FINAL FANTASY - THE SPIRITS WITHIN (2001)

 

 

 

Aki Ross Born in San Francisco in 2038. Orphaned at an early age when her parents were attacked by Phantoms, Aki was raised by an aunt in New York City. As only child, Aki grew up to be a strong and independent woman, finding pleasure in solitude and thought. Following the footsteps of her father, a highly respected scientist, Aki dedicated her life to understanding biotechnology. Often outspoken in her opinions and ideas, Aki became an expert in her field at an early age. She would travel between the barrier cities conducting experiments and lecturing to other scientists. In addition to her study of science, Aki also trained at the Houston Military Academy (HMA), headquarters for all military training. Focusing on aerospace education, Aki also received environmental and wasteland reconnaissance training. It is at the HMA where she began a relationship with Gray Edwards. Upon her graduation from HMA, Aki returned to New York Barrier City to complete her doctorate, while Gray was subsequently assigned to the Deep Eyes.

Despite the distance, they continued their relationship, often commuting between the two cities between Gray's missions to the wasteland and other barrier cities. Under the supervision of Dr. Sid, Aki began research on the wave-theory that he had developed.

Aki became a dedicated scientist and advocate to Dr. Sid's theory to try and eliminate the Phantoms without using excessive force. However, in a freak accident during an experiment, Aki was infected with Phantom particles. Dr. Sid isolated the Phantom particles using wave-theory, yet time was running out. Determined to save her life, she and Dr. Sid set out to find the 8 Spirits to complete the wave-theory and destroy Aki's infestation. Not knowing the magnitude of her infection, Aki isolates herself from everyone, including Gray.

The year is 2065 and Earth is under siege. A meteor has crashed onto the planet, unleashing millions of alien creatures which roam the Earth. Decimating field and city alike, these predators are threatening to extinguish all life on the planet.

The survivors of the initial onslaught have retreated to barrier cities built to protect the inhabitants of Earth from the marauding invaders. But the few cities around the globe are in decline and time is running out.

Yet, the sprit of humankind is resilient and embodied in the brilliant and beautiful Dr. Aki Ross. Determined and capable, Aki strives as EarthÅfs last hope against extinction.

With the guidance of her scientific mentor, Dr. Sid, and the aid of the Deep Eyes military squadron led by the courageous Captain Gray Edwards, Aki races to save both the Earth and herself.

 

 

Terminally infected by an alien, Aki holds the key to discovering the secret to defeating the alien predators. But her quest is jeopardized by the militant opposition of General Hein, who plots to unleash a massive space cannon that will annihilate the aliens and possibly the Earth.

As the clock ticks down, Aki searches within her dreams to find an answer to the alien mystery, while scouring the Earth to collect the eight spirit waves she believes will save the planet.

Fighting both the enemy within and the scheming General Hein, who would destroy the Earth in order to save it, Aki valiantly pursues her Final Fantasy.

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