Oculynx X9 - Final Fantasy IX Voice Mod - Seeking Irish Accents for Freya Crescent
Project Overview
Oculynx X9 is being developed as a playable Voice Mod, extending from the success of the Final Fantasy IX Fandub on YouTube. We aim to deliver a groundbreaking journey that infuses Final Fantasy IX with mesmerizing voice-overs and a modern, yet faithful re-composition of its iconic soundtrack. Whether you are a die-hard fan or a newcomer to the series, the X9 Voice Mod promises to expand on this unforgettable adventure.
If you are interested in joining the X9 Voice Team, you must meet these requirements.
- You need to be comfortable and flexible with live direction. If you require an exception or have a busy schedule, we are willing to accommodate.
- Your audio must be free from sound reflection. Some of our VAs navigate these challenges by either recording in a smaller space or draping a thick blanket over top of themselves and the microphone.
- Please refer to the character description, vocal tone, and directorial notes when auditioning for a role.
If you are familiar with the X9 Voice Mod, we have made a significant amount of changes to our development process, based on community feedback.
- We've implemented scripts in place of YouTube Reference Videos.
- YouTube Reference Videos are still available for reference purposes.
- Direction has now been implemented for each line of dialog.
- We've shifted up leadership by assigning qualified individuals to lead different aspects of the project.
- We've shifted up Discord roles to limit the use of @everyone tags.
- "Mastering" Sequences are being scrapped. In place, we will be aiming to complete each pass as we take them on.
- We've built a cast list that definitively indicates which roles are open/closed.
- We've overhauled and simplified the process of submitting recordings.
- Voice Actors recording larger chunks of dialog will be asked to record and submit a small batch prior to the entire lot to limit technical revisions.
- We are casting a large team of VAs to cover the entirety of Disk 1. We'll be handing Disk 2, Disk 3, and Disk 4 in a similar manner to significantly reduce development time. This will be more catered to Recurring Roles.
We've begun the casting process for our primary roles. We've also begun preliminary casting for our Recurring Roles. The Recurring Roles will be continuously extended to keep up with our current needs.
Voice Actor
Freya is a skilled and powerful dragon warrior with a sharp mind, but her longing for her lost love burdens her. She is humble and friendly, as seen when she speaks to Eiko or Vivi. She can also joke around with Zidane, saying she will "kick his butt" in the pub in Lindblum because he's flirting with girls. As a dragon knight, she can put aside her doubts and join forces with others when necessary, even teaming up with her former enemy Beatrix at one point. Freya wears a red hat with decorative metallic wings, which, combined with her white hair, obscures much of her face and her green eyes. She wears a long red coat with a split up the back, buckles on the upper arms roping around the sleeves, a large escutcheon bearing the Burmecian coat of arms on her torso, a pale blue cravat, knee-length orange trousers, a pair of tanned leather gaiters, and a small orange ribbon tied to her tail. During Trance, Freya's clothing is replaced with full platemail armor, complete with a pair of gauntlets and greaves that cover her hands and legs respectively. Her hat is replaced with a knight's helmet that covers all but the back of her head.
- english
- irish
- video game
- female adult
Fratley... You never came back... You've left me with nothing except rumors of your death. I couldn't believe it! I still won't believe it! Never. Not until I witness proof of your death with my own eyes. And I will travel across the world forever if I must...
Sir Fratley, I... I have missed you so much... I began my search for you immediately after you left Burmecia. Where have you been all these years...? To what corners of the world have you traveled? My dear Fratley... I climbed the highest mountains only to hear rumors of your victories... I searched the deepest valleys only to find your footsteps. But I never found you. And in the end, I heard something... Something unbearable!
Audio Engineer
We're looking for passionate Audio Engineers to perform some essential mixing and mastering techniques to the X9 Voice Mod. This will involve balancing levels, adding effects and improving the overall clarity for the best in-game experience. You need to be confident in using Reaper or have a willingness to learn it. If interested, attach your portfolio here on CCC as well as your Discord handle and we will be in touch.
Note: We are working with intellectual property, so our Audio Engineers will not receive any monetary compensation for their involvement.
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Voice Actor
Mogster is a Tutorial Moogle that pops up frequently in Active Time Events. Mogster should sound very wise and knowledgeable, but he is still a Moogle. Warm, friendly, and high energy.
During your adventure, you'll run into a lot of suspicious-looking things. That's when a Field Icon might pop up over your head. Press (><) when you see the icon, and something will happen. Field Icons pop up a lot, so stay alert. Also, there are some areas where you might not be able to see where you are. Whenever that happens, pop out the HERE Icon. Press [SELECT] to call the HERE Icon. You can pop out the HERE Icon anytime by pressing [SELECT]. Also, you can turn on/off the icon in the Config Menu.
In addition to these, there are status effects known as Doom and Gradual Petrify. Remember this! If all your party members incur KO, Stop, Petrify, or Venom during battle, it's Game Over! Also, you won't receive EXP or AP if you're still under KO, Petrify, Virus, or Zombie when the battle ends.
The official name of the card game is Tetra Master. Many people all over the world pay Tetra Master. The only way to find out who plays is by challenging them. Tetra Master players never back down from a challenge. To challenge people, walk up to them and press ([]). If you challenge a person who isn't a player, he or she will probably just talk to you.
Voice Actor
Character Description:
Zidane Tribal is the main protagonist of Final Fantasy IX. He is a thief who works for the Tantalus Theater Troupe set to kidnap the princess of Alexandria, an event that escalates to a quest to protect the planet of Gaia. Zidane is laid-back, casual, outgoing, and generally friendly to those around him. He is flirtatious with women, but develops feelings for Garnet specifically. When the situation calls for it, he can be more serious, particularly in the face of danger. Zidane cares for those around him, often offering them advice on life, and is selfless in his actions. He tries to conceal his insecurities and fight them alone.
Vocal Tone
This should be played in a very standard North American dialect (more West Coast style). Play Zidane as upbeat, fun, and caring, mixing in excitement, a bit of cheekiness, and unwavering friendship to the people he cares about. Your pitch should not be deep, it should be energized and youthful. Think along the lines of Red XIII in the second half of Rebirth. We are trying to fill the role with a noticeably young teenager style voice, not a mature one.
Directorial Considerations:
- Consider your "Objective" within the scene. You don't have to make it complicated. What does your character want? What strategies is your character using to achieve it? What is getting in their way of achieving it? What does your character have to lose?
- Your audio must not have any sound reflection. Consider recording with a blanket, or inside a space where the microphone isn't picking up the sound reflection in your room.
- Lastly -- Consider your environment(s) and read between the lines. If you just record the audio as-is, there won't be much life to it. You don't want to wander off-script, but there is still a lot of flexibility that can be added to the dialog to acknowledge breathe life into your recording.
(Steiner Collapes in a Blizzard) Yo, Rusty! You're...not alright, are you? What happened to you guys? Hey, Rusty! Move it or lose it! Get up! (Zidane kicks Steiner). It's not use... (Garnet Collapses) Oh no! Garnet! Not you, too? Garnet? She's out cold... Shoot... I'm falling asleep...
Ipsen is a character from a play, but he's a real-life adventurer. I think the play is based on his adventures. It kinda goes like this... Ipsen and his good friend Colin worked at a tavern in Treno. One day, Ipsen got a letter. The letter was so wet from rain that most of the writing was illegible. The only part he could read said "Come back home." Nowadays, we have airships and stuff, but back then, it was really hard to travel. He didn't know why he had to go back, but he got some time off, gathered his things, and set out on his journey home. He walked a thousand leagues through the Mist. Sometimes he was attacked by vicious monsters, but he made it, because his friend Colin was by his side. And then, after much time on the road... He had to ask Colin something. "Why did you come with me?"
...Oh yeah! You used to live next door to me. How's it going...Ratchel? Man, you've really gotten...big.
Voice Actor
Character Description:
Eiko is spunky and snobbish, yet desperately lonely, having lived alone in Madain Sari with only moogles as her friends for most of her life. She develops a crush on Zidane Tribal and goes as far as to write a love letter to him, but snaps out of it after a while as her infatuation has more to do with not wanting to be alone than grown-up feelings. Eiko knows the world is vast, but is afraid to leave what she knows out of uncertainty and reverence for a promise she had made to her grandfather to not leave Madain Sari until her sixteenth birthday. Meeting Zidane and his friends allows Eiko to connect with the outside world and sparks a longing in her to leave Madain Sari and meet new people.
Vocal Tone:
For Eiko, mix a spunky and slightly bratty tone with her deep wish for family.
Directorial Considerations:
- Consider your "Objective" within the scene. You don't have to make it complicated. What does your character want? What strategies is your character using to achieve it? What is getting in their way of achieving it? What does your character have to lose?
- Your audio must be devoid of sound reflection. Consider recording with a blanket, or inside a space where the microphone isn't picking up the bounciness of your recording.
- Lastly -- Consider your environment(s) and read between the lines. If you just record the audio as-is, there won't be much life to it. You don't want to wander off-script, but there is still a lot of flexibility that can be added to the dialog to acknowledge breathe life into your recording.
(Compassionate) No way! Listen to me. You should never lie to yourself. After all, your brothers wouldn't want you to do that.
(Emotional) It's... It's... The precious stone that has been passed down in this village for generations is gone! My grandparents said... They said that we should take care of it because it's a symbol of the summoners' heritage. Is it... It is my fault? Is it 'cause I broke my promise and opened the Iifa Tree's seal? Everyone...everyone was watching over the stone.
(Furious) What? You think I'm mad at you? I'm furious! You went off without me again! You promised me you wouldn't! What would you do if you went off and got into trouble!?
Voice Actor
Important Note
Do not say "Gwok" or "Ribbit". You need to envision throaty, creature-like sounds for this role.
Cid Fabool IX is a character in Final Fantasy IX. He is an aloof middle-aged man who rules Lindblum as its regent, having succeeded his father, Cid Fabool VIII. Cid acts as an ally to the party, aiding them in fighting Queen Brahne's aggression against the Mist Continent. He serves as a temporarily playable character during a short sequence, and as per tradition with Cids in the series, is the maker of several airships.
PERSONALITY
For Regent Cid, think of a leader who’s got the brains and the heart to guide a kingdom, but is currently stuck in the body of a tiny bug-like creature, which obviously doesn't help with the whole 'majestic ruler' vibe. He's wise, inventive, and genuinely cares about his people and his kingdom, Lindblum. Yet, here he is, trying to maintain his dignity and authority while also being, well, pretty adorable and sometimes comically frustrated with his situation.
VOCAL TONE
We're looking for someone who can seamlessly blend the wisdom and warmth of a respected leader with the slight, understandable frustration that comes from his unique situation as an oglop. The voice needs to be authoritative yet infused with a lightness that acknowledges the humor in his predicament, without ever becoming mocking. Imagine a dignified king who has found himself in the form of a bug, yet remains unflappably grounded and composed. His dialogue should feel natural and conversational, as if he's still running a kingdom and advising heroes. He's the kind of character who can address his subjects, offer sage advice, and then, in the next breath, lament his current inability to handle paperwork because of his bug hands—all with the same level of calm and presence. Voice Actors who can read storytelling narratives in a calming and soothing manner will be able to perform this role admirably.
ADDITIONAL NOTES ON DIRECTION:
- You need to be comfortable and flexible with live direction. If you require an exception or have a busy schedule, we are willing to accommodate.
- Your audio must be free from sound reflection. Some of our VAs navigate these challenges by either recording in a smaller space or draping a thick blanket over top of themselves and the microphone.
- Please refer to the character description, vocal tone, and directorial notes when auditioning for a role.
- Ensure that there is no background noise or noticeable distance between yourself and the microphone. The technical quality of your microphone and recording space is also being assessed.
Regent Cid: "Yes. Greetings, all . I am Cid Fabool, Regent of Lindblum. I knew it was you--I recognized your pendant's description; it's so much like my 'Falcon Claw.' I'm delighted to see you again, Garnet. You have truly become a fine lady. I, on the other hand..."
Regent Cid: "And it wasn't easy, mind you... But we've no time to celebrate ! I heard from two black mages that there's some kind of trap up ahead. They said you basically just have to turn them all on, whatever that means . Let's hurry!"
(Gwok and Ribbit can be said as-is here.) Regent Cid: "Finally... Ribbit! I'm human again! Gwok! Now I can concentrate on building Hilda Garde 3! ......"
Voice Actor
Blank is a temporary player character in Final Fantasy IX. He is one of the members from Tantalus, and thus a Thief. He is Marcus's best friend, Marcus often calling him "Bro".
Profile
Blank is a young man with auburn hair and pale skin. He has unusual scars across his body where he's been seemingly patched up with darker skin tones, most notably over the left side of his face. Blank's red hair is spiked with a thick leather belt acting as a headband, which also covers the upper half of his face. He wears little clothing, with brown briefs, leather gloves with a fur trim, black boots, large leather belts around his torso and another slung across his body as a weapon holster, and a brown knee-pad on his right knee.
Personality
Blank is the brains of Tantalus. He is close to the other members, especially Marcus, his best friend. He's competitive towards Zidane and considers himself a "ladies' man". He is kind and quick to help out a person in need, selflessly rushing to rescue those in trouble, and patrolling the streets of Alexandria to make sure they are safe.
Vocal Tone:
For Blank, we need a mix of mystery and leadership. Your voice should carry authority and confidence, showing that Blank is a born leader, someone others naturally follow. At the same time, maintain a layer of secrecy and loyalty in your tone.
(Snapping at Zidane): Why don't you get your mind off girls for a second? This is the medicine I gave to that black mage and the knight. It's sort of like a seed remover.
(Conniving): Fie! It shall be war again unless this marriage is stopped. Ne'er will I let their plan come to fruition." [He walks out from his hiding spot.] "Good day to ye, Highness.
I'll distract the audience from backstage with these little buggers. I can't stand oglops... But I'll manage, so don't worry about me. And that'll be your cue, Zidane!
Voice Actor
Cinna is a temporary playable character in Final Fantasy IX. He is a member of Tantalus Theater Troupe and thus a thief and an actor residing in Lindblum. He possesses the Unusual Potion item Zidane needs to further his quest.
Profile
Cinna has fairly clownish features, with a wide mouth and red nose. He has small, close-set yellow eyes, pointy ears and a black goatee. Cinna wears a brown ensemble consisting of a thick leather collar, cropped short-sleeved jacket which bares his protruding belly, wristbands, shorts (with the fly undone), boots, and what appears to be an off-white chef's hat.
Personality
Cinna has a passion for his hammer (which he lets no one else use), exotic coffee, and South Gate Bundt Cake. He is also skilled with machines. He does not take kindly to anyone poking fun at his appearance and cannot sleep at night without his Princess Garnet doll, as seen in a humorous ATE. As with the rest of Tantalus, he is a skilled actor and even goes out of his way to call Steiner a bad one.
Vocal Tone:
For Cinna, we're looking for warmth and creativity in your voice. Cinna is the heart of the group, someone who brings everyone together and inspires them. Think of blending a supportive, almost parental warmth with the spark of an artist seeing the potential in everything around them.
It should be here somewhere. Huh...? Damn! Where is it!? What happened to my Garnet doll!? Man. How am I supposed to sleep now...? Geez... Poor little doll... The fire probably caught it.
...... I... I missed it again... How many times have I missed it? It's morning now... But it isn't my fault! It's the South Gate Bundt Cake! It's so delicious...I just can't stop! When will the next car to Lindblum arrive...?
Fortune hath escap'd thee! For what end shalt thou live?
Voice Actor
Zorn and Thorn are non-player characters from Final Fantasy IX. They are twins who serve as Queen Brahne's court jesters and mages. They look nearly identical and wear similar clothing. Zorn is the older of the two,[citation needed] and wears blue, while Thorn wears red. In the game's English translation, Zorn and Thorn speak in an antimetabole speech pattern using the same words to reply to each other but in active and passive form. For example, Zorn would say, "Are you sure of this?" while Thorn would say, "Sure of this, are you?". In the Japanese version Zorn finishes his sentences with o-ja'ru and Thorn with go-ja'ru, which is an old type of dialect not used in modern speech. In the Spanish version, Zorn ends his lines with pífate, while Thorn ends them with páfate, simple verbal tics that have no meaning.
Profile
Zorn and Thorn wear jester hats with bells, collared jackets and buttoned up shirts in blue and red respectively. Their jackets, color aside, are slightly different, as Zorn has a spade and a club suit on his left and right arm respectively, and Thorn has a heart and a diamond suit. While Zorn's blue makeup curves over his brow and nose in thin lines, Thorn's makeup colors his eyes in red, with a red circle above each eye. Their lips are of their respective colors, and both their faces are painted white. Their red and blue apparel may refer to the twin moons (their theme music also sometimes being referred to as the "Jesters of the Moon"), and by extension, the planets Gaia and Terra.
Zorn and Thorn are over-dramatic and panicky, resorting to running around mindlessly when something goes wrong, and one always follows the other. They speak with exclamation, shouting at each other and proclaiming the other is wrong. They are sycophants that court those in power and, despite their childish behavior, are loyal to those they serve. Zorn and Thorn can act cowardly in times of danger and flee.
In an old development memo Hironobu Sakaguchi wrote to draft the Final Fantasy IX opening sequence he has later shared online, Zorn and Thorn are not two individual people, but, rather, their role is taken by a single tall old mage called "Zorn". The queen is enjoying the play Tantalus Theater Troupe is putting on, and Zorn approaches her on the balcony where she is seated, but is stopped by "Lieutenant Steiner" who leads a guard of paladins for the queen's protection. Zorn says he has special permission to be let through and indicates to the queen he has urgent news. The queen waives him through and Zorn relays that Princess Garnet has taken the "stone of Leviathan" and a soldier handed it to her because she said that the queen had asked her to get it. The queen says she never asked it, and the mage's follower comes and informs the princess is nowhere in the castle.
Vocal Tone:
For Zorn and Thorn, we're aiming for a really dynamic duo vibe. You two are like two sides of the same coin, finishing each other's sentences and playing off each other's energy. Zorn, your voice should be slightly higher, more erratic, reflecting your excitable and unpredictable nature. Thorn, contrast that with a lower, more deliberate tone, showing your more grounded, but equally cunning personality.
They will not answer to you / Respond to our orders only, they do.
"Eidolon of eternal life!" Thorn: "Eidolon of infinite powers!" Zorn: "Arise from they eternal slumber!" Thorn: "Depart after thy endless wait!" Zorn: "Let there be light!" Thorn: "Let there be life!" Zorn: "The time has come!" Thorn: "The time is now!"
Zorn: "We are in trouble!" Thorn: "Trouble we are in!" Zorn: "This is terrible!" Thorn: "Our heads, Queen Brahne will have!" Zorn: "We must hurry!" Thorn: "Hurry, we must!"
Voice Actor
Important Note:
You must record this with a Southern North American Dialect.
Ruby is a minor character in Final Fantasy IX. She is an actress in Tantalus Theater Troupe and is the only female of the group. She plays the lead heroine in Tantalus's production of the famous play I Want to Be Your Canary.
Profile
Ruby wears a low-cut white blouse with short sleeves. Her hourglass figure is cinched in by a brown corset-like belt. Short green panels grace the sides of her teal, asymmetrical skirt. She wears opaque white tights, pink shoes, short white gloves with brown ribbons, and a brown choker. Her hair is gray, but much of it is covered by a large, light blue bandana.
Personality
When left behind by the rest of the troupe, Ruby shows off her entrepreneurial nature by founding a mini theater. The other Tantalus members fear her scolding and work behind her back to escape her temper. Still, the Tantalus members begin their adventure while cheerfully leaving Ruby behind, briefly forgetting all about her. She would personally be happier if the troupe would just be actors and not thieves, but she still does her best to cheer up anyone who needs it. In the English localization, Ruby has a strong North American southern accent. In the Japanese version, she speaks with an Osaka-ben dialect. In the Italian version, she has a Spanish accent. In the German translation, she speaks a Cologne dialect, and in Spanish, she has an Argentine dialect.
Vocal Tone:
For Ruby, we need the voice to be full of life and determination. Ruby is the kind of character who wears her heart on her sleeve, passionate about her beliefs and fiercely loyal to her friends. Your tone should be energetic and enthusiastic.
From Ruby to Zidane. Ain't y'all comin' back to Alexandria! I'm so lonely! Just kiddin'. I'm openin' a li'l theater in an alley here. (A bartender pal o' mine is quittin' the saloon and gettin' into showbiz. He asked me to help!)
From Ruby to Zidane. I decided to start a small theater, but I ain't had any luck finding actors... Do you know any good actors who are looking for work? Man, how I wish y'all were here! Come to think of it, you Tantalus guys look like a bunch of outlaws! Just kidding.
Blank!!! Don't ya know I HATE it when yer late!? How many times do I gotta tell ya!? Huh? Who are you? Strange, kinda...
Voice Actor
Voice Actors chosen for the "Female Child" will be assessed based on their pitch and tone, as well as their natural ability to sound like a female child inhabiting this world. If interested, please record the following dialog.
(Very Young) "Try not to dwop your ticket, okay?"
(Young, but Mature.) "My father won't be back until nightfall. All the other men are also working. They don't come here during the day."
(Young, but Energetic) "Theodore! Wait for me!"
Voice Actor
Voice Actors chosen for the "Female Child" will be assessed based on their pitch and tone, as well as their natural ability to sound like a female child inhabiting this world. If interested, please record the following dialog. You must have a British Dialect when submitting for this role.
(Very Young) "Try not to dwop your ticket, okay?"
(Young, but Mature.) "My father won't be back until nightfall. All the other men are also working. They don't come here during the day."
(Young, but Energetic) "Theodore! Wait for me!"
Voice Actor
Auditions for the Old Man (British) should only be performed with a British Dialect. This will be assessed for recurring roles in Alexandria.
(Energetic) Rahaha. Every year, it's always the same. You're spoilin' them grandkids, I say!
(Reflective) "Air cabs are amazing. Back in the old days, we had to walk all the way to the Theater District. I don't think I could ever walk that far anymore. I'd probably croak if I did."
(Irritable) "What cave did you just crawl out of!? This is the age of steam power! The source of steam power is water. It's much safer than Mist. Heh-heh-heh! A bright future awaits us all!"
Voice Actor
Auditions for the Old Woman (British) should only be performed with a British Dialect. This will be assessed for recurring roles in Alexandria.
(Frustrated) "I'm not done with Ilia's dress yet. Come back later."
(Joyful) "Married for 30 years, worked our rear ends off, and finally we can afford a ticket to the show. I'm so happy..."
(Grumpy) "Kids these days..."
Voice Actor
Auditions for the Old Man (North American) should only be performed with a North American Dialect. This will be assessed for recurring roles in Dali, Lindblum, and beyond.
(Energetic) Rahaha. Every year, it's always the same. You're spoilin' them grandkids, I say!
(Reflective) "Air cabs are amazing. Back in the old days, we had to walk all the way to the Theater District. I don't think I could ever walk that far anymore. I'd probably croak if I did."
(Irritable) "What cave did you just crawl out of!? This is the age of steam power! The source of steam power is water. It's much safer than Mist. Heh-heh-heh! A bright future awaits us all!"
Voice Actor
Auditions for the Old Woman (North American) should only be performed with a North American Dialect. This will be assessed for recurring roles in Dali, Lindblum, and beyond.
(Frustrated) "I'm not done with Ilia's dress yet. Come back later."
(Joyful) "Married for 30 years, worked our rear ends off, and finally we can afford a ticket to the show. I'm so happy..."
(Grumpy) "Kids these days..."
Voice Actor
Voice Actors chosen for the "Male Child" will be assessed based on their pitch and tone, as well as their natural ability to sound like a male child inhabiting this world. If interested, please record the following dialog. You must have a British Dialect when submitting for this role.
(Pained, then Annoyed. You just bumped into someone.) "Ouch...! What's going on? Hey, you're...!"
(Excited) "Nobles are in the Square!"
(Mischievous) "Gwahaha. I hid my three precious cards in a safe place.”
Voice Actor
Voice Actors chosen for the "Male Child" will be assessed based on their pitch and tone, as well as their natural ability to sound like a male child inhabiting this world. If interested, please record the following dialog. You must have a North American Dialect when submitting for this role.
(Pained, then Annoyed. You just bumped into someone.) "Ouch...! What's going on? Hey, you're...!"
(Excited) "Nobles are in the Square!"
(Mischievous) "Gwahaha. I hid my three precious cards in a safe place.”
Voice Actor
The Male Noble roles are being referenced for Noblemen. You must be able to demonstrate an aristocratic type British Dialect when submitting for these characters.
(Superior, but Curious) "Why, you're no city child... And you aren't a noble child either."
(Pride) “The blossoms in Alexandria are quite splendid, don’t you think?”
(Nuisanced) "“Oh, these stray cats are simply dreadful!”"
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