Final Fantasy VII
A chronological timeline covering the discovery of Jenova, the collapse of ethical science within Shinra, the rise of Project Revival, and the early lives of Faye and Joel Carlisle.
This timeline blends canon Final Fantasy VII history with an alternate scientific lineage centered on Professor Gast Faremis, Quinn Carlisle, and the attempted revival of the Cetra bloodline outside Shinra control.
This continuity assumes Shinra’s canonical actions still occur, but introduces a parallel research effort operating in secrecy after 1977.
Timeline Events
~[ μ ] – εγλ 19761976
Completion of Midgar and Shinra Headquarters Relocation
Midgar
FoundingPoliticalDiscovery
Midgar is completed, and Shinra relocates its headquarters to the Shinra Building.
On June 24 of [ μ ] – εγλ 1976, the construction of Midgar is officially completed. Built around a network of mako reactors and divided between the upper plate and the undercity below, Midgar stands as the physical symbol of Shinra’s dominance over energy, industry, and urban life.
With the city finished, Shinra Electric Power Company relocates its headquarters to the Shinra Building, positioned at the city’s center. From this point forward, Shinra governs global affairs from Midgar, consolidating political power, military authority, and scientific research under one centralized structure.
The long-term environmental consequences are not yet fully apparent. The city is celebrated as a triumph of progress, though early signs of imbalance already exist beneath the plate.
~[ μ ] – εγλ 19761976
Births of Tseng, Rude, and Rufus Shinra
Midgar
Birth
Tseng, Rude, and Rufus Shinra are born during a period of expanding Shinra influence.
Circa [ μ ] – εγλ 1977, Tseng and Rude are born, alongside Rufus Shinra. Public documentation surrounding these births is limited, particularly for Tseng and Rude, whose early lives are not formally recorded in accessible Shinra archives.
Rufus Shinra is born within the Shinra family sphere in Midgar. While not the president’s only child, he is recognized internally as the primary heir and raised within the corporate environment shaped by Shinra’s growing political and military power.
No immediate significance is attributed to these births at the time.
Characters:
Tseng(0)Rufus Shinra(0)Rude(0)President Shinra(37)
Early 19771977
Discovery of Jenova at the North Crater
North Crater
DiscoveryRevelation
Professor Gast Faremis discovers the entity later named Jenova at the North Crater and initially misidentifies it as a Cetra.
Circa [ μ ] – εγλ 1977, Professor Gast Faremis, then a senior figure within Shinra’s Science Division, discovers preserved remains at the North Crater. The specimen is recovered from geological strata in a state of life-stasis and is treated as an unprecedented scientific find.
Gast mistakes the entity for a female Cetra and assigns it the name “Jenova.” This misidentification becomes the basis for subsequent internal research decisions and the official classification process that follows later in 1977.
Characters:
Gast Faremis(40)Quinn Carlisle(24)
[ μ ] – εγλ 1977-07-071977
Jenova Officially Verified as a Cetra
Shinra Manor, Nibelheim
RevelationDiscovery
Shinra’s Science Division officially classifies Jenova as a surviving Cetra based on misinterpreted research data.
On July 7, [ μ ] – εγλ 1977, Shinra’s Science Division formally records the entity recovered from the North Crater as a member of the Cetra. The conclusion is reached through genetic testing, limited planetary records, and fragmented Cetra legend translations.
Professor Gast Faremis oversees the verification process. While abnormalities in Jenova’s cellular structure are documented, they are explained internally as the result of prolonged stasis or Cetra evolutionary divergence rather than evidence of an external origin.
Once entered into Shinra’s official archives, the Cetra classification is treated as established fact and is not meaningfully challenged within the company. This verification becomes the scientific foundation used to justify subsequent Cetra-related experimentation.
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[ μ ] – εγλ 1977-09-131977
Approval of the Jenova Project
Shinra Manor, Nibelheim
RevelationPoliticalDiscovery
Shinra formally approves the Jenova Project, authorizing unrestricted research and human experimentation using Jenova cells.
On September 13, [ μ ] – εγλ 1977, Shinra Electric Power Company officially authorizes the Jenova Project following the classification of Jenova as a surviving Cetra. With this decision, Jenova-derived cellular material is cleared for direct experimentation and military application.
The project is placed under the authority of the Shinra Science Division, with Dr. Hojo assuming a leading role. Research priorities expand rapidly, shifting from observation to invasive experimentation involving human subjects. Internal objections regarding consent, long-term instability, and ethical risk are documented but overruled.
The approval of the Jenova Project marks a turning point in Shinra policy. From this point forward, Jenova is no longer treated as a subject of study, but as a resource to be exploited.
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Late 19771977
Approval of the SOLDIER Project
Midgar
FoundingPolitical
Shinra formally approves the SOLDIER Project, authorizing the creation of enhanced military operatives through mako exposure and biological experimentation.
In late [ μ ] – εγλ 1977, Shinra Electric Power Company formally authorizes the SOLDIER Project as part of its expanding military doctrine. The program is designed to produce elite combat personnel through controlled mako exposure and invasive physical conditioning overseen by the Science Division.
Unlike conventional infantry forces, SOLDIER candidates are subjected to experimental procedures intended to enhance strength, endurance, and combat aptitude. Early development is unstable, with a high rate of failure and fatality. These losses are classified internally and treated as acceptable within Shinra’s long-term strategic calculations.
The approval of SOLDIER represents a decisive shift in Shinra policy. Human experimentation becomes institutionalized rather than exceptional, and military effectiveness is prioritized over individual survival.
Characters:
Dr. Hojo(34)President Shinra(37)
Late 19771977
Professor Gast Resigns from Shinra
Shinra Manor, Nibelheim
RevelationPolitical
Professor Gast Faremis resigns from the Shinra Science Division following ethical disputes over Jenova research.
In late [ μ ] – εγλ 1977, Professor Gast Faremis formally resigns from the Shinra Science Division after the approval of the Jenova Project and the escalation of human experimentation.
Gast raises sustained objections to the use of Jenova cells, citing invasive cellular behavior, lack of consent, and the irreversible consequences of implantation. These concerns are dismissed by Shinra leadership and directly opposed by Dr. Hojo, whose research authority continues to expand.
Gast’s resignation marks the final loss of internal ethical resistance within Shinra’s scientific hierarchy. Shortly thereafter, his involvement in official records diminishes rapidly.
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Early 19781978
Quinn Carlisle Departs Shinra
Kalm
PoliticalFounding
Dr. Quinn Carlisle resigns from Shinra and leaves Midgar following the escalation of Jenova-related human experimentation.
In early [ μ ] – εγλ 1978, Dr. Quinn Carlisle formally departs from Shinra Electric Power Company after growing disillusioned with the direction of the Science Division. His decision follows the approval of the Jenova Project, the expansion of human experimentation, and the consolidation of authority under Dr. Hojo.
Unlike Professor Gast Faremis, Quinn’s departure is quiet and procedural. He is removed from active research roles without public incident, and no formal objection is recorded in Shinra’s internal archives. His prior contributions to Jenova-related research are reassigned or sealed.
Shortly after leaving Shinra, Quinn relocates to Kalm, where he begins laying the groundwork for what will later become Project Revival. At the time of his departure, Shinra does not intervene.
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Mid 19781978
Project Revival begins in Kalm
Kalm
FoundingDiscovery
Quinn Carlisle initiates Project Revival in Kalm, pursuing Cetra reconstruction without the use of Jenova cells.
In mid [ μ ] – εγλ 1978, following his departure from Shinra, Dr. Quinn Carlisle begins Project Revival in the town of Kalm. Operating under the cover of a legitimate medical practice, the project is conceived as an alternative to Shinra’s Jenova-based experimentation.
Project Revival focuses on attempting to restore or replicate Cetra-adjacent traits through non-Jenova means, relying on controlled genetic research and lifestream compatibility studies. From its inception, the project is acknowledged to be high-risk, with outcomes uncertain and ethical boundaries self-imposed rather than institutionally enforced.
At this stage, Project Revival remains small in scope and largely invisible to Shinra oversight.
Characters:
Quinn Carlisle(25)Belgemine(27)
~[ μ ] – εγλ 19781978
Births of Sephiroth, Genesis Rhapsodos, and Angeal Hewley
BirthDiscoveryPolitical
Three key children are born under Shinra’s secret genetic programs, setting the foundation for Project S and Project G outcomes.
In [ μ ] – εγλ 1978, three births occur that become central to Shinra’s long-term military and science trajectory.
- Sephiroth is born as the intended success of Project S, tied to the Jenova research legacy.
- Genesis Rhapsodos and Angeal Hewley are born under Project G, developed through Hollander’s line of experimentation.
These births are treated internally as program milestones rather than ordinary human lives, and the children are effectively folded into Shinra’s controlled ecosystem from the start.
Characters:
Sephiroth(0)Genesis Rhapsodos(0)Angeal Hewley(0)Dr. Hojo(35)Lucrecia Crescent(33)
[ μ ] – εγλ 1979-01-181979
First Recorded Failure of Project Revival
Kalm
DisasterDiscovery
Project Revival records its first miscarriage during an early Cetra restoration pregnancy.
In early [ μ ] – εγλ 1979, Project Revival records its first confirmed failure when an experimental pregnancy ends in miscarriage during early gestation. The pregnancy demonstrates initial embryonic development before collapsing due to biological incompatibility.
Medical documentation indicates that the failure occurs prior to maternal systemic decline. The mother survives, though the loss confirms that early Cetra reconstruction attempts carry significant developmental risk even in the absence of mako exposure or external augmentation.
This miscarriage establishes the first concrete evidence that Cetra restoration through preserved genetics and hybrid gestation is inherently unstable. Following the event, Quinn Carlisle tightens procedural controls and reduces the number of concurrent implantation cycles. Documentation becomes more selective after this point.
Characters:
Quinn Carlisle(26)Belgemine(28)
[ μ ] – εγλ 1979-05-121979
Birth of Faye
Kalm
Birth
Faye is born in Kalm as the first successful live birth of Project Revival.
On May 12, [ μ ] – εγλ 1979, Faye is born following a high-risk pregnancy conducted under Project Revival protocols in Kalm. The delivery is successful, and the infant stabilizes without immediate catastrophic rejection.
Postnatal evaluation confirms active Cetra markers and direct lifestream interaction. Unlike earlier failed pregnancies, Faye survives beyond birth, establishing the first verified living outcome of the project.
While her condition is initially stable, medical notes record early signs of energetic instability. These observations are logged without escalation at the time.
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[ μ ] – εγλ 1979-06-021979
Death of Faye’s Mother
Kalm
DeathDisaster
Faye’s mother dies from delayed postnatal complications following her participation in Project Revival.
In mid [ μ ] – εγλ 1979, Faye’s mother experiences progressive systemic deterioration approximately one month after childbirth. Initial recovery following delivery gives way to organ failure linked to prolonged biological strain incurred during the pregnancy.
Despite continued medical care, her condition worsens and proves irreversible. She dies in Kalm, marking the first confirmed maternal fatality following a successful live birth under Project Revival.
This death forces a reassessment of postnatal risk. It establishes that survival through childbirth does not equate to maternal safety and deepens internal concern regarding the project’s long-term viability.
Characters:
Quinn Carlisle(26)Belgemine(28)
[ μ ] – εγλ 1979-06-131979
Birth of Joel
Kalm
Birth
Joel is born in Kalm as the second and final successful live birth of Project Revival.
On June 13, [ μ ] – εγλ 1979, Joel is born following a high-risk pregnancy conducted under Project Revival protocols in Kalm. The delivery is successful, and the infant stabilizes shortly after birth.
Postnatal assessment confirms active Cetra markers and direct interaction with the Lifestream. Unlike Faye, Joel exhibits immediate neurological sensitivity, with early indications of heightened receptivity to planetary signals noted in medical records.
Joel’s birth confirms that Project Revival outcomes are not uniform and that viable Cetra restoration presents divergent and unstable expressions even under similar conditions.
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[ μ ] – εγλ 1979-06-131979
Death of Joel’s Mother
Kalm
Death
Joel’s mother dies within hours of childbirth, prompting the immediate termination of Project Revival.
On June 13, [ μ ] – εγλ 1979, Joel’s mother suffers rapid systemic collapse shortly after delivery. Unlike earlier delayed complications observed in other cases, deterioration is immediate and severe.
Medical intervention is unsuccessful. Death occurs within hours of childbirth, marking the most acute maternal fatality recorded during Project Revival. The event confirms that gestational survival does not correlate with maternal viability and that risk remains extreme even in successful live births.
This death becomes the decisive breaking point for continued experimentation.
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Late 19791979
Project Revival Formally Abandoned
Kalm
PoliticalRevelation
Project Revival is formally terminated following repeated miscarriages and maternal deaths.
In late [ μ ] – εγλ 1979, Dr. Quinn Carlisle formally abandons Project Revival following the cumulative losses incurred during its operation. Despite achieving two live births, the project’s continued miscarriages, escalating maternal fatalities, and mounting ethical concerns render further experimentation untenable.
Carlisle determines that continued pursuit of Cetra restoration risks replicating the very methods he sought to oppose. All active experimentation is halted, and no further pregnancies are authorized. Remaining embryos are deemed nonviable.
Project data, genetic material, and procedural records are sealed rather than destroyed, recognized as too significant to eliminate outright. Guardianship of the surviving children, Faye and Joel, is assumed privately.
Project Revival ceases to exist as an active scientific initiative.
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~[ μ ] – εγλ 19791979
Birth of Reno
Birth
Reno is born during Shinra’s consolidation period in Midgar.
Circa [ μ ] – εγλ 1979, Reno is born. Canon sources do not record the exact date or circumstances of his birth, and no official documentation of his early childhood exists.
His birth occurs during a period when Shinra’s political and military influence is rapidly expanding following the completion of Midgar and the institutionalization of its security apparatus. At the time, the event carries no recorded significance.
Characters:
Reno(0)
Early 19801980
Founding of the Shinra Private Military Academy
Midgar
FoundingPoliticalEducation
Shinra establishes the Shinra Private Military Academy to systematize military training, loyalty conditioning, and long-term personnel cultivation.
In early [ μ ] – εγλ 1980, Shinra Electric Power Company formally founds the Shinra Private Military Academy as a centralized training institution for future soldiers, security forces, and strategic operatives. Publicly presented as a prestigious preparatory academy, its true function is operational: to produce disciplined, obedient manpower at scale while identifying high-value assets for specialized deployment.
The academy emphasizes hierarchy, compliance, and psychological resilience to institutional pressure. Cadets are subjected to continuous evaluation through academics, physical training, behavioral monitoring, and authority-driven stress environments. Advancement is conditional and opaque, reinforcing self-regulation and competition rather than individual distinction.
SPMA functions as both a training ground and a filtration system. While a small number of cadets advance into elite programs such as SOLDIER, the majority are prepared for standard military, security, or support roles that sustain Shinra’s global presence. Those who fail to meet standards are quietly redirected or removed, ensuring continued utility or attrition without disruption.
~[ μ ] – εγλ 19821982
Rufus Shinra, Tseng, and Rude Enter the Shinra Private Military Academy
Midgar
Education
Rufus Shinra, Tseng, and Rude are enrolled in the Shinra Private Military Academy at the age of five.
In [ μ ] – εγλ 1982, Rufus Shinra, Tseng, and Rude are enrolled into the Shinra Private Military Academy as part of its early childhood intake program. By this stage, the academy has been operational long enough to support structured long-term conditioning rather than short-term training.
Enrollment at such a young age reflects Shinra’s evolving strategy of cultivating loyalty and obedience from early childhood. Cadets are introduced to rigid hierarchy, behavioral monitoring, and institutional discipline, with emphasis placed on memory formation, authority normalization, and psychological assessment rather than combat instruction.
Rufus Shinra’s enrollment is handled as a controlled internal placement rather than a standard admission. While he is not the president’s only child, he is recognized internally as a primary corporate heir, and his academy track emphasizes authority navigation and strategic conditioning over physical training.
Tseng and Rude are admitted through standard academy channels. Records for their early childhood years are minimal, but both remain enrolled, indicating early compatibility with the academy’s expectations and structure.
Characters:
Rufus Shinra(5)Tseng(5)Rude(5)
~[ μ ] – εγλ 19821982
Outbreak of the Rhadore War
Rhadore Archipelago
WarPoliticalDestruction
Shinra launches a military campaign in the Rhadore Archipelago following the discovery of mako resources.
In [ μ ] – εγλ 1982, following the discovery of mako in the Rhadore Archipelago, Shinra initiates a military campaign to seize control of the islands. The assault devastates the native Rhadoran population, with fewer than a thousand survivors remaining after the initial onslaught.
After securing dominance through overwhelming force, Shinra disengages rather than maintaining long-term occupation. A remnant of the Rhadoran Army survives by hiding out, continuing resistance in isolation.
~[ μ ] – εγλ 19831983
Sephiroth Enters the Shinra Private Military Academy
Midgar
Education
Sephiroth is enrolled in the Shinra Private Military Academy at the age of five under heightened internal oversight.
In [ μ ] – εγλ 1983, Sephiroth is enrolled in the Shinra Private Military Academy at the age of five. His admission follows established academy procedures on paper, but is accompanied by elevated monitoring and restricted access protocols reflecting his classified origins.
Unlike standard early-childhood intakes, Sephiroth’s curriculum emphasizes controlled isolation, structured evaluation, and behavioral compliance alongside foundational instruction. Peer interaction is limited, and reporting requirements are expanded beyond normal academy standards.
Academy records treat Sephiroth’s enrollment as routine externally while internally categorizing him as a priority asset. From this point forward, his development occurs almost entirely within Shinra-controlled systems.
Characters:
Sephiroth(5)
~[ μ ] – εγλ 19841984
Birth of Zack Fair
Gongaga
Birth
Zack Fair is born in the rural town of Gongaga.
In [ μ ] – εγλ 1984, Zack Fair is born in the village of Gongaga. His early life unfolds far from Midgar and outside Shinra’s institutional structures, in contrast to many children later shaped directly by Shinra-controlled systems.
No special attention is attached to his birth at the time. Zack grows up in a civilian environment, with no early exposure to military conditioning or corporate oversight. His eventual path toward Shinra service emerges later through personal ambition rather than engineered design.
Characters:
Zack Fair(0)
[ μ ] – εγλ 1985-02-071985
Birth of Aerith Gainsborough
Icicle Inn
Birth
Aerith is born to Gast Faremis and Ifalna, becoming the last known Cetra.
On February 7, [ μ ] – εγλ 1985, Aerith is born in the village of Icicle Inn to Ifalna, a surviving Cetra. Her birth occurs while Shinra continues active research into the Cetra and the Planet, following Professor Gast Faremis’s defection from the company.
Although her existence is not publicly documented at the time, Aerith’s birth represents the continuation of the Cetra bloodline believed by Shinra to be extinct. To protect her child, Ifalna remains in hiding, avoiding Shinra surveillance for several years following the birth.
Aerith’s early life unfolds away from Midgar and Shinra’s direct control, a circumstance that later proves temporary.
Characters:
Aerith Gainsborough(0)Ifalna(22)Gast Faremis(48)
~[ μ ] – εγλ 19851985
Outbreak of the Wutai War
Wutai
WarDestruction
Open war breaks out between Shinra and the nation of Wutai following escalating territorial and political conflict.
In [ μ ] – εγλ 1985, armed conflict erupts between Shinra Electric Power Company and the nation of Wutai, marking the beginning of the Wutai War. What begins as a series of skirmishes and political tensions rapidly escalates into sustained military engagement.
Shinra deploys conventional forces alongside enhanced operatives, leveraging mako-based technology and emerging SOLDIER units to overwhelm Wutai’s traditional military structure. The conflict accelerates Shinra’s militarization and expands its global reach, while Wutai suffers territorial loss, cultural destabilization, and long-term economic damage.
The war continues for several years and becomes the primary proving ground for Shinra’s military doctrine and enhanced soldiers.
~[ μ ] – εγλ 19851985
Genesis Rhapsodos Enters the Shinra Military Academy
Midgar
EducationPolitical
Genesis Rhapsodos is enrolled in the Shinra Private Military Academy at age seven under non-standard intake procedures.
In [ μ ] – εγλ 1985, Genesis Rhapsodos enters the Shinra Private Military Academy at the age of seven. His enrollment occurs outside the standard cohort intake structure and is handled as a special placement rather than a routine admission.
While publicly framed as merit-based advancement, internal handling reflects heightened interest tied to his classified origins. From the outset, Genesis is subjected to elevated evaluation standards and closer academic and behavioral monitoring than typical cadets of his age group.
His presence marks an early deviation from standardized academy enrollment timelines and coincides with Shinra’s broader shift toward accelerated identification and cultivation of high-value assets.
Characters:
Genesis Rhapsodos(7)
Early 19861986
Faye and Joel Relocate to Midgar
Midgar
TransformationPolitical
Quinn Carlisle relocates Faye and Joel from Kalm to Midgar to secure their safety and prepare for controlled institutional placement.
In [ μ ] – εγλ 1986, Dr. Quinn Carlisle relocates Faye and Joel from Kalm to Midgar following the long-term fallout of Project Revival. By this point, both children are seven years old, and their continued presence in Kalm is assessed as increasingly unsafe.
The decision is driven by multiple factors. Project Revival’s termination left behind sealed but intact research records, and the existence of two surviving Neo-Cetra represents a persistent liability should Shinra scrutiny return to the region. Kalm’s small population and limited infrastructure no longer provide sufficient anonymity or protection.
Midgar offers concealment through scale. Its dense population, rigid bureaucracy, and compartmentalized oversight allow Quinn to shield the children more effectively while leveraging his former Shinra connections to control how and where they are documented.
The relocation is also strategic. Quinn intends to place Faye and Joel into structured education under close supervision, ensuring stability, monitoring, and access to resources unavailable elsewhere. This move directly precedes their later enrollment into the Shinra Private Military Academy.
[ μ ] – εγλ 1986-08-111986
Birth of Cloud Strife
Nibelheim
Birth
Cloud Strife is born in the mountain town of Nibelheim.
On August 11, [ μ ] – εγλ 1986, Cloud Strife is born in Nibelheim. His birth occurs far from Midgar and outside Shinra’s elite institutions, during a period when Shinra’s influence continues to expand through war and militarization.
Cloud’s early life unfolds in relative isolation from Shinra’s direct control. At the time of his birth, there is nothing to distinguish him from other children in the region, and no attention is drawn from Shinra or its research divisions.
Characters:
Cloud Strife(0)
Late 19861986
Faye and Joel Enter the Shinra Private Military Academy
Midgar
EducationPolitical
Faye and Joel are enrolled in the Shinra Private Military Academy at age seven under controlled, non-standard placement.
In late [ μ ] – εγλ 1986, Faye and Joel are enrolled in the Shinra Private Military Academy following their relocation to Midgar. Their admission is arranged through internal channels rather than open intake, allowing Quinn Carlisle to limit exposure while securing structured education and monitoring.
The placement prioritizes stability, observation, and institutional discipline over combat training. Both children are evaluated continuously, with emphasis on behavioral compliance, psychological resilience, and adaptability to hierarchy rather than performance metrics typical of older cadets.
At the time of entry, neither child is publicly distinguished from other students, though internal handling reflects heightened discretion.
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~[ μ ] – εγλ 19901990
Sephiroth Joins SOLDIER
Midgar
TransformationPolitical
Sephiroth graduates early from the Shinra Private Military Academy and formally enters SOLDIER service.
In [ μ ] – εγλ 1990, Sephiroth completes an accelerated academy track and is promoted into SOLDIER years ahead of standard progression. His transition from cadet to active operative is handled under heightened internal oversight, with assignments structured to evaluate combat performance, obedience, and adaptability under live conditions.
Unlike typical recruits, Sephiroth’s entry is treated as both a military appointment and a validation of Shinra’s long-term experimental doctrine. Early deployments are controlled rather than public-facing, limiting exposure while establishing operational reliability.
Characters:
Sephiroth(12)
~[ μ ] – εγλ 19921992
Elmyra Gainsborough Adopts Aerith
Midgar
Death
Elmyra Gainsborough adopts Aerith after Ifalna dies shortly following their escape from Shinra custody.
In [ ν ] – εγλ 1992, Ifalna and her daughter Aerith escape from Shinra captivity and reach the Sector 5 Undercity. Severely weakened from sustained experimentation and prolonged flight, Ifalna collapses at the Sector 5 station.
Elmyra Gainsborough encounters them while waiting for her husband, who never returned from the Wutai War. Before dying, Ifalna entrusts Aerith to Elmyra’s care. Elmyra agrees and formally adopts the child, concealing Aerith’s identity and severing Shinra’s immediate control over the last known Cetra.
Characters:
Aerith Gainsborough(7)Ifalna(29)
~[ μ ] – εγλ 19921992
Faye and Sephiroth Begin Dating
Midgar
Transformation
Faye Carlisle and Sephiroth begin a private romantic relationship while both remain within Shinra-controlled environments.
In [ ν ] – εγλ 1992, Faye Carlisle and Sephiroth enter a romantic relationship that develops quietly within Shinra’s institutional sphere. The relationship remains informal and largely unacknowledged, shaped by shared isolation and limited personal autonomy rather than public circumstance.
No official action is taken at the time, though the pairing exists under implicit scrutiny due to their proximity to Shinra systems and personnel.
Characters:
Sephiroth(14)Faye Carlisle(13)
~19921992
Sephiroth Oversees the Rhadore Archipelago Operation
Rhadore Archipelago
WarDisasterRevelation
Sephiroth oversees a Shinra operation in the Rhadore Archipelago that results in total civilian eradication.
In [ ν ] – εγλ 1992, after the Rhadore conflict has remained dormant for approximately a decade, Shinra dispatches SOLDIER operatives Glenn Lodbrok, Lucia Lin, and Matt Winsord to the Rhadore Archipelago to survey the region for potential mako reactor construction.
Sephiroth is later deployed to the operation in a supervisory capacity, marking his first active field assignment under direct Shinra command. During the mission, he works closely with Glenn, Lucia, and Matt and initially treats the deployment as a standard military operation.
The team encounters active resistance from surviving Rhadoran forces. The engagement escalates into open conflict, culminating in the complete eradication of the Rhadoran population by Sephiroth. Shinra engineers subsequently begin construction of a mako reactor on the island of Sijad, but the operation triggers an uncontrolled mako torrent that destroys the island entirely.
Following the disaster, Sephiroth returns to Shinra command without public acknowledgment of the events. Glenn Lodbrok, Lucia Lin, and Matt Winsord desert SOLDIER shortly thereafter.
Characters:
Sephiroth(14)
~[ μ ] – εγλ 19971997
Destruction of Kalm During Shinra Bombing Operation
Kalm
DisasterDestructionPolitical
Kalm is largely destroyed during a Shinra bombing operation intended to eliminate a weapons trafficker.
Around [ μ ] – εγλ 1997, Shinra conducts an aerial bombing operation targeting a suspected weapons trafficker operating in or near Kalm. The strike is miscalculated and devastates the town instead, destroying residential areas and civilian infrastructure.
In the aftermath, Shinra classifies the incident as an operational failure and assigns the Turks to suppress information and manage survivors. Several survivors are removed from Kalm under the guise of medical treatment and transferred to Hojo’s laboratory for experimentation. Among them is Felicia, the daughter of Turk operative Verdot.
The town’s medical clinic is heavily damaged in the bombing. Dr. Belgemine survives the destruction but is seriously injured, bringing an end to the clinic’s operation and erasing one of the last remaining physical traces of Project Revival.
Although Kalm is reconstructed in later years, the original town, its records, and much of its population are effectively erased.
Characters:
Belgemine(46)
Late 20002000
Rufus Shinra Appointed Vice President
PoliticalTransformation
Rufus Shinra is formally appointed Vice President of Shinra Electric Power Company.
In late [ μ ] – εγλ 2000, Rufus Shinra is appointed Vice President of Shinra Electric Power Company.
The appointment follows internal instability caused by the SOLDIER desertions and ongoing failures within the Science and Military divisions. Rufus positions himself as a stabilizing force, advocating for a more aggressive and centralized approach to control.
Although officially framed as a business decision, Rufus’s promotion marks a generational shift within Shinra leadership. Unlike his father, Rufus favors covert power, manipulation, and long-term leverage over overt domination.
From this point forward, Rufus begins quietly consolidating influence across Shinra’s intelligence, military, and political arms.
Characters:
Rufus Shinra(23)
~[ ν ] – εγλ 00010001
End of the Wutai War
Wutai
WarPolitical
The Wutai War formally ends, triggering the calendar reset and reshaping Shinra’s political and military posture.
In February of [ ν ] – εγλ 0001, the Wutai War officially comes to an end following Shinra’s final military actions and the collapse of organized Wutaian resistance. The conclusion of the war marks a decisive victory for Shinra and solidifies its status as the dominant global power.
In the immediate aftermath, Shinra announces a calendar reset, transitioning from the [ μ ] – εγλ era to [ ν ] – εγλ 0001. Military operations shift from open warfare to internal security, intelligence suppression, and resource consolidation.
Wutai, left politically fractured and economically devastated, becomes a focal point for anti-Shinra sentiment. Planetologists from Cosmo Canyon establish Avalanche in Wutai, using the nation’s defeat as a rallying symbol for resistance against Shinra’s exploitation of the Planet.
Although mako reactors are initially intended to return to pre-war production levels, Shinra and the general population remain dependent on elevated energy output. Shinra redirects excess energy toward rebuilding Midgar’s upper plate, while the slums see no comparable improvement, widening social inequality and fueling further dissent.
By the end of the year, terrorist activity escalates. Avalanche operations intensify, including failed attempts to sabotage reactors and assassinate President Shinra, which are ultimately thwarted by SOLDIER operatives and the Turks.
Characters:
Sephiroth(23)Rufus Shinra(24)