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[[File:FFX-2 Ormi's Shield.PNG|thumb|right|150px|The logo of the syndicate, a heart with two empty rings on its "arms", is depicted on Ormi's shield, as well as on the group's uniform.]]
 
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|name=Leblanc Syndicate
{{Q|Everything goes for the mighty Leblanc!|Group's motto.}}
 
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The '''Leblanc Syndicate''' is a group of [[Sphere Hunters]], and the rivals of the [[Gullwings]] in ''[[Final Fantasy X-2]]''.
 
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|japanese=ルブラン一味
 
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|romaji=Ruburan Ichimi
The syndicate headquarters are in the old [[Guado]] manor in [[Guadosalam]], where all the former [[Guado]] leaders, such as [[Jyscal Guado|Jyscal]] and [[Seymour Guado|Seymour]], resided - and which Leblanc herself refers to as [[Chateau Leblanc]]. Only syndicate members are allowed entrance, and the syndicate members take turns in guarding the entrance.
 
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|type=[[Sphere hunter]]s
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|rivals=[[Gullwings]]
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|leader=[[Leblanc]]
 
|members=*[[Logos (Final Fantasy X-2)|Logos]]
 
*[[Ormi]]
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|headquarters=[[Chateau Leblanc]] in [[Guadosalam]]
 
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{{Quote|Everything goes for the mighty Leblanc!|The group motto}}
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The '''Leblanc Syndicate''' is a group of [[sphere hunter]]s who considers [[Gullwings]] their rivals in ''[[Final Fantasy X-2]]''. The syndicate is led by an eccentric woman called [[Leblanc]]. Its headquarters are in the old [[Guado]] manor in [[Guadosalam]], where the former [[Guado]] leaders resided, which Leblanc christened as [[Chateau Leblanc]]. Only syndicate members are allowed in, and take turns in guarding the entrance. The syndicate members are known as "goons" and are fiercely loyal to their leader. The syndicate is associated with the color pink and heart motifs, in accordance with Leblanc's dress style.
   
 
==Members==
 
==Members==
[[File:Leblanc_Syndicate.jpg|thumb|Leblanc with Logos and Ormi.]]
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[[File:Leblanc_Syndicate.jpg|thumb|left|Leblanc with Logos and Ormi.]]
The syndicate is led by [[Leblanc]] and her two lackeys, [[Ormi]] and [[Logos (Final Fantasy X-2)|Logos]], who were previously [[Yevon]]ites forced to do the [[Maester]]s' dirty work. A number of other [[Spira]]ns have joined, wearing syndicate uniforms - some who were thought to have died in the disastrous [[Operation Mi'ihen]], and others being rogue [[Al Bhed]] who have never forgiven [[Cid (Final Fantasy X)|Cid]] for destroying [[Bikanel#Home|Home]]. The syndicate members admire Leblanc for her kindness to them, and thus are blindly loyal to her.
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The syndicate is led by Leblanc and her two lackeys, [[Ormi]] and [[Logos (Final Fantasy X-2)|Logos]], without whom she does not go anywhere. Other units include mask-wearing melee infantry units known by their ranks: The tier-3 [[Goon]] and [[She-Goon]], the tier-2 [[Mr. Goon]] and [[Ms. Goon]], and the tier-1 [[Dr. Goon]] and [[Fem-Goon]]. Their uniform consists of a mask and a skin-tight outfit, pink for women and army green for men. They receive lousy salary, and are poorly treated and incompetent. They fear being punished, which they refer to as "getting the heel".
   
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Despite all this, the syndicate members revere Leblanc, considering her a godsend. They are rejects, shunned by or excommunicated from other groups of [[Spira]]. Ormi and Logos were high-ranking members of the [[Yevon]] in charge of their dirty works. The two masked guards flanking the entrance to Chateau Leblanc are [[Al Bhed]]; one has fled from the disastrous [[Operation Mi'ihen (Final Fantasy X)|Operation Mi'ihen]] and the other had gone rogue after [[Cid (Final Fantasy X)|Cid]] destroyed the Al Bhed's [[Home]].
===List of members===
 
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*[[Leblanc]] (Leader)
 
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The syndicate deploys [[Bandoleer|machine gun-wielding snakes]]. Both the male and the female goons carry melee weapons, but only the latter is capable of using [[Black Magic]].
*[[Logos (Final Fantasy X-2)|Logos]]
 
*[[Ormi]]
 
*[[Goon]]s
 
*[[Fem-Goon]]s
 
   
 
==Story==
 
==Story==
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[[File:Real Emotion LeblancYuna.jpg|thumb|180px|Leblanc performs a concert posing as Yuna.]]
 
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[[File:FFX-2HD real Emotion.jpg|thumb|Leblanc disguised as Yuna on stage in the Luca Stadium.]]
Acting as rivals to the Gullwings, the Leblanc Syndicate often compete with them for the same treasure [[Sphere (Final Fantasy X)|spheres]]. During one encounter, Leblanc steals [[Yuna]]'s [[Garment Grid]], planning to perform a [[Real Emotion|concert]] in [[Luca (Final Fantasy X)|Luca]] in Yuna's likeness and ruin her image. Yuna, [[Rikku]], and [[Paine]] pursue Leblanc to take back the Garment Grid. Yuna dons a disguise and keeps a low profile while Rikku and Paine crash the concert. In the end, Leblanc returns Yuna's Garment Grid and retreats with her goons.
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Acting as rivals to the Gullwings, the Leblanc Syndicate often competes with them for treasure [[Sphere (Final Fantasy X)|spheres]]. During one such encounter, Leblanc steals [[Yuna]]'s [[Garment Grid]], planning to perform a [[Real Emotion|concert]] in [[Luca (Final Fantasy X)|Luca]] in Yuna's likeness and cash in on her fame and ruin her image.
   
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Yuna, [[Rikku]], and [[Paine]] pursue Leblanc to reclaim the Garment Grid. While Rikku and Paine gatecrash the concert and confront Leblanc, the real Yuna dons a [[Moogle costume|moogle disguise]] and keeps a low profile. In the end, Leblanc returns Yuna's Garment Grid and retreats with her goons.
Leblanc and her gang would later follow the Gullwings to the floating ruins at [[Mt. Gagazet]], and try to race to the top to get the treasure sphere located in the ruins first. Unfortunately, Leblanc, Logos, and Ormi get stuck near the top and the Gullwings take possession of the sphere. When YRP return the "awesome sphere" from [[Kilika]] to either the [[Youth League]] or [[New Yevon]], Leblanc, Logos, and Ormi break into their [[airship]] the ''[[Celsius]]'', and steal the half of a sphere they found in the [[Zanarkand Ruins]].
 
   
 
Leblanc and her gang follow the Gullwings to the [[Floating Ruins]] at [[Mt. Gagazet]], and race to the top to claim a treasure sphere, but Leblanc, Logos, and Ormi get stuck near the top and the Gullwings take it. When the Gullwings return the "[[Awesome Sphere]]" they had found in [[Kilika]] to either the [[Youth League]] or [[New Yevon]], Leblanc, Logos, and Ormi break into [[Celsius|their airship]] and steal the sphere half Gullwings had salvaged from the [[Zanarkand|Zanarkand Ruins]].
[[File:RYP_Fem-Goons.jpg|thumb|left|YRP disguised in fem-goon outfits.]]
 
When Yuna, Rikku and Paine discover the Leblanc Syndicate had robbed them, they decide to search around for syndicate uniforms to sneak into their headquarters. After finding the three uniforms needed, the girls infiltrate Chateau Leblanc. YRP find out that Leblanc stole their half sphere because she already had the other half. The girls are eventually discovered and forced to battle Leblanc, Logos and Ormi together. Suffering defeat for the last time, Leblanc shows the record from the now whole sphere, that depicts [[Vegnagun]], a colossal machina weapon hidden underneath Bevelle.
 
   
 
[[File:RYP_Fem-Goons.jpg|thumb|left|YRP disguised as Fem-Goons.]]
Recognizing Vegnagun as being capable of destroying Spira, Leblanc forms a truce with the Gullwings and accompanies them to Bevelle. In the hole made by the fayth's disappearance, the two groups discover the [[Bevelle|Bevelle Underground]], a hidden complex filled with machina. Arriving at Vegnagun's location and battling a corrupted [[Bahamut (Final Fantasy X-2)|Bahamut]], Vegnagun is nowhere to be found and a deep hole is left in its place.
 
 
When Yuna, Rikku and Paine discover the Leblanc Syndicate has robbed them, they search around for syndicate uniforms to sneak into their headquarters. After finding the three uniforms needed, the girls infiltrate Chateau Leblanc and discover Leblanc stole their half sphere because she already had the other half. The girls are discovered and battle Leblanc, Logos and Ormi. Suffering defeat yet again, Leblanc shows the record from the now restored sphere that depicts [[Vegnagun]], a colossal [[Machina (Final Fantasy X)|machina]] weapon hidden underneath [[Bevelle]]. Leblanc reveals her reasons for founding the syndicate and hunting for spheres: she is in love with [[Nooj]], the leader of Youth League, who wants to make [[Spira]]'s concealed history known to every citizen.
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Recognizing Vegnagun as being capable of destroying Spira, Leblanc forms a truce with the Gullwings and accompanies them to Bevelle. In the hole made by the [[fayth]]'s disappearance, the groups discover the [[Bevelle Underground]], a hidden complex filled with machina. Arriving at Vegnagun's location and battling a corrupted [[Bahamut (Final Fantasy X-2)|Bahamut]], Vegnagun is nowhere to be found and a deep hole is left in its place. [[Fiend (Final Fantasy X)|Fiends]] begin to pour out from the former temples of [[Yevon]] and while the Gullwings head off to save the populace from rampaging fiends and pacify them with a [[1000 Words|concert on the Thunder Plains]], Leblanc becomes depressed. She tries to find Nooj, but he has already headed for the [[Farplane (Final Fantasy X)|Farplane]] to look for Vegnagun. Leblanc returns with Logos and Ormi after Yuna's concert to team up with the Gullwings and infiltrate the Farplane and fight Vegnagun. They meet up with Nooj and his friends [[Baralai]] and [[Gippal]] and help the Gullwings dismantle the machina weapon.
==Battle==
 
[[File:Fem-Goons_in_Battle.jpg|thumb|Fem-goons in battle.]]
 
The Leblanc Syndicate members are referred to as "goons" when fought as enemies, and appear to be continuously afraid of being fired, to which they refer to as "getting the heel". The uniform consists of a mask and a skin-tight outfit, pink for women and army green for men. The Syndicate also use [[Machina (Final Fantasy X)|machina]] snakes that they can call during [[battle (Term)|battle]].
 
   
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After peace returns to Spira Leblanc moves to Mt. Gagazet.
The Male Goons and Female Goons both use physical attacks in battle, but only the latter is capable of using [[black magic]].
 
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==Gameplay==
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The Leblanc Syndicate "goons" are fought as enemies. The Goons and Fem-Goons use physical attacks, but only the latter uses [[Black Magic]]. The Syndicate also use [[Machina (Final Fantasy X)|machina]] snakes that they can call during [[Battle (term)|battle]]. Leblanc and her cronies are also fought as recurring bosses, Ormi being the most recurring boss in the game.
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LeBlanc.png|[[Leblanc (boss)|LeBlanc]] (boss)
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Logos.png|[[Logos (boss)|Logos]] (boss)
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Ormi.png|[[Ormi (boss)|Ormi]] (boss)
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Goon ffx-2.jpg|[[Goon]]
 
Fem-Goon ffx-2.jpg|[[Fem-Goon]]
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She-Goon ffx-2.jpg|[[She-Goon]]
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Mr. Goon ffx-2.jpg|[[Mr. Goon]]
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Ms. Goon ffx-2.jpg|[[Ms. Goon]]
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Dr. Goon ffx-2.jpg|[[Dr. Goon]]
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Battlesnake ffx-2.jpg|[[Battlesnake]]
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Flak Python ffx-2.jpg|[[Flak Python]]
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Recoil ffx-2.jpg|[[Recoil (Final Fantasy X-2)|Recoil]]
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Viper Sniper ffx-2.jpg|[[Viper Sniper]]
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</gallery>
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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{{Gallery|align=center
 
|File:Leblanc_Syndicate_Gagazet.jpg|Leblanc Syndicate in ''Mt. Gagazet Floating Ruins''.
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Leblanc_Syndicate_Gagazet.jpg|The Leblanc Syndicate in the Floating Ruins on Mt. Gagazet.
|File:Chateau_Leblanc.jpg|Chateau Leblanc in Guadosalam.
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Chateau_Leblanc.jpg|Chateau Leblanc in Guadosalam.
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Ormi Logos.png|Ormi and Logos.
|File:FemGoons.png|[[Fem-Goon]].
 
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Leblanc goon.jpg|A Goon in Zanarkand.
|File:Goons.png|[[Goon]].
 
|File:Leblanc goon.jpg|Goons meet in [[Zanarkand]].
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Fem-Goons_in_Battle.jpg|Fem-Goons in battle.
|File:Femgoons.jpg|Goons meet in [[Bikanel]].
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Femgoons.jpg|Fem-Goons in [[Bikanel]].
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Leblanc's Sphere.png|[[movie sphere|Leblanc's Sphere]] with the Leblanc Syndicate emblem on it.
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==Etymology==
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{{Etym|Leblanc}}
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Revision as of 01:36, 10 March 2020

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Everything goes for the mighty Leblanc!

The group motto

The Leblanc Syndicate is a group of sphere hunters who considers Gullwings their rivals in Final Fantasy X-2. The syndicate is led by an eccentric woman called Leblanc. Its headquarters are in the old Guado manor in Guadosalam, where the former Guado leaders resided, which Leblanc christened as Chateau Leblanc. Only syndicate members are allowed in, and take turns in guarding the entrance. The syndicate members are known as "goons" and are fiercely loyal to their leader. The syndicate is associated with the color pink and heart motifs, in accordance with Leblanc's dress style.

Members

Leblanc Syndicate

Leblanc with Logos and Ormi.

The syndicate is led by Leblanc and her two lackeys, Ormi and Logos, without whom she does not go anywhere. Other units include mask-wearing melee infantry units known by their ranks: The tier-3 Goon and She-Goon, the tier-2 Mr. Goon and Ms. Goon, and the tier-1 Dr. Goon and Fem-Goon. Their uniform consists of a mask and a skin-tight outfit, pink for women and army green for men. They receive lousy salary, and are poorly treated and incompetent. They fear being punished, which they refer to as "getting the heel".

Despite all this, the syndicate members revere Leblanc, considering her a godsend. They are rejects, shunned by or excommunicated from other groups of Spira. Ormi and Logos were high-ranking members of the Yevon in charge of their dirty works. The two masked guards flanking the entrance to Chateau Leblanc are Al Bhed; one has fled from the disastrous Operation Mi'ihen and the other had gone rogue after Cid destroyed the Al Bhed's Home.

The syndicate deploys machine gun-wielding snakes. Both the male and the female goons carry melee weapons, but only the latter is capable of using Black Magic.

Story

Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow. (Skip section)
FFX-2HD real Emotion

Leblanc disguised as Yuna on stage in the Luca Stadium.

Acting as rivals to the Gullwings, the Leblanc Syndicate often competes with them for treasure spheres. During one such encounter, Leblanc steals Yuna's Garment Grid, planning to perform a concert in Luca in Yuna's likeness and cash in on her fame and ruin her image.

Yuna, Rikku, and Paine pursue Leblanc to reclaim the Garment Grid. While Rikku and Paine gatecrash the concert and confront Leblanc, the real Yuna dons a moogle disguise and keeps a low profile. In the end, Leblanc returns Yuna's Garment Grid and retreats with her goons.

Leblanc and her gang follow the Gullwings to the Floating Ruins at Mt. Gagazet, and race to the top to claim a treasure sphere, but Leblanc, Logos, and Ormi get stuck near the top and the Gullwings take it. When the Gullwings return the "Awesome Sphere" they had found in Kilika to either the Youth League or New Yevon, Leblanc, Logos, and Ormi break into their airship and steal the sphere half Gullwings had salvaged from the Zanarkand Ruins.

RYP Fem-Goons

YRP disguised as Fem-Goons.

When Yuna, Rikku and Paine discover the Leblanc Syndicate has robbed them, they search around for syndicate uniforms to sneak into their headquarters. After finding the three uniforms needed, the girls infiltrate Chateau Leblanc and discover Leblanc stole their half sphere because she already had the other half. The girls are discovered and battle Leblanc, Logos and Ormi. Suffering defeat yet again, Leblanc shows the record from the now restored sphere that depicts Vegnagun, a colossal machina weapon hidden underneath Bevelle. Leblanc reveals her reasons for founding the syndicate and hunting for spheres: she is in love with Nooj, the leader of Youth League, who wants to make Spira's concealed history known to every citizen.

Recognizing Vegnagun as being capable of destroying Spira, Leblanc forms a truce with the Gullwings and accompanies them to Bevelle. In the hole made by the fayth's disappearance, the groups discover the Bevelle Underground, a hidden complex filled with machina. Arriving at Vegnagun's location and battling a corrupted Bahamut, Vegnagun is nowhere to be found and a deep hole is left in its place. Fiends begin to pour out from the former temples of Yevon and while the Gullwings head off to save the populace from rampaging fiends and pacify them with a concert on the Thunder Plains, Leblanc becomes depressed. She tries to find Nooj, but he has already headed for the Farplane to look for Vegnagun. Leblanc returns with Logos and Ormi after Yuna's concert to team up with the Gullwings and infiltrate the Farplane and fight Vegnagun. They meet up with Nooj and his friends Baralai and Gippal and help the Gullwings dismantle the machina weapon.

After peace returns to Spira Leblanc moves to Mt. Gagazet.

Spoilers end here.

Gameplay

The Leblanc Syndicate "goons" are fought as enemies. The Goons and Fem-Goons use physical attacks, but only the latter uses Black Magic. The Syndicate also use machina snakes that they can call during battle. Leblanc and her cronies are also fought as recurring bosses, Ormi being the most recurring boss in the game.

Gallery

Etymology

Leblanc (pronounced leh-blonk) is a contracted form of le blanc, "the white" in French. Blanc is the masculine form of the adjective; blanche is the feminine form.

Given her thieving nature, she may also be named after Maurice Leblanc, author of the novels about the master thief, Arsène Lupin.