Fort Condor
[CONDOR1: Base of Fort Condor] Entrance area of the tower located west of Mythril Mines and southeast of Junon
Approach the guy standing in front
We've been fighting the Shinra for a long time at this battlefield.
Even now, we're still settled in for a long war with them.
If you aren't in a hurry, would you help us fight them?
If you haven't reached Costa del Sol yet
Listen, we don't want to push you but, if you're in the middle of something, why don't you finish that first?
Where is Junon?
Let's see......Head north along the coast, and keep going for a ways and you'll run into Junon.
You gotta be careful 'cause it sits in the shadows of a small hill.
We'll help you
Really!? Then go on up and they'll fill you in on the details.
After you've reached Costa del Sol, if Cloud or Cid is the party leader
Listen I don't want to push but, If you've got something else to do, why don't you finish that first?
Like to help but...
All right then...... Take care of yourselves...
I guess we'll help you
Really!? Then go on up and they'll fill you in on the details.
If Tifa is the party leader
Listen I don't want to push but, If you've got something else to do, why don't you finish that first?
I'm sorry...really
All right then...... Take care of yourselves...
All right, we'll help
Really!? Then go on up and they'll fill you in on the details.
[CONVIL_1: Fort Condor] Main area inside the fort
Climb up and talk to the old man at the table
Hmmn, now this is something, I never thought anyone would ever climb up here.
If Cloud is the party leader
......Your eyes are different. Well, anyhow. Any minute now, this will be a battlefield against Shinra.
You'd better get down before you get involved.
If Cloud is not the party leader
Any minute now, this will be a battlefield against Shinra. You'd better get down before you get involved.
Depending on party members
Tifa:
You mean Shinra?
Cid:
A battlefield, we can't overlook that.
Barret:
Shinra? The hell those jackasses doing here?
Aeris:
What do you mean, "a battlefield"?
Before fighting Gi Nattak at Cosmo Canyon
Red XIII:
The Shinra......
After fighting Gi Nattak
Red XIII:
Shinra again.
Yuffie:
The Shinra? Here too?
Cait Sith:
......
Vincent:
What do you mean by that?
It appears you have a problem with Shinra, too. After all, you climbed up here.
Why not listen to what I have to say for a moment?
If Cloud is the party leader
Cloud:
......
I guess so
Choose this if you want to date Aeris/Tifa/Barret
Not interested
Choose this if you want to date Yuffie
Depending on party members
Barret:
The hell you talkin' about!? They're all fightin' the Shinra too! You gonna ignore that!?
Tifa:
Cloud, let's listen to what they have to say.
Aeris:
After all, we came all this way, Cloud
Yuffie:
Is this about the jewels?
Cait Sith:
I know, I know, Cloud. But let's listen for a bit.
Vincent:
There's no harm in listening to them.
Cid:
Man, she sure's cold.
If Tifa is the party leader
Tifa:
Oh, by all means.
If Cid is the party leader
Cid:
All right, talk on!
Do you know what's at the top of this mountain?
Depending on party members
Barret:
Huh? Something's up there?
If both Barret and Tifa are in the party
Tifa:
Come on, let's get it together.
If both Barret and Yuffie are in the party
Yuffie:
Look close, old man.
Aeris:
A huge bird.
Cait Sith:
Yeah, come to think of it there was something.
If Cloud is the party leader
Cloud:
The reactor and the condor.
If Tifa is the party leader
If Red XIII is in the party
Before fighting Gi Nattak at Cosmo Canyon
Red XIII:
That's the reactor and the condor.
After fighting Gi Nattak
Red XIII:
That's the reactor. And the condor.
If Red XIII is not in the party, but Vincent is
Vincent:
Come to think of it, there was a reactor. But I've never seen anything shaped like it......
If neither Red XIII nor Vincent is in the party
Tifa:
That's the reactor and the condor.
If Cid is the party leader
Cid:
No matter how you look at it, that's a reactor. And on top of it, is that the Condor?
If Aeris is in the party
That's right, on that mountain is a condor and a reactor
If Aeris is not in the party
I can see you're very perceptive. Yes, it's a reactor and a condor.
Before Cid becomes party leader
It seems the Shinra doesn't like the idea of having a condor on top of the reactor.
Depending on party members
Barret:
Damn, that's one big bird! But why are they trying to get rid of it with weapons?
Tifa:
What's so wrong with having a condor on top of the reactor?
Aeris:
Why?
Before fighting Gi Nattak at Cosmo Canyon
Red XIII:
It's not very logical.
After fighting Gi Nattak
Red XIII:
The logic eludes me.
Yuffie:
I'm certain there must be state-of-the-art materia inside the reactor. Am I right?
Vincent:
......That's too much.
Cid:
Huh? I don't get it.
Cait Sith:
Huh?......
It seems there's some type of special materia in the reactor above us.
And because the condors came, the Shinra rushed troops here.
The military wants to get the condor and all the villagers off this mountain.
The condors are now warming their eggs, which hatch only once every few years.
We would like to protect the condors from being harmed.
Depending on party members
Cloud:
New lives......
Barret:
I'll do it! I'll protect them from Shinra!
Tifa:
Condors' eggs A real work of nature.
We've got to protect the life of the planet.
Aeris:
We must protect the condor eggs, right?
Before fighting Gi Nattak at Cosmo Canyon
Red XIII:
So, to protect the eggs, are you gonna protect the reactor?......
After fighting Gi Nattak
Red XIII:
We're going to protect the reactor in order to save the eggs.
Yuffie:
Special materia, huh? Well, well, things are getting interesting.
Cait Sith:
I'm gonna leave it up to you all.
Vincent:
......and come out in one piece?
Cid:
You guys, what are ya gonna do?
After Cid becomes party leader
Looks like there's a special materia up in the Mako reactor.
Then came the condor, so Shinra dispatched the troops to get rid of it.
Their plan is to get rid of the condor and the people on this mountain and to get the materia from the Mako Reactor.
Unfortunately, we don't have the ability to fight Shinra ourselves.
That's why we have hired soldiers to help us.
As our sponsor you can help us with a contribution or by fighting along side of us...
What do you think? You want to join us in our fight?
If Cloud is the party leader
Cloud:
......
Depending on party members
Barret:
What's there to think about? We gotta do it!
Tifa:
Cloud......
Aeris:
Cloud, why are you still worrying about it?
Before fighting Gi Nattak at Cosmo Canyon
Red XIII:
You decide what we're going to do.
After fighting Gi Nattak
Red XIII:
What are we going to do?
Yuffie:
If things go right, we might even be able to pray to that special materia.
Cait Sith:
I'll leave it up to you so please do as you see fit.
Vincent:
It's difficult to get back what you've lost......
Cid:
Don't be so wishy-washy. Hurry and make up your mind.
Cloud:
......
All right
Choose this if you want to date Aeris/Tifa/Barret
Depending on party members
Tifa:
Cloud, thanks.
Barret:
Hey! We'll come to the rescue.
Aeris:
Yes, yes. Let's do our best.
Before fighting Gi Nattak at Cosmo Canyon
Red XIII:
I got it. Let me lend a hand, too.
After fighting Gi Nattak
Red XIII:
Got it. I'm gonna lend a hand, too.
Yuffie:
Okay, it's settled. We're gonna get the materia, right?
Cait Sith:
Well then, let's do our best.
Vincent:
That's the right decision.
Cid:
If you've made up your mind, let's just do it.
Not interested
Choose this if you want to date Yuffie. You'll need to talk to the old man again and accept to continue with this side quest.
Depending on party members
Barret:
What are you thinking!? And you call yourself a human!?
Tifa:
Well......
Aeris:
What a jerk. I'm disappointed in you.
Yuffie:
We may have lost the materia.
Vincent:
Now don't regret what's already past.
Cid:
If you've made up your mind, let's just do it.
I see...... Come back if you should change your mind.
Talk to the old man again
Have you by chance changed your mind?
Cloud:
......
Well, let's do it
Whew, we'll be saved.
Ask my son, who's standing guard at the shed, about the details of our military tactics. We're depending on you.
My position hasn't changed
If Cloud is not the party leader, depending on party members
Tifa:
Everyone, listen to what I have to say.
I can't possibly leave these people like this.
Let's do whatever we can to help them. All right?
Cid:
If you go that far, what can I say. Well, we'll be able to do something if you leave it up to us.
Barret:
Hey! We'll come to the rescue.
Aeris:
Yes, yes. Let's do our best.
Before fighting Gi Nattak at Cosmo Canyon
Red XIII:
I got it. Let me lend a hand, too.
After fighting Gi Nattak
Red XIII:
Got it. I'm gonna lend a hand, too.
Yuffie:
Okay, it's settled. We're gonna get the materia, right?
Cait Sith:
Well then, let's do our best.
Vincent:
That's the right decision.
Talk to the old man again after agreeing to help them
Before Cid becomes party leader
First time
Yes, yes, I've also told the store owners about you, so they should sell you various items.
And feel free to use our beds.
If you haven't finished the first battle, or if he hasn't said this line yet
Ask my son, who's standing guard at the shed, about anything related to our military tactics.
Otherwise
Oh, it's you guys? How are things going?
If you've lost battles
Up to now, you've lost [number] times. If you lose too many times, you won't be able to come back.
After Cid becomes party leader
If you agreed to help them before Cid became leader
You've come at a good time. Shinra's changing its strategy now.
It seems that Shinra will destroy the reactor and then take out the materia that's inside.
Depending on party members
Cloud:
I see. I guess that means this area, too.
Well, we can't afford to lose any more.
Barret:
Man, we're walking on dangerous ground. We can't lose now!
Tifa:
Now is the time to dig in.
Aeris:
We can't afford to be beaten!
Red XIII:
We can't afford to be beaten!
Yuffie:
If we lose here, all the materia we gathered will be for nothing.
Cait Sith:
You're right. If we lose here, we'll be in great danger.
Vincent:
We must protect this area.
Cid:
Damn! I guess we have to protect this area, too.
If you've only agreed to help after Cid became leader
I'm begging you. Please prevent the reactor from being destroyed and the condors from being killed.
Check item shop
Before agreeing to help them
Sorry, but I can't sell you anything now.
After agreeing to help them
You hang in there!
Check materia shop
Before agreeing to help them
Hello. I'm sorry but we're not selling anything now.
We're using everything we have for ourselves.
After agreeing to help them
Hello. Do your best. We will, too.
Walk toward beds
Depending on party members
Tifa:
Say, let's take a rest. Okay?
Aeris:
Let's rest. Okay?
Yuffie:
Come on... break time, break time!
Barret:
Ey, let's get some rest.
Before fighting Gi Nattak at Cosmo Canyon
Red XIII:
We should get some rest while we can.
After fighting Gi Nattak
Red XIII:
Let's take a rest when we can afford to.
Cid:
Come on; let's get some shut-eye.
Vincent:
It's probably best to get some rest now.
Cait Sith:
Now, shall we get some rest?
Depending on the party leader
Cloud:
......
We'll get some rest
Let's move on
Tifa:
Yeah...
Let's get some rest
Maybe next time
Cid:
Yo!
Hurry up and take a break
Now, not right now
Minigame
[CONVIL_2: Watch Room] Top floor of Fort Condor
Talk to the guy
If you haven't talked to the old man below
Do you guys want to see it, too?
Depending on the party leader
Cloud:
See what?
Tifa:
What?
Cid:
What is it?
The condors. They're huge. Come on, have a look.
What do ya think? Awesome, huh?
If you've talked to the old man below, but haven't agreed to help them
So, will you help us? I don't want them to get killed.
They're gigantic birds and so striking. We simply can't let them be killed by man's selfishness?
Of course not. There's no way, especially at the hands of Shinra.
If you're going to go look at them, get on top of that chair over there.
If you've agreed to help them
If he hasn't explained the minigame yet
This takes you to the conversation in the Strategy section
If a long time has passed since you fought the last battle here
This number is calculated using the game progress variable, and does not reflect the number of battles that you could have fought during this time. The waves that they fought on their own may count as a win or a loss depending on whether they had enough funds to hire soldiers. Letting them win this way can prevent you from getting some prizes even if you win the minigame later.
How goes it? The Shinra troops have attacked [number] times since you were here.
You're just a little too late... They attacked when you weren't here.
So we're getting a little short on funds.
We have [number] gil right now.
If there is no battle to fight
How are things going? Seems like there's no activity at Shinra.
This takes you to the conversation in the Strategy section
If there is a battle available
If this is not the final Huge Materia battle
If this is your first battle
Hey, this one climbing up here looks like they'd be just right. Please, any help is appreciated...
If this is your first battle, or you told them to wait
Preparations ready?
Otherwise
Perfect timing! They're just around the corner. Get ready.
Wait
Okay, ready
Contribute gil
This takes you to 'About funding' in the Strategy section
Let them handle it
If they have 3000 gil or more
Letting them handle it counts as a win, except you don't get an item as reward. Doing this can prevent you from getting some prizes even if you win the minigame later.
I see, very well then. Maybe, we'll fight together again sometime.
If they have less than 3000 gil
Sorry. We only have [number] gil. We have to beg for your help.
Hear more
This takes you to the conversation in the Strategy section
If this is the final Huge Materia battle
If you've fought battles here before
The situation has changed. Looks like the enemy is set to attack. If we lose here, it's over.
Our lives are in your hands. We're counting on you.
Ready?
Wait
Okay, ready
Hear more
This takes you to the conversation in the Strategy section
If you said you are ready
If you have less than 4000 gil
Hey we're a little short on money... So could you at least make it 4000 gil?
You have to come back with at least 4000 gil, talk to him again to fight the battle
If you have 4000 gil or more
For the first battle
You have 10 enemies. There appear to be many Beasts, so you may want to deploy more Attackers.
If Shinra has failed to capture the fort 1 to 2 times
The Barbarians are mixed during this attack.
There are more than 20. Set up for a balanced-attack or we'll be in trouble.
If Shinra has failed to capture the fort 3 to 5 times
A strong unit's on their way. Looks like around 30.
They'll probably climb up here using various routes. Better be careful or we'll be in trouble.
And make sure to deploy Fire Catapults.
If Shinra has failed to capture the fort 6 to 8 times
You're probably used to it now, but don't let your guard down.
Deploy Tristoners.
If Shinra has failed to capture the fort 9 to 11 times
Looks like the enemy numbers 40. Don't let your guard down.
If Shinra has failed to capture the fort 12 times or more
I think you don't need my advice. The rest is up to you.
For the final Huge Materia battle
This is the deciding battle. The enemy numbers more than ever before.
If they still have funds left
Let's give them all the gil we have.
Received "[number] gil"!
A easy way to win is to buy only one soldier in the beginning, start the game, then quickly set more soldiers as low as possible to eliminate the enemy as soon as they come out of the bottom entry routes. You win as soon as there are no enemy soldiers left on the field.
Fort Condor minigame
Dialogue after the final Huge Materia battle is not included here. See the main game script for scenes after completing the quest.
scenario = [number] number of defeats = [number]
win lost
If you win the minigame
Whew, that was good. But Shinra's troops will be back.
Be sure and scout the area well... we don't know when they'll attack again.
We have [number] allies left, so here's [number] gil.
We have 20 allies left, so we'll return 4000 gil to you.
Oh, yeah. I found this just now on the battlefield. Maybe it'll come in handy for you guys.
If this is the first time you win the minigame
Received "Magic Comb"!
If you got the Magic Comb already, and Shinra has failed to capture the fort 1 to 2 times before
Received "Peace Ring"!
If you got the Peace Ring already, and Shinra has failed to capture the fort 3 to 5 times before
Received "Megalixir"!
If you got the Peace Ring already, and Shinra has failed to capture the fort a different number of times before
Received three "Tincture"! (this actually gives you 3 Ether)
If you got the Megalixir already, and Shinra has failed to capture the fort 3 to 5 times before
Received five "Potion"! (this actually gives you 5 Hi-Potion)
If you got the Megalixir already, and Shinra has failed to capture the fort 6 to 8 times before
Received "Super Ball"!
If you got the Super Ball already, and Shinra has failed to capture the fort 6 to 8 times before
Received three "Turbo Ether"!
If you got the Super Ball already, and Shinra has failed to capture the fort 9 to 11 times before
Received three "Elixir"! (this appears in a tiny window you can't read, and actually gives you 5 X-Potion)
If you got the Super Ball already, and Shinra has failed to capture the fort 12 times or more before
Received three "Elixir"!
Received five "X-potion"!
If you lose the minigame
My God! They're attacking! We're counting on you.
Battle: CMD. Grand Horn
If you win the battle
This counts as a win, except you don't get an item as reward. Doing this can prevent you from getting some prizes even if you win the minigame later.
We made it through that one somehow. But Shinra'll be back.
Be sure and scout the area well... we don't know when they'll attack again.
If you lose the battle
Are you all right? Looks like a few got through.
Hang in there, if we lose [number] more times, we're in deep trouble.
Strategy
[CONVIL_2: Watch Room] Top floor of Fort Condor, when listening to the guy's explanations
If you agreed to help them before Cid became leader
Thanks for accepting.
Let me explain our strategy.
The enemy will climb the mountain looking for the reactor. We will leave a trap for them and hire soldiers to protect the area.
Well, that's all, but...... This village doesn't have any money. Even if we wanted to fight, our hands are tied 'cause we're broke.
If we hired one soldier, we would need 400 gil. So, if we hire 20 soldiers, we must have 8000 gil.
So if you folks have the time, we would like you to use your own money to hire these soldiers, buy the trap, set it up and command the troops.
If you're pressed for time we'd like you to help us with the money.
If you can give us the money, we can then hire soldiers with the funds and block Shinra's attack.
We know that what we're asking is selfish.
We have sent our wives and children to another village. We are resigned to our fate.
Let's get back to square one. If the enemy penetrates our shed, you'll have to fight them immediately.
Well, just because you lost once, it's not the end of the world, but if you lose repeatedly, it could be dangerous.
If you agreed to help them when Cid is leader
So shall I let you in on our strategy?
The enemy is targeting this mountain's reactor and will be climbing to reach it.
We must set a trap and hire soldiers to protect the place.
Well, this is all we have...... this village doesn't have any money. Even if we wanted to fight, our hands are tied 'cause we're broke.
To hire one soldier, we need 400 gil. So, if we hire 20 soldiers, we must have 8000 gil.
That is, we would like you to use your own money to hire these soldiers, buy the trap, set it up and give the commands.
We know that we're asking is selfish. We sent our wives and kids to another village. We are resigned to our fate.
Let's get back to square one. If the enemy penetrates this shed, you'll have to fight them off immediately.
I know it's a one shot deal, but I'm asking for your help.
Now then, is there anything you wish to ask?
Conditions for victory
You can win by wiping out the enemy or killing the enemy commander in charge.
If the enemy reaches the shed, they'll attack, and you'll have no choice but to go into battle immediately.
If you agreed to help them before Cid becomes party leader
In the event that you lose during direct contact, even if the enemy gets to the reactor, there's still a chance to save things.
But it's only a slight chance, and we have no idea how much the reactor can endure in an attack.
When we can't stand up to the attack any longer, the Shinra will take both the condors and our lives, as well as all the materia within the reactor.
If you only agreed to help after Cid becomes party leader
If you lose, both the condors' lives as well as our own will go up in smoke.
The enemy
There are four types of enemies.
Wyverns
Wyverns are flying types that can move at high speed. Stoner and Tristoner aren't effective against them.
Beasts
Beasts are monster types that do not move quickly, but have explosive attacking power.
Barbarians
Barbarians are human types. They attack indirectly, so you've got to be on your toes.
Commanders
Commanders are the enemy commanders. They're the ones we want to subdue, but they're formidable foes.
Anything else?
Soldiers, which can be hired
Your mobile allies are: Fighters, Attackers, Defenders, Shooters, Repairers and Workers.
Your immobile allies are: Stoner, Tristoner, Catapult, and Fire Catapult.
Which do you want to hear about?
Mobile types
Which do you want to hear about?
Fighters
Fighters are good at defending and attacking, but aren't especially effective or deficient for any enemy.
Attackers
Attackers move extremely fast and are best for expanding the front line.
They work good against enemy Beasts, but not enemy Barbarians.
Defenders
Defenders have high endurance, but move slowly. They're best suited for defense.
Defenders work best against enemy Barbarians, but not enemy Wyverns.
Shooters
Shooters attack indirectly, but has low endurance. Shooters work best against enemy Wyverns, but not enemy Beasts.
Repairers
Repairers repair allied aircraft, but have little attacking power.
Workers
Workers set torpedoes. Torpedoes have strong attacking power, but Workers don't.
Torpedoes explode when touched by the enemy. The explosions will damage everything in the immediate area.
Anything else
Immobile types
Which do you want to hear about?
Stoners
Stoners can fire a single boulder, causing extensive damage to every enemy it hits.
Tristoners
Tristoners can fire three boulders simultaneously, causing extensive damage to every enemy it hits.
If Shinra has not yet failed to capture the fort 6 times, and this is not the final Huge Materia battle
We can't use the Tristoner or Fire Catapult, because they are still being developed.
If Shinra has failed to capture the fort 6 to 8 times, and this is not the final Huge Materia battle
The Fire Catapult is ready now, so we can set it up.
We can't use the Tristoner, because it is still being developed.
Catapults
Catapults shoot rocks a great distance. causing extensive damage to every enemy it hits.
Fire Catapult
Fire Catapults fire bombs a great distance. causing extensive damage to every enemy it hits.
If Shinra has not yet failed to capture the fort 6 times, and this is not the final Huge Materia battle
We can't use the Tristoner or Fire Catapult, because they are still being developed.
If Shinra has failed to capture the fort 6 to 8 times, and this is not the final Huge Materia battle
The Fire Catapult is ready now, so we can set it up.
We can't use the Tristoner, because it is still being developed.
Anything else
Anything else
About funding
We have [number] gil right now.
If they have less than 30000 gil
We need 3000 gil for each battle.
How much can you help?
500 gil
1000 gil
2000 gil
3000 gil
5000 gil
We can't help right now
If you choose to contribute, and you have enough money
Thanks. This makes [number] gil.
If you choose to contribute, but you don't have enough
We are very grateful, but you don't have enough money.
If they have 30000 gil or more
That's enough money for now. If we run out, we'll ask you for more.
Other issues
First off, we must prepare the troops.
Move the cursor wherever the x mark does not appear, then press the [O] button to set-up.
After all positions are in place, select by pressing the [X] button. This starts the battle.
Soldiers can only be arranged near the shed, in the beginning.
That's because if the soldiers are too far away, they won't be able to follow instructions.
You can only put soldiers on the horizontal line at the very bottom.
Soldiers can be instructed by pushing the select button. So if any commands are unclear, push it.
Soldiers can report by pushing the [O] button......
The cursor will move to the soldier who made the report.
Press the [X] button and you'll hear the report without moving.
And you can bet Shinra will send platoons at you on a regular basis.
It would be great if you could spare the time to help us...
But if you really don't have time, would you contribute some financial assistance.
Enough
You must pay for every weapon you set up. Even if you decide to move it later, you can only get back half of the gil you spent.