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			say = "East Méditerranée - International Canal",
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			actor = 307020,
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			say = "To think that there was a time when one could not access the Méditerranée through this canal...",
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		{
			actor = 302010,
			side = 2,
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			say = "Mm, it’s a bit of a miracle isn’t it? A supposedly neutral canal where anyone can pass through, regardless of their alliances.",
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		{
			actor = 301160,
			side = 2,
			nameColor = "#a9f548",
			dir = 1,
			say = "What’s so unusual about that? Yukikaze the Great goes wherever she pleases anyway.",
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		{
			actor = 302130,
			side = 2,
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			say = "The situation here is rather complicated. Despite most of the ocean being hotly contested between various factions, this incredibly important canal is largely free from such power struggles.",
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		{
			actor = 302130,
			side = 2,
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			say = "Of course, this Canal has changed hands many times as a result of these geopolitical disputes.",
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		{
			actor = 302130,
			side = 2,
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			say = "If matters were left in the hands of the Iron Blood, Sardegnia, and the Royal Navy, all-out war would’ve broken out.",
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		},
		{
			actor = 302130,
			side = 2,
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			dir = 1,
			say = "With the Sirens’ appearance and the formation of the Azur Lane, the use and maintenance of this canal was converted into a public, international project. That has persisted even after the establishment of the Crimson Axis.",
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		{
			actor = 302130,
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			say = "This canal arguably serves as a symbol of peace for humanity, and represents the joint front against the Sirens.",
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		{
			actor = 302130,
			side = 2,
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			say = "Of course, that makes it a rather unique case in this world. Once we pass this canal, though, I’m sure we’ll still see this conflict play out in full force.",
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		{
			actor = 302010,
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			nameColor = "#a9f548",
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			say = "So, what’s the state of the power struggle in the Méditerranée?",
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		{
			actor = 307010,
			side = 2,
			nameColor = "#a9f548",
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			say = "It’s a mess. Nominally, it’s under the control of the Vichya and the Iron Blood, but the Royal Navy has been expanding their influence.",
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		},
		{
			actor = 307010,
			side = 2,
			nameColor = "#a9f548",
			dir = 1,
			say = "Though Operation Siren has begun, the machinations of the leadership of the Azur Lane and the Crimson Axis ultimately will not change.",
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		{
			actor = 302010,
			side = 2,
			nameColor = "#a9f548",
			dir = 1,
			say = "So that’s why you sent the 5th CarDiv the long way around...",
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		{
			actor = 301160,
			side = 2,
			nameColor = "#a9f548",
			dir = 1,
			say = "(What... I thought that was just the usual course of crane bullying!)",
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		{
			actor = 307010,
			side = 2,
			nameColor = "#a9f548",
			dir = 1,
			say = "Heh~ They’re our X-factor, so it’s only natural for them to arrive fashionably late. If we sailed our entire fleet through neutral waters, we’d be broadcasting our intentions to the whole world.",
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		{
			actor = 307010,
			side = 2,
			nameColor = "#a9f548",
			dir = 1,
			say = "Besides, the Royal Navy’s leadership is going to be wary of us. Whatever they might have up their sleeves, we must have our own response.",
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		},
		{
			actor = 307010,
			side = 2,
			nameColor = "#a9f548",
			dir = 1,
			say = "Most importantly though, we’re in hostile waters. Draw too much attention to ourselves, and we might have to battle our way to Sardegna.",
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		{
			actor = 302130,
			side = 2,
			nameColor = "#a9f548",
			dir = 1,
			say = "Akagi, are you truly in support of Operation Siren? After all, if the Eagle Union is going to be operating in the NA Ocean, the “Grey Ghost” won’t be...",
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		{
			actor = 307010,
			side = 2,
			nameColor = "#a9f548",
			dir = 1,
			say = "An excellent question, Jintsuu.",
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		{
			actor = 302130,
			side = 2,
			nameColor = "#a9f548",
			dir = 1,
			say = "I don’t mean to question your intentions, if you do not want to answer—",
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		{
			actor = 307010,
			side = 2,
			nameColor = "#a9f548",
			dir = 1,
			say = "It’s not that complicated. The Sirens indeed are our common enemy, and the contents of the ceasefire agreement pose no detriment to the Sakura Empire.",
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		},
		{
			actor = 307010,
			side = 2,
			nameColor = "#a9f548",
			dir = 1,
			say = "We’ll continue our investigation of Siren technology while gathering information about the other factions.",
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		},
		{
			actor = 307010,
			side = 2,
			nameColor = "#a9f548",
			dir = 1,
			say = "But the most worthwhile prize of all... will be there as well.",
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		{
			actor = 301160,
			side = 2,
			nameColor = "#a9f548",
			dir = 1,
			say = "Are you talking about the Commander?",
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		{
			actor = 307010,
			side = 2,
			nameColor = "#a9f548",
			dir = 1,
			say = "...Ahem. There must be a deeper reason why the Sirens are suddenly retreating.",
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		},
		{
			actor = 307010,
			side = 2,
			nameColor = "#a9f548",
			dir = 1,
			say = "Bismarck and her cohorts did pass me a lot of valuable information, but... As you know, things are never quite as they seem when dealing with the Iron Blood.",
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		{
			actor = 307010,
			side = 2,
			nameColor = "#a9f548",
			dir = 1,
			say = "Outsiders are outsiders after all. Nobody else will fight for the future of the Sakura Empire.",
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		{
			actor = 307010,
			side = 2,
			nameColor = "#a9f548",
			dir = 1,
			say = "I shall reveal the secrets of this ocean with my own two hands~ Ahahaha...",
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