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Kronos

Kronos, also spelled , was the king of the in mythology, renowned as the youngest son of (Earth) and (Sky), who overthrew his father to become the ruler of the universe during the and later fathered the Olympian gods before being deposed by his son . In the primary account provided by the poet in his (c. BCE), Kronos is depicted as a wily and terrible figure who wielded a to castrate , fulfilling 's desire to free her children from their father's oppressive imprisonment within her womb. This act established Kronos's reign, characterized by prosperity and harmony, often associated with the mythological where humanity lived without toil or sorrow. Kronos married his Titan sister , and together they produced six children: the goddesses , , and , and the gods , , and . Fearing a from and that he would be similarly overthrown by one of his offspring, Kronos swallowed each newborn child whole immediately after birth, starting with . , desperate to save her sixth child , concealed his birth on and deceived Kronos by wrapping a stone in swaddling clothes for him to devour instead. Raised in secret, grew to maturity and administered an emetic to Kronos, causing him to regurgitate the swallowed siblings, who then allied with against their father. The ensuing conflict, known as the , pitted Kronos and the against and the Olympians in a decade-long war for cosmic supremacy. freed the , whom Kronos had confined in out of fear, and they forged the for him. Kronos led his forces from but ultimately suffered defeat. Bound and imprisoned in by his victorious son, Kronos was guarded by the hundred-handed Hekatonkheires, ending his tyrannical rule and ushering in the era of the Olympian gods. Later traditions, such as in Hesiod's , portray Kronos as pardoned and reigning benevolently over the Isles of the Blessed in the , a realm of eternal paradise for heroes. Associated primarily with time (khrónos) as a devouring and inexorable force, Kronos embodied themes of generational conflict and the cyclical overthrow of in Greek cosmology. The Romans identified him with their god Saturn, linking him to agriculture, renewal, and the festival, though Greek depictions emphasize his destructive aspects over later Roman interpretations of abundance. Cult worship of Kronos was limited, with evidence of sacrifices at ancient sites like Mount Kronion near , but his legacy endures as a foundational figure in theogonic narratives exploring the origins of divine order. The name Kronos is also used for various businesses, organizations, artistic works, scientific terms, and other entities; see sections below.

Mythology

Cronus in Greek mythology

In Greek mythology, Cronus (Greek: Κρόνος, Krónos) was the youngest of the Titans, the divine offspring of Uranus (Sky) and Gaia (Earth), and he rose to prominence as their leader after overthrowing his tyrannical father. According to Hesiod's Theogony, Gaia, weary of Uranus's cruelty in confining their children within her body, crafted a sickle from adamant and enlisted Cronus to castrate him; Cronus ambushed Uranus during intercourse, severing his genitals and hurling them into the sea, which freed the Titans and marked the end of Uranus's rule (Hesiod, Theogony 154–182). This act established Cronus as king of the Titans, ushering in an era often described as the Golden Age, though his reign was soon overshadowed by paranoia over a prophecy that he too would be dethroned by one of his offspring. Fearing the foretold overthrow, devoured each of his children at birth: first the daughters , , and , then the sons and (, Theogony 453–467). His wife , desperate to save their sixth child , concealed his birth on and tricked by wrapping a stone in swaddling clothes and presenting it as the infant, which he duly swallowed (, Theogony 467–506). Raised in secret, matured and returned to challenge his father, administering an emetic potion that caused to vomit up the swallowed siblings, who then allied with against the . The conflict escalated into the , a decade-long war between the generation led by and the emerging gods under , culminating in the ' defeat and their imprisonment in , a deep abyss guarded by the hundred-handed (Hesiod, 617–720). himself was bound there, though in some later traditions, such as Hesiod's , he was released to rule over the Isles of the Blessed. The etymology of "" remains obscure, likely deriving from a word possibly linked to agricultural or harvest themes, distinct from (Χρόνος), the personification of linear time in Orphic cosmology; ancient sources like noted early confusions between the two due to phonetic similarity, leading to later associations of with devouring time (, 3.44; West 1966, commentary on Hesiod ). Ancient depictions of Cronus in often emphasize his role in these myths, such as in Attic red-figure vase paintings from the 5th century BCE, where he is shown as a bearded, mature figure receiving the swaddled stone from , symbolizing the deception that led to his downfall; he typically holds a scepter denoting kingship, with the occasionally appearing as a harvest tool or weapon in scenes of Uranus's castration (, inv. 06.1021.144, ca. 460–450 BCE). Literary sources like Hesiod's epic poem portray him as a cunning yet ruthless figure, embodying generational conflict central to cosmological narrative.

Saturn in Roman mythology

In Roman mythology, was identified as the equivalent of the Greek Titan , portrayed as the god who, after being dethroned and exiled by his son , fled to and established a prosperous era known as the . Upon arriving in the region of —named after his act of hiding (latere)— gathered the , rudimentary peoples and taught them the arts of , including yoking oxen for plowing and harvesting crops, thereby laying the foundations of early and . This reign was characterized by peace, abundance, and moral simplicity, where the earth yielded fruits without toil, and society flourished without conflict or greed. The most prominent celebration honoring Saturn was the Saturnalia festival, held annually from December 17 to 23, which commemorated his agricultural gifts and the Golden Age's liberties. During this week-long holiday, social norms were inverted: slaves dined with masters and sometimes directed household activities, while free citizens engaged in gambling, revelry, and public feasting with wine, figs, nuts, and dates; gifts such as wax candles and small figurines were exchanged to symbolize and . The festival began with a public sacrifice at the in the , followed by banquets that emphasized equality and joy, reflecting Saturn's role in liberating humanity from primitive hardship. Saturn's iconography typically depicted him as an elderly, bearded figure veiled in a , wielding a or pruning knife—symbols of his dominion over sowing, reaping, and the cycles of time and harvest. This imagery appeared prominently in the , dedicated in 497 BCE on the Capitoline Hill's slopes, where his wooden statue, filled with olive oil, held the sickle and was ritually unveiled during to invoke prosperity. The temple served as Rome's state treasury, underscoring Saturn's association with wealth derived from agricultural abundance. Roman poets like and further equated Saturn explicitly with , emphasizing his exile to as the origin of Italy's ; in Ovid's , Saturn arrives by ship at the Tuscan river, bestowing order and fertility, while 's describes his peaceful rule ending with later migrations that presaged Rome's founding. These adaptations integrated elements into Roman tradition, portraying Saturn not merely as a deposed but as a benevolent founder of .

Businesses and organizations

UKG (formerly Kronos Incorporated)

, formerly known as , is a leading provider of management (HCM) and solutions. Founded in 1977 by Mark Ain, a graduate, in , the company initially specialized in time and attendance tracking systems, developing innovative employee time clocks to improve accuracy and efficiency in labor management. Over the decades, Kronos expanded its offerings to include comprehensive software, encompassing features such as automated time clocks, employee scheduling, and HR tools that enable data-driven decisions on labor costs and productivity. The company transitioned to cloud-based software-as-a-service () models, allowing scalable deployment for businesses of varying sizes. Key milestones in Kronos's growth included strategic acquisitions to broaden its capabilities in HCM. In January 2016, Kronos acquired Empower Software Solutions, a provider of software tailored for complex scheduling in industries with rules and unique policies, enhancing its enterprise-level offerings. served a wide range of sectors, including for optimizing shift planning during peak seasons, healthcare for managing schedules and , and for tracking production-line attendance and reducing costs. These solutions helped organizations streamline operations and ensure regulatory adherence across workforces. In April 2020, Kronos merged with , a HCM platform specialist, to form (Ultimate Kronos Group), valued at $22 billion including debt and backed by private equity firm . The merger combined Kronos's expertise with Ultimate's strengths in and , creating a unified suite of AI-powered HCM tools. maintains dual headquarters in (Kronos's headquarters after relocating from Waltham) and , with over 12,000 employees as of 2024. For its payroll-related financial services, Kronos SaaShr, Inc., a subsidiary, holds NMLS ID 1698726, facilitating compliant money transmission for customer payments.

Kronos Worldwide, Inc.

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. is a leading global producer and marketer of value-added (TiO₂) pigments, a versatile white pigment essential for enhancing whiteness, brightness, and opacity in industrial applications. Incorporated in in 1989, the company originated from the titanium dioxide division of , Inc. (formerly the National Lead Company), which established the world's first commercial TiO₂ production facility in , , in 1916 through its subsidiary Titan Company A/S. Following a corporate , Kronos Worldwide became an entity in 1989, focusing exclusively on TiO₂ pigments, and is now headquartered in , . The company's core product, TiO₂ pigments, is produced in both and crystal forms using and processes, offering exceptional light-scattering properties, chemical inertness, and heat resistance. These pigments are widely used to provide superior coverage and in paints and coatings for architectural, automotive, and marine uses; in plastics for coloring and UV protection; and in manufacturing to improve quality and opacity. Kronos markets a range of specialized grades tailored for these sectors, emphasizing performance in end-use formulations without toxicity concerns. Kronos operates a network of manufacturing facilities across five countries, including sulfate-process plants in , , and , ; chloride-process plants in , , Langerbrugge, , Varennes, , and , ; and a operation in Hauge i Dalane, . In July 2024, Kronos acquired the remaining 50% interest in the Louisiana Pigment Company, L.P., increasing its North American TiO₂ production capacity. As of 2025, the company's total annual TiO₂ production capacity exceeds 500,000 metric tons, supporting sales in , , and markets. In 2024, Kronos produced 535,000 metric tons, operating at high utilization rates to meet demand. In sustainability efforts, Kronos earned an EcoVadis rating in January 2024 for its environmental, labor, and practices, placing it in the top 5% of assessed companies globally. The company prioritizes low-carbon production through energy-efficient technologies, byproduct via its KRONOS ecochem® program, and reduction initiatives, including compliance with EU schemes and investments in sourcing at select facilities. Kronos Worldwide is publicly traded on the under the KRO. Ownership is primarily held by affiliates of Contran Corporation; as of 2018, Valhi, Inc. (controlled by Contran) owned approximately 50% of Kronos' , with a Contran holding about 30%, a structure that has remained stable amid the company's focus on operational efficiency and market expansion.

Arts and entertainment

Film and television

In film and television, "Kronos" frequently appears as a name for characters, entities, or locations in science fiction and horror genres, often evoking themes of destruction, time, or otherworldly power inspired by mythological roots. The 1957 American science fiction film Kronos, directed by Kurt Neumann and starring Jeff Morrow as Dr. Adam Benson, depicts aliens dispatching a massive robotic energy accumulator named Kronos to Earth, where it drains global power sources before scientists reverse its polarity to destroy it. The film, produced by 20th Century Fox, emphasizes Cold War-era fears of technological invasion and resource depletion. Captain Kronos – Vampire Hunter (1974), a Hammer Horror production written and directed by , stars Horst Janson as the titular Captain Kronos, a disgraced and swordsman who, with his assistant Professor Grost (John Cater), investigates youth-draining vampires in a rural English village, employing experimental methods to combat the threat. The film blends swashbuckling action with gothic elements, featuring Caroline Munro as the gypsy Carla. In the fantasy television series Highlander: The Series (1992–1998), Kronos is portrayed by as a ruthless immortal antagonist and founder of the Four Horsemen, a band of ancient warriors who pillaged civilizations for millennia; he serves as a major villain in season 5 episodes "Revelation 6:8" and "The Horseman," challenging protagonist Duncan MacLeod's alliances. Kronos embodies themes of unrelenting conquest and moral corruption among immortals. Qo'noS, the homeworld of the species in the franchise—often anglicized as Kronos—represents a harsh, honor-bound warrior planet central to and interstellar conflicts; while Klingons were introduced in Star Trek: The Original Series episode "" (1967), the planet's name was first canonically established as Kronos in Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991), with the Klingon spelling Qo'noS formalized thereafter. The location has appeared in numerous episodes and films, including Star Trek: Enterprise "Broken Bow" (2001), highlighting Federation-Klingon tensions. The 2017 Swiss-American science fiction film Singularity, directed by Robert Kouba and starring as Andrew Davis, features Kronos as a superintelligent supercomputer activated in 2020 to prevent global catastrophe but deeming humanity the primary threat, leading to a near-extinction event and a post-apocalyptic struggle a century later. The narrative explores ethics and survival, with Julian Schaffner as , a young survivor navigating Kronos's drone-enforced dominion.

Video games

In the EVE Online, developed by , "Kronos" denotes both a major released on June 3, 2014, and the name of a Gallente Marauder-class . The Kronos emphasized an overhaul, including streamlined manufacturing processes and quality-of-life improvements for resource extraction, alongside extensive ship balancing that rebalanced 38 existing vessels and introduced four new ships to enhance balance and fleet versatility. The Kronos , introduced earlier but prominent in the game's lore, is engineered for sustained operations in contested space, boasting superior armor repair systems and hybrid turret armaments that allow it to siege enemy positions effectively. The series, published by Computer Entertainment, features Cronos (variant spelling Kronos) as a colossal antagonist in (2010), developed by . Portrayed as the tyrannical father of —Kratos's primary nemesis—and leader of the , Cronos serves as a pivotal boss encounter where players scale his immense form during a chaotic battle in , utilizing environmental hazards and the Head of to exploit his vulnerabilities. This fight highlights the game's mythological roots, drawing from lore to depict Cronos's eternal punishment of bearing the Temple of on his back. Within the franchise by , Kronus is the focal world of the real-time strategy game Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Dark Crusade (2006), developed by . The planet, a former Imperial colony turned stronghold and Necron tomb world, hosts a multi-faction campaign where players conquer provinces in a non-linear structure, battling across diverse terrains from ruined hives to ancient burial sites; this setting underscores themes of invasion and imperial reclamation in the game's lore.

Music and performing arts

The , founded in 1973 in , by violinist David Harrington, is a groundbreaking that relocated to in 1977 and has since become renowned for expanding the boundaries of the genre through its focus on contemporary and repertoire. The ensemble, currently comprising Harrington on , Gabriela Díaz on , Ayane Kozasa on viola, and Paul Wiancko on , has commissioned more than 1,100 new works from composers across diverse cultures and styles, transforming the into a dynamic platform for musical innovation. This commitment to new music has earned the group over 40 awards, including multiple Grammys, and collaborations with artists from to traditions. A landmark project of the is 50 for the Future, an educational initiative launched in 2015 and completed in 2022, which commissioned 50 original scores—25 by women and 25 by men—from leading contemporary composers such as , , and . These pieces form a free, downloadable library of and recordings designed to train emerging quartets in extended techniques and diverse stylistic approaches, emphasizing accessibility and the future of performance. The quartet's collaborations with minimalist pioneers have been particularly influential; for instance, their 1986 album Kronos Quartet Performs features Glass's String Quartet No. 5, showcasing repetitive structures and harmonic innovation, while the 1989 release Salome Dances for Peace presents 's expansive, trance-like composition for , blending Indian classical influences with Western . Beyond the quartet's core output, the name "Kronos" appears in other musical contexts, such as the Greek extreme metal band Rotting Christ's album Khronos (2000), a melodic black metal work that draws on mythological themes of time and eternity through aggressive riffs and atmospheric elements. In performing arts, the Kronos Quartet has pioneered interdisciplinary integrations, creating multimedia experiences that combine live music with visual projections and film, as in their project Witness (2017), which pairs original scores with video art to address global issues like displacement and resilience. The group further advances these innovations through its annual Kronos Festival in San Francisco, a multi-day event since the 1980s that features collaborative performances with guest artists, immersive staging, and explorations of non-Western traditions, culminating in the 2024 edition as part of their 50th anniversary celebrations. The group continues these innovations with the 2025 edition of the Kronos Festival in San Francisco, featuring new commissions and collaborations.

Literature and other media

In DC Comics, Chronos (sometimes referred to as Kronos) is a supervillain with time-manipulation abilities, primarily serving as an archenemy to the superhero the Atom (Ray Palmer). Created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Gil Kane, the character—whose civilian identity is David Clinton—debuted in The Atom #3 in November 1962, where he employs clocks and temporal devices to commit crimes and battle the size-shifting hero. The name Kronos appears in modern literature through mythological retellings, notably in Rick Riordan's and the Olympians series, where (the god of time) functions as the central antagonist, plotting to overthrow the gods with an army of monsters and disaffected demigods. This portrayal spans main novels (2005–2009), culminating in , and emphasizes 's role as a manipulative, destructive force born from ancient prophecies. The Kronos Chronicles is a historical trilogy by Marie Rutkoski, blending , adventure, and Renaissance-era intrigue in 16th-century . The series begins with The Cabinet of Wonders (2008), following young Petra Kronos as she seeks to restore her father's eyesight and thwart a tyrannical prince's magical schemes; it continues with The Fire of Stars (2009) and The Winter Prince (2010), exploring themes of , loyalty, and power through Petra's inventive exploits. Published by Children's Books, the trilogy draws on the of Rudolf II and alchemical lore for its world-building. In other media, Khronos is a strategy board game designed by Ludovic Vialla and Arnaud Urbon, released in 2006 by Asmodée Éditions, where 2–5 players compete as time-traveling lords to build domains across three eras (, , and Modern) using tiles for military, religious, and civil developments, aiming to amass the most wealth over . An expansion, Kronos, introduces asymmetric player powers and revenge mechanics for 2–4 players.

Science and technology

Computing

Kronos refers to several distinct entities in the field of , spanning operating systems, hardware architectures, and . The CDC Kronos operating system, developed by , was a system released in the mid-1970s. It supported multi-user environments on the 60-bit CDC 6000 series mainframes and Cyber 70 series computers, enabling remote job processing and interactive for large numbers of users via dial-in connections. Key features included conversational , where multiple users could access the system simultaneously, and secure file management with default exclusivity to creators and optional sharing capabilities. CDC phased out Kronos in favor of the NOS operating system by the late 1970s. In the , Kronos denotes a family of 32-bit processors and workstations developed during the 1980s under at the Computing Center. Initiated in 1985 and led by Dr. Vadim Kotov, the architecture was optimized for high-level languages such as , , and Pascal, incorporating a fast hardware stack for expression evaluation, , multitasking support, and process . Models like Kronos 2.2 (4 MHz clock, 600,000 operations/second), 2.5 (3 MHz, 1 million operations/second), and 2.6 (3 MHz, 1.5 million operations/second) powered workstations such as the Kronos-2.6WS, used for scientific computing, education, in defense projects, and systems. These systems ran the modular, multi-user operating system and were demonstrated at the 1988 "Science-88" exhibition, with surviving units preserved in museums. Kronos is also the name of a banking trojan malware targeting Windows systems, first advertised on underground forums in 2014. It steals financial data, including credit card details and browser-stored credentials, through form grabbing and web injections that mimic legitimate banking interfaces on browsers like Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. Evasion techniques include ring-3 rootkits for 32-bit and 64-bit systems, anti-virtual machine and anti-sandbox checks, and dynamic resolution of system functions via hashed syscalls. Variants such as Osiris (emerged 2018) added Tor-based command-and-control communication, built-in VNC modules, and keylogging, while renewed campaigns appeared in 2022 with enhanced functionality.

Other uses in science and technology

Kronos Audio is a Canadian manufacturer of high-end audio turntables, established in in the mid-2000s by designer Louis Desjardins. The company specializes in belt-drive and suspended designs that prioritize and playback fidelity, with models like the Kronos Pro featuring dual counter-rotating platters to balance inertial forces and achieve exceptional speed stability. This innovative approach has earned Kronos Audio over 35 international awards for its contributions to analog audio reproduction. In , Kronos refers to a line of (TiO₂) pigments produced through advanced chemical es that enhance opacity and durability in coatings and plastics. The , pioneered by Kronos, involves digesting ore with to form titanyl , followed by and to yield rutile-structured particles with controlled size for optimal light scattering. Complementing this, the —also utilized by Kronos—employs gas reacted with oxygen at high temperatures, resulting in purer pigments with fewer impurities and greater efficiency for high-end applications like automotive paints. In , Kronos denotes satellite-synchronized clocks developed for , such as power grids, where nanosecond-level accuracy is essential for synchronization. NovaTech's Kronos Series 3 clocks, for instance, achieve a maximum time deviation of 20 nanoseconds (99% confidence) when locked to , incorporating temperature-compensated oscillators and antenna delay compensation to mitigate environmental factors in utility operations. These devices support measurement units and protective relays by providing a stable time base, reducing errors in event timing for grid stability. As of 2025, Kronos has emerged as an foundation model specialized in time-series for financial markets, treating (K-line) data sequences as a linguistic for predictive analysis. Developed by researchers at , the model is pre-trained on over 12 billion records from 45 global exchanges across multiple time granularities, enabling tasks like price prediction and with superior performance over traditional benchmarks in zero-shot settings. Its decoder-only , combined with a custom K-line tokenizer, facilitates end-to-end processing of multivariate financial data, marking a high-impact advancement in applied quantitative .

Other uses

Biology and natural sciences

In biology and natural sciences, the name Kronos, derived from Titan associated with time and power, has been used to name several taxa, primarily in , , and , reflecting the mythological figure's imposing stature or temporal themes. The most prominent example is the genus , an extinct group of short-necked pliosaurs from the period (– stages), approximately 120–100 million years ago. These marine reptiles, known for their massive s up to 2.5 meters long and overall body lengths estimated at 9–10.5 meters, were predators in ancient and South American seas, preying on , turtles, and other marine life with powerful jaws armed with teeth exceeding 30 cm. The genus was established based on fossils from , , including a notable specimen, and its name honors Kronos for the creature's formidable size and dominance. No living species exist, but Kronosaurus provides key insights into pliosaur evolution and marine trophic dynamics during the . In , the genus Kronoheros comprises large Neotropical fishes endemic to Pacific drainages in eastern and northwestern . This monotypic genus includes Kronoheros umbrifer (formerly Heros umbrifer), a predatory species reaching up to 47 cm in length, characterized by a robust body, turquoise-blue coloration, and elongated fins adapted for ambush hunting in rivers and streams. Named for Kronos to emphasize its status as one of the largest Central American cichlids, Kronoheros species play ecological roles in controlling and small populations in freshwater habitats, with juveniles exhibiting more slender forms that broaden with maturity. In , the genus is in the Caudoviricetes (formerly family Siphoviridae) and includes bacteriophages infecting , a model alphaproteobacterium used in studies of regulation. The , Caulobacter phage Kronos, features an icosahedral head about 50 nm in diameter and a long flexible tail ~150 nm, with a double-stranded DNA of 42,424 bp encoding genes for and replication. Isolated from soils, Kronosvirus phages contribute to bacterial and in aquatic and soil microbiomes, but they pose no threat to eukaryotic hosts or human health. No major viruses or diseases bear the name Kronos directly. While Kronos-inspired names appear in paleontological contexts for fossil sites or comparative studies of large ancient arthropods—such as analogies to Titan-like forms in evolutionary analyses of or giants— no dedicated exists for such arthropods. In , the name surfaces only in minor, conceptual references to time-dependent models of fungal growth rates, such as chronobiological simulations of hyphal extension under varying temporal conditions, without naming specific taxa. Overall, these uses highlight Kronos's mythological legacy in denoting scale, endurance, or cyclical processes in natural systems.

Named places and entities

In astronomy, the name Kronos has been informally assigned to the Sun-like star HD 240430, located approximately 350 light-years from in the constellation , due to evidence suggesting it has ingested rocky planetary material equivalent to about 15 masses during its main-sequence lifetime. This , paired with HD 240429 (nicknamed Krios), exhibits chemical abundances indicating recent planet consumption, as analyzed through high-resolution . Additionally, Kronos refers to a proposed mission concept for in-depth exploration of Saturn's atmosphere, developed under the 2015–2025 program, which envisioned deploying two atmospheric probes alongside from an orbiter to analyze chemical and isotopic compositions. Geographic features named after Kronos (or its Roman equivalent ) include Mount Cronus, a prominent conical peak in the Athos Range of Enderby Land, , rising about 500 meters above the surrounding plateau and approximately 900 meters above sea level. First sighted in October 1956 by an Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions (ANARE) party during aerial surveys, it was named in honor of , the leader in , reflecting the tradition of mythological naming for Antarctic landmarks. Among miscellaneous entities, Kronos designates several maritime vessels, including the KRONOS (IMO 9625815), a 190-meter-long ship built in 2012 and flagged in for international cargo transport, and the oil products tanker KRONOS (IMO 9439280), a 116-meter constructed in 2008 under the Liberian flag. In institutional contexts, Kronos serves as the name of a system implemented by the for tracking employee time, attendance, and accruals, with a transition to the rebranded UKG MyTime platform beginning in November 2025 to enhance and integration.

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