If power null doesn't actually null all of the powers (like whatever bullshit makes man o war not fall apart and whatever defences SB has) then nulling and killing SB is slightly less attractive.

I don't think we can negotiate from a starting point of "kill them all", so trying to kill SB is probably still the right move. Will focus their mind on protecting themselves rather than getting Yara. We'd just have to save the power bill for a safer moment.
It is very unlikely we can actually kill SB. The primary use of threatening SB is to force her to show remaining cards or take herself off the field.
 
...you know, is there any particular reason she couldn't have had a bunch of Algernon type clones repeatedly burn themselves out so she could have some super tech up her sleeve?
Algernon knowledge builds up and to an extent seems to require imagination. It's not a good fit with her short-lived clones who get so quickly replaced.
 
Hey guys, before plan voting starts to go into full swing, just wanted to let you all know that User's Choice awards just opened, and Project Prometheus is eligible for Best Original Work and Best New Work. Let's all vote for it so that we can get more people in here and so that Bitterman can get a cool title!

Oh, and:
[X] Plan: Truce and Fighting Your Loved Ones
 
Hmmm, well if choking Uiara out with Handyman's not gonna kill her, it could still slow her down enough to potentially take out Umibozu while we're at it. I imagine while Uiara might not be able to do much with her insides full of clay, she could still produce water everywhere which makes Umibozu still a threat.
 
". . . I have so many issues to work through first," you murmur, dazed.

"I understand completely! I too find the world of the surface busy and confusing. But delightful! Perhaps . . . we could discuss it together?"

. . . well, every second he's talking to you, he's not trying to fight your team, right? And, you think he just accidentally revealed part of the command structure of the Horae Guard . . . ? May as well let him talk while you try to find a way to knock him out without killing him.

You really hope things are going this well for everyone else.

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Currently:

Yara has one injury level.

Doctor Silver has one injury level.

Black Swan has three injury levels.

Menagerie Witch has one injury level.

Doctor Silver, Yara, and Menagerie Witch all have one shield generator.

Yara has one healing symbiote.

Doctor Silver has 3 charges of his shields remaining. He has applied a shield to Châtelet and Handyman. He has placed the Hustle on Quetzalcoatl, Belle Sabreuse, and a wall in the house.

Your combat theaters are:

House: Valiant Gold, Menagerie Witch, Doctor Silver, Belle Sabreuse, and Yara vs. Valiant Justice vs. Socialite Butterfly, Indemnity, Palisade, Man o' War, Memoria, and Seraph.

Sky: Châtelet, Sunlight Knight, and Quetzalcoatl vs. Automne, Gentleman James, and Miss Naught.

White Hawk told me Justice Unlimited keep converting his team members to their side, so I asked how many Crusaders he has and he said he just goes to the Ladder and gets a new team member afterwards, so I said it sounds like he's just feeding metahumans to Justice Unlimited and then Stockpile started crying.
 
[] Plan: Hit hard, Hit Fast
-[] VG uses Railgun to take Indemnity out. If possible she tries to aim it so that any over penetration hits another clone or SB. Afterwards, she switches to scissors and tries to take down Memoria and/or Seraph.
-[] Belle Sabreuse relies on her natural defense and uses her Singularity sword to cut Yara free from Man O' War. Afterwards she prioritizes protecting Yara.
-[] Doctor Silver keeps his current Shields active, he should focus on battlefield control and makign sure that SB does not touch Yara.
-[] MW throws out as many clones as she can attacking all the clones and SB but focusing on Seraph and Memoria.
-[] Châtelet tells Sunlight Knight to go deal with the New Dawn Clones, while she rides Quetzalcoatl to deal with Automne.
-[] Lady Leizi /Black Swan yell for a truce with Plasticity, Perspective and their remaining soldiers.
-[] Lady Leizi focuses on taking down Uiara. They've worked together for years, she knows what Uiara's weaknesses are.
-[] Handyman should try and occupy Nox, ideally with support from Crusade.
-[] Black Swan should above all else stay away from Nox, but otherwise should target any clones that she can get a clear shot at as well as being prepared for White Hawk in case he tries to restart a fight.

The logic here is that as long as Indemnity is in play SB's clones aren't going to go down. So we prioritize taking him out of the fight and then Rescue Yara. QM awards bonuses based both on good tactics and good narrative so LL and Chatelet focus on the clones of people they loved. Beyond that Nox is a priority threat becae of Black Swan and I don't trust White Hawk not to be an idiot.

Edit: An updated version of this plan exists
 
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[Prototype] We Came Here To Kick Ass, But Now We Can Only Pray
Here reposting my stuff just in case some people have not seen it. Is not quite a vote, I was waiting for someone to point out mistakes or something. But the idea is to cut SB's escape route leaning in the idea that the healer is only focused if SB is hurt.
 
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Nature and Insects: Making a Habitat — SolarGemX (semi-canon)

Nature and Insects: Making a Habitat
By SolarGemX

California, Riverside. 9:25 AM– January 22, 2068

It was a clear January morning, the sun was shining, the flowers were blooming, the children were playing, and a group of heroes were slowly preparing themselves for the events of the day. The Entomon's, a group of Insectoid Dysmorphic heroes, had an interesting day planned for today, why don't we see what they are doing?

Steel Swarm: …Yes Mayor, we are aware of everything. Everyone is prepared to make an appearance; we have some products to sell, we got plenty of informational booklets for the guests, and we are prepared to intervene in case of emergencies. We have prepared for the reveal of the new research center for months now, and everyone involved has done everything in their capabilities in order to make sure it's a success. You just need to have a bit of faith, Mayor Prowitz, If you keep worrying for everything that can or cannot happen, you'll go grey early. Your secretary has kept us up to date with everything, so just calm down. Take a break, drink some tea, and maybe call that boyfriend you told us about. Hahaha, yes, yes, he's just an acquaintance, there's nothing going on…yes see you later, have a good morning, Mayor.

*Hangs up phone*​

Suuurree, he's just an acquaintance…I swear Jessica, you two have been bumbling around each other for 3 years, they really need to make it official- murmured the Herculean Bettle Hero.

Steel Swarm- Leader of the Entomon's and adoptive Father of Orchid Bloom. Real name Jacob Steel. An Insect dysmorphic with an almost complete appearance to the Hercules Beetle, except Bipedal, jacked and with a normal human face, feet, and hands. Calm and collected, he is friendly and jovial towards friends and close acquaintances, and a fan of the deceased hero Apiary.

Golden Tale- Your telling me… I've seen those 2 dance around each other for so long, I could make a 3-volume series of their nonexistent love life, or a half decent manga if Christabel had any say in it. Speaking of which, where is the little flower?

Golden Tale- Deborah Aurelie, also known as the golden weaver, Golden Tale of the Entomon's. Head Librarian of the new Art Swarm Recreational Center and the team's trapping specialist. A Golden Weaver Dysmorphia akin to an Arachne. Likes Reading, proof reading Orchid Bloom's fics, weaving clothes for the team (Especially Orchid Bloom), Tea and some of the stupid stuff Gold Swarm fans make (Specifically Fan art). Was once invited to a secret Dominatrix Club, fainted upon seeing the invite (she still keeps it…just in case.)

Steel Swarm: I think she's up in her room. She said she was planning on writing something in her computer. Speaking of Which…Christabel! Are you ready yet? We are going to be leaving in 10 minutes!

Orchid Bloom: Yes papa, just let me finish something and I'll come down!

Golden Tale: Hmm… she's writing something? I wonder… she did seem rather excited once she saw that girl, Menagerie Witch, during the JU interview a couple of days ago, probably something related to her? She was always fond of the witch aesthetic.

Steel Swarm: Probably, although it was an interesting interview… till it all went to hell, I don't know what to think about everything that's happening in Horizon right now…makes me grateful that things are a lot calmer around here.

Orchid Bloom: I'm here! And you say that papa, but it's not like we don't have our own fair share of events here. Remember what happened 2 weeks ago? With the Crocodiles? Also where's the Cereal?

Orchid Bloom- 12-year-old Dysmorphic Daughter of Jacob Steel. Christabel Steel shares attributes with the Orchid Mantis and her main abilities are focused in her mantis-like arms, who are capable of sharpening themselves until they are capable of cutting through steel. Can also launch wind blades from her arms when she moves them at high speeds. Likes Writing Fics, Magical girls, Anime, Manga, Making Friends.

Steel Swarm: Ugh… don't remind me little flower. Sometimes I wonder what goes through the minds of villains and criminals now a days… why anyone thought that flooding the river with a swarm of crocodiles was a good idea is beyond me. The little buggers kept biting me. Also its behind the top counter near the fridge.

Golden Tale: *Raises an eyebrow* Weren't you the one who said, and I quote "Don't worry, I can Handle it solo. These leather bags aren't nothing." Before getting Lizard Piled?

Steel Swarm: …I have never said that I made the best of decisions… besides, I was the only member that was plated enough to not get hurt. Being the wall between danger and all of you is my job.

Golden Tale: *Sigh* noted. Anyways where are Anthony, Honey, and Vanessa? We need to head over to the opening of the New Riverside Entomology Research Center soon.

Steel Swarm: I think they are on the other wing of the A.S.R.C, probably grabbing something to eat in the Cafeteria, they would see us outside in a few minutes.
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P.O.V. Change: Honey Silviana
Papillion Knight: I AM ZEE QUEEN OF THE CASTLE! PERSONNE NE PEUT FAIRE FACE A MA PUISSANCE ! (Nobody can face my power!)

Papillion Knight- Vanessa Vedalia (20 years old), an Luzon peacock swallowtail Butterfly Dysmorphic Hero. One of the less Dysmorphic members of the Entomon's. Feisty tomboy with a love of heroic tales, fashion and over the top speeches. Currently being a LARGE HAM and drunk on sugar after eating a bakers dozen of Honey Dew's Honey cakes for breakfast. Is also only ¼ French, from her mother's side.

Honey Dew: Aaaaaah! Vanessa please stop, we are going to be late for the event! You promised to introduce the team to that friend you made online! Anthony HELP!!!

Bullant: I'm coming, I'm coming! Besides, I told you, that we shouldn't have tempted faith like that, you know Vess has a sweet tooth! She's not allowed to eat tons of sugar before an important event! At least she's at the HAM stage and not the Flirty stage, we can use her hamminess to drum some attention to the event, just need to make sure Deborah doesn't notice or she will have both of our hides!

Honey Silviana (age 24) a Honeybee dysmorphic hero and the Financial Expert and Baker of the Team. Likes baking, selling her specialized honey, gossip, Tv dramas and feeding her homemade sweets to her friends. Can't say no to puppy eyes. Is currently facing the consequences of her actions.

Bullant: Anthony Pierre, also known as Bullant of the Entomon's. A slight Ant dysmorphic, and the scout of the group. Likes swimming on land (Because of his powers), punching criminals in the face, being a troll to said criminals, Vanilla Smoothies and watching cat videos online. Is currently tackling Papillion Knight to the Ground.

Fun Fact: Its unknown why, but Papillion Knight gets a power boost from eating sugar, making her faster during combat. With absolutely zero effects on her overall health. The drawback being that too much sugar causes her body to interpret it as if it was alcohol. Yes, she can get drunk off ice cream and other sweets, it also doesn't help that she has a notorious sweet tooth. Her "Sweet drunk" levels go in:

Level 1- Normal/Minimum sugar.

Level 2- Some Sugar, gets a bit feisty and active.

Level 3- HAM

Level 4- Gets Flirty/ Likes Hugging people. High speed Tackle hugs hurt.

Level 5- Hyperactive Butterfly/Bind her down with Golden Tales webs until she settles down.

Level 6- SECURE. CONTAIN. PROTECT. DO NOT LET HER BREACH! (This would make an awesome acene in my writing! Also AAAAAAAAHHHH!!! – Orchid Bloom)

Umm… Lets go back to the other half of the team, I'm sure Honey and Anthony can deal with this on their own.

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*Back to the Responsible ones*​

Steel Swarm: They're responsible, just need to grab the papers and Honey's Jars and were Golden, right Tale?

Orchid Bloom- *Finishing her cereal* Boooooh!

Golden Tale: *Rolls all 6 of her eyes* Suuuuure. Also 2 out of 10.

Steel Swarm: Eh, they can't all be winners, although I do have a couple in stock in case of emergencies. Actually before we leave, has Vanessa told either of you who her online friend was?

Orchid Bloom: Oh yes, She did! Vess said her name was…

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Meanwhile a dozen or so miles from the Entomon's base' of operations…

Bee Trooper: No Skye we cannot just grab Esmeralda and Fly to the event location, it's not safe. Besides, we need to escort her sap to the venue.

Steel Crane: *Groans* But were going so sloooooow, Mel. I swear we could have been there in less than 5 minutes if we just flew, why is the truck so slow anyway? Aren't delivery trucks to be fast and reckless with your packages? At least that's Michaela told me.

Bee Trooper: No love, they are suppose to be careful with their cargo, especially if its fragile. While there ARE bad delivery people, not every delivery man/woman are out to destroy your packages. Also I'm pretty sure T-Cat was just messing with you. Well, either that or projecting after that express delivery ended up breaking that gaming console, she had ordered… and the headphones, and the cat feeding station, and the….huh… She may have been on to something.
Anyway, we need to stay on ground level in order to protect the sap. They are secured, but better safe than sorry. Besides, having a plant growth accelerator can be useful in many ways, some of them not quite legal; so it is a tempting target. Even more so when we have several Barrels worth of it. Besides, we only need to wait for 10 more minutes, 15 at most. So calm down, we can go flying once the event is over.

Steel Crane: Well aren't you assertive today? Oh where did that sweet shy Hornet Girl go? So quiet and sweet.

Bee Trooper: *Rolls eyes* She got married to a beautiful harpy whose head is 70% of the time in the clouds and thinks grabbing her wife for high-speed stunts without telling her is romantical.

Steel Crane: *Raises Eyebrow* Hey if it works, it works. Besides, I didn't hear you complaining about it when we snuck out at night got into a cloud cover and…

Bee Trooper: *Raises Stingers* One more word out of you and you'll be going the rest of the trip in the truck, paralyzed.

Steel Crane: *Smirks* "Oh mi amor" ~ Don't tempt me with a good time.~

Bee Trooper: *Dead pan Stare* You are insufferable.

Steel Crane: ~ Aaaand yooou loooove meeee fooooor iiiiiit.~

Bee Trooper: *Sigh* That I do…that I do. Either way, we are nearly there, just need to meet up with Lady Lily and we are done.

Steel Crane- Skye Harrison, The Dysmorphic Steel Feathered (And Copper clawed) flier of the Search and Rescue team The Dryad's Circle. Capable of launching her feather like knives and are as durable as her namesake. Likes Flying, her wife, her team, and going fast.

Bee Trooper- Mellissa West, Also known as Bee Trooper, The Dysmorphic Hornet Warrior of the Dryad's Circle. Usually introverted, but more than capable of speaking her mind, when necessary, especially if it means keeping her extroverted wife in line. Has more than once paralyzed her foes with her retractable stingers, causing them to fall flat on their faces. Likes her wife, her team, reading, Tea with Honey, slow romantic flights, star gazing and flowers.

Lady Lily: Known as the Leader of The dryad's Circle, Esmeralda Lastra is Chestnut haired Woman of considerable experience, who has been in the hero game for a long while. Has the ability to create and manipulate vines than are capable of carrying a full-grown man. If her vines are cut, they "bleed" a special purple sap that can accelerate the growth in all manners of plants, a couple of bottle being capable of making a seed into full maturity in a matter of minutes).

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Riverside Department of Entomology and Research (R.D.E.R pronounced Reader), 30 minutes later.

Host: …And without further ado, I would like to thank our special guest's for coming to the opening of the R.D.E.R Building, The Entomon's and the Dryad's Circle! Now taking the stage we have the leaders of both groups, Steel Swarm and Lady Lily!

Lady Lily: Thank you, Thank you. Its an honor to have been invited to todays event and to meet the Leader of the Entomon's. Who helped providing valuable research pertaining towards insectoid Behemoths, a rather tremendous amount of Honey and good publicity via Papillion Knight's enthusiasm.

Steel Swarm: The pleasure is all mine Lady Lily, and thank you for essentially given us the ability to make a new field of study in the department of Entomology thanks to your Sap, with it we will be able to make a wide variety of artificial environments that will serve as study points for a variety of insects. Not only that, but this center will also host to a wide variety of research focuses, including studies for the Conservation of Biology, Research on Invasive species, Insectoid based diseases, Bee Study, and comparison between normal insects and their behemoths counterparts, among others.

Lady Lily: You honor me, Sir Swarm. I only provided a mere fraction of the whole, without the enthusiasm of so many scientists, and the people, this would not have been possible. Well without any further ado, we pronounce the R.D.E.R building open!

Host: And there you have it folks! The newest research institution in California is now open for business. We will have a 30-minute break to let everyone settle in, and after that we will accompany Lady Lily and Steel Swarm as they and the Researchers make the first Artificial Habitat. But until then, please enjoy the informational booklets, snacks and baked treats made by the lovely Baker of the Entomon's Honey Dew!

*Lady Lily, Steel Swarm, and the Host enter the building and head towards an Employee lounge*​

Host: … and done… Oh Leviathan that was tense…I would prefer dealing with politicians all day, at least there I know everything the say is at least 50% BS. This is actually useful, and not a poorly hidden money laundering scheme. Thank You once again for everything Lady Lily, Steel Swarm. Ill leave you both alone to to talk while I go ahead and talk with the scientist that are planning the first habitat, if you excuse me.
*Leaves the room*​

Lady Lily: T'was no problem, Mayor! Aaaand she's gone, I'm just glad everything went well.

Steel Swarm: Agreed. Other than Papillion being a little over dramatic, which did help to attract attention for the event. Everything went just as planned. Orchid Bloom, Golden Tale and Papillion Knight are enjoying the what's being offered alongside your teammates, the booklets, sap, and information on Insectoid Behemoths were safely delivered and Honey Dew is selling all the goods she brought with her without issue, especially since Bullant is helping out.

Lady Lily:
Hee Hee… Yes, It has truly been a calm day. It's always nice to have small times of tranquility, especially in our hectic lives. The saving, the fighting, the inspirational speeches… sometimes it's just good to have a simple event and nothing else.

Steel Swarm: Of that we both agree. If its not too much to ask, we would love to have you, and your team join us for dinner later in the evening. We know a wonderful Italian Restaurant with a great atmosphere and employees, and it would be a pleasure to know you all better. No doubt Orchid Bloom would love to hear about some of your missions, that is, if you are willing.

Lady Lily: *A small Smile appears on her face* It would be our pleasure sir Swarm. I at least am truly curious to know more about the Friends Bee Trooper has made on her personal time. But we probably should be heading towards the habitat room, its nearly time for the next event of the day.

Steel Swarm: Ah you're right. Let me open the door for you. *Opens door* After you my fair Lady.

Lady Lily: Hee hee, oh why thank you my fair sir.

*The Scene ends, as the door closes*

Authors Note:

Ahh this was nice change of pace; I wonder how the thread is doing. *Stares at the unholy landscape that has occurred post new chapter* Ok…. I'm going to stay here for a bit till that hopefully blows over. So yeah, hello guys; Solar here with another much more Slice of life omake. Back with our Friends The Entomons and the Dryads Circle in Riverside California. A much less active warzone in comparison to Horizon, which may or may not be submerged in water in the following updates. Hope you enjoy it, and may you plan/vote responsively.
 
Also, people seem to be trying to pit Lady Leizi with Uiara (and Umibozu by extension) while Black Swan attempts to take on the rest (Millions and Crimson Soprano) except for Nox, but what about going vice versa? Have Black Swan take care of Uiara and Umibozu while LL and Handyman goes for the rest. It at least does something about Nox.

This is just an idea I'm putting forward.
 
[X] Plan: Hit hard, Hit Fast
Not bad but you should probalby add mona calling for a truce since its worth a try with her rep 10.

Also, people seem to be trying to pit Lady Leizi with Uiara (and Umibozu by extension) while Black Swan attempts to take on the rest (Millions and Crimson Soprano) except for Nox, but what about going vice versa? Have Black Swan take care of Uiara and Umibozu while LL and Handyman goes for the rest. It at least does something about Nox.

This is just an idea I'm putting forward.

Narrtaive boost like red vs Blue and Knights vs Knight like in the past update.
 
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Can I say that if this all goes well, Brass Shield and Sunlight Knight might end up being extra moles in Crusade with Ronin?
Paranoia demands I consider that Brass Sheild is on Crusade specifically to get turned so he can be a mole inside JU. Obviously Sunlight Knight is exempt from this concern for having better taste in women :V

Inorganic matter only. And they're like flesh and blood until they die.
Huh. Can she effect dead wood? If Adamant was still around could she effect with his living metal?

I'm wondering if Stockpile also saw backstage when he first donned Prevail, and maybe got a vision of the Lady in Blue without Nora.
 
I'll admit, I'm not a fan of leaving Nox alone in Fighting Your Loved Ones. We're basically just leaving him alone unchecked. Meanwhile, while Hit Hard and Fast at least does something about Nox, I'm not comfortable with leaving LL alone with a highly durable hydrokinetic. I get the logic of narrative as well as electric beats water, but she's also one person. Also Umibozu's right there.
 
I'll admit, I'm not a fan of leaving Nox alone in Fighting Your Loved Ones. We're basically just leaving him alone unchecked. Meanwhile, while Hit Hard and Fast at least does something about Nox, I'm not comfortable with leaving LL alone with a highly durable hydrokinetic. I get the logic of narrative as well as electric beats water, but she's also one person. Also Umibozu's right there.
I can switch to handyman taking on Nox, while leaving Millions mines to crusade since tehy need to do that anyway to use their guns.
 
Someone floated it but I also had the idea of using Belle's power to break the floor and send everyone into the basement if she had it.
tahts actually a good idea since the valiants can fly while DS and MW dont need to move to use their powers. Still pretty dangerous and can injure them though.
Truce and Fighting Your Loved Ones does have Belle do that for the floor under Man O'War. I feel like there's a higher chance of success doing it just for him.

I'll admit, I'm not a fan of leaving Nox alone in Fighting Your Loved Ones. We're basically just leaving him alone unchecked. Meanwhile, while Hit Hard and Fast at least does something about Nox, I'm not comfortable with leaving LL alone with a highly durable hydrokinetic. I get the logic of narrative as well as electric beats water, but she's also one person. Also Umibozu's right there.
I'm hoping that White Hawk is going to focus on Nox - there's a high chance he ended up fighting the Defiance Unit back when they attacked Elysium, and that as a generally cold guy, he's a good match against him.

As for Umibozu, if Uiara gets defeated quickly, he runs out of juice.
 
[X] Pull an Uirra 2.0
-[X] MW tells everyone that SB is inside the house while making her Menagerie to attack Seraph. DS support her by creating Barriers and puts 1 Shield on LL, while also keeping up the barrier on yara so that SB cant touch her.
-[X] Belle Closes in and Tries to Rescue Yara by taking on Man-O War at Close Range and cutting off his hands with her Sword also use her power on the floor to trap Man-O-War. VG uses Scissors and Telekinesis to cut down the arms and Rescue Yara. Once Yara is out of MoW hands Pilebunker him to kill or atleast send him flying out of the house. Then switch to Rock and Close in on to take down Indemnity.
-[X] Mona Tells Crusade to fight with them if they want to live against the clones of the Dead if tehy agree tell them to take down MM so they can actually use their guns in the fight. BS and LL attack Uirra in order to stop her getting enough power to just wipe out everyone Mona acting as Shield and transport to close in with LL make sure to keep away from nox. Handyman takes on Nox to keep him away from BS and Save the soldiers from being killed tourn his arms into blades to cut and pierce Nox apart.
-[X] Chatelt Rides with SK to fight Automne telling him that its a clone of her cousin and she needs his help to take her down. The Chimera is snet against the ND Clowns with focus on MN to stop her from supporting Automne and GJ.

Same as my last plan but focusing the arms to weaken man o war and take him down so we can protect yara. HM on Nox to save the Soldiers from being killed and since hes most dangerous to BS.

I do like the idea of Chatelet fighting with SK to take down Automne and that should give us some boost more than with Chimera.
 
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