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import java.util.regex.Matcher; import java.util.regex.Pattern; public class Example { public static void main(String[] args) { final String regex = "(.+) ([IVXLC]*)(?: \\(.+\\))? (?:- Moon (\\d+) )?- (Doomheim|Pann's Peeps|Polaris Bug Hunters|Polaris Corporation|Polaris Events|24th Imperial Crusade|Amarr Certified News|Amarr Civil Service|Amarr Constructions|Amarr Navy|Amarr Templars|Amarr Trade Registry|Ametat Security|Ardishapur Family|Bragian Order|Carthum Conglomerate|Civic Court|Company of Marcher Lords|Court Chamberlain|Ducia Foundry|Emperor Family|Fraternity of St\\. Venefice|Further Foodstuffs|Hedion University|Holdfast Syndicate|HZO Refinery|Imperial Academy|Imperial Armaments|Imperial Chancellor|Imperial Guard|Imperial Shipment|Inherent Implants|Joint Harvesting|Kador Family|Kameira Lodge|Kor-Azor Family|Ministry of Assessment|Ministry of Internal Order|Ministry of War|Noble Appliances|Nurtura|Paladin Survey Force|Red and Silver Hand|Royal Amarr Institute|Royal Uhlans|Sarum Family|Shining Flame|Tal-Romon Legion|Tash-Murkon Family|Theology Council|Viziam|Zoar and Sons|Ammatar Consulate|Ammatar Fleet|Nefantar Miner Association|Archangels|Dominations|Guardian Angels|Salvation Angels|Blood Raiders|Caldari Business Tribunal|Caldari Constructions|Caldari Funds Unlimited|Caldari Navy|Caldari Provisions|Caldari Steel|CBD Corporation|CBD Sell Division|Chief Executive Panel|Commando Perkone|Corporate Police Force|Deep Core Mining Inc\\.|Echelon Entertainment|Expert Distribution|Expert Housing|Expert Intervention|Home Guard|House of Records|Hyasyoda Corporation|Ikomari-Onu Enforcement|Intara Direct Action|Internal Security|Ishukone Corporation|Ishukone Watch|Isuuaya Tactical|Kaalakiota Corporation|Kinsho Swords|Kirkinen Risk Control|Lai Dai Corporation|Lai Dai Protection Service|Mercantile Club|Minedrill|Modern Finances|Nugoeihuvi Corporation|Onikanabo Brigade|Osmon Surveillance|Peace and Order Unit|Perkone|Poksu Mineral Group|Prompt Delivery|Propel Dynamics|Rapid Assembly|School of Applied Knowledge|Science and Trade Institute|Seituoda Taskforce Command|Spacelane Patrol|State and Region Bank|State Peacekeepers|State Protectorate|State War Academy|Storm Wind Strikeforce|Sukuuvestaa Corporation|Templis Dragonaurs|Top Down|Wiyrkomi Corporation|Wiyrkomi Peace Corps|Ytiri|Zainou|Zero-G Research Firm|Zumari Force Projection|CONCORD|DED|Inner Circle|Secure Commerce Commission|Vigilant Tyrannos|Algintal Core|Aliastra|Allotek Industries|Astral Mining Inc\\.|Bank of Luminaire|Center for Advanced Studies|Chatelain Rapid Response|Chemal Tech|Combined Harvest|Condotta Rouvenor|CreoDron|Crux Special Tasks Group|Duvolle Laboratories|Edimmu Warfighters|Egonics Inc\\.|Federal Administration|Federal Defense Union|Federal Freight|Federal Intelligence Office|Federal Marines|Federal Navy Academy|Federation Customs|Federation Navy|FedMart|Garoun Investment Bank|Impetus|Inner Zone Shipping|Kang Lo Directorate|Mannar Focused Warfare|Material Acquisition|Namtar Elite|Ostrakon Agency|Pend Insurance|Poteque Pharmaceuticals|President|Quafe Company|Resheph Interstellar Strategy|Roden Shipyards|Senate|Sinq Laison Gendarmes|Supreme Court|The Scope|TransStellar Shipping|University of Caille|Villore Sec Ops|Guristas|Guristas Production|Academy of Aggressive Behaviour|Genolution|Impro|Jove Navy|Jovian Directorate|Material Institute|Prosper|Shapeset|X-Sense|Khanid Innovation|Khanid Transport|Khanid Works|Royal Khanid Navy|Boundless Creation|Brutor Tribe|Brutor Vanguard|Circle of Huskarl|Core Complexion Inc\\.|Eifyr and Co\\.|Eyniletti Rangers|Forty-Nine Fedayeen|Freedom Extension|Krullefor Organization|Krusual Covert Operators|Krusual Tribe|Mikramurka Shock Troop|Minmatar Mining Corporation|Native Freshfood|Pator Tech School|Republic Command|Republic Fleet|Republic Justice Department|Republic Military School|Republic Parliament|Republic Security Services|Republic University|Sanmatar Kelkoons|Sebiestor Field Sappers|Sebiestor Tribe|Seykal Expeditionary Group|Six Kin Development|The Leisure Group|Tribal Liberation Force|Tronhadar Free Guard|Urban Management|Vherokior Combat Logistics|Vherokior Tribe|Mordu's Legion|Outer Ring Development|Outer Ring Excavations|Outer Ring Prospecting|True Creations|True Power|Serpentis Corporation|Serpentis Inquest|Food Relief|Sisters of EVE|The Sanctuary|InterBus|Society of Conscious Thought|Intaki Bank|Intaki Commerce|Intaki Space Police|Intaki Syndicate|Thukker Mix|Trust Partners|Arkombine)"; final String string = "Jita IV - Moon 4 - Caldari Navy Assembly Plant\n" + "Amarr VIII (Oris) - Emperor Family Academy\n" + "Dodixie IX - Moon 20 - Federation Navy Assembly Plant\n" + "Hek VIII - Moon 12 - Boundless Creation Factory\n" + "Rens VI - Moon 8 - Brutor Tribe Treasury\n" + "Mastakomon VI - Propel Dynamics Factory\n" + "Ishisomo VIII - Propel Dynamics Factory\n" + "Oursulaert III - Federation Navy Testing Facilities\n" + "Eruka II - Propel Dynamics Warehouse\n" + "Agil VI - Moon 2 - CONCORD Logistic Support\n" + "Orvolle I - Federation Navy Assembly Plant\n" + "Tash-Murkon Prime II - Moon 1 - Kaalakiota Corporation Factory\n" + "Stacmon V - Moon 9 - Federation Navy Assembly Plant\n" + "Ichoriya V - Caldari Navy Logistic Support\n" + "Motsu VII - Moon 6 - Caldari Navy Logistic Support\n" + "X-7OMU II - Moon 7 - The Sanctuary School\n" + "Apanake VIII - Moon 8 - Sisters of EVE Bureau\n" + "PR-8CA III - Blood Raiders Logistic Support\n" + "Teonusude III - Moon 1 - Republic Fleet Assembly Plant\n" + "5ZXX-K V - Moon 17 - Mordu's Legion Testing Facilities\n" + "Vlillirier IV - Moon 13 - Wiyrkomi Corporation Warehouse\n" + "TG-Z23 III - Moon 8 - True Power Logistic Support\n" + "Tar III - Secure Commerce Commission Depository\n" + "Asghatil IX - Moon 3 - DED Assembly Plant\n" + "Osmon II - Moon 1 - Sisters of EVE Bureau\n" + "Villore VI - Federal Defense Union Logistic Support\n" + "Charmerout IX - Wiyrkomi Corporation Factory\n" + "Halle VII - Moon 6 - Federal Intelligence Office Assembly Plant\n" + "XHQ-7V VI - True Yulai Shipyards\n" + "Waskisen IX - Moon 11 - Corporate Police Force Logistic Support\n" + "N5Y-4N VII - Moon 20 - Guristas Logistic Support\n" + "Badivefi VIII - Moon 10 - Royal Khanid Navy Logistic Support\n" + "Kamela V - 24th Imperial Crusade Logistic Support\n" + "Esescama VIII - Moon 3 - Imperial Armaments Warehouse\n" + "Arnon IX - Moon 3 - Sisters of EVE Bureau\n" + "Couster II - Moon 1 - Federal Navy Academy\n" + "Clellinon VI - Moon 11 - Center for Advanced Studies School\n" + "Maila VII - Expert Housing Warehouse\n" + "Aeschee X - Moon 20 - Sisters of EVE Academy\n" + "XX9-WV VII - Moon 3 - Salvation Angels Trading Post\n" + "Chamemi VI - Moon 1 - Royal Khanid Navy Assembly Plant\n" + "Simela IV - Moon 7 - Sisters of EVE Academy\n" + "Berta VI - Moon 19 - Ammatar Consulate Bureau\n" + "Jita IV - Moon 5 - Caldari Navy Assembly Plant\n" + "Nein VII - Moon 4 - Impro Factory\n" + "Maila VI - Moon 1 - Zainou Biotech Production\n" + "Tintoh VIII - Caldari Navy Testing Facilities\n" + "Nourvukaiken V - State Protectorate Logistic Support\n" + "Kakakela VI - Moon 15 - Caldari Navy Assembly Plant\n" + "Alentene V - Moon 4 - Duvolle Laboratories Factory\n" + "Pakkonen IV - Moon 19 - Caldari Constructions Production Plant\n" + "Boystin V - Moon 6 - Federal Intelligence Office Assembly Plant\n" + "Kamio VI - Moon 7 - Sukuuvestaa Corporation Production Plant\n" + "Masalle VI - Moon 9 - Federation Navy Logistic Support\n" + "Serpentis Prime VIII - Moon 2 - Serpentis Corporation Chemical Refinery\n" + "A-ELE2 VI - Blood Raiders Assembly Plant\n" + "Okagaiken IV - Caldari Navy Logistic Support\n" + "Vey VIII - Moon 15 - FedMart Warehouse\n" + "Alentene VI - Moon 6 - Roden Shipyards Warehouse\n" + "Nisuwa VII - State Protectorate Logistic Support\n" + "Irjunen II - Corporate Police Force Assembly Plant\n" + "Aunia I - Moon 11 - Federation Navy Assembly Plant\n" + "Pashanai III - Moon 2 - Amarr Navy Assembly Plant\n" + "Illuin V - Moon 13 - Republic University\n" + "Sortet V - Moon 1 - Federation Navy Assembly Plant\n" + "Bereye VI - Federal Intelligence Office Assembly Plant\n" + "Cat VI - Moon 7 - Federal Intelligence Office Logistic Support\n" + "Hysera II - Corporate Police Force Assembly Plant\n" + "Akiainavas III - School of Applied Knowledge\n" + "V-3YG7 VI - The Capital\n" + "Uemisaisen VII - Moon 16 - Home Guard Assembly Plant\n" + "Ordion VII - Moon 16 - Amarr Navy Testing Facilities\n" + "J5A-IX III - Mark Watney flies like Ironman\n" + "Huola VI - 24th Imperial Crusade Logistic Support\n" + "Algogille IX - Moon 3 - Federal Administration Information Center\n" + "Kourmonen V - Ishukone Corporation Factory\n" + "Sujarento IV - State Protectorate Logistic Support\n" + "SHBF-V VI - atap's Hafnium Vault\n" + "Nennamaila X - Wiyrkomi Peace Corps Assembly Plant\n" + "LGK-VP V - Moon 3 - True Power Assembly Plant\n" + "K-QWHE VI - Moon 15 - Serpentis Corporation Chemical Refinery\n" + "Uitra VI - Moon 4 - State War Academy\n" + "Zinkon VII - Moon 1 - Caldari Business Tribunal Accounting\n" + "Kehjari II - Kaalakiota Corporation Factory\n" + "Konora VI - Kaalakiota Corporation Factory\n" + "YZ-LQL VII - Moon 1 - Guardian Angels Assembly Plant\n" + "Kulelen V - Moon 8 - Zainou Biotech Production\n" + "Vestouve IX - Moon 11 - Aliastra Warehouse\n" + "G-0Q86 VII - Moon 1 - Guardian Angels Assembly Plant\n" + "Kinakka III - Lai Dai Corporation Factory\n" + "Gehi IX - Moon 4 - Royal Khanid Navy Assembly Plant\n" + "Funtanainen IV - Moon 1 - Caldari Navy Logistic Support\n" + "Ihakana VIII - Moon 6 - Nugoeihuvi Corporation Development Studio\n" + "Oshaima IV - State Protectorate Logistic Support\n" + "Shintaht IV (Konrakas) - Asgard I9B-8X\n" + "Auvergne V - Moon 5 - Federal Intelligence Office Assembly Plant\n" + "Aphend VII - Moon 7 - Carthum Conglomerate Foundry\n" + "B-WPLZ VII - The Stables\n" + "43B-O1 VIII - 43Bad Titans\n" + "5KG-PY II - 20000 Isotopes\n" + "Palas II - Royal Khanid Navy Assembly Plant\n" + "E02-IK VIII - Moon 1 - Thukker Mix Factory\n" + "Sirekur VIII - Moon 1 - Republic University\n" + "WW-OVQ VI - District-85 Trade and Sale\n" + "Luminaire VII (Caldari Prime) - Moon 6 - Federation Navy Assembly Plant\n" + "4C-B7X VIII - Moon 1 - Outer Ring Excavations Mining Outpost\n" + "Maila IV - Zainou Biotech Production\n" + "Aldrat IX - Moon 13 - Minmatar Mining Corporation Mineral Reserve\n" + "Tuomuta III - Ducia Foundry Mining Outpost\n" + "Eldjaerin IV - Nurtura Food Packaging\n" + "WY-9LL VIII - Moon 3 - Dominations Testing Facilities\n" + "J7A-UR VI - Dominations Testing Facilities\n" + "Mani VII - Moon 10 - Amarr Navy Assembly Plant\n" + "Z3V-1W VII - Blood Raiders Assembly Plant\n" + "N-HSK0 IV - Newport Beach\n" + "Duripant VII - Moon 6 - Federal Navy Academy\n" + "Venilen IX - Moon 7 - Caldari Navy Testing Facilities\n" + "D87E-A VII - Moon 16 - Archangels Assembly Plant\n" + "P-33KR II - RIP Vile Rat\n" + "Sobaseki VII - Caldari Navy Logistic Support\n" + "Nakri V - Moon 5 - Sarum Family Assembly Plant\n" + "E-FIC0 I - E-FIC0NGESTION\n" + "DR-427 VIII - Knackwurst inside\n" + "P4-3TJ IX - Puckum's house of Handy's\n" + "Azer VI - Moon 3 - Federation Customs Assembly Plant\n" + "Lanngisi III - Moon 2 - Sisters of EVE Bureau\n" + "Avenod VIII - Moon 17 - TransStellar Shipping Storage\n" + "319-3D IX - Moon 22 - Blood Raiders Logistic Support\n" + "Onnamon IV - State Protectorate Logistic Support\n" + "Deltole III - Moon 1 - Core Complexion Inc. Warehouse\n" + "X-M2LR VI - Moon 8 - Intaki Commerce Warehouse\n" + "Dresi I - Moon 18 - Emperor Family Bureau\n" + "Onnamon I - State War Academy\n" + "Gamis X - Ammatar Fleet Logistic Support\n" + "Badivefi VI - Moon 2 - Royal Khanid Navy Logistic Support\n" + "C1-HAB IV - Ulthor's Manor\n" + "Hasmijaala X - Moon 3 - Expert Housing Production Plant\n" + "Dumkirinur V - Republic Military School\n" + "6T3I-L VII - Moon 5 - Beta HQ\n" + "Mora VI - Moon 4 - Ishukone Corporation Factory\n" + "XGH-SH VIII - Look who's back\n" + "Friggi VII - Moon 12 - Lai Dai Corporation Factory\n" + "Bhizheba IX - Moon 1 - Amarr Navy Logistic Support\n" + "XKM-DE X - Panhellenic project\n" + "4-1ECP VIII - Blood-Gulch Outpost Number One\n" + "N-8BZ6 IX - The Curse Of Volt\n" + "Jufvitte VI - Moon 4 - Roden Shipyards Factory\n" + "C8-CHY X - RIP Vile Rat\n" + "Akonoinen I - Wiyrkomi Peace Corps Assembly Plant\n" + "FC-3YI VII - Ragnar Anchorage\n" + "Fliet III - Federal Defense Union Logistic Support\n" + "Uemon VIII - Moon 3 - Perkone Factory\n" + "Uedama VII - Lai Dai Corporation Factory\n" + "Vasala VI - Moon 10 - Genolution Biotech Production\n" + "Avele V - Moon 11 - CreoDron Warehouse\n" + "I-1QKL VII - Operation Barbarossa\n" + "Cistuvaert V - Moon 12 - Center for Advanced Studies School\n" + "ERVK-P VII - Scorpio Base\n" + "Niballe V - Moon 1 - Federation Navy Testing Facilities\n" + "RQNF-9 XI - Bear's Den\n" + "Halle VII - Federal Administration Bureau Offices\n" + "Arnola VII - Moon 1 - Trust Partners Trading Post\n" + "Parses VI - Moon 11 - Royal Khanid Navy Assembly Plant\n" + "Siseide VII - Expert Distribution Retail Center\n" + "Aunsou IV - Moon 3 - Core Complexion Inc. Factory\n" + "FZCR-3 I - The Oasis\n" + "Zehru IX - Moon 4 - Viziam Factory\n" + "Torrinos V - Moon 16 - Home Guard Logistic Support\n" + "6VDT-H V - Praesidium\n" + "FD-MLJ VII - Moon 2 - Intaki Bank Depository\n" + "Bosboger VI - Moon 7 - Republic Security Services Assembly Plant\n" + "Piak III - Moon 19 - Caldari Navy Assembly Plant\n" + "Ishomilken V - State Protectorate Logistic Support\n" + "WV-0R2 V - It won't fit\n" + "O-O2GN II - Ice Citadel\n" + "Kulu X - Moon 16 - Royal Amarr Institute School\n" + "1L-OEK VIII - Spectre's Cloaky Ninjas\n" + "3V8-LJ IV - DOKDO-SUPREMACY\n" + "Auner VIII - Moon 10 - Thukker Mix Factory\n" + "Muvolailen IX - Moon 11 - Spacelane Patrol Assembly Plant\n" + "OP7-BP V - The Tapirs Den\n" + "L-1SW8 I - Fort Apache\n" + "Tanoo IV - Trust Partners Trading Post\n" + "XUW-3X VIII - Shoulder Deep\n" + "Gergish X - Moon 3 - Royal Amarr Institute School\n" + "M-RPN3 VII - Deeps homeland\n" + "DK-FXK V - DK-Favela\n" + "VSIG-K VIII - Moon 1 - Intaki Syndicate Bureau\n" + "Algogille XIII - Federation Navy Testing Facilities\n" + "Oulley IV - Moon 1 - Federation Navy Assembly Plant\n" + "Sasta VI - Moon 3 - Ammatar Fleet Assembly Plant\n" + "KFIE-Z III - Moon 7 - Blood Raiders Assembly Plant\n" + "W0X-MG VI - ManDude - The Mouth Of The North\n" + "Kubinen IX - Spacelane Patrol Assembly Plant\n" + "Hageken V - Moon 2 - Caldari Navy Assembly Plant\n" + "Sivala VIII - Sukuuvestaa Corporation Warehouse\n" + "Scheenins II - Moon 2 - Roden Shipyards Factory\n" + "Myyhera VIII - Moon 2 - Amarr Constructions Production Plant\n" + "HVGR-R V - HVGR-R - MTL Reprocessing Plant\n" + "8QMO-E III - RIP Vile Rat\n" + "Jouvulen III - Science and Trade Institute School\n\n" + "Arton II - CreoDron Factory\n" + "Pemene VI - Moon 2 - Wiyrkomi Corporation Factory\n" + "0N-3RO VII - Moon 14 - Blood Raiders Testing Facilities\n" + "85-B52 IV - 85-B52s Love Shack\n" + "Kisogo VII - State War Academy\n" + "Khanid Prime V - Moon 1 - Khanid Innovation Factory\n" + "Scolluzer XI - Moon 4 - Nugoeihuvi Corporation Development Studio\n" + "NG-M8K III - Tetonic Shift\n" + "Aurohunen V - Moon 10 - Propel Dynamics Factory\n" + "Penirgman IX - Moon 3 - Ministry of Internal Order Assembly Plant\n" + "Sakht VI - Moon 7 - Genolution Biotech Production\n" + "E8-432 III - Trust in Patrick\n" + "1-7B6D VI - 1-7 SHIME ratting carriers here\n" + "HED-GP III - Hatuk Homestead\n" + "Uedama VI - Moon 8 - Spacelane Patrol Logistic Support\n" + "Esa VIII - Moon 2 - Viziam Warehouse\n" + "Sirppala IV - Moon 4 - Rapid Assembly Factory\n" + "Hentogaira I - Moon 11 - Science and Trade Institute School\n" + "PC9-AY III - Intaki Commerce Trading Post\n" + "MB-NKE VII - Word Of Bob\n" + "Vlillirier VII - Roden Shipyards Factory\n" + "NM-OEA V - Moon 4 - Outer Ring Excavations Mining Outpost\n" + "E-YCML IV - Lion's Den\n" + "0DD-MH VI - Alpha HQ\n" + "Nalvula IX - Moon 2 - Spacelane Patrol Assembly Plant\n" + "M-MBRT I - Moishe's Pawn Shop - we buy gold\n" + "O-N589 VIII - Citadel Thugs\n" + "60M-TG I - Intergalactic Sparkle Dragon Den\n" + "Lirsautton I - CreoDron Factory\n" + "Rayl X - Moon 3 - Carthum Conglomerate Factory\n" + "9F-7PZ IX - If it aint Dutch It aint much\n" + "Eygfe VII - Moon 19 - Minmatar Mining Corporation Refinery\n" + "Jel V - Duvolle Laboratories Factory\n" + "CH9L-K VI - CH9L-K Milliways\n" + "G-D0N3 VIII - Can gD0 attitude\n" + "3-SFWG V - DRASY Jobcenter\n" + "Shafrak VIII - Moon 9 - Amarr Navy Assembly Plant\n" + "Huola X - Moon 2 - Ishukone Corporation Factory\n" + "O94U-A I - In Honor of Sean -Vile Rat\n" + "Gulfonodi X - Moon 15 - Republic Fleet Testing Facilities\n" + "X-7BIX VIII - S E V A S T O P O L\n" + "1IX-C0 IX - Carebear Retirement Home\n" + "G-4H4C III - Kazeboshka\n" + "UVHO-F II - Special Ed Academy\n" + "Eha III - State Protectorate Logistic Support\n" + "FDZ4-A IX - Moon 6 - Society of Conscious Thought School\n" + "DP-JD4 IX - Armistice Station\n" + "Ikami X - CreoDron Factory\n" + "Villore VII - Moon 6 - Senate Bureau\n" + "Tanoo V - Moon 1 - Ammatar Consulate Bureau\n" + "NBW-GD VI - ISI's Pleasure Palace\n" + "H-GKI6 VI - Basilica of Maxentius\n" + "Q-ITV5 VI - Sala Alts\n" + "Chej VI - Ministry of Internal Order Assembly Plant\n" + "Hentogaira II - Perkone Factory\n" + "Sasiekko III - 24th Imperial Crusade Logistic Support\n" + "0-O6XF IX - Princess of the south\n" + "Dresi I - Moon 18 - Republic Security Services Assembly Plant\n" + "Tash-Murkon Prime V - Moon 1 - Tash-Murkon Family Bureau\n" + "Suroken VIII - Moon 7 - Propel Dynamics Factory\n" + "C-BHDN III - Mount Sinai\n" + "KZFV-4 IX - FR Liberte Egalite Fraternite\n" + "Gisleres IV - Moon 6 - Roden Shipyards Warehouse\n" + "Otsela VI - Moon 13 - Ishukone Corporation Factory"; final Pattern pattern = Pattern.compile(regex); final Matcher matcher = pattern.matcher(string); while (matcher.find()) { System.out.println("Full match: " + matcher.group(0)); for (int i = 1; i <= matcher.groupCount(); i++) { System.out.println("Group " + i + ": " + matcher.group(i)); } } } }

Please keep in mind that these code samples are automatically generated and are not guaranteed to work. If you find any syntax errors, feel free to submit a bug report. For a full regex reference for Java, please visit: https://docs.oracle.com/javase/7/docs/api/java/util/regex/Pattern.html