{"id":73518,"date":"2026-07-09T21:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xtremeservers.com\/blog\/meet-the-star-operator-who-rewrites-the-ranged-rulebook-in-starward-v3-1\/"},"modified":"2026-07-09T21:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T20:00:00","slug":"meet-the-star-operator-who-rewrites-the-ranged-rulebook-in-starward-v3-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.xtremeservers.com\/blog\/meet-the-star-operator-who-rewrites-the-ranged-rulebook-in-starward-v3-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Star Operator Who Rewrites the Ranged Rulebook in Starward V3.1"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<article id=\"single-223636\" class=\"mssrc-features font-- has--theme has--branding\" data-clarity-region=\"article\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<header class=\"xwsrc-block-post-header is-style-fifty-fifty has-high-density has-text-align-left\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-50\">\n<div class=\"post-header__content has-text-align-left\">\n<ul class=\"post-tags__list\">\n<li class=\"post-tags__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/idatxbox\/\" class=\"kicker post__meta--category\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Category: <\/span>ID@XBOX<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2026\/07\/\" class=\"kicker\"><time datetime=\"1783627200\">July 9, 2026<\/time><\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"h2\">Meet the Star Operator Who Rewrites the Ranged Rulebook in Starward V3.1<\/h1>\n<div class=\"post-header__author post-header__author--line\">\n<div class=\"post-header__author__bylines\">\n<ul class=\"post-header__author__list\">\n<li class=\"post-header__author__list__item\"><span class=\"post-header__author__name\">Electra Xu\/Editor, Shengtianyouxi<\/span><span class=\"post-header__author__position d--block\"><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-50\">\n<div class=\"post-header__image\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"post__content\">\n<section class=\"xwsrc-block-content-block\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-50 push--25 column--content\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-xbox-summary\">\n<h3>Summary<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Tips for customizing Plizka\u2019s playstyle.<\/li>\n<li>Details on the return of a favorite crossover event.<\/li>\n<li>Summer surprises including an underwater event.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"6a500c8bde97f\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a500c8bde97f\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/2-7c456f9ad5db71ad55a4-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Starward hero art\" class=\"wp-image-223639\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/starward\/9NKVWKD06RVF\" id=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/starward\/9NKVWKD06RVF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Starward<\/em> <\/a>Version 3.1 is now live on XBOX \u2014 featuring three original Star Operators (Pliszka, Remiel, Simona), the Frame Arms Girl collaboration rerun on July 9, and a summer event with a free Cherub swimsuit skin.<\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"6a500c8bdeccd\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a500c8bdeccd\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/1-e43a27d82ef5a5b30814.jpg\" alt=\"Starward alt key art\" class=\"wp-image-223638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/1-e43a27d82ef5a5b30814.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/1-e43a27d82ef5a5b30814-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/1-e43a27d82ef5a5b30814-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/1-e43a27d82ef5a5b30814-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pliszka Joins the Fight \u2014 a Speedster with Heavy Firepower<\/h2>\n<p>Since her first teaser, Pliszka has been the breakout star of Version 3.1 \u2014 and it\u2019s easy to see why. With her striking design and a unique kit that blends aggressive mobility with devastating firepower, she\u2019s already won over the community before even touching the battlefield.<\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"6a500c8bdf007\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a500c8bdf007\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/0-KV-3c2ddedbcd7b0d1d5101-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Starward v31 Pliszka\" class=\"wp-image-223637\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p>Hailing from the AODS-AFTU faction, Pliszka is a Star Operator equipped with a powerful set of gear known as the Wing Rider Assembly. This system grants her exceptional firepower and the ability to enter a Cruising State for high-speed engagements. But the power comes with trade-offs: the Wing Rider Assembly increases her hitbox size and accelerates her descent speed. Savvy commanders can detach the assembly mid-battle to shed the extra weight and unlock a more agile, nimble playstyle \u2014 turning Pliszka into a completely different threat depending on the situation.<\/p>\n<p>We sat down with Zongzi, the lead designer behind Pliszka, to learn more about her creation:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrom the very beginning, we set out to find the perfect balance between heavy firepower and mobility. Pliszka is designed as an all-rounder who can excel in both roles. We hope everyone enjoys playing her as much as we enjoyed making her.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Pliszka\u2019s limited-time banner is now live \u2014 jump in and recruit her while you can.<\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"6a500c8bdf38f\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a500c8bdf38f\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/3-47dab7dd6d77cc227fe0.jpg\" alt=\"Starward hero art\" class=\"wp-image-223640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/3-47dab7dd6d77cc227fe0.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/3-47dab7dd6d77cc227fe0-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/3-47dab7dd6d77cc227fe0-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/3-47dab7dd6d77cc227fe0-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frame Arms Girl Collaboration Returns Today<\/h2>\n<p>The collaboration that fans have been asking for is back. Starting today, the Frame Arms Girl crossover event gives you another chance to recruit Gourai-Kai, Stylet, and Baselard.<\/p>\n<p>Missed them the first time? Now\u2019s your chance.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summer Fun Awaits \u2014 Dive into the Deep<\/h2>\n<p><em>Starward <\/em>has prepared a brand-new Summer event. Pick your favorite Star Operator and venture into the unknown depths of the ocean for an underwater treasure hunt.<\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"6a500c8bdf74c\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a500c8bdf74c\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/SeaKV-dcf2bbf672a7430b02dc.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-223662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/SeaKV-dcf2bbf672a7430b02dc.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/SeaKV-dcf2bbf672a7430b02dc-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/SeaKV-dcf2bbf672a7430b02dc-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/SeaKV-dcf2bbf672a7430b02dc-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p>Complete daily missions to earn Exploration Coins, exchange them at the event shop for generous rewards, and \u2014 best of all \u2014 grab a brand-new swimsuit skin for Cherub completely free!<\/p>\n<p>And if that\u2019s not enough to tempt you, Zongzi let slip a little surprise: rumor has it you might run into a completely unexpected mystery character during your exploration.<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/starward\/9NKVWKD06RVF\" id=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/starward\/9NKVWKD06RVF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Starward<\/a><\/em> Version 3.1 \u201cSummer Dive\u201d is available now on XBOX. Download and play for free \u2014 and we hope this update brings you a summer experience like no other.<\/p>\n<div id=\"msp1783477970723\" class=\"\">\n<div class=\"ms-product-badge mspb-large\" data-product-id=\"9NKVWKD06RVF\">\n<div class=\"mspb-primary-image\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9NKVWKD06RVF\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.40514.13719704357797730.2881b246-ecad-4a5e-b91a-280b517acd2e.8a4dc1ee-26a7-402c-8468-60e390b79228?w=400&amp;h=600\" alt=\"\u661f\u4e4b\u7ffc(Starward)\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><br \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-details\">\n<h2>\u661f\u4e4b\u7ffc(Starward)<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mspb-secondary-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-left-container\">\n<p>Shengtianyouxi<\/p>\n<div class=\"mspb-rating\">\n<div>\n\t\t\t<span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mspb-total-ratings\">157<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-full-stars\" style=\"width: 57px\">\n\t\t\t<span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-price\">\n\t\t\t\t<span><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-buttons\">\n\t<a class=\"mspb-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9NKVWKD06RVF\" target=\"_blank\">Get it now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-right-container\">\n<div class=\"mspb-description\">\n\t\tStarward Version 3.1 has arrived! The summer event is live, featuring swimsuit skins for Lancelot and Cherub! Unlock\u300cSilver Sparkle\u300dPliszka, \u300cEmerald Star\u300dRemiel, \u300cViper\u300dSimona, and the new Season Pass character\u300cLegion Massproduction\u300dLM! Plus, the Starward  \u00d7 FRAME ARMS GIRL collab rerun is back, inviting you to a midsummer celebration like no other!<\/p>\n<p>Starward is a 3D fighting game that integrates mecha girls and classic GVG combat gameplay, with 1V1 and 2V2 mode as the core gameplay. In Starward, players can control mecha girls with distinct personalities and different combat styles, and experience three-dimensional combat experiences beyond the ground.<\/p>\n<p>Classic GVG-like Gameplay<br \/>\nStarward faithfully recreates the GVG gameplay that has been popular in Japanese arcade halls for over a decade. It includes actions such as Beam Rifle, Machine Gun, Charge Shoot, fighting, blocking, stepping, dashing, allowing you to quickly showcase your skill level.<br \/>\nThe Starward experience spans across three distinct game modes featuring 2V2, 1V1 and Arcade gameplay. PvP is the main, featuring fast-paced battles lasting about 3 minutes per match.<\/p>\n<p>Mecha Girls VERSUS<br \/>\nAll characters are mecha girls, skilled in close-range fighting or long-range shooting. You can choose characters like Aliz, SkySaber, XiaoLing to play as vanguards; or characters like Elfin, Cavalry, Hikari to play as rearguards.<br \/>\nEach character has its unique design, such as Chinese style, elves, witches, fully armed mecha girls, and more.<\/p>\n<p>The COST System<br \/>\nThe character&#8217;s combat power &#8220;COST&#8221; is divided into four categories: 3.0\/2.5\/2.0\/1.5. You need to allocate the &#8220;COST&#8221; of the team to achieve the most reasonable configuration.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<style>\n.post-template-default .xwsrc-block-content-block .wp-block-column.flex-basis-50.push--25.column--content {\n\tflex: 100%;\n\tmargin-left: 0;\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2026\/07\/09\/meet-the-star-operator-1\/\">Meet the Star Operator Who Rewrites the Ranged Rulebook in Starward V3.1<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\">XBOX Wire<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2026\/07\/09\/meet-the-star-operator-1\/\">Go to Source (xbox.com)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Category: ID@XBOX July 9, 2026 Meet the Star Operator Who Rewrites the Ranged Rulebook in Starward V3.1 Electra Xu\/Editor, Shengtianyouxi Summary Tips for customizing Plizka\u2019s playstyle. 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