Toval Randonneur (トヴァル・ランドナー), also known as Zero Artisan Toval (零駆動トヴァル), is a B-rank bracer[Note 2] [Note 3] affiliated with the branches in Erebonia.
Profile[]
Appearance[]
Toval is man with short blonde hair and blue eyes. He wears a long forest green shirt with a vest in a lighter shade underneath, black trousers, sneakers and a long white coat with a blue line along the edges. He carries an orbal stun baton with him but primarily relies on his orbal arts.
Personality[]
Toval is a very flexible and casual sort of person. He acts kind to others, however, he does have a serious side. He is also very mysterious because of his habit of creating various false identities and can be an effective liar. He was very lonely when he was little due to not having anyone that cared for him.
He is highly sociable, allowing him to speak freely to pretty much everyone, and built up a broad network of personal connections thanks to his work for the guild both within and outside Erebonia. During the Erebonian Civil War, he fought all over the empire alongside fellow bracer Sara Valestein.
He modifies his combat orbment for faster casting speeds, which earned him the alias of Zero Artisan (literally, "Zero Drive").
Background[]
Toval grew up in solitude until he ran into Micht, who offered him jobs as an intermediary. From about S.1197 to S.1199,[Note 4][Note 5] he assumed numerous identities, including "Phil, the frivolous", "Rooney, the trickster", and "Kris, the coward", and became a specialist in the delivery of stolen goods.[6]
Through these jobs he met Ein Selnate, who inspired him to become a bracer. Micht had given him an artifact to deliver in Liberl, one that made him a target of Jaegers from whose grasp he was rescued by Ein.[7] Toval's next destination was a high-class resort in Calvard, to which he was being accompanied by the bracers Clayton and Pavel.
In S.1200, Toval followed Ein's advice and joined the Bracer Guild as a B-rank Bracer.[6][7] Although he was proficient enough to become an A-rank Bracer, Toval declined the promotion and cancelled all talks regarding it.
In S.1202, the Assault on the Imperial Guilds caused the majority of the branches to shut down. Toval persevered, but his friends Sara Valestein and Wenzel were out of a job and caused the latter to move to the branch in Crossbell.
Ring of Judgment[]
Toval is first introduced in Ring of Judgment, in which he's been traveling across Erebonia with Estelle and Joshua Bright, who in turn have been looking for Renne. As their experienced guide within the Imperial Guilds, they are being led to the Alster Branch in eastern Erebonia. While discussing missions, receptionist Miles gets a phone call for Toval. The caller, later revealed as Ein Selnate, demands Toval to take the mission regarding the remnants of the Jesters and promises him information on Renne in return.
They discover that the eponymous Ring of Judgment confronts its wearer with the sins from their consciousness. Alster mayor's grandson, Kai, is found possessed by the ring, which Joshua manages to steal from his finger with Toval's orbal art as his back-up. After Estelle pulls Joshua out of his depression caused by the ring, Ein shows up to retrieve the artifact. Toval introduces her as their contractor and she reveals that Renne can be found in Crossbell.
After Estelle and Joshua have left for Crossbell, Toval pays a visit to Kai and his sister, Tilia. While Ein entertains Tilia by reading Carnelia aloud, Toval waits for Kai to come home from work. When he does, he hands them a cheque given by Ein to treat Tilia's eyes. Toval praises Kai's ability to take care of Tilia while making a honest living. Meanwhile Tilia realised that the book is modelled after Toval and Ein, which makes her burst out in laughter.
Trails of Cold Steel[]
The first time Toval appears in a game is during the second chapter of Trails of Cold Steel, May S.1204. Per Sara Valestein's request, he kept an eye on Class VII in Bareahard in case they end up in trouble. After Machias Regnitz is being arrested by the Kreuzen Provincial Army, Toval informs the remaining members of a secret entrance through the sewers of the city. Toval informed Sara about the situation and she hurried alongside Rufus Albarea to find her students in another predicament.
After Class VII leaves Bareahard, Toval is approached by Bleublanc who introduces himself as a low-ranking baron. Toval parries with the description of him he received from acquaintances, which in return is specified by Blueblanc as "a certain innocent couple from a foreign land," referring to Joshua and Estelle.[8]
Toval's duties soon have him return to Legram. The neutrality of Victor S. Arseid meant that its Bracer Guild is still operational, but just as understaffed as any other branch in Erebonia. There, he runs into Class VII once again in late August S.1204. Toval is concerned about the monster that appeared on the Ebel Highway, which turns out to be one of Ouroboros's archaisms. Its appearance coincides with the visit of Duke Cayenne and Rufus Albarea to persuade Victor S. Arseid to pledge his support for the Noble Alliance. Afterwards, Toval boards a train together with him.
With Victor's endorsement Toval boards the newly built Courageous to gather intelligence. After picking up Class VII to bring them to their next field studies, Toval and Sara exchange intelligence on the deck when Rean Schwarzer stops by to join them. They discuss the Eight Leaves One Blade school and Toval casually asks Rean whether he would be interested to join the Bracer Guild after graduating.
Trails of Cold Steel II[]
In November S.1204, Toval's work led him to the Eisengard Range to investigate the Magic Knights. While on his investigation, he found Rean, who had been missing for a month. Rean was battling the Magic Knight Ortheim, but he was still weakened from his fight with Crow. Toval narrowly saved Rean by casting some arts to send Ortheim plunging down a cliff.
At Lucia Schwarzer's request, Rean and Toval looked for her lost wedding ring. Although they managed to retrieve the ring, the cold weather in Ymir stiffened their bodies and they decided to warm up again in the Phoenix Wings' hot springs. During their bonding moment, Toval advised Rean not to worry so much and told him about his background, how a certain encounter led him onto the path of a bracer.
After Class VII comes together and their efforts lead them to the Infernal Castle, Toval and Olivert Reise Arnor help them out by keeping Bleublanc and Duvalie at bay with their fast arts.
Trails of Cold Steel III[]
Toval continues his duties to gather intelligence aboard the Courageous. When Class VII struggles to retrieve the stolen railway guns from Ouroboros in the Languedoc Valle, Toval and Agate come to their rescue. Toval faces off against Campanella.
During the summoning of the Gral of Erebos, the crew of the Courageous speeds to the Karel Imperial Villa to help out their friends. Sadly, the ship explodes in front of everyone's eyes and Toval goes missing alongside Olivert and Victor.
Trails of Cold Steel IV[]
Believed to be dead, Toval had been saved alongside Olivert and Victor by Bleublanc. Unlike the other two men, Toval miraculously escaped with no severe injuries. He was still haunted by the fact that he could not help Victor in maintaining the barrier with his arts. Toval miraculously shows up alongside Olivert's Courageous II to turn the tables during the battle aboard the Pantagruel on 26 August, S.1206. He continues to support Radiant Wings by invading the Salt Pales and lending his aid in the battle against Ishmelga.
The infiltration of the Salt Pales split the combined forces into five parties. Toval was teamed up with Aurelia Le Guin, Victor S. Arseid, and Vita Clotilde. The overwhelming strength of Toval's team completely pulverised enemy forces, leaving Toval to wonder why he wound up in a team with "three Ein-tier monsters".[9] During the infiltration, Victor asks why he turned down the promotion to A-rank Bracer, with Toval stating he feels more comfortable at the B-rank.
When the Great War ended, Toval was seen working with Anelace Elfead to deal with the aftermath of the war.
Trails into Reverie[]
Toval fights alongside Olivert, Alfin Reise Arnor and Roselia in the Erebonian Martial Arts Tournament, forming a team of arts users. They lose to Rean and Duvalie's team. He tries to recruit Ash Carbide to the Bracer guild, after attending the Branch Campus Academy Festival.
After being contacted by Sara, Toval makes it to the final battle against Elysium at Retributive Tower, flying in with other bracers in a small fleet of Bobcats.
Character Notes[]
Trails of Cold Steel II[]
| Toval Randonneur | |||
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| Bracer Guild | |||
| A caring bracer belonging to the Erebonian Bracer Guild. Modifies his orbments for faster casting speed. | |||
| Skilled Bracer Demonstrated his skill in fields outside of combat by pretending to be a merchant to deceive the provincial army. | |||
| Goddesses He became a bracer thanks to a woman he met when involved in some trouble regarding an artifact. | |||
| Carnelia He seems to be deeply connected to someone known as 'Carnelia.' Further details are in a book, says Sara. | |||
Trails of Cold Steel III[]
Trails of Cold Steel IV[]
Trails into Reverie[]
Gameplay[]
Base Stats[]
| Stat | Total | Growth per level |
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| HP | 497 + 124.5×Level | 124.5 |
| STR | 5.86×Level | 5.86 |
| DEF | 3.44×Level | 3.44 |
| ATS | 13×Level | 13 |
| ADF | 8.84×Level | 8.84 |
| DEX | 30 + 0.1×Level | 0.1 |
| AGL | 18 + 0.0825×Level | 0.0825 |
| SPD | 23 + 0.415×Level | 0.415 |
| MOV | 7 | — |
Crafts[]
Trails of Cold Steel II[]
| Name | Acquire | Cost | Delay | Power | Unbal. | Targets/Effect | |
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Double Strike 二段突き |
Initial | 20 CP | 30 AT | 120% (B) | +30% | Single target (Weapon range + user MOV) Moves user to target |
| Attack - One - Impede - Seal (100%) Two rapid strikes that seal movement. Unbalance+30%. |
Interrupts casting of skills Seal (100% chance, 3t)
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Dizzying Blow エクセルヒット |
Initial | 30 CP | 30 AT | 140% (S) | +50% | Single target (Weapon range + user MOV) Moves user to target |
| Attack - One - Faint (30%) - Balance Down (3 turns) Knocks unconscious with great force. Unbalance+50%. |
 Balance Down (3t) Faint (30% chance, 2t)
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Sphere Break スフィアブレイク |
Initial | 40 CP | 30 AT | 130% (A) | No | Set circle (6 range + user MOV, 6 radius) Moves user in range of set circle |
| Magic Attack (Set) - Area (M) - Mute (100%) - ADF-50% (3 turns) A special field that seals arts. Can't unbalance. |
Magic damage Mute (100% chance, 3t) ADF-50% (3t)
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Rebellion Storm リベリオンストーム |
Initial | 100+ CP | 40 AT | 350% (SSS) | No | All targets |
| Magic Attack - All Fuses spheres of compressed wind and drops them. |
Magic damage | ||||||
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Rebellion Storm 2 リベリオンストームⅡ |
Level 137 | 100+ CP | 40 AT | 425% (SSS+) | No | All targets |
| Magic Attack - All A special art with more power than the original. |
Magic damage | ||||||
Trails of Cold Steel IV[]
| Name | Power | Break | Unbalance | Cost | Acquire | |
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Double Strike 二段突き |
C | D | 20% | 20 CP | Initial |
| Physical - One - Impede (100%) Seal (20%) Two rapid strikes that seal movement. | ||||||
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Dizzying Blow エクセルヒット |
B | B | Yes | 40 CP | Initial |
| Physical - One - Faint (20%) Balance Down (2 turns) Knocks unconscious with great force. | ||||||
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Sphere Break スフィアブレイク |
A | D | Yes | 60 CP | Initial |
| Magical - Area M (Set) - Mute (100%) - ADF ↓ (M) (4 turns) A special field that seals arts. | ||||||
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Rebellion Storm リベリオンストーム |
4S | A | No | 100+ CP | Initial |
| Magical - All Fuses spheres of compressed wind and drops them. | ||||||
Trails into Reverie[]
| Name | Power | Break | Unbalance | Cost | Acquire | |
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Double Strike 二段突き |
C | D | B | 20 CP | Initial |
| Physical - One - Impede (100%) Seal (20%) Seals movements with two rapid strikes. | ||||||
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Dizzying Blow 2 エクセルヒットII |
B+ | B+ | D | 40 CP | Initial |
| Physical - One - Faint (40%) - Balance Down (100%) for 3 turns Knocks enemies unconscious and unbalances them with a shockwave invisible to the naked eye. | ||||||
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Sphere Break スフィアブレイク |
A | D | D | 60 CP | Initial |
| Magical - Area M (Set) - Mute (100%) - ADF ↓ (M) for 4 turns Seals arts through using special bullets that envelop the field. | ||||||
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Sphere Break 2 スフィアブレイクII |
S | C | C | 60 CP | Trial Door |
| Magical - Area M (Set) - Mute (150%) - ADF ↓ (L) for 4 turns Lowers enemies' resistance to arts through a refined barrier bullet. | ||||||
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Rebellion Storm 2 リベリオンストームII |
4S+ | D | No | 100+ CP | Initial |
| Magical - All - ATS ↓ (M) for 4 turns Fuses spheres of compressed magic that erupt into terrifying tornadoes. | ||||||
Weapons[]
Trails of Cold Steel II[]
| Name | Description | Location | |
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Smash Rod スマッシュロッド |
STR+360/RNG+1 A stun rod for close-range combat that can expand and contract. |
Default weapon of Toval |
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Twister ツイスター |
STR+405/RNG+1 A stun rod with a helical groove that draws in wind. |
Act 1-1: Weapons and Armor Shops |
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Cyclone サイクロン |
STR+450/RNG+1/Crit+5% A customized stun rod with deep grooves. Creates wind currents. |
Act 1-1: Weapon Upgrades (Upgraded Twister) |
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Spark Rod スパークロッド |
STR+495/RNG+1 A powerful stun rod with increased output and higher pressure. |
Act 1-2: Weapons and Armor Shops |
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Rumble Beat ランブルビート |
STR+540/RNG+1/Crit+5% A customized stun rod fitted with a small vibration unit. |
Act 1-2: Weapon Upgrades (Upgraded Spark Rod) |
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Battle Rod バトルロッド |
STR+585/RNG+1 A powerful stun rod designed for base-defense battles. |
Act 1-3: Weapons and Armor Shops |
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Destructive Rod クウェルスター |
STR+630/RNG+1/Crit+5% An improved stun rod with added destructive power. |
Act 1-3: Weapon Upgrades (Upgraded Battle Rod) |
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Smash Rod +1 スマッシュロッド＋１ |
STR+1035/RNG+1/Crit+5% A stun rod for close-range combat that can expand and contract. |
Epilogue: Default weapon of Toval |
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Excluder エクスクルージョン |
STR+1125/RNG+1/Crit+5% A stun rod of unknown origin to banish sworn enemies. |
Epilogue: Weapons and Armor Shops |
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Lethal Breaker リーサルブレイカー |
STR+1215/RNG+1/Crit+10% A stun rod made with a strange ore that shakes the air itself. |
Zemurian Ore weapon |
Trails of Cold Steel IV[]
| Name | Cost | Upgrade materials | Acquired | |
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Executor エグゼクター |
— | — | Finale: "Scattered Petals, Dying Flames" |
| [STR+1435/RNG+1/Critical rate+2%] A stun rod that is able to banish and ultimately exterminate evil. | ||||
Trails into Reverie[]
| Name | Cost | Upgrade materials | Acquired | |
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Executor エグゼクター |
— | — | |
| [STR+1145/ATS+160/RNG+1/Toval Only] A superb stun rod that banishes and ultimately exterminates evil. | ||||
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Executor +1 エグゼクター+1 |
— | — | |
| [STR+1245/ATS+170/RNG+1/Toval Only] A superb stun rod that banishes and ultimately exterminates evil. | ||||
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Executor +2 エグゼクター+2 |
— | — | |
| [STR+1345/ATS+180/RNG+1/Toval Only] A superb stun rod that banishes and ultimately exterminates evil. | ||||
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Executor +3 エグゼクター+3 |
— | — | |
| [STR+1445/ATS+190/RNG+1/Toval Only] A superb stun rod that banishes and ultimately exterminates evil. | ||||
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Liberation リベラシオン |
— | Black Zemurian Ore x1 | Upgrade |
| [STR+1595/ATS+205/RNG+1/Critical Rate +2％/Toval Only] An all-purpose stun rod forged from Black Zemurian Ore customized for restricted arts usage. | ||||
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Liberation +1 リベラシオン+1 |
— | Black Zemurian Ore x2 | Upgrade |
| [STR+1995/ATS+245/RNG+1/Critical Rate +2％/Toval Only] An all-purpose stun rod forged from Black Zemurian Ore customized for restricted arts usage. | ||||
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Esperanza エスペランサー |
— | Black Zemurian Ore x3 | Upgrade |
| [STR+2495/ATS+295/RNG+1/Critical Rate +2％/Toval Only] A divine stun rod clad in white lightning. | ||||
Orbment[]
| Line | Slot | Initial |   → Cost | Bonus |
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| All — |  |  Wing | Base 535 EP |
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 Analyze |        ×240 | +30 EP |
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 Chrono Drive | ×270 | +35 EP | |
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 Spark Arrow | ×600 | +40 EP | |
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 Golden Sphere | ×330 | +45 EP | |
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| ×720 | +50 EP | |
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| ×390 | +55 EP | |
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| ×840 | +60 EP | |
| 2 — | |
| ×240 | +30 EP |
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Link Abilities[]
Trails of Cold Steel II[]
| Level | Name | Description |
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| 1 | Link Attack リンクアタック |
Allows the use of link attacks. |
| 2 | Finishing Blow 止めの一撃 |
Follows assist attacks with a finishing blow if the foe can be defeated with 60% of the damage of a basic attack. |
| 3 | Arts Support ブーストアーツ |
Increases the power of partner's offensive arts by 1.2x. 30% chance at Lv3 plus 5% for each additional level. |
| 4 | Auto-Thelas クイックセラス |
Keeps partner alive with 10% HP when they would be K.O.ed. 30% chance at Lv3 plus 5% for each additional level. |
| 5 | Rush 2 ラッシュII |
Increases the power of Rush by 1.2x. |
| 6 | Arts Support 2 ブーストアーツII |
Increases the power of partner's offensive arts by 1.5x. 30% chance at Lv3 plus 5% for each additional level. |
| 7 | Overdrive 2 オーバーライズⅡ |
Deal 1.2x more physical and magic damage during Overdrive. |
Trails of Cold Steel IV[]
Trails into Reverie[]
Brave Order[]
Trails of Cold Steel IV[]
| Name | BP | Effect |
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| Spiral Arts スパイラルアーツ |
5 | No Cast Time (4 turns) Restores All EP |
Gallery[]
Trails of Cold Steel[]
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Trails of Cold Steel II[]
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Trails of Cold Steel III[]
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Other Media[]
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References[]
Notes
- ↑ Toval's age as of Trails of Cold Steel IV is listed as 28 in the Sen no Kiseki Character Maniacs [2] and as 30 in Sen no Kiseki IV Official Visual Collection.[3]
- ↑ In the English version of Trails of Cold Steel III, it is mentioned Toval is an A-rank bracer.[4] This, however, is an incorrect translation of a line that argues he is competent enough to rival an A-rank bracer. Toval himself is a B-rank bracer.[5]
- ↑ He was offered promotion to A-rank, though he rejected it, stating he feels more comfortable at B-rank.
- ↑ In the first volume of Carnelia, Toby says "he first began receiving jobs from Micht about the time when dissension began to occur in society over the Hundred Days War. It was during this period that relations between the Liberl Kingdom and the Empire were at their worst and the importation of orbments had become almost non-existent". It is difficult to deduce a date from this, but it corresponds with the general distrust toward Erebonia found in Moon Door 2 in Trails in the Sky the 3rd, which took place in S.1197.
- ↑ In the Finale of Carnelia, Toval says the incident with Ein Selnate was three years ago and it had been two years since he started working as a bracer. In the first volume of Carnelia, he says he was 22-years-old when he started the mission. Toval is 27-years-old in Trails of Cold Steel II, meaning he was 23 (in S.1200) when he started working for the Bracer Guild.
Sources
- ↑ Sen no Kiseki III Official Visual Collection, p.65
- ↑ Sen no Kiseki Character Maniacs, p.170
- ↑ Sen no Kiseki IV Official Visual Collection, p.143
- ↑ Trails of Cold Steel III.
- ↑ Sen no Kiseki Character Maniacs, p.170
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Carnelia (book series), Volume 1.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Carnelia (book series), Finale.
- ↑ Trails of Cold Steel, Chapter 2: "The Verdant City".
- ↑ Trails of Cold Steel IV, Finale: "Scattered Petals, Dying Flames".
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