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= Claudia (goldfish) = Claudia was a royal pet goldfish who was commissioned and cared for during the Elementary Kingdom of Numeria. The fish, which was commissioned by #18 III, lived from the late Elementary kingdom to well into the Second Intermediate Period, during the reign of #12. It was the last surviving fish of four pets that were obtained under Project P.

Historical Context: #18 III and Project P
During the late Elementary Kingdom, there was a growing interest in pet ownership as a method to boost relations both between #18 III and his citizens and between Seb's Team numbers and other tribes. Several key advisors, such as #192, were proposing projects that would have obtained a puppy or a similar pet. However, after much discussion, these projects were found to be not viable for Numeria's capacity at the time. Because of this, alternatives to the original proposal of project P were sought after. After much discussion, the committee of Project P decided to compromise and obtain a "smaller pet". Eventually, goldfish were chosen for their low maintenance and interest among the general project.

Arrival
From the supplier, a total of four goldfish were obtained. They were described as "a common variety about two inches in length, with bright orange scales". Upon arrival, they were moved to a tank that had been commissioned using the funding grant from Project P. The tank was outfitted with a small filter, dyed ballast, and imitation plants.

Early
Scholars generally agree that two of the fish in the tank were named Claudia and Boomer, and that the names of the other two fish are lost to history. The tank that the four fish resided in was well maintained by its staff, and no issues arose.

Death of the First Fish
One morning towards the end of the reign of 18 III, one of the fish was found floating belly-up on the surface.