Full Name
Cloud Strife
Occupation
Mercenary, Salesman
Other Aliases
Spiky, ex-SOLDIER
Gender
Male
Race
Human (infused with Jenova cells and mako energy)
Birthplace
Nibelheim; Gaia (Final Fantasy VII planet)
Eyes
Blue
Height
5' 8"
Weight
Unknown
Appearance
Cloud has a slim yet athletic build with spiky blond hair and blue-eyes. They exude an eerie glow, a trademark that all SOLDIER members share, which is commonly known as the Mark of SOLDIER. He wears a high-collared vest that zips up, and a long black covering that veils his left arm. It was once used to hide his geostigma, but later cured through Aeris's intervention. To this day, he continues to don the sleeve for unknown reasons.
Along with his vest he's fitted with two leather gloves. The one on his right assumes a third of his forearm. He also has a harness that's able to seat the fusion swords individually. There are multiple buckles linked to his harness and waist-worn cloak. The mythological wolf Fenrir is an insignia seen both on his left pauldron and earring. Black pants with matching boots completes the "Cloudy Wolf" attire.
History
Cloud is an ex-SOLDIER who has long since conquered his inner demons. Saving Gaia from the harbinger of destruction, Sephiroth. Now living a life of normalcy, he takes an entreprenuerial direction that's unlike his trade as a mercenary. With childhood friend/love interest Tifa Lockhart as his partner, they form a delivery service called "Strife Delivery" in Midgar Edge, a new metropolis built on the outskirts of Midgar. He personally dispatch cellphones all over Gaia to make a living.
Also with Tifa, he's a caretaker of an orphan named Denzel, a 7-year-old boy who lost his parents during the Sector 7 mayhem. Barret Wallace, leader of the rebel group AVALANCHE and oiler, lives with Cloud and Tifa along with Marlene Wallace (Barret's adopted daughter).
Weapon
The First Tsurugi (First Ken; Fusion Swords; First Sword) is a large weapon comprised of six detachable swords. The mainblade (pen name First Tsurugi) is a double-sided sword with an intricate handguard that interlock all other components. It has a long red hilt, a length of blade with a sameself yet thinner ending point. It also has two forms it undergoes: Normal and Battle Mode. In Normal Mode, there are no swords attached, and acts like a standard broadsword. Battle Mode is when both sides of the sword are widen, exposing the inner workings of the mainblade. Its complex design resembles that of the Apocalypse, one of Cloud's usable weapons in Final Fantasy VII.
Next, the impact blade is a sword constructed with a hollow center, allowing for a stronger blow when used. Having a red double-hilt assuming one-third of its length, its V-shaped backside snugly covers the front of the mainblade when assembled. This connection gives the First Tsurugi a distinctive appearance, similar to the Buster Sword.
The black-hilted back swords are twin weapons, equal in length with serrated edges. When attached, they cover the back end of the mainblade to serve as extra mass.
Lastly, there are two dagger-like swords known as switchblades. They have a gear-like mechanism between the hilt that folds like arms. Both connect to the sides of the mainblade when complete.
Armor
Left shoulder guard
Abilities
Cloud's extraordinary abilities stems from a creature called Jenova. After the Nibelheim incident, he was administered to the JENOVA Project; an experiment that produces a class of superhumans known as SOLDIER. Because of it, he was given incredible endurance, speed, reflexes, strength and a high threshold for pain.
Cloud is also able to summon a force known as Spirit Energy at will. A metaphysical substance, known as mako, was injected into his body during his infantry days. Larger quantities of mako was pumped into him via JENOVA Project. Through the Jenova cells, it has given him the talent of energy manipulation. He often uses this skill to enhance his swordplay, or create other unique arts.
Limitations
Although he has the Jenova cells and a mako-enhanced body, Cloud is still human. He can be damaged like any normal person, but his tolerance is higher. Cloud's lack of diversity is probably his main weakness. He has only his swordsmanship and the ability to perform spirit-based techniques to rely on.
Most of his moves (Special and Additional techniques) requires two turns be used, and a two-turn cooldown before it can be used again. As for his Miscellaneous techniques, most of them are available to Cloud only one time. For example, Eternal Bond allows Zack or Aerith to help Cloud. Only one can be chosen and used for a specific number of turns. Once that period is over, Eternal Bond can't be used again regardless of the selection.
The Ultima Weapon is crafted to obtain power from Cloud's opponent. Although achieving its full strength is nearly an impossible feat. Mainly because it's unable to acquire the energy it needs to become complete. If his chances are favorable and the Ultima Weapon reaches totality, Cloud can use Cryst Defense or Ultimakinesis. Both techniques have their own set of limitations.
Cloud Strife
Occupation
Mercenary, Salesman
Other Aliases
Spiky, ex-SOLDIER
Gender
Male
Race
Human (infused with Jenova cells and mako energy)
Birthplace
Nibelheim; Gaia (Final Fantasy VII planet)
Eyes
Blue
Height
5' 8"
Weight
Unknown
Appearance
Cloud has a slim yet athletic build with spiky blond hair and blue-eyes. They exude an eerie glow, a trademark that all SOLDIER members share, which is commonly known as the Mark of SOLDIER. He wears a high-collared vest that zips up, and a long black covering that veils his left arm. It was once used to hide his geostigma, but later cured through Aeris's intervention. To this day, he continues to don the sleeve for unknown reasons.
Along with his vest he's fitted with two leather gloves. The one on his right assumes a third of his forearm. He also has a harness that's able to seat the fusion swords individually. There are multiple buckles linked to his harness and waist-worn cloak. The mythological wolf Fenrir is an insignia seen both on his left pauldron and earring. Black pants with matching boots completes the "Cloudy Wolf" attire.
History
Cloud is an ex-SOLDIER who has long since conquered his inner demons. Saving Gaia from the harbinger of destruction, Sephiroth. Now living a life of normalcy, he takes an entreprenuerial direction that's unlike his trade as a mercenary. With childhood friend/love interest Tifa Lockhart as his partner, they form a delivery service called "Strife Delivery" in Midgar Edge, a new metropolis built on the outskirts of Midgar. He personally dispatch cellphones all over Gaia to make a living.
Also with Tifa, he's a caretaker of an orphan named Denzel, a 7-year-old boy who lost his parents during the Sector 7 mayhem. Barret Wallace, leader of the rebel group AVALANCHE and oiler, lives with Cloud and Tifa along with Marlene Wallace (Barret's adopted daughter).
Weapon
The First Tsurugi (First Ken; Fusion Swords; First Sword) is a large weapon comprised of six detachable swords. The mainblade (pen name First Tsurugi) is a double-sided sword with an intricate handguard that interlock all other components. It has a long red hilt, a length of blade with a sameself yet thinner ending point. It also has two forms it undergoes: Normal and Battle Mode. In Normal Mode, there are no swords attached, and acts like a standard broadsword. Battle Mode is when both sides of the sword are widen, exposing the inner workings of the mainblade. Its complex design resembles that of the Apocalypse, one of Cloud's usable weapons in Final Fantasy VII.
Next, the impact blade is a sword constructed with a hollow center, allowing for a stronger blow when used. Having a red double-hilt assuming one-third of its length, its V-shaped backside snugly covers the front of the mainblade when assembled. This connection gives the First Tsurugi a distinctive appearance, similar to the Buster Sword.
The black-hilted back swords are twin weapons, equal in length with serrated edges. When attached, they cover the back end of the mainblade to serve as extra mass.
Lastly, there are two dagger-like swords known as switchblades. They have a gear-like mechanism between the hilt that folds like arms. Both connect to the sides of the mainblade when complete.
Armor
Left shoulder guard
Abilities
Cloud's extraordinary abilities stems from a creature called Jenova. After the Nibelheim incident, he was administered to the JENOVA Project; an experiment that produces a class of superhumans known as SOLDIER. Because of it, he was given incredible endurance, speed, reflexes, strength and a high threshold for pain.
Cloud is also able to summon a force known as Spirit Energy at will. A metaphysical substance, known as mako, was injected into his body during his infantry days. Larger quantities of mako was pumped into him via JENOVA Project. Through the Jenova cells, it has given him the talent of energy manipulation. He often uses this skill to enhance his swordplay, or create other unique arts.
Limitations
Although he has the Jenova cells and a mako-enhanced body, Cloud is still human. He can be damaged like any normal person, but his tolerance is higher. Cloud's lack of diversity is probably his main weakness. He has only his swordsmanship and the ability to perform spirit-based techniques to rely on.
Most of his moves (Special and Additional techniques) requires two turns be used, and a two-turn cooldown before it can be used again. As for his Miscellaneous techniques, most of them are available to Cloud only one time. For example, Eternal Bond allows Zack or Aerith to help Cloud. Only one can be chosen and used for a specific number of turns. Once that period is over, Eternal Bond can't be used again regardless of the selection.
The Ultima Weapon is crafted to obtain power from Cloud's opponent. Although achieving its full strength is nearly an impossible feat. Mainly because it's unable to acquire the energy it needs to become complete. If his chances are favorable and the Ultima Weapon reaches totality, Cloud can use Cryst Defense or Ultimakinesis. Both techniques have their own set of limitations.