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{{nihongo|'''Rufus Shinra'''|ルーファウス神羅|Rūfausu Shinra}} is a [[non-player character]] in [[Square Co., Ltd.|Square]]'s [[Compilation of Final Fantasy VII]]. He is voiced by [[Toru Ohkawa]] in the original Japanese puplications and [[Wally Wingert]] in the English dubs. His appearance is marked by neatly-groomed blonde hair, blue eyes and a white three-piece suit with a distinctive double-breasted jacket. In ''Final Fantasy VII'', Rufus is depicted as callous, cold-hearted and ruthless.<ref name="ruthless">'''Barret:''' Execution!? What're ya gonna get by executin' us? / '''Rufus:''' You are to be executed for causing this situation. People are ignorant. They'll feel better as long as someone is punished. / '''Barret:''' I take back what little praise I had for this damn jackass! / '''Rufus:''' Well, enjoy your last moments together. ''(Final Fantasy VII)''</ref> His views on how [[Shinra]] should conduct its rule over the world — through fear and intimidation rather than money — were considered dangerous by his father, and great care was taken to prevent them from influencing the company's inner workings.<ref name="father">{{Cite book | year=2005 | editor=Studio BentStuff | title=Final Fantasy VII Ultimania Ω | pages=56, 58 | language=Japanese | publisher=Square-Enix | id=ISBN 4-7575-1520-0}}</ref><ref name="father2">'''Rufus:''' ...Old man tried to control the world with money. It seems to have been working. The population thought that Shinra would protect them. Work at Shinra, get your pay. If a terrorist attacks, the Shinra army will help you. It looks perfect on the outside. But, I do things differently. I'll control the world with fear. It takes too much to do it like my old man. (''Final Fantasy VII'')</ref>But by Advent Children it seems Rufus has reformed and is dedicated to helping the regeneration of the planet. He appears to enjoy subterfuge as much as he finds it useful, with his concealment of Jenova's head and use of deception in an attempt to overthrow his father. <ref name="fun">'''Kadaj:''' Please, sir, is that your excuse for going after mother yourself? You don't seem all that sorry. / '''Rufus:''' Sorry? Why, I've never had this much fun. ''(Final Fantasy VII Advent Children)''</ref> |
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At the beginning of [[Final Fantasy VII]] he is the Vice-President of the Shinra Electric Power Company, a monopoly corporation and "[[de facto]]" world government. After his father's death, he becomes the president of the company. He begins running his company through fear and intimidation whilst very sure that Shinra is capable of solving the various crisis facing [[Gaia (Final Fantasy VII)|Gaia]]. However, towards the close of the game he has a change of heart so he and Cloud's group put their differences aside to fight their common foes, Meteor and Sephiroth. Rufus' actions led to many positive things towards the end of the game, actions that benefited the world, such as removing Sephiroth's energy barrier and destroying two [[Weapon]]s. However, Rufus is thought to have died when his office in Shinra Headquarters was hit by an energy blast from [[Weapon (Final Fantasy)#Final Fantasy VII|Diamond WEAPON]]. |
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[[Image:Rufus02 3.jpg|thumb|130px|left|Rufus as he appears in ''[[Final Fantasy VII Advent Children|Advent Children]]'']] |
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In ''[[Final Fantasy VII Advent Children]]'', however, Rufus returns with the intention of repairing the damage his company had caused to the world, despite being in a wheelchair due to the disease Geostigma (although it was revealed that the wheelchair was just a facade, <ref name="wheelchair">'''[[Kazushige Nojima]]:''' The wheelchair he's in is actually part of his ruse, but on the other hand he did sustain a lot of injuries in the game, so he's not exactly in perfect shape. {{Cite book | year=2006 | title=Final Fantasy VII Advent Children -Reunion Files- | language=Japanese | publisher=Square-Enix}}</ref> as he was easily capable of standing to toss Jenova's neck off the side of a building, then leaping off as Kadaj dived after it). He plays a significant role in the story, having come into possession of Jenova's remains. In his intent to repay the planet, Rufus is hinted as being the main, but anonymous, funder for the [[Gaia (Final Fantasy VII)#World Regenesis Organization|World Regenesis Organization]].<ref name="debt">'''Rufus Shinra''' I acknowledge that Shinra owes the planet a lot. It goes without saying that my company and I are the ones who put the world in the sorry state it’s in. Therefore, it’s our responsibility to set things right. ''(Final Fantasy VII Advent Children)''</ref> |
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Rufus also makes sporadic appearences in [[Before Crisis: Final Fantasy VII]] were Rufus is seen supplying funding and information to AVALANCHE as an "anonymous benefactor," while suggesting to the Turks that there may be a leak in the company. He intended to use AVALANCHE to kill his father so that he could become President of the Shinra Company. The plan failed, though Rufus continued scheming. Another instance of Rufus in Before Crisis shows him in attendance at Rocket Town with his father, he and the President argue about Shinra's direction causing serious tension within the company. |
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Rufus Shinra (ルーファウス神羅, Rūfausu Shinra) is a non-player character in Square's Compilation of Final Fantasy VII. He is voiced by Toru Ohkawa in the original Japanese puplications and Wally Wingert in the English dubs. His appearance is marked by neatly-groomed blonde hair, blue eyes and a white three-piece suit with a distinctive double-breasted jacket. In Final Fantasy VII, Rufus is depicted as callous, cold-hearted and ruthless.[1] His views on how Shinra should conduct its rule over the world — through fear and intimidation rather than money — were considered dangerous by his father, and great care was taken to prevent them from influencing the company's inner workings.[2][3]But by Advent Children it seems Rufus has reformed and is dedicated to helping the regeneration of the planet. He appears to enjoy subterfuge as much as he finds it useful, with his concealment of Jenova's head and use of deception in an attempt to overthrow his father. [4]
At the beginning of Final Fantasy VII he is the Vice-President of the Shinra Electric Power Company, a monopoly corporation and "de facto" world government. After his father's death, he becomes the president of the company. He begins running his company through fear and intimidation whilst very sure that Shinra is capable of solving the various crisis facing Gaia. However, towards the close of the game he has a change of heart so he and Cloud's group put their differences aside to fight their common foes, Meteor and Sephiroth. Rufus' actions led to many positive things towards the end of the game, actions that benefited the world, such as removing Sephiroth's energy barrier and destroying two Weapons. However, Rufus is thought to have died when his office in Shinra Headquarters was hit by an energy blast from Diamond WEAPON.
In Final Fantasy VII Advent Children, however, Rufus returns with the intention of repairing the damage his company had caused to the world, despite being in a wheelchair due to the disease Geostigma (although it was revealed that the wheelchair was just a facade, [5] as he was easily capable of standing to toss Jenova's neck off the side of a building, then leaping off as Kadaj dived after it). He plays a significant role in the story, having come into possession of Jenova's remains. In his intent to repay the planet, Rufus is hinted as being the main, but anonymous, funder for the World Regenesis Organization.[6]
Rufus also makes sporadic appearences in Before Crisis: Final Fantasy VII were Rufus is seen supplying funding and information to AVALANCHE as an "anonymous benefactor," while suggesting to the Turks that there may be a leak in the company. He intended to use AVALANCHE to kill his father so that he could become President of the Shinra Company. The plan failed, though Rufus continued scheming. Another instance of Rufus in Before Crisis shows him in attendance at Rocket Town with his father, he and the President argue about Shinra's direction causing serious tension within the company.
- ^ Barret: Execution!? What're ya gonna get by executin' us? / Rufus: You are to be executed for causing this situation. People are ignorant. They'll feel better as long as someone is punished. / Barret: I take back what little praise I had for this damn jackass! / Rufus: Well, enjoy your last moments together. (Final Fantasy VII)
- ^ Studio BentStuff, ed. (2005). Final Fantasy VII Ultimania Ω (in Japanese). Square-Enix. pp. 56, 58. ISBN 4-7575-1520-0.
- ^ Rufus: ...Old man tried to control the world with money. It seems to have been working. The population thought that Shinra would protect them. Work at Shinra, get your pay. If a terrorist attacks, the Shinra army will help you. It looks perfect on the outside. But, I do things differently. I'll control the world with fear. It takes too much to do it like my old man. (Final Fantasy VII)
- ^ Kadaj: Please, sir, is that your excuse for going after mother yourself? You don't seem all that sorry. / Rufus: Sorry? Why, I've never had this much fun. (Final Fantasy VII Advent Children)
- ^ Kazushige Nojima: The wheelchair he's in is actually part of his ruse, but on the other hand he did sustain a lot of injuries in the game, so he's not exactly in perfect shape. Final Fantasy VII Advent Children -Reunion Files- (in Japanese). Square-Enix. 2006.
- ^ Rufus Shinra I acknowledge that Shinra owes the planet a lot. It goes without saying that my company and I are the ones who put the world in the sorry state it’s in. Therefore, it’s our responsibility to set things right. (Final Fantasy VII Advent Children)