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==== Unused Recycled Muttations ====
 
==== Unused Recycled Muttations ====
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Several recycled muttations were included in the 59th Arena but were not implemented by the Gamemakers:
  
 
* [[Muttations#Cave Rats|Cave Rats]]
 
* [[Muttations#Cave Rats|Cave Rats]]
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== 60th Hunger Games ==
 
== 60th Hunger Games ==
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==== Night Viper ====
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Initially, this Owl/Viper/Firefly hybrid was developed to help track rebels at night more efficiently than its mutant cousin the Alarm Owl. The Night Viper’s venom is highly visible at night, containing an altered form of the enzyme luciferase, which gives fireflies their trademark glow. This venom is still highly toxic, tagging enemies in order to make them very easily seen at night, though does not kill for several hours, letting tagged rebels lead the Capitol right back to their bases. The issue with these mutts, of course, is that they don’t really distinguish between rebels and the Capitol forces, and will attack anyone indiscriminately.
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'''Poisonous. Not edible. 15 HP.'''
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==== Riverbat ====
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At first glance, this river otter/vampire bat hybrid appears to have inherited nothing from its flying ancestor - at about three and a half feet from head to tail, with a thick brown pelt that repels water, this creature appears to be almost an exact replica of the traditional otter. There are a few differences, though. For one, this muttation has a pair of sharp fangs that, although not poisonous, can still inflict a pretty mean bite. For another, these mutts are indeed blind, as are bats at birth. Also in common with bats, though, the Riverbat has the uncanny ability to echolocate, particularly beneath the water - tributes, be wary of stepping in, for a Riverbat will more likely than not find you and decide your flesh would be a tasty treat.
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'''Not poisonous. Not edible. 20 HP.'''
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'''In-Game Activity'''
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* Fought with [[Julian Bryze]] on Day 2, and was handily defeated.
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==== Ghull ====
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While it does not closely resemble the “ghoul” it was modeled after, the Ghull has an taste for rotting flesh that rivals its folklore counterpart. This giant strain of seagull was bred over many years by not the Capitol, but actually by the scientists of District 6, who needed a safe and efficient disposal system for the numerous dead lab animals that their projects consume. The seagulls were already ferocious scavengers before vulture DNA was spliced in, creating the Ghull with an overwhelming urge for flesh — and not always that of necrotic carrion. Ghulls are especially drawn to blood of all kinds, regardless of whether it’s fresh or congealed or surrounding decaying flesh — their poisonous saliva encourages rapid necrosis so the birds can break down the food more easily. The good news is, like the seagull, while Ghull summon their fellows to join in the hunt if they spot a meal, they quickly turn on each other, fighting over the scraps. That doesn’t mean they aren’t a vicious foe, however; if one of these starts attacking you, remember to give the District 6 tributes an extra gash in thanks for being the source of these fiends.
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'''Poisonous. Not edible. 15 HP.'''
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==== Grim Reaper ====
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Created primarily to scare people, the Grim Reapers are only seen at night. Stealthily quiet in their movement and outfitted with black robes, Reapers are entirely too good at sneaking up on their prey. A grizzly mix of praying mantis, poisonous moth, lemur, and bat, these “Angels of Death” appear to be a floating cloak until they are close enough to lay their tiny hand on the shoulder of their victims. They secrete a toxin that both placates and drains their victim of energy until their heart fails to beat any longer.
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'''Poisonous. Not edible. N/A HP.'''
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==== Hellcats ====
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Though the name "Hellcat" was an attempt by the creating scientists to pull from the wild popularity of their canine counterparts, this feline certainly does look like a beast straight out of hell. With DNA borrowed from tigers, lions, and the extinct saber-toothed cats, this felid has a luxurious orange coat with black-maned males. Bred for aesthetic reasons as well as for the agility that their hound counterparts lack, Hellcats have eyes that span from amber to flame in color, ringed by a dark circle of black, as well as eight-inch fangs that protrude from their mouths at all times. These cats are excellent climbers and battle strategists; additionally, they have a great sense of smell, though not to the degree of the hound version.
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'''Not poisonous. Not edible. 35 HP.'''
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==== Macromantula ====
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The intent was to create a larger species of spider, one that would spin thicker, stronger silk that could be used by the Capitol for various purposes. Capitol scientists were able to achieve this with the genes of a normal tarantula and some growth hormone; however, rather than the house cat-sized spider they’d been aiming for, they’d ended up with a massive brute of an arachnid, as tall as a small elephant with a legspan of over ten feet. These beasts were untamable; they would encase their caregivers in thick webs of silk, then inject their lethal poison into their bloodstream, killing them within the hour. After seeing how serious the problem was, the Capitolites decided that these creations could not be allowed to live; they managed to kill most, but some of the Macromantulas escaped into the wild, and continue to multiply deep within the darkest forests of Panem.
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'''Poisonous. Not edible. 30 HP.'''
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'''In-Game Activity'''
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* Fought [[Yaron Raidan]] on Day 4, though it did not poison her before it died.
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==== Jack Rattler ====
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This mixture of jack rabbit and rattlesnake was used primarily to distract rebels; Capitol soldiers would let one loose across a rebel’s path, so that its uncanny rattling sound would serve as an ample diversion, allowing the Capitolites to swiftly capture or kill the enemy. This worked for quite some time, until word of the rattling rabbit and the misfortune it brought passed around the rebels, and it became common knowledge that if you heard its telltale rattling, do not investigate; instead, keep on alert and run in the opposite direction as fast as possible. Frustrated with their failure, the Capitolites gave up on the creatures and allowed them to run amok in the wild as they pleased, and soon it was not uncommon to spot a rabbit with the tail of a rattlesnake in some of the warmer district climates. Don’t get too close, though; its snake genes give the Jack Rattler a pair of pointy, poisonous fangs and a bite that brings quick death.
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'''Poisonous. Not edible. 12 HP.'''
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==== Whip-Horned Buffalo ====
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The Capitol scientists intended to create a breed of animals for riding that had the capacity to pick items up off of the ground while the animal’s jockey was still mounted. They initially intended to use horses, though the equine heads proved too narrow to support the pair of monkey tails added, so the Capitol settled on buffalo instead. The Whip-Horned Buffalo looks much like its American counterpart, the primary difference being the long tails that start at the base of each horn. It is slightly larger than the average buffalo, and those not born in captivity are temperamental, easily aggravated, and impossible to tame. It uses its extra tails as weapons, in addition to its horns and hooves. 
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'''Not poisonous. Not edible. 35 HP.'''
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'''In-Game Activity'''
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* Fought and nearly killed [[Fledger Rells]] while he was stuck in the quicksand on Day 3.
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==== Stegosaurus ====
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It was only a matter of time before the Capitol discovered how to clone dinosaurs from the DNA of insects preserved in amber; to begin with, only a few of these creatures were created, and the Stegosaurus was one of the first. It is very much like its extinct counterpart, with the only exception being its smaller size; rather than stretching to 30 feet, the Capitol’s Stegosaurus is only 15 feet long from its head to the tip of its tail. Other than that, it is much the same, with two rows of spikes down its back, ending in a tail of deadly spines that could easily decapitate a human with one swipe. The Capitol’s dinosaurs did not initially serve a purpose; however, once the Hunger Games began, it was decided that perhaps they could be used in future arenas to give the
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'''Not poisonous. Not edible. 60 HP.'''
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'''In-Game Activity'''
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* On Day 3, a Stegosaurus fought with [[Inkling Marling]] and [[Kiara Mason]] simultaneously until being beheaded by the latter.
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==== Spitting Raptor ====
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As a larger number of mutts than expected indicate, oftentimes the grotesquely Frankenstinian hybrid animals the Capitol sics on tributes are the result of a miscommunication, and the Spitting Raptor is a prime example. The Gamemaker who ordered this muttation had somehow envisioned a style of spitting lizard, hoping the scientists could resurrect some ancient creature like they did for the stegosaurus. The scientist, however, thought the Gamemaker was referring to the large birds of prey — a reasonable assumption, considering raptors’ fierce talons and predatory instinct — and simply borrowed glands from venom-spitting snakes, creating a dive-bombing, poisonous hunter bird.
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'''Poisonous. Not edible. 20 HP.'''
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==== Armored Sloths ====
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The sad thing about the Armored Sloth is that it actually works exactly like it's designed to. Why on earth the Capitol scientists wanted to combine two of the slowest creatures is beyond anyone, but it does its job: that is, it drops out of trees and onto the heads of whoever is passing by below. Their shells and tough, scaly skin protect the Armored Sloths as they fall and their sharp claws make a good defense once they are on the ground. The trouble is, the sloths are exceedingly slow and can only make one attack in the time most other creatures make two.
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'''Not poisonous. Not edible. 55 HP.'''
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==== Brewbird ====
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Created on a bet, the Brewbird was designed to ferment grapes into wine. This vibrant, flightless bird gets most of its genetic material from the peacock, though flamingo DNA makes the Brewbird slightly larger and gives them longer legs than than their non-mutated counterparts. The birds’ feathers take on the color of their diet, so most range from a wine-red to deep purple, though some are golden or light green from eating different varieties of grapes. Brewbirds live solely off of grapes, which are either directed to the stomach to be digested or to a separate organ where specialized enzymes derived from yeast rapidly ferment the grapes into wine. When completed, this is thrown back up. Most Brewbirds are trained to deposit their wine into a bucket or jug, and will do so if one is available.
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'''Not poisonous. Not Edible. 20 HP.'''
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'''In-Game Activity'''
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* Two Brewbirds fought [[Kiara Mason]] and [[Inkling Marling]] separately on Day 5.
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===== Grapemaker ====
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The same scientist who created the Brewbird decided to open a vineyard that would run itself, using his creation as the help. However, the fermenting birds did not distinguish between good grapes and rotten ones, which resulted in the creation of very disgusting wine. Rather than give in and hire human help, the scientist developed another creature: the Grapemarker. These mutts are a mix of humming bird and dart frog that flit from vine to vine, injecting all of the bad grapes with venom that the Brewbirds can detect. However, the Grapemarkers grew very protective of the vines where they make their nests, and will viciously attack anyone who comes near, dive-bombing and attacking viciously with their beaks.
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'''Poisonous. Not edible. 10 HP.'''
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==== Carrolpillar ====
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This unusual variety of caterpillar, unlike most of its counterparts, spends its entire life slowly smouldering, rather than working towards metamorphosis into a butterfly. The Carrolpillar is a vibrant blue, and its four-inch body houses a variety of chemicals, including several necessary for a combustion reaction that one kamikaze insect uses as a very effective defense mechanism when it feels that the Carrollpillar colony is threatened. Carrollpillars burn up stores of toxins in their bodies, which produce a broad spectrum of unpleasant effects in their victims, spanning from severe hallucinations to seizures or cardiac arrest.
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'''Poisonous. Not edible. N/A HP.'''
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==== Hoarders ====
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The gemstone miners of District One requested that the Capitol create a mutt to make their jobs easier, and so the Capitol scientists created the Hoarder, a burrowing animal with a mix of weasel and mole genes that had an eye for shiny things, particularly precious gems. Mining teams would receive their Hoarder - careful to keep it in a cage until it was needed, because they bite - and descend into the depths of the earth and release it to do its job. At first, they seemed to be an invaluable creation - however, it soon became clear that a Hoarder bite was exceedingly poisonous, possibly due to an unintentional addition of viper genes during the muttation’s creation. In addition, the creatures would not return the gems it found to the miners; instead, they would hoard them, earning their name. Immediately the production of these animals were called off, and it was decided that the remaining Hoarders would be an excellent addition to Hunger Games arenas, burrowing tunnels beneath the ground, searching for precious stones and occasionally coming up to nick a tribute’s district token for its collection and give him a sharp, lethal bite for good measure.
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'''Poisonous. Not edible. 10 HP.'''
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==== Swallowfish ====
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During the dark days, the rebels had a tendency to make their encampments near water. Because of this, Capitol scientists created the Swallowfish, a two-foot-long mutt with the combined genes of a gator and a piranha that had the capacity to swallow practically anything - namely invaluable rebel plans - and return it to Capitol spies waiting nearby. The main problem, though, was that the creatures would not consent to spitting whatever-it-was back out; the rebel plans would remain inside the chamber in the stomach of the Swallowfish unless surgically removed. Nowadays, the Swallowfish can be found in any body of water, large or small. The scaly, four-legged creature enjoys sneaking up on unwary beach-goers and gobbling up their belongings - and maybe their fingers, too, as an added bonus.
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'''Not poisonous. Not edible. 15 HP.'''
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==== Honey Badger ====
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This Capitol creation is the embodiment of the word fierce. Though developed to handle insects — particularly raiding beehives for honey (hence the name) and demolishing Tracker Jacker nests — this nasty creature has no qualms about starting fights; in fact, it has no regard for any other animal whatsoever and will prey on just about anything it can get its giant claws on. Perhaps one of the most fearless animals ever to exist, particularly considering its relatively small size of roughly three feet in length, the Honey Badger doesn't seem to be fazed by the venom of any creature it encounters, be they snakes or Tracker Jackers or other insects. Honey Badgers are quite territorial and will attack without being provoked — though make no mistake, they will never feel threatened.
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'''Not poisonous. Not edible. 25 HP.'''
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==== Spore Slugs ====
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''For description, see above: ([[Muttations#Spore Slugs|Spore Slugs]])''
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'''In-Game Activity'''
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* [[Shrol Raidan]] came into contact with Spore Slugs on Day 2. His sight was spared when his sister assaulted him with antivenom, circumventing the "no alliances" quell twist.
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==== Latch Crabs ====
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''For description, see above: ([[Muttations#Latch Crabs|Latch Crabs]])''
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'''In-Game Activity'''
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* On Day 4, [[Avon Lightwood]]'s right bicep was snared by a latch crab; she opted to amputate the arm.
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* The following day, by a stroke of awful luck, Avon was latched for a second time, this time on her leg.
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==== Sphinx ====
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''For description, see above: ([[Muttations#Sphinx|Sphinx]])''
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* On Day 7, [[Reyes Moreno]] was confronted by a Sphinx that had a riddle around its neck. He successfully solved it, and managed to avoid being torn limb from limb.
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==== Digitamoles ====
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''For description, see above: ([[Muttations#Digitamoles|Digitamoles]])''
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'''In-Game Activity'''
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* [[Avon Lightwood]] lost three toes to a Digitamole on Day 3.
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==== Scorpion Mites ====
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''For description, see above: ([[Muttations#Scorpion Mites|Scorpion Mites]])''
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* [[Shrol Raidan|Shrol]] and [[Yaron Raidan]] were simultaneously assaulted by a nest of ten scorpion mites. The insects retreated when several had been killed and Yaron neared death, but this left them vulnerable to attacks from other tributes.
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==== Tumnus ====
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''For description, see above: ([[Muttations#Tumnus|Tumnus]])''
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* On Day 6, [[Reyes Moreno]] had a hatchet eaten by a Tumnus in the gemstone pit.
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==== Unused Recycled Muttations ====
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Several recycled muttations were included in the 60th Arena but were not implemented by the Gamemakers:
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* [[Muttations#Sabertooth Bat|Sabertooth Bat]]
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* [[Muttations#Tankard Rats|Tankard Rats]]
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* [[Muttations#Balloon Jellies|Balloon Jellies]]
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* [[Muttations#Dart Jaguars|Dart Jaguars]]
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* [[Muttations#Pitfall Lizards|Pitfall Lizards]]
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* [[Muttations#Alarm Owls|Alarm Owls]]
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* [[Muttations#Demo Deer|Demo Deer]]
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* [[Muttations#Hellhounds|Hellhounds]]
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* [[Muttations#Crocaconda|Crocaconda]]
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== 61st Hunger Games ==
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