Chapter 17

Chapter 17: Deliverance from Chaos
Overview
Checkpoints
Icon Exclamation.png A Way Out
Jenova, a mysterious life-form, is kept deep within the Shinra Building. As the party approaches the creature, they are intercepted by Sephiroth, who sends Cloud hurtling to the lower levels.
Icon Exclamation.png Find the Others
Someone has stolen Jenova. They follow an ominous-looking trail to the elevator, which they use to get up to the roof.
Icon Exclamation.png Cloud
Icon Checkmark.png Find Barret
Cloud and Red XIII reunite with Barret, and the trio searches for Tifa and Aerith.
Icon Checkmark.png Use the Central Terminal
The door to the 3rd ward is now unlocked, allowing Tifa and Aerith to explore the area.
Icon Checkmark.png 2nd Ward
Cloud and the others finish exploring the 2nd ward, but are unable to find a way back to the upper level.
Icon Checkmark.png 4th Ward
They defeat the swordipede, thus stopping Hojo's interference.
Icon Checkmark.png Rescuing Red XIII
Cloud informs Aerith and Tifa that Red XIII is in trouble. The two rush to his aid.
Icon Exclamation.png Tifa
Icon Checkmark.png Research the 3rd Ward
Aerith and Tifa finish exploring the 3rd ward, but are unable to find a way back to the upper level.
Icon Checkmark.png Rescuing Red XIII
Tifa and Aerith fight their way through Hojo's experiments and reunite with Red XIII.
Icon Checkmark.png To the Central Terminal
The 4th ward is now unlocked. Leave it to Cloud and Barret to explore the area.
Icon Checkmark.png A Way Up
Hojo's "trial" now concluded, he reactivates the elevator. Tifa, Aerith, and Red XIII board the lift and make for the upper level.
Icon Checkmark.png Source of the Sound
After defeating Hojo's experiments, they're all back together and ready to head to the roof.
Icon Exclamation.png The Ominous Trail
They arrive at the president's office and watch as President Shinra is murdered. Sephiroth reclaims Jenova and disappears into the skies above the Shinra Building.
Icon Exclamation.png The Showdown
Cloud faces off against Rufus Shinra, who escapes by helicopter. Cloud is blown off the helipad, but is saved by Tifa.
Icon Exclamation.png The Great Escape
Barret and the others escape the Arsenal and reach the building's entrance, only to be caught by Heidegger. However, just when it seems all is lost, the roar of an engine rips through the air.