Quote Originally Posted by ForestOwl
I've never understood why Spira was in need of an 'elite fighting force' seeing as though it had just embarked on the Eternal Calm. This has always confused me. Any thoughts?
The Crimson Squad was formed right before the Eternal Calm. In one of the Crimson Spheres, someone talks about the Operation Mi'ihen that is about to happen. So the Crimson Squad was being formed as Yuna was making her pilgrimage. However, it was all done before Seymour died (the first time), because in Barali's Sphere (I'm assuming it took place after the Crimson Squad incidents), Seymour is still alive in Guadosalam and takes him in.