Editing Halo Legendary Crate

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'''Halo Legendary Crate''' is a series of ''[[Halo universe|Halo]]''-themed mystery boxes produced by [[Wikipedia:Loot Crate|Loot Crate]].<ref name="Crate">[http://news.xbox.com/2016/06/02/join-the-spartan-program-the-halo-legendary-crate-is-coming/ Join the Spartan Program: The Halo Legendary Crate is Coming!]</ref>

==Features==
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The Halo Legendary Crate is a subscription-based service in which subscribers receive a crate of ''Halo''-related items every two months. Each Crate includes exclusive figures, apparel, collectibles, ancillary fiction,{{Ref/Reuse|Apollo}} in-game items, as well as other ''Halo'' merchandise.{{Ref/Reuse|Crate}} In addition, each Crate is based around a certain theme from the [[Halo universe|''Halo'' universe]], the first being "Spartan-IV Initiation".{{Ref/Reuse|Apollo}}

Linking a [[Microsoft]] [[Xbox LIVE]] account to the Loot Crate site grants subscribers an exclusive medal on the [[Halo Waypoint]] forums.<ref name="Apollo">[http://news.xbox.com/2016/06/28/halo-legendary-crate-available-order-become-member-fireteam-apollo/ Halo Legendary Crate Available for Order; Become a Member of Fireteam Apollo]</ref> Those who opt for the 12-month plan subscription will receive an exclusive legendary pin in their first crate.{{Ref/Reuse|Apollo}}

Additionally, every month, one random subscriber will win the special Halo Mythic Crate, a "Mega Crate" packed with extra exclusive items and content. The winner of the first Mythic Crate would receive [[Jameson Locke]]'s ONI helmet, the authentic prop helmet worn by actor [[Wikipedia:Mike Colter|Mike Colter]] in the [[2014]] live-action webseries ''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/the-calm-before-the-gamescom/ Halo Waypoint - The Calm Before The Gamescom]</ref>

==Background==
On June 2, [[2016]] it was announced that Loot Crate and [[343 Industries]] were partnering up to sell loot crates based around the ''Halo'' universe.{{Ref/Reuse|Crate}} It was later revealed that those who subscribed to the crate would become "members" of [[Fireteam Apollo]] ([[Spartan-IV]]s assigned to the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}) receiving exclusive in-game and [[Halo Waypoint]] content.{{Ref/Reuse|Apollo}} The featured original artwork produced for each of the twelve Legendary Crates was produced by former-[[Bungie]] concept artist [[Isaac Hannaford]], with the six images of series 3 joining to form one large banner illustration.

The first Halo Legendary Crate was released in August 2016.{{Ref/Reuse|Apollo}} The Noble Six crate, released in mid-November 2019, was announced to be the final Halo Legendary Crate.<ref>[https://twitter.com/MonkeysxMoo35/status/1150265348186365952?s=19 Twitter]</ref>

==Box Contents==
Each Halo Legendary Crate features an in-universe "data drop" in which the fictional aspects surrounding the theme of that particular crate are explored in detail. The contents of these data drops are cataloged [[Halo Legendary Crate/Data Drops|here]].

===Series 1===
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''Founders Theme: '''SPARTAN-IV INITIATION'''''
*Confidential UNSC data drop for Fireteam Apollo member [[92738-61842-LC]].
*Halo Icons Spartan [[Warzone]] Red vs Blue Figure.
*[[Mister Chief]] carabiner [[Toy|plush]].
*UNSC Utility Satchel.
*Informative booklet with a [[Requisition system|REQ pack]] code.
*An excerpt from ''[[Lessons Learned]]'', one of the stories in the ''[[Halo: Fractures]]'' anthology.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-crown-jul '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Crown Jul'']</ref>
**Concept art sketch by [[Sparth]].
**Exclusive Interview with author [[Matt Forbeck]].
**Community spotlight on the cosplayers of the [[405th.com|405th]].
*A green Fireteam Apollo Jumper.
*Fireteam Apollo Insignia Pin.

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'''Halo Mythic Crate #1''':
*Halo: Nightfall prop – Agent Locke's "[[ONI]] Helmet".
*Spartan Locke Play Kai Arts figure.
*[[Dark Horse]] 9" UNSC Infinity replica.
*Musterbrand UNSC Outpost jacket.
*A40 + M80 MIXAMP [[Halo 5: Guardians]] Edition and A40 speaker tags.
*PowerA Halo 5: Guardians Dual Xbox One Controller Charger.
*Mattel Halo 6" action figure – Spartan Locke, Spartan Air Assault, Spartan Helioskrill.
*Accutime UNSC Watch.
*BioWorld Halo Apparel: Spartan-IV snapback hat and Spartan-IV athletic grey crew socks with UNSC web belt.
*Halo Metal Earth assault rifle laser cut model kit.
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File:Isaac-hannaford-ih-loot-box-v001.jpg|Early version of the theme artwork.
File:Halo Loot crate Apollo.jpg|The Spartan-IV Initiation theme artwork.
File:HLC 01 interior.JPG|Reconstructed illustration of the box's interior design.
File:Halo Icons.jpg|Halo Icons statue in the first box.
File:Halo LC Apollo pin.png|Fireteam Apollo's team pin.
File:HLC Issue 01 preface.jpg|A preface written by franchise director [[Frank O'Connor]].
File:HLC CC 01.jpg|A quick sketch by Sparth.
File:HLC Issue 01 interview 1.jpg|The interview with author Matt Forbeck.
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File:HALO-Legendary-Crate-Mythic-Content-615x346.jpg|1st Mythic crate contents.
File:HLC Nightfall Helmet.png|Agent Locke's ONI Helmet in the Mythic crate.
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''Crate Theme: '''BATTLE FOR EARTH'''''
*Battle For Earth theme poster
*[[Grenade Stick]] [[Medals|medal]] pin (Gold variant for some Looters)
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' REQ pack code
*Halo Icons [[ODST]] [[Edward Buck]] Figure
*ODST T-shirt
*ODST lounge pants
*ODST insignia and [[Superintendent]]/[[Vergil]] velcro patches
*UNSC data drop pertaining to the [[Battle of Mombasa]]

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'''Halo Mythic Crate #2''':
*Dark Horse 7" ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]'' replica
*MegaBloks [[D77C-NMPD Pelican]]
*BOOMCo. SMG Blaster
*''[[Halo: New Blood]]'' signed copy
*Buck Shirt
*Mattel 12" Spartan Buck figure
*[[McFarlane Toys]] Spartan Buck figure and Spartan Helljumper
*McFarlane Toys [[McFarlane Toys/Halo Universe|ODST Drop Pod figure]]
*UNSC jockey
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File:HLC battle for earth.png|The Battle for Earth theme artwork.
File:HLC Icons 2.png|The second Halo Icons figure.
File:LC 002 pins.png|"Stick It" medal pin.
File:LC 002 apparel.png|
File:LC 002 patches.png|
File:HLC-Mythic-Crate-2.jpg|2nd Mythic crate contents.
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''Crate Theme: '''HALO CONFLICT'''''
* Halo Conflict theme poster
* Halo Icons [[John-117|Master Chief]] and a [[Unggoy|Grunt]] Figure
* Classic ''Halo'' logo pin (Gold variant for some Looters)
* Light Up [[Type-1 energy sword|Energy Sword]] letter opener (Not available to Germany or Australia)
* UNSC slim aluminum card wallet (Available to Germany and Australia)
* White Captain [[Jacob Keyes]]' [[Hellomyname Keyes|nametag]] T-shirt
* [[Type-1 Anskum-pattern Anskum-pattern plasma grenade|Plasma grenade]] designed mug
* [[Installation 04]] public library card
* Legendary [[Requisition system|REQ Pack]] and Sticker shock set
* UNSC data drop pertaining to the [[Soell system]] and Alpha Halo

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File:HLC Halo Conflict.png|The Halo Conflict theme artwork.
File:HLC Icons 3.png|The third Halo Icons figure.
File:LC 003 pins.png|Classic medal pin.
File:LC 003 mug.png|Plasma grenade mug.
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File:LC 003 sword.png|
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''Crate Theme: '''ATRIOX AND THE BANISHED'''''
* Atriox and the Banished theme poster
* [[Atriox]] Halo Icons statue
* [[Banished]] baseball-style T-shirt
* Spartan [[Douglas-042]] helmet stress ball
* Banished insignia pin
* [[Halo Wars 2]] mouse pad
* {{UNSCShip| Spirit of Fire}} crewmember notebook
* UNSC data drop pertaining to the ''Spirit of Fire'' and the [[Korinth Prior system]]

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File:HLC Atriox.png|Atriox and the Banished theme artwork.
File:HLC Icons 4.jpeg|The fourth Halo Icons figure.
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''Crate Theme: '''THE GREAT SCHISM'''''
* The Great Schism theme poster
* [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]] Halo Icons statue
* [[Great Schism]] boxing poster T-shirt
* [[Halo 2]] [[Bonecracker]] achievement pin
* [[Avery Johnson|Sgt. Johnson]] replica hat
* [[Gravity hammer (fiction)|Gravity hammer]] bottle opener
* UNSC data drop pertaining to the [[Battle of Installation 00]] and [[Hekabe]] of [[Maardoth]]

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'''Halo Mythic Crate #5''':
*Project Triforce [[Halo 2: Anniversary]] [[Kewu R'shi'k-pattern plasma rifle|Brute Plasma Rifle]] Replica.
*Jinx {{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}} Plush.
*Mattel Halo [[Energy Sword]].
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File:HLC The Great Schism.jpg|The Great Schism theme artwork.
File:HLC Icons 5.png|The fifth Halo Icons figure.
File:HLC 05 interior.png|Reconstructed illustration of the box's interior design.
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''Crate Theme: '''FALL OF REACH'''''
* The Fall of Reach theme poster
* [[Mgalekgolo]] Halo Icons statue
* ''Stay [[Glassing|Glassy]]'' T-shirt
* [[Noble Team]] pin
* [[Emile-A239]] armor apron
* [[Catherine Halsey|Halsey]] water bottle
* UNSC data drop pertaining to the [[H-165 target locator]]

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File:HLC Reach.png|The Fall of Reach theme artwork.
File:HCL Icons 6.jpg|The sixth Halo Icons figure.
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===Series 2===
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''Crate Theme: '''THE AWAKENING'''''
* The Awakening theme poster
* [[Cortana]] Halo Icons statue
* "[[Jul 'Mdama|Didact's Hand]]" T-shirt
* [[MA5D assault rifle|Assault Rifle]] pin
* [[Unggoy|Grunt]] [[Unggoy Storm|Storm]] keychain
* [[UNSC]] dopp kit
* UNSC data drop pertaining to a conversation between Cortana<br> and [[Aine]] during the [[Battle of Requiem]]

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'''Halo Mythic Crate #7''':
*Weta Halo 3 Cortana statue.
*Halo 4 Master Chief Kotobukiya Figure.
*Limited Edition [[Awakening: The Art of Halo 4]].
*[[Halo 4: Original Soundtrack]].
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File:HLC Awakening Concept.jpg|An early version of the theme's artwork, featuring a more classic depiction of the Mark VI armor.
File:HLC Awakening.png|The Awakening theme artwork.
File:HLC Icons 7.jpg|The seventh Halo Icons figure.
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''Crate Theme: '''QUARANTINE ZONE'''''
* Quarantine Zone theme poster
* [[Flood combat form|Flood-infected Marine]] Halo Icons statue
* Spartan Exterminator T-shirt
* [[Pod infector|Flood infection form]] plush
* [[Blamite|Needler shard]] pen set
* [[M45 shotgun|Shotgun]] pin
* UNSC data drop pertaining to a [[San'Shyuum]] [[Alo Sebukah|prisoner]] confined at [[Midnight Facility]]. 

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'''Halo Mythic Crate #8''':
*Halo Wars 2.
*Halo Wars 2 Season pass.
*Halo Wars 2: Awakening the Nightmare DLC.
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File:HLC Flood Warning.png|Quarantine Zone theme artwork.
File:HLC Icons 8.png|The eighth Halo Icons figure.
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''Crate Theme: '''THE GREAT JOURNEY'''''
* The Great Journey theme poster
* Halo 3 [[Starry Night]] [[John-117]] Halo Icons statue
* [[Mongoose]] T-shirt
* Halo themed cookie cutters
* UNSC collapsible duffle bag
* [[BR55HB battle rifle|Battle Rifle]] pin
* UNSC data drop pertaining to an exchange between "[[Sapphire Three]]" and John-117 concerning [[Cortana]] during [[Raid on High Charity|her rescue]]. 

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File:HLC ArbyNChief.png|An early version of the theme's artwork.
File:HLC The Great Journey.png|The Great Journey theme artwork.
File:HLC Icons 9.jpg|The ninth Halo Icons figure.
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''Crate Theme: '''LET'S GET TACTICAL'''''
* Let's Get Tactical theme poster
* Sgt. [[Avery Johnson]] & [[Guilty Spark]] Icons statue
* [[Mark of Shame]] T-shirt
* I Heart Tanks mug
* [[Arbiter]]'s armored feet socks
* [[Brute shot]] pin
* UNSC data drop pertaining to Sgt. Johnson's secret interview after [[Operation: FIRST STRIKE]].

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'''Halo Mythic Crate #10''':
*Project Triforce Halo Plasma rifle replica.
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File:HLC Let's Get Tactical.jpg|Let's Get Tactical theme artwork.
File:HLC Icons 10.png|The tenth Halo Icons figure.
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''Crate Theme: '''ARENA'''''
* Arena theme poster
* Spartan [[ATHLON-class Mjolnir|Athlon Champion]] Icons statue
* Arena concert T-shirt
* UNSC black hat
* [[Capture the Flag]] towel
* [[SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle|Sniper rifle]] pin
* UNSC data drop pertaining to [[Sarah Palmer]]'s interview regarding [[Cortana]]'s status during the Battle of Requiem. 

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'''Halo Mythic Crate #11''':
*Xbox One Elite wireless controller
*Halo BOOMco. ODST M6 blaster
*Kotobukiya Halo: Mjolnir Mark V and Mark VI Two-pack ArtFX+ Statues
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File:HLC Arena.png|Arena theme artwork.
File:HLC Icons 11.jpg|The eleventh Halo Icons figure.
File:Halo Legendary Lootcrate Sniper Pin Gold.jpg|The gold variant of the sniper rifle pin.
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''Crate Theme: '''TRUTH FORETOLD'''''
* Truth Foretold theme poster
* [[Prophet of Truth]] Icons statue
* [[Wraith]] schematic T-shirt
* {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}} pin
* Plasma grenade ice ball mold
* [[Covenant supply case|Covenant crate]] cooler bag
* UNSC data drop pertaining to [[Catherine Halsey]]'s interview regarding [[Cortana]]'s creation and goals.
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File:HLC Crate12 Poster.png|Truth Foretold theme artwork.
File:HLC- Icons 12.jpg|The twelfth Halo Icons figure.
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===Series 3===
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''Crate Theme: '''LEADERSHIP'''''
* Leadership theme poster
* [[Carter-A259]] Icons statue
* UNSC Athletic T-shirt 
* [[Pelican]] pin
* Carter-A259 visor sunglasses and case
* UNSC multi-tool
* UNSC data drop pertaining to the [[D77-TC Pelican]]

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'''Halo Mythic Crate #13''':
*Xbox One X
*Digital copy of ''[[Halo: Reach]]''
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File:HLC Leadership.jpg|Leadership theme artwork.
File:HLC Icons 13.jpg|The thirteenth Halo Icons figure.
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''Crate Theme: '''SCOUT'''''
* Scout theme poster
* [[Jun-A266]] Icons statue
* UNSC Scout T-shirt
* Noble Team Battle Scarf
* Noble Team mug
* [[Mongoose]] pin
* UNSC data drop pertaining to the [[M274R Mongoose]]

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'''Halo Mythic Crate #14''':
*Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller
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File:HLC Scout.jpg|Scout theme artwork.
File:HLC Icons 14.jpg|The fourteenth Halo Icons figure.
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''Crate Theme: '''SUPPORT'''''
* Support theme poster
* [[Jorge-052]] Icons statue
* Scorpion pin
* Jorge's [[Dog tag]]s
* Jorge's journal
* UNSC Support t-shirt
* UNSC data drop pertaining to the [[M808C Scorpion]]

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'''Halo Mythic Crate #15''':
*Xbox One X
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File:HLC Support.jpg|Support theme artwork.
File:HLC Icons 15.jpg|The fifteenth Halo Icons figure.
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''Crate Theme: '''TECH'''''
* Tech theme poster
* [[Catherine-B320]] Icons statue
* Spartan-IV Program T-shirt
* Kat-themed Baseball cap
* [[Data crystal chip]] USB drive
* Ghost pin
* UNSC data drop pertaining to the {{Pattern|Karo'etba|Ghost}}
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File:HLC Tech.jpg|Tech theme artwork.
File:HLC Tech WIP.jpg|An early version of the tech theme artwork.
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''Crate Theme: '''RENEGADE'''''
* Renegade theme poster
* [[Emile-A239]] Icons statue
* Banshee pin
* UNSC data drop pertaining to the [[Type-26 Banshee]]

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File:HLC Renegade.jpg|Renegade theme artwork.
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''Crate Theme: '''NOBLE'''''
* Noble theme poster
* [[SPARTAN-B312]] Icons statue
* Noble Six T-shirt
* Noble Six pen record
* Post-War UNSC wall scroll
* Warthog pin
* UNSC data drop pertaining to the [[M12 Warthog|M12]] [[M12 Chaingun Warthog|Chaingun Warthog]]

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File:HLC Noble.jpg|Noble theme artwork.
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==Trivia==
*The Halo Icon statues if all collected can make a [[Halo Array|Halo ring]] if put together.
*Included as a pre-order bonus at bestbuy for ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' was the limited edition Merciless variant of the Atriox Halo Icon statue included in Loot Crate #4.
*Loot Crate #8 was originally called ''Flood Warning'', but was later changed out of respect for the victims of Hurricane Harvey and others affected by floods around the world.

==Gallery==
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File:Halo-Legendary-Crate.jpg|5-7 items are included in each Halo Legendary Crate
File:HLC 12 Month pin.jpg|12 month pin bonus
File:Halo Waypoint Loot Crate Medal.png|Halo Waypoint Loot Crate medal
File:HLC icons concept.jpg|Concept art from the first Halo Icons set
File:Halo Icons merciless variant.jpg|Merciless Atriox Halo Icons variant.
File:Loot Crate Gaming crate Limited edition.jpg|Spartan-IV Limited Edition variant.
File:HLC Noble Team.jpg|All six NOBLE Team images of Series 3, stitched together into one massive wallpaper.
File:HLC BattleOfEarthWIP1.jpg|Very early artwork for Crate #2.
File:HLC BattleOfEarthWIP2.jpg|Early artwork for Crate #2.
File:HLC BattleOfEarthWIP3.jpg|More early artwork for Crate #2.
File:HLC BattleOfEarthWIP4.jpg|Nealy finished artwork for Crate #2.
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==Sources==
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==External links==
*[https://www.lootcrate.com/crates/halo Halo Legendary Crate Subscription page]
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