Fierce, Cloud Strife stands as an iconic and complex character, embodying a blend of stoicism, strength, and inner turmoil. He is introduced as a former member of SOLDIER, an elite military unit, who now works as a mercenary for hire in the dystopian city of Midgar. Cloud's journey is one of self-discovery and redemption as he becomes embroiled in a struggle against the oppressive Shinra Electric Power Company and its exploitation of the planet's resources