PSO2 Station #26 Recap

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Please take note as the information below is subject to change.

December 1st Livestream

Merry Christmas on Ice

  • It's a similar quest type to Driving Rain.
  • Christmas Umblla will eventually spawn.
  • Afterwards, LV 85 bosses will tend to appear.
  • Christmas Collection contains this year's ★13 seasonals.

Weapon Form Change (Basically the Glamour System)

  • Transform the appearance of your weapon into other weapons.
  • Requires the [base item] and the [design item] to be at max grind. (OT: +10 or NT:+35)
  • The [design item] can be a Weapon Camo if you want.
  • Requires [1 Million Meseta] and a [Weapon Form Change Pass].
  • There's also a Weapon Form Change Voucher
  • These vouchers can be obtained from certain quests or title rewards.
  • Trade in 150 Change Vouchers for a Weapon Form Change Pass.

Special Collection File

  • There is no expiration date.
  • You can hold just one of its sheets at a time.
  • Contains ★14 like Uransara, Powerful Blow, Radius Arca, and more!
  • Premium Users get a gauge accumulation bonus.
  • If the gauge requires a specific EQ, the trigger version will also raise it.
  • Solo Trigger: T:Endless Darkness does not qualify.

Solo Ultimate Quest

  • Can be cleared up to 5 times a day.
  • Scape Dolls and Half Dolls are forbidden.
  • Weapon Form Change Vouchers are given as Title Rewards.
    • Clearing it with two classes should be enough Vouchers for a Change Pass.
  • You can get Class Cubes and EXCubes
  • First Clear rewards include S-Ability Capsules, Accessories, etc.

Next Pet

  • ★14 Redran is on its way for Mid December and getting some PA buffs.

Raid Boss Field

  • The raid boss field is set in the [Arks Fleet] area.

★15 Weapon Category Change

  • The Atra EX and Xion series support this.

Xion

★15 Lightstream Xion Weapon Requirements

  • ★14 Celestial Xion +35
  • EXCube x400
  • Amphitrite Stone (Title Reward For Clearing Persona EQ x50)

★14 Celestial Xion Weapon Requirements

  • ★13 Profound Xion +35
  • Any ★13 Detonation +35
  • Any ★13 Clawdem +35
  • Any ★13 Allure +35
  • Any ★13 Chalyra +35
  • Erebos Stone (x150)

Xion Series: Pot and S-Slots

  • PWR UP, fully recovers PP when it falls below a certain amount and Power Up. (Cooldown Can Occur) S1 ~ S3 Supported.

Atra EX

★15 Atra EX Weapon Requirements

  • ★14 Atra +35
  • ★14 Lumiere +35
  • EXCube x400

Atra EX Series: Pot & S-Slot

  • PWR UP. Provides 1 time survival of a Fatal Attack and gradually recovers HP for a limited time afterwards. S1 ~ S4 Supported.

Austere-NT

★15 Austere NT Weapon Requirements

  • (★13 Invade-NT+35) OR (★13 Austere OT)
  • ★14 Ares-NT +35
  • ★13 Nemesis-NT +35
  • ★13 Slave-NT +35
  • EXCube x400

Austere-NT Series Pot & S-Slot

The following choices are available and are based on each requirement weapon.

  • A: PWR UP based on PB Gauge and Addt’l Effect based on Photon Blast type.
  • B: PWR UP and forms a barrier that reduces damage for a limited time.
  • C: PWR UP and forms a barrier that reduces reactions for a limited time.
  • Supports S1 ~ S3 Slots

^ Set effects are coming too!

Other Stuff

The Above Mentioned Required Materials

  • They understand that it's quite difficult to obtain the weapons in each of the requirements, so there's going to be campaign quest at the end of the year along with a New Year's event to make it easier for people to get them.

Time Reversal Stone Chronos

  • They have plans to distribute another Chronos Stone through a Title Reward.
  • The Title is based on # of Titles you have.

Elzelion

  • Even though the web panel event ends on Dec 5th, the Monster Hunter Collaboration period is actually set until May 15th, 2019.

 

 

November 20th Livestream

Post Livestream Update

  • November 23rd:
    • Removed the word "Qualifying"
    • Removed quotation marks from Ultimate.
    • Added the other combined skill rings.
    • Added a header to each upgrade series

 

Secret Phrase

  • Say the following phrase in chat to receive items
  • エピソード6来春開始
  • Get 1 Elzelion Trigger, 20 Yellow Hunting Stones, 3 Half Dolls.
  • You have until Nov 28th's Maintenance to complete this task.
  • Items can be picked up from the Visiphone.

 

Emergency Quest Boost Poll

  • November 20th @ 23:00 JST
  • Incarnation of Knowledge (But Quna Concert First)
  • Rare Drop and EXP Boost +200% UP
  • +10% Live Boost If You Attend Concert

 

PSO2es Annette (Summer Vacation)

  • Price: 12960 Yen
  • Order Date: Until Nov 27th
  • Sales Date: April ~ May 2019

 

PSO2es Gene (Summer Vacation)

  • Price: 13,800 Yen
  • Order Date: November 20th ~ January 16th
  • Sales Date: June ~ July 2019

 

PSO2 Fashion Catalog 2017-2018: LEGACY OF OMEGA

  • Sales Date: December 28th
  • Price: TBA
  • Item Codes
    • *Stealth Weapon
    • Photographing Stage (Room Item)
    • Sharp Twin Tail GV
    • Cross Legs (Lobby Action)
    • Color Change Pass
    • Free Salon Pass

 

Early December Update

  • Christmas Event 2018
  • Christmas Lobby (~12/31 @ 23:59 JST
  • Saint Rappy (~1/9/2019)
  • Noiya Nyai (~1/9/2019)
  • Bingo Reward: Evo Device / St, Rappy
  • Franca's Snow Cafe (~2/06/2019)

 

Early December Update

  • Christmas Event 2018
  • Hitsugi Kohri and Al Christmas NPCs
  • Do their Client Orders and Get their Partner Cards.
  • Felicetedel Camo Client Order Reward

 

Early December Update

  • Merry Christmas on Ice (~1/9/2019)
  • This Year's seasonal (Prefixed-Named) Bosses will appear!
  • NPCs will dress up in Christmas Costumes in E-Trials
  • Quest Drop: White Rappy Suit Mini
  • Collection File: Merry Christmas 2018 Collection (~ 1/9/2019)

 

Early December Update

  • Christmas Fantasy (AC Scratch)
  • Hitsugi , Kohri, RINA, Aika Christmas Costumes
  • RINA, Aika, SORO Black Story Costumes
  • Table Dance Lobby Action

 

Early December Update

  • Change the Base Weapon to look like the Material Weapon
    • For Example: Change Atra into a ★1 Sword
    • Process requires a [Weapon Form Change Pass].
    • You can find this pass in Solo Ultimate Quest.
  • Special Collection File
    • Contains Seasonal Emergency ★14 Weapons
    • Quelle Glitter, Quelle Neigea, Uranusara, Exium Bunker, and more!
    • Sheets seem to contain Affix Boosters
      (+40% & +30% Affix Success Rates are shown)

 

Early December Update

  • Solo Ultimate Quest: "The Remains of A Parallel World"
  • A quest where you'll face Omega Masquerade.
  • It starts at Lv.1 but becomes exceptionally stronger as the level rises.
  • Omega Masquerade becomes stronger each time it's killed.

 

Early December Update

  • SG Scratch: Arks Battlewear Selection II
  • Classic Costumes have become Layered Wear
  • First Klariskrays, Clarissa, Flo & Frau Outfits
  • Good Variation of Dark Falz Costumes
  • Weapon Camos and First KK Pose Lobby Action

 

Mid December Update

  • All Classes Level 90!
  • Hero Level 90 Cap is Here!
    • Title: Equip ★12 Rear & Leg & Arm Units At +10 Grind.
  • New Hero Skill: Hero Refresh
    • Consumes a half amount of Hero Gear to apply a Hero Will Recovery Effect and more!
  • Redran ★14 Pet
  • Combined Skill Rings
    • L / JG Counter = JG Heavenly F / JG Sonic Arrow / JG Rising F
    • L / Chase W Support = DS Kama-itachi / TD Air Chase / Knuckle Chase
    • L / Brave Power = Katana C Count UP / Bullet Bow Homing
    • L / Time n Roll = Front S Roll / High Time Keep
    • L / Defense Tech = Tech C Parrying / Short Mirage
    • L / Kick n Snatch = DB Snatch / JB Tech Arts SC
    • The material rings need to be at +20 to make the combined ring.

 

Mid December Update

  • Miyabi Romantica (AC Scratch)
  • Alma and Katori kimonos.
  • Apparition themed outfits and cast parts.
  • Alma Ball and Alma Pose Lobby Action

 

Mid December Update

  • Phantasy Star Zero Collaboration
  • Get Phantasy Star Zero items from the Exchange Shop
  • Sarisa and Kai Costumes and Accessories.

 

Mid December Update

  • Easy Login added to PS4 version
  • More entries added to Arks Handbook
  • Premium Features
    • Unlimited Seconds for Lobby Action Freezing
    • 60 Minute Re-editing with Color Change Pass

 

Mid December Update

  • New Battle Arena Map Added
  • VR Arena: Volcano Night
  • Each Arena Map will have their own set of useable weapon types.

 

Mid December Update

  • Dark Falz Persona Battle
  • Its attacks change when switching masks.
  • Has a variety of attacks originating from each Dark Falz.
  • Two out of its four forms will appear.

 

Mid December Update

  • ★15 Weapons Are Finally Here! But first we'll need to make a chart.
  • ★15 Austere-NT Weapon Series will drop!
  • You can upgrade from Invade-NT to Austere-NT too!

 

The Materials Required For These Exchanges Are Subject To Change

Darkness to Light

Profound Weapon Series (★13 Weapons)

  • Can be upgraded into Celestial Weapons

Celestial Weapon Series (★14 Weapons)

  • Bring Materials to Zieg to upgrade Profound to Celestial.
  • Profound Weapon +35 (Same Weapon Type)
  • Detonation Weapon +35
  • Clawdem Weapon +35
  • Allure Weapon +35
  • Chalyra Weapon +35
  • Erebos Stone (x150) (Drops in Dark Falz Persona EQ)

Lightstream Weapon Series (★15 Weapons)

  • You can suggest a better name.  (光跡)
  • Bring Materials to Zieg to upgrade Celestial to Lightstream.
  • Celestial Weapon +35 (Same Weapon Type)
  • Excube (x400)
  • Amphitrite Stone (Title Reward: Clear DF Persona EQ 50 Times)

Atra EX

ATRA EX Weapon Series (★15 Weapons)

  • Bring the materials to Zieg to upgrade your Atra weapon.
  • Atra Weapon +35 (Same Weapon Type)
  • Lumiere Weapon +35 (Same Weapon Type)
  • Excube (x400)

Austere-NT

Austere-NT Weapon Series (★15 Weapons)

  • Bring the materials to Zieg to upgrade your Old-Type Austere or Invade-NT weapon.
  • Old-Type Austere upgrade to Austere-NT:
    • OT Austere (Same Weapon Type)
    • Ares NT Weapon  +35 (Same Weapon Type)
    • Nemesis NT Weapon +35 (Same Weapon Type)
    • Slave NT Weapon +35 (Same Weapon Type)
    • Excube (x400)

 

PSO2es Update

  • Bio Dogault (12/12)
  • Hitsugi [Merry Christmas] (12/12)

 

PSO2es Update

  • Goodbye Fire (11/21)
  • Tryvin Orbit (11/28)
  • Holy Ray (12/5)
  • Eightrei Orbit (12/1)

 

PSO2es Side Stories

  • Space Tuna (11/21)
  • Yasminkov 8000C (11/28)
  • Trident Crusher (12/5)
  • White Dinner (12/12)

 

PSO2es Update

  • [Launcher Pose] added to the Leisure Coin Shop (12/1)
  • Eternal Tower (11/27 ~ 12/12)
    • Blade Dominacio is obtainable
  • Emergency Quest Mid-December
    • Tranzexia appears
    • Crys Draal appears

 

ARKS NEW YEAR CARNIVAL 2019

~Omega's Nightmare Strikes Oracle~

 

PSO2 JP: Maintenance (11/28/2018)

Boost Item Festival

Throughout December and the New Year, Sega will be hosting a Boost Item Festival with various campaigns at different times. Check back every Maintenance post to catch all the Campaigns! Scroll down to the Campaign section to see the first campaign to kick us off.

Maintenance!

 

PSO2 Maintenance (Completed)

PSO2es Maintenance

  • 11/28/2018 @ 10:55 ~ 17:30 JST
  • 11/27/2018 @ 8:55 PM ~ 3:30 AM EST

 

We're currently looking for more volunteers to help out on Bumped. If you're interested in covering PSO2es, Idola, AC Scratch, or other parts of the site, you can contact (PSO2Ricardo#4505) on Discord!

 

Upcoming Broadcasts

Arks Live!

  • December 1st @ 20:00 JST

 

Bingo

Christmas 2018 Bingo

(December 5th ~ January 9th)

Bingo (Front)
  Objective Note
A-1 Defeat King Yede Lv.1+
A-2 Defeat Gulfur Lv.1+
A-3 Talk to Lachesis Main Gate
A-4 Defeat Ol Micda Lv.1+
A-5 Defeat Cyclonehda Lv.1+
B-1 Defeat Yede Lv.1+
B-2 Talk to Aru (Christmas) Shop Area
B-3 Play Mesetan Shooter Casino
B-4 Talk to Sophia Franka's Cafe
B-5 Defeat Ga Wonda Lv.1+
C-1 Clear Client Order:
A Hitsugi Christmas!
ヒツギたちとのクリスマス!
Hitsugi (Christmas)
C-2 Clear Client Order:
Sweet☆Christmas
スイーツ☆クリスマス!
Kohri (Christmas)
C-4 Clear Client Order:
Aru's Relationship Plan!
アルの仲なおり大作戦!
Aru (Christmas)
C-5 Clear Client Order:
Defend the Eve of the Night
聖夜の平和を守るため!
Hitsugi (Christmas)
D-1 Defeat Dagacha Lv.1+
D-2 Talk to Hitsugi (Christmas) Shop Area
D-3 Grind a Weapon or Unit Item Lab
D-4 Talk to Kohri (Christmas) Shop Area
D-5 Defeat Gu Wonda Lv.1+
E-1 Defeat Kuklonahda Lv.1+
E-2 Defeat Dahgash Lv.1+
E-3 Talk to Leontina Main Gate
E-4 Defeat Fangulfur Lv.1+
E-5 Defeat Malmoth Lv.1+

Bingo (Reverse)
  Objective Note
A-1 Defeat Deus Anges Lv.41+
A-2 Defeat Org Blan Lv.41+
A-3 Complete [Merry Christmas on Ice] VH+
A-4 Defeat Guar Zigmorde Lv.41+
A-5 Defeat Aratron Phemut Lv.41+
B-1 Defeat Anjhadu-lili Lv.41+
B-2 Defeat Snow Banther Lv.41+
B-3 Find the Lillipan Graffiti Casino
B-4 Defeat Rock Bear Lv.41+
B-5 Defeat Gigur Gunne-gam Lv.41+
C-1 Defeat King Mesetan in Mesetan Shooter Casino
C-2 Send a [Like] in the Fashion Catalog  
C-4 Play Black Nyack Casino
C-5 Grind a Weapon's Element Item Lab
D-1 Defeat Tranzmizer Lv.41+
D-2 Defeat Snow Banshee Lv.41+
D-3 Scratch the FUN Scratch  
D-4 Defeat Caterdra'nsa Lv.41+
D-5 Defeat Drago Deadlion Lv.41+
E-1 Defeat Zeta Guranz Lv.41+
E-2 Defeat De Malmoth Lv.41+
E-3 Clear E-Trial: Storm Gift Mr. Umblla
E-4 Defeat Codotta Idetta Lv.41+
E-5 Defeat Greuzoras Drago Lv.41+

 

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Emergency Quest Schedule

Boost Event 49

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Please [Refresh] the calendar after maintenance has ended!

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Eastern / Central / Mountain / Arizona / Pacific

Hawaii / São Paulo / London / Berlin / Moscow

Bangkok / Philippines / Sydney / Japan

Please Note:

  • The Emergency Quest schedule will update automatically during maintenance. Please wait until after maintenance has ended to see the current schedule.
  • Please resync the calendar periodically to receive the latest updates, as the schedule may change at Sega's discretion.
  • This calendar is unable to show Emergency Quests that occur at random.
  • Boost Events that occur for 24 hours will appear with only their start times.
  • Boost Events that occur for several hours will use the "period" suffix in their titles. Please check the Google Calendar itself to view the event duration.
  • You can see the Emergency Quest schedule on your phone by subscribing to the Google Calendar.

 

(Festival) Login Campaign

During the Campaign period, logging in will reward you with Bonus Keys and King's Crests!

Campaign Period

  • November 30th @ 0:00 ~ December 11th @ 23:59 JST
Monday ~ Friday Bonus Key Tokyo [Silver]
Bonus Key Magatsu [Silver]
King's Crest (x10)
Saturday Bonus Key Tokyo [Gold]
Bonus Key Kazuchi Attack
King's Crest (x10)
Sunday Bonus Key Magatsu [Gold]
Bonus Key Rappy F
King's Crest (x10)

 

Welcome Back Campaign

During the campaign period, players who haven't logged on since October 10th's Maintenance will be rewarded with various welcome back gifts.

Campaign Period

  • November 7th, 2018 ~ January 9th, 2019

Returning Player's Gifts

  • King's Crest (x100)
  • Bonus Key Tokyo [Gold] (x5)
  • +100% Tribooster (x10)
  • Free Salon Pass

Friend of Returning Players

If you're a friend of a Returning Player by one of these dates, you'll receive gifts at a later date!

Friend's Gifts

  • King's Crest (x100)
  • Bonus Key Tokyo [Gold]
  • Bonus Key Magatsu [Gold]
  • Bonus Key Rappy F

Friend by November 14th, 2018

  • Late November

Friend by December 12th, 2018

  • Late December

Friend by January 9th, 2019

  • Late January

※You can only receive the rewards once.

 

Client Order Campaign #2

During the Campaign Period, clearing the following Client Orders will reward you with various items and Hunting Stones!

Campaign Period

  • November 28th ~ December 5th
NPC Client Order Prizes
パートニャー
Partnya
火山洞窟にドリンクはいるの?
Is There a Cave Drink?
黄色の狩猟石 トライブースト+100%

黄色の狩猟石 ×20
Yellow Hunting Stone

トライブースト+100% ×1
+100% Tribooster

パートニャー
Partnya
旦那さんは海岸の狩人?
Is Meowster a Coast Hunter?
黄色の狩猟石 レアドロップ倍率+250%

黄色の狩猟石 ×20
Yellow Hunting Stone

レアドロップ倍率+250% ×1
+250% Rare Drop Booster

ハンス
Hans
地獄の王
King of Hell
黄色の狩猟石 SG30獲得チケット

黄色の狩猟石 ×20
Yellow Hunting Stone

SG30獲得チケット ×1
30 Star Gem Ticket

パートニャー
Partnya
海岸に生えるハレツする花?
Flowers Growing on the Coast?
黄色の狩猟石 蒼色の狩猟石

黄色の狩猟石 ×20
Yellow Hunting Stone

蒼色の狩猟石 ×5
Blue Hunting Stone

ハンス
Hans
暴威をまとう海の王
Tyrants of the Sea
黄色の狩猟石 紅色の狩猟石

黄色の狩猟石 ×20
Yellow Hunting Stone

紅色の狩猟石 ×5
Red Hunting Stone

 

Story Campaign

Players will be rewarded during the campaign period by clearing Story Quests from Episode 5!

Campaign Period

October 24th ~ November 30th @ 23:59

Target Story Quests

Clear Chapter 1: 救世の存在
Bonus Key Tokyo [Gold] Conqueror’s Crest (x20)
Clear Chapter 3: 心配性なマトイ
Bonus Key Tokyo [Silver] (x5) +100% Tribooster (x5)
Clear Chapter 5: 継承の儀
Bonus Key Rappy F
Conqueror's Crest (x50)
*Lux Frieden  
Clear Chapter 6: 拭いきれない不安
Bonus Key Magatsu [Silver]
+100% Tribooster (x5)
Conqueror’s Crest (x50) 229 [Cat Pose]
Clear Chapter 6: 伝承の終わり、そして……
Bonus Key Tokyo [Gold]
Bonus Key Magatsu [Silver]
Bonus Key Kazuchi Assault +50% Affix Success Rate

 

PSO2 Day

ARKS Rappies will appear on PSO2 Day. Players who defeat them have the chance to receive an [Arks Rappy Suit Mini] and equipment with the special ability [Arks Fever].
Arks Rappies (Lv.71+) can also drop the ★13 Rappy Egg!

PSO2 Day
December 2nd
Boost Event:
  • 2x Earned FUN
  • +1 Login Stamp Bonus
  • +100% EXP Boost
  • +100% Rare Drop Boost
  • +100% Gathering Fever Occ. Rate
Login Presents:
  • 22 Star Gem Ticket (x2)
  • Bonus Key Tokyo [Gold]

 

Quest Boosts

Quest Boost
November 28th ~ December 5th
Forest Exploration
Vol Caverns Exploration
Coast Exploration
+150% EXP Boost
+150% RDR Boost
Elzelion Spawn Rate Up (All Difficulties)
Coast Exploration
(Apology Boost)
+100% RDR Boost
Perennial Apocalypse +100% RDR Boost

Extra Hard & Super Hard Only

  • ★13 Ray Series Drop Rate UP
  • ★12 Units and Union Booster Drops

Extra Hard Only

  • +100% Enemy Damage
  • +50% HP for Dark Falz Double
  • +200% HP for Profound Darkness
  • ★13 Invade-NT Series
  • ★14 Weapon Drops
  • King's Crest Drops

※Trigger Doesn't Qualify

Trigger: The Freezing Burn (Elzelion) +150% EXP Boost
+150% RDR Boost
During [Arks League: Natives] session +150% RDR Boost (Forest Exploration)
During [Arks League: Dragonkin] session +150% RDR Boost (Vol Caverns Exploration)
During [Arks League: Oceanids] session +150% RDR Boost (Coast Exploration)
November 30th ~ December 11th
Bonus Quests
+100% EXP Boost

 

 

King's Crest Campaign

Complete the following goals to obtain King's Crests. The crests can be exchanged for ★14 Weapons at Zieg!

Campaign Period

Nov. 28th ~ Dec. 5th

Campaign Tasks

  Goal Reward
1 Clear (2x) Forest Exploration. King’s Crests (x10)
2 Clear (2x) Vol Caves Exploration King’s Crests (x10)
3 Clear (2x) Coast Exploration King’s Crests (x10)
4 Clear (1x) Perennial Apocalypse King's Crests (x10)
5 Login to the game 3 Days. King's Crests (x10)
6
Link with PSO2es and Play [Quick Search] King's Crests (x10)

 

IDOLA: Phantasy Star Saga Out Now!

IDOLA Is Out

Download IDOLA
 ~ Provided by Synth ~

Virtual YouTuber, "Popona," has announced the release date for IDOLA Phantasy Star Saga! The game is expected to launch on iOS and Android devices on November 27th, 2018!

To celebrate the game's release, Popona will be giving out some IDOLA swag to those who follow and retweet specific messages on Twitter. Since these are physical items, we recommend not participating in the campaign unless you live in Japan.

 

Five lucky winners will each win one of the prizes listed below:

  • IDOLA Umbrella (1 Winner)
  • IDOLA Skateboard (1 Winner)
  • IDOLA Refrigerator (1 Winner)
  • IDOLA Rice Cooker (1 Winner)
  • IDOLA Cushion (1 Winner)

In addition to this announcement marks the official closing date of the Idola Pre-Registration Campaign. If you are a Phantasy Star Online 2 player and wish to receive the pre-registration rewards of 100 Star Gems, 50 King's Crests, and 100 Conqueror's Crests, you have until November 26th @ 12:00 JST to complete the registration form.

Players who have pre-registered for IDOLA (regardless of having a PSO2 account or not) will still receive 3,600 Star Diamonds. 1 Drive Med (L), 4 EXP Books, 30,000 Meseta, ★5 Character [Quna], and the ★5 Weapon Symbol [Elysion]!

 

V-Tuber Popona!

ポッポ~♪ Popona is the official spokesperson of IDOLA Phantasy Star Saga. You can learn more about her and the game at the Idola Channel.

 

Previous IDOLA Coverage

We have covered several different aspects of the game already on this site.