Tower southwest of Mythril mine exit. This does not include the final battle for the Huge Materia. Look in the game script for the final battle.
*** CONDOR1: Base of Fort Condor ***
Approach guy
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 been on the Shinra cargo ship 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 boarding cargo ship
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... (with Cloud or Cid as party leader)
I'm sorry... really (Tifa)
All right then...... Take care of yourselves
I guess we'll help you (Cloud or Cid)
All right, we'll help (Tifa)
Really!? Then go on up and they'll fill you in on the details.
Go into fort
*** CONVIL_1: Fort Condor ***
Item shop:
Sorry, but I can't sell you anything now.
Materia shop:
Hello. I'm sorry but we're not selling anything now.
We're using everything we have for ourselves.
Guy at the top
*** CONVIL2: Watch Room ***
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.
You can also see the condor by checking the window
What do ya think? Awesome, huh?
Talk to 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.
Otherwise
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"?
If [Game progress < 523]
Red XIII:
The Shinra......
If [Game progress >= 523]
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 to date Barret/Tifa/Aeris
Not interested
Choose this 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
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.
Red XIII:
Wow, it's 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
Red XIII:
That's the reactor. And the condor.
If Red XIII is absent, but Vincent is present
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.
If [Game progress < 1102]
It seems the Shinra doesn't like the idea of having a condor on top of the reactor.
Depending on party
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?
If [Game progress < 523]
Red XIII:
It's not very logical.
If [Game progress >= 523]
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
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?
If [Game progress < 523]
Red XIII:
So, to protect the eggs, are you gonna protect the reactor?......
If [Game progress >= 523]
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?
If [Game progress >= 1102]
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
Barret:
What's there to think about? We gotta do it!
Tifa:
Cloud......
Aeris:
Cloud, why are you still worrying about it?
If [Game progress < 523]
Red XIII:
You decide what we're going to do.
If [Game progress >= 523]
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 to date Barret/Tifa/Yuffie
Depending on party members
Tifa:
Cloud, thanks.
Barret:
Hey! We'll come to the rescue.
Aeris:
Yes, yes. Let's do our best.
If [Game progress < 523]
Red XIII:
I got it. Let me lend a hand, too.
If [Game progress >= 523]
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 to date Yuffie. You'll need to talk to the old man again and accept to continue with this sidequest.
Depending on party
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 man at the top
*** CONVIL_2: Watch Room ***
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.
Talk to the old man again. What happens if you refuse with Cloud and come back when Tifa/Cid is the leader?
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 presence
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.
If [Game progress < 523]
Red XIII:
I got it. Let me lend a hand, too.
If [Game progress >= 523]
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.
If you have agreed to fight
Old man:
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.
Old man:
Ask my son, who's standing guard at the shed, about anything related to our military tactics.
Item shop:
You hang in there!
Materia shop:
Hello. Do your best. We will, too.
Walk toward beds
Depending on the party
Barret:
Ey, let's get some rest.
Tifa:
Say, let's take a rest. Okay?
Aeris:
Let's rest. Okay?
Yuffie:
Come on... break time, break time!
If [Game progress < 523]
Red XIII:
We should get some rest while we can.
If [Game progress >= 523]
Red XIII:
Let's take a rest when we can afford to.
Cait Sith:
Now, shall we get some rest?
Cid:
Come on; let's get some shut-eye.
Vincent:
It's probably best to get some rest now.
If Cloud is party leader
Cloud:
......
We'll get some rest
Let's move on
If Tifa is party leader
Tifa:
Yeah...
Let's get some rest
Maybe next time
If Cid is party leader
Cid:
Yo!
Hurry up and take a break
Now, not right now
*** CONVIL_2: Watch Room ***
Man at the top:
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.
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.
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.
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.
Before winning the minigame 3 times
We can't use the Tristoner or Fire Catapult, because they are still being developed.
If you won the minigame 3 to 5 times
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.
Before winning the minigame 3 times
We can't use the Tristoner or Fire Catapult, because they are still being developed.
If you won the minigame 3 to 5 times
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 30000 gil or more
That's enough money for now. If we run out, we'll ask you for more.
Otherwise
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 have enough money
Thanks. This makes (number) gil.
If you can't afford to give that much
We are very grateful, but you don't have enough money.
If they now 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
Hey, this one climbing up here looks like they'd be just right. Please, any help is appreciated...
If there is no battle to fight
How are things going? Seems like there's no activity at Shinra.
Repeats conversation in Strategy section
If a lot of time has passed since you last fought
This number is actually calculated using the game progress variable, and does not necessarily reflect the number of battles that you could have fought
How goes it? The Shinra troops have attacked (number) times since you were here.
So we're getting a little short on funds.
We have (number) gil right now.
First battle, or if you told them to wait
Preparations ready?
Subsequent battles
Perfect timing! They're just around the corner. Get ready.
Wait
Okay, ready
If they have less than 4000 gil
Hey we're a little short on money... So could you at least make it 4000 gil?
If they have 4000 gil or more
First battle
You have 10 enemies. There appear to be many Beasts, so you may want to deploy more Attackers.
If you have not yet won the minigame 3 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 you won the minigame between 3 and 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.
won 6 to 8 times
You're probably used to it now, >but don't let your guard down.
Deploy Tristoners.
won 9 to 11 times
Looks like the enemy numbers 40. >Don't let your guard down.
won 12 times or more
I think you don't need my advice. >The rest is up to you.
Buy one soldier in the beginning, start the game. Then quickly set more soldiers as low as possible to choke the bottom entry routes.
Winning 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.
Is it possible to win the minigame without any soldiers left?
We have (number) allies left, so here's (number) gil.
Oh, yeah. I found this just now on the battlefield. Maybe it'll come in handy for you guys.
First time winning
Get Magic Comb
Second time winning
Get Peace Ring
3rd time
Get Tincture (actually 3 Ether)
4th
Get Megalixir
5th-6th
Get 5 Potion (actually 5 Hi-Potion)
7th
Get Super Ball
8th-9th
Get 3 Turbo Ether
10th-12th
Get 3 Elixir (actually 5 X-Potion)
13th or more
Get 3 Elixir
Losing minigame
You will not get refund for remaining troops here
My God! They're attacking! We're counting on you.
Battle: CMD. Grand Horn
Winning battle
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.
Losing battle
Are you all right? Looks like a few got through.
Contribute gil
Same as About funding in the Strategy section
Let them handle it
If they have 3000 gil or more
I see, very well then. Maybe, we'll fight together again sometime.
If they can't afford to fight
Sorry, we only have (number) gil. We have to beg for help.
Hear more
Same as the Strategy section