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{{Infobox star nation
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|conventional_long_name = Zelvan Regime
|native_name = ''Raj'eh Zelvahn''
|image_map_size = 300
|image_map    = Zelvan Regime Map.jpg
|map_caption = Overview of the Zelvan Regime
|image_flag = Zelvan Flag.png         
|flag_type =
|alt_flag = Flag of the Zelvan Regime, the Horns of Zelvar     
|flag_border = no
|image_flag2 =      <!--e.g. Second-flag of country.svg-->
|alt_flag2 =          <!--alt text for second flag-->
|flag2_border =      <!--set to no to disable border around the flag-->
|image_coat = Horns of Zelvar.png
|alt_coat = The Horns of Zelvar
|symbol_type = Emblem
| motto  = ''"The Goddess wills it!"''
| founded    = ~6.400 standard years ago (Zelvar Empire reorganised)
| location    = [[Sector A1-0 (A1-0)|Sector A1-0]], (600-600,600-100 lys)
| capital      = [[Zelvar (A1-0)|Zelvar]] (Zel-An-Tok Imperial Palace Complex)
| key_worlds  = [[Zelvar (A1-0)|Zelvar]]<br>[[Arvarr (A1-0)|Arvarr]]<br>[[Kethar (A1-0)|Kethar]]<br>[[Raular (A1-0)|Raular]]<br>[[Pishar (A1-0)|Pishar]]
| population  = Total: 47,2 trillion<br>
*3,18 trillion full citizens
*18,12 trillion free residents
*25,89 trillion slaves
| head_of_state  = Mother-Empress [[Irva XII na-Zeltan (A1-0)|Irva XII na-Zeltan]]
| head_of_government      = Grand Vizier [[Kesh na-Seter (A1-0)|Kesh na-Seter]]
| major_species  = [[Zelvans (A1-0)|Zelvans]]<br>[[Arvarrans (A1-0)|Arvarrans]]<br>[[Matari (A1-0)|Matari]]<br>[[Messeans (A1-0)|Messeans]]<br>[[Sathaungs (A1-0)|Sathaungs]]<br>[[Tvo'leki (A1-0)|Tvo'Leki]]
| language  = Zeluomin<br>Eweno
| key_technology  = [[Electrowhip (A1-0)|Electrowhip]]<br>[[Zelvan Slave Collar (A1-0)|Zelvan Slave Collar]]
| military  = [[Zelvan Deterrence Forces (A1-0)|Zelvan Deterrence Forces]]
| intelligence_service  = [[Zelvan Ordinance Service (A1-0)|Zelvan Ordinance Service]]
| enemies  =
| key_people  = Sapa Zelvana [[Irva XII na-Zeltan (A1-0)|Irva XII na-Zeltan]]<br>Grand Vizier [[Kesh na-Seter (A1-0)|Kesh na-Seter]]<br>Shahib [[Donijeg Akura (A1-0)|Donijeg Akura]]<br>Supreme Commander [[Lu'Kot (A1-0)|Lu'Kot]]
| other_label1      = Currency
| other1            = Peggat(s) (Ᵽ)
| other_label2      =
| other2            =
| other_label3      =
| other3            =
}}
{{Quote|''"The Zelvan Regime is the first interstellar state of its kind. A state fully devoted to the preservation of the Zelvan hierarchy built on our divine right to enslave."''|Sapa Zelvana [[Irva XII na-Zeltan (A1-0)|Irva XII na-Zeltan]] during first contact with the [[Treecuu Star Empire (A1-0)|Treecuu Star Empire]]}}
 
The Zelvan Regime is an autocratic star nation in the western fringes of [[Sector A1-0 (A1-0)|Sector A1-0]]. It is most famous for its extensive use of slaves to fuel its economy. The Zelvan Regime believes itself to be unique because of this and views other [[List of star nations of Sector A1-0 (A1-0)|star nations]] as rather inferior due to their fanatic religious beliefs. However, in a twisted way, the Zelvan Regime will open itself up to other star nations and pry every opportunity to expand their slaving market. Be it through overt or covert means. One thing remains certain though, the Zelvan Regime will try to remain shrouded in its own corner of [[Sector A1-0 (A1-0)|Sector A1-0]] while trying to expand its influence.
 
== Etymology ==
The Zelvan Regime is named for its hierarchical structure that defines its culture. The word Zelvan is derived from Zeluomin and means the "chosen people". It is believed in the Zelvan Regime that the [[Zelvans (A1-0)|Zelvan species]] is superior to all other lifeforms and that it is their divine duty to impose their order through means they deem necessary. To signify its authority and the means to petrify their supremacy, the [[Zelvans (A1-0)|Zelvans]] have adopted the title of Regime for their slave empire.
 
== History ==
=== Pre-FTL ===
The [[Zelvans (A1-0)|Zelvan people]] originated on their lush homeworld of [[Zelvar (A1-0)|Zelvar]], a superearth. From this planet, the [[Zelvans (A1-0)|Zelvans]] evolved and built societies similar to many others in the Sector. As the classical Zelvan civilizations built cities of marble and warring states maintained an ever-changing political landscape, they used extensive use of slaves. A brutal caste system was put in place that became the foundation of later Zelvan society. This widespread custom heavily influenced how their society continued to grow. Book printing and other small technologies only were invented during the industrial revolution because of the widespread access to slaves who simply copied the books for their masters. Communism too is unheard of in Zelvan planetary history as they brutally squashed any rebellions and insurgent thoughts. The [[Zelvans (A1-0)|Zelvans]] eventually even achieved to build a lunar base at the end of their era of strife. This era would end with the arrival of a new religion preached by a Priestess [[Irva I na-Zeltan (A1-0)|Irva na-Zeltan]] roughly 6.400 standard years ago.
 
=== Zelvar Empire ===
The Priestess [[Irva I na-Zeltan (A1-0)|Irva na-Zeltan]] started to preach a new religion: [[Zelvanism (A1-0)|Zelvanism]]. It was believed she was a direct descendant of Zelvar's sun, [[Zeltarin (A1-0)|Zeltarin]], and that she spoke with divine right. [[Irva I na-Zeltan (A1-0)|Na-Zeltan]] was adamant that new reforms had to be made for the [[Zelvans (A1-0)|Zelvan people]] to claim their true destiny. As support grew for the Priestess, who preached that all [[Zelvans (A1-0)|Zelvans]] were in fact equal and that they should claim the stars for themselves, even the major Zelvan states had to accommodate for her philosophy. For if she turned against them, they feared divine wrath would come to them. Thus Priestess [[Irva I na-Zeltan (A1-0)|na-Zeltan]] was able to unify the whole planet under her command, being crowned the Sapa Zelvana, loosely translated as Mother-Empress over the many Zelvan nations. She now ruled the planet indirectly as the many states came to seek hear divine approval. Through whispers and suggestions, the Sapa Zelvana was able to steer an unprecedented technological revolution unseen in Zelvan history. In mere 15 standard years from her crowning, FTL-travel had been achieved. As the societal emancipation of the slaves started to destabilize Zelvan society, it became paramount that the [[Zelvans (A1-0)|Zelvans]] had to enslave another species. Luckily for them, fate was smiling upon them. The first FTL expedition was sent to their nearest neighbour star [[Avarro (A1-0)|Avarro]].
 
=== Arvarro Subjugation ===
After the successful journey to [[Arvarro (A1-0)|Arvarro]], the [[Zelvans (A1-0)|Zelvans]] discovered that their neighbouring star system was in fact inhabited. A lost colony of [[Humans (A1-0)|humans]] inhabited the second planet, [[Arvarr (A1-0)|Arvarr]], and its moon [[Mataris (A1-0)|Mataris]].The [[Zelvans (A1-0)|Zelvans]] tried to initiate contact with the [[Humans (A1-0)|human]] inhabitants, but these talks turned sour when massive lunar riots arose in the [[Arvarr State (A1-0)|Arvarr State]] demanding more representation in its government and lunar autonomy. The [[Arvarr State (A1-0)|Arvarr State]] was split between two [[Humans (A1-0)|human]] races: the [[Arvarrans (A1-0)|Arvarrans]] and the [[Matari (A1-0)|Matari]]. The [[Arvarrans (A1-0)|Arvarrans]] saw themselves as the ruling class and lived comfortable lives on [[Arvarr (A1-0)|Arvarr]] while the [[Matari (A1-0)|Matari]] were modified through cybernetics to better adapt to the harsh elements on [[Mataris (A1-0)|Mataris]]. The [[Matari (A1-0)|Matari]] had been angered by recent policies and had, for the first time in history, openly revolted against their government. Fearing complete retaliation by the revolting forces and the absence of necessary forces to put down the revolt, the [[Arvarrans (A1-0)|Arvarrans]] gave the [[Zelvans (A1-0)|Zelvans]] a unique proposition. In turn for Zelvan intervention, the [[Arvarrans (A1-0)|Arvarrans]] would become a vassal state to the Zelvar Empire and the [[Mataris (A1-0)|Mataris]] handed over to the [[Zelvans (A1-0)|Zelvans]]. In search of new slaves, the offer was accepted by the Zelvar Empire and reformed its economy to churn out a fast military expedition force.<br>
After a year of building up their forces, the [[Zelvans (A1-0)|Zelvans]] appointed [[Sash na-Ilper (A1-0)|Sash na-Ilper]] as the Supreme Commander and tasked him to help out the [[Arvarrans (A1-0)|Arvarrans]]. Zelvan technology was significantly more advanced compared to the technology used by the [[Arvarrans (A1-0)|Arvarrans]] and the [[Matari (A1-0)|Matari]]. In merely a year, the [[Zelvans (A1-0)|Zelvans]] had overrun the [[Matari (A1-0)|Matari]] rebels who were the first victims of the [[Electrowhip (A1-0)|Electrowhip]]. As promised, the [[Arvarr State (A1-0)|Arvarr State]] honoured its agreement and became a vassal state to the Zelvar Empire and [[Mataris (A1-0)|Mataris]] itself handed over.
 
=== Reformation into the Zelvan Regime ===
With the resounding victory during the Arvarro Subjugation, the [[Zelvans (A1-0)|Zelvans]] rejoiced and celebrated as the [[Matari (A1-0)|Matari]] were paraded and sold as slaves on [[Zelvar (A1-0)|Zelvar]]. Now seeing the benefit of working towards a common goal, the Zelvan planetary states held referenda calling for a central planetary government. Thus the Zelvan people willingly gave away their rights and powers to the Sapa Zelvana/Mother-Empress in exchange for excess and slaves. Sapa Zelvana [[Irva I na-Zeltan (A1-0)|Irva I na-Zeltan]] solidified her position and installed a new feudal system and interspecies caste system. Hailed by all [[Zelvans (A1-0)|Zelvans]], the [[Arvarrans (A1-0)|Arvarrans]] too welcomed this change and adopted the same system of government and eventually be fully integrated in the Zelvan Regime after 20 standard years.<br>
Now unified and living renewed lives of excess and luxury, the [[Zelvans (A1-0)|Zelvans]] and the [[Arvarrans (A1-0)|Arvarrans]] continued to expand their realm to the stars as well until they would eventually clash again with other species. However, contrary to [[Zelvanism (A1-0)|Zelvanist]] teachings, the [[Arvarrans (A1-0)|Arvarr ethnic group]] would receive nearly the same right as the [[Zelvans (A1-0)|Zelvans]] recognizing the same cunning for enslaving their own ethnic groups, the [[Ni-Khanarr (A1-0)|Ni-Khannar]] and the [[Mi-Tenarr (A1-0)|Mi-Tenarr]] on [[Arvarr (A1-0)|Arvarr]].<br>
(OOC Note: The planetary referenda were in fact machinations by Mother-Empress [[Irva I na-Zeltan (A1-0)|Irva I na-Zeltan]] herself.)
 
=== Sathaung Wars ===
After a five decade long consolidation of their new interstellar empire, the [[Zelvans (A1-0)|Zelvans]] encountered a new primitive species on the planet [[Ch'Tauros (A1-0)|Sathar]]. The [[Sathaungs (A1-0)|Sathaungs]] were a tribal species drenched in infighting and devoted themselves to the art of war. The [[Zelvans (A1-0)|Zelvans]] however saw an unique opportunity here to bolster their armies for future subjugations to come. And so the late Sapa Zelvana [[Irva I na-Zeltan (A1-0)|Irva I na-Zeltan]] ordered the invasion of [[Ch'Tauros (A1-0)|Sathar]] and the enslavement of the [[Sathaungs (A1-0)|Sathaungs]]. <br>
It took the [[Zelvans (A1-0)|Zelvans]] roughly 5 standard years to fully capitulate the [[Sathaungs (A1-0)|Sathaungs]] and were impressed by their martial prowess. For that reason [[Irva I na-Zeltan (A1-0)|Irva I]] had the greatest of their War Chiefs, [[Lu'Sarlilyr (A1-0)|Lu'Sarlilyr]], meet with her. [[Irva I na-Zeltan (A1-0)|Irva I]] gave the accomplished Sathaung leader an offer unlike any other in Zelvan history. She gave him the option to fight for her and her regime. In exchange the [[Sathaungs (A1-0)|Sathaungs]] wouldn't be reduced to simply slaves and would retain their honour. [[Lu'Sarlilyr (A1-0)|Lu'Sarlilyr]] agreed and made the [[Sathaungs (A1-0)|Sathaungs]] the battle thralls of the Regime. Ever since, all male [[Sathaungs (A1-0)|Sathaungs]] were conscripted to serve in the [[Zelvan Deterrence Forces (A1-0)|Zelvan Deterrence Forces]]. Shortly after the end of the Sathaung Wars, Sapa Zelvana [[Irva I na-Zeltan (A1-0)|Irva I]] died and left the Regime to her daughter [[Irva II na-Zeltan (A1-0)|Irva II]].
 
=== Eastern Subjugations ===
Sapa Zelvana [[Irva II na-Zeltan (A1-0)|Irva II]] wished to follow into the footsteps of her mother and continued her quest to enslave new races. Roughly 6 standard years from the Sathaung Wars, they discovered another primitive species on the planet [[Raular (A1-0)|Raular]] the [[Tvo'leki (A1-0)|Tvo'Leki]], The [[Zelvans (A1-0)|Zelvans]] now unleashed their hordes of [[Sathaungs (A1-0)|Sathaungs]] and swiftly enslaved the [[Tvo'leki (A1-0)|Tvo'Leki]]. The males were now the main working force of the Regime and their women became prized possessions due to their perceived beauty. The [[Tvo'leki (A1-0)|Tvo'Leki]] took the Regime by storm and brought a new wave of prosperity to the Zelvan people. One where they would rule over the stars. The remaining 20 years of Sapa Zelvana [[Irva II na-Zeltan (A1-0)|Irva II]]'s reign focused on the consolidation of their new domain and building the necessary infrastructure to keep the slaves from revolting on the Zelvan controlled planets.<br>
The Regime was then bestowed to [[Nara I na-Zeltan (A1-0)|Nara I]]. She too adopted an expansionist policy and continued to push eastwards and claim more and more star systems for the Regime. This rapid expansion also brought new opportunities when they encountered the [[Bessadons (A1-0)|Bessadons]] and [[Messeans (A1-0)|Messeans]]. Two species who had just achieved FTL-travel and sooner or later were bound to meat each other due to their close proximity. To prevent a coalition from forming, the [[Zelvans (A1-0)|Zelvans]] made pre-emptive strikes and invaded their homeworlds. Again a new wave of slaves was brought to the empire, but control seemingly was to ran out of control due to the massive population influxes. To prevent this from happening, the Zelvans decided that the subject species could help in maintaining their own enslaved population. And so the tactic of divide and enslave was born which still stands to this day, especially in Bessadon and Messean culture.
 
=== Eweno Exchange ===
A century passed of the early expansionist period of the Regime. The Regime was ruled by Sapa Zelvana [[Nara II na-Zeltan (A1-0)|Nara II]] who further cemented the positions of each species in her empire. However, unexpected visitors would arrive in 6.648 A.R.A. in orbit of [[Zelvar (A1-0)|Zelvar]] itself. A group of [[Owette (A1-0)|Owettan]] merchants had arrived on [[Zelvar (A1-0)|Zelvar]] who wished to formally open trade with the Regime. [[Nara II na-Zeltan (A1-0)|Nara II]] agreed and opened formal relations with the far distant [[Owettan States (A1-0)|Owettan States]]. An exchange of slaves was also present alongside hyperspace technologies. In this process, the [[Owette (A1-0)|Owettan]] trade language Eweno became widespread in the Regime who until now used Zeluomin as its lingua franca. Eweno was a much more easier language for the lesser species and became the dominant language used between master and slave interactions. This has lead to Eweno becoming an unofficial national language taught to every species of the Regime. Distinct dialects of the newly adopted language formed throughout the Regime's history.<br>
Trade relations with the [[Owettan States (A1-0)|Owettan States]] would however fall into ruin after merely two decades. Political instability in their nation resulted in their isolationist policy standing to this day.
 
=== First Great Slave Revolt ===
Shortly after trade relations broke off with the [[Owettan States (A1-0)|Owettan States]], a [[Matari (A1-0)|Matari]] hoping of a renewed age of freedom for his people, rebelled on [[Mataris (a1-0)|Mataris]]. The rebel leader [[Dand Nedha (A1-0)|Dand Nedha]] and his slave army successfully toppled the local government on [[Mataris (A1-0)|Mataris]]. Sapa Zelvana [[Nara II na-Zeltan (A1-0)|Nara II]] reacted and ordered the bombardment of civilian settlement on [[Mataris (A1-0)|Mataris]]. The [[Matari (A1-0)|Matari]] rebels however continued to fight on and thus inspired rebels all over the Regime to stand up and fight too. With the situation growing from bad to worse, [[Nara II na-Zeltan (A1-0)|Nara II]] proclaimed martial law and promoted brutality against slaves. Both private and state wide violence against slaves skyrocketed. During this period the [[Bessadons (A1-0)|Bessadons]] and [[Messeans (A1-0)|Messeans]] used the opportunity to squash down rebellions and claiming the rebels as their own slaves. Eventually after half a year, the slave revolt had died out. For their actions, the [[Bessadons (A1-0)|Bessadons]] and [[Messeans (A1-0)|Messeans]] were commended and were made into the slaver species of the Regime. Though they didn't have much political rights, they were responsible with maintaining order amongst the slaves. A role which they happily embraced.
 
=== Southern Subjugations ===
The following brutality against slaves was still rising at the costs of the Regime's production. Therefore, the Regime renewed its expansionist policy under [[Irva V na-Zeltan (A1-0)|Irva V]] and expanded southwards. Millions of slavers set out to help the [[Zelvan Sacrosanct Navy (A1-0)|Zelvan Navy]] with the expansion of the Regime. This resulted in the enslavement of new species: [[Cevanti (A1-0)|Cevanti]], [[Khessam (A1-0)|Khessam]] and [[Ralteki (A1-0)|Ralteki]].
 
=== Second Great Slave Revolt ===
The recent subjugations however too resulted in instability as the [[Cevanti (A1-0)|Cevanti]] and [[Ralteki (A1-0)|Ralteki]] rebelled in hopes of freedom again. The [[Matari (A1-0)|Matari]] in spirit of the First Great Slave Revolt followed their example. This would be to the species detriment as the [[Zelvan Sacrosanct Navy (A1-0)|Zelvan Navy]] set out to give holy judgement and bombarded many settlements and monuments of the revolting species. With their cultures now completely destroyed and their people utterly broken, the revolting species accepted their fate.<br>
[[Irva V na-Zeltan (A1-0)|Irva V]] however wished to never allow such a large rebellion to happen again. The [[Cevanti (A1-0)|Cevanti]] were selected and numerous of their races purged from existence. The [[Ralteki (A1-0)|Ralteki]] we spread out all over the Regime and made into agricultural chattel slaves. Working in harsh conditions and their communities separated, their large culture perished. The [[Matari (A1-0)|Matari]] had once again proven their rebellious nature. A common slogan amongst the [[Matari (A1-0)|Matari]] during the Slave Revolt was "You can't change our vision of freedom!" In a perverted decree, [[Irva V na-Zeltan (A1-0)|Irva V]] ordered the genetic alteration of the [[Matari (A1-0)|Matari]]. Their eyes were to be have a coating which would make their vision hazy. That way their vision would remind them the cost of the wishes of freedom. The altered genetics were also made dominant so to discourage any inbreeding with other [[Humans (A1-0)|human]] races.
 
=== Western Subjugations ===
The many expansions and slave revolts had costed the Regime quite a lot of resources. While their current infrastructure was more than sufficient, [[Nara III na-Zeltan (A1-0)|Nara III]] wished to solidify the Regime's resources for thousands of years to come. The Regime expanded in the only direction which had been left untouched to them: westwards. An aggressive expansion followed and here too the [[Zelvans (A1-0)|Zelvans]] would unleash their [[Sathaungs (A1-0)|Sathaung]] hordes on the [[Forghals (A1-0)|Forghal]] and [[Fearini (A1-0)|Fearini]]. Learning from its previous mistakes, the [[Zelvan Sacrosanct Navy (A1-0)|Zelvan Navy]] unleashed its wrath of pulse beams on their settlements and destroying any infrastructure they had. Again the surviving population was spread out across the stars and divided into smaller communities directly under the supervision of authority. Forghal and Fearin culture too was completely adapted to the [[Zelvans (A1-0)|Zelvans]] which nearly eradicated every aspect of their respective cultures.
 
=== Zelvan Golden Era ===
Resulting from the Western Subjugations, the Zelvan Regime had manifested its power and destiny. With resources to fill them for thousands of years and a large slave population, the [[Zelvans (A1-0)|Zelvans]] could live out their most decadent lives and perverted desires. [[Nara III na-Zeltan (A1-0)|Nara III]] used her divine authority to proclaim the beginning of a Golden Era for the Regime. With the encapsulation of [[Arvarr (A1-0)|Arvarr]], turning it into an ecumenopolis, the Regime's people hailed their Sapa Zelvana's proclamation and continue to manifest the Regime. Slowly spreading out in every direction to grow their Regime in search for new slaves and resources.
However, during the 6.000 years of the Golden Era that have passed, a new ideology has formed. Known as the ''Naya Raasta'' or the "New Way", more and more aristocrats have come to review the effects of brutal slave management. They believe that the while the actions during the Slave Revolts were just, they could have been more peacefully prevented through more compassion. This new ideology is largely shunned by the ruling [[Zelvans (A1-0)|Zelvans]], but has gained more and more tractions within [[Arvarrans (A1-0)|Arvarr]] Noble houses.
 
=== Current time ===
Factions within the Regime's power circle have started to advocate the Regime's need of change in foreign policy. They claim that the Regime must reclaim its enslaving destiny as a result of its recent contact with the [[Treecuu Star Empire (A1-0)|Treecuu Star Empire]]. Though it is yet unclear how the Regime will manifest itself amongst the other [[List of star nations of Sector A1-0 (A1-0)|star nations]] in [[Sector A1-0 (A1-0)|Sector A1-0]]. Some speculate that the Regime might actively raid new worlds to gain more slaves. Others wish that its ideology first be spread through trade and manifesting the Regime's holy duty through more cooperative means.
 
== Astrography ==
[[File:Zelvan Regime Map.jpg|thumb|An overview of the Regime's realm and administrative sectors.]]
 
 
== Politics ==
 
 
=== Vizier Council ===
 
 
=== Council of Divine Scriptures ===
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=== ''Chan ka Raasta'' - The Path of the Chosen ===
 
 
=== ''Naya Raasta'' - The New Way ===
 
 
=== Sectors ===
 
== Military ==
{{Main|Zelvan Deterrence Forces (A1-0)}}
 
 
=== Battle Thralls ===
 
 
=== Raiding Operations ===
 
 
=== Law Enforcement ===
 
 
== Economy ==
 
 
=== Slave Trade ===
 
 
== Culture ==
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=== Slave Rights ===
 
 
==== Chattel Slaves ====
 
 
==== Domestic Servitude ====
 
 
==== Indentured Servitude ====
 
 
==== Emancipation ====
 
 
=== Religion ===
{{Main|Zelvanism (A1-0)}}
 
 
=== Language ===
 
== Demographics ==
[[File:Zelvan Population Map.jpg|thumb|An overview of the population spread divided across the sectors.]]
 
 
=== Species ===
{{See also|List of species in the Zelvan Regime (A1-0)}}
 
=== Settled Worlds ===
{{See also|List of major worlds of the Zelvan Regime (A1-0)}}
 
=== Education ===
 
 
=== Health ===

Revision as of 22:18, 14 April 2024

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