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Armed troops belonging to Shinra's Public Security Division. Unlike army units sent to the front lines, the Public Security forces maintain law and order in the streets of Midgar. Their duties vary from small-time criminal apprehension to monster extermination.

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Shinra Public Security Forces, also known as Peace Preservation[1], is Shinra's non-mako infused military/police force in the Final Fantasy VII series (normal humans). Although not having as much of a reputation as SOLDIER (mako-infused people), the Public Security's infantry makes up the majority of Shinra's military force, and is deployed far more often than SOLDIER. The Public Security keeps peace in Midgar, is deployed to handle events of public unrest and guards and operates many Shinra-owned facilities.

As seen in the missions in Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-, the Public Security forces have a rivalry with SOLDIER and extend challenges in the form of training sessions.

Recruitment[]

Final Fantasy VII Remake Join the Fight

The Public Security Forces serves as a fallback for SOLDIER hopefuls deemed unfit to go through the mako infusion procedure that SOLDIER members are required to pass. During Final Fantasy VII Remake, the player can observe billboards advertising that the Public Security Division is hiring, and is being "endorsed" by Stamp, a lovable mascot Shinra uses for propaganda purposes.

Gear[]

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Shinra Public Security Forces' visage is obscured by a bulky helmet with three red glowing lights and mainly wear blue uniforms. During battles in Final Fantasy VII captains and elite members wear orange, and some working in the Junon underwater reactor wear khaki. In the field, the Shinra's Public Security Officers often appear as guards or as squad leaders.

In Crisis Core, Public Security Officers mostly all wear a blue uniform and are distinguished by the color of their neckerchief: green or red. In Final Fantasy VII, Zack is hunted down by two blue-uniformed Public Security members led by another Public Security member in a red uniform, which in Crisis Core is depicted as two Public Security members with blue neckerchiefs and one with red.

During the Raid on Junon, green Security Forces members appear in an FMV firing missiles. Shinra Public Security Forces' officers in green never otherwise appear, but after watching the cutscene, a Security Officer in the Upper Junon Barracks will talk about the coveted green officer's uniform, with the Japanese stating it is for elite officers (上級仕官, jōkyū shikan?). Soldier mentioning the green uniform.

Armored Shock Trooper from FFVII Remake

Armored Shock Trooper from Final Fantasy VII Remake.

The Public Security forces use firearms and grenades in battle, rather than swords and magic like the SOLDIER members commonly do. The riot police troops use riot shields, and some use flamethrowers. The shock troopers are this military force's premier soldiers and are deployed to protect the Shinra Building. The shock troopers are protected by reinforced armor developed by the Advanced Weaponry Division, and wield a beam sword and a heavy machine gun.[2] If their gear takes damage, the shock trooper can eject from the armor and gain superior mobility with the rollers on their feet, enabling them to run circles around their targets. The Public Security Forces also employ "guard dogs", monstrous canines.

Shinra Public Security Motorcycles

Shinra Public Security in hot pursuit in Chapter 18.

The Public Security Forces use armored vehicles and helicopters during deployments. As seen in Chapters 4 and 18 of Final Fantasy VII Remake, Public Security operators also ride on motorcycles, seemingly based on a real-world design, taking inspiration from models driven by law enforcement officers around the world. Judging from the shape of the chassis, the height of the windshield, and the large saddlebags, it can be assumed these bikes are based on a Harley-Davidson FL model (one of the most popular police bikes in use).

Notable members[]

Shinra forces being deployed to Nibelheim from CCVIIR

Cloud as a Shinra trooper.

Cloud Strife was once a member of the Shinra Public Security Forces.

Gameplay[]

Shinra Public Security Forces forces are fought as enemies in Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy VII Remake, and in Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-. The player can also control Cloud wearing the Public Security gear in the original Final Fantasy VII during the infiltration of Junon during "The Stowaway Strategy", but he does not take part in battle then.

Final Fantasy VII enemies[]

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Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- enemies[]

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References[]

  1. Final Fantasy VII, The department is called "Peace Preservation" in the Shinra HQ library
  2. Armored Shock Trooper Enemy Intel: Troopers belonging to the Shinra's Public Security Forces. Protected by reinforced armor developed by the Advanced Weaponry Division, and capable of inflicting heavy damage with their beam sword and heavy machine gun. As they are some of the most elite troopers in the military, they are tasked with guarding Shinra's HQ.
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