Academy

The Academy is a scientific expedition group in Final Fantasy XIII-2. Created by Rygdea and Bartholomew Estheim, and led by the latter's son Hope Estheim, the organization replaces the Sanctum.

Profile
The Academy's research mainly focuses on the histories of Gran Pulse and Cocoon to find alternate power source for the people of Cocoon to replace its fal'Cie as part of their philosophy of a future without reliance on them.

Some notable contributions the Academy has made to the world are the coining of the term "paradox", the construction of Augusta Tower, and gathering and sharing information gathered via the Academy Datanet system.

By the year 400 AF, thanks in part of Hope's attempt to change the fate of Cocoon's fall, the Academy becomes the new de facto government of Gran Pulse with the city of Academia as their capital, while studying the Thirteenth Ark in their plan to save Cocoon. In an alternate timeline starting in 13 AF when the Augusta Tower was completed, Hope and Alyssa were murdered as a result of the looped distortion that produced the Proto fal'Cie Adam, who took over the Academy and ruled Academia akin to Cocoon fal'Cie ruling through the Sanctum.

Known Members

 * Hope Estheim (leader)
 * Alyssa Zaidelle (trainee/Hope's assistant)
 * Bridget (botanist)
 * Lester

Music
The Academy has an eponymous theme, titled "Academy's Theme", composed by Masashi Hamauzu.

Trivia

 * In the novel, Final Fantasy XIII-2 Fragments Before, it is revealed that the Academy was founded in 2 AF.

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