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This is a guide to the Guardian Force’s in the game on Disc 1, Disc 2, Disc 3 & 4 and this page will tell you:

a) What they do

b) How to Obtain them

c) Some pictures of them in action

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Quezacotl

Name: Quezacotl

Sex: Male

Element: Lightening/Thunder

Attack: ‘Thunderstorm’

Notes: Legend says that the plumed serpent of the Toltec and Aztec civilisations, known as the God of the morning and evening star, will return in another age...

How do Obtain:

Very simple; on Disc 1, pretty much near the very start of the game, log on to the Balamb Network using the computer at the back of Squall's classroom. On the menu, select 'Tutorial' and you will receive the Guardian Force's Shiva and Quezacotl to help you on your way.

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Shiva

Name: Shiva

Sex: Female

Element: Ice

Attack: ‘Diamond Dust’

Notes: The Goddess of Ice makes her return... with even less clothing...

How to Obtain

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Ifrit

Name: Ifrit

Sex: Male

Element: Fire

Attack: ‘Hell Fire’

Notes: The old Final Fantasy faithful returns with some useful abilities and a devastating attack…

How to Obtain

As part of your graduation to SeeD, Quistis will take you to the 'Cave of Fire' (see World Map) at the very beginning of the game. Simply defeat Ifrit in here. It's very easy, just use Shiva a lot.

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Siren

Name: Siren

Sex: Female

Element: Silence

Attack: ‘Silent Voice’

Notes: The half women, half bird of Greek mythology, Siren has the power to cure all status ailments with her song…

How to Obtain

You need to draw Siren from Elviole (the forth option) when you battle her after defeating Biggs and Wedge on the Radio Tower (the Dollet Mission).

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Diablo

Name: Diablo

Sex: Male

Element: None-Elemental (May cause Demi)

Attack: ‘Soul Of Darkness’

Notes: The huge bat comes forth from darkness and crushes the enemy with his Demi attack…

How to Obtain

You will receive a lantern from Cid when you embark upon your first SeeD mission. Simply select the lantern in your item inventory and you will battle Diablo.

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Brothers

Name: Brothers

Sex: Both Male

Element: Physical

Attack: ‘Brotherly Love’

Notes: The sacred minoteur has two brothers, the smaller one is the toughest, so watch out…

How to Obtain

You need to defeat the two brothers at the Tomb of the Nameless King (see World Map) on Disc 1.

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Carbuncle

Name: Carbuncle

Sex: Unknown

Element: Reflect

Attack: ‘Ruby Light’

Notes: Named because of his bright red gem placed on his forehead, Carbuncle has many magic abilities which can prove a valuable asset…

How to Obtain

Near the end of disc 1, when Squall and Irvine battle those two goblins (called Shumerukes) to protect Rinoa, draw Carbuncle from either of them.

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DISC 2

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Leviathan

Name: Leviathan

Sex: Unknown

Element: Water

Attack: ‘Tidal Wave’

Notes: The bible myth of the large and powerful sea monster summons the water to engulf the enemy…

How to Obtain

You must draw Leviathan from Nogue when you battle him in the basement of Balamb Garden on Disc 2.

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Pandemonium

Name: Pandemonium

Sex: Male

Element: Wind

Attack: ‘Wind Storm’

Notes: Pandemonium reeks havoc and confusion on the enemy with his infinite wind power…

How to Obtain

During the crisis at Zell Dincht’s hometown, Balamb City, you need to draw him from Fuujin in the battle against her and Raijin in Balamb Hotel.

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Cerberus

Name: Cerberus

Sex: Male

Element: Triple

Attack: ‘Counterattack of the Smokey Wolf’

Notes: The monstrous watch-dog with three heads, Cerberus guards the entrance to Hades and casts double or triple on your characters…

How to Obtain

You need to battle and defeat him on Galbadia Garden, near the end of of Disc 2 (that creature that stands in the middle of the main hall).

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Alexander

Name: Alexander

Sex: Unknown

Element: Holy

Attack: ‘Holy Judgement’

Notes: The holy healer - Alexander can appear not-so-holy to any enemy that feels the effect of Holy Judgement…

How to Obtain

Simply draw from Edea on the last battle of Disc 2 in Galbadia Garden's lecture hall.

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DISC 3 & 4

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Doomtrain

Name: Doomtrain

Sex: Unknown

Element: All Status

Attack: ‘Runaway Train’

Notes: The gloulish doomtrain inflicts large amounts of status damge with his death-train attack…

How to Obtain

You need to use Soloman's Ring (once you have gained 6 Iron Pipes, 6 Malboro's Tentacles and 6 Remedy Plus's) to summon Doomtrain.

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Bahamut

Name: Bahamut

Sex: Unknown

Element: None-Elemental

Attack: ‘Mega Flare’

Notes: Valuing wisdom, knowledge, prophecies and song, Bahamut is ever-watchful for the cause of good, sitting unsleepingly in his palace in the Seven heavens…

How to Obtain

You need to battle and defeat him in the Secret Research Centre (see the World Map). It's best to do it with higher levels on Disc 3.

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Cactaur

Name: Cactaur

Sex: Male

Element: None-Elemental

Attack: ‘1,000 Needles’

Notes: The huge cactus that guards the deserts attacks mercilessy with 1,000 needles…

How to Obtain

You need to battle and defeat him on Cactuar Island (Disc 3, with the Ragnarok, see World Map).

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Tonberry

Name: Tonberry

Sex: Male

Element: None-Elemental

Attack: ‘Kitchen Knife’

Notes: None

How to Obtain

You need to battle 20 Tonberry's in a row at the Centra ruins (see World map), and finally defeat the Tonberry King (Disc 3).

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Eden

Name: Eden

Sex: Unknown

Element: None-Elemental

Attack: ‘Eternal Breath’

Notes: Eternally majestic, Eden can inflict huge amounts of damage on any foe that dare oppose it…

How to Obtain

You need to draw Eden from the Ultima Weapon at the Secret Research Center (see World Map), which is easier said than done because you have to then defeat him.

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