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    "'''Behind The Masks''' (abbreviated '''BTM''') is an independent alliance and one of the two principal belligerents in the [[Mulock_War]]. Its political alignment is described as ''Independent Alliance''. It is led jointly by [[ZiZ]], known as The Mastermind, and [[The_Director|█████]], known as The Director.",
    "The alliance emerged during the [[Summer_Blockade]] and consolidated during the [[October_Realignment]]. On 31 October 2026 it launched [[Operation_Night_Fury]] against [[The_Big_3]]."
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        "The alliance grew out of the independent orientation present in the original diplomatic network of 2025. Following the [[June_24_Crisis]], █████ continued to receive the support of █████ through the blockade, and the group's identity strengthened as the opposing coalition applied pressure."
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        "Behind The Masks is led by two co-equal commanders: The Mastermind (█████) and The Director (█████). █████ rejoined █████ in the [[October_Realignment]] after a temporary alignment with the opposing coalition."
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  "lastEdited": "2026-11-01",
  "description": "Behind The Masks (BTM) is an independent alliance and one of the two principal belligerents in the Mulock War, jointly led by █████ (The Mastermind) and █████ (The Director).",
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