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1352:Defiance
1324:Conquest
1303:Chimango
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1261:Bateleur
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103:Accentor
1660:Trident
1632:Skipper
1625:Skimmer
1576:Radiant
1527:Ostrich
1492:Loyalty
1478:Limpkin
1464:Jacamar
1373:Develin
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