USS Arondight NCC-80477
Stardate 10709.02

Staring:
Richard Robbins as Commander James McDuggle, Commanding Officer
J.P. Bernard as Lieutenant J.G. Jay Bannister, Chief Medical Officer
Gina Hembrook as Shannen O’Reiley, Chief Engineering Officer
Kyle as Lieutenant Brian Newind the 4Th, Chief Tactical Officer

Guest Staring:
Karri as LtCmdr. Mea`e

Directed By:
Sam Hung as Ship Manager

Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
Captain's Log 10709.02
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
Having arrived to late to safe the USS Horatio we proceeded to transport all the survivors aboard from the escape pods. We were also able to collect the data recorders from the Horatio and have learned that the ships that had attacked the convoy have taken Admiral Winters. Also at this time the whereabouts of Captain Hung is unknown.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
We were able to track the ships warp trail to a near by planet where it just suddenly disappeared. We are currently working on a way to find the trail again and hope to be able to talk with some of the survivors to get a clearer picture of what exactly happened.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
End Log
Host SM_Sam says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Fables III: Out of sight out of mind>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Returning to the bridge from helping with settling in the survivors, she notes the ships FCO has returned to the bridge.  A pity, she had enjoyed for that brief time flying a starship.::
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Walks onto the Bridge from the TL and walks up to the Captain:: CO: Ensign O'Reiley reporting as ordered, Sir. How can I be of assistance?
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
:: sitting in the command chair reading reports coming in::
CMO_LtJG_Bannister says:
::Is still in cargo bay two tending to some of patients needing medical attention.::
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
CEO: Chief work with tactical and see if you can come up with a way to find these warp trails again.
FCO_Ens_Pelot says:
::Sitting at the flight console:: CO: Sir, we are holding position relative to the planet.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
CO: Aye Sir. I'll see if I can tweak the sensors and maybe use a few algorithms. ::Walks over to the Tactical console::

Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
CEO: Chief you might want to see if you can modify a probe also.
LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CO: The survivors are starting to settle in.  At least they have a place to call theirs for the time being.  Operations is working on something more stable as well as dealing with basic needs.
CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::having been checked over, only a bit of bruising and a couple small cuts, and having appealed to the staff trying to sort things out, Brian makes his way up to the bridge to loan the Captain his aide::
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Starts doing multi-spectral sensor sweeps and a variety of other detection routines to ping subspace to look for recent disturbances:: CO: I'll get one of the long range jobs with the full sensor pallets ready once I get an idea of local conditions Sir.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
Mea`e: Roger NoDuz can handle it from here if you could take charge of Science and possibly help the CEO and tactical with finding this missing trail it would be helpful.
CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::steps out of the turbo lift, and heads down to the command ring, saluting the Captain:: CO: Sir, Lieutenant Brian Newind reporting.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
CTO: It is good to have you aboard Lt. You were with the group of survivors we picked up right?
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
Mea'e: So far I've used multi-spectral sensor sweeps and neutrino subspace pings, Commander, but I'm open to suggestions if you have any. I'm reading a lot of tetrion radiation in the area... perhaps they are cloaked?
CTO_Lt_Newind says:
CO: Yes, sir, I was.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
CTO: Can you tell me anything about what happened to the Horatio?
LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Having stepped over to science::  CEO: From what I see, you have things in hand.  What results are you getting so far?
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
Mea'e: Mostly just that tetrion radiation and a whole lot of uninhabited planet so far. ::scowls a bit::
CTO_Lt_Newind says:
CO: The ships that attacked the Horatio weren't registered configurations, unknowns. However.. Tactical data suggested that they were Federation ships with far more advancements and a much heavier armament.
LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CEO: None that are inhabited in this area or habitable?
LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Looks over toward the CTO to catch his report.::
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
:: mumbles to himself:: Self; That figures with Section 31 involved.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
Mea'e: The planet below can support life, Sir, there just doesn't seem to be any on it right this second. ::shrugs::
CTO_Lt_Newind says:
:: glances over at the commander by tactical for a moment, before returning his attention to the Captain ::
LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CEO: It looks like we are back to the missing ships.  How easy would it be to give them cloaking ability?

Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
CTO: From what we had gathered from the data recorders the ships just seemed to appear from out of nowhere. Is that about you assessment of the situation?
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
Mea'e: With Section 31, probably not difficult. They don't play by the rules. Also, as I said, lots of tetrion radiation hereabouts. I'd say the trail ends here because this is where they stopped.
CTO_Lt_Newind says:
CO: That's about right. I'm hoping that some of the data collected might suggest how it is they managed to do so.
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The Med bay calls the doctor, and his viral agent is acting up again.
LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CEO: Could something else about be creating the particles and the ships be using it as a sort of camouflage?
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: Sensor on the ship start picking up something.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
CTO: I have a feeling that section 31 has a head start on cloaking technology that the rest of the Federations doesn't have. Thank you for what you could provide if you would join the CEO and Cmdr Mea`e in helping them in finding a trail.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
Mea'e: I suppose it could be a natural source... I'd have to look at a pattern density graph to see if it's concentrated in any one area, and we might look at decay rates also. It wouldn't be natural if they all had the same rate.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Checks the sensors as they find something::
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
CO: Captain, something showing up on sensors. Go to Red Alert?
CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::nods:: CO: Yes, sir. I'll do what I can to help. ::moves over to the tactical station and listens quietly::
LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Waits while he pulls up the information and turns to Newind::  CTO: Anything you might suggest?
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
CEO: Can you tell what it is?
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Moves over some to let the TAC Lt into the area as well::
LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Looks at the screen::
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: Light bends around an object as it emerges out of nothingness
CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::tries to catch a glance at the console:: Mea`e: Depends on the situation. I need a bit of look into things.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
CO: Something coming out of cloak Sir. ::Backs away and lets CTO take over his station::
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
CTO: Take us to yellow alert just to be safe.
LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Reaches over and pulls up the sensors, tying into telemetry from the object.::
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: What looks to be like a Sovereign Class ship emerges into space but more advanced and more menacing.
CTO_Lt_Newind says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::brings the ship to yellow alert, before barraging the new object with a multitude of scans::
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
All: Whoops... this ain't good...
LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CO: We have a ship on approach... it is not reading what it appears.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
:: sees the ship coming out:: CTO: Red alert.
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: A Comm. light lights on the OPS panel.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
CO: I'm going back to Engineering Sir, you'll need me more there. ::Trots to the TL:: TL: Main Engineering.
CTO_Lt_Newind says:
CO: This ship appears to be in the Sovereign family. ::red alert::
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
<NoDuz> CO : Captain we are being hailed.
LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CO: We might want to pull back from the area.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
NoDuz:  On screen.
LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CO: I cannot get any readings from it.  Something is blocking sensors and baring the fact it is a lot bigger then we are it probably packs a larger punch.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
Mea'e Good ideal. FCO: back us away from the ship a good ways.
FCO_Ens_Pelot says:
::Increases power to the impulse engines and backs the ship slowly:: CO: Aye.
LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Leans over toward tactical::  CTO: Note the greater number of phaser arrays...
Host Agent_Jay says:
@COM: Arondight: Didn't I tell you to leave this alone.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Trots off the TL and into Main Engineering and over to the "pool table" to get status reports and prepare her teams::
CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::nods:: Mea`e: I see 'em. ::working on making sure they stand some sort of chance against this monster ship::
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
COM: Jay: Oh it is you again. Didn't I also tell you that we could not do that.
Host Agent_Jay says:
@COM: Your ship is no match for this.  ::Does a motion with his arms and encompasses the viewscreen::
LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CTO: Speed may be our main defense here.  :: shakes her head::  I cannot get anything else to help you out.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Shuts off all non-essential systems and powers up the back-up generators. Sends all the power she can into shields, structural integrity, engines, and weapons::
CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::looks up, and talks quietly:: Mea`e: Tactics. Slight of hand. Distractions. Those all work just as well. I've been doing this for a while, I'm sure I can think up something.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
*CTO*: You're ready for war, el-tee, make us proud.
FCO_Ens_Pelot says:
::Looks on and hides his fear::
CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::grins a little at the CEO's comment, but doesn't reply for the moment::

Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
:: has NoDuz mute the COM:: CTO: would it be possible for us to use the planet as a shield also.
LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CTO: Trying to find you something to work with then... a planet, moon, the suns corona... maybe a nice solar flare to throw them off.
CTO_Lt_Newind says:
CO: I might be able to use it to some advantage. I'm working on it.
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The menacing ship stops as the Arondight backs away.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
CTO: Well work fast as I am about to challenge them.
LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CTO: Can you play with in an asteroid belt?  We would be far better then they within one.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
:: has NoDuz open the com again::
CTO_Lt_Newind says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::runs a couple more scans, and checks the armory's current supply:: Mea`e: That'll work, providing our Flight Officer knows how to maneuver.
LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Quickly types in the coordinates and sends them to the FCO::
LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Quietly:: CTO: We shall see...
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
COM: Jay: You may be right but we will still give you a good fight. :: nods to NoDuz to close the com::
FCO_Ens_Pelot says:
::Looks up from his console, then looks back down, enters the coordinates into the console:: CO: Ready.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Sends her damage control teams out to staging points and has all Engineering personnel arm themselves for self-defense::
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
ALL: Ok lets see what happens
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: As the comm. cuts an evil smile forms on his face.
CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::nods in agreement, while pulling up sensor logs, and checking them against his current ideas - reapplies a couple to fit within an asteroid belt::
LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CO: We are heading for the asteroid belt... we are one light year away from it.  Our speed and agility are our primary defenses against that vessel.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
FCO: evasive actions.
FCO_Ens_Pelot says:
CO: Aye, initiating evasive.
LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Quickly informs the CEO of the current plan of action... they were going to put alot of stress on the ship.::
CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::mutters to himself:: Self: Wish I had sometime to prepare for this, I could rigged some torpedoes to surprise them.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
Mea`e: Roger once we inside the asteroid belt launch the fighter.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Brings all reactors and engines up to maximum safe levels for optimal performance::

Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The Arondight flies into the Belt and dodges a few large asteroids.  The Sovey powers up and follows them in without prejudice.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Reinforces the structural Integrity Fields and tweaks the Inertial Dampeners up as well::
LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Informs the squadron leader to prepare to debark and prepare for close battle within an asteroid belt.  She gives him as much information as she has.::
CTO_Lt_Newind says:
Outloud: Alright. In here we have some advantage, because we should be able to dodge most of these chunks of rocks, while they are going to have to just blast their way in. FCO: Keep an eye on the asteroids, and where they decide to some blasting.
FCO_Ens_Pelot says:
::Quickly adjusts course and fly’s the Arondight around a few asteroids::
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
Mea'e: I've given you everything I have, Sir. Tell the FCO to mind the big rocks, tho, it's hell on the paint job.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
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LtCmd_Mea`e says:
*CEO*: Understood...
Host SM_Sam  says:
ACTION: The Sovey barges into the field as the asteroids bounce off their shields, the larger asteroids decimated by their phaser beams
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
CTO: You get a chance to take that ship out you have a weapons free order so fire when you can.
LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Her face serious but her eyes not.:: CTO: Engineering says if you scratch the ship, you get to paint her.
CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::prepares phasers and torpedoes to be very busy:: CO: Aye, sir. ::starts firing, focusing the fire on the weapons arrays as they're in use.::
LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Looks down at her comm. and nods.::  CO: Squadron ready to debark.  I suggest we get some distance and possibly a large asteroid between them and us first.
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The phaser volley and photon volley hit the shields of the Sovey, very minimal shield damage recorded.
LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CO: Captain, that ship is eating the asteroids as if they were breakfast.  :: frowns.::
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Checking the performance of the systems and adjusting levels and containment to keep everything going at optimum performance::
CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::launches a spread volley in an attempt to strain the shields::
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
Mea`e: Roger. FCO: See if you can find a very large asteroid to hide behind while we launch the fighter.
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The Sovey fires back at the Arondight, barely missing them grazing their shields as they move past a rock.
LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Quickly pulls up their general composition, looking for a nice iron one that is big.::
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The torpedoes hit the shields again no real damage.

FCO_Ens_Pelot says:
CO: Aye, adjusting course to 213 mark 12.
LtCmd_Mea`e says:
FCO: I have a nice big one with lots of iron... at least they cannot move it so easily as the others... :: gives him the coordinates.::
CTO_Lt_Newind says:
CO: Sir, torpedoes aren't packing enough punch to be effective. ::scans the area to try and find something that will boost their advantage::
LtCmd_Mea`e says:
*SL*: You will have seconds to get your people off... on my mark...
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
CTO: Are our torpedoes doing any damage?
FCO_Ens_Pelot says:
Mea'e: Aye, adjusting course, now.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
CTO: Then load the Quantum’s and lets see if that does any good.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
*CTO*: Rocks are as unhealthy to them as us, maybe you could use the Tractor Beams to push a few their way? At least it would be an annoyance.
CTO_Lt_Newind says:
CO: Nothing considerable. We'd exhaust our armament before we did anything. Switching torpedo types to quantum’s. *CEO*: Aye, thank you.
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The Arondight heads straight towards the big rock then swings around and fly’s in behind it
LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: hearing the CEO's idea::  *CEO*: How about catching up some of those asteroids as a shield?
LtCmd_Mea`e says:
*SL*: Deploy....
CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::gives the armory some time to load some of the tubes with quantum’s, while he waits for the FCO to bring them back around::
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
*Mea'e*: As long as it blocks some of the fire, sounds like a plan. Even if they destroy them, it's not like we will run out any time soon, right?
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The Kaneda Fighter launch with precision off the ship and head to the target
LtCmd_Mea`e says:
*CEO*: Nor can they simply fly through them...
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
Mea`e: Have the fighters just do a hit and run on that ship as they will more that likely not do that much damage.
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The Sovey barges through and fires a full volley of torpedoes
LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CO: Captain, we are going to create a rather ummm... rocky shield as needed, using the tractor beam and smaller asteroids.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
*Mea'e*: Now the fighters are out they will be pretty busy with targeting too, time to make their concentration even harder.
LtCmd_Mea`e says:
*CEO*: There is the issue of power consumption though by the tractor beam... unless you have another idea.
CTO_Lt_Newind says:
Outloud: Incoming! ::attempts to destroy some of the torpedoes using phasers::

FCO_Ens_Pelot says:
::Spots on his navigational sensors:: All: Incoming!
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
Mea`e: Roger coordinate it with the CTO.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
*Mea'e*: I've already got the back-up generators online, you can use those, the Warp Core and Impulse drives should power everything else fine.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
*ALL* : All hands brace for impact.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Holds on to the "Pool table" and braces::
Host Agent_Jay says:
ACTION: Two torpedoes are detonated as the phaser blasts hit it. one of the torpedo impacts squarely on the Arondight, causing the shields to buckle.  Coolant pipes burst all over the ship.
CTO_Lt_Newind says:
FCO: Take heed, I'm going to shatter some asteroids to try and pelt their shields, on top of giving them a volley of quantum’s to enjoy. ::grips the console::
LtCmd_Mea`e_ says:
*SL*: Try to lead their ship away from us...
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Sends damage control teams out to fix the burst coolant pipes::
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: As the fighters converge on the Sovey,
CTO_Lt_Newind says:
CO: Shields at twenty percent, sir.
LtCmd_Mea`e_ says:
FCO: I am sending you toward a small group of asteroids.  We are going to play pick up sticks so be prepared for the drag on the ship.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
:: checks the reports:: CTO: have you fired the quantum’s yet.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Attempts to reinforce the shields and get the protection back up::
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: As the fighters converge on the Sovey, the Sovey fires multiple bursts from its phaser banks and decimate 3 out of the 5 fighters in one volley.
LtCmd_Mea`e_ says:
CTO: Can you put a torpedo into a group of asteroids... a couple of them, and when we drop our rocky shield, it would detonate against that ship?
CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::uses one launcher to blast a bunch of asteroids in close proximity to the enemy, before launching the quantum volley at the enemy ship:: CO: Quantum’s away.
FCO_Ens_Pelot says:
Mea'e: Aye, coming about.
LtCmd_Mea`e_ says:
*SL*: Your job is not to get destroyed but warn Starfleet of the situation.  Repeat, warn Starfleet of the situation.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
:: sees the fighter disappear:: Mea`e: Recall the fighters they are of little use out there.
LtCmd_Mea`e_ says:
:: Prepares the tractor beam and as the FCO nears the smaller asteroids, begins to gather them, placing it behind them and in front of the other vessel.::
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The quantum’s hit their mark, more kaboom seen on the sensors, enemy shields still strong.
LtCmd_Mea`e_ says:
CO: I sent them to warn Starfleet... they cannot get back aboard with things as they are.

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
Mea`e: Give me a moment to put the torpedoes in place. ::waits for the launcher using volleys to be reloaded, before using it as a distraction as he uses the third launcher to place some torpedoes in asteroids near the ship::
CTO_Lt_Newind says:
CO: Sir, I don't think we have the armament supply to get through this.
LtCmd_Mea`e_ says:
:: Can almost feel the drag on the ship as she picks up as many of the asteroids as possible.::  CTO: I will release it on your mark... and cross my fingers.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Details a team to the industrial replicators to start making up more photon torpedoes::
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
Mea`e: It would take them to long to get any where to warn Starfleet  so lets get them back aboard.
CTO_Lt_Newind says:
Mea`e: Rock shield up! ::detonates the several torpedoes as soon as it is::
LtCmd_Mea`e_ says:
:: Releases the rock shield::
LtCmd_Mea`e_ says:
:: Sends the order to the Squad leader to return on the double.::
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The Asteroids hit its mark the secondary explosion from the torpedoes make an impact, The Sovey's shields are moderately damaged.
CTO_Lt_Newind says:
Outloud: That did some damage!
LtCmd_Mea`e_ says:
CTO: We have a hit... their shields are damaged... now let me see if we can discover what is behind them...
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
CTO: Good then lets hit them again.
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The Sovey stops in its tracks, then heads out of the field.
CTO_Lt_Newind says:
CO: It's leaving the asteroid field, sir.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Continues juggling the power and directing damage control efforts::
CTO_Lt_Newind says:
CO: I'd love to say they were running, but I think they got smart and left the field because they knew they were disadvantaged.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
CTO: Roger FCO: set a course to the edge of the asteroid field and hold position there.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
CTO: I have to agree with you there but I don't think we are in a position to press the matter either.
LtCmd_Mea`e_ says:
:: Frowns::  CO/CTO: Actually, it may be more or in this case, less then that.  There are only 100 life signs aboard that ship.  Though their weapons and shields are... hmmm... that cannot be right.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
*CTO*: If they have stopped shooting now might be a good time to recycle the shields. Only so much I can do with reinforcements.
LtCmd_Mea`e_ says:
CTO:  Take a look at this... if I am reading this correct, their weaponry technology is a least 10 years or more advanced then were we stand now... I think I saw some of these things in the early stages... just sketches.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
*CEO*: Chief can you give me a rough time when you can have the ship back up to 100%?
CTO_Lt_Newind says:
Mea`e/CO: I was right then. These things are incredibly advanced.. I hope we aren't dealing with a temporal crisis here. I don't need any more of those.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
*CO*: I should have all the important stuff back up in 2 hours Sir. We didn't get beat up too badly. Mostly just shields and coolant systems.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
:: hears Mea`e:: CTO: With the fact that we are dealing with section 31 I wouldn't rule it out.
LtCmd_Mea`e_ says:
CTO: If it is, we are in hot oil.  And we had best start thinking of other measures then fighting.
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: As the Sovey heads out of the field and stops as another bend of light encompasses 2 more objects.  As two more ships smaller in size emerge out of the shadows.
Host SM_Sam says:
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