 reacted to<br>
    the threat -- and activated the<br>
    warp engines to protect us.</p>
  <p> RIKER<br>
    Where did these nodes come from?</p>
  <p> DATA<br>
    It is possible that the<br>
    magnascopic storm we recently<br>
    experienced had an unexpected<br>
    effect on the ship's systems.</p>
  <p> GEORDI<br>
    Wherever they came from, they seem<br>
    to be multiplying.</p>
  <p> DATA<br>
    As they increase, it will become<br>
    progressively more difficult to<br>
   