I'm taking a break from my all-nighter.

Masamune, you are, indeed, a beast. Thank you, thank you, so much. I love you in a non-sexual way. You've clarified so much and gone into complete detail. You're a living, breathing walkthrough/FAQ.

And about the FFX(-2) and FFVII connections, now that I think about it, I doubt that the entire history of FFVII can take place within 1000 years on a different planet, nor can it possibly take place on Spira, because of Spira's own history. I like the idea of them being prequels to the "Most Amazingly Awesome and Cool Final Fantasy Game by Square-Enix of All Time," but you're right. It does seem impossible. Unless, of course, the FFX-2 world is somehow completely obliterated. Completely. And then the few people left alive would become the Ancients, the Cetra, and history would move on from that point. But I seriously doubt it now... And I'm just spouting ideas.

Anyway, again, you're a beast. And me and my close circle of friends only use that term for things that truly exceed God-like greatness.