Invincible
Season 4 – Episode 5
Episode title: Give Us a Moment
Original release date: April 1, 2026
Episode plot: Allen and Nolan discuss the situation with Mark and Eve, and Mark reluctantly agrees to join the Coalition’s war against the Viltrumites. A remorseful Nolan also apologizes to Debbie, who rejects him. Allen tracks down Zoe Thompson / Tech Jacket, who also agrees to join their cause, while Oliver insists on going as well. After saying goodbye to Eve, Debbie and Paul, Mark and Oliver join Nolan, Allen, and Zoe aboard their ship, and the team departs for Talescria. On their way there, however, their vessel is ambushed by a Viltrumite cruiser commanded by Conquest and two other Viltrumites, Lucan and Kradd. A chaotic battle ensues, culminating in a one-on-one fight between Mark and Conquest. Mark is disemboweled by Conquest, but finally manages to kill him by strangling and asphyxiating him. Nolan and Oliver find a badly wounded Mark, while Zoe and Allen hide on the hull of the Viltrumite ship as Lucan and Kradd continue searching for them. Thaedus decides that it is time for open war with the Viltrumites.
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Transcript
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[Allen] Come on, look at him. Isn’t he the most handsome little dude you’ve ever seen? Look at this guy.
He’s pretty cute.
This is him as a kitten.
Oh, here he is playing with his favorite toy. Want to see a video?
I’m– Does he have two buttholes?
Oh, yeah, he’s full-grown.
Huh.
[sighs]
[Eve] I wonder how it’s going.
That is a very good question.
Has Nolan really changed?
He saved my life. I mean, I saved his first, but you know, who’s keeping track? I guess I am, if I’m being honest. Either way, he’s going to war against his own people, so that’s gotta mean something.
A war you want Mark to join.
Yeah. I know, it’s a big ask, but there is no way we’re gonna be able to pull this off without–
[ominous music playing]
So you originally came to Earth to see if you could breed with us? [chuckles] Jesus, Dad.
We were desperate. With only 50 of us left, we had no choice. I can see now how it could be considered wrong, but something good did come out of it. You.
That doesn’t mean I’ll help.
Mark, the Viltrumites will always be a threat to Earth, even more so now. But with you, and everything Allen and I have gathered from my books, we can stop them. The entire Coalition of Planets is behind us.
After they took you away on Thraxa, I thought you were dead.
I wanted to die. And it almost happened.
But Allen convinced me it wasn’t too late to make things right.
So many people did die, Dad. Not just here, but on Thraxa as well. You lied to me. You lied to Mom. You didn’t even think about what could happen to Oliver.
I know, and I promise I’ll spend the rest of my life trying to make it up to you and everyone else. That’s what I’m doing now. That’s why I’m here.
How do I know you’re telling the truth?
You’ll have to trust me.
[Mark scoffs] Great.
No tricks this time. We need your help, but if the answer is no, I understand.
Except I still don’t have a choice, do I? If the Coalition loses, how long until the Viltrumites show up here again?
I don’t know exactly, but… not long.
[quiet, dramatic music playing]
[sighs] When do we leave?
It’s a two-week trip to Talescria, so as soon as possible.
Tomorrow morning, okay? I have stuff to do first.
Of course. Mark? One more thing.
I gotta give it to you. You have balls. I would not do this.
Don’t you have somewhere to be, Allen?
Yeah. I mean, we need to find Tech Jacket and ask them to join the cause.
So go do it.
Ah, geez, Earth Nolan is touchy.
This is a bad idea.
Maybe. But I have to do it anyway.
It took Mom a long time to recover from what you did.
I owe her an apology. She deserves that.
Yeah, you do. And yeah, she does. But who’s the apology for? Her or yourself? Think about that.
We should go.
[quiet, somber music playing]
♪ ♪
♪ ♪
Mark said coming to see you was selfish. And I think he was right. Do you want me to go? [breathes deeply] Okay. I did the unspeakable to you and Mark. And then I did it again on Thraxa, leaving you and him and Oliver to pick up the pieces. Words can’t make up for something like that. But… when Mark first got his powers, I was terrified because I knew it meant everything would change. My life with you would change. And I didn’t want that to happen. But I had a mission to fulfill, a duty to the Viltrum empire. And it should have been easy. Except… I wasn’t really a Viltrumite anymore. I’m almost a thousand years old, but 20 years with you, 20 years with you made me human. I know forgiveness is earned, not asked for, so I’m not asking for it. But, Debbie, I am sorry. I am sorry for the pain, the tears, the anger, the sorrow that I put you through. I am sorry for what I did to Mark, for what I did to everyone in Chicago. The Guardians, all the Thraxans. For abandoning Oliver. I am sorry for all of it, and I regret every moment. And I promise you, and Mark and Oliver, that I will spend the rest of my life trying to repair the damage I did.
[Debbie] Repair the damage. [laughs] You still think you can do anything, don’t you? Fix all your problems with your… superpowers. This can’t be fixed, Nolan. There’s no way back from where you are. You murdered people. You extinguished families. You spread misery to the people who loved you most. How many people can’t sleep at night, because every time they close their eyes, they see you? I know what that feels like because I’m one of them. And now, and now, you show up here, with some bullshit apology, about to take my son to a war a million miles away where he could die, and you think you can repair this? What do you want, Nolan?
I… I wanted to say that I was sorry.
[Debbie] You said that. You’re still here.
Debbie, I… I had to see you again.
[Debbie] Fuck you. Two months after you left, you had Oliver with Andressa.
Andressa was-was a mistake. I didn’t know what I was doing. I love you. Not her.
[Debbie] [scoffs] Do you realize how you sound? You think that telling me you didn’t love Oliver’s mother is supposed to make me feel better? It just makes me hate you more.
I miss you.
[Debbie] You miss me? You miss me? You know what? I missed you! But you killed the man I loved. You… killed… him!
[bones crunch]
[Debbie shouts]
Debbie…
[Debbie] [screams] I loved you. We had everything. And now it’s all gone.
Debbie, stop. Let me see it.
[Debbie] No.
Just let me–
[Debbie] Am I still your pet?
You never were.
[Debbie] If I was supposed to change you, I failed. You’re not one of us. You’re not human. You’re barely a bad photocopy. You got to say what you wanted to say. Now get the fuck out of my house and never come back.
[cries]
[wincing]
[keys jingle]
[door opens, closes]
[car door opens, closes]
[engine starts]
[Walking Dread laughs]
[grunts]
[workers screaming]
[shouts]
The Walking Dread grows strong!
[grunts]
[♪ Haiku Hands play “Cool for You”]
♪ Hey, three o′clock in the morning ♪
♪ My hands on the awning ♪
♪ The brothers are brawling ♪
Yah!
♪ I’m having a ball ♪
♪ We′re yelling, distorting ♪
[grunting]
♪ Ain’t playing with caution ♪
♪ My peoples are awesome ♪
♪ We’re having a ball ♪
♪ Got nine lives and a mystery card…
[suit AI] Armor integrity at 72%. Repairs in process.
[roars]
♪ Old-school in a heavy way ♪
[screaming]
♪ Not knocking you anyway ♪
♪ Don′t throw me under the bus ♪
[screaming continues]
♪ Don’t throw me under the bus…
[worker] Oh, my God! Oh, my God, thank you! [laughing] You’re the fucking man!
Nope, and my dad would really like it if you didn’t say–
[Walking Dread roars]
[gasps]
Fuck!
[Ed] Zoe.
[sighs] I know, Dad, it just slipped.
Mm-hmm. Seems to be slipping a lot lately.
[grunting]
Why don’t we talk about this after I make Mr. Bad Teeth unconscious?
[suit AI] Repairs complete. Full capabilities restored.
[laughs]
That’s what I wanted to hear.
♪ I’ll state my case like rah ♪
♪ Too cool for you anyway ♪
[Walking Dread grunting]
[both grunt]
♪ Half-beat, half-speed ♪
♪ To each their own…
[groaning]
You want power? I’ll give you power.
[cannon charging]
[grunts]
More. I want more.
[Walking Dread laughs]
Wait, no. No more. No more!
[groans]
[groaning]
[workers cheering and applauding]
Oh, stop it, stop it. I mean, don’t totally stop. A little bit is okay. You can clap. Yeah, that feels right. You’re welcome.
[Ed] Not to ruin your moment, but I need you up here pronto.
Dad, can we please skip the lecture about swearing?
It’s not that. There’s, uh… someone here to see you.
Um…
Too much too soon? Yeah, too much too soon.
Sorry, let me just see if I can sum this up. Uh, Omni-Man is good now?
Pretty much, yeah.
And you want me to help him and you and Invincible fight 50 eviler and possibly stronger Omni-Mans way out there somewhere in space?
I would have said “Omni-men,” but yes, whatever.
And if they’re not stopped, they’re gonna come here, kill millions, and take over Earth?
Yep, that’s about it. It is terrifyingly simple. Does this mean you’re in?
[chuckles] I’ll whip up some sandwiches for your trip.
You’re not gonna try to talk her out of this?
That’s not really his vibe.
Always happy to see my baby girl doing the right thing.
[Zoe] Love you, Dad.
I love you, too, Zoe.
Aw, you guys. You know… I know we just met, but I kind of feel like we’ve earned this. Come here. Mmm!
[Debbie] Nolan stole my life, my trust, my sanity, and now he’s going to steal you, too.
This isn’t about him, Mom. We’ve got a chance to stop the Viltrumites for good. We have to take it. Mom.
I know. I know you have to go. But promise me you’ll come back.
I always… What happened?
Nothing. I got carried away. It was worth it.
[door closes]
Wait. What’s going on? Why are you guys sitting in the dark?
Dad already left and didn’t even wait to see me? What the hell?
[sighs] I-I don’t think he meant anything by it.
You don’t think he meant anything by not seeing me?
[sighs] You’re right. Why am I making excuses for him?
It’s better that he’s not here, Oliver.
And now you’re gonna go to space with him and fight in some war to save Earth?
Yeah.
I’m coming, too.
No, you’re not.
No, you’re not.
Yeah, I am.
I need you to watch Earth while I’m gone.
I’m not falling for that. If you don’t win, the Viltrumites will come here and hurt people I love, and I have just as much to lose as you do, and you need my help, just like I helped with Conquest and all those evil versions of you, so shut up!
Oliver–
I wasn’t there for my other mom, so I’m gonna save this one and you can’t stop me!
Okay. You two look after each other. I need both my boys back here together. And I want one last thing before you go.
[♪ Sarah Jaffe sings “Clementine”]
♪ Fifty states, fifty lines ♪
♪ Fifty crying-all-the-times ♪
♪ Fifty boys, fifty lies ♪
♪ Fifty I’m-gonna-change-my-minds ♪
♪ I changed my mind, I changed my mind ♪
♪ Now I feel indifferent ♪
♪ ♪
♪ We were young, we were young ♪
♪ We were young, we didn’t care ♪
♪ Is it gone? Is it gone? ♪
♪ Is it floating in the air? ♪
♪ I changed my mind, I changed my mind ♪
♪ Now I feel indifferent ♪
[gasps]
Just like old times?
What are you wearing?
I don’t care if it’s how everyone’s dressed in space these days.
At least I never sent you out there barefoot.
I kind of like it.
It makes me feel more grounded.
Grounded, great.
You go off to live in space and come back a hippie.
Must be something to see your Oliver.
They grow up fast, don’t they?
Him in particular.
The kid has enough to deal with without me messing him up the way I did Mark.
Huh.
So, tell me about this Paul guy.
I mean, I remember Debbie worked with him but can’t say he left much of an impression.
You, uh, really want to know?
Yeah. It’s fine.
Paul’s great.
Good with the boys. He makes Debbie smile.
Maybe a little ordinary, but I figure that’s what she needs after you.
I’m really glad she found someone.
Well, I got an early day tomorrow.
Lots of repairs.
Oh. Uh… yeah, sure, of course.
Wait, Art.
I’m, uh…
I’m sorry about everything.
Uh-huh.
For what it’s worth, I’ve changed.
And I’m trying to make up for everything I did.
Good.
And, hey, if I survive the next few months, I’ll let you fix this thing any way you like.
Uh, sorry, Nolan, but I’ve, uh, closed your account.
What, did I leave without paying my tab?
Uh, no, no.
Nothing like that.
So what, then?
I… dress heroes, Nolan.
Oh.
Oh, okay.
Well, uh… it was good to see you.
Yeah.
[hyperventilating]
Do you remember when we first met?
[scoffs] Sure.
It was the, uh, the Flaxan fight downtown.
I just got my powers and I was shitting myself, but then you and Robot and Rex and Kate, you showed me how it’s done.
[chuckles]
Seems like forever ago.
And now Robot and Amanda are lost over there somewhere.
They’ll find a way home.
Will they?
I didn’t think Rex would die either, but…
Hey, it’s okay.
Feels like things are changing, Mark, and not for the better.
Yeah.
I know.
But… I love you.
I love you, too.
Then that’s why everything will work out.
[scoffs] Well, I don’t know if that’s true, but I appreciate your faith in the endless power of our love.
[chuckles] Well, I got to believe in something.
Oh, uh, what was it you wanted to tell me yesterday, when my dad and Allen showed up?
It was nothing.
Really? It felt like it was important.
You’re going away tomorrow for who knows how long.
What could be more important than that?
Mark?
Yeah?
Don’t die.
I won’t.
Look at me.
Do you believe me?
[quiet, emotional music playing]
I do.
Be careful.
Mom, it’s a war.
It’s the opposite of careful.
Humor me, please.
[sighs] I’ll be careful.
I love you.
I love you, too, Mom.
[Oliver] I’m ready.
What’s all that?
My games.
And some clothes and some books and stuff.
And the homework April gave him that I made sure he packed.
And the homework.
I’ll miss you, Mom.
I’ll miss you, too.
Mom.
I won’t get to do this for months, so I have to get all my kisses out now.
Remember what I said, okay?
Take care of each other.
We will, Mom.
I’ll keep Mark safe.
Give ’em hell, guys.
[Debbie clears throat]
Uh, carefully, of course.
I’ll think about you every day.
You’d better.
[both sigh]
Go save the universe, hero.
Ready?
You bet.
Uh, Mark?
How do we breathe in space?
That’s the neat thing.
Mark should be here by now.
Give the kid a break. This is a big deal.
We’re wasting time.
Look, I know your trip home didn’t play out like exactly
the way you thought it would, but–
[alarm chimes]
Someone’s approaching now.
Finally.
Correction, two someones are approaching now.
[intriguing music playing]
This is rad.
I haven’t been on a spaceship since I was a baby.
Look at this thing.
What do these buttons do? Does this thing have lasers?
I’m not sure. You’ll have to ask the captain.
I get to meet the captain?
Dad?
He needs to go back.
He’s here to help. He’s a good fighter.
Mark, take him home.
Now.
No.
My other home already got trashed because of you, and I couldn’t do anything about it, so I’m gonna fight to save this one.
Oliver–
And you don’t get to tell me what to do.
You didn’t even come to see me.
This isn’t what I wanted.
Yeah, well, me neither.
What were you thinking of, bringing him here?
This is a war. He could die.
Oliver’s not a kid anymore.
And Mom and I decided this with him. It was a family decision.
I wanted to spare him.
You didn’t even want to see him.
And you told me yourself, this war isn’t sparing anyone if we lose.
Not the war, Mark.
I wanted to spare Oliver from me.
Oh, God. This is like the thing with Mom.
This is about you, not him.
I made too many mistakes, Mark.
Look, I’m not sure you deserve it, but this is your second chance.
Oliver used to idolize you when he was younger.
What do you think the “O” on his suit stands for?
It’s not for “Oliver.”
[Zoe] Is this the right place?
[exclaims]
Holy crap!
I mean, hi.
You’re not gonna kill me, are you?
[Telia] We’ve got everyone we came for.
Plot a course back to Talescria.
[captain] Uh, um… General Telia?
Yes?
Do you suppose I could have command of my vessel returned to me?
No.
Engage.
[triumphant music playing]
Omni-Man’s ship is breaking orbit.
Heading 2-49, mark 7.
They’re leaving.
Shh. Don’t jinx it.
[agent] Speed is increasing.
There’s a buildup of energy in their engines.
Everyone stand down.
[agents sighing]
[indistinct chatter]
[Donald] What is it, sir?
It’s the first time this planet’s been Viltrumite-free in over 20 years.
Is that a good thing or a bad thing?
Guess we’ll find out.
Godspeed, boys.
Don’t fuck it up.
Badass.
[Zoe] Totally.
This is like my favorite thing. I love space.
[♪ Omar Apollo sings “Drifting”]
Hey.
Hi.
[Telia over P.A.] All right, everyone, it’s two weeks to Talescria, which will give you plenty of time to get to know each other.
There’s a common area on deck four.
You’ll find your quarters there, too.
It’s no Thuhelia Hotel, but I’m sure you’ll find it satisfactory.
And please drop in to our medical bay at your leisure for a communication implant.
Otherwise, settle in and enjoy the trip.
♪ Past life ♪
♪ Oh, past life ♪
♪ Have we been ♪
♪ here before? ♪
♪ Last night ♪
♪ was the last night ♪
♪ ’cause I’m drifting ♪
♪ I’m drifting ♪
Protein tubes.
[replicator chimes]
With that white sauce.
[chimes]
[whirring]
[traditional Italian music playing faintly]
Mmm. Mmm.
Oh, my God, Nolan.
This is better than sex.
Well, that sounds like a challenge.
Nope, you’re right. This wins.
You give up too easily.
[door whooshes open]
Hey.
You hungry?
You don’t want it?
Nah, lost my appetite.
[adventurous music playing]
[Allen] Hey, Mark.
Um, is everything okay with your dad?
Uh, I think so. Why?
It’s just, ever since we left Earth, he’s been in a major funk.
Oh, “funk” is, uh, it’s a Unopan word.
It… it means kind of like bummed out, you know?
Yeah, it means the same thing on Earth.
That is weird.
Anyway, he’s all sulky and he won’t talk to me about it.
I think he expected my mom to be happier to see him.
Why would he expect that?
He told me what he did there.
He’s lucky he walked out of that house in one piece.
He’s not used to people telling him no.
[Telia] Your brother seems upset with him, too.
Yeah, I thought that was because my dad didn’t go see him back on Earth, but now I’m not so sure.
Well, at least Nolan’s trying.
[chuckles] I’m not sure there’s enough try in the world
to make up for what he did.
[door whooshes open]
[Zoe] Uh, hey, Telia.
Are you picking up anything strange?
A few of my suit’s sensors just tripped.
I don’t think so, but with this ship you never–
[explosion]
[alarms blaring]
Damage report, now!
No, no, no, no!
Our engine core’s been compromised and is in full meltdown!
Lock down the bridge and begin separation protocol.
But… my beautiful ship!
Do it!
Wait! Oliver and my dad are back there somewhere.
We don’t have a choice.
Come on, they’re gonna need our help.
Bridge separation in three, two, one.
[gasps]
[Mark] Oliver!
[tense music playing]
Oliver.
[Oliver] What happened?
[Mark] I don’t know.
[Allen] Mark.
[laughs]
[Mark] No. There’s no way.
[Conquest] This is what happens when you don’t finish what you started,
boy.
[Oliver] We killed you once, we can do it again.
[Mark] Oliver!
[Lucan] Let the insect learn his lesson.
[Allen grunts]
[shouts]
[groaning]
[Conquest] I remember you.
Where were we?
[both grunting]
[groans]
[groans]
Think you’re fast, huh?
[grunts] Get ready.
This is gonna be a hell of a mess.
[Nolan] Get your hands off my son.
[Conquest shouts]
[both grunting]
[Mark] Oliver, you okay?
[Oliver] Yeah. Yeah.
[both grunting]
[straining]
[bones crunch]
[Zoe] Uh, so do they have any weak spots or anything?
[Allen] Yeah, their egos. That’s about it.
[grunting]
[Conquest] Nolan, everyone’s favorite traitor.
Ah, it’s been so long.
I can’t believe I get to kill you, too.
[Nolan] You don’t.
[Conquest] Ah, a man of few words,
but they’re good ones.
I always liked you.
[both grunt]
[Mark] I killed you!
[Conquest] Let’s be honest, it was mostly your magic girlfriend.
And how is she?
I can’t wait to taste her blood again.
[Mark grunting]
[Oliver] Mark! [grunts]
[Lucan] He’s busy.
[grunting]
[Zoe grunting]
[Zoe shouts]
[Zoe groaning]
[Zoe] Allen? I-I can’t see.
[suit AI] Helmet armor rebuilding.
[grunts]
[yells]
Avoid additional head trauma until repairs are complete.
[Zoe] Like I have a choice.
[grunting]
[Oliver] Eat this, you day-old shit!
[grunts]
[Nolan] Are you okay?
[Oliver] I don’t need your help.
[Allen] Big mistake, pal.
Three on five?
[grunting]
You guys are toast.
[shouts]
Oh, shit.
[Kradd] Now who is the toast?
[Allen] You clearly have no idea what that means.
[Oliver] Holy crap! Incoming!
[grunts]
[Nolan] There’s too many.
[grunting]
Do you need to breathe?
[Oliver] Yes.
[Nolan] Go there.
Go!
[grunting]
[Mark] You gonna tell me all your deepest feelings again?
[Conquest] That was in confidence.
Oh, no.
We can’t let your brother miss all the fun.
[both grunt]
[gasping]
What the hell was that?
You’re never breathing again.
[strains]
[panting]
[Lucan] Your bloodline is a poison to our people.
[Nolan] If that were true, Lucan, you’d be winning.
[Allen grunts]
[shouts]
[Zoe groaning]
[suit AI] Armor integrity at risk.
[Zoe] Yeah, I know!
[Allen shouts]
[Kradd groaning]
[Allen gasps]
[Nolan] Where’s Mark? Where’s Conquest?
[Allen] Think they went after Oliver.
[Nolan] You two get to safety. You can’t win this fight.
[Allen] Wait a second. Where are you…? And there he goes.
Leaving us here. Alone. Fantastic.
[Zoe] Safety? Get to safety?
Okay, but where is that exactly?
I mean, it’s space.
[Allen] Yeah. Good question.
[Zoe] Uh…
[gasps] Oh, I think I know. Follow me.
[Allen] This really seems like the wrong direction.
Uh, Zoe, look, they seem angrier now that we’re making them chase us.
[Zoe] Almost there!
[suspenseful music playing]
[Allen] Zoe?
[shouts]
[Kradd grumbling]
[Lucan] Search everywhere!
[Mark groaning]
[screaming]
[straining]
[coughs]
[straining]
♪ ♪
[grunting]
[shouts]
[muffled grunt]
[strains]
♪ ♪
Oliver.
You’re okay. Where’s Mark?
I-I don’t know. They were moving too fast.
[distant shock waves]
[Mark growls]
[screams]
[coughs]
[groaning]
[screaming]
[low rumble]
[gasps]
[straining]
[whimpering]
[gasping]
[Mark rasping] Help.
Holy shit.
There.
[Mark gasping rapidly]
[dark music playing]
Help.
Help.
[Thaedus] You made the correct decision.
Thank you, sir, but I’m not so sure.
Your ship is no match for a Viltrumite cruiser.
Especially after the damage you took.
But we left them there.
Allen, too.
They are our strongest allies.
Trust they will survive and seek us out.
For now, return to Talescria.
That is an order.
With the mole in our midst, we can afford to wait no longer.
Sir?
The Coalition of Planets has been in conflict with the Viltrum Empire for too long.
It is time we were at war.
[typing]
[Lucan] It’s space. There is nowhere to hide.
[Kradd] Then where are they?
I don’t know.
But I know Grand Regent Thragg will not be happy with that answer.
I’ll keep scanning.
What about Conquest?
Conquest can take care of himself.
[atmospheric music playing]
So, you were right. This totally worked.
Color me surprised and impressed.
I saw it in a movie once.
[strains] But can you make it any bigger?
Can you just be grateful you even fit in here?
It wasn’t built to hide a 400-pound… um…
Unopan.
And 385, thank you very much.
So… what now?
Wasn’t this your plan?
I’m from Earth. You’re the Coalition officer guy.
You tell me.
Well, if we try to bail out, their sensors will pick us up immediately.
So we stay hidden, even if it means a lifetime of back pain, until they stop somewhere and we can sneak away.
What if they’re headed home?
You mean back to planet Viltrum?
Um…
Oh, if that happens, then we’ll be a hundred percent fucked.
Oh.
So, what, does this thing, uh, like, have any good video games?
[scoffs] It’s a Geldarian war machine designed for unequaled combat and destruction.
It’s got a few.
[Allen] So, you can make video games out of nothing,
but you can’t give me, like, an inch more headroom?
[Zoe] No, and stop asking.
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