I think it's cool how they have Cid in all the Final Fantasy's. And I like how he's always been some sort of engineer.

Just think of him the same as Chocobos and Moogles; it's just a traditional thing.

My favourite Cid is from FFXII (Al-Cid was alright, but the actual Cid). He's just so awesome for some reason. FFVIII's Cid was the biggest let down, I feel.