Makoeyes987
Listen closely, there is meaning in my words.
- AKA
- Smooth Criminal
Aerith's statement about Sephiroth being the bigger threat given his immediate lethality to all life on the planet is accurate and makes perfect logical sense. It's completely in line with her character, especially given she's the last living Cetra.
.... However, answering the question from a larger perspective with the benefit of hindsight and knowledge of the future plot, I'm going to say they're equal. They were both fatal and serious illnesses that plagued the planet.
Shinra was unmanaged Type 2 Diabetes with poor diet, zero exercise and smoking. The other was stage 4 brain cancer.
Sephiroth was the most effective and powerful threat to the planet, given how fast he was able to enact his scheme, not to mention the fact he's almost immortal. He's inherited Jenova's legacy and is far more dangerous than it as well.
But Shinra created Sephiroth. And a plethora of other threats to the planet.
Let's put aside the Mako energy extraction technology that uses the Lifestream as an energy source and would have killed the planet down the line.
Shinra was responsible for a myriad of dangerous and lethal creations and experiments. All in the pursuit of power, and profit. Hojo leading the science and research department of Shinra guaranteed that had FFVII ended differently where Sephiroth was defeated and Shinra was allowed to remain untouched and in power, a new "Sephiroth" would rise from one of Shinra's many mistakes. Because Hojo had no limits to his curiosity. And had no problem breaking the rules of ethics and nature in the pursuit of knowledge. We can go down the list of wonderful gifts Shinra left behind for the planet's well being.
There was the rejected and flawed "Cetra" prototype who became a monster and wanted revenge on the world.
The sadistic supersoldier who was only content when bathing in the blood of others. Who's mind was left broken thanks to the inhuman experiments that pushed her body beyond the limits of power.
The super-beast who desired only battle and held zero regard for life on or off the battlefield.
A supersoldier tainted with darkness that hated all life save for his brother. Who could functionally x-zone anybody within darkness and was so lethal he was kept in a straightjacket, bondage gear and chained up.
And there's the ultimate mako enhanced supersoldier who was so unbelievably strong, he too had to be kept chained up tight in a chair to ensure he didn't cause trouble.
...Not to mention the entire city-sized underground warehouse of discarded experiments, psycho killers and monsters they kept on call for clean up.
Nevermind the Mako energy business. Shinra was in the business of making monsters. Monsters for war, power, and even some as unintended consequences due to the Mako energy exposure from their reactors. They left behind nothing but risks to all life.
In a world as mysterious and magical as VII's, Shinra was not just reckless. They were borderline suicidal in their intentional creation of "things that could wipe humanity and the planet." But greed and power are some hella poweful drugs... And Shinra was mainlining them 24/7. Riding that high to the end of the world.
.... However, answering the question from a larger perspective with the benefit of hindsight and knowledge of the future plot, I'm going to say they're equal. They were both fatal and serious illnesses that plagued the planet.
Shinra was unmanaged Type 2 Diabetes with poor diet, zero exercise and smoking. The other was stage 4 brain cancer.
Sephiroth was the most effective and powerful threat to the planet, given how fast he was able to enact his scheme, not to mention the fact he's almost immortal. He's inherited Jenova's legacy and is far more dangerous than it as well.
But Shinra created Sephiroth. And a plethora of other threats to the planet.
Let's put aside the Mako energy extraction technology that uses the Lifestream as an energy source and would have killed the planet down the line.
Shinra was responsible for a myriad of dangerous and lethal creations and experiments. All in the pursuit of power, and profit. Hojo leading the science and research department of Shinra guaranteed that had FFVII ended differently where Sephiroth was defeated and Shinra was allowed to remain untouched and in power, a new "Sephiroth" would rise from one of Shinra's many mistakes. Because Hojo had no limits to his curiosity. And had no problem breaking the rules of ethics and nature in the pursuit of knowledge. We can go down the list of wonderful gifts Shinra left behind for the planet's well being.
There was the rejected and flawed "Cetra" prototype who became a monster and wanted revenge on the world.
The sadistic supersoldier who was only content when bathing in the blood of others. Who's mind was left broken thanks to the inhuman experiments that pushed her body beyond the limits of power.
The super-beast who desired only battle and held zero regard for life on or off the battlefield.
A supersoldier tainted with darkness that hated all life save for his brother. Who could functionally x-zone anybody within darkness and was so lethal he was kept in a straightjacket, bondage gear and chained up.
And there's the ultimate mako enhanced supersoldier who was so unbelievably strong, he too had to be kept chained up tight in a chair to ensure he didn't cause trouble.
...Not to mention the entire city-sized underground warehouse of discarded experiments, psycho killers and monsters they kept on call for clean up.
Nevermind the Mako energy business. Shinra was in the business of making monsters. Monsters for war, power, and even some as unintended consequences due to the Mako energy exposure from their reactors. They left behind nothing but risks to all life.
In a world as mysterious and magical as VII's, Shinra was not just reckless. They were borderline suicidal in their intentional creation of "things that could wipe humanity and the planet." But greed and power are some hella poweful drugs... And Shinra was mainlining them 24/7. Riding that high to the end of the world.