M8: Zack, the Materia Hunter

==M8-1: Starting Out==
===M8-1-1: Rematch with Ifrit===
As a result of analyzing the materia you obtained in your fight with Ifrit, we have succeeded in trapping the creature—and chances are good that you can get your hands on rare materia.Hurry to the site.
*Unlock: Progress to Chapter 3
*Enemies: Ifrit
*Chests: None
*Finish reward: Ifrit Materia (DMW)
===M8-1-2: Raijincho===
We have received information of materia hidden in the nest of an island-dwelling Raijincho.Go to the island and obtain the materia.
*Unlock: Completion of Mission 8-1-1
*Enemies: Raijincho, Spriggan, Grashtrike
*Chests: Hi-Potion
*Finish reward: Thunder (Materia)
===M8-1-3: Clash with Genesis Troops===
We received word that Genesis troops currently transporting precious materia they had shamelessly pilfered from Shinra.We take the security of our materia seriously—so get it back!
*Unlock: Progress to Chapter 4
*Enemies: G Assassin, G Avenger, Guard Hound
*Chests: Ether
*Finish reward: HP Up (Materia)
===M8-1-4: Rematch with Bahamut===
We thoroughly analyzed the materia you retrieved during your fight with Bahamut, and we believe we have isolated his current location.Hurry to the site—chances are good that you can get your hands on some more rare materia.
*Unlock: Completion of Mission 8-1-3
*Enemies: Bahamut
*Chests: None
*Finish reward: Bahamut Materia (DMW)
===M8-1-5: Escape from Hojo's Lab===
A monster has escaped from Hojo laboratories.The monster has been powered up by materia and must be captured at any cost!Hunt it down and take its materia after it has been subdued.
*Unlock: Completion of Mission 8-1-4
*Enemies: Bat Eye, Epiornis, Replicon
*Chests: None
*Finish reward: Regen (Materia)
===M8-1-6: Mystery Materia===
We detected a strong materia reaction in the caves.Its source is unknown, as there appears to be no presence of Genesis copies or Wutai remnants.No mako eruptions have been reported either, so conduct an investigation immediately.
*Unlock: Completion of Mission 8-1-5
*Enemies: Bizarre Bug, Hungry, Mandragora
*Chests: Fire Armlet, Hi-Potion
*Finish reward: Odin Materia (DMW)
==M8-2: Mako Stones==
===M8-2-1: SPR Mako Stone===
A spirit mako stone has been detected in the slums of Sector 6.Mako stones are invaluable as research material for materia regeneration.Hurry to the slums and obtain the mako stone.
*Unlock: In chapter 3, talk to the researcher in the Shinra HQ Materia Room
*Enemies: Fly Eye, Spriggan
*Chests: Potion
*Finish reward:SPR Mako Stone give to researcher and receive Esuna Materia
*Strategy: Attack
===M8-2-2: VIT Mako Stone===
We have detected a reaction from a vitality mako stone in the suburbs of Mideel.You will most likely encounter monsters in this area. Use caution as you make your way to the mako stone.
*Unlock: Completion of Mission 8-2-1
*Enemies: Fly Eye, Grashtrike, Spriggan
*Chests: Potion, Soma
*Finish reward: VIT Mako Stone give to researcher and receive Poison Materia
*Strategy: Attack
===M8-2-3: MAG Mako Stone===
We have detected a reaction from a magic mako stone near Mount Corel.You will most likely encounter monsters in this area.Use caution as you make your way to the mako stone.
*Unlock: Completion of Mission 8-2-2
*Enemies: Fly Eye, Grashtrike, Raijincho
*Chests: Hi-Potion
*Finish reward: MAG Mako Stone receive Silence Materia
*Strategy: Use Poison & Attack
===M8-2-4: HP Mako Stone===
We have detected a reaction from an HP mako stone in the plains.You will most likely encounter monsters in this area.Use caution as you make your way to the mako stone.
*Unlock: Completion of Mission 8-2-3
*Enemies: Bat Eye, Bizarre Bug, Raijincho
*Chests: Mag Up (Materia), Hi-Potion, X-Potion, Ether
*Finish reward: HP Mako Stone receive Silence Blade
*Strategy: Use Poison & Attack
===M8-2-5: ATK Mako Stone===
We have detected a reaction from an attack mako stone in the wasteland northeast of Cosmo Canyon.You will most likely encounter monsters in this area.Use caution as you make your way to the mako stone.
*Unlock: Completion of Mission 8-2-4
*Enemies: Mandragora, Slaps, Trap
*Chests: X-Potion, Phoenix Down
*Finish reward: ATK Mako Stone receive Gravity
*Strategy: Use Poison & Attack
===M8-2-6: LCK Mako Stone===
We have detected a reaction from a Luck mako stone in the Mythril Mines.You will most likely encounter monsters in this area.Use caution as you make your way to the mako stone.
*Unlock: Completion of Mission 8-2-5
*Enemies: Death Claw, Mandragora, Slaps
*Chests: Fira (Materia), Esuna (Materia)
*Finish reward: LCK Mako Stone receive Regan
*Strategy: Use Poison, Fira & Attack
If Zack returns to the same researcher he gets the mission from, the researcher will refine each of the Mako Stones into various materia.
==M8-3: To Hell and Back==
===M8-3-1: EM Hell in the Building===
An abnormal electromagnetic field has been activated in a building, damaging the machinery we planned to use in our site investigation.Shinra troops cannot enter with the monsters swarming inside.Find the cause of abnormality and eliminate it.
*Unlock: Completion of Mission 8-1-6
*Enemies: Bee Saucer II, Chain Machine, G Legion
*Chests: Dispel (Materia)
*Finish reward: Stop Blade (Materia)
===M8-3-2: EM Hell on the Island===
An abnormal electromagnetic field has been activated on a desert island, damaging the machinery we planned to use in our site investigation.Shinra troops cannot enter with the monsters swarming inside.Find the cause of abnormality and eliminate it.
*Unlock: Completion of Mission 8-3-1
*Enemies: Bee Saucer II, G Legion, Sky Gunner
*Chests: Hi-Potion, Gravity (Materia), Diamond Gloves
*Finish reward: Status Ward
===M8-3-3: EM Hell in the Wasteland===
An abnormal electromagnetic field has been activated in the wasteland, damaging the machinery we planned to use in our site investigation.Shinra troops cannot enter with the monsters swarming inside.Find the cause of abnormality and eliminate it.
*Unlock: Completion of Mission 8-3-2
*Enemies: Ahriman, Dorky Face, Nightmare
*Chests: X-Potion, Elixir
*Finish reward: Elemental Strike (Materia)
===M8-3-4: EM Hell in the Mines===
An abnormal electromagnetic field has been activated in the coal mines, damaging the machinery we planned to use in our investigation of the site.Shinra troops cannot enter with the monsters swarming inside.Find the cause of abnormality and eliminate it.
*Unlock: Completion of Mission 8-3-3
*Enemies: Demon, Evil Eye, Evilgoyle, Nightmare
*Chests: Diamond Gloves, Gravity (Materia), Shinra Beta, Twisted Headband
*Finish reward: Magic Up++ (Materia)
===M8-3-5: EM Hell in the Plains===
An abnormal electromagnetic field has been activated in the plains, damaging the machinery we planned to use in our investigation of the site.Shinra troops cannot enter with the monsters swarming inside.Find the cause of abnormality and eliminate it.
*Unlock: Completion of Mission 8-3-4
*Enemies: Balloon, Pachyornis, Razor Weed
*Chests: Iron Bangle, Dash (Materia), AP Up++ (Materia), X-Potion
*Finish reward: Status Strike (Materia)
===M8-3-6: EM Hell in the Caverns===
An abnormal electromagnetic field has been activated in the caverns, damaging the machinery we planned to use in our investigation of the site.Shinra troops cannot enter with the monsters swarming inside.Find the cause of abnormality and eliminate it.
*Unlock: Completion of Mission 8-3-5
*Enemies: Boundfat, Razor Weed, Thunderbird
*Chests: Steal (Materia), Dark Matter, VIT Up++ (Materia)
*Finish reward: Hell Thundaga (Materia)
==M8-4: From a Hot Treasure Hunter==
===M8-4-1: Suspicious Mail 1===
This message, from someone who claims to be the "treasure princess", is suspect.You can apparently meet this person if you head for the plains.Please go there and confirm the information's accuracy.
*Unlock: In chapter 4, after the mail Zack gets from a Hot Treasure Hunter
*Enemies: Grashtrike, Hedgehog Pie
*Chests: Potion, Hi-Potion, Soma, Chocobo Feather (DMW)
*Finish reward: MBarrier (Materia)
===M8-4-2: Suspicious Mail 2===
It seems the "treasure princess" has recruited you as an ally.You now have orders to hunt for a treasure in the ravine.We assume you feel bad making her cry the last time. To curb that guilt, head for the ravine.
*Unlock: Completion of Mission 8-4-1
*Enemies: Bat Eye, Grashtrike
*Chests: Jump (Materia), HP Up (Materia), Circlet
*Finish reward: Barrier (Materia)
===M8-4-3: Suspicious Mail 3===
The orders this time (from you-know-who) are to look for a treasure in the plains.We know you're only going with her to make up for making her cry.She's probably playing you, but if that's okay by you, head for the plains.
*Unlock: Completion of Mission 8-4-2
*Enemies: Bat Eye, Bizarre Bug, Trap
*Chests: Stop (Materia), Ether, Osmose (Materia), Cait Sith's Megaphone (DMW)
*Finish reward: HP Up+ (Materia)
===M8-4-4: Suspicious Mail 4===
Our "Treasure princess" seems quite upset, though it's obviously not her place to get mad; she's the one providing faulty information.But if you can act the grown-up and not get cross with her, you can head for the marine caves.
*Unlock: Completion of Mission 8-4-3
*Enemies: Crazy Saw, G Diver, Guard Fang
*Chests: Elixir, Drainra (Materia), Moogle's Amulet (DMW)
*Finish reward: Vital Slash (Materia)
===M8-4-5: Suspicious Mail 5===
The "treasure princess" is threatening to fire you.It must be welcome news for you, but we should make an effort to defend SOLDIER's honor.We suggest you head for the coal mines if only for that reason.
*Unlock: Completion of Mission 8-4-4
*Enemies: Dorky Face, King Scarab, Slaps
*Chests: Silver Armlet, Elixir, Firaga (Materia), Mountain Chocobo Armlet
*Finish reward: MAG Up+ (Materia)
===M8-4-6: Suspicious Mail 6===
You have more orders, and a challenge to a duel, from our "treasure princess".We have had quite enough of this child, so if you're as fed up with her as we are, head for the marine caves and tell her off!
*Unlock: Completion of Mission 8-4-5
*Enemies: Ahriman, Dual Horn, King Scarab
*Chests: VIT Up+ (Materia), X-Potion, Diamond Bracelet
*Finish reward: Darkness (Materia)
==M8-5: Anonymous Hints==
===M8-5-1: Treasure Info 1===
This message from an anonymous source hints at a secret treasure to be found in the plains.If it gets into the wrong hands, it may become a threat to Shinra's very existence.Go there and protect our interest!
*Unlock: Completion of Mission 8-4-6
*Enemies: Ahriman, Evil Eye, King Scarab
*Chests: Hyper Wrist, Curaga (Materia), Ice Armlet, Hi-Potion
*Finish reward: Assault Twister+ (Materia)
===M8-5-2: Treasure Info 2===
Another anonymous note hints at a secret treasure hidden in the marine caves.If it gets into the wrong hands, it may become a threat into Shinra's very existence.Though the claim is dubious, we should make sure.
*Unlock: Completion of Mission 8-5-1
*Enemies: Evil Eye, Head Hunter, Mover
*Chests: Blizzaga (Materia), Hi-Potion, Death Blade (Materia)
*Finish reward: VIT Up++ (Materia)
===M8-5-3: Treasure Info 3===
Another note from someone (who insists on anonymity) hints a secret treasure hidden in the caves.Contrary to this claim, we doubt that it poses a threat to Shinra.Accept this mission if you want to play along with her games...
*Unlock: Completion of Mission 8-5-2
*Enemies: Hornets, Mine, Razor Weed
*Chests: Gold Armlet, Drainga (Materia), Diamond Bracelet
*Finish reward: SPR Up++ (Materia)
===M8-5-4: Treasure Info 4===
Our favorite anonymous source sends yet another note that hints at a treasure to be found in the coal mines.You may have to spend your money in order to obtain this item, but if you have the time and the finance, go check it out.
*Unlock: Completion of Mission 8-5-3
*Enemies: Balloon, Hornets, Razor Weed
*Chests: River Chocobo Armlet, Bolt Armlet, X-Potion
*Finish reward: Exploder Blade (Materia)
===M8-5-5: Treasure Info 5===
She still thinks she is anonymous and her note tells us about a treasure to be found somewhere inside the plate.You should go to the area... and get to the bottom of how she got your email address.
*Unlock: Completion of Mission 8-5-4
*Enemies: Boundfat, Razor Weed, Thunderbird
*Chests: X-Potion, Elixir, ATK Up++ (Materia), Force Bracelet
*Finish reward: Hell Firaga (Materia)
===M8-5-6: Treasure Info 6===
"Anonymous" seems to have barely escaped an unannounced summon appearance.She now tells us about a secret treasure in the cave.It may be dangerous, but we still need to determine the security breach through her.
*Unlock: Completion of Mission 8-5-5
*Enemies: Bahamut Fury, Mover RE, Thunderbird
*Chests: Hell Firaga (Materia), Silver Armlet, Carbon Bangle, Graviga (Materia), Firaga Blade (Materia)
*Finish reward: Bahamut Fury Materia (DMW)
==M8-6: Yuffie's Notices==
===M8-6-1: Notice===
We have received notice from Yuffie that she is attempting to nab some treasure.Based on previous information, the treasure must be in a dangerous place.Head for the caves, take the treasure, and protect Yuffie!
*Unlock: Completion of Mission 8-5-6
*Enemies: Lava Worm, Mover RE
*Chests: Gold Rolling Pin, Status Strike (Materia), Power Attack, Elixir
*Finish reward: Tri-Fire (Materia)
===M8-6-2: Another Notice===
Another notice from Yuffie.She seems to be headed for the marine caves this time, but the area is known to be rife with vicious foes!Yuffie's life is in danger—get into the caves and stay alert.
*Unlock: Completion of Mission 8-6-1
*Enemies: Pumpkin, Sahagin Chief, Wyerd
*Chests: Sea Chocobo Armlet, Dash (Materia), Silence Blade (Materia)
*Finish reward: Death Jump
===M8-6-3: Final Notice===
Yet another notice from Yuffie—this time she's headed for the coal mines.She's probably not in danger of losing her life, but the area is teeming with monsters.The treasure might be worth the trouble.
*Unlock: Completion of Mission 8-6-2
*Enemies: Garnet Mole, Pumpkin
*Chests: Flame Armlet, X-Potion, Hyper Wrist, Gil Toss(Materia), Wall (Materia), Fat Chocobo Feather
*Finish reward: Electrocute (Materia)
===M8-6-4: S.O.S.?===
Another notice from Yuffie laying claim to some treasure.She talks tough as usual, bit she might be lost in the wasteland.We're a little worried bout her. Please go there for our sake.
*Unlock: Completion of Mission 8-6-3
*Enemies: Garnet Mole, Hippogriff, S Mine, Scissor Chitin
*Chests: Quake (Materia), Tarot Cards, Blaze Armlet, Sky Chocobo Armlet
*Finish reward: Flare (Materia)
===M8-6-5: S.O.S.===
An S.O.S message from Yuffie. Specifics are unknown.We're relatively confident that she is safe, but head out... just to be sure.
*Unlock: Completion of Mission 8-6-4
*Enemies: S Mine, Scissor Chitin, Worm Elite
*Chests: Hero Drink, Elixir, Mountain Chocobo Armlet
*Finish reward: Smart Consumer (Materia)
===M8-6-6: S.O.S....?===
Another message from Yuffie, with no subject or punctuation in the main body of the mail.She could be in real trouble this time... Then again, maybe not.The decision whether to go or not is yours.
*Unlock: Completion of Mission 8-6-5
*Enemies: Bee Saucer IV, G Guardian, G Purgatorio, G Scutatus
*Chests: X-Potion, Hi-Potion, Diamond Bracelet, Poison Blade (Materia), Dispel Blade (Materia)
*Finish reward: Stop Sword w/ATK +60 (Materia)
Mission 08