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    It is the year 2014.
    In a Europe untouched by the thunderous storms of World War I and the resulting political turmoil, history took another turn.
	Several major powers are engaged in a Cold War that has persisted for decades.
	Fuelled by the specter of conflict that never erupted, the continent has become a crucible for innovation,
	propelling forward advancements in medicine and technology that defy conventional boundaries.
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	Yet, in this era of progress, certain technological marvels remain absent from the public sphere.
	Communication technologies, such as smartphones and the boundless expanse of the internet,
	are reserved for intelligence and military use and are therefore shrouded in a cloak of secrecy.
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	You don't know it any other way.
	You grew up in this world, and, now that you turned 18 and just passed your last high school exam,
	you plan to enjoy your two months of freedom before you're drafted for mandatory military service for 2 years.
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