11/16/08

[Norman Of Mudd]

***The IKV HoS has come upon an anomaly that has collasped and formed a miniature wormhole about the size of a shuttle, Two alien vessels have come upon the scene and are firing some type of energy beam at the HoS****

****Resume***
Writersdream22: Ops> :: At her station. ::
Lesli Morris: helm>::cusses in German as she tries to dodge the enemy fire::
Norman Mark V: CENG>::At engineering station watching his monitors::
KtongaFae La: SCI>::tapping his console:: qaH, the vessel is firing at us, an energy beam of some sorts.
Lesli Morris: helm>::pulls one of her trademark nonregulation maneuvers::
Laquv Pok: CO>::leans forward watching the big screen:: Raise shields!
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>::He was on the meH, signed in to his security access controls.::
YoHtIq la: TAC> :;tapping the console as shields go up::Shields raised.
Laquv Pok: ***Energy beam disrupts several systems in engineering***
Crazydude1981: Cmo> ::Looks around the area and see officers skirming around the area
Crazydude1981: ::
KtongaFae La: SCI>::holds on as the HoS is rocked from side to side under the pressure of the energy beam hitting the shields:: The other vessels appears to be moving towards the miniature wormhole, qah!
Writersdream22: Ops>NIP> Uh oh that's not good.
Laquv Pok: CO>YoH, target that energy beams point of origin and fire!
Lesli Morris: helm>dang....it's like them liverheads knew nuq I was doin
Norman Mark V: CENG>::Checks the systems, begins running diagnostics:: >CO> Those beams have couaed a power drop, qaH. attempt ing to compensate and rerout systems.
Lesli Morris: helm>::aligns for yoH::
Laquv Pok: CO>::growls and shifts in his seat looking around the meH:: Cal, reroute power from all nonessential systems to the shields!
YoHtIq la: TAC> ::targets thyen locks onto the origin of the beam and fires a torpedo:;
Writersdream22: Ops>Co> Circomventing power from secondary systems to primar and getting power boost to shields from non-essentials. :: Her hands fly over the console. :: qaH.
KtongaFae La: SCI>::nothing some of his console options being eliminated he continues to scan:: The 2nd vessel has reached the wormhole and is firing a concentrated energy beam similar to the one this ship is firing, at the wormhole.
Laquv Pok: CO>::quick glance to NOrman:: I want disruptor banks priority for power commander! YoH, ::turning:: Fire Disruptors!
Crazydude1981: Cmo> ::heads to the med deck and reviews the new patients case as he apporaches::
Lesli Morris: helm>ya got a clean shot la'::grin at yoH::
KtongaFae La: SCI>::taps his console:: The torpedo had no effect qaH, thier shields are holding.
YoHtIq la: TAC> ::Starts firing the disruptors at the energy beams::
Norman Mark V: CENG>::Shutting down noneesential systems, bringing all secondary power systems online, Adjusting impulse power conduits::
YoHtIq la: TAC> ::to Lesli:: I hope I hit it.
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>::He assigns several posts and patrols on each deck, and all secure areas from the control panel.::
Laquv Pok: ****Several power conduits explode on various decks as the energy beam sends an overload surge through the power systems****
Crazydude1981: CMO> ::He came up on the med deck and he walked in and headed to the office and logged in the main computer::
KtongaFae La: SCI>::taps his console:: We have sustained damage qaH, the energy beam is penetrating shields.
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>::He checks to see all officers and beq are accounted for, he nods.... then he hears the alert of several conduits exploding.::
Writersdream22: Ops> :: Tries to compensate for power surges. :: NIP> If this keep up we won't have power to rerout anywhere
Laquv Pok: CO>::grumbles and motions to Lesli:: La, back away!
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>::He leaves the meH and heads to deck five via the TL.::
Crazydude1981: CMO> ::he tapped a few buttons on the screen and couldn't make out the screen. He hit a few more buttons and got the screen to look more human like.::
Laquv Pok: *****Calls come in to sickbay of inured on three decks***
Norman Mark V: CEnG>SCI> Try modulating the shields
Laquv Pok: injured*
KtongaFae La: SCI> I have commander, it appears they can compensate faster than I can change them
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>::He reaches deck five and seals the deck off and posts several security beq to put out the fires.::
Lesli Morris: helm>tryin qaH, dang thing's slow to respond
Crazydude1981: Cmo> ::sees more and more coming in. With plamsa burns and head injures. The terimal went down an headed out the main area.
Crazydude1981: ::
Laquv Pok: CO>::watches the ship on the main viewer as they back away from it, the beam ceasing, the vessel turning to join the otherone at the wormhole:::
Lesli Morris: helm>bogey's turnin toward the wormhole
Laquv Pok: CO>::glance to NOrman:: report commander!?
KtongaFae La: SCI>::taps on his console scanning the ships:: THey appear to be attempting to increase the size of the wormhole qaH.
Norman Mark V: CEng. Attempting to resore power back to full capacity. The wormhole appears to have some kind of power leeching effect.
Crazydude1981: Cmo> :: Looks at the plamsa burn on his first patient and looks at the next patient with a fracture arm. He preps the surgical bay for the plamsa burns patient.::
Laquv Pok: CO>::nod to Norman:: Lesli, keep us back from that leech. ::taps his comm:: +CSEC+ Morvaq, report!
Norman Mark V: We may be able to reverse its affects with an inverse waprfield.
Crazydude1981: Cmo> ::He brings up the patient and sets him up on the biobed and lays him flat on the bed. Grabs the medical tricorder and scans him
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>+T+CMO>I am sending more injured beq your way, Mor'VaQ out.
Crazydude1981: ::
Laquv Pok: CO>::nod to Norman again:: What ever it takes commander, just get it done
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>+T+CO>Right now I have sealed off deck five, putting out the fires and moving injured beq to sickbay.
Laquv Pok: CO>+CSEC+ Secure the situation and report to the meH
Lesli Morris: helm>::backs off some more, having to use thrusters to give an extra push::
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>+T+CO>HIja' joHwi', I'm on my way. ::He then closed the comm channel.::
Laquv Pok: CO>::looks back at the main viewer at the two ships near the wormhole:: KTOnga?
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>::He barked an order to the security forces to move the rest of the injured beq to sickbay and keep the area sealed until the damage control teams move in::
Crazydude1981: CMO> ::Hears the comm from captain. He grabs the derimal regentor on the scaring on the outside of the facial area. Graps another tool to repair the damage to the Lungs::
KtongaFae La: SCI>::taps and turns to face the CO:: The aliens have increased the size of the wormhole by 30%, at the current rate, the wormhole will be large enough for them to enter their ships into within 20 minutes.
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>::He left the area and into the TL, soon, after a short trip he left the TL and entered the meH.
MorVaQ Toragh: ::
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>CO>::He walked up to the command chair.:: Reporting as ordered, qaH.
Laquv Pok: CO>::looking at Morvaq and motioning to the two ships:: We have 20 minutes before they escape through that wormhole.
Norman Mark V: CENG> I wonder where that wormhole leads. This one does not have the ssame properties as others.
Crazydude1981: CMO> +T+ CO> I need more space i am setting up triages in the cargo decks.
Writersdream22: Ops> :: Trys very hard not to get up from ther station. ::
KtongaFae La: SCI>::taps his console:: I am detecting a vessel approaching from behind us.
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>CO>Are you suggesting to assemble a assault team to board the vessel, qaH?
Laquv Pok: CO>+MCO+ There is a cargo bay just below the SB, make use of the space.
Laquv Pok: (err, CMO^)
Crazydude1981: (lol)
Crazydude1981: Cmo> +T+ Co> Understood.
Laquv Pok: CO>::hearing KTonga as he nods an affirmative to Morvaq:: HIja... Who is it KTonga?
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>CO>I am departing now. I am going to use a team of ten security forces. Who else are you sending on the away team?
Crazydude1981: cmo> ::sets emergency triage in the cargo deck::
KtongaFae La: SCI>::taps his console:: It is a BOP qaH, the IKV daghar. They are cloaking and sending a transmission.
Lesli Morris: helm>confirmed
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>::He got ready to depart immediately, first he sent an order via his comm handset. The security forces were assumed in less than five minutes in TR1.::
Laquv Pok: CO>One moment Morvaq.. Looks at Cal.:: Inform them of our situation and to standby to take on passengers and to receive orders.
Crazydude1981: Cmo> Nurses 1 and 2> you are in the emergency triage section bring only critical ill patients and take the ones i am finshed with there.
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>::He nodded and waited patiently.::
Crazydude1981: Nurse1 and Nurse 2> Cmo> understood
Writersdream22: Ops>Co> On it . :: Starts the signal up and the message. :: Sending it now qaH. :: sends the preapred message. :: Passanger area assigned non-jured cargo bay three injured cargo bay one.
Laquv Pok: CO>MorvaQ, take Cal and KTonga with you! I want you to go board the ships via the daghar under cloak while we distract them
Norman Mark V: CENG>CO> Sir with all this unusual energy we are encountering and dubious powerlevels, I am not certain transpoert is the best choice.
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>CO>As you command, qaH.
Laquv Pok: CO>Is there another option Norman?
Lesli Morris: helm>::to those leaving::Qapla'
KtongaFae La: SCI> qaH, with Cal gone, you may need me aboard the HoS.
Crazydude1981: Cmo> ::returns to patients and cleans up the plamsa burns and repairs the fractured arm.::
Laquv Pok: CO>::nods to KTonga:: we will get by la.
Writersdream22: Ops>Csec> On you're heals
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>OPS>CSCI>Follow me, we are ready with the team in TR1.
Laquv Pok: CO>Lesli, transfer operations to your console.
Norman Mark V: CENG> I amattempting to see if there may be a way to counter the wormhole, or a carefully placed explosion at the event horizon could close it.
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>::He nodded to them and waited to see if K'Tonga was on the team or not.::
KtongaFae La: SCI>::follows along with Cal and Morvaq::
Lesli Morris: helm>lu' qaH::does just that, she shuts down all unnecessary power including power to currently rooms;:
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>::He entered TL1, and spoke.:: Computer, TR1.
Laquv Pok: CO>::nods to Norman:: and in the meantime, Morvaq and his team will commandeer one of those vessels for us to stury the technology.
Laquv Pok: CO>Lesli, prepare to transport the team to the daghar!
Writersdream22: Ops>Csec> I have noticed a pattern.
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>OPS>::He nodded to her to proceed as the TL went down.:: What have you noticed?
Lesli Morris: helm>I killed as much power in nonessential systems and empty rooms as I can, kickin it to transporter
KtongaFae La: SCI>::wondering what she noticed too::
Writersdream22: Csec>Ops> If there is danger I am sent on a mission.
Laquv Pok: CO>Norman, I want you to monitor the transporters as we transport the AT
KtongaFae La: SCI>Get used to that. It seems that way for me as well.
KtongaFae La: SCI>::talking to OPS::
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>::His brow raised in hearing her, and nodded as the door to the TL opened into the transporter room. He didn't answer right away.::
Norman Mark V: CENG> Understood, qaH
Laquv Pok: CO>+CSEC+Report!
Writersdream22: Ops>Sci> You are biological that does not make sence.
Laquv Pok: CO>::glances back at Norman:: You can do that while you work on that counter to collaps the wormhole
KtongaFae La: SCI> I tend to get to go on all away missions and they usually are dangerous
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>OPS>::As he stepped up on the TR padd, he was ready.:: As K'tonga has stated, get used to it. It is something that we warriors deal with. Sometimes there is no danger, so we analyze a situation to make sure.
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>+T+CO>We have arrived in the TR room, we are assembled and ready, qaH.
Writersdream22: Ops>CSec>Sci> I am use to odds not being in my favor that is why I do not carry a energy weapon.
Lesli Morris: helm>transporter's on and ready
Laquv Pok: CO>::noticing YoH passed out on her console (she alseep):: +CMO+ Cervo, we have another one for you on the meH, get a team down here to get her!
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>OPS>::He grunted and then shook his head as he carefully tossed a disruptor pistol for her to catch.:: It is time to learn.
KtongaFae La: SCI> Dont worry, I carry enough for you and I. ::algush as he stands on the padd::
Writersdream22: Ops>Csec> Not required I have adaquit defence.
Lesli Morris: helm>::::slaves tac to her console as well::
Laquv Pok: CO>Lesli, transport the team!
Norman Mark V: CENG> Readings show it is an artificially induced wormhole. Detecting subspace tensor matrix of 27,000 cochranes.
Laquv Pok: CO>Norman, status of repairs?
Lesli Morris: helm>lu' qaH::beams the team then takes transporter offline to save power but maintains lock::
Laquv Pok: CO>""almost understands what Norman said:: So we are ready to distract them?
KtongaFae La: SCI>::transported to the BOP:::
Lesli Morris: helm>team's in place, I'm changin our position just in case them liverheads try to trace the transport signal::
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>OPS>::His eyebrow raised.:: Sometimes it is necessary for all to use the weapons to provide cover and protection for the rest of teh beq.
Laquv Pok: ****As the team is transported the BOP zooms off towards the two alien vessels, running under cloak they intend to insert the team onboard one of the vessels while the HoS distracts them.
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>::He arrived on the BoP, after being transported.::
KtongaFae La: SCI>::nods to the transporter cheif and the XO on the BOP but remains on the padd ready to transport to the alien ship::
Crazydude1981: cmo> ::been working on all the patients in sickbay and starting on the one in te cargo deck::
Laquv Pok: CO>::awaiting Normands respose::
Writersdream22: Ops> :: Arrives and deploys scanning system. :: Csec> I have adaquit defence
Laquv Pok: response*
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>OPS>::He nodded to her.:: We shall see, Android.
Norman Mark V: CENG>CO Power slowly coming back online. Power systems are being repaired.
Writersdream22: Ops>Csec> Klingon you do not understand synthetics just accept it.
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>::He remained on the padd and was ready with the team to transport to the alen vessel.::
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>+T+BoP meH>We are ready to transport to the alien vessel DaH!!
Laquv Pok: CO>Thats enough for what we want to do. NOrman, arm a few torpedos. Lesli, ahead 1/3 impulse!
Laquv Pok: CO>+CSEC+ On my command, not before!
Norman Mark V: CENG>CO> Sir, they would have had to use a magaton pulse of somekind to create the wormhole. If we can disrupt the tetryon field.....
Lesli Morris: helm>lu' qaH::moves forward
Lesli Morris: :::
Laquv Pok: CO>Norman, that will be up to you to make it happen
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>+T+CO>We are ready now, qaH.
Norman Mark V: ...It would produce graviton shock wave. Torpedoes online.
KtongaFae La: SCI>::looks around as he contemplates being into hositle environments::
KtongaFae La: meaning*
Writersdream22: Ops> Csec> Scanning active standing by information input
KtongaFae La: dangit, beaming**
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>OPS>Once we arrive, gather all the information you can. Also, we are to take control of the vessel for study.
Laquv Pok: ***Some systems being minorly affected as they near the wormhole, one alien ship breaks off to intercept the HoS***
Writersdream22: Ops>Csec> Enemy targets identy to be eliminated?
Lesli Morris: helm>'ere they come
Laquv Pok: CO>Norman, what do we need to do to create that wave?
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>OPS>Stand by, for a moment.
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>+T+CO>What are your orders concerning alien prisoners?
Writersdream22: Ops>Csec> I can not defend the team without the information.
Laquv Pok: CO>+ Our brig is only large enough to hold two prisoners. Bring me the captain and kill the rest of his crew
Norman Mark V: CENG> ANything that would disrupt the filed and destabilize the wormhole. I suggest a probe designed to produce and unstable field...
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>+T+CO>As you command, qaH.
Norman Mark V: If it interjuect with the wornhole's field, it should destabilize it.
Laquv Pok: CO>So we get close and inject that probe into the mouth of the hole?
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>OPS>We have been ordered to kill everyone on the vessel, except for the captain. We have room to hold two prisoners in the brig.
Lesli Morris: helm>:;:turns to Norman::ya can tap into the Bronx Diva if ya have to, it's in the shuttle bay
Lesli Morris: helm>::to Pok::stick the probe in a torpedo launcher
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>CSCI>As I was explaining to the Android, we are to kill all but the captain and take over the alien vessel.
KtongaFae La: SCI>::nods:: Sounds like a plan to me, qaH!
Norman Mark V: CENG>CO> Correct. It must enter the hole and pull itelsf off center into the inner walls.
Writersdream22: Ops>Csec> Acknowlage tarrget information processed into defence and attack proticals. Information gathered from tarrgets and vessle database will be incorperated into recon protical.
Laquv Pok: CO>Very well NOrman, you get that probe ready and Lesli will get us close to that hole.
Laquv Pok: ***Alien vessel now in range of he HoS and firing the beam***
Lesli Morris: helm>::plots course::
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>OPS>::He nodded to her:: Also factor in the ten of my security team for a defense.
Norman Mark V: CENG> Probe is being assembled now.
Writersdream22: Ops>Csec> Their bio signatures I have already recorded. I am not an android and if you refer to me as one again I'll make you blwo fire out your butt.
Laquv Pok: CO>+CSEC+ Transport DaH Morvaq!
KtongaFae La: SCI>::perking a brow:: I would like to see that
Lesli Morris: helm>:::brings transporter online and beams whoever MorvaQ has tagged::
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>+T+CO>::He nodded.:: Qapla' qaH!!
Writersdream22: Ops>Sci> Would you rather it be out of his mouth?
Laquv Pok: ***AT is transported to the alien vessel into a corridor that is full of alien beings appearing to be a reptilian/humanoid****
Crazydude1981 has left the room.
Norman Mark V: CENG> Transport successful
Lesli Morris: helm>tram's in place qaH.......::gets visual vibes from the AT::holy $@!+......
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>::He was transported off of the BoP and arrived in a narrow corridor. He pulled out his disruptor pistol and started firing at them, killing as many as he could from the first volley.::
KtongaFae La: @sci>::transports into the alien ship and is instantly surrounded by large ugly snake looking creatures:: Oh boy.. ::raising his disruptor awaiting orders or enemy fire::
Writersdream22: @ops> :: Deploys armor and stands her ground firing her internal weapons system. ::
KtongaFae La: SCI>::fires at will hitting several of the surprised creatures, the corridor quickly filling with bodies, the blood gren and spashing onto the walls and floor::
Norman Mark V: CENG Probe is ready for launch. Micro anitmatter drive is online.
Laquv Pok: CO>Lesli, lets get past this one this time and avoid that energy beam!
Laquv Pok: CO>Standby Norman.
Lesli Morris: helm>ya got it qaH::executes her nonregulation maneuver to get the HoS close as possible to the wormhole without breeching it::
KtongaFae La: SCI>::continues firing as the aliens seem to continue coming from both ends of the corridor::
Norman Mark V: CENG> Increasing auto modulation protocols for shields and disruptors.
Writersdream22: @ops> :: Claps her hands togeather sending a crippling wave of engery out from her towards the enemy. :: Csec> I ruwended your fun for now
Laquv Pok: ***AT mows the enemy down like dominos but their numbers arent reduced as the ship is completely full of these creatures.****
Laquv Pok: CO>::watches onscreen as they pass the first enemy ship avoiding being hit by the beam and moving towards the wormhole:: Norman, standby to fire the probe into the worm hole.
Lesli Morris: helm>:::gets ready to back offfast after probe launch::
Norman Mark V: CEMG>CO> Targeted.
KtongaFae La: SCI>::his tricorder beeping he manages to get it out and read it:: qaH, The aliens have completed opening the wormhole!
Lesli Morris: helm>::looks to Pok::
Writersdream22: @ops>:: Gets flusterated after a while and just stands there. ::
Norman Mark V: CEnG>It is a far easier to matter to destabilize these things than it is to keep them stable.
Laquv Pok: ****Alien ship begins to move towards the wormhole to enter it***
Lesli Morris: helm>qaH a alien ship's headin toward the wormhole
Laquv Pok: CO>We best get our people off of there. +CSEC+ Prepare to be extracted Morvaq!
Lesli Morris: helm>we're still in transport range qaH
Kjarg Drex has entered the room.
MorVaQ Toragh has left the room.
MorVaQ Toragh has entered the room.
KtongaFae La: SCI>::still firing as the aliens appear to be pulling back, he looks around at the carnage and death::
Lesli Morris: helm>I can yank our beq now if ya want qaH, I got a lock on'em
Laquv Pok: CO>+CSEC+ Prepare to be extracted Morvaq!
Laquv Pok: CO>Norman, fire probe on my mark!
Writersdream22: Ops> :: Chucks one against the others. ::
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>+T+CO>::He took cover as he fired at another alien.:: We are ready DaH, qaH.
Laquv Pok: ***The IKB daghar now engaging the other alien vessel getting hit with the beam too***
Norman Mark V: CENG> ::Has launching controls online ready to go::
Laquv Pok: CO>Lesli, energize!
Laquv Pok: IKV*
Lesli Morris: helm>::beams the team then arcs around hard and fast away from the wormhole::
Lesli Morris: helm>got'em!
Laquv Pok: CO>::before they arch away he orders Norman...:::commander, fire the probe!
KtongaFae La: SCI>::transported back to the HoS, he heads directly to the meH where he relieves a lagh from the science station and begins scanning::
Norman Mark V: CENG>::Hits panel:: Probe is away!
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>::He suddenly disappeared from the alien vessel and arrived in TR1 of the IKV HoS.::
Writersdream22: Ops> :: Arrives back on the ship. :: Csec> Insicating maintance protical.
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>OPS>::He nodded to her.:: Do you also requre recharging?
Laquv Pok: ***Probe fires directly into the wormhole next to the vessel, it manuvers to the side of the wormhole and dies as Norman programed it to do, destablelizing the wormhole, callapsing it on the alien vessel and trapping the other one**
Writersdream22: Ops>Csec> My systems are shutting down my energy source was damaged.
Lesli Morris: helm>::returns the functions she took from other consoles so the returning beq can resume their posts::
KtongaFae La: SCI>::settling into his seat:: qaH, the collapsed wormhole has dissipated.
Lesli Morris: helm>hell yeah!!
Laquv Pok: CO>::leans back in his seat:: And the other alien vessel?
KtongaFae La: SCI>::scanning:: They have lost all power, the daghar is finishing her off.
Lesli Morris: helm>stuck inside like a bug in a jar
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>+T+CO>The Android's energy source was damaged. We need an engineer to repair the damage.
Norman Mark V: CENG>::Puts a cigar in his mouth:: I love it when a plan comes together.
Laquv Pok: CO>::nods and turns to the helms:: Lesli, resume former course, warp 3!
Laquv Pok: CO>::grins at Norman:: Dont we all!
Laquv Pok: CO>+CSEC+ We will get normans team right on it!
Lesli Morris: helm>gladly qaH::does just that, arcing away and jumping to warp::
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>OPS>Remain here until Norman arrives to repair your power source.
Norman Mark V: CENG> I will see to my cousin's repairs.
Laquv Pok: ***IKV HoS, having siezed victory once again, arcs around and zooms into warp heading towards it's next adventure in service to the Klingon Empire****
Writersdream22: Ops>Csec> :: Blinks a few times. :: They knew my weakeness and exsploited it
MorVaQ Toragh: CSEC>::He left the TR and after a short ride in the TL, he entered the meH.::
Laquv Pok: ****Pause****
MorVaQ Toragh: ::AA::
Lesli Morris: ::aa::
KtongaFae La: ::AA::
Norman Mark V: ::AA::
Writersdream22: ::AA::
YoHtIq la: ::a::