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| name = X-Pulse Medium Laser
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| name = X-Pulse medium laser
 
| Type = Energy (Direct Fire)
 
| Type = Energy (Direct Fire)
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| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]
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| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]<ref name="TOp409>"''Tactical Operations'', p. 409: "Heavy Weapons And Equipment Combat Data"</ref>
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| Year Availability = [[3057]]<ref>''Tactical Operations, pp. 408-409''</ref>
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| Year Availability = [[3057]]<ref name="TOp409/>
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| Heat = 6
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| Heat = 6<ref name="TOp408">''Tactical Operations'', p. 408: "Inner Sphere Weapons And Equipment Construction Data"</ref>
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| Damage = 6
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| Damage = 6<ref name="TOp408"/>
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| Minimum Range = None
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| Minimum Range = 0<ref name="TOp408"/>
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| Short Range = 1-3
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| Short Range = 1-3<ref name="TOp408"/>
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| Medium Range = 4-6
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| Medium Range = 4-6<ref name="TOp408"/>
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| Long Range = 7-9
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| Long Range = 7-9<ref name="TOp408"/>
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| Tons = 2
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| Tons = 2<ref name="TOp409/>
 
| Critical Slots = 1
 
| Critical Slots = 1
 
| Ammo Per Ton = N/A
 
| Ammo Per Ton = N/A
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| Cost (unloaded) = 110,000<ref>''Tactical Operations, pp. 408-409''</ref>
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| Cost (unloaded) = 110,000<ref name="TOp409/>
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| Ammo Cost (per ton) = N/A
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| Ammo Cost (per ton) = N/A<ref name="TOp408"/>
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| BV (1.0) = 71
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| BV (1.0) = N/A
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| BV (2.0) = 71<ref>''Tactical Operations, pp. 408-409''</ref>
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| BV (2.0) = 71<ref name="TOp320">''Tactical Operations'', p. 320: "Inner Sphere Weapons And Equipment BV Table [Addendum]"</ref>
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
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X-Pulse Lasers were an attempt by [[Inner Sphere]] technicians to increase the range of [[Pulse Laser]]s to compete with the longer ranges of similar [[Clan]] models. X-Pulse lasers are not an entirely new weapon per se, but rather an upgrade that is separately added to the weapon for an additional cost. X-Pulse lasers also build up tremendous amounts of heat, but this has been considered by technicians as a necessary drawback. This weapon is currently still in its prototype stages.
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X-Pulse Lasers were an attempt by [[Inner Sphere]] technicians to increase the range of [[pulse laser]]s to compete with the longer ranges of similar [[Clan]] models. X-Pulse lasers are not an entirely new weapon per se, but rather an upgrade that is separately added to the weapon for an additional cost. X-Pulse lasers also build up tremendous amounts of heat, but this has been considered by technicians as a necessary drawback. This weapon is currently still in its prototype stages.<ref name="MTRp82">''Maximum Tech, Revised'', p. 82: "X-Pulse Laser"</ref><ref name="TOp321">''Tactical Operations'', p. 321: "X-Pulse Laser"</ref>
  
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Like their standard [[Medium Pulse Laser|pulse counterparts]], '''Medium X-Pulse Lasers''' are the workhorse of the X-Pulse lasers series, and though they build large amounts of extra heat, they boast the same range as a standard [[Medium Laser]]. They also offer the improved targeting of the standard Pulse laser.
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Like their standard [[Medium Pulse Laser|pulse counterparts]], '''Medium X-Pulse Lasers''' are the workhorse of the X-Pulse lasers series, and though they build large amounts of extra heat, they boast the same range as a standard [[medium laser]]. They also offer the improved targeting of the standard pulse laser.<ref name="TOp321"/>
  
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==Models==
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== Models ==
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{| width='500'
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The medium x-pulse laser is manufactured on the following planets:
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! Brand
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! Planet
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===Ceres Arms Model X===
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! Company
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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|-
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|'''Manufactured on''' 
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| Diverse Optics Type 25PX
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|'''Manufactured by'''
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| [[New Samarkand]]
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|'''Typically used in'''
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| [[Luthien Armor Works]]
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|'''References'''
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|-
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|----
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| Ceres Arms Model X
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| [[Ares (system)|Ares]]
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| [[Capella]]
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| [[Bergan Industries]]
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| [[Ceres Metals Industries]]
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| [[Locust]]
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|-
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| <ref> ''BattleTech Recognition Guide Vol.1: Classics'', p. 9</ref>
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| ExoStar
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|}
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| [[Axton]]
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| [[Wangker Aerospace]]
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===Defiance X5M===
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|-
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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| Defiance X5M
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|'''Manufactured on'''
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| [[Skye]]
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|'''Manufactured by'''
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| [[Shipil Company]]
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|'''Typically used in'''
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|'''References'''
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|----
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| [[Carlisle]]
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| [[Bowie Industries]]
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| [[Marauder]]
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| <ref> ''BattleTech Recognition Guide Vol.1: Classics'', p. 85</ref>
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|}
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===<span id="Diverse Optics Type 25PX">Diverse Optics Type 25PX</span>===
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Built on Kessel by Diverse Optics, the Type 25PX started to appear on [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]] equipment in the wake of the [[Word of Blake]] [[Jihad]].<ref name=TROP-107>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 107: "WFT-2B Wolf Trap"</ref>
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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|'''Manufactured on''' 
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|'''Manufactured by'''
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|'''Typically used in'''
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|'''References'''
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|----
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| [[Kessel]]
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| [[Diverse Optics]]
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| [[Pegasus (Combat Vehicle - Hovertank)|Pegasus (X-Pulse)]], [[Hiryo#Variants|Hiryo (Bloodhound)]], [[Wolf Trap#Variants|WFT-2B ''Wolf Trap'']], [[Dragon II|DRG-11K ''Dragon II'']]
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| <ref name=TROP-39>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 39: "Pegasus (X-Pulse)"</ref> <ref name=TROP-41>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 41: "Hiryo (Bloodhound)"</ref> <ref name=TROP-107/> <ref name=TR3145DC-42>''Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine'', p. 42: "Dragon II"</ref>
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|}
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===ExoStar===
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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|'''Manufactured on''' 
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|'''Manufactured by'''
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|'''Typically used in'''
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|'''References'''
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|----
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| [[Kathil]]
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| [[General Motors]]
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| [[Marauder]]
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| <ref> ''BattleTech Recognition Guide Vol.1: Classics'', p. 85</ref>
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|}
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===Martell-X===
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{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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|'''Manufactured on''' 
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|'''Manufactured by'''
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|'''Typically used in'''
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|'''References'''
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| [[Robinson]]
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| [[Robinson Standard BattleWorks]]
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| [[Ostscout]]
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| <ref> ''BattleTech Recognition Guide Vol.1: Classics'', p. 25</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
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| [[Salem]]
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| [[General Motors]]
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| [[Patton]]
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| <ref> ''BattleTech Recognition Guide Vol.27: Classics'', p. 10</ref>
 
|}
 
|}
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
<references />
 
<references />
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*''Maximum Tech'' - p. 92
 
  
 
==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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*''[[Maximum Tech]]''
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* ''[[Maximum Tech]]''
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*''[[Tactical Operations]]''
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* ''[[Tactical Operations]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]''
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[[Category: Technology]]
  
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[[Category:Weapons]]
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[[Category: Inner Sphere Technology Base]]
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[[Category:Lasers|X-Pulse, Medium]]
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[[Category: Weapons]]
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[[Category:Experimental Technology|Laser X-Pulse, Medium]]
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[[Category: Energy Weapons]]
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[[Category: Lasers]]

Latest revision as of 02:21, 10 February 2024

X-Pulse medium laser
Production information
Type Energy (Direct Fire)
Tech Base Inner Sphere[1]
Year Availability 3057[1]
Technical specifications
Heat 6[2]
Damage 6[2]
Minimum Range 0[2]
Short Range 1-3[2]
Medium Range 4-6[2]
Long Range 7-9[2]
Tons 2[1]
Critical Slots 1
Ammo Per Ton N/A
Cost (unloaded) 110,000[1]
Ammo Cost (per ton) N/A[2]
BV (1.0) N/A
BV (2.0) 71[3]

Description[edit]

X-Pulse Lasers were an attempt by Inner Sphere technicians to increase the range of pulse lasers to compete with the longer ranges of similar Clan models. X-Pulse lasers are not an entirely new weapon per se, but rather an upgrade that is separately added to the weapon for an additional cost. X-Pulse lasers also build up tremendous amounts of heat, but this has been considered by technicians as a necessary drawback. This weapon is currently still in its prototype stages.[4][5]

Like their standard pulse counterparts, Medium X-Pulse Lasers are the workhorse of the X-Pulse lasers series, and though they build large amounts of extra heat, they boast the same range as a standard medium laser. They also offer the improved targeting of the standard pulse laser.[5]

Models[edit]

The medium x-pulse laser is manufactured on the following planets:

Ceres Arms Model X[edit]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Ares Bergan Industries Locust [6]

Defiance X5M[edit]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Carlisle Bowie Industries Marauder [7]

Diverse Optics Type 25PX[edit]

Built on Kessel by Diverse Optics, the Type 25PX started to appear on Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery equipment in the wake of the Word of Blake Jihad.[8]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Kessel Diverse Optics Pegasus (X-Pulse), Hiryo (Bloodhound), WFT-2B Wolf Trap, DRG-11K Dragon II [9] [10] [8] [11]

ExoStar[edit]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Kathil General Motors Marauder [12]

Martell-X[edit]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Robinson Robinson Standard BattleWorks Ostscout [13]
Salem General Motors Patton [14]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Tactical Operations, p. 409: "Heavy Weapons And Equipment Combat Data"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Tactical Operations, p. 408: "Inner Sphere Weapons And Equipment Construction Data"
  3. ↑ Tactical Operations, p. 320: "Inner Sphere Weapons And Equipment BV Table [Addendum]"
  4. ↑ Maximum Tech, Revised, p. 82: "X-Pulse Laser"
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Tactical Operations, p. 321: "X-Pulse Laser"
  6. ↑ BattleTech Recognition Guide Vol.1: Classics, p. 9
  7. ↑ BattleTech Recognition Guide Vol.1: Classics, p. 85
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 107: "WFT-2B Wolf Trap"
  9. ↑ Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 39: "Pegasus (X-Pulse)"
  10. ↑ Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 41: "Hiryo (Bloodhound)"
  11. ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine, p. 42: "Dragon II"
  12. ↑ BattleTech Recognition Guide Vol.1: Classics, p. 85
  13. ↑ BattleTech Recognition Guide Vol.1: Classics, p. 25
  14. ↑ BattleTech Recognition Guide Vol.27: Classics, p. 10

Bibliography[edit]

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