... the parallels to Final Fantasy VI?
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- Evil Empire that wants an ancient power
- Right Hand of the Emperor is the actual main villain
- Main villain killing/transforming the Emperor
- Empire tries because of the main villain to "be friendly" to the enemies just to actually get what they want
- Main villain is an annoying jokester
- MagiTek - though vastly different
- Magic being a natural thing but not as easily accessible
- Character that somewhat supports the empire and has access to an airship joins your side
- Biggs and Wedge being soldiers
- World of Ruin
- Defeating the main villain means enormous sacrifice of the main character (Esperside of Terra almost killing her, Noctis dying)
- Character wakes up years later to reunite with friends and head for the villain
- Ultros