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| {{Infobox star nation | | {{update|date=May 2024}} |
| |conventional_long_name = Zelvan Regime | |
| |native_name = ''Raj'eh Zelvahn''
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| |image_map_size = 300
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| |image_map = Zelvan Regime Map.jpg
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| |map_caption = Overview of the Zelvan Regime
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| |image_flag = Zelvan Flag.png
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| |flag_type =
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| |alt_flag = Flag of the Zelvan Regime, the Horns of Zelvar
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| |flag_border = no
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| |image_flag2 = <!--e.g. Second-flag of country.svg-->
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| |alt_flag2 = <!--alt text for second flag-->
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| |flag2_border = <!--set to no to disable border around the flag-->
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| |image_coat = Horns of Zelvar.png
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| |alt_coat = The Horns of Zelvar
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| |symbol_type = Emblem (Horns of Zelvar)
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| | motto = ''"The Goddess wills it!"''
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| | founded = ~6.400 standard years ago (Zelvar Empire reorganised)
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| | location = [[Sector A1-0 (A1-0)|Sector A1-0]], (600-600,600-100 lys)
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| | capital = [[Zelvar (A1-0)|Zelvar]] (Zel-An-Tok Imperial Palace Complex)
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| | key_worlds = [[Zelvar (A1-0)|Zelvar]]<br>[[Avarr (A1-0)|Avarr]]<br>[[Kethar (A1-0)|Kethar]]<br>[[Raular (A1-0)|Raular]]<br>[[Pishar (A1-0)|Pishar]]
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| | population = Total: 47,2 trillion<br>
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| *3,18 trillion full citizens
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| *18,12 trillion free residents
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| *25,89 trillion slaves
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| | head_of_state = Mother-Empress [[Irva XII na-Zeltan (A1-0)|Irva XII na-Zeltan]]
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| | head_of_government = Grand Vizier [[Kesh na-Seter (A1-0)|Kesh na-Seter]]
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| | 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]]
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| | language = Zeluomin<br>Eweno
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| | key_technology = [[Electrowhip (A1-0)|Electrowhip]]<br>[[Zelvan Slave Collar (A1-0)|Zelvan Slave Collar]]
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| | military = [[Zelvan Deterrence Forces (A1-0)|Zelvan Deterrence Forces]]
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| | intelligence_service = [[Zelvan Ordinance Service (A1-0)|Zelvan Ordinance Service]]
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| | enemies =
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| | key_people = Sapa Zelvana [[Irva XIIna-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 [[Tor (A1-0)|Tor]]
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| | other_label1 = Currency
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| | other1 = Peggat(s)
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| | other_label2 =
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| }}
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| {{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]]}}
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| 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. | | The retcon of this page is contested. In the event that it is kept as canon, please revert this page to the latest revision with content; otherwise, please add a db-g7 template so that it can be removed. |
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| == Etymology ==
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| 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.
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| == History ==
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| === Pre-FTL ===
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| 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.
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| === Zelvar Empire ===
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| 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]].
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| === Arvarro Subjugation ===
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| 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>
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| 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.
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| === Reformation into the Zelvan Regime ===
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| 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>
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| 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|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 [[Arvarrans (A1-0)#Ni-Khanarr|Ni-Khannar]] and the [[Arvarrans (A1-0)#Mi-Tenarr|Mi-Tenarr]] on [[Arvarr (A1-0)|Arvarr]].<br>
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| (OOC Note: The planetary referenda were in fact machinations by Mother-Empress [[Irva I na-Zeltan (A1-0)|Irva I na-Zeltan]] herself.)
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| === Sathaung Wars ===
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| <!--[[Sathaungs (A1-0)|Sathaungs]]. -->
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| === Eastern Subjugations ===
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| <!-- Again the Zelvans were taken from their chance of gaining slaves. Some started to call out the Sapa Zelvana as a hypocrite, but they were quickly silenced. Proclaimed to have died because by divine wrath. However, the Sapa Zelvana knew she had to push on into the stars to satisfy her people's decadent needs. For decades they continued to build and expand their new interstellar empire. 11 standard years from the Sathaung Wars they discovered another primitive species on the planet Raular, the Tvo'Leki, The Zelvans now unleashed their hordes of Sathaungs and swiftly enslaved the 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 took the Regime by storm and brought a new wave of prosperity to the Zelvan people. With their decadent desires now fulfilled, the Sapa Zelvana's ideology became manifest and a new age of Zelvan history began. One where they would rule over the stars. The remaining 20 years of Sapa Zelvana Irva I'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.
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| After the first Sapa Zelvana's death, the Regime turned to her daughter, Nara, to lead the Regime. She adopted an expansionist policy and continued to push east and claim more and more star systems for the Regime. This rapid expansion also brought new opportunities when they encountered the Bessadons and 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 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. -->
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| === Eweno Exchange ===
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| === First Great Slave Revolt ===
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| === Southern Subjugations ===
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| <!-- Cevanti, Khessam, RaltekiBessadons and Messeans eagerly join the subjugations and are rewarded for it. -->
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| === Second Great Slave Revolt ===
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| === Western Subjugations ===
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| <!--Forghal, Fearini -->
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| === Zelvan Golden Era ===
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| <!--Arvarr ecumenopolis -->
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| === Current time ===
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| == Astrography ==
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| [[File:Zelvan Regime Map.jpg|thumb|An overview of the Regime's realm and administrative sectors.]]
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| == Politics ==
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| === Vizier Council ===
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| === ''Chan ka Raasta'' - The Path of the Chosen ===
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| === ''Naya Raasta'' - The New Way ===
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| === Sectors ===
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| == Military ==
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| {{Main|Zelvan Deterrence Forces (A1-0)}}
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| === Battle Thralls ===
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| === Raiding Operations ===
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| == Economy ==
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| === Slave Trade ===
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| == Culture ==
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| <!-- Zelvan > rest and imposing their religion -->
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| === Slave Rights ===
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| === Chattel Slaves ===
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| === Domestic Servitude ===
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| === Indentured Servitude ===
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| === Emancipation ===
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| === Religion ===
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| {{Main|Zelvanism (A1-0)}}
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| === Language ===
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| == Demographics ==
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| [[File:Zelvan Population Map.jpg|thumb|An overview of the population spread divided across the sectors.]]
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| === Species ===
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| {{See also|List of species in the Zelvan Regime (A1-0)}}
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| === Settled Worlds ===
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| {{See also|List of major worlds of the Zelvan Regime (A1-0)}}
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| === Education ===
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| === Health ===
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