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Genesis Rhapsados
Genesis from Crisis Core
Job:	SOLDIER
Age:	about 25 (in CC)
Weapon:	Rapier
Height:	6'2"
Birthplace:	Banora

Genesis Rhapsados is an antagonist from the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII often seen holding a dumbapple and quoting the story "LOVELESS".

Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core

Genesis is a SOLDIER 1st Class that has disappeared along with some 2nds and 3rds. He shows up in Banora to show Zack Fair that SOLDIER are nothing more than monsters and leaves with Angeal Hewley. He later shows up in Nibelheim after Sephiroth discovers his origins to recruit him for his superior cells. When Sephiroth refuses, Genesis leaves and shows up again near the end seeking the Gift of the Goddess. After being defeated, Zack carries him to Lazard and Cloud Strife in an attempt to share a dumbapple with them. Zack makes his escape with Cloud in tow, leaving Genesis to be collected by two SOLDIERs.

Boss Fights

Mako Excavation Facility

Genesis is a boss fight for the first time in Crisis Core during Chapter 5 in the Mako Excavation Facility.

Stats

Recovery Time: 0.4 seconds

Stagger Rating: 4

Interruptible: No

Immune: Stop, Gravity, Death, Blast Wave, Zantetsuken

Resistance: Poison (30), Silence (80), Stun (30)

Drop: MBarrier

Steal: Elixir, Elixir x2 (rare)

Strategy

Genesis slashes away at Zack with his sword, and has a special attack called Black Flurry that inflicts damage and the Curse status. You can cut Genesis' HP in half by casting Graviga. You can throw Firaga or slice away at him while moving and dodging to finish him off.

Portal of Severence

Genesis' second storyline encounter occurs as the final boss battle of the game in the Portal of Severance.

Stats

Recovery Time: 0.3 seconds

Stagger Rating: 4

Interruptible: No

Immune: Poison, Silence, Stun, Stop, Gravity, Death, Blast Wave, Zantetsuken

Strategy

Genesis is fast and agile as you would expect a SOLDIER 1st Class to be. Cast Wall at the start, and roll and dodge away from his sword and magic attacks. Get behind him to land critical hits. You should be able to get in a couple hits before having to dodge Genesis' attacks. Continue this strategy until Genesis falls.

Mission 5-1-5

Genesis is also featured in Mission 5-1-5.

Stats

Recovery Time: 0.4 seconds

Stagger Rating: 4

Interruptible: No

Immune: Stop, Gravity, Death, Blast Wave, Zantetsuken

Resistance: Poison (30), Silence (80), Stun (30)

Drop: ATK Mako Stone

Steal: MAG Mako Stone

Strategy

Genesis slashes away at Zack with his sword, and has a special attack called Black Flurry that inflicts damage and the Curse status. You can cut Genesis' HP in half by casting Graviga. You can throw Firaga or slice away at him while moving and dodging to finish him off.

See Also: Bosses (FFVII:CC) or Genesis Avatar & Materia

Final Fantasy VII: Dirge of Cerberus

Genesis' original appearance was in Dirge of Cerberus where he was referred to as "G". In the secret ending to the game (available by collecting the three G Reports), Genesis is shown taking Weiss' body, claiming that they still have much work to do, before flying off.

Major portions of this page were written by: tifabelle