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The Sanctum
Final Fantasy XIII

The Sanctum

Learn about The Sanctum, Cocoon's central government in Final Fantasy XIII, led by Primarch Dysley and guided by fal'Cie Eden. Discover its role in law enforcement and political decisions.

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Learn about The Sanctum, Cocoon's central government in Final Fantasy XIII, led by Primarch Dysley and guided by fal'Cie Eden. Discover its role in law enforcement and political decisions.

Walkthrough
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    The Sanctum is Cocoon’s central government, holding supreme executive, legislative, and judicial power, and directive authority over the military.
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    Under the leadership of Primarch Galenth Dysley and the guidance of fal’Cie Eden, the Sanctum rules over Cocoon.
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    The Sanctum is responsible for law enforcement and every political decision that shapes Cocoon’s future.
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    The fal’Cie, who control many of the things responsible for sustaining Cocoon, take only a passive interest in governance and leave the bulk of it to the Sanctum.
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    The two arms of law enforcement are PSICOM and the Guardian Corps, each responsible for different things.
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    The Sanctum uses PSICOM and the Guardian Corps to enact the Purge when it is feared a citizen has come into contact with anything from Pulse.
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    The Sanctum also uses these forces to generally keep the peace in Cocoon.
Tips
  • The Sanctum's structure and influence are key to understanding Cocoon's society and political landscape.
  • Pay attention to the directives of Primarch Dysley and the guidance of fal’Cie Eden.

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