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- For awhile, it continued to represent China and even retained its UN seat until 1971, when it was given to the PRC.
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After turning into a Phantom, he somehow retained his human self, and continued his killing spree.
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The Ravenhood is retained for no more than 2 generations, which means that the person's grandchildren once again become commoners, unless the status is reaffirmed by continued service to the Empire.
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