Welcome to Game8's story walkthrough of Chapter 2: Covert Ops featured in the INTERmission DLC of FF7 Remake Intergrade, the FF7 Remake upgrade for the PS5 that released on June 10th, 2021. For a step-by-step guide of the new Yuffie episode including hunting down the Ultimate Materia in Shinra's Advanced Weaponry Division, how to beat Scarlet and the Crimson Mare, and how to beat Nero, read on!

Previous Chapter	Wutai's Finest
Current Chapter	Covert Ops
Next Chapter	-

List of Main Scenario Objectives

No.	Title	Description
1	Scarlet's Trap	Make your way through the Advanced Weaponry division of Shinra.
2	The Hunt Continues	Continue searching for the Ultimate Materia in the Advanced Weaponry division of Shinra.
3	The Invitation	Scarlet invites you to play with some of her machines.
4	A New Threat	Nero has been awakened and is ready for a hunt.
5	Escape	Escape from Shinra headquarters.
6	Dread	Battle against Nero.

INTERmission Chapter 2

Shinra Building B16 - Advanced Weaponry: Inspection

B16 - Advanced Weaponry	B15 - Advanced Weaponry

	Objectives
1	After Scarlet blocks your path turn back the other way for a rest area.
2	Continue down the hall and enter the door on the right for a fight with 1 Sweeper and 2 Slug Rays.
3	Fight the 2 Monodrives that spawn.
4	Fight the 3 Shock-Rays and 2 Slug Rays that spawn.
5	Knock down the cargo container with your shuriken and have Sonon boost Yuffie up. Kick down the ladder for Sonon.
6	Continue down the hall to enter B15 - Advanced Weaponry: Production

B15 - Advanced Weaponry: Production

	Objectives
1	Fight the two Shock Troopers.
2	Turn on the power from the terminal to open several pods with Materia and open a path forward.
3	Collect the following Materia from the room: Ninja Cannonball x1, Steadfast Block x1, Skill Master x1.
4	Go back to the terminal and go across the metal pipes. Run across the side of the fan and climb up.

B14 - Advanced Weaponry: Maintenance

B14 - Advanced Weaponry	B13 - Advanced Weaponry

	Objectives
1	Go across the pipe to the next platform.
2	Go left for a chest with the Ribbon then continue back to the right.
3	Go through the door and the chest to the left will have a Volant Armlet. Continue through the next doorway and fight the 2 3-C Soldier Operators.
4	Follow the path forward and swing across the gap.
5	Fight the Armored Magitrooper
6	Go through the door to the left and the chest will have Djinn Staff for Sonon.
7	Keep moving forward and activate the terminal in the next room.
8	Enter the door that opens behind you and access the terminal to play Shinra Box Buster.
9	Score 5,000, 10,000, and 20,000 points on normal difficulty to receive ATB Assist, ATB Boost, and ATB Stagger Materia respectively. Score 10,000, 30,000, and 50,000 points on hard to receive Magnify Materia, Gil Up Materia, and EXP Up Materia respectively.
10	Go back to the main room and climb up the fan's left side in the center and cross to the next platform.

B13 Advanced Weaponry Development

	Objectives
1	From the left side of the fan continue forward and swing across the next 2 gaps to get some Time Materia. Now slide back down and climb up the right side of the fan.
2	From the right side of the fan go forward and a cutscene will play. Knock down the beam to get across to the next area.
3	Take a side path to the left for a chest with a Healing Carcanet.
4	Return to the main path and go through the door to fight 3 Security Officers and 1 Elite Grenadier.
5	Continue through the door between two big suspended robot arms and follow the path to end up in Scarlet's room.
6	Continue through the door on the right and go to the next terminal to turn on the power.
7	Go back to Scarlet's room to get a better look at the Materia in the tube. Fight the Armored Shock Trooper and Armored Magitrooper that spawn.
8	Grab the AP Up Materia from Scarlet's Room. Then rest up in Scarlet's chair and continue through the door to the left of where you originally entered.

B20 - Advanced Weaponry Testing

B20 - Testing Grounds	B20 - Heavy Weapons Platform Testing

	Objectives
1	Use your shuriken to hit a hologram above the gate. This will decide if you will fight 2 Mark II Monodrives (left hologram) or 2 Sweepers (right hologram). Then go down the elevator.
2	Fight the 2 Sweepers or the 2 Mark II Monodrives after getting off of the elevator.
3	Hit the right hologram and get on the next platform to fight 2 Blast Rays or hit the hologram on the left to fight a Cutter.
4	Return to the platform and hit the left hologram to go to the next area to fight 6 Monodrives. Hit the right hologram to fight 4 Slug-Rays.
5	Return to the platform and hit the left hologram to fight the M.O.T.H. Unit, or hit the right hologram to fight 2 Armored Magitroopers.
6	Return to the platform, this time there is only one hologram. Continue and fight the Deathwheel.
7	Go up the elevator and rest at the bench. Then go through the next hallway to enter Heavy Weapons Platform Testing.

Heavy Weapons Platform Testing

	Objectives
Boss 1	It's time for a boss fight with Scarlet in her Crimson Mare! This boss has a weakness to fire-based attacks. How to Beat the Crimson Mare
2	Take out the Sentry Rays and Sentry Launchers on the sides with your shuriken or spells.
3	After a certain point in the fight she will equip herself with Makocannons on each arm. Target them to disable them.
4	The Crimson Mare will then switch to sword and shield mode, equipping a claymore. Watch out for it's long reach.
5	Take her down and you will receive the Firebird Armlet. Scarlet will contact Deepground after she is defeated.
6	Follow the path and fight the 3 Deepground SOLDIERS. They are weak to fire-based attacks.

Combat Simulator Prototype

	Objectives
1	Rest at the bench and attempt to open the door.
2	Fight the 2 Unknown Entities which are weak to ice-based attacks.
3	Next fight the the two Zenene which have no weakness.
4	Next take down the Elite Grenadier, and the 3 Riot Troopers.
Boss 5	Next is the fight with the Diabolic Creation and Projector. Take out the Projector to stop the Diabolic Creation from respawning. How to Beat Projector
6	Rest at the bench and continue through the door you couldn't open before.
Boss 7	Go through the door in the right corner of the room and follow the path to encounter Nero. Defeat him to trigger the ending scenes of the INTERmission DLC. How to Beat Nero

Maps and Obtainable Items

Maps

B16 - Advanced Weaponry	B15 - Advanced Weaponry
B14 - Advanced Weaponry	B13 - Advanced Weaponry
B13 - Testing Grounds	B20 - Heavy Weapons Platform Testing

Obtainable Items

B15 - Advanced Weaponry
Skill Master Materia	Ninja Cannoball Materia	Steadfast Block Materia
B14 - Advanced Weaponry
Volant Armlet	Ribbon	Djinn Staff
B13 - Advanced Weaponry
Time Materia	Healing Carcanet	AP Up Materia
Heavy Weapons Platform Testing
Firebird Armlet	-	-

Shops & Vending Machines

Vending Machine - B16

Items	Price
Potion	50 Gil
Hi-Potion	300 Gil
Phoenix Down	300 Gil
Antidote	80 Gil
Echo Mist	100 Gil
Healing Materia	600 Gil
Cleansing Materia	1500 Gil
Revival Materia	3000 Gil
Fire Materia	500 Gil
Ice Materia	500 Gil
Lightning Materia	500 Gil
Poison Materia	1500 Gil
Barrier Materia	1500 Gil
Binding Materia	3000 Gil
Subversion Materia	3000 Gil
HP Up Materia	2000 Gil
Deadly Dodge Materia	600 Gil
Iron Bangle	1000 Gil
Star Bracelet	1600 Gil
Gothic Bangle	3000 Gil
Magician's Bracelet	4800 Gil
Heavy-Duty Bracer	4800 Gil
Sorcerer's Armlet	4800 Gil
Geometric Armlet	6400 Gil
Supreme Bracer	6400 Gil
Rune Armlet	6400 Gil
Force Bracelet	8000 Gil
Iron Maiden	8000 Gil
Astral Cuff	8000 Gil
Power Wristguards	800 Gil
Bulletproof Vest	800 Gil
Earrings	800 Gil
Talisman	800 Gil
Supernatural Wristguards	5000 Gil
Survival Vest	5000 Gil
Platinum Earrings	5000 Gil
Timeworm Talisman	5000 Gil
Star Pendant	1500 Gil
Revival Earrings	500 Gil

Vending Machine - B13 Advanced Weaponry

Items	Price
Potion	50 Gil
Hi-Potion	300 Gil
Phoenix Down	300 Gil
Antidote	80 Gil
Echo Mist	100 Gil
Healing Materia	600 Gil
Cleansing Materia	1500 Gil
Revival Materia	3000 Gil
Fire Materia	500 Gil
Ice Materia	500 Gil
Lightning Materia	500 Gil
Poison Materia	1500 Gil
Barrier Materia	1500 Gil
Binding Materia	3000 Gil
Subversion Materia	3000 Gil
HP Up Materia	2000 Gil
Deadly Dodge Materia	600 Gil
Iron Bangle	1000 Gil
Star Bracelet	1600 Gil
Gothic Bangle	3000 Gil
Magician's Bracelet	4800 Gil
Heavy-Duty Bracer	4800 Gil
Sorcerer's Armlet	4800 Gil
Geometric Armlet	6400 Gil
Supreme Bracer	6400 Gil
Rune Armlet	6400 Gil
Force Bracelet	8000 Gil
Iron Maiden	8000 Gil
Astral Cuff	8000 Gil
Power Wristguards	800 Gil
Bulletproof Vest	800 Gil
Earrings	800 Gil
Talisman	800 Gil
Supernatural Wristguards	5000 Gil
Survival Vest	5000 Gil
Platinum Earrings	5000 Gil
Timeworm Talisman	5000 Gil
Star Pendant	1500 Gil
Revival Earrings	500 Gil

Vending Machine - Combat Simulator Prototype

Items	Price
Potion	50 Gil
Hi-Potion	300 Gil
Phoenix Down	300 Gil
Antidote	80 Gil
Echo Mist	100 Gil
Healing Materia	600 Gil
Cleansing Materia	1500 Gil
Revival Materia	3000 Gil
Fire Materia	500 Gil
Ice Materia	500 Gil
Lightning Materia	500 Gil
Poison Materia	1500 Gil
Barrier Materia	1500 Gil
Binding Materia	3000 Gil
Subversion Materia	3000 Gil
HP Up Materia	2000 Gil
Deadly Dodge Materia	600 Gil
Iron Bangle	1000 Gil
Star Bracelet	1600 Gil
Gothic Bangle	3000 Gil
Magician's Bracelet	4800 Gil
Heavy-Duty Bracer	4800 Gil
Sorcerer's Armlet	4800 Gil
Geometric Armlet	6400 Gil
Supreme Bracer	6400 Gil
Rune Armlet	6400 Gil
Force Bracelet	8000 Gil
Iron Maiden	8000 Gil
Astral Cuff	8000 Gil
Power Wristguards	800 Gil
Bulletproof Vest	800 Gil
Earrings	800 Gil
Talisman	800 Gil
Supernatural Wristguards	5000 Gil
Survival Vest	5000 Gil
Platinum Earrings	5000 Gil
Timeworm Talisman	5000 Gil
Star Pendant	1500 Gil
Revival Earrings	500 Gil

Tips and Strategies

1	Make full use of synergized attacks when facing difficult enemies.
2	Analyze the weaknesses of strong enemies and use that to your advantage.
3	Make sure to grab the Ribbon on B14 - Advanced Weaponry.
4	Get the 50000 points on Shinra Box Buster before moving on.

Use Synergized Attacks

When Yuffie's attacks alone don't seem to be doing enough to damage or stagger enemies, making use of synergized attacks proves to be very effective.

How to Synergize

Assess Strong Enemies for Their Weaknesses

Exploiting weaknesses of tough foes is essential, especially if you are playing on hard mode. If you are struggling against a miniboss be sure use the Assess Materia to check if it has an elemental weakness or if it can be affected by status ailments.

View Assess Materia

Pick up the Ribbon on B14 - Advanced Weaponry

The Ribbon makes its wearer immune to status ailments and it makes it harder for you to be interrupted when casting spells. Find this accessory by turning left immediately after entering B14 - Advanced Weaponry.

Ribbon Effect and Stats

Get the 50,000 Points in Shinra Box Buster Before Moving On

By clearing the most difficult challenge of this minigame, you will receive EXP Up Materia. This can help grind levels for subsequent playthroughs and is particularly useful if you plan on taking on hard mode. That being said, Yuffie and Sonon take fewer experience points to level up than the Cloud, Tifa, Barret, and Aerith.

Shinra Box Buster

Hard Mode Tips and Strategies

As is the case with the main game, before doing a hard mode playthrough you ideally want to be at level 50. Keep in mind that you cannot use items and MP does not recover at rest areas on hard mode. Fully upgrading Materia and weapons will also help minimize the risk of getting a game over.

How to Grind EXP and AP for Hard Mode

The fastest way to get to max level while also leveling up Materia is to change the difficulty to Easy, equip an EXP Up Materia and an AP Up Materia, and then repeat battles in the Shinra Combat Simulator.

Intergrade: How to Level Up Fast and AP Farm

Boss Strategy Guide

Scarlet

Scarlet and the Crimson Mare
Location	Weaknesses
Heavy Weapons Platform Testing	Fire

How to Defeat Scarlet and the Crimson Mare

• Use fire-based Ninjutsu and spells.
• Target the Makocannons to disable them.
• Keep a distance when it uses the Claymore.
• Hard Mode Tip - Recommended Materia: HP Up, Healing, Revival, Chakra, Prayer, MP Up, Steadfast Block, ATB Stagger, and Synergy.
• Hard Mode Tip - New Attacks: The Crimson Mare has 2 attacks exclusive to hard mode: Makocannon Fusillade (block then dodge) and Fulgent Blade (dodge).

How to Beat Scarlet

Projector

Projector
Location	Weaknesses
Combat Simulator Prototype	-

How to Defeat the Projector

• Defeat the Diabolic Creation
• Focus on the Diabolic Creation's Arm
• Bring antidotes
• When you get an opening hit the Projector with everything you have.
• Hard Mode Tip - Conserve MP: This boss comes directly before the final boss, and on hard mode you will need the MP against Nero. If you need to heal, it's best to use Chakra or Prayer to conserve MP.

How to Beat Projector

Nero

Nero
Location	Weaknesses
Beyond the Combat Simulator Prototype	-

How to Defeat Nero

• Pressure Nero by staying aggressive and using synergized attacks
• Avoid the Darkness or Use Regen
• Aim for his wings in the final phase to stagger him
• Summon Ramuh to deal high amounts of damage
• Hard Mode Tip - Recommended Materia: HP Up, Healing, Revival, Chakra, Prayer, MP Up, Steadfast Block, ATB Stagger, and Synergy.
• Hard Mode Tip - MP: At this point you will likely be running low on MP, so be mindful of MP management when fighting Nero.

How to Beat Nero

FF7 Remake Intergrade Related Links

Intergrade and INTERmission Guide

Intergrade Story Walkthrough

Chapter 1	Chapter 2
Chapter 1: Wutai's Finest	Chapter 2: Covert Ops

Intergrade Boss Fights

Chapter 1	Levrikon Gigantipede Ramuh
Chapter 2	Scarlet & The Crimson Mare Projector Nero the Sable
Shinra Combat Simulator	vs. Shinra's Dark Secrets vs. Midgarian Monsters Weiss the Immaculate Pride and Joy Mk 0.5 (Top Secrets)

Intergrade Side Content

Happy Turtle Flyers

Shinra Box Buster

Fort Condor Minigame

Fort Condor Guide	Condor Coin Farming
	Fort Condor Units
	Fort Condor Boards

Intergrade Guides

• Intergrade Battle and Combat Tips
• Yuffie Weapons and Abilities
• Sonon Weapons and Abilities
• Intergrade: Hard Mode Guide
• Trophy Guide
• Manuscript Guide
• How to Level Up and Farm AP
• Post-Game Content
• How to Farm Gil
• How to Get All Materia
• Synergy: How to Use
• Photo Mode Guide