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Pulse Rifts: Fractured Realms of Ymir

Pulse Rifts also known as Instances are party-based challenges created exclusively for your group. Each run enforces limited entries, cooldowns, and restricted skills, rewarding coordination, preparation, and mastery rather than brute force.
No Cool-downsPrivate Party DungeonsFive Difficulty ModesRepeatable Instances
Poring Village
Poring Village
Join Emily in a deceptively cheerful village ruled by King Poring.
Remnant Hell
Remnant Hell
Cleanse Maya's fractured dreamscape before nightmare ants consume it.
Blight Culvert
Blight Culvert
Purge Prontera's corrupted sewers and stop a blighted Golden Thief Bug ritual.
Deepsea Rift
Deepsea Rift
Seal deep sea geysers near Veins before Pyrocanth devours the flames.
Sunken Rift
Sunken Rift
Recover Mysteltainn fragments aboard an undead pirate shipwreck.
Orc Dominion
Orc Dominion
March through a war-torn orc stronghold haunted by bloodline trauma.
Toy Factory Haunt
Toy Factory Haunt
Survive a cursed workshop of twisted toys, Nicholas, and Phantom Celine.
Glast Heim Rebellion
Glast Heim Rebellion
Aid Hildegard's rebellion against the King's Blackguards in doomed Glast Heim.
Endless Cellar
Endless Cellar
Climb 101 floors of collapsing timelines toward Entweihen and Nacht Sieger.

Instances Overview Pulse Rifts Overview

Party-Based Challenges

Instances also known as Pulse Rifts (called Memorial Dungeons in Ragnarok Online) are party-based challenges in Age of Ymir. Entry is locked to the initiating party, ensuring controlled encounters without interference. Some instances support one retry ticket per character, allowing re-entry after defeat to revive allies using skills like Resurrection or Yggdrasil LeafYggdrasil Leaf. Pulse Rifts have no cooldowns—access is primarily limited by how many Rift Stones your party can farm from global monster drops.

Chronocites Chronocites

Chronocites are a special currency earned by completing instances on challenging difficulty or higher. They are rewarded for clearing difficult content and cannot be obtained through regular gameplay.

Chronocites Master

Chronocites Master

Located at the second floor of the main office. Chronocites Master accepts Chronocite Chronocites as currency.
Click here to read more about Chronocites!

Rift Access Rift Access

Pulse Rift Core
Prime Pulse RiftMinor Pulse RiftMajor Pulse Rift

Pulse Rift

Access different types of Pulse Rifts based on your entry requirements and the nature of the rift you wish to explore.

Pulse Rift TypeDescriptionEntry Requirement
Prime Pulse RiftPrime Pulse RiftPortals within our own universe that access past or future timelines.Level requirement only
Minor Pulse RiftMinor Pulse RiftUniverses that have already ended due to their calamity event.Echo Rift StoneEcho Rift Stone
Major Pulse RiftMajor Pulse RiftUniverses where the calamity event is ongoing or only just beginning.Apex Rift StoneApex Rift Stone

Obtaining Rift Stones Obtaining Rift Stones

Rift Stones are globally dropped by all monsters.
Echo Rift StoneEcho Rift Stone
Apex Rift StoneApex Rift Stone
Monster LevelEcho & Apex Rift Stone Drop Rate
1-500.40%
51-900.80%
91-1201.50%
121-1503.00%

Rift Mechanics Rift Mechanics

Boss Corpse Drops Boss Corpse Drops

Party-Wide Boss Rewards

In Pulse Rifts, when a boss is defeated its corpse becomes the reward container. These boss corpse drops are designed to be party-wide-everyone in the party receives inclusive rewards (no "one-person takes all" moments).

  • Inclusive distribution: rewards are granted to the party members present in the instance.
  • Clear reward moment: the corpse marks the completion drop point after the boss goes down.
  • Encourages teamwork: everyone benefits from coordinated clears.
Boss corpse drop container

Boss corpse rewards are party-wide to keep instance progression fair and cooperative.

Rift Mechanics Randomization System

Driven by Ymir's unstable Temporal and Spatial powers. Every run can remix these parameters.
AttributeDescription
SizeMonsters sizes can be Small, Medium or Large.
Element typeMonsters receive a random element attribute.
RangeMonsters attack range is randomized.
Monster racesMonsters receieve a random Race attribute.

Rift Mechanics Difficulty Settings

Boss fight mechanics stay the same on all tiers if you do not dodge, you die.
Applies ToEffect
Normal monstersStat scaling per randomized difficulty.
Boss monstersStat scaling per randomized difficulty.
Loot drop ratesHigher tiers increase rewards.

Difficulty Modes Difficulty Modes

Age of Ymir instances feature five distinct difficulty modes, each increasing the power of enemies and rewards for those who dare to challenge them:

Difficulty Comparison
DifficultyMonster Stats BoostEXP BonusReward
Easy Mode EasyNo Boostx15 Chronocite Chronocites
Veteran Mode Veteran+50% HP / Damagex1.510 Chronocite Chronocites
Nightmare Mode Nightmare+100% HP / Damagex215 Chronocite Chronocites
Hell Mode Hell+150% HP / Damagex2.520 Chronocite Chronocites
Torment Mode Torment+200% HP / Damagex325 Chronocite Chronocites
Completion Reward Odds (per character)
DifficultyBlacksmith Blessing Blacksmith Blessing (x1)Blacksmith Blessing Blacksmith Blessing (x3)Entropy Codex Entropy Codex (x1)Entropy Codex Entropy Codex (x5)
Easy Mode Easy
15%5%5%2%
Veteran Mode Veteran
20%10%8%5%
Nightmare Mode Nightmare
25%15%10%7%
Hell Mode Hell
30%20%15%12%
Torment Mode Torment
35%25%20%17%
Choose your difficulty wisely, as stronger monsters grant greater rewards but are more difficult to defeat.

Rift Loot Rift Rewards

Note: To learn more about rewards, refer to the Rift Loot Mechanics section below.
Chronocites, Paradox Shards, Entropy Codex & Blacksmith Blessing
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Rift loot is your primary source of Paradox Shards, Chronocites, Entropy Codex, and Blacksmith Blessing-the materials that fuel end-game enchantments and progression rewards.

Chronocite

High-value instance currency used for powerful progression rewards.

Paradox Shard

Core ore dropped from Rifts and used to enchant end-game gear.

Entropy Codex

A mysterious tome from Rift Bosses that distorts space and time, letting you call forth a powerful Field Boss via the Pulse Rift.

Blacksmith Blessing

Used in the refinement system to protect equipment during upgrades. Learn more on the Refinement page.

Reward Items
ItemTypeDescription
Chronocite ChronocitesCurrencyHigh-value instance currency used for powerful progression rewards.
Paradox Shard Paradox ShardsCurrencyCore ore dropped from Rifts and used to enchant end-game gear.
Entropy Codex Entropy CodexMaterialA mysterious tome from Rift Bosses that distorts space and time, letting you call forth a powerful Field Boss via the Pulse Rift.
Blacksmith Blessing Blacksmith BlessingMaterialUsed in the refinement system to protect equipment during upgrades.

Rift Bosses Entropy Codex (MvPs)

Entropy Codex field bosses are map-specific.

Use the Entropy Codex on an eligible map to summon that map's listed MVP at your location. Each summon consumes the listed Entropy Codex amount plus the required MVP material, then announces the summon to the map. The codex may also backfire, creating a Meteor Storm hazard at the summoner's location with a 15% chance.

Codex MVP requirements and stats

The table below lists every eligible map, the boss tied to that map, the materials required to summon it, and the boss's core stats. Atroce appears multiple times because each listed field map has its own eligible Codex entry.

44summon entries
5cost tiers
15%meteor backlash chance
TierBossMapSummon CostStatsEXP
Tier 1
Amon RaMVPAmon RaID 1511
moc_pryd06
Entropy Codex1x Entropy CodexFragment of Rossata Stone2x Fragment of Rossata Stone
Lv88HP1,214,138ATK1,647-2,576DEF/MDEF26 / 52ElementEarth 3Race/SizeDemihuman / Large
Base 87,264Job 35,891
Tier 1
BacsojinMVPBacsojinID 1630
lou_dun03
Entropy Codex1x Entropy CodexTransparent Celestial Robe50x Transparent Celestial Robe
Lv85HP253,221ATK1,868-6,124DEF/MDEF20 / 55ElementWind 3Race/SizeDemihuman / Large
Base 45,250Job 16,445
Tier 1
DoppelgangerMVPDoppelgangerID 1046
gef_dun02
Entropy Codex1x Entropy CodexHand of God2x Hand of God
Lv72HP249,000ATK1,340-1,590DEF/MDEF60 / 35ElementDark 3Race/SizeDemon / Medium
Base 51,480Job 10,725
Tier 1
DraculaMVPDraculaID 1389
gef_dun01
Entropy Codex1x Entropy CodexTooth of Bat100x Tooth of Bat
Lv85HP320,096ATK1,625-1,890DEF/MDEF45 / 76ElementDark 4Race/SizeDemon / Large
Base 120,157Job 38,870
Tier 1
DrakeMVPDrakeID 1112
treasure02
Entropy Codex1x Entropy CodexAmethyst5x Amethyst
Lv70HP326,666ATK1,800-2,100DEF/MDEF20 / 35ElementUndead 1Race/SizeUndead / Medium
Base 28,600Job 22,880
Tier 1
EddgaMVPEddgaID 1115
pay_fild10
Entropy Codex1x Entropy CodexTiger's Footskin2x Tiger's Footskin
Lv65HP152,000ATK1,215-1,565DEF/MDEF15 / 15ElementFire 1Race/SizeBrute / Large
Base 25,025Job 12,870
Tier 1
Golden Thief BugMVPGolden Thief BugID 1086
prt_sewb4
Entropy Codex1x Entropy CodexOra Ora2x Ora Ora
Lv64HP126,000ATK870-1,145DEF/MDEF60 / 45ElementFire 2Race/SizeInsect / Large
Base 14,300Job 7,150
Tier 1
OsirisMVPOsirisID 1038
moc_pryd04
Entropy Codex1x Entropy CodexHand of God2x Hand of God
Lv78HP415,400ATK780-2,880DEF/MDEF10 / 25ElementUndead 4Race/SizeUndead / Medium
Base 71,500Job 28,600
Tier 1
PhreeoniMVPPhreeoniID 1159
moc_fild17
Entropy Codex1x Entropy CodexAnt Jaw2x Ant Jaw
Lv69HP188,000ATK880-1,530DEF/MDEF10 / 20ElementNeutral 3Race/SizeBrute / Large
Base 32,175Job 16,445
Tier 1
MayaMVPMayaID 1147
anthell02
Entropy Codex1x Entropy CodexMother's Nightmare2x Mother's Nightmare
Lv81HP169,000ATK1,800-2,070DEF/MDEF60 / 25ElementEarth 4Race/SizeInsect / Large
Base 42,900Job 17,875
Tier 1
MistressMVPMistressID 1059
mjolnir_04
Entropy Codex1x Entropy CodexYoung Twig2x Young Twig
Lv74HP212,000ATK880-1,110DEF/MDEF40 / 60ElementWind 4Race/SizeInsect / Small
Base 39,325Job 27,170
Tier 1
Moonlight FlowerMVPMoonlight FlowerID 1150
pay_dun04
Entropy Codex1x Entropy CodexNine Tails100x Nine Tails
Lv67HP120,000ATK1,200-1,700DEF/MDEF10 / 55ElementFire 3Race/SizeDemon / Medium
Base 27,500Job 14,300
Tier 2
AtroceMVPAtroceID 1785
ve_fild01
Entropy Codex2x Entropy CodexRotten Meat100x Rotten Meat
Lv82HP1,008,420ATK2,526-3,646DEF/MDEF25 / 25ElementDark 3Race/SizeBrute / Large
Base 295,550Job 118,895
Tier 2
AtroceMVPAtroceID 1785
ve_fild02
Entropy Codex2x Entropy CodexRotten Meat100x Rotten Meat
Lv82HP1,008,420ATK2,526-3,646DEF/MDEF25 / 25ElementDark 3Race/SizeBrute / Large
Base 295,550Job 118,895
Tier 2
AtroceMVPAtroceID 1785
ra_fild03
Entropy Codex2x Entropy CodexRotten Meat100x Rotten Meat
Lv82HP1,008,420ATK2,526-3,646DEF/MDEF25 / 25ElementDark 3Race/SizeBrute / Large
Base 295,550Job 118,895
Tier 2
AtroceMVPAtroceID 1785
ra_fild04
Entropy Codex2x Entropy CodexRotten Meat100x Rotten Meat
Lv82HP1,008,420ATK2,526-3,646DEF/MDEF25 / 25ElementDark 3Race/SizeBrute / Large
Base 295,550Job 118,895
Tier 2
BaphometMVPBaphometID 1039
prt_maze03
Entropy Codex2x Entropy CodexEvil Horn100x Evil Horn
Lv81HP668,000ATK3,220-4,040DEF/MDEF35 / 45ElementDark 3Race/SizeDemon / Large
Base 107,250Job 37,895
Tier 2
GopinichMVPGopinichID 1885
mosk_dun03
Entropy Codex2x Entropy CodexDragon Scale200x Dragon Scale
Lv85HP299,321ATK1,868-6,124DEF/MDEF20 / 42ElementEarth 3Race/SizeBrute / Large
Base 45,250Job 16,445
Tier 2
Orc HeroMVPOrc HeroID 1087
gef_fild03
Entropy Codex2x Entropy CodexHeroic Emblem2x Heroic Emblem
Lv77HP585,700ATK2,257-2,542DEF/MDEF40 / 45ElementEarth 2Race/SizeDemihuman / Large
Base 58,630Job 32,890
Tier 2
Stormy KnightMVPStormy KnightID 1251
xmas_dun02
Entropy Codex2x Entropy CodexAquamarine4x Aquamarine
Lv77HP240,000ATK1,425-1,585DEF/MDEF35 / 60ElementWind 4Race/SizeFormless / Large
Base 64,350Job 21,450
Tier 2
Lady TaneeMVPLady TaneeID 1688
ayo_dun02
Entropy Codex2x Entropy CodexTropical Banana2x Tropical Banana
Lv89HP493,000ATK450-2,170DEF/MDEF20 / 44ElementWind 3Race/SizePlant / Large
Base 64,995Job 43,222
Tier 2
Orc LordMVPOrc LordID 1190
gef_fild10
Entropy Codex2x Entropy CodexHeroic Emblem2x Heroic Emblem
Lv74HP783,000ATK3,700-4,150DEF/MDEF40 / 5ElementEarth 4Race/SizeDemihuman / Large
Base 62,205Job 8,580
Tier 2
Turtle GeneralMVPTurtle GeneralID 1312
tur_dun04
Entropy Codex2x Entropy CodexBroken Shell200x Broken Shell
Lv97HP320,700ATK2,438-3,478DEF/MDEF50 / 54ElementEarth 2Race/SizeBrute / Large
Base 18,202Job 9,800
Tier 2
YgnizemMVPYgnizemID 1658
lhz_dun02
Entropy Codex2x Entropy CodexResearch Chart100x Research Chart
Lv79HP214,200ATK3,890-5,690DEF/MDEF48 / 25ElementFire 2Race/SizeDemihuman / Medium
Base 258,760Job 86,000
Tier 3
BoitataMVPBoitataID 2068
bra_dun02
Entropy Codex4x Entropy CodexIllusion Flower3x Illusion Flower
Lv93HP1,283,990ATK3,304-4,266DEF/MDEF32 / 66ElementFire 3Race/SizeBrute / Large
Base 74,288Job 77,950
Tier 3
Dark LordMVPDark LordID 1272
gl_chyard
Entropy Codex4x Entropy CodexSkull200x Skull
Lv80HP720,000ATK2,800-3,320DEF/MDEF30 / 70ElementUndead 4Race/SizeDemon / Large
Base 65,780Job 45,045
Tier 3
Evil Snake LordMVPEvil Snake LordID 1418
gon_dun03
Entropy Codex4x Entropy CodexBa Gua2x Ba Gua
Lv73HP254,993ATK2,433-4,210DEF/MDEF25 / 55ElementGhost 3Race/SizeBrute / Large
Base 34,288Job 17,950
Tier 3
GarmMVPGarmID 1252
xmas_fild01
Entropy Codex4x Entropy CodexFang of Hatii2x Fang of Hatii
Lv73HP197,000ATK1,700-1,900DEF/MDEF40 / 45ElementWater 4Race/SizeBrute / Large
Base 50,050Job 20,020
Tier 3
Samurai SpecterMVPSamurai SpecterID 1492
ama_dun03
Entropy Codex4x Entropy CodexDark Mask150x Dark Mask
Lv71HP218,652ATK2,219-3,169DEF/MDEF10 / 51ElementDark 3Race/SizeDemihuman / Large
Base 33,095Job 18,214
Tier 3
Tao GunkaMVPTao GunkaID 1583
beach_dun
Entropy Codex4x Entropy CodexGemstone2x Gemstone
Lv70HP193,000ATK1,450-1,770DEF/MDEF20 / 20ElementNeutral 3Race/SizeDemon / Large
Base 59,175Job 10,445
Tier 3
RSX-0806MVPRSX-0806ID 1623
ein_dun02
Entropy Codex4x Entropy CodexFlashlight200x Flashlight
Lv86HP560,733ATK2,740-5,620DEF/MDEF39 / 41ElementNeutral 3Race/SizeFormless / Large
Base 31,010Job 32,011
Tier 3
Queen ScarabaMVPQueen ScarabaID 2087
dic_dun02
Entropy Codex4x Entropy CodexQueen Wing Piece2x Queen Wing Piece
Lv90HP3,500,000ATK1,000-2,900DEF/MDEF250 / 250ElementEarth 3Race/SizeInsect / Large
Base 450,000Job 70,000
Tier 4
DetaleMVPDetaleID 1719
abyss_03
Entropy Codex8x Entropy CodexFire Dragon Scale2x Fire Dragon Scale
Lv90HP960,000ATK4,560-5,548DEF/MDEF66 / 59ElementDark 3Race/SizeDragon / Large
Base 291,850Job 123,304
Tier 4
Fallen Bishop HibramMVPFallen Bishop HibramID 1871
abbey02
Entropy Codex8x Entropy CodexClattering Skull200x Clattering Skull
Lv80HP3,333,333ATK3,220-5,040DEF/MDEF50 / -ElementDark 2Race/SizeDemon / Medium
Base 1,111,111Job 1,111,111
Tier 4
Gloom Under NightMVPGloom Under NightID 1768
ra_san05
Entropy Codex8x Entropy CodexWill of Red Darkness2x Will of Red Darkness
Lv89HP2,298,000ATK5,880-9,516DEF/MDEF10 / 20ElementGhost 3Race/SizeFormless / Large
Base 962,175Job 276,445
Tier 4
IfritMVPIfritID 1832
thor_v01
Entropy Codex8x Entropy CodexMatchstick2x Matchstick
Lv99HP7,700,000ATK13,530-17,000DEF/MDEF40 / 50ElementFire 4Race/SizeFormless / Large
Base 3,154,321Job 3,114,520
Tier 4
Kiel D-01MVPKiel D-01ID 1734
kh_dun02
Entropy Codex8x Entropy CodexBurnt Part200x Burnt Part
Lv90HP1,523,000ATK3,280-6,560DEF/MDEF28 / 32ElementDark 2Race/SizeFormless / Medium
Base 2,356,200Job 512,602
Tier 4
KtullanuxMVPKtullanuxID 1779
ice_dun03
Entropy Codex8x Entropy CodexIce Scale2x Ice Scale
Lv98HP4,417,000ATK1,680-10,360DEF/MDEF40 / 42ElementWater 4Race/SizeBrute / Large
Base 2,720,050Job 1,120,020
Tier 4
PharaohMVPPharaohID 1157
in_sphinx5
Entropy Codex8x Entropy CodexMasque of Tutankhamen2x Masque of Tutankhamen
Lv93HP445,997ATK2,267-3,015DEF/MDEF67 / 70ElementDark 3Race/SizeDemihuman / Large
Base 114,990Job 41,899
Tier 4
Memory of ThanatosMVPMemory of ThanatosID 1708
thana_boss
Entropy Codex8x Entropy CodexSkeletal Armor Piece2x Skeletal Armor Piece
Lv99HP445,660ATK3,812-7,483DEF/MDEF35 / 35ElementGhost 4Race/SizeDemon / Large
Base 3,666,000Job 2,145,060
Tier 4
Valkyrie RandgrisMVPValkyrie RandgrisID 1751
odin_tem03
Entropy Codex8x Entropy CodexValhalla's Flower5x Valhalla's Flower
Lv99HP3,567,200ATK5,560-9,980DEF/MDEF25 / 42ElementHoly 4Race/SizeAngel / Large
Base 2,854,900Job 3,114,520
Tier 4
VesperMVPVesperID 1685
jupe_core
Entropy Codex8x Entropy CodexMetal Fragment100x Metal Fragment
Lv97HP640,700ATK4,000-10,000DEF/MDEF50 / 54ElementHoly 2Race/SizeBrute / Large
Base 200,000Job 100,000
Tier 4
BeelzebubMVPBeelzebubID 1874
abbey03
Entropy Codex8x Entropy CodexBroken Crown2x Broken Crown
Lv98HP6,666,666ATK10,000-13,410DEF/MDEF40 / 40ElementGhost 4Race/SizeDemon / Large
Base 6,666,666Job 6,666,666
Tier 5
Wounded MoroccMVPWounded MoroccID 1917
moc_fild22
Entropy Codex25x Entropy CodexCrystal of Darkness200x Crystal of Darkness
Lv99HP8,388,607ATK15,000-18,000DEF/MDEF29 / 65ElementDark 4Race/SizeDemon / Large
Base 3,600,000Job 3,000,000

Rift Loot Rift Loot Mechanics

Note: For a full breakdown of all drops visit each Pulse Rift (Instance page) individually above.
Drop CategoryItemsWho Gets LootDrop Rate Details
Normal Rift Loot
  • Paradox Shard Paradox Shard bundles (5x stacks in Minor Rifts)
  • Bundle size scales upward with difficulty
  • Killer always receives a roll
  • Each party member on the same map rolls independently
  • Party rolls occur at 50% of the killer's drop rate
Difficulty Bonus Loot
  • Killer only on Normal, Brutal, and Hell
  • Entire party on Torment
  • Scales by difficulty tier
  • On Torment, party rolls are 50% of killer rate
Boss Rift Loot
  • Ground drops; quantity scales with party size
  • Normal loot bonus: +0% / +10% / +15% / +30% / +70% (Normal -> Torment+)
  • Unique gear bonus: +0% / +1% / +2% / +3% / +6%
Completion Rewards
  • Delivered directly to every party member
  • Same rates for all Rift types
  • Guaranteed participation reward
Lost Rift Traveller
  • Standard Boss table
  • All Rift-exclusive gear at 10% base rate
  • Spawn chance: 10% on Normal, Brutal, Hell
  • Spawn chance: 60% on Torment

Lost Rift Traveller Lost Rift Traveller

Lost Rift Traveller Notice

On every Major Rift completion, there is a chance that the Lost Rift Traveller appears in the final boss area. With just 300 HP and a Plant-type body it is fragile, but will actively flee when attacked—you will need smart positioning to corner and defeat it for an extra, void-touched reward table that offers all Rift-unique gear at a boosted 10% base drop rate instead of 1%.

Lost Rift Traveller
Lost Rift Traveller
Appearance
  • Spawns after completing certain Major Rifts.
Spawn Chance
  • 10% on difficulties below Torment
  • 60% on Torment
Stats
  • 300 HP
  • Plant-type
Behavior
  • Flees when attacked; requires positioning and cornering.
Rewards
  • Standard Boss Rift Drop Table with boosted rates
  • All Rift-unique gears available at 10% base (instead of 1%)
Lost Rift Traveller

Disabled Instance Skills Disabled Rift Skills

Certain skills are disabled inside of Pulse Rifts (instances) to maintain balance and fairness.

SkillDescription
Teleport SkillTeleportPlayers cannot teleport inside instances.
Ice Wall SkillIce WallPrevents terrain manipulation to maintain challenge.
Intimidate SkillIntimidateDisables forced movement of enemies.
Spider Web SkillSpider WebPrevents excessive crowd control.
Expulsion SkillExpulsionRestricts forced character displacement.
Ignorance SkillIgnorancePrevents debuffing NPCs unfairly.
Dimension Door SkillDimension DoorRestricts unauthorized warping.
Extreme Vacuum SkillExtreme VacuumDisables terrain control skills.
Convenio SkillConvenioPrevents unfair teleportation of allies.
Warp Portal SkillWarp PortalStops creating portals inside instances.
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