Zack Fair

Zack Fair (voiced by Rick Gomez) is a non-playable character in Final Fantasy VII and the main protagonist of its prequel, Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-. The second wielder of the Buster Sword before Cloud Strife, Zack received the sword from his mentor, Angeal Hewley. Zack is a 1st Class SOLDIER and Cloud's best friend during their time working for the Shinra Electric Power Company.

In Final Fantasy VII, Zack only appears in flashback sequences which portray him as almost identical to Cloud, the game's main protagonist. These sequences elaborate on Cloud's past and his connection to Sephiroth, the game's antagonist. In Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-, Zack's history and influence are brought into focus. He also appears in Last Order -Final Fantasy VII-, Before Crisis -Final Fantasy VII-, and briefly in Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children and Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete.