Host Chris_N says:
U.S.S. Tal-War mission, Perhaps it is a Bad Day to Die, Part 2.  Stardate 10312.20.

Host Chris_N says:
SYNOPSIS:  The Tal-War having located the drifting Deep Space 21 has not only made contact with the station's staff, but has also detected two sources of Triolic Wavelengths.  One of them is keeping pace with the Tal-War, the other DS-21.

Host Chris_N says:
The crew of the Klingon cruiser obviously died honourably in defense of the station, however the supply freighter is still no-where to be found.

Host Chris_N says:
The Tal-War is preparing to stop the station's drift while the ship's new CAG Officer is trapped on the limited powered space station along with his staff and replacement fighters.

Host Chris_N says:
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FCO_Shania says:
::on her way to her quarters::

SO_Shack says:
:: Finishes work on the wide variety of communication probes asked to prepare, and also finished working on the web link between them::

TO_MacAllister says:
::at his station scanning the triolic waves::

CAG_Hunter says:
#::works with the station personal to get the launch bay doors open so he could launch his fighters::

SO_Shack says:
CO: Permission to launch probes

CTO_Bost`k says:
:: at tac1 running simulations::

FCO_Shania says:
::unlocks the door and enters her quarters::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::monitors their fighter compliment as they take position around the station::

OPS_B`lee says:
::monitoring the tractor beam status as they are locked onto the station:: CO: Captain, tractor beam appears to be operating properly. Forward momentum of the station is slowing.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::nods at OPS::

CMO_Uax says:
:: sitting in sickbay preparing for possible casualties :: 

TO_MacAllister says:
CTO: I've got  one Sovereign and three Defiants approaching at warp 8.

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: The Station manages to get enough power together to open the doors about halfway

FCO_Shania says:
<Teebo> ::barely lifts his head off his paws::

CAG_Hunter says:
#::Watches as the door open half way::

CTO_Bost`k says:
TO: good

SO_Shack says:
CO: Captain?

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::was wool gathering::  SO:  Yes, sorry.  Launch away.

SO_Shack says:
CO: Aye

TO_MacAllister says:
SO: Have you found anything at the leading edge of those waves?

CMO_Uax says:
:: looks around and sees everything ready :: *CO* sickbays ready. Lets just hope you don’t have to use her.

SO_Shack says:
:: Launches the Communication probes::

FCO_Shania says:
Teebo: Oh yeah, never mind paying attention to me ::starts undressing::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
*CMO*:  Acknowledged.

CTO_Bost`k says:
:: adjusts simulation phaser settings again and runs another test::

SO_Shack says:
TO: Not yet

CAG_Hunter says:
#Grizzly Flight, Grizzly Leader: Launch!

CMO_Uax says:
:: goes back into her office and sits down :: 

OPS_B`lee says:
::frowns as he notices the readings from the station:: CO: Captain ... the station's forward momentum has resumed. We're being pulled along with it. ::increases power to the tractor beam and glances towards the FCO::

TO_MacAllister says:
CTO: Fighters are launching from the station.

CAG_Hunter says:
#::puts the throttle to maximum as he given the take of  single by station personal::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
OPS:  How the heck is that happening?

FCO_Shania says:
::walks into the bathroom::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
CTO:  How far out is our backup?

OPS_B`lee says:
CO: Unknown sir ... I'd recommend we reverse engines.

SO_Shack says:
CO: I'm receiving data from the probes suggesting that a Kaneda sized dark vessel is following the Tal-War

CTO_Bost`k says:
TO: let's hope we're not sending them to their deaths

Host CO_Kyrron says:
OPS:  Proceed.  Hopefully we'll have some help soon.

CTO_Bost`k says:
CO: on sensors, approaching our position

CAG_Hunter says:
#::Exits the station::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
COMM:  Hyperion:  The station is still drifting.  Can you help us tractor it?

Host Chris_N says:
%<Dickinson>COMM: Tal-War: Tal-War, Tal-War, this is Captain Dickinson, we should be at your location in roughly 38 seconds

SO_Shack says:
CO: Scans note that there seems to be a gravity field running emanating from the Triolic waves running parallel with the station

Host Chris_N says:
%<Dickinson> COMM: CO: You bet Captain.

FCO_Shania says:
::turns on water::

CMO_Uax says:
:: moves around sickbay checking on patients that are in her care :: 

TO_MacAllister says:
::keeps scanning the waves::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
COMM:  Dickinson:  Looking forward to seeing you.  ::sighs::

CAG_Hunter says:
#COM:USS Tal-War: USS Tal-War this is Grizzly Leader, we are currently launching, I got 40 fighters, Two SAR, and TWO AWACS

Host CO_Kyrron says:
COMM:  Hunter:  Acknowledged.  Take up a defensive position around the station.

OPS_B`lee says:
::reverses thrust on the impulse engines to increase their pull on the station with the tractor beam::

CTO_Bost`k says:
*ENG*: are those shield settings sorted yet?

Host CO_Kyrron says:
SO:  A gravity field.  What could be causing that?

CTO_Bost`k says:
<ENG> *CTO*: aye sir

CAG_Hunter says:
#::changes his vector to align with the Tal-War, he sees that skull flight is airborne

SO_Shack says:
CO: Unknown yet but I also read a huge dark vessel near the station

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: The Hyperion, Matador, Champion and Advocate drop out of warp and take up positions around DS-21

FCO_Shania says:
::climbs into the bathtub::

CTO_Bost`k says:
CO: our shields should be good for 3 shots from the enemy

CAG_Hunter says:
#::Waits for the Tal-War to answer his hail as he leads his flight on path for landing::

CTO_Bost`k says:
:: runs another weapons simulation::

Host Chris_N says:
%<Dickinson> COMM: CO: Captain, the Hyperion will assist in the tractor operation while the three Defiants hold defensive positions.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
CTO:  I guess we'll have to avoid getting hit then.  ::grins::

TO_MacAllister says:
CTO: I'll see if I can boost the shields a bit more.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
COMM:  Dickinson:  Understood.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
SO:  Good work.  Keep track of its position.

SO_Shack says:
CO: Aye

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: The Hyperion attaches a tractor beam and reverses it's engines as well.  The Station begins to slow.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
SO:  And inform tactical of its position.

CTO_Bost`k says:
TO: this is the best the CEO could get without blowing the warp core, but see what you can do

SO_Shack says:
::Keeps his scans on the location of the two dark vessels::

FCO_Shania says:
::lays back and relaxes::

SO_Shack says:
CO: Will do

CTO_Bost`k says:
CO: I could do with more info on their shielding

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: A source of light appears near the station as if a great door opened on the Dark Vessel.  Several more Kaneda sized Dark fighters can be seen exiting from the backlight

CAG_Hunter says:
#::waits for a response form the Tal-War::

SO_Shack says:
::Sends the data collected to TO::

TO_MacAllister says:
CTO: I'll see if I can route extra power from somewhere.

OPS_B`lee says:
::frowns as he sees the door opening on the viewscreen::

SO_Shack says:
::Looks at the viewscreen::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
COMM:  Hunter:  Acknowledged.  We have the position of the enemy.  Put your squads in position.

SO_Shack says:
Self: Wow...

TO_MacAllister says:
CTO: I'm detecting  a federation signature matching that off the Supply freighter

CAG_Hunter says:
#::spots the light::COM:Tal-War:Acknowledge

CTO_Bost`k says:
TO: where?

CAG_Hunter says:
#Grizzly Flight, Grizzly Leader: Weapons Tight, assume defensive patrols around the fleet, Repeat Weapons Tight

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: After roughly 20 Dark Fighters Launch... the door closes again and all darkness is returned

TO_MacAllister says:
::points to the viewscreen:: CTO: Through that door.

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: The Station comes to a complete stop

CTO_Bost`k says:
TO: so that's what they're up to

CTO_Bost`k says:
TO: keep an eye on those fighters

TO_MacAllister says:
CTO: Right. ::watches the fighters::

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: Several Bright Orange beams emit from the various launched Triolic Wave readings... many hitting several Kaneda class fighters destroying them instantly

CAG_Hunter says:
#::Makes sure his ECM systems are fully and checks to make sure his weapons are good::

SO_Shack says:
TO: I'll rotate the probes and modify them to send tactical data to your station

CAG_Hunter says:
#::watches as 1/4 of skull squadron gets whipped out...

TO_MacAllister says:
SO: Thanks.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
OPS:  Try and hail the dark vessels

CTO_Bost`k says:
:: locks onto some of the dark fighters::  CO: do you want me to fire on the enemy fighters sir?

SO_Shack says:
::Modifies the probes' location::

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: Another Orange beam lances out from the "Mother" Dark Vessel impacting the Advocate's Starboard Nacelles sending it drifting through space helplessly.

OPS_B`lee says:
::opens a channel:: CO: Channel open, sir...

CAG_Hunter says:
#Grizzly Flight: Grizzly Leader: Evasive Maneuvers fire at will

OPS_B`lee says:
::excitedly:: CO: The Advocate's been disabled!

CAG_Hunter says:
#::Frowns as he sees no enemy on his scoops, and lowers his mental walls a bit in the hopes he can detect them telepathically::

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: Several Grizzly fighters target a single Dark Fighter taking it out after several repeated blasts

Host CO_Kyrron says:
CTO:   At your leisure.

CTO_Bost`k says:
:: is doing all possible to adjust the weapons with the limited information::

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: The Hyperion moves to engage the Mother Dark Vessel

CAG_Hunter says:
#::watches as the Advocate gets hit::

CTO_Bost`k says:
:: fires on the enemy fighters::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
COMM:  Dark Vessel:  Cease your attack!

TO_MacAllister says:
::tries to look for the weapon generators on the shadow ships::

CAG_Hunter says:
#Grizzly 41, Grizzly Leader, Take your squadron and set up defensive around the Advocate

SO_Shack says:
TO: I suggest you send the data from the probes to the CAG

Host Chris_N says:
::A distorted voice comes over the Comm.:: COMM: Tal-War: The time for talk ended 100 years from now.  Prepare to die

TO_MacAllister says:
SO: Good idea. can you get me any more images inside the ship?

OPS_B`lee says:
::thinks that is a bad sign::

SO_Shack says:
TO: I'll try

CAG_Hunter says:
#::dives at a hunch as fire pass by his fighter, hitting the outer skin, cause him to spin, had he not divided his engineer would have been destroyed or badly damaged::

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: The Advocate continues to drift out of the combat area unimpeded

CTO_Bost`k says:
:: keeps firing on the enemy fighters::

SO_Shack says:
::Rotates and remodulates the probes to try and get some images::

TO_MacAllister says:
::sends the probes data to the fighter wings::

CAG_Hunter says:
#::Fights to regain control and wonders if maybe he should have at least told Shania that he was coming::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
COMM:  Dark Vessel:  A hundred years from now?  Surely we can prevent it?

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: The weapons fire from the Tal-War disables two Dark Fighters and destroys three others.

OPS_B`lee says:
::thinks swiftly:: CO: He means 100 years ago...

SO_Shack says:
OPS: I'm not so sure...

Host Chris_N says:
#<Dark Vessel> COMM: CO: The future is written, there is no changing it.

CAG_Hunter says:
#::Regains control and see the data from the probes, he changes his vector, with his wingman tucked in::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
OPS:  Nope, I think he means the future.

CTO_Bost`k says:
:: targets new fighters and fires again with phasers::

OPS_B`lee says:
::overhears the communique and nods at Shack::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
COMM:  Dark Vessel:  Isn't changing the future just what you are trying to do here?

SO_Shack says:
::Looks dazzled::

Host Chris_N says:
#<Dark Vessel> COMM: CO: We are avenging the deaths of our future

Host CO_Kyrron says:
COMM:  Dark Vessel:  Well, WE didn't do it!

OPS_B`lee says:
::thinks that is a unique course of logic, avenging the deaths by preventing them::

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: A beam slices through the Hyperion's Saucer section cutting a huge chunk from it which collides with the Matador destroying it instantly

OPS_B`lee says:
::sees the explosion on the viewscreen as the Matador is destroyed:: CO: We need to get in the game here, Captain!

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION Between the Grizzly fighters and the Tal-War.. all Dark Fighters are destroyed

CAG_Hunter says:
#::bears down on a dark fighter flight and lets loss two Micro Torpedos::FOX TWO

CTO_Bost`k says:
:: targets the big ship with phasers and torpedoes::  CO: do I fire on the mother ship?

Host CO_Kyrron says:
OPS:  Agreed.  CTO:  Try to aim where their weapons are firing.

CMO_Uax says:
*CO* I'm getting the odd feeling your taking us in and I’m going to get ultra busy here

CTO_Bost`k says:
:: targets weapon systems and fires::

TO_MacAllister says:
SO: Any luck with those pictures?

Host CO_Kyrron says:
*CMO*:  Absolutely correct.

CAG_Hunter says:
#::see that all the smaller craft are destroyed::

Host Chris_N says:
#<Dickinson>  ::fires ablaze in the background:: COMM: CO: There is only one course of action Captain.  Tell our families we love them.  ::communications close::

SO_Shack says:
TO: No, sorry

CMO_Uax says:
*CO* alright.. We'll be ready down here.

SO_Shack says:
TO: I lost comm with 3 of them

TO_MacAllister says:
::Looks a bit closer at the remaining images trying to identify them::

CTO_Bost`k says:
TO: I need you to work on a way of cutting through their hull

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: The Hyperion sets a collision course and engages

CAG_Hunter says:
#Grizzly Flight, Grizzly Leader: Status report

CMO_Uax says:
ALL: okay ladies and gents we're about to get really busy down here. Computer: Activate EMH 

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::stares in shock at the viewscreen::

CTO_Bost`k says:
CO: are we trying to beam that crew over here?

CAG_Hunter says:
#::watches the sovereign class vessel limp towards the large enemy ship as he gets the status reports in and feels his bird begin to drift to right, he notices his left engine is destroyed, fried out by combat and the damage it took::

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: The Hyperion impacts the source of the Triolic Waves, it's warp nacelles peal off on impact and collide with the dark vessel.  The crumpled hull of the Hyperion is imbedded in the side of the ship

CMO_Uax says:
<EMH>: Please state the nature of the medical emergency. 

Host CO_Kyrron says:
OPS:  transport over as many survivors as you can grab.

CMO_Uax says:
EMH: We're about to get really busy down here and could use you. get things ready for mass casualties.

SO_Shack says:
::Looks at the viewscreen::

CMO_Uax says:
<EMH>: Yes doctor

CAG_Hunter says:
#Com:Tal-War: Tal-War, Grizzly Leader, I got 6 wound bird, out here, request  we begin landing procedures to allow the damaged birds to land

Host CO_Kyrron says:
Duty FCO:  Evasive maneuvers.  Our shields will be going down.

CTO_Bost`k says:
:: watches as damage done by the weapons on the enemy ship are regenerated::

TO_MacAllister says:
CTO: I could try using a narrower beam of highly concentrated phaser fire, solid beam.

CTO_Bost`k says:
TO: try it

Host CO_Kyrron says:
COMM:  Hunter:  I'd prefer you landed them on the station if possible.

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: The Dark Vessel after a short pause begins to move and starts the attack against the Tal-War after one final blast at the Champion destroying it

CMO_Uax says:
*CO* We're all set including the EMH is online.

TO_MacAllister says:
::fires a highly concentrated beam at the main ship::

CTO_Bost`k says:
TO: we need to find a way of dealing with the regenerative hull

Host CO_Kyrron says:
CTO:  We have to think outside the box here.  What could we fling at them to damage that hull permanently?

CTO_Bost`k says:
:: tries radiating the torps and fires again::

OPS_B`lee says:
::thinks:: CO/CTO: The warp core...

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: The regenerative hull begins to mold around the crumpled hull of the Hyperion

Host CO_Kyrron says:
OPS:  Fling the warp core at them?

CMO_Uax says:
*CO* what about tricobalt 

CAG_Hunter says:
#COM: Tal-war: The fully operation one can, but damage ones are going to have to land on board, we can wait a bit, if need be, But the station those not have necessary parts to make repairs, if we land them there we have to shuttle parts and mechanics over

CTO_Bost`k says:
CO: we could fire on the Hyperion's warp core sir

TO_MacAllister says:
OPS: That would leave us dead in the water.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
CTO:  Can we target it?

OPS_B`lee says:
TO: Dead in the water ... and alive.

CTO_Bost`k says:
:: attempts to target the Hyperion's warp core::

TO_MacAllister says:
::attempts to target the warp core on the Hyperion::

CTO_Bost`k says:
CO: targeted

Host CO_Kyrron says:
CTO:  Fire

CTO_Bost`k says:
TO: fire everything we have

CAG_Hunter says:
#::Manages to keep the fighter steady by trimming the power to his good engine and shifting it to right to straight himself out::

TO_MacAllister says:
CTO: FIRING! ::Fires full spread at the warp core::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
COMM:  Hunter:  Fall back!

SO_Shack says:
::Watches the Torps flying towards the dark vessel::

CTO_Bost`k says:
CO: lets hope this works

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: The torpedoes fling out of the Tal-War's tubes and streak slowly toward the Hyperion.

CAG_Hunter says:
#<Lt Jone>::pulls out::

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: Time almost slows as the suspense kills the Tal-War Crew

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::is being killed by the suspense::

CAG_Hunter says:
#::Grizzly Flight, Grizzly Leader: Full BURN, Get as far away as possible

CTO_Bost`k says:
:: fires some phaser shots to pass the time::

CAG_Hunter says:
#::Wonders if he make it on one impulse engine::

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: The torpedoes impact on the engineering section of the Hyperion sending it ablaze.  The shockwave stretches out toward the Tal-War and it's fighters

CAG_Hunter says:
#::Managers to maneuver so that the Tal-War is between him and the alien ship, and preys he can get another distance, he watches the warp flash of his four runabouts as they warp away::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
All:  Hang on!  FCO:  Move us back.

SO_Shack says:
::Grabs his console::

CTO_Bost`k says:
:: watches the screen::

TO_MacAllister says:
::Braces for impact::

CMO_Uax says:
:: braces for the impact and is sure this will bring casualties in :: 

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: As the Shockwave impacts the Tal-War protecting the fighters sparks and debris fall about the ship before all returns to normal

CMO_Uax says:
*CO* if your going to do this to me. I need better pay!

Host CO_Kyrron says:
CTO:  Did we get them?

CAG_Hunter says:
#::is hit by the shockwave, and is knock all about::

OPS_B`lee says:
::watches Ensign A'll return to normal::

CTO_Bost`k says:
:: scans for the triolic waves::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
*CMO*:  Take it up with Krakalovich.

CTO_Bost`k says:
CO: sir...

Host CO_Kyrron says:
CTO:  Yes?

CMO_Uax says:
*CO* oh fine! 

CTO_Bost`k says:
CO: we got them   :: smiles::

FCO_Shania says:
::wakes up as water spills over:: Self: What the...? Can't I even have a nice quiet bath for once!

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::lets out a breath she didn't know she was holding::

CAG_Hunter says:
#::Groans as he sees his good engine is damaged and operating at only partial power::

SO_Shack says:
CTO: Nice one chief!

Host CO_Kyrron says:
OPS:  Thanks for the idea.  ::grins::

CTO_Bost`k says:
TO: good shot

OPS_B`lee says:
::grins and winks at Kyrron, then remembers she's Zaldan, and curses himself::

TO_MacAllister says:
CTO: Thank you.

CAG_Hunter says:
#COM: Tal-war: I am declaring an emergency, I lost my starboard engine, and my port is operating at 1/2 power

SO_Shack says:
::Pats the TO shoulder::

CMO_Uax says:
:: taps into the Comm system so she knows what’s going on::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
COMM:   Prepare to dock.  We'll tractor you in.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::comms TIC to retrieve any spare fighters floating around.

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: A familiar Bajoran Captain appears on screen for the Tal-War's CO

CTO_Bost`k says:
CO: sir, we found the cargo ship

TO_MacAllister says:
CTO: I got a defiant class vessel limping back into the area.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::looks up in shock::

CAG_Hunter says:
#COM: Tal-war: Acknowledge ::moves his fighter closer::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
CTO:  It's intact?

CTO_Bost`k says:
CO: not any more

CAG_Hunter says:
#Grizzly 21, Grizzly Leader: You have command of the flight

CTO_Bost`k says:
CO: it was inside the dark ship

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::nods in response to the CTO but keeps staring at the screen::

CAG_Hunter says:
#<Grizzly 21>Grizzly Leader, Grizzly 21: Acknowledge

SO_Shack says:
::Looks at the screen::

Host Chris_N says:
&<Vn'dor> COMM: Tal-War: Good to see you in action once again Tria

TO_MacAllister says:
CTO: warp power disabled.. life support minimum and impulse only.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::stands and approaches the view screen::  COMM:  Vn'dor:  I don't believe it....  err.. ummm... good to see you too Sir.

CTO_Bost`k says:
TO: ah

CAG_Hunter says:
#::feels the tractor beam take hold of his wounded bird::

Host Chris_N says:
&<Vn'dor> ::smiles:: COMM: CO: We are in need of assistance, can you tow us back to the station?

SO_Shack says:
::Sends a command to the remaining probes to return to the Tal-War::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::smiles in return::  COMM:  Vn'Dor:  Consider it done, Sir.  ::salutes::

Host Chris_N says:
&<Vn'dor> COMM: CO: Sorry we weren't of any help

FCO_Shania says:
:: climbs out of the bathtub mumbling::

CAG_Hunter says:
#<grizzly 21>::watches as the undamaged bird form up on him and he begins assign patrol sectors::

CAG_Hunter says:
#::Feels his fighter touch down, he begins to power it down as the ground crew runs over to help him out::

FCO_Shania says:
::grabs a towel and dries herself off::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
All:  Well done everyone.  Let's get this clean up underway.

SO_Shack says:
::Nods at the CO::

Host Chris_N says:
&<Vn'dor> COMM: CO: Advocate out

CTO_Bost`k says:
TO: get a report of our supplies. we'll need to order a few more torps I think

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::still can't believe it::

CMO_Uax says:
:: deals with the few patients that wandered in :: EMH: I wont need your services anymore. thank you.. Computer: deactivate EMH. :: watches as the EMH disappears :: 

FCO_Shania says:
::crawls into bed::

OPS_B`lee says:
::going over damage reports, is pleased to see few casualties listed::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
OPS:  You have the bridge.  ::wanders off to her RR still in a state of shock::

CAG_Hunter says:
::Pops open the cockpit and climbs out, and on to the deck of the tal-war, he grabs his bag and heads for shania quarters to drop off his bag::

SO_Shack says:
TO: Let's run another scan of the area for any dark vessels that may have been hiding

OPS_B`lee says:
::nods at Kyrron and steps away from his console, heading towards the center chair:: CO: Aye sir ... I have the bridge.

CAG_Hunter says:
#<Grizzly 21>Grizzly Flight, Grizzly 21: Begin landing Operations

CAG_Hunter says:
::walks over to the tl::

OPS_B`lee says:
::takes the chair:: SO: Mister Shack, please advise when we have the Advocate under tow and are ready to get underway.

Host Chris_N says:
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