City Name: Dàpóli̱s
Background:
Believing that they should have a common place to live and roam, The 'League of the Gentlemen of Stayler’te' decided to create a joint realm. A realm that, at the very least, distantly connect all of their separate realms together. This realm was their home base. However, while their home base was a common ground for them, the group agreed that it, being a town inside of a station, was too risky for the connection of their worlds to be on Earth. So, to avoid their realms possibly harming earth, they created a safety realm for their home base to lie in.
Naming this realm Dàpóli̱s, in regular Stayler'te fashion, they made the realm into a country that they could live in. Forming a fully functioning nation, with a rich history and so on, the group placed their base within the city, and made the city into their playground. Now, Dàpóli̱s acts as the link between Stayler'te, and it's realms, and Earth and it's universe. Opened by a portal, it is the only thing connected to Earth...
Origins:
While the rest of the world was plague and war, bloodshed and drying tears, a slaughter-fest’s of mute causes; a once noble and royal knight, Sir Nester Osiris Knight, exiled from his native land, took to the see with a fleet a 500 people. Travelling for distant land, in the early 1400s, Sir Jest discovered what would become his legacy: Dàpóli̱s. A beautiful chunk of paradise, from the tropical islands and beaches, to the rocky-hilled deserts, the land was mesmerizing. So much so, the land was destined to become the home of the near-utopia, which Sir Jest would create.
A city that is full of history and culture, Dàpóli̱s is a utopia of beauty and liveliness. Filled with great monuments and national magnificence, the country is full of stunning landmarks. Built by a near endless economy, this was accomplished by the enormous amount of riches that lied within the land, Dàpóli̱s is heavily funded. With that, the country is constructed with very detailed architecture and fine designs. The big districts are paved in the best-looking structures; An artist wonderland of engineering andconstruction.
Geographic Landscape:
Giland
Connected to land, Giland is the main area of Dàpóli̱s. Translating to ‘Land Land’, in Greek; Giland was the first piece of solid land that Sir Nester Osiris Jest, and his fleet of explorer ship, landed on. Covered in huge, bushy, green trees from the hilly inland, to the warm and tropical beachside, the land was a pure beauty to Sir Jest. The land was as large as a European country, being roughly 183,500 sq. miles is size. Upon discovery, he knew he wanted to base the home of his people here. So, he started the small town of Dàpóli̱s.
Downtown Dàpóli̱s
The first town of Dàpóli̱s, Downtown is the core of the entire city. Built upon the diamonds, gold and oil, the city was highly funded from the start. It was a town of dreams and opportunities; and still is, to this day. Stretching to the sky with gaze-worthy skyscrapers, Downtown is a concrete jungle of success. A commercial district of high showing and important business deals, the fast paced area is always lit with wonderful activity. Filled with engrossing lights, fast-moving cars, and lively people, Downtown Dàpóli̱s is never slow.
The beautiful city is as tall as New York, and very much like the ‘City that Never Sleeps’. The district takes up Giland’s central valley. The city sized district stretches to the shorelines of the east and as far west as Heavy Rock and Starville Valley.
- Starville Valley
Sitting in the hilly valley to the west of Downtown, Starville Valley (Or ‘the Valley’ as it is also known as) is a lot like its eastern twin city. It is equally as big, if not more spread out, as Downtown. If Downtown district is the New York of Dàpóli̱s, Starville Valley is Los Angeles. Build in the hilly valleys; it is district that is primarily hot and sun-kissed. Sir Jest nearly died deep in these desert hills, upon first exploration. But, he say, “the night’s stars stared upon him, like angels in Heaven.”. This is what led to the district’s name, as well as if reputation as a lucky and success-struck city. Built off of the riches of Heavy Rock Bay and Downtown’s successes, the district was highly paved in assets from the beginning.
Presently, every speck of the city spells success. Being a huge commercial district, the Valley is the home of Clubers and Wanna-be-Entertainers. With areas of the city filled with clubs and casinos, the region is extremely lively.
- Queen Belleza Beach
As beautiful as the land, this beach is mesmerizing to virgin eyes. Environmentally similar to the Valley, Queen Belleza Beach is a tropical wonderland of beautiful shorelines, shop-filled boardwalks, beachfront studio homes and mansions. It spans across the entire western coastline. Streets of sunlit upper-class men, filled with Corvettes, BMWs, Mustangs, and many other types of expensive cars, this coastline district is a very high-class one. Most of the homes, if not all of them, cost over $500,000 to rent alone. But, the Beach Bunnies, Surf Dudes, and Toy Dog-carrying-bimbos have more than enough to pay for it.
Heavy Rock Bay
Once a small valley off of Giland’s edge that carried the flow of lava, from Mt. PeePee, Heavy Rock is more like a black trench; a deep canyon on the bay floor, it is now filled with the water of Heavy Rock Bay. Covered in cooled lava, the trench is concealed in thick black rock. It had grey soot, rising out of the trench’s cracks, blowing through its wind. For that reason, when Sir Jest walked through the black land, seeing the black ash filling the water, which covered the trench, he first spoke the words, “This land is heavy on my soul. ”, which lead to its name.
- Heavy Rock Base
Sitting over Heavy Rock’s trench, Heavy Rock Base (or ‘HRB’ or ‘HR Base’ for short) is a small city-sized, bayside district. Starting from Black Rock, out in the actually bay, the base stretches along the entire bay. It is used as an industrial zone, with a huge bit of Dàpóli̱s’ economy coming from it. Starting with the coal-mining, started during Sir Jest’s lifetime, that discovered most of the land’s riches (gold, oil, diamond, silver, ect). Now, the area is most industrial and military centered. Many Military camps fill the medium-sized district. Large housing-projects and townhouses sit for the many troops and industrial workers to live close to their jobs. From heavy industrial jobs (coal mining, shipyards, oil refineries, power planets), to light industrial jobs (consumer-orientated product producing factories, and consumer goods), are set up in the district. While, there is a lot in HRB, the district is wide-spread enough to comfortably, and legally hold it all. As well, there is plenty of room to expand, in necessary.
Kýrios Qíjī Island
The first place that Sir Jest discovered, this island was a tropical paradise. Filled with beautiful trees and fruitful environments, it caught the eyes of his people, immediately. The island, which was a little bigger than all of Hawaii’s islands put together, was so mesmerizing that the fleet almost settled for the island as their town’s base; instead of further search, until they found Giland. An island of wonder, Jest named the tropical rock Kýrios (Greek for ‘Main’) Qíjī (Chinese for ‘Wonder’). The island is surrounded by the warm Pacific that hugs the island’s sun kissed beaches.
- Historic District
Created on the northwestern side of the island, the Historic district was the first glimpse of Dàpóli̱s. A nature surrounded district, the area has been a significant and momentous district since its inception. Now, Built of mostly brick, the antique architectural area is as much of a true wonder as the tropical island that it standing on, and takes up most of. There are as many parks and greenery lining the streets as there is brick building. Street side palm trees stretch up above the two-three story building-lines. Along with that, bushy ivy crawls up the side of most gates and buildings in this side of town. The Historic district if filled with the artsy people who love the vintage scenery that fills the area. Hipsters, college students, and the intellectual types are what you would find in this side of town.
- Eastern Region District
Taking up the remained of the island, the Eastern Region District (or ‘E.R.D’ for short) is very similar from the Historic District. The only difference between the two districts is the more modern looking architecture of the E.R.D. With buildings that stand at 30-50 stories tall, the district matches the Downtown building that stand across the water from them.
· Hyusig Islands
Small islands that is known for its beauty, Hyusig is a group of islands that was rich with sweet breezes and colorful woodlands. With a sun gently kissing it, the islands births many delicious fruits and attracting plants. It was so rich that Sir Jester state that the land was worst on the best of his people. So, he charged a tooth and nail, metaphorically, to leave their.
Because the islands were small, in fact, the smallest group of islands, he made most of the land into residential land. Now, only the upper middle and high class live in these gated communities. One region was made into a suburban patch of neighborhoods called Redbrick Grove. Named after the bricks that were used to build the houses, the huge homes all look very similar to one another, and are filled with the highly bourgeois.
The rest was dedicated to the wealth of the country; named ‘Royal Gardens’, the region was named after the garden that Sir Jester built the first mansion, his mansion, in. The community is filled with highly expensive mansions and homes for celebs and fortuned people that could afford them.
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Landmarks:
- · City Hall
“The fruit of me, this is my gift to the world. I give, to my people, the best nation I can give them…bask in my genius, and help create the legacy of Dàpóli̱s” ~ Sir Nester Osiris Jest
“The vision of my greats will shine as bright as the sun. I open the doors of my family’s prize joy…a city of dreams; this Hall is the dream catcher.” ~ Patrick Ashford Jest
In the time of the cities discovery, a City Hall was not created. Sir Jest spent most of his life, after founding the city, building Downtown into the metropolis that it would later become. He set in motion the line of Jests that would lead the city, in a Monarchy fashion. His son, Nester Osiris Jest II, took command after him, Nester Jest III lead the city after him. However, it was not until Patrick Ashford Jest, in the year of 1758, that the hall was built. Constructed on a northern hilltop, the Hall looks over the Royal Channel. It sits in the mist of the Historic district.
- · Hall of National History
“Learn from your father, learn from his, and his before him…study their successes and failures, their methods of life and shunned practices. For, once you do that, you will already be at and above their level and one step closer to placing your son ahead of you.” ~ Sir Nester Osiris Jest
Sir Jest found it very important to teach history to the young minds that came after him. He constantly stressed history in school and the learning of one’s background, as well as that of one’s nation. This stressed idea, the Hall of National History was constructed in 1740. It was built right across the Hall Courtyard from the City Hall, within the Historic district.
A collection of Dàpóli̱s’ entire history, as well the history of the world around it, through these halls, a grand amount of history is kept. Five floors (three above ground and two underground), each being at least 1,000,000 sq. feet, make up the humongous museum. Filled with over a 100 million historical artifacts and exhibits, ranging from animals, fossils, sculptures, paintings, historical artifacts, rocks, plants, and many other things, the museum is marvelously big.
As well, thanks to many great engineers, the museum holds the technology to robotically enhanced exhibits. With lively prosthetics and authentic-looking clothing, the museum can have displays of historically important people and creatures that would react as life-like as the real being. As well, with audio and sensors, they can react and speak to the guest. This advancement makes the museum a very amazing sight to see.
- · Statue of Lord Enlightenment and Lady Harmony
“Look up and stare at the face of excellence and beauty…their amazingly nurturing eyes will bless you with their gaze, in return.” ~ James Todd
The guardians of the city, both of these statues were built out of the gratitude of the people. At the height of the migration, ship of people would be greeted with the 85 meter tall, stone statue of the city’s angelic mother. With illuminating feather-cover wings of beauty, a graceful face of amazement, and her harmonious horn of grace, she stands on her heavenly pedestal of granite, off the southern bay and blesses ever face that enters the city via sea.
Across the city, in the bushy hills, the statue of Enlightenment stands in full view; Standing 100 meters into the sky, the statue of the city’s noble father watches over the land-entrance to the city. The white stone, clear and marvelous, makes up the masculine framed man. Bravely and boldly dressed fully down to his bare skin, he looks upon everyone, on his hill-gripping pedestal of granite. He lookouts for and protects his city, from so high above.
- · Lake Belleza
Lying on the eastern side of Downtown, this airy lake is a gift to the Dàpóli̱s. As large as ‘Lake Michigan’, Lake Belleza is a huge blue body of water. Sitting at 300 square miles, the lake is known for its crystal blue sparkle. Gloriously glistening under the shining sky, the lake was befittingly named ‘Beauty’. Digging to the depths of over a thousand feet, the lake is a national monument, and is a part of its own national park, of the same name.
- · Fort Strongfist, Fort Heavy Rock, and SS-Dragon Fleet
Placed at the western bay, in the Historic district, this military base was founded in the original Historic district. 500 acres of base, the fort is surrounded by a huge brick covered concrete wall. Stretching four stories up, with watch towers, cannons, and heavy machine guns manning the top of it, Fort Strongfist is strongly protected. It is mostly used by National Guard and high-leveled military men; most of the main military work is sent across the channel, to the Fort Heavy Rock in Heavy Rock Bay.
A huge base, it was expanded off of, in Dàpóli̱s’ early years, until it became a military fortress. As heavily guarded as Fort Strongfist, this 1000 acre base is four times as manned. Housing tanks, war ships, bombs, and many other secret forms of weaponry, the base is given the name, ‘Death Ground’, because of it. Nester Jest III, the founder of the base, named the fort ‘Heavy Rock’ with the intentions of it being the heaviest fortress of power that they had.
The SS-Dragon is the sea-roaming home of Dàpóli̱s’ navy and air force. Three huge Super Battleships, and two Aircraft Craft Carriers, they sit out at sea, whenever they’re not docked at HB Bay. Like the two forts of Dàpóli̱s, the SS-Dragon fleet is also heavily armed with hefty cannon fire, turrets, laser cannons, and missiles.
Popular Companies and Locations
- - Overland Glory
Large and grand, Overland Glory (also known as OLG) is a transit company. Founded by Ted Longdistance and Jed Newton, in the early 40s, the OLG stared at a large cruise ship. With growth in popularity and finances, Jed and Ted expanded their business. After buying more ships, they soon purchased the first trolley carts and taxi cabs in the country. “With gentlemanly service, we’ll get you there” was their motto; Overland Glory quickly rose to become a symbol of traveling, within Dàpóli̱s. As the 50s rolled into 60s, OLG become a multi-million dollar company, Jed and Ted added more to their newly established empire. They bought ‘Marvel-Air’, and became the sole airline. By the late 70s, they sealed the deal, by purchasing the train stations, to become a civilian transit monopoly.
With many stations and ports placed around the country, the now billion-dollar company brings in a huge amount of revenue for Dàpóli̱s. With its gentlemanly art deco design, Overland Glory is a nostalgic piece of Dàpóli̱s’ past, and represents the fancy history of the country’s modern golden era.
- · The Mercer Tower / DPL News
Stretching high into the sky, Mercer Tower is the home of DPL News; and, a broadcasting tower of both the citywide radio and television news. Ever since Bernard Mercer Pierce, a wounded veteran, stormed the battlefields of 1756 with his horse Maybell, to relay news to the troops, from home, the High-Heir found news to be very important for the nation. For that reason, when the tower was built for the DPL News headquarters, it was named in honor of Bernard Mercer Pierce. As well, a marble statue of him and Maybell stands in the brown brick courtyard of the building. The Mercer Tower is one of the tallest buildings in Downtown, as well as all Dàpóli̱s,
- · The Tw cOCs Tower
Positioned across the street from Lake Belleze, the Tw cOCs (Technical Web Central Control System, also known as Twc (Technical Web Control) for short) is the home of the city’s central network infrastructure. With network towers placed all over Dàpóli̱s, this building grants its users (most notably, the DPPD) access to all networks in the city. The TWC was created by John Helter, a computer hacker, at the turn of the 1990s. He saw that internet was going to be the future of the world. So, he figured that, like everything in life, there would be those who would use and abuse it for malicious intent. That led to the creation of the Tw cOCs.
With it, its users can walk through the backdoors of every internet and online wall in the city. It gives the police, for instance, most of the needed info to find and defeat their enemies. As well, the FBI and Secret Service both have access to the system. However, the higher the level of government official, the most access they have; with Secret Service having access to all online info, including all personal and locked Intel.
But, the system is able of being hacked into, though its anti-hackers are extremely skilled and good at combatting hackers. But, it has been hacked into, by many underground hackers.
- · Mr. Rainbow
Named after the found's act of randomly coloring his high-top pompadour, along with his flamboyant attitude, 'Mr.Rainbow is one of the lively elements of Dàpóli̱s.
A party company, the organization started out owning a few highly popular clubs and casinos, around the Valley area. After the rise of these clubs, the self-proclaimed ‘King of the Star Life’ has made himself the base of Starville’s party life. Building dazzling clubs and hotels around the coastline, to house Dàpóli̱s’ richest. Rainbow Party Buses, Strip Clubs, Bars, casinos, and nightclubs are just the main money-makers for this company. They have their own resort on the beaches of Valley. As well, they even have their own hyper-active energy drink.
- Sunny Shack
Local to the beach areas, 'Sunny Shack' is a long standing burger joint in the Starville area. With it's Californian theme, it is a trademark of the sunny beach life in Dàpóli̱s. Land-marked by sky-stretching palm trees, and it's signature Drive-In, it is a iconic symbol of the western coast.
With roller skate-baring Car Hops, and its 1950s architecture, 'Sunny Shack' is a classic fast food restaurant.
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Important Figures:
- · ‘Heir’ Erik Jester
Born as the direct decedent of Sir Nester Osiris Jester, Erik Jester is the ruler of Dàpóli̱s. His father ruled before him, and his grandfather ruled before his father. So on, and so one, his family line was created by Sir Jester. Because of that, along with Erik being the oldest of his siblings, he is the ‘Heir’ of his forefather’s land. He wears that white-haired cap, which was weaved to mimic the naturally white hair of their first leader. As well, he changed his last name from ‘Jest’ to ‘Jester’, to match Sir Jester; though, the family name has been shorted to Jest, since the mid-1800s.
Standing at the height of 6 ft., Heir Jester is an average built man. With blue eyes and a thick eagle nose, he processes many of his family’s trademark features. Taking his place as Heir at the age of 17 (the mandatory age of becoming Heir is at 25. But, one could be crowned Heir before said age, if the previous Heir deems them worth…or, if another situation is presented (Previous Heir’s death or impeachment, or vote, by way of the people.), Heir Jester has been in command for 16 years; he is currently 33 years of age.
Being a calm, cool-headed Heir, he has never led the country into war, like many of the Heirs before him. Most of his reign has been focused of usefully furthering Dàpóli̱s’ economic state. He is one of the countries more passive leaders; far more optimistic than his father and grandfather, whom were haunted by the possible downfall of the nation.
- · ‘High-Heir’ Julius Jester Jr.
“Any moment now, that’s how long I ultimately have…I believe I was destined to died, since the day I was born. Death will come from anywhere. It will stalk me until I am finished.” – Julius Jester
The previous Heir, Julius is the father of Erik Jester. At the age of 48, he Julius was born on the sixth of June of 1956. With a royal father who off to voluntarily fight on the frontline of a [rather pointless and boring] war, his mother was alone in a log cabin, out in the middle of the desert. Placed there as an order from her husband, who thought that terrorist were bound to find her in the city, she went into labor and gave birth alone in the blazing hot cabin. Rumor has it that in the middle of his birth, a Vulture smelled the blood of the soon-to-be-born Heir and flew in the window to try and take him as prey; ‘First Lady’ Jester had to strangle the bird with her son’s bloody umbilical cord. None-the-less, Julius was born.
He grew to become a weakly child. He has bad asthma, a body that could never carry much weight, bad eyesight, and terrible coordination. He spent most of his life buried inside his room, reading books and doing homework. Highly introverted, he did not want to become Heir. Having been told of the many wars that his father fought in, and the hundred assassination attempts that he lived through, Julius was afraid of the title. He saw the rulership as a countdown to his death. For 25 years, he built up more and more fear of the Heir and the world beyond his bedroom walls. But, rules were rules, and laws were laws, at the age of 25, he became Heir (though, his father had to beat him all the way to the inauguration.).
Having an incredibly paranoid mind, Julius was not seen much, in his years in rule. He was often never seen. If it wasn’t for the fact that he routinely had speeches and discussions in the News, safely from his Office, most wouldn’t have known he was still alive. Ironically known as the ‘Protector’, he founded many of the systems and policies that protect his citizens. He strengthened the nation’s defensive system, and military. While, the citizens were fearful of all of the countries money being spent on defenses and military advancements, fearing that he would be another war-monger like his father, Dàpóli̱s never went to war in his time as Heir. He made peace with many of the nations that his father started disputed with. As well, he settled strong alignments with neighboring countries.
However, his paranoia grew worst and worst. His wife and family knew of this. And so, one his oldest son turned 17, Julius Jester II was impeached from his position, with the case of being unfit for the job. Now, at the age of 58, he is the ‘High-Heir’ (a position that is given to previous Heirs (similar to a Vice President, but in reverse.) of Dàpóli̱s. He has been forted in his room ever since he was impeached. No one, but his Wife, Mother, and children have seen him since.
- · Chief Ryker War Marshall
“War is my middle name…I fought for this nation for many years. I’ve took bullets, blasts, cannons, wild beasts, fires, traps, and any other attack that this word has thrown at us; and laughed. I chew bricks in the morning and weaklings at night. I beat down the Devil’s door, and when he opened, I slapped him and made him make me a batch of raisin flavored cookies.” – Chief Marshall
Chief Marshell is the highest ranking officer in Dàpóli̱s’ Military. He has been in the military since the creation of it. He was the first man to volunteer to take up sword and pistol for the newly birthed nation. Having fought in every war, every battle, and stand that the nation has had (don’t ask us how), he is known as the ‘Heart of Dàpóli̱s’ Fist’ or ‘Dàpóli̱s’ Fist’. Big and macho, he is the steal-minded, death defying, son of a b*****.
- Ramsey Jester
The younger brother of Heir Erik Jester, Ramsey is the typical responsibility-hating younger brother of a man in high power. Where, Erik has an entire country to care for, Ramsey cares for nothing but what extravagant fun he’s going to have at the moment. He is constantly in the breaking news column for ridiculous, lavish, or wild act of his rockstar-like life. Whether it’s the adventures of his limo (named ‘Kitty Trap’), the near endless list of his conquest, him crashing many parties, wrecking many hotels, or just running down the street drunk and nude, there is rarely a instance where he isn’t doing something loony and outrageous.
Being Erik’s younger brother, he is next in line for the cap (until Erik bares a child), but, he has spoken against taking the position. He has stated that he would rather live his lavish lifestyle of parting and fun, than to take the responsibility of his brother. While he is very close to his brother, he mocks his brother, as well as the Heir title, constantly in interviews.
- The Police Force
Founded in the early 1800s, to spar the military from having to deal with domestic affairs, the Police Force of Dàpóli̱s was originally a branch of the military. For the men who were not medically fit for war, they served as patrol men to protect the country’s streets. After two centuries of serving and protecting, the well-respected Police Force takes to the streets in cases of need. With the boom of Dàpóli̱s 21st technological advancements, Dàpóli̱s has armed their protectors with the country, no matter who the threat was.
Dressed in lightly armored suits, which give them the abilities of near peak-humans, they are rarely challenge by the past threats of the city. With enhanced abilities, they have successfully protected their country for many years.
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The Wanted List
- · Anonymous X
“Everything that grows, much die…that’s the way of life, and the way of this organization. This city has been the center of its world for a long time…..let’s see how it survives a little flaming chaos. Let’s bring it to its lowest.” ~ Anarchy, the leader of Anonymous X
Centered on the chaos of anarchy, this group is a secret society of madmen. Hiding in an unknown location of the city, they prey on the hope of bringing Dàpóli̱s to its knees. Having hacked into the Tw cOOs, they watch the city, and silently hunt for political figures, and anything that will strike fear into the eyes of the people. They have been the sole drivers of many assassination attempts, since the 1940s.
It is unknown as to what they look like, since any image that has surfaced, of them, have shown Guy Fawkes masks, clothed in full black. Their voices are always distorted, and their motives are very clear. The only thing that is known is that they lust for the chaotic fall of Dàpóli̱s.
A “polarizing group of misfits”, stated by the authorities of Dàpóli̱s, this group is the self-titled protectors of the country. Bursting into action whenever trouble shows its face, they combat whatever the police can’t (which is much more than the government would like you to think). The citizens of the nation deem them as saviors. The heroes are cheered for, whenever they show their face, in the city.
However, vigilantism is a crime in Dàpóli̱s, and the law is well aware of the fact that they aren’t men of it, even though they protect it. So, they are titled criminals, and are wanted men. Because of this, theirhome base is hidden within Dàpóli̱s. Most of them hide their identities and stay out of the public (some of the time). But, they take the government’s warnings with a ‘grain of salt’ and continue protecting the city that they love.
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Disclaimer Time:
Hey all...
I think this might be on of the last locations that I create, since it is kind of a wrap-up of everything I have created in the RPG forum. So, Dàpóli̱s is the home of my characters. It's basically the Gotham City/Metropolis/Marvel New York of my supes...
I vision this country to be very GTA/Saint Rows-ish. A colorfully satirical verson of the real world, as oppose to a serious one.
I'm not finish with it; there's still a lot that I need to add. But, I'm think about making this an open location (though, I probably won't)
Also, tell me if their are any problems in the OP...I'm too lazy to proof read it for however-many times I have read through it...
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