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NOTE: This script is written for Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater in the Metal
Gear Solid 3: Subsistence re-release. There may be discrepancies between
this version and the initial version due to things being changed and all
that, but it appears to be a near-crystal copy. Sorry for the crappy
ASCII, also. Not my specialty!
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NOTATIONS:
[sic] Used to indicate intentional errors in the text,
and that they have not been corrected by this
author.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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I. Virtuous Mission
II. Operation Snake Eater
III. Secret Theater Scripts (Subsistence Extra)
01) Made in U.S.A.
02) Basashi
03) Close Call
04) He's Still Got It
05) Metal Gear Raiden: Snake Eraser
06) The Quick Version
07) The Joy
08) I Read Them for the Articles
09) Metal Gear S...
10) Diehard
11) The Ultimate Weapon
12) The Beginning is the End
13) Gotcha this time!
14) Get down!
15) Payback
16) Cat-Like Behavior
IV. Thanks To...
V. Legality
VI. Updates
[On a new game, Naked Snake reads some narrative:]
Narrative: After the end of World War II, the world was split into two -- East
and West. This marked the beginning of the era known as the Cold
War.
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I. Virtuous Mission
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430 a.m.
August 24, 1964 Pakistani airspace
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[In the murk of an overcast day, a plane cruises through the clouds en route
to just over the Pakistani border. A pilot, an older man, and a woman are
in the front of the plane; in the back, a man in an oxygen mask and a cigar-
-smoking man.]
Pilot: "Flying over Pakastan, altitude 30000 feet. Approaching Soviet
airspace. Commencing internal depressurization. Equipment check...
Arm main parachute."
Older Man: "All right. You ready to go?
Pilot: "Drop zone still showing a high precious mass. CAVOK!" (Cloud and
Visibility OK)
Older Man: "Good, we've got high visibility."
[In the back of the plane, a man waits silently, smoking a cigar; another
man walks over to him.]
Man: "Put out that cigar. Connecting oxygen hose to interior connector. Put
on your mask..."
[The cigar-smoking man doesn't pay him any attention.]
Man: (Does this pantywaist know what he's doing?)
Pilot: "Approaching release point... Ten minutes to dropoff."
[The older man grabs the radio and yells into it.]
Older Man: "Hey! Are you deaf? He said put out your cigar and put on your
mask."
[The cigar gets tossed to the floor of the cabin.]
Man: "Depressurization complete. Checking oxygen supply. Six minutes to
dropoff. Opening rear hatch!"
[The rear hatch opens and the light of dawn hits the cigar man's goggles.]
Man: "Sunrise... External temperature, minus 54 degrees Celsuis. Two minutes to
dropoff. Stand up."
Older Man: "You'll be falling at 130 miles per hour. Try not go get frostbite
from the wind chill."
Pilot: "One minute to dropoff."
Older Man: "This is one for the history books: the world's first HALO jump."
[The waiting man gets up and snuffs out the cigar he threw.]
Pilot: "Ten seconds to droppoff. Standby... Status OK, all green. Prepare
for dropoff... Countdown 5, 4, 3, 2, 1..."
Older Man: "Spread your wings and fly! God be with you!"
[The man jumps out of the airplane and bullets towards the jungle below. On
his way, he has a flashback about events prior to the plane ride. The older
man who was present on the plane is also there.]
Older Man: "Jack, I've got some important news. The head of the CIA has
finally given us the greenlight for the Virtuous Mission.
Jack: "Virtual Mission?"
Older Man: "No, the Virtuous Mission. The future of our FOX unit depends on
it. If it succeeds we'll be officially organized into the unit."
Jack: "Virtuous mission? Sounds like some kind of initation ritual."
Older Man: "Don't get cocky. This isn't a training op."
Jack: "Right. So what exactly is this wonderful mission?
Older Man: "Well... About two years ago, a certain Soviet scientist requested
asylum in the West through one of our moles. His name is Nikolai
Stepanovich Sokolov. He's head of the OKB-754 Design Bureau, one of
the Soviet's top-secret weapon research facilities, and the East's
foremost expert on weapons development.
Jack: "Sokolov... isn't he that famous rocket scientist?"
Older Man: "The very same. On April 12, 1961, the Soviets achieved the first
manned space flight in history."
Jack: "The Earth was blue, but there was no God."
Older Man: "Well spoken. The rocket that carried Yuri Gagarin into orbit was
the A1, known as the Voshkhod rocket. Sokolov is said to be the man
most responsible for the multi-engine cluster used in that rocket.
After Gagarin's flight, Sokolov left rocket development to become
the head of the newly established Design Bureau."
Jack: "From a lowly technician to the head of a Design Bureau, that's quite a
success story. So why'd he want to defect?"
Older Man: "It seems he'd become afraid of his own creations."
Jack: "Afraid?"
Older Man: "Call it a crisis of conscience."
Jack: "And for that, he left his country and his family behind and went over
the fence?"
Older Man: Not exactly. One of his conditions was that his family was also to
be taken safely to the West. We used a mole to get the family out
first and succeeded in sneaking Sokolov over the Berlin Wall shortly
afterwards. I was the one who conducted the operation."
Jack: "The security on the Eastern side was still full of holes back then. Then
what?"
Older Man: "We got Sokolov over in one piece but the whole ordeal had left him
exhausted, and we checked him into a hospital in West Berlin. It took
him two weeks and over 600 miles to get from the research facility in
the Soviet Union to Berlin. He was in no condition to say anything
coherent. And it was only a week later that we had something much
bigger on our hands."
Jack: "The Cuban Missile Crisis."
Older Man: "October 16, 1962. President Kennedy received word that the Soviets
were in the process of deploying intermediate-range ballistic
missiles in Cuba. The president demanded that the Soviets dismantle
and remove the missiles. At the same time, he announced a naval
blockade to prevent further missile shipments from reaching Cuba.
But the Soviets didn't back down, instead placing their armed forces
on secondary alert. Soviet transport ships carrying missiles
continued on course toward Cuba. US and Soviet forces went on alert
for an all-out nuclear war. Frantic negotiations were conducted
through the UN's Emergency Security Council and unofficial channels
to end the hair-trigger standoff. Finally, on October 28, the Soviet
Union agreed to remove its missiles from Cuba. And so the world
avoided a nuclear holocaust. But in order to get the Soviets to pull
their missiles out, we had to make a deal."
Jack: "You mean the one where the US agreed to remove its IRBMs from Turkey?"
Older Man: "No. The Jupiter IRBMs deployed in Turkey were obsolete and we were
going to get rid of them anyway. They had no strategic value
whatsoever to either the US or the Russians. The Turkey deal was a
ruse - a cover story that was fed to the other intelligence agencies
around the world."
Jack: "So what did the Russians really want?"
Older Man: "Sokolov. They wanted us to return Sokolov."
Jack: "You mean the Soviets pulled out of Cuba just to get their hands on
Sokolov?"
Older Man: "That's right."
Jack: "What the hell was he working on?"
Older Man: "At the time we had no idea. We were running out of time. It was
either give up Sokolov or risk full-scale nuclear war. In the end,
we had no choice. President Kennedy gave into Khrushchev's demand.
The next day, I got Sokolov out of the hospital and handed him over
to agents on the eastern side. Sokolov kept on screaming "Save me!"
until he disappeared from my sight. Then, a month ago, we received
some new information from one of our moles."
Jack: "About Sokolov?"
Older Man: "Yes. He was taken back to the research facility and forced to
continue working on the weapon in question under KGB supervision.
What's more, it's on the verge of completion."
Jack: "So? What kind of weapon is it? Something to do with space rockets?"
Older Man: "No, missiles."
Jack: "Same technology."
Older Man: "I guess you're right. We don't know the details but it appears to
be a new kind of nuclear device. For a year now the Soviets have
been conducting frequent nuclear tests at Semipaiatinsk."
Jack: "Something to do with the weapon I assume."
Older Man: "We're talking about a secret weapon so big that Khrushchev was
ready to pull out of Cuba to get it back."
Jack: "Is Sokolov still in the facility?"
Older Man: "According to our intelligence, he's in Tselinoyarsk, a place in the
mountains about 3 miles to the west that's known as the Virgin
Cliffs."
Jack: "The Virgin Cliffs. Nice name for a Virtuous mission."
Older Man: "They moved him there just recently."
Jack: "Why?"
Older Man: "Apparently they're conducting a field test of the weapon. But it's
our best chance to get him back. This mission would never have been
possible if he were still in the research facility. This is our last
chance. Sokolov must have known that, too, when he contacted us."
[The flashback ends and Jack is still in midair.]
Older Man: "Listen up, Jack. Your mission is to infiltrate Tselinoyarsk in the
Soviet mountains, ensure the safety of Sokolov, and bring him back
to the West. If we don't get Sokolov back before that weapon is
complete, we'll be facing a major crisis. The clock is ticking.
Once we've confirmed the rescue of Sokolov, stand by at the recovery
point. A recovery balloon will be dropped at that point. Helium will
be pumped into the balloon to inflate it. The process takes about 20
minutes... Once it's complete, the gunship's arm will latch onto the
balloon and pull it up."
Jack: "The Fulton Surface-to-Air Recovery System. I'm familiar with the
theory."
Older Man: "Take it easy. It has been combat-proven."
Jack: "Do you think Sokolov's up to it?"
Older Man: The shock will be less than during a parachute jump. And the arm can
handle up to 500 pounds."
Jack: "So, you're planning to go over the border in a single Combat Talon?"
Older Man: "She's equipped with two 6-barrel 20 millimeter Vulcan cannons as
well as two 40 millimeter machine guns."
Jack: "Sounds like she could hold her own against a battalion of tanks."
Older Man: "Even with the fuel in the reserve tank, we're facing a 4-hour time
limit... If all goes well, it shouldn't take more than a few hours."
Jack: "Home in time for dinner."
Older Man: "But if anything goes wrong... you'll be eating dinner, breakfast,
and all the rest of your meals in the jungle."
[Snake glides into the forest on an open chute. He hits the foliage and loses
his backpack to a tree branch, and just narrowly misses toppling over a cliff.
He removes his mask, showing his own face or, If you picked the 'I Like MGS2!'
option on the New Game, Jack will be wearing a Rayden mask (he's from MGS2).
Either way, a CODEC correspondance occurs after awhile, with the Older Man from
the airplane on the other end.]
Older Man: "Do you copy? You're already in enemy territory, and somebody might
be listening in. From here on out, we'll be using code names to
refer to each other. Your code name for this mission will be Naked
Snake. I'll be referring to you as Snake from now on. You are not to
mention your real name."
Snake: "'Snake'?"
Older Man: "You don't like snakes?"
Snake: "What do you mean?"
Older Man: "You've eaten one before, haven't you?"
Snake: "In survival training."
Older Man: "I'm glad to hear that."
Snake: "I don't know if I'd ever order one in a restaurant, but..."
Older Man: "Be careful. You might not have a choice."
Snake: "What about you, Major? What should I call you?"
Older Man: "Hmm, let's see...I'll be... I'll be Tom. Call me Major Tom."
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[If you said you liked MGS2 at the New Game option, the following occurs:]
Major Tom: "Oh, and Snake..."
Snake: "Yeah?"
Major Tom: "The crew isn't watching anymore. You can take off the disguise
now."
Snake: "Good idea. This isn't right. Time for the snake to shed his skin."
[Snake removes his Raiden Mask]
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Major Tom: "This will be a sneaking mission. You must not be seen by the enemy.
You must leave no trace of your presence. Is that clear? This kind
of infiltration is the FOX unit's speciality. [sic] In other words,
weapons and equipment are procure on-site...that goes for food as
well. You're completely naked, just as your name implies."
Snake: "Great. Now I see why you asked me if I like snakes. I suppose calling
me 'Snake' was your idea of a joke, too."
Major Tom: "No, there's a good reason for that. I'll tell you later, when the
time is right."
Snake: "Gotcha. Getting back to the subject, how exactly am I supposed to
feed myself?"
Major Tom: "You've been issued a knife and a tranquilizer gun. Use them to
hunt for food. You'll also find some medicinal supplies in your
backpack."
Snake: "Yeah, about the backpack...I lost it in a tree on the way down."
Major Tom: "I see. Well, you'd better go back and get it, then. Do you know
where it is?"
Snake: "No problem. I can see it from here. It's stuck on a branch..."
Major Tom: "To climb a tree, stand in front of a tree that's covered in ivy
and press the Action button. I'll be monitoring your progress over
the radio. We can't risk violating Soviet airspace, but I'll be in
the gunship. My frequency is 140.85. I'll give you a CALL if I need
to talk to you. If you need to talk to me, use the SEND function.
OK, Snake. Go get your backpack."
[Snake scales the tree and retrieves the backpack, then calls in to Major Tom.]
Major Tom: "I see you've retrieved your backpack, Snake. To equip a weapon, it
is necessary to take it out of your backpack. In the Survival
Viewer, choose 'WEAPON' from the 'BACKPACK'. Your available weapons
will be displayed in a window in the upper-left. From that list,
choose the weapon you want to equip and press the Enter button. For
other equipped items, just do the same thing from 'ITEM'."
Snake: "Got it! Use the Survival Viewer 'BACKPACK'."
Major Tom: "Yep, that's right. Survival is fundamental to this mission. After
you've been out in the field for a while, your stamina will start
to drop. If your stamina gets too low, it'll affect your
performance. You won't be able to shoot accurately, for example, and
your wounds won't heal as smoothly. Keep an eye on your stamina so
you don't run out. To recover lost stamina, you can hunt for local
flora and fauna. You can use either your tranquilizer gun or your
knife to hunt."
Snake: "My only weapon is a Mk22 Hush Puppy tranquilizer gun?"
Major Tom: "That's right. It's been fitted with its own suppressor. However,
the suppressor will deteriorate every time you fire. Once its
durability reaches zero, the noise suppression effect will be gone.
So don't get too trigger happy with it. The suppressor's durability
is shown in the icon. Any weapons and equipment beyond what you're
carrying now, you'll have to find as you go."
Snake: "I have to find my own weapons and equipment? Whose crazy ideas was
this, anyway?"
Major Tom: "Solo covert actions are standard FOX operation procedure. You can't
leave any traces of your presence. No weapons, equipment,
footprints, sweat, or bodily wastes - the same goes for bullets and
cartridges, too. Your presence in enemy territory is already a
violation of international conventions of warfare. There aren't
supposed to be any American soldiers in Russia. It could spark an
international incident. You can't let anyone see you. You can't let
the enemy know you're there. This is a stealth mission. You're a
ghost, Snake, in every sense of the word. There'll be no rescue if
you're captured. The military and the U.S. government will deny any
involvement in the affair."
Snake: "Then I'll just have to take care of myself, huh."
Major Tom: "I'm afraid so. You've been given a 'fake death' pill for that
purpose. SIS guidelines stipulate that soldiers on covert ops like
this one, be issued a potassium cyanide capsule. Tape it to your
body, so you can take it when you need to."
Snake: "How generous of you."
Major Tom: "Use it if you're taken prisoner by the enemy. It'll send you into
a state of false death for a short time."
Snake: "...fooling them into thinking I'm really dead. So how do I come back
to life?"
Major Tom: "Just take the revival pill."
Snake: "You mean that thing they put in my tooth before the mission?"
Major Tom: "That's the one. But be careful. If you remain in a state of false
death for too long, nothing will be able to bring you back. Remember
that."
Snake: "I'll keep it in mind. You said this was a solo mission, right?"
Major Tom: "Right."
Snake: "I guess this means I can't count on any reinforcements."
Major Tom: "Correct. This mission rests entirely in your hands."
Snake: "A real one-man army."
Major Tom: "Relax, there's a support team ready to back you up over the radio."
Snake: "Who?"
Major Tom: "I'll introduce them to you. This time, survival is of the utmost
importance. The first member of the support team will be in charge
of monitoring your physical condition - acting as a medic, so to
speak - as well as recording your mission data. She's a member of
FOX as well, and she's here on the gunship with me."
Snake: "'She'?"
['She' taps into the conversation.]
Para-Medic: "Hello, Snake. I'm Para-Medic. Nice to meet you."
Snake: "Para...Medic?"
Para-Medic: "As in a medic who comes in by parachute."
Snake: "Aren't you going to tell me your real name?"
Para-Medic: "Are you going to tell me yours, Mr. Snake?"
Snake: "My name, huh...it's John Doe."
Para-Medic: "And they call you Jack for short? You're a regular Captain Nemo."
Snake: "A name means nothing on the battlefield. After a week, no one has a
name. What's your name?"
Para-Medic: "Jane Doe."
Snake: "Very funny."
Para-Medic: "I wasn't joking, but I'll tell you my name only if you manage to
make it back alive. My frequency is 145.73."
Major Tom: "She's also in charge of recording your mission data. Whenever you
want to SAVE, SEND a message over the reserved SAVE frequency,
140.96. So saving lets me record my mission data?"
Para-Medic: "That's right. It also records the state of your health."
Snake: "Good to know."
Major Tom: "There's one more person I want to introduce you to, Snake."
Snake: "?"
Major Tom: "Speaking of snakes, you remember The Boss, don't you? A legendary
soldier, and your mentor. Actually, it was The Boss that got the
DCI's authorization in the first place. She's going to be serving
as FOX's mission advisor."
Snake: "The Boss is?"
Major Tom: "She also helped me plan this mission. She and I were at SAS
together."
[The Boss, a strong-looking woman, gets in on the convo.]
The Boss: "Jack, is that you? How many years has it been?"
Snake: "Boss??"
The Boss: "That's right, it's me."
Snake: "..."
The Boss: "Talk to me. Let me hear your voice."
Snake: "It's been 5 years, 72 days, and 18 hours."
The Boss: "You've lost weight."
Snake: "You can tell just by the sound of my voice?"
The Boss: "Of course I can. I know all about you."
Snake: "Really. Well, I don't know anything about you."
The Boss: "What's that supposed to mean?"
Snake: "...Why'd you disappear on me all of a sudden?"
The Boss: "I was on a top-secret mission."
Snake: "..."
The Boss: "You didn't need me anymore."
Snake: "But there were still so many things I wanted you to teach me."
The Boss: "No, I taught you everything you needed to know about fighting
techniques. I taught you all I could. The rest you needed to learn
on your own."
Snake: "Techniques, sure. But what about how to think like a soldier?"
The Boss: "How to think like a soldier? I can't teach you that. A soldier
needs to be strong in spirit, body, and technique - and the only
thing you can learn from someone else is technique. In fact,
technique doesn't even matter. What's most important is spirit.
Spirit and body are like two sides of a single coin. They're the
same thing. I can't teach you how to think. You'll just have to
figure it out for yourself. Listen to me, Jack. Just because soldiers
are on the same side right now, doesn't mean they always will be.
Having personal feelings about your comrades is one of the worst sins
you can commit. Politics determine who you face on the battlefield.
And politics are a living thing. They change along with the times.
Yesterday's good might be tomorrow's evil."
Snake: "Is that why you abandoned me?"
The Boss: "No. It had nothing to do with you. I already told you, Jack. I was
on a top-secret mission. A soldier has to follow whatever orders he's
given. It's not his place to question why. But you're looking for a
reason to fight. You're a natural born fighter, but you're not quite
a soldier. A soldier is a political tool, nothing more. That's doubly
true if he's a career soldier. Right and wrong have no place in his
mission. He has no enemies and no friends. Only the mission. You
follow the orders you're given. That's what being a soldier is."
Snake: "I do whatever I have to do to get the job done. I don't think about
politics."
The Boss: "That's not the same thing. Sooner or later, your conscience is going
to bother you... In the end, you have to choose whether you're going
to live as a soldier, or just another man with a gun... There's a
saying in the Orient: 'Loyalty to the end.' Do you know what that
means?"
Snake: "Being...patriotic?"
The Boss: "It means devoting yourself to your country."
Snake: "I follow the President and the top brass. I'm ready to die for them if
necessary."
The Boss: "The President and the top brass won't be there forever. Once their
terms are up, others will take their place."
Snake: "I follow the will of the leader, no matter who's in charge."
The Boss: "People aren't the ones who dictate the missions."
Snake: "Then who does?"
The Boss: "The times. People's values change over time. And so do the leaders
of a country. So there's no such thing as an enemy in absolute terms.
The enemies we fight are only enemies in relative terms, constantly
changing with the times."
Snake: "..."
The Boss: "As long as we have 'loyalty to the end', there's no point in
believing in anything...even in those we love."
Snake: "And that's the way a soldier's supposed to think?"
The Boss: "The only thing we can believe in with absolute certainty... ...is
the mission, Jack."
Snake: "All right. But do me a favor."
The Boss: "What is it?"
Snake: "Call me Snake."
The Boss: "Snake? Oh, right, your code name is Snake. It suits you well."
Major Tom: "That's right. The legendary unit that The Boss put together during
World War II was a snake. The Cobra Unit...a group of heroes that
brought the war to an end and saved the world. As long as you've got
a legendary hero backing you up, you'll be fine. Isn't that right,
Snake?"
Snake: "Yeah. I can't think of anyone else I'd rather have with me. Oh, and one
more thing, Boss..."
The Boss: "Yes?"
Snake: "It's good to hear your voice again."
The Boss: "Same here. After all, who knows if either of us will make it out
alive... Snake, you were always best at urban warfare and
infiltrating buildings. But this is the jungle. Survival is going to
be key. Those CQC techniques I taught you are sure to come in handy."
Snake: "CQC - close quarters combat, huh... I've been in the Green Berets for
the past few years. I'm probably pretty rusty."
The Boss: "Not to worry. I'll be here to help you remember. After all, this is
your first actual survival mission. I'll be supporting you over the
radio."
Snake: "Where are you, Boss? Next to the Major?"
Major Tom: "The Boss is communicating with us by radio from aboard a Permit-
-class submarine in the Arctic Ocean."
The Boss: "My frequency is 141.80. Call me if you need my advice on battle
techniques."
Snake: "Gotcha."
Major Tom: "Your mission is to retrieve Dr. Sokolov. Dr. Sokolov is being held
in an abandoned factory located to the north of your current
position. Avoid heavy combat and don't let anyone see you. Don't
forget that this is a stealth mission."
The Boss: "Snake, try to remmeber some of the basics of CQC..."
[Snake gets out his gun and knife, puts their handles together, and swings
the gun around stealth-like.]
Snake: "Commencing Virtuous Mission...now."
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Dremuchij North
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[Snake gets out his binoculars and spots two enemy soldiers on patrol.]
Snake: "Major, I've spotted two enemy soldiers..."
Major Tom: "They're probably KGB torops sent to guard Sokolov."
Snake: "AK-47s and grenades..."
Major Tom: "Snake, your presence in Soviet territory is already a violation of
international law. We can't let the Kremlin find out that the CIA
and the American government are involved. Contact with the enemy is
strictly prohibited. Don't engage them in battle, either. This is a
stealth mission. Got that?"
The Boss: "The major is right. The point of this mission is to sneak through
the jungle without being seen. The success of the mission depends on
how well you use your camouflage. Change your camouflage by selecting
'CAMOUFLAGE' from the Survival Viewer. The 'UNIFORM' option lets you
pick your uniform, while the 'FACE' option lets you change your face
paint. Choosing camouflage that blends in with your surroundings will
help you conceal yourself more effectively. Also, don't forget that
anything that moves will stand out in a jungle. If you stand up and
run around like an idiot, you're bound to be spotted. But if you
crawl instead, you should be able to sneak by without being noticed.
You can see how effective your camouflage is by looking at the Camo
Index. The Camo Index shows how well your current camouflage blends
in with the surroundin area. The higher the value, the harder you are
to spot, and vice versa. The key is to make yourself one with nature.
Keep that in mind as you go along, OK?"
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Rassvet
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[Snake heads through Dolinovodno and ends up a the factory in Rassvet. He
takes out his binoculars once again.]
Snake: "Major, I've reached the abandoned factor where Sokolov is supposedly
being held. This place is a dump. I can't see Sokolov from here... The
security is pretty tight... There are sentries posted around the
perimeter... I wonder how many are inside..."
Major Tom: "Your objective - Sokolov - is inside the factory...they should be
holding him in a room in the northeast section."
Snake: "The northeast section. Got it."
Major Tom: "Be careful. Your mission is to bring Sokolov back alive. He must
not be exposed to any kind of danger. Do not approach Sokolov while
in the Alert Phase."
Snake: "Right."
Major Tom: "...Oh, and one more thing, Snake."
Snake: "You mean there's more?"
Major Tom: "No...it's just...when you get to Sokolov, I want you to tell him
something from me."
Snake: "And that is?"
Major Tom: "'Sorry for being so late.'"
Snake: "Is that all?"
Major Tom: "Yes."
Snake: "...Understood. Beginning my approach to the target."
[Snake takes out the guards and finds Sokolov in a room, throwing papers into
a wood-burning stove.]
Snake: "You must be Sokolov."
Sokolov: "Are you one of Volgin's men!? You'll never get it from me!"
Snake: "No. I'm a CIA agent. I've come to escort you back to the other
side of the Iron Curtain."
Sokolov: "You're CIA?"
Snake: "Yeah. I was sent by Major Zero, the man who got you out two years ago."
Sokolov: "Zero..."
Snake: "I have a message from him."
Sokolov: "What is it?"
Snake: "He said to tell you 'sorry for being so late.'"
Sokolov: "Did he now."
Snake: "What does it mean?"
Sokolov: "It means he's a man of his word. But we've got no time for this. You
have to get me out of here before they arrive!"
Snake: "Who's 'they?'"
Sokolov: "Colonel Volgin of GRU. You in the West know him as Thunderbolt."
Snake: "Thunderbolt? ...Never heard of him."
Sokolov: "He's a member of the army's extremist faction. A man who seeks to
seize control of the motherland. Ever since the Cuban Missile Crisis
two years ago, Khrushchev has been pursuing a policy of peaceful
coexistence with the West. Despite resistance and criticism from
hawks in the army, and the provincial authorities, Khrushchev has
managed to suppress the opposition so far. But the failure of his
agricultural policies has put him in a precarious position. And on
top of that, the tragedy last November."
Snake: "President Kennedy's assassination."
Sokolov: "Precisely. In a sense, Khrushchev has lost his biggest partner, and
his power base is rapidly crumbling away. A certain group is plotting
to use this opportunity to seize power by rallying the anti-government
forces, overthrowing Khrushchev, and installing Brezhnev and Kosygin
in his place. The mastermind behind this plot is Colonel Volgin of the
GRU. He has control over another secret weapons research facility much
like this one - OKB-812, known as the Granin Design Bureau - and is
using it to further his plans. But that is not enough to satisfy him.
Now he is plotting to seize the secret weapon I have been developing
here and use it as leverage in his bid for power. The intelligence
says that they are going to make their move during the test.
Snake: "Then the soldiers outside..."
Sokolov: "Exactly. They wouldn't need that many men just to keep me inside.
Their orders were to prevent Colonel Volgin from capturing me. Even if
it meant killing me in the process, or so it would seem. Volgin will
come. I'm sure of it. You must get me out of here before then."
Snake: "Leave it to me."
Sokolov: "By the way, your Russian is superb. Where did you learn to speak it?"
Snake: "From my mentor."
Sokolov: "Is that so? America is truly a frightening country."
Snake: "Having second thoughts?"
Sokolov: "No, I have no love for this place. Let's go."
[Snake gets on the transmitter.]
Snake: "Major, this is Snake. Sokolov is safe with me. He's doing fine. No
injuries."
Major Tom: "Good work, Snake. Now hurry up and get Sokolov to the recovery
point! We'll rendezvous with you there."
Snake: "Roger."
Major Tom: "What about the sentries?"
Snake: "I had to kill them...there was no other way. But no one will know we
were involved."
Major Tom: "I see."
Snake: "What about The Boss?"
Major Tom: "We lost contact with The Boss some time ago."
Snake: "What happened?"
Major Tom: "It's probably just a weak signal. Just hurry and get Sokolov out of
there."
[Snake and Sokolov creep out into the quiet factory environs. The player can
see the two pass by and hiding enemies lying in wait. Soon, one enemy emerges
and sticks a rifle at Snake.]
Soldier: "Freeze!"
[Five more enemies appear in the same manner.]
Man: "So this is the legendary Boss? We meet at last."
[A man in black clothing walks out after them, but he doesn't appear to
be in cahoots with the armed men...]
[The soldiers point their guns at the black-clothed man.]
Soldier: "You...you're from the Ocelot unit of Spetznaz! What's a GRU
soldier doing here?"
Man: "Soldier?"
Soldier: "He's the Ocelot commander!"
Man: "That's Major Ocelot to you. And don't you forget it!"
Soldier: "Sokolov is ours. Now get out of here."
Man: "An ocelot never lets his prey escape."
Soldier: "What!?"
[The black-clothed man guns down all of the soldiers, ending with a fancy
ricochet shot to a man on the roof.]
Ocelot: "I can't say it feels good to kill a comrade, even if it is for the
GRU."
Snake: "Sokolov, take cover!"
[Ocelot looks at Snake's face.]
Ocelot: "Hmm... ...you're not The Boss, are you?"
[Ocelot lets out a feral howl and black-clothed soldiers gather there.]
Sokolov: "GRU operatives..."
[Ocelot circles around Snake, mocking him.]
Ocelot: "What is that stance? That gun? If you're not The Boss, then die!"
[Ocelot points his gun at Snake but it jams. Sokolov heads down the road.]
Soldier: "Major!"
Ocelot: "Leave him. shoto the other one!"
[Using CQC and some impressive shooting, Snake tranqs all of the black-clothed
soldiers and knocks Ocelot down, letting him stare down the barrel of a gun
this time.]
Ocelot: "Impossible..."
Snake: "You ejected the first bullet by hand, didn't you? I see what you were
trying to do. But testing a technique you only heard about in the middle
of battle wasn't very smart. You were asking to have your gun jam on
you. Besides, I don't think you're cut out for an automatic in the first
place. You tend to twist your elbow to absorb the recoil. That's more of
a revolver technique."
Ocelot: "You filthy American dog!"
[Ocelot lunges, intending to knife Snake, but gets thrown down again.]
Snake: "But that was some fancy shooting... ...you're pretty good."
[Ocelot hears the words and growls, like Snake just deflated his ego.]
Ocelot: "Pretty good..."
[Ocelot passes out and Snake gets in touch with Major Tom.]
Snake: "Major, do you read me?"
Major Tom: "I read you. Snake, are you all right?"
Snake: "I've run into a few snags. These guys were after Sokolov, too.
Apparently they were taking orders from a GRU colonel named Volgin."
Major Tom: "A GRU colonel?"
Snake: "Part of an internal Soviet power struggle, according to Sokolov.
Something between the KGB and GRU, between Khrushchev's supporters and
Volgin's..."
Major Tom: "Sokolov was being guarded by the KGB and hunted by GRU? Snake, it
sounds like this could be even hotter than Cuba."
Snake: "I don't like it. Something about this whole thing stinks."
Major Tom: "I agree. You'd better hurry."
Snake: "Sokolov ran off by himself, but I'll catch up with him."
Major Tom: "We're counting on you."
[Snake runs back to Dolinovodno and finds Sokolov waiting around for him.]
Snake: "You OK?"
Sokolov: "Those men were from the Ocelot unit."
Snake: "Spetsnaz?"
Sokolov: "Yes. The best GRU has to offer. They're coming for me. I'm
finished!"
Snake: "Calm down. I'll get you out of here. I promise. And we've got some
of the best backup we could ask for."
[A concussion can be heard.]
Sokolov: "Look!"
[They can see a large tank of some sort on a cliffside.]
Snake: "That's what they were making you build?"
Sokolov: "Yes. The Shagohod - 'The Treading Behemoth' - a tank capable of
launching nuclear IRBMs."
Snake: "It can launch nuclear missiles from that kind of terrain?"
Sokolov: "Oh yes. And without support from friendly units."
Snake: "A nuclear-equipped tank capable of operating solo... Is that thing
finished?
Sokolov: "No, this is only the end of Phase 1. It won't be truly finished
until we complete Phase 2."
Snake: "Phase 2?"
Sokolov: "The weapon's true form. If it is completed and the colonel gets his
hands on it, it will mean the end of the Cold War."
Snake: "The end of the Cold War?"
Sokolov: "Yes. And then the age of fear will truly begin..."
Snake: "A world war?"
Sokolov: "I had no choice but to cooperate! I didn't want to die. I wanted to
see my wife and child again in America... Please, take me to America,
quickly. They cannot complete it without my help!"
Snake: "Got it. Let's go!"
[The two head across the rope bridge. Midway, they see someone carrying two
long cases, entering the other side of the bridge. It's a woman -- The Boss.]
Snake: "Boss?"
The Boss: "Good work, Jack."
Snake: "What are you doing here?"
The Boss: "Sokolov comes with me."
[Bees and hornets start to appear around the bridge area.]
Snake: "Hornets!?"
[As Snake looks around frantically, an odd-looking man riding a cloud of
bees, carries Sokolov into a helicopter.]
The Boss: "My friends... let us fight together again!"
[The odd-looking man responds.]
Odd Man: "I have waited long for this day."
[A guy in a bee suit, obvious controlling the bugs, responds, too.]
Bee Man: "We will fight with you once more."
[An old man gives his piece.]
Old Man: "Welcome back, Boss."
The Boss: "Now that the five of us are together, it's time we go to the depths
of hell itself..."
[Cue: rainfall.]
The Boss: "It's raining blood..."
[A specter walks up behind the Boss, and disappears again.]
The Boss: "...is he crying?"
[A man with electricity about him walks onto the bridge.]
Man: "Kuwabara, Kuwabara... Ah, What a joyful scene."
The Boss: "Colonel Volgin..."
Volgin: "Welcome to my country... ...and to my unit."
Snake: "Boss? What is this?"
The Boss: "I'm defecting to the Soviet Union. Sokolov is a little gift for my
new hosts."
[Volgin picks up The Boss' cases.]
Volgin: "Recoilless nuclear warheads... these will make a fine gift for me..."
Snake: "This can't be happening!"
Volgin: "Who is he? Another one of your disciples? Are we taking him with us?"
The Boss: "No. This is one is still just a child. Too pure for us Cobras. He
has not yet found an emotion to carry into battle."
Snake: "What are you talking about!?"
The Boss: "Think you can pull the trigger?"
[The Boss quickly takes a hold of Snake's hesitation, and dismantles his gun
before snapping his arm.]
Volgin: "He's seen my face. We can't let him live. If Khrushchev finds out
about this, we're finished. He must die."
The Boss: "Wait. He's my apprentice. I'll take care of him. Jack, you can't
come with us."
[The Boss helps Snake up before elbowing him in the ribs and throwing him
off the rope bridge.]
Bee Man: "The new blood has been rejected..."
Volgin: "Are we done here?"
The Boss: "Now, on to Sokolov's research facility."
Volgin: "Shagohod is ours!"
[Volgin walks away. The Boss looks over the side of the bridge, sadly.]
The Boss: "Drift away. My place is with them now."
[Snake wakes up on a bank some ways down the line.]
Major Tom: "Snake! Can you hear me?"
Snake: "Yeah, just barely..."
Major Tom: "Snake, listen to me! You need emergency medical treatment. Can you
move? You've got to get those wounds treated. Hang in there! All
right, let's get you fixed up... Para-Medic?"
Para-Medic: "OK, Snake. Just relax and it'll all be over before you know it."
Snake: "..."
Para-Medic: "Stay with me! I've seen people in worse shape before. Think you
can handle it?"
Snake: "Major? The Boss... she's defected."
Major Tom: "We'll talk about that later. First we've got to get you patched up."
Para-Medic: "OK, here we go! First, open the Survival Viewer with the START
button. If you select 'CURE' you can start the treatment. Healing
is divided into treatment using the medicine with the Item Window
Button, and surgical treatment using the Weapon Window Button. Your
injuries include a fractured left elbow and rib bone, and
lacerations
on your upper arms, right elbow, and abdomen. They need to be fixed
using surgical treatment. Move the healing cursor with the left
analog stick to the affected part of your body. Once you've selected
the affected area, hold the Weapon Window Button and use the left
analog stick to select the medical item, and then press the Enter
Button. With this method, you can use items to help your recovery
process. To treat a bone fracture, first secure the affected area
with a fastener and then wrap it in bandages. For lacerations,
you'll need disinfectant to clean the wound, sutures to stitch it
up, styptic to slow the flow of blood, and bandages to wrap the
wound. If you do everything I mentioned, the wound should heal
completely. Understood?"
Snake: "Yeah..."
Para-Medic: "Stay with me! Go into the Survival Viewer and treat those wounds!"
[Snake stitches himself up and finds a piece of wood to bite down on. He snaps
his broken arm back in place and puts it in a sling, made from the headband of
The Boss which he came off as she threw him.]
Para-Medic: "Good job, Snake!"
Major Tom: "We're coming to get you now. Just stay where you are... we'll drop
a recovery balloon. Can you set it up?"
[Snake looks to the sky and sees a flock of helicopters carrying the
Shagohod away from its cliffside position.]
Snake: "Shagohod..."
[In the helicopters, The Boss reaches out her hand, like she knows that
Snake sees it; strangely, he does the same gesture. In one of the helis,
Volgin kneels to open inspect his warheads.]
Volgin: "Excellent. A great success. Thanks to The Boss and her Cobras,
I have both Sokolov and the Shagohod."
[Ocelot looks at a woman sitting silently to herself, sniffing her.]
Ocelot: "What are we going to do with the girl?"
Volgin: "Who is she?"
Ocelot: "Apparently she's Sokolov's woman."
Volgin: "She's a nice catch. I'll take her."
[She reaches into her purse, but Volgin stops her from pulling something
out. She opens her hand to reveal lipstick.]
Volgin: "Not so fast, my dear. A Kiss of Death?"
Ocelot: "...Are you KGB?"
Volgin: "We might be able to use her. She has spunk."
Ocelot: "Shall we take her back to the base?"
Volgin: "Perhaps we should. We have no further use for Sokolov's research
facility."
[Volgin shoulders the warhead and points it out the helicopter door.]
Volgin: "I think it's time I gave this marvelous new toy a try."
Ocelot: "Colonel! Even if they are our enemies, they're still our countrymen!"
Volgin: "But it won't be me that pulled the trigger. It will be our friend the
American defector."
Ocelot: "You're going to nuke your fellow Russians!?"
Volgin: "Remember the Alamo."
Ocelot: "Colonel!!!"
[Volgin doesn't heed Ocelot's pleas and fires the warhead anyway. It streaks
to the target and decimates it, From the riverbank where Snake is, he can feel
the reverberations as the shockwave blows through the canyon.]
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II. Operation Snake Eater
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One week later: 11:30 PM August 30, 1964 Arctic Ocean airspace
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Pilot: "Currently flying over the Arctic Ocean. Altitude 30,000 feet.
Approaching Soviet airspace. Arriving at the designated drone launch
point. Drone oil pressure and voltage are nominal. Payload oxygen supply
is nominal. Power supply to payload antifreeze system shows no problems.
No gusts. All systems go for drone detachment."
Major Tom: Snake, we can't risk a HALO jump this time around. Airspace Security
has gotten tighter since we were last here. We can't get as close to
the ground as we did during the Virtuous mission. So instead we'll
be using one of our newest weapons... Snake, you're being given an
honor on par with Alan Shepard. This is our last chance. Show your
patriotism. If you fail, you'll be back in a hospital bed again,
waiting for the firing squad.
[Snake and the major are shown in a hospital room.]
Major Tom: "So, how does it feel to be a patient in one of the most advanced
ICUs in the world?"
Snake: "Would you do me a favor and tell the suits about visiting hours? I'll
never get better with them assaulting me day and night with their
questions."
Major Tom: "Must be part of the top brass' inquiry."
Snake: "More like an interrogation. According to them, I'm a traitor and an
accomplice to The Boss' defection."
Major Tom: "They're just looking for a scapegoat."
Snake: "Does that mean they're after you, too?"
Major Tom: "Let's just say neither one of us is going to be made a national
hero out of this."
Snake: "Does this mean FOX is going to die?"
Major Tom: "No. This fox is still one step ahead of the hounds. The reason I
came to see you today... Jack, it's time for FOX to clear its
name."
Snake: "What are you talking about?"
Major Tom: "The situation has changed. We've still got a chance to come out
of this one alive."
Snake: "Yeah? What kind of chance?"
Major Tom: "Don't get too excited. Here, have a cigar...it's Cuban. This
morning I had a meeting with the CIA."
Snake: "They decided when they're going to execute us?"
Major Tom: "No. Something even bigger. Yesterday, the White House received an
unexpected call."
[A phone call between Khrushchev is shown to the player, with the major and
Snake talking about it in between (it's assumed the major is telling Snake
the story as the player learns).]
Khrushchev: "President Johnson?"
Johnson: "Yes, I hear you Mr. Chairman."
Major Tom: "It was a hotline call from Khrushchev to President Johnson."
Snake: "From the head of the Soviet Union?"
Major Tom: "That's right."
Khrushchev: "A few days ago one of our country's main Design Bureaus, OKB-754,
was destroyed in a nuclear explosion. At about the same time, our
anti-aircraft radar picked up a signature that appeared to come
from one of your military aircraft. Does any of this sound
familiar to you? In retaliation, I have placed our armed forces
on secondary alert. Depending on your response, I may be left with
no choice but to order the military to maximum alert and unleash
Armageddon. With the help of your predecessor, I was able to
survive the Cuban incident. But my power is not as great as it
once was. If I am to survive this crisis, I must have your full
cooperation."
Johnson: "I should have contacted you myself... Did you know that one of our
soldiers defected to your country a week ago?"
Khrushchev: "...No."
Johnson: "So you haven't heard then. The man who arranged the defection was a
GRU colonel by the name of Yevgeny Borisovitch Volgin."
Khrushchev: "Volgin? Of the Brezhnev faction? Go on. Who was this soldier?"
Johnson: "Her name is The Boss. She's a living legend. During World War II,
she was the one who led us to victory in that war. In Russia, you
know her as Voyevoda."
Khrushchev: "You mean...THE Boss? The mother of your Special Forces?"
Johnson: "Yes, that's the one. And she took two miniature nuclear shells
along with her."
Khrushchev: "The Boss took two miniature nuclear shells?"
Johnson: "I'm afraid so...I believe they were a gift for her new hosts. The
'Davy Crockett' Atomic Battle Group Delivery System was completed
two years ago. But serious problems were found with the launcher's
range and precision. Although they were mass-produced they've never
been deployed in battle."
Khrushchev: "But Sokolov's research facility was completely wiped out! The
whole area is polluted!"
Johnson: "I can only offer you my deepest condolences over this terrible
tragedy."
Khrushchev: "So The Boss with Colonel Volgin's help stole two experimental
nuclear shells and took them with her as a gift when she defected.
Then, shortly thereafter, Sokolov's design lab, a top-secret
military research facility, was destroyed by one of these weapons.
Am I right so far?"
Johnson: "Yes, that's correct."
Khrushchev: "And the American government denies any involvement in the affair,
is that right as well?"
Johnson: "That's correct. We were not involved in any way."
Khrushchev: "Then what was a US military aircraft doing on our radar screen?
It was clearly in violation of our airspace. And yet you say it
was not acting under your orders?"
Johnson: "That's correct."
Khrushchev: "You expect me to believe that this was all the work of a single
soldier?"
Johnson: "I don't know what else to tell you."
Khrushchev: "The army insists that this is all a ploy on your part."
Johnson: "I've said it once and I'll say it again. Our government had nothing
to do with it.
Khrushchev: "And I would like dearly to believe you. However, I'm afraid my
power over the military has weakened since the Cuban incident. I
will need some kind of proof that was not the action of the
American government. You have one week. You must catch The Boss
yourselves and recover the remaining nuclear device. Then, you must
find some way to prove your innocence."
Johnson: "Prove our innocence?"
Khrushchev: "Yes. Preferably with something...painful... Prove to me that this
is not merely another one of your tricks."
Johnson: "The Boss should be close to Colonel Volgin. How about a little
coaction?"
Khrushchev: "I would not expect too much if I were you. The political situation
here in unstable. And Colonel Volgin is a member of the Brezhnev
faction which seeks to topple my government. One week. You have
only one week... ...and if it is not too much to ask, do something
about Volgin as well..."
Johnson: "What is that supposed to mean?"
Khrushchev: "Nothing... it means nothing. Call it a modest gentleman's
agreement to ensure our continued relationship."
Johnson: "What if we can't 'prove our innocence?'"
Khrushchev: "Then I will be unable to restrain the military. I will be ousted...
and they will seek their revenge."
Johnson: "A nuclear attack on the United States?"
Khrushchev: "I leave the disposal of this situation entirely to your
discretion, Mr. President."
Johnson: "Disposal, huh..."
Khrushchev: "If you fail, it will mean the beginning of a new world war."
Major Tom: "To put it simply, in order to avoid a full-scale nuclear conflict,
we have to prove that America was not involved in that explosion."
Snake: "And eliminating The Boss ourselves will prove America's innocence?"
Major Tom: "Right. The higher-ups have decided that you're the only one capable
of pulling this off. You were her last apprentice. Screw this one
up, and we'll both be six feet under. There's no choice."
[The high-speed plane is shown again.]
Snake: "Are the Russians going to be helping us?"
Major Tom: "The KGB has promised to lend us one of their communications
satellites so that you and I can talk to each other."
Snake: "That's it?"
Major Tom: "They've also put us in touch with a couple of insiders."
Snake: "Insiders?"
Major Tom: "There was a defection in September 1960... ...do you remember it?"
Snake: "You mean the two NSA code breakers who went over to the Soviet Union?"
Major Tom: "Precisely. Since then, they've apparently been training with the
KGB for exactly this kind of situation. Their code names are ADAM
and EVA... I've been told that ADAM has infiltrated Volgin's ranks."
[The missile-shaped drone containing Snake breaks off and heads to Russia
soil.]
Major Tom: "We've also arranged for him to provide you with an escape route.
You'll need to rendezvous with him when you get there."
[As the plane makes its getaway, its presence is picked up by Russian planes.]
Pilot: "Control unidentified aircraft detected. Altitude 30,000 feet. It's fast!
Estimated air speed, exceeding Mach 3. Bearing south... I'm about to lose
it."
[The jet evades Russian identification. Meanwhile, Snake's pod slows with
reverse thrusters and crashes into the forest. The man himself ejects safely,
rolling to a stop. He gets in touch with the major when he sees no enemies.]
Snake: "This is Snake. Do you read?"
Major Tom: "Loud and clear. Glad to see you landed safely."
Snake: "I got blown pretty far off target..."
Major Tom: "Snake, let's go over your mission objectives one more time. Rescue
Sokolov. Find out what's happened to the Shagohod - then destroy it.
And finally, eliminate The Boss..."
Snake: "Eliminate The Boss..."
Major Tom: "This mission will be code-named 'Operation Snake Eater'."
Snake: "Because I'll be taking on The Boss and her COBRA unit, right?"
Major Tom: "Don't forget about Colonel Volgin."
Snake: "I'm not a hired killer."
Major Tom: "I know. But that was the Kremlin's demand."
Snake: "Demand? You mean it wasn't just a request? What's it to us if the
Khrushchev regime is threatened by the colonel and his faction?"
Major Tom: "If supporting the current regime helps avoid a nuclear exchange,
then that's what we'll do."
Snake: "And what are the CIA's demands?"
Major Tom: "Our priorities are the rescue of Sokolov and the destruction of the
Shagohod."
Snake: "Roger that, Major Tom."
Major Tom: "Hold on, Snake."
Snake: "What now?"
Major Tom: "I'm changing my code name. It turns out 'Tom' wasn't the most
auspicious choice."
Snake: "What do you mean?"
Major Tom: "Well, the truth is, when I chose my code name...I picked the wrong
one."
Snake: "The wrong one?"
Major Tom: "Did you ever see the movie 'The Great Escape?' It came out last
year."
Snake: "Must have missed that one."
Major Tom: "Anyway, it's based on a true story about prisoners who escaped from
a POW camp in Nazi Germany. The prisoners dig three tunnels as part
of their plan. But the Nazis find two of the tunnels before they're
finished. The prisoners succeeded in escaping by using the last
remaining tunnel. The names of those three tunnels were Dick, Harry,
and Tom."
Snake: "I get it. You used the name of the tunnel they escaped in as your code
name because you thought it would bring you good luck."
Major Tom: "Yes, that's exactly right. At least that was the plan..."
Snake: "...But?"
Major Tom: "But I got the name wrong. The one they escaped in was Harry. Tom
was one of the unlucky tunnels - it was discovered by the Nazis
before it was finished. I watched the movie again just to make sure.
In fact, I even ordered the actual film from the movie company."
Snake: "Yeah, it doesn't sound like the greatest name to use. So, what should I
call you instead?"
Major Zero: "Hmm. You know, let's just use Zero, like we've been doing all
along."
Snake: "All right, then. Major Zero it is. We'll start over from square one."
Major Zero: "From square zero. My frequency is 140.85. Oh, I almost forgot...
Para-Medic is with us again on this mission."
Snake: "Is this her last chance, too?"
Major Zero: "If we fail, she'll have her medical license revoked. It's more or
less the same kind of fate... Her frequency is the same as during
the Virtuous Mission, 145.73. She'll be recording your mission data
as well, just like last time. That frequency is also the same:
140.96. And there's one more person on your support team. His name
is Mr. Sigint. He's an expert on the latest in weapons and
equipment technology. You'll be going up against some the world's
most advanced weaponry when you infiltrate the research facility.
If you have any questions, just ask him. His frequency is 148.41."
Snake: "Mr. Sigint. Got it."
Major Zero: "ADAM, your KGB contact, is waiting for you at the abandoned
factory up ahead."
Snake: "The same factory Sokolov was being held in last week."
Major Zero: "Yes. Meet up with ADAM first. He's cleared the way for you to
rescue Sokolov."
Snake: "How will I know this ADAM guy when I see him?"
Major Zero: "You'll know once you reach the factory. The whole area's been
polluted by the fallout from that nuclear blast. No one else would
dare come close. The password is...'Who are the Patriots?' and
'La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo.'"
Snake: "'La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo'. Gotcha."
Major Zero: "You've been equipped with a .45 for this mission. Be careful...
it's noisy."
Snake: "I thought standard FOX procedure was procure on site weapons
acquisition."
Major Zero: "The circumstances are different this time. You're now on an
official mission for the United States government... It will be
necessary to make your presence known to a certain extent. To the
Khrushchev regime, at the very least. But remember - this is still
a sneaking mission. Snake, if you fail this mission, it will mean
an all-out nuclear war. Keep that in mind and proceed with extreme
caution."
Snake: "Understood. Commencing Operation Snake Eater."
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Dremuchij North
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[Snake walks into an open part and sees his drone wreckage, intact.
A horse whinnies nearby and he goes over to it.]
The Boss: "Looks like death wasn't ready for you yet."
[The Boss is suddenly there.]
Snake: "Boss?"
The Boss: "That arm still hurt?"
Snake: "What are you doing here?"
[Once again, The Boss uses her quick reflexes and Snake's hesitation to
dismantle his gun and make it inoperable.]
The Boss: "Go home!"
[She flips him onto his back when he tries to retaliate.]
The Boss: "Go home! GRU and my sons are waiting up ahead. You don't have a
prayer of finishing your mission - you're not even armed."
Snake: "Boss!!"
[Snake attacks but gets a taste of The Boss' maneuvers, ending up on the
ground.]
The Boss: "I'm not your boss anymore. There's nothing for you here. Go home. Go
back to your boss. There's no need to prove that you are virtuous
here. This isn't America."
[She fires upon the drone's wreckage and makes it explode.]
The Boss: "That should stir things up a bit. You'd better hurry. The border is
60 miles south of here. You ought to be able to run that far."
Snake: "Why'd you defect?"
The Boss: I didn't. I'm loyal...to the 'end.' To my purpose. What about you,
Jack? What's it going to be? Loyalty to your country, or loyalty to
me? Your country, or your old mentor? Your mission, or your beliefs?
Your
duty to your unit? Or your personal feelings? You don't know the
truth yet. But sooner or later, you'll have to choose. I don't expect
you to forgive me. But you can't defeat me, either. You know me too
well. Just look at that bandanna. If you can't put the past behind
you,
you won't survive long. If we meet again, I'll kill you."
[Her horse stomps on Snake's hand.]
The Boss: "Now, go home!"
[She rides off. Snake gets on his his communicator.]
Snake: "This is Snake. Major Zero?"
Major Zero: "I read you, Snake."
Snake: "I was ambushed by The Boss."
Major Zero: "You were what!?"
Snake: "The drone's been shot to hell. It's up in flames."
Major Zero: "That's not good. Enemy scouts are going to come looking for you."
Snake: "Yeah, I know. But what was The Boss doing here in the first place?
There's got to be a leak somewhere."
Major Zero: "No, that's impossible. The man The Boss is working with, Volgin,
isn't exactly on speaking terms with Khrushchev."
Snake: "I lost my gun...The Boss destroyed it..."
Major Zero: "Snake, I know how you're feeling. It's hard for me to believe,
too - that a legendary hero like The Boss would go over to the
Russians, that she'd double-cross us like this... But that's how
it is, and if you don't accept it, you'll never be able to beat
her."
Snake: "That's not the problem. In terms of sheer technique, I could never beat
her. I know that all too well."
Major Zero: "You've got to do it, Snake. She's your enemy and your objective."
Snake: "Enemy! We were together for 10 years. And now you tell me she's my
enemy?"
Major Zero: "Enough. Hurry to the factory where ADAM is waiting. Scouts have
probably already been sent out to investigate the explosion. You've
lost your weapon, right? That means you've got no chance of winning
in a battle situation. Whatever you do, don't let them see you."
[Snake searches Sokolov's old room and finds nothing. He heads back out and
sees a woman on a motorcycle. She shines the headlight at him.]
Woman: "Sorry I'm late."
Snake: "Cut the engine. They'll hear us."
Woman: "Are you the agent they sent?"
Snake: "Are you ADAM? I thought you were supposed to be a man."
Woman: "ADAM couldn't make it."
Snake: "All right, say the password. Who are the Patriots?"
[She doesn't reply.]
Snake: "Who are the Patriots? Answer me!"
[Just then, enemy soldiers appear from behind boxes and broken walls.]
Snake: "Trapped?"
Woman: "Get down!"
[Snake hits the deck and by the time he hits it, the soldiers have all
gotten a fatal dose of lead poisoning from the woman's pistol.]
Woman: "There... ...is your answer."
[The woman gets off her bike and walks over.]
EVA: "The name's EVA."
[The two go convene in Sokolov's room a while later.]
Snake: "This wasn't part of the plan. What happened to ADAM?"
EVA: "What's your code name?"
Snake: "It's...Snake."
EVA: "Snake, huh? Well, I'm EVA... ...are you here to tempt me?"
Snake: "What happened to ADAM?"
EVA: "Colonel Volgin is a very suspicious man. He decided ADAM wasn't
the right person for this mission."
Snake: "And you were?"
EVA: "Yes."
Snake: "Why?"
EVA: "Because I can do things he can't."
Snake: "I heard you used to be a code breaker for the NSA."
EVA: "I was. 4 years ago I defected to the Soviet Union with ADAM."
[Snake gazes at her holster at her side.]
Snake: "Mauser Military... ...the 'Broomhandle.'"
EVA: "It packs quite a punch. Nice to have when you're on a bike."
Snake: "You held it sideways, and used the muzzle jump to create a
horizontal sweep - that was impressive."
EVA: "Bet you've never seen that technique in the West."
Snake: "It's imitation, isn't it?"
EVA: "Yeah, it's a Chinese Type 17 pistol. Around here, even that's hard to
come by. Don't worry, though. The one I've got for you is American made."
Snake: ".45, huh. Incredible..."
EVA: "Do you like it?"
Snake: "The feeding ramp is polished to a mirror sheen... The slide's been
reinforced. And the interlock with the frame is tightened for added
precision. The sight system is original, too. The thumb safety is
extended to make it easier on the finger... A long-type trigger with
non-slip grooves... A ring hammer... The base of the trigger guard's
been filed down for a higher grip. And not only that, nearly every
part of this gun has been expertly crafted and customized. Where'd
you get something like this?"
EVA: "I grabbed it from a Western munitions armory. It probably used to
belong to one of your officers, and there are more where that came
from. You had this with you, didn't you?"
[She holds up Snake's tranq gun.]
EVA: "Better take this, too."
[She shows him a lab coat -- part of an outfit.]
Snake: What's this?
EVA: "A disguise to make you look like a scientist."
Snake: "A disguise?"
EVA: "Yes. You're here to rescue Sokolov, right?"
Snake: "...Sokolov's still safe, then."
EVA: "Yes. He's being forced to continue his work on the Shagohod."
Snake: "Where?"
EVA: "At the lab. They've got a whole army of scientists there developing new
weapons. Security is tight, but if you disguise yourself as a scientist,
you might be able to sneak in."
Snake: "Can we get Sokolov out of there?"
EVA: "We'll see, won't we."
Snake: "Tell how to get to the lab."
EVA: "The safest way in is from the rear. First, you'll need to head north
through the jungle. You'll come to a heliport used for shipping
materials. Pass the heliport and continue north, and there will be a large
crevice. Descend into that area and you'll reach a cave. Move through the
cave and you will arrive at a mangrove swamp. After the swamp, there'll be
a warehouse. Make your way through the warehouse and you'll come out just
south of the lab."
Snake: "Got it."
EVA: "And just what are you doing there?"
Snake: "In close range combat, a knife can sometimes be more useful than a gun.
By doing this, I'll be able to hold a knife at the same time and still
keep the gun steady. That way, I can instantly switch between a gun
battle and a knife fight. Right. Let's get going."
EVA: "Wait a minute!"
Snake: "What now?"
EVA: "You must be tired. Why don't you take a little rest?"
Snake: "I'll be fine."
EVA: "You'll never make it in your condition. It's a jungle out there. There's
still an hour before dawn. It's dangerous to be out in the jungle at night
without a guide."
Snake: "What about you?"
EVA: "I have to get back. I can't be gone for too long. They'll start to
suspect something. Don't worry, I'll keep you updated over the radio."
Snake: "That's it?"
EVA: "My orders are to provide you with information. Nothing more. You look
disappointed. All right then. I'll do something special for you. I'll
stand watch until dawn. Now be a good boy and lie down."
[Snake harrumphs and turns away.]
EVA: "What's the matter?"
Snake: "I don't know you well enough to trust you."
EVA: "How well do you have to know me to trust me?"
Snake: "I don't know if I can trust anybody."
EVA: "Gonna get that?"
[Snake notices his communicator is beeping. It's Para-Medic.]
Para-Medic: "She's right, Snake. You should get some sleep. Although, in your
condition you really ought to be back in the ICU... Whenever you
save the game and quit, you'll go to sleep. Sleeping allows you to
gain back stamina naturally. Depending on how long you sleep, you
may also recover naturally from sickness and injury. When you're
tired or hurt, the best thing to do is just get some sleep. So do
yourself a favor and take a nap. Doctor's orders. OK?"
Snake: "Yeah, OK..."
[Snake gets some shuteye; outside, the player A noise can be heard outside.]
Snake: "!"
EVA: "What's the matter?"
Snake: "We're surrounded. I see...4 of them..."
EVA: "We've got company! It's the Ocelot unit! Let's get out of here! Hurry!
Don't forget your gear! Here, give me a hand."
[Underneath the bed is a trapdoor.]
EVA: "We can use this to get to the basement."
[EVA looks out from under the building and sees the soldiers. Ocelot is
with them.]
EVA: "Dammit! Ocelot! I'll get past them on my bike. I'll call you later!"
Snake: "Okay, I'll keep them busy."
[She pecks him on the cheek.]
Snake: "!"
EVA: "Don't go dying on me now."
[Snake dispatches the seven Ocelot soldiers and finds Major Ocelot holding
EVA captive. She has on a helmet and a mask, so he can't see her face.]
Ocelot: "I've been waiting for this moment... That's it! That's the stance!"
[EVA tries to bolt.]
Ocelot: "I don't think so!"
[Ocelot feels her up.]
Ocelot: "Wha...? A female spy? This bitch is wearing perfume."
[Snake nears.]
Ocelot: "Stay where you are! I've had enough of your judo!"
Snake: "I see you've got yourself a single action army."
Ocelot: "That's right. There'll be no accidents this time."
Snake: "You call that an accident? Well... It wouldn't have happened if you
hadn't been showing off.
Ocelot: "What did you say!?"
Snake: "It's a nice gun, I'll give you that. But the engraving gives you no
tactical advantage whatsoever. Unless you were planning to auction it
off as a collector's item. And you're forgetting one more very basic
thing..."
Ocelot: "?"
Snake: "You don't have what it takes to kill me."
Ocelot: "We'll see!!"
[Ocelot pulls the trigger but his six rounds are spent. EVA breaks free
and kicks Ocelot off the platform they stand on; she jumps onto her bike.
Ocelot runs to stop EVA, but she turns him into a speed bump and uppercuts
him with her back wheel, landing in a perfect backflip.]
Snake: "6 shots."
Ocelot: "?"
Snake: "That thing only carries 6 shots. The Makarov carries 8. You have to
get a feel for how many you have left. This is a high class-weapon.
It's not meant for shooting people."
Ocelot: "Damn! This isn't over yet!"
[EVA raises her gun as Ocelot flees, but Snake pushes it down.]
Snake: "Don't!"
EVA: "Why?"
Snake: "He's still young."
EVA: "You'll regret stopping me. Dammit! I've got to get back before he does."
[Using the stairwell, EVA careens off into the air and lands on a roof. She
goes over the other side and opens a locked gate, speeding off. Later on,
Snake gets a call from EVA in Chyornyj Prud.]
EVA: "Snake, are you there?"
Snake: "EVA?"
EVA: "Did you miss me?"
Snake: "Did you make it without trouble?"
EVA: "No one saw me."
Snake: "So you're back with Volgin?"
EVA: "In a matter of speaking..."
Snake: "What about The Boss?"
EVA: "Yeah, she's here too."
Snake: "Better be careful."
EVA: "Thanks, I will. The Boss and I get along pretty well through. I guess we
traitors have a lot in common."
Snake: "Why would anyone want to defect? Betraying your country like that...
I...I just don't get it."
EVA: "Are you talking about The Boss?"
Snake: "Why'd you do it? Weren't you born and raised in America?"
EVA: "Yes. In a small rural town. I never even knew there were other countries,
other cultures, other ways of thinking. Until I went to work for the
NSA... Then, one day, I'd found I'd lost faith in the things I'd been
taking for granted."
Snake: "What did you see? What was it that made you want to change sides?"
EVA: "You wouldn't believe me even if I told you."
Snake: "Try me."
EVA: "I saw the universe."
Snake: "The universe?"
EVA: "Not the actual universe. The universe as the intelligence community sees
it. I realized that the gravity of this universe was holding me back.
That's all... People and countries are both changed by their environment.
And by the times."
Snake: "That sounds like what The Boss was saying."
EVA: "There's a world of difference between this country and America. But it's
only a difference of position. A difference of perspective. Coming here
made me realize something. Half of what I'd been told was a complete and
utter lie...the other half was a conveniently constructed lie."
Snake: "Where's the truth, then?"
EVA: "It's hidden in the lies."
Snake: "Are you lying, too?"
EVA: "Who knows? I've been trained to make even the most severe falsehood
sound like the honest truth. Weren't you?"
Snake: "No, I...believe because I haev to. Even if it is a lie... ...that's
part of my mission."
EVA: "I'll have to remember that. If you need me, give me a call on the radio.
My frequency is 142.52. See ya."
[Snake heads past a Soviet encampment and comes to the crevice that the region
is named after. Ocelot appears from behind a tree.]
Ocelot: "Ah, you're here at last. Looks like The Boss' info was right. Twice
now you've made me taste bitter defeat."
[Ocelot gives his feral call again and his soldiers appear.]
Ocelot: "I hate to disappoint the Cobras, but you're mine now. All of you,
leave us! It's just you and me. No one to get in our way. Ocelots are
proud creatures. They prefer to hunt alone. 12 shots... This time, I've
got 12 shots. Okay... Draw!"
[Bees and hornets start to pour into the site.]
Ocelot: "Damn it! He found us!!"
[Ocelot twirls his guns to kill the swarms, but his men face a swollen death.
It's quite gruesome.]
Ocelot: "You were lucky. We'll meet again!"
[Snake dives into the crevice to avoid getting bee-bitten to death. He wakes
up in the Chyornaya Peschera Cave Branch and eventually finds the bee-man
himself, The Pain, in a lagoon.]
Snake: "!"
The Pain: "I've caught you at last. We are the sons of The Boss. ...I am The
Pain... I will guide you to a world of anguish beyond your
imagination... Let's get started!"
[Snake makes The Pain feel the pain.]
The Pain: "The pain... ...the pain... ...the pain!"
[The Pain falls backwards and explodes, his last words ringing throughout the
lagoon area. Snake makes his way to the warehouse front and sees Sokolov with
a guard.]
Sokolov: "Get your hands off me! I'm not going anywhere!"
[Volgin and the woman from the helicopter appear.]
Volgin: "Really now. How many times must I tell you?"
[He shocks the woman and she falls down the stairs.]
Sokolov: "Tanya!"
Volgin: "Each time you resist, your lover will suffer the consequences.
Is that clear?"
Sokolov: "Volgin...!! Damn you!"
[Ocelot shows up and goes to Sokolov.]
Ocelot: "Hold it right there, traitor. Let's find out just how lucky you
are."
[Ocelot takes out a bullet.]
Ocelot: "Watch closely!"
[He takes out three revolvers.]
Ocelot: "One of these three guns has a single bullet in it. I'm going to
pull the trigger six times in a row. Are you ready?"
[Ocelot tosses the guns up into the air and juggles them, pulling the
trigger five times with nothing fired.]
Ocelot: "Looks like your luck hasn't run out yet..."
[Ocelot pulls the trigger again and The Boss knocks his revolver
to the side. The bullet meant for Sokolov hits the water.]
The Boss: "There's no such thing as luck on the battlefield. You'd better
stay in line from now on. The Cobras will take care of him."
[She gives him back his gun, in pieces. Ocelot leaves nonplussed at
The Boss' skill.]
Volgin: "Has the CIA dog been disposed of yet?"
The Boss: "...The Pain is dead."
Volgin: What!? He may be a child, but he's definitely one of yours! I fear
Khrushchev may have a hand in this. We have no time to lose. You must
eliminate him before the final test."
The Boss: "Don't worry. They'll be able to handle it."
[The old man who was shown in the helicopter during Virtuous Mission comes out
in a wheelchair. The odd man from before is there, too.]
The Boss: "I'm leaving him to you, The Fear."
[The odd man -- The Fear -- runs across the water and disappears from sight.]
Volgin: "The old man is always sleeping. Is he all right?"
The Boss: "The End is saving what life he has left in him for battle. Normally,
he's dead. But he'll wake up when the time is right. And when he
does...it will The End for the boy.
[Volgin walks to Tanya.]
Volgin: "Sokolov isn't worth your love. You can entertain me until the rain
stops. Kuwabara...Kuwabara..."
[Volgin and Tanya leave. The Boss stands in the rain, alone.]
Boss: "The Sorrow? Is that you?"
[The Boss leaves. Snake makes his way through the warehouse and Graniny Gorki
South, then infiltrates the compound nearby as a scientist. He heads to the
lower level and finds the head of the department, sitting half-drunkedly in
his chair. He still has his flask in hand.]
Man: "If you're looking for Sokolov, he's not here anymore."
Snake: "!"
Man: "Put that thing away. You'll spoil my drink. So, you're the intruder
everyone's talking about. Typical capitalist dog - no manners."
Snake: "And who are you?"
Granin: "You mean you've never heard of me? And you call yourself an agent.
Very well, then. I am Aleksandr Leonovitch Granin. A man of some
importance, if I do say so myself. I am the foremost weapons scientist
in the Soviet Union, and the head of the glorious Granin Design Bureau.
This is the Order of Lenin. It is an honor of the greatest magnitude
given along with the title of 'hero of socialism' to only the finest
workers. It was awarded to me in recognition of my brilliant
contributions to society. Since the Great Patriotic War, I have created
countless weapons in the service of our great communist society. It was
thanks to me that we were able to stamp out the Nazi scum. It was I who
created the basic design for the mobile ballistic system you know and
fear as SS-1C."
Snake: "You're crocked, aren't you?"
Granin: "I am merely drowning my sorrow. Because of him, I've got nothing to do
but sit here and drink this crap."
Snake: "Him?"
Granin: "Sokolov! It's him you're looking for, isn't it? Because of him, I have
been stripped of my authority. My research has come to nothing. Look!
It is a revolutionary mobile nuclear missile system...a bipedal tank...
[Granin shows Snake some blueprints.]
Snake: "A bipedal tank?"
Granin: "Yes, a walking tank - a robot! Are you familiar with the theory of the
missing link between apes and humans? Well, this technology will be the
missing link between infantry and artillery. A kind of metal gear, if
you well. And this magnificent metal gear will make a revolutionary
step forward in weapons development."
Snake: "Metal Gear..."
Granin: "But I won't be used so easily. No, no crying myself to sleep. For you
see, I'm going to send these documents to my friend in the United
States."
Snake: "What!?"
Granin: "These bastards will live to regret this. And when they themselves
become the targets of my creation, they will know my true greatness!
Yes! Sokolov's pathetic Shagohod pales in comparison to my work! What
are you going to do with a rocket engine on a tank?"
Snake: "About Sokolov..."
Granin: "A tank does not need a rocket! It needs something else. Look at
these."
[He points downward..]
Snake: "Nice shoes."
Granin: "No. Legs!! Legs that allow it to go anywhere!! Just as when humans
learned to walk upright! THAT is the real evolution in weaponry! Don't
you agree!? But...the fools in charge choose Sokolov."
Snake: "And where is Sokolov?"
Granin: "My project has been terminated. The Philosopher's Legacy has been
handed over to him."
Snake: "What the hell are you talking about?"
Granin: "The Philosopher's Legacy. Haven't you heard of the Philosophers? The
colonel has inherited their immense legacy. Volgin's father was in
charge of the Philosopher's money laundering activities. In the
confusion of the war, he somehow ended up with their treasure. And
Volgin inherited that treasure illegally. We never need to worry about
the military budget. The development costs at our facility are all paid
out of the colonel's deep pockets. The weapons born here will be the
genes for creating an entirely new form of warfare! The funding for my
research came out of that legacy... ...CAME out of it. Now, my money,
my men - all have been diverted to the Shagohod project. Tomorrow, they
will be conducting the final test. While Sokolov is making the final
preparations in the weapons factory, at Volgin's main base, the great
fortress of Groznyj Grad, here I am playing host to an enemy spy and
drinking myself into a stupor."
Snake: "That's where they moved Sokolov?"
Granin: "Yes."
Snake: "And the Shagohod is there, too?"
Granin: Of course. Hey! ...You're not thinking of going to Groznyj Grad? Are
you mad? It's an impenetrable fortress!"
Snake: "I'm sure it is."
Granin: "You'll be killed!"
Snake: "I'll take my chances."
Granin: "Wait!"
Snake: "What?"
Granin: "Listen to me, you fool! I want to help you!"
Snake: "Help me?"
Granin: "To thank you for your compliment."
Snake: "What compliment?"
Granin: "My shoes. Tatyana gave them to me. I wanted to thank you for
complimenting me on them. I'll tell you how to get into the fortress.
...In return, I ask only that you get that idiot out of there and
destroy the Shagohod. There is an underground tunnel that runs around
the perimeter of the fortress. You should be able to use it to sneak
into the base. Head for the mountains. The entrance to the tunnel is
located there. Take this."
[He hands a keycard to Snake.]
Granin: "You passed through a warehouse on your way here, didn't you?"
Snake: "Yeah."
Granin: "There should have been a locked door inside of it. Do you remember
it?"
Snake: "..."
Granin: "This key... ...will open that door. Beyond that door lies a vast
jungle. You can climb up into the mountains from the far end of the
jungle. Go back to the warehouse. Use the key to open the locked door
and head for the mountains. Got it?"
Snake: "Why are you helping me?"
Granin: "Unlike Sokolov, the thought of defecting has never once crossed my
mind. I love... ...my country. I love this land. I cannot even imagine
living anywhere else. I wish to remain a hero... ...of the great
motherland. I cannot bear the thought of being hounded into a corner
and left to waste away... It is already dawn. You must hurry. I will
remain here and nurse my troubles for a little longer. To capitalism!"
[Snake leaves Granin's office and removes himself from the compound's location.
On his way back, he has to go through Graniny Gorki South. A strange sensation
is in the area, and Snake realizes too soon that an enemy is among him -- a
crossbow bolt hits him in the leg. He hides behind a tree as more come his way,
and finally he looks to the treetops. Someone is breathing as he jumps unseen
through the treetops, finally revealing himself to Snake. It's the odd man from
before.]
The Fear: "I am The Fear... That bolt is coated with the venom of the Brazilian
Wandering Spider. Soon a most exquisite pain will engulf your entire
body. Your limbs will be paralyzed, your lungs cease to draw breath,
eventually your heart will stop beating. Ah, but what fun would that
be? Not a fitting death at all. The Boss' apprentice... I will give
you fear such as you've never experienced before. Come into my web...
It is time... ...for you to feel the fear!"
[Snake defeats The Fear in battle. The Cobra makes a web, suspending in the
air between the trees.]
The Fear: "the fear! The fear!! I see it!! The fear!"
[The Fear explodes, sending hundreds of bolts all through the forest. Snake
hides behind a tree and evades getting skewered more than necessary. Through
the warehouse's locked door, Snake comes to a forest path. EVA gets in contact
with him almost immediately.]
EVA: "Snake, are you there?"
Snake: "EVA? Where are you?"
EVA: "In the fortress - in Groznyj Grad. Dr. Sokolov is here, too."
Snake: "Is he all right?"
EVA: "He's fine. Right now he's busy putting the finishing touches on the
Shagohod."
Snake: "Good. That means they haven't killed him..."
EVA: "Not yet, anyway. But you better hurry. They've already finished the
Phase 2 tests. Once the final preparations are complete, they'll have no
more use for him. The colonel won't have any qualms about killing him if
he thinks the CIA is closing in."
Snake: "EVA, you can't let Sokolov out of your sight."
EVA: "I know. Snake, do you know where Groznyj Grad is?"
Snake: "Granin told me that I should be able to get there from the mountains
to the north through an underground tunnel..."
EVA: "Granin told you?"
Snake: "Yeah. He even gave me the key to the warehouse."
EVA: "Why?"
Snake: "Because he was drunk, I guess."
EVA: "You've got to be kidding me."
Snake: "Hell if I know."
EVA: "Snake, there's one problem with that route."
Snake: "What problem?"
EVA: "The mountain entrance to the underground tunnel that leads to the
fortress is sealed. You need a key to get in."
Snake: "A key...what about the key Granin gave me?"
EVA: "That key won't work. But don't worry. I'll figure something out. I have
an idea. There are some ruins at the top of the mountains. Meet me there."
Snake: "The top of the mountains. Got it."
EVA: "Wait. There's something else I've got to tell you."
Snake: "What's that?"
EVA: "I heard that one of the Cobras is waiting for you in the jungle at the
foot of the mountains. He's a legendary sniper call The End."
Snake: "Yeah, I've seen him before. That ridiculously old guy, right?"
EVA: "Don't underestimate him. He's known as the father of modern sniping."
Snake: "Is he alone? No spotter?"
EVA: "None. He's all by himself. Apparently he doesn't need a spotter."
Snake: "You can't be serious."
EVA: "The entire forest is on his side."
Snake: "The forest..."
EVA: "Stay alert."
Snake: "Yeah. I'd hate to have it be the end for me."
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[If The End was killed at the warehouse, EVA will say instead of "I heard that
one of the Cobras...":]
EVA: "I heard that the Ocelots have set up an ambush for you in the jungle at
the foot of the mountains. Apparently, they've even got snipers positioned
there."
Snake: "An ambush..."
EVA: "Watch yourself."
[As Snake walks into the massive, three-part Sokrovenno region, the player
can see an old man lying on his stomach on a bluff hundreds of yards away.
He wakes up and takes the sniper rifle in hand. He's mostly talking to himself
as he awakens. Nothing happens if The End is already dead -- the Ocelots will
be waiting for Snake.]
The End: "I beg of you, grant me the strength to take this final prey. Let me
linger in this world just a little longer. I have already slept enough
for one lifetime... ...enough for an eternity. You have my thanks. I
have to thank you.... ...for waking me. If you hadn't shown up, my
sleep... ...would have been eternal. Do you hear me, snake? I am The
End! I am here to send you to your lutlmate fate! You'll make a fine
quarry for my final hunt!"
[Snake gets on CODEC with EVA.]
Snake: "EVA, I found that sniper you were talking about."
EVA: "That's The End. He's a legend, known as the 'Father of Sniping'."
Snake: "I've got experience sniping in urban and marine environments..."
EVA: "What about the forest?"
Snake: "Never."
EVA: "I see...well, that forest is divided into three areas: a river, a
plateau, and a clearing... He should be lying in wait for you in one of
those places."
Snake: "Sounds like this may take awhile."
EVA: "It'll be a test of endurance. Be careful, though. From what I've heard,
The End has an almost supernatural knack for camouflaging himself."
Snake: "So whoever moves first, loses... This guy's over a hundred years old,
though, so I should have the advantage in terms of stamina."
EVA: "I wouldn't be so sure if I were you."
Snake: "Why's that?"
EVA: "I've heard that his body is photosynthetic, like a plant."
Snake: "What is he, some kind of monster?"
EVA: "On top of that, he can speak to the forest too."
Snake: "So in other words, he knows it inside and out."
EVA: "Uh huh. But he doesn't know you. I'm sure you can beat him."
Snake: "Don't worry. I intend to..."
[If Snake kills the parrot he finds:]
The End: "!! My parrot! She's dead! What have you done!? You've gone too far
this time! I'll get you for this!"
[Snake defeats The End, who stumbles and falls on his back. He looks at the
sky.]
The End: "Spirits of the forest...I thank you. The Boss...would be proud of
you... The time has come...for a younger generation to rise... I've
been wandering for more than a century, and now my journey comes to a
close. What a splendidd way...to end it all... I have no regrets. I
can return to the forest at last..."
[The End explodes and when Snake looks at where he was, the leaves of his camo
blow away in the wind. Snake climbs the mountain and finds the ruins at the
summit. EVA is there.]
EVA: "Well, that was quick."
Snake: "You look like you could use some rest."
EVA: "I'll be fine. It's just that playing these two roles hasn't left me much
time to sleep."
Snake: "Where'd you get those cuts?"
EVA: "The colonel..."
Snake: "He found out!?"
EVA: "If he knew, I'd be dead already. No, this is his 'hobby.' He's a sadist.
He gets pleasure out of making people suffer. He's scum... Does it look
that strange to you?"
Snake: "No. I'm the same way...scars all over."
EVA: "Can I see?"
Snake: "No."
[He sees a scar on her midriff.]
Snake: "Where'd you get this one?"
EVA: "I got it after defecting to the Soviet Union."
Snake: "I don't think so. It's older than that. Code breaking is a desk job.
Where'd you get this kind of scar?"
EVA: "You really want to know?"
Snake: "..."
EVA: "Well, too bad."
Snake: "..."
EVA: "A girl's got to have some secrets, you know. But enough about that.
You've got to get going. The Phase 2 trial of the Shagohod is about to
start. And it looks like someone might be coming to spoil the party."
Snake: "Khrushchev?"
EVA: "His forces are on their way here. The colonel is gathering his troops
together to meet them. If we don't get a move on, the security will be
even tighter than it is now... You'll need this key. It unlocks the door
to the underground tunnel. Once you're in there, you can follow the
tunnel to get inside Groznyj Grad. And take this, too."
[She pulls out two white packages. They're ramen noodles, of course.]
Snake: "What is it?"
EVA: "The food of the future. A well-balanced meal for the space age. It's
good to eat some real food once in a while. I'll bet if I kissed you,
you'd taste like a wild beast."
Snake: "Do you know where exactly in Groznyj Grad Sokolov is located?"
EVA: "He's in the heart of the fortress, the weapons lab. The weapons lab is
divided into three wings. There's the east wing which houses the research
facilities. Then there's the main wing where the weapons are assembled.
That's where the Shagohod is. Finally, there's the west wing which is
connected via a passageway to the main building. That's where Sokolov is.
To get in, you'll have to enter the main wing from the east wing... Then,
go through the passageway on the second floor of the main wing."
Snake: "The west wing of the weapons lab. Got it."
EVA: "There's just one problem."
Snake: "Not again..."
EVA: "The west wing is protected by the highest level of security. You need to
be colonel class to get in."
Snake: "Colonel class?"
EVA: "Here, look at this picture. Major Ivan Raidenovitch Raikov. Pretend
you're him."
Snake: "How do I do that?"
EVA: "Steal his clothes! You look similar from behind so they won't know the
difference. Your face might be a problem so you'll just have to figure
something out. He should be somewhere in the east wing."
Snake: "All right. But how am I supposed to escape once I get Sokolov out of
there? Command said you're supposed to have something ready for me."
EVA: "And I do. There's a lake 30 miles north of here. I hid a WIG there."
Snake: "A WIG?"
EVA: "It's a state-of-art ground effect vehicle."
Snake: "A ground effect vehicle. I can't fly one of those!"
EVA: "That's okay. I happen to be an excellent pilot."
Snake: "Taking off from a lake is trickier than it looks. It's not like riding
a motorcycle. You've got to be delicate..."
EVA: "Of course I will. You've seen how good I am with the bike, right?"
Snake: "Right... You handle the escape, then. I'll head for Groznyj Grad."
EVA: "Wait a minute. There's something I wanted to ask you."
Snake: "What?"
EVA: "What's the story between you and The Boss?"
Snake: "She was like a mother...and my master."
EVA: "And your lover?"
Snake: "...It went deeper than that."
EVA: "Deeper?"
Snake: "Half of me belongs to The Boss."
EVA: "Do you love her?"
Snake: "No, nothing like that."
EVA: "Do you hate her?"
Snake: "Does it have to be one or the other - love or hate?"
EVA: "Between a man and a woman. You bet."
Snake: "For ten years, we lived and died together. You couldn't possibly
understand."
EVA: "And you think you can kill her now? That's your mission, isn't it?
Assassinating The Boss."
EVA: "Snake, is there anyone you like? Someone special?"
Snake: "I've never been interested in other people's lives."
EVA: "You were interested in The Boss."
Snake: "She was different."
EVA: "Really. How do you feel about me?"
Snake: "I should be asking you the same question."
EVA: "Me? I can fall in love - if it's part of the mission. Even with you..."
[She kisses him, but he gives no response.]
EVA: "Snake? What's wrong?"
[Snake and EVA run outside after hearing a strange noise. EVA jumps on her
bike.]
EVA: "See you 'round, Snake. Take care of yourself."
Snake: "What about you?"
EVA: "I've got to hurry back and play my...other part."
Snake: "Are you going to be OK?"
EVA: "Not sure...they're not stupid and they know there's a spy. There's no
way you could have gotten this far all by yourself."
[EVA rides off the cliff and lands safely on the snowy mountainside below. She
races to Groznyj Grad. Snake takes out his binoculars and sees the colonel
punching an oil drum. The oil drum starts to leak...blood, and then the player
can see the smoldering corpse of Granin inside.]
Ocelot: "Colonel, did he talk?"
Volgin: "No, he died before I could get it out of him."
Ocelot: "He wasn't the spy, then?"
[Volgin grabs Granin's shoe and fishes out a device from the heel.]
Volgin: "Look at this."
Ocelot: "A transmitter?"
Volgin: "Exactly. Planted to keep someone informed of his location."
[Volgin fries it.]
Ocelot: "But... ...does this mean Granin was the spy?"
Volgin: "Perhaps he was being used by someone else."
Ocelot: "Perhaps? This man was our comrade!"
Volgin: "Comrade or not, he is of no use to us now."
Ocelot: "I don't approve of your methods!"
Volgin: "I don't need your approval. I'm in command here."
Ocelot: "...and that nuclear shell..."
Volgin: "Still feeling sore about that, are you? What are you going to do,
report it to the authorities? This is war, Major. A Cold War, fought
with information and espionage. We must root out spies wherever they
hide. It is kill or be killed. Potential threats must be weeded out.
Your feelings are a menace to the unity of our organization. Someone is
guiding the enemy's hand. A single man can only accomplish so much.
Make no mistake, there is a spy among us."
Ocelot: "But casting suspicion on our own comrades..."
Volgin: "The C3 explosives have been stolen."
Ocelot: "You think it was the American?"
Volgin: "No, he could not have reached this fortress yet."
Ocelot: "Then who?"
The Boss: I'd be careful about suspecting your own men.
[The Boss arrives, and gets off her horse.]
Volgin: "Boss?"
[Tanya shows up out of nowhere, too. Ocelot looks at her.]
Ocelot: "Where have you been?"
The Boss: "The Fear and The End have fallen."
[She throws one of The Fear's crossbows at Volgin's feet.]
Volgin: "Damn it! CIA dog! That leaves only The Fury. How can the legendary
Cobras be beaten so easily...?
Ocelot: "He's good..."
Volgin: "Fallen for him?"
The Boss: "Don't worry. I'll take care of him."
Volgin: "What is he after? It must be more than just Sokolov."
The Boss: "America is out to destroy the Shagohod and get its hands on your
inheritance... ...the Philosopher's Legacy."
Volgin: "Impossible! The Legacy...it..."
The Boss: "And they're out to kill me as well. Colonel, tighten the security
on this place. He's coming here -- I'm sure of it! I'm going to get
the Davy Crockett!"
[Volgin and The Boss leave. Ocelot smells someone on Tanya.]
Ocelot: "Mm? Perfume? Hmm... Nice boots."
[If the player was paying attention, s/he'll notice that they're the same boots
EVA was wearing on the mountaintop.]
Ocelot: "Make sure you polish them up properly."
[The scene goes back to Snake, who enters the underground tunnel. Towards the
end, Snake sees a firelight flicker. He follows it around and hears someone
making footsteps. It's a guy dressed like a cosmonaut with a flamethrower. He
walks into view.]
The Fury: "I am The Fury! The flames of my rage will incinerate you! I came
back from space. As I returned, I had one vision - the world set
ablaze. And do you know what I saw there? Fury. A great and terrible
fury at being alive. Now -- you're going to feel the scorching heat
of that terrible blackness!"
[Snake smokes The Fury.]
The Fury: "Boss... ...this is the end of the Cobras... you've got to live on...
...you're the only one left.. I'm off.. ...to join The Sorrow...
Behold the flames of fury! The fires of Hell wil purge me clean! I
can see it! Mission control, do you read me? I'm coming home!! I see
the earth..."
[The Fury's rocket pack rams him into the ceiling, and Snake barely gets out
into the tunnel before The Fury's fire consumes him. He heads up into Groznyj
Grad from the tunnel nearby. He dons a scientist disguise to sneak into the
main weapons wing, and then incapacitates Raikov to steal his uniform. He gains
access to the west wing, and sees Tatyana and Sokolov in a room together.]
Sokolov: "Here it is."
[He hands her a film tube.]
Tatyana: "You can count on me. What about the Philosopher's Legacy?"
Sokolov: "I don't know anything about that..."
[She pulls out some lipstick, which Sokolov doesn't seem to understand.]
Sokolov: "What are you...! Are you trying to kill me?"
Tatyana: "What's the matter?"
Sokolov: "I know nothing. I swear it! No one but the colonel knows of the
Legacy!"
Tatyana: "I see..."
Sokolov: "No, don't...!"
[She puts on the lipstick and leaves the room. Snake hides behind some crates
and she doesn't notice his presence. Snake enters, unmasked.]
Sokolov: "Who's there? You're the man from the CIA... What are you doing
here?"
Snake: "I told you before, didn't I? I'm going to get you out of here."
Sokolov: "Hmph... ...a man of honor, just like your commander. But I'm afraid
you're too late."
Snake: "Too late? Don't tell me...the Shagohod's...?"
Sokolov: "Exactly. The final preparations for Phase 2 are complete."
Snake: "...Sokolov, what exactly is Phase 2?"
Sokolov: "To put it in technical terms, it is a composite range extension
system for medium-range ballistic missiles. The Shagohod was
originally designed as a tank that could launch nuclear missiles from
any type of terrain. There was just one problem we couldn't figure out
how to solve... ICBMs we have today are simply too big for the
Shagohod to carry. But the military would not hear of it. They
demanded a weapon that could launch a nuclear missile directly into
the American homeland. That is when I came up with the idea for Phase
2."
Snake: "But there's no way you could load an ICBM onto the Shagohod. So how'd
you do it?"
Sokolov: "By accelerating the Shagohod itself."
Snake: "Accelerating it?"
Sokolov: "In Phase 2, a rocket booster engine is attached to the frame of the
Shagohod. The unit incorporates the same technology used in the Vostok
rocket that sent Major Gagarin into space. Using this booster, the
Shagohod can achieve a land speed of over 300 miles per hour."
Snake: "That monster can go more than 300 miles per hour...?"
Sokolov: "Yes. And from this state of accelerated motion, it launches a nuclear
missile."
Snake: "So the Shagohod acts like the first stage of a rocket."
Sokolov: "Yes, precisely. The range of the missile launched by the Shagohod
thus increases from 2500 miles to 6000 miles."
Snake: "6000 miles... ...that's enough to strike anywhere in the United
States...."
Sokolov: "Not only that, with the Shagohod there is no need to construct giant
silos like the ones used to house ICBMs. All you need is a runway
about 3 miles in length, or its equivalent, and you can launch a
thermonuclear strike against any location in the United States from
anywhere in the Soviet Union. It cannot be detected by spy planes or
satellites. It's a mobile fortress, capable of deploying in secret
and launching its payload at any time..."
Snake: "A weapon from hell..."
Sokolov: "A completed prototype now sits in the hangar. At present, it is the
only one of its kind. But Volgin is planning to mass-produce them
based on that prototype."
Snake: "And deploy them all over the Soviet Union?"
Sokolov: "Yes. And that's not the end of it. He's going to ship them to Eastern
Europe, to Asia...to all the countries of the Eastern bloc. Even
worse, he intends to use the Shagohod as bait to foment [sic] armed
uprisings against dictators, ethnic insurgents, and revolutionary
groups throughout the Third World. His funds are nearly limitless. He
could start mass production tomorrow if he wanted. The reason that
tensions between the East and West have settled into a Cold War is
because each side fears the other's power. 'Deterrence' - the idea of
using threats to keep one's enemy in check - is the perfect word to
sum up the state of affairs. But the Shagohod goes far beyond the
level of 'threat.' It will render the concept of 'deterrence' utterly
meaningless. If such a weapon is unleashed on the world, it will not
be long before all nations are engulfed in conflict. The Cold War
will end and the entire planet will be consumed by the fires of war.
Volgin and the Shagohod will be the center of it all. So you see, it
is already too late."
Snake: "No. It's not too late."
Sokolov: "What do you mean?"
Snake: "We've still got a chance. All we have to do is destroy the prototype
and the whole facility before they can mass-produce it."
Sokolov: "But..."
Snake: "Just tell me what I need to do to destroy this place."
Sokolov: "...All right... The liquid fuel used in the rocket engine is stored
in a tank. If you can blow it up somehow... Some C3 ought to be
enough to blow the entire hangar to smithereens."
Snake: "C3? ...You mean that cutting-edge plastic explosive?"
Sokolov: "It can be molded into any shape. The bomb of the future."
Snake: "Where can I get it?"
Sokolov: "There was some in the armory here but now it's gone. It was stolen by
a female spy who was here a minute ago."
Snake: "EVA?"
Sokolov: "No, that's not her name. Her name is Tatyana. She made her way in
here by becoming Volgin's lover."
Snake: "I thought she was your lover."
Sokolov: "Mine? Oh, no. She is Volgin's lover. This is my lover..."
[He shows him a family photograph.]
Snake: "Who are they?"
Sokolov: "My wife and daughter. They're in America."
Snake: "Now I remember. Your family is in the custody of the CIA. How long has
Tatyana been here?"
Sokolov: "Only a few weeks."
Snake: "A few days before the Virtuous Mission, then."
Sokolov: "She said that Khrushchev sent her."
Snake: "What did you just give her?"
Sokolov: "All of the experimental data for the Shagohod. Please, it is
essential that you destroy the Shagohod."
Snake: "I will. But first, I've got to get you to safety."
Sokolov: "...No. I'm not going."
Snake: "My mission is to rescue you!"
Sokolov: "Leave me."
Snake: "Sokolov!"
Sokolov: "Khrushchev has abandoned me. I cannot return to my country. I would
most certainly be sent to the gulags."
Snake: "What about the U.S.?"
Sokolov: "Yes. I once thought of that. My family is waiting for me there. But
even if I fled to the United States... I would once again find myself
creating weapons of mass murder. In the end, it doesn't matter where I
go... I am still a weapons scientist. To be honest with you, I am
tired... Every day, I help create things that should never be used -
things that should never have existed in the first place. Every day,
without sleep... Without a word of praise from others. And my
creations do not even benefit mankind. They are merely the tools of
politicians. All I wanted to do was build space rockets... But it was
not to be. The space race between America and Russia became the prey
the of politicians. The space race and the arms race are one and the
same. Missiles, rockets...what's the difference? Scientists are always
being used. Please, watch over my family."
[Volgin comes into sight. Snake puts back on the Raikov mask before Volgin can
see him without it on.]
Volgin: "Major, what are you doing here? I've been waiting for you in my room!"
[Snake reminds silent, and Volgin grabs his crotch. He knows something's off.]
Volgin: "Who are you!? Don't play dumb with me. If you think you can fool me,
you are sorely mistaken. I know the major better than anyone else...
I come here looking for Tatyana, and what should I find... ...but a
greasy freebooter!"
[Volgin sticks a gun barr..el in the fake Raikov's face, but instead kneecaps
Sokolov. Snake uses his timing and disarms Volgin, throwing him to the floor.
He points the gun at Volgin. Just then, The Boss enters the room. The two
tussle, and The Boss wins yet again.
The Boss: "What is this fairy disguise? It's gonna rub off on you. And then
you'll lose sight of who you really are!"
[She unmasks Snake, and Volgin points the gun at him.]
The Boss: "Stay out of this!"
Volgin: "I see why they call you The Boss... What was that, some kind of judo?"
The Boss: "No, it's called CQC...a basic form of close-quarters combat. He and
I developed it together."
Volgin: "Splendid! ...I will take it from here."
Boss: "Are you going to kill him?"
Volgin: "Of course. But first... I will make him pay for hurting Ivan!"
[The Boss leaves, and Volgin beats the crap out of Snake, sending him into
never neverland. He awakens in a room somewhere, and can hear Sokolov near
him, getting the beating of his life. He's wearing a black hood and can't
see anything, though."
Volgin: "Tell me!!"
Tatyana: "Stop it!"
Volgin: "Who have you been talking to!?"
Tatyana: "He doesn't know what you're talking about!"
Volgin: "You'd better start talking!!"
Tatyana: "Please, stop this!"
Volgin: "Who is Khrushchev's lapdog!?"
Tatyana: "How can you do this to him?"
Volgin: "I know you gave the data to someone!!"
Tatyana: "He'd never do a thing like! You monster..."
[The sound of a body hitting the floor comes to Snake's ears.]
Volgin: "...I guess he's dead. Now then... I hope you'll prove more
entertaining then he was. But first, let's take a look at your body,
shall we? You're a tough one my friend, a lesser man would be dead
by now."
[He starts walloping Snake.]
Volgin: "Well, then, let's get started... What is your target? Is it the
Shagohod!? Or Sokolov!? Or maybe it's the Legacy!? Answer me! Who is
helping you? Who let you in here!? You're a tough one. But even you
must have your limits. And I am a patient man."
[Volgin douses Snake in water and starts to crackle with electricity. Ol'
Ocelot is nearby, observing the events.]
Volgin: "This is where the fun really begins! My body carries an electric
charge of 10 million volts. Let's see how you like this!"
[He starts the 'shock treatment.']
Volgin: "Now, answer me! How much does the CIA know? They're after my Legacy,
aren't they!? Your real target is the Philosopher's Legacy, isn't it!?
Yes, yes! Let yourself go! That is what I want to see!"
[Tanya and The Boss come into the room.]
The Boss: "It's no use. He's not going to talk. He's been trained not to break.
Trained by me."
Volgin: "Admit it! You're after the location of the Legacy! The secret fund
established by the three Great Powers during the two World Wars! That's
what you're looking for isn't it!? One hundred billion dollars. Divided
up and hidden all over the world! And you're looking for a record of
where all that money is hidden, right!? No matter. The Philosopher's
Legacy is safely in my possession, in the underground vault of Groznyj
Grad. You will never lay a finger on it!"
[An object drops to the floor as he continues punching.]
Volgin: "What's this? A transmitter... Who is responsible for this?"
The Boss: "I am... I planted it on him to keep track of his movements."
Volgin: "Why?"
The Boss: "So the Cobras could ambush him."
Volgin: "If they knew where he was going to be they wouldn't have gotten
themselves slaughtered. It pains me to do this, Boss, but under the
circumstances... I'm afraid I must ask you to show me some proof.
that you and he were not in collusion."
The Boss: "You don't trust me, is that it?"
Volgin: "Not that... But he is your apprentice."
The Boss: "What do you want me to do?"
Volgin: "Let's see... ...cut out his eyes! I don't like those blue eyes of his.
There is nothing more important to a soldier than his eyes. You made
him a soldier...and now you will unmake him. Yes...it will make for a
touching display. He's all yours. Do it! Ruin him, just as he did the
Cobras!"
[She takes the black hood off and holds a knife to his eye. Tanya intervenes
before Snake loses an eye.]
Tatyana: "Stop!"
Volgin: "What is it, Tanya?"
Tatyana: "He's suffered enough!"
Ocelot: "Well, well... Why are you protecting him?"
[His nose smells something again, making this three times.]
Ocelot: "That smell... Tatyana! You're the spy!"
Tatyana: "What are you talking about?"
Ocelot: "I know that smell..."
Tatyana: "Stop it!"
[She slaps him as he fondles her.]
Volgin: "Taken a fancy to her, eh, Ocelot?"
Ocelot: No, I have no interest in this woman. I want to test her. I'll let
this be the judge."
[He loads a revolver with a single bullet.]
Volgin: "Do as you like."
Ocelot: "Here we go!"
[Ocelot starts the juggling act, just like the one he pulled on Sokolov back
at the warehouse. He starts pulling the triggers of his three guns at Tanya,
but nothing happens. When Snake sees the gun with the bullet come up, he
swings into Ocelot. The bullet fires and misses Tanya, but careens past Snake,
damaging his eye (whether or not he is shot in the eye is debatable). The Boss
slaps Ocelot for his idiocy.]
The Boss: "There. Satisfied now?"
Volgin: "Well, that was refreshing. Come...we're going to my room."
[Volgin leaves. Ocelot, who had caught the transmitter when Volgin tossed it
aside, sticks it in Ocelot's back via an open wound.]
Ocelot: "So you survived the colonel's torture, eh? Watching this has made me
realize something... ...it's really not that bad. It's the ultimate
form of expression. You got lucky this time, Tatyana."
[Ocelot leaves. The Boss picks one of Ocelot's guns he left there, loads it
with a bullet, and shoots Snake in the leg. She then tucks the revolver into
the back of his waistband.]
The Boss: "Run!"
[She leaves also. Tatyana goes over, revealing herself as EVA.]
EVA: "I've prepared an escape route for us. Go out and head west. Pass
underneath the connect passageway and go north. You'll find an open
manhole there."
Snake: "You're..."
EVA: "Quiet. Go through the manhole down into the sewers. The door at the
north end of the sewers is unlocked - you can use it to get outside the
fortress. I've got your equipment. We'll meet up later.
Snake: "EVA..."
EVA: "But I can't get too close to your cell. You'll have to figure a way out
of there yourself... I'll be in touch."
[She leaves and Snake is taken back to the jail cell. There are a variety of
ways he can get out (puking, using the 144.75 open code, tricking Johnny into
giving him Cigar Spray, fake death pill, etc.), but whatever way, he gets out.
An immediate call from the major gets sent.]
Major Zero: "Did you manage to escape?"
Snake: "Yeah, I'm out."
Major Zero: "Be careful. In your present state, you're practically naked. You
don't have a single decent weapon, and you'll never survive in a
battle. Take some time and pull yourself together. EVA says she's
recovered your equipment, so rendezvous with her as soon as
possible to get your gear back. Use the escape route EVA set up for
you. Go down into the sewers through the manhole in the northwest
section of Groznyj Grad. Start out by exiting the holding cells and
heading northwest."
[Snake heads to the sewers and makes it in one piece. EVA gives him a ring.]
EVA: "Snake? You're already in the sewers...?"
Snake: "EVA? Yeah, I just got down here. ... I'm coming to meet you now. The
door at the north end is open, right?"
EVA: "Uh, Snake..."
Snake: "Let me guess - there's a problem."
EVA: "Yeah."
Snake: "What is it this time?"
EVA: "The colonel found out you escaped."
Snake: "He did, huh. Figured as much."
EVA: "Yeah, and now all of Groznyj Grad is on red alert."
Snake: "Just my luck. But once I'm out of the fortress..."
EVA: "You can't get out."
Snake: "I can't?"
EVA: "When the fortress went on red alert, they sealed off the sewers."
Snake: "You've got to be kidding me."
EVA: "I'm serious. And that means the escape route I laid out..."
Snake: "...is sealed off too."
EVA: "Right. And they just sent a unit out looking for you."
Snake: "Down here?"
EVA: "Uh huh. They'll be there any minute now. You've got to get out quick!"
Snake: "But isn't the exit sealed off?"
EVA: "You should be able to get out by heading straight north. Book it Snake!
If they find you, you're dead!"
[Snake hustles to the edge of the sewers and sees the light of day. Chased by
dogs, he finds that the light of day is actually hundreds of feet of open air,
'cause he's standing on the edge of a sewer spout high above a cliff. Soldiers
and Ocelot appear.]
Ocelot: "I've been waiting for this! Nobody intefere! This is where it ends..."
[He pulls the trigger of his gun, but the bullet isn't in the chamber. Snake
takes the time to dive off into the water below.]
Ocelot: "!? Snake!"
[Ocelot tries to aim for him as the current brings him away, but can't.]
Ocelot: "Don't die on me yet..."
[Snake wakes up (?) in a river, not unlike that of the Ponizovje aqueduct. The
trees are on fire, but a rain snuffs it out. Then, a man sinks up (!) through
the water, his back turned to Snake.]
Snake: "Are you one of the Cobras?"
The Sorrow: "Sad... so sad... A host of sorrows... And you are one of them...
I am The Sorrow. Like you, I, too, am filled withs sadness. This
world is one of sandess... Battle brings death. Death brings
sorrow. The living... ...may not hear them. Their voices... ...may
fall upon deaf ears. But make no mistake... ...the dead... ...are
not silent. Now you will know the sorow of those whose lives you
have ended."
[Snake's unconscious body floats in the river. He can hear the voices of The
Boss and The Sorrow, in a conversation that took place at one time.]
The Sorrow: "Boss. you have to shoot me!"
The Boss: "I can't!"
The Sorrow: "Shoot me!! You want to finish this mission, don't you? Then...
...you'll have to shoot me. The spirit fo the warrior.. ...will
always be with you. Don't be sad... ...we'll meet again someday."
[Snake wakes up underwater and scrambles to the surface for air. He finds a
forested area and pulls himself up onto land, then contacts the major.]
Major Zero: "Snake, are you all right? That was a close call!"
Snake: "What the hell happened to me?"
Major Zero: "You were halfway drowned at the bottom of the river. Almost
crossed over to the other side..."
Snake: "Other side...so that really was..."
Major Zero: "Something on your mind, Snake?"
Snake: "Major, was there a man in the Cobra unit called The Sorrow?"
Major Zero: "Yes, I've heard of him. He was an uncanny soldier who fought
alongside The Boss."
Snake: "What kind of man was he?"
Major Zero: "The Sorrow was a man with, well...special powers. He had ESP,
which was the subject of extensive research in the Soviet Union
at the time. He was especially gifted as a medium."
Snake: "A medium?"
Major Zero: "Someone who can communicate with the spirit world, and evoke the
spirits of the dead. In other words, he could talk to ghosts. They
say he could find out what was going on in a battle by talking to
dead soldiers."
Snake: "...What about him and The Boss...what was the story between them?"
Major Zero: "I don't know the details...why don't we ask Sigint?"
Sigint: "Yo. I finished checking up on this Sorrow guy a while ago. Thought you
guys already knew, though."
Snake: "Knew what?"
Sigint: "That he's dead. He's been dead for two years now."
Snake: "He died two years ago...?"
Sigint: "At Tselinoyarsk...you know, those cliffs you were at. And The Boss is
the one who did him in."
Snake: "The Boss?"
Sigint: "Yup. Two years ago, The Boss was sent by the CIA on a secret mission
to Tselinoyarsk. That's when she met The Sorrow, who'd gone back to the
Soviet Union after the Cobras broke up at the end of the war. Except
this time they were enemies."
Snake: "...And then what?"
Sigint: "The Boss killed The Sorrow herself and accomplished her mission. At
least, that's what the records say."
Snake: "...So he was never there in the first pl