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Plastids

A disgusting nanite-infested tissue mass. Location: Phobos, Saturn, Uranus, Pluto, and Eris

WHERE & HOW TO FARM

Plastids and Polymer together

Assur, Uranus — Dark Sector Survival

Use Assur on Uranus for a focused Plastids and Polymer Bundle run; Phobos gives an earlier alternative.

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SEE WHERE TO GO

Mission maps & locations

1 map

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Uranus mission selection map, captured in Update 32 (February 2023). Use the current mission table for present-day types and unlocks. — Uranus mission selection map, captured in Update 32 (February 2023). Use the current mission table for present-day types and unlocks.

Interactive maps & location tools

Warframe Star Chart

Choose the planet and mission node listed in the guide. Mission interiors use generated tiles; the navigation map locates the mission.

Open map in new tab ↗

GET STARTED

How to farm

Before you go

Unlock Assur, Uranus — Dark Sector Survival; prepare for 25–35 enemies.

Start the Survival objective, then stay near your squad and defeat incoming enemies.
Pick up Plastids from defeated enemies and break nearby resource containers. Maintain life support.
Extract when your target is met and the mission allows extraction.

Recognize the Plastids resource deposit while searching the mission. — Recognize the Plastids resource deposit while searching the mission. · Open image for full size

Farming tips

This route also collects Polymer Bundles.
If you need Tellurium too, consider Ophelia instead.

Sources & fact checks

wiki.warframe.com ↗ wiki.warframe.com ↗

Other ways to get it

Earlier progression option

Zeugma, Phobos — Dark Sector Survival

Unlock Zeugma, Phobos — Dark Sector Survival; prepare for 15–25 enemies.

Start the Survival objective, then stay near your squad and defeat incoming enemies.
Pick up Plastids from defeated enemies and break nearby resource containers. Maintain life support.
Extract when your target is met and the mission allows extraction.

Choose this if Uranus is still locked.

Sources & fact checks

wiki.warframe.com ↗

MAKE YOUR SESSION COUNT

Priorities & useful advice

Assur on Uranus combines Plastids and Polymer Bundles; Zeugma on Phobos is an earlier alternative if Uranus is locked. ↗↗

What to prioritize

Use Assur, Uranus — Dark Sector Survival if unlocked; the route also collects Polymer Bundles. Consider Ophelia if you need Tellurium too. ↗↗
If Uranus is still locked, farm at Zeugma, Phobos — Dark Sector Survival. ↗

Next steps

Start Survival and stay near your squad while defeating incoming enemies. ↗
Pick up Plastids drops and break nearby containers while maintaining life support; extract when ready and the mission allows it. ↗

GPT-6 Luna · Based on cited sources · 2026-10-24
Check unlock requirements and availability in game.

REWARD DETAILS & CONDITIONS

Sources & rewards

Farming route

Earlier progression option

Zeugma, Phobos — Dark Sector Survival

Unlock Zeugma, Phobos — Dark Sector Survival; prepare for 15–25 enemies.

Rate not listed

Farming route

Plastids and Polymer together

Assur, Uranus — Dark Sector Survival

Unlock Assur, Uranus — Dark Sector Survival; prepare for 25–35 enemies.

Rate not listed

Resource gathering

Phobos resource gathering

Planet/location resource pool · choose an unlocked mission

Unlock a suitable mission in Phobos.
Resource drops depend on enemies, containers, mission conditions and applicable boosters. No yield or route time is modeled.

Rate not listed

Resource gathering

Saturn resource gathering

Planet/location resource pool · choose an unlocked mission

Unlock a suitable mission in Saturn.
Resource drops depend on enemies, containers, mission conditions and applicable boosters. No yield or route time is modeled.

Rate not listed

Resource gathering

Uranus resource gathering

Planet/location resource pool · choose an unlocked mission

Unlock a suitable mission in Uranus.
Resource drops depend on enemies, containers, mission conditions and applicable boosters. No yield or route time is modeled.

Rate not listed

Resource gathering

Pluto resource gathering

Planet/location resource pool · choose an unlocked mission

Unlock a suitable mission in Pluto.
Resource drops depend on enemies, containers, mission conditions and applicable boosters. No yield or route time is modeled.

Rate not listed

Resource gathering

and Eris resource gathering

Planet/location resource pool · choose an unlocked mission

Unlock a suitable mission in and Eris.
Resource drops depend on enemies, containers, mission conditions and applicable boosters. No yield or route time is modeled.

Rate not listed

WHAT IT IS FOR

Used for

Newest items appear first in each group. Quantities include all listed upgrades; costs vary by level or recipe.

Find a character, weapon or recipe

Warframes 67

Citrine Prime

Citrine PrimeFull build · default recipes ×450↗× 450per craft or build

Narin

NarinFull build · default recipes ×2900↗× 2,900per craft or build

Voruna Prime

Voruna PrimeFull build · default recipes ×350↗× 350per craft or build

Gyre Prime

Gyre PrimeFull build · default recipes ×350↗× 350per craft or build

Caliban Prime

Caliban PrimeFull build · default recipes ×450↗× 450per craft or build

Yareli Prime

Yareli PrimeFull build · default recipes ×350↗× 350per craft or build

Temple

TempleFull build · default recipes ×800↗× 800per craft or build

Lavos Prime

Lavos PrimeFull build · default recipes ×350↗× 350per craft or build

Xaku Prime

Xaku PrimeFull build · default recipes ×350↗× 350per craft or build

Jade

JadeFull build · default recipes ×2100↗× 2,100per craft or build

Dante

DanteFull build · default recipes ×2000↗× 2,000per craft or build

Gauss Prime

Gauss PrimeFull build · default recipes ×450↗× 450per craft or build

Grendel Prime

Grendel PrimeFull build · default recipes ×450↗× 450per craft or build

Hildryn Prime

Hildryn PrimeFull build · default recipes ×450↗× 450per craft or build

Khora Prime

Khora PrimeFull build · default recipes ×450↗× 450per craft or build

Gyre

GyreFull build · default recipes ×4500↗× 4,500per craft or build

Garuda Prime

Garuda PrimeFull build · default recipes ×450↗× 450per craft or build

Harrow Prime

Harrow PrimeFull build · default recipes ×450↗× 450per craft or build

Nidus Prime

Nidus PrimeFull build · default recipes ×450↗× 450per craft or build

Yareli

YareliFull build · default recipes ×150↗× 150per craft or build

Ivara Prime

Ivara PrimeFull build · default recipes ×250↗× 250per craft or build

Wukong Prime

Wukong PrimeFull build · default recipes ×200↗× 200per craft or build

Wisp

WispFull build · default recipes ×950↗× 950per craft or build

Equinox Prime

Equinox PrimeFull build · default recipes ×225↗× 225per craft or build

Hildryn

HildrynFull build · default recipes ×1500↗× 1,500per craft or build

Chroma Prime

Chroma PrimeFull build · default recipes ×450↗× 450per craft or build

Limbo Prime

Limbo PrimeFull build · default recipes ×100↗× 100per craft or build

Khora

KhoraFull build · default recipes ×1000↗× 1,000per craft or build

Zephyr Prime

Zephyr PrimeFull build · default recipes ×350↗× 350per craft or build

Hydroid Prime

Hydroid PrimeFull build · default recipes ×1100↗× 1,100per craft or build

Harrow

HarrowFull build · default recipes ×2000↗× 2,000per craft or build

Oberon Prime

Oberon PrimeFull build · default recipes ×250↗× 250per craft or build

Octavia

OctaviaFull build · default recipes ×4100↗× 4,100per craft or build

Nidus

NidusFull build · default recipes ×2400↗× 2,400per craft or build

Valkyr Prime

Valkyr PrimeFull build · default recipes ×500↗× 500per craft or build

Nekros Prime

Nekros PrimeFull build · default recipes ×500↗× 500per craft or build

Titania

TitaniaFull build · default recipes ×800↗× 800per craft or build

Inaros

InarosFull build · default recipes ×800↗× 800per craft or build

Nezha

NezhaFull build · default recipes ×4200↗× 4,200per craft or build

Ivara

IvaraFull build · default recipes ×800↗× 800per craft or build

Wukong

WukongFull build · default recipes ×4000↗× 4,000per craft or build

Equinox

EquinoxFull build · default recipes ×1300↗× 1,300per craft or build

Chroma

ChromaFull build · default recipes ×600↗× 600per craft or build

Nova Prime

Nova PrimeFull build · default recipes ×500↗× 500per craft or build

Mesa

MesaFull build · default recipes ×800↗× 800per craft or build

Limbo

LimboFull build · default recipes ×220↗× 220per craft or build

Mirage

MirageFull build · default recipes ×450↗× 450per craft or build

Rhino Prime

Rhino PrimeFull build · default recipes ×900↗× 900per craft or build

Zephyr

ZephyrFull build · default recipes ×400↗× 400per craft or build

Ember Prime

Ember PrimeFull build · default recipes ×700↗× 700per craft or build

Valkyr

ValkyrFull build · default recipes ×400↗× 400per craft or build

Mag Prime

Mag PrimeFull build · default recipes ×500↗× 500per craft or build

Nekros

NekrosFull build · default recipes ×220↗× 220per craft or build

Nova

NovaFull build · default recipes ×600↗× 600per craft or build

Vauban

VaubanFull build · default recipes ×220↗× 220per craft or build

Frost Prime

Frost PrimeFull build · default recipes ×220↗× 220per craft or build

Banshee

BansheeFull build · default recipes ×400↗× 400per craft or build

Saryn

SarynFull build · default recipes ×350↗× 350per craft or build

Frost

FrostFull build · default recipes ×500↗× 500per craft or build

Nyx

NyxFull build · default recipes ×220↗× 220per craft or build

Ash

AshFull build · default recipes ×500↗× 500per craft or build

Ember

EmberFull build · default recipes ×220↗× 220per craft or build

Excalibur

ExcaliburFull build · default recipes ×220↗× 220per craft or build

Loki

LokiFull build · default recipes ×220↗× 220per craft or build

Mag

MagFull build · default recipes ×220↗× 220per craft or build

Trinity

TrinityFull build · default recipes ×220↗× 220per craft or build

Volt

VoltFull build · default recipes ×220↗× 220per craft or build

Equipment & companions 4

Diriga

DirigaFull build · default recipes ×350↗× 350per craft or build

Odonata Prime

Odonata PrimeFull build · default recipes ×500↗× 500per craft or build

Aegron Gyro

Aegron GyroFull build · default recipes ×1000↗× 1,000per craft or build

Trux Gyro

Trux GyroFull build · default recipes ×1000↗× 1,000per craft or build

Weapons 64

Nunchasa

NunchasaFull build · default recipes ×1600↗× 1,600per craft or build

Enkaus

EnkausFull build · default recipes ×500↗× 500per craft or build

Efv-5 Jupiter

Efv-5 JupiterFull build · default recipes ×1300↗× 1,300per craft or build

Purgator 1

Purgator 1Full build · default recipes ×200↗× 200per craft or build

Riot-848

Riot-848Full build · default recipes ×300↗× 300per craft or build

Evensong

EvensongFull build · default recipes ×1100↗× 1,100per craft or build

Harmony

HarmonyFull build · default recipes ×500↗× 500per craft or build

Dorrclave

DorrclaveFull build · default recipes ×820↗× 820per craft or build

Bubonico

BubonicoFull build · default recipes ×1200↗× 1,200per craft or build

Proboscis Cernos

Proboscis CernosFull build · default recipes ×2100↗× 2,100per craft or build

Acceltra

AcceltraFull build · default recipes ×925↗× 925per craft or build

Cobra & Crane

Cobra & CraneFull build · default recipes ×875↗× 875per craft or build

Phantasma

PhantasmaFull build · default recipes ×650↗× 650per craft or build

Plague Keewar

Plague KeewarFull build · default recipes ×700↗× 700per craft or build

Plague Kripath

Plague KripathFull build · default recipes ×700↗× 700per craft or build

Argonak

ArgonakFull build · default recipes ×700↗× 700per craft or build

Astilla

AstillaFull build · default recipes ×875↗× 875per craft or build

Gunsen

GunsenFull build · default recipes ×1150↗× 1,150per craft or build

Zakti

ZaktiFull build · default recipes ×350↗× 350per craft or build

Endura

EnduraFull build · default recipes ×1200↗× 1,200per craft or build

Ohma

OhmaFull build · default recipes ×1400↗× 1,400per craft or build

Hirudo

HirudoFull build · default recipes ×1100↗× 1,100per craft or build

Caustacyst

CaustacystFull build · default recipes ×4000↗× 4,000per craft or build

Gazal Machete

Gazal MacheteFull build · default recipes ×1400↗× 1,400per craft or build

Sarpa

SarpaFull build · default recipes ×1000↗× 1,000per craft or build

Heliocor

HeliocorFull build · default recipes ×650↗× 650per craft or build

Mutalist Cernos

Mutalist CernosFull build · default recipes ×2100↗× 2,100per craft or build

Dual Toxocyst

Dual ToxocystFull build · default recipes ×1100↗× 1,100per craft or build

Lesion

LesionFull build · default recipes ×1400↗× 1,400per craft or build

Destreza

DestrezaFull build · default recipes ×1700↗× 1,700per craft or build

Shaku

ShakuFull build · default recipes ×1900↗× 1,900per craft or build

Mios

MiosFull build · default recipes ×1200↗× 1,200per craft or build

Cerata

CerataFull build · default recipes ×1200↗× 1,200per craft or build

Sonicor

SonicorFull build · default recipes ×2600↗× 2,600per craft or build

Spira

SpiraFull build · default recipes ×800↗× 800per craft or build

Ninkondi

NinkondiFull build · default recipes ×800↗× 800per craft or build

Kulstar

KulstarFull build · default recipes ×3600↗× 3,600per craft or build

Boltace

BoltaceFull build · default recipes ×1000↗× 1,000per craft or build

Kohmak

KohmakFull build · default recipes ×5000↗× 5,000per craft or build

Twin Kohmak

Twin KohmakFull build · default recipes ×10000↗× 10,000per craft or build

Tonbo

TonboFull build · default recipes ×800↗× 800per craft or build

Panthera

PantheraFull build · default recipes ×500↗× 500per craft or build

Gammacor

GammacorFull build · default recipes ×650↗× 650per craft or build

Tiberon

TiberonFull build · default recipes ×1450↗× 1,450per craft or build

Kronen

KronenFull build · default recipes ×1000↗× 1,000per craft or build

Venka

VenkaFull build · default recipes ×500↗× 500per craft or build

Amprex

AmprexFull build · default recipes ×600↗× 600per craft or build

Tysis

TysisFull build · default recipes ×400↗× 400per craft or build

Scoliac

ScoliacFull build · default recipes ×1200↗× 1,200per craft or build

Cernos

CernosFull build · default recipes ×700↗× 700per craft or build

Soma

SomaFull build · default recipes ×850↗× 850per craft or build

Hikou

HikouFull build · default recipes ×500↗× 500per craft or build

Dread

DreadFull build · default recipes ×900↗× 900per craft or build

Machete

MacheteFull build · default recipes ×800↗× 800per craft or build

Vulkar

VulkarFull build · default recipes ×800↗× 800per craft or build

Paris

ParisFull build · default recipes ×600↗× 600per craft or build

Dark Dagger

Dark DaggerFull build · default recipes ×500↗× 500per craft or build

Dark Sword

Dark SwordFull build · default recipes ×200↗× 200per craft or build

Latron

LatronFull build · default recipes ×800↗× 800per craft or build

Boar

BoarFull build · default recipes ×900↗× 900per craft or build

Skana

SkanaFull build · default recipes ×500↗× 500per craft or build

Kwath

KwathFull build · default recipes ×700↗× 700per craft or build

Plague Akwin

Plague AkwinFull build · default recipes ×1100↗× 1,100per craft or build

Plague Bokwin

Plague BokwinFull build · default recipes ×1100↗× 1,100per craft or build

Components & recipes 93

Citrine Prime Neuroptics

Citrine Prime NeuropticsFoundry ×450↗× 450per craft or build

Narin Neuroptics

Narin NeuropticsFoundry ×2900↗× 2,900per craft or build

Nunchasa Lower Limb

Nunchasa Lower LimbFoundry ×800↗× 800per craft or build

Nunchasa Upper Limb

Nunchasa Upper LimbFoundry ×800↗× 800per craft or build

Voruna Prime Neuroptics

Voruna Prime NeuropticsFoundry ×350↗× 350per craft or build

Enkaus Barrel

Enkaus BarrelFoundry ×250↗× 250per craft or build

Enkaus Receiver

Enkaus ReceiverFoundry ×250↗× 250per craft or build

Gyre Prime Neuroptics

Gyre Prime NeuropticsFoundry ×350↗× 350per craft or build

Caliban Prime Neuroptics

Caliban Prime NeuropticsFoundry ×450↗× 450per craft or build

Yareli Prime Neuroptics

Yareli Prime NeuropticsFoundry ×350↗× 350per craft or build

Efv-5 Jupiter Stock

Efv-5 Jupiter StockFoundry ×1300↗× 1,300per craft or build

Purgator 1 Stock

Purgator 1 StockFoundry ×200↗× 200per craft or build

Riot-848 Barrel

Riot-848 BarrelFoundry ×300↗× 300per craft or build

Temple Neuroptics

Temple NeuropticsFoundry ×800↗× 800per craft or build

Lavos Prime Neuroptics

Lavos Prime NeuropticsFoundry ×350↗× 350per craft or build

Xaku Prime Neuroptics

Xaku Prime NeuropticsFoundry ×350↗× 350per craft or build

Jade Chassis

Jade ChassisFoundry ×1500↗× 1,500per craft or build

Jade Systems

Jade SystemsFoundry ×600↗× 600per craft or build

Dante Chassis

Dante ChassisFoundry ×2000↗× 2,000per craft or build

Gauss Prime Chassis

Gauss Prime ChassisFoundry ×450↗× 450per craft or build

Dorrclave Hilt

Dorrclave HiltFoundry ×570↗× 570per craft or build

Dorrclave Hook

Dorrclave HookFoundry ×250↗× 250per craft or build

Grendel Prime Chassis

Grendel Prime ChassisFoundry ×450↗× 450per craft or build

Hildryn Prime Chassis

Hildryn Prime ChassisFoundry ×450↗× 450per craft or build

Hespazym Alloy

Hespazym AlloyFoundry ×300↗× 300per craft or build

Khora Prime Chassis

Khora Prime ChassisFoundry ×450↗× 450per craft or build

Gyre Neuroptics

Gyre NeuropticsFoundry ×4500↗× 4,500per craft or build

Garuda Prime Chassis

Garuda Prime ChassisFoundry ×450↗× 450per craft or build

Harrow Prime Chassis

Harrow Prime ChassisFoundry ×450↗× 450per craft or build

Nidus Prime Chassis

Nidus Prime ChassisFoundry ×450↗× 450per craft or build

Yareli Neuroptics

Yareli NeuropticsFoundry ×150↗× 150per craft or build

Mutagen Mass

Mutagen MassFoundry ×250↗× 250per craft or build

Travocyte Alloy

Travocyte AlloyFoundry ×100↗× 100per craft or build

Adramal Alloy

Adramal AlloyFoundry ×600↗× 600per craft or build

Ivara Prime Chassis

Ivara Prime ChassisFoundry ×250↗× 250per craft or build

Wukong Prime Neuroptics

Wukong Prime NeuropticsFoundry ×200↗× 200per craft or build

Fieldron

FieldronFoundry ×250↗× 250per craft or build

Wisp Neuroptics

Wisp NeuropticsFoundry ×950↗× 950per craft or build

Equinox Prime Systems

Equinox Prime SystemsFoundry ×225↗× 225per craft or build

Hildryn Systems

Hildryn SystemsFoundry ×1500↗× 1,500per craft or build

Chroma Prime Neuroptics

Chroma Prime NeuropticsFoundry ×450↗× 450per craft or build

Limbo Prime Systems

Limbo Prime SystemsFoundry ×100↗× 100per craft or build

Fersteel Alloy

Fersteel AlloyFoundry ×400↗× 400per craft or build

Khora Systems

Khora SystemsFoundry ×1000↗× 1,000per craft or build

Zephyr Prime Neuroptics

Zephyr Prime NeuropticsFoundry ×350↗× 350per craft or build

Detonite Injector

Detonite InjectorFoundry ×250↗× 250per craft or build

Hydroid Prime Neuroptics

Hydroid Prime NeuropticsFoundry ×1100↗× 1,100per craft or build

Harrow Neuroptics

Harrow NeuropticsFoundry ×2000↗× 2,000per craft or build

Oberon Prime Systems

Oberon Prime SystemsFoundry ×250↗× 250per craft or build

Octavia Chassis

Octavia ChassisFoundry ×1500↗× 1,500per craft or build

Octavia Neuroptics

Octavia NeuropticsFoundry ×2600↗× 2,600per craft or build

Nidus Chassis

Nidus ChassisFoundry ×1400↗× 1,400per craft or build

Nidus Neuroptics

Nidus NeuropticsFoundry ×1000↗× 1,000per craft or build

Valkyr Prime Systems

Valkyr Prime SystemsFoundry ×500↗× 500per craft or build

Nekros Prime Systems

Nekros Prime SystemsFoundry ×500↗× 500per craft or build

Titania Systems

Titania SystemsFoundry ×800↗× 800per craft or build

Inaros Chassis

Inaros ChassisFoundry ×300↗× 300per craft or build

Inaros Neuroptics

Inaros NeuropticsFoundry ×500↗× 500per craft or build

Nezha Systems

Nezha SystemsFoundry ×4200↗× 4,200per craft or build

Ivara Neuroptics

Ivara NeuropticsFoundry ×800↗× 800per craft or build

Wukong Systems

Wukong SystemsFoundry ×4000↗× 4,000per craft or build

Related icon: Equinox Night Chassis

Equinox Night ChassisFoundry ×300↗× 300per craft or build

Related icon: Equinox Night Neuroptics

Equinox Night NeuropticsFoundry ×500↗× 500per craft or build

Related icon: Equinox Night Systems

Equinox Night SystemsFoundry ×500↗× 500per craft or build

Odonata Prime Systems

Odonata Prime SystemsFoundry ×500↗× 500per craft or build

Saryn Systems

Saryn SystemsFoundry ×350↗× 350per craft or build

Chroma Chassis

Chroma ChassisFoundry ×50↗× 50per craft or build

Chroma Neuroptics

Chroma NeuropticsFoundry ×200↗× 200per craft or build

Nova Prime Neuroptics

Nova Prime NeuropticsFoundry ×500↗× 500per craft or build

Mesa Chassis

Mesa ChassisFoundry ×300↗× 300per craft or build

Mesa Neuroptics

Mesa NeuropticsFoundry ×500↗× 500per craft or build

Limbo Systems

Limbo SystemsFoundry ×220↗× 220per craft or build

Mirage Chassis

Mirage ChassisFoundry ×450↗× 450per craft or build

Rhino Prime Chassis

Rhino Prime ChassisFoundry ×400↗× 400per craft or build

Rhino Prime Systems

Rhino Prime SystemsFoundry ×500↗× 500per craft or build

Zephyr Systems

Zephyr SystemsFoundry ×400↗× 400per craft or build

Ember Prime Systems

Ember Prime SystemsFoundry ×700↗× 700per craft or build

Valkyr Systems

Valkyr SystemsFoundry ×400↗× 400per craft or build

Mag Prime Systems

Mag Prime SystemsFoundry ×500↗× 500per craft or build

Nekros Systems

Nekros SystemsFoundry ×220↗× 220per craft or build

Nova Systems

Nova SystemsFoundry ×600↗× 600per craft or build

Vauban Systems

Vauban SystemsFoundry ×220↗× 220per craft or build

Frost Prime Systems

Frost Prime SystemsFoundry ×220↗× 220per craft or build

Banshee Systems

Banshee SystemsFoundry ×400↗× 400per craft or build

Frost Systems

Frost SystemsFoundry ×500↗× 500per craft or build

Nyx Systems

Nyx SystemsFoundry ×220↗× 220per craft or build

Ash Systems

Ash SystemsFoundry ×500↗× 500per craft or build

Ember Systems

Ember SystemsFoundry ×220↗× 220per craft or build

Excalibur Systems

Excalibur SystemsFoundry ×220↗× 220per craft or build

Loki Systems

Loki SystemsFoundry ×220↗× 220per craft or build

Mag Systems

Mag SystemsFoundry ×220↗× 220per craft or build

Trinity Systems

Trinity SystemsFoundry ×220↗× 220per craft or build

Volt Systems

Volt SystemsFoundry ×220↗× 220per craft or build

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