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title =<b>The Tara Times</b>|
 
title =<b>The Tara Times</b>|
 
price =<i>'''Price:''' ONE GOLD PIECE</i>|
 
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quote =<i>'''Editor:''' [[Peter Kolak]]</i>|
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quote =<i>'''Founder:''' [[Peter Kolak]]</i>|
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issue =<i>'''Date of Issue:''' January 20th, 2006</i>|other=}}
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editor =<i>'''Editor:''' [[Jose Dela Cruz]]</i>|
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issue =<i>'''Date of Issue:''' September 1st, 2008</i>|other=}}
 
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[[Tara_Times/Archive History|Archive History]]
 
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<b>Disclosure:</b> Whatever is stated in the Tara Times does not reflect the opinions and ideals of all Taran nobles.
 
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title = <b>Carelia, Redspan, Abington plan sneak attack on Tara!</b>|
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title = <b>Defeat at Picnu!</b>|
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article =<i>January 20th, 2006</i>
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article =<i>September 27th, 2008</i>
 
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Today, Achilles, Dictator of Tara learned that the alliance of Redspan, Carelia and Abington are seeking to strike at CE and Tara.  In Gabriel's claims, it is in retaliation for CE preparing to wipe out Drachenwald.  Achilles says he thinks that is an excuse, not a reason.
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A rare battle between near-equal forces ended in defeat today as a Falasan/Minas Ithil Army invaded the recently freed region of Picnu. 16470 CS of Rabbits/MI went against 15315 CS of Tara/Darka troops in a brutal battle. Despite the valiant defense of our soldiers and allies, we were overrun in a protracted battle.   
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<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
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"Gabriel is calculating and always looking to cause trouble.  He orchestrated the last alliance where CE, Tara and Darka would ally with Redspan, Carelia and Abington in an effort for Abington to do a greedy land grab from ASI. I admit, I was fooled by Gabriel, whom I thought was a trustworthy ally. Now, I know better."
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title = <b>Correction:</b>|
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article =<i>September 19th, 2008</i>
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It has been brought to our attention that Ash'rily is <b>NOT</b> the capital of the Ash Sea Islands. The correct capital is Ser'quia. We apologize for our error.
  
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At this time, this reporter does not know exactly what will happen, but it appears that Carelia has had a large hand in planning the attack on Tara and CE. A message intercepted by Achilles was intended for Manaydur and Gabriel, but the scribe accidentally sent it to Achilles and Gabriel instead.  The content of the message is copied below:
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Personally, I really don't see the point of this since ASI will be extinct soon. The Dead Bear No Ill Will...  
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<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
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title = <b>Setbacks on the Northern Front</b>|
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article =<i>September 16th, 2008</i>
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A coordinated counterattack by Falasan and Minas Ithil has succeeded in taking Cori and Picnu away from us. With our own allies unavailable and monsters/Norland Raiders n the rear, we have been unable to muster enough to resist.
  
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<b>Message from aramil (2 recipients)</b>
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Rest assured, this is only a minor delay in our plans of spreading Freedom to the Oppressed.
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<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
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<u>Message sent to: Gabriel, Achilles</u>
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title = <b>Fall of Ash'rily</b>|
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article =<i>September 16th, 2008</i>
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<u>Subject: a possible idea/plan for the war:</u>
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<i>3 days ago...</i>
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We have just gotten word that a major assault has overrun Ash'rily, capital of the Ash Sea Islands. An estimated 30,000 CS Army of Caergoth/Carelia defeated ASI's 15,000 CS defenders in a titanic battle. Damage to both armies and the fortifications have been massive.
  
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<i>What if RS starts this war with a skirmish with Tara and abby moves in a few turns behind that (or together from the start, but that way it doesn't look like Tara started it, anyway we'll see what we'll do about that). then you start TOing Jagla together. after that Carelia joins in and we go for ledunds after that we instantly move on towards Foda. with this blitzkrieg we can cripple Tara in no time. without foda ledunds and jagla they miss 5 RC's wich means they have very few recruits left. also they have no place to refit anymore. if we manage to take Foda we can take it somewhat slower, just choking Tara. RS and abby can refit after we TO Foda. after the refit we can take another few regions wich can be distributed among Carelia and RS (or given all to RS). then Tara is down.
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<i>Other News...</i>
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ASI has takenover Barnlure in a pointless gesture of defiance. This action has only delayed the eventual assimilation of the Capital into Carelia. Still, we salute ASI in its will to fight destiny.
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<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
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the biggest problem is that we somewhere during the campaign have to face a pissed of CE army. apart from that small part we should be able to finish Tara with quite ease.
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title = <b>Upsurge of Monsters Delay Advance!</b>|
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article =<i>September 8th, 2008</i>
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There has been a large resurgence of undead and monster activity in Carelia, the Cagilan Empire, Darka and Tara. These evil creatures are of such size and strength that normal militia units are incapable of stopping them. Thus, it is with reluctance that each realm must dispatch a task force for disposal.
  
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We do not know how Falasan has done this but rest assured, the Freedom of Rabbits is still our highest priority!
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King of Carelia</i>
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<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
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Lord Achilles sent an immediate message to Gabriel and Aramil asking for an explination of what this message meant.  Aramil, as expected, coward away from any response directly to Achilles. Instead, Redspan, Carelia and Abington have formed a Federation and as far as Tara is concerned, are moving forward with their plans to sneak attack Tara. Which, is of course, no secret now.
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title = <b>War Update</b>|
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article =<i>September 6th, 2008</i>
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As anyone can see in the map, we are doing very well. There is almost no resistance now when our army liberates Rabbit regions. Peasants welcome Tara with open arms. Both Barad Falas and Tucha are surrounded, there people starving while their Lords flee. As I write this, I look out my window and witness the massive army gathering for the siege of Barad Falas. Once that persecuted city is free, Falasan will be broken.
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We shall see...  
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<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
 
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title =Letter from Carlian General, smug, disrespectful!|
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title = <b>Traitor Identified at Last?</b>|
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article = <i>January 28th, 2006</i>
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article =<i>September 1st, 2008</i>
 
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Achilles of Tara recently lowered relations to Neutral with Carlia and Redspan.  Immediately, both Aramil (Ruler of Carlia) and Halden (General of Carlia) replied to Achilles stating they didn't want to fight a war with Tara.  When Achilles challenged the sincerity of their claims and told Halden that Aramil was a coward planning to stab his own ally in the back, Halden wrote an unappologetic note that was dripping with sarcasim and smugness.  
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One of the early questions in this war has always been the early warning the Ash Sea Islands received during the massing of our armies at their border. We have later learned that a traitor from Suville leaked the liberation plans to our enemies, prolonging the war and suffering of ASI.
  
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<u>Message from Halden to Achilles, Jan 28th, 2006</u>
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Clearly, Sir Damian Bedwyr, Duke of Stoneville can be none other than the traitor in question. HE made ASI suffer and, indeed, the argument can be made that the Falasan War is his fault as well.
  
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<i>So basically he <u>(Aramil, King of Carelia)</u> just wanted to use speed and overwhelming power to strangle off you recruitment so there is no resistence. Good stuff that man comes up with. But invading your terribly powerful region, tisk, tisk, that hardly constitutes the actions of a coward. What he did was explain his plan to me in bits and pieces while I formed mine. My plan actually started out with Carelian troops ariving at the Taran border and waiting a tick or two to see what counter move Lister would make to a couple thousand troops standing at his doorstep. After you reacted, we would utilize RS and Abby. We would probably be outnumbered in that first counterstrike, but I've stood up to worse and survived. I thought that it might be better if YOU attacked US so that CE would have to make up their own mind on what to do. Remeber, we are still at an Alliance stance with them. I thought that might look better. I then worried about what would happen if they did join, and if they didn't join the front of the battle, what if they attacked Nida. Well then, before I left I packed a defensive force and a bunch of milita orders into that city and that takes care of the Western front. You must of had some counter-attack plan. Indulge me, I am interested.
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The Tara Times will seek to confirm this speculation and get back to you.      
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<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
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High Marshal of Carelia, Count of Canock</i>
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title = <b>Falasan Inquirer Admits Fault!</b>|
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article =<i>September 2nd, 2008</i>
 
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I have just finished reviewing past issues of our brother journalists across the divide and I have come to a stunning article...
  
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After recieving this message, Achilles understood that this plan is much deeper than he originally thought.
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<b>Falasan admits they are to blame for the war!</b>   
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Indeed. In a fine display of honesty, the most recent edition of the Falasan Newspaper freely admits that it was their ineptitude and foolishness that has caused all this mayhem. Thousands of deaths and countless villages could have been spared had the stubborn Rabbit King shared the views of his reporters.
  
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The Tara Times urges the Falasan Inquirer to promote an unconditional surrender among their people. This is the only humane action in the face of their nation's culpability in recent events.
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<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
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title = <b>Tara Times is BACK!</b>|
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article = <i>January 20th, 2006</i>
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article =<i>September 1st, 2008</i>
 
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After word came that Carelia was secretly planning an attack on Tara, announcements were made all over the land that Carelia, Redspan and Abington have formed an alliance.
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The pressures of war have forced all available staff to the frontlines, abandoning their journalism duties for the greater good. As the tide of war turns our way, we have now found the time to continue our work here at the paper.
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News did not surprise the Taran Dictator as all morning long, he'd been questioning his former allies.
 
  
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Word spread quickly, and fellow Leaders alike all sent their shocked responses of the current situation brewing.  As for Tara, Achilles is not jumping to any conclussions.  Until he sees a strike, he is simply waiting to see.
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We apologize for any inconvenience.        
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<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
 
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title = <b>Abington Reborn!</b>|
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article = <i>January 20th, 2006</i>
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article =<i>September 1st, 2008</i>
 
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Tara's influx of immigrants looking to join the great nation of Tara has declined a bit over the past few weeks.  Still, Tara has received several new Troop Leaders who've shown their eagerness to fight and follow orders. 
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The Blight of Atamara is back!
  
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Achilles wishes to welcome the new troop leaders, and appologizes for their getting thrown in the fire rather quickly.
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Sir Damian Bedwyr, now King of Abington, Duke of Stoneville, Marshal of the Praetorian Guard has just created Abington from the ashes. Fury is rising throughout the continent as realm after realm declares war on the abomination. One trusts armies will soon put an end to this embarrassment.  
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<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
 
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article = <i>January 20th, 2006</i>
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article =<i>September 1st, 2008</i>
 
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Tara attacked Nazgorn to try and thwart the recent Take Over attempt there with Falasan and Minas Ithil.  However, the numbers were just not there, and Falasan and MI were successful at defeating Tara and her Allies.
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I am pleased to introduce Sir Kalanar Ardarcil to our readers. He is a Knight of Tarasac and will report on the battles our realm has fought against our enemies.  
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Welcome Kalanar!   
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<i>Written by Jose Dela Cruz</i>
 
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Latest revision as of 08:20, 22 March 2014

Tarabanner.png The Tara Times
Price: ONE GOLD PIECE Founder: Peter Kolak Date of Issue: September 1st, 2008

Archive History

Disclosure: Whatever is stated in the Tara Times does not reflect the opinions and ideals of all Taran nobles.

Defeat at Picnu!
September 27th, 2008

A rare battle between near-equal forces ended in defeat today as a Falasan/Minas Ithil Army invaded the recently freed region of Picnu. 16470 CS of Rabbits/MI went against 15315 CS of Tara/Darka troops in a brutal battle. Despite the valiant defense of our soldiers and allies, we were overrun in a protracted battle.

Written by Jose Dela Cruz

Correction:
September 19th, 2008

It has been brought to our attention that Ash'rily is NOT the capital of the Ash Sea Islands. The correct capital is Ser'quia. We apologize for our error.

Personally, I really don't see the point of this since ASI will be extinct soon. The Dead Bear No Ill Will...

Written by Jose Dela Cruz

Setbacks on the Northern Front
September 16th, 2008

A coordinated counterattack by Falasan and Minas Ithil has succeeded in taking Cori and Picnu away from us. With our own allies unavailable and monsters/Norland Raiders n the rear, we have been unable to muster enough to resist.

Rest assured, this is only a minor delay in our plans of spreading Freedom to the Oppressed.

Written by Jose Dela Cruz

Fall of Ash'rily
September 16th, 2008

3 days ago... We have just gotten word that a major assault has overrun Ash'rily, capital of the Ash Sea Islands. An estimated 30,000 CS Army of Caergoth/Carelia defeated ASI's 15,000 CS defenders in a titanic battle. Damage to both armies and the fortifications have been massive.

Other News... ASI has takenover Barnlure in a pointless gesture of defiance. This action has only delayed the eventual assimilation of the Capital into Carelia. Still, we salute ASI in its will to fight destiny.

Written by Jose Dela Cruz

Upsurge of Monsters Delay Advance!
September 8th, 2008

There has been a large resurgence of undead and monster activity in Carelia, the Cagilan Empire, Darka and Tara. These evil creatures are of such size and strength that normal militia units are incapable of stopping them. Thus, it is with reluctance that each realm must dispatch a task force for disposal.

We do not know how Falasan has done this but rest assured, the Freedom of Rabbits is still our highest priority!

Written by Jose Dela Cruz

War Update
September 6th, 2008

As anyone can see in the map, we are doing very well. There is almost no resistance now when our army liberates Rabbit regions. Peasants welcome Tara with open arms. Both Barad Falas and Tucha are surrounded, there people starving while their Lords flee. As I write this, I look out my window and witness the massive army gathering for the siege of Barad Falas. Once that persecuted city is free, Falasan will be broken.

We shall see...

Written by Jose Dela Cruz

Traitor Identified at Last?
September 1st, 2008

One of the early questions in this war has always been the early warning the Ash Sea Islands received during the massing of our armies at their border. We have later learned that a traitor from Suville leaked the liberation plans to our enemies, prolonging the war and suffering of ASI.

Clearly, Sir Damian Bedwyr, Duke of Stoneville can be none other than the traitor in question. HE made ASI suffer and, indeed, the argument can be made that the Falasan War is his fault as well.

The Tara Times will seek to confirm this speculation and get back to you.

Written by Jose Dela Cruz

Falasan Inquirer Admits Fault!
September 2nd, 2008

I have just finished reviewing past issues of our brother journalists across the divide and I have come to a stunning article...

Falasan admits they are to blame for the war!

Indeed. In a fine display of honesty, the most recent edition of the Falasan Newspaper freely admits that it was their ineptitude and foolishness that has caused all this mayhem. Thousands of deaths and countless villages could have been spared had the stubborn Rabbit King shared the views of his reporters.

The Tara Times urges the Falasan Inquirer to promote an unconditional surrender among their people. This is the only humane action in the face of their nation's culpability in recent events.

Written by Jose Dela Cruz

Tara Times is BACK!
September 1st, 2008

The pressures of war have forced all available staff to the frontlines, abandoning their journalism duties for the greater good. As the tide of war turns our way, we have now found the time to continue our work here at the paper.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Written by Jose Dela Cruz

Abington Reborn!
September 1st, 2008

The Blight of Atamara is back!

Sir Damian Bedwyr, now King of Abington, Duke of Stoneville, Marshal of the Praetorian Guard has just created Abington from the ashes. Fury is rising throughout the continent as realm after realm declares war on the abomination. One trusts armies will soon put an end to this embarrassment.

Written by Jose Dela Cruz

New Reporter in the Ranks...
September 1st, 2008

I am pleased to introduce Sir Kalanar Ardarcil to our readers. He is a Knight of Tarasac and will report on the battles our realm has fought against our enemies.

Welcome Kalanar!

Written by Jose Dela Cruz

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