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....~-:$%£ buttons to guide its unfathomable power. £%$:-~....
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....~-:$%£ capabilities and at least some  fingers. £%$:-~....
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....~-:$%£ weapon. as  such  it  has  been used  in £%$:-~....
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......~-:$ writing  it   has  been  lost  for  over $:-~......
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