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| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | X-Men vol. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc In Comic books and other stories with a long history first appearance refers to the first occurrence to feature a Fictional character. 1 #97 (Feb 1976) |
| Created by | Chris Claremont Dave Cockrum |
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| Place of origin | Shi'ar Imperium |
| Notable members | Lilandra D'Ken Deathbird Imperial Guard |
The Shi'ar, pronounced /ʃiː'ɑːɹ/ ("Shee-ARR"), are a fictional species of aliens in the Marvel Comics universe. Chris Claremont (born November 30, 1950) is a writer of American Comic books known for his 16-year (1975-1991 stint on Uncanny X-Men David Emmett Cockrum ( November 11, Cockrum died on the morning of November 26, 2006 due to complications from diabetes Lilandra Neramani is a Fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. D'Ken Neramani is a Fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. Deathbird ( Cal'syee Neramani) is a Marvel Comics Supervillainess, an adversary of the X-Men. For the Mentor who is head of the Titanian Eternals see A'lars. This list contains Humanoid species from works of fiction For humanoid creatures from folklore and mythology see List of legendary creatures by type. Extraterrestrial life is Life originating outside of the Earth. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc The Marvel Universe is the fictional Shared universe where most of the comic stories published by Marvel Comics take place The Shi'ar Empire (or Imperium) also called the Aerie, is a vast collection of alien species, cultures and worlds situated close to the Skrull and Kree Empires, and alongside them, is one of the three main alien empires (and the most powerful one) of the Marvel Universe. Imperium in a broad sense translates as power. In Ancient Rome the concept applied to People, and meant something like "power The Skrulls are a Fictional race of extraterrestrial shapeshifters that appear in Publications by Marvel Comics. The Kree, also known as the Ruul, are a scientifically and technologically advanced militaristic alien race in the Fictional Marvel Universe. The Marvel Universe is the fictional Shared universe where most of the comic stories published by Marvel Comics take place Their first appearance was in X-Men vol. Uncanny X-Men, first published as simply The X-Men, is the flagship Marvel Comics Comic book series for the X-Men franchise 1 #97 (February 1976). Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. They were created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Dave Cockrum. Chris Claremont (born November 30, 1950) is a writer of American Comic books known for his 16-year (1975-1991 stint on Uncanny X-Men David Emmett Cockrum ( November 11, Cockrum died on the morning of November 26, 2006 due to complications from diabetes
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| Major Characters |
| Adam Warlock |
| Captain Marvel |
| Nova · Quasar |
| Rom the Spaceknight |
| Silver Surfer |
| Star-Lord · Thanos |
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| Cosmic entities |
| Elders of the Universe |
| Guardians of the Galaxy |
| Imperial Guard |
| Inhumans |
| Major species |
| Badoon · Brood |
| Celestials · Kree · Shi'ar · |
| Skrulls · Watchers |
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Biology
The Shi'ar are humanoids of avian descent; they resemble humans with feathered crests atop their heads in lieu of hair. The Marvel Universe is the fictional Shared universe where most of the comic stories published by Marvel Comics take place Adam Warlock, originally known as Him, is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Captain Marvel is the name of several Fictional characters Superheroes appearing in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Nova ( Richard Rider) is a fictional character, a Comic book Superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. Quasar is the name of several Fictional Superheroes in the Marvel Comics universe. Rom Spaceknight was a Comic book series published by Marvel Comics and was set in Marvel's Shared universe (known as the Marvel Universe } The Silver Surfer is a Marvel Comics Superhero created by Jack Kirby. Star-Lord is the name of three Fictional characters that appear in Comics published by Marvel Comics. Thanos is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. In the Comic books published by Marvel Comics, cosmic entities (also referred to as cosmic beings) are fictional characters possessing power The Elders of the Universe are a group of Fictional characters that appear in the Marvel Universe. Guardians of the Galaxy, may refer to Guardians of the Galaxy (Original, the original team from Earth-691 Guardians of the Galaxy (Modern For the Mentor who is head of the Titanian Eternals see A'lars. The Inhumans are a fictional race of Superhumans created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. The Badoon are a reptillian alien species in the fictional Marvel Comics universe. The Brood are a race of Insect -like parasitic, extraterrestrial beings that appear in the Comic books published by Marvel Comics, The Kree, also known as the Ruul, are a scientifically and technologically advanced militaristic alien race in the Fictional Marvel Universe. The Skrulls are a Fictional race of extraterrestrial shapeshifters that appear in Publications by Marvel Comics. The Watchers are a Fictional Extraterrestrial race of Cosmic entities that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. The term " humanoid " refers to any being whose body structure resembles that of a Human. Human beings, humans or man (Origin 1590–1600 L homō man OL hemō the earthly one (see Humus Feathers are one of the epidermal growths that form the distinctive outer covering or Plumage, on Birds They are considered the most complex integumentary structures In Anatomy, the head of an Animal is the Rostral part (from Anatomical position that usually comprises the Brain, Eyes Hair is a keratinised protein filament that grows through the epidermis from follicles deep within the Dermis. Two different styles are common; Most Shi'ar, particularly those of the aristocracy, have feathers sprouting in a triangular shape away from the face, one peak on the top of the head and one peak on each side slightly over the shoulder. Aristocracy is a form of Government, where rule is established through an internal struggle over who has the most status and influence over society and internal relations The other commonly seen "hair"style is bushy on both sides and very flat on the top.
Internally, they have light hollow bones, and on their forearms there are still some vestigial feathers left of wings that were lost over millions of years of evolution. eVolution is the third Album by eLDee, it was due to be released in 2008 The average Shi'ar can lift 1 ton in earth-like gravity and has far greater stamina. Most Shi'ar have no other special abilities, though some are genetic throwbacks. These individuals possess wings which allow them to fly.
The Shi'ar conceive their offspring in eggs. They are nurtured in special chambers and the children are referred to as hatchlings. In oviparous biology a hatchling is the newborn of Animals that develop and emerge from within hard-shell eggs.
Technology
The Shi'ar possess technologies common to most Marvel alien races, including:
- faster than light capable starships
- energy-based weapons in their ships and in their handheld weapons
- force fields
- faster than light communication
- teleportation technology
The Shi'ar also possess technologies fairly unique to them, including:
- Hologram technology: which is used by the X-men in their Danger Room. A starship is a theoretical Spacecraft designed for traveling between the stars, as opposed to a vehicle designed for Orbital spaceflight or Interplanetary Teleportation is the movement of objects from one place to another more or less instantaneously either by Paranormal means or through technological artifice Holography (from the Greek, ὅλος - hólos whole + γραφή - grafē writing drawing is a technique that allows the The Danger Room is a fictional training facility built for the X-Men of Marvel Comics as part of the various incarnations of the X-Mansion.
- Cloaking technology: rendering a craft completely invisible, used by the X-men on their Blackbird aircraft. The Blackbird (also nicknamed X-Jet) is the aircraft used by the fictional superhero team the X-Men.
- Stargates: Devices in a network system. In Science fiction, Jumpgate (or jump gate) refers to a device that creates Wormholes allowing fast travel between two points They are used for travel to faraway distances. There are planet-based Stargates (used for personal travel) and enormous space-based versions (used for starships to travel through).
- Starcracker technology: This is the Shi'ar ultimate weapon. The Starcracker causes Stars to go supernova
According to a statement by Emma Frost in The Astonishing X-Men #9, most if not all Shi'ar technology is sentient. Emma Grace Frost is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Sentience is the ability to feel or perceive subjectively. It is an important concept in the philosophy of Animal rights, in buddhist philosophy and in
Culture
Philosophy
Traditionally, the Imperium has aggressively absorbed new cultures. Warren Ellis' 1995 Starjammers limited series described the story of the Shi'ar deities Sharra and K'ythri as a parable which guides the Shi'ar expansionist philosophy to other worlds:
- "Sharra and K'ythri are the gods in marriage. Warren Ellis (born February 16, 1968) is a British author of Comics Novels and Television, well known for sociocultural Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 The Starjammers are a Fictional team of space pirates from the pages of the X-Men Comic books published by Marvel Comics The Gods who didn't want to marry, but were forced into it. In marriage they found strength and in strength they found love. That's what the Shi'ar Imperium does. It marries other cultures. Shotgun weddings. "
There are aggressive and violent ancient traditions, such as the Rite of Arin'nn Haelar, which is a battle to the death. This rite can be invoked to settle disagreements and their outcomes are accepted by the Imperium.
X-Men writer Ed Brubaker compared the Shi'ar to Star Trek's Romulans, saying they are both "smart, aggressive, and mean". Ed Brubaker (born November 17 1966 is an Eisner Award -winning American Cartoonist and Writer. Romulans are an alien species in the Star Trek universe that are related to the Vulcans and are at war or in an uneasy truce with the United Federation of [1]
Politics
Though the empire has grown to include hundreds of thousands of different sentient species and worlds, the Shi'ar race controls and governs the empire. Its central base of power is located on the "throneworld" Chandilar, while the Shi’ar homeworld is called Aerie (it is unknown if the planet still exists). The leader of the empire is given the title Majestor (male) or Majestrix (female) and is a hereditary position, occupied by members of the royal family of the Shi'ar. Currently, the Neramani family represents the royal bloodline.
The Shi'ar Empire is one of the most advanced and expansive civilizations in the universe, spanning entire galaxies. A galaxy is a massive gravitationally bound system consisting of Stars an Interstellar medium of gas and dust, and Dark matter It is mainly an economic co-operative, where trade with other galactic powers is its driving force. Not all races have the same rights in the Imperium, as the Shi’ar appear to have a disproportionate influence on its governance.
It is nominally ruled over by a high council, which has representatives from a large majority of the alien races that exist within the Imperium. However, in practice, the head of the council (the Majestor or Majestrix) exercises strong executive control and can institute policy virtually by decree.
The leader of the empire is protected by their own personal guard, the Imperial Guard, which is made up of the most powerful and elite soldiers from throughout the Empire, and led by a praetor. For the Mentor who is head of the Titanian Eternals see A'lars. Praetor was a title granted by the government of Ancient Rome to men acting in one of two official capacities the commander of an Army, either before The military itself (outside of the Imperial Guard) has been depicted as consisting almost exclusively of Shi'ar personnel, at least in most of the command positions.
Though having warlike and militaristic ancestry, the Shi'ar Empire has largely occupied the role of peacekeepers in many interstellar affairs. Just to name a few, Empress Lilandra Neramani tried to broker peace between the Kree Empire and the Skrull Empire to help bring an end to their devastating war, she sought interstellar accord when deciding how to end the threat of the Dark Phoenix, and attempted to avenge the destruction of Tarnax IV, the Skrull throneworld, by Galactus. Lilandra Neramani is a Fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. The Kree, also known as the Ruul, are a scientifically and technologically advanced militaristic alien race in the Fictional Marvel Universe. The Skrulls are a Fictional race of extraterrestrial shapeshifters that appear in Publications by Marvel Comics. The Dark Phoenix Saga is an extended X-Men storyline in the fictional Marvel Comics Universe, focusing on Jean Grey and the Phoenix Force Galactus is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics.
However, it should also be noted that Empress Lilandra was personally responsible for authorizing the use of the Nega-bomb weapon, devastating the Kree Empire during Operation: Galactic Storm, and that the Shi’ar were pivotal in the invasion and containment of Earth during the Maximum Security event. Operation Galactic Storm was a 19-part Comic book crossover storyline which ran through Marvel Comics ' Avengers Maximum Security is a Comic book Limited series published by Marvel Comics in 2001 as the core of a company-wide crossover. One of the latest atrocities committed by the Shi’ar was ordering the extermination of Jean Grey’s family, in an effort to quell any future conflicts with the Phoenix entity. Jean Grey-Summers ( née Jean Grey is a Fictional Comic book superheroine appearing in books published by Marvel Comics. The alias of Phoenix has been used by several fictional Comic book characters published by Marvel Comics.
History
Trial of Galactus
The Shi'ar put Reed Richards on trial for the crimes of genocide. Mr Fantastic ( Reed Richards) is a Fictional character, a Marvel Comics Superhero and a member of the Fantastic Four. He was guilty of reviving Galactus after he was defeated on Earth. Shortly after his revival, Galactus proceeded to consume the Skrull throneworld, resulting in the death of billions. Uatu the Watcher, acting as his lawyer and with the help of Odin and Galactus himself, convinced the gathered tribunal that Galactus is a necessary force of betterment of the universe, not a villain. Uatu often simply known as The Watcher is a Fictional character created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and first appeared in Odin is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. This was done by summoning Eternity. Eternity is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. The truth as shown by Eternity however, is so grand and overpowering that none of the tribunal's members can remember it fully, although the comprehension stays.
Phoenix Saga
D'Ken Neramani, a corrupt Shi'ar ruler, attempted to use the powerful M'Kraan Crystal to take over the universe. The Dark Phoenix Saga is an extended X-Men storyline in the fictional Marvel Comics Universe, focusing on Jean Grey and the Phoenix Force D'Ken Neramani is a Fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. In the fictional Marvel Comics Universe, the M'Kraan Crystal (pronounced "EM-kron" "MA-crayon" or "MA-craan" as in Marvel His younger sister Lilandra and her new allies, the X-Men, foiled his plans. He was rendered comatose by the crystal, and Lilandra then took over as the Majestrix of the Shi'ar Empire. In Medicine, a coma (from the Greek koma, meaning deep sleep is a profound state of Unconsciousness. The X-Men, as well as most of Earth's other superheroes, have had cordial if not friendly relations with the Shi'ar Empire ever since.
Deathbird, the Kree-Shi'ar War, and the Spartoi
In the 1980s, Lilandra and D'Ken's unstable exiled elder sibling, Deathbird, made several attempts to overthrow her sister from power. Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) Deathbird ( Cal'syee Neramani) is a Marvel Comics Supervillainess, an adversary of the X-Men. Deathbird even resorted to attacking Lilandra's Earth-based allies in order to achieve her goals. She is also responsible for initially directing the alien parasites known as the Brood towards the Earth and its heroes. The Brood are a race of Insect -like parasitic, extraterrestrial beings that appear in the Comic books published by Marvel Comics, Deathbird was eventually deposed with the assistance of the X-Men.
In the 1992 crossover Operation: Galactic Storm, the Shi'ar annexed the Kree Empire at the end of the Kree-Shi'ar War and Deathbird was placed into a prominent position as viceroy of Hala, the Kree homeworld. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) A fictional crossover is the placement of two or more otherwise discrete Fictional characters, settings or universes into the context of a single Operation Galactic Storm was a 19-part Comic book crossover storyline which ran through Marvel Comics ' Avengers The Kree, also known as the Ruul, are a scientifically and technologically advanced militaristic alien race in the Fictional Marvel Universe. A viceroy is a royal official who governs a country or province in the name of and as representative of the Monarch. However, Deathbird did not last long in this position and the current status of the Kree territories is unclear.
The Shi'ar have had recent contact with the Spartoi, described as an equally advanced distant race, noted for Star-Lord's citizenship. Star-Lord is the name of three Fictional characters that appear in Comics published by Marvel Comics.
Cassandra Nova
Professor Xavier's evil twin sister, Cassandra Nova, single-handedly destroys a good portion of the Shi'ar Empire. Charles Francis Xavier, also known as Professor X, is a Fictional character, a Marvel Comics Superhero known as the leader and founder of Evil twins are antagonists found in many different Fictional Genres They are physical copies of Protagonists but with radically inverted Cassandra Nova is a Fictional enemy of the X-Men in the Marvel Comics universe. Inhabiting the body of her brother, Nova asserts control of Empress Lilandra and causes a Shi'ar civil war. Jean Grey is instrumental in ending this threat.
Phoenix Endsong & End of Greys
Even though Jean Grey did the Shi'ar a big favor by eliminating the threat of Cassandra Nova, the Shi'ar still want her dead. In the Phoenix Endsong series, a group of Shi'ar tried to permanently kill the Phoenix Force and Jean Grey. Jean, however, escaped their suicide bomb attack and returned to the White Hot Room to restore herself. This article is about suicide attacks for political and/or military reasons In the recent "End of Greys" story arc, the Shi'ar wanted to wipe out the Grey genome and Quentin Quire with the purpose of eliminating the possibility of a new Omega-level mutant becoming a host for the Phoenix Force. In classical genetics the genome of a Diploid Organism including Eukarya refers to a full set of chromosomes or genes in a Gamete, thereby Quentin Quire, also known as Kid Omega, is a Fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. A mutant within the Marvel Comic books particularly those of the X-Men mythos is an individual who possesses a genetic trait called an The Shi'ar Death Commandos murdered Jean Grey's father, niece, nephew, and other relatives in an alien invasion on Earth, thus inciting the wrath of Jean's daughter Rachel Summers, who has vowed vengeance on the entire Shi'ar Empire. Dr John Grey is a Fictional character in the Marvel Universe and the father of Jean Grey. This article is about invasion by Extra-terrestrial beings as a theme for other uses of the term see Alien invasion (disambiguation. Rachel Summers (who now calls herself Rachel Grey and Marvel Girl) is a fictional character a Marvel Comics Superheroine created by writer Recent events seem to indicate the Shi'ar Council was responsible for this, and that Lilandra is unaware of what has been done in her name.
Fall of the Shi'ar
Another Shi’ar threat comes from an X-Men villain called Vulcan. Vulcan ( Gabriel Summers) is a Fictional Comic book Character in the Marvel Comics Universe. During his tenure as majestor of the empire, D'Ken killed Vulcan's mother Katherine Summers (also mother to long time X-Men Scott and Alex Summers) and made him a slave for most of his adolescent life. Cyclops ( Scott Summers) is a Fictional character, a Superhero that is the field leader of the X-Men in the. Havok ( Alexander "Alex" Summers) is a Fictional Marvel Comics Superhero, a member of the X-Men. Bent on revenge against D'Ken, Vulcan attacks the Empire. Not only that, but within the empire, there is a coup to dethrone Lilandra and return D'Ken to power, with the aid of Deathbird. The X-Men once again team up with their space allies, the Starjammers, to stop both Vulcan and the plot to return rulership of the empire to D'Ken. The Starjammers are a Fictional team of space pirates from the pages of the X-Men Comic books published by Marvel Comics In the end, Vulcan kills his father, Corsair, and D'Ken, and assumes the throne of the Shi'ar Empire for himself, with Deathbird as his queen; Lilandra and the Starjammers now lead a resistance against Vulcan's rule. Corsair ( Major Christopher Summers USAF) is a Fictional character, a star-faring hero in the Marvel Comics universe. This occurs in a 12 issue arc entitled "The Rise and Fall of the Shi’ar Empire" (starting in Uncanny X-Men #475)
Emperor Vulcan
The civil war between Vulcan's forces and those loyal the dethroned Lilandra rages on. Led by Havok and the Starjammers, Lilandra's forces gradually whittle away at Vulcan's forces, which are plagued by defections. The Shi'ar, contrary to Vulcan's expectations, are not happy to have an outsider as their ruler. Vulcan is discouraged by this, but Deathbird convinces him that they will come to accept him.
Warned in advance of a rebel raid on Feather's Edge, Vulcan and his fleet ambush the Starjammers. However, in the middle of the battle, his ship, the Hammer, is destroyed by the Scy'ar Tal (translates as "Death to the Shi'ar"). Vulcan and Gladiator (still the praetor of his Imperial Guard) attack the leader of the Scy'ar Tal and are easily defeated, whereupon they retreat deeper into Shi'ar space. For the former Daredevil villain See Gladiator (Melvin Potter.
Marvel Girl makes contact with the Eldest Scy'ar Tal and discovers their true origin. The Scy'ar Tal were originally called the M'Kraan. Early in their history, the Shi'ar attacked them, killed a great number of their people, making the rest flee for their lives. Eventually, the Shi'ar settled on their planet, took the M'Kraan Crystal as their own, and passed down the legend of the M'Kraan Crystal as a sacred gift from their deities, Sharra & K'ythri. The M'Kraan then changed their name to Scy'ar Tal and devoted their culture and society to the destruction of the Shi'ar Empire. With their first attack, they destroyed Feather's Edge by transporting a star to obliterate it. After which, Vulcan makes contact with the Starjammers to call a temporary ceasefire.
Alternate versions
Ultimate Shi'ar
In the Ultimate Marvel universe, the Shi'ar are not an alien race, but a religious group whose beliefs are said to have descended from alien knowledge. Ultimate Marvel is an Imprint of Comic books published by Marvel Comics, featuring reimagined and updated versions of the company's most popular Superhero They worship the Phoenix, believing it to be a God of, not only destruction, but renewal (similar to the Shiva). The alias of Phoenix has been used by several fictional Comic book characters published by Marvel Comics. Shiva:(pronunciation; Sanskrit: शिव Śiva, lit "Auspicious one" One of the Trimurtis Shiva is the supreme God in the Shaiva Their beliefs state that all of the Earth was originally a prison to hold the Phoenix, but its presence at the core led to the creation of life on Earth, and the Phoenix's direct influence resulted in all major steps of evolution for man, and specifically, led to the creation of Mutants. EARTH was a short-lived Japanese vocal trio which released 6 singles and 1 album between 2000 and 2001 eVolution is the third Album by eLDee, it was due to be released in 2008 A mutant within the Marvel Comic books particularly those of the X-Men mythos is an individual who possesses a genetic trait called an The Ultimate version of the Hellfire Club is an off-shoot of the Shi'ar religion that believes the Phoenix only desires destruction. The Hellfire Club is a Marvel Comics Supervillain team that frequently battles the X-Men.
Recently an alternate version of the Lilandra character has turned up in the Ultimate Marvel universe's Ultimate X-Men title. Ultimate Marvel is an Imprint of Comic books published by Marvel Comics, featuring reimagined and updated versions of the company's most popular Superhero Ultimate X-Men is a Superhero Comic book series published by Marvel Comics. Ultimate Lilandra is not an alien, but the Majestrix of the Church of Shi'ar Enlightement, and contacts Professor Xavier with the offer of funding his school's immense budget, in exchange for the chance to see if Jean Grey is the human host for The Phoenix. Lilandra Neramani is a Fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. Charles Francis Xavier, also known as Professor X, is a Fictional character, a Marvel Comics Superhero known as the leader and founder of Jean Grey-Summers ( née Jean Grey is a Fictional Comic book superheroine appearing in books published by Marvel Comics.
Last Planet Standing
In Last Planet Standing, a limited series set in the alternate timeline known as MC2, the Shi'ar homeworld is destroyed by Galactus. Last Planet Standing is a Limited series of Comic books published by Marvel Comics in 2006. MC2 ( Marvel Comics 2) is an Imprint from Marvel Comics whose Comic books depict an alternative future timeline Galactus is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Other Media
Television
The Shi'ar Empire appear in the 1990's X-Men TV series, the first appearance being part of the Phoenix Saga, with other appearances later, including the Dark Phoenix Saga. For the newer X-Men animated series see X-Men Evolution. For other uses see the X-Men (disambiguation page
Video games
In Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, a Shi'ar warship is a location when the heroes head to obtain an M'Kraan Crystal. Marvel Ultimate Alliance is an Action role-playing game released in 2006
References
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