Part 47: Taking Out the Trash
Update 47: Taking Out the Trash (Polsy) Datalogs
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Fragment of Invincibility
The War of Transgression that pitted Cocoon against Pulse took place 700 years before the catastrophe. The common wisdom on Cocoon is that the war was sparked by a Pulse invasion; however, Pulse records claim that the culprit was a 'demon from Cocoon.' Historians remain divided to this day.
The people of Pulse had always feared invasion from the sky, and made preparations accordingly. These included 'immortals,' war machines of immense strength and durability that were able to fight fal'Cie even when half-destroyed. The ancient weapons where designed for a defensive war on the ground, not offensive airborne assaults. Some historians claim that this proves it was Cocoon that instigated the war.
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Gorgyra Fragment
There was once a female warrior of Paddra, bound to serve the goddess, who was tricked by an enemy and almost caused the seeress to be killed. Now, the seeress loved the warrior like a sister, and she forgave the mistake. But the warrior did not, and as penance she asked a fal'Cie to turn her into a Cie'th.
When the warrior finished her prayer to the fal'Cie, an ominous voice rang through her head. 'I have heard your plea. You shall lose your five senses, be plunged into black flames, and wander the eternal darkness. Your words shall be a song of agony; your screams a curse of death. And thus shall you remain, until a merciful one destroys your soul and frees you from your torment.'
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Long Gui Fragment
The long gui is one of the largest monsters on Pulse. All members of the oretoise family have long life spans, and some researchers believe that long guis are actually shaolong guis that have survived even longer than normal. Others assert that they constitute a distinct species.
Evidence exists to support both sides of the argument, but as the creatures live for centuries, generations must pass before a consensus is reached.
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Yomi Fragment
The Archylte Steppe becomes a very different place when thunder rolls across the heavens, for it heralds the coming of Yomi, one of the host of the Undying that is also known as the Wings of Death.
Why does it only appear with the lightning? The answer lies in its former life. Yomi was once a great hero, driven to prove that he was the most powerful warrior of his age, but he was struck down by lightning on the steppe before he could complete his quest.
Now he wanders the very same steppe where his life was so suddenly cut short. Amidst the crashing thunder and howling wind, no one hears his tormented screams.
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Mirror of Atropos
This is the prophecy told by Atropos, messenger of the heavens.
The Thirteenth Ark is the fortress that protects the heavenly vault. When the heroes gather unto mighty Pulse to do battle in the war that must be fought, this shall be the stronghold. Know now and remember that the Ark shall be the salvation of all Pulse's children.
- The Book of Haerii
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Graviton Core Delta
So, this is Oerba, where Fang and Vanille came from. You know, I always figured they'd be the last ones to turn to crystal and sleep forever.
Although I guess they'd slept for centuries before they met up with us; I only ever knew them when they were up and runnin' around.
If I'm going to free them, I need to get stronger—much stronger. Strong like I was back then. When I was a l'Cie.
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Noel's Message
Hey, Noel. You're not going to believe this, but this message is a message from you. I'm just a little further ahead in the timeline than where you are now.
I've got a warning for you, my past self. Things are going to get a lot harder from here on out. But just remember to hang in there, no matter what. You just might surprise yourself; you're a lot tougher than you think.
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Serah's Message
I don't know where I am. I can't hear anything. I can't see anything. It's cold, and dark, and I'm all alone. This place is... dead.
But I don't have any regrets. I fought to the end. I never ran away. I just hope someone will remember me, now that I'm gone.