Why isn t Cloud a SOLDIER?

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Cloud

Cloud Strife (Japanese: クラウド・ストライフ, Hepburn: Kuraudo Sutoraifu) is a fictional character and the main protagonist of Square's (now Square Enix's) 1997 role-playing video game Final Fantasy VII, its high-definition remake, and several of its sequels and spinoffs.

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was never a SOLDIER. He apparently joined the Shinra security forces, but couldn't make it into the SOLDIER program. His memories of being a SOLDIER are false, formed of an amalgam of his own experiences and those of his friend Zack.

Why was Cloud not accepted into SOLDIER?

All SOLDIERs are showered in Mako and injected with Jenova cells. It's why part of the requirement for being a SOLDIER is a strong sense of self - and the reason Cloud was rejected. Hojo's experiment was to perform the SOLDIER treatment on people who were NOT fit to be SOLDIERs.

Is Cloud Strife actually a SOLDIER?

It is revealed that Cloud never qualified for SOLDIER, and instead enlisted as an infantryman in Shinra's army. During the mission to Nibelheim, Cloud served under Sephiroth and Zack, hiding his identity from the townspeople out of embarrassment. Following Sephiroth's defeat of Zack at the Mt.

How is Cloud so strong if he isn t a SOLDIER?

Cloud has Jenova cells in him and mako conditioning. This gives him strength and regenerative abilities. Cloud stole Zack's identity. Cloud was a grunt, not even a low level SOLDIER.

Does Tifa know Cloud is not a SOLDIER?

This is Cloud's memory of the Nibelheim Incident, and shows Nibelheim as it was before Sephiroth destroyed it. Cloud begins to play what occurred five years ago, but Tifa tells him he was not one of the two SOLDIERs who came into the town.

Cloud Discovers He Never Been SOLDIER - FINAL FANTASY

What is Cloud Strife's mental illness?

Cloud suffers a form of PTSD from his trauma after the death of Zack. But that was not the only trauma he went through — his mother was killed by Sephiroth when he was 16.

Did Cloud love Aerith or Tifa?

Cloud has no choice to make. His love of Tifa helps him recall why he loves Aerith; loving Aerith healed the affectations that prevented him from loving Tifa. The girls never compete over him — they love each other, too.

Is Cloud son of shinra?

The Theory - Cloud Is The Illegitimate Son Of President Shinra. The origin of the theory stems from the fact that Nibelheim is home to the Shinra Mansion - a place that is clearly important to the Shinra Corporation, as it's named after the family.

Why does Sephiroth hate Cloud?

To Sephiroth, Cloud was nothing, a faceless infantryman who dared to stand up to him when he was reclaiming his birthright as heir to the power of Jenova. To him, Cloud is an irksome reminder that even seemingly insignificant people can face overwhelming odds to protect the ones they love.

Who is stronger Sephiroth or Cloud?

Cloud defeats Sephiroth inside his mind, physically, and again when Sephiroth returns. In Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, Cloud is so strong that he cuts through a whole building that Sephiroth throws at him, piece by piece. He never seems to be far behind Sephiroth during their sword fight.

Why is Cloud Strife so handsome?

Many view Cloud as a handsome fellow because of his golden locks and chiseled jaw. A little bit of dirt and grim go a long way to enhance his appearance even further as it highlights the determination in his eyes, which this artist obviously understood.

Why does Cloud Strife wear a dress?

This is the part of the game where main character Cloud Strife wears women's clothing to gain access to an 'audition' with Don Corneo, the head of organized crime in the Midgar under-plate red-light district known as Wal Market.

What rank SOLDIER was Cloud?

In the final scene of the game, Cloud is shown atop the Midgar train claiming to be Cloud Strife, SOLDIER 1st class.

Who is stronger Cloud or Zack?

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As far as pure physical strength goes, Zack has a sizable advantage over Cloud. He is taller and more muscular, while Cloud is leaner and smaller. He was also a SOLDIER first-class trained by Angeal. Cloud, on the other hand, was just an infantryman till the Nibelheim incident.

Why does Barret hate Cloud?

In Final Fantasy VII, Barret led the attack on the reactor with Biggs, Wedge, Jessie, and Cloud, in "No. 1 Reactor Bombing". Due to his suspicions of Cloud's loyalty, he stayed by Cloud's side, disliking his indifference about the fate of the planet, and after the operation, was unsure if Cloud would stay with them.

Is Cloud a clone of Zack?

No. No he isn't. If I remember Cloud thought he was for a while and went mad, but he was only infused with Jenova cells in an attempt to create a super soldier.

What does 7 seconds till the end mean?

Sephiroth saying "Seven seconds till the end" doesn't mean that Aerith will die at some point in the remake. It's about the end of the world.

What turned Sephiroth evil?

After years of working for Shinra and being praised as a war hero, Sephiroth came to learn about the experiments performed on him. He realized that the Shinra company used Jenova, just like they used him. Believing Jenova to be his mother, he decided he'd follow in her footsteps, and try and take over the Gaia.

Who is Shinra reincarnation?

After performing soul resonance with the rest of his family, Shinra becomes the incarnation of the Saviour itself, Shinrabanshō-man.

Who is Shinra in love with?

Iris. Shinra does sees Iris as a friend and someone to protect, as seen when he saved her when they first met before he joined company 8. He has shown to find her attractive as he has blushed when seeing her exposed during her purification ritual and when they went shopping.

Does Tifa have a kid?

It adds in a fair amount of extra scenes with Cloud and Tifa's adopted child Denzel, who just isn't that interesting by himself.

Did Tifa marry Cloud?

Not officially. Tifa and Cloud have a very long and complicated history together . They were childhood friends but were not super close as kids.

Who does Tifa love Final Fantasy?

Type of Love Exalted

Tifa Lockhart is the childhood friend and love interest of Final Fantasy VII protagonist, Cloud Strife, as well as a member of the anti-terrorist organization, AVALANCHE, in their fight against the Shinra corporation.