Cloud wanted to be a first class SOLDIER, but didn’t pass the exams. He was a third class SOLDIER for a while, but on a mission with Sephiroth and Zack, things went badly and he was experimented on. He was infused with JENOVA cells, which allowed Sephiroth to control his memories and actions. Cloud’s memories got messed up, but with Tifa’s help he managed to remember some things. He went on a journey to defeat Sephiroth, with Tifa, Barret, Aerith, Red XIII, Cait Sith, Vincent, and Yuffie.