Final Fantasy 7 10 Things You Never Knew About Cait Sith

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Final Fantasy 7 10 Things You Never Knew About Cait Sith

Cait Sith is a unique character in the Final Fantasy world, and these are 10 things that even FF fans don't know about him. features a number of creative and unique characters, but few are as odd and mysterious as Cait Sith. This crazy cat rides a stuffed moogle, carries a horn, and behaves like a madman, making him an odd duck in the roster. Here's 10 things you never knew about Cait Sith, which hopefully sheds a little light on both his character and his backstory. THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY

YOU VE PROBABLY BEEN PRONOUNCING HIS NAME WRONG

While many see the character's name and pronounce it "kate sith," this might be incorrect. His name was derived from Celtic folklore, more specifically the "Cat Sith," or "Cat Sidhe," a black cat with a white chest that roams the highlands of Scotland. Some variations of the legend say Cat Sith was actually a witch in disguise, with "nine lives" at her disposal. This is evidenced by Cait Sith's many incarnations. Nevertheless, the correct Celtic pronunciation of Cat Sith is actually "Kat Shee." You decide!

HIS MOOGLE IS SHINRA TECH

Cait Sith's large moogle is a product of , more specifically the Urban Development Department. The model could be used for entertainment purposes, or for espionage activities. Cait shouts orders to his moogle via a megaphone, which is in turn an extension of its true operator, Reeve Tuesti.

THE REEVE CONNECTION

Reeve Tuesti is the head of Urban Development at Shinra, and it is he who truly controls Cait Sith. By utilizing Sith as an extension of his own will, he is able to effect his goals of helping and protecting the planet. Reeve possesses the ability to control Cait Sith, even after he has been taken into custody. The true extent of Reeve's capabilities in regards to Sith are not fully known, but a telepathic or remote-control mind connection are probable.

HE IS PROBABLY AN A I

Cait Sith might be controlled by Reeve, but it's entirely possible that there's a certain percentage of artificial intelligence at work. Fans have long noted the difference between Sith and Reeve's mannerisms and dialogue patterns. It is possible that when Reeve is distracted or engaged in other matters, this A.I. takes over and allows Cait Sith a degree of personal autonomy in order to continue his mission.

THE MOOGLE CAME LATER

The first iteration of Cait Sith was a prototype sent to assist the Turks before the events of Final Fantasy 7. This prototype didn't ride his signature moogle at the time. Reeve was upset at Sith's limited combat prowess, and later decided to have him ride the giant moogle in order to take fighting duties off of Cait, and allow for greater power in a fight.

THERE HAVE BEEN MANY CAIT SITH MODELS

Reeve has created several Cait Sith models over the years, refining some while maintaining the same design for others. After the events of Final Fantasy 7, Sith remained active in the battle against evil when he aided Vincent in his battle against Deepground. He has had as many as five canonized incarnations across the Final Fantasy 7 story, with his role in Dirge of Cerberus showcasing his ability to utilize Synaptic Net Drive.

A SCENARIO WAS CUT FROM HIS STORY

The original Final Fantasy 7 release was supposed to feature a scenario where Reeve's cover is blown when he attempts to persuade Shinra from using the Mako Cannon. This would have played into a larger plot twist involving a battle against Sephiroth, requiring AVALANCHE to shut down all the world's Mako Reactors, simultaneously.

ANOTHER GAME ANOTHER TIME

Lead character designer Tetsuya Nomura flipped the script a bit when Final Fantasy 7: Advent Children was released. The story picks up a few years after the game's ending, and focuses on a new threat from Sephiroth's genetic half-clones. Here, Cait Sith rides Red XIII into battle against the Bahamut summon, without his moogle in tow. While fans saw this as a practical necessity, Nomura actually went ahead with it based on an older game concept about a cat riding on the back of a dog.

HE REFERENCES THE MOVIE SHORT CIRCUIT

Odd as it may sound, Cait Sith does actually reference the classic 1980s comedy film Short Circuit, giving a direct shout-out to Johnny Five. The nod comes courtesy of Dirge of Cerberus, when his fifth incarnation arrives on scene. Sith yells out "Number Five is alive!," a direct hat-tip to the Short Circuit robot who becomes self-aware after being struck by lightning.

HE IS LARGELY UNNECESSARY

Cait Sith was designed to be a plot device more than a functional party member. His weak fighting abilities and randomized dice rolls haven't made him a favorite over the years, but his presence in the party does serve its narrative purpose. In fact, Sith is the only character in Final Fantasy 7 that does not need to be in the party at any time, making him entirely optional.