Professional Documents
Culture Documents
By
Mr. DANtastic
Based on:
Metal Gear by Hideo Kojima
INTRODUCTION
ESTABLISHING SHOT
The scene fades in from black. A
long shot of the Mediterranean Sea
with the shore of Africa looming
over the horizon.
BIG BOSS
72 hours ago, western intelligence
was informed that a weapon of mass
destruction was currently being
constructed 200 kilometers North of
Galzburg, South Africa deep beneath
the fortress known as Outer Heaven.
SHOTCamera sinks down plunging into the
sea. Sinking down lower and lower.
BIG BOSS
A fortified state made up of
soldiers and mercenaries from all
walks of life, unified under the
banner of a legendary
mercenary. Theyre a PF, the
largest in the world, and have been
utilized for wet work and espionage
by every super power in the world.
CAMERA
From the lower right corner a
submarine emerges, passing by and
disappearing into the distance.
SHOTThe shot cuts to the interior of
the sub, beginning at a radar and
panning across the room, the crew
going about their assigned tasks.
BIG BOSS
Several hours later, High Tech
Special Forces unit Foxhound was
assigned to infiltrate the
fortress, assess the situation and
neutralize whatever threat the
weapon posses to the west.
Shot now cuts to the missile room, where a figure is putting
on his diving gear. The shot purposely cutting his face
from view.
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BIG BOSS
Our best agent, Gray Fox, was sent
on a one man stealth op. While he
successfully infiltrated the
facility, enemy forces were alerted
to his presence and soon after, was
captured.
The figure finishes putting on his gear. And enters an
SDV. The SDV is then loaded and preparing for launch. The
figure gripping the controls tightly.
BIG BOSS
He was however able to send one
last transmission detailing his
findings. The last words before
his transmission ended were...
The SDV halts in place, jolting the figure.
BIG BOSS
...Metal Gear.
The Camera is now from the outside.
sub.
BIG BOSS
Snake, you will have two objectives
during this mission. First you
will need to locate and rescue
fellow FOXHOUNDer Gray Fox, and
debrief him on this Metal Gear.
The lighting of the SDV pod turns Red.
grip.
BIG BOSS
Second will be to assess whether or
not a weapon of mass destruction is
being constructed and neutralize
whatever threat it poses to the
western world.
SNAKE
Under water insertion right?
BIG BOSS
Yes. Well be using the same
insertion method and route as we
did with Gray Fox. Well approach
the estimated location of the
facility by sub and launch a one
man SDV. Once youre within range,
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BIG BOSS
Shame.
SNAKE
Alright, so what to do you have for
me Boss?
Big Boss places his hand on a file folder sitting on the
table near him.
BIG BOSS
72 hours ago High Tech Special
Forces Unit FOXHOUND was contacted
by western intelligence regarding a
threat to US national
security. The intell warned of a
weapon of mass destruction rumored
to be under construction 200
kilometers north of Galzburg, South
Africa in a fortress known as Outer
Heaven.
SNAKE
...Outer Heaven...?
BIG BOSS
Name sound familiar?
SNAKE
No. Not at all actually.
BIG BOSS
Im not surprised. Not many are
aware of it. Its one of the
worlds dirty little secrets after
all.
Big Boss takes a large draw from his cigar.
BIG BOSS
I take it youre aware of the
existence PFs (Private Military
Forces).
SNAKE
Yeah, I encountered a few on both
sides during my time in the Gulf
War. What was the statistic again?
One in Sixty soldiers in the us
army were contracted civilians?
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BIG BOSS
Something along those lines. Bad
timing on those military budget
cuts. Outsourcing soldiers was the
only means to keep costs down and
enough boots on the ground.
SNAKE
Didnt make my job in the 5th SF
any easier. Trying to keep the
peace between coalition forces is a
lot harder when youve got rookies
and contracted civies in the mix.
SNAKE
Anyway, I take it this "Outer
Heaven" is some sort of PMC
(Private Military Company) then?
BIG BOSS
PMC is an understatement. Its a
fortified state. A nation built by
soldiers for hire.
SNAKE
What? You cant be serious.
is that even possible?
How
BIG BOSS
From what intelligence I could
gather regarding its establishment,
it was originally founded by some
sort of legendary mercenary.
SNAKE
Legendary mercenary?
BIG BOSS
Find it hard to believe?
SNAKE
Sounds less like intell and more
like the plot of an MSX title.
BIG BOSS
Youd be surprised how word of
mouth changes men on the battle
field. Every war needs its heroes
as well as its villains. People,
soldiers included, have a tendency
to romanticize such figures as an
ideal to follow. Makes it easier to
step back into hell knowing you
have something to live and die for.
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SNAKE
...I suppose thats true. Any way,
tell me more about this...
Legendary Mercenary.
BIG BOSS
Im afraid thats information we
dont have. All thats available
are a few scattered accounts taken
from battle fields across the globe
that have been skewed by word of
mouth. Though there have been
patterns amongst the myths formed
from his deeds.
BIG BOSS
The most consistent of which was
his alleged role as the man
responsible for sparking the modern
PMC movement of the 1970s.
According to what records we do
have, he established his own PF
with the intent of creating a
mercenary company free from nations
and ideologies, offering combat
support to war torn regions and
developing countries deprived of a
modern military.
BIG BOSS
This of course inspired others to
do the same. Some out of admiration
for the legend. Others for the
business. The latter hiring
themselves out to the highest
bidder for whatever job needed
doing. Wetwork. espionage. No jobs
too dirty so long as the price is
right. As you can imagine these
PMCs became a commodity amongst
nations across the globe.
Governments buying out soldiers to
dispose of whatever baggage they
needed to. Casting blame and
dispensing of them afterwards if
the need arose. Thats the benefit
of Private Forces. Its not your
military. No ties save for money
and a job.
BIG BOSS
As the story goes, this mercenary
became fed up by the political
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BIG BOSS (contd)
mission Gray Fox discovered a
promising lead. Files pertaining
to the construction of a black
project undergoing development on
site. Before he could detail the
nature of his discovery the enemy
was alerted to his presence. Not
long after we were met with total
radio silence. The last
transmission we received prior to
his capture was a brief two word
reply...
SNAKE
...Metal Gear...
BIG BOSS
Its possible thats the name
designated to the weapon rumored to
be under construction, but without
the necessary intelligence or
evidence to act as confirmation
beyond a reasonable doubt, no
official action can be taken. As
this is an affair of Nations, a
particularly sensitive one at that,
retaliation is not an option unless
there is unanomous approval amongst
NATO. In the end were still
sitting in the dark and it cost us
one of our best.
SNAKE
...For a FOXHOUNDER with the code
name "Fox" to be captured... I
suppose that speaks volumes of the
enemy.
BIG BOSS
These are by no means your average
soldiers. Remember, this is a
fortified state home to soldiers
and mercenaries from all walks of
life.
SNAKE
So then, whats my place in all of
this?
BIG BOSS
After careful consideration, Ive
decided to send you on a follow up
Mission. Operation Intrude N313.
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SNAKE
BossBIG BOSS
I know. In the eyes of the rest of
the unit, youre no more than
rookie. After all, this will be
your first official mission as a
FOXHOUNDer.
SNAKE
So why me?
BIG BOSS
Because your military history has
me convinced youre the one most
suited for a mission like
this. Youre performance during
the Gulf War under the 5th Special
Forces displayed your talent for
infiltration, recon, and
intelligence gathering regardless
of the circumstances. In short,
youre a natural.
BIG BOSS
Its why you bear my old codename.
SNAKE
...Right...
BIG BOSS
You will have two objectives during
this mission. First will be to
locate and rescue fellow FOXHOUNDer
Gray Fox, and debrief him on this
Metal Gear.
BIG BOSS
Second will be to assess whether or
not a weapon of mass destruction is
being constructed and neutralize
whatever threat it poses to the
western world.
SNAKE
Whats the insertion method?
BIG BOSS
Well be utilizing the same method
and route as Fox.
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SNAKE
Underwater insertion right?
BIG BOSS
Thats correct. Well approach the
estimated location of the enemy
fortress by sub and launch a one
man SDV pod. Once youre within
range, dispose of it. From there
youll swim the rest of the way.
SNAKE
Weapons and Equipment OSP?
BIG BOSS
Thats correct. Save for your
wireless transceiver, youll be
going in naked.
BIG BOSS
Snake this mission will be unlike
anything youve experienced
before...
BIG BOSS
Every soldier that inhabits this
fortress is a battle hardened
veteran whove taken part in
conflicts across the world. Youll
have no back up should conflict
arise. This is a black op, so
dont expect any official support.
SNAKE
When do we get started?
BIG BOSS
As soon as this conversation has
ended.
SNAKE
Then lets not keep them waiting.
BIG BOSS
Once youve successfully
infiltrated the fortress contact me
by radio. From there, youll
receive further instructions.
BIG BOSS
Good luck snake. Were counting on
you.
13.
INFILTRATION
The shot begins black, fading in to reveal the dark depths
of the ocean. A man is seen swimming towards the
camera. The shot changes to beneath him as he is shown
swimming to the waters surface. Once more the shot
changes, this time showing the waters surface, as well as
the military facility. A head rises from the water.
The shot changes to show a group of soldiers standing near
the entrance peering out towards the sea. After a moment,
they turn towards the tank warehouses entrance. As they
exit the shot, Snake is seen pulling himself from the
water. The shot changes to show the front of the man, who
is peering over his shoulders. He pulls the breathing
apparatus out of his mouth and hastily undoes his flippers,
allowing them to fall into the water. He rises to his feet
and hurriedly moves towards a stack of storage crates,
quickly kneeling down. He then activates his radio, tuning
the frequency to 120.85.
INFILTRATION CODEX
SNAKE
This is Solid Snake, Infiltration
of enemy fortress, Outer Heaven,
was successful. Kept you waiting
huh?
BIG BOSS
Excellent Snake. Operation Intrude
N313 will now commence. Do you
remember your objectives?
SNAKE
Yeah. Locate and rescue fellow
FOXHOUNDer Gray Fox and debrief him
on Metal Gear. From there, confirm
that a weapon of mass destruction
is being developed and neutralize
the threat.
BIG BOSS
Good. If you have any
questions. You can contact me on
radio frequency 120.85.
BIG BOSS
When you want to use the radio,
push the [input button prompt]
button. If we need to contact you,
your radio will beep.
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SNAKE
"We?"
KYLE SCHNEIDER
Thats right.
SNAKE
Huh? Who the hell is this?
BIG BOSS
I suppose now would be an excellent
time to introduce the two of you.
This is Kyle Schneider. Hell be
working with us on this mission.
SNAKE
Working with? I thought I had no
"official" support.
BIG BOSS
You dont. Youll be working with
members of Outer Heavens
resistance movement.
SNAKE
Resistance movement?
BIG BOSS
Yes, it would appear that many have
found themselves disagreeing with
the current governing of the state,
thus sparking rebellion.
SNAKE
Seems like an awful lot of politics
for a nation of soldiers.
BIG BOSS
A nations still a nation. Not
everyone will be pleased with the
decisions of leadership. Even
so... it would appear theres been
an awful lot of... "questionable"
activity.
KYLE SCHNEIDER
More than you know.
BIG BOSS
Anyway, Schneider was formerly the
head architect of Outer Heavens
construction. Hell be able to
inform you on the layout of the
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BIG BOSS
I think it would be a worth while
risk to take. Besides the extra
intell they can provide, and adding
bodies to the movement could
potentially make things easier for
you in the end.
SNAKE
Alright Ill keep a look out. Im
going to enter the facility now.
BIG BOSS
Good luck Snake.
INFILTRATION ENDING
Snake begins undoing the remainder of his scuba gear. The
shot changes to show several of the items dropping to the
ground. Snake rises to his feet, his head tilted down,
hiding his face momentaritly. The shot changes to a close
up shot as he raises his head, showing his face. The last
shot of the scene is a worms eye view, showing Snake
standing tall with the first building looming directly
behind him. Metal Gear Solid Outer Heaven will appear
immediately after. The scene will then fade to
black. Gameplay will begin soon after.
OPTIONAL CODEC MESSAGE -KYLE SCHNEIDERSNAKE
Hey Schneider.
SCHNEIDER
What can I do you for Snake?
SNAKE
Somethings been bothering me since
the start of the mission that Ive
been meaning to ask. Whyd you
start a rebellion in the first
place? Big Boss said you were
Outer Heavens chief architect
right?
SCHNEIDER
Yeah...?
SNAKE
Thats not a position that just
gets handed to you. Youd have
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SNAKE (contd)
been well respected. Passionate
about the work. And rumors of a
weapon of mass destruction being
under development doesnt seem like
the deciding factor thatd sway
you. So what did?
SCHNEIDER
Thats... Im sorry Snake but
thats not something Im willing to
share right now.
SNAKE
Thats something I need to
know. Look, when I was in the
green berets, we were trained to
immerse ourselves in the culture,
language, and teachings of the
lands wed be shipped to fight
in. It wasnt just to understand
our enemies, but our allies as
well. Because of that training we
were able to coordinate with the
local fighters in the area to help
with operations. Some of us even
came to call them close
friends. Because we were able to
respect and bond with one and other
through understanding of each
others backgrounds we were able to
create a mutual trust. Right now,
none of that exists between us. I
need to know more about you before
I can trust you going forward.
SCHNEIDER
Why? You afraid Ill turn on you
mid mission? Look, Big Boss
vouched for me. Isnt that enough?
SNAKE
Honestly I dont know what to
expect from a man I just met. The
Boss may have vouched for you, but
that doesnt mean Im willing to
put my faith in an unknown
variable.
SCHNEIDER
...Fine. Alright. Before the
rebellion I was proud to call Outer
Heaven my home. I loved my job. I
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SCHNEIDER (contd)
was damn good at it. Even had a
wife and kid. For a while... This
place really did feel like
heaven. Then my boy was old enough
to start his schooling. That was
my mistake. I had forgotten that
this was a nation for
soldiers. Many came of their own
free will... Others were either
pursuaded or rescued.
SNAKE
Rescued?
SCHNEIDER
Child Soldiers. They were meant to
be taken in and
rehabilitated. Given a chance to
find a life outside of battle. If
they chose to be a soldier it would
be their choice. The problem is
war is all theyve known. Their
lives were ones of constant
violence and death where the rules
were survival at any cost. For
several months he dealt with
threats, violence, bullying,
isolation... And then... He was
admitted to a hospital for a broken
arm, busted ribs, and a fractured
skull.
SNAKE
Damn...
SCHNEIDER
The incident report said they were
playing a game when one of the kids
mistook my son for attacking
him. Survival instincts kicked in
and he reacted.
SCHNEIDER
After serious discussion with my
wife we decided that Outer Heaven
wasnt the place to raise a
family... Unfortunately my attempts
to leave were all denied. I was
the chief architect after all. I
have knowledge regarding every
major military
building. Information that could
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SCHNEIDER (contd)
jeopardize their fledgling
nation. I was denied again and
again and again. Until finally, my
wife decided to take matters into
her own hands. She hijacked a
supply vehicle with my son and
attempted to make a break for the
border... They... Didnt make
it...
SNAKE
Didnt make it?
SCHNEIDER
They were warned again and again to
stop. To turn themselves over or
else theyd... stop them by
force. The traumatization my son
faced from the incident and the
none stop bullying left deep mental
scars. Scars that scared my wife
to no end. I guess fear for our
child and feeling trapped by our
circumstances left her
desperate. I guess it goes without
saying that she only stopped after
they opened fire.
SNAKE
Schneider...
SCHNEIDER
I guess in a way its my fault... My
fault for trying to raise a family
in abnormal conditions... But the
method they used to stop them...
Thats not right... That was too
far... I still believe in this
nation Snake. But it needs to
change.
SNAKE
So you started the rebellion as a
result.
SCHNEIDER
No. The rebellion was there before
I started. Made up of men and
women who shared my sentiments as
well as soldiers snatched from
battle that didnt share the same
ideals that the nation was founded
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SCHNEIDER (contd)
on. At that time they were
scattered, uncoordinated. All I
did was give it a backbone.
SNAKE
I see... Thank you Schneider. I
know it wasnt easy to talk about
but I appreciate it. I do feel
like I can trust you now. From
this point forward, I wont doubt
that you have my back.
SCHNEIDER
Yeah...
SNAKE
Well make it through this. I
promise Ill do what I can to help
you bring the change you desire.
SCHNEIDER
I... Thank you Snake.
it.
I appreciate
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KYLE SCHNEIDER
It was originally created by the
russian government in the 1970s,
in a secret military research lab
in Leningrad. Thankfully it hasnt
seen any modern day use, although
from what I understand the
Communist Coup considered flooding
the Parliament Building full of it.
KYLE SCHNEIDER
Since its creation, the russian
government has kept it a secret. No
one in the world knows its
existance save for a few.
SNAKE
Great... So youre telling me these
guys were some how able to get
their hands on a top secret soviet
chemical weapon?
KYLE SCHNEIDER
From what I understand they have a
man on the inside.
SNAKE
Of course they do... Alright... I
guess thats not whats important.
How toxic of a gas are we talking?
If I grab a gasmask and it ends up
being faulty, whats gonna happen
if I catch a wiff of it?
KYLE SCHNEIDER
To put it bluntly, youll end up
suffering from severe opiod
poisoning within a matter of
minutes. After that, unless an
antidote is administered soon
after, youll die.
SNAKE
Great... Whyd they even install a
security measure like this anyway?
I mean, this is something youd see
in a James Bond flick not reality.
And besides, doesnt this break the
Geneva and Chemical Weapons
Conventions? This alone should be
enough to bring the rest of the
worlds attention to these guys.
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KYLE SCHNEIDER
For starters the conventions only
cover chemical weapons.
SNAKE
Youre saying this isnt?
KYLE SCHNEIDER
It... Straddles the line. Yes it is
a heavily potent substance, but...
its technically not intended to
kill.
SNAKE
What?
KYLE SCHNEIDER
Its meant to be an incapcitating
agent. It contains fentanyl
derivatives, a common pain
medication used around the world.
Due to that classification, they
have more elbow room to argue the
legality of its use should it ever
come to light. As for the room
itself it was designed as a sort of
gate keeper, ensuring only
authorized personal are able to
gain access. Transfer through
always requires at least three
soldiers, each one carrying an
antidote incase of accidental
exposure. If the second door
doesnt register a key within 5
minutes of the original entry, the
room is ventilated and an alarm is
sounded so that personal can rush
to administer the antidote.
Although I wouldnt count on that
happening if youre exposed.
SNAKE
Sounds like they have their butts
covered on that account. Okay, do
you know where I can locate a gas
mask?
KYLE SCHNEIDER
Sure. There should be one located
on the 1st floor on the southern
side of the building.
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SNAKE
Got it.
He halts in place.
SNAKE
Huh?
The camera hovers above to show that the floor is
electrified.
SNAKE
Youve got to be kidding me!
BUILDING 1 -3RD FLOOR- ELECTRIFIED FLOOR -BIG BOSSKYLE SCHNEIDER
Snake? How can I help?
SNAKE
I need some help with another
security measure.
KYLE SCHNEIDER
Alright. What are we dealing with?
SNAKE
An electrified floor.
KYLE SCHNEIDER
I take it youre still on the 3rd
floor then.
SNAKE
Yup.
KYLE SCHNEIDER
Alright. Normally, crossing this
would require an additional
soldier. The one crossing would let
command know ahead of time,
so another soldier can be
dispatched to cut the power by
means of a junction box located on
the other side of the room. The
barriers are meant to protect the
personal working the junction box
from enemy insurgents should the
occasion arise.
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SNAKE
So how should I go about crossing?
KYLE SCHNEIDER
Well, just to make things easier
now and in the long run, Id
recommend just destroying the
junction box. That way you can
cross it whenever you like.
Thankfully a new weapon just
finished development that will make
short work of this. Its called a
nikita. Its a missile launcher
that fires specially made rockets
capable of being controlled by a
series of controls on the launcher
itself.
SNAKE
An rc missile huh? Sounds
handy. Where can I find it?
KYLE SCHNEIDER
You should be able to find it on
the southwestern part of this
floor.
SNAKE
Alright, Ill head over and grab
it. Thanks again.
KYLE SCHNEIDER
No problem.
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DIANE
...Who is this?
SNAKE
Heard you were working with the
resistance. Got your frequency
from a POW I rescued not too long
ago. Said you could be of some
help.
DIANE
...I see... He contacted me just a
moment ago. Said I could expect a
call from his rescuer.
DIANE
Hold on. Before I give my name, I
need to ask you a few
questions. Just to make sure
youre the real deal. Where did
you rescue the guy who gave you my
frequency.
SNAKE
3rd floor of Building 1.
the electified floor.
Just past
DIANE
What do you go by?
Snake.
SNAKE
Solid Snake.
DIANE
I take it thats a code name of
some sort.
SNAKE
Yeah thats right.
DIANE
Well everything matches up with
what he told me so far...
SNAKE
If youd like I can get you in
contact with the resistance leader
if youd like.
DIANE
Resistance leader...
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SNAKE
Yeah, hold on.
KYLE SCHNEIDER
Whats up Snake?
DIANE
Oh my god... Kyle? Kyle Schneider?
Is that you?
KYLE SCHNEIDER
Diane? So youre still alive
then. Thats a relief. I take it
theyre still unaware of your
involvement.
DIANE
Thankfully Ive been able to
maintain my cover. Thought it was
gonna be blown for a moment, when
Snake called. He got my frequency
from a member of the resistance he
rescued.
KYLE SCHNEIDER
Well I can assure you that Snakes
the real deal. Hes been
dispatched to infiltrate Outer
Heaven and investigate their
activities. Hes agreed to rescue
our comrades being held captive, in
exchange for assistance on his
mission.
DIANE
Is that so? Alright. Then you can
count on me to do the same. Ill
do everything I can to help you on
your mission Snake.
SNAKE
Glad to hear it.
KYLE SCHNEIDER
Sounds like weve cleared things up
here. Ill leave you two to
it. Contact me if you need
anything else.
SNAKE
Will do.
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SNAKE
I take it youre more than
convinced now.
Mhm.
DIANE
Definitely.
SNAKE
Great, so what exactly can you do
to help?
DIANE
I joined the resistance as an
informat. Basically, if you have
any questions regarding soldiers,
patrols, habits, weaknesses, or
enemy armaments on site, Im the
girl you can talk to.
SNAKE
Informant huh? I take it that
means youre a cover agent right?
DIANE
Thats right.
SNAKE
Dangerous line of work youve found
yourself in.
DIANE
Hope youre not implying its too
much for a woman.
SNAKE
Just stating a fact is
all. Besides, I like a woman whos
not afraid of little danger.
SNAKE
Anyway, information like that will
definitely be usefull on this
mission. But what if I just wanted
a quick chat?
DIANE
Chat?
SNAKE
Having the opportunity to talk to a
woman with a cute voice like yours
will do wonders for moral.
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DIANE
You really took no time at all
making a move smooth talker. I
take it youre quite the lady
killer outside your assignments.
SNAKE
Heh, hardly. I dont have time for
it with this line of
work. Besides, there arent many
people I can tolerate for extended
periods. Men and women included.
SNAKE
Anyway, Ill be sure to call if I
have any questions for you.
DIANE
Alright. Keep me posted
Snake. And feel free to chat
anytime.
SNAKE
Heh, Ill hold you to it.
CAPTURE
Snake comes to a dead end. The sound of multiple footsteps
are heard in the background. Snake turns around. The
footsteps are quick and many, rapidly approaching his
position.
SNAKE
Damn!
Snake looks around for a spot to hide. He sees a series of
supply crates nearby. He runs towards the crates to hide
but a man walks out from behind them. A mercenary of
aboriginal descent walks out from behind them. He is
carrying two large metallic boomerangs in both of his hands,
one resting on his shoulder, the other at his side. A cocky
smirk plastered on his face. Snake skids to a halt, placing
his hand on his berreta.
DIRTY DUCK
And just where do you think youre
going?
Snake turns around to retreat, but is halted by another, a
man in a white flame retardant suit carrying a flame
thrower. Snake halts once more, looking between them. He
pulls out his hand gun aim back and forth, back stepping to
keep them in sight. His back hits the wall.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
29.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
30.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
31.
We lost
SNAKE
Hate to be the bearer of bad news
but...
SNAKE
Well... Im currently sitting in a
cell.
BIG BOSS
What? The enemies captured you...
How?
SNAKE
Been trying to figure that out
myself. Enemy didnt just ambushed
me. It was almost as though it
were staged. Only way they could
have known my location was if
theyve been aware of my movements
this whole time.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
32.
BIG BOSS
...That is strange...
SNAKE
You dont think there was an
intelligence breach do you?
BIG BOSS
I dont believe so... But just to
be safe, Ill have someone look
into it. Regardless Im glad to
see you were able to smuggle in
your wireless radio.
SNAKE
I didnt. They took my immediate
weaponry and shoved me in this
cell. Didnt even give me so much
as a pat down beyond
that. Somethings up boss. I
dont like it.
BIG BOSS
...I agree... Theyre definitely up
to something. Here, hold on for a
moment...
BIG BOSS
Kyle?
KYLE SCHNEIDER
I read you.
BIG BOSS
Alright, heres the situation...
Snakes been captured by the
enemy. Think you can help us
determine where hes being held?
KYLE SCHNEIDER
Snakes been-? ...Damn...
KYLE SCHNEIDER
Alright, Ill do what I
can. Snake, do you read me?
SNAKE
Loud and clear.
KYLE SCHNEIDER
Can you describe the cell to
me? Or something the guards may
have said to hint where theyve
taken you?
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
33.
SNAKE
Well the cell itself is just like
all the others...
SNAKE
We didnt leave the building, but
we did take an elevator... Down I
think...
SNAKE
Wait!
SNAKE
They mentioned something about a
warden. The warden. Does that
mean anything to you?
KYLE SCHNEIDER
...
SNAKE
Schneider?
KYLE SCHNEIDER
...Damn...
KYLE SCHNEIDER
Thats not good.
BIG BOSS
Whats not good?
KYLE SCHNEIDER
Youve gone and landed yourself in
Shotmakers turf.
SNAKE
Shotmaker?
KYLE SCHNEIDER
Yeah. Hes the prison warden of
the basement cell block in Building
1. The most secure prison on site,
specifically designed for holding
dangerous, high value targets.
KYLE SCHNEIDER
And its guarded by one man.
SNAKE
I assume you mean this... Shotmaker
I take it.
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CONTINUED:
34.
KYLE SCHNEIDER
Yeah.
KYLE SCHNEIDER
But... This may actually be a good
thing.
SNAKE
How so?
KYLE SCHNEIDER
Two reasons. As I said this is
where all dangerous, high value
targets are taken. MeaningBIG BOSS
Meaning its possible Gray Fox may
not be far from your position!
KYLE SCHNEIDER
Exactly!
SNAKE
Thats all well and good but that
doesnt exactly help me now. Even
if he is here, I have no way of
reaching him held up in this
cell. Whats your second reason?
KYLE SCHNEIDER
About a week ago, prior to Gray
Foxs capture, there was another
prisoner being held. Ended up in a
fight with Shotmaker himself.
KYLE SCHNEIDER
From what I understand, the guy was
armed, by Shotmakers own
request. Let him raid the
confiscatory for his gear.
SNAKE
He did what?
KYLE SCHNEIDER
Merc likes making an example of
prisoners thinking they have the
chance to escape. Lets them fight
at their best just so he can prove
theres no way out. And then... He
makes a show of it for the rest of
the prisoners to see.
(CONTINUED)
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35.
BIG BOSS
Psychological warfare meets
insanity.
SNAKE
I guess that explains why I still
have my radio and boot knife. So
what happened next?
KYLE SCHNEIDER
The fight ended. Left the prisoner
bloody and beaten. Afterwards he
tossed him back in his cell...
Along with an F1 grenade.
SNAKE
Youre kidding me...
KYLE SCHNEIDER
I guess he did it to send a message
to everyone else... Even at your
best theres no escape.
SNAKE
Save for a brutal death.
KYLE SCHNEIDER
Naturally of course, that left the
cell in a bit of a mess. Aside
from the obvious...er... biological
matter, and shrappnel strone across
the room, the explosion blew a damn
hole in the wall.
KYLE SCHNEIDER
We were ordered to patch it up, but
my men didnt have the right
materials or time to work
with. Long story short we ended up
sealing it with a basic plaster
job.
SNAKE
Plaster?
KYLE SCHNEIDER
Yeah, figured it wouldnt matter
much as it leads right into another
cell, but you may be able to work
with this. Who knows? Maybe
youll even get lucky and end up in
Foxs cell.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
36.
SNAKE
I wouldnt count on it, but it does
give me more options. Provided
this is the same cell.
SNAKE
Thanks Ill keep you posted.
BIG BOSS
Good luck Snake.
GRAY FOX
The wall of Gray Foxs cell crumbles.
Snake emerges from the shadows.
FOX
A markless uniform...
FOX
FOXHOUND!?
SNAKE
Kept you waiting, huh?
Snake walks over and sets Fox upright.
SNAKE
I take it youre Gray Fox?
Yeah.
FOX
And you are?
SNAKE
Solid Snake.
CONTINUED:
37.
SNAKE
Yup.
CONTINUED:
38.
SNAKE
Yeah. Im to debrief you on the
remainder of the intell you
gathered prior to your
capture. Otherwise our objectives
are the same.
SNAKE
Assess whether or not the enemy is
in possession of a weapon of mass
destruction, and neutralize the
threat.
FOX
...
FOX
Well I can assure you... They most
definitely have one.
SNAKE
Metal gear right?
FOX
Yeah.
SNAKE
I need you to tell me everything
you know about it.
FOX
...From the data I recovered, its
designated project and serial code
is TX-55. This "Metal Gear" is a
bipedal walking battle tank armed
to the teeth with just about every
heavy armament you can think of.
SNAKE
Bipedal? Walking? Are you saying
this thing has legs?
FOX
Yeah. Makes sense if you think
about it. Whats the major flaw of
most landcraft vehicles? Their
inability to cross rougher
terrain. Only way to cross it
would be by air or by foot.
FOX
With a working bipedal vehicle,
that wouldnt be an issue. Its the
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39.
FOX (contd)
perfect compromise between
artillery and infantry.
FOX
Only issue youd run into is its
size. The thing is massive, so its
not exactly inconspicuous. To make
up for that flaw theyve made it
heavily armored. And like I said,
the machine has just about every
anti aircraft and heavy armament
you can think of. But thats not
the terrifying part...
Fox falls silent for a moment.
FOX
Its nuclear equipped.
SNAKE
...What!?
SNAKE
Are you telling me that thing is
capable of firing a nuclear
warhead?
FOX
Now you understand how terrifying
of a weapon this is. A bipedal
vehicle capable of traversing any
terrain and firing a nuclear
missile.
FOX
This isnt just a threat to the
west. Its a threat to the world.
FOX
If a weapon like that were to
exist... We would be dealing with a
new age of terror. No country
would be safe from its sights. And
thats without taking into
consideration mass
production. Imagine, a world were
any nation could have a weapon like
that... Itd be an age of fear to
surpass the Cold War.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
40.
SNAKE
Damn...
SNAKE
Its worse than we thought...
SNAKE
Alright, hang tight for a moment.
SCENE CODEC GRAY FOX RESCUE
SNAKE
This is Solid Snake, please
respond.
Snake.
BIG BOSS
Did you locate Gray Fox?
SNAKE
Yeah, were held up in his cell for
the moment. Just freed him from
his bonds.
BIG BOSS
Good. Let him know to contact us
once hes procured his wireless
transceiver. Before that though,
did you debrief him on his
findings?
Yeah.
SNAKE
Its about as bad as it gets.
SNAKE
Turns out this weapon of mass
destruction and metal gear are one
in the same. The thing is a
nuclear equipped walking battle
tank.
BIG BOSS
...Damn... I suppose my suspicions
were true then...
SNAKE
Boss?
BIG BOSS
Metal Gear is a name Im familiar
with. Decades ago, during a
mission to destroy a soviet black
project, I came across a russian
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41.
BIG BOSS (contd)
engineer who had been working on
the missing link between artillery
and infantry. Frustrated that his
project had been passed over in
favor of a rivals, he chose to
leak his research to a friend in
the science community in the United
States. He dubbed that weapon
Metal Gear.
BIG BOSS
I had hoped the names were just a
coincidence. That a weapon like
that wouldnt see the light of
day...
SNAKE
So where do we go from here?
BIG BOSS
There must be a scientist on site
in charge of overseeing the
weapons development.
Ask Gray
Fox if he knows more.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
42.
SNAKE
Hold on. Judging by the looks of
things Id say they had some fun
with you. Let me go on a
head. Once the wardens been dealt
with Ill grab your equipment and
well go from there.
FOX
Snake, Shotmakers nothing to laugh
about. This isnt some ordinary
grunt. This is a battle hardened
veteran. A legend.
SNAKE
Im not taking him
lightly. Believe me Id take all
the help I could get if I could.
Not to mention theres not a man
Id rather call battle buddy than
FOXHOUNDs best. But as it stands
now youre not fit for combat. Not
with those injuries. We both know
youd just get in my way.
FOX
...
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
43.
SNAKE
Howd you get this?
FOX
Smuggled it in my stomach before
being captured. Couldnt do much
with it being bound up and
regularly interrogated.
SNAKE
Ill be back with your gear and our
ticket out of here.
SCENE SHOTMAKER
Snake rounds the corner. Sneaking his way through the cell
block. He hears the cocking of a shotgun and instinctively
ducks for cover. The blast of the shotgun soon follows
narrowly missing him. Snake peers out from cover to see a
solidly built man in a stripped down Outer Heaven uniform
carrying a KS-23 riot shotgun.
SHOTMAKER
That was just a warning shot. Ill
give you one last chance to return
to your cell.
SNAKE
I take it youre this warden Ive
heard so much about.
SHOTMAKER
Youd be right. Im known on the
battle field as Shotmaker.
SNAKE
Youre some sort of legendary
jailer and expert shot gunner
right?
SHOTMAKER
Im glad to hear that even a dog of
the west like yourself has heard my
story.
SNAKE
Yeah. Ex spetsnaz turned rent a
cop. Really pulls at the heart
strings.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
44.
SHOTMAKER
Mock me all you like, but youll
soon taste the full terror my
legend has to offer.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
45.
SNAKE
Ive seen your kind before,
scattered across the battlefield on
both sides of conflict. Men who
use brutallity and fear to shove
their ideals down the throats of
the masses. All to fit youre own
views and rationalizations.
SNAKE
Youre no legend. Youre just a
dime a dozen terrorist, an
extremist, obsessed with what the
world isnt instead of the reality
of what it is. Your storys just
another boogeymans tale that will
one day be forgotten.
SNAKE
In the end, you were just as much a
prisoner as the rest. Confined to
a cell built of your own twisted
obsession for order and the legend
formed from the viciousness of your
actions.
SHOTMAKER
....
SHOTMAKER
...Maybe so...
SHOTMAKER
...What is your name... FOXHOUNDer?
SNAKE
Snake.
SHOTMAKER
Snake huh...
SHOTMAKER
Make no mistake... I am aware of
the monster that I am... In truth,
it was all I ever thought I was
good for. Instilling fear and
order. Controlling my enemies
thoughts and actions through
violence and intimidation... It was
never for myself though... All of
it was for the mother land...
Always for the Mother land... But
then... It fell... My home was
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(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
46.
SHOTMAKER (contd)
gone... Suddenly I was a man
without a nation... ideals or
purpose to call my own... So I left
in search of new ones...
SHOTMAKER
...And then... I met him...
SHOTMAKER
The Legend himself... Svyatogor...
SNAKE
Svyatogor?
SHOTMAKER
One of the many names for him...
The one I am familiar with... A
hero... Larger than life... Too
heavy for mother earth herself to
bear... forcing him to live a top
mountains to avoid being swallowed
by the earth that sinks beneath his
feet...
SHOTMAKER
He took us in... Gave us a home...
Mentored us... Taught us... to
be... to be... legends... like
himself...
SNAKE
Stay with me soldier! Just a little
longer! I need to know who he
is! Who he really is!
SHOTMAKER
...Snake... You... You remind me of
him...
SHOTMAKER
...I will not betray... The man
who... who gave me purpose by
aiding his dream...
SHOTMAKER
However... You bested me...
SHOTMAKER
You... Youre a free man... For
that...
CONTINUED:
47.
SHOTMAKER
Take it... Youve earned the
chance... to seek your freedom...
Snake reaches for the card. His fingers grip the
plastic. Before he can retract his arm, shotmaker grabs
hold of his wrist with his free hand. Snake tries to pull
him off, but Shotmaker pulls him close.
SNAKE
What are youSHOTMAKER
Listen well Snake... Beware the
Zilant... The twin headed
serpent... One head passive eating
nothing but grass... the other
vicious dining on men... Neither
head is to be trusted... Both...
spell... death...
Shotmaker releases Snake. The merc having used the last of
his strength slumps back against the wall. His stare is
glossy eyed and aimless. His breathing shallow and weak.
SHOTMAKER
I know that you do not
understand... In time perhaps...
SHOTMAKER
...I... I grow weary... I long...
for endless slumber...
SHOTMAKER
Snake... My gun... Its all I have
left of home... may I...?
SNAKE
Yeah.
Snake reaches back and grabs the KS-23. He unloads the
weapon and places it on Shotmakers lap, guiding the dying
mercs hands to hold it.
SHOTMAKER
Thank you Snake... Now I go... to
dream of home... Good... luck...
Snake stands back up, staring down at the now dead man.
SNAKE
Rest easy...
48.
DIANE
Of course, who as would it be?
SNAKE
I... Never mind. Theres something
I wanted to ask you. Just a few
moments ago I got caught up in a
fight with a soldier going by the
name Shotmaker.
DIANE
Wait! You just faced off with
shotmaker? What happened? Are you
okay?
SNAKE
I got myself tossed in a cell after
I was caught by an enemy ambush and
faced him not long
after. Thankfully I managed to win
the fight with only a few scrapes
and bruises.
DIANE
...
SNAKE
Diane?
DIANE
Sorry. Its just... Wow Snake. You
seriously beat Shotmaker. You beat
a member of the viper unit all by
yourself... Thats incredible.
SNAKE
Viper Unit?
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
49.
DIANE
Outer Heavens special operations
team designated for taking on only
the toughest jobs. Each member is
considered a legend in their own
right, having fought in some of the
bloodiest war zones in the
world. Theyre both feared and
revered by mercenaries everywhere
for their experience and the
countless stories told about
them. Just surviving a head on
encounter is enough to make you
famous, but actually defeating a
member is... Well, thats legendary
Snake.
SNAKE
It was me or him. Theres nothing
legendary about. In the end were
both just soldiers.
DIANE
Tell that to all the mercs once
they hear about this. Anyway, what
were you going to ask me?
SNAKE
After I defeated him, he exploded.
DIANE
Exploded?
SNAKE
Yeah. He wasnt carrying any
grenades or plastics on him. I
wanted to know if you knew anything
incase this is something I need to
be aware of later on.
DIANE
Hmmm... Ive heard about this, but
I always figured it was just
another tall tale.
SHOTMAKER AFTERMATH GRAY FOX
Snake re-enters Foxs cell
FOX
Good to see youre not worm food
yet.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
50.
SNAKE
...He wasnt what I expected.
SNAKE
...Everyone else made him out to be
some sort of demon. A monster
wearing mans skin, compelled by an
obsession to spread fear and order
for the sake of his legend...
SNAKE
Instead it was the other way
around... He was a man who chose
the guise of a
monster. Sacrificing his humanity
for the dreams of those he believed
in.
FOX
You regret killing him?
SNAKE
...No.
SNAKE
In the end it was me or him.
SNAKE
Just like every other time Ive
taken a life.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
51.
FOX
So what makes this different?
SNAKE
He fought me as a demon, but chose
to die as a man. The entire battle
I... I felt a sort of twisted
excitement... Like I suddenly found
myself in a story straight out of a
Grecian myth. In that moment I was
Heracles battling the Hydra. Like
I was performing some sort of great
labor. In the aftermath, the
fantasy gave way to reality and the
battle ground turned from Lerna to
Thebes, my hands caked with blood
of man not beast.
Fox smirks.
FOX
So youre saying you were driven
mad by a Grecian Goddess?
SNAKE
Im saying in the excitement of
battle, I forgot my goal was taking
a human life.
GRAY FOX
Snake, do yourself a favor and
dont allow yourself to get caught
up on sentiments, or
idealogies. For now, just focus on
the mission. If you come out of
this alive, then you can think
about who they are. Thats when
you can honor their memory. Here
and now though, theyre just
another soldier. Another obstacle
to overcome. We cant have you
worrying about the implications of
your actions. Not in the middle of
an operation.
Gray fox finishes prepping himself.
GRAY FOX
Just bear that in mind alright?
SNAKE
...I suppose we should focus on our
next move.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
52.
GRAY FOX
We? Youve already got your
lead. Locate Dr. Madnar. As for
myself... Ill be linking up with
the resistance to help coordinate
missions to keep the heat off of
you while you work.
SNAKE
You do the same.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
53.
Calmly.
SNAKE
Youre the second person to say
that. Why? How am I anything like
him?
Snake halts before the defeated soldier.
SNAKE
Unlike him Im not looking to hold
the world ransom!
MACHINE GUN KID
Ransom? If you only knew...
SNAKE
Youre just gonna sit there like
that?
MACHINE GUN KID
Kid... I know when Im as good as
dead... No point fighting it...
MACHINE GUN KID
Moment I try anything youll gun me
down. That right?
SNAKE
...
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
54.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
55.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
56.
Were
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
57.
SNAKE
What the-!
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
58.
SNAKE
If only the landing platform
roof entrance are protected,
how do they move between the
sections, or patrol the area
that matter?
and
then
two
for
KYLE SCHNEIDER
The soldiers who do go on patrols
utilize bomb blast suits due to
their heftier weight. It allows
them enough stability to move from
section to section without the
threat of being knocked down by a
strong gust of wind. It also has
the added benefit of facial
protection from airborne particles
such as dust from obscuring their
vision.
SNAKE
Think there are anymore stored
somewhere around here?
KYLE SCHNEIDER
Yeah, there should be a spare or
two located in the basement.
HIND D PRE BATTLE - JET TROOPERS
Snake approaches the point where he can parachute off the
wall into the courtyard. He peers down below briefly.
JETTROOPER
There he is!!
Snake turns his head around to see several soldiers wearing
jetpacks shoot out from the edge of the building on the
opposite to where snake is standing.
SNAKE
Damn!
HIND D BATTLE - JET TROOPER DEFEAT
Snake stands on the landing platform huffing and
puffing. He suddenly hears the noise of helicopter
propellers and turn towards the landing site. The Hind D is
beginning to take off, its lights flashing down on
him. Snake takes off towards cover, diving in just as a
storm of bullets erupt from the barrel of the Hind Ds
gatling gun.
59.
HIND D DEFEAT
The Hind D begins to spin out of control and hurtles off
away from the building. Snake rushes over to the edge of
the building, watching the aircrafts decent. The
helicopter crashes several kilometers away, its burning
wreckage dimly illuminating the night. Snake turns away
watching the rooftop for signs of the enemy.
PARACHUTE JUMP
Snake peers over the edge to the ground below.
his gear quick, then makes the plunge.
He checks
EMPTY LAB
Snake enters the room. The camera pans across the room.
is a make shift lab. Snake walks in towards the table
looking around the room.
It
SNAKE
Dammit.
CODEC BIG BOSS EMPTY LAB
SNAKE
Boss. Foxs assumption was
right. It looks like theyve
already moved Madnar to a different
location.
BIG BOSS
I suppose it was too much to hope
for anything else.
BIG BOSS
Alright Snake, see if you cant
find any information regarding
Madnars whereabouts and move onto
the next facility. I think its
safe to say weve just about
exhausted all our leads here. Grab
whatever weapons and equipment left
that may be useful. Also if there
are any POWs left on site it may
be in your best interest to rescue
them. They may have useful
information and adding bodies to
the resistance will help us in the
long run.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
60.
SNAKE
Roger. Ill wrap things up and
move out.
DESERT - CODEC - BIG BOSS
BIG BOSS
Snake watch yourself in that
desert. The terrain doesnt offer
much in the way of an
advantage. Cover is practically
none existant. Youre at high risk
of being spotted by enemy
patrols. Also that sand offers the
perfect enviroment for setting
traps such as landmines. Unless
you have a mine detector, theres
no way of telling whether youll
find yourself wandering into a
minefield.
SNAKE
Dont worry. Ive got plenty of
experience in desert warfare. Im
right at home in these conditions.
BIG BOSS
Even so, best to take it slow and
watch the enemys movements from a
distance. Remain conscious of your
surroundings. That sands sure to
leave noticeable footprints. If
youre not careful, a patrol could
easily track them back to your
position. The winds will shift the
sands and cover your trail over
time, but until then that will be
another danger to worry about. Also
watch out for any indigenous
wildlife.
SNAKE
Last thing I need is to step in a
cobras den or scorpions
nest. Getting bitten or stung will
make this mission even more of a
pain than it already is.
BIG BOSS
If that happens, youll need to
treat those wounds immediately and
administer an antidote. If you
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(CONTINUED)
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61.
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62.
SNAKE (contd)
transport and soldiers at the
entrance! Im pinned down!
BIG BOSS
Damn! Im sorry Snake but for the
moment youre on your own! Youll
have to make due with what youve
got! Contact your support in the
resistance. They may have intel on
the vehicle and enviroment that may
give you the upper hand!
BIG BOSS
In the meantime Ill try to find a
way to help you! Just hold out for
as long as you can!
CODEC BIG BOSS TANK SUPPORT - PLAYS AFTER A CERTAIN PERIOD
OF TIME PASSES
BIG BOSS
Snake! Whats your status?
SNAKE
Not good! Im running empty on ammo
and options! Still no escape in
sight! Hope youve got more to say
than whats up!
BIG BOSS
I do. Helps on the way. Just hold
out a little longer!
SNAKE
What!? From whoShell fires heard.
SNAKE
Damn! Guess Ill find out when it
arrives!
TANK DEFEAT GRAY FOX
Snake is held out in one of the buildings. He checks his
ammo to find hes out. He peers outside to see the tank on
one end and advancing soldiers on the other.
Suddenly, behind the soldiers a missile is seen soaring
through the air towards the tank. The missile collides
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63.
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64.
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65.
FOX
Yeah. Quite the little ambush they
set up. Almost say it was overkill
if it wasnt for the fact youve
already but bullets in the heads of
two of the vipers.
SNAKE
I dont like this... Not one bit.
This is the second organized ambush
Ive fallen for.
FOX
To organize something like this
theyd need to have access to your
mission status, or at the very
least be eavesdropping on your
radio transmissions.
SNAKE
Whats the plan then? How do we
combat this?
FOX
...
FOX
For now... As much as your not
going to like it, youll have to
carry on as is. In the mean time,
Ill attempt to conduct an
investigation of my own amongst the
resistance movement. See if thats
where our leak is coming from.
SNAKE
Alright... Guess thats all we can
do for now.
FOX
Also, dont say a word of this to
Big Boss. Dont even mention it to
anyone else by codec.
SNAKE
Right, last thing we want is to
warn our mole were onto him.
Exactly.
case.
FOX
Provided that is the
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66.
SNAKE
Time to keep moving.
Snake looks back over his shoulder at Fox. Fox is looking
the opposite direction.
SNAKE
If you find out anything contact
me.
FOX
Will do.
FOX
Till next time... Snake.
SNAKE
See you... Fox
The two men walk away in opposite directions.
CODEC BIG BOSS TANK AFTERMATH
SNAKE
Boss, the tank units been defeated.
BIG BOSS
Glad to hear it. Not too roughed up
are you?
SNAKE
Got out lucky. Just a few cuts and
bruises. Ill be fine.
BIG BOSS
Good. Then carry on with your
objective. You should just about be
at the second facility.
CODEC ENEMY OUTPOST
SNAKE
Boss, looks like the enemies well
aware of my presence on
site. Theyve set up a checkpoint
at the 2nd Buildings entrance.
BIG BOSS
That makes things more difficult
doesnt it...
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67.
SNAKE
Doesnt look like theres any other
easily accessible entrances...
Cant scale the buildings walls or
the cliffs. Its too open. And an
offensive will draw too much
attention...
BIG BOSS
Theres got to be a way to access
it... Why dont you speak with
other members of the
resistance. They could have some
information you could use to help
with infiltration.
BULL TANK
Snake is cautiously making his way down the corridor. The
sound of a vehicles ignition is heard which is soon followed
by a set of bright headlights turning on. The lights in the
room turn on revealing it to be a bulldozer tank hybrid.
MADNAR DECOY
Snake enters the research lab. He sees a figure ahead, his
back turned towards Snake. It appears to be Doctor Madnar.
SNAKE
Doctor Madnar?
The figure looks over his shoulder at Snake and continues on
with his work.
MADNAR
I was wondering when you would
come. Youve made quite the
commotion since your arrival.
Snake holsters his weapon and approaches the scientist.
SNAKE
I take it you know why Im here
then?
MADNAR
It does not take a learned man to
guess.
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68.
SNAKE
I need you to tell me every thing
you know about the weapon being
constructed here. I need to know
everything about Metal Gear.
The scientist goes still for a moment.
and places his hand in his jacket.
He straightens up
MADNAR
Im afraid I cant do that.
Madnar turns around to face Snake, holding a gun at
Snake. Snake instinctively knocks the gun off to the side
away from him just in time to avoid the shot being
fired. Snake moves in close and delivers several strong
blows to the doctor. The doctor falls back against the desk
he was working at. Weakly he raises the gun at Snake once
more, but the Foxhounder kicks it out of his hands. Snake
grabs hold of Madnar, pulling him up to a stand.
SNAKE
Youre going to tell me everything
I need to know or so help me IllMadnar begins to cackle loudly.
MADNAR
Im afraid I cant do that...
Because Im not the real Madnar.
SNAKE
What!?
MADNAR
Youve been had kid! Now, Im gonna
drag you to hell.
The madnar decoy cackles loudly.
ground.
You and
69.
The player will have to put as much distance away from the
decoy as possible. Once the decoy pushes the button, a
recess opens in the floor, revealing a pitfal. The Madnar
Decoy will continue to laugh madly as he falls to his doom.
FIRETROOPER
Snake enters a wide open room. As he steps further inside,
he hears a door open. Snake rolls out of the way as a
stream of fire hurls towards him. The stream subsides
revealing a man covered from head to toe in a white flame
retardant suit, carrying a large flame thrower. Snake
remains in a crouched position, hand on his handgun.
FIRETROOPER
Whomsoever trespasses upon another
mans land with the intent of
shedding mans blood, by man will
his blood be shed.
FIRETROOPER
When you approach a city to fight
against it, thou shall offer terms
of peace. If the terms are met
with acceptance then extend thine
arms and embrace in the newfound
covenant of brotherhood. However,
should offerings of peace be spat
upon by the perversions of war,
then besiege! For whosoever strike
a man so that he dies shall surely
be put to death. Thy sins are
great, yet within your spirit I see
his presence. Repent! For we share
brotherhood in the bonds of battle
that binds all soldiers as one
body. Join our mission, and aid in
spreading his works! For ours is a
just and righteous cause!
Snake rises to his feet.
SNAKE
Righteous? I find that hard to
believe coming from a nation whos
economy is driven by war. Sorry,
that was a nice sermon and all, but
I dont work with hypocrits and
extremists.
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70.
FIRETROOPER
Very well. Then I shall execute
great vengeance upon thee with
furious rebuke! For chosen is the
day in which he will judge the
world through a man of his
appointment. And behold! For on
that very day the storms of battle
parted from the land and the
heavens, and upon a pale horse sat
a man faithful and true, and in
righteousness he doth judge and
wage war! And I as his servant,
clad in white, the color of his
virtue, shall carry out his law! In
my hands I possess the fire of
wrath, and as the embodiment of his
vengeance on this earth, I shall
reign justice upon the wicked not
unlike the day of judgement! The
fearful and unbelieving, the
abominable and murderers,
whoremongers and all liars, shall
have their part in the sulfur lake
which burneth with fire and
brimstone! Thou shall be cast into
the furnace of fire, the smoke of
thine torment ascending up for ever
and ever. Wailing and gnashing
your teeth, you shall have no rest
day or night for the rest of
eternity!
FIRETROOPER
I shall scatter your ashes to the
winds and cleanse the world of your
sins, by means of baptism by fire!
FIRETROOPER DEFEATED
Firetrooper drops his flamethrower, the hose connected to
the chemical tank on his back having severed, leaking
flamable agent all over the mercenary, forming a puddle at
his feet.
Snake lights his zippo and tosses it at firetrooper. The
man is engulfed in a torrent of flames, the fire errupting
as if a pit from hell had burst forth beneath the
mercenarys feet. He flails about wildly attempting to put
out the flames. The white of his flame retardant suit
begins to burn away to black. He holds his hands up before
him, watching as the white paint is chared away.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
71.
FIRETROOPER
No...
FIRETROOPER
My virtue...
72.
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CONTINUED:
73.
DIANE
You have to run Snake! Please! Get
out of there!
BLOODY BRAD FIGHT
An arrangement of Pleasure of Tension is the boss battle
music.
JENNIFER
JENNIFER
...Hello?
SNAKE
You must be this Jennifer Ive been
hearing about.
JENNIFER
...Who is this? How did you get
this frequency?
SNAKE
Look Ill cut to the chase. Im an
agent sent to infiltrate and
investigate Outer Heaven. Ive
been working alongside the
resistance, rescuing their captured
comrades and other POWs in
exchange for their help. I just
got your frequency from one of them
a moment ago.
JENNIFER
I see... So you must be this Solid
Snake Ive been hearing about.
JENNIFER
Yes, my name is Jennifer. Im a
member of the resistance working
undercover as part of the medical
staff on site. I was hoping Id
get the opportunity to speak with
you. I wanted to thank you for
your efforts in rescuing
POWs. Youve saved many lives by
freeing them from captivity.
SNAKE
Its no problem at all. I dont
suppose I can count on you for
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74.
SNAKE (contd)
support. The guy who gave me your
frequency was adamant that I would
want your help.
JENNIFER
Id be more than happy to help you,
but on one condition. I want you
to continuing rescuing POWs. The
reason being, that my brother is
currently being held somewhere on
site. In exchange I can provide
you with equipment. Weapons, ammo,
medical supplies. Whatever you
need, I can supply it by means of
supply caches hidden across the
base. Also, if youre in need of
medical knowledge, I can easily
provide you the necessary
information.
SNAKE
Deal. Ill keep saving prisoners
and keep a look out for your
brother. If I need anything Ill
let you know.
JENNIFER
Thank you Snake. And keep up the
good work.
DR. MADNAR
Snake opens the door and enters the room where Madnar is
being held. The room is littered with electronics. Several
tables holding piles of paper are scattered around the room.
Doctor Madnar is sitting at a desk in the middle of the make
shift lab, his back turned towards the door. He is intently
studying data on a computer sitting on the desk.
Snake is standing behind him, gun held up at him.
SNAKE
Freeze.
Madnar visibly jolts and remains still.
SNAKE
Is your name Doctor Drago Petrovich
Madnar?
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75.
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76.
MADNAR
Help on your mission?
MADNAR
Are you...
MADNAR
Youre not with them... Are
you? Outer Heaven I mean.
SNAKE
No, Im an agent from the west sent
to investigate this twisted slice
of heaven. We received word that a
weapon of mass destruction was
being built somewhere on site. One
that would pose a threat to our
corner of the world
MADNAR
So youre with the United States
then? Did you come to rescue us??
SNAKE
Rescue? Im afraid not. Im here
for one thing. Neutralize whatever
threats being posed to the
west. From what Ive heard, this
threats one youve designed
yourself. Metal Gear.
MADNAR
So you didnt come to save us
then... You just want to use me
like the rest of them... Well I
wont help you!
SNAKE
Dammit! I know that Metal Gears
nuclear equipped! You built a
nightmare fueled death mobile! One
that threatens the entire world!
MADNAR
I dont care!
SNAKE
Well you better start caring or
elseMADNAR
Or else what? Last I heard you
needed me!
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77.
MADNAR
Ill need you to do two things.
SNAKE
Two things? Are kiddingMADNAR
You want my help?
listen.
SNAKE
...Fine... Lets hear it then.
MADNAR
First, to set the story straight, I
did not create Metal Gear of my own
volition. In truth, I was forced
to.
SNAKE
Forced to?
MADNAR
They have my daughter... They have
my sweet Ellen.
SNAKE
I get it... So you want me to free
her and get her out of harms way.
MADNAR
That is correct
SNAKE
And the second term?
MADNAR
Guarantee myself and my family safe
asylum to the US.
SNAKE
...I dont know if theres anything
I can do about that, but... Look,
let me speak with a few friends and
see if they cant pull a few
strings for us.
SNAKE
Hang tight. Ill go save your
daughter.
78.
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CONTINUED:
79.
BIG BOSS
Ill make a few calls and get back
to you in a bit. For now focus on
locating his daughter.
ELLEN
Snake creeps into the cell where a young, sad looking woman,
is sitting on a bench. When she hears the door open, she
jumps to her feet and backs away in fear. Snake reaches out
his hand in an nonthreatening motion as he abruptly halts
his advance.
Easy easy!
you.
SNAKE
Im not here to hurt
ELLEN
Who are you? What do you want?
SNAKE
Are you Ellen Madnar?
ELLEN
...
SNAKE
My name is Snake. Im on a mission
to destroy the weapon being
developed here. The one your
fathers being forced to build.
ELLEN
My father?
SNAKE
Thats right. I just spoke with
him not too long ago. Hes worried
about you, you knowELLEN
Wait a minute!
Ellen takes a step towards Snake.
is on her face.
ELLEN
You said you came to destroy a
weapon. One he created. What kind
of weapon is it? Just what are
they making him do this time?
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80.
Her
ELLEN
I know hes asked much of you but
please... Please forgive him. Our
family has experienced much tragedy
over the past few years... Weve
been trapped here for so long
now... And he has been all alone...
The guilt he feels must be
excruciating...
Ellen turns back around to face Snake once more.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
81.
ELLEN
I was unaware that they were making
him work on a weapon of any kind
but... I could tell that whatever
they asked of him was something
truly horrible. If my safety will
help you destroy it then... Just
tell me what to do okay?
Snake takes a step forward.
SNAKE
Easy there kid. Lets not get
ahead of ourselves. Unfortunately
I wont be the one getting you out
of here. I cant leave the mission
site. For now just sit tight. Im
going to contact the resistance and
have them send someone to pick you
up.
Okay.
ELLEN
Ill wait.
KYLE SCHNEIDER
What can I do for you?
SNAKE
I just found where theyve been
holding Ellen Madnar. Do you think
you can spare a few men to come and
extract her?
KYLE SCHNEIDER
Im afraid thats not an option at
the moment.
SNAKE
Not an option? What do you mean
its not an option?
KYLE SCHNEIDER
Weve just initiated a total lock
down. All of our operations have
been suspended and personal are
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82.
KYLE SCHNEIDER (contd)
prohibited from leaving the base
until further notice.
Lock down?
SNAKE
Whats going on?
KYLE SCHNEIDER
Members of our repair team found
evidence of sabotage during their
last maintenance sweep. Primarily
our communications equipment.
SNAKE
Damn...
KYLE SCHNEIDER
Yeah... Just when we nearly had the
damned thing fixed too. Prior to
your units arrival, our long range
communication equipment was damaged
by the enemy. That was when we
contacted the west regarding Outer
Heavens threat. They tracked the
transmissions origin and initiated
a counter attack on our base. The
battle resulted in a large chunk of
our supplies being confiscated or
destroyed, and many of our men
killed or captured. Since then, we
were only capable short range
transmission.
SNAKE
Damn... Well that leaves me in a
bind. I cant leave the mission
area and I sure as hell cant leave
her here.
FOX
Maybe I can be of help.
SNAKE
Huh? Gray Fox? What are you doing
on this frequency?
KYLE SCHNEIDER
I was wondering when youd chime
in. Fox and I were in the middle
of discussing what to do about our
saboteur when you called. Looks
like we found the answer you were
looking for.
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CONTINUED:
83.
FOX
Why dont you give me the
coordinates to her cell and I can
arrange an extraction method.
SNAKE
Her cell is located in the southern
section of the 2nd buildings
basement.
FOX
Ill make my way there now.
SNAKE
Looks like I owe you one again.
FOX
Heh, Theres still plenty of time
to make things even.
ELLEN 2
Snake is standing in the middle of the room facing the
door. Ellen is sitting on the bench watching Snake. Snake
removes his hand away from his headset and turns to face
Ellen.
SNAKE
Alright. Helps on its way. Like I
said, just sit tight and wait for
his arrival. He goes by Gray
Fox. Were in the same unit so I
guarantee you can trust him.
Ellen nods and gives a soft smile.
ELLEN
Okay Snake. Ill do as you say.
SNAKE
Youre getting out of here.
of you. I promise.
Both
DR. MADNAR 2
Madnar is sitting restlessly in his chair. The sound of the
door opening catches his attention. He rises to his feet
and turns quickly to face his visitor. Snake approaches him
casually. Madnar takes a frantic step forward.
(CONTINUED)
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84.
MADNAR
Youre back! Does this mean you
saved her? Have you saved my
Ellen?
SNAKE
Relax, shes safe. Freed her from
her bonds and gave the resistance
her location. They should have
already extracted her by now.
The doctor lowers his head, looking worriedly at the ground.
MADNAR
Proof...
His head shoots up to look at Snake.
MADNAR
Do you have proof? Please... Please
I need to hear her voice!
SNAKE
Alright, alright.
Whats up?
SNAKE
Im here with Dr. Madnar. He wants
proof that Ellens safe and sound.
FOX
Tell him not to worry. I hijacked
a supply truck and successfully ex
filtrate the hot zone.
SNAKE
You hear that Doc?
MADNAR
Yes I did... May I...
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85.
MADNAR
May I speak with her?
FOX
Just a moment.
ELLEN
Hello? Father is that you?
Madnar breaths a shaky sigh of relief.
MADNAR
Ellen...
MADNAR
My dear Ellen... How are you
feeling? Are you hurt? Did they..
Did they do anything to you?
ELLEN
Dont worry father. Im
okay. Honest! Thanks to Snake and
Fox of course.
MADNAR
Thank God...
Madnar begins to sob softly.
ELLEN
F-father?
MADNAR
Im sorry its just... Im so happy
to hear your voice again. I was so
afraid that... That Id lose you
too...
ELLEN
Itll be okay father.
now.
Im safe
MADNAR
I know I know its justELLEN
Father... Can you do a favor me?
MADNAR
What is it my dear?
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86.
ELLEN
Snake and Fox... Theyve both been
very kind to me... And I want to
repay them in some way.
MADNAR
Ellen...
ELLEN
As it stands now there is nothing I
can do... So please father...
Please help them. Help them
however you can. Please. For me?
MADNAR
Help them... I...
MADNAR
...
MADNAR
Of course my dear.
ELLEN
Thank you.
MADNAR
Could you please put the man back
on for me?
ELLEN
Yeah of course.
MADNAR
Oh and Ellen.
ELLEN
Yes?
MADNAR
...
MADNAR
I love you so much.
ELLEN
I love you too father. I promise
we will see each other soon.
MADNAR
Okay.
(CONTINUED)
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87.
Here, Fox.
to you.
ELLEN
My father wants to talk
FOX
Madnar.
FOX
Please, I just have a quick
question for you.
MADNAR
Where will you be taking her? I
know you said you were driving her
away from the facility but... What
will you do with her from there?
FOX
Dont worry. I put in a request
for transport to rendeavu at one of
our pre established landing zones
a few minutes ago. A choppers on
its way for immediate extraction as
we speak. Once shes strapped in
and in the air, the chopper will
make its way towards a military
base located on Ascension
Island. From there, well arrange
further transport to take her State
side.
MADNAR
State side...
FOX
Thats right. Its over due, but
youll be getting that assylum
after all.
MADNAR
I... I dont know what to say...
FOX
Just keep up your end of the
deal. Alright?
I will.
MADNAR
Thank you.
88.
DR. MADNAR 3
Snake and Madnar pull their hands away from their
receivers. Madnar looks down at the floor.
MADNAR
Shes okay... Shes okay...
Madnar takes a step back and sits back down in his chair,
leaning back in relief. After a moment, he sits forward, and
rests his face in his hands.
MADNAR
Thank god...
SNAKE
Look, Doc. I know youre
processing alot right now, but we
need to focus on the matter at
hand. I held up my end of the
bargain. Time you did the same.
Madnar looks up at Snake exhaustedly.
MADNAR
...youre right.
MADNAR
What can I do to help?
SNAKE
I need you to tell me everything
you know about Metal Gear.
MADNAR METAL GEAR
MADNAR
The TX-55, or Metal Gear, is a
bipedal walking battle tank,
designed for all terrain ground
level combat that acts as both an
anti-army vehicle as well as a
missile launching platform designed
specifically for nuclear
warfare. But to paint a clearer
picture of the threat it possess I
think its best to start from the
beginning of its inception. To
begin with, this is not the first
of its kind. Merely the most
recent iteration of the metal gear
weapon proposed by Alexandr Granin,
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89.
MADNAR (contd)
a famous and decorated soviet
weapons engineer and former
colleague of mine during my brief
tenure at the granin research and
development lab in what had once
been known as Tselinoyarsk, prior
to the regions split after the
collapse of the Soviet Union.
SNAKE
Slow down a minute. Recent
iteration? You mean this things
been built before?
MADNAR
Yes, all of which either resulted
in failure, or were destroyed in
battle. The only surviving
salvageable version was one located
deep beneath the atlantic ocean off
the coast of Costa Rica that we had
scavenged for research
purposes. Ultimately our main task
in the creation of this iteration
was to expand upon the initial
design and fix the flaws of the
original. Also, I was to make it a
manned machine.
SNAKE
A manned machine? Are you saying
it wasnt originally meant to be
piloted by a person?
MADNAR
No. Originally it was to be
controlled by an onboard AI located
within the head of the
machine. While the deralict
remains of the recovered Metal Gear
had the basic framework for a
cockpit, it was quite obvious that
it was nothing more than a work in
progress at the time. The cockpit
design for a weapon such as this
would need to have adequate
protection and shielding from the
ballistic force from enemy
armaments, the heat and shaking of
the missile launcher, and any
sudden violent movements born from
evasive maneuvers. As such, the
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90.
MADNAR (contd)
initial challenge of creating a
functioning pilotable metal gear
would be to create a stable
enviroment to protect against these
issues whilst keeping it light
enough for the legs to bare the
load.
SNAKE
Alright... So, what changes did you
make to the weapon?
MADNAR
The first task of development on
the TX-55 would be design of the
cockpit. The first design proposal
we decided to pursue was utilizing
a newly described type of
multi-component alloy called High
Entropy Alloy. While we succeeded
in creating an alloy with the
properties we had hoped for, light
weight and immensely durabile, the
components utilized to create it
were too costly to be feasibly
incorporated throughout the
weapon. Instead, we used the alloy
to create the cockpits frame and
built the hull utilizing 30-110 mm
tungsten armor. We also developed
a special heat-resistant ceramic to
protect the pilot from the heat of
missile lauch. From there we
developed a system that would react
and move the cockpits interior,
the seat and control panel, to
counteract violent movements that
could potentially harm the
pilot. The system was linked to an
onboard computer that monitored and
stabilized the weapons
movements. Thus ensuring that the
cockpit moved in tandum with the
weapons movement. As an added
precaution, we lined the interior
of the machine with sensors
designed to detect high volumes of
kinetic force so the system would
react to accommodate against heavy
balistic force. Finally, we needed
to ensure that the pilot would be
both protected and able to see. To
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91.
MADNAR (contd)
ensure absolute protection, we
mounted a high definition head cam
on the top of the cockpit that was
capable of infrared and night
vision as well as normal
sight. Its also able to raise and
lower, as well as turn a full 360
degrees. Its protected with the
same material we used for the hull
to ensure it is not easily
destroyed.
SNAKE
What about the armaments?
MADNAR
As Metal Gear would be a high
profile target should the enemy
become aware of its location in the
field, we outfitted it with quite
the assortment of weapons to aid in
combating enemy forces. To protect
itself from enemy aircraft, we
outfit a light weight infrared
homing SAM system to the top rear
of the cockpit. For infantry and
armored vehicles, a GAU-8/A was
attached to the weapons side,
directly below the main missile
launcher. Finally, located directly
beneath the cockpit is an
experimental laser canon that
utilizes deuterium fluoride
chemical laser technologies that we
were able to scale down for use
against personal attempting to
attack directly beneath.
SNAKE
What about the main missile
launcher?
MADNAR
Its a modified version of the
MIM-104 Patriot launcher that we
attached to the side of the
cockpits hull.
SNAKE
Thats quite the armory youve
outfitted it with. Just how
maneuverable is it? Its seems like
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92.
SNAKE (contd)
it would be hell for even a skilled
pilot to use.
MADNAR
If it were the pilot alone steering
it then yes it would.
SNAKE
What do you mean?
MADNAR
To make the machine easier to
control, we decided to implement an
ai into the machine as well. The
AI itself can only be described as
reptilian in its movements, and
acts as an autonomous unit with the
pilot acting as the stimuli for the
actions it takes. In a way, its
less of a machine, and more of a
monster in that respect.
SNAKE
Youve really created one helluva
nightmare...
MADNAR
...
SNAKE
Im afraid to ask but... does this
thing have any
weaknesses? Structural or design
defects that I can exploit?
MADNAR
The legs.
SNAKE
The legs?
MADNAR
There was only so much we could do
regarding the legs of the
weapon. While theyre easily
capable of supporting the weight of
the cockpit and armaments,
protection became scarce at
best. Had we added any more
armored plating to them, mobility
and speed would have been greatly
affected.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
93.
SNAKE
So balistic force to the legs huh?
MADNAR
Thats right. It will still take
quite some force to cause enough
substantial damage to topple Metal
Gear, but its by far your best bet.
SNAKE
Alright Doc, last question.
is it being constructed?
Where
MADNAR
Metal Gear is being constructed
20km north of here in the 3rd
building, 100 floors below the
surface.
DR. MADNAR 4
Snake is leaning up against a wall, arms crossed.
SNAKE
Alright.
Snake pushes himself off the wall and begins making his way
towards the door.
SNAKE
From the sound of things, my work
in this building is over with.
Takes a sudden step towards Snake, reaching a hand out as if
to grasp him.
MADNAR
Wait!
Snake halts and looks back over his shoulder.
MADNAR
Before you go, theres one last
thing I must warn you about.
Snake turns around to face Madnar.
SNAKE
And that is?
94.
CONTINUED:
95.
MADNAR (contd)
"snatched" and replaced to further
promote the soviet agenda.
MADNAR
For six years, I was the head
researcher overseeing the projects
development. At first our team
consisted of myself and two other
individuals. One of which was my
late son Elijah.
MADNAR
By 1987, the air of change that had
began to settle upon Soviet Russia
had intensified... The ideals of
communism were fading further and
further from the hearts and minds
of the countrys inhabitants in
favor of democracy. Realizing the
fate that awaited myself and my
family should our research come to
light if the regime fell, I chose
to make a drastic decision. I
began leaking details on the
project to the united states, in
exchange for asylum. As the
country was still under soviet
control, there was little that
could be done at the time, at
least, not until 1991. It was then
that the democratic movement had
finally won over Russias
government, toppling the Soviet
Regime. Soon after, the research
facility was raided and all worked
ceased on the project.
MADNAR
Soon after, Ellen and myself were
taken into protective custody to
await our turn for asylum. It was
only a matter of days before we
were abducted by soldiers of Outer
Heaven.
MADNAR
It was then they took Ellen from
me... Threatened her safety, unless
I agreed to build Metal Gear.
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96.
MADNAR
...But it did not stop there...
Somehow... They learned of my
involvement in the Frankenstein
Project... And asked me to continue
my research to build an autonomous
weapon capable of complex battle
field behavior.
SNAKE
Are you trying to say you built a
bio robotic killing machine?
MADNAR
Yes. That is exactly what Im
saying. Although at this stage a
more apt descriptor would be
Cyberoid. While some of my bionic
developments, primarily the
endoskeleton and artificial skin,
made their way into the design of
the TX-11s they possess no
biological elements and lack any
semblance of self
awareness. Instead they are
autonomous drones developed for
insertion into combat heavy hot
zones that possess high casualty
risks and rescue operations in
hazardous enviroments.
SNAKE
How do they operate?
MADNAR
An on board VI, developed to house
information on battle field
tactics, is located in the
skull. This neural case as I have
called it, is connected to a set of
cyber eyes, high definition cameras
developed to mimic the appearance
and functionality of the human eye,
and specially designed microphones,
capable of sorting out noise based
on sound and distance. These allow
it to process battle field
information and react accordingly,
accessing its onboard library of
battlefield tactics. The movement
of the cyberoid is slow, but that
is only a minor draw back due to
their immense durability and
strength.
97.
DR. MADNAR 5
Madnar is still hunched over in his chair.
his face.
A weary look on
MADNAR
When I started my work as a
scientist... I never intended to
become another tool to be used for
war. All I had wanted to do was
utilize my research to help my
fellow man through the use of
bionics. Instead, I lost my way
and further damned my fellow
man. All Ive done with my life is
add more parts to the ever growing
war machine.
MADNAR
Snake... Please... You must destroy
them. Undo my mistake. Please?
SNAKE
How? None of my
equipments capable of so much as
leaving a dent on those things.
MADNAR
True. Conventional weapons will be
useless against them. That is why
you must obtain a weapon with
enough explosive force to damage
their exoskeletons. Some sort of
missile launcher would suffice.
SNAKE
Any idea where I can get my hands
on one?
MADNAR
Im afraid I wouldnt have the
slightest clue. Theyve kept me
confined to my lab for the most
part. Youll have to locate one on
your own. Maybe theres a member
of this resistance movement who
would be capable of providing the
necessary fire power.
SNAKE
Yeah, maybe. Ill ask around. For
now sit tight. Ill let the
resistance know youre safe and
ready for extraction.
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CONTINUED:
98.
MADNAR
Thank you Snake.
For everything.
Snake steps
SNAKE
Dammit...
Snake raises his launcher at Bloody Brad.
SNAKE
Just go down already!
Bloody Brad halts to a stand still.
Studying Snake.
SNAKE
What the...
The cyberoid falls into a stance, crouching low. Snake
suddenly realizes what his adversary is about to do and
tenses. The cyberoid jumps forward, launching himself at
Snake. At that same moment, Snake fires another round from
his rocket launcher. The shot misses, as the cyberoid is
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CONTINUED:
99.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
100.
SNAKE
It kept say Randam Hajile.
MADNAR
Randam HajMADNAR
...
SNAKE
Doc?
MADNAR
...It cant be...
MADNAR
Self awareness...
SNAKE
Self awareness? Are you saying
that thing gained sentience in the
end?
MADNAR
...I dont know... It could be...
Or it could be artifacts of my
original design...
SNAKE
Original design?
MADNAR
...During my work on the
Frankenstein Project, one of our
greatest hurdles was successfully
replicating the mind of the
snatched individual and
transplanting it into the
bioroid... Prior to the Projects
closure, we had been working on a
method to circumvent that
problem. A method that was
greenlit for human testing. As it
happens, the person who stepped
forward to act as the test
subject... was none other than my
own son... Elijah...
SNAKE
Randam Hajile...
Elijah Madnar...
(CONTINUED)
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101.
MADNAR
...
SNAKE
...What happened to your son?
MADNAR
...When the facility was raided
he...
MADNAR
He became irrational... Unwilling
to let go of the years worth of
research he had dedicated himself
to.
MADNAR
In the end he was...
SNAKE
...Im sorry.
MADNAR
No... I should have never attempted
to play god... To cope with my
grief I chose to continue my work
on the project. In a vain attempt
to revive my son. Instead, the
cyberoid was repurposed as a
mindless soldier and scheduled for
mass production... And now... And
now Ive killed my son twice...
MADNAR
But that is all irrelevant now...
What we need to focus on is what
lies ahead. Metal Gear.
MADNAR
Make your way to the 3rd
building. The bunker where it is
being constructed. So we can put
an end to the nightmare.
BUILDING 3 -CODEC- JENNIFER
JENNIFER
Snake!
Jennifer?
SNAKE
Whats going on?
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102.
JENNIFER
I just came across some information
regarding my brother.
SNAKE
Is that right? Did you figure out
where hes being held?
JENNIFER
Well... Sort of.
SNAKE
Sort of?
JENNIFER
Apparently he was moved to a
location somewhere within the
bunker.
SNAKE
Somewhere in the bunker? That
doesnt exactly narrow down my
search. Especially with how deep
this place goes.
JENNIFER
Sorry. Im trying to dig up as much
information as I can to help
you. Just, please... Please, dont
stop searching for him.
SNAKE
You dont have to worry about
that. I made a promise to you and
I intend to keep it.
JENNIFER
Snake...
SNAKE
Even if it means putting my own
life on the line, Ill fight with
everything I have to make it
happen. Ill fight so you and your
brother can see each other again
once all of this is over.
JENNIFER
I...
JENNIFER
Ill keep searching for information
regarding his whereabouts. If you
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CONTINUED:
103.
JENNIFER (contd)
need anything else give me a call
okay?
Will do.
SNAKE
Keep me posted alright?
SNAKE
Its just the two of us.
KYLE SCHNEIDER
Snake. Listen to me closely. What
I have to say is important. I just
found out who Outer Heavens leader
is.
SNAKE
Outer Heavens... Serious!?
KYLE SCHNEIDER
...
SNAKE
Schneider?
KYLE SCHNEIDER
Look... Youre not going to like
this. The leader is none other
thanGun fire is heard in the background.
What!?
KYLE SCHNEIDER
How did-
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104.
SNAKE
Schneider!? Whats going on?
KYLE SCHNEIDER
Dammit!
KYLE SCHNEIDER
NO!!!
KYLE SCHNEIDER
Theyre all...
SNAKE
Schneider please
respond! Schneider can you hear
me!
Footsteps are heard.
KYLE SCHNEIDER
...You...
KYLE SCHNEIDER
We trusted you...
KYLE SCHNEIDER
GraA gunshot is heard.
Kyle!?!?
SNAKE
KYYYYLE!!!!
CODEC BIG BOSS KYLES DEMISE
SNAKE
Boss...
BIG BOSS
Snake? What is it?
happened?
Whats
SNAKE
Kyle... Hes...
SNAKE
...
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
105.
BIG BOSS
...How?
SNAKE
Someone infilitrated their
base. Someone they
trusted. Killed his men and...
SNAKE
Boss. He had important intell he
wanted to pass onto me.
SNAKE
It was regarding Outer Heavens
leader. He figured out who it was!
BIG BOSS
...
BIG BOSS
Dammit...
BIG BOSS
Snake. Continue on with your
mission. its imparative we-
(CONTINUED)
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106.
SNAKE
Boss?
BIG BOSS
Snake. The missions been
compromised.
SNAKE
Compromised?
BIG BOSS
The enemys infiltrate our
operation. Hijacked our frequency
and inserted a mole into the
resistance... Theyre aware of us
now... Theyve been listening in on
us this whole time...
SNAKE
...
BIG BOSS
Snake Im pulling the plug on this
operation.
SNAKE
What!?
BIG BOSS
The enemys already learned too
much about us. If we dont they
may learn of our
affiliations. Thatll start a
political hot mess were not ready
to face.
SNAKE
So thats it then?
you want me to-
BIG BOSS
Abort? Yes. Unfortunately we dont
have a choice.
SNAKE
...
BIG BOSS
Exfiltrate the hotzone and make
your way to the lz for extraction.
(CONTINUED)
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107.
SNAKE
No.
BIG BOSS
Snake? What are youSNAKE
I cant do that.
BIG BOSS
Snake... I...
BIG BOSS
Youre disobeying a direct order!
As your commanding officer I demand
you to abort this operation!
SNAKE
And stand by while they construct
that death mobile!? I wont allow
the world to be held ransom by a
bunch of extremist bastards!
BIG BOSS
Need I remind you what the price of
failure is soldier? If you dont
stand down, being court marshalled
will be the least of your
worries! Should you fail, youll
stand trial for high treason!
SNAKE
So be it! At least Ill die
fighting for what I believe in!
BIG BOSS
Snake you cantTransmission ends.
BUILDING 3 -DIRTY DUCK- INTRO
Snake enters to find a group of POWs on the otherside of
the room. A stack of crates are located nearby.
SNAKE
Prisoners?
Snake advances towards the pows
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
108.
JONATHON
Stop!
CONTINUED:
109.
SNAKE
You bastard...
thought I
nightmare, I
Youve killed
this
entire way of
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
110.
DIRTY DUCK
I will do whatever it takes to
protect my people. Our
culture. Our Nation. Consequences
be damned!
CODEC -JENNIFER- DIRTY DUCK
JENNIFER
Snake!
Jennifer?
time-
SNAKE
Look this isnt the best
JENNIFER
Listen to me Snake. My brother was
moved to the bunker along with two
other prisoners, by none other than
Dirty Duck himself!
SNAKE
...Dammit... Well... I guess the
good news is I found your brother
then.
JENNIFER
My brother... Oh no... Is he stillSNAKE
Hes alive. I intend to keep it
that way. But right now I need to
focus on fighting Duck.
JENNIFER
Snake, Dirty Ducks notorious for
going to extremes to complete his
mission. Theres no doubt this is
a trap he set specifically for you.
SNAKE
Yeah, I gathered as much.
JENNIFER
Please Snake... You have to defeat
him. You have to save those
prisoners. Save my brother!
SNAKE
Like I said, I intend to keep my
promise no matter the cost. So sit
tight and wait for my call.
111.
BUILDING 3 -DIRTY DUCK- DEATH
Duck stumbles back, clutching his side.
DIRTY DUCK
Damn you!
Dirty Duck cocks an arm back
DIRTY DUCK
I wont let you win.
Duck hurls a boomerang in Snakes direction. Snake
instinctively raises his gun, but the projectile proved
faster than he anticipated. Snake jumps back away from the
boomerang, the weapon clashing against his gun as it wirls
through the air, cause the fire arm to be knocked away from
the Foxhounders grasp. The boomerang makes a return trip
back towards Duck. Without thinking, Snake rushes at his
adversary. Duck catches his weapon and cocks back once
more. He quickly tosses it back at Snake.
Snake!
JONATHON
The trap!
He grabs hold of
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CONTINUED:
112.
SNAKE
Move!
What about
JONATHON
Im okay.
JENNIFER
J-Jonathon...
JENNIFER
Youre...
JENNIFER
....
JONATHON
Hey Jen, dont cry...
JENNIFER
Im sorry its just... Im so happy
to hear your voice. I was afraid
Id never get to hear it again...
JONATHON
If it hadnt been for Snake, you
probably wouldnt have...
SNAKE
Dont talk like that. What matters
now is it all worked out. Besides,
I have a feeling you wouldve
figured something out on your own.
JONATHON
I dont know about that one...
SNAKE
If it werent for you Id be dead
right now. I owe you my life.
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CONTINUED:
113.
JONATHON
Dont worry about it. For helping
out my sister... Well, lets just
consider ourselves even.
SNAKE
Fair enough. But now we have more
important things to discuss. All
thats left for me to do is to
destroy Metal Gear. With that in
mind, we need to think about your
escape.
JENNIFER
Your escape? You talk as if you
wont be joining us.
SNAKE
I wont. Theres no guarantee of
my survival. Thats why you need
to arrange some sort of escape
route. With the resistance gone,
youll need to find some other way
to arrange safe passage out of
here.
JONATHON
Wait! The resistance is... Damn...
SNAKE
Here hold on a moment.
SNAKE
Diane.
Hey Snake.
DIANE
What can I do for you?
SNAKE
I just defeated Dirty Duck and
saved Jennifers brother.
DIANE
Thats great to hear!
SNAKE
Listen, all thats left for me to
do is destroy Metal Gear. That
being said, I need you to arrange
some sort of escape method for the
survivors still on site.
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114.
DIANE
An escape method huh? Alright, I
think I may have just the thing to
do it.
SNAKE
Good. And dont worry about
me. As soon as youve rounded
everyone up get off site
immediately.
DIANE
Snake...
SNAKE
Its okay Diane. Ive made it this
far. I dont intend to die in a
place like this. Once my
objectives complete, Ill find my
own means of escape.
DIANE
Alright...
SNAKE
Ill give Jennifer your frequency
as well as everyone elses. That
should make it easier to set up a
plan.
DIANE
Okay. Ill do everything I
can. Just... Please Snake... Dont
die on me okay?
BUILDING 3 -POST DIRTY DUCKSnake turns to Jonathon who has just finished unbinding his
fellow prisoners. Jonathon rises back to his feet.
SNAKE
Im continuing on with my
mission. Get topside and find a
place to hold out until you get
word about the escape plan.
Jonathon nods, and offers his hand out to Snake. Snake
accepts the gesture, grasping the mans hand
tightly. Jonathon reaches out with his free hand and places
it on Snakes shoulder.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
115.
JONATHON
Good luck on your mission.
hard and stay alive.
Fight
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
116.
VOICE
Too good.
VOICE
It would appear you did far better
than I could have ever expected...
SNAKE
...that voice...
Flash backs flood Snakes mind.
SNAKE
...legendary mercenary...
SNAKE
The Twin Headed Serpent...
SNAKE
FOXHOUNDs commander... Outer
Heavens leader...
A wide shot is used capturing the hanger from a ground level
with Solid Snakes back facing the camera. Metal gears
cockpit opens. A man stands up.
SNAKE
It cant be...
The shot zooms in revealing the man standing in Metal Gears
cockpit to be Big Boss, a cigar in his mouth and dressed in
a heavy variant of Outer Heavens combat suit.
SNAKE
Big Boss!?
Shot switches back to Snake.
SNAKE
What are you doing here?
SNAKE
What the hell is going on!?
BIG BOSS
You already know Snake.
exactly as it appears.
Its
BIG BOSS
I am the founder of Outer Heaven,
as well as its leader. For years
Ive lived a lie, playing the role
of FOXHOUNDs commander. All for
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
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117.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
118.
BIG BOSS
Over here Snake!
Snake looks towards the source of the noise, raising his gun
instinctively. The shot shows a figure looking back at him
before a doorway. Flames flickering in the foreground. The
figure exits the room. Snake takes off after the man.
BIG BOSS PRE FIGHT
Snake presses his back against the wall before the
door. After a moment, he rushes into the next room gun
raised.
Looking around he sees no one. The room itself is
a maze of storage crates that tower several high. Gritting
his teeth, he cautiously moves forward, checking in every
which direction that his adversary could come from. He
reaches the middle of the room. He hears the faint sound of
burning and the smell of cigar. He quickly turns around to
see Big Boss sitting atop a smaller crate, pulling from his
cigar. An M16 sits leaning against the stack. Snake holds
his aim on Big Boss, cautiously moving back. Big Boss
exhales a stream of smoke in an unbothered fashion.
BIG BOSS
Put that thing away soldier.
Snake keeps his gun aimed at his former commanding
officer. Big Boss turns the cigar around in his hand,
inspecting the side of it.
BIG BOSS
I never thought youd make it this
far. In truth, I was certain you
were doomed to fail from the
start.
Big Boss lets out an exasperated sigh before pushing himself
back to his feet.
SNAKE
Dont move!
Big Boss simply stares at him expressionlessly. After a
moment, Big Boss places the cigar back in his mouth and
begins stepping forward.
SNAKE
What are youSnake begins to back away but forces himself to halt.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
119.
SNAKE
I said dontBig Boss simulataneously extends his leg nearest Snake,
placing it directly behind the rookie and grabs hold of the
barrel of Snakes berreta with one hand and turns it upwards
with a swift jerk. He brings his other hand down in a chop,
targeting the area between the bicep and forearm of Snakes
gun arm. The berretta is ripped from the young FOXHOUNDers
hand. With the hand utilized as a chop, the FOXHOUND
commander pushes against the front of the shoulder of
Snakes gun arm. Hitting his leg, Snake is pushed off
balance and sent hurtling to the ground, releasing a grunt
upon impact. Snake looks up at Big Boss who is standing
over him, beretta at his side. Big Boss turns around once
more and walks over to the crate where he had previously
sat, removing the cigar from his mouth and release another
stream of smoke as he advances. Snake props himself up on
his elbows. The FOXHOUND commander turns the gun over in
his hand to inspect it.
BIG BOSS
Lifes end... Isnt it tragic?
And ends his inspection of the gun, resting his forearm on
his knee, the guns barrel aiming downward towards the
ground between his legs.
BIG BOSS
Its almost beautiful...
Snake pushes himself up from the ground to stand.
BIG BOSS
Ive been waiting for this moment
Snake...
Big Boss is staring upwards in deep thought.
BIG BOSS
Your birth... Your growth...
Big Boss rests his gaze back on Snake.
BIG BOSS
And the finality of today.
...Why?
SNAKE
Why did you do all this?
BIG BOSS
Why?
(CONTINUED)
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120.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
121.
BIG BOSS
Tell me Snake... Is there such
thing as an enemy? A true timeless
enemy?
BIG BOSS
The answer is no. And that is
because we our human. Each of us
possess our own series of beliefs,
born from the experiences and
observations made and felt
throughout our waking years. What
one may see as good and pure may be
considered vile and evil by
another. And that is because we
each experience life
subjectively. Though we live
amongst one and other, we remain
seperated by the differing trials
and tribulations that shape our own
personal view of the world. A view
that when threatened by the
conflict of anothers, births
disparity. That is how societies
are born. By the unification of
like minded individuals. Working
together towards a cause they
believe in.
BIG BOSS
That is why I created Outer Heaven
Snake. It wasnt just intended as
a safe haven for fellow soldiers to
escape abuse and be guartanteed a
place amongst society. More
importantly it was a means to break
down the psychological borders that
manifest through idealogical
difference. Here, loyalty to
oneself meant loyalty to your
nation. Though we each share
differing view points, our personal
loyalty to the ideal of Outer
Heaven bound us together as free
men and women, a family of
soldiers, fighting for what we
believed in. Through offering
ourselves as an army, fighting for
others despite the inherent
difference in view, we could spread
this ideal to others. Both to
individuals and nations. An
example to strive for.
(CONTINUED)
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122.
BIG BOSS
That is why I chose to resurrect
the demon of nuclear war and the
construction of Metal Gear. It was
not to hold the world ransom, but
rather to be a deterrent to protect
this fledgling nation from those
who thrive on conflict.
Big Boss looks towards Snake.
BIG BOSS
But it is all gone now... You
single handedly defeated everything
that this nation had to offer. You
defeated my traps, my strongest
soldiers, and, just moments ago,
our deterrent. The greatest threat
to plague the 20th century...
BIG BOSS
Ive lost everything on this day...
And yet I feel nothing... No
pain... No hatred... Not even
regret. And yet... When I look at
you I feel... Pride.
BIG BOSS
You chose loyalty to yourself in
favor of loyalty to your mission.
Big Boss activates his radio.
BIG BOSS
Commence emergency protocol Sigma
Delta.
Big Boss drops his hand away from his ear piece and looks at
Snake, his movements slow.
BIG BOSS
I trained you. Taught you what it
means to be a soldier. I gave you
weapons. Taught you techniques.
Endowed you with knowledge. And
passed on the legacy of my past for
you to learn from.
BIG BOSS
There is nothing more I can offer
you.
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123.
BIG BOSS
All that is left... Is for you to
take my life.
Big Boss approaches Snakes, placing the cigar back in his
mouth and grabbing the barrel of the beretta in his now free
hand. He halts before Snake and offers the gun, grip first,
to him. Snake looks up at Big Boss before hesitantly
grasping the gun.
BIG BOSS
One must live. And one must
die. No victory, no defeat. The
survivor will carry on, living a
life of endless conflict.
Big Boss releases his hold on the weapon.
BIG BOSS
This is our fate.
Big Boss turns away from Snake walking towards the crates he
sat on moments ago. He halts for a moment, taking one last
puff from his cigar, before dropping it to the floor and
crushing it with his boot.
BIG BOSS
From this moment on, we are
equals. No ranks, no chain of
command. We stand before each
other as fellow soldiers.
Big Boss retrieves the M16 propped against the crates. He
checks the weapon over quickly before turning once more to
face Snake.
BIG BOSS
Let us end this. Once and for
all.
Big Boss raises his gun towards Snake.
white, transissioning into the battle.
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124.
BIG BOSS
You did... good...
BIG BOSS
Ive made mistakes... Mistakes that
haunted me throughout my life... A
phantom pain that creeped into my
very soul...
BIG BOSS
I surrounded myself in conflict...
Fighting for causes I thought worth
the struggle...
BIG BOSS
All of it to drive away the demon
lingering inside me.
BIG BOSS
I was afraid that you would make
the very same mistakes... That my
legacy was one cursed with
tragedy... I know now my fears were
yet another mistake...
BIG BOSS
Youre a good man.
BIG BOSS
An excellent soldier.
BIG BOSS
Kill me Snake...
BIG BOSS
Kill me now.
BIG BOSS
Go ahead soldier.
BIG BOSS
Do it.
The shot turns to a birds eye view. Big Boss lying on the
ground and Snake standing over him, his berretta aimed at
his commanding officer. The playing will be forced to press
the fire button themselves. Once this is done, the berretta
fires off a round, the gunshot ringing. Big Bosss head
jerks back. A close up of the side of Big Bosss head is
shown, his head still jerked back momentarily before finally
turning towards the camera lifelessly. A gunshot wound is
shown in the upper right section of his forhead (where
venoms horn had once been), blood trickly down across his
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125.
face. Snake stands there for a moment, the arm holding his
gun lowering to his side.
The room suddenly flashes begins flashing red.
ANNOUNCER
Attention all personal on site! The
self destruct sequence has been
activated. I repeat! The self
destruct sequence has been
activated! This is not a
drill! All personal, evacuate
immediately!
SNAKE
Damn!
Snake rushes out of the room.
ESCAPE 1
After exiting the room and fighting off several soldiers,
Snake makes his way to a transportation tunnel located on
the otherside of what had once been metal gears
construction site. Snake begins making his way down the
tunnel.
SOLDIER
Hold it!
Snake turns around to see a large group of soldiers lined up
behind him. Their guns aimed at him.
SOLDIER
You killed him. You killed the
Boss.
SNAKE
What the hell are you doing!?
place is gonna blow!
This
SOLDIER
We dont care. We were here
because of the Boss. We stayed,
fought, lived, because of his
dream. Now its dead, and well
gladly die with it. But before
then, well do him justice and take
vengeance on the man who cut him
down!
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126.
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127.
SNAKE
Are you kidding me!?
A barrage of gun fire sprays towards their directing.
GRAY FOX
Snake!
SNAKE
On it!
Using the turret on the back of the jeep, Snake unleashes a
storm of bullets towards the soldiers on the slowly
ascending lift. The rookie FOXHOUNDer unleashes a primal
scream as lead pumps out from the weapon.
He takes out two of the soldiers while three others attempt
to move out of the way of the turrent fire. One of the
soldiers on the lift lobs a grenade, aiming at the path of
the jeep. Moments after the grenade leaves his hand, he is
hit by a storm of bullets, along with another of his
compatriots. The last one takes a shot to the arm and leg
falling to the ground. The grenade explodes just in front
of them, the shrappnel rupturing the tires, causing it to
skid out of control.
GRAY FOX
Dammit! Grab hold of something!
The jeep skids sideways, still heading towards the direction
of the lift. The vehicle finally tops over on its side in a
roll, sending Snake flying from the vehicle. The screen
turns black.
ESCAPE 3
The shot is in first person.
Snake looks around, dazed from the impact. As he looks
around, he suddenly realizes that he is on the lift.
SNAKE
What...
Panting he turns himself over, grunting in pain, his body
sore. He sees the lefts edge.
SNAKE
Fox...
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128.
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129.
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130.
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131.
DIANE
You still havent made it out yet!?
SNAKE
No. Got held up by a bunch of
soldiers. Found out I killed
Big...
SNAKE
...
SNAKE
Anyway, they decided to stay and
attempt to avenge their leader...
SNAKE
Im lucky I even made it far in the
first place.
DIANE
Oh Snake...
Snake lets out a sharp cry of pain.
SNAKE
Easy!
DIANE
Is someone else there?
SNAKE
Yeah. Gray Fox. If it werent for
him Id have been gunned down.
DIANE
Sounds like you think pretty highly
of him.
SNAKE
...
DIANE
...Do you think youll make it?
SNAKE
...I dont know. Even if we reach
the top before the countdown,
theres no guarantee well be able
to make it outside the blast
zone... Not with the condition
were in.
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132.
DIANE
...Thats not the answer I want to
hear.
SNAKE
Im just being realistic...
DIANE
This coming from a man who single
handedly took down an entire
military nation. Snake, while you
may have had some help along the
way, you overcame obstactles that
are well beyond the abilities of a
normal person. What you did here
is nothing short of
incredible. Legendary even. I
dont think realism applies to
someone like you...
SNAKE
Diane...
DIANE
Snake... Dont give up... Please...
You have to escape. You have to
live!
SNAKE
...Alright... But on one
condition...
DIANE
Snake...
SNAKE
When this is all over, I get to
take you out for dinner.
DIANE
Just dinner? I think you deserve a
bit more than that after all youve
been through.
SNAKE
Heh, maybe. Is that an offer?
DIANE
If you make it out... It just might
be a promise.
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133.
SNAKE
Ill hold you to it.
SNAKE
What about you?
escaped.
DIANE
Yeah. Myself and a few others are
currently held up in the back of a
supply truck. We fled the moment
the alert went off.
DIANE
... As much as he gets on my
nerves, its times like this that I
feel lucky to have a brother like
Steve. His job in Outer Heaven was
to transport supplies across the
state. He was the one who got us
this truck and helped me round up
the remaining survivors that
Jennifer had rounded up.
DIANE
Speaking of which, theres a few
people here whod like to have a
word with you.
MADNAR
Snake?
SNAKE
Dr. Madnar?
MADNAR
Judging by the commotion I take it
you were succesful in defeating
Metal Gear?
SNAKE
With your help. If it hadnt been
for your information, Id be worm
food right now. Thanks.
MADNAR
No. Its me who should be thanking
you, Snake. If it werent for you,
I may have never seen my darling
Ellen again. There are no words to
describe how thankful I am to you.
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134.
SNAKE
Dont worry about it. I hope the
best for both of you. After
everything youve been through, a
new start in the states is exactly
what you deserve.
JENNIFER
Snake?
SNAKE
Jennifer. How are you doing? Did
your brother and the other POWs
make it alright?
JONATHON
Of course we did. You think Id
let myself die knowing that I saved
the legendary Solid Snake? Itd be
a sin not to live and brag about
it.
SNAKE
Heh, legendarys a bit of a
stretch, but itll make a good
story.
JENNIFER
Snake...
JENNIFER
There truly are no words to express
how incredible of an individual you
are. The amount of lives you
saved, despite the risk it posed to
you and your mission...
JENNIFER
And being able to see my brother
once again... Sitting with him
after the years I spent fearing for
his life...
JENNIFER
On behalf of all the families of
the prisoners you saved... Thank
you Snake... Thank you so much...
SNAKE
Jennifer...
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135.
DIANE
Snake.
DIANE
We all want to see you make it out
if this alive. So please. Keep
fighting. Youre so close.
SNAKE
...Thank you. All of you. I
promise. I will survive this.
ESCAPE 4
Gray Fox looks up at the elevator shaft.
GRAY FOX
Were almost there.
Snake.
SNAKE
Lets get the hell out of
GRAY FOX
The moment we hit the top, we
run. Got it? If we cant make it
out of the blast zone we duck for
cover. Theres bound to be
stragglers making their own
escape. If they fire at us, run
and gun. Dont stop for anything.
SNAKE
Got it.
136.
ESCAPE GAMEPLAY
Snake and Gray Fox exit the lift. The gameplay will be a
straight run for the end. Enemy soldiers will randomly
appear to attempt to stop them. A timer will be running all
the while. Once they have reached the destination a
cutscene will play.
ESCAPE 5
Snake and Gray Fox slide behind a sand dune and go prone,
covering their heads with their arms. The facilities errupt
in a massive explosion. Several cuts showing the
Snake and Gray Fox peak out over the dune to observe the
remains of Outer Heaven.
Snake turns back over and stares at the sky.
tuned his frequency to call FOXHOUND.
GRAY FOX
This is Gray Fox. Please respond.
Good to hear your voice too
campbell. Yeah, Im fine. A few
cuts and bruises but nothing that
wont heal. Yeah, hes alright. A
bit worse for wear but hell
live. Mission
complete. Requesting immediate
evac. Roger. There are a few
others well want to pick up as
well. Ill contact them, get their
location, and relay the info to
you.
EPILOGUE
Flashes of the games events play over in a fast and violent
manner. The ambushes, and mercenary deaths being the most
prominent. The flash back ends with Big Bosss death. The
scene cuts to a close up of Snakes upper face, beads of
sweat dripping down his forehead. He is panting
violently. The shot changes to show him sitting up in his
bed. Shoulders heaving, as he grips his bed sheets
tightly. He looks over at the clock on his bed stand to see
that it is early in the morning, around 4ish.
The shot changes to show a television set, displaying the
news. Snake is sitting in a chair in the living room of his
apartment. Retrieving a cigarette from his pack of lucky
strikes, he places it in his mouth, and tosses it to the
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137.
REPORTER
In other news, President Nelson
Mandela has just released a
statement regarding a series of
violent tremors that shook a small
region in South Africa earlier this
week.
Snake pulls out his lighter, leaning forward in his seat, he
lights his cigarette and sets the lighter on the coffee
table. With the same hand he pulls an ash tray closer to
him, as he pulls from his cigarette, the embers glowing a
bit brighter. With his free hand, he grabs the filter of
his cig between his index and middle finger, and pulls the
cig from his mouth, exhaling a cloud of smoke. He lowers
the cig down to the ash tray and flicks the filtered end
with the tip of his thumb, causing ash to crumble away from
the cigs lit end. He looks up towards the screen of
television. As he does these actions, the news report
continues on.
REPORTER
The tremors have been alledgedly
linked to a series of earthquakes
that ravaged and destabilized the
area. The government has
dispatched a military blockade
prohibiting all travel to the
region. Stating that it has become
too dangerous for human travel. It
should be noted that he has assured
that the area in question was
uninhabited and no reports of death
or injury have been reported.
Snake shakes his head and grunts in frustation, and smothers
the cigarette in the ash tray. The shot changes to show the
ash tray with the cigarettes filter protruding from
upwards, a faint trail of smoke rolling upwards. In the
background, Snake opens the door to exit his apartment,
grabbing his coat from the hangers situated directly to the
right of the doorway. Pulling it off, he swiftly exits the
apartment, shutting the door quickly behind him.
The shot changes to Snake walking into the lobby of
FOXHOUNDs HQ, hands in his coat pockets and head
lowered. The scene suddenly turns to slow motion as Snakes
head looks up towards movement down the hall. Walking
towards him with a hardened look on his face is Gray Fox,
his stare cold looking past Snake towards the
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138.
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139.
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140.
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141.
BIG BOSS
She entrusted this to me at a time
when she felt I was ready to become
my own man. Passing on her meme,
so that she may live on in the
legacy I chose to build for
myself.
BIG BOSS
Decades ago... I cast it from my
sight to be lost to the depths of
the cold dark sea. I believed, in
doing so, I would free myself from
the phantoms of the past, and
accept myself as the man I am.
BIG BOSS
But it would seem an old friend had
recovered it. Restored it to its
former glory. And now, it has made
its way back to me.
BIG BOSS
Had it been returned so soon, I
would have seen it as a curse. As
a phantom that never seemed to stop
haunting me...
BIG BOSS
But now... I see it as a gift... An
opportunity...
BIG BOSS
My mentor once entrusted me to
carry on the legacy of her
namesake...
BIG BOSS
And now...
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142.
BIG BOSS
I too was once a Snake.
BIG BOSS
But in the end... There must be
two, or none at all.
One Boss.
BIG BOSS
One Snake.
BIG BOSS
They cannot be inhabited by a sole
individual. It is time I
relinquish that title, and pass it
onto one worthy to carry it.
Big Boss lifts his hands higher in offer.
BIG BOSS
With this... I pass it on. My past.
Myself. You will be the one to bear
it. Take my name, the legacy that
came before you, and make it your
own.
BIG BOSS
Take it, and become your own man.
Snake slowly reaches out towards the bandanna, pausing just
before grasping it. He extends his other hand as well and
turns his palms upwards, bringing his hands beneath the
decades old bandana and gently raising it from Big Bosss
grasp.
SNAKE
...
Snake falls silent, staring at the bandanna. Finally, he
raises it up, dipping his head down, and wrapping it around
his forehead. He raises his head slowly, to meet Big Bosss
gaze. Big Boss nods in acceptance.
Snake steps forward,
gravestone and falls
attention beside him
seconds, the two men
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144.
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145.
VOICE (contd)
trojan horses in. The safe houses
have already been established. All
thats left is for you to give the
order.
VOICE
Weve come a long way. ...Never
thought the majors obsession with
the bosss will would take things
this far. But we were all fools
werent we? We all drank what he
was giving us up until he went
behind your back. Just hard to
believe her will was something so
simple. A world without
borders. A world no longer split
between east and west. All she
wanted was an end to the pointless
conflicts of the cold war. And
here we stand at the start of an
era to rival it. A new age of
fear.
OCELOT
Yeah. Youre right. All we can do
now is try and erase any traces of
our meddling.
VOICE
And It all began with the
destruction of Outer Heaven. Next,
we go to ground zero. The place
that birthed the sin known as the
patriots. Before they even know
what hit them, Zanzibar will be
ours. From there we take the fight
to the Patriots themselves.
OCELOT
We may be the men who sold the
world, but soon well be the ones
to steal it back. Its just you,
and me now.
VOICE
Ocelot...
VOICE
...and Big Boss.
146.
What the
BIG BOSS
...
BIG BOSS
...All I want to know is why, Kaz.
MILLER
...why?...
MILLER
...why what?...
MILLER
Why I betrayed you? Why I
contacted your Phantom and leaked
mission details? Why I agreed to
join FOXHOUND as the survival
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147.
MILLER (contd)
instructor? Acted as your friend
then stabbed you in the back? Or
maybe its something simpler. More
base. The reason why I hate
you. The answers all the
same. Revenge. Revenge on you and
everything you stand for. You
abandoned me. Abandoned everything
we built. Used me as a tool,
dropping your damned doppleganger
in my lap to take the heat off of
you. After I put myself through
hell for you. Set the stage for
your return. Losing my body. My
sight. My damned soldiers
pride!. Instead, you turned your
back on us. So I vowed to
myself... That I would destroy
you... Build up your Phantom, train
your son, so that one day they
could snuff you out!Thats why I
joined FOXHOUND. It was all so I
could bring myself one step closer
to killing you. When I found out
about operation Intrude n312 and 3,
I knew you were up to something...
I knew youd try to use your men,
your brothers in arms as pawns. As
fodder. Because thats the man you
are. The monster youve
become. So I leaked the
information to your
Phantom. Updated him on Fox and
Snakes location throughout the
mission. Ill say this once... You
may have succeeded this time... but
Ill make for damned sure you die
the next. Ill devote everyday of
my life training your son until
hes strong enough to take you
down.
BIG BOSS
...I wont pursue you Kaz... In
memory of the partnership we
shared, and as an apology for my
deception.
MILLER
Partnership!? We were damned
brothers you son of a-
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148.
BIG BOSS
...Goodbye Kaz.
Wait!
MILLER
Dont you dare-