M1: Shinra Electric Power Company

M1: Shinra Electric Power Company
Type	Missions series
Characters	Zack

M1: Shinra Electric Power Company, also known as Shinra Electric Company, is the first series of missions in Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-. The missions primarily involve Zack Fair undergoing testing and training for the the Shinra Electric Power Company. The first set being missions for his own SOLDIER testing, the second are for the Shinra Army's training, while the others are for weapons testing.

Despite being the first series of missions, with M1-1-1 being the first mission in the game, the majority of the series's missions are not unlocked until later in the game's story.

M1-1: Training Missions

Mission	Description	Unlock	Rank	Treasures	Finish reward
M1-1-1: Shinra's Basic Training	This is a simulated battle against infantrymen. The difficulty is set low, so it should pose no problems for a SOLDIER operative. Relax and enjoy the training.	Beginning of Chapter 1 (Mandatory)	1	None	Elixir
M1-1-2: Shinra's Advanced Training	This is a simulated battle against Shinra's new gun bull heads. You may have fought them before, but that doesn't necessarily mean you'll win again. Overconfidence may kill you...	Beginning of Chapter 8	6	None	Hero Drink
M1-1-3: 50 Shinra Troopers	You will be sparring with our infantrymen. Though each individual poses little challenge, the fact that they will appear in a constant stream should even the odds. Let us see how you fare.	Complete M1-1-2	5	None	Hero Drink x2
M1-1-4: 100 Shinra Troopers	It's another practice session, but with powered-up infantrymen—and more of them! This should be pretty tough even for a SOLDIER operative. Give it all you've got.	Complete M1-1-3	5	None	Black Belt
M1-1-5: 200 Shinra Troopers	The enemy troopers are even tougher this time. Can you survive while defeating a seemingly never-ending stream of them? We look forward to watching you in action.	Complete M1-1-4	5	None	HP Up++
M1-1-6: 1,000 Shinra Troopers	Zack, we now understand how strong you are, so here is our last training session with the most powerful infantrymen we have. They will seem truly endless, coming at you again and again and again... Are you ready for the ultimate sparring challenge?	Complete M1-1-5	6	None	Mug

Training Missions comprises battles in the Virtual Reality System. Unlike most missions, the Training Missions category comprise long continuous battles, which are fought against Shinra infantrymen. While the first training mission is the very first in the game, later training missions last significantly longer, but present an excellent opportunity to boost Zack's Buster Sword proficiency or unlock new Digital Mind Wave memories.

M1-1-1: Shinra's Basic Training

The first mission in the game is one battle against eight Sentry. The mission is mandatory to complete in chapter 1 as a tutorial mission, and can be completed with basic attacks.

Later, the mission presents a very good opportunity for the player to unlock DMW memories simply by leaving the mission going, as the damage dealt by the enemies is so minimal that Faerie Ring or another Auto Regen accessory left on will allow Zack to absorb the damage while the DMW keeps running in the background.

M1-1-2: Shinra's Advanced Training

The second mission in the series is unlocked much later in the game, upon beginning chapter 8, and involves a fight against Alert Head x1, Captain x1, Grenade Combatant x2 and Gun Bull Head x2.

M1-1-3: 50 Shinra Troopers

(Named 50 Shinra Troops in the original PSP release.)

The mission is unlocked by completing M1-1-2. As the namesake implies, the mission is a battle against 50 infantrymen, in this case 45 Chief Petty Officer and 5 Sergeant. As the enemies appear in mobs, using Quake, especially with Dualcast, is an effective way to clear them out.

M1-1-4: 100 Shinra Troopers

(Named 100 Shinra Troops in the PSP release.)

Unlocked for completing M1-1-3, this mission is near-identical in terms of the battle itself: waves of infantrymen are fought in succession, until 100 are defeated, and Quake is effective against them. In this case, the enemies are 90 Special Ops Officer and 10 Sergeant Major.

M1-1-5: 200 Shinra Troopers

(Named 200 Shinra Troops in the PSP release.)

Unlocked for completing M1-1-4, this mission is near-identical to the previous two, but this time the enemies fought are 180 Combatant and 20 Warrant Officer. At twenty rounds of enemies, this is a fairly lengthy mission to complete, but provides good opportunity to improve Buster Sword proficiency.

M1-1-6: 1,000 Shinra Troops

(Named 1000 Shinra Troopers in the PSP release.)

Unlocked for completing M1-1-5, this is a very lengthy mission that is identical to the previous three: a continuous battle against 900 Guard and 100 Ensign. Quake is necessary for this due to the length of the mission, as 100 rounds of enemies are fought in total.

In Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion, because rewards from missions only carry over if a mission was complete, it is advisable not to repeat this mission after finishing it once, as it can take the player a very long time to complete. As such, players should choose other missions for DMW memories and Buster Sword proficiency.

M1-2: Peacekeeping Troops

Mission	Description	Unlock	Rank	Treasures	Finish reward
M1-2-1: Challenge from Security	Members of the Security Department have requested a joint training session with SOLDIER. Some of them seem to regard SOLDIER with a passionate sense of rivalry. It's only a training session, but don't take it lightly.	Speak with Shinra Captain on Loveless Street in Sector 8.		Remedy, X-Potion	Shinra Alpha
M1-2-2: Second Challenge	Members of the Security Department have requested another joint training session with SOLDIER. They have robots to support them this time. Proceed with caution.	Complete M1-2-1		X-Potion	Silence
M1-2-3: Third Challenge	Members of the Security Department have requested yet another joint training session with SOLDIER. A statement from them reads: "We were holding back in the previous sessions." They are desperate and may do anything to save face. Be careful.	Complete M1-2-2		Elixir, Hi-Potion	Four Slots
M1-2-4: Getting Serious	The persistent members of the Security Department have sent SOLDIER another challenge to a joint training session. Making excuses, they claim the difference in budget between the departments to be the reasons for their losses. Go show them exactly why we are combat experts.	Complete M1-2-3		Soma, Hi-Potion	Force Bracelet
M1-2-5: Armed Challenge	Members of the Security Department have sent SOLDIER yet another challenge to a joint training session. It seems they have succeeded in securing funds and have new weapons at their disposal. We in SOLDIER never blame a loss on the budget. Win the session and teach them the meaning of dignity.	Complete M1-2-4		Potion, Hi-Potion, Remedy	Ice Armlet
M1-2-6: Last Challenge	Members of the Security Departments, on a losing streak, have yet again challenged SOLDIER to a joint training session. They have used up their entire budget on this one. We know we've had too many of these, but this on is sure to be the last. Savor it for what it is.	Complete M1-2-5		Elixir, Soma	Fat Chocobo Feather

M1-2-1: Challenge from Security

Unlocked by speaking with the Shinra Captain on Loveless Street in Sector 8. The enemies fought are Corporal and Storm Trooper.

M1-2-2: Second Challenge

Unlocked for completing M1-2-1. The enemies fought are Corporal, Red Saucer I, and Storm Trooper.

M1-2-3: Third Challenge

Unlocked for completing M1-2-2. The enemies fought are Red Saucer I and Storm Trooper.

M1-2-4: Getting Serious

Unlocked for completing M1-2-3. The enemies fought are Corporal and Red Saucer I.

M1-2-5: Armed Challenge

Unlocked for completing M1-2-4. The enemies fought are Corporal, Red Saucer I, and Sweeper+. Equip Star Pendant and Silver Armlet. Use Dark Fira, Barrier, and Gravity.

M1-2-6: Last Challenge

Unlocked for completing M1-2-5. The enemies fought are Arachno, Corporal, Flying Machine, and Sweeper+. Use Dark Fira, Barrier, and Gravity.

Speak with the Shinra Captain again after finishing all Peacekeeping Troops missions to receive the item Craftsman Monthly.

M1-3: Weapons Development

Mission	Description	Unlock	Rank	Treasures	Finish reward
M1-3-1: Next-Generation Weapons	After vanishing from Wutai, Genesis has formed his own army and commenced an attack on Shinra troops. Shinra is developing new weapons to counter the emerging threat. We want you to participate in testing these weapons.	Beginning of Chapter 6		None	Assault Twister
M1-3-2: New Mechanical Weapons	The Shinra weapons that vanished with Genesis reappeared in his forces' hands. To counter them, we have started developing new and improved weapons. We ask for your support in testing this enhanced gear.	Complete M1-3-1		X-Potion, Elixir	Cura
M1-3-3: To Quash Genesis's Forces	The New Weapons Group, dedicating to developing more powerful weapons, has obtained extensive operation data on the weapons used by Genesis' forces. They have succeeded in developing new weapons that should overcome their current arsenal. We want you to participate in testing these weapons.	Complete M1-3-2		Blizzaga	Thundaga
M1-3-4: Experiments Gone Wrong	Hastily developed weapons designed to fight Genesis have gone berserk. The testing site is closed off, so there is no concern of damage spreading outside, but we must bring the situation under control. Destroy all machines inside the testing area.	Complete M1-3-3		Soma	River Chocobo Armlet
M1-3-5: Robots in the City	New weapons have been developed to counter the elusive Genesis copies in the city. Your cooperation is needed in the testing area for us to obtain combat data for defending Midgar.	Complete M1-3-4		Mountain Chocobo Armlet, Hi-Potion	Graviga
M1-3-6: A Director's Request	We have been asked by Director Scarlet at the Arms Development Department to test new weapons. This is a very new version of an unmanned weapon currently in use, and we must collect as much combat data as much as possible. Destroy all machines within the battle area.	Complete M1-3-5		Curaga	Crystal Bracelet

M1-3-1: Next-Generation Weapons

Unlocked by reaching Chapter 6. The enemies fought are Guard Fang and Sweeper+.

M1-3-2: New Mechanical Weapons

Unlocked for completing M1-3-1. The enemies fought are Guard Fang, Needle Machine, and Red Saucer I.

M1-3-3: To Quash Genesis's Forces

Unlocked for completing M1-3-2. The enemies fought are Chain Machine, Flying Machine, Launcher Machine, and Red Saucer I.

M1-3-4: Experiments Gone Wrong

Unlocked for completing M1-3-3. The enemies fought are Chain Machine, Flying Machine, Guard Fang, and Launcher Machine.

M1-3-5: Robots in the City

Unlocked for completing M1-3-4. The enemies fought are Drill Machine, Bee Saucer II, and Red Saucer II.

M1-3-6: A Director's Request

Unlocked for completing M1-3-5. The enemies fought are Escort Head and Proto Power Head.

M1-4: Plan for New Equipment

Mission	Description	Unlock	Rank	Treasures	Finish reward
M1-4-1: Urban Combat Operations	We have newly formed urban combat force. Final adjustments must be made based on combat testing before they are sent out on real missions. We ask for your participation in the city-themed training event.	Complete M1-3-6		VIT Up++, Frost Armlet, Hyper Wrist	Fat Chocobo Feather x2
M1-4-2: Cyber-Sabotage	One of Genesis' secret agents has introduced a virus to a fleet of our prototype weapons. The weapons are now out of control and attacking our own people. Track down the large four weapons and destroy them!	Complete M1-4-1		None	Drainga
M1-4-3: Stolen Shinra Weapons	While Shinra troops were gearing up for battle with Genesis, AVALANCHE, the anti-Shinra group caught them off guard and stole their weapons for use in their own offensive. Go to AVALANCHE's base to fight them and reclaim our weapons.	Complete M1-4-2		SPR Up++, MP Up++	Magic Up++
M1-4-4: Destroy the Mobile Artillery	Mobile artillery produced to counter Genesis' weapons has gone berserk due to careless QA testing. They have broken through the factory walls and are now heading toward the residential district. Destroy them before they reach the citizenry.	Complete M1-4-3		X-Potion	High Jump
M1-4-5: Testing New Weapons	We're going to conduct a test on new weapons designed to combat Genesis troops and Wutai remnants hiding in the caves. Enter the test dungeon and fight against every weapon you encounter.	Complete M1-4-4		Crystal Gloves, Wall	Stop Twister
M1-4-6: Weapons Comparison Test	We want you to participate in an evaluation of next-generation Sweeper models. Four new Sweepers have been placed in the testing area; fight them one at a time. The test is over when you have destroyed all four.	Complete M1-4-5		Wall	Fat Chocobo Feather x2

M1-4-1: Urban Combat Operations

Unlocked for completing M1-3-6. The enemies fought are Crazy Dagger, Escort Head, and Hunting Hound.

M1-4-2: Cyber-Sabotage

Unlocked for completing M1-4-1. The enemies fought are Crazy Dagger and Red Scorpion.

M1-4-3: Stolen Shinra Weapons

Unlocked for completing M1-4-2. The enemies fought are Bee Saucer III, Crazy Dagger, and Hunting Hound.

M1-4-4: Destroy the Mobile Artillery

Unlocked for completing M1-4-3. The enemies fought are Bee Saucer III, Sky Armor, and Martial Tank.

M1-4-5: Testing New Weapons

Unlocked for completing M1-4-4. The enemies fought are Belzecue, Sky Armor, and Sweeper++.

M1-4-6: Weapons Comparison Test

Unlocked for completing M1-4-5. The enemies fought are Barrier Machine, Crit Machine, MBarrier Machine, Repair Machine, and Sweeper++.

M1-5: Special Operations Arms Laboratory

Mission	Description	Unlock	Rank	Treasures	Finish reward
M1-5-1: Special Ops Weapons	The Special Operation Weapons Group uses Shinra's most cutting-edge technologies to create the best possible machine without concern for mass production. We would like for you to help us test these machines.	Complete M1-4-6		X-Potion, Carbon Bangle, Elixir	Lunar Harp x4
M1-5-2: Special Ops Weapons Return	They may look the same on the outside, but their internals have been extensively reworked. The subjects are already in the testing area, so if you would kindly participate in our evaluation...	Complete M1-5-1		Shinra Beta, Silence Blade	Hero Drink x2
M1-5-3: Tarantula Test	We have completed work on Tarantula, the latest machine designed to support us in our plight against Genesis copies. It's time to test its performance by pitting it against you. Please head over to the testing area.	Complete M1-5-2		None	Energy
M1-5-4: Shinra Machines Unit	A new combat team has been formed, capable of fighting more efficiently. We want to test their abilities against SOLDIER before we send them off to real combat. Gear up for a fight in the test arena.	Complete M1-5-3		Moon Bracer, Magical Punch	Crystal Gloves
M1-5-5: Better Death Machines	Plans to create powered-up Death Machines are underway. As an intermediary step, we have released a new model... but its true worth is unknown until its testing phase, so we ask you to participate. Please enter the testing arena.	Complete M1-5-4		Mythril	Shinra Beta+
M1-5-6: Final Versions of the Spider	The Spider robots have been overhauled and redesigned to be rolled out as the Guardian Eyes. There are presently four of them in the testing arena. Please enter and fight them whenever you are ready.	Complete M1-5-5		None	Adamantite x5

M1-5-1: Special Ops Weapons

Unlocked for completing M1-4-6. The enemies fought are Belzecue, Power Head, and Spitfire.

M1-5-2: Special Ops Weapons Return

Unlocked for completing M1-5-1. The enemies fought are Belzecue, Hell Slasher, and Power Head.

M1-5-3: Tarantula Test

Unlocked for completing M1-5-2. The enemies fought are Gun Bull Head+, Red Saucer I, and Spitfire Tarantula.

M1-5-4: Shinra Machines Unit

Unlocked for completing M1-5-3. The enemies fought are Break Machine, Gun Bull Head+, and Hellhound.

M1-5-5: Better Death Machines

Unlocked for completing M1-5-4. The enemies fought are Gun Bull Head+, Hellhound, Spike Machine, and Sweeper+++.

M1-5-6: Final Versions of the Spider

Unlocked for completing M1-5-5. The enemies fought are Guardian Eyes, Spike Machine, and Sweeper+++.