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Dawn
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
74/100
Talking to Haruko and Michiru has helped Takeru realize why he fights. Dawn is almost here.
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Mission Objective 1
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
47/100
The primary objective was to neutralize Target 21. Preparations were steadily underway by the participating units of the Imperial Forces.
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Touko's Relaxed
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
32/50
Akane was scared at the thought of taking on this important mission, but she eases up when she sees how relaxed Touko is.
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A Scene From Before Training
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
46/100
Takeru quietly psychs himself up before training for the attack on Sadogashima Island.
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What Comes of Sacrifice
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
34/100
Meiya took Yuuhi's place. She offered herself to Takeru to sooth his wounded heart. And now this is how her sacrifices are treated.
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Operation 21st Summary 1
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
30/50
First, orbital bombardment by the UN Space Command and long-range saturation fire by the Imperial Fleet will be used to thoroughly clear the surface.
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Captain Izumi’s Room
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
15/100
Before lights out, Takeru visited Captain Isumi's room to deliver some documents.
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That's An Order!
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
82/100
"Live, and go back to your lover. Make it back, so you can atone for what you've done." Takeru says that was always the plan.
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Humanity’s Trump Card
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
43/50
The new weapon Sumika would use. Mankind's best hope against the BETA. Their one chance to avoid extinction. The XG-70b Susano-O Mk. II.
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Why It Was Confiscated
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
5/100
The Japanese, who had experienced what happens to areas where the G-bomb was used in Operation Lucifer, took the Susano-O to prevent it from being used again.
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Why It Isn't Done
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
71/100
The Susano-O had been kept in storage in an unfinished state. The development of the G-Bombs, a much easier to use weapon, made it less valuable.
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Why Isumi Michiru Fights
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
19/50
At first, she just wanted to keep seeing the person she cared for, but as time passed it became about keeping those around her alive.
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A Scene From Before Training
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
77/100
Takeru quietly psychs himself up before training for the attack on Sadogashima Island.
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What Comes of Sacrifice
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
53/100
Meiya took Yuuhi's place. She offered herself to Takeru to sooth his wounded heart. And now this is how her sacrifices are treated.
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The Status of the Shogun
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
27/50
The Shogun has full authority over the Japanese Empire. After WW2 it became an honorary position, but the coup and BETA attack restored its powers.
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Dr. Kouzuki’s Lecture on the Susano-O.
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
49/100
After the practical training, it is time for classroom lecture. Yuuko gives the team precautions for escorting the Susano-O.
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The Need for Personal Arrangements
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
35/50
Captain Isumi Michiru encourages everyone to get their affairs in order. She encourages them to get rid of anything that would make the person who took their belongings sad, and jokes that that probably applies to a lot of things.
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Supply on the Battlefield
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
28/50
Ammunition and equipment can be replenished in supply containers scattered throughout the battle area. Beacons are used to locate them, but don't take risks to get there!
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Operation 21st Summary 3
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
17/100
The UN Fleet and the Imperial 3rd Fleet then commence bombardment. Echo Squadron lands and attempts to split the enemy force.
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Operation 21st Summary 2
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
73/100
Next, the Imperial Navy's marines will force a landing and secure a beachhead. "Whiskey Squadron" will land, and enemy reinforcements will be lured in.
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Mission Objective
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
1/50
The objective of the operation was to suppress Target 21, a BETA Hive on Sadogashima Island. It would be a large-scale joint operation between the UN forces and the Japanese Imperial Army.
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Nothing Changes
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
28/100
Tsukuyomi realizes again that Takeru isn't from this country. But that doesn't change her opinion of him.
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Unexpected Visitor
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
94/100
Lt. Tsukuyomi approaches Takeru. He hasn't seen her since the coup.
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What I Lost That Day
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
49/50
That day when Sadogashima Island was taken by the BETA… The day my beloved grandfather survived. Will I ever be able to go back there again?
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Good Luck
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
47/100
Kasumi is worried about Sumika, who is training to control the Susano-O. All she can do now is offer support.
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Captain Izumi’s Room
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
26/100
Before lights out, Takeru visited Captain Isumi's room to deliver some documents.
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A Winning Hand
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
33/50
Takeru realizes that Sumika loved him on the night of that hot springs trip. She'd worked up her courage and come out to tell him her feelings.
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Send-off
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
96/100
The maintenance crew have finished their work, and now they watch the Valkyries go.
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Dr. Kouzuki’s Lecture on the Susano-O.
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
4/100
After the practical training, it is time for classroom lecture. Yuuko gives the team precautions for escorting the Susano-O.
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A Winning Hand
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
49/50
Takeru realizes that Sumika loved him on the night of that hot springs trip. She'd worked up her courage and come out to tell him her feelings.
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I'm a Little Worried, But…
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
47/100
Usuki is there, and leaves as he walks in. He may have interrupted something, Takeru thinks, but he decides not to worry about it.
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I’m So Pissed Off
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
6/50
Takeru's lover's name is Sumika. It's a beautiful name. When Takeru says he'll cherish her as long as he lives. She's impressed, and a little jealous.
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Can We Go Somewhere Else?
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
14/50
Tsukuyomi continues to congratulate Takeru on his appointment, but there seems to be another reason why she visited him…
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Her Usual Self
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
17/100
Seeing Sumika like this makes Takeru realize that the Sumika he knew has returned. He tells her that she was the one who came to wake him up every morning.
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Her Morning Routine
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
72/100
"I was the one who woke Takeru up every morning…" When Takeru calls out Kasumi's name, Sumika wonders if her memories were just a dream.
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That Name
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
22/50
Meiya knew the name "Sumika". She remembered how he'd said it on the day he'd run away.
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Operation's Effects
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
98/100
The strategic stability of the entire Far Eastern defense line would be strengthened by taking out the Sadogashima Island Hive, the forward base for the BETA's invasion of Japan.
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Operation Objective 2
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
86/100
The second objective was to seize the target's core and gather as much enemy intelligence as possible. The UN's Orbital Drop Teams were on standby.
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You're Already…
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
38/50
Takeru tells Meiya that he appreciates her honesty, but she's allowed to be more selfish about her own wishes.
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Send-off
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
28/100
The maintenance crew have finished their work, and now they watch the Valkyries go.
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Mission Time
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
58/100
It's the Valkyries turn. The former members of 207B gather in a circle, like they did on that day.
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You're the Only One I Can Ask
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
28/50
Tsukuyomi's one request is that Takeru stop Meiya from rushing to her death on the battlefield. She can't do that herself, anymore.
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Mission Objective 1
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
13/100
The primary objective was to neutralize Target 21. Preparations were steadily underway by the participating units of the Imperial Forces.
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New Operation
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
57/100
In the early morning of December 23, 2001, Operation 21st is launched, and the people involved in the operation, including the base commander, were gathered in the briefing room.
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Supply on the Battlefield
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
13/50
Ammunition and equipment can be replenished in supply containers scattered throughout the battle area. Beacons are used to locate them, but don't take risks to get there!
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You Idiots!
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
20/100
The Valkyries team is unable to complete the virtual battle within the expected time. Cpt. Isumi asks them all if they want to die.
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Good Luck
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
100/100
Kasumi is worried about Sumika, who is training to control the Susano-O. All she can do now is offer support.
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Who Are You...?
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
32/50
On the night that Takeru and Sumika visited "that hill," Meiya had seen them heading for the hill. She was confused at the sight of this strange woman.
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Susano-I Mk. II's Weapons
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
43/100
The gravity field generated by the onboard Moorcock-Lechte anti-grav engine neutralizes BETA laser attacks, and the charged particle cannon destroys the Hive.
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True Objective
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
53/100
The real goal of this operation is to test the new weapon. Every unit participating is, in a sense, its escort.
ALPHONSE
Operation 21st Summary 6
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
13/50
If the Orbital Drop Troops take the Hive, they'll begin gathering information. If they fail, the Susano-O will destroy the Hive.
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For Me, It's…
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
6/100
Haruko said it was selfish of her to think first about the safety of her own family. But isn't that kind of the same for Takeru and Sumika?
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Boarding
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
66/100
Takeru thinks for a moment as he watches Sumika board the Susano-O.
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Determination for the Future
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
1/50
We will fight to the best of our ability for the sake of those who have helped us, and we will all survive. The force of our will shall bring in the future.
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Guessing
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
59/100
The name "Sumika. The presence of a strange woman who had appeared after Takeru's return. Was she the woman?
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Difficult Situational Questions
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
4/50
How much can you let personal feelings get involved when someone else in the squad is your lover, and a VIP? Isumi says it's fine as long as it doesn't affect the mission.
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I’ll Fight
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
23/50
Ayamine is enthusiastic about the battle, both as a human being and as a soldier. But Mikoto's words that this may be the last time they're all together are true as well.
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Operation 21st Summary 2
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
24/100
Next, the Imperial Navy's marines will force a landing and secure a beachhead. "Whiskey Squadron" will land, and enemy reinforcements will be lured in.
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Behind the Base
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
60/100
Tsukuyomi takes Takeru to the back of the base to talk.
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Selfish
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
23/50
If the Susano-O is adopted, her little brothers won't have to go. It's selfish, but she still can't help but pray for the safety of her family.
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Mission Objective 1
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
69/100
The primary objective was to neutralize Target 21. Preparations were steadily underway by the participating units of the Imperial Forces.
ALPHONSE
New Operation
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
12/100
In the early morning of December 23, 2001, Operation 21st is launched, and the people involved in the operation, including the base commander, were gathered in the briefing room.
ALPHONSE
Even When We’re Apart
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
15/50
Sumika waits for the mission to begin. She thinks of Takeru, who's far away.
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Nothing Changes
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
10/100
Tsukuyomi realizes again that Takeru isn't from this country. But that doesn't change her opinion of him.
にゃんたろう研究員
True Objective
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
44/100
The real goal of this operation is to test the new weapon. Every unit participating is, in a sense, its escort.
にゃんたろう研究員
Difficult Situational Questions
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
42/50
How much can you let personal feelings get involved when someone else in the squad is your lover, and a VIP? Isumi says it's fine as long as it doesn't affect the mission.
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Operation 21st Summary 5
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
33/100
A-01's mission is to escort the Susano-O, and nothing more. They'll head south after Echo lands, and secure a line for its approach before it arrives.
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Operation 21st Summary 4
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
7/100
The Orbital Drop troops will arrive from orbit and enter Target 21. After they're confirmed to reach level 4, Whiskey will begin their assault.
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Priority
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
14/50
Is it her family she's fighting for? She doesn't know, actually. Is it that important to have one thing that's a priority?
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Why It Isn't Done
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
30/100
The Susano-O had been kept in storage in an unfinished state. The development of the G-Bombs, a much easier to use weapon, made it less valuable.
にゃんたろう研究員
That's Not Fair!
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
31/100
Takeru is angered that Meiya, who would give her life for her country and her people, is now being discarded for political reasons.
にゃんたろう研究員
Operation 21st Summary 1
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
11/50
First, orbital bombardment by the UN Space Command and long-range saturation fire by the Imperial Fleet will be used to thoroughly clear the surface.
にゃんたろう研究員
Operation 21st Summary 5
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
28/100
A-01's mission is to escort the Susano-O, and nothing more. They'll head south after Echo lands, and secure a line for its approach before it arrives.
にゃんたろう研究員
That's Not Fair!
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
54/100
Takeru is angered that Meiya, who would give her life for her country and her people, is now being discarded for political reasons.
にゃんたろう研究員
On the Way
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
14/50
They move overland from Yokohama to Jouetsu. The TSF Carrier Oosumi will take them to Sadogashima.
にゃんたろう研究員
Susano-I Mk. II's Weapons
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
99/100
The gravity field generated by the onboard Moorcock-Lechte anti-grav engine neutralizes BETA laser attacks, and the charged particle cannon destroys the Hive.
にゃんたろう研究員
True Objective
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
10/100
The real goal of this operation is to test the new weapon. Every unit participating is, in a sense, its escort.
にゃんたろう研究員
How Long Can We Spend Together Today?
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
28/50
Sumika has returned. But this is a different world, and she is both a person and a nonhuman thing. It is not easy to spend time together.
にゃんたろう研究員
You Idiots!
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
22/100
The Valkyries team is unable to complete the virtual battle within the expected time. Cpt. Isumi asks them all if they want to die.
ALPHONSE
Good Luck
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
55/100
Kasumi is worried about Sumika, who is training to control the Susano-O. All she can do now is offer support.
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Strategic Air Mobility Fortress
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
45/50
The XG-70b is a prototype created by the U.S. military's "HI-MAERF" Project. This incredible weapon invades enemy-controlled areas and destroys Hives by itself.
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Operation's Effects
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
28/100
The strategic stability of the entire Far Eastern defense line would be strengthened by taking out the Sadogashima Island Hive, the forward base for the BETA's invasion of Japan.
ALPHONSE
Loading Operation in Progress
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
83/100
TSF and supply containers are loaded onto the TSF carrier.
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How Long Can We Spend Together Today?
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
12/50
Sumika has returned. But this is a different world, and she is both a person and a nonhuman thing. It is not easy to spend time together.
ALPHONSE
Operation's Effects
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
23/100
The strategic stability of the entire Far Eastern defense line would be strengthened by taking out the Sadogashima Island Hive, the forward base for the BETA's invasion of Japan.
ALPHONSE
Operation Objective 2
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
64/100
The second objective was to seize the target's core and gather as much enemy intelligence as possible. The UN's Orbital Drop Teams were on standby.
ALPHONSE
Humanity’s Trump Card
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
12/50
The new weapon Sumika would use. Mankind's best hope against the BETA. Their one chance to avoid extinction. The XG-70b Susano-O Mk. II.
ALPHONSE
The Existence of the Twins
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
34/50
The coup incident made it known to other countries that the Shogun had a twin. The Shogunate fears that the US will use this against them.
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Operation's Effects
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
55/100
The strategic stability of the entire Far Eastern defense line would be strengthened by taking out the Sadogashima Island Hive, the forward base for the BETA's invasion of Japan.
ALPHONSE
That Name
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
43/50
Meiya knew the name "Sumika". She remembered how he'd said it on the day he'd run away.
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Sakura, we're going!
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
30/100
Haruka calls Sakura, who remains in the briefing room. Did she want to help out her juniors?
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That's An Order!
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
12/100
"Live, and go back to your lover. Make it back, so you can atone for what you've done." Takeru says that was always the plan.
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Have Some More!
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
32/50
This may be their last meal at the PX. The Valkyries eat in silence as Kyouzuka feeds them seconds.
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Departure
episode 19:"The Night Before the Attack"
43/100
A quiet fighting spirit burns within the soldiers' hearts as the ships leave port.
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