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This is the thread for the Imperial faction - the Republic thread is located here. Star Wars: The Old Republic, is an MMORPG developed by Bioware and released in December 2011. It takes place roughly 300 years after the original Knights of the Old Republic and 3,500 years before Episode 4. It is unique among MMO's in that it attempts to tell an RPG-like story throughout the game. Almost all quest givers are voice-acted and there are cut scenes, companions, all that good RPG stuff. Helpful links: TOR thread in the MMO HMO Official site Wookiepedia WampaLord's KotOR 1 LP Scorchy's Knights of the Old Republic 2 LP A fantastic LP even if you've already played the game. The Story So Far: After the Great Hyperspace War, the Sith Empire was destroyed by the Republic and Jedi. The survivors fled to a distant corner of the galaxy, landing on the planet Dromund Kaas. There, a new Emperor arose and devoted his people to rebuilding their lost empire. A couple thousand years later, after the Mandalorian Wars, two Jedi named Revan and Malak stumbled across Dromand Kaas while pursuing retreating Manalorians. They met the Emperor (the same one who fled Korriban, who used the Dark Side to become immortal somehow) and fought him. It's not known what happened after that, but Reven and Malak, now calling themselves Sith Lords, returned to the Republic, found the Star Forge, and started the events of Knights of the Old Republic. Then Knights of the Old Republic II happened. After that, 300 years of calm and rebuilding followed, with the Republic and Jedi Order bringing themselves back to where they were before the Mandalorian Wars. However, the Sith Empire's plan finally kicked off with a massive invasion of the Republic. The Great Galactic War raged for the next 28 years, on a massive scale, ending in a stalemate. The Treaty of Coruscant basically divided the galaxy in two between the Republic and Sith Empire. Now, both exist in a state of cold war, fighting proxy battles on various planets and engaging in border skirmishes. The game's story starts ten years after the signing of the Treaty of Coruscant. The Game Like many MMO's, The Old Republic has two factions, the Republic and the Sith Empire. Each faction has four classes, and each class has their own unique storyline and quests. The game takes place on various planets in the Star Wars universe. Each planet has it's own quest chain, with various side quests related to that. The Format This will be a screen shot LP following the class story lines while showing off the planetary story lines and a few of the better side quests. Mostly I'll be showing off the narrative and adding a little of my own to flesh out the characters, player and non-player alike. An admission: I am not a very good MMO player. This game works as a standard RPG and that's how I play it. If you have questions about gear, build, skill trees, rotations, or anything like that, please post it in the tread because I'll probably be interested in the answer, too! So which one will this LP be about? The thread has voted, and I will be playing a female Chiss Imperial Agent. At this time, we also have LPs of the Sith Warrior, Inquisitor, and the Bounty Hunter going in this thread.  SPOILER POLICY No spoilers for the class storylines, Imperial and Republic! Tagged or untagged! None, zero, nada! Planetary quest spoilers are also verboten. However, discussion of KotOR 1 and 2 may be untagged, since this game is going to spoil that plot for anyone who hasn't played them (and you really should have, you are missing out). Feel free to discuss any and all game mechanics as well, since I have been really lazy on mentioning them in my updates. And please none of that “oh you don't know how right you are  ” poo poo.A Personal Appeal This is a Bioware game, a Star Wars game, and an MMO, three things that can lead to Bad Threads. Go back and read through the original TOR thread in Games if you don't believe me. It was lots of people very angry at each other and gratuitous overuse of the world “objectively.” So I'm asking nicely: please try not to turn this thread into a shitstorm of pro- and anti- Bioware/this game posts. Debate is good, disagreements are good, shitposting is not good, derails are not good unless they are interesting or funny. Thank you. Guild Information Do you want to join in on the mediocrity that is The Old Republic? We are all on The Harbinger server, and we made a guild, as well. If you want to join, just message any of the members. If you are a member and want to invite someone, all you need to do is type "/ginvite character name." Current Retsupurae members are: Guildmaster: Klla'beena LPers: Mortiferocity Atronie Lamadar Thread Readers: Asiaga Trajian Alts: Cyanosa Elshilland Grienne Hephiestus Nasasna Pavilchenko Vedol Wildre Table of Contents  Abeena Moonslayer, Imperial Agent  1: A Long Time Ago... 2: We're civilized people, aren't we? 3: I'm not here to cause trouble. 4: The Sith aren't obligated to share their reasons. 5: I had my reasons. 6: Heroic Hutta 7: It's nothing personal. 8: The deed is done. Hutta Post-Mortem The Black Talon Episode 1: Good to have you aboard. The Black Talon Episode 2: If you knew what I knew, you'd understand.  1: You're on Imperial soil now, agent. 2: It is a privilege to be considered loyal. 3: I believe in the democratization of fear. 4: You get vicious after a while, don't you? 5: The news is worse than we expected. 6: You think you've done some great thing? 7: Strength over weakness, unity over discord. Dromund Kaas Post-Mortem Interlude: Korriban Hammer Station or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Turd Cannon  1: Bloody and limitless. 2: Our sweat, their blood and tears. 3: They've been spat on, starved, and punched. 4: Like cooking a fine meal. 5: You tell me a lot of things. 6: For anyone else this would be a suicide mission. 7: If I could ask you for one final favor? 8: You two are so GOOD together. 9: You gave us quite a prize. Balmorra Post-Mortem Athiss: More like Prophet of Shut the Hell Up! Interlude: Konversations with Kaliyo  1: What am I, your princess? 2: You're a trained killer. Kill them. 3: Sorry for the trouble. 4: There's only one catch. 5: I'm not going to forget this. Nar Shaddaa Post-Mortem Interlude: Dromund Kaas Mandalorian Raiders Interlude – More konversations with Kaliyo  1: Not much of anything here, is there? 2: There are limits. 3: Didn't expect them so soon. 4: Shrug me off later. 5: This is not my friend! 6: You've trampled my garden. Tatooine Post-Mortem Cademimu:  +  =   1: He Was Later...Repurposed 2: You Really Are an Idiot 3: Blood of the Queen! 4: How is it you come to be here? Interlude: Rise of the Hutt Cartel Preview! Interlude: ???? 5: We have tasted the gel and scented the egg chamber 6: Bug Milk 7: A little late for that 8: We'll do what needs to be done  1: Watch me burn 2: Countdown 3: Dominator 4: Consequences  1: Bury your loyalties 2: Wha...? What happ...? 3: Give my regards to the toxic swamp 4: You'll talk sooner or later. 5: We're all friends of the Republic here 6: How Invigorating Interlude: Dromund Kaas Interlude: Guess Who's Back?  Part One Part Two Part Three Part Four Part Five  1: I Want My Mind Back 2: Meet the Medic 3: Why do I even bother? 4: You're part of the team and we worry  1: It's important to us 2: You were not expected 3: It's good to be among friends 4: The Empire cares for its assets 5: Be careful in the monster's den 6: Do what you came to do 7: You won't have a choice (Chapter 2 Endgame)1: I can show you a few things 2: Iconoclasm 3: Everything's going to be different Interlude: Dromund Kaas Interlude: Isen 4 Interlude: Dromund Kaas Interlude: En route to Belsavis Prologue COLICOID WAR GAME: A GAME OF BUGS COLICOID WAR GAME, PART II: PUZZLE PALACE OF THE BUGS COLICOID WAR GAME, PART III: ‘LIKE SOME SORT OF AWFUL PREQUEL’  1: Do not reveal your allegiance 2: If you think you can kill me, take your shot 3: Software isn't easily distracted 4: Like a child mutilating a doll 5: You enter my world 6: The Star Cabal 7: Your victims are gathering Interlude: Tytunic Interlude: No friends, no allies Red Reaper: Part 1 (Flashpoint written by PoptartsNinja) Red Reaper: Part 2 Red Reaper: Part 3  1: Anew as the spring 2: A man of prophesy 3: The 4: Someone really wants you dead 5: You are cordially invited ... 6: Interpretation is a delicate art Epilogue: You don't even realize you're being manipulated  1: Victory for Razer! 2: Together again 3: Bold claims 4: Apocalypse party 5: You're now dead. Congratulations.  1: Beginning of the End 2: You underestimated me 3: Who do we lie to next? Moon Slayer fucked around with this message at 12:39 on Feb 24, 2015 |
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1 smuggler 5 whatever it takes
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Aug 29, 2012 15:14
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Actually, I change my vote to Reccomendation 3. Also, I'm going to tell you that your code is breaking some serious tables, so I'd fix that. Just make them normal quote. Waffleman_ fucked around with this message at 15:34 on Aug 29, 2012 |
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Aug 29, 2012 15:20
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1: Bounty Hunter 2: Mandalorian, if it exists. If not, Human 3: Male 4: 2 5: Whatever It Takes Basically, Boba/Jango Fett. I think it was said somewhere that Jango was Mandalorian, or was of Mandalorian descent.
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Aug 29, 2012 15:21
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1. Smuggler 2. Mirialan 3. Female 4. 2 5. Heart of Gold. Seriously, fix the table-breaking in the OP. Also, it's normally a good idea to include some content up front instead of just getting a bunch of votes.
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Aug 29, 2012 15:29
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1.) Trooper 2.) Cyborg 3.) Male 4.) 4 5.) Whatever It Takes Goony soldier that joined up to prove that he is the biggest badass out there. May not actually be a cyborg, possibly just glued metal to his face in an attempt to look cool.
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Aug 29, 2012 15:30
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Sorry everybody, I didn't know that code breaks tables! It's fixed now.Stabbey_the_Clown posted:Also, it's normally a good idea to include some content up front instead of just getting a bunch of votes. I posted a test post in the sandcastle, but it's a bit hard to include content before I even know what part of the game I'm playing.
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Aug 29, 2012 15:34
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post the intro cinematic or something so we can get a feel for the mood of the game
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Aug 29, 2012 15:35
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1. Trooper 2. Mirialan (never even heard of those before) 5: Heart of Gold Really, both force users and the Dark Side have run their course for me; I'm more interested in seeing what gameplay is like without the use of Lucas' precious philosophy-power-thing.
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Aug 29, 2012 15:40
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This is like the only MMO I can see working out for an LP. God-speed!
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Aug 29, 2012 15:45
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Added Bioware's "Class Preview" videos to the OP. Not gameplay exactly but it'll give you a good sense of what the game looks like.
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Aug 29, 2012 15:45
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1. Sith Inquisitor 2. Purestrain Sith 3. Male 4. 1 5. Whatever it takes And we shall name him Ron Paul.
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Aug 29, 2012 15:50
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1: Imperial Agent 2: Chiss 3: Female 4: 4 5: Idealist
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Aug 29, 2012 15:52
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1.Jedi Knight 2. Male 3. 4. 2 5. Heart of Gold or Idealist Name: Verbosius Roleplaying Notes: Always take dialoge options that lead to NPCs talking as much as possible as they overexplain everything. Why yes, I am saying you should make this game into Metal Gear Star Wars.  Edit: shortened name for no spaces SirPhoebos fucked around with this message at 16:32 on Aug 29, 2012 |
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Aug 29, 2012 16:02
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If you want to submit name suggestions, do so! Keep in mind that they can only be 15 characters long and contain no spaces.
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Aug 29, 2012 16:11
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Mordaedil posted:This is like the only MMO I can see working out for an LP. STO worked out pretty well, though that's probably more because of the LPer than anything to do with the game.
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Aug 29, 2012 16:20
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1. Imperial Agent 2. Male 3. Cyborg 4. 1 or 2 5. Highly Professional, hates the Sith I saw this back in the sandcastle and was intrigued. Will you be doing any flashpoints?
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Aug 29, 2012 16:27
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1. Smuggler 2. Female (Kath Soucie  )3. Mirialan 4. 2 5. Heart of Gold Looking forward to this. I've been playing all sorts of characters, but I'd love to see how other people view their characters/tackle things in different ways. Can't wait to see more of this!
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Aug 29, 2012 16:37
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Recommendation 3 Female Mirialan I guess?
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Aug 29, 2012 17:24
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1. Trooper 2. Human (beard) 3. Male (beard) 4. Whichever one is the beardiest. 5. No beard, no good. If it doesn't have a beard it is beneath you and the
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Aug 29, 2012 17:26
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Oh boy, here we go. I was wondering if anyone would do this game. I worked on SWtOR for six years and was one of the first artists hired. I was an environment art lead for four years and switched to senior cinematic designer once cinematic production started. I know more about this game than anyone really should. One time while working at BioWare I made a comment on Something Awful and got in trouble for not getting it approved first. Guess what. I don't work for BioWare anymore. I'm happy to answer any questions about the game either specific to the game or production as long as we don't hijack Moon Slayer's thread. For example, I pretty much know the full story for every class. Without reservation I would rate the class stories this way from best to worst: 1. Agent 2. Bounty Hunter 3. Smuggler 4. Sith Warrior 5. Trooper 6. Jedi Knight 7. Sith Inquisitor 8. Jedi Consular Yeah, the force classes didn't work out so well.
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Aug 29, 2012 17:27
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Chewbot posted:One time while working at BioWare I made a comment on Something Awful and got in trouble for not getting it approved first. So, what, it's Bioware policy you can only post unapproved comments on BSN? Because if some of those were approved  also I'm gonna go with you on this. Recommendation 2
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Aug 29, 2012 17:32
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Charlett posted:1. Smuggler As for me, I'm gonna go with something close to recommendation 2: 1. Imperial Agent 2. Make it a bloke 3. Chiss 4. 2, for the love of god. Every other body type is ridiculous. Body type 3 is André the Giant, and not in a good way 5. Strive to be as professional in your dealings with everyone as you can. Dark knight of the people of the empire, so to speak. So I guess slightly lighter than Whatever it Takes? Good graciousness, how specific I am.
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Aug 29, 2012 17:34
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Bobfly posted:I'm not gonna tell you what to do, but I seem to remember having watched some videos back when the game first came out, that showed the female smuggler voice being REALLY annoying and bratty (male smuggler ruled though AFAIR). Just throwing it out there. She's the voice of Phil and Lil from The Rugrats and she brings that voice along in this. It's really cool and I enjoyed it all the way to 50. 
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Aug 29, 2012 17:37
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Bobfly posted:I'm not gonna tell you what to do, but I seem to remember having watched some videos back when the game first came out, that showed the female smuggler voice being REALLY annoying and bratty (male smuggler ruled though AFAIR). Just throwing it out there. Agreeing with this voting scheme. I would like to also add a personal request if you are an alien on Imperial side. Every time someone is a racist gently caress, call them out on it.
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Aug 29, 2012 17:40
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Charlett posted:1. Smuggler Also, voting to change the thread name to Godspeed You! Sith Emperor
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Aug 29, 2012 18:20
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Chewbot posted:One time while working at BioWare I made a comment on Something Awful and got in trouble for not getting it approved first. Guess what. I don't work for BioWare anymore. I'm happy to answer any questions about the game either specific to the game or production as long as we don't hijack Moon Slayer's thread. post that the devs and managers tend to post on their own website I'd say that they should start enforcing that rule on their own turf.Fake edit: Do you have a particular interesting story you'd like to share with us from your time at Bioware? By now I doubt that Bioware could sink further in my eyes but you never know...
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Aug 29, 2012 18:23
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1: Nolan North 2: Nolan North 3: Nolan North 4: Nolan North 5: Nolan North Ahem.
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Aug 29, 2012 18:28
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1: Imperial Agent 2: Chiss 3: Female 4: 3 5: Whatever It Takes! Let's get all femme fatale on the galaxy! Chewbot posted:One time while working at BioWare I made a comment on Something Awful and got in trouble for not getting it approved first. Guess what. I don't work for BioWare anymore. I'm happy to answer any questions about the game either specific to the game or production as long as we don't hijack Moon Slayer's thread. What the hell? Can you elaborate more on this policy? How did they find out it was you in the first place? Did someone see you posting over your shoulder or something? And what did you post?
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Aug 29, 2012 18:30
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I played the hell out of this game until I got tired of doing the same thing over and over again. One of the few paths I didn't try and play was Smuggler. Good luck man. 1. Smuggler 2. Male 3. Whatever 4. 4 5. Whatever It Takes
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Aug 29, 2012 18:32
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1: Smuggler 2: Human 3: Male 4: Average 5: Heart of Gold
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Aug 29, 2012 18:58
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1: Imperial Agent 2: Chiss 3: Female 4: 2 5: Heart of Gold
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Aug 29, 2012 19:17
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1: Imperial Agent 2: Cyborg 3: Male 4: 1 5: Heart of Gold
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Aug 29, 2012 19:24
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1. Smuggler 2. Human 3. Male 4. 2 5. Heart of Gold Lamadar fucked around with this message at 22:31 on Aug 29, 2012 |
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Aug 29, 2012 19:29
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Screenshot LP? Haven't played the game but from what I've seen isn't this heavily focused on cinematics and voiced quests? Op, you sure this is the best option? In any case I'll be following this 
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Aug 29, 2012 19:51
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It's an MMO, so I bet it's really focused on grinding for 45 hours to get a rare wookiee pelt +3 to toughness, actually. perhaps that's too literal an interpretation of focus?
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Aug 29, 2012 20:05
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Cythereal posted:1: Imperial Agent This, go full light side. Also anyways call out racist idiots . EDIT: Also, get the orange imperial officer uniform on Balmora and use it the entire game, especially on infiltration missions. Nothingtoseehere fucked around with this message at 20:48 on Aug 29, 2012 |
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Aug 29, 2012 20:34
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This game makes me sad, there's so much random, hilarious dialog that nobody will ever see because it requires things like having certain classes in a group doing easily soloable quests and then certain people winning and then losing the dialog rolls.
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Aug 29, 2012 20:36
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1: Imperial Agent 2: Cyborg 3: Male 4: Average 5: Heart of Gold The Six Million Credit Man.
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