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== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
  
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'''Electric Melee''' is one of the [[Brute]] primary powersets in City of Villains.  Harness the jolting damage of electricity with this crackling power set.  Arcs of energy surround your fists, dealing out endurance draining damage as you master the searing strength of lightning to smash your foes!
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'''Electric Melee''' lets you harness the jolting damage of electricity.  Arcs of energy surround your fists, dealing out endurance draining damage as you master the searing strength of lightning to smash your foes! It is a primary power set for [[Brute]]s.
  
 
== Power Tables ==
 
== Power Tables ==
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{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=ElectricMelee TargetedMinorDmg.png|Power=Charged Brawl|Level=1|Effect=Melee, Minor Damage(Smash/Energy), Foe: Sleep, -Endurance|Border=1}}
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{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=ElectricMelee TargetedMinorDmg.png|Power=Charged Brawl|Level=1|Effect=Melee, Minor Damage(Smashing/Energy), Foe Sleep, -Endurance|Border=1}}
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{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=ElectricMelee TargetedModerateDmg.png|Power=Havoc Punch|Level=1|Effect=Melee, Moderate Damage(Smash/Energy), Foe: Sleep, -Endurance|Border=1}}
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{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=ElectricMelee TargetedModerateDmg.png|Power=Havoc Punch|Level=1|Effect=Melee, Moderate Damage(Smashing/Energy), Foe Sleep, -Endurance|Border=1}}
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{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=ElectricMelee ConeModerateDmg.png|Power=Jacobs Ladder|Level=2|Effect=Melee (Cone), High Damage(Energy), Foe: Sleep, -Endurance|Border=1}}
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{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=ElectricMelee ConeModerateDmg.png|Power=Jacobs Ladder|Level=2|Effect=Melee(Cone), High Damage(Energy), Foe Sleep, -Endurance|Border=1}}
 
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=ElectricMelee SelfBuffDmg.png|Power=Build Up|Level=6|Effect=Self +Damage, +Accuracy|Border=1}}
 
{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=ElectricMelee SelfBuffDmg.png|Power=Build Up|Level=6|Effect=Self +Damage, +Accuracy|Border=1}}
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{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=ElectricMelee TargetedAoEHeavyDmg.png|Power=Thunder Strike|Level=8|Effect=Melee (Area of Effect), High Damage(Smash, Energy), Foe: Disorient, Knockback|Border=1}}
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{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=ElectricMelee TargetedAoEHeavyDmg.png|Power=Thunder Strike|Level=8|Effect=Melee(Area of Effect), High Damage(Smashing/Energy), Foe Disorient, Knockback|Border=1}}
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{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=ElectricMelee TargetedTaunt.png|Power=Taunt|Level=12|Effect=Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Foe: Taunt|Border=1}}
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{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=ElectricMelee TargetedTaunt.png|Power=Taunt|Level=12|Effect=Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Foe Taunt|Border=1}}
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{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=ElectricMelee TargetedChainInduction.png|Power=Chain Induction|Level=18|Effect=Melee, Moderate Damage(Smash/Energy), Foe: -End +Special|Border=1}}
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{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=ElectricMelee TargetedChainInduction.png|Power=Chain Induction|Level=18|Effect=Melee, Moderate Damage(Smashing/Energy), Foe -Endurance, +Special|Border=1}}
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{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=ElectricMelee PBAoEStun.png|Power=Lightning Clap|Level=26|Effect=Point Blank Area of Effect, Foe: Disorient, Knockback|Border=1}}
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{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=ElectricMelee PBAoEStun.png|Power=Lightning Clap|Level=26|Effect=Point Blank Area of Effect, Foe Disorient, Knockback|Border=1}}
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{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=ElectricMelee PBAoETeleport.png|Power=Lightning Rod|Level=32|Effect=Point Blank Area of Effect High Damage(Energy), Foe: Knockback Self: Teleport|Border=1}}
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{{Powers_LevelRow|Icon=ElectricMelee PBAoETeleport.png|Power=Lightning Rod|Level=32|Effect=Targeted Point Blank Area of Effect, High Damage(Energy), Foe Knockback; Self Teleport|Border=1}}
 
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=== [[Image:ElectricMelee TargetedChainInduction.png]] Chain Induction ===
 
=== [[Image:ElectricMelee TargetedChainInduction.png]] Chain Induction ===
  
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This Electric Melee attack deals moderate Smashing and Energy damage and may drain some of the targets Endurance. However, this attack also induces an unstable electric charge that may jump to another enemy target. The charge will jump randomly between multiple targets, until it inevitably dissipates. Enhancements and Fury will only boost the effectiveness of the initial attacks, not the jumping charge.
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This Electric Melee attack deals moderate Smashing and Energy damage and may drain some of the target's Endurance. However, this attack also induces an unstable electric charge that may jump to another enemy target. The charge will jump randomly between multiple targets, until it inevitably dissipates. Enhancements and Fury will only boost the effectiveness of the initial attacks, not the jumping charge.
  
 
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{{PowerBlock_Damage|Moderate Damage(Smashing/Energy)}}
 
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
 
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
 
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:V archetypeicon brute.png|18px]] 18 (Brute)}}
 
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:V archetypeicon brute.png|18px]] 18 (Brute)}}
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{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee, Foe: -End +Special}}
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{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee, Foe -Endurance, +Special}}
 
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}}
 
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}}
 
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge Speed}}}}
 
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{{PowerBlock_Damage|Minor Damage(Smash/Energy)}}
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{{PowerBlock_Damage|Minor Damage(Smashing/Energy)}}
 
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Fast}}
 
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Fast}}
 
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:V archetypeicon brute.png|18px]] 1 (Brute)}}
 
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:V archetypeicon brute.png|18px]] 1 (Brute)}}
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{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee, Foe: Sleep, -End}}
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{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee, Foe Sleep, -Endurance}}
 
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}}
 
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}}
 
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge Speed}}}}
 
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{{PowerBlock_Damage|Moderate Damage(Smash/Energy)}}
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{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Moderate}}
 
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Moderate}}
 
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:V archetypeicon brute.png|18px]] 1 (Brute)}}
 
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{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee, Foe Sleep, -Endurance}}
 
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}}
 
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=== [[Image:ElectricMelee ConeModerateDmg.png]] Jacobs Ladder ===
 
=== [[Image:ElectricMelee ConeModerateDmg.png]] Jacobs Ladder ===
  
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You are able to generate a strong current between your arms and snap a powerful bolt of electricity in an arc in front of you. This melee attack can electrocute all foes within the arc dealing High energy damage. Jacobs Ladder can drain some Endurance from your target and may overload his synapses, leaving him writhing for a moment. Disturbing an overloaded target will disperse the electrical charge and release him.
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You are able to generate a strong current between your arms and snap a powerful bolt of electricity in an arc in front of you. This melee attack can electrocute all foes within the arc dealing high Energy damage. Jacobs Ladder can drain some Endurance from your target and may overload his synapses, leaving him writhing for a moment. Disturbing an overloaded target will disperse the electrical charge and release him.
  
 
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{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Moderate}}
 
{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Moderate}}
 
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:V archetypeicon brute.png|18px]] 2 (Brute)}}
 
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:V archetypeicon brute.png|18px]] 2 (Brute)}}
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{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee (Cone), Foe: Sleep, -Endurance}}
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{{PowerBlock_Effects|Melee(Cone), Foe Sleep, -Endurance}}
 
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}}
 
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}}
 
{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge Speed}}}}
 
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{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:V archetypeicon brute.png|18px]] 26 (Brute)}}
 
{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:V archetypeicon brute.png|18px]] 26 (Brute)}}
 
{{PowerBlock_Effects|Point Blank Area of Effect}}
 
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe: Disorient, Knockback}}
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe Disorient, Knockback}}
 
{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}}
 
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge Speed}}}}
 
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{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
 
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{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:V archetypeicon brute.png|18px]] 32 (Brute)}}
 
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|Self: Teleport}}
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{{PowerBlock_Enhancements|{{Reduce Endurance Cost}}}}
 
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|{{Enhance Recharge Speed}}}}
 
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{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Fast}}
 
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{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:V archetypeicon brute.png|18px]] 12 (Brute)}}
 
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{{PowerBlock_Recharge|Slow}}
 
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{{PowerBlock_Level|[[Image:V archetypeicon brute.png|18px]] 8 (Brute)}}
 
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{{PowerBlock_Blank|Foe: Disorient, Knockback}}
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Revision as of 18:48, 31 May 2007

Overview

Electric Melee lets you harness the jolting damage of electricity. Arcs of energy surround your fists, dealing out endurance draining damage as you master the searing strength of lightning to smash your foes! It is a primary power set for Brutes.

Power Tables

Brute

The Electric Melee powerset is available as a primary set for Brutes. The following table shows which powers are available and at what level:

Power Level Effect
ElectricMelee TargetedMinorDmg.png Charged Brawl 1 Melee, Minor Damage(Smashing/Energy), Foe Sleep, -Endurance
ElectricMelee TargetedModerateDmg.png Havoc Punch 1 Melee, Moderate Damage(Smashing/Energy), Foe Sleep, -Endurance
ElectricMelee ConeModerateDmg.png Jacobs Ladder 2 Melee(Cone), High Damage(Energy), Foe Sleep, -Endurance
ElectricMelee SelfBuffDmg.png Build Up 6 Self +Damage, +Accuracy
ElectricMelee TargetedAoEHeavyDmg.png Thunder Strike 8 Melee(Area of Effect), High Damage(Smashing/Energy), Foe Disorient, Knockback
ElectricMelee TargetedTaunt.png Taunt 12 Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Foe Taunt
ElectricMelee TargetedChainInduction.png Chain Induction 18 Melee, Moderate Damage(Smashing/Energy), Foe -Endurance, +Special
ElectricMelee PBAoEStun.png Lightning Clap 26 Point Blank Area of Effect, Foe Disorient, Knockback
ElectricMelee PBAoETeleport.png Lightning Rod 32 Targeted Point Blank Area of Effect, High Damage(Energy), Foe Knockback; Self Teleport

Powers

The following are powers in the Electric Melee powerset.

ElectricMelee SelfBuffDmg.png Build Up

Greatly increases the amount of damage you deal for a few seconds, as well as slightly increasing your Accuracy.

Recharge Long
Minimum Level V archetypeicon brute.png 6 (Brute)
Effects Self +Damage, +Accuracy
Enhancements TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training ToHit Buffs.png Enhance ToHit Buff

ElectricMelee TargetedChainInduction.png Chain Induction

This Electric Melee attack deals moderate Smashing and Energy damage and may drain some of the target's Endurance. However, this attack also induces an unstable electric charge that may jump to another enemy target. The charge will jump randomly between multiple targets, until it inevitably dissipates. Enhancements and Fury will only boost the effectiveness of the initial attacks, not the jumping charge.

Damage Moderate Damage(Smashing/Energy)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level V archetypeicon brute.png 18 (Brute)
Effects Melee, Foe -Endurance, +Special
Enhancements TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training Endurance Modification.png Enhance Endurance Modification
TO Training Taunt Effectiveness.png Enhance Taunt Effectiveness
TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage
TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy

ElectricMelee TargetedMinorDmg.png Charged Brawl

Your fists become electrically charged and deliver a powerful punch. Charged Brawl can drain some Endurance from the target and may overload his synapses, leaving him writhing for a moment. A portion of drained Endurance may be returned to you. Disturbing an overloaded target will disperse the electrical charge and release him.

Damage Minor Damage(Smashing/Energy)
Recharge Fast
Minimum Level V archetypeicon brute.png 1 (Brute)
Effects Melee, Foe Sleep, -Endurance
Enhancements TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training Sleep Duration.png Enhance Sleep Duration
TO Training Endurance Modification.png Enhance Endurance Modification
TO Training Taunt Effectiveness.png Enhance Taunt Effectiveness
TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage
TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy

ElectricMelee TargetedModerateDmg.png Havoc Punch

The Havoc Punch is a slower attack than Charged Brawl, but makes up for it with a greater damage. Havoc Punch can drain some Endurance from your target and may overload his synapses, leaving him writhing for a moment. A portion of the drained Endurance may be given back to you. Disturbing an overloaded target will disperse the electrical charge and release him.

Damage Moderate Damage(Smashing/Energy)
Recharge Moderate
Minimum Level V archetypeicon brute.png 1 (Brute)
Effects Melee, Foe Sleep, -Endurance
Enhancements TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training Sleep Duration.png Enhance Sleep Duration
TO Training Endurance Modification.png Enhance Endurance Modification
TO Training Taunt Effectiveness.png Enhance Taunt Effectiveness
TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage
TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy

ElectricMelee ConeModerateDmg.png Jacobs Ladder

You are able to generate a strong current between your arms and snap a powerful bolt of electricity in an arc in front of you. This melee attack can electrocute all foes within the arc dealing high Energy damage. Jacobs Ladder can drain some Endurance from your target and may overload his synapses, leaving him writhing for a moment. Disturbing an overloaded target will disperse the electrical charge and release him.

Damage High Damage(Energy)
Recharge Moderate
Minimum Level V archetypeicon brute.png 2 (Brute)
Effects Melee(Cone), Foe Sleep, -Endurance
Enhancements TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training Sleep Duration.png Enhance Sleep Duration
TO Training Endurance Modification.png Enhance Endurance Modification
TO Training Taunt Effectiveness.png Enhance Taunt Effectiveness
TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage
TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy

ElectricMelee PBAoEStun.png Lightning Clap

You can clap your hands together to release a violent Lightning Clap. The Lightning Clap can knock down most nearby foes, Disorienting many of them. Lightning Clap deals no damage.

Recharge Slow
Minimum Level V archetypeicon brute.png 26 (Brute)
Effects Point Blank Area of Effect
Foe Disorient, Knockback
Enhancements TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training Disorient Duration.png Enhance Disorient Duration
TO Training KnockBack Distance.png Enhance Knockback Distance
TO Training Taunt Effectiveness.png Enhance Taunt Effectiveness
TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy

ElectricMelee PBAoETeleport.png Lightning Rod

You can polarize your body and become a living Lightning Rod. This power calls forth a massive lightning bolt from the sky to strike you. You can then ride this bolt and instantly Teleport a short distances. You rematerialize in a massive bolt of electricity, dealing massive damage and knocking down all nearby foes. You must target the ground to activate this power. Damage from the lightning bolt is superior but is not affected by your Fury.

Damage High Damage(Energy)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level V archetypeicon brute.png 32 (Brute)
Effects Targeted Point Blank Area of Effect
Foe Knockback
Self Teleport
Enhancements TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training Range.png Enhance Range
TO Training KnockBack Distance.png Enhance Knockback Distance
TO Training Taunt Effectiveness.png Enhance Taunt Effectiveness
TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy
TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage

ElectricMelee TargetedTaunt.png Taunt

Taunt foes to attack you. Useful to pull enemies off allies and keep them attacking you to raise your Fury.

Recharge Fast
Minimum Level V archetypeicon brute.png 12 (Brute)
Effects Ranged(Targeted Area of Effect)
Foe Taunt
Enhancements TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training Range.png Enhance Range
TO Training Taunt Effectiveness.png Enhance Taunt Effectiveness
TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy

ElectricMelee TargetedAoEHeavyDmg.png Thunder Strike

A massive attack. You smash your foes with all the power of a lightning bolt. The pummeled victim takes tremendous damage and may be Disoriented. Any nearby foes may be knocked down and take some damage from the shockwave.

Damage High Damage(Smashing/Energy)
Recharge Slow
Minimum Level V archetypeicon brute.png 8 (Brute)
Effects Melee(Area of Effect)
Foe Disorient, Knockback
Enhancements TO Training Endurance Cost.png Reduce Endurance Cost
TO Training Attack Rate.png Increase Attack Rate
TO Training Disorient Duration.png Enhance Disorient Duration
TO Training KnockBack Distance.png Enhance Knockback Distance
TO Training Taunt Effectiveness.png Enhance Taunt Effectiveness
TO Training Damage.png Enhance Damage
TO Training Accuracy.png Enhance Accuracy


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