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TABLE OF CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

THE MATRIX: PATH OF NEO™ . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

GAME MENUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

MOVING AROUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

HEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

HAND-TO-HAND & MELEE COMBAT . . . . . . . . . . .12

TARGETING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

GUNS — LOTS OF GUNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

GRENADES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

INVENTORY MANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

FOCUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

THE PATH OF THE ONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

ALLIES & NPCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

ENEMIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

STRATEGIES & TACTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

QUICK REFERENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

CREDITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

ATARI WEB SITES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

TECHNICAL SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . .43

GETTING STARTED

The Matrix: Path of Neo DVD-ROM game has a ReadMe file where you can view both the License Agreement and updated information about the game. We strongly encourage you to take the time to read this file in order to get the benefit of changes made after this manual went to print.

To view this file, double-click on it in the The Matrix: Path of Neo directory found on your hard drive (usually C:\Program Files\Atari\The Matrix Path of Neo). You can also view the ReadMe file by first clicking on the Start button on your Windows®taskbar, then on Programs, then on Atari, then on The Matrix: Path of Neo, then on the ReadMe file.

Operating System Windows®2000 / XP Processor Pentium 4 1.8 GHz or AMD Athlon

Memory 512 MB RAM Hard Disk Space 1 GB free DVD-ROM Drive 6X speed or faster Video Nvidia GeForce FX 5200 or ATI

Sound DirectX®version 9.0c-compatible

DirectX

such as the GeForce 4 MX or Intel Extreme Graphics family, are not supported

Hardware T&L video cards that do not support shaders,

1.8 GHz or higher

Radeon 8500 or greater*

sound card DirectX®version 9.0c (included)

or higher

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GETTING STARTED

1. Start Windows®2000 / XP.

2. Insert The Matrix: Path of Neo DVD-ROM game disc into your DVD-ROM drive.

3. If AutoPlay is enabled, a title screen should appear. If AutoPlay is not enabled, or the installation does not start automatically, click on the Start button on your Windows Type D:\Setup and click on OK. NOTE: If your DVDROM drive is assigned to a letter other than D, substitute that letter.

4. Follow the remainder of the on-screen instructions to finish installing game.

5. Once installation is complete, click on the Start button on the Windows®taskbar and choose Programs/Atari/The Matrix Path of Neo/The Matrix Path of Neo to start the game.

Note: You must have the The Matrix: Path of Neo Play Disc in your DVD-ROM drive to play.

The Matrix: Path of Neo DVD-ROM

taskbar, then on Run.

Installation of DirectX

The Matrix: Path of Neo DVD-ROM requires DirectX®9.0c or higher in order to run. If you do not have DirectX

9.0c or higher installed on your computer, click “Yes”

when asked if you would like to install it.

At specific points throughout the game, you will be prompted to save your progress. Choose an empty game slot or overwrite an existing game (if you do this, the game previously saved in that game slot will be lost). Your position in the game is indicated in the saved game slot.

To load a saved game, select Load and choose your saved game. When choosing a game to load, you may start from any point at which you previously saved.

CONTROLS

Mouse Look up / down / left / right

W Move forward

S Move backward

A Strafe left

D Strafe right

Space Jump

F Toggle in-hand weapon

LMB or Numpad 4 Strike / Draw and fire weapon

RMB or Numpad 5 Special Attack

Ctrl or Numpad 6 Evade

Shift or Numpad Enter Focus

Q Weapon strip

T Throw melee weapon

Tab Action / Link-Up

3 Inventory left

4 Inventory right

2 Swap Armed Weapon

Numpad 7 / 9 Rotate camera

Numpad 8 / 2 Pitch Camera

Mouse Wheel or Camera zoom in / out Numpad [+] / [–]

Numpad [*] Camera zoom reset

C Code Vision (

Esc Pause Game / Access Pause Menu

Tap twice for Double Jump

Press and hold for Killing Blow

Specific action is context-sensitive. Use this control to open doors, push buttons, take cover, etc.

If inventory full, swaps currently selected weapon with new weapon on the ground.

unlockable)

Press again to return to game

The above is the default mouse/keyboard configuration. You can customize controls via the Options Menu.

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THE MATRIX: PATH OF NEO

Can you handle the challenges Neo faces on his path... the path of the One?

Can you avoid the Agents who come looking for Thomas Anderson, the hacker?

Can you handle the training programs and impress Morpheus with your martial arts skills?

Can you dodge bullets? When the time comes, you won’t have to.

Can you rescue Morpheus in time to save Zion? Can you defeat Agent Smith and bring an end to the

war? From the moment the game starts, how the story plays

out is up to you. Where Neo succeeded, you must succeed. You cannot fall short, for if one fails, all fail, and Zion will crumble.

Can you do it?

GAME MENUS

Start Game – Choose an empty file slot to begin a new game.

Load Game – Load a previously saved game.

Options – Open the Options Menu.

Once you have started a new game or loaded a previously saved game, you can access the Game Menu. This menu can also be accessed at any time from the Pause Menu while playing

Path of Neo.

Continue Game – Resume the game at the start of the last previously saved level.

Level Select – Replay a previously saved level. Extras – Open the Extras Menu. Quit – Quit the Game Menu and open the Main Menu.

The Matrix:

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GAME MENUS

The Options Menu allows you to customize several game settings. You can access the Options Menu via the Main Menu and the Pause Menu. For updated information about game options, please see the ReadMe file in The Matrix: Path of Neo directory found on your

C:\Program Files\Atari\The Matrix Path of Neo).

hard drive (usually

Controls

Adjust the game's mouse/keyboard or joypad controls.

Audio

Adjust the game's audio settings for your speaker/audio configuration.

Video

Adjust the game's video settings for your monitor/video configuration.

Languages

Adjust the game's language and subtitle settings.

GAME MENUS

The rabbit hole has plenty of surprises. The Extras Menu is accessed via the Game Menu, and offers a variety of extra content.

Movies – Play the game’s movie clips, featuring footage from the trilogy and the Animatrix, as well as additional surprises.

Special Combos – View some of the game’s most effective fighting combos. It’s not a complete list – there are plenty of secrets that you can discover while playing.

Media Viewer – View additional artwork from the game and its development process.

Cheats – Toggle and manage the game’s unlockable cheats.

The Making of... – Go behind the scenes and get a special glimpse at the making of the game, with movies and special features.

Matrix

The Matrix: Path of Neo tells its story with live-action

film footage, in-game cinematic scenes and gameplay. Clues and instructions appear in these cinematic scenes.

At any time during the game you can press to open the Pause Menu.

Resume Game – Resume playing.

Objectives – Review your current mission objectives.

Options – Open the Options Menu (see Options Menu on page 6).

Retry – Restart at the last saved checkpoint. Exit to Menu – Exit the current game and return to

Game Menu.

Escape

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MOVING AROUND

Inventory Manager

Ally Health

Player Health meter represents Neo’s current health

The level (see Health on page 11).

Focus meter indicates Neo’s current Focus level.

The Focus allows Neo to bend the rules of the Matrix (see Focus on page 21).

The Ally Health meter represents the current health status of Trinity and other Rebels who fight alongside Neo (see Allies & NPCs on page 25).

Enemy Health meter shows the current enemy’s health.

The During special missions, where time is of the essence,

Ally Status display monitors the status of allies

the such as Morpheus.

The Inventory Manager allows you to manage and select firearms, melee weapons, grenades and other items. The number beneath the weapon icon represents a firearm’s ammo or a melee weapon’s decay status (see Inventory Manager on page 20).

The mouse and keyboard combinations control direction and speed for both walking and running. Use the Strafe

[A] and [D]) to sidestep left and right. An

keys ( effective tactic is to combine mouse and Strafe keys to quickly circle around your opponents and keep them offbalance.

To sneak up on someone, walk slowly – enemies can hear your footsteps.

Ally Status Player Health Enemy Health Focus Meter

MOVING AROUND

The mouse and keyboard combinations also control your view of the action. The camera automatically follows Neo throughout the game, but you can also manually control the camera in combat by using the mouse and keyboard controls to position the camera to get a better view of your surroundings.

Press Jump over various objects. As the game progresses, you'll unlock the ability to perform a Double Jump – press [Space] at the peak of a jump to perform a Double Jump that carries Neo even higher.

Neo will automatically step over low objects. To climb onto taller objects or to reach ledges, move or jump toward the object to perform a ledge hang, and move forward you can also use the its edge.

To climb ladders, move to the bottom of the ladder,

[Space] to jump

[W] to climb up. When hanging from a ledge,

[A] and [D] keys to shimmy along

look up with the mouse and move forward [S] to climb up and down. Press Jump [Space] to quickly slide down a ladder

Running before a jump will increase the length of the jump, as does Focus. Jumping from behind cover will send the character into a dive-roll.

[W] and back

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MOVING AROUND

When near an obstacle, such as a wall or large object, move close to it and press Action link up with the object and use it as cover, turning his back and pressing against the object. To break the link, move away from the object with the keys.

When using an object as cover, strafe left move or creep alongside it. If the object is low, such as a crate or table, Neo will automatically drop down and move in a crouch when linked with the object.

When linked up with an object, you can peer around the corner to locate and attack enemies. Move left [A] or right [D] to move to the corner of the object, then use the keys to peer around the object. Neo will lean out and get a better view.

To shoot at enemies from this position, press Fire [Left Mouse Button] to step around the corner and lock onto an enemy. Release Fire [LMB] to drop back to cover. You can perform the same actions to fire over objects from a crouched position.

To jump out and surprise enemies from this position, lean out, press Jump

[Space] and start blasting.

[Tab] – Neo will

[W] or [S]

[A] or right [D] to

HEALTH

Neo can dish out a lot of damage, and can take a lot of damage, as well. But as the Agents are well aware, Neo is still “only human,” and can be killed in combat if not careful.

When Neo has been out of combat for a few seconds, his Health meter automatically regenerates up to its current maximum level. If you can get Neo out of a jam and find a place to take cover, you can replenish his health and get back into the fight.

However, if Neo takes too much damage too quickly, his maximum level of health can drop fast, leaving him more vulnerable than before.

You will find Health and Focus Packs in various locations throughout the game. Health Packs can both replenish Neo’s Health meter and restore his maximum health level. Focus Packs replenish Neo’s Focus meter.

To open doors and use objects within the environment, move Neo near the object with the movement keys and press Action

The exact action is context-sensitive -- if you are near a door, Neo will open it; if you are near a button or control panel, Neo will operate it.

[Tab] to perform the action.

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HAND-TO-HAND & MELEE COMBAT

After going through extensive training and download sessions aboard the Nebuchadnezzar, Neo becomes a master of several styles of martial arts. Neo is a oneman army, able to take on an entire SWAT team. When he becomes the One, his combat skills become even more amazing, as Neo is able to bend the rules of the Matrix to the breaking point.

When Neo attacks an enemy, he’ll automatically switch to a hand-to-hand combat stance, holstering any firearms, or even using them as part of the attack.

To Strike an enemy, get up close and press land punches and kicks. If an enemy attacks you with a Strike or a Special Attack, you can quickly press to block the attack and counter it with your own.

As Neo gains skills, he will

learn to combine a series of strikes into devastating combos that can put opponents away quickly.

[LMB] to

[LMB]

Combo Example

4-Hit Strike Combo ([LMB] x4) Use Focus

powerful attacks that launch enemies into the air. A 4-Hit Combo can also be used to drive through an enemy's 3-Hit Combo.

[Shift] with this Strike Combo to unleash

HAND-TO-HAND & MELEE COMBAT

including the ability to strip enemies of their weapons, and even turn them back on their owners by pressing the [Q] key. Special Attacks can also be used as part of linked combos, which unlock even more powerful attacks.

Combo Example

Focus Hyper Strike ([Shift] + [LMB], [RMB]

Knocks an enemy off-balance so Neo can deliver a crushing boot to the head.

You can dodge attacks and slip punches by pressing [Ctrl]. Combine this ability with Focus get out of even more trouble – dodging bullets and flipping over enemies and out of danger. You can also use Evades to confuse and

stun your opponents, setting them up for devastating combos. In a similar manner, rapidly press Evade to break out of a stun yourself, or to make a quick recovery from an attack and avoid further damage.

[Shift] to

Combo Example

Over-the-Head Forward Evade ([Shift] + [Ctrl]) Move toward an enemy and trigger this combo – Neo

will vault over the enemy’s head and land behind him, ready to take advantage of his confusion.

[RMB] to perform

Press Special Attacks – throws, grapples, holds and other combat moves. To throw an opponent, press press the movement keys in the desired direction to throw enemies at objects, over ledges and even at other enemies. You can unlock additional Special Attacks throughout the game,

[RMB] and

The Killing Blow is Neo's most powerful attack. Hold

[Shift] and Special

Focus Attack [RMB] to charge it up, then release in the direction of an enemy to unleash the powerful blow. Combine Killing Blow with other attacks and jumps for bone-crunching combos. Killing Blows are best used

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HAND-TO-HAND & MELEE COMBAT

to finish off stunned enemies, especially tougher opponents.

Combo Example

Aerial Killing Blow (Press and hold [Shift] and [RMB] while airborne to charge attack, then release [RMB].)

Get airborne before charging up and releasing a whirling kick.

Neo can punch and kick his way to success, but he can also stab, bash and skewer his way through enemies by using melee weapons – swords, axes, staves and more.

Like all weapons, Neo can pick up melee weapons by moving over them and selecting

Manager. To fight, use Strikes, Special Attacks, Evades and Killing Blows as normal – melee weapons make these all of these attacks extra-powerful. To draw and holster melee weapons, choose them in your Inventory and press

Melee weapons can also be thrown at enemies. To throw a weapon, press and hold the release to throw.

Stay aware of your surroundings – you can put some everyday objects found within the environment to use as improvised melee weapons.

Most melee weapons will break after extended use – the Inventory Manager meter tracks how a weapon decays with use. Some weapons have improved durability and attack power. Pay attention to the Inventory Manager meter to see just how much use is left with each melee weapon.

The following are examples of melee weapons you might find in the game. It’s not a complete list – you’ll have to discover some of these weapons on your own.

[F].

them via the Inventory

[T] key to charge up, and

HAND-TO-HAND & MELEE COMBAT

Katana

The two-handed sword of the samurai is known for its lethality.

Long Sword

The classic, one-handed long sword is as fast as it is deadly.

Bo Staff

Versatile in both offense and defense, the bo staff also provides a significant reach advantage, good for keeping groups of enemies at bay.

Aerial Attacks, OffWall Attacks

Combine Strike [LMB] and Special Attack [RMB] with Focus [Shift] and Neo’s jumping and wall-running abilities to perform devastating attacks from nearly any angle.

Off-Line Attacks

In the Matrix, the Rebels are nearly always outnumbered, so you must learn to use Off-Line Attacks to take on groups of enemies. When in battle, move the movement keys in the direction of enemies behind or to the side, and Neo will direct attacks, blocks and special moves in all directions.

Link-Up Attacks

If you’re surrounded by opponents, you can draw multiple opponents into a single attack and damage them both. Stun an enemy, press the movement keys in the direction of another opponent and press Special Attack [RMB]. If you time it right, you’ll draw enemies into your attack and damage them all. Melee weapons are especially deadly when used against multiple opponents in this manner.

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TARGETING

Use the mouse and the on-screen reticle to target enemies with firearms, grenades and thrown weapons.

To draw a weapon, select it in your Inventory and press [F] to draw the weapon. Press Fire [LMB] to fire or throw the weapon.

You can remain in weapons mode until you holster weapons by pressing until you attack an enemy with a hand-to-hand attack.

While Neo is in the air, such as in the middle of a long Focus jump, he has a 360-degree view of his surroundings.

From this vantage point, he can target enemies in all directions. A good strategy is to get Neo airborne, use

[Shift] and attack ene-

Focus mies from above.

Neo can target objects in the environment. This ability is useful for destroying objects with gunfire, such as explosive objects that can damage nearby enemies.

[F] or

GUNS...LOTS OF GUNS

For some missions, Neo is jacked into the Matrix with weapons, and throughout the game more weapons become available, either found within the mission or taken from enemies. Neo can pick up firearms by moving over them, and manage his inventory of firearms via the Inventory Manager (see “Inventory Manager” on page 20).

You can use the Inventory Manager to select firearms manually, so you can be sure to have the right gun in Neo’s hand at all times. Each firearm has specific strengths and weaknesses – you’ll need to learn which is the right tool for the job.

In some instances, Neo can wield two firearms at the same time — one in each hand — for extra kicks.

Pistol

The pistol is Neo’s starting weapon for most levels. It does moderate dam-

The pistol is semi-automatic, but can be fired quite rapidly when Neo uses Focus. Neo can wield dual Pistols, one in each hand.

age, with a moderate effective range.

Agent Pistol

This massive handgun is carried by Agents and packs a major punch. Heavy

than a standard pistol, especially when fired rapidly.

kickback makes it slightly less accurate

Submachine Gun

Not as accurate as a pistol, but favored by SWAT teams for its high

machine guns, one in each hand.

rate of fire. Neo can wield dual sub-

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GUNS...LOTS OF GUNS

Shotgun

SWAT entry teams often carry shotguns, which are useful at medium range but have devastating effects at close range.

Double-Barreled Shotgun

These weapons deliver massive damage at very close range, but are nearly

wield dual double-barreled shotguns, one in each hand — the double damage will take down even the deadliest enemies in one blast.

damages everyone within the blast radius.

useless at greater distances. Neo can

Assault Rifle

Fully automatic, the assault rifle delivers a precise and powerful punch at even the longest range.

Grenade Launcher

The grenade launcher fires an explosive round that detonates on impact. The blast eliminates or severely

GRENADES

Grenades are useful for attacking enemies that are behind cover, as well for taking on Agents, who can dodge ordinary bullets but cannot dodge entire explosions.

Arm and throw grenades the same way you use a firearm – select a grenade in the Inventory Manager and press Fire to throw.

Tear-Gas Grenade

Gas grenades release dangerous, choking gas that limits Neo’s ability to target enemies and use Matrix abilities. Enemies affected by the gas become disoriented, severely hampering their ability to fight and shoot.

Flash-Bang Grenade

A flash-bang detonates with a tremendous shock and blinding flash, disorienting everyone within its effective radius.

Fragmentation Grenade

This standard, military-style grenade deals a large amount of damage to targets in its blast radius.

[LMB]

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INVENTORY MANAGER

The Inventory Manager represents Neo’s equipped weapons. Neo can carry up to three weapons at the same time – press the right to select weapons in the inventory.

The meter below each weapon icon indicates its remaining ammunition or uses. When a firearm runs out of ammunition, or if a melee weapon shatters from overuse, it is automatically discarded and its inventory slot is emptied.

If all inventory slots are full, in order to pick up a new weapon you must swap it with a weapon already in the inventory. To swap items, move near the new item – its icon will appear below the Inventory Manager.

[2] to swap the weapon for the currently selected

Press weapon in your inventory.

Neo will automatically pick up ammunition for weapons currently in his inventory. To pick up ammunition, simply run over a weapon you find in the environment – its ammunition will be automatically added to your inventoried weapon.

Neo can dual-wield some firearms, such as pistols, using one in each hand for double the firing action. When using firearms in this way, the items are “stacked” in the inventory — two firearms are stored in the same inventory slot and their ammunition is divided equally between them. When both weapons run out of ammunition, they are both tossed away and the inventory slot is emptied.

Grenades of the same type are also stackable. For example, you can carry several fragmentation grenades in the same inventory slot and use them one at a time.

[3] and [4] keys to scroll left and

There are two ways to pick up weapons:

If Neo has an empty inventory slot, he will automatically pick up weapons and store them in the inventory by simply running over them or touching them.

FOCUS

Mastering all of Neo’s abilities in the Matrix is the key to success. When Neo frees his mind, he unlocks the ability to move faster, run on walls and defy gravity.

As Neo progresses in power, he unlocks even more abilities. Dodge bullets? Neo doesn’t

Neo bends the rules of the Matrix by using the powers of Focus. To use Focus, press hand combat, running and jumping.

Focus increases the speed and effectiveness of nearly every action and allows you to utilize Neo’s special abilities. Use Focus in hand-to-hand combat to unleash spectacular moves. Combine Focus with firearms combat for more accurate, precise shots. When used with Evade [Ctrl], Focus even makes Neo a harder target to hit with both bullets and hand-to-hand attacks.

The Focus meter displays Neo’s available pool of Focus. The longer you hold down Focus draw from the limited resource of the Focus pool. When the meter is depleted, Neo is limited to his normal level of strength and speed.

Focus regenerates constantly, but only up to a limited amount. It might be enough to get yourself out of a jam, but not enough to dominate in combat.

Higher amounts of Focus are awarded for entering and succeeding in combat. Launch Strikes and Special Attacks, and you can earn enough Focus to either unleash a Killing Blow to finish the job, or jump to safety. Hand-to-hand combat earns you the most Focus, but you can also gain Focus through firearms combat.

Focus is your most precious resource in the game – the path to success means staying aware of your Focus levels and using it wisely.

have to.

[Shift] when performing actions such as hand-to-

[Shift], the more you

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FOCUS

Run alongside a wall, press and hold the Focus and continue running toward the wall at an angle. Neo

[Space] again to make Neo spring even higher.

Focus These moves are great ways to avoid enemies and obsta-

cles. Experiment with other Focused running and jumping moves to discover more combinations and effects.

Using Focus, make contact with a wall (wall-running or wall-jumping), move toward an enemy and quickly press Strike Attack [RMB]. Neo will spring off the wall and drive through the enemy’s defenses.

[LMB] or Special

will bend the rules of gravity in the Matrix and sprint along the wall. Time it right, and he will even turn corners while still airborne.

You can also use Focus to make Neo jump off walls. Jump toward a wall, press against it and press Jump

[Shift]

THE PATH OF THE ONE

As Neo walks the Path of the One, he continues to free his mind and gains the ability to bend the rules of the Matrix and manipulate his surroundings. Some of these Special Abilities are awarded automatically, while other, more powerful abilities must be unlocked.

The following are examples of Special Abilities that are unlocked as Neo walks the path of the One. It’s not a complete list – you’ll have to discover some of these abilities on your own.

Code Vision

Neo can look past the illusion of the Matrix and see the world as a sea of shimmering, green code. This allows Neo to see through walls and locate enemies, allies and useful items.

[C] to toggle Code

Press Vision ON/OFF.

Dodging Bullets

Neo can free his mind to the point where his experience in the Matrix slows to a crawl, allowing him to dodge bullets. At first, Neo gains the ability to acrobatically dodge out of harm’s way. Combine Focus

[Ctrl] while moving to

Evade make Neo perform this feat. Later, this ability evolves into the power to stop bullets with a wave of the hand and even reflect them back at attackers.

[Shift] with

Flight

When Neo becomes the One, the hacker formerly known as Thomas Anderson is free from the limitations of gravity. With this ability, press and hold Jump make Neo glide upward in short bursts. In some situations, you can press [Space] to charge forward and attack while flying.

[Space] to

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THE PATH OF THE ONE

As Neo progresses in skill, he can unlock Master Abilities, which are awarded between levels. Master Abilities are more powerful moves and attacks that Neo can use to take on even the toughest opponents. To select Master Abilities, go

select available abilities to add to Neo’s arsenal. The following are examples of Neo’s Master Abilities.

You’ll have to discover the others on your own.

to the Upgrades Screen and

Focus 360 Clear Out

Combine Focus [Shift], Strike [LMB] and Special Attack [RMB] and use movement keys to spin and knock back

surrounding enemies.

Off-Wall Super Level 2

Press Special Attack [RMB] after a wall jump or wall run to make Neo slam into an enemy and knock him off his feet. Off-Wall Super moves are even more effective as part of combos – once a target is in the air, make Neo whip out a firearm and riddle the target with bullets.

ALLIES & NPCs

Throughout the game, Neo will fight alongside other Rebels, receive instructions from his ship’s Operator and interact with civilians still trapped in the Matrix.

Neo must always protect his fellow Rebels from harm. If one fails, all fail. Here is a partial list of the Rebels that Neo will encounter:

Morpheus is Captain of the Nebuchadnezzar, a hovercraft that’s part of the Zion fleet. He believes in the Oracle’s Prophecy of the One, and when he meets Neo, he believes his search is over and salvation is near at hand.

Trinity is second-in-command of the Nebuchadnezzar. She is a hard-as-nails fighter who never, ever backs down.

Apoc and Switch are crewmembers of the Nebuchadnezzar. They are skilled combatants who know how to take care of themselves.

The rabbit hole is very deep, with many secrets to unlock.

Atman Principles are unlocked between missions in the same manner as Master Abilities. Some Atman Principles appear in Neo's inventory — press the activate them. Atman Principles must be used in the same level they are selected.

You can earn additional rewards for collecting certain items and reaching certain objectives in the game. In most cases, you must complete the mission in order to earn your reward.

left trigger to

Each ship has an Operator who controls the Rebels’ entry and exit from the Matrix and monitors their progress. In initial training missions, the Operator is a teacher and guide. During missions inside the Matrix, the Operator is Neo’s only connection to the Real World.

Red Pills are people who are just beginning to awaken to the illusion of the Matrix. Each Red Pill has a special trait that has made them a target of the Agents, and it’s up to you to learn how those traits can sometimes be useful to Neo’s missions.

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ALLIES & NPCs / ENEMIES

Civilians are humans still connected to the Matrix – utterly ignorant to the truth behind the illusion. While Neo is on a mission, most civilians can be safely ignored. Some may even be helpful. But

of the system, and that makes every one of them a potential enemy.

“You have to understand, most of these people are not ready to be unplugged. And many of them are so inured, so hopelessly dependent on the system that they will fight to protect it.”

remember – these people are still a part

The standard Police and Security Guard units within the Matrix are no match for the free minds of rebels like Neo, Morpheus and Trinity, but they can be dangerous in groups or when supported by shotguns and tear gas.

SWAT teams are the elite law enforcement units of the Matrix. SWAT units often carry automatic weapons and grenades, and their ability to work in groups makes them a force to be reckoned with.

Soldiers are far better trained, armed and armored than any police officer. Soldiers often carry heavy weapons, making them very deadly opponents.

ENEMIES

“I’ve seen an agent punch through a concrete wall. Men have emptied entire clips at them and hit nothing but air.”

Soulless system programs, Agents exist only to protect and preserve the Matrix.

Agents are near-unbeatable enemies – their strength and speed make them deadly martial arts opponents, and their ability to dodge bullets make them nearly impossible to kill with bullets. What’s more, even if you manage to kill an Agent or escape pursuit, they can simply respawn at full power into a nearby body.

On the other hand …

“…Their strength and their speed are still based in a world that is built on rules. Because of that, they will never be as strong or as fast as you can be.”

“There are programs running all over the place. The ones doing their job, doing what they were meant to do, are invisible. You’d never even know they were here. But the other ones, well, we hear about them all the time. … Every time you’ve heard someone say they saw a ghost, or an angel. Every story you’ve ever heard about vampires, werewolves, or aliens, is the system assimilating some program that’s doing something they’re not supposed to be doing.”

Exiles are rogue programs that have resisted the rules of the Machine World and have chosen exile within the Matrix. There are many different types of Exiles, each with its own abilities that make them dangerous opponents – perhaps even more dangerous than Agents.

Just as Neo progresses through many changes while he walks his path, Agent Smith undergoes changes as well.

At first, Agent Smith is the leader of the Agents, seeking to regulate the system

becomes “a new man,” so to speak, and adds his viruslike ability to create an endless army of copies.

What comes after that is anyone’s guess…

that enslaves mankind. Later, Smith

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STRATEGIES & TACTICS

Counter Strike: If an enemy leads with a punch or kick, press Strike [LMB] to block and follow up with an attack combo.

Counter Throw: Strikes counter many Special Attacks. If an enemy sets up to launch a Special Attack, such as a throw, press Strike counter-attack.

Watch for Openings: Some enemies “telegraph” their

to sidestep their attacks and create an opening for a counter-attack. If an enemy charges up a big attack, press Strike

Use Cover and the Environment: Taking cover gives Neo time to recharge Health and plan his next move. Don’t keep Neo in one place too long — enemies will quickly coordinate and surround him. Look for opportunities in the environment to end a battle quickly.

[LMB] to disrupt it.

attacks. Use Evade

[LMB] to

Fast Finishers:

Focus Hyper Strike: [Shift] + [RMB], [LMB] Focus Lightning Strikes: [Shift] + [RMB],

On Screen Prompts: In addition to those listed here,

on-screen icons give you hints to trigger powerful attack combos and other useful moves. Keep a sharp eye – timing is key.

Linking Combos: You can link combos together in order to keep enemies off-balance and deal even greater damage.

tap [LMB] rapidly

[Ctrl]

STRATEGIES & TACTICS

Focus 360° Aerial Targeting:

Get airborne – Neo can target enemies all around him. Use Focus [Space] to get into the air, then fire at will.

Use the Environment: Agents are nearly unbeatable. In many cases, Neo’s hand-tohand attacks can only delay and annoy an Agent, and you’ll have to think of another way to survive the fight. Try throwing Agents toward objects within the environment that can deal heavy damage.

Get Help from Allies: When Agents shoot at you, use Bullet Dodge to evade the shots and open up the Agent to attacks from your allies.

Turn the Agents’ Abilities Against Them: Agents can dodge bullets, but firearms aren’t completely useless. Blast a few shots at an Agent to pin them down while you gather your wits or make an escape.

Agents Adapt: Agents are adaptive programs that rapidly learn to counter repeated attacks. Your best chance of survival is to continually vary your types of attacks.

[Shift] + Jump

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QUICK REFERENCE

Focus [Shift]

4-Hit Strike Combo [LMB] x4

5-Hit Strike Combo [LMB] x5

6-Hit Strike Combo [LMB] x6

Aerial Killing Blow In air/[Shift] + [RMB]

to charge/release to strike

Antigravity Jump [Shift] + [Space]

Bullet Dodge [Shift] + [Ctrl] + move-

ment keys

Bullet Stop Stand still/[Shift] +

[Ctrl]

Code Vision [C]

Double Jump [Space] x2

Focus 360 Clear Out [Shift] + [LMB] + [RMB] +

movement keys

Focus Aerial Throw Stun enemy/[Shift] +

[RMB]/ then [LMB]

Killing Blow [Shift] + [RMB]/release

to strike

Off-Wall Strike Wall-run or wall-jump/

press [LMB]

Off-Wall Super Wall-run or wall-jump/

press [RMB]

Tornado Throw Grab enemy in air with

[RMB]/movement keys

Weapon Strip [Q]

Written and Directed by

The Wachowski Brothers

Eon

Vanessa Carmichael

Associate Producer

Tim Bicio

Post Production Supervisor

Ian Slater

Assistant Film Editor

Matt Brooks

Digital Assistant

Johnathan Banta

Digital Supervisor

Shiny Entertainment

David Perry

President

Michael “Saxs” Persson

Game Director

Shawn Berryhill

Design Director Designers

Eric Beaumont Dax Berg Benjamin “BJ” Cholewinski Kenneth Lee Jay Nielsen Frank Rogan

Søren Hannibal

Technical Director Senior Programmers

Tony Bennett Torgeir Hagland Martin Jensen Rafael Paiz

Programmers

Michael Edwards David Frenkel Eric Harms Patrick Hughes David Msika Bradey Smith Stephen Wu

Scott Bruno

Gameplay Programming Director

CREDITS

Gameplay Programmers

Kyle Donaldson Geoffrey Erickson Franco Junio Vince McDonnell Mark Nonato Christian Rickeby Richard Skala Joseph Williamson

Chandana “Eka” Ekanayake

Art & Cinematic Director

Jon Gwyn

Senior Environment Artist Environment Artists

Ahmed Mustefa Ahad Kari Birkeland Daniel Chevalier Chris Donelson Shane Estanislao Jason Lewis Chris Naves

Art Support

Johnnie Houston Estill II Christian Laursen Daniel Platt Chris Regalado

Richard Mahon

Conceptual Artist

Darran Hurlbut

Senior Character Artist

Charles Bloomer

Visual FX Director Visual FX Artists

Bryan Erck Rob Jolliff Javier Ojeda Behrooz Roozbeh Chaz Sutherland

Gabriel Rountree

Animation Director

Manjit Jhita

Senior Animator Animators

Steve Klett Aung Zaw Oo Brian Weber

Animation Scripters

Mark Florentino Kevin Jameel Hogan Andrew LeMat

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CREDITS

Fred Vang Shaun Novak

Facial Animation

Adam Levenson

Audio Director Sound Designers

Stephen Miller Frank Szick

Adam Stiles

Sound Editor Audio Scripters

Ray Cicero Jason Gates Ken Moodie W.D. Hogan

Cinematic Co-Director Cinematic Team

Alex Limon Scott Holty Scott Scherrer Steffan Shurkin Jan Sjovall Paul Zimmer aka “Zimm”

Production

Todd Morgan

Senior Producer

Brian Wiklem

Producer

Jorge “HoHo” Oseguera

Associate Producer

Maja Persson

Production Coordinator

Mark Harwood

Production Coordinator

Lidia Hernandez

Coordinator Assistant

Sam Park

HR Manager

Pamela McSwain

Executive Assistant/Office Manager

Jean-Claude Boursiquot

IT Manager

Mike Lewis

IT Specialist

Atari

Bruno Bonnell

CEO/Chairman

Jean-Marcel Nicolai

Senior Vice President, Worldwide Content

Steve Tucker

Director, Global Brand Management

Jeff Kempler

Senior Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs

Steve Madsen

Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs

Wim Stocks

Executive Vice President of Sales

Diane Price Baker

Executive Vice President and CFO

Andrea Schneider

Director of PR

Marc Metis

Senior Vice President, Marketing

Nique Fajors

Vice President of Marketing

Erin Shanahan

Executive Assistant

Donna Henry

Superstar

Paul Hellier

Director of Technology

Martin Currie

Vice President of Marketing Services

Don Vu

CRM Manager

Christine Fromm

Sr. Manager of Channel Marketing

Andrew Green

Traffic Manager

Kurt Carlson, Red Sheet Studio, Essex, Mass.

Documentation Specialist

Ezequiel “Chuck” Nunez

Manager of Publishing Support

Ken Ford

I.T. Manager/Western Region

Jimmie Lee

Manager of Technical Support Lead Testers

Jon Hockaday Paul Phillips

Jason Randall Alissa Ivanovich

Assistant Lead Testers

Jason Kausch

Q.A. Testing Supervisor Testers

Anom Chavez Christopher Morales Nessie Rilveria Burdy Wang Piers Sutton Andrew Blomquist Justin Goldstein Matt Rush Anthony Snyder Brennen Vega Chao Wang Jonathan Apour Andrew Bones David Camburn Niki Chen Virgil Emperador Phoenix Flowers Mike Greenler Rick Imperial Jeff Loney Alex Mack Aja Pettit Jason Randall Ken Tran Jesse Thurman

Dave Strang

Manager, Engineering Services and Compatibility Lab

Ken Edwards

Engineering Services Specialist

CREDITS

Dan Burkhead

Engineering Services Technicians

Eugene Lai

Engineering Services Technicians

Chris McQuinn

Senior Compatibility Analyst

Patricia-Jean Cody

Compatibility Test Lead

Cuong Vu

Compatibility Analyst

Joy Schneer

Director Strategic Relations

Cecelia Hernandez

Sr. Manager, Strategic Relations

Arthur Long

Strategic Relations Specialist

Todd Curtis

Vice President, Operations

Eddie Pritchard

Director of Manufacturing

Lisa Leon

Lead Senior Buyer

Gardnor Wong

Senior Buyer

Tara Moretti

Buyer

Atari Melbourne House

Vito Trifilo

QA Manager Testers

Dominic Berzins Rachel Topp Sook Lee William Keith, Richard Brownlow Ben Abbott

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CREDITS

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Production

David Abrams

Producer

Nick Torchia

Associate Producer

Gary Sheinwald

Senior Producer

Karen Pierson

Manager of Rights & Clearances

Jonathan Eubanks

Director of Production

Philippe Erwin

Vice President of Production

Marketing & PR

Leo Olebe

Marketing Manager

Stephanie Johnson

Marketing Manager

David S. Cohen

Marketing Coordinator

Remi Sklar

Public Relations Manager

Jason Hall

Senior Vice President

Motion Picture Cast

Mary Alice

Oracle (new)

Julian Arahanga

Apoc

David Aston

Rhineheart

Helmut Bakaitis

Architect

Jeremy Ball

Businessman

Stephen Bastoni

Soren

Don Battee

Vector

Monica Bellucci

Persephone

Daniel Bernhardt

Agent Johnson

Henry Blasingame

Deus Ex Machina

Ian Bliss

Bane

Liliana Bogatko

Old Woman at Zion

Josephine Byrnes

Zion Controller

Lung Yun Chou (Collin)

Seraph

Paul Cotter

Corrupt

Terrell Dixon

Wurm

Matt Doran

Mouse

Laurence Fishburne

Morpheus

Gloria Foster

Oracle

Nona Gaye

Zee

Deni Gordon

Priestess

Paul Goddard

Agent Brown

Marc Gray

Choi

Lachy Hulme

Sparks

Fiona Johnson

Woman in Red

Roy Jones Jr.

Captain Ballard

David Kilde

Agent Jackson

Randall Duk Kim

The Key Maker

Harry Lennix

Lock

Belinda McClory

Switch

Matt McColm

Agent Thompson

Carrie-Anne Moss

Trinity

Tory Mussett

Beautiful Woman at Le Vrai

Ada Nicodemou

Dujour (White Rabbit Girl)

David No

Cain

Joe Pantoliano

Cypher

Anthony Ray Parker

Dozer

Harold Perrineau Jr.

Link

Jada Pinkett-Smith

Captain Niobe

Adrian Rayment

Twin #2

Neil Rayment

Twin #1

Keanu Reeves

Neo

Tahei Simpson

Binary

Robert Taylor

Agent Jones

Steve Vella

Captain Malachi

Clayton Watson

Kid

Hugo Weaving

Agent Smith

Leigh Whannell

Axel

Bernard White

Rama-Kandra

Lambert Wilson

Merovingian

Rowan Witt

Spoon Boy

CREDITS

Anthony Wong

Ghost

Anthony Zerbe

Councillor Hamann

Film Editing

Zach Staenberg

Game Cast

Michael Benyaer

Vamp, Police/Security

Andrew Bowen

Neo

Kimberly Brooks

Niobe, Civilian

Billy Brown

Doberman

George Cheung

Kung Fu Soldier, Chinatown Gangster, additional Walla

Jim Connor

Agent Jones, SWAT/Soldier

Kevin Delaney

The Heckler, SWAT/Soldier

Robin Atkin Downes

Merovingian, Vamp, Agent Thompson

Gideon Emery

Bane

Keith Ferguson

Link, Insectoid, Civilian

Laurence Fishburne

Morpheus

Nika Futterman

Switch, Witch Boss, Civilian

Michael Gough

Seraph, Agent Brown, Vamp

Jennifer Hale

Trinity

James Horan

Agent White, Civilian, Police/Security

Jeff Kelly

Civilian

Phil Lamarr

Operator, Ballard, SWAT/Soldier

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CREDITS

Lex Lang

Police/Security, Civilian

Hope Levy

Red Pill Club Kid, Civilian

Mitch Lewis

Swordsman, SWAT/Soldier

Ming T. Lo

Kung Fu Soldier, Chinatown Gangster, additional Walla

Stephen Marks

Police/Security, Civilian

James Mathis III

Police/Security

Paul Nakuchi

Red Pill Herb Shop Owner

Dempsey Pappion

Apoc, SWAT/Soldier

Rick Pasqualone

Red Pill Security Guard, SWAT/Soldier

Peter Renaday

The Key Maker, The Architect, Police/Security

Michael Rodgers

Doberman

Ben Shields

SWAT/Soldier

Christopher Smith

Agent Smith

Stephen Stanton

Agent Jackson, Doberman, Police/Security

Mio Takada

Japanese Assassin

Jerry Tondo

Japanese Assassin

Fred Tatasciore

Agent Johnson, Roland, SWAT/Soldier

Jen Taylor

Red Pill Librarian, Civilian

Brett Walter

Rogue Witch

Voice Talent Casting and Directing

Tikiman Casting and Directing Chris Borders

Voice Talent Casting & Directing

Barbara Harris

Walla Group

Megasmith Sequence by Blur

Tim Miller

Creative Director

Jerome Denjean

CG Supervisor

Dave Wilson

CG Supervisor

Jeff Weisend

Animation Supervisor

Kirby Miller

FX Supervisor

Al Shier

Producer

Mandy Sekelsky

Associate Producer

David Nibbelin

Layout Modeling

Jerome Denjean Kris Kaufman Kevin Margo Brandon Riza Dave Wilson

Rigging

Remi McGill Seung youb “Kull” Shin

Animation

Wim Bien Bryan Hillestad Makoto Koyama Derron Ross Davy Sabbe Dave Vallone Jeff Weisend Jeff Wilson

Technical Animation

Derron Ross August Wartenberg

Lighting and Compositing

Heikki Anttila Corey Butler Jerome Denjean Laurent Pierlot Brandon Riza Dave Wilson

Jiyoung Hong Seung Jae Lee Kirby Miller Marlon Nowe David Stinnett

Jon Jordan

CG Character Technical Supervisor

Sze Chan

Character Modeling QC Supervisor

Ryan Girard

Mocap

Christopher Hicks

Mocap Talent

Diego Garcia

Tools Programmer

Amanda Powell

Production Assistant Programming and Systems

Administration

Duane Powell Paul Huang Matt Newell Abe Shelton

Havok

Ross O’Dwyer

Physics Programming Special Thanks

Mitch Morando Mike Walsh

Nvidia

Greg James

Developer Technology Engineer

Kevin Myers

Developer Technology Engineer

Carrie Cowan

Developer Relations Manager

CREDITS

CRI Sofdec

Motion Capture by Graff Network Service

Clark Graff

Producer

Leslie LaPage

UPM/1st AD

Matthew Karnes

Mocap Supervisor

Alexa Anastasia

Studio Manager

David Bawel

Mocap Operator

Emi Tahira

Mocap Lead Editor

Peter Upson

Mocap Editor

Raymond Lee Massa

Mocap Editor

Casey Carmack

Mocap Editor

Scott Jenkins

Lead Animator

Sylvia Uchida

Animator

Mandy Jenkins

Animation Setup

Edward Velez

Mocap Coordinator

Urban Olsson

Camera Operator

Robet Hand

Playback Operator

Yolanda Jones

Craft Service PA

James Ciccarello

Set PA

Monique Patrice

Set PA

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CREDITS

Dee Dee Street

Personal Trainer

Meaghan Kerins

Office PA Motion Capture Choreography

James Lew, Dragonmaster Inc.

Motion Capture Performers

Arnold Chon Matt Emery Eric Halderman Christopher Hoffman Alex Huynh Jermaine Soto Gary Stearns

Original Music by Machine Head

Jason Bentley

Music Supervision Featured Artists

The Crystal Method Junkie XL Juno Reactor Meat Beat Manifesto Photek Amon Tobin (Courtesy of Ninja Tune)

Tobias Enhus

Lead Composer

Mark Kilian

Composer

Dave Porter

Composer

Stephen Dewey

Executive Music Producer

Patty Chow Dewey

Executive Music Producer

Vicki Ordeshook

Music Producer

Isadora Chesler

Music Producer

Tobias Enhus

Original Music Mixer

Maggie Tran

Music Coordinator Composer Assistants

Kip Smedley Dustin Camilleri

The Seattle Orchestra

Orchestral Recordings

Simon James

Orchestral Contractor

Rob Bennett

Orchestrator

Rob Bennett

Conductor

Fredrik Sarhagen

Orchestral Mixer Additional Music

François-Paul Aïche A&J Music Productions Rob Bennett Marcus Brown Eric Colvin Todd Haberman Thorsten Laewe Erik Lundborg H. Scott Salinas

Adam Schiff Dave Porter Mark Kilian

Sound Design, Editorial, & Mixing by Danetracks, Inc.

Bryan Watkins

Sound Design Supervisor Sound Designers

Eric Lindemann Roland Thai

Sound Editors

James Penny Mike Camello

Sound Editor

Lance Brown

Re-Recording Mixer

Sound Design by Earbash Audio, Inc.

Rebecca Liu Yuan Liu

Voice Talent Recording by Technicolor Creative Services (Burbank, CA)

Morgan Gerhard

Recording Engineer

Mike Gollom

Recording Technical Support

Denise Diehl

Voice Talent Assistant

Sound Design by Extreme Audio Design

Sound Designers

Paul Menichini Mike Kamper

Motion Picture Localization by Technicolor Interactive Services

Editors/Mixers

Patrick Giraudi Lydian Tone Phillip Kovats

Walla Recording by Wilshire Stages (Los Angeles, CA)

Eric Thomas

Recording Engineer Walla Group

Catherine Cavadini Vicki Davis John Demita Greg Finley Jeff Fischer Anneliese Goldman Carlyle King Tracy Metro David J Randolph Vernon Scott

“We Are the Champions”

Performed by Queen Written by Freddie Mercury Published by Beechwood Music Corporation / EMI Music Publishing Licensed by courtesy of EMI Records Limited

Additional Visual Effects Created by SFD VFX and Creative Post

Onlines by Modern Video Film

Public Relations

Karen Schildkraut Highwater Group

CREDITS

Special Thanks

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Extra special thanks to everyone who supported us!

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CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE

This EULA is governed by the laws of the United States of America and the State of New York, exclusive of its conflicts of law provisions. The exclusive venue for litigation regarding or arising from this EULA is New York County, New York and you agree to submit to the Jurisdiction of the courts of New York County, New York for any such litigation.

MISCELLANEOUS

If any provision or portion of this EULA is found to be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, it will be severed from and in no way affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions of the EULA. This EULA constitutes the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding the Software and its use.

Manufactured and marketed by Atari, New York.

Shiny Entertainment is a wholly-owned division of Atari, Inc.

CRI, CRI Softdec, CRI ADX, and the CRI Middleware logo are

Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Labratories.

THX and the THX logo are trademarks of THX Ltd. which may be registered in some

and optimal sound and picture presentation. This game title was developed in a studio

that meets the THX stringent reference standards for acoustical and visual

performance, letting you experience the best in sound and picture playback.

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