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Occupation: The Greatest Soldier
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Soldier without borders
Faction: Various (FOXHOUND, MSF, Diamond Dogs, Outer Heaven)
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 30s-80s (across different time periods)
Big Boss (Naked Snake)
Metal Gear SolidThe Greatest Soldier
The legendary soldier known as the greatest warrior of the 20th century, mentor and genetic father to Solid Ske.
Occupation: The Greatest Soldier
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Soldier without borders
Faction: Various (FOXHOUND, MSF, Diamond Dogs, Outer Heaven)
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 30s-80s (across different time periods)
Personality
MysteriousCharismaticComplexDeterminedTragic
Abilities
Legendary combat skillsLeadershipSurvival expertiseTactical geniusCQC mastery
Notable Items
Various weaponsEyepatchMilitary gearOuter Heaven
Quote:
I won't scatter your sorrow to the heartless sea.
Occupation: The Greatest Soldier
Race: Unknown
Gender: Unknown
Age: Unknown
Big Boss (Naked Snake)
Metal Gear SolidThe Greatest Soldier
The legendary soldier known as the greatest warrior of the 20th century, mentor and genetic father t...
Occupation: The Greatest Soldier
Race: Unknown
Gender: Unknown
Age: Unknown
The Greatest Soldier
Occupation: The Genius Engineer
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Anti-Metal Gear Organization
Faction: Philanthropy
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 30s-40s
Hal Emmerich (Otacon)
Metal Gear SolidThe Genius Engineer
A brilliant engineer and hacker who provides technical support to Ske, haunted by his role in creating Metal Gear.
Occupation: The Genius Engineer
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Anti-Metal Gear Organization
Faction: Philanthropy
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 30s-40s
Personality
MysteriousIntelligentLoyalGuilt-riddenCaring
Abilities
Engineering geniusComputer hackingTechnical analysisResearchEmotional support
Notable Items
Computer equipmentCodec systemTechnical databasesStealth technology
Quote:
Ske, do you think love can bloom even on a battlefield?
Occupation: The Genius Engineer
Race: Unknown
Gender: Unknown
Age: Unknown
Hal Emmerich (Otacon)
Metal Gear SolidThe Genius Engineer
A brilliant engineer and hacker who provides technical support to Ske, haunted by his role in crea...
Occupation: The Genius Engineer
Race: Unknown
Gender: Unknown
Age: Unknown
The Genius Engineer
Occupation: The Inferior Twin
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Shadow Moses Rebellion
Faction: FOXHOUND (rogue)
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 30s
Liquid Snake (Eli)
Metal Gear SolidThe Inferior Twin
Solid Ske's twin brother and leader of the FOXHOUND rebellion, believing himself to be the inferior clone.
Occupation: The Inferior Twin
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Shadow Moses Rebellion
Faction: FOXHOUND (rogue)
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 30s
Personality
MysteriousArrogantIntelligentBitterCharismatic
Abilities
Combat expertiseLeadershipTactical intelligencePilot skillsGenetic superiority compl...
Notable Items
FOXHOUND gearMetal Gear REXMilitary equipmentGenetic knowledge
Quote:
Brother! It's been too long!
Occupation: The Triple Agent
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Multiple loyalties
Faction: Various (GRU, Patriots, Liquid Ocelot)
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 20s-70s (across different time periods)
Revolver Ocelot (Adamska)
Metal Gear SolidThe Triple Agent
A master gunslinger and spy who serves multiple masters while pursuing his own agenda across decades.
Occupation: The Triple Agent
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Multiple loyalties
Faction: Various (GRU, Patriots, Liquid Ocelot)
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 20s-70s (across different time periods)
Personality
MysteriousCunningLoyal (to Big Boss)SadisticIntelligent
Abilities
Gunslinging masteryEspionageManipulationTorture expertiseStrategic planning
Notable Items
Revolver pistolsTorture equipmentSpy gearMilitary knowledge
Quote:
You're pretty good.
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Occupation: The Legendary Soldier
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Anti-Metal Gear Organization
Faction: FOXHOUND (former), Philanthropy
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 30s-40s (ages rapidly due to genetic manipulation)
Solid Snake (David)
Metal Gear SolidThe Legendary Soldier
A legendary soldier and spy, clone of Big Boss, known for his infiltration skills and tactical espioge expertise.
Occupation: The Legendary Soldier
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Anti-Metal Gear Organization
Faction: FOXHOUND (former), Philanthropy
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 30s-40s (ages rapidly due to genetic manipulation)
Personality
MysteriousStoicDeterminedLoyalPragmatic
Abilities
Stealth masteryCombat expertiseTactical intelligenceWeapon proficiencySurvival skills
Notable Items
SOCOM pistolSneaking suitCodec radioCardboard box
Quote:
Kept you waiting, huh?
Occupation: The Legendary Soldier
Race: Unknown
Gender: Unknown
Age: Unknown
Solid Snake (David)
Metal Gear SolidThe Legendary Soldier
A legendary soldier and spy, clone of Big Boss, known for his infiltration skills and tactical espio...
Occupation: The Legendary Soldier
Race: Unknown
Gender: Unknown
Age: Unknown
The Legendary Soldier
Occupation: The Perfect Clone
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Anti-Patriots Rebellion
Faction: Sons of Liberty
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 40s-50s
Solidus Snake (George Sears)
Metal Gear SolidThe Perfect Clone
The third clone of Big Boss who became President of the United States and later rebels against the Patriots.
Occupation: The Perfect Clone
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Anti-Patriots Rebellion
Faction: Sons of Liberty
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 40s-50s
Personality
MysteriousCharismaticIdealisticRuthlessPatriotic
Abilities
Political leadershipCombat expertiseStrategic geniusCharismaSword mastery
Notable Items
Presidential authorityExoskeleton suitHigh-frequency bladesArsenal Gear
Quote:
I will destroy the Patriots!
Occupation: The Mother of Special Forces
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Unknown
Faction: United States (officially)
Race: Human
Gender: Female
Age: Unknown
The Boss (The Joy)
Metal Gear SolidThe Mother of Special Forces
The legendary soldier known as the mother of special forces and Big Boss's mentor.
Occupation: The Mother of Special Forces
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Unknown
Faction: United States (officially)
Race: Human
Gender: Female
Age: Unknown
Personality
MysteriousWiseSacrificialLoyalMaternal
Abilities
Legendary combat skillsLeadershipWisdomSacrificeCQC mastery
Quote:
The world would be better off without skes.
Occupation: The Cipher
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Unknown
Faction: Patriots
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
Zero (David Oh)
Metal Gear SolidThe Cipher
Former ally of Big Boss who becomes the founder of the Patriots organization.
Occupation: The Cipher
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Unknown
Faction: Patriots
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
Personality
MysteriousIntelligentIdealisticControllingVisionary
Abilities
Intelligence operationsOrganization buildingStrategic planningInformation control
Quote:
Information control is the key to everything.
Character Battles
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Battle Score Table
| Rank | Character | Battle Score | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liquid Snake | 8.82 | high-meta |
Battle Score is a composite metric designed for cross-franchise comparisons. It is not a canonical in-universe power level.