The Datalog (オートクリップ, Ōtokurippu^?, lit. "Autoclip") is the digital journal for plot and events surrounding Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy XIII-2. The datalog is accessible, in both games, from the menu, and is frequently updated as the story progresses with information on events, enemies, characters, and gameplay. A prompt blinks on the upper left-hand side of the screen whenever the datalog is updated.

Final Fantasy XIIIEdit

The Datalog in Final Fantasy XIII has thirteen submenus:

Events

Chronicles the events that took place in the game, chronologically listing them by Chapter.

People

The foremost resource for character profiles, this submenu updates itself with revelations about a certain character as the story progresses.

The Thirteen Days

A special submenu recording all the events that happened thirteen days up to the prologue of Final Fantasy XIII.

History and Myth

Explains details on the history and mythological aspects and beliefs of the entire game world's society.

Locales

Records profiles of the locations traversed or mentioned by the characters in-game.

Cocoon Society

Provides information on Cocoon and its denizen's social development aspects.

The Fal'Cie

Keeps track of information of the fal'Cie mentioned within the game.

Analects

Records all the terms which are prevalent in the creation myth of the game's world.

Primers: Gameplay Basics

Explanation of basic game navigation and controls.

Primers: Battle

Explanation on the game's unique battle system.

Primers: Exploration

Explanation on the game's navigational systems when traversing the World Map.

Primers: The Main Menu

Explanation on the Main Menu and its submenus purpose and function.

Enemy Intel

A Bestiary of sorts, listing statistics on the enemies as well as bosses encountered in-game.

Final Fantasy XIII-2Edit

Significant Persons

The entries gather information about notable people providing story background as well. Most entries update during the game.

Paradoxes

The entries gathers information about paradoxes, time gates, artefacts, Fragments, and such.

Society

The entries give information about technology, as well as parts of mythology and events.

Locales

The entries provide information about locales along with their history, background, and events connected to them.

History and Myth

The entries provide information about myths and past connected with mythology, covering the goddess Etro, Valhalla, chaos, and such.

Primers: For Beginners

The entries briefly covers various mechanics of the game, such as basic controls, jumping, and battle difficulties.

Primers: Gameplay Basics

The entries covers mechanics like Live Triggers, and Cinematic Actions.

Primers: Battle

The entries covers information regarding battles, such as roles, wound damage, and summoning.

Primers: Exploration

The entries covers information regarding exploration, such as maps.

Primers: Casino

The entries describe mechanics of the games available in Serendipity, the game's casino.