out the tricorder trying to follow the polar bears movements::

MO_Mahl says:
@CO: I am ok, a bit shaken up, but otherwise ok.  I say we high tale it out of this area.

Nanuk says:
::throws another snowball at the team watching it land behind  the two remaining team members...howls::

Host FCO_Jankara says:
#::grabs the CTO's sleeve and pulls hard::

MO_Mahl says:
@::Begins to panic, and runs wildly away::

CEO_Hoyt says:
#::pushes the CTO closer towards the FCO:: FCO: Pull.....PULL!!!

CTO_Dee says:
#::shivers violently in the water and grabs the CEO as they both go under, but is stopped by 
the FCO hand on her sleeve::

XO_Danforth says:
#::thinks to himself, Great!  Now I have to rescue two of them with a dislocated shoulder.::

RangeMaster says:
#ACTION: The CTO is pulled out.

CO_Claymore says:
@::runs after the MO and dives with him into the snow:: MO: Ensign calm down!

Host FCO_Jankara says:
#CTO: Grab my arm!

XO_Danforth says:
#::grabs on to the FCO to support her so SHE doesn't fall in, too::

CEO_Hoyt says:
#::places his hands on the ice and tries to pull him self up::

MO_Mahl says:
@::Screams as he looks up at the CO, but then realizes that its not the bear::

Host FCO_Jankara says:
#XO: Sir, get her clear!  I'll try for the CEO.  You can't handle his weight with your injury!

Nanuk says:
::begins making her way toward the team, making sure that she  comes in behind him::

Host FCO_Jankara says:
#::reaches for the CEO::

RangeMaster says:
#ACTION: Pieces of ice break under the weight of the CEO... he remains in the water.

CTO_Dee says:
#::pulls at the CEO with the hold she has on him and tries to get him up too as they all edge away from the hole::

MO_Mahl says:
@CO: Sorry, Sir.  I guess I lost my nerve there for a minute.

CEO_Hoyt says:
#FCO: Go to my pack...there is a grappling hook....grab it. Hurry!

Host FCO_Jankara says:
#::stretches out, reaching for the CEO::

Nanuk says:
::growls as she approaches the two remaining team members::

XO_Danforth says:
#::pulling back on the FCO::

CTO_Dee says:
#::her muscle ache and threaten to quit working on her but she doesn't let go of the CEO::

CO_Claymore says:
@::considers slapping the MO but doesn't when he calms:: MO: We've got to go after that bear ::takes off the sled pulley and picks up a small pack of his:: MO: Get your water and food ::is distracted by the growl and ducks behind the sled peaking up just enough to aim his phaser at Nanuk::

RangeMaster says:
# ACTION: The CEO's feels something brush against his leg.

MO_Mahl says:
@::Hears growling and thinks that the bear is returning::

CEO_Hoyt says:
#self: What the heck was that!

CO_Claymore says:
@Nanuk: Don't come any closer! ::yelling as loud as he can thinking it is the bear::

MO_Mahl says:
@::Grabs his food and water rations::

RangeMaster says:
# ACTION: A seal bites the CEO on the foot

CEO_Hoyt says:
#FCO: Grab the the.... ::screams:: DANG...Get me out of here!

Host FCO_Jankara says:
#::slides over to the CEO's pack after his grappling hook::

CTO_Dee says:
#::reaches down to the rope that is still around her neck...with one hand takes it off her neck and throws an end to the XO:: XO: Here!

MO_Mahl says:
@::Jumps along side the CO, phaser ready to fire::

CEO_Hoyt says:
#FCO: Point it at the ice...about 2 meters away and fire the hook into the ice....

Host FCO_Jankara says:
#::finds the hook and pulls it out::

Nanuk says:
::growls and throws another of the shuttle sized snowballs at the remaining team members::

CO_Claymore says:
@::can't see Nanuk yet, but still knows there is something out there:: MO: If it continues moving toward us after it comes within site we stun it.

Host FCO_Jankara says:
#::aims past the CEO into the ice so the rope goes past him:: CTO/XO: Watch your heads!

XO_Danforth says:
#::catches the rope and holds tight::

RangeMaster says:
# ACTION: The CEO's foot is pulled free but not before the seal take another bite on his foot.... blood is gushing from it.

MO_Mahl says:
@::sees something moving towards them:: CO: I see some form of movement, but I cant tell if its that bear or not.

CO_Claymore says:
@::sees the incoming snowball and fires a wide phaser blast at it trying to melt it before it hits::

MO_Mahl says:
@::Follows the CO's lead, and fires at the snowball::

Host FCO_Jankara says:
#::does her best to hold on so the rope stays tight::

CEO_Hoyt says:
#::fires at the seal::

XO_Danforth says:
#FCO: Quick!  Get him over here!  Let me work on that foot!

CO_Claymore says:
@MO: I don't understand, how can a polar bear throw snowballs!?

XO_Danforth says:
#::yanks out the emergency med. kit and begins pulling out the necessary equipment.::

RangeMaster says:
#ACTION: The ice melts around the where the CEO fires and he falls back in the water.

MO_Mahl says:
@CO: the blurry image of what I think I saw out there was too large for the bear.  And besides, how can anything throw a snowball that large?

XO_Danforth says:
#FCO: Keep talking to him.  With this cold, he's likely to go into anaphylactic shock.

CEO_Hoyt says:
@XO:I am sorry Commander...I'm sorry

Host FCO_Jankara says:
#CTO: Pull him. ::anchors down the rope and slides back over to get the CEO out::

XO_Danforth says:
#::thinks to himself that we may just lose a Chief engineer.::

CTO_Dee says:
#CEO: Hang on. ::pulls hard and tries to drag him out::

Nanuk says:
ACTION:  The phaser fire succeeds in melting the snowball, then rains down all over the CO & MO, soaking them.

Host FCO_Jankara says:
#::grabs the CTO and pulls:: CTO: Keep a hold of him!

XO_Danforth says:
#::gets the kit ready for additional shock treatment::

MO_Mahl says:
@::yells out as the ice cold water hits him::

MO_Mahl says:
@All: YEOWW that’s cold!

CTO_Dee says:
#::uses the rope that the XO is still holding and pulls hard trying to drag them both::

CEO_Hoyt says:
@CTO: I'm trying to Dee...I'm trying to!

Nanuk says:
::continues to move forward, her shape towering over the trees at the foot of the hill::

RangeMaster says:
# ACTION: The seal bites the CEO once again.... Everything below his knee is bleeding and broken in several places.

CTO_Dee says:
#::screams in pain as her muscles protest loudly::

RangeMaster says:
# ACTION: Out comes the CEO of the water again.

Host FCO_Jankara says:
#::pulls hard on the CTO::

CO_Claymore says:
@Aloud: I've had about enough of this. ::leaves his phaser on wide burst and sets it on the heaviest stun possible:: Nanuk: Take this!

XO_Danforth says:
#::pulls hard::

XO_Danforth says:
#FCO: Drag him over here.  Quickly!

MO_Mahl says:
@::scans the area in front of the CO and himself, trying to find any life signs::

CTO_Dee says:
#All: Crawl, don't try to stand.

CEO_Hoyt says:
#XO:I am sooo sorry Commander.

XO_Danforth says:
#FCO: Keep talking to him, don't let him go into shock.

Host FCO_Jankara says:
#::grabs the phaser from the CEO:: CEO: No more!  You stay still while we take care of you.  Got it...Sir? ::drags him to the XO::

XO_Danforth says:
#CEO: Don't worry about it, Chief.  We'll get you out of here.

Nanuk says:
::Growls as she hurls another snowball at the CO and MO, the snowball blocking the phaser blast and showering them with water again::

RangeMaster says:
# ACTION: The CEO becomes delirious from hypothermia

XO_Danforth says:
#::administers medicine to the Chief to keep him from going unconscious.

Host FCO_Jankara says:
#::moves to her pack and unhooks the XO's empty pack::

CEO_Hoyt says:
#CTO: At least you will get to see the twins again.

MO_Mahl says:
@CO: Ok, I have had enough of this water treatment.  I say we lay down wide phaser fire in all directions, we are bound to hit something.

XO_Danforth says:
#::wraps up his wounds as best as he can and wraps him in a thermal blanket from the supplies::

CTO_Dee says:
#::rolls over on to her back exhausted::

CO_Claymore says:
@MO: Fire!

Host FCO_Jankara says:
#::drags her pack back to the group:: XO: Once his wounds are treated, we can use your empty pack as a gurney to drag him with us.

XO_Danforth says:
#CTO: Jazra, we need to get a fire going.  If we don't warm the two of you up, you'll freeze to death out here.

MO_Mahl says:
@::Fires his phaser on wide beam::

XO_Danforth says:
#::hands Jazra a thermal blanket, worried for her and hoping the Trill is also alright::.

Nanuk says:
::continues toward the two as they stand and shoot, the phaser fire having no effect::

CEO_Hoyt says:
#ALL: I'll make you a deal...if we make out of this...I owe you all bottle of blood wine.

CTO_Dee says:
#::her eyes start to become heavy::  XO: Sir anything we heat up will melt the ice I am afraid.  We need s-s-s-sol-l-lid ground.

RangeMaster says:
# ACTION: The medkit cannot be found anywhere.

Host FCO_Jankara says:
#XO: Sir, we need to get completely clear of the ice.  If that whale pops up again, he can beach himself and cover several meters.

CO_Claymore says:
@::begins to see Nanuk:: MO: This is not good.

MO_Mahl says:
@::sees that the phaser fire isn’t doing any good:: CO: Sir, what kind of creature can withstand phaser fire?

CTO_Dee says:
#::her teeth chatter uncontrollably::

Nanuk says:
::towers over the two officers as she moves closer::

MO_Mahl says:
@::Continues to fire his phaser at Nanuk::

Nanuk says:
::reaches down, picking up an officer in each hand, then holds them up to look at them::

XO_Danforth says:
#FCO: It's up to the two of us, Jaina.  Are you up to it?

CTO_Dee says:
#FCO: Does the tricorder pick up solid ground anywhere?

MO_Mahl says:
@::Screams in terror::

Host FCO_Jankara says:
#CTO: Tricorder isn't working at all.

CO_Claymore says:
@MO: If it moves any closer increase to.... ::is grabbed by the creature before he can get it out and is unable to move::

MO_Mahl says:
@::Gasps for air in Nanuk’s grip::

Host FCO_Jankara says:
#XO: I suggest that I move along our path and test the ground.

Jules says:
ACTION:  The snow, ice and cold all fade and the crew are standing on a huge hologrid, the Range Master and Admiral Hamilton are looking at them shaking their heads.

MO_Mahl says:
::looks around in astonishment::

CTO_Dee says:
::Sees the snowy scene change right before her eyes::  What the....?

CO_Claymore says:
::looks around and wonders what is going on:: ALL: Where are we? ::upset::

CEO_Hoyt says:
::starts to shake:: FCO: JJ...what happened?

XO_Danforth says:
::looks to see the Captain.::

MO_Mahl says:
All: What kind of sick game is this?

RangeMaster says:
::shakes head and looks to the Admiral:: Hamilton: These aren't better than the rest of them

CEO_Hoyt says:
Admiral: You again! ::tries to get up::

CTO_Dee says:
::still cold but is now starting to warm up some::

XO_Danforth says:
::stands at attention after seeing the Admiral, helping his crew to their feet::

RangeMaster says:
All: This whole planet is my playground and you are my toys... you are all pitiful excuses for Officers

CTO_Dee says:
::manages to stand with the XO's help::

ADM_Hamilton says:
RangeMaster: I have to agree with you there, I'm a bit disappointed.. They made it what, less than a kilometer from their landing sites?

CEO_Hoyt says:
::looks at the RangeMaster:: RangeMaster: Do you want to live to see tomorrow?

CO_Claymore says:
::steps up to the RangeMaster:: RangeMaster: I'm sorry, are you the pitiful excuse for the training master here?

CEO_Hoyt says:
::smiles evilly::

CTO_Dee says:
::is to cold and tired to try and mask the laugh that formed after the CO's comment::

CO_Claymore says:
::motions for the CEO, and anyone else to back off::

CEO_Hoyt says:
::shuts up::

ADM_Hamilton says:
CO/CEO: Stand down, both of you.  ::looks at the others:: That goes for the rest of you as well.

XO_Danforth says:
::wonders about the Admiral's attitude toward them::

CTO_Dee says:
::thinks she is all for the good joke but that this was a tad excessive even for her::

ADM_Hamilton says:
RangeMaster: If you would present your findings of their performance.

Jules says:
ACTION:  Benning medics rush out and take care of the injuries while the crew is being evaluated by the Adm. and RM.

CO_Claymore says:
::takes off his mask and goggles, as well as flipping back the hood:: ADM: This exercise is completely and entirely inept, I want an explanation... NOW.

RangeMaster says:
::smiles:: All: Besides pitiful?    Seems most of the crew like to be heroes rather than think like a team.

FCO_Jankara_ says:
::stays seated, still in shock that it was all fake::

CEO_Hoyt says:
FCO:JJ Thank you...

XO_Danforth says:
::thinks that the RangeMaster is WAY off base...well, except for the CEO jumping in the water::.

CTO_Dee says:
::speaks softly to the medic::  Medic:  Make sure the symbiont is well first.

FCO_Jankara_ says:
::looks up:: CEO: For what?

Jules says:
<Medic> :: nods at the CTO ::

MO_Mahl says:
::removes his goggles and his hood::

CEO_Hoyt says:
FCO: For your help...I could have died. Thank you. ::places a hand on JJ's and smiles::

RangeMaster says:
Hamilton/CO: I leave the evaluations to both of you... I create the hell.... and freeze it over... you evaluate.

FCO_Jankara_ says:
::nods, tucks her arms around her knees and puts her head down::

MO_Mahl says:
:;walks over to the FCO:: FCO: You ok?

CEO_Hoyt says:
FCO: JJ...what’s wrong?

ADM_Hamilton says:
ALL:  Benning is a training site.  These simulations are programmed specifically to test your knowledge, your training to the limit of your abilities.  They are specifically designed to be this tough to test your merit as officers.  

FCO_Jankara_ says:
CEO: Just remembering the survival course I had to take at the Academy.

CTO_Dee says:
::wearily sinks back down to the ground as the medic tends to her::

ADM_Hamilton says:
ALL: I hate to admit that I'm more than a little disappointed at what I've seen here.

CEO_Hoyt says:
FCO: Hey we all went through it...that was one of my worst classes.

FCO_Jankara_ says:
CEO: No offense but you have no idea.  Please, I need to be alone. ::gets up and walks away, still listening to the Admiral::

ADM_Hamilton says:
ALL:  Tend to your wounded, tend to your bruises, and report to me immediately once you return to Arcadia Station.

CO_Claymore says:
ADM: And based on the experience I just had with my team I'm going to have to protest ::looks at the XO to see if he has a similar protest for his team::

RangeMaster says:
::shakes head:: ADM: I still say they should be left in my care for a few more weeks

XO_Danforth says:
ADM: Sir, I have to agree with the Captain.  With one exception, my team performed beautifully, especially given the circumstances.

MO_Mahl says:
::feels his body beginning to warm up::

ADM_Hamilton says:
::nods:: RangeMaster:  I know you would like that.  Don't worry, they will be back.

XO_Danforth says:
ADM: We worked together to save each other and protect each other.  There's no doubt about the teamwork from my crew.

CTO_Dee says:
::smiles and starts to dream of a hot tub... after seven life times no longer gets to upset at the dressing down::

MO_Mahl says:
::follows the FCO:: FCO: Hey, you look like you need to unload quite a burden.  You were here for me before, I want to be here if you need me.

ADM_Hamilton says:
ALL:  Your protests will be noted, however don't expect it to change the outcome of the reviews.

FCO_Jankara_ says:
::looks up at the MO:: MO: Joran....I ::starts to cry::

MO_Mahl says:
::goes to JJ and offers his shoulder to cry on, and arms to rest in::

CO_Claymore says:
::mumbles something out of the ear shot of the crew, but well within the Adm.'s::

MO_Mahl says:
FCO: Shh, don’t cry, what ever is wrong, I am here for you.

FCO_Jankara_ says:
::leans into Mahl's chest, trying to keep silent as the tears roll::

ADM_Hamilton says:
CO: I'll keep that in mind for future trips to Benning, Captain.

MO_Mahl says:
::wraps his arms around the FCO tightly, letting her cry on his shoulder::

RangeMaster says:
::shakes head and mumbles something about how dead these wimps would be and walks away from the group::

CEO_Hoyt says:
CTO: Jazra...looks like I owe our team a bottle of blood wine eh?

MO_Mahl says:
FCO: Why don’t you and I get together when we get back to the station, to talk.  Of course, you are welcome to my shoulder here as long as you want it too.

CO_Claymore says:
::turns around to the crew:: Crew: Are you all ready ::thinking how the medics already took OPS away::

CTO_Dee says:
::nods and smiles::  CEO: You begin the drink I will provide the hot tub.

FCO_Jankara_ says:
MO: I'd like that. ::forces a smile::

CEO_Hoyt says:
::stands at attention:: CTO: Aye...that sounds good to me.

Jules says:
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