What template set did you use to the basics from??? I would recommend to get the latest Luna template and cross check tags from there.

Shouldn't there be tag like <%include link.html%> ??? somewhere in there where you want to display links?

Try changing:

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<%if links%> with <%if links_loop.length~%>
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<%links%> with
<%loop links_loop~%>
<%include link.html%>
.........
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Still I think it would be a good idea to download luna template for your reference, as it can save lot of time and wait.

Vishal
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