Certain missions require you to "report" back to specific characters to unlock key items or achievements:
When you encounter the reporter in the , you must choose whether to report him to Shinra or let him go. Crisis Core - Final Fantasy VII
In Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII , "report" typically refers to the moral and strategic choice regarding a in Chapter 5, or specific mission reporting requirements for achievements . The Reporter Choice (Chapter 5) Certain missions require you to "report" back to
: If you choose to "snitch," the reporter runs away, and you will be permanently locked out of receiving his emails for the rest of that playthrough. Mission Reporting & Achievements Mission Reporting & Achievements : Reporting missions 1-2-6
: Reporting missions 1-2-6 , 2-1-6 , and 7-1-6 to the quest givers awards parts needed to build flower wagons for Aerith.
: Reporting mission 8-2-6 awards this specific achievement.
: If you spare him, he will send you 11 unique emails throughout the game that provide backstory on Shinra's shady operations. This is required for the "Mail Completionist" status and related trophies.