Editing Wild Rose Rebellion

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|name=Wild Rose Rebellion
|release=FFII
|image=Wild rose.png
|type=Insurgent group
|rivals=[[Palamecia (Final Fantasy II)|Palamecia]]
|founder=Kingdom of [[Fynn]] remnants
|leader=[[Princess Hilda]]
|members=*[[Minwu (Final Fantasy II)|Minwu]]
*[[Firion]]
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The '''Wild Rose Rebellion''', also referred to as the '''Rebel Army''', is a resistance organization fighting the [[Palamecia (Final Fantasy II)|Empire of Palamecia]] in ''[[Final Fantasy II]]''. Its name comes from the symbol of the Kingdom of [[Fynn]], the wild rose. [[Scott (Final Fantasy II)|Scott]]'s [[Final Fantasy II weapons#Wild Rose|strongest weapon]] in the ''[[Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls|Dawn of Souls]]'' and succeeding releases is also named after the rebellion.

== Story ==
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[[File:FF2NDTrans.JPG|thumb|The party joins the rebellion in Altair.]]
Formed out of the remnants of the Kingdom of Fynn after it was conquered by Palamecia, the Wild Rose Rebellion was forced to move to [[Altair (Final Fantasy II)|Altair]] following the empire's [[Fall of Fynn|capture of the city and castle]]. [[Princess Hilda]] of Fynn leads the resistance along with her right-hand and Royal Mage of Fynn, the White Wizard [[Minwu (Final Fantasy II)|Minwu]].

[[Firion]] and his friends ask to join the resistance, but Hilda is initially reluctant due to their youth and inexperience. After they bravely infiltrate the occupied Fynn in search of [[Leon (Final Fantasy II)|Leon]] and return [[Scott (Final Fantasy II)|Scott's]] ring to Hilda, she accepts them into the rebellion and sends them on a series of missions.

The group uses its name as a [[Key Terms|key term]] which can unlock important information and serve to identify those who are members of the group. The Wild Rose is the crest of Fynn.

When Firion's group travels to [[Kashuan]] in search of the [[Sunfire]], Princess Hilda hires [[Cid (Final Fantasy II)|Cid]] to take her to Kashuan to meet them. They are captured by the empire's [[Dreadnought (Final Fantasy II)|Dreadnought]], forcing Firion, [[Maria (Final Fantasy II)|Maria]], [[Guy]], and [[Gordon (Final Fantasy II)|Prince Gordon]] of Kashuan to mount a rescue attempt.

When the group and Princess Hilda return to Altair, they learn that the [[King of Fynn]] is dying. As per the king's last requests, Gordon joins Hilda in leading the rebellion, Minwu is sent to seek out the [[Ultima Tome (Final Fantasy II)|Ultima magic]], and Firion's group is sent to [[Deist (Final Fantasy II)|Deist]] to look for any surviving [[Dragoon (Final Fantasy II)|Dragoons]].

Upon returning to Deist, it is revealed that the Princess Hilda rescued from the Dreadnought was, in fact, a [[Lamia Queen (Final Fantasy II)|Lamia Queen]] disguised as the princess, and the princess is being held as a prize in the [[Emperor Mateus|Emperor's]] [[Coliseum (Final Fantasy II)|Coliseum]]. Gordon rejoins Firion's party, with [[Leila]] taking the reins of the rebellion's forces.

Once Gordon and Hilda escape the empire's clutches, they assemble the rebellion's forces near Fynn, with Firion's group serving as the head of their assault upon the castle. The [[Liberation of Fynn]] is successful, allowing Hilda and Gordon to command the Wild Rose Rebellion from Fynn Castle.

Firion and his companions are tasked with seeking out Minwu. After tracking him down, allying with [[Ricard Highwind]], and receiving the Ultima magic, they return to Fynn to discover that the Emperor has created a massive [[Cyclone (Final Fantasy II)|Cyclone]] and has destroyed several rebel-allied towns.

Firion's group assaults the Emperor within the Cyclone, killing him. Though the rebellion initially celebrates, the festivities are cut short by a messenger reporting that the Dark Knight, Leon, has taken the Emperor's throne. Firion infiltrates [[Castle Palamecia]] to confront Leon, but the Emperor rises from Hell as a demon. Firion, Maria, and Guy escape with Leon, entering into [[Pandaemonium (Final Fantasy II)|Pandaemonium]] and slaying the Emperor again. With the Emperor's evil ended, the kingdoms of Fynn and Kashuan unite under Hilda and Gordon, bringing peace back to the land.
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== Musical themes ==
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{{Main|Rebel Army Theme}}
The "Rebel Army Theme" is the motif of the Wild Rose Rebellion and it is a counterpart to the "Imperial Army Theme", the motif of the antagonistic Palamecian Empire.

The theme is an iconic theme from ''Final Fantasy II'', despite only playing at the Altair headquarters of the Wild Rose Rebellion. Despite its short appearance, it has been posteriorly rearranged outside its original appearance so as to be representative of the game.

== Other appearances ==
==== ''[[Final Fantasy XIV]]'' ====
Wild rose is used as a keyword to identify allies of the "[[Scions of the Seventh Dawn]]". It is used several times during the main quest scenario and oft available as a dialogue option while guessing other passwords in side quests.  

Players who have subscribed to the game for 240 days will receive a Veteran Reward for the "Wild Rose" armor set, modeled after Firion's outfit.  A Wind-up Firion [[Minion (Final Fantasy XIV)|minion]] and a Wild Rose chocobo barding are available for purchase with Achievements Certificates.

=== ''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)|Dissidia Final Fantasy]]'' (2008)===
[[File:Dissidia Wild Rose.png|right|120px|Firion's wild rose]]
The legacy of the Wild Rose Rebellion lives on in ''Dissidia Final Fantasy'' through a literal wild rose carried by [[Firion (Dissidia PSP)|Firion]] and the dream it inspires in him, to fight to end war and create a peaceful and free world where the [[Flower (symbolism)|flowers]] can bloom openly.

During the conflict between [[Cosmos (Dissidia)|Cosmos]] and [[Chaos (Dissidia)|Chaos]], [[Sephiroth (Dissidia PSP)|Sephiroth]] steals Firion's rose after defeating him in battle, but it is later recovered by [[Cloud Strife (Dissidia PSP)|Cloud]], who shows it to [[Terra Branford (Dissidia PSP)|Terra]], and is finally returned to Firion when Cloud and [[Tidus (Dissidia PSP)|Tidus]] help him confront [[Emperor Mateus (Dissidia PSP)|The Emperor]]. Cloud tells Firion that through its journey among their group, his hope for a free and peaceful world is now shared by all of them.

Futhermore, Firion's [[Ultimate Weapon (term)|ultimate weapon]] is named "Wild Rose" and provides 69 ATK; -1 DEF; grants a weaker version of the Counterattack ability, and converts extra HP to Bravery when Firion regenerates HP at full health. The Wild Rose also appears as a trade accessory required to trade for the [[Bone Mail]].

==== ''[[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy]]'' ====
In the prequel it is revealed the wild rose was originally found by [[Laguna Loire (Dissidia PSP)|Laguna]], [[Squall Leonhart (Dissidia PSP)|Squall]] and Firion during a patrol, and when Laguna mentions its name, Firion feels his memory is sparked and takes the flower to carry around with him.

Firion loses the rose, which is later found by [[Lightning (Dissidia PSP)|Lightning]]. Upon meeting each other, Lightning shows and returns him the rose, commenting on how she, too, feels a connection to the flower, and Firion promises to return it to her once he regains his memory so it can help her as it has him.

As with most equipment from the original game, Firion's ultimate weapon, the Wild Rose, returns with some changes, now providing 70 ATK instead of 69; and decreasing HP by 328. The Wild Rose trade accessory also returns, and has the same use as in the original game. Another exclusive weapon for Firion is named Rebellion Army, and it provides 44 ATK; -2 DEF; -337 HP; and the HP to Bravery effect. It is a level 30 weapon. The Rebel Army Flag appears as another trade accessory, required to trade for the level 100 armor pieces [[Dueling Mask]]; [[Rainbow Robe]] and [[Brave Suit]].

===Other media===
The organization [[Final Fantasy VI allusions|is referred to]] in ''[[Final Fantasy VI]]'' when [[Locke Cole|Locke]] must give a boy a password to open a hidden passage in [[South Figaro]] during occupation by the [[Gestahlian Empire]]. One of the password options is "Wild Rose" ("Rosebud" in the SNES/GBA versions).

The organization is [[Final Fantasy XIII-2 allusions|referred to]] in the quiz game [[Brain Blast]] from ''[[Final Fantasy XIII-2]]'' with the question: What is the famous line spoken by the famous actor who made it big on the show 'Wild Rose'? The answer is 'You're from the rebel army!'

== Etymology ==
The {{w|Rose (symbolism)|rose}} has long been used as a symbol. It has always been an important symbol with anti-authoritarian associations.

[[wikipedia:White Rose|White Rose]] was a resistance group that, similarly to the Wild Rose Rebellion, also fought against a tyrannical regime (in this case, [[wikipedia:Nazi Germany|Nazi Germany]]). The main difference is that the White Rose was more intellectual-based and non-violent.

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