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Noise Cannon (Blackout)

Noise Cannon is a Skell Art in Xenoblade Chronicles X, attached to the N-Cannon series of shoulder-mounted Skell weapons with the prefix "SSM-R" or "SSM-XR".
==Overview==
The Skell emits noise that hits the enemy, inflicting them with Blackout . If the enemy is targeting the Skell, they're also inflicted with Stagger .
Interestingly enough, Noise Cannon does do a small amount of physical ranged damage, despite the attribute of the weapon being listed as "None".
==Weapons==
* SSM-R120ME N-Cannon
* SSM-R130ME N-Cannon
* SSM-R140ME N-Cannon
* SSM-R150ME N-Cannon
* SSM-R160ME N-Cannon
* SSM-XR120ME N-Cannon
* SSM-XR130ME N-Cannon
* SSM-XR140ME N-Cannon
* SSM-XR150ME N-Cannon
* SSM-XR160ME N-Cannon
==Data==
==In other languages==
Noise Cannon (Fatigue)

Noise Cannon is a Skell Art in Xenoblade Chronicles X, attached to the N-Cannon series of shoulder-mounted Skell weapons with the prefix "SSM-XXR".
==Overview==
The Skell emits noise that hits the enemy, inflicting them with Fatigue . If the enemy is targeting the Skell, they're also inflicted with Stagger .
Interestingly enough, Noise Cannon does do a small amount of physical ranged damage, despite the attribute of the weapon being listed as "None".
==Weapons==
* SSM-XXR120ME N-Cannon
* SSM-XXR130ME N-Cannon
* SSM-XXR140ME N-Cannon
* SSM-XXR150ME N-Cannon
* SSM-XXR160ME N-Cannon
==Data==
==In other languages==
Nolha

Nolha is an in Xenoblade Chronicles 2. She can be found during the day and the evening in Ayvill Shopping District in Alba Cavanich, Empire of Mor Ardain. She can be talked to with Floren in the party, who coaxes her into giving away ten Steamed Milk Brioches with a Beguiling Charms level 1 check.
==Lore==
*Nolha is an Ardainian woman and a regular client at Salter Sweets.
*She is a big fan of Special Inquisitor Mòrag.
*She is well acquainted with Scenna, even considering sending her to Gormott to learn more about Gormotti confections or giving her ideas for new confections herself.
*She came up with the idea for Hot Ruby Steamed Bun.
==Dialogue==
===Floren's Charm===
===Chapter 4===
====Lila's Location received====
====Mòrag in the lead====
===Chapter 6===
===Cold Storage completed===
==In other languages==
==Gallery==
Floren's Charm Nolha.jpg|Nolha ready to be charmed by Floren
Category:Ardainians Category:NPCs (Mor Ardain)
Nomadic Rusholme

Nomadic Rusholme is a in Torna ~ The Golden Country. It can be found anytime at Behemoth's Roost in the Aletta Region of the Kingdom of Torna, after defeating the Grafton Feris.
==Data==
==In other languages==
==Gallery==
Nomadic Rusholme Nametag.jpg|Nomadic Rusholme's nametag
Nomadic Rusholme Map Location.jpg|Nomadic Rusholme's location on the map
Nomadic Rusholme Tombstone.jpg|Nomadic Rusholme's tombstone
Category:Unique monsters (Kingdom of Torna)Category:Griffox (TTGC)
Nomon

Nomon is an in Xenoblade Chronicles 2.
==Lore==
==Dialogue==
==In other languages==
==Gallery==
Nomon on Gormott map.jpg|Nomon’s location on the Gormott map.
Nomon in Torigoth day.jpg|Nomon in Torigoth, Gormott, during the day
Category:NPCs (Gormott)
Nonona

Nonona is the ninth Nopon of the Ponspector brigade in Future Connected. He can be found at the Old Expedition HQ and he'll join the party once the Nonona's Calling is completed.
==As a side party member==
Nonona's art focuses on inflicting .
==As an NPC==
Nonona can be found at the Old Expedition HQ because Thing-a-Majicker XIII has stolen his license, so he's waiting for someone to defeat the monster and give the license back.
===Dialogue===
====Nonona's Calling====
====Ponspectors Till We Cry====
====After completing Ponspectors Till We Cry====
This text is only viewable on the Ponspector Report menu
==In other languages==
==Gallery==
Nonona Report.png|Nonona's Report card
Nonona Report Portrait.png|Portrait of Nonona's Report card
Ponspectors Unite! 9.png|Nonona joining the team
Nonona's Calling map location.png|Location of Nonona on the map
Category:Ponspectors
Nonona's Calling

Nonona's Calling is a on the Bionis' Shoulder. This quest cannot be declined.
==Quest objectives==
==Dialogue==
==In other languages==
==Gallery==
Nonona's Calling giver.png|The giver of the quest
Nonona's Calling.png|The info of the quest
Nonona's Calling completed.png|The quest completed
Nonona's Calling map location.png|The quest location on the map
Nonono

Nonono is an in Xenoblade Chronicles 2. She can be found anytime at Lost Capital Judicium in the Ruins of Judicium in Temperantia. She is one of the 12 Brothersisterpon siblings and must be found to unlock more products in their inventory. She disappears after selecting "No no no, keep talking!" then "No no no, Nonono should stop" while talking to her.
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==Dialogue==
==In other languages==
==Gallery==
Nonono Map Location.jpg|Nonono's location on the map
==Notes==
Category:Nopon (XC2) Category:NPCs (Temperantia)
Noodler's Delight

Noodler's Delight is a in Xenoblade Chronicles 2 specialized in Staple Food pouch items. The party is only able to buy in Noodler's Delight between 0:00 and 5:00. Unlike most lifestyle shops, this one does not offer a deed for purchase.
==Stock==
==In other languages==
==Gallery==
Noodler's Delight.jpg|Noodler's Delight
Noodler's Delight Inventory.jpg|The shop's inventory
Noodler's Delight Map Location.jpg|Location of the shop on the map
Noog Skeeter (disambiguation)

Noog Skeeter may refer to:
* Noog Skeeter (XC2) - the normal enemy in Xenoblade Chronicles 2
** Noog Skeeter (quest) - the quest-exclusive enemy fought during Hard to Stomach in the same game
* Noog Skeeter (XC3) - the normal enemy in Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Nootka

Nootka is a in Xenoblade Chronicles 3. She is a soldier from Colony Tau.
==Appearance and personality==
Nootka has pale blueish porcelain skin, short black hair and golden eyes.
Nootka has a calm and analytic personality. She likes researching things that could make life easier for her friends, and always thinks before acting.
==Story arc==
Immediately after completing and the destruction of Colony Tau's Flame Clock, Nootka leaves for Colony Iota.
===Learning from Lambda===
Both back from their respective trip to another colony, Nootka and Selin argue over how to best apply what they learned to improve life in Colony Tau. Selin wants to search for potential ressources around the colony, while Nootka tries to rein in his excitement and stop him from charging around aimlessly. Selin eventually convinces the party to help him, while Nootka stays behind in Colony Tau.
===Water of Rhonnar===
Having learned about water and rocks during her stay in Colony Iota, Nootka wishes to apply this knowledge to improve life in Colony Tau. She sets out for the Spring of Rhonnar, where the water is said to make anyone who drinks it stronger. There, she encounters the party and Juniper, who came to investigate that rumour. They accompany Nootka as she goes to the Spring of Quarquaka to analyze its water and compare it to the water of Rhonnar. It turns out both waters are almost identical, and nothing special. Nootka and Juniper decide to start fetching water at Quarquaka instead of Rhonnar, the path to that spring being much shorter and safer for Colony Tau soldiers.
===The Hunt of Plenty===
Nootka asks Raine to hunt for Ageshu meat. Unfortunately, Raine takes that opportunity to head alone for Low Maktha Wildwood, to follow the dangerous tradition of the Hunt of Plenty. After asking Nootka about his whereabouts, Juniper and the party head after him.
==Quests==
Nootka appears in the following quests:
* Learning from Lambda
* Water of Rhonnar
* The Hunt of Plenty
==Lore==
* Nootka and Selin share a common interest in knowledge and research, and often work together, despite their clashing personalities.
==Dialogue==
==Affinity==
==Collectopaedia Card==
==In other languages==
==Gallery==
XC3 Learning from Lambda Selin Nootka.jpg|Selin and Nootka (right)
XC3 Water of Rhonnar examining the water.jpg|Nootka at the Spring of Rhonnar
Category:Agnians
Category:NPCs (Colony Tau)
NoponGro: Bravery

NoponGro: Bravery is a key item in Xenoblade Chronicles 2. It can be bought from the Archsage's Orderly's for 1 . It can be used on Tora's "Characters" screen to increase his Bravery Idea level by 1000, by pressing the "Y" button and selecting this key item.
==In other languages==
==Gallery==
NoponGro Menu.jpg|The menu to use NoponGro
NoponGro: Compassion

NoponGro: Compassion is a key item in Xenoblade Chronicles 2. It can be bought from the Archsage's Orderly's for 1 . It can be used on Tora's "Characters" screen to increase his Compassion Idea level by 1000, by pressing the "Y" button and selecting this key item.
==In other languages==
==Gallery==
NoponGro Menu.jpg|The menu to use NoponGro
NoponGro: Justice

NoponGro: Justice is a key item in Xenoblade Chronicles 2. It can be bought from the Archsage's Orderly's for 1 . It can be used on Tora's "Characters" screen to increase his Justice Idea level by 1000, by pressing the "Y" button and selecting this key item.
==In other languages==
==Gallery==
NoponGro Menu.jpg|The menu to use NoponGro
NoponGro: Truth

NoponGro: Truth is a key item in Xenoblade Chronicles 2. It can be bought from the Archsage's Orderly's for 1 . It can be used on Tora's "Characters" screen to increase his Truth Idea level by 1000, by pressing the "Y" button and selecting this key item.
==In other languages==
==Gallery==
NoponGro Menu.jpg|The menu to use NoponGro
Nopon Archsage (XC1DE)

The Nopon Archsage is an in Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition. He can be found in an area reachable by portals found all over the Bionis and Mechonis. He offers missions and gives the player various items in exchange for . It is unknown whether he is related to, or even the same characters as, the XC2 and XC3 characters of the same name.
==List of tradable items==
===Equipment===
The Archsage's equipment is intended to be used as cosmetic appearances rather than worn for stats. There are two types:
* A "resort" set, a series of beachwear newly created for the Definitive Edition, with three colours for each of the main seven party members. (For Shulk and Melia, one of said colours is instead only available via the of Future Connected.)
* A "legacy" set, a set of heavy armour that retains the original Wii designs and colours compared to the slimmed-down recoloured versions used for the main equipment, available for all three designs of heavy armour sets.
 Head equipment
Item	Price	First available
 Torso equipment
Item	Price	First available
 Arm equipment
Item	Price	First available
 Leg equipment
Item	Price	First available
 Foot equipment
Item	Price	First available
===Reconstruction items===
All s and collectables that are required as part of Colony 6 reconstruction are available. They are unlocked .
 Collectables
Item	Price
 Materials
Item	Price
===Gems===
A full set of all gems at all ranks from to are available, including several gems of ranks otherwise unobtainable for that effect.
The value of every gem bought is the minimum it can have of its rank. All gems of a single level are unlocked at once after a particular story point:
* : Unlocked from the start
* : 
* : 
* : 
* : 
 Gems
Gem	Level	Level	Level	Level	Level
Gem	 	 	 	 	
===Master art manuals===
After Future Connected is cleared, master-level art manuals become available, which raise the cap on an art's level to . They are all the same price of 20,000 Noponstone, and are available for every art that has an advanced art manual.
==Gallery==
Category:NPCs (XC1)Category:Time attackCategory:Nopon (XC1)
Nopon Archsage (XC2)

The Nopon Archsage is a character in Xenoblade Chronicles 2. He is the 's overseer and creator, wishing to witness the party overcoming challenges of great difficulty for his own personal enjoyment.
==Appearance and personality==
==Lore==
*He became an archsage "through endless training in many times and places".
*One of his dreams was to see Shulk, Elma and Rex meet.
**He wrote many stories about this happening, which he posted to Argentum's notice board.
*He claims to have spent "thousand of years" finding an Alrest Linkring.
**He also claims to have spent "two thousand years" finding the Alrest Link Relay.
*He is able to alter the flow of time in the Land of Challenge.
==As an NPC==
The Nopon Archsage appears as an NPC in the . Talking to him allows the party to take part in the .
==Trivia==
* The Nopon Archsage makes a reference to 's habit of taking players by surprise during the dialogue that happens after clearing Otherworldly Fighter: "Friend sound startled like 10-ton gorilla with fancy name appear from nowhere and start playing electric guitar."
==In other languages==
==Gallery==
Challenge Battle Mode (XC2) Reward screen.jpg|The Nopon Archsage jumping around after the party clears a Challenge Battle
Nopon Archsage (XC2) (NPC).png|Nopon Archsage as an NPC 
Category:Characters (XC2)Category:Nopon (XC2)
Nopon Archsage (XC3)

The Nopon Archsage is an in Xenoblade Chronicles 3. He can be found in an area reachable by a portal found at Llyn Nyddwr, in the Fornis Region. He offers challenge battles against stronger foes or bosses from the game. It is unknown whether he is related to, or even the same character as, the XC2 character and the XC1DE character of the same names.
==List of challenges==
==In other languages==
==Gallery==
Category:NPCs (XC3)Category:Nopon (XC3)
Nopon Archsage (disambiguation)

Nopon Archsage may refer to:
* Nopon Archsage (XC2) - the in the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 DLC
* Nopon Archsage (XC1DE) - the in Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition
* Nopon Archsage (XC3) - the in the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 DLC
Not to be confused with:
* Nopon Sage (XC1) - an NPC in Xenoblade Chronicles
* Nopon Sage (XC2) - an NPC in Xenoblade Chronicles 2
* Nopon Halfsage - an in Torna ~ The Golden Country
Nopon Bazaar

Nopon Bazaar is a in Xenoblade Chronicles X located in the . It starts out as a NLA Auto Parks parking lot in the northern section of the district, but the Nopon settle in once the Affinity Mission BFFs is completed.
==NPCs==
==In other languages==
==Gallery==
Nopon Bazaar FrontierNav.png|Location on FrontierNav map.
Commercial District parking lot before Nopon.png|The parking lot before Nopon move in.
Nopon Camp (XC1)

The Nopon Camp is a on Valak Mountain. It is located on the lower end of the Hollow Bone. The Nopon Camp Shop is located here.
==NPCs==
* Dakuku
==Map==
==In other languages==
==Gallery==
Nopon Camp (XC1) night.png|During nighttime
Nopon Camp (XC1DE).jpg|Nopon Camp in Definitive Edition
Nopon Camp (XC1DE) (night).jpg|Nopon Camp in Definitive Edition, during nighttime
it:Campo Nopon
Nopon Camp (XC2)

Nopon Camp is a in the Upper Level - Right of the Gormott Province. It is found to the north of the Waytree, by going down vines.
==NPCs==
*Mokumoku
*Mopopo Only appears during The Missing Order.
===Notes===
==Key items==
*Delivery for Feyla
*Gormotti Walnut
==In other languages==
==Gallery==
Nopon Camp (XC2) (night).jpg|Nopon Camp, at night
Nopon Caravans

The Nopon Caravans are a faction in Xenoblade Chronicles 3. They are a neutral party in the war between Keves and Agnus. The Nopon Caravans trade independently with both sides.
==Plot==
==Shops==
* Atoll Caravan
* Battlescar Caravan
* Cascade Caravan
* Clifftop Caravan
* Desert Caravan
* Hilltop Caravan
* Inlet Caravan
* Island Caravan
* Lakeside Caravan
* Nopon Coin X-change
* Old Way Caravan
* Pass Caravan
* Peak Caravan
* Reef Caravan
* Sandbar Caravan
* Sunny and Cheerio's Caravan
* Tableland Caravan
* Terrace Caravan
* Tunnel Caravan
* Valley Caravan
* Wilderness Caravan
==NPCs==
* Aggroro
* Bitbit
* Burrburr
* Cheerio
* Dumdum
* Gingin
* Hazidazi
* Ino
* Kikinu
* Loloka
* Meemoo
* Memomemo
* Miimo
* Momama
* 
* Panepane
* Papana
* Paroro
* Pitapata
* Redred
* Ruggyscruggy
* Seekseek
* Selfifi
* Sherolo
* Shillshill
* Splishsplash
* 
* Sunny
* Tamtam
* Tempapa
* Totoma
* Totutu
* Zoka
==Gallery==
Category:Colonies (XC3)
it:Carovane_nopon
Nopon Chain Arts

:For the equivalent Driver Skill on other Drivers, see .
Nopon Chain Arts is one of 's Driver Skills in Xenoblade Chronicles 2.
The window for cancelling a Driver Art into another Driver Art typically consists of the freeze frames when the last hit of the Art lands. Doing so will build the Special gauge by 1/2 of a level (equivalent to cancelling the second into a Driver Art).
==Overview==
This is Tora's most important Driver Skill by far — it greatly speeds up the rate at which Driver Arts may be used, resulting in more damage (which improves Tora's ability to draw as a tank) and more support.
In particular, it drastically increases the rate at which the Special gauge may be increased. Without Nopon Chain Arts, the most effective way to increase the Special Gauge is to twice and cancel the second into a Driver Art. With Nopon Chain Arts, cancelling a Driver Art into a Driver Art produces the same outcome at a much faster rate, as it bypasses the period of time spent auto-attacking.
This skill becomes much more effective still when used in conjunction with Desserts and other Pouch Items which recharge Driver Arts over time; the two effects in conjunction almost eliminate the need to auto-attack entirely, allowing for near-continuous cancelling of Driver Arts into Driver Arts and s.
Execution of cancelling a Driver Art into another Driver Art is very easy; as Driver Arts cannot interrupt other Driver Arts except during the cancel window, one may simply mash the button for an Art off cooldown, and it will automatically cancel any Driver Art currently being executed. The same is true for cancelling a Driver Art into itself.
Unfortunately for Tora, this is a level 3 Driver Skill, making it substantially more difficult for him to obtain than for other Drivers. Due to how important this skill is in relation to the others, it is important to work towards, but in any case it will likely still only be obtained late-game. Besides Spongy Bod and Raring to Go II, three more Skills must be unlocked in order to access it. Luckypon, Good With Hands, and Placebo are the cheapest options, but beelining Nopon Chain Arts may not be as necessary as it is for other Drivers as it takes so long to unlock anyway, so the player may focus on getting other Skills in the meantime if they wish.
==In other languages==
Nopon Coin (XC3)

Nopon Coins () are key items in Xenoblade Chronicles 3. They are a special currency available in Silver and Gold varieties, and have a variety of gameplay uses. Up to 99 of each coin type can be held at a time.
==Sources==
Nopon Coins are obtainable several different ways:
* Defeating s for the first time
* Dropped by Unique Monsters at random upon defeat or using Burst
* Completing s or Collectopaedia Cards for the first time
* Opening Containers or Supply Drops
* Completing Skirmishes that reward them for the first time
* Exchanging at the Prize X-Change Red in the 
==Uses==
* Nopon Coin X-Change: Silver and Gold Nopon Coins can be exchanged for Accessories at the Nopon Coin X-Change. Additionally, in Version 2.2.0 Nopon Seven-Star Medal can be exchanged for 77 Gold Nopon Coins.
* Collectopaedia: Silver Nopon Coins can be used to complete most Collectopaedia Card requests without the required items, with the exception of Nopon Caravan NPCs
* es: Silver Nopon Coins can be used to level up a character's Class Rank.
* Cooking: Silver Nopon Coins can be used to cook recipes without required ingredients.
* Gem Crafting: Gold Nopon Coins can be used to craft s without required items.
Category:Items (XC3)
Nopon Commerce Guild

The Nopon Commerce Guild is an Arms Manufacturer in Xenoblade Chronicles X. This company, run by Nopon CEO Nan, is unlocked after the player completes the Affinity Mission named BFFs. 
Nopon that wish to sell at caravans must join the Nopon Commerce Guild.
==Lore==
===Description===
This enterprise is part of the Nopon Commerce Guild, which originally began by trading fruits and nuts.
===Product Trends===
Nearly all of their weapons have thermal attributes. Many models are modified for greater magazine capacity.
===Extra details===
* During the mission Mia Grows Up, it's explained that Nopon such as require a special coin in order to gain guild membership.
* According to Tauler, there used to be powerful Nopon of great renown. They retained that weapons technology, allowing them to craft weapons they can't even really use.
==Ground Weapons==
===Ground Weapon Series===
 Ranged Weapon Series
			
			
 Melee Weapon Series
 		
Legendary Nopopopopon		
===Battle Traits===
The following Battle Traits are possible to appear on ground weapons dropped by enemies:
==R&D Unlocks==
Level	Points required	Unlocks
1 	0 	
1 	0 	
1 	0 	
1 	0 	
1 	0 	
1 	0 	
2 	5000 	-
3 	12000 	-
4 	45000 	Equipment from shop now has second Battle Trait
5 	160000 	Equipment from shop now has third Battle Trait
==In other languages==
==Gallery==
Nopon Commerce Guild icon.png|The icon used in the "Manage AMs" menu.
Category:Arms Manufacturers
Nopon Cooking (XC2)

Nopon Cooking is a Merc Mission in Xenoblade Chronicles 2. It is received automatically upon reaching development level 1 for Leftheria. The mission requires 40 minutes to be completed, down to 10 minutes by dispatching s with enough levels of the suggested s.
==Rewards==
*Veg Contract, unlocking the Veg & Oyster Aspic at Corcaja Greengrocers.
*Stralu Contract, unlocking the Fragrant Samod Stralu at Speck Butchers.
*Noponcho Contract, unlocking the Noponcho at Future Crafts.
==In other languages==
==Gallery==
Complete Nopon Cooking Merc Group.jpg|Completed Nopon Cooking in the Merc Group
Nopon Levnises

Nopon Levnises is a discussion in Xenoblade Chronicles 3.
==Info fragments==
Nopon Levnises requires 1 info fragment, located at the Cascade Ferronis Hulk.
===Location of the info fragment===
XC3 Info Nopon Levnises.jpg|Info fragment location
===Info fragment===
==Script==
==In other languages==
Nopon Medals Needed

Nopon Medals Needed is a in Future Redeemed. It is automatically initiated by completing the final objective of Bobobi's Bad, Bad Day.
==Quest objectives==
The tutorial for Nopon Medals is given after receiving this objective.
Bobobi gives Joggyjoggy's Amulet - Silver as a reward.
Bobobi gives Chewchew's Amulet - Silver as a reward.
Bobobi gives Hoovehoove's Amulet - Silver and Swimswam's Amulet - Silver as a reward.
Bobobi gives Chewchew's Amulet - Gold as a reward.
Bobobi gives Hoovehoove's Amulet - Gold as a reward.
Bobobi gives Joggyjoggy's Amulet - Gold and Swimswam's Amulet - Gold as a reward.
==Result==
With all of the Nopon Medals in his possession, Bobobi was able to become a fully-fledged Caravan Nopon... But it seems he'll be kicking back at Colony 9 for now.
==Script==
==In other languages==
Category:Quests (Yesterdale)
Nopon Merchant Camp

The Nopon Merchant Camp is a in Satorl Marsh. It is located in Lacus Swamp. The Satorl Marsh Shop can be found here.
==NPCs==
* Bokoko
* Kacha
==Map==
==In other languages==
==Gallery==
Nopon Merchant Camp night.png|During nighttime
Nopon Merchant Camp DE.jpg|Nopon Merchant Camp in Definitive Edition
Nopon Merchant Camp DE (night).jpg|Nopon Merchant Camp in Definitive Edition, during nighttime
it:Mercato Nopon
Nopon Pioneers' Spring

Nopon Pioneers' Spring is a in the of the Empire of Mor Ardain. It is connected to the Old City of Teddim via an Earth Mastery level 3 and Leaping level 2 check.
==Enemies==
All enemies are normal enemies that appear during Clear or Overcast weather.
*
==In other languages==
==Gallery==
Nopon Pioneers' Spring (night).jpg|Nopon Pioneers' Spring, at night
Nopon Pop Stars

Nopon Pop Stars is a Merc Mission in Xenoblade Chronicles 2. It is received automatically after Ursula has gained at least 500 fans during her Blade Quest Bearing Her Soul. The mission requires 20 minutes to be completed, down to 5 minutes by dispatching s with enough levels of the suggested s.
==Rewards==
*Upon completion of the mission, one Vocals Stamp, Looks Stamp and Soul Stamp are awarded and Ursula gains 12 fans.
==In other languages==
==Gallery==
Merc Group Argentum 9.jpg|Completed Nopon Pop Stars in the Merc Group