Missions ( Crisis Core ) / Shinra Electric Company Training Missions . 111 Shinra ' s Basic Training . " This is a simulated battle against infantrymenThe difficulty is set low , so it should pose no problem for a SOLDIER operative . Relax and enjoy the training . " 112 Shinra ' s Advanced Training . " This is a simulated battle against Shinra ' s new Gun Bull Heads . You may have fought them before , but that doesn ' t necessarily mean the fight will be easy . Overconfidence may lead to death . . . " 113 50 Shinra Troops . " You will be sparring with our infantrymen . Although each individual poses little challenge , the fact that they will appear in constant stream should even the odds . Let us see how you fare . " 114 100 Shinra Troops . " It ' s another practice session , but with powered - up infantrymen . . . and more of them ! This should be pretty though even for a SOLDIER operative . Give it all you ' ve got . " 115 200 Shinra Troops . " The troops are even tougher this time . Can you survive while defeating a seemingly never - ending stream of troops ? We look forward to watching you in action . " 116 1000 Shinra Troops . " Zack , we now understand how strong you are , so here is our last training session with the most powerful infantrymen we have . They will seem truly endless , coming at you again and again and again . . . Are you ready for the ultimate sparring challenge ? " Peacekeeping Troops . 121 Challenge from Security . " Members of the Security Department have requested a joint training session with SOLDIER . Some of them seem to regard SOLDIER with a passionate sense of rivalry . It ' s only a training session , but don ' t take it lightly . " 122 Second Challenge . " Members of the Security Department have requested another joint training session with SOLDIER . They have robots to support them this time . Proceed with caution . " 123 Third Challenge . " Members of the Security Department have requested yet another joint training session with SOLDIER . A statement from them reads : " We were holding back in the previous sessions . " They are desperate and may do anything to save face . Be careful . " 124 Getting Serious . " The persistent members of the Security Department have sent SOLDIER another challenge to a joint training session . Making excuses , they claim the difference in budget between the departments to be the reasons for their losses . Go show them exactly why we are combat experts . " 125 Armed Challenge . " Members of the Security Department have sent SOLDIER yet another challenge to a joint training session . It seems they have succeeded in securing funds and have new weapons at their disposal . We in SOLDIER never blame a loss on the budget . Win the session and teach them the meaning of dignity . " 126 Last Challenge . " Members of the Security Departments , on a losing streak , have yet again challenged SOLDIER to a joint training session . They have used up their entire budget on this one . We know we ' ve had too many of these , but this on is sure to be the last . Savor it for what it is . " Speak with the Shinra Captain again after finishing " Peacekeeping Troops " missions to receive the item , Craftsman Monthly . Weapons Development . 131 Next - Generation Weapons . " After vanishing from Wutai , Genesis has formed his own army and commenced an attack on Shinra troops . Shinra is developing new weapons to encounter the emerging threat . We want you to participate in testing these weapons . " 132 New Mechanical Weapons . " The Shinra weapons that vanished with Genesis reappeared in his forces ' hands . To counter them , we have started developing new and improved weapons . We ask for your support in testing this enhanced gear . " 133 To Quash Genesis ' s Forces . " The New Weapons Group , dedicating to developing more powerful weapons , has obtained extensive operation data on the weapons used by Genesis ' forces . They have succeeded in developing new weapons that should overcome their current arsenal . We want you to participate in testing these weapons . " 134 Experiments Gone Wrong . " Hastily developed weapons designed to fight Genesis have gone berserk . The testing site is closed off , so there is no concern of damage spreading outside , but we must bring the situation under control . Destroy all machines inside the testing area . " 135 Robots in the City . " New weapons have been developed to counter the elusive Genesis copies in the city . Your cooperation is needed in the testing area for us to obtain combat data for defending Midgar . " 136 A Director ' s Request . " We have been asked by Director Scarlet at the Arms Development Department to test new weapons . This is a very new version of an unmanned weapon currently in use , and we must collect as much combat data as much as possible . Destroy all machines within the battle area . " Plan for New Equipment . 141 Urban Combat Operations . " We have newly formed urban combat force . Final adjustments must be made based on combat testing before they are sent out on real missions . We ask for your participation in the city - themed training event . " 142 Cyber - Sabotage . " One of Genesis ' secret agents has introduced a virus to a fleet of our prototype weapons . The weapons are now out of control and attacking our own people . Track down the large four weapons and destroy them ! " 143 Stolen Shinra Weapons . " While Shinra troops were gearing up for battle with Genesis , AVALANCHE , the anti - Shinra group caught them off guard and stole their weapons for use in their own offensive . Go to AVALANCHE ' s base to fight them and reclaim our weapons . " 144 Destroy the Mobile Artillery . " Mobile artillery produced to counter Genesis ' weapons has gone berserk due to careless QA testing . They have broken trough the factory walls and are now heading toward the residential district . Destroy them before they reach the citizenry . " 145 Testing New Weapons . " We ' re going to conduct a test on new weapons designed to combat Genesis troops and Wutai remnants hiding in the caves . Enter the test dungeon and fight against every weapon you encounter . " 146 Weapons Comparison Test . " We want you to participate in an evaluation of next - generation Sweeper models . Four new Sweepers have been placed in the testing area ; fight them one at a time . The test is over when you have destroyed all four . " Special Operations Arms Laboratory . Special Ops Weapons . " The Special Operation Weapons Group uses Shinra ' s most cutting - edge technologies to create the best possible machine without concern for mass production . We would like for you to help us test these machines . " Special Ops Weapons Return . " They may look the same on the outside , but their internals have been extensively reworked . The subjects are already in the testing area , so if you would kindly participate in our evaluation . . . " Tarantula Test . " We have completed work on Tarantula , the latest machine designed to support us in our plight against Genesis copies . It ' s time to test its performance by pitting it against you . Please head over to the testing area . " Shinra Machines Unit . " A new combat team has been formed , capable of fighting more efficiently . We want to test their abilities against SOLDIER before we send them off to real combat . Gear up for a fight in the test arena . " Better Death Machines . " Plans to create powered - up Death Machines are underway . As an intermediary step , we have released a new model . . . but its true worth is unknown until its testing phase , so we ask you to participate . Please enter the testing arena . " Final Versions of the Spider . " The Spider robots have been overhauled and redesigned to be rolled out as the Guardian Eyes . There are presently four of them in the testing arena . Please enter and fight them whenever you are ready . "