Of course, in a world where politics, Corrupt Churches and Chronic Backstabbing Disorder are the rule, all is not as it seems. Behind him is an intricately complex story with twists, turns, and political intrigue (based on the real-life Wars of the Roses): at the center of this maelstrom is Ramza's best friend, Delita Heiral, a commoner who makes a Rags to Riches transformation and eventually becomes king. This game focuses on the exploits of Ramza Beoulve, the second-youngest member of the noble Beoulve family, as he transitions from military-school cadet to mercenary to hero.
Due to the immense resemblance and many developers shared between the two series, particularly Yasumi Matsuno, the game is often seen as a Spiritual Successor to Tactics Ogre. It combined Turn-Based Strategy with a Role-Playing Game, and is the first game in the series to take place in the world of Ivalice (followed by Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, Final Fantasy Tactics A2 and Final Fantasy XII, as well as the non- Final Fantasy game Vagrant Story). A Gaiden Game entry into the pants-crappingly popular Final Fantasy series.
