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USS Elara

“Who Put That There? – Part 2”

Starring

Terry Imrie as Captain Joseph Timrok
Karen Barkas as Lieutenant Kezia Pazoski
Gordon Cindriæ as as Lieutenant John McKnight
Cosma Mihai as Lieutenant Junior Grade Cosmo Starbuck
Rob van den Dungen as Ensign Dalin Tar
Rob Lemmens as Ensign Nathaniel Horatio Nelson

  And

Lília Perfeito as Ensign Lost

ScotchMyst says:
=/\= U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10511.13 - "Who put that there? Part II"=/\=
ScotchMyst says:
The USS Elara rests peacefully in space right outside the Secret Rose Nebula as the CSO and CEO leave the ship to attempt to manually retrieve the probe that they detected earlier within the nebula, the rest of the Elara crew find themselves faced with a new problem
ScotchMyst says:
A heavily armed Romulan Warbird has appeared on long range sensors and is now bearing down rapidly on the Elara's current position on what seems to be a random patrol.
ScotchMyst says:
After the unpleasantness on Nova Pax colony Starfleet cannot afford another diplomatic incident so the command crew of the Elara are left with two choices… do they fight? Or do they hide?
ScotchMyst says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= Begin Mission =/\= =/\= =/\=
TO_Ens_Sollo says:
::at Tac2 Tacticilizing::
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::at OPS OPSing::
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: sitting on the bridge ::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
::at tactical console tacticilizing classically, over the cheap imitations that run around::
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Takes his seat right beside the CEO in the shuttle.:: CEO: Ready to go?
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::having sent the MO to sickbay she takes a seat once again::
CEO_Lt_McKnight says:
::Sits at the shuttles helm/ops console and boots up the systems:: CSO: Yes, ready and able, taking us out in a few seconds.
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>CO: The ... Warbird is still closing in, it will be here in 15 minutes, current speed
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
FCO: acknowledged
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CO: Should I arm weapons and raise shields?
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
*shuttle*: Tar to shuttle: You are cleared for launch.
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CTO: raise shields when the shuttle is clear, hold off on the weapons
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Smiles uncomfortable:: CEO: Well, go ahead then and take her out.
CEO_Lt_McKnight says:
::activates the shuttles engines and hovers away from the docking clamps:: *OPS:* Acknowledged Mr. Tar, we'll be seeing you shortly.
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::gets confirmation of the shuttle bay doors are opened::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
::sees the shuttle exit the Elara and raises shields::
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
CO: Sir, the shuttle has left the shuttle bay. ::initiates closing of shuttle bay doors::
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
OPS: have the Romulans detected us yet?
CEO_Lt_McKnight says:
@CSO: All right, plotting a course into the nebula. ::notices the Warbird on sensors:: Ouch, doesn't look good....
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The Shuttle gracefully (well as gracefully as the CEO's piloting skills manage) exits the Elara and flies towards the swirl of lights that is the Secret Rose Nebula
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::runs a quick scan:: CO: No sir, it appears they haven't noticed us yet.
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
@::Looks at his console:: CEO: Yes sir, it's best we get out of here fast. I don't to be around here in this shuttle if the Romulans decide to use either us ot the Elara for target practice.
TO_Ens_Sollo says:
::tracks the course of the Warbird::
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
FCO: extrapolate the Romulans course then take us around to the opposite side if the nebula - keep them on the other side
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::looks to the OPS curiously:: Self: Can't be that easy...
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
OPS: instruct the shuttle to stay out of sight until we return
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>CO: Sir, its a rather large nebula. If I take us to the other side, we will leave the shuttle at their mercy...sir
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::calculates the current course of the Romulan Warbird:: CO: Sir, at the current course of the Warbird they'll pass us at approximately 3 kilometres of our port bow.
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>CO: Not that I want to but I suppose we could hide inside
CEO_Lt_McKnight says:
@ ::increases the shuttles speed:: COM: USS Elara: CO: Shuttle Tagus to the captain, CEO speaking. Sir we are heading for the nebula at full speed to get away from the Warbird, good luck.
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
FCO: the shuttle will be out of sight inside the Nebula, I would rather avoid taking the Elara inside as well, bad things happen in Nebulas
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The Warbird maintains communications silent and approaches the nebula. Her massive figure is now clearly visible on the viewscreen
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CO: Sir… pardon my insubordination but why can't we just say we are here on an scientific mission... which if I’m not mistaken… it is?
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>::nods and starts moving around the nebula::
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
*CEO*: USS Elara to Tagus B, you are to stay out of sight until we return.
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CTO: we are, and for the moment were investigating the other side of the Nebula - get it?
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CO: All too clear ::smiles:: Want me to lower shields density and frequency to make us less "visible" ?
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CTO: sounds good
CEO_Lt_McKnight says:
@::manoeuvres to the nebula border and takes the shuttle inside:: CSO: Transferring power to sensors, do your think Mr. Nelson. I'll see if I can get deeper without getting lost.
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
::does exactly that::
ScotchMyst says:
ACTION: As the Elara moves around the Nebula it seems to expand towards both the Elara and the Tagus, quickly engulfing them.
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
@::As they approach the nebula, he begins to work through all the necessary procedures to start scanning the nebula.:: CEO: Commencing sir. Let's just hope the Elara is still there when we get back. That Warbird looked rather nasty.
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
FCO: its looking awfully cloudy out there... what happened?
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
FCO: you taking a short cut?
ScotchMyst says:
ACTION: As the Shuttle enters the nebula they loose all contact, both communication and sensor, with everything outside it.
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
:;shifts her position, glancing to find out Lost's answer::
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::console starts beeping rapidly::
CEO_Lt_McKnight says:
@ CSO: Yes, if things get hostile, it would be wise to retreat because I don't think the Elara could go against a Romulan Warbird. Maybe we should have faith in diplomacy?
ScotchMyst says:
ACTION: As the Elara and Tagus are engulfed by the nebula they both notice their navigation and flight control systems gently switching off.
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>CO: Captain, we are loosing control of the vessel
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
FCO: all stop
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>CO: The nebula pulled us in...I'm not sure how
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CTO: better raise the shield power again
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
@::Looks to his side:: CEO: Diplomacy or a miracle. We have lost communications now that we have entered the nebular. We are... ::Notices the lights going off.:: Without navigation. Look, the lights just went off. ::Begins to work on the navigation console as well.::
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: shakes his head ::
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
FCO: Pulled us in or grew around us?
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CO: Shield’s at full density also ionising the plating...      Self: Not again
CEO_Lt_McKnight says:
@ ::notices the power outage, and sensor dampening:: CSO: Hold on ensign, it's going to get bumpy.
ScotchMyst says:
ACTION: As the shuttle glides deeper into the Nebula it is hit with a plasma discharge knocking propulsion and inertial dampeners offline.
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::raises eyebrow as she listens to the CTO::
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CIV: are you sure you didn't sense anything from this Nebula?
CEO_Lt_McKnight says:
@ ::is shaken by the blast:: CSO: We have lost propulsion system, thrusters are failing. Inertial dampeners have also been knocked offline. We are losing control, any luck finding the probe ensign?
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
ACTION: The computer automatically invokes a red alert due to failures of the navigational and flight control systems.
TO_Ens_Sollo says:
::Hears the CO and looks to the CIV with a shrug as if to say he never sensed anything::
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::nods:: CO: Positive, although that's not always a sound indication. ::sighs tapping the console once more::
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::gets the results of the scans automatically initiated by the red alert situation:: CO: Sir, the nebula has quite a bunch of gravitational fluxes. One of those pulled us in.
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
@::Checks his console, trying to stay in one place.:: CEO: We can see it, but it's too far out. Unfortunately we can't peddle there.
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::giving a brief smile to the TO, she pauses looking forward into the colours of the nebula, away from her console::
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
OPS: Engine status?
ScotchMyst says:
ACTION: The crew of all three vessels find themselves bathed for half a second in a bright light, then, as quickly as it appeared it was gone, leaving the crew blinking and confused.
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::she shakes her head once more, as the light passes::
CEO_Lt_McKnight says:
@::stands up and tries to stay up, while the shuttle is still rocking:: CSO: Take the helm, or what's left of it ensign, I'm going back to see if I can get the thrusters working so we can at least get to the pod and stay there. ::squeezes between the seats::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
::blinks::
ScotchMyst says:
ACTION: The shuttle lurches about sickeningly as the gravitational eddies draw it further from the probe.
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: strains his eyes against the light ::
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
@::Nods:: CEO: Godspeed to you back there sir. I'll try to see whether I can keep anything alive and flashing here.
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::recovers from the bright light and looks at the engine status:: CO: Engines are offline. The gravitational fluxes are interfering with the warp core. A warp bubble can't be sustained and subspace too is under influence of the fluxes.
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::inhales as she sees what is unfolding:: CO: Now is probably not the best time to confirm what is appearing... ::looks meek:: Yes.. I sense something although I have no idea if what I sense is connected to the light ::gestures around the bridge motioning to the area lit up before her::
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
FCO: try the manoeuvring thrusters - reverse our course
Host SM_Lilia says:
<FCO Lost>::nods and fights with the controls, knowing its a lost flight:: CO: It seems again, we are sailing to where the nebula wants us
CEO_Lt_McKnight says:
@ ::opens a small compartment and crawls in, trying to reach the thrusters controls:: CSO: Steady, steady.
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: stops and looks at Pazoski with some concern ::
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::console beeps again:: CO: There is an incoming message, it appears to be Romulan. ::frowns::
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
OPS: On screen
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
CO: Aye sir. ::initiates view screen.::
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::with a faint smile and slight shrug to the CO, she was unable to say much more at this time::
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
@CEO: I am trying! I am trying... she's out of control sir! ::Works hard to keep the shuttle as steady as possible, which is pretty hard without power.::
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
ACTION: The view screen is filled with static.
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
OPS: Audio only?
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
CO: Trying to compensate.
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::hits some buttons::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: A cracking sound is heard on the main speakers "...Nebula....Federation....readings ....pay!"
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
:;watches the static on the viewscreen::
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: sits back uncomfortably ::
CEO_Lt_McKnight says:
@::reaches the controls and switches the power feed to the thrusters, turning them on:: Self: Ok, lets see if this works. CSO: Turning them on.... now!
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CO: Weapons online sir i suppose? ::already begins initiating procedures::
ScotchMyst says:
ACTION: The shuttle seems to settle down and the viewscreen on both the shuttle and Elara slowly clear to reveal a planet in front of them. Sensors no both vessels can clearly see that it's an M class planet.
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CTO: Not so fast Lieutenant
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::while trying to get the static away the transmission ended:: CO: Sir, transmission has ended.
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::looks at the view screen and stumbles:: CO: Sir...
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
OPS: cant you clean it up any more?
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
@::Cheers out loud:: CEO: Yes, it's back online here too. ::Begins to manoeuvre the shuttle so they face the planet.::
ScotchMyst says:
ACTION: The thrusters on the shuttle fail as the CEO tries to activate them.
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::nods at the word Pay, somehow knowing the conviction behind the few words that they received::
CEO_Lt_McKnight says:
@::gets out of the small hatch and gets on his feet, walking back to the front consoles:: CSO: Ah, good, what happened? ::sits back at the helm restoring control::
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
CO: Sorry sir, that was all I could get. There's too much interference from the nebula.
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
OPS: what was the source?
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
CO: The signature was Romulan, but due to the interference I can't give the origin of the message.
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
@::Watches as he notices that the shuttle settled down by himself, but the thrusters are still not working.:: CEO: Sorry sir, I thought it were the thrusters, but it would appear they still don't function. ::Sighs::
ScotchMyst says:
ACTION: As the various crew work to restore systems they find that only sensors and the viewscreen are completely operational
CEO_Lt_McKnight says:
@ ::takes look at the sensors:: CSO: Ensign, can you confirm that is a class M planet out in front of us?
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CIV: did you feel anything during the broadcast?
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The planet on the viewscreen is as breathtaking as any M class planet from which most humanoid species originate. It is odd how it remains enclosed here, lighted not by a star but by the nebula itself
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::accesses sensor arrays and starts a scan of the planet::
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::heads to the science console, glancing back to the tactical officers as she checks what there is to know about the planet and life signs there::
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
@::Looks outside and studies the planet carefully:: CEO: I would say it is sir.
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::gets sensor results:: CO: Sir, it appears to be a M-class planet, no life signs and no buildings detected.
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
CTO/TO: Seems strange... ::she mumbles some more asking the computer to cross reference anything in the library which would relate to a planet in this vicinity::
CEO_Lt_McKnight says:
@ ::gets up from his seat again:: CSO: Looks like we're stranded, I'll see if I can fix anything back there, you try scanning around, maybe locating the Elara if you can.
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
OPS: send out a standard hail, all frequencies
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
CO: Yes sir, who ever sent it was angry, but that is about all I can say. ::bows her head slightly before turning back to the science console::
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::opens hailing frequencies and broadcasts a hail::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CIV: Strange how... we've seen stranger...
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
@::Checking his sensor readings:: CEO: But it seems as though the planet has no life signs, or anything at all... I think that's a bit odd. But okay, I'll see if I can find the Elara and if you do not mind, I'll try to locate the Warbird as well. I am afraid it might still be around.
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
All: strange, I don’t remember upsetting anybody here
ScotchMyst says:
ACTION: Both vessels just seem to hang there in space.
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::sensor sweep finishes and beeps:: CO: Sir, the Tagus-B is nearby. Shall I put it on the view screen?
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::chuckles then continues:: CTO: No Doubt... :;after a pause she asks:: Can you find any trace of weapons, an indication of their defensive capabilities?
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::shakes her head towards the CO:: CO: Nor I sir.
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
OPS: yes open a channel to them
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
@::Hears the hail from the Elara:: COM: USS Elara: OPS: Tagus here, good to hear you. We have a little problem with our thrusters, but the CEO is working on that.
CEO_Lt_McKnight says:
@ ::goes back to the power controls and reboots the entire navigational array:: CSO: Tell me if you see anything come online, that currently not ::grins::
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::opens channel:: CO: Channel opened Sir.
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::puts the Tagus-B on the view screen::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CIV: If you mean the Warbird I suppose it has stock disrupters and plasma torpedoes.. if you mean either the planet or nebula.. pass...
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
COM Tagus: can you get to us?
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The com gets through
CEO_Lt_McKnight says:
@ ::gets back to the helm:: COM: CO: Eh captain if I can get the thrusters working we could bounce our way to the Elara, yes I believe so.
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CTO: can you get a tractor on the Tagus?
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::notices no response to the standard hail sent out::
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::rolls her eyes before turning away from the science console to face the CTO once more:: CTO: Thank you for the reminder ::smiles:: And that planet?
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::taps the console, what stage of development are the population of the planet at::
CEO_Lt_McKnight says:
@ ::transfers all available power to one single starboard thrusters:: CSO: This should get us into the range of the Elara’s tractor.
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CO: Yes
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
@::Begins working at the steering controls:: CEO: I'll give it a try sir.
ScotchMyst says:
ACTION: As the Elara Locks the Tractor beam onto the Tagus and begins to bring it home, the Sensors on the Elara suddenly pick up high levels of Chronoton particles from what would appear to be the north polar region of the planet.
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
CTO: And our next concern is for us to get out of this nebula without engines.
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::console starts beeping::
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::frowns::
CEO_Lt_McKnight says:
@::feels the shuttle shake:: CSO: Heee, tractor beam, they’ve got us.
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
CO: Sir, sensors are picking up high levels of chronoton particles from the north polar region of the planet.
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
OPS: Well I’ve got some ideas...  some even involve using explosives.. ::grins::
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
@::Is nearly knocked off his feet as he grabs hold of the chairs armrests.:: CEO: Wow, so I've noticed. Better hang on sir, the dampers are still not functioning.
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::opens shuttle bay doors::
ScotchMyst says:
ACTION: Without much of a pause the Elara and Tagus are both, once again engulfed in light as a beam emanates from the region where the chronotons were detected...
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
@::Covers his eyes:: CEO: There is that flash again... where is it coming from?
CEO_Lt_McKnight says:
@::looks at the sensors:: CSO: Sensors recorded it coming from the planets north polar region, but we can't get a precise location because of the sensor strength.
ScotchMyst says:
ACTION: When the light subsides the crew of both vessels find themselves in what appears to be a war-torn Brick built dwelling on mid 20th century earth. Their memories intact and their attire totally different. Each of the crew are dressed in mid 20th century earth military uniforms consistent with those of the Allied forces in the 2nd world war.
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
 :: BOLDLY looks at his own uniform :; Self: this cant be good
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::blinks her eyes looking at the bizarre clothing turn to Timrok as if to ask what is going on, she looks around the room then to focuses on who is around::
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CO: Colours of war!
ScotchMyst says:
ACTION: Around them they see a number of period weapons, Rifles, Sub machine guns, Machine guns and grenades.
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Looks around then at his uniform.:: CEO: What just happened?
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::frowns::
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
Self: What on where-ever we are happened?
CEO_Lt_McKnight says:
::looks at his military uniform:: CSO: Hmm, looks like we just got recruited ensign.
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
 All: 20th century.. Earth
TO_Ens_Sollo says:
::looks around totally bewildered:: CTO: I remember this from a Holodeck program I saw once.
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::she walks over to a gun, touching it with her hand carefully, as she gets to the cold barrel she brings her hand back to her body::
ScotchMyst says:
ACTION - In the middle of the room they see a battered old oak table with some paperwork on it and a folder marked "Top Secret".
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Walks over to a weapon and picks one up, studying it carefully.:: CEO: These are ancient pieces of weaponry sir. ::Picks up a grenade as well.::
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::still next to the gun:: CO: Earth? ::looks curious:: What more so you know of this sir?
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
CO: Hmm… intriguing... old... but the mechanisms aren’t that much different from all weapons... one piece that holds  the weapon, one piece that triggers the mechanism, and one piece that fires the projectile... simple
CEO_Lt_McKnight says:
::takes a Thompson SMG from the ground and starts looking at it:: CSO: Yes, definitely Earth WW 2nd. Old style piercing weapons.
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CIV: only what I read, a lot of wars - pretty brutal stuff
OPS_Ens_Tar says:
::carefully examines the surroundings::
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
CO: What side are we on? ::tugs at the uniform::
TO_Ens_Sollo says:
:: Boldly picks up a Thompson SMG and cocks it only to find that it's fully loaded::
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
 CIV: mmm the winners.... I think
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
::reaches out for a big rifle, attracted from the old style scope on it then picks it up:: Self: Hmm... not all that different at all… crude... effective...
CEO_Lt_McKnight says:
::walks to the captain and the rest of the crew:: CO: Captain, any idea on what's happening here? ::sets up his uniform and gear::
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::again looking to him curiously, from books was better then any knowledge she had, chuckles:: CO: That's comforting ::gives a faint smile not at all convinced that will help them::
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
TO: take a look outside - find out where we are
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:; takes a closer look at the paperwork on the table ::
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::He checks his M1 Garand rifle and makes sure there is enough ammo in the clip. Searching around he takes a few spare clips and some extra grenades.:: CEO: Best to get as much ammo as we can. Something tells me we might be needing this.
ScotchMyst says:
ACTION: Shots are heard and ricochets are seen at the window as a wave of German soldiers attack the house.
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
 All: don’t get carried away with this stuff
CTO_LtJG_Starbuck says:
::takes some spare Springfield ammo and some "utilities" then goes to check the documents the CO is looking at::
CO_Capt_Timrok says:
 All: second thoughts
TO_Ens_Sollo says:
::Grabs the SMG and crawls to the window, firing off a few shots before carefully peering out::
CSO_Ens_Nelson says:
::Quickly crawls to safety behind a crumbled wall and checks his rifle once more.::
ScotchMyst says:
ACTION: As the TO peers out into the smoke and haze he sees a group of 8 soldiers in Nazi uniforms advancing on the house, firing and moving, firing and moving. Looks like they're pinned down, but they at least have enough ammunition to hold them at bay.... for now.
ScotchMyst says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= Pause Mission =/\= =/\= =/\=
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