Fort Condor - Fighting the Shinra
On the way to Junon, Cloud and the others may happen across the entrance to Fort Condor.
Man
We've been fighting the Shinra for a long time at this battlefield.
Even now, we're still settled in for a long war with them.
If you aren't in a hurry, would you help us fight them?
Listen, we don't want to push you but, if you're in the middle of something, why don't you finish that first?
Cloud
- Where is Junon?
- We'll help you
- Where is Junon?
Man
Let's see...... Head north along the coast, and keep going for a ways and you'll run into Junon.
You gotta be careful 'cause it sits in the shadows of a small hill.
- We'll help you
Man
Really!? Then go on up and they'll fill you in on the details.
Cloud and the others go inside. They find the man by himself in the shed at the top of the fort, looking out the window.
Man
Do you guys want to see it, too?
Cloud
See what?
Man
The condors. They're huge. Come on, have a look.
Cloud has a look out the window, seeing a huge condor nesting close to the Mako reactor that sits atop Fort Condor's hill.
Man
What do ya think? Awesome, huh?
Shopkeepers
Hello. I'm sorry but we're not selling anything now.
We're using everything we have for ourselves.
Sorry, but I can't sell you anything now.
Man with Hat
Hmmn, now this is something, I never thought anyone would ever climb up here.
......Your eyes are different. Well, anyhow. Any minute now, this will be a battlefield against Shinra.
You'd better get down before you get involved.
Barret
Shinra? The hell those jackasses doing here?
Aeris
What do you mean, "a battlefield"?
Tifa
You mean Shinra?
Red XIII
The Shinra......
Yuffie
The Shinra? Here too?
Cait Sith
......
Vincent
What do you mean by that?
Cid
A battlefield, we can't overlook that.
Man with Hat
It appears you have a problem with Shinra, too. After all, you climbed up here.
Why not listen to what I have to say for a moment?
Cloud
......
- I guess so
- Not interested
- I guess so
Cloud's companions don't say anything.
- Not interested
Barret
The hell you talkin' about!? They're all fightin' the Shinra too! You gonna ignore that!?
Aeris
After all, we came all this way, Cloud.
Tifa
Cloud, let's listen to what they have to say.
Yuffie
Is this about the jewels?
Cait Sith
I know, I know, Cloud. But let's listen for a bit.
Vincent
There's no harm in listening to them.
Man with Hat
Do you know what's at the top of this mountain?
Barret
Huh? Something's up there?
Aeris
A huge bird.
Cait Sith
Yeah, come to think of it there was something.
Cloud
The reactor and the condor.
Man with Hat
I can see you're very perceptive. Yes, it's a reactor and a condor.
It seems the Shinra doesn't like the idea of having a condor on top of the reactor.
Barret
Damn, that's one big bird! But why are they trying to get rid of it with weapons?
Aeris
Why?
Tifa
What's so wrong with having a condor on top of the reactor?
Red XIII
It's not very logical.
Yuffie
I'm certain there must be state-of-the-art materia inside the reactor. Am I right?
Cait Sith
Huh?......
Vincent
......That's too much.
Cid
Huh? I don't get it.
Man with Hat
It seems there's some type of special materia in the reactor above us.
And because the condors came, the Shinra rushed troops here.
The military wants to get the condor and all the villagers off this mountain.
The condors are now warming their eggs, which hatch only once every few years.
We would like to protect the condors from being harmed.
Cloud
New lives......
Barret
I'll do it! I'll protect them from Shinra!
Aeris
We must protect the condor eggs, right?
Tifa
Condors' eggs. A real work of nature.
We've got to protect the life of the planet.
Red XIII
So, to protect the eggs, are you gonna protect the reactor?......
Yuffie
Special materia, huh? Well, well, things are getting interesting.
Cait Sith
I'm gonna leave it up to you all.
Vincent
......and come out in one piece?
Cid
You guys, what are ya gonna do?
Man with Hat
Unfortunately, we don't have the ability to fight Shinra ourselves.
That's why we have hired soldiers to help us.
As our sponsor you can help us with a contribution or by fighting along side of us...
What do you think? You want to join us in our fight?
Cloud
......
Barret
What's there to think about? We gotta do it!
Aeris
Cloud, why are you still worrying about it?
Tifa
Cloud......
Red XIII
You decide what we're going to do.
Yuffie
If things go right, we might even be able to pray to that special materia.
Cait Sith
I'll leave it up to you so please do as you see fit.
Vincent
It's difficult to get back what you've lost......
Cid
Don't be so wishy-washy. Hurry and make up your mind.
Cloud
......
- All right
- Not interested
- All right
Barret
Hey! We'll come to the rescue.
Aeris
Yes, yes. Let's do our best.
Tifa
Cloud, thanks.
Red XIII
I got it. Let me lend a hand, too.
Yuffie
Okay, it's settled. We're gonna get the materia, right?
Cid
If you've made up your mind, let's just do it.
Man with Hat
Whew, we'll be saved.
Ask my son, who's standing guard at the shed, about the details of our military tactics. We're depending on you.
Yes, yes, I've also told the store owners about you, so they should sell you various items.
And feel free to use our beds.
- Not interested
Barret
What are you thinking!? And you call yourself a human!?
Aeris
What a jerk. I'm disappointed in you.
Tifa
Well......
Yuffie
We may have lost the materia.
Vincent
Now don't regret what's already past.
Man with Hat
I see...... Come back if you should change your mind.
Cloud goes back up to the shed.
If he didn't agree to help...
Man
So, will you help us? I don't want them to get killed.
They're gigantic birds and so striking. We simply can't let them be killed by man's selfishness?
Of course not. There's no way, especially at the hands of Shinra.
If you're going to go look at them, get on top of that chair over there.
If he did agree to help...
Man
Thanks for accepting.
Let me explain our strategy.
The enemy will climb the mountain looking for the reactor. We will leave a trap for them and hire soldiers to protect the area.
Well, that's all, but...... This village doesn't have any money. Even if we wanted to fight, our hands are tied 'cause we're broke.
If we hired one soldier, we would need 400 gil. So, if we hire 20 soldiers, we must have 8000 gil.
So if you folks have the time, we would like you to use your own money to hire these soldiers, buy the trap, set it up and command the troops.
If you're pressed for time we'd like you to help us with the money.
If you can give us the money, we can then hire soldiers with the funds and block Shinra's attack.
We know that what we're asking is selfish.
We have sent our wives and children to another village. We are resigned to our fate.
Let's get back to square one. If the enemy penetrates our shed, you'll have to fight them immediately.
Well, just because you lost once, it's not the end of the world, but if you lose repeatedly, it could be dangerous.
Now then, is there anything you wish to ask?
Cloud
- Conditions for victory
- The enemy
- Soldiers, which can be hired
- About funding
- Other issues
- Enough
- Conditions for victory
Man
You can win by wiping out the enemy or killing the enemy commander in charge.
If the enemy reaches the shed, they'll attack, and you'll have no choice but to go into battle immediately.
In the event that you lose during direct contact, even if the enemy gets to the reactor, there's still a chance to save things.
But it's only a slight chance, and we have no idea how much the reactor can endure in an attack.
When we can't stand up to the attack any longer, the Shinra will take both the condors and our lives, as well as all the materia within the reactor.
- The enemy
Man
There are four types of enemies. He explains about wyverns, beasts, barbarians, and commanders.
- Soldiers, which can be hired
Man
Your mobile allies are: Fighters, Attackers, Defenders, Shooters, Repairers and Workers.
Your immobile allies are: Stoner, Tristoner, Catapult, and Fire Catapult.
- About funding
Man
We have 15000 gil right now.
We need 3000 gil for each battle.
- Other issues
Man
First off, we must prepare the troops.
- Enough
Man
Hey, this one climbing up here looks like they'd be just right. Please, any help is appreciated...
Preparations ready?
Cloud
- Wait
- Okay, ready
- Contribute gil
- Let them handle it
- Hear more
If at length Cloud decides to enter the battle...
Man
You have 10 enemies. There appear to be many Beasts, so you may want to deploy more Attackers.
The battle begins, with Shinra troops climbing the hill towards the reactor, Fort Condor's defenders in the way.
If they succeed in defeating the enemy...
Man
Whew, that was good. But Shinra's troops will be back.
Be sure and scout the area well... we don't know when they'll attack again.
We have 6 allies left, so here's 1200 gil.
Oh, yeah. I found this just now on the battlefield. Maybe it'll come in handy for you guys.
If the enemy reaches the shed...
Man
My God! They're attacking! We're counting on you.
Cloud runs outside to fight the commander.
If they win the battle...
Man
We made it through that one somehow. But Shinra'll be back.
Be sure and scout the area well... we don't know when they'll attack again.
If they lose the battle...
Man
Are you all right? Looks like a few got through.
Man
How are things going? Seems like there's no activity at Shinra.
Cloud and the others leave Fort Condor and head for Junon.
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