In the muted glow of dawn, a soldier stands poised at the brink of a mission that will
define his legacy. David was a child of many homes, molded by the United States foster system
His path led him from the Green Berets to the sands of Western Iraq during the Gulf
War, where he became more than just a soldier. Joining Big Boss's elite foxhound unit, he was reborn as Solid Snake
Trained in the arts of survival, linguistics, and combat by Big Boss himself, Snake's skills
were honed to near perfection, yet his real name and origins remain shrouded under national security
As a rookie in foxhound, Snake's first real mission would be a task that will test every
skill imparted upon him. Under the watchful eye of Big Boss, laden with immense expectations, this mission is
poised to unleash a series of events that will irrevocably shape the young rookie's
destiny for years to come
Big Boss stood across from Snake, his expression a mix of sternness and subtle pride, or loathing
It would always be hard to tell with the man. Gray Fox is MIA, Snake
We need you to finish what he started. Operation Intrude. N313. It's now in your hands
I understand, sir. This was Gray Fox's last known infiltration route. This is more than a rescue mission
We lost contact with Fox after he discovered something unsettling. Unsettling? Fox's last transmission mentioned a new weapon in Outer Heaven, codenamed Metal Gear TX-55
Metal Gear. Do we know the extent of what it can do
Not enough. But it could possibly be nuclear equipped. If true, it could shift the balance of power. Okay
So what's my primary objective? First, gather intelligence on Metal Gear. If possible, find and rescue Gray Fox
He holds key information. Yes, sir. If he's alive, I'll find him and bring him home
And if I encounter this Metal Gear? Assess the situation. Engage only if you're certain you can handle it
Remember, discretion is as vital as strength. Stealth over brute force, understood
We've provided you with contact details of Resistance members based in the region occupied
by Outer Heaven. They each have unique knowledge regarding the base and its inhabitants
Contact them if you need support regarding the mission. Trust your instincts, Snake
You're still a rookie, but one of our best to come out of the Academy in years
What you face in Outer Heaven is unlike any battle you've known
Be prepared for anything. I won't fail, sir. Remember, this mission is off the records
Deniability is key. Keep communication to a minimum, and good luck. Thank you, sir
I'll begin immediately. Dismissed. Solid Snake, a name that would soon echo through the annals of history, stood at the threshold
of a journey that would unravel secrets, confront betrayal, and challenge the very nature of
his existence. In the deceptive calm of the waters surrounding Outer Heaven, Snake begins his solitary descent
into the unknown, guided not only by his training, but by the critical intel from an unlikely
ally, Resistance leader, Kyle Schneider. A victim of the very fortress he helped design, Kyle Schneider was once an architect, who
was forced to be part of Outer Heaven's design staff, but joined an underground movement
when his wife and child lost their lives as innocent victims of the conflict
Schneider now channels his intimate knowledge of the base and personal loss into aiding
Snake's mission. Snake emerged from the water, beneath a dock a hidden part of the fortress
He surveyed the area, cautious and alert. The immense size of Outer Heaven was daunting to Snake as it would be for anyone faced with
the isolation and the scale of his mission. He took a moment to orient himself, then deactivated his underwater gear stowing it away
He pulled out his iDroid, checked his bearings, then activated his codec
This is Snake. Schneider, I'm in position. Good. Remember, the central control area is two floors down
Watch for patrols on the eastern corridor. Got any updates on the internal defenses
Security's tightened. They've added more surveillance cameras since my last intel. Stick to the shadows
And Snake, be careful. Thanks, Schneider. Your intel is appreciated. Guided by Schneider's knowledge, Snake becomes a shadow within the fortress, each movement
a step closer to the heart of Outer Heaven. Moving stealthily through dimly lit corridors of the base, he pauses, surveying a junction
teeming with guards. Snake knew if Gray Fox was alive he'd be held in the fortress's prison, and the fastest
way there was to get captured. Psst. Over here. Huh? What was that noise
Don't move! Put your hands on your head! Now! Hey, relax. I surrender
Don't try anything funny, or I'll shoot. The guards, triumphant, escort a seemingly defeated Snake through the fortress, their
faces showing a mix of surprise and pride at the capture of the intruder
Thought you could sneak in, huh? Wait till the boss hears about this
Snake remained silent, his face stoic as he observed his surroundings, memorizing the layout
A calculated move, a deliberate plunge into the lion's den. Stripped of his weapons and equipment, Snake was roughly thrown into a cell, its walls
echoing with the hushed confessions of those who came before him. Captured, but precisely where he needed to be, he focused on the immediate goal of locating
Gray Fox and uncovering the truth about Metal Gear. Snake immediately inspected his cell, looking for weaknesses
He noticed a weakened section of the wall after knocking and heard a faint voice from
the next cell over. After chipping a small hole into the wall using contraband he had smuggled in during
his capture, Snake peered through. Does anybody hear me? Snake, is that you
Gray Fox, yes, it's Snake. I'm here to get you out. We received your message about Metal Gear
Snake, listen closely. Metal Gear, it's not just any weapon. It's a walking battle tank, capable of launching a nuclear missile from any terrain, anywhere
in the world. This is an emergency. This could spell catastrophe for us all
That changes everything. We can't let it be deployed. But don't worry, I've dealt with tanks before
Fox, I'll find it. It's more than that, Snake. Metal Gear redefines warfare
It's the ultimate deterrent, undetectable, unstoppable. And it's here in Outer Heaven
I've seen it. It must be destroyed. I'll stop it, but first, I'll get you out of here
Focus on stopping Metal Gear. My rescue, it's secondary. The world, it can't face this threat
Fine, but I won't leave you here, Fox. After Metal Gear is neutralized, I'm coming back for you
In the dank confines of his cell, Snake's mission became clearer and more daunting
Metal Gear had to be destroyed, and Gray Fox rescued. The stakes were higher than ever
Snake, Metal Gear, if it becomes operational, nothing can stop it. Then we stop it before it starts
But how? Before I was caught, I had managed to procure the files on the weapon
You need to find Dr. Drago Petrovich Madnar. He's the creator of Metal Gear
They forced him to design it. He's being held hostage somewhere on this base
He's the key. He'll be the only one who knows how to dismantle it
Okay, I'll find him. Just be careful, Snake. Outer Heaven is a fortress of traps and elite mercenaries
After abandoning their own countries, they have committed themselves to this place
This is their home. They'll fight to the death to defend it
Trust no one. With a new objective in mind, Snake's determination only grew
The confines of the cell felt tighter, the air heavier with the weight of the mission
Outer Heaven was more than a fortress. It was a ticking time bomb, with Metal Gear as its catastrophic heart