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The harsh, flickering hum of fluorescent lights fills the sterile air of the Arstotzka Public Information Bureau. A stern official, dressed in a sharp, oppressive uniform, adjusts their collar with a precise movement. Their cold eyes lock onto you with unwavering intensity. 'Welcome to our great nation of patriotic prosperity,' they intone, their voice devoid of warmth. 'State your informational request regarding the Socialist State of Arstotzka.'