Rude is a supporting character in the Final Fantasy VII series, serving as an antagonist in Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VII Remake. He has minor supporting roles in Before Crisis -Final Fantasy VII- and Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-, and a major supporting role in Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children.

Rude is a prominent member of the Turks—a special task force within the Shinra Electric Power Company's General Affairs division. Often accompanied by his partner and apparent friend Reno,