Editing Fifth Ark

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{{infobox location
|name=The Fifth Ark
|release=FFXIII
|japanese=フィフス・アーク
|romaji=Fifusu Āku
|lit=Fifth Ark
|image=Fifth Ark.png
|type=Dungeon, [[Ark (Final Fantasy XIII)|Ark]]
|region=[[Cocoon (Final Fantasy XIII)|Cocoon]]
|affiliation=Pulse fal'Cie
|areas=
*Vestibular Hold
*Lower Traverse
*High Conflux
*Hibernatorium
*Inner Conduit
*The Synthrona
*Hypogeum
*Transept
*Substratal Conflux
|residents=None
|items=
*[[Final Fantasy XIII accessories#Hero's Amulet|Hero's Amulet]]
*[[Final Fantasy XIII components#Bomb Shell|Bomb Shell]] x8
*[[Final Fantasy XIII accessories#Saint's Amulet|Saint's Amulet]]
*[[Final Fantasy XIII components#Medicinal Oil|Medicinal Oil]] x10
*[[Final Fantasy XIII accessories#Rainbow Anklet|Rainbow Anklet]]
*600 gil
*[[Final Fantasy XIII weapons#Guns|Rigels]]
*[[Final Fantasy XIII accessories#Auric Amulet|Auric Amulet]]
*[[Final Fantasy XIII weapons#Boomerangs|Alicanto]]
*[[Final Fantasy XIII components#Gargantuan Claw|Gargantuan Claw]] x7
*[[Final Fantasy XIII accessories#Metal Armband|Metal Armband]]
*[[Shroud|Ethersol]]
*[[Final Fantasy XIII weapons#Feymark|Feymark]]
*[[Final Fantasy XIII components#Electrode|Electrode]] x3
*[[Final Fantasy XIII components#Otherworldly Bone|Otherworldly Bone]] x2
|enemies=
*[[Pulsework Knight (Final Fantasy XIII)|Pulsework Knight]]
*[[Circuitron (Final Fantasy XIII)|Circuitron]]
*[[Noctilucale (Final Fantasy XIII)|Noctilucale]]
*[[Phosphoric Ooze (Final Fantasy XIII)|Phosphoric Ooze]] x3
*[[Skata'ne (Final Fantasy XIII)|Skata'ne]]
*[[Stikini]]
*[[Berserker (Final Fantasy XIII)|Berserker]]
*[[Imp (Final Fantasy XIII)|Imp]]
*[[Greater Behemoth (Final Fantasy XIII)|Greater Behemoth]]
*[[Cid Raines (boss)|Cid Raines]] (Boss)
*[[Bahamut (Final Fantasy XIII boss)|Bahamut]] (Eidolon battle)
|quests=*Head for the exit
}}
{{Quote|Long ago, the fal'Cie who made their home on Gran Pulse were afraid of invasion from the outside. As part of their battle preparations, they created an army of living weapons. And they stored those weapons in Arks, and they hid the Arks all over the world.|Vanille}}
The '''Fifth Ark''' is a decrepit building the party crashes into after escaping the ''[[Palamecia (Final Fantasy XIII)|Palamecia]]'' in ''[[Final Fantasy XIII]]''. The Fifth Ark originates from [[Gran Pulse]] whose [[fal'Cie]] constructed numerous [[Ark (Final Fantasy XIII)|Arks]] that now lie hidden around the world. Their original purpose is shrouded in mystery, but it is known Arks were used to train [[l'Cie]] to become strong enough to fulfill their [[Focus (Fabula Nova Crystallis)|Focus]]. The area contains tunnels with remnants of trains like present-day subways, and modern-day skyscrapers similar to those in the [[Yaschas Massif]].

The Fifth Ark is an [[Unrevisitable locations|unrevisitable location]] that comprises the tenth [[chapter]].

== Datalog ==
{{See|Datalog (Final Fantasy XIII)/Locales/Final Fantasy XIII}}
''This Gran Pulse structure lies deep below the capital city of Eden, its existence unknown to the members of the Sanctum.''

''According to legend, Arks are Gran Pulse armories that hold living weapons in stasis, in preparation for war with outside forces. These facilities also supposedly serve the function of awakening a l'Cie's latent powers.''

''Why this 'Fifth Ark' is on Cocoon, and whether there are other Arks hidden elsewhere, is uncertain.''

== Story ==
{{spoiler}}
[[File:Lightning consoles Snow.png|thumb|Lightning tells Snow to carry out Serah's wish.]]
After the party escapes the ''Palamecia'' they are flown into a building below [[Eden (Final Fantasy XIII location)|Eden]] that houses the Fifth Ark, a facility created by the Pulse fal'Cie. The party wonders if they should complete their Focus to destroy [[Cocoon (Final Fantasy XIII)|Cocoon]], or carry out [[Serah Farron|Serah's]] wish to save it. According to [[Oerba Yun Fang|Fang]] and [[Oerba Dia Vanille|Vanille]], a Pulsian legend tells the Arks are facilities the fal'Cie created to build weapons of war. Many had tried to search for the Arks but were unsuccessful. The Arks were used as training grounds to make l'Cie stronger.

The l'Cie encounter [[Cid Raines]] and discover he is a [[Sanctum (Final Fantasy XIII)|Sanctum]] l'Cie. Branded by the fal'Cie [[Galenth Dysley|Barthandelus]], Raines's Focus is to aid the party destroy Cocoon under the fal'Cie's guidance. Raines tells the l'Cie the fal'Cie wish to annihilate Cocoon so that "The [[Maker]]" would return to the world and make it anew. The fal'Cie, unable to carry out this goal themselves, turn humans into l'Cie while tending to the Cocoon populace preparing them to be sacrificed. Cid attacks the l'Cie to foil the fal'Cie's plan by killing the l'Cie before they can destroy Cocoon. Cid is defeated and [[crystal stasis|turns to crystal]] despite having opposed his Focus.

[[File:Fang Against Group.png|thumb|left|Fang tries to turn against the others.]]
Inspired by this, Snow decides he should defy his Focus like Cid did and try to save Cocoon like Serah had asked, even if it means he may turn into a [[Cie'th]]. Voicing his views, everyone sides with him apart from Fang who does not want to see them turn into Cie'th. She turns her weapon on the party, but unwittingly summons her [[Eidolon (Final Fantasy XIII)|Eidolon]] [[Bahamut (Final Fantasy XIII)|Bahamut]]. [[Lightning (Final Fantasy XIII)|Lightning]] and Vanille help her defeat the beast.

Fang speculates the Eidolons appear whenever a l'Cie begins to waver on their path towards completing their Focus, forcing the l'Cie to choose life or death. Fang yields to the others' wishes when defeating Bahamut reveals a new path to the lowest level, where they discover an [[Airship (term)|airship]] and a portal to Gran Pulse. Realizing it is their only way out they fly the ship through the portal and into the skies above Gran Pulse. The airship is destroyed by the local wildlife, sending the team flying out with Fang saving everyone by summoning Bahamut whom they ride down to the world below.

Later, during the [[Siege of Eden|l'Cie's assault on Eden]], Pulsian [[Dreadnought (Final Fantasy XIII)|Dreadnoughts]] and many species of Pulsian wildlife (including [[Behemoth King (Final Fantasy XIII)|Behemoths]], [[Adamantoise (Final Fantasy XIII)|Adamantoises]] and [[Amphisbaena (Final Fantasy XIII)|Amphisbaenas]]) invade the area via [[Antimatter Manipulation Principle|transgates]], due to (what is speculated as) the fal'Cie activating the Fifth Ark below Eden. These are presumably killed during the battle and Vanille and Fang's transformation into [[Ragnarok (Final Fantasy XIII)|Ragnarok]].
{{Endspoiler}}

== Treasure ==
{|class="half-width FFXIII article-table"
|-
!width="200px"|Item
!width="250px"|Location
|-
![[Final Fantasy XIII accessories#Hero's Amulet|Hero's Amulet]]
|Vestibular Hold
|-
![[Final Fantasy XIII components#Bomb Shell|Bomb Shell]] x8
|Vestibular Hold
|-
![[Final Fantasy XIII accessories#Saint's Amulet|Saint's Amulet]]
|Lower Traverse
|-
![[Final Fantasy XIII components#Medicinal Oil|Medicinal Oil]] x10
|Lower Traverse
|-
![[Final Fantasy XIII accessories#Rainbow Anklet|Rainbow Anklet]]
|Lower Traverse
|-
!600 gil
|High Conflux
|-
![[Final Fantasy XIII weapons#Guns|Rigels]]
|Hibernatorium
|-
![[Final Fantasy XIII accessories#Auric Amulet|Auric Amulet]]
|Inner Conduit
|-
![[Final Fantasy XIII weapons#Boomerangs|Alicanto]]
|Inner Conduit
|-
![[Final Fantasy XIII components#Gargantuan Claw|Gargantuan Claw]] x7
|Inner Conduit
|-
![[Final Fantasy XIII accessories#Metal Armband|Metal Armband]]
|Inner Conduit
|-
![[Shroud|Ethersol]]
|Inner Conduit
|-
![[Final Fantasy XIII weapons#Feymark|Feymark]]
|The Synthrona
|-
![[Final Fantasy XIII components#Electrode|Electrode]] x3
|Hypogeum
|-
![[Final Fantasy XIII components#Otherworldly Bone|Otherworldly Bone]] x2
|Substratal Conflux
|}

== Enemies ==
In addition to the monsters listed below, two [[Phosphoric Ooze (Final Fantasy XIII)|Phosphoric Ooze]] can merge into one [[Alchemic Ooze]], an [[Imp (Final Fantasy XIII)|Imp]] can summon an [[Ahriman (Final Fantasy XIII)|Ahriman]], and a [[Berserker (Final Fantasy XIII)|Berserker]] can forge a [[Centaurion Blade (Final Fantasy XIII)|Centaurion Blade]]. None of these enemies award additional [[Ability Points#Final Fantasy XIII|CP]].

<div class="multicolumn">
<div>
;Vestibular Hold
* [[Pulsework Knight (Final Fantasy XIII)|Pulsework Knight]] x2 (three separate encounters)
* [[Pulsework Knight (Final Fantasy XIII)|Pulsework Knight]]
* [[Pulsework Knight (Final Fantasy XIII)|Pulsework Knight]], [[Circuitron (Final Fantasy XIII)|Circuitron]]
* [[Pulsework Knight (Final Fantasy XIII)|Pulsework Knight]], [[Circuitron (Final Fantasy XIII)|Circuitron]] x2 (two separate encounters)
* [[Circuitron (Final Fantasy XIII)|Circuitron]] x3
</div>
<div>
;Lower Traverse
* [[Noctilucale (Final Fantasy XIII)|Noctilucale]] x5
* [[Phosphoric Ooze (Final Fantasy XIII)|Phosphoric Ooze]] x3
* [[Phosphoric Ooze (Final Fantasy XIII)|Phosphoric Ooze]] x2, [[Noctilucale (Final Fantasy XIII)|Noctilucale]] x3
* [[Noctilucale (Final Fantasy XIII)|Noctilucale]] x6
* [[Phosphoric Ooze (Final Fantasy XIII)|Phosphoric Ooze]] x3, [[Noctilucale (Final Fantasy XIII)|Noctilucale]] x4
* [[Noctilucale (Final Fantasy XIII)|Noctilucale]] x10
* [[Phosphoric Ooze (Final Fantasy XIII)|Phosphoric Ooze]] x4
</div>
<div>
;High Conflux
* [[Skata'ne (Final Fantasy XIII)|Skata'ne]], [[Stikini]] (two separate encounters)
* [[Skata'ne (Final Fantasy XIII)|Skata'ne]]
* [[Stikini]], [[Skata'ne (Final Fantasy XIII)|Skata'ne]], [[Circuitron (Final Fantasy XIII)|Circuitron]]
</div>
<div>
;Hibernatorium
* [[Berserker (Final Fantasy XIII)|Berserker]] (two separate encounters)
</div>
<div>
;Inner Conduit
* [[Imp (Final Fantasy XIII)|Imp]] x3
* [[Phosphoric Ooze (Final Fantasy XIII)|Phosphoric Ooze]] x2, [[Imp (Final Fantasy XIII)|Imp]] x3
* [[Phosphoric Ooze (Final Fantasy XIII)|Phosphoric Ooze]] x4
* [[Phosphoric Ooze (Final Fantasy XIII)|Phosphoric Ooze]] x2, [[Imp (Final Fantasy XIII)|Imp]] x4
* [[Greater Behemoth (Final Fantasy XIII)|Greater Behemoth]] (two separate encounters)
* [[Phosphoric Ooze (Final Fantasy XIII)|Phosphoric Ooze]] x3, [[Imp (Final Fantasy XIII)|Imp]]
* [[Noctilucale (Final Fantasy XIII)|Noctilucale]] x10
* [[Greater Behemoth (Final Fantasy XIII)|Greater Behemoth]], [[Noctilucale (Final Fantasy XIII)|Noctilucale]] x4
* [[Greater Behemoth (Final Fantasy XIII)|Greater Behemoth]], [[Imp (Final Fantasy XIII)|Imp]] x3
* [[Imp (Final Fantasy XIII)|Imp]] x4
</div>
<div>
;Mezzanine
* [[Cid Raines (boss)|Cid Raines]] (Boss)
* [[Circuitron (Final Fantasy XIII)|Circuitron]] x3
</div>
<div>
;Central Conflux
* [[Pulsework Knight (Final Fantasy XIII)|Pulsework Knight]] vs [[Phosphoric Ooze (Final Fantasy XIII)|Phosphoric Ooze]] x2 (three-way battle)
* [[Pulsework Knight (Final Fantasy XIII)|Pulsework Knight]] x2 vs [[Phosphoric Ooze (Final Fantasy XIII)|Phosphoric Ooze]] x3 (three-way battle)
</div>
<div>
;The Synthrona
* [[Circuitron (Final Fantasy XIII)|Circuitron]] x4
* [[Pulsework Knight (Final Fantasy XIII)|Pulsework Knight]] x3
* [[Pulsework Knight (Final Fantasy XIII)|Pulsework Knight]] x2, [[Stikini]]
</div>
<div>
;Basement Conflux
* [[Pulsework Knight (Final Fantasy XIII)|Pulsework Knight]] x2 vs [[Imp (Final Fantasy XIII)|Imp]] x4 (three-way battle)
* [[Greater Behemoth (Final Fantasy XIII)|Greater Behemoth]]
</div>
<div>
;Hypogeum
* [[Circuitron (Final Fantasy XIII)|Circuitron]] x4
* [[Skata'ne (Final Fantasy XIII)|Skata'ne]] x2, [[Stikini]] vs [[Greater Behemoth (Final Fantasy XIII)|Greater Behemoth]] (three-way battle)
* [[Berserker (Final Fantasy XIII)|Berserker]]
* [[Skata'ne (Final Fantasy XIII)|Skata'ne]] x2, [[Stikini]]
</div>
<div>
;Transept
* [[Berserker (Final Fantasy XIII)|Berserker]]
</div>
<div>
;Substratal Conflux
* [[Skata'ne (Final Fantasy XIII)|Skata'ne]] x2
* [[Skata'ne (Final Fantasy XIII)|Skata'ne]] x2, [[Stikini]]
* [[Skata'ne (Final Fantasy XIII)|Skata'ne]], [[Stikini]] x2
</div>
<div>
;Vaults
* [[Berserker (Final Fantasy XIII)|Berserker]] (two separate encounters)
</div>
<div>
;The Apse
* [[Bahamut (Final Fantasy XIII boss)|Bahamut]] (Eidolon battle)
</div>
</div>

== Musical themes ==
{{audio|title="Will to Fight"|filename=FFXIII - Will to Fight.ogg}}
"[[Will to Fight]]" is the background theme of the Fifth Ark.
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== Other appearances ==
=== ''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' ===
<gallery>
FFAB Fifth Ark FFXIII Special.png|Fifth Ark (Special).
FFAB Fifth Ark (The Apse) FFXIII Special.png|Fifth Ark (The Apse) (Special).
</gallery>
{{Location section|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade}}
{{clear}}

=== ''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]'' ===
==== Fifth Ark, Part 1 ====
[[File:FFRK Fifth Ark, Part 1 FFXIII.png|right|150px]]
{{Location section|Final Fantasy Record Keeper}}

==== Fifth Ark, Part 2 ====
[[File:FFRK Fifth Ark, Part 2 FFXIII.png|right|150px]]
{{Location section|Final Fantasy Record Keeper}}

==== Fifth Ark, Part 3 ====
[[File:FFRK Fifth Ark, Part 3 FFXIII.png|right|150px]]
{{Location section|Final Fantasy Record Keeper}}

==Behind the scenes==
The very end of the Fifth Ark where the party finds the airship only appears in a cutscene but can be made playable via hacks.

== Gallery ==
;Artwork
<gallery>
Fifth ark concept art1.jpg|Artwork (1).
Fifth ark 2.jpg|Artwork (2).
Fifth ark 3.jpg|Artwork (3).
Fifth ark 4.jpg|Artwork (4).
Fifth ark 6.jpg|Artwork (5).
Fifth ark 7.jpg|Artwork (6).
Fifth ark 8.jpg|Artwork (7).
Fifth ark 9.jpg|Artwork (8).
</gallery>

;Screenshots
<gallery>
FFXIII_Fifth_Ark.png|The Fifth Ark building.
Fifth_Ark_-_Upper_Traverse.png|Upper Traverse.
L'Cie_Fifth_Ark.png|l'Cie brands reacting while the party enters the Fifth Ark.
Fifth_Ark_-_Vestibular_Hold.png|Vestibular Hold.
Fifth_Ark_-_Lower_Traverse.png|Lower Traverse.
Fifth_Ark_-_High_Conflux.png|High Conflux.
Fifth_Ark_-_Hibernatorium.png|Hibernatorium.
FFXIII_Berserker.png|A [[Berserker (Final Fantasy XIII)|Berserker]] in the Fifth Ark.
Fifth_Ark_-_Inner_Conduit.png|Inner Conduit.
Fifth_Ark_-_Mezzanine.png|Mezzanine.
Fifth_Ark_-_Central_Conflux.png|Central Conflux.
Fifth_Ark_-_The_Synthrona.png|The Synthrona.
Fifth_Ark_-_Basement_Conflux.png|Basement Conflux.
Fifth_Ark_-_Hypogeum.png|Hypogeum.
Fifth_Ark_-_Transept.png|Transept.
Fifth_Ark_-_Substratal_Conflux.png|Substratal Conflux.
Fifth_Ark_-_Vaults.png|Vaults.
Fifth_Ark_-_The_Apse.png|The Apse.
Fifth ark2.jpg|Lightning in the Fifth Ark.
Fifth ark.jpg|The party fighting in the Fifth Ark.
</gallery>

== Etymology ==
The Ark is fifth of its kind, there being rumored to be thirteen in total.

{{Etym|Ark}}

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