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Lightning is the main protagonist of Final Fantasy XIII and Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, as well as a major character in Final Fantasy XIII-2. The relationship between Lightning and her younger sister, Serah Farron, drives the story behind each game.

In Final Fantasy XIII, Lightning strives to Serah, who was cursed to become a l'Cie, only to be turned one herself. In Final Fantasy XIII-2, Lightning serves knight and protector to the goddess Etro from Caius Ballad, a mysterious man who wants to cause the collapse of time itself. In Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, the world is said to end in thirteen days, and it is up to Lightning to save it.

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  • Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII (2013)

    Developed by Square Enix for WIN, PS3, X360

    Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII is a role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. It will be released on November 21, 2013 in Japan, on February 11, 2014 for North America and February 14, 2014 in Europe. Lightning Returns is set to conclude the Final Fantasy XIII Lightning Saga.
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  • Final Fantasy XIII-2 (2011)

    Developed by Square Enix for WIN, PS3, X360

    Final Fantasy XIII-2 is a Japanese role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Windows PC. It is a direct sequel to Final Fantasy XIII, taking place three years after "The Fall", and follows Serah Farron, the younger sister of FFXIII-2 protagonist Lightning, and Noel Kreiss, a mysterious boy from a desolate future.
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  • Kingdom Hearts Re:coded (2010)

    Developed by h.a.n.d. for DS

    Kingdom Hearts Re:coded is a role-playing game developed by h.a.n.d. and released on Nintendo DS.
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  • Final Fantasy XIII (2009)

    Developed by Square Enix for PS3, X360

    Final Fantasy XIII is a role-playing game developed and published worldwide by Square Enix for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
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Ali Hillis
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Species/Race Human
Alternative name(s) Eclair Farron, ライトニング
Full name Claire Farron
Height 171 cm
Occupation Guardian Corps, Knight of Etros

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