by Orson Scott Card ‧ RELEASE DATE: Sept. 10, 2019 A teen with the micropower (much smaller than a superpower) of finding lost things is asked to help in a kidnapping investigation. The first invasion of Earth was beaten back by a coalition of corporate and … I mean HELLO! masterful storytelling. Pretty. Very good action s-f book. To see what your friends thought of this book, [ Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston return to their Ender's Game prequel series with this first volume of an all-new trilogy about the Second Formic War in The Swarm.. China has been devastated by the … [how many who believed there was a Hive Queen (not many in Ender's Game, vs a lot in this book). China has been devastated by the Formic's initial efforts to eradicate Earth life forms and prepare the ground for their own settlement. The first invasion of Earth was beaten back by a coalition of corporate and international military forces, and the Chinese army. China has been devastated by the Formic's … The first invasion of Earth was beaten back by a coalition of corporate and international military forces, and the Chinese army. So if we're nasty and suspicious and conniving we assume that everyone is as nasty and suspicious and conniving as we are.”. I like trilogies or book series, but I think it is a cop out when the author purposefully drags things out to fill up space and make a series of books from one stor. I know it wasn't a big hit, but I like the nuances and what have you. Pastwatch: The Redemption of Christopher Columbus, Orson Scott Card's Intergalactic Medicine Show, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Swarm_(Card_and_Johnston_novel)&oldid=994037935, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 13 December 2020, at 20:18. His direct ancestors include Brigham Young, Charles Ora Card, Zina P. Young Card, Zina Young Card … No need to read it as soon as possible. This is the kind of book that keeps me up at night because I'm thinking about how humans would prepare for an alien invasion. Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston return to their Ender's Game prequel series with this first volume of an all-new trilogy about the Second Formic War in The Swarm. No. It is up to Bingwen, Mazer Rackam, Victor Delgado and Lem Jukes to create a weapon that can effectively defend humanity. If he is as slow as he has been hopefully the entire series will be done in less than 5 years as he has not only the two last formic war books to fini, No. But whoever is stupid and industrious must be removed immediately. Gah! The story didn't advance as far as it could have. In short, it functions very well for what a story has to do in its slot in the timeline of prequels. This was an excellent prequel to the Ender's Game series. Damn you for creating such a uniquely vibrant world that sucks me in like literally no other. Fills in gaps nicely. It was definitely written as the first book in a trilogy rather than a stand-alone in a trilogy. You are required to read the previous one or else you will be lost, not a good sign for any author. Those who are clever and industrious are fitted for the high staff appointments. The Swarm (Book) : Card, Orson Scott : The first invasion of Earth was beaten back by a coalition of corporate and international military forces, and the Chinese army, but China has been devastated by the Formics' initial efforts to eradicate Earth life forms and prepare the ground for their own settlement. No need to read it as soon as possible. The first invasion of Earth was beaten back by a coalition of corporate and … The first invasion of Earth was beaten back by a coalition of corporate and international military forces and the Chinese army. The first invasion of Earth was beaten back by a coalition of corporate and international military forces and the Chinese army. The Swarm is a 2016 science fiction novel by Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston, and the first book of the Second Formic Wars trilogy of novels in the Ender's Game series. The man who is clever and lazy is fit for the very highest commands. The Swarm (Audiobook CD) : Card, Orson Scott : Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston return to their Ender's Game prequel series with this first volume of an all-new trilogy about the Second Formic War in The Swarm . The first invasion of Earth was beaten back by a coalition of corporate and international military forces. The story didn't advance as far as it could have. But ambition and politics, greed and self-interest remain, as important members of the military continue to place their career prospects ahead of Earth's defense. We see the construction of the battle room and Mazer's first trainees. the entire world is at risk and you really want to push a risky mission secure a promotion, or kill a squadron to steal expensive equipment ... hold on, I need a. Orson nailed it. I like this book, and encourage all who liked the 3 former books on the Formic wars to read this as well, and by all means those who haven't read the former books. Orson Scott Card is best known for his science fiction novel Ender's Game and its many sequels that expand the Ender Universe into the far future and the near past. The Swarm (Book) : Card, Orson Scott : Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston return to their Ender's Game prequel series with this first volume of an all-new trilogy about the Second Formic War in The Swarm. So, when I say that I actually liked The Swarm better than Ender's Game, don't read too much into it. The first invasion of Earth was beaten back by a coalition of corporate and international military forces, and the Chinese army, but China has been devastated by the Formics' initial efforts to eradicate Earth life forms and prepare the ground for their own settlement. The Swarm Publisher's Summary. This was released in 2016. I've read every book in the Enderverse, while I enjoyed The Swarm I must admit it is relatively weak in comparison to other books in the series . Scientists determined that the single ship that wreaked such damage was merely a scout ship. ARTICLES. The Swarm is a 2016 science fiction novel by Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston, and the first book of the Second Formic Wars trilogy of novels in the Ender's Game series. The first invasion of Earth was beaten back by a coalition of corporate and international military forces, and the Chinese army. My thanks go out to Card and Johnston. However, so far I am somewhat disappointed. Orson Scott Card is the author of the novels, “I divide officers into four classes—the clever, the lazy, the stupid, and the industrious. The Swarm Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published It was definitely written as the first book in a trilogy rather than a stand-alone in a trilogy. The first invasion of Earth was beaten back by a coalition of corporate and … Orson nailed it. However, so far I am somewhat disappointed. Long ostracized as a thief because no one believes him, freshman Ezekiel has tried to tamp down his ability to recognize lost items and compulsion to return them. [Another thing is that at times it feels like the Hive Queen have been made a little less smart than I had expected, I would think she would have acted differently on the asteroid. Expand/Collapse Synopsis. I understand the best narrators use editing software to remove their breaths.
The first invasion of Earth was beaten back by a coalition of corporate and international military forces, and the Chinese army. Orson Scott Card never fails to deliver. Mazer was found not-guilty. This is only the first book of an unfinished trilogy, and in my opinion it was only a 3 star book. Damn you for putting out only one of these a year that I'm almost literally forced to read in a single sitting. Damn you, Card and Johnston. This is only the first book of an unfinished trilogy, and in my opinion it was only a 3 star book. It was released on August 2, 2016, and was written by Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston. by Orson Scott Card First published August 2nd 2016 Sort by title original date published date published avg rating num ratings format Format Paperback Hardcover Mass Market Paperback Kindle Edition Nook ebook Library Binding Audiobook Audio CD Audio Cassette Audible Audio CD-ROM MP3 CD Board book Leather Bound Unbound Spiral-bound Unknown Binding by Tor Books. Good fun for Enderverse fans, so 4* for that crowd. That's what we do as humans; it's how we read minds. Not that it's bad, because it's not bad, it's good, but it's not great. Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston return to their. Orson Scott Card was born on August 24, 1951, in Richland, Washington. I like trilogies or book series, but I think it is a cop out when the author purposefully drags things out to fill up space and make a series of books from one stories. Nothing like Ender or Shadow series in terms of wisdom, but a good fun to read. The first invasion of Earth was beaten back by a coalition of corporate and … The characters seemed far more developed and the narrative all but flew past. Getting back more to what I want the Ender books to be-- politics, hard science, etc. The first invasion of Earth was beaten back by a coalition of corporate and international military forces, and the Chinese army. August 2nd 2016 Great book. Though it would be recommended to do so first, as you'll understand more of what the main characters have gone through. You can hear the narrator's breath. Orson Scott Card didn't like it when Peter Jackson did that to the Hobbitt, and that's what it seems like is happening with this next trilogy - Johnston and Card purposefully dragged stuff out to have a long enough book. The Scouring of China struck fear into the other nations of the planet; that fear blossomed into drastic action when scientists determined that the single ship that wreaked such damage was merely a scout ship. Putting OSC's problematic personal politics aside, he can write amazingly well. This book suffers from all the same flaws as the others in the Ender-verse prequel series. It's a great continuation of the series, and I can't wait for the sequel of this prequel. The first invasion of Earth was beaten back by a coalition of corporate and international military forces, and the Chinese army. There is a mothership out beyond the … Summary Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston return to their Ender's Gameprequel series with this first volume of an all-new trilogy about the Second Formic War in The Swarm. the entire world is at risk and you really want to push a risky mission secure a promotion, or kill a squadron to steal expensive equipment ... hold on, I need a second... As much as I have liked the Ender's Game books, it's clear that OSC is doing less of the writing on these co-written books. To start off I really enjoyed Ender's Game, the movie. When is the trilogy going to be completed. I will continue to read the trilogy, but I'm not super excited about it. An interesting idea for the beginning of a story ruined by completely uninteresting characters, and series shattering continuity errors. Note to myself: don't get the audiobook. I really enjoyed the book, but it definitely feels like book one of a trilogy and doesn't stand alone well. The Swarm (eBook) : Card, Orson Scott : "The first invasion of Earth was beaten back by a coalition of corporate and international military forces, and the Chinese army. The Swarm Publisher's Summary Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston return to their Ender's Game prequel series with this first volume of an all-new trilogy about the Second Formic War in The Swarm. "The Second Formic Wars trilogy titles released". The first invasion of Earth was beaten back by a coalition of corporate and international military forces, and the Chinese army. Synopsis. [Its fun to see the beginnings of the Battle School, or what will become the Battle School in the future, especially the Battle Room. Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston return to their Ender's Game prequel series with this first volume of an all-new trilogy about the Second Formic War in The Swarm. The first invasion of Earth was beaten back by a coalition of corporate and … The first invasion of Earth was beaten back by a coalition of corporate and international military forces and the Chinese army. We’d love your help. The Scouring of China struck fear into the other nations of the planet; … It was released on August 2, 2016.[1]. The Swarm (Book) : Card, Orson Scott : The first invasion of Earth was beaten back by a coalition of corporate and international military forces, and the Chinese army, but China has been devastated by the Formics' initial efforts to eradicate Earth life forms and prepare the ground for their own settlement. I have been anticipating the continuation of the prequels to Ender's Game since the last trilogy ended. Fans of the First Formic War series will enjoy revisiting many of the same characters in this series but not much else. Again. I will wait until the rest of the 3 books are out then consider buying print - not audio. The Macmillan publishing website describes the trilogy as chronicling "the war which led to the formation of the Hegemony, and the Battle School, and the genetic program that led … The projected titles for the second and third books are The Hive and The Queens respectively. The ending was too soon. The first invasion of Earth was beaten back by a coalition of corporate and international military forces, and the Chinese army. When No One Remembers His Name, Does God Retire? the characters here are so insightful, and the alien race's technology marvelous. —General Baron Kurt von Hammerstein-Equord, German Chief of Army Command (1930–33)”, “He thinks I'm like him, Mazer realized. The first invasion of Earth was beaten back by a coalition of corporate and international military forces and the Chinese army. It's ok but long winded when you consider the length and depth of Ender's Game. [2] The Hive was released on June 11, 2019. Title is also mentioned in regard to a possible sequel for the film. The Swarm (Book) : Card, Orson Scott : Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston return to their Ender's Game prequel series with this first volume of an all-new trilogy about the Second Formic War in The Swarm. Original Release Date: August 2, 2016 Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston return to their Ender's Game prequel series with this first volume of an all-new trilogy about the Second Formic War in The Swarm. I really enjoyed this, far more in fact than I enjoyed the works on the first Bugger wars. The first invasion of Earth was beaten back by a coalition of corporate and … The Swarm is the first novel in the Second Formic War Trilogy, preceding The Hive. A good read although Card shared the writing duties with Aaron Johnston. Set a century before Ender's Game, The Swarm addresses the beginning of the Second Formac War. Bestselling authors Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston return with an all-new prequel to "Ender's Game, " The Second Formic War. I waited too long to write this. Mercurial gods are trapped on Earth in The Lost Gate, a new fantasy from a science fiction master. This book wasn't bad, it was just - meh. It's structure and the way it ends drain the drama out of it in my opinion (I won't say more about it, because I don't want to spoil it). The first invasion of Earth was beaten back by a coalition of corporate and international military forces, and the Chinese army. Of course, I'm not sure how the judge found Mazer not-guilty without a trial, he should have dismissed the charges - which would have been better for the story since the charges could still be re-charged, unless they were dismissed with prejudice, so Mazer would still have a threat of court-martial hanging over his head. Card's family has Mormon pioneer heritage. Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston return to their Ender's Game prequel series with this first volume of an all-new trilogy about the Second Formic War in The Swarm. Earth's government has been reorganized for defense; it now comprises a Hegemon, a planetary official responsible for keeping all the formerly warring nations in line, and a Polemarch, responsible for organizing all the military forces of the planet into the new International Fleet. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston return to their Ender's Game prequel series with this first volume of an all-new trilogy about the Second Formic War in The Swarm. Starts out OK but to make a long story short, it should have been shorter! Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston return to their Ender's Game prequel series with this first volume of an all-new trilogy about the Second Formic War in The Swarm. The first invasion of Earth was beaten back by a coalition of corporate and international military forces, and the Chinese army. Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston return to their Ender's Game prequel series with this first volume of an all-new trilogy about the Second Formic War in The Swarm. I don't know if I've ever read a book that engaged my interest, imagination, and wonder so fully, other than the other books in this series. [ In no military justice system that I know of, can someone be acquitted of a crime (found not guilty) and yet the judge can still issue a letter of reprimand along with a recommendation for non-judicial punishment. He is the son of Peggy Jane (née Park) and Willard Richards Card, and is the third of six children and the older brother of composer and arranger Arlen Card. The book is the first of the Second Formic War trilogy by Card and Johnston. Again. That is, they don't belong in the Ender-verse. I liked how Johnston used the character Lehm to poke fun at the "coincidence" that brought the main cast from the previous trilogy back together. I have been anticipating the continuation of the prequels to Ender's Game since the last trilogy ended. But he can't finish a series to save his life, and he seems to have given up on writing his own books. Why is it that I just found out about this book and now have to wait for the next one?!? The issues with the IF are well explored and although Mazer is perhaps wasted a bit, the events that surround him are interesting enough that you don’t really mind. If you enjoyed the previous trilogy like I did, I think we are set for another fun adventure as the next two books are released! He has the temperament and the requisite nerves to deal with all situations. Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston return to their Ender's Game prequel series with this first volume of an all-new trilogy about the Second Formic War in The Swarm. 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The first invasion of Earth was beaten back by a coalition of corporate and international military forces, and the Chinese army. Orson Scott Card never fails to deliver. Mazer was found not-guilty. This is only the first book of an unfinished trilogy, and in my opinion it was only a 3 star book. Damn you for putting out only one of these a year that I'm almost literally forced to read in a single sitting. Damn you, Card and Johnston. This is only the first book of an unfinished trilogy, and in my opinion it was only a 3 star book. It was released on August 2, 2016, and was written by Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston. by Orson Scott Card First published August 2nd 2016 Sort by title original date published date published avg rating num ratings format Format Paperback Hardcover Mass Market Paperback Kindle Edition Nook ebook Library Binding Audiobook Audio CD Audio Cassette Audible Audio CD-ROM MP3 CD Board book Leather Bound Unbound Spiral-bound Unknown Binding by Tor Books. Good fun for Enderverse fans, so 4* for that crowd. That's what we do as humans; it's how we read minds. Not that it's bad, because it's not bad, it's good, but it's not great. Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston return to their. Orson Scott Card was born on August 24, 1951, in Richland, Washington. I like trilogies or book series, but I think it is a cop out when the author purposefully drags things out to fill up space and make a series of books from one stories. Nothing like Ender or Shadow series in terms of wisdom, but a good fun to read. The first invasion of Earth was beaten back by a coalition of corporate and … The characters seemed far more developed and the narrative all but flew past. Getting back more to what I want the Ender books to be-- politics, hard science, etc. The first invasion of Earth was beaten back by a coalition of corporate and international military forces, and the Chinese army. August 2nd 2016 Great book. Though it would be recommended to do so first, as you'll understand more of what the main characters have gone through. You can hear the narrator's breath. Orson Scott Card didn't like it when Peter Jackson did that to the Hobbitt, and that's what it seems like is happening with this next trilogy - Johnston and Card purposefully dragged stuff out to have a long enough book. The Scouring of China struck fear into the other nations of the planet; that fear blossomed into drastic action when scientists determined that the single ship that wreaked such damage was merely a scout ship. Putting OSC's problematic personal politics aside, he can write amazingly well. This book suffers from all the same flaws as the others in the Ender-verse prequel series. It's a great continuation of the series, and I can't wait for the sequel of this prequel. The first invasion of Earth was beaten back by a coalition of corporate and international military forces, and the Chinese army. There is a mothership out beyond the … Summary Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston return to their Ender's Gameprequel series with this first volume of an all-new trilogy about the Second Formic War in The Swarm. the entire world is at risk and you really want to push a risky mission secure a promotion, or kill a squadron to steal expensive equipment ... hold on, I need a second... As much as I have liked the Ender's Game books, it's clear that OSC is doing less of the writing on these co-written books. To start off I really enjoyed Ender's Game, the movie. When is the trilogy going to be completed. I will continue to read the trilogy, but I'm not super excited about it. An interesting idea for the beginning of a story ruined by completely uninteresting characters, and series shattering continuity errors. Note to myself: don't get the audiobook. I really enjoyed the book, but it definitely feels like book one of a trilogy and doesn't stand alone well. The Swarm (eBook) : Card, Orson Scott : "The first invasion of Earth was beaten back by a coalition of corporate and international military forces, and the Chinese army. The Swarm Publisher's Summary Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston return to their Ender's Game prequel series with this first volume of an all-new trilogy about the Second Formic War in The Swarm. "The Second Formic Wars trilogy titles released". The first invasion of Earth was beaten back by a coalition of corporate and international military forces, and the Chinese army. Synopsis. [Its fun to see the beginnings of the Battle School, or what will become the Battle School in the future, especially the Battle Room. Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston return to their Ender's Game prequel series with this first volume of an all-new trilogy about the Second Formic War in The Swarm. The first invasion of Earth was beaten back by a coalition of corporate and … The first invasion of Earth was beaten back by a coalition of corporate and international military forces and the Chinese army. We’d love your help. The Scouring of China struck fear into the other nations of the planet; … It was released on August 2, 2016.[1]. The Swarm (Book) : Card, Orson Scott : The first invasion of Earth was beaten back by a coalition of corporate and international military forces, and the Chinese army, but China has been devastated by the Formics' initial efforts to eradicate Earth life forms and prepare the ground for their own settlement. I have been anticipating the continuation of the prequels to Ender's Game since the last trilogy ended. Fans of the First Formic War series will enjoy revisiting many of the same characters in this series but not much else. Again. I will wait until the rest of the 3 books are out then consider buying print - not audio. The Macmillan publishing website describes the trilogy as chronicling "the war which led to the formation of the Hegemony, and the Battle School, and the genetic program that led … The projected titles for the second and third books are The Hive and The Queens respectively. The ending was too soon. The first invasion of Earth was beaten back by a coalition of corporate and international military forces, and the Chinese army. When No One Remembers His Name, Does God Retire? the characters here are so insightful, and the alien race's technology marvelous. —General Baron Kurt von Hammerstein-Equord, German Chief of Army Command (1930–33)”, “He thinks I'm like him, Mazer realized. The first invasion of Earth was beaten back by a coalition of corporate and international military forces and the Chinese army. It's ok but long winded when you consider the length and depth of Ender's Game. [2] The Hive was released on June 11, 2019. Title is also mentioned in regard to a possible sequel for the film. The Swarm (Book) : Card, Orson Scott : Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston return to their Ender's Game prequel series with this first volume of an all-new trilogy about the Second Formic War in The Swarm. Original Release Date: August 2, 2016 Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston return to their Ender's Game prequel series with this first volume of an all-new trilogy about the Second Formic War in The Swarm. I really enjoyed this, far more in fact than I enjoyed the works on the first Bugger wars. The first invasion of Earth was beaten back by a coalition of corporate and … The Swarm is the first novel in the Second Formic War Trilogy, preceding The Hive. A good read although Card shared the writing duties with Aaron Johnston. Set a century before Ender's Game, The Swarm addresses the beginning of the Second Formac War. Bestselling authors Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston return with an all-new prequel to "Ender's Game, " The Second Formic War. I waited too long to write this. Mercurial gods are trapped on Earth in The Lost Gate, a new fantasy from a science fiction master. This book wasn't bad, it was just - meh. It's structure and the way it ends drain the drama out of it in my opinion (I won't say more about it, because I don't want to spoil it). The first invasion of Earth was beaten back by a coalition of corporate and international military forces, and the Chinese army. Of course, I'm not sure how the judge found Mazer not-guilty without a trial, he should have dismissed the charges - which would have been better for the story since the charges could still be re-charged, unless they were dismissed with prejudice, so Mazer would still have a threat of court-martial hanging over his head. Card's family has Mormon pioneer heritage. Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston return to their Ender's Game prequel series with this first volume of an all-new trilogy about the Second Formic War in The Swarm. Earth's government has been reorganized for defense; it now comprises a Hegemon, a planetary official responsible for keeping all the formerly warring nations in line, and a Polemarch, responsible for organizing all the military forces of the planet into the new International Fleet. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston return to their Ender's Game prequel series with this first volume of an all-new trilogy about the Second Formic War in The Swarm. Starts out OK but to make a long story short, it should have been shorter! Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston return to their Ender's Game prequel series with this first volume of an all-new trilogy about the Second Formic War in The Swarm. The first invasion of Earth was beaten back by a coalition of corporate and international military forces, and the Chinese army. Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston return to their Ender's Game prequel series with this first volume of an all-new trilogy about the Second Formic War in The Swarm. I don't know if I've ever read a book that engaged my interest, imagination, and wonder so fully, other than the other books in this series. [ In no military justice system that I know of, can someone be acquitted of a crime (found not guilty) and yet the judge can still issue a letter of reprimand along with a recommendation for non-judicial punishment. He is the son of Peggy Jane (née Park) and Willard Richards Card, and is the third of six children and the older brother of composer and arranger Arlen Card. The book is the first of the Second Formic War trilogy by Card and Johnston. Again. That is, they don't belong in the Ender-verse. I liked how Johnston used the character Lehm to poke fun at the "coincidence" that brought the main cast from the previous trilogy back together. I have been anticipating the continuation of the prequels to Ender's Game since the last trilogy ended. But he can't finish a series to save his life, and he seems to have given up on writing his own books. Why is it that I just found out about this book and now have to wait for the next one?!? The issues with the IF are well explored and although Mazer is perhaps wasted a bit, the events that surround him are interesting enough that you don’t really mind. If you enjoyed the previous trilogy like I did, I think we are set for another fun adventure as the next two books are released! He has the temperament and the requisite nerves to deal with all situations. Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston return to their Ender's Game prequel series with this first volume of an all-new trilogy about the Second Formic War in The Swarm. China has been devastated by the Formic's … The first invasion of Earth was beaten back by a coalition of corporate and international military forces, and the Chinese army. The Scouring of China struck fear into the other nations of the planet; … Pretty average. I found the storyline was interesting, and his use of multiple main characters, who's fates all end up tied together in the end. Builds well. Great characters and wonderful villains. Further, a letter of reprimand is considered a form of punishment as well, and you CANNOT punish a person who is found not-guilty. I found a bit odd is when the monk and Wila goes back and forth between religion science! Hit, but it definitely feels like book one of a trilogy a big hit but. To your Goodreads account because it 's good, but it definitely feels like book of. Is it that I 'm not super excited about it only one of these year! The characters here are so insightful, and the alien race 's technology marvelous highest commands fans so... 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