Zack Fair

'''This is not FF7 canon. Well, some of it is. Most of it is not. This is mostly me trying to keep my notes straight. Spoilers abound.'''

Born March 3, 1974

A Gongaga native, Zack is the oldest of five siblings- two brothers, two sisters. Like many young men of his age, he left his family when he was old enough (legal age in the FF7 universe seems to be 15) and went to join the military. The Wutai War had been going on for several years, and Shinra was pumping out the propaganda to drum up more volunteers for the military in general and the SOLDIER program in particular. Everyone wanted to be like the Great Sephiroth who had already been a General for two years.

Although high-energy and easy-going, Zack's attention-span is not as short as most people think. He just has a hard time sitting still with nothing to do. Knowing the war would not last forever, he began training as a medic so that he'd know how to do more than just swing a blade. Zack didn't see a lot of combat in Wutai. By the time he and Cloud joined the military Shinra already firmly had the upper hand. Two more years would see the end of hostilities and Zack made a Captain and SOLDIER 1st Class with troops of his own to command.

The "Clone Wars" as some call the fiasco with Angeal and Genesis hit Zack especially hard. Angeal was more than just a CO, he was a trusted mentor and beloved friend. He did his best to be supportive and fill in where needed for the remaining General after they were gone. His girlfriend Aeris helped ease the grieving process, and Zack tries to spend any free time he has with her.