The Shinra Company is rapidly increasing its influence through its monopoly on mako energy. When a high-ranking member of SOLDIER, Shinra's elite fighting force, disappears with his contingent, a young SOLDIER 2nd Class named Zack is sent to investigate. Along with his mentor, Angeal, and SOLDIER legend Sephiroth, Zack is about to become embroiled in a cruel and fateful struggle that will shake the very foundation of the world...