Forum member Quexinos has very kindly provided TheLifestream.net — and you, our fellow fans of Final Fantasy VII and its related compositions — with the missing link in our coverage of translations from the FFVII 10th Anniversary Ultimania: Cait Sith’s profile.

Sure, we had Reeve Tuesti’s profile, but not that of his beloved feline avatar. Thanks to Que being less lazy than the rest of us, however, we can at last offer you the only main character profile we had overlooked.

We here at TLS are very proud of Que, and it warms my heart to unveil her first frontpage translation effort.

Character Profile

Sex: ?
Height: 100cm
Blood Type: ?
Date of Birth: ?
Birthplace: ?
Weapon: Megaphone (when riding the moogle)
First Person Pronoun: ボク [Boku]
Voice Actor: AC, DC — Hideo Ishikawa

A remote controlled stuffed cat. Reeve, head of the Shinra Company’s Urban Development Department, manufactured him for such purposes as scouting out intelligence and spying. Because Reeve is the one operating him, he speaks with the unique accent of Reeve’s original Kansai dialect. He’s powerless and limited when alone, so he often rides on the fat, stuffed toy moogle during times of action.

The much anticipated third On the Way to a Smile Novella has finally been released: On the Way to a Smile: Case of Denzel. The Audiobook is available for you to be able to download in MP3 format for easy listening and transportation at the link below.

As before, you can listen to the video through the site, by clicking on the Streampad banner at the bottom of the screen or in segments via the embedded YouTube clips. The first of the YouTube segments can be found at the bottom of the news post, and the rest of them can be viewed by clicking “Read the rest of this entry” at the bottom of the article. As always, we are very proud of all the hard work by the individuals that went into making this. We hope that you enjoy this latest presentation and look forward to your comments.

Length – 65 minutes 08 seconds

Written by Kazushige Nojima
Produced and Narrated by Joseph Knight
Featuring music by HypochondriacPiano and Roy Todd

Starring
DemeterLinDavis as Denzel
Cettoto as Johnny
ConVito as Reeve
Jonathan Waters as Abel
Mizuna as Chloe
ForceStealer as Arkham
Tomoyo Ichijouji as Ruvie
TheNationMaker as Gaskin
RhapsodyDusk as Rix
Christina McBride as Tifa

Extras
Sienna as News Reporter/Automated Phone Message
Chris Sekhanan as Soldier
Jonathan Waters as Man On Tracks
Tim Jewett as Man On Tracks
Tennyo as Woman On Tracks
Pi_Face314 as Woman On Tracks
Daglot Alta as Angry Man/Man Searching For Iron Pipes
lightofhop​e18 as Sick Mother
Rinrinorikuriku as Young Girl
TwilightKeyblade928 as Triple S Boy

Music
‘Main Theme of Final Fantasy VII – ACC Orchestra Version’ by Kazuhiko Toyama
‘Under The Stars’ by HypochondriacPiano
‘Locked Heart’ by HypochondriacPiano
‘Sunshine’ by Takeharu Ishimoto
‘Main Theme of Final Fantasy VII – ACC Piano Version’ by Kazuhiko Toyama
‘Blue Sky’ by Takeharu Ishimoto
‘Sad Reflections’ by Roy Todd
‘Tinge Of Sadness’ by Roy Todd

All characters and scenarios copyright © SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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Over the years, it’s become hard work for FFVII fans to keep up with what’s supposed to be canon and what isn’t. Amidst all the games, movies, novellas, guide books, and alternate universe titles, what’s a FFVII fan to do?

Read this article, that’s what!

I’m going to take all the work out of it on your end and lay everything out for you, the fans, to digest in a simple, easy-to-follow manner. So, the next time you’re in a debate about FFVII with HeartlessAngel527 or FlowerGoddess777 and they begin to reference Cloud’s wing, Aerith waiting around for a certain spikey-haired emo kid, or other stuff you know doesn’t belong, you can go all Phoenix Wright on them.

So, click “Read the rest of this entry” and let’s get started.

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I’ve put together this article for the launch of our newly re-organized Compilation of Final Fantasy VII forum structure which now includes a Fan Content Section. This is speculation and theorization based on as much data as I can put together from all of the pieces of the Compilation, for the potential of the final events leading to the ending of the the FFVII Compilation, allowing Gaia to finally become the paradise that is seen 497 years after Dirge of Cerberus. This is a fairly in-depth article, spanning 3 pages, so don’t forget to click “Read the rest of this entry.”

Enjoy, and be sure to check out our new sections in the forums!
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Final part of the Before Crisis chapter summaries

As well as the 24 episodes of the main story, players of Before Crisis were given the opportunity to learn a bit more about the history of some of their favourite Turks through a trio of side stories involving Tseng, Reno and the Legendary Turk respectively.  While Tseng’s mission was a compulsory episode to be completed between Episode 22 parts 1 and 2, the other two became available following completion of the main game, with Reno’s episode released in time to coincide with the release of Crisis Core.  Each offers a unique insight into the actions and mentality of the three.  Now, with the summaries of these Special Episodes exclusive to TheLifestream.net, I hope you can enjoy delving a bit deeper into the world of Final Fantasy VII.

Read on to find summaries for the Special Episodes of Tseng, Reno and the Legendary Turk…

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Part 10 of the Before Crisis chapter summaries.

Throughout the game, players are offered the opportunity to take a break from the main storyline and participate in a number of different modes that Before Crisis has available.  They can visit the Gold Saucer, for example, to level up their character Turk at the Battle Square or simply play games at the Wonder Square.  Free Mode allows the player to explore the maps after each episode to complete mini-missions and interact with the non-playable characters that inhabit the area.  Two such modes, however, involve slightly more story-based action.  The first is Rescue Mode where, if you have been KO’d during the main game, you can opt to remain imprisoned until a fellow network gamer rescues you thus allowing you to keep your player ranking, or alternatively you can choose to complete this side-quest and rescue other gamers.   The other is WEAPON mode.  WEAPON Mode is a continuation of the story of Verdot and the player Turks in the period between Zirconiade’s summoning and Meteorfall, and becomes available after the main game has been completed.

Read on to find the summaries of Rescue Mode and WEAPON Mode…

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Part 9 of the Before Crisis chapter summaries.

The summoning of Zirconiade has begun.  Although able to save Elfé, the Turks are unable to stop Fuhito as he continues with his plan to end the world, and begin pursuit of him.  Meanwhile, having come to an arrangement with Vice President Rufus, Tseng is able to rescue Verdot from Shinra with the help of Reno and Rude.

Read on to find summaries for Episodes 23, 24 and the finale of the story…

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Part 8 of the Before Crisis chapter summaries.

Chief Verdot has defected from the Turks to pursue Fuhito and rescue his daughter, Elfé.  Fuhito and his new AVALANCHE are in a race against time with Verdot to locate the four Support Materia that would allow him to call forth the world-burning summon, Zirconiade, in its complete form from the Materia in Elfé’s hand and return all life to the Planet.  Meanwhile, having been ordered to assassinate Verdot, the Turks are caught up in the struggle and vow to do everything they can to save their former mentor’s daughter.  Learning that the Turks are in league with Verdot, President Shinra orders them killed for their betrayal, secretly using their assassination as a way to get Rufus back from their custody without the threat of blackmail.

Read on to find summaries for Episodes 21 and 22…

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Part 7 of the Before Crisis chapter summaries.

Against the Shinra informant’s will, AVALANCHE take control of the under-construction Mako Reactor in the Corel Mountains.  Discovering that the leader of AVALANCHE is the daughter he thought had died, Verdot resigns from Shinra to save her from Fuhito and his newly-formed AVALANCHE.  Trapped in the bowels of the crumbling Reactor, the player Turk learns from Sears that Fuhito plans to use the Materia in the back of Elfé’s hand and others like it to bring about the end of all life on the Planet.  Barely escaping from the Reactor, the player falls unconscious.  All traces of Fuhito and AVALANCHE disappear and President Shinra assigns the Turks the task of locating and killing Verdot for his defection.  Three years pass…

Read on to find summaries for Episodes 18, 19 and 20… (more…)

Part 6 of the Before Crisis chapter summaries.

With SOLDIER in shambles following the incident at Nibelheim, the Shinra informant believes that the only ones capable of causing problems for him and AVALANCHE are the Turks.  Formulating a plan to trick the Shinra Company, AVALANCHE allow the Turks to infiltrate and destroy their headquarters in Wutai.  Leaving Shinra’s Executive believing the leaders of AVALANCHE to be dead, the informant promises that the most significant attack on the company has yet to come.

Read on to find summaries for Episodes 15, 16 and 17… (more…)

Part 5 of the Before Crisis chapter summaries.

Having blackmailed President Shinra into allowing him to return to his role as Chief, Verdot regains control of the Turks and leads them to victory in Junon against the AVALANCHE invasion, promising that he will do what he can to find the leak within the Shinra Executive.  Several months pass before AVALANCHE make further movements, but they are unsuccessful in recruiting to their cause Shinra’s scientific genius, Professor Hojo, or the last surviving Cetra, Aerith.  With AVALANCHE retreating, Shinra receive disturbing news of the strange disappearance of workers at a remote Mako Reactor.  The Turks are sent to Nibelheim to investigate.

Read on to find summaries for Episodes 12, 13 and 14… (more…)

Part 4 of the Before Crisis chapter summaries.

Having stolen a data disc from Shinra Inc.’s Science Department detailing the genetics of SOLDIER, Fuhito of AVALANCHE is able to introduce the chemistry into his own experimentation.  At a secret base in the snow fields around Icicle Inn, he is able to combine SOLDIER’s powers with that of the regeneration abilities of AVALANCHE’s own superior operatives, the Ravens.  Discovering the base, the Turks are able to help a SOLDIER-led assault, only to find the knowledge of the attack was leaked and the facility deserted.  As a result, Chief Verdot is held accountable in his role as head of the Turks for allowing this leak in information.  Leadership of the Turks passes to Tseng, and the organisation is left to ponder its future.

Read on to find summaries for Episodes 9, 10 and 11…

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