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CHAPTER 1: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY

Introduction
General Strategies
Chapter 1: The Good, the Bad,
and the Ugly
Chapter 2: Final Fantasy
Fundamentals
Chapter 3: Materia Magic
Chapter 4: Combat Essentials
Walk-Through
Appendix A: Monster Compendium
Appendix B: Worldly Possessions
Appendix C: Materia Pandect
Appendix D: Chocobo Guide

You portray Cloud, the spike-haired, buffed hero of Final Fantasy VII. Wielding the largest sword ever forged, Cloud cuts quite an impressive figure. Yet his fight against evil is only possible with the guidance and support of other worthy companions. From the machine gun-toting Barret to the fiercely loyal Red XIII, Cloud fights the good fight with plenty of help.


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Blocking the heroes' path to victory are the insane Sephiroth, a villain who's evil incarnate, and the forces of the ultrapowerful Shinra corporation

This chapter introduces you to the cast of characters, both good and bad.

The Heroes
To be successful in Final Fantasy VII, you must get to know the nine heroes and their different strengths and weaknesses. Some of the characters rely on brute force; others depend more on magical abilities. A few of the heroes are members of the rebel group, Avalanche, from the beginning. The rest become affiliated with the rebels during the course of the game and join in the battle against Shinra.

Cloud Strife
A mercenary who once was an elite soldier with Shinra, Cloud grew up in Nibelheim and was a childhood friend of Tifa. As the adventure begins, Cloud joins Avalanche. His inaugural mission is a bold raid on a Shinra energy reactor. At first he's just in it for the money, but Cloud quickly becomes the spiritual leader of the rebels.

Barret Wallace
This huge hulk of a man is one tough character. Early in life, Barret's right arm was blown off by Shinra thugs during a devastating raid on his North Corel home. Now it's payback time! The prosthetic-wearing Barret heads Avalanche and is a real thorn in the side of Shinra. Although his wife died in a horrible tragedy, Barret's daughter, Marlene, survived the incident.