Kawaii Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Nation in The West Pacific: Kawaii Schoolgirl World Assembly (WA) Nation: Kawaii Village (when I'm not raiding I put it here since this is my main) Please list any other names or aliases you use in NationStates: I'm mostly referred to as Kawaii, I have way too many puppet nations to list here, most if not all are raiding puppets though, if you need a list I'll send them to you. Please list regions or organizations with which you are currently affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member: Exodus, Kawaii, Nihon, The Black Hawks, The Kingdom of Great Britain, Japan. (I think that's it) Please list regions or organizations with which you have in the past been affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member: Illuminati (March-June 2016 Aug-Oct 2016), The Invaders (Oct-Dec/Nov? 2016), The Communist Bloc (sometime back in 2015 when I was an issue player as The New Japanese Commune), CAIN (still technically affiliated I guess, but haven't done anything with them since around January I think.) Would you like to join (check all that you wish to join)... [✓] The West Pacific Armed Forces [ ] Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Corp [ ] The West Pacifican Newspaper Staff [ ] Ministry of Recruitment and Citizenry Staff [ ] Ministry of Internal Affairs Staff Please swear the following oath of citizenship: I, Kawaii, swear that I have, to the best of my knowledge, been completely truthful in applying for citizenship in The West Pacific and that I have no other NationStates identity that has not been made known in this application. I swear my allegiance to The West Pacific and its citizens, and I swear not to engage in hostilities against The West Pacific or to violate The Manners of Governance, the constitution of The West Pacific, or any laws made pursuant to that constitution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bad Badger Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 Accepted! Glad to have you here! Hugs Kawaii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altino Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Nation in The West Pacific: AltincredibleWorld Assembly (WA) Nation: I don't keep a constant one. Please list any other names or aliases you use in NationStates: I go by Altino and my family name is Mary Elizabeth LancasterPlease list regions or organizations with which you are currently affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member: Exodus, Kingdom of Great Britain, Osiris, Equilism, Kawaii, The Roman Empire. I think that's it.Please list regions or organizations with which you have in the past been affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member: Illuminati. Would you like to join (check all that you wish to join)... [x] The West Pacific Armed Forces [ ] Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Corp [ ] The West Pacifican Newspaper Staff [ ] Ministry of Recruitment and Citizenry Staff [ ] Ministry of Internal Affairs Staff Please swear the following oath of citizenship: I, Altino, swear that I have, to the best of my knowledge, been completely truthful in applying for citizenship in The West Pacific and that I have no other NationStates identity that has not been made known in this application. I swear my allegiance to The West Pacific and its citizens, and I swear not to engage in hostilities against The West Pacific or to violate The Manners of Governance, the constitution of The West Pacific, or any laws made pursuant to that constitution. Like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bad Badger Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 Accepted! Really glad to have you here Altino! Welcome to citizenship in TWP and membership in the Hall of Nations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darcania Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Nation in The West Pacific: FellbullWorld Assembly (WA) Nation: RiensifirPlease list any other names or aliases you use in NationStates: Darcania, Riensifir SanguinePlease list regions or organizations with which you are currently affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member: The North Pacific, Lazarus, The Britannian KingdomPlease list regions or organizations with which you have in the past been affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member: Same as above Would you like to join (check all that you wish to join)... [ ] The West Pacific Armed Forces [ ] Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Corp [ ] The West Pacifican Newspaper Staff [ ] Ministry of Recruitment and Citizenry Staff [ ] Ministry of Internal Affairs Staff Please swear the following oath of citizenship: I, Fellbull, swear that I have, to the best of my knowledge, been completely truthful in applying for citizenship in The West Pacific and that I have no other NationStates identity that has not been made known in this application. I swear my allegiance to The West Pacific and its citizens, and I swear not to engage in hostilities against The West Pacific or to violate The Manners of Governance, the constitution of The West Pacific, or any laws made pursuant to that constitution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Citizenship Application Instructions: Copy and paste the information below into the Citizenship thread. Once you are approved, you will be considered a citizen of The West Pacific and a member of The Hall of Nations.Nation in The West Pacific: OntlandWorld Assembly (WA) Nation: Plane CarPlease list any other names or aliases you use in NationStates: Plane CarPlease list regions or organizations with which you are currently affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member: The North PacificPlease list regions or organizations with which you have in the past been affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member: The North Pacific Would you like to join (check all that you wish to join)... [ ] The West Pacific Armed Forces [ ] Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Corp [ ] The West Pacifican Newspaper Staff [ ] Ministry of Recruitment and Citizenry Staff [ ] Ministry of Internal Affairs Staff Please swear the following oath of citizenship: I, Ontland, swear that I have, to the best of my knowledge, been completely truthful in applying for citizenship in The West Pacific and that I have no other NationStates identity that has not been made known in this application. I swear my allegiance to The West Pacific and its citizens, and I swear not to engage in hostilities against The West Pacific or to violate The Manners of Governance, the constitution of The West Pacific, or any laws made pursuant to that constitution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anagonia Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 On 3/21/2017 at 9:30 AM, Big Bad Badger said: Nation in The West Pacific: The Confederate States of Anagonia World Assembly (WA) Nation: The Confederate States of Anagonia Please list any other names or aliases you use in NationStates: Anagonia, Anny, Anny Nukem, Drakomis, Drekamythia, Nodea Rudav Please list regions or organizations with which you are currently affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member: none Please list regions or organizations with which you have in the past been affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member: none Would you like to join (check all that you wish to join)... [ ] The West Pacific Armed Forces [ ] Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Corp [ ] The West Pacifican Newspaper Staff [ ] Ministry of Recruitment and Citizenry Staff [ ] Ministry of Internal Affairs Staff Please swear the following oath of citizenship: I, Anagonia, swear that I have, to the best of my knowledge, been completely truthful in applying for citizenship in The West Pacific and that I have no other NationStates identity that has not been made known in this application. I swear my allegiance to The West Pacific and its citizens, and I swear not to engage in hostilities against The West Pacific or to violate The Manners of Governance, the constitution of The West Pacific, or any laws made pursuant to that constitution. Willania Imperium 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Nation in The West Pacific: Rybeck V World Assembly (WA) Nation: none Please list any other names or aliases you use in NationStates: Rikuchar, Lios, Ivy, Farogu (all other identities are listed in my Conflict of Interest dispatch on Rikuchar) Please list regions or organizations with which you are currently affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member: TRR, TSP, Lazarus, Autism Spectrum, Rikuchar, Femdom State Please list regions or organizations with which you have in the past been affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member: TEP, Grand Central, DEN, Solid Kingdom Would you like to join (check all that you wish to join)... [ ] The West Pacific Armed Forces [ ] Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Corp [ ] The West Pacifican Newspaper Staff [ ] Ministry of Recruitment and Citizenry Staff [ X ] Ministry of Internal Affairs Staff Please swear the following oath of citizenship: I, Katherine Rybeck, swear that I have, to the best of my knowledge, been completely truthful in applying for citizenship in The West Pacific and that I have no other NationStates identity that has not been made known in this application. I swear my allegiance to The West Pacific and its citizens, and I swear not to engage in hostilities against The West Pacific or to violate The Manners of Governance, the constitution of The West Pacific, or any laws made pursuant to that constitution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bad Badger Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 Darcania, Shane, Anagonia, & Katie all accepted! Welcome to citizenship in TWP and membership in the Hall of Nations! Katie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prudentius Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Nation in The West Pacific: PrudentiusWorld Assembly (WA) Nation: PrudentiusPlease list any other names or aliases you use in NationStates: N/APlease list regions or organizations with which you are currently affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member: N/APlease list regions or organizations with which you have in the past been affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member: N/A Would you like to join (check all that you wish to join)... [ ] The West Pacific Armed Forces [x] Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Corp [ ] The West Pacifican Newspaper Staff [ ] Ministry of Recruitment and Citizenry Staff [ ] Ministry of Internal Affairs Staff Please swear the following oath of citizenship: I, Prudentius, swear that I have, to the best of my knowledge, been completely truthful in applying for citizenship in The West Pacific and that I have no other NationStates identity that has not been made known in this application. I swear my allegiance to The West Pacific and its citizens, and I swear not to engage in hostilities against The West Pacific or to violate The Manners of Governance, the constitution of The West Pacific, or any laws made pursuant to that constitution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bad Badger Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 Prudentius welcome to the Hall of Nations and citizenship in The West Pacific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newgratia Republic Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Nation in The West Pacific: Newgratia World Assembly (WA) Nation: Newgratia Please list any other names or aliases you use in NationStates: Val Please list regions or organizations with which you are currently affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member: None Please list regions or organizations with which you have in the past been affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member: None Would you like to join (check all that you wish to join)... [ ] The West Pacific Armed Forces [x] Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Corp [ ] The West Pacifican Newspaper Staff [ ] Ministry of Recruitment and Citizenry Staff [ ] Ministry of Internal [ [ ] Internal Affairs Staff Please swear the following oath of citizenship: I, Newgratia, swear that I have, to the best of my knowledge, been completely truthful in applying for citizenship in The West Pacific and that I have no other NationStates identity that has not been made known in this application. I swear my allegiance to The West Pacific and its citizens, and I swear not to engage in hostilities against The West Pacific or to violate The Manners of Governance, the constitution of The West Pacific, or any laws made pursuant to that constitution. Willania Imperium 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bad Badger Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 Approved Newgratia, welcome to citizenship in TWP and membership in the Hall of Nations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminaros Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Nation in The West Pacific: LuminarosWorld Assembly (WA) Nation: LuminarosPlease list any other names or aliases you use in NationStates: Duth Emy, Lunim, Lumin Aris (just puppets), sforsyPlease list regions or organizations with which you are currently affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member: TWP, Balder, OsirisPlease list regions or organizations with which you have in the past been affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member: Terrene, Confederation of City-States, TNP, TSPWould you like to join (check all that you wish to join)...[ ] The West Pacific Armed Forces[ ] Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Corp[x] The West Pacifican Newspaper Staff[x] Ministry of Recruitment and Citizenry Staff [x] Ministry of Internal Affairs StaffPlease swear the following oath of citizenship:I, Luminaros, swear that I have, to the best of my knowledge, been completely truthful in applying for citizenship in The West Pacific and that I have no other NationStates identity that has not been made known in this application. I swear my allegiance to The West Pacific and its citizens, and I swear not to engage in hostilities against The West Pacific or to violate The Manners of Governance, the constitution of The West Pacific, or any laws made pursuant to that constitution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Wiggin Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Nation in The West Pacific: Dernitve World Assembly (WA) Nation: Dernitve Please list any other names or aliases you use in NationStates: Wiggin Please list regions or organizations with which you are currently affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member: The West Pacific, The South Pacific, The Pacific Please list regions or organizations with which you have in the past been affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member: N/A Would you like to join (check all that you wish to join)... [x] The West Pacific Armed Forces [x] Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Corp [] The West Pacifican Newspaper Staff [x] Ministry of Recruitment and Citizenry Staff [x] Ministry of Internal Affairs Staff Please swear the following oath of citizenship: I, Dernative, swear that I have, to the best of my knowledge, been completely truthful in applying for citizenship in The West Pacific and that I have no other NationStates identity that has not been made known in this application. I swear my allegiance to The West Pacific and its citizens, and I swear not to engage in hostilities against The West Pacific or to violate The Manners of Governance, the constitution of The West Pacific, or any laws made pursuant to that constitution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tawks VerinGuard- Banned Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Nation in The West Pacific: Starting Anew World Assembly (WA) Nation: I raid, so can't really say Please list any other names or aliases you use in NationStates: Mutesetsa, New Eteight Plan, Hesskin empire, yeleria Gilia Please list regions or organizations with which you are currently affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member:The Roman Empire, The Order of the Sword, The Versutian Federation, The Galactic Order Please list regions or organizations with which you have in the past been affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member: USSD, The North Pacific, Would you like to join (check all that you wish to join)... [Done ] The West Pacific Armed Forces [Maybe ] Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Corp [Maybe ] The West Pacifican Newspaper Staff [Maybe ] Ministry of Recruitment and Citizenry Staff [Maybe ] Ministry of Internal Affairs Staff Please swear the following oath of citizenship: I,Tawks Stephan VerinGuard, swear that I have, to the best of my knowledge, been completely truthful in applying for citizenship in The West Pacific and that I have no other NationStates identity that has not been made known in this application. I swear my allegiance to The West Pacific and its citizens, and I swear not to engage in hostilities against The West Pacific or to violate The Manners of Governance, the constitution of The West Pacific, or any laws made pursuant to that constitution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satya Romefeller Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Nation in The West Pacific: indian malaysia World Assembly (WA) Nation: I raid but my current one is Mono Holia. Please list any other names or aliases you use in NationStates: Erebos Please list regions or organizations with which you are currently affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member: Hellenic Empire, Kingdom of Great Britain, The Black Hawks Please list regions or organizations with which you have in the past been affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member: too many D: I derd x.x Would you like to join (check all that you wish to join)... [woops might've joined alredde] The West Pacific Armed Forces [Mebbe/probs] Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Corp [oooo this sounds kewl] The West Pacifican Newspaper Staff [Potentially but probs not] Ministry of Recruitment and Citizenry Staff [dunno wat dis do] Ministry of Internal Affairs Staff Please swear the following oath of citizenship: I, Satya Romefeller, swear that I have, to the best of my knowledge, been completely truthful in applying for citizenship in The West Pacific and that I have no other NationStates identity that has not been made known in this application. I swear my allegiance to The West Pacific and its citizens, and I swear not to engage in hostilities against The West Pacific or to violate The Manners of Governance, the constitution of The West Pacific, or any laws made pursuant to that constitution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otaran Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Nation in The West Pacific: Great Infernal Fires of HellWorld Assembly (WA) Nation: -none-Please list any other names or aliases you use in NationStates: CrazynToughKiwiPlease list regions or organizations with which you are currently affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member: -none-Please list regions or organizations with which you have in the past been affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member: -none- Would you like to join (check all that you wish to join)... [ ] The West Pacific Armed Forces [ ] Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Corp [ ] The West Pacifican Newspaper Staff [ ] Ministry of Recruitment and Citizenry Staff [ ] Ministry of Internal Affairs Staff I, Great Infernal Fires of Hell, swear that I have, to the best of my knowledge, been completely truthful in applying for citizenship in The West Pacific and that I have no other NationStates identity that has not been made known in this application. I swear my allegiance to The West Pacific and its citizens, and I swear not to engage in hostilities against The West Pacific or to violate The Manners of Governance, the constitution of The West Pacific, or any laws made pursuant to that constitution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byford Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Nation in The West Pacific: ByfordWorld Assembly (WA) Nation: ByfordPlease list any other names or aliases you use in NationStates: None Please list regions or organisations with which you are currently affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member: The West PacificPlease list regions or organizations with which you have in the past been affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member: NoneWould you like to join (check all that you wish to join)...[ ] The West Pacific Armed Forces[ ] Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Corp[ ] The West Pacifican Newspaper Staff[ ] Ministry of Recruitment and Citizenry Staff [ ] Ministry of Internal Affairs StaffPlease swear the following oath of citizenship:I, Byford, swear that I have, to the best of my knowledge, been completely truthful in applying for citizenship in The West Pacific and that I have no other NationStates identity that has not been made known in this application. I swear my allegiance to The West Pacific and its citizens, and I swear not to engage in hostilities against The West Pacific or to violate The Manners of Governance, the constitution of The West Pacific, or any laws made pursuant to that constitution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bad Badger Posted May 6, 2017 Author Share Posted May 6, 2017 Sorry for the delay on this! Luminaros, Jason Wiggin, Tawks, Satya (YAY!), Infernal Fires of Hell, and Byford: Congratulations on citizenship in The West Pacific and membership in the Hall of Nations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlae Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Nation in The West Pacific: Middle TealaWorld Assembly (WA) Nation: The Atlae Isles (normally) AtlaeXXII (currently for EPSA)Please list any other names or aliases you use in NationStates: The Atlae Isles, Kerlington, Liber Yorvus, Charton, Minedestives, Atlapuppet, several EPSA puppets with 'Atlae' (such as AtlaeXII or AtlaeI)Please list regions or organizations with which you are currently affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member: The East Pacific, From the End (EPSA), Republic of Kekistan (EPSA), The Newest Republic (although I'm not active there anymore), CAIN (until TEP left it)Please list regions or organizations with which you have in the past been affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member: The Pacific (where I was founded), The Royal Alliance III (dead), United Alliance of Conservative Nations (dead and has since been refounded)Would you like to join (check all that you wish to join)...[x] The West Pacific Armed Forces Possibly, not sure how that would work out with EPSA[x] Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Corp Tentative[ ] The West Pacifican Newspaper Staff[ ] Ministry of Recruitment and Citizenry Staff [ ] Ministry of Internal Affairs StaffPlease swear the following oath of citizenship:I, Atlae, swear that I have, to the best of my knowledge, been completely truthful in applying for citizenship in The West Pacific and that I have no other NationStates identity that has not been made known in this application. I swear my allegiance to The West Pacific and its citizens, and I swear not to engage in hostilities against The West Pacific or to violate The Manners of Governance, the constitution of The West Pacific, or any laws made pursuant to that constitution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRJR_SLAYER Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Nation in The West Pacific: Potato to the Power of 10World Assembly (WA) Nation: Imperium of JoshPlease list any other names or aliases you use in NationStates: Potato Squared, Potato Cubed, PotatoPotatoPotatoPotato, Potato to the Power of <5-10>Please list regions or organizations with which you are currently affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member: USSD, Exodus, CTSN, KGB, Norrland, Des Meurons, there may be more, if there are, I really can't remember XDPlease list regions or organizations with which you have in the past been affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member: Same as above Would you like to join (check all that you wish to join)... [ ] The West Pacific Armed Forces [ ] Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Corp [ ] The West Pacifican Newspaper Staff [ ] Ministry of Recruitment and Citizenry Staff [ ] Ministry of Internal Affairs Staff Please swear the following oath of citizenship: I, Potato to the Power of 10, swear that I have, to the best of my knowledge, been completely truthful in applying for citizenship in The West Pacific and that I have no other NationStates identity that has not been made known in this application. I swear my allegiance to The West Pacific and its citizens, and I swear not to engage in hostilities against The West Pacific or to violate The Manners of Governance, the constitution of The West Pacific, or any laws made pursuant to that constitution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bad Badger Posted May 8, 2017 Author Share Posted May 8, 2017 Atlae and JRJR_Slayer welcome to citizenship in TWP and membership in the Hall of Nations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondses Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Nation in The West Pacific: People's Democratic Mondsesian Republic (Mondses for short)World Assembly (WA) Nation: have not yet decided which nation I'm going to use as my WA onePlease list any other names or aliases you use in NationStates: The Nur Islands, Salapa, Ovexvikaan, The Crentinite Archipelago, Kilex-Tromblic, Friterax, Lagondria, Phirken, PothePlease list regions or organizations with which you are currently affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member: Silusthencan Council, The East Pacific, The South Pacific, The Rejected Realms, OsirisPlease list regions or organizations with which you have in the past been affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member: Would you like to join (check all that you wish to join)... [ ] The West Pacific Armed Forces [] Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Corp [ ] The West Pacifican Newspaper Staff [] Ministry of Recruitment and Citizenry Staff [ ] Ministry of Internal Affairs Staff Please swear the following oath of citizenship: I, Mondses, swear that I have, to the best of my knowledge, been completely truthful in applying for citizenship in The West Pacific and that I have no other NationStates identity that has not been made known in this application. I swear my allegiance to The West Pacific and its citizens, and I swear not to engage in hostilities against The West Pacific or to violate The Manners of Governance, the constitution of The West Pacific, or any laws made pursuant to that constitution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karenus Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 I should probably do this too. Nation in The West Pacific: Karenus IIWorld Assembly (WA) Nation: In operation. My main is KarenusPlease list any other names or aliases you use in NationStates: KarenusPlease list regions or organizations with which you are currently affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member: Praetor and Senator in The Pacific, Citizen of TEP. Probably a couple of other citizenships that I forgot about.Please list regions or organizations with which you have in the past been affiliated as a resident, citizen, or member: None other than my current ones.Would you like to join (check all that you wish to join)...[X] The West Pacific Armed Forces (already a member)[ ] Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Corp[ ] The West Pacifican Newspaper Staff[ ] Ministry of Recruitment and Citizenry Staff [ ] Ministry of Internal Affairs StaffPlease swear the following oath of citizenship:I, Karenus, swear that I have, to the best of my knowledge, been completely truthful in applying for citizenship in The West Pacific and that I have no other NationStates identity that has not been made known in this application. I swear my allegiance to The West Pacific and its citizens, and I swear not to engage in hostilities against The West Pacific or to violate The Manners of Governance, the constitution of The West Pacific, or any laws made pursuant to that constitution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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