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SM:      Bafii			         Brain Fredrickson
CO:      Captain K`Beth	                       Beth
XO:      Cmdr. James McDuggle         Rich
CSO:    Cmdr. Tarrez Hunter	         Char
CTO:    Lt. Ryan Williams                    Ryan
CEO:    Lt. JG Keyser Syren	         Noel
 CNS:    Lt. Cmdr. DiDomnia                 Erin     
 OPS:    Ensign Rhian                           Ted

Host Bafii says:
Prologue: The Arondight along with the small-assembled fleet continue on towards their destination.  They have only one more day of travel left until the fun begins.  
Host Bafii says:
<<<<<<<<<< RESUME MISSION >>>>>>>>>>
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::on the bridge in the center seat watching the viewscreen::
XO_McDuggle says:
@::settles back into the command chair on the Falcon:: All: Report.
OPS_Rhian says:
::on the bridge at OPS.  Running diagnostics on the power and communications systems::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::on the bridge of the Arondight at SCI 1setting up another cross-reference search pattern on the pirates::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::hears something strange from under her chair, looks down and sees Dog stretched out behind it, sound asleep and snoring::
CEO_Syren says:
@::reading sleepily at the ENG station:: XO: What? Oh um the probes are all ready sir ::stifles a yawn::
CTO_Williams says:
::On the Bridge of the Arondight, making sure everything is running smooth tactical-wise, running small drills across the ship::
XO_McDuggle says:
@CEO: Been a long night? ::smiles::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::sees that the data search will be a few minutes and decides to introduce herself to her new OPS officer::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
All: Report.
XO_McDuggle says:
@::listens as all the other stations report in::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO:I haven't been able to dig up anything new on these pirates that we didn't already know.  However, if I find something in this new search I have going I will let you know.

CEO_Syren says:
@XO: Are there any other kinds?
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Sensors pick up a small metallic object about 10 minutes out
CTO_Williams says:
CO: Haven't been able to find anything more as of yet, but we are as ready as we will be.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO: Thank you, Commander. ::takes the PADD a yeoman brings up and looks it over before signing it::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CTO: Good work, Lt.
OPS_Rhian says:
CO: Captain communication systems and power allocation fully operational
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: Wait a minute... ::as she hears a beep from her console::
XO_McDuggle says:
CEO: Maybe you can get some rest before we get where we are going.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Thank you, Ensign. ::looks over at the CSO::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: There is a small metallic object head... about 10 minutes out.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO: Can you identify?
CEO_Syren says:
@::stumbles over to the replicator and gets himself a cup of coffee:: XO: Thanks sir but I couldn't sleep anyway
Host Bafii says:
@ACTION: The replicator malfunctions and makes the CEO a cup of warm motor oil.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::lets her fingers fly over the console::  CO: Yes ma'am it seems to be a sensor buoy of sorts.... possibly that of an early warning system.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO: Have they picked us up yet?
XO_McDuggle says:
@ CEO: True it is hard to get any sleep when you are in a different place than where you normally are.
CEO_Syren says:
@::glares at the petty officer coming his way and unwittingly takes a sip of motor oil:: XO: Wow, we should get this recipe for our replicator
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::tries to figure that out for the CO::
XO_McDuggle says:
@CEO: That good?
CEO_Syren says:
@XO: I never thought I’d miss the Arondight this much ::takes another sip::
CTO_Williams says:
::Coordinates a drill in the armory::
CEO_Syren says:
@XO: The best and I don't usually drink this stuff
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: Unknown, ma'am.
OPS_Rhian says:
:: tries to narrow and filter an incoming signal :: CO: Captain I am detecting a comm. frequency, it seems to be a probe transmission frequency
Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Federation?
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
OPS: What is its coordinates?
XO_McDuggle says:
@CEO: Then I think that I will have a cup also:: goes over to the Replicator::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: 5 minutes until the Arondight reaches the probe
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CTO: Get a target lock on that buoy but hold your fire.
OPS_Rhian says:
:: compares the frequency :: CO: Negative ma'am.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: Ma'am we will reach the buoy in 5 minutes ::sends the coordinates of the buoy to the CTO::
CEO_Syren says:
@XO: I recommend ::drains his own cup and goes back to his work::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Is the communication heading towards the asteroid field?
CTO_Williams says:
::Turns away from the drill, and locks the Arondight onto the buoy.:: CO: Done
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: Shall we alert the rest of the fleet about the buoy ma'am?
OPS_Rhian says:
:: uses the main deflector array and the lateral sensors to form a triangulation :: CO: Will have a direction momentarily
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO: No hold on....if it has already seen us there's no need.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: 3 minutes...
XO_McDuggle says:
@<SO_Seer> XO: Sir the Arondight has just locked their weapons on a buoy just ahead.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: 2 minutes...
XO_McDuggle says:
@SO: Can you tell what kind of buoy it is?
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CTO: As soon as OPS triangulates the location of the source of the signal fire and destroy the buoy.
OPS_Rhian says:
CO: I have it ma'am the probe is sending to the asteroid field
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::scans the area for more probes::
CEO_Syren says:
@Self: What now? ::checks out Seer's data::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Suddenly the comm. signal from the probe becomes more active
CTO_Williams says:
CO: Okay.  ::Readies to fire::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Record and translate the message.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CTO: Fire.
XO_McDuggle says:
@<SO_Seer> XO: Sir it seem to be a communication buoy.
CTO_Williams says:
::Opens fire with phasers:: CO: Done.
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: As the Arondight converges on the probe, it explodes from contact with the ship's phasers.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: Ma'am this is just a guess but I think it detected us prior to the CTO destroying it.  Its comm. signal became much more active in the moments before its destruction.
OPS_Rhian says:
CO: Yes ma'am.  :: begins recording the probes transmissions and running through both the universal translator and the Federation decryption subroutine::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO: Good....that is what we wanted. ::grins tightly:: Now the fun will begin.
CEO_Syren says:
@XO: Maybe that wasn't such a good idea. Somebody will miss it and know we were here
XO_McDuggle says:
@::Sees the Buoy explode on the view screen:: COM: CO: Captain this if the Falcon.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
COM: Falcon: XO: Yes Commander, I was just about to call you.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::raises an eyebrow::  Self: We wanted them to detect us?
XO_McDuggle says:
@COM: CO: Yes Captain I just seen you blow up a buoy and was wondering if that was such a good ideal.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::shakes her head and goes about her business::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::has the computer resume the data search on the pirates::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Is this line secured?
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::looks up from her station and looks around the bridge::
OPS_Rhian says:
:: taps commands quickly :: CO: Captain I am detecting a faint transmission from the asteroid field.  Highly encrypted and the field is preventing triangulation.  :: Checks his console :: Aye ma'am all fleet communications are secure protocols
CEO_Syren says:
@ ::goes over to Tactical and watches for the ship that will now come to investigate:: Self: We couldn't just keep quiet could we
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::nods the OPS:: COM: XO: Yes, Commander, we need for them to see us.  The further we can draw them from the asteroid field, the easier it will be for you to slip behind them and reconnaissance their base.  Prepare to break from the fleet.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
Self:  Yes I would say they definitely know we are coming now... ::relatively soft::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Work on translating that message.
XO_McDuggle says:
@COM: CO: Aye Captain we are breaking away now.
OPS_Rhian says:
CO: Aye captain.  :: makes adjustments to the encryption subroutine trying to speed the translations ::
CTO_Williams says:
CO: Captain, sensors are picking up two vessels on an approach angle.... at high speed!  They will be here in 15 minutes.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
COM: XO: Good luck Commander, remember...whatever happens to the rest of the fleet, get that information back to the Federation if there is no way to destroy the base ourselves.  That is your highest priority.
XO_McDuggle says:
@FCO_Drive: Set course for the second set of coordinates.

CEO_Syren says:
@ ::two vessels come into view on the Tactical screen:: XO: Like clockwork. We've got visitors sir. Two ship high speed
Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Have the rest of the fleet head for an intercept course, maximum warp...we have to give the Falcon time to break away.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: Oh yes I call this fun... ::shakes her head and makes ready::
XO_McDuggle says:
@COM: CO: Aye Captain It seem you have visitors already.
XO_McDuggle says:
@FCO: Engage.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
COM: XO: We'll keep them busy...you just try and get away undetected.
OPS_Rhian says:
CO: Aye ma'am :: notifies the other ships of the captain's orders ::
CTO_Williams says:
::Thinks that it is unlikely for them to fail, after listening to the CO order the XO to send a message::
Host Bafii says:
@ACTION: The Falcon separates from the rest of the fleet on its own mission.
XO_McDuggle says:
@<FCO_Drive>: XO: Roger sir :: engages course::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Is there anyway to scramble any communications coming from those ships back to the asteroid field?
CEO_Syren says:
@TO_Nobody: You're relieved ::takes control of tactical and slaves engineering to his console::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CTO: Take us to red alert.
CTO_Williams says:
::Punches the big "Red Alert" button::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::takes her station to red alert::
OPS_Rhian says:
CO: We could use the standard jammers on a rotating carrier wave so they cannot adjust
Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Do it.
XO_McDuggle says:
@CEO: I think it is time to engage some of our deceptions
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::scans the approaching vessels for life signs::
CEO_Syren says:
@XO: Yes sir ::activates the falcon countermeasures::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Open a channel to the lead ship.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: There are several hundred on each ship... mixed races as one might suspect on a pirate ship.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO/CTO: Tactical analysis of the approaching ships.
OPS_Rhian says:
:: activates the jamming systems and uses a rotating carrier even including some Romulan carrier frequencies :: Himself:  That should be a surprise for them
CTO_Williams says:
::Orders the armory to have lots of torpedoes in the launcher queues::
OPS_Rhian says:
::opens channel :: CO: Channel open ma'am
XO_McDuggle says:
@CEO: lets hope that the Captain can keep them busy we really don't want to have to fight any thing as we will be on our own.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO: Keep an eye on the Falcon, I want continuous status reports on her progress.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CSO: Ma'am we are seven minutes out from them... aye ma'am.
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: As the Arondight gets closer the sensor images resolve... there is a third ship that was hiding in a blind spot
CEO_Syren says:
@ ::watches as the readouts come back:: XO: I'm with you there. Our ion trail is masked and I don't think they saw us
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::monitors the Falcon and sets the computer to send off an alarm if something should deviate from status quo::
XO_McDuggle says:
@FCO: As we get into the asteroid field I want you to use every tactic you can to hide this ship.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
COM: Pirate Ship: This is Captain K'Beth.  State your name and destination.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: Ma'am we now have 3 enemy ships approaching fast.
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The pirate vessels let K'Beth eat static.
XO_McDuggle says:
@<FCO_Drive> XO: Understood sir.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::doesn't lift her eyes from her console::  Self: Not a talkive bunch are they?
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::grins a little at the static and shrugs:: All: I had to try...protocol and all that.
CTO_Williams says:
CO:  Captain, there are actually 3 pirate ships out there.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CTO: Fire a shot across their bow as soon as they get within range.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO: What is their tactical ability?  Are they a match for the Arondight?
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::scans the ships::
XO_McDuggle says:
@CEO: Any thing interesting out there yet?
CTO_Williams says:
CO: My pleasure. ::Sets up the phasers to fire a shot over their ship:::
CEO_Syren says:
@ ::watches the sensors carefully for any change in the pirate's flight path:: XO: It might be sensor ghost but I think there's a third ship out there sir, hiding behind the others
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO:  Ma'am they are smaller than us but they have similar armament.  We also have some fighters that they do not have.
XO_McDuggle says:
@CEO: I have a feeling that the rest of the fleet has seen it also.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Inform the fleet to deploy in a standard configuration.  Inform the fleet that these ships cannot escape.

Host Bafii says:
@ACTION: The Falcon will be out of sensor range of the Arondight in 10 minutes
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: Less than a minute to intercept.
OPS_Rhian says:
CO: Aye captain
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: Ma'am I will lose our sensor contact with the Falcon in 10 minutes.
CEO_Syren says:
@XO: I hope so we'll be out of sensor range in 10 minutes ::prays that they'll still be there when he gets back::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The fleet is now in range of the pirates
OPS_Rhian says:
:: Informs the other two ships in the wing of the CO's orders ::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO: Understood, Commander.
XO_McDuggle says:
@CEO: That should give us enough time to see Chief.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Inform the squadrons to stand by for scrambling.
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The pirates open fire
CEO_Syren says:
@XO: The pirates have engaged our fleet
OPS_Rhian says:
CO: Yes ma’am.  *Squadron leaders*:  Standby to scramble for intercept
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CTO: ::sees the pirates open fire:: I think that satisfies Federation protocol on our part.  Target the lead ships weapons system and fire.
XO_McDuggle says:
@CEO: On Screen.
CTO_Williams says:
::Locks on and fires a large barrage of phaser fire:: CO: Permission to use torpedoes sir.?
CEO_Syren says:
@::taps a few keys and the screen lights up with the battle::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::watches the scans of the ship to see the damage the phasers impart::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CTO: Yes...but no quantum torpedoes.  We will need those for later.
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Minimal damage to all vessels... things are just starting to warm up.
OPS_Rhian says:
CO: Have a green light on the fighters.  All pilots report ready for launch
XO_McDuggle says:
@::watches what he figures to be a short battle::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO/CTO: Minimal damage to all vessels.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Take over flight from the duty FCO and inform the fleet to fire at will.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
SO: Frank, I need you to help me monitor the fighters... I'm not use to tracking so many of our ships.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
<SO Frank>  CSO: Aye, ma'am.

CTO_Williams says:
::Starts targeting critical systems, and opens with a salvo of torpedoes:: CSO: Try this.. ::Punches the big "Fire" button::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO: Keep an eye on the rest of the fleet.  I want regular updates on their status.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods::  CO: Aye.
OPS_Rhian says:
:: slaves OPS to the FCO console and hops into the seat pushing the duty FCO out :: Duty_FCO: You are relieved
CEO_Syren says:
@::stares at the viewscreen for a while then remembers that he also has to watch the sensors for any surprises::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Stillwater has taken damage to her forward shields
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CTO: Lt, watch the torpedoes when our fighters and the rest of the fleet engage the enemy.  We can't afford any casualties from friendly fire.
CTO_Williams says:
::Waits till the phasers recharge from the first firing, and opens all of the phasers on the lead ship::  CO: Aye sir.
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Jaguar and Arondight get some good hits on one of the pirate vessels.. its shields are starting to buckle
OPS_Rhian says:
:: opens a comm. and informs the fleet to fire at will :: Himself : Which Pirate is will?  :: Shrugs and brings the Arondight around for evasive maneuvers::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::watches the three enemy ships, her own ship, the Falcon, and the other members of the Fleet::  Self: If I have any more windows opened up my console is labile to blow....   CO: ::louder:: Ma'am the Stillwater has taken damage to her forward shields.
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Arondight takes some hits to its ventral shields.  The ships rocks slightly at the hits.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::idly wonders how many times she needs to remind the CTO to call her ma'am and not sir.  Watches the fight on the viewscreen::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO/CTO: One of the pirates shields is buckling
XO_McDuggle says:
@::sees how the fight is going:: CEO: Those ships are  putting up a good fight.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::holds on to her chair as the ship rocks a bit:: CTO: Target the damaged pirate ship.
CTO_Williams says:
FCO_Nobody: Take us on a flyby of the damaged ship on my command.... 3...2....1.... NOW! ::Opens a barrage of everything as they fly by... firing both front and rear bays as they fly by::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The pirate ships seem to be outclassing the Norway class Stillwater, she is taking more damage.
OPS_Rhian says:
:: allocates more power to the ventral shields and rolls those shields out of the line of fire ::
CEO_Syren says:
@::winces each time the Arondight is hit:: XO: I'm a little surprised actually
Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Inform the Stillwater to fall back behind the fleet and engage the enemy from a distance.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: Ma'am the Stillwater isn't fairing well... she is outclassed.
CEO_Syren says:
@XO: The Stillwater's getting the worst of it
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Arondight's last barrage hits home and one of the pirate vessels is disabled.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Scramble the squadrons.  Have them protect the Stillwater.
OPS_Rhian says:
CO: Yes ma’am  :: sends message to the Stillwater::
Host Bafii says:
@ACTION: The Falcon loses sensor contact with the Fleet.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: Ma'am one of their ships has been disabled.
CTO_Williams says:
::Informs the armory to load another load of torpedoes.  Opens phaser fire on the nearest ships::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: I have lost contact with the Falcon.
XO_McDuggle says:
@CEO: I can see that I think the Captain may be under estimating these pirates a little.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO: At least they made it that far.
OPS_Rhian says:
CO: Understood.  *Squadron Leaders*: You have a GO...repeat scramble and defend USS Stillwater
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Fighters begin to launch
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: I could deploy a sensor probe... it could let us see them a bit longer.
CEO_Syren says:
@XO: We could make be back there in 5 minutes...4 if we pushed it
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO: No...I don't want the pirates seeing that we are interested in anything other than what we are doing.
Host Bafii says:
@ACTION: The Falcon detects a freighter heading towards the asteroid field.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods in agreement with her::
CTO_Williams says:
::Avoids firing near the fighters, opens weapons onto nearest ship's warp core::
XO_McDuggle says:
@CEO: As much as I would like to we have our own mission to take care of.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::checks all the ships again::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Arondight is tossed around as multiple torpedoes make contact with the ventral shields
CEO_Syren says:
@XO: Yes. A mission ::turns back to the console:: XO: There's a freighter going towards the asteroid field
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
Self: Oooff ::as she gets tossed hard into her console::  ooohh that is going to leave a mark.
OPS_Rhian says:
:: makes evasive maneuvers trying to keep those shield protected till they can recharge ::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Jaguar pierces through another of the pirates and it explodes in a shower of lights.

XO_McDuggle says:
@CEO: Give the coordinates to the FCO.  FCO: Lets see if that freighter can lead us in to the base.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: The Jaguar has taken another of the ships down.... one more to go.
CTO_Williams says:
CEO: Lt., focus shield energy to the ventral shields! ::Fires more torpedoes::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::holds onto her chair as the ship is tossed around:: OPS: Inform the Jaguar to get the last pirate in a pincer maneuver between the two of us.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CTO: Target the last ship's weapons systems.
CEO_Syren says:
@::sends the coordinates the helm:: XO: We're almost out of sensor range sir. Last glance time 
XO_McDuggle says:
@<FCO_Drive>: XO: Roger sir
CTO_Williams says:
CO: Ma'am, recommend we orient the ship to avoid damage to the ventral shields!  ::Targets the last ship's weapon systems, and fires::
OPS_Rhian says:
:: Informs the Jaguar and brings the Arondight into position for the maneuver::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO: Status of the disabled pirate ship?
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The last pirate vessel is caught in a crossfire between the two Federation vessels and can't escape... it is destroyed
XO_McDuggle says:
@CEO: Sorry Chief we need to find the base and get all the info we can.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: The Stillwater is experiencing major shield damage with some minor structural damage.  Jaguar's shields are in the yellow, and we are fine.... except for our ventral shields, which are nearing the red zone.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO: Understood Commander.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::looks up as the last ship explodes in a brilliant array of lights::
XO_McDuggle says:
@FCO: We need to stay out of range of the freighters sensors.
OPS_Rhian says:
:: makes adjustment to the power allocation :: CSO: Compensating for the drain on the ventral shields
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::scans the disabled ship::
CEO_Syren says:
@::sighs and accepts his uselessness::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Tactical sensors flare to life... 6 more ships incoming, time to intercept is 30 minutes.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: Ma'am.... what about the disabled ship?
CTO_Williams says:
::Gets ready for another set of ships...:: Self: Here we go baby... time to do my job...
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CTO: Target the disabled pirate ship and fire.  We can't have anyone coming up behind us.
OPS_Rhian says:
:: maintains proximity with the rest of the wing ::

CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: Ma'am!  Six ships approach fast.... ETA 30 minutes.
XO_McDuggle says:
@::hopes the rest of the fleet is doing fine and hopes that this freighter leads them to where they need to be::
CEO_Syren says:
@::catches a glimpse of the 6 ships as the Falcon moves out of sensor range:: Self: No that can't right...can it?
Host Bafii says:
<<<<<<<<<< PAUSE MISSION >>>>>>>>>>

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