Missions (Crisis Core)/Shinra Electric Company

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Training Missions

Shinra's Basic Training

Mission 1-1-1
This is a simulated battle against infantrymen
The difficulty is set low, so it should pose no problem for a SOLDIER operative.
Relax and enjoy the training.

• Unlock: Beginning of Chapter 2 (Mandatory)
• Enemies: Sentry x8
• Chests: None
• Finish reward: Elixir

Shinra's Advanced Training

Mission 1-1-2
This is a simulated battle against Shinra's new Gun Bull Heads.
You may have fought them before, but that doesn't necessarily mean the fight will be easy.
Overconfidence may lead to death...

• Unlock: At the Start of Chapter 9
• Enemies: Alert Head x1, Captain x1, Grenade Combatant x2, Gun Bull Head x2
• Chests: None
• Finish reward: Hero Drink

50 Shinra Troops

Mission 1-1-3
You will be sparring with our infantrymen.
Although each individual poses little challenge, the fact that they will appear in constant stream should even the odds.
Let us see how you fare.

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 1-1-2
• Enemies: Chief Petty Officer x45, Sergeant x5
• Chests: None
• Finish reward: Hero Drink x2

100 Shinra Troops

Mission 1-1-4
It's another practice session, but with powered-up infantrymen... and more of them!
This should be pretty though even for a SOLDIER operative.
Give it all you've got.

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 1-1-3
• Enemies: Sergeant Major x10, Special Ops Officer x90
• Chests: None
• Finish reward: Black Belt

200 Shinra Troops

Mission 1-1-5
The troops are even tougher this time.
Can you survive while defeating a seemingly never-ending stream of troops?
We look forward to watching you in action.

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 1-1-4
• Enemies: Combatant x180, Warrant Officer x20
• Chests: None
• Finish reward: HP Up++

1000 Shinra Troops

Mission 1-1-6
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?

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 1-1-5
• Enemies: Ensign x100, Guard x900
• Chests: None
• Finish reward: Mug

Peacekeeping Troops

Challenge from Security

Mission 1-2-1
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.

• Unlock: Speak with Shinra Captain on Loveless Street in Sector 8.
• Enemies: Corporal, Storm Trooper
• Chests: Remedy, X-Potion
• Finish reward: Shinra Alpha

Second Challenge

Mission 1-2-2
Members of the Security Department have requested another joint training session with SOLDIER.
They have robots to support them this time.
Proceed with caution.

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 1-2-1
• Enemies: Corporal, Red Saucer I, Storm Trooper
• Chests: X-Potion
• Finish reward: Silence

Third Challenge

Mission 1-2-3
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.

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 1-2-2
• Enemies: Red Saucer I, Storm Trooper
• Chests: Elixir, Hi-Potion
• Finish reward: Four Slots

Getting Serious

Mission 1-2-4
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.

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 1-2-3
• Enemies: Corporal, Red Saucer I
• Chests: Soma, Hi-Potion
• Finish reward: Force Bracelet

Armed Challenge

Mission 1-2-5
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.

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 1-2-4
• Enemies: Corporal, Red Saucer I, Sweeper+
• Chests: Potion, Hi-Potion, Remedy
• Finish reward: Ice Armlet
• Strategy: Equip Star Pendant and Silver Armlet. Use Dark Fira, Barrier, and Gravity.

Last Challenge

Mission 1-2-6
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.

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 1-2-5
• Enemies: Arachno, Corporal, Flying Machine, Sweeper+
• Chests: Elixir, Soma
• Finish reward: Fat Chocobo Feather
• Strategy: Dark Fira, Barrier, and Gravity.

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

Weapons Development

Next-Generation Weapons

Mission 1-3-1
After vanishing from Wutai, Genesis has formed his own army and commenced an attack on Shinra troops.
Shinra is developing new weapons to encounter the emerging threat.
We want you to participate in testing these weapons.

• Unlock: Progress to Chapter 6
• Enemies: Guard Fang, Sweeper+
• Chests: None
• Finish reward: Assault Twister

New Mechanical Weapons

Mission 1-3-2
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.

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 1-3-1
• Enemies: Guard Fang, Needle Machine, Red Saucer I
• Chests: X-Potion, Elixir
• Finish reward: Cura

To Quash Genesis's Forces

Mission 1-3-3
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.

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 1-3-2
• Enemies: Chain Machine, Flying Machine, Launcher Machine, Red Saucer I
• Chests: Blizzaga
• Finish reward: Thundaga

Experiments Gone Wrong

Mission 1-3-4
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.

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 1-3-3
• Enemies: Chain Machine, Flying Machine, Guard Fang, Launcher Machine
• Chests: Soma
• Finish reward: River Chocobo Armlet

Robots in the City

Mission 1-3-5
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.

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 1-3-4
• Enemies: Drill Machine, Bee Saucer II, Red Saucer II
• Chests: Mountain Chocobo Armlet, Hi-Potion
• Finish reward: Graviga

A Director's Request

Mission 1-3-6
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.

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 1-3-5
• Enemies: Escort Head, Proto Power Head
• Chests: Curaga
• Finish reward: Crystal Bracelet

Plan for New Equipment

Urban Combat Operations

Mission 1-4-1
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.

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 1-3-6
• Enemies: Crazy Dagger, Escort Head, Hunting Hound
• Chests: VIT Up++, Frost Armlet, Hyper Wrist
• Finish reward: Fat Chocobo Feather x2

Cyber-Sabotage

Mission 1-4-2
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!

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 1-4-1
• Enemies: Crazy Dagger, Red Scorpion
• Chests: None
• Finish reward: Drainga

Stolen Shinra Weapons

Mission 1-4-3
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.

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 1-4-2
• Enemies: Bee Saucer III, Crazy Dagger, Hunting Hound
• Chests: SPR Up++, MP Up++
• Finish reward: Magic Up++

Destroy the Mobile Artillery

Mission 1-4-4
Mobile artillery produced to counter Genesis' weapons has gone berserk due to careless QA testing.
They have broken trough the factory walls and are now heading toward the residential district.
Destroy them before they reach the citizenry.

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 1-4-3
• Enemies: Bee Saucer III, Sky Armor, Martial Tank
• Chests: X-Potion
• Finish reward: High Jump

Testing New Weapons

Mission 1-4-5
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.

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 1-4-4
• Enemies: Belzecue, Sky Armor, Sweeper++
• Chests: Crystal Gloves, Wall
• Finish reward: Stop Twister

Weapons Comparison Test

Mission 1-4-6
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.

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 1-4-5
• Enemies: Barrier Machine, Crit Machine, MBarrier Machine, Repair Machine, Sweeper++
• Chests: Wall
• Finish reward: Fat Chocobo Feather x2

Special Operations Arms Laboratory

Special Ops Weapons

Mission 1-5-1
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.

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 1-4-6
• Enemies: Belzecue, Power Head, Spitfire
• Chests: X-Potion, Carbon Bangle, Elixir
• Finish reward: Lunar Harp x4

Special Ops Weapons Return

Mission 1-5-2
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...

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 1-5-1
• Enemies: Belzecue, Hell Slasher, Power Head
• Chests: Shinra Beta, Silence Blade
• Finish reward: Hero Drink x2

Tarantula Test

Mission 1-5-3
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.

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 1-5-2
• Enemies: Gun Bull Head+, Red Saucer I, Spitfire Tarantula
• Chests: None
• Finish reward: Energy

Shinra Machines Unit

Mission 1-5-4
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.

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 1-5-3
• Enemies: Break Machine, Gun Bull Head+, Hellhound
• Chests: Moon Bracer, Magical Punch
• Finish reward: Crystal Gloves

Better Death Machines

Mission 1-5-5
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.

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 1-5-4
• Enemies: Gun Bull Head+, Hellhound, Spike Machine, Sweeper+++
• Chests: Mythril
• Finish reward: Shinra Beta+

Final Versions of the Spider

Mission 1-5-6
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.

• Unlock: Completion of Mission 1-5-5
• Enemies: Guardian Eyes, Spike Machine, Sweeper+++
• Chests: None
• Finish reward: Adamantite x5