The world returns to its own time
Time Compression Ends After Ultimecia Is Defeated
The collapse of normal time ends after SeeD forces reach the future and defeat Ultimecia, preventing her attempt to make time compression permanent.
Section
SeeD Chronicles
A former ruler returns — and falls
Sorceress Adel Defeated Inside Lunatic Pandora
SeeD forces defeat Sorceress Adel inside the Lunatic Pandora after her release from orbital imprisonment, but the confrontation immediately gives way to Ultimecia's final plan.
The sky over Esthar turns into a catastrophe
Lunar Cry: Monsters Descend From the Moon
A Lunar Cry triggered at Tears' Point sends a massive stream of monsters from the moon toward Esthar and brings Sorceress Adel's orbital prison back to the planet.
A threat from Esthar's past returns
Lunatic Pandora Enters Esthar and Heads for Tears' Point
The massive Lunatic Pandora crosses Esthar and moves toward Tears' Point, carrying technology associated with the catastrophic phenomenon known as the Lunar Cry.
Two Gardens collide in open war
Battle of the Gardens: Balamb Defeats Galbadian Forces
Balamb Garden and Galbadia Garden clash directly in Centra, ending with the defeat of Seifer and Sorceress Edea by SeeD forces.
An academy takes to the sea
Balamb Garden Escapes Missile Attack After Ancient System Activated
Balamb Garden avoids Galbadia's incoming missiles by activating a hidden ancient mechanism that allows the entire academy to leave the island.
The Gardens become targets
Trabia Garden Devastated by Galbadian Missile Strike
Galbadia launches missiles against the Garden network, devastating Trabia Garden and placing Balamb Garden in immediate danger.
SeeD operation ends in defeat
Assassination Attempt Against Edea Fails in Deling City
A sniper attack against Sorceress Edea during the Deling City parade is stopped by magic, leading to a direct confrontation between Edea, Seifer and SeeD.
Galbadia's leadership overturned
Sorceress Edea Kills President Deling and Seizes Control
President Vinzer Deling is killed by Sorceress Edea during a ceremony in Deling City, placing the sorceress at the center of Galbadia's government and military power.
Chaos at the television station
Crisis in Timber: Presidential Broadcast Ends in Armed Confrontation
President Deling's international broadcast from occupied Timber is interrupted by an armed confrontation involving Seifer, SeeD, the resistance and Sorceress Edea.
War reaches the Dollet Dukedom
Galbadia Invades Dollet: SeeD Forces Halt the Advance
Galbadian troops assault Dollet and seize its communications tower before SeeD forces intervene, turning the coastal city into the center of a sudden military crisis.