M9: Great Cavern of Wonders

Main article: Missions (Crisis Core)

Invitation the the Underground

Underground Caves

We unearthed a second subterranean den near the northern cave.
We cannot determine whether it was naturally formed, or made by human hands.
Shinra sent a science team, which never came back. This is where you come in.

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 8-5-6
• Chests: Graviga (M), Fire Ring, Bronze Armlet, Hypno Crown
• Finish Reward: Aegis Armlet

Deeper into the Caves

The caves are larger inside than previously thought.
Headquarters has decided on a thorough investigation, but this is going to be a long-term mission.
Proceed slowly and with caution.

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 9-1-1
• Chests: Fat Chocobo Feather, Diamond Gloves, Gysahl Green, MBarrier (M)
• Finish Reward: Thundaga Blade (M)

Marks of an Intruder

Evidence of human life has been found deep inside the caves.
We are obviously not the first ones in.
Investigate the surrounding area; if you encounter any hostiles, you are free to eliminate them.

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 9-1-2
• Chests: Lightning Ring, Assault Twister, Barrier (M), Mountain Chocobo Armlet, Drainga (M)
• Finish Reward: Rune Armlet

Genesis's Interception

We are still unsure of Genesis' goals, but the fact that he has deployed troops to these caves indicates that something inside interests him.
Eliminate Genesis' forces while exploring the caves.

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 9-1-3
• Chests: Phoenix Down, Adamantite, Crystal Bracelet, Mythril, Shinra Beta
• Finish Reward: High Jump (M)

Behind the Scenes

A SOLDIER operative in our investigative unit has been taken out by Genesis troops.
Hurry to where the SOLDIER operative was deployed, and eliminate the enemy.

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 9-1-4
• Chests: Frost Armlet, MBarrier (M), Quake (M), Osmoga (M), Quake (M), Barrier (M), Drainga (M), River Chocobo Armlet
• Finish Reward: Wall (M)

Genesis's Threat

Genesis troops have proven to be stronger than initially imagined.
They must be neutralized for our investigation to move forward.
Eradicate the enemy in the surrounding area.

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 9-1-5
• Chests: Dark Matter, Stop Blade (M), Lunar Harp
• Finish Reward: Elixir

Stirrings

The Third Power

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 9-1-6
• Chests: Black Belt, Gysahl Greens, Graviga (M), Magic Up++ (M), Hell Firaga (M)
• Finish Reward: Poison Twister

Weapons Out of Control

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 9-2-1
• Chests: Phoenix Down, X-Potion, Elixir, Hypno Crown, River Chocobo Armlet
• Finish Reward: Hero Drink x2

Continuing into the Caves

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 9-2-2
• Chests: River Chocobo Armlet, Phoenix Down, Snow Armlet, Fat Chocobo Feather, X-Potion
• Finish Reward: Element Blade

A New Path Discovered

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 9-2-3
• Chests: Lunar Harp, Gysahl Greens, Adaman Bangle, X-Potion, Crystal Bracelet
• Finish Reward: Energy (M)

To the Lower Levels

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 9-2-4
• Chests: X-Potion, Death Jump (M), Death Twister (M), Snow Armlet, 100000 Gil, Gold Hairpin
• Finish Reward: Iron Fist (M)

Signs of Materia

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 9-2-5
• Chests: Zeio Nut, Fat Chocobo Feather, Hero Drink, Gysash Greens, Diamond Gloves
• Finish Reward: SP Turbo (M)

In Search of What?

To the End

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 9-2-5
• Chests: Adamantite, Aegis Armlet, Mythril, X-Potion, Lunar Harp
• Finish Reward: Hammer Punch (M)

Genesis's Challenge

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 9-3-1
• Chests: Fat Chocobo Feather, Crystal Orb, Poison Blade (M), Elixir, Phoenix Down
• Finish Reward: Protect Ring

Genesis's New Weapon

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 9-3-2
• Chests: Adamantite, Crystal Orb, Energy (M), Fat Chocobo Feather, Network Shop Duo item, Black Cowl
• Finish Reward: Gravity w/MAG +38 (M)

Genesis's Super Weapon

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 9-3-3
• Chests: Fire (M), Mythril, Gysahl Greens, Blizzara (M), Crystal Orb, Fat Chocobo Feather
• Finish Reward: Magical Punch (M)

Wutai's Best

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 9-3-4
• Chests: Brigand's Gloves, X-Potion, Mythril, Status Ward (M), Phoenix Down, Fat Chocobo Feather, Shining Bracer
• Finish Reward: Escort Guard

No More Wutai

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 9-3-5
• Chests: Silver Armlet, Mythril, Elixir, Lunar Harp, Rune Armlet
• Finish Reward: Flare w/MAG +30 (M)

Realm of Demons

Genesis's Ambition

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 9-3-6
• Chests: Gysahl Greens, High Jump (M), Platinum Bangle, Tarot Cards, Phoenix Down, Dualcast (M), Assault Twister+ (M), Hero Drink
• Finish Reward: 4x Kaiser Knuckles

Genesis's Passion

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 9-4-1
• Chests: Crystal Gloves, Dark Matter, Wall (M), Mythril Armlet, Sky Chocobo Armlet, Rune Armlet, Headband, Gravity (M)
• Finish Reward: Fat Chocobo Feather

A Fresh Start

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 9-4-2
• Chests: SP Barrier (M), Kaiser Knuckles, Moon Bracer, Assault Twister+(M), Sea Chocobo Armlet
• Finish Reward: 1000 Needles (M)

Machines Gone Haywire

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 9-4-3
• Chests: Soul of Thamasa, Wall (M), Royal Crown, Kaiser Knuckles, Flare (M), Dark Agent
• Finish Reward: Precious Watch

Only for SOLDIER

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 9-4-4
• Chests: Curaga (M), Flare (M), Adamantite, Magic Master (M), SP Turbo Attack (M), Fat Chocobo Feather
• Finish Reward: Murderous Thrust (M)

Only for 1st Class

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 9-4-5
• Chests: Flare (M), Electrocute (M), Drainga (M), Hero Drink, Shining Bracer
• Finish Reward: Sniper Eye

Unknown Energy

Hojo's Monsters

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 9-4-6
• Chests: Phoenix Down, Flare (M), Wall (M), Gysahl Greens, Fat Chocobo Feather, Mountain Chocobo Armlet
• Finish Reward: Brutal

Further Below

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 9-5-1
• Chests: Mythril, Doc's Code, Elemental Ward, Hero Drink, Silver Armlet, Aegis Armlet, Flare (M)
• Finish Reward: SP Barrier (M)

Unusually Strong Monsters

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 9-5-2
• Chests: Rune Armlet, Gil Toss (M), Dark Matter, Tri-Thundaga (M), Escort Guard, Elemental Strike (M), Chocobo Armlet
• Finish Reward: Protect Ring

Abnormal Power

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 9-5-3
• Chests: Royal Crown, Platinum Bangle, Dark Matter, Phoenix Down, Costly Punch (M), Jeweled Ring, Osmoga (M), Net Shop Shade, Adaman Bangle
• Finish Reward: Laurel Crown

A Lonely Journey

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 9-5-4
• Chests: Hero Drink, Tri-Fire (M), Elixir, Fat Chocobo Feather
• Finish Reward: Hellfire w/MAG +40 (M)

Even Deeper

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 9-5-5
• Chests: Zeio Nut, Sky Chocobo Armlet, Electrocute (M), Good-Luck Charm, Mythril Armlet, Curaga (M), Ziedrich
• Finish Reward: Megaflare w/MAG +50 (M)

Doors to the Unknown

Toughest Monsters

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 9-5-6
• Chests: Elixir, Flare (M), Hero Drink, Elixir, Wall (M), Osmoga (M), Mythril, Curaga (M), Status Strike (M)
• Finish Reward: Zantetsuken w/MAG +60 (M)

The Lowest Tier

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 9-6-1
• Chests: Fat Chocobo Feather, Phoenix Down, Energy (M), Laurel Crown, Phoenix Down, Elixir, Ultima (M)
• Finish Reward: Super Ribbon

Weapons Gone Haywire

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 9-6-2
• Chests: Dark Matter, Brutal, Phoenix Down, Gysahl Greens, Adamantite, Silver Armlet, Elixir, Energy (M), Hero Drink
• Finish Reward: Rebirth Flame w/MAG +80 (M)

Biomechanical Threats

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 9-6-3
• Chests: Flare (M), Genji Glove, Fat Chocobo Feather, Kaiser Knuckles, Gysahl Greens, Gold Hairpin
• Finish Reward: Exaflare w/MAG +100 (M)

Life Form of Energy

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 9-6-4
• Chests: Rune Armlet, Phoenix Down, Energy Suit, Soul of Thamasa, Ultima (M), Platinum Bangle
• Finish Reward: SP Master (M)

The Reigning Deity

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 9-6-5
• Chests: None
• Finish Reward: Divine Slayer