NORA



NORA is a resistance group to the Sanctum in Final Fantasy XIII.

Datalog
The paramilitary organization known as NORA is a group composed of like-minded youths, assembled by Snow and self-funded by the operation of a seaside café in Bodhum.

''Functioning as a neighborhood watch of sorts, NORA members patrol the vicinity of Bodhum for trouble. Most often, "trouble" consists of encroachment by dangerous forms of wildlife.''

NORA had never openly acted out against the Sanctum prior to the Purge, and because of this, the military had been content to turn a blind eye to the group's activities.

Profile
The team was originally founded by a group of youths from Bodhum, a port city at the outskirts of Cocoon. They managed operations from a beach bar on the coast, initially working to battle the monsters around the city. However, the Sanctum deemed the population of the village contaminated by Pulse and attempted to banish them all, provoking NORA to fight back. The group is not seen again until near the end of the game, providing cover for the l'Cie as they handle the monsters attacking Eden.

The team is lead by Snow Villiers, though Lightning also has an important role in the organization. Despite this, she is not an official member of the gang. Other prominent members include Gadot, Lebreau, Maqui, and Yuj. There are a total of eighteen members in NORA.

Etymology
The term "Nora" is said to be a play on the Japanese word "野良猫" ("noraneko"), meaning "stray cat". This theme is evident in some of the jewelry sported by the cast, including Snow's necklace and Serah's earrings (which both have cats pictured on them). In the English version, NORA stands for "No Obligation, Rules, or Authority".

Musical Themes
The music that accompany NORA in their appearances are called "The Warpath Home" (帰るための戦い, Kaeru Tameno Tatakai) played prominently at the Hanging Edge, and "Snow's Theme" that plays whenever Snow leads the party members.

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