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Credits: Megatructure Maintenance & Space Janitors Episode 199, Season 5 E34

Written by: Isaac Arthur

Editors: Jerry Guern Keith Blockus Mark Warburton Olly Epsom

Cover Art: Jakub Grygier

Graphics by: Bryan Verteeg Darth Biomech Fishy Tree Jarred Eagley Jeremy Jozwik Justin Dixon Katie Byrne Ken York LegionTech Studios Mike Munt of Apogii Sergio Botero

Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur

Music Manager: Luca DeRosa

Music: Markus Junnikkala, "We Roam the Stars" Lombus, "Amino" Ross Bugden, "Ascension & "Interstellar" Stellardrone, "On A Beam Of Light" Aerium, "The Islands moved while I was asleep" Markus Junnikkala, "Always Tell Me The Odds"