Man, do ya'll have to keep us at the edge of our seats the whole time? ::grins:: Nice log, guys. Can't wait for the next one. T'Shana "Knowledge becomes wisdom only after it has been put to practical use." Unknown to them, the power emitted by the universe monitor had not gond unnoticed. The Starzen patrol craft noted the sudden power emanations from the planet, and turned towards it. to be continued...