Mail (Crisis Core)

Mail is a feature in Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-. Zack Fair can receive E-Mails via the Worldwide Network when the player uses a Save Point. These can be read by going into the Mail section of the menu. New mail will initially go directly to the Inbox. Once read, they will go to one of several different folders. Mail usually does not have an effect on gameplay, though several letters are tied to Missions. This is feature is just an extra that gives some background info on the game.

Below is a list of all the Mail in Crisis Core:

SOLDIER

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From: Kunsel
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 * style="text-align:center"| Congrats on your first mail!
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Contents:
 * Kunsel here.
 * Now that you've got your mail account ready,
 * allow me, your loyal and well-connected pal
 * to give you lots of insider info. Why?  Because
 * I'm such a nice guy...and I know you and your
 * one-track mind don't know what I know!

Recieved: During Mail tutorial before Zack is sent to Wutai.
 * }
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From: Kunsel
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 * style="text-align:center"| What I think about Angeal
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Contents:
 * It seems every SOLDIER 1st Class has a quirk
 * or three, but I think Angeal has a lot of
 * common sense and is a trustworthy fellow.
 * Let's face it: Genesis never found group
 * activities appealing, so Angeal is, in fact,
 * the spiritual leader of SOLDIER.
 * I've got a lot of respect for him, too.
 * And I envy you for getting to work with him
 * so often.

Recieved: After meeting Tseng.
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From: Kunsel
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 * style="text-align:center"| Mmmmm... Apples
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Contents:
 * You got an assignment in Banora, right?
 * How is the place?
 * I hear there are a lot of Shinra people there.
 * Apparently, the village's main source of income is the
 * production and processing of apples. The rest of their
 * budget is made up of subsidies from Shinra.
 * Now, why would Shinra care about such a tiny village?
 * Could it have something to do with mako? Or...
 * There's gotta be something fishy going on there.
 * I'm gonna look into it.

Recieved: Just before going to Banora.
 * }
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From: Kunsel
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 * style="text-align:center"| Angel in White?
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Contents:
 * Have you seen a guy wearing a white coat and
 * glasses, with dark hair and a ponytail?
 * That's Hojo, head of the Science Department.
 * He rose to the top when he established the method
 * of using Jenova cells to create SOLDIER operatives.
 * It was more than 20 years ago that scientists vying
 * for the top spot apparently had a mudslinging feud.
 * Hojo is in the training room now.
 * I wonder what he could be studying...
 * Maybe I'll sneak into the training room later.

Recieved: After returning from Banora.
 * }
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From: Kunsel
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 * style="text-align:center"| Went to see LOVELESS
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Contents:
 * Genesis, K.I.A?
 * Yeah, right. Who do they think they're trying to fool?
 * Just got back from seeing the stage production of
 * LOVELESS in Midgar. Genesis was a big fan, wasn't he?
 * I usually don't care for classic drama, but it was pretty
 * damned good. The guy is the hero in the original, but
 * the play was more from the viewpoint of the girl who
 * helps the guy. When I heard that last line:
 * "Of course... I'll come back to you. Even if you don't
 * promise to wait. I'll return knowing that you'll be here."
 * Aw, man, that's when I lost it and just started bawling.

Recieved: After being promoted to 1st.
 * }
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From: Kunsel
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 * style="text-align:center"| Hollander's T-shirt
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Contents:
 * It seems Hollander's favorite T-shirt is the one
 * with a logo of Banora's famous canned apples.
 * Can a guy love apples that much?
 * Or do you suppose he has other ties to Banora?
 * Apparently, with all the confidential information
 * they handle, guys in the Science Department
 * aren't allowed to leave the company even if they
 * screw up or lose out in the rat race, and that puts
 * them under a lot of stress. Maybe Hollander's
 * T-shirt helps him relieve some of that, huh?

Recieved: Upon landing in Sector 5.
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From: Kunsel
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 * style="text-align:center"| Sephiroth's whereabouts
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Contents:
 * You were complaining about not being able to get
 * in touch with Sephiroth, but he's in the data room.
 * It looks like he's going through all the research papers
 * on a series of experiments called "Project G," as well
 * as other experiments conducted around the same time.
 * But Project G took place over 20 years ago, and
 * Hollander has taken some of the data with him.
 * I even hear that the really important data isn't
 * even here, but hidden away in some other place.
 * I don't know if anyone is ever going to understand
 * the full scope of those experiments.

Recieved: Start of Chapter 6.
 * }
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From: Luxiere
 * - bgcolor="green"
 * style="text-align:center"| From Luxiere
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Contents:
 * Hello Zack!
 * I'm Luxiere, SOLDIER 2nd Class.
 * We just met on the SOLDIER floor.
 * I'm the one who told you about Sephiroth.
 * I just wanted to say that I have a lot of respect for you.
 * Your strength in spirit comes through in the
 * way you never seem to lose your smile, and that's
 * why I want to assist you in any way I can.
 * Since you're always on the go, I thought you might
 * like to be filled in on the goings-on in Midgar!

Recieved: Before meeting Aerith again.
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From: Kunsel
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 * style="text-align:center"| Snowy Village
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Contents:
 * So now you're in Modeoheim, eh?
 * Isn't that near Icicle Inn, the permafrost area?
 * It must be freezing cold out there!
 * That area was once a candidate for mako excavation,
 * when it was abuzz with construction workers and
 * scientists around the Shinra facility.
 * But after the plans for a mako reactor were canned,
 * the village was deserted. That is, until reports of
 * disturbing activity started popping up recently.
 * The seclusion and harshness of the environment must
 * make it a convenient location for anti-Shinra groups.

Recieved: Upon entering Modeoheim
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From: Kunsel
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 * style="text-align:center"| Simultanious Attacks
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Contents:
 * Zack, where are you?
 * SOLDIER operatives are being sent out because
 * we're getting attacked from all over the place.
 * I'm on a chopper myself, on my way to an assignment.
 * You were on vacation, weren't you?
 * Did it get cut short?
 * These recent attacks may spell real trouble for us.
 * What's worse, the chain of command is in shambles
 * since Director Lazard suddenly disappeared.
 * Nobody seems to know where anyone is!

Recieved: In Junon, second area
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From: Kunsel
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 * style="text-align:center"| How was your vacation?
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Contents:
 * Haven't arrived at my post yet.
 * Could the director's absence be having this much
 * of an impact on the operation's lack of finesse?
 * By the way, how was the beach?
 * You looked awfully stressed out before you went.
 * Did the waves and the sun help ya at all?

Recieved: After the battle with the Tank in Junon
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From: Luxiere
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 * style="text-align:center"| Your words
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Contents:
 * SOLDIER members are being deployed in response to
 * the simultaneous attacks that have been hitting
 * everywhere.
 * I'm mailing you from the helicopter that's taking
 * me to my assignment.
 * By the way, I just heard about what you told the rookies
 * on your first mission after you changed your hairdo.
 * "Embrace your dreams. And, whatever happens,
 * protect your SOLDIER honor."
 * ...I was so moved when I heard this,
 * it's been my personal motto ever since.
 * I'm following you until the end, Zack

Recieved: After the battle with the Tank in Junon
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From: Kunsel
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 * style="text-align:center"| I see everything
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Contents:
 * Hmmm, I wonder where you might be.
 * Wait, let me guess...
 * You're hanging out with that Aerith girl again,
 * aren't you?
 * I bet you're wondering how I got that information.
 * See, I know everything about you,
 * even if you never tell me anything.
 * In other words, it's no use keeping secrets from me,
 * because I know how to get information.
 * So talk to me, Zack. You can tell me anything.
 * Tell me about all the things that are wearing you down.

Recieved: Meeting Aerith for the last time.
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From: Kunsel
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 * style="text-align:center"| Falling apart
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Contents:
 * Those copies Hollander made that attacked Shinra...
 * Did you know that Director Lazard financed Hollander
 * with money he embezzled from the company?
 * Seems revenge against the company was
 * the motivation for both of them.
 * I can understand Hollander wanting revenge, but why would Lazard?
 * He climbed up the ladder while he was still young. And he was
 * always a decent guy. What could he have had against the company?
 * I do remember him writing about "ill blood" in one of his mails.
 * Speaking of climbing up, the president's son's already made
 * vice president. You think Lazard was after the VP's chair?

Recieved: While building the flower wagon.
 * }
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From: Luxiere
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 * style="text-align:center"| Change in chain of command
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Contents:
 * Zack, where are you?
 * Have you heard that Director Lazard passed away?
 * He was such a good man... May he rest in peace.
 * I wonder what's going to become of
 * SOLDIER's chain of command?
 * I'm actually a little worried about the future.
 * Who do you think I should follow?
 * I think you, with your sunny disposition, would be the man
 * to look up to for leadership in these uncertain times.
 * I'm following you until the end, Zack!

Recieved: While building the flower wagon.
 * }
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From: Kunsel
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 * style="text-align:center"| A message for you
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Contents:
 * Working hard at your assignment, I assume.
 * I guess it was longer than we thought it would be.
 * I thought I'd look after Aerith while you were gone,
 * but the Turks were already there guarding her.
 * I don't know why.
 * Anyway, she says the tire came off her flower
 * wagon, and now the thing's useless.
 * I offered to fix it for her, but she refused.
 * She's waiting for you to come back and fix it,
 * so hurry up and get back here already.

Recieved: After waking up in Nibelheim
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From: Luxiere
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 * style="text-align:center"| Working with Sephiroth
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Contents:
 * Hello again, Zack!
 * I heard you were on an assignment with Sephiroth.
 * I remember you were trying to get in touch with him,
 * so I'm guessing you can finally talk to him now!
 * I also heard Sephiroth hand-picked you for this assignment.
 * With the main SOLDIER 1sts gone missing, and Sephiroth
 * not being the type to look after subordinates,
 * I'm thinking it's you who's gonna lead us.
 * You're moving up the chain!
 * And I'm following you until the end, Zack!

Recieved: After entering the Shin-Ra Mansion
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From: Kunsel
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 * style="text-align:center"| Tell me they're lying
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Contents:
 * Got an announcement from General Affairs
 * that you were killed in action.
 * But those announcements are never true, are they?
 * Where are you? What are you doing?
 * What did you have to do for the company
 * to reclassify yourself as a dead man?
 * Let me help you if you're in a jam.
 * Talk to me, I'll be waiting.

Recieved: After returning to the Shin-Ra Mansion to rest with Cloud
 * }
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From: Kunsel
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 * style="text-align:center"| You can't fool me
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Contents:
 * Zack, where could you possibly be?
 * Let me know if you're reading this.
 * You've gone missing since your mission with Sephiroth.
 * Do you have anything to do with Sephiroth being
 * killed in action?
 * I heard rumors about something going down in Nibelheim.
 * Are you there right now?

Recieved: After returning to the Shin-Ra Mansion to rest with Cloud for a second time
 * }
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From: Luxiere
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 * style="text-align:center"| I have a plan
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Contents:
 * Zack, how have you been all this time?
 * I was so worried about you!
 * Please tell me where you are. I'll come and get you.
 * In fact, let's put on an act for everyone, okay?
 * If you let me catch you, it would score me a
 * promotion for sure. Then with my newfound authority,
 * I might be able to spare your life. Please, just tell
 * me where you are!

Recieved: Just before leaving Nibelheim.
 * }
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From: Kunsel
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 * style="text-align:center"| Just as I thought
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Contents:
 * I hear two research samples have escaped from Nibelheim.
 * And might you be one of them, Zack?
 * If you are, watch your back, because now a whole
 * battalion of infantrymen has been called in.
 * They're coming after you in crazy numbers.
 * Man, what in the hell did you do to deserve this?
 * I don't care if you've made an enemy out of Shinra.
 * I'll always be waiting for you to come back.
 * Just make it back alive, buddy. Promise me.

Recieved: Just before leaving Gongaga.
 * }
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From: Kunsel
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 * style="text-align:center"| A SOLDIER legend, so they say
 * - bgcolor="#7FFFD4"

Contents: Someone apparently took care of this thing that's
 * been on the back burner forever. All the bigwigs
 * and everyone in SOLDIER are freaking out that
 * it's the return of the SOLDIER legend.
 * The source of the problem was apparently more powerful
 * than a summon. Its materia reaction was so beyond measure,
 * the gauge started to smoke. In fact, the materia power
 * was so intense that other monsters, and even robots,
 * became overloaded with mako and started going berserk.
 * Anyway, I was thinking...This SOLDIER legend...
 * Could everybody be talking about...YOU?

Recieved: After defeating Minerva
 * }

Shin-Ra News

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From: Shin-Ra News
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 * style="text-align:center"| Midgar Construction Project
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Contents:
 * Midgar is a city floating approximately 50 meters in the air,
 * linked to the ground by train and highway transit.
 * We utilize a total of eight mako reactors, sequentially numbered
 * starting with the #1 northern reactor, to supply electricity to
 * the city.
 * Construction continues smoothly; Shinra Company Headquarters
 * and Sector 4 are the last on the schedule to be completed.
 * The headquarters interior in Sector 0 is complete and already
 * in operation. The exterior is slated for completion in two years,
 * while the surrounding city will be finished in seven years.


 * Reeve Tuesti, Director of City Planning

Recieved: During Mail tutorial before Zack is sent to Wutai.
 * }
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From: Shin-Ra News
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 * style="text-align:center"| Situation with Wutai
 * - bgcolor="#7FFFD4"

Contents:
 * We have received reports from the Security and
 * SOLDIER departments on the state of war with Wutai.


 * We have been in negotiations with Wutai for years in
 * order to peacefully resolve the long dispute regarding
 * mako extraction in the region. However, Wutai's steadfast
 * refusal has resulted in aggravated tensions.
 * In order to break through this impasse, we have decided
 * to resume military action. A special attack force of the
 * smallest size has been mobilized to keep the scale of
 * operations to a minimum.

Recieved: Upon entering the Ft. Tamblin courtyard.
 * }
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From: Shin-Ra News
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 * style="text-align:center"| Personnel Announcement 0012
 * - bgcolor="#7FFFD4"

Contents:
 * Official Personnel Announcement


 * Effective today, Rufus Shinra has been appointed to
 * Vice President and Corporate Officer.


 * Additionally, Rufus Shinra has departed on a
 * long-term business trip, the details of which cannot
 * be disclosed for security reasons.

Recieved: Upon entering LOVELESS Avenue.
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From: Shin-Ra News
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 * style="text-align:center"| President's Declaration
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Contents:
 * We hereby declare the end of the war with Wutai.
 * Worthy of note is Sephiroth, SOLDIER 1st Class, whose
 * contributions were instrumental in bringing about a
 * peaceful resolution with a minimum of casualties.
 * The end of this war marks the beginning of distribution
 * and further development of mako throughout all regions.
 * The Shinra Company is dedicated to these goals and
 * will continue to achieve them by any means possible.


 * President Shinra

Recieved: Start of Chapter 4
 * }
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From: Shin-Ra News
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 * style="text-align:center"| Personnel Announcement 0103
 * - bgcolor="#7FFFD4"

Contents:
 * This is an official notification of the change
 * in status for the following personnel.


 * Angeal Hewley - SOLDIER 1st Class:
 * Killed in action


 * Genesis Rhapsodos - SOLDIER 1st Class:
 * Killed in action

Recieved: After being promoted to 1st.
 * }
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From: Shin-Ra News
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 * style="text-align:center"| Personnel Announcement 0104
 * - bgcolor="#7FFFD4"

Contents:
 * Official Personnel Announcement


 * Effective today, Zack Fair has been promoted to
 * SOLDIER 1st Class.

Recieved: After leaving the Sector 5 Church.
 * }
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From: Shin-Ra News
 * - bgcolor="green"
 * style="text-align:center"| Analysis of the Midgar Attacks
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Contents:
 * The recent attacks came in two stages.
 * The first stage was the attack on headquarters and
 * the entire Midgar region. Our forces were dispersed
 * to respond to these initial attacks.
 * The second stage consisted of additional attacks on
 * headquarters as we attempted to recover.
 * Although the damage dealt was costly, its overall
 * impact on company operations is minimal.


 * Heidegger, Director of Security

Recieved: After speaking to Angeal on the way to Sector 6.
 * }
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From: Shin-Ra News
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 * style="text-align:center"| Personnel Announcement 0207
 * - bgcolor="#7FFFD4"

Contents:
 * This is an official notification of the change
 * in status for the following personnel.


 * Lazard Deusericus - Director of SOLDIER:
 * Killed in action


 * Hollander - Science Department:
 * Killed in action

Recieved: After finding the tools for the flower wagon.
 * }
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From: Shin-Ra News
 * - bgcolor="green"
 * style="text-align:center"| Space development report
 * - bgcolor="#7FFFD4"

Contents:
 * Space Development Status Report


 * Shinra fully plans to establish the rocket engine
 * as the next step in industrial development.
 * Manned rocket Shinra #26 is in full production,
 * with a projected launch within a few years.
 * The proposed model for Shinra #26 is on display
 * in the Exhibit Room in the Shinra Building.
 * Development is proceeding steadily, and our pilot,
 * Cid Highwind, has begun training.

Recieved: After entering the Shin-Ra Headquarters in Chapter 8.
 * }
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From: Shin-Ra News
 * - bgcolor="green"
 * style="text-align:center"| Analysis of the simultanious attacks
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Contents:
 * We have determined that the simultaneous attacks on five
 * locations, including Junon and Costa Del Sol, were the
 * criminal acts of an anti-Shinra organization.
 * Their goal was to release a group of their own activists
 * in Shinra captivity, and display a show of force--
 * but thanks to the quick response by SOLDIER operatives,
 * the situation was quickly brought under control,
 * Even in Junon, the target of the heaviest attacks,
 * damage was kept to a minimum.

Recieved: Just before leaving for Nibelheim.
 * }
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From: Shin-Ra News
 * - bgcolor="green"
 * style="text-align:center"| Budget Report
 * - bgcolor="#7FFFD4"

Contents:
 * After exhaustive engineering by the Arms Development Department,
 * prototypes of the next generation of weapons are feature-complete
 * and being tested in the slums. Once mass production becomes
 * feasible, it would enable us to lower human resource costs by
 * drastically cutting down on the number of personnel. With high
 * expectations for these new weapons, we announce the following
 * changes to the budget:


 * [Security Department]
 * 7 billion gil (Original: 10 billion gil)


 * [Arms Dev. Department]
 * 11 billion gil (Original: 8 billion gil)

Recieved: Just before leaving for Nibelheim.
 * }
 * {|width="70%" style="border: 1px black solid"

From: Shin-Ra News
 * - bgcolor="green"
 * style="text-align:center"| Personnel Announcement 0210
 * - bgcolor="#7FFFD4"

Contents:
 * This is an official notification of the change
 * in status for the following personnel.


 * Sephiroth - SOLDIER 1st Class:
 * Killed in action


 * Zack Fair - SOLDIER 1st Class:
 * Killed in action


 * Two infantrymen were also killed in action.

Recieved: Upon waking in the Shin-Ra Mansion
 * }

Lazard

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From: Lazard
 * - bgcolor="green"
 * style="text-align:center"| SOLDIER responsibilities
 * - bgcolor="#7FFFD4"

Contents:
 * SOLDIER members, I thank you for your daily hard work.
 * As you all well know, a great number of our comrades
 * have left the company.
 * There is now some concern within the company whether
 * this will lead to a decline in SOLDIER's combat abilities.
 * However, we can also take this pressure as a chance to
 * prove how indispensable we are to the company by proving
 * our strength as a small but elite group.
 * I hope you take advantage of this mission, where we
 * will be bringing an end to the war with Wutai,
 * to do your best and prove yourselves.

Recieved: After Angeal's talk of dumbapples in Wutai.
 * }
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From: Lazard
 * - bgcolor="green"
 * style="text-align:center"| Our new direction
 * - bgcolor="#7FFFD4"

Contents:
 * SOLDIER members, I thank you for your daily hard work.
 * Upon receiving a report on an unspeakably tragic incident,
 * I find myself thinking about parental bonds.
 * Just as happiness can be found in non-biological ties,
 * parent and child can be unhappy even if tied by blood.
 * The difference is whether or not there are feelings of
 * respect and appreciation. Without them, "ill blood" is born.
 * Ill blood is prone to lead to tragedy, and
 * ill blood sometimes affects our missions.
 * While SOLDIER must always execute our missions quickly,
 * we must also focus on risk prevention in the future.

Recieved: Before entering the warehouse in Banora.
 * }
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From: Lazard
 * - bgcolor="green"
 * style="text-align:center"| At the end of war
 * - bgcolor="#7FFFD4"

Contents:
 * SOLDIER members, I thank you for your daily hard work.
 * The long war has finally come to an end, all thanks to
 * the heroic efforts by Sephiroth and everyone in SOLDIER.
 * However, the air around Shinra remains tense.
 * Threats from powerful armed forces and anti-Shinra
 * elements are too numerous to list.
 * We could deem these "distortions" born out of Shinra's
 * meteoric rise to glory. And we, as members of Shinra,
 * must always face these distortions with integrity.
 * I hope you keep this in your hearts as you continue
 * in your duties.

Recieved: Start of Chapter 4.
 * }
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From: Lazard
 * - bgcolor="green"
 * style="text-align:center"| Children in the Slums
 * - bgcolor="#7FFFD4"

Contents:
 * SOLDIER members, I thank you for your daily hard work.
 * On the ground, beneath our aerial city of Midgar
 * and in the shadow of its plates, lie the slums.
 * They also symbolize one of Shinra's "distortions."
 * There are reports of children forming gangs in the
 * harsh environment they call home.
 * To look away from this will surely cast a
 * large shadow on Shinra's future growth.
 * It is my hope that we members of SOLDIER
 * can rise up to address this "distortion."

Recieved: After Zack's wallet is stolen.
 * }
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From: Lazard
 * - bgcolor="green"
 * style="text-align:center"| Shinra's Shadows
 * - bgcolor="#7FFFD4"

Contents:
 * SOLDIER members, I thank you for your daily hard work.
 * Shinra's rapid growth has given birth to
 * "distortions" in many parts of the world.
 * They are Shinra's shadows--dark entities that the
 * president and the vice president must confront.
 * That, in turn, may define us as victims of
 * Shinra's shadows.
 * However, we, as employees of the Shinra Company,
 * must act with accountability. And I trust that you
 * will do just that, even without my leadership.
 * Thank you, and good luck.

Recieved: After entering Modeoheim.
 * }

Friends

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From: Cissnei
 * - bgcolor="green"
 * style="text-align:center"| I'll give you a hint
 * - bgcolor="#7FFFD4"

Contents:
 * If you can't get these "fans" of yours
 * out of your head, I suggest you visit headquarters.
 * Whoever knows the most about company goings-on
 * just might know something about a few of them.
 * Makes sense, doesn't it?

Recieved: After talking to Cissnei in Junon.
 * }
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From: Cissnei
 * - bgcolor="green"
 * style="text-align:center"| You're not busy, are you?
 * - bgcolor="#7FFFD4"

Contents:
 * I guess SOLDIER is in a state of utter chaos
 * without Director Lazard.
 * It's certainly more than the president can handle,
 * so now he gives us Turks all the work.
 * Even just the other day, I had to cut my vacation short.
 * Well, the last one... I guess you know all
 * along that I was on assignment. I'm sorry.
 * How are you doing these days? Still smoldering, I bet.
 * Why don't you try the beach again?
 * You need to take a break once in a while
 * if you want to put in quality work.

Recieved: After meeting Aerith in the Church in Chapter 8.
 * }
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From: Cloud
 * - bgcolor="green"
 * style="text-align:center"| I wanted to tell you
 * - bgcolor="#7FFFD4"

Contents:
 * We've been on a few missions together, and
 * there's something I've been meaning to tell you.
 * I was thinking about telling you once we were
 * in my hometown, but it's a little embarrassing,
 * so I'm going to write it out and send it to you.
 * The day you changed your hair, when you wished us rookies
 * good luck before our sortie—I'll never forget your words.
 * Remembering what you said that day gives me the courage
 * to stay strong.
 * So...thanks, Zack.

Recieved: After entering the Inn in Nibelheim.
 * }
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From: Cloud
 * - bgcolor="green"
 * style="text-align:center"| If you'd like...
 * - bgcolor="#7FFFD4"

Contents:
 * Hey, do you want to come over to my house?
 * I want yout to try Mom's cooking.
 * The thing is, I haven't been home yet since
 * I've been here. I hadn't been able to make up
 * my mind about it, but I decided that I should
 * show my face...but going home alone is a bit
 * uncomfortable, so I was hoping you could join me.

Recieved: After waking up in the Inn in Nibelheim.
 * }
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From: Tifa
 * - bgcolor="green"
 * style="text-align:center"| Is he all right?
 * - bgcolor="#7FFFD4"

Contents:
 * Is that guy all right? I'm a little worried,
 * because it looked like he got hurt pretty bad.
 * I'm glad you were there. Thank you, Zack.
 * I had heard of SOLDIER and how tough they are.
 * I hope we can talk a little bit more about SOLDIER
 * one of these days, because there's something I want
 * to ask you.

Recieved: After waking up in the Inn in Nibelheim.
 * }
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From: Cissnei
 * - bgcolor="green"
 * style="text-align:center"| When you come back
 * - bgcolor="#7FFFD4"

Contents:
 * Are you in Nibelheim now?
 * I've got business in another freezing locale myself.
 * By the way, I couldn't help but notice that you were
 * reading LOVELESS while you were in Costa Del Sol.
 * That was Genesis's favorite work, wasn't it?
 * So have you finished it yet? I bet you got bored
 * of it in the middle and just tossed it away.
 * But there's a stage production of
 * LOVELESS now playing in Midgar. Let's go see it
 * when you get back. Who knows?  It might just give
 * you the hint you're looking for.

Recieved: On the way to the Shin-Ra Mansion in Nibelheim.
 * }
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From: Tifa
 * - bgcolor="green"
 * style="text-align:center"| I can fight too
 * - bgcolor="#7FFFD4"

Contents:
 * Sephiroth—I don't get him at all.
 * Is everyone in SOLDIER like him? Oh, and
 * are there any blond guys in SOLDIER? Well,
 * it's just a dream... Any girl would love to have a
 * blond SOLDIER guy protect her when she's in a pinch.
 * Well, it's no good just waiting for my
 * blond knight in shining armor to show up,
 * so I've started learning how to fight, myself.
 * My teacher tells me I've got a knack for it.

Recieved: On the way to the Shin-Ra Mansion in Nibelheim.
 * }
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From: Tifa
 * - bgcolor="green"
 * style="text-align:center"| Don't tell anyone
 * - bgcolor="#7FFFD4"

Contents:
 * I almost forgot.
 * Please don't tell anyone in SOLDIER that
 * I asked about the blond guy. Okay?

Recieved: On the second floor of the Shin-Ra Mansion.
 * }
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From: Cloud
 * - bgcolor="green"
 * style="text-align:center"| Where are you?
 * - bgcolor="#7FFFD4"

Contents:
 * Zack! Where are you?
 * Sephiroth set the whole village on fire!!!
 * Tifa and her dad went chasing after him.
 * You've got to stop them!

Recieved: On the Mount Nibel trail after Sephiroth destroys Nibelheim.
 * }
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From: Wonder Hunter
 * - bgcolor="green"
 * style="text-align:center"| The last Wonder
 * - bgcolor="#7FFFD4"

Contents:
 * Hey, big guy. It's been a long time. How are you?
 * Me and my mom ran away from the village when the fire spread.
 * But when we came back after a really long time, everything
 * in the village was back to normal! How could that be after
 * such a nasty fire? But I didn't know anybody there.
 * Fake people and fake buildings... It's all Shinra's fault,
 * isn't it? I hate them! But you were always nice to me,
 * so I left you a thank-you gift. There's a treasure
 * hidden somewhere in the village. I hope you find it.
 * I guess we never got around to finding all seven wonders...
 * But we can call the village itself the last wonder, can't we?

Recieved: Complete the Wonders of Nibelheim Mission.
 * }

Shin-Ra Truths
To begin receiving this mail, the player must talk to the reporter in Sector 8 and let him go in Chapter 8. If they miss him, all these e-mails are missed forever.


 * {|width="70%" style="border: 1px black solid"

From: Reporter
 * - bgcolor="green"
 * style="text-align:center"| The truth about SOLDIER A!
 * - bgcolor="#7FFFD4"

Contents:
 * Two SOLDIER operatives reported as K.I.A. were spotted
 * alive. Both Genesis and Angeal were seen entering the
 * apple processing factory in Banora. In fact, my source
 * tells me he saw MORE than one Genesis appearing--one
 * after another in succession. Hollander of the Science
 * Department was also present.
 * One can assume that Genesis and Angeal are involved in
 * clandestine experiments taking place at the factory.
 * I have since lost contact with my source, and I
 * can only pray that he is safe.

Recieved: After letting the reporter go.
 * }
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From: Reporter
 * - bgcolor="green"
 * style="text-align:center"| Investigation reveals Shinra's lies!
 * - bgcolor="#7FFFD4"

Contents:
 * It seems that SOLDIER Director Lazard, who was recently
 * reported as killed in action, simply vanished instead.
 * Sources say Lazard has been embezzling company
 * money to fund Hollander's attack on Shinra.
 * It is also believed that Hollander, who was held
 * captive in Junon, has fled with Lazard's aid.
 * An investigation has revealed that both men have
 * held ill feelings toward Shinra. This comes as a
 * great shock to the parties involved, as members of
 * SOLDIER have had the utmost confidence in Lazard.

Recieved: After entering LOVELESS Avenue in Chapter 8.
 * }
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From: Reporter
 * - bgcolor="green"
 * style="text-align:center"| Hot on the trail of the missing pod!
 * - bgcolor="#7FFFD4"

Contents:
 * I had received word of recent activity in Modeoheim.
 * The area was once a candidate for mako excavation,
 * but now it's nothing but a deserted village.
 * This reporter actually found a piece of equipment—
 * a pod, to be exact—used in the experiments. When
 * I revisited the facility at a later date for a more
 * thorough investigation, the equipment was gone.
 * A full-scale effort to follow the pod's trail revealed
 * that it made a stop at Nibelheim before it was carried
 * to another location.

Recieved: On the way to the Shin-Ra Mansion in Nibelheim after awaking in the Inn.
 * }
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From: Reporter
 * - bgcolor="green"
 * style="text-align:center"| Links to dead SOLDIER operative!
 * - bgcolor="#7FFFD4"

Contents:
 * The recent string of destruction has thus far been
 * pinned on an anti-Shinra group, but new findings
 * point to Genesis—the SOLDIER operative who was supposedly
 * killed in action—as being tied to all of the incidents.
 * First of all, the targets were not limited to
 * Shinra facilities. Additionally, all of the targeted
 * locations have clues indicating that the perpetrator
 * was searching for something.
 * Genesis is known to have been a devotee of LOVELESS;
 * some believe LOVELESS may hold the key to solving the
 * mysteries behind this violent string of events.

Recieved: After waking up in the Shin-Ra Mansion.
 * }
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From: Reporter
 * - bgcolor="green"
 * style="text-align:center"| Flying SOLDIER man: Dead or alive?
 * - bgcolor="#7FFFD4"

Contents:
 * Unidentified flying objects are being reported from every
 * town and borough. Witness accounts point to several common
 * traits—and lead to the conclusion that it is, in fact, Angeal.
 * Angeal's death was thought to be certain after Zack had
 * inherited Angeal's Buster Sword, so what could these
 * sightings mean?
 * Have reports of the highly-regarded SOLDIER member's
 * death been greatly exaggerated—or, perhaps, has
 * Shinra perfected the technology of bringing back the dead!?
 * This reporter is committed to bringing you the truth,
 * no matter how sinister it may be.

Recieved: While trying to escape Nibelheim.
 * }
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From: Reporter
 * - bgcolor="green"
 * style="text-align:center"| The village: what they're not telling!
 * - bgcolor="#7FFFD4"

Contents:
 * Sephiroth is reported as killed in action,
 * but there has been no word on how or where he died.
 * When our investigative team went to "N," the village
 * rumored to be where Sephiroth died, it was in an
 * abnormally heightened state of alert.
 * We were finally able to sneak in, only to be faced with
 * residents who seemed to know absolutely nothing about the
 * incident. Their blank expressions did not indicate they
 * were lying, but the speech and accents indigenous to the
 * region were oddly missing.
 * What could these changes to the village signify?

Recieved: While trying to escape Nibelheim, after resting at the Mansion for a second time.
 * }
 * {|width="70%" style="border: 1px black solid"

From: Reporter
 * - bgcolor="green"
 * style="text-align:center"| SOLDIER man too weak to fight dog!?
 * - bgcolor="#7FFFD4"

Contents:
 * Angeal sightings continue to pop up, but many
 * are suspect—such as the most recent one,
 * which claims he was taken down by a stray dog.
 * Assuming Shinra does have the technology to raise the
 * dead, is this technology actually reliable? Or could
 * illness or injury be responsible for the SOLDIER
 * hero being subdued by a mangy mutt?
 * Or could these be nothing but groundless rumors?
 * This reporter shall stop at nothing to get to the
 * bottom of this mystery.

Recieved: After arriving in Gongaga.
 * }