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|latest=''[[Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children#Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete|Advent Children Complete]]''<br>April 16, 2009
 
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The '''''Compilation of Final Fantasy VII''''' is a sub-franchise within the [[Final Fantasy series|''Final Fantasy'' series]] that continues the storyline of ''[[Final Fantasy VII]]''. Unlike other similar "series" within ''Final Fantasy'', like the [[Ivalice Alliance]], every game in the ''Compilation'' is of the same continuous storyline. It includes all of the spin-off games or movie titles related to ''Final Fantasy VII''. This sub-series tends to have a more "sci-fi" tone than most other ''Final Fantasy'' games, with much of [[Gaia (Final Fantasy VII)|its world]] based on modern technology and society. The primary creative team for this series is made up of [[Tetsuya Nomura]] as artist and director, [[Kazushige Nojima]] as scenario writer, and [[Yoshinori Kitase]] as producer.
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The '''''Compilation of Final Fantasy VII''''' is a sub-franchise within the [[Final Fantasy series|''Final Fantasy'' series]] that continues the storyline of ''[[Final Fantasy VII]]''. Unlike other similar "series" within ''Final Fantasy'', like the [[Ivalice Alliance]], every game in the ''Compilation'' is of the same continuous storyline. Aside from the core tetralogy, numerous other spin-off games, anime, or movie titles related to ''Final Fantasy VII'' are considered part of the '''''Final Fantasy VII series'''''. In 2006, they used the name '''''Rebirth of Compilation''''' {{J|リバース オブ コンピレーション|Rebāsu obu Konpirēshon}} to refer to a trio of announced titles derived from ''Compilation'' works.<ref name="10ulti-rebirth">{{Refbook|[[Final Fantasy VII 10th Anniversary Ultimania]]|019}}</ref>
   
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This sub-series tends to have a more "sci-fi" tone than most other ''Final Fantasy'' games, with much of [[Gaia (Final Fantasy VII)|its world]] based on modern technology and society. The primary creative team for this series consists of [[Tetsuya Nomura]] as artist and director, [[Kazushige Nojima]] as scenario writer, and [[Yoshinori Kitase]] as producer.
The ''[[Final Fantasy VII Remake]]'' is not planned to follow the canon of the ''[[Compilation of Final Fantasy VII]]'' and exists in a separate continuity.<ref>{{Refwebsite| page url = https://www.finaland.com/?rub=site&page=news&id=6015| page name = MAGIC 2017 : Interview Tetsuya Nomura (ENG)| site url = https://www.finaland.com/| site name = Finaland| access time = 20180902111856}}</ref>
 
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The ''[[Final Fantasy VII Remake]]'' incorporates certain lore and setting materials from the ''Compilation of Final Fantasy VII'' to expand the original story.<ref>{{Refwebsite| page url = https://twitter.com/finalfantasyvii/status/1195346975497105408| page name = The Official FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE Twitter account| site url = https://twitter.com/finalfantasyvii/| site name = Twitter| access time = 20200128194307}}</ref>
   
 
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at:14/09/2005 text:"[[Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children]]"
 
at:14/09/2005 text:"[[Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children]]"
 
at:26/01/2006 text:"[[Dirge of Cerberus -Final Fantasy VII-]]"
 
at:26/01/2006 text:"[[Dirge of Cerberus -Final Fantasy VII-]]"
at:18/08/2006 text:"[[Dirge of Cerberus Lost Episode -Final Fantasy VII-|Dirge of Cerberus Lost Episode]]"
 
 
at:13/09/2007 text:"[[Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-]]"
 
at:13/09/2007 text:"[[Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-]]"
 
at:16/04/2009 text:"[[Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children#Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete|Advent Children Complete]]"
 
at:16/04/2009 text:"[[Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children#Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete|Advent Children Complete]]"
 
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===''Compilation of Final Fantasy VII''===
===Official===
 
Listed in order of game chronology:
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Listed in order of release date:
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*'''''[[Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-]]''''': The [[PlayStation Portable]] prequel taking place seven years before ''Final Fantasy VII''. This is the story of [[Zack Fair]], a [[SOLDIER]] 2nd Class under the tutelage of [[Angeal Hewley]]. The game chronicles the events of Zack's life right up until shortly before the beginning of ''Final Fantasy VII''.
 
*'''''[[Before Crisis -Final Fantasy VII-]]''''': The mobile game prequel, taking place six years before ''Final Fantasy VII'' and continuing through time until just before the start of the original game. It tells the tale of the [[Turks]] and their battle against the anti-[[Shinra Electric Power Company|Shinra]] insurgency group, [[AVALANCHE]], the far more sinister precursor to the small organization the playable characters join in ''Final Fantasy VII''. The game was never released outside of Japan.
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*'''''[[Before Crisis -Final Fantasy VII-]]''''': The mobile game prequel, taking place six years before ''Final Fantasy VII'' and continuing through time until just before the start of the original game. It tells the tale of the [[Turks]] and their battle against the anti-[[Shinra Electric Power Company|Shinra]] insurgency group, [[Avalanche (group)|AVALANCHE]], the far more sinister precursor to the small organization the playable characters join in ''Final Fantasy VII''. The game was never released outside of Japan. '''Defunct.'''
 
*'''''[[Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children]]''''': The CGI-animated movie sequel, taking place two years after ''Final Fantasy VII''. It follows [[Cloud Strife]] in his search for forgiveness for his past failures to recover his health and happiness with his friends and family. Cloud and his party members reunite to fight three [[Remnants of Sephiroth|mysterious young men]] somehow connected to [[Sephiroth]], whose mission is to locate [[Jenova]] (referred to as "Mother").
*'''''[[Final Fantasy VII]]'''''
 
*'''''[[Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children]]''''': The CGI-animated movie sequel, taking place two years after ''Final Fantasy VII''. It follows [[Cloud Strife]] in his search for forgiveness for his various failures, so he can recover his health and his happiness with his friends and family. Cloud and his party members reunite to fight three [[Remnants of Sephiroth|mysterious young men]] somehow connected to [[Sephiroth (Final Fantasy VII)|Sephiroth]], whose mission is to locate [[Jenova]] (referred to as "The Mother").
 
 
*'''''[[Dirge of Cerberus -Final Fantasy VII-]]''''': The [[PlayStation 2]] sequel taking place one year after ''Advent Children'' and three years after ''Final Fantasy VII''. The story focuses upon [[Vincent Valentine]] and his battle against Shinra's last dark secret, the [[Deepground]] organization that has connections to Vincent's past. Through a series of flashbacks, it shows the events of thirty years before ''Final Fantasy VII'', elaborating on Vincent's relationship with [[Lucrecia Crescent]] and [[Professor Hojo]].
 
*'''''[[Dirge of Cerberus -Final Fantasy VII-]]''''': The [[PlayStation 2]] sequel taking place one year after ''Advent Children'' and three years after ''Final Fantasy VII''. The story focuses upon [[Vincent Valentine]] and his battle against Shinra's last dark secret, the [[Deepground]] organization that has connections to Vincent's past. Through a series of flashbacks, it shows the events of thirty years before ''Final Fantasy VII'', elaborating on Vincent's relationship with [[Lucrecia Crescent]] and [[Professor Hojo]].
 
*'''''[[Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-]]''''': The [[PlayStation Portable]] prequel taking place seven years before ''Final Fantasy VII''. It's the story of [[Zack Fair]], a [[SOLDIER]] 2nd Class under the tutelage of [[Angeal Hewley]]. The game chronicles Zack's life events right up until shortly before the beginning of ''Final Fantasy VII''.
*'''''[[Dirge of Cerberus Lost Episode -Final Fantasy VII-]]''''': The mobile game midquel to ''Dirge of Cerberus'', retelling Vincent's journey to [[Nibelheim]] and his battle against Deepground forces along the way.
 
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===''Rebirth of Compilation''===
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A trio of titles announced at [[wikipedia:Tokyo Game Show|Tokyo Game Show 2006]].<ref name="10ulti-rebirth"/>
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*'''''[[Before Crisis -Final Fantasy VII-]]'' EZ web''' and '''Yahoo! Keitai''' versions: Port of ''Before Crisis -Final Fantasy VII-''. The logo is different on each carrier. '''Defunct.'''
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*'''''[[Dirge of Cerberus Lost Episode -Final Fantasy VII-]]''''': The mobile game midquel to ''Dirge of Cerberus'', retelling Vincent's journey to [[Nibelheim]] and his battle against Deepground forces along the way. This title was associated with the ''Compilation'' logo<ref>{{Refwebsitedead| page url = http://www.square-enix.co.jp/mobile/dcleff7/| page name = Home page| site name = Dirge of Cerberus Lost Episode -Final Fantasy VII- official site| access time = 20061107021702}}</ref> but wasn't counted in the canon established by the ''[[Final Fantasy VII 10th Anniversary Ultimania]]''. '''Defunct.'''
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*'''''[[Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete]]''''': An extended and edited edition of the original film.
   
 
===Related===
 
===Related===
 
[[File:FFVII 10th Anniversary.jpg|right|250px|The ''Final Fantasy VII 10th Anniversary'' logo.]]
 
[[File:FFVII 10th Anniversary.jpg|right|250px|The ''Final Fantasy VII 10th Anniversary'' logo.]]
 
*'''''[[Final Fantasy VII]]'''''
*'''''[[Last Order -Final Fantasy VII-]]''''': An anime OVA created for [[Square Enix]] by MadHouse Studios. This is another retelling of the [[Nibelheim Incident]] and of Cloud and Zack's escape, ending just [[Midgar Wasteland|outside of Midgar]].
 
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*'''''[[Final Fantasy VII International]]''''': Re-release of original game including content added to the North American versions. It also comes with ''[[Final Fantasy VII: Perfect Guide]]'' disc.
*'''''[[On the Way to a Smile]]''''': A collection of novellas that tell the tales of various ''Final Fantasy VII'' characters during the time between the game and ''Advent Children''.
 
 
*'''''[[Final Fantasy VII: Snowboarding]]''''': A mobile minigame released in North America and Japan. It is a re-release of the [[Icicle Inn#Snowboarding|snowboarding minigame]] from ''Final Fantasy VII''. '''Defunct.'''
*'''''[[On the Way to a Smile: Episode Denzel]]''''': An OVA adaptation of the ''Case of Denzel'', included with ''Advent Children Complete''.
 
*'''''[[Hoshi wo Meguru Otome]]''''': A novella midquel that takes place during the events of ''Final Fantasy VII''. It shows [[Aerith Gainsborough]]'s journey through the [[Lifestream]].
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*'''''[[Final Fantasy VII Technical Demo for PS3]]''''': Recreation of the opening scene of ''Final Fantasy VII'' as a technical demonstration of the capabilities of the [[PlayStation 3]].
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*'''''[[On the Way to a Smile]]''''': A collection of novellas that tell the tales of various ''Final Fantasy VII'' characters during the time between the game and ''Advent Children''. The first "episode" was published on the ''Advent Children'' website ahead of the film, while the whole set was first published shortly after the release of ''Advent Children Complete''. The collection was marketed as the fifth ''Compilation'' entry<ref>{{Refwebsitedead| page url = http://store.jp.square-enix.com:80/series/5/all/9784757524620| page name = On the Way to a Smile -Final Fantasy VII-| site url = https://store.jp.square-enix.com/| site name = Square Enix e-Store|access time = 20100221113227}}</ref>, although the ''[[Final Fantasy VII series Special Book]]'' does not acknowledge this.
*'''''[[Final Fantasy VII: Snowboarding]]''''': A mobile mini game released in North America and in Japan. It is a re-release of the [[Icicle Inn#Snowboarding|snowboarding minigame]] from ''Final Fantasy VII''.
 
*'''''[[Final Fantasy VII Lateral Biography Turks -The Kids Are Alright-]]''''' is a novel taking place shortly before the events of ''Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children'', written by Kazushige Nojima and illustrated by Shou Tajima. It was released in Japan on December 15, 2011. The novel primarily follows Evan Townshend, a private detective living in [[Edge (Final Fantasy VII)|Edge]].
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*'''''[[Hoshi o Meguru Otome]]''''': A novella midquel that takes place during the events of ''Final Fantasy VII''. It shows [[Aerith Gainsborough]]'s journey through the [[Lifestream]]. Published in ''[[Final Fantasy VII Ultimania Omega]]''.
*'''''[[Final Fantasy VII G-Bike]]''''': A smartphone game based on the [[Wonder Square#G Bike|G Bike minigame]] in the original ''Final Fantasy VII''.
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*'''''[[Last Order -Final Fantasy VII-]]''''': An anime OVA created for [[Square Enix]] by MadHouse Studios. This is another retelling of the [[Nibelheim Incident]] and Cloud and Zack's escape, ending just [[Midgar Wasteland|outside of Midgar]]. It is included with ''Advent Children''.
*'''''[[Final Fantasy VII Remake]]''''': A full remake of the original game for the [[PlayStation 4]].
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*'''''[[Dirge of Cerberus -Final Fantasy VII- International]]''''': Re-release of the original title with alterations made in the overseas versions, an English language track, and cutscenes from the defunct Japanese-only Multiplayer mode.
 
*'''''[[On the Way to a Smile -Episode: Denzel- Final Fantasy VII]]''''': An OVA adaptation of "Episode: Denzel", included with ''Advent Children Complete''.
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*'''''[[Final Fantasy VII The Kids Are Alright: A Turks Side Story]]''''' is a novel taking place shortly before the events of ''Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children'', written by Kazushige Nojima and illustrated by [[Sho-u Tajima]]. It released in Japan on December 15, 2011. The novel primarily follows Evan Townshend, a private detective living in [[Edge (Final Fantasy VII)|Edge]].
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*'''''[[Final Fantasy VII G-Bike]]''''': A smartphone game based on the [[Wonder Square#G Bike|G Bike minigame]] in the original ''Final Fantasy VII''. '''Defunct.'''
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*'''''[[Final Fantasy VII Remake: Picturing the Past]]''''': A novella prequel to ''Final Fantasy VII Remake'' focusing on Aerith growing up under the watch of Shinra. Published in ''[[Final Fantasy VII Remake World Preview]]''.
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*'''''[[Final Fantasy VII Remake]]''''': A remake of the original game's opening events in Midgar for the [[PlayStation 4]]. During the development of the ''Compilation'', a remake of ''Final Fantasy VII'' was planned to be the fifth entry but the project was put on-hold.<ref>{{Refbook|[[Final Fantasy VII Remake Ultimania]]|742}}</ref>
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==Media==
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Individual titles have specific books relating to them. Below are listed books focusing on the series as a whole:
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*'''''[[Final Fantasy VII 10th Anniversary Ultimania]]''''': Limited edition book documenting ten years of ''Final Fantasy VII'' titles, including brief mentions of ''Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-'' (released the same day), and ''Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete'' (released two years later). A bonus item with [[Potion (energy drink)|Final Fantasy VII 10th Anniversary Potion]]s.
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*'''''[[Final Fantasy VII 10th Anniversary Ultimania Revised Edition]]''''': Public release of the previous book, expanded with additional content for ''Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-'' and ''Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete''.
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*'''''[[Final Fantasy VII series Special Book]]''''': Pamphlet that came with a ''Compilation'' tote bag looking back at the series. It was released leading up to the ''Final Fantasy VII Remake''.
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*'''''[[Final Fantasy VII Poster Collection]]''''': Collection of posters from various ''Final Fantasy VII series'' titles.
   
 
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==Naming convention==
==Trivia==
 
*The name "formula" with "AC" (''Advent Children''), "BC" (''Before Crisis''), "CC" (''Crisis Core''), and "DC" (''Dirge of Cerberus'') was a coincidence of production. The title of ''Before Crisis'' was partially chosen to link up the abbreviation "BC" with "AC" in reference to year designations. Early plans for ''Crisis Core'' were to name it "Before Crisis Core", but it was decided the "Before" was unnecessary, creating the pattern.<ref name="UOAnniversary">{{Refbook|Final Fantasy VII 10th Anniversary Ultimania|008|013}}</ref>
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The name "formula" with "AC" (''Advent Children''), "BC" (''Before Crisis''), "CC" (''Crisis Core''), and "DC" (''Dirge of Cerberus'') was a coincidence of production. The title of ''Before Crisis'' was partially chosen to link up the abbreviation "BC" with "AC" to refer to year designations. Early plans for ''Crisis Core'' were to name it "Before Crisis Core", but it was decided the "Before" was unnecessary, creating the pattern.<ref name="UOAnniversary">{{Refbook|[[Final Fantasy VII 10th Anniversary Ultimania]]|012}}</ref>
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**In reference ot this pattern, the ''Final Fantasy VII'' events in ''[[Mobius Final Fantasy]]'' have been named [[Eclipse Contact]] (EC) and [[Fatal Calling]] (FC).
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Following this pattern, the ''Final Fantasy VII'' events in ''[[Mobius Final Fantasy]]'' have been named [[Eclipse Contact]] (EC) and [[Fatal Calling]] (FC).
   
 
==See also==
 
==See also==
*[[Compilation of Final Fantasy VII/Allusions]]
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*[[Final Fantasy VII series allusions]]
   
 
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The Compilation of Final Fantasy VII is a sub-franchise within the Final Fantasy series that continues the storyline of Final Fantasy VII. Unlike other similar "series" within Final Fantasy, like the Ivalice Alliance, every game in the Compilation is of the same continuous storyline. Aside from the core tetralogy, numerous other spin-off games, anime, or movie titles related to Final Fantasy VII are considered part of the Final Fantasy VII series. In 2006, they used the name Rebirth of Compilation (リバース オブ コンピレーション, Rebāsu obu Konpirēshon?) to refer to a trio of announced titles derived from Compilation works.[1]

This sub-series tends to have a more "sci-fi" tone than most other Final Fantasy games, with much of its world based on modern technology and society. The primary creative team for this series consists of Tetsuya Nomura as artist and director, Kazushige Nojima as scenario writer, and Yoshinori Kitase as producer.

The Final Fantasy VII Remake incorporates certain lore and setting materials from the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII to expand the original story.[2]

Titles

Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children#Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children CompleteCrisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-Dirge of Cerberus -Final Fantasy VII-Final Fantasy VII: Advent ChildrenBefore Crisis -Final Fantasy VII-Final Fantasy VII

Compilation of Final Fantasy VII

Listed in order of release date:

  • Before Crisis -Final Fantasy VII-: The mobile game prequel, taking place six years before Final Fantasy VII and continuing through time until just before the start of the original game. It tells the tale of the Turks and their battle against the anti-Shinra insurgency group, AVALANCHE, the far more sinister precursor to the small organization the playable characters join in Final Fantasy VII. The game was never released outside of Japan. Defunct.
  • Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children: The CGI-animated movie sequel, taking place two years after Final Fantasy VII. It follows Cloud Strife in his search for forgiveness for his past failures to recover his health and happiness with his friends and family. Cloud and his party members reunite to fight three mysterious young men somehow connected to Sephiroth, whose mission is to locate Jenova (referred to as "Mother").
  • Dirge of Cerberus -Final Fantasy VII-: The PlayStation 2 sequel taking place one year after Advent Children and three years after Final Fantasy VII. The story focuses upon Vincent Valentine and his battle against Shinra's last dark secret, the Deepground organization that has connections to Vincent's past. Through a series of flashbacks, it shows the events of thirty years before Final Fantasy VII, elaborating on Vincent's relationship with Lucrecia Crescent and Professor Hojo.
  • Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-: The PlayStation Portable prequel taking place seven years before Final Fantasy VII. It's the story of Zack Fair, a SOLDIER 2nd Class under the tutelage of Angeal Hewley. The game chronicles Zack's life events right up until shortly before the beginning of Final Fantasy VII.

Rebirth of Compilation

A trio of titles announced at Tokyo Game Show 2006.[1]

Related

The Final Fantasy VII 10th Anniversary logo.

Media

Individual titles have specific books relating to them. Below are listed books focusing on the series as a whole:

Themes

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Naming convention

The name "formula" with "AC" (Advent Children), "BC" (Before Crisis), "CC" (Crisis Core), and "DC" (Dirge of Cerberus) was a coincidence of production. The title of Before Crisis was partially chosen to link up the abbreviation "BC" with "AC" to refer to year designations. Early plans for Crisis Core were to name it "Before Crisis Core", but it was decided the "Before" was unnecessary, creating the pattern.[6]

Following this pattern, the Final Fantasy VII events in Mobius Final Fantasy have been named Eclipse Contact (EC) and Fatal Calling (FC).

See also

References