METAL GEAR SOLID
Optional Codec Transcript & Location Guide
by odaiba_memorial (A. Mayes) (c) 2016
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VERSION INFO
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Verson 1.0 (5/15/2016)
Very sloppy, but managed to salvage it all together from an old text dump
accompanied with a 13-hour playtesting session. Any version after this will
essentially just be cleanup.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Part 1: Rescuing the Hostages
01) Dock
02) Heliport
03) Tank Hangar, in the vents
04) Tank Hangar
05) Cell
06) Armory
07) Armory South
08) During Revolver Ocelot fight
09) Armory South, after Revolver Ocelot fight
10) Armory, after contacting Meryl
11) Tank Hangar
12) Canyon
13) During M1 Tank fight
Part 2: Nuclear Warhead Storage Building
14) Nuke Building 1F
15) Nuke Building B2, without Nikita
16) Nuke Building B1
17) Nuke Building B2, with Nikita
18) Nuke Building B2, southeast hall
19) During Cyborg Ninja fight
20) Lab, after Cyborg Ninja fight
21) Nuke Building B2
22) Nuke Building B1, before finding Meryl
23) Nuke Building B1, after finding Meryl
24) Commander's Room
25) During Psycho Mantis fight
26) Commander's Room, after Psycho Mantis fight
Part 3: Sniper Wolf
27) Cave
28) Underground Passage, after Meryl is shot
29) Tank Hangar
30) Armory
31) During first Sniper Wolf fight
32) Underground Passage, after Sniper Wolf fight
33) Medical Room
34) Medical Room, after Otacon shows up
35) Cell
36) Armory
37) Armory South
38) Nuke Building B2
39) Nuke Building B1
40) Cave
41) Communications Tower A
42) Communications Tower Roof
43) Rappelling
44) Communications Tower Walkway
45) Communications Tower B
46) During Hind D fight
47) Communications Tower Roof, after Hind D fight
48) Communications Tower B
49) During stealth elevator ambush
50) Snowfield
51) During second Sniper Wolf fight
Part 4: Metal Gear
52) Snowfield, after Sniper Wolf fight
53) Blast Furnace
54) Cargo Elevator
55) During Cargo Elevator ambush
56) Cargo Elevator, after ambush
57) During Vulcan Raven fight
58) Warehouse, after Vulcan Raven fight
59) Warehouse North
60) Underground Base 1F
61) Underground Base 3F
62) The PAL Key I: Retrieving the Key
63) The PAL Key II: Cooling the Key
64) The PAL Key III: Heating the Key
65) During Metal Gear Rex fight
66) During Liquid Snake fight
67) Escape Route
Addendum: Removed Conversations (?)
Copyright Info
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01) Dock
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Campbell: Snake, don't forget this is a covert operation. There are lots of bad
guys and only one of you. If you're spotted, you'll be surrounded
before you know it.
Naomi: If that happens, you're finished.
Campbell: First go to the elevator in the back and take it up to the ground
floor. Then look for the DARPA Chief.
Campbell: Snake, your mission is to infiltrate, not to fight. Don't let the
enemy see you. First you've got to rescue the DARPA Chief.
Infiltrate the building in front. Look for some way to get in.
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Naomi: Are you smoking?
Snake: Yeah, so what?
Naomi: Didn't you know that cigarettes contain benzopyrene, a chemical that
leads to lung cancer? We now know that when benzopyrene enters the body,
it changes to benzopyrene diolepoxide (BPDE) and attaches to the
receptors on the P53 gene, the gene that causes lung cancer. The BPDE
attaches to the P53 gene in three specific locations and causes
precancerous changes to the lung tissue.
Snake: You know a lot about science, but you don't know how good a cigarette
tastes in the morning.
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Nastasha: This is Nastasha Romanenko. A pleasure to work with you, Solid Snake.
Snake: You're the nuclear specialist that the colonel mentioned?
Nastasha: That's me. You can ask me anything about nukes that you want. I am
also a military analyst, so I have an extensive knowledge of weapons
systems as well. They asked me to participate in this operation as a
supervisor from the Nuclear Emergency Search Team. I was happy to
accept. We must not allow terrorists to get their hands on nuclear
weapons on any kind. I hope I can help you to stop them.
Snake: You're a tough lady.
Nastasha: Those terrorists are serious about launching a nuclear weapon. The
world cannot stand by idly and allow that to happen. And neither can
I... Unfortunately, all I can do from here is provide you with
information...
Snake: Hopefully that'll be enough. Another soldier here wouldn't make a
difference anyway. It's good to work with you, Nastasha.
Nastasha: Same here, Snake.
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Nastasha: The nuclear weapons disposal facility on Shadow Moses Island was
built at the beginning of this century. It was made only to
temporarily store the nuclear warheads.
Snake: Why? If they wanted to dispose of them, why wouldn't they just dismantle
them right away?
Nastasha: They cannot do that. You see, when you dismantle a warhead, you still
have nuclear materials that must be stored. At this point, all of the
nuclear material storage facilities are way past capacity. But they
could not stop dismantling weapons while at the same time pushing
START-2...
Snake: So, you're telling me that this base was built so they could temporarily
avoid being in conflict with START-2?
Nastasha: Most people think that we live in a safer world now. But with all the
dismantled nuclear weapons and waste around, the threat of nuclear
terrorism has increased tremendously.
Snake: It's ironic, isn't it?
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Nastasha: After the START-2 Accord was signed on January 3, 1993, Russia and
the U.S. reduced their strategic nuclear warheads to between 3,000
and 3,500 warheads each. They completely dismantled all of the ICBMs
which contained MIRVs (multiple independently targeted reentry
vehicles). As a result of that, there are over 15,000 dismantled
nuclear warheads waiting to be disposed of.
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Nastasha: The warheads are supposed to be dismantled at Pantex or some other
dismantling facility, but there are limits to how many warheads they
can process. We just don't have the capabilities to dismantle all the
warheads that are out there.
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Nastasha: Over 200 tons of plutonium and over 1,000 tons of high-grade uranium
have been removed from nuclear weapons so far. And on top of that,
nuclear reactors all over the world continue to produce and leak
spent nuclear fuel. According to one estimate, as of the year 2005,
America alone was storing over 50,000 tons of nuclear material. There
is no room left in our nuclear material storage sites. That is why we
need nuclear weapons disposal facilities.
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Nastasha: Nuclear weapons, nuclear reactors, hazardous waste... We're
constantly being exposed to plutonium and other radioactive
materials. Compared to that, smoking seems not so bad, huh?
---
Nastasha: That is a chaff grenade. It is a special grenade that dispenses thin,
narrow metallic strips of various lengths and frequency responses. It
can confuse electronic equipment. It will be useful against machines,
which depend upon electronic sensors. Naturally, for it to be
effective, you must use it before you are attacked. If you are
expecting an attack, spread the chaff beforehand.
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Campbell: Watch out for that surveillance camera. You can probably jam it
temporarily with your Chaff. There should be a blind spot underneath
that camera. You'll be okay if you stay flat up against the wall.
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Nastasha: Security cameras? Da. That is the wireless type which transmits
visual data to a central security area. If you use chaff, you will be
able to disable it.
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Nastasha: Those are Stun Grenades. They are often used in sensitive operations
such as feeeing hostages and that sort of thing. Sometimes they are
called "flashbangs" or "sound and flash grenades." They make a big
flash and lots of noise, which will temporarily disorient and disable
your opponents. They will not cause fatal injury, but they can make
enemy soldiers unconscious. Use them wisely.
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Nastasha: Harasho...good! You found a SOCOM. That's a Special Operations
Command pistol. It's a .45 caliber pistol with plenty of stopping
power. It's also equipped with a LAM (Laser Aiming Module) for
nighttime combat. If you hold down the Weapon button, you can train
the laser sight to help you aim. If you find a SOCOM suppressor, you
can equip that, too. That pistol was designed specifically for use
by special forces, so I think it will be useful. Some people find it
a little heavy and hard to use, but it shouldn't be a problem for
you.
---
Campbell: Snake, you'll never be able to get through the front door. Find some
other way to get in.
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03) Tank Hangar, in the vents
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(Note that taking the upper vents gets you an extra cutscene, while the lower
vents get you an extended conversation with Master Miller.)
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Campbell: Snake, first you've got to find the DARPA Chief. Look for clues.
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Mei Ling: Sorry. The Soliton radar won't work in a narrow space. Too much
harmonic resonance. The radio waves produce interference and we can't
analyze the topographic data. Try to hang on until you get to a more
open space, okay?
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Master: Snake, you've got to think. Your mind is your most dangerous weapon. If
things are getting too complicated, try to simplify your thoughts. You
can also try calling Campbell for advice.
---
Master: Soldiers that have been forged in the fires of battle are used to
catching naps whenever and wherever they can. There's a big difference
between real soldiers and those kids who have only been trained in VR
simulators. After playing for a long time, you should get some rest
too.
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Master: People's reaction speed is slowest around three o'clock in the morning,
and so is their judgment. If you're feeling drowsy, you should get
some sleep.
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Master: It's also important to be able to control your bodily functions. You
never know when a long demo is about to begin, so make sure you're
prepared to sit in front of the monitor for a long time if necessary.
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Master: It's never a good idea to fight on too full a stomach. It'll make you
logy...maybe even sleepy. You should wait 30 minutes after eating
before you play.
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Master: Where I come from, a soldier who loses his head in combat is called a
"target."
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Master: Military C-rations place an emphasis on calories. That's why it's best
to use them along with some other type of nutritional supplement such
as vitamins or minerals.
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Master: The weather in Alaska is very hard to predict. It can change on a dime.
A lot of people say it's the worst weather in the world.
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04) Tank Hangar
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Campbell: Don't make too much noise or you'll be spotted. Be careful when
you're walking on that floor.
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Mei Ling: You found out where the DARPA Chief is! With his nanomachine
transmitter, he should show up as a green dot on your radar when you
get close. Try to find him.
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Master: Snake, that floor is designed so that your footsteps echo. Listen,
Snake. There's a way to walk so that your footsteps won't be heard. I
call it stalking. Here's how you do it. First, put your weight on the
opposite foot that you're going to step with. Then take a step so that
your heel makes contact with the ground first. Then as you slowly lower
the tip of your foot to the floor, gradually shift your weight onto
that foot. Use your knees to maintain the subtle balance. Try it.
Snake: I...I can't do it...
Master: Another way is to wear your socks over your shoes... If you crawl on
your stomach, you won't make any noise either...
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Nastasha: Thermal Goggles work by thermal imaging instead of by amplifying
light like the Night-Vision Goggles. They'll work just as well in
complete darkness. Not only that, they can also penetrate optic
stealth systems. You will be able to spot Claymores too. But they
will tire your eyes out, so do not use them too much.
Naomi: Snake! Look at your radar! We've picked up the DARPA Chief's signal.
Mei Ling: Can you see the green dot flashing on your radar? That's coming from
the transmitter in the Chief's body. That's where you'll find him.
Campbell: It looks like the Chief is being held in a cell. Find some way to get
in there. Hurry up and get him out.
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(After meeting with the Darpa Chief):
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Campbell: Sorry Snake, but it looks like the rescue was a failure. There's no
reason to stay in that cell anymore... Snake, get out of there and go
to the 2nd floor basement. You've got to rescue the president of
ArmsTech, Kenneth Baker, before the terrorists find out his
detonation code.
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Mei Ling: The DARPA Chief. Poor man...he has a heart attack right after you
save him... I'm getting a bad feeling about this, Snake. Maybe you
should let me save your mission.
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Nastasha: They were conducting exercisess with this new Metal Gear prototype.
Is that what the DARPA chief said?
Snake: Yeah.
Nastasha: What the hell!?
Snake: So you know about Metal Gear?
Nastasha: Just rumors. I heard it is some kind of walking tank that can deliver
an accurate nuclear strike from any terrain... Mountains, deserts,
swamps...wherever. But you are the real expert on Metal Gear, aren't
you, Snake?
Snake: Yeah, I guess I am. But what about the PAL system that the DARPA chief
mentioned?
Nastasha: It is a device attached to a nuclear-weapon system to prevent the
missile from being armed or launched. Usually a secret detonation
code or combination is necessary to launch the missile.
Snake: According to the chief, there are two codes, and the terrorists already
know one of them.
Nastasha: The other code... if the terrorists find out about that one too...
Snake: Yeah... I've got to hurry and rescue President Baker...
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Nastasha: PAL stands for "permissive action link." It's a safety system
attached to nuclear-missile systems. The missile cannot be fired
without the insertion of a special electronic code. But if the
terrorists have found out the detonation codes, they can launch the
missile anytime they want.
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Snake: Is it possible to destroy the PAL system so that the missile can be
fired even without inserting the detonation code?
Nastasha: I do not believe so. It is set up so that the warhead will become
automatically inactive if any attempt is made to remove, deactivate,
or destroy the PAL.
Snake: So unless the terrorists either learn the detonation codes or get their
hands on the detonation-code override keys, there's no way they can
launch...
Nastasha: Don't be too sure. Any system can contain bugs or malfunctions. We
cannot relax yet.
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Nastasha: I do not know much about Metal Gear. Just the little I have heard. I
know it appeared in Outer Heaven in 1995 and then again in Zanzibar
in 1999... Both were Third World countries led by military regimes.
They secrety developed Metal Gear to increase their military and
political power throughout the world. But both were stopped by a lone
hero... You, Solid Snake.
Snake: .......... That was a long time ago....
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Nastasha: All the ICBM silos are closely monitored by military satellites.
SLBM-equipped submarines can move secretly, but naturally they are
limited to launching from the water. Finally, there are ALBMs which
can be launched from aircraft. They allow for excellent mobility, but
they are somewhat unreliable... Metal Gear was developed to solve all
those problems. It can move freely over any terrain and independently
launch a nuclear missile at any target in the world. It completely
changes the nature of the strategic-arms race and destroys the
delicate nuclear balance... It is a weapon to be feared, believe me.
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Nastasha: The development of Metal Gear is a cynical attempt to consolidate and
increase our military dominance while at the same time maintaining
the pretense of disarming ourselves. Now that the SLCM zero option,
allowing for the sneak inspections of submarines in international
waters, has been concluded, the value of submarines as strategic
weapons has greatly diminished. With Metal Gear, governments of the
world will be able to avoid this type of inspection and, at the same
time, stay in compliance with international nuclear treaties.
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Master: You say the DARPA Chief is dead!?
Snake: Yeah...According to Naomi, it was a heart attack.
Master: Well...it looks like all you can do now is find Kenneth Baker, the
president of ArmsTech. He's in the 2nd floor basement, isn't he?
Snake: Yeah, on the other side of the wall that was cemented over.
Master: Okay. Good luck, Snake. You can do it...
---
(After the shootout):
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Naomi: Snake, Psycho Mantis has the power to read people's minds. He got the
DARPA chief's detonation code. Hurry up or he'll get Baker's code too...
Campbell: That's right. If the terrorists get Baker's code, they'll be able to
launch that nuke anytime they want.
Snake: Yeah, they'll use Metal Gear to do it... Colonel, did you know they were
conducting a military exercise here using Metal Gear?
Campbell: ...I didn't know.
Snake: Really?
Campbell: Snake, you've got to understand. I'm just the middleman in this
operation. Anyway, hurry up and get to the 2nd-floor basement! You've
got to save the ArmsTech president before the terrorists find out his
code.
Campbell: The walls that were cemented over should look slightly different.
Look at the walls carefully in First Person View Mode. Try to find
the walls that have a different pattern.
Naomi: Did you try hitting the wall? Maybe it'll sound different too.
Campbell: You'll need some kind of explosive to destroy the wall...like C4 or
something. Take a good look around the armory.
---
Nastasha: That is C4 explosive. A plastic explosive with a texture similar to
clay, so you can shape it in almost any way you want. Although it has
1.4 times the destructive power of dynamite, it is highly stable and
will not explode without a detonating device, even if it is shot,
burned, or beaten. You are using a wireless detonator. The detonator
is equipped with a scrambler so you don't have to worry about
interference from any other radio source. Make sure you are
sufficiently far enough away when it goes off. Also, as you know, the
sound of the explosive will alert your enemies, so be careful.
---
Nastasha: You found some Grenades. Just pull the pin and it explodes after five
seconds. You can get a lot done duting those five seconds, Snake. How
you use them is up to you.
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07) Armory South
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Campbell: President Baker should be somewhere around there. Hurry up and find
him. Also, you can't use your radar around there. Mei Ling says it's
because of electronic jamming. If you want to know more, ask her.
---
Mei Ling: Snake, you can't use your radar in that area. There's some kind of
electronic jamming coming from there...I wonder what it is. Anyway,
be careful.
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08) During Revolver Ocelot fight
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Campbell: If you've got a question about FOX-HOUND, ask Dr. Naomi.
Naomi: Revolver Ocelot is a former member of Spetsnaz. After the fall of the
Soviet Union, he apparently served in the Russian Tax Police's elite
SWAT team. After that, he joined the SVR, the Russian Foreign
Intelligence Agency, which was formerly a part of the KGB. But according
to my sources, he was dissatisfied with the rigid system of the KGB and
wanted to get out. That's when he was recruited by FOX-HOUND. He's a gun
fanatic totally obsessed with cowboy movies and spaghetti westerns. He's
also something of a sadist...he learned the most advanced torture
techniques while he was with Spetsnaz.
Campbell: Yeah, he had plenty of practice. The Lubianka Prison is located right
there inside KGB headquarters. In a gunfight, reloading is usually
the most dangerous time. But he loves it. Use that to your advantage.
You'll have to take him out when he's reloading. Can you see where
his number of remaining bullets is displayed on the screen? Wait for
the right moment and then take him out!
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Campbell: Make sure President Baker doesn't get hurt. If he's killed, it's all
over. Try not to cross over that yellow line or you might set off the
explosion.
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Campbell: You might also try to faze him with a Stun Grenade.
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Campbell: If you get too close to Ocelot, he'll run away and shoot you from a
distance. So be careful.
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Campbell: Snake, don't forget that President Baker is there. He's wrapped up in
C4, so don't use any type of explosive near him.
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Nastasha: He's using a Single Action Army? The first model of that gun was made
in 1873...over 130 years ago. Today they're still being made in small
numbers, but that's just for collectors and such. Nobody uses them in
combat anymore... Biggest drawback to revolver style handguns is the
reload time. That's your chance.
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Master: The muzzle velocity of a bullet fired from a revolver is slower than
one fired from an automatic. That's bad for you. The slower a gun's
muzzle velocity, the more damage it does. That's 'cause the bullet will
tend to lodge in the body instead of going right through. Those kinds
of wounds take a long time to heal. Sometimes they never do. I think
that's part of the reason he likes that gun. He's a real sick puppy,
that Ocelot... The biggest drawback to a revolver is the reload time.
That's your chance!
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09) Armory South, after Revolver Ocelot fight
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Campbell: The DARPA Chief and President Baker...So now the terrorists know both
detonation codes...
Snake: Yeah. And on top of that, they both died right in front of my eyes.
Campbell: Snake, now that the terrorists have both detonation codes, the only
way to stop a nuclear launch is to either use the detonation code
release keys that Meryl's holding, or...
Snake: Or find the Metal Gear chief engineer that President Baker
mentioned...Hal Emmerich.
Campbell: In any case, you should contact Meryl by Codec. Wasn't her frequency
written on the back of the CD case?
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Nastasha: It is just like Baker said. We are facing increasing danger from
stored nuclear materials. You see, there are three elements necessary
in the manufacture of nuclear weapons. Nuclear materials, nuclear
engineers, and manufacturing technology. All three of them can easily
be acquired by either legal or illegal means. If you have enough
money, that is.
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Nastasha: They say that there are 500,000 nuclear engineers in the world. But
after the end of the Cold War, the demand for nuclear engineers
dropped precipitously. In the Eastern Block countries, in particular,
there is a tremendous brain drain. They cannot keep their scientists
in the country, and each year more and more nuclear engineers go to
work for the highest bidder.
---
Nastasha: Just like Baker said, each year there are more and more cases of MUF
coming from the nuclear material storage facilities. That stands for
"Material Unaccounted For." It means that someone is stealing nuclear
materials and probably selling them on the black market.
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Nastasha: After the fall of the Soviet Union, the nuclear management program
fell to pieces. In the late 1990s, there were rumors that nearly a
hundred Suitcase-sized nuclear bombs mysteriously disappeared from
the Soviet arsenal. We still do not know whether it is true or not,
but it is possible that they fell into the hands of terrorists...
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Nastasha: It looks like the DARPA chief and the ArmsTech president both agree
on the concept of maintaining a dominant nuclear arsenal. They are
big on the nuclear deterrent theory. The idea behind a nuclear
standoff is that both countries would be too afraid to use a nuclear
weapon for fear of a nuclear reprisal. In other words, the only thing
preventing a country from totally devastating another country with
nuclear weapons is the fear of a nuclear counterstrike. Those two
probably feel that Metal Gear will further promote that security...
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Nastasha: The right-wingers believe that as long as any country has nuclear
weapons, they must have them as well. That is why they will never be
in favor of the total elimination of nuclear weapons. And with each
new country that acquires nuclear capabilities, the need for
maintaining that counterstrike threat increases. As long as the
nuclear deterrent policy continues, we'll never be rid of nuclear
weapons...
---
Nastasha: The theory of nuclear deterrence was born during the Cold War, at a
time of great suspicion between the U.S. and the USSR. The great gulf
between the ideologies of East and West caused a dramatic escalation
in the arms race. And this escalation of the arms race in turn fueled
mutual distrust and fear between the world's two great superpowers.
The last half of the twentieth century was shaped by the policy of
nuclear deterrence. But the world has changed. The Cold War has
ended, and we are now living in a world where small, regional
conflicts are breaking out all over. Things are not so simple
anymore, and the policy of nuclear deterrence is obsolete. Most of
these regional conflicts are the result of age-old enmities between
different ethnic groups and religions. In those cases, the hatred
often runs so deep that rationality is thrown out the window. For
people such as them, the fear of a counterstrike often means little,
and that is why the nuclear-deterrence policy has lost much of its
efficacy. A nuclear standoff is not a sufficient deterrent in the
current world climate.
---
Master: First the DARPA chief and then President Baker die of a heart attack?
Snake: Yeah. Smells pretty rotten to me. Master, do you know anything?
Master: No... But there's definitely something going on. Keep your eyes open
out there.
---
Master: People who have been through war and survived develop a kind of sixth
sense to warn them of danger. Trust your instincts as a soldier... As a
gamer...
---
Master: In war, a split second can mean the difference between victory and
defeat. Don't ever hesitate. The slower you react, the greater the
chance that you'll be beaten.
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Master: That inner voice that warns you when danger is nearby... You can't
learn that in training. You've got to have survived a few firefights...
seen a few friends blown away before you learn that trick.
---
Master: When you're trying to hide, avoid places that look like the enemy might
search. Think about how your enemy is going to move and then sneak in
there. It doesn't matter how smart you are, just use your head out
there.
---
Master: Snake, divide and conquer. Try to take your enemies on one at a time.
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10) Armory, after contacting Meryl
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Snake: Don't worry, Colonel. Meryl is fine.
Campbell: Thank God...
Naomi: Meryl is a very strong woman. I really respect her.
Snake: She's got plenty of heart.
Campbell: Not so fast. The real mission is still ahead.
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Nastasha: Snake, that room is set with infrared sensors. You should be able to
see them if you had some smoke--cigarette smoke or something.
Snake: Sorry, but these are smokeless cigarettes.
Nastasha: You mean those cigarettes that are designed to cut down on secondhand
smoke? Oh well, don't worry... If you blow the smoke in the direction
of the infrared sensors, you should be able to see them. That was a
good idea bringing the cigarettes. But don't smoke too much.
Cigarettes make you weak, in mind and body. They're bad for you.
---
Nastasha: That is a FAMAS. It is a bullpup style assault rifle. It is durable
and easy to use. Very resistant to overheating, it is a reliable
weapon with smooth action. It can fire up to 1,000 rounds per minute.
On full auto, you will empty a 25 round magazine in a few seconds.
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11) Tank Hangar
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(To initiate this conversation, contact Campbell while standing next to a
sleeping Genome Soldier.)
Campbell: Even though the Genome Soldiers are strengthened by gene therapy,
they still need to sleep. You can move safely while they're napping.
Naomi: The Genome Soldiers were specially trained so they can enter into a
light sleep any time and still remain in attack posture. Be careful not
to make noise when you're near them.
Campbell: When they're yawning, their eyes are closed, so they shouldn't be
able to see you. Be careful with your timing and you'll be okay.
---
Nastasha: Good. You found a Suppressor for the SOCOM pistol. If you equip that,
you won't have to worry about being noticed by the enemy when you
fire. It will greatly reduce the sound and flash from your muzzle. It
uses a multi-layered chamber to lower the velocity of the gas
emissions and thus reduce the sund and flash when you fire your
weapon. The Suppressor is narrow enough so you can still use the
gun's original sight even when it is equipped. It shouldn't change
the feel when you fire it.
---
Campbell: What have you got there? A cardboard box?
Snake: Yeah. Remember that trick?
Campbell: That's the Snake I remember. Those poor fools won't know what hit em.
---
Nastasha: A cardboard box. A cardboard box usually consists of a thin
pasteboard with a corrugated paper center. They are usually made of
recycled paper. It was first invented in Europe over one hundred
years ago. It was originally used to absorb one's sweat when wearing
hats. With the same amount of wood to make one wooden box, you can
make six or seven cardboard boxes. And since it's recyclable, it's
highly economical. In addition, it is strong and easy to store. That
is why it is widely used for packing. But to avoid damaging weapons
and other delicate instruments when shipping them, they should be
packed in stronger boxes, like... wood or something. Also, the
crevices should be filled with Styrofoam to prevent them from moving
around. ...So anyway, what's with the box?
Snake:...Oh nothing...no big deal.
---
Master: A cardboard box, huh. Just like Zanzibar.
Snake: It saved my skin more than a few times in Outer Heaven, too.
Master: Getting the maximum use of ordinary on-hand objects is the first
principle of survival. It's especially important for covert operations.
Snake: I haven't forgotten what you taught me.
---
Meryl: A cardboard box? I heard stories from my uncle, but I always though he
was pulling my leg...I...I've got no comment.
---
Nastasha: That is a mine detector. It works by searching for metal objects. It
will even find Claymores that are hidden with optic stealth
technology. It is set so that the position of the land mines will
show up on your radar. All you have to do is equip the mine detector
and keep an eye on your radar. Use it carefully.
Campbell: If you go north from there, you should come to the Warhead Storage
Building.
Naomi: Dr. Emmerich is probably being held there.
Campbell: You've got to save him and find out how to destroy Metal Gear.
---
Master: Sound travels better in cold environments. If you're going to use a
handgun, you should equip a suppressor.
---
Master: When the temperature falls down to minus 30 or minus 40 degrees
Celsius, you start to get ice fogs. That's when the moisture in the air
freezes. It may look pretty at first, but it'll severely limit your
visibility. Be careful.
---
Master: Kipling, an English poet who also won the Nobel Prize, said that once
you go beyond 65 north, you're beyond the reach of divine protection
and human law. To survive in such surroundings, you have to be strong
enough to not rely on God or anyone else.
---
Master: In cold like this, over 70% of your body warmth is lost through your
head. Put on some kind of hat.
Snake: I hate hats. Is a bandanna okay?
Master: Well, I guess it's better than nothing...
---
Master: In an arctic environment, it's important to change your underwear if
you're sweating a lot. Dawdle around too much and you'll not only waste
your strength, but you could even catch pneumonia. Gaming after a bath
should be avoided.
---
Master: It's easy to dehydrate in subzero climates, so make sure to replenish
your fluids. But don't ever try to do it by eating snow. You'll freeze
your stomach, and your body temperature will drop. Always melt the snow
and then boil it before you drink it.
---
Master: No cold foods or cold liquids for you. That stuff causes a temperature
imbalance that actually drains your body of energy. A golden rule in
arctic environments.
---
Meryl: If you go north from there, you'll eventually come to the Warhead
Storage Building. Dr. Emmerich should be in the laboratory area in the
2nd floor basement. I'll go ahead and wait for you there.
Snake: Meryl.
Meryl: What? Are you going to tell me to stay back cause I'm too green again?
Snake: Nope. It's your decision. I can't stop you from doing what you want,
but...
Meryl: But?
Snake: Don't do anything stupid, okay?
Meryl: Stupid? Boy...thanks for the great show of confidence...
Snake: Meryl....
Meryl: Anyway...I'll see you there.
---
(After the call from Deepthroat.)
---
Snake: Colonel, I got a Codec call from someone outside this operation!
Campbell: I know. We were monitoring the call. Mei Ling knows everything about
the communications system, so let me have her explain it to you.
Mei Ling: Well, if somebody knows your frequency, they can call you. But the
question is how did he learn it... it's top secret information...
Snake: So you mean someone leaked the information?
Mei Ling: That's the only explanation I can think of...
Snake: Mei Ling, do you know where that transmission originated from?
Mei Ling: I'm sorry. The radio waves were too weak to locate their source. But
I'm sure he's near you...somewhere on the base.
Campbell: Snake, you'll have to go through the mine field to advance.
---
Nastasha: That area is mined? After you locate the mines on your radar, crawl
forward and retrieve them. Anti-personnel mines have killed over
20,000 non-combatants in the past thirty years. In countries like
Cambodia and Nicaragua, the killing and maiming of innocent victims
continues long after the wars have ended. It is easy to plant the
mines, you see, but removing them is a different matter. It requires
more time and manpower than anyone is willing to invest. The
superpowers need to donate more mine detectors and other equipment to
remove them. It is the least we could do after laying them.
---
Snake: Master, does the name Deepthroat mean anything to you?
Master: Deepthroat? What? You mean the guy from Watergate?
Snake: No. But he uses the same name. Whoever he is, he's not part of our
operation, but he's been giving me advice by Codec.
Master: What?
Snake: On top of that, he wasn't using burst transmission. It seems he was
transmitting from somewhere on this base.
Master: Somewhere on the base?
Snake: Yes.
Master: ...I have no idea who that could be.
Snake: I see...
---
Nastasha: Those are Claymore Mines. Unlike other mines, which are planted
underground, claymores are set up above ground and are designed to
produce maximum damage in a wide-fan shaped area. When they go off,
they spray seven hundred 1.2 millimeter steel pellets in a 60 degree
pattern much like an oversized shotgun. Traditionally, claymores use
a trip wire to set them off, but those claymores are a new type. They
are camouflaged using the new stealth technology and are equipped
with sophisticated motion detectors.
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13) Canyon, during M1 Tank fight
===============================================================================
Campbell: Snake, look out for that tank's main gun. It'll pulverise you. There
should be some way. Ask Nastasha. She knows everything there is to
know about weapon systems.
---
Nastasha: That M1 tank is equipped with advanced vetronics. Once it locks on to
a target, it automatically tracks it, and its main gun is effective
up to 3,000 meters. To get close, you'll have to confuse its tracking
system. Use your chaff. If you can jam the system and get close
enough, it won't be able to use its main gun. Use your chaff at a
long distance to fool its electronic systems.
---
Campbell: A tank can't operate by itself. It's actually a fairly delicate
weapon. Don't worry. You've got at least a fighting chance. Ask
Nastasha what she thinks.
---
Nastasha: Even if you can get close, the M1 tank's maximum speed is 45 miles
per hour. First, you'll need to slow it down. Go after its
caterpillars with C4 or grenades. Once it slows down, toss a grenade
in the commander's turret. The M1 has exceptionally strong armor.
With your weapons, the only way to beat it is to attack the soldiers
inside through the hatch. Try to aim at the upper hatch with your
grenades.
---
Meryl: No matter how good you are, there's no way you can match up against an
M1 tank. All you can do is try to take out the person in the driver's
seat. With grenades, you should be able to attack the soldier on top of
the tank too.
---
Meryl: I think you might be able to fool the tank's electronic systems with a
Chaff Grenade.
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14) Nuke Building 1F
===============================================================================
Campbell: Snake, you've got to rescue Dr. Emmerich, the Metal Gear engineer.
Naomi: He's probably being held prisoner in the 2nd floor basement of the
Warhead Storage Building.
---
Meryl: You're incredible, Snake! You single-handedly beat an M1 tank.
Snake: No big deal. But I'll bet that VR simulator you trained on didn't have
any scenarios that put you one on one against a tank, did it?
Meryl: No. But there was no scenario where I had to work alone with a special
forces soldier against a group of terrorists either.
Snake: In real life, things never go the way you expect them to...especially on
a battlefield.
Meryl: I'm already holed up in the Warhead Storage Building. It looks like Dr.
Emmerich is still fine, but I'm not sure for how much longer... Hurry up
this way, okay?
---
(After the call from Naomi warning you about the nukes.)
---
Nastasha: Snake, that is a nuclear warhead storage area.
Snake: Are all these filled with nuclear warheads?
Nastasha: Yes. But their detonation mechanisms have been removed.
Snake: So I don't have to worry about this island turning into a pile of
smoking rubble?
Nastasha: No. But if the casing is damaged, they may be leaking nuclear
materials. Please make sure you do not use your gun around there.
---
Nastasha: Naturally, nuclear weapons contain plutonium. Most of the radiation
emitted by plutonium isotopes consists of alpha rays. The ionization
effects are strong, but if they are kept in containers there is no
danger of exposure. But if plutonium enters the body through
breathing or other contact, it is quickly absorbed into the bones and
internal organs. After that, there is no way to remove it. Once that
happens, the victim will be constantly exposed to it, and just one
one-millionth of a gram of plutonium can cause cancer. That is why a
plutonium leak is such a serious danger. Make sure you do not use
your gun anywhere near there.
---
Nastasha: Scientists are currently using gene therapy to try to create a
microorganism capable of breaking down plutonium, but they have not
yet had any success.
Snake: The plutonium version of bio-remediation, huh. Instead of processing,
what about reusing it? I thought that they were working on using
dismantled plutonium for civilian applications.
Nastasha: For a time, it looked like there was going to be international
cooperation for that, but unfortunately there was too much mutual
suspicion, and it all fell apart.
---
Nastasha: The signing of START was a step in the right direction, but it
created a flood of dismantled plutonium. Disposing of that
plutonium safely is now the biggest challenge facing the world.
Combustion in nuclear reactors, vitrification processing...lots of
suggestions have been made, but in reality no effective solutions
have been found.
---
Meryl: Dr. Emmerich should be in the laboratory area in the 2nd-floor basement.
Heavy-arms fire in that area is strictly prohibited. An explosion could
cause nuclear material to leak from one of more of the warheads, and
that would be a very serious problem. Please be careful.
Snake: It looks like they're equipped with gas masks.
Meryl: That's because they are not supposed to use heavy arms.
Snake: Ah. You mean they use chemical weapons, instead.
---
(If you trigger Alert Mode and the gas is released.)
---
Campbell: Snake, it's gas! Hold your breath! Your O2 Gauge should appear
underneath your Life Gauge. If you don't breathe, the gauge will
decrease. When it reaches zero, your Life Gauge will begin decrease.
Try to find a Gas Mask.
Naomi: The gas that's being dispersed is probably an organic phosphorus-based
nerve gas. It destroys the nervous system by interfering with the
breakdown of acetylcholine, an important neurotransmitter. And you don't
have to breathe it in for it to kill you. It can enter your body through
skin contact as well. Victims die within fifteen minutes of the onset of
symptoms such as nausea, perspiration, convulsions, headache, or
difficulty with breathing. Your Sneaking Suit will give you some
protection. It's made of a material similar to that which the NBC
soldiers use. Also, I injected you with nanomachines that contain PAM
(protopan chloride), a nerve gas neutralizing agent. But that will only
give you temporary protection. You'd better find a Gas Mask!
---
Meryl: If you use a gas mask. You should be able to survive that gas for a long
time.
Snake: Where is the gas mask?
Meryl: On the 2nd floor basement of that building. So you'll have to go through
there without one.
---
Nastasha: The area is filled with gas. Probably an organophosphate nerve agent
like Soman or something similar. Well, your Sneaking Suit gives you
some protection. Also, your nanomachines contain anti-BC neutralizing
agents, so......you should be okay for a short time. But what you
really need is a Gas Mask. An organophosphate nerve agent is a gas
which invades an animal's nerves. It was first used as a weapon in
World War II, and the casualties resulting from it were tremendous.
In its pure form, it is a colorless, odorless gas. That gas was
probably colored yellow to make it easier to detect in the case of a
leak.
---
Master: Snake, that's probably some type of nerve gas. It's extremely lethal.
Use a gas mask.
===============================================================================
15) Nuke Building B2, without Nikita
===============================================================================
Campbell: You've got to rescue Dr. Emmerich and find out Metal Gear's weak
point.
Naomi: Isn't he being held in the laboratory in the northeast part of the floor
you're on?
---
Meryl: Dr. Emmerich is probably being held in his lab in the northeast part of
that floor. They've flooded the area with gas to prevent him from
escaping. But there should be a gas mask on that floor too. If you use
it, you'll be able to make it through easily.
---
(After the call from Deepthroat.)
---
Meryl: Deepthroat? No, I don't know anyone who calls himself that.
Snake: I see...
Meryl: I wonder why he's trying to help you.
Snake: I have no idea.
Meryl: A trap?
Snake: Could be. But for the time being, I'll have to trust him... Where are
the remote controlled missiles?
Meryl: I think the remote controlled missiles are on the 1st floor basement of
the Warhead Storage Building.
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16) Nuke Building B1
===============================================================================
Mei Ling: Snake! Are you smoking a cigarette!? Cigarettes are poison...they
kill people. Didn't you hear what Dr. Naomi said? "He that cuts off
twenty years of life cuts off so many years of fearing death." Is
that why you smoke, Snake? You're too afraid of life?
---
Nastasha: Those are remote-controlled miniature reconnaissance missiles,
sometimes called Nikita missiles. They've got CCD cameras in their
nose cones. After you fire them, they'll transmit their visual data
to your monitor. You can control their flight freely in all
directions. But the missiles have a limited amount of fuel. Watch the
gauge carefully.
===============================================================================
17) Nuke Building B2, with Nikita
===============================================================================
Campbell: For the time being, let's trust what that Deepthroat told us. Use a
Remote Controlled Missile to destroy the switchboard in the NorthWest
section of the Warhead Storage Building's 2nd floor basement. Make
sure your Remote Controlled Missile doesn't get shot down by those
gun cameras.
---
Campbell: You did it. You destroyed the switchboard. The electrical current
running through the floor should be off now. You've got to rescue Dr.
Emmerich and find out Metal Gear's weak point.
Naomi: Isn't he being held in the laboratory in the northeast part of the floor
you're on?
---
Nastasha: You got a Gas Mask. Good. That is a double-eyepiece type. Be careful,
unlike the transparent-shield type, it will restrict your field of
vision. It is equipped with a voice emitter, so do not worry about
not being heard. The outside is made of reinforced plastic, and the
inside is made from an acetate weave. Also, the eyepieces are
specially treated so they won't fog up. You will be able to stay in a
gas-filled area for a long time with that mask. Use it wisely.
===============================================================================
18) Nuke Building B2, southeast hall
===============================================================================
Mei Ling: Snake, you can't use the radar because something's jamming it. And
whatever's doing it is very close to you. Be careful!
---
Snake: Meryl, what are these holes in the walls for?
Meryl: That's an air cleaner for blowing tiny particles of dust off people's
bodies before they enter the lab.
---
Meryl: Snake, Dr. Emmerich is being held just north of there.
---
(After entering the corpse-filled hallway.)
---
Snake: What's this pile of corpses...!? It looks like they were all slashed by
some kind of sword.
Naomi: It couldn't be! ...
Snake: What!?
Naomi: ...uh nothing.....
Campbell: Snake, I'm worried about Emmerich. Hurry up and get to him!
---
Snake: Meryl, this pile of corpses...is this your handiwork?
Meryl: No way!
Snake: I didn't think so.
Meryl: Who could have done that?
Snake: You got me. But he must be somewhere up ahead.
Meryl: Then I guess you'll just have to go and find out.
---
(After seeing the Ninja.)
Campbell: The ninja!...
Naomi: What!?
Snake: That stealth camouflage, it's him. It must be!
Campbell: Snake! Emmerich's in danger! Hurry and go after him!
===============================================================================
19) During Cyborg Ninja fight
===============================================================================
Campbell: If you have a question about members of FOX-HOUND, you should ask
Naomi.
Naomi: I'm sorry, but there's no one in FOX-HOUND like that. There are
currently only six members of FOX-HOUND. Psycho Mantis, Sniper Wolf,
Vulcan Raven, Decoy Octopus, Revolver Ocelot... And finally, Liquid
Snake. The Genome Soldiers under his command are Next-Generation Special
Forces. FOX-HOUND is intended to be a small number of highly elite,
handpicked soldiers.
Snake: You're talking about the current FOX-HOUND, right?
Naomi: Yes...
Campbell: Snake, who or what is that thing? Is he an enemy or not?
Snake: That's what I'd like to know, Naomi, you really don't have any idea?
Naomi: ...Maybe I should ask you the same thing.
Snake: What?
Naomi: Nothing...forget about it.
---
Mei Ling: Snake, you can't use your radar. It's confused by all of the radio
interference. That ninja is giving off some kind of electrical
energy!
---
Nastasha: Look at him move! ...He must have some kind of powered exoskeleton.
Snake: Powered exoskeleton? You mean like prosthetic arms and legs?
Nastasha: No. Prosthetics are intended to replace original body parts. That
ninja's exoskeleton makes him far stronger than any normal human. He
is a true cyborg... a cybernetic organism.
Snake: So he's half machine, huh...?
Nastasha: I heard rumors about the experiments, but I had no idea that such a
creature really existed...
---
Master: He's just playing with you. Why don't you try throwing away your
weapons?
---
Meryl: Ninja? I've never heard of any member of FOX-HOUND like that....but
you're going to have to do something about him if you want to save Dr.
Emmerich.
===============================================================================
20) Lab, after Cyborg Ninja fight
===============================================================================
Campbell: Well it looks like you've rescued Emmerich for the time being.
Snake: Yeah. With that stealth camouflage, he should be able to hide safely.
Gray Fox...I can't believe it...But the real problem is your niece. The
way the Codec got cut off like that has me worried. Something must have
happened to her...
Naomi: You're worried? About Meryl?
Snake: Not exactly. It's just that she's holding the detonation code override
keys. They're our last chance of stopping that nuclear launch.
Naomi: You're a cold man. Your mission is more important than the life of your
companions?
Snake: This is war. Survival is the name of the game. Sometimes you have to be
cold to survive.
Naomi: Yes, but...
Campbell: Snake, either way I want you to find Meryl as soon as possible.
---
Mei Ling: Snake, there's an old Chinese saying "A scholar who cherishes the
love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar." Einstein said it
another way. He said that only a life lived for others is worth
living. That's why I entered MIT instead of Princeton or Vassar like
my friends. I wanted to do applied physics, not just theoretical
stuff. I wanted to make things for people. The Soliton Radar System
or the Codec System...I just wanted to make something that would be
useful for people. I think that it was the same for Dr. Emmerich too.
But he was used like a tool...used to make a horrible killing
machine. Maybe it would be better if engineers like us just stopped
making things... I don't know.
---
Snake: Otacon said that now it's possible to design and test new types of
nuclear weapons in a virtual simulation without ever exploding a nuclear
device. Is that true?
Nastasha: Yes, it's true. Since the establishment of DARHT, the Dual Axis
Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test Facility, and NIF, the National
Ignition Facility, early in the twenty-first century, there's been a
wealth of data concerning nuclear fission and fusion. There is also
much data accumulated from the nuclear tests conducted over the last
four decades. With the processing speed of today's supercomputers,
they can design a new nuclear weapon through virtual reality computer
simulations.
---
Nastasha: In order to collect data for the simulation experiments, they're
doing subcritical tests underground. Those are experiments in which
they detonate high explosives in proximity to plutonium without
setting off a critical chain reaction. They then measure the effect
that the shockwave has on the plutonium. By measuring the particles
which fly off the surface of the plutonium, they can learn the mass,
speed, and distribution of the plutonium particles. The politicians
insist that whether it is aboveground or belowground, a nuclear test
which does not cause a nuclear explosion is not a nuclear test and
therefore does not violate the CNTBT (Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban
Treaty). A lot of people do not agree with that interpretation.
---
Nastasha: The first subcritical test was performed on July 2, 1997, at the
Nevada Nuclear Testing Facility. After that, subcritical testing
became extremely common, not only in America, but in Russia and other
countries too. They say that the reason for the tests is to ensure
the safety and reliability of the existing nuclear stockpile, but
that's nothing more than a flimsy cover story. In reality, the danger
of a nuclear weapon exploding accidentally decreases over time. It is
clear that the real reason for these tests is to aid in the
development of new types of nuclear weapons. Even the government
admits that the data collected from those tests is used in virtual
reality simulation tests.
---
Nastasha: That is amazing. Dr. Emmerich's father [sic] participated in the
Manhattan Project? That was the secret World War II project
responsible for the creation of the first atomic bomb. It had a huge
budget, something like two billion dollars. They brought in 120,000
of the best and brightest scientists and engineers to work on it. And
we all know how that story ended. In July of 1945, they exploded the
first nuclear device at Trinity, followed shortly thereafter by
Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Trinity... The world was changed forever that
day. Scientists and researchers could no longer pretend that their
hands were clean of blood. Afterwards, the leader of the Manhattan
Project, J. Robert Oppenheimer, said: "The physicists have known sin,
and this is a knowledge which they cannot lose."
---
Nastasha: When Dr. Emmerich designed the new Metal Gear prototype, he thought
he was creating a mobile TMD system. He is a very naive man. TMD
stands for "Theater Missile Defense." They represent a shift in
defense priorities from dealing with the threat of ICBMs from the
former Soviet Union, to dealing with small-scale regional conflicts
in the Third World. Current TMD systems work by a combination of
THAADs, theater high altitude air defense, which intercept missiles
outside of the atmosphere, and Patriot-type missiles which intercept
missiles within the atmosphere. Dr. Emmerich was planning on them
using Metal Gear as a low atmosphere mobile missile interceptor unit.
---
Nastasha: There are many in Russia as well as America who are opposed to TMD
systems because they say it undermines the spirit of the ABM, the
Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty. And there are also those who say that
the ABM Treaty is a dinosaur left over from the Cold War. They argue
that the strategy of MAD (mutually assured destruction) should be
maintained by limiting missile defense systems. There was a big
debate over it, but ultimately, under pressure from the defense
industry who was looking to expand into new markets, TMD systems were
accepted as an integral part of a modern military arsenal.
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21) Nuke Building B2
===============================================================================
Nastasha: Those are Night-Vision Goggles. They do not use special lenses. They
electronically amplify the light by transforming it into electric
signals which they then boost to create an image. They amplify the
light 100,000 times. You will be able to see 500 meters by starlight
just as if it was day. But it won't work in complete darkness since
there is no light to amplify. Those Night-Vision Goggles will make
your eyes hurt after a while. Do not use them for too long a period
of time.
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22) Nuke Building B1, before finding Meryl
===============================================================================
Campbell: So Meryl's disguised as an enemy soldier, huh? Well even so, you
should be able to spot her if you look close enough. Use either First
Person View or Corner View Mode to get a really close look. You might
also try to sneak in by covering yourself with that cardboard box.
---
Otacon: Snake, she's dressed up like one of the terrorists. She won't be able
to reveal herself if other soldiers are around. You'll have to find
somewhere you can be alone with her. Even dressed like that, she's all
woman. You see? Isn't there somewhere only a woman can go?
---
Otacon: She's dressed like one of the terrorists. But that's just on the
outside, the inside hasn't changed. Watch for the way she walks...
---
(Once you're in the women's restroom.)
---
Snake: Colonel, I saw your niece, but...
Campbell: Really? Where?
Snake: She went in the ladies' bathroom. That's strange. I saw her go in, but
now she's nowhere to be found.
Campbell:You'll just have to look in the stalls, I guess.
Snake: I guess you're right. I'll take em in order.
---
Mei Ling: Snake! That's a ladies bathroom!
Snake: I know that. I saw Meryl come in here.
Mei Ling: So you went in after her!? Are you some kind of pervert!? I won't let
you save your mission now!
Snake: Listen Mei Ling, this is the only place on this base that I can talk to
Meryl alone!
Mei Ling: Whatever, weirdo! Don't call me again!
---
Nastasha: Snake, that is a woman's bathroom. You should not be in there!
Snake: But I saw Meryl go in here.
Nastasha: Even so, Snake!
Snake: This is our only chance to talk alone together. I was sure she was in
here...
---
Otacon: Did you find Meryl?
Snake: Sort of. I'm positive I saw her come into this bathroom, but...
Otacon: There's only one exit, right?
Snake: Yeah.
Otacon: Well then she must still be in there. Is there any place she might be
hiding in there?
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23) Nuke Building B1, after finding Meryl
===============================================================================
Snake: Colonel, your niece is fine.
Campbell: Thank goodness!
Snake: We can't relax...not yet.
Campbell: I know. Snake...
Snake: She is quite a woman.
Campbell: As commander of this operation, I can't ask you to watch after Meryl,
but...
Snake: Duty first?
Campbell: Maybe I was wrong...sending my own flesh and blood to war.
Snake: She understands about duty.
Campbell: I know she does...
Snake: But what I want to know is what was the real purpose of this military
exercise?
Campbell: I don't know. Like I said, I'm nothing more than a middleman.
Snake: Is this transmission being monitored by the military?
Campbell: Of course.
Snake: I get it. All the world's a stage and we're merely players, right?
Campbell: Yes, but even players can influence the play.
Snake: I just hope we can prevent it from having a bad ending.
---
Mei Ling: It's a good thing you hooked up with Meryl... You should have seen
the Colonel. He doesn't like to let it show cause he's the boss, but
he was so happy he could barely contain himself.
Snake: I'm glad to hear that.
---
Master: You managed to link up with Meryl. Good...So now you must have the card
keys that will override the detonation code. You should hurry, the time
limit is running out.
---
Otacon: Thank God Meryl's okay. She's a tough one all right. Although when you
look at her, it's hard to imagine how tough.
Snake: It must be the walk.
Otacon: Ha ha ha. Anyway, I'm glad she's okay.
Snake: I also got a key from her. I think I can use it to stop them from
launching a nuke.
Otacon: Get to Metal Gear's underground maintenance base. That's where the
detonation code input system is.
---
Naomi: The tranquilizer that Wolf is using is diazepam.
Snake: Diazepam?
Naomi: It's a benzodiazepam based anti-anxiety drug. It has a strong effect on
the central nervous system and it's often used as a psychotropic drug.
Snake: So how does it stop your hands from trembling?
Naomi: Anti-anxiety drugs are also effective as muscle relaxants. They're
widely used to treat psychosomatic disorders such as autonomic ataxia or
as pre-anesthetics to relax patients before an operation. But be
careful. If diazepam is used in large doses over a long period of time,
it becomes addictive like alcohol. An adult should take no more than one
to four doses per day, with each dose being .25 to .5 milligrams each.
Snake: Jeez, you sound like a doctor.
Naomi: I am a scientist.
---
Nastasha: A tranquilizer? Yes. I heard that Sniper Wolf uses them to prevent
her hands from quivering. Maybe you should try the same thing.
Snake: Colonel, Meryl's acting kind of strange.
Campbell: Maybe she's just feeling a little tired from all the stress.
Naomi: Snake, do you hear something that sounds like a song?
Snake: Yeah, I do. I started hearing it a little way back. What could it be?
Campbell: Hurry ahead, Snake. The underground base is to the north, isn't it?
---
Snake: Meryl is acting kind of strange...
Nastasha: It could be the stress of battle. ...I have [sic] a friend who had
Chechan Syndrome. He became depressed six months after returning from
Chechnya and took his own life. He was forced to fight people who
spoke his own language...people with his own culture. He couldn't
live with the guilt of it...
Snake: It sounds like PTSD, post-traumatic stress disorder. A lot of veterans
returning from Vietnam suffered from that... in fact, many still do.
Nastasha: Yes, it is also similar to the Afghan Syndrome. In Meryl's case, it
is probably a much more short-term condition... Try to cheer her up.
She'll come out of it.
---
(When Meryl is trying to shoot you.)
---
Snake: I can't see Mantis!
Naomi: Snake, he has mind powers, but he's not a magician.
Snake: I get it. Stealth camouflage maybe?
Campbell: Meryl is being controlled by him. Don't use your weapon. Try to knock
her out.
---
Nastasha: Meryl is definitely not herself. Could she be dragged? [sic]
---
Master: Meryl's just being controlled. You're an expert at unarmed CQB (Close
Quarters Battle), right? Stop her without using your gun, that's all.
---
Otacon: Someone else must be controlling Meryl. Do something, Snake...Save her.
Snake: What am I supposed to do? I don't even know where he is.
Otacon: Probably somewhere close by. He's just invisible.
Snake: How?
Otacon: Stealth camouflage. A technology I developed... Stealth camouflage
works by bending the light around the user in such a way that they're
rendered nearly invisible. But if you had Thermal Goggles, you'd be
able to see him. Anyway, you can't see him with your naked eyes, but
there must be some way to make him show up.
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25) During Psycho Mantis fight
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Naomi: That's Psycho Mantis...former KGB psychic. He has powerful telepathic
abilities. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, he came to America
looking for a job. He worked with the FBI on several cases as a psychic
profiler. Five years ago he was working on the case of a multiple serial
murderer ...and he got too far into the killer's mind. As a result, he
became just like the killer.
Campbell: So he was sort of infected by this serial murderer's thoughts...?
Naomi: In any case, after that he became sort of a psychic spy working for the
highest bidder. He travelled all around the world. That's when he was
recruited by FOX-HOUND. He can read people's minds. He knows every move
that you're going to make.
Snake: What should I do? I've got no chance of beating him.
Campbell: There must be some way.
Naomi: He's a master at controlling people. Snake! Don't let him manipulate
you!
---
Naomi: Not everything you see with your two eyes is real. Destroying his spirit
is more important than destroying his body.
Campbell: Don't let him read you. Be a blank slate! Okay? Clear your mind.
---
Campbell: He read your mind with his psychic abilities. Somehow you've got to
get around him!
---
Campbell: He's using his psychic ability to read your Controller's moves.
That's how he's evading your attack. You've got to do something so he
can't read your Controller's moves. Think! There must be some way!
---
Campbell: I've got it. Use the Controller port!! Plug your Controller into
Controller port 2. If you do that he won't be able to read your mind!
---
(To initiate this conversation, die and continue after Campbell gives the above
advice without ever changing controllers.)
Campbell: Snake, is there some reason you can't use Controller port 2? Oh well,
it's okay. Do you see something that looks like a statue on both
sides of the room?
Snake: Yeah. You mean those things with their faces all wrapped up in leather
bands?
Campbell: Yes. Attack those statues to uncover their faces.
Snake: Why?
Naomi: Those statues were modeled after Mantis' real face. Mantis despises the
sight of his own face. If he suddenly sees his own disfigured face
staring at him, it might break his concentration.
Campbell: Snake, if you destroy the faces of those statues, you should be able
to disturb Mantis' psychic powers.
---
Nastasha: A psychic soldier... Yes. Although they won't admit it, many
countries have paranormal programs and use psychics in their special-
ops. Psychics range in power from those who can bend spoons to those
who can cause natural disasters. But Psycho Mantis is one of the most
powerful. Be careful.
---
Master: It's true...your enemy is a powerful telepath. But you've got more
battle experience. You can do it, Snake!
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26) Commander's Room, after Psycho Mantis fight
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Campbell: It looks like Meryl's okay. Thanks, Snake. Snake, there's no time
left. You've got to hurry up and get to the underground base. You
should be able to go north from the Commander's Room.
---
Mei Ling: "The tongues of dying men enforce attention, like deep harmony."
Snake, people don't normally lie with their dying breaths. I think he
was telling the truth. Maybe you should believe him.
---
Nastasha: It is so ironic. People are working as slaves to pay for weapons that
must never be used...weapons that target the people themselves. It is
madness!
---
Nastasha: In the 20th century, in order to be a military superpower, you had to
first be an economic superpower. But things changed toward the end of
the century, after the collapse of Communism. With all the surplus
weapons and technology floating around, even economically weak
countries could have a powerful military.
---
Nastasha: According to the military doctrine which is the basis for NATO
expansion, a preemptive nuclear strike may be undertaken if there is
a sufficient threat of a regional conflict spreading to a large-scale
war. In the face of all this NATO expansion, Russia might feel the
need to flex their nuclear muscles... if only to show NATO that, even
with their aging arsenal and diminished army, they are still a major
power.
---
Nastasha: Russia could no longer pay enough money to its leading scientists, so
they sold their weapons and weapons technology to the highest
bidders. The result was that, starting with nuclear, biological, and
chemical weapons, Russian-made weaponry flowed to developing
countries and terrorist organizations. The world's military balance
was thrown into disarray. The world has never seen the balance of
power shift so quickly and dramatically.
---
Master: Psycho Mantis...what a pathetic man. He was born with all the right
tools, but he never knew how to use them...
---
Master: You need to make snap decisions. In war, the difference between living
and dying is counted in milliseconds.
---
Master: The basic law of CQB (close quarters battle) is to take your enemy out
as quickly and efficiently as possible while maintaining your own
escape route.
---
Master: Don't use your gun unless you need to. If you can get out of a jam
using just your hands and feet, then do it. If you can't, then go for
the gun.
---
Master: Soldiers who lose their heads on the battlefield usually lose their
heads on the battlefield. Get my meaning? Always have your next action
planned.
---
Master: Think carefully about your hiding spots. You might find a place where
you can hide perfectly, but if you can't get your mission done, it's
meaningless.
---
Master: Always use the most appropriate weapon for the situation. If you use a
weapon that's not really doing the job, not only are you wasting ammo,
but you're also putting your life in danger.
---
Master: One way of letting yourself know when to change a magazine is to make
the last few rounds of the mag tracers.
---
Otacon: A psychic soldier...what a waste. I guess fighting was all he ever
knew...
Snake: Are you feeling sorry for him?
Otacon: Mantis had incredible power...fantastic power. Maybe that power could
have been used to make people happy. ...It's a sad thing when you see
all that power being used just for war.
Snake: ..........
Campbell: Be careful. Wolves have the advantage in the dark. Not only can they
see better, but they have a keen sense of smell as well. You'd better
use your Night-Vision Goggles.
---
Mei Ling: Snake, your Soliton radar...
Snake: I know. I can't use it in a narrow space like this, right?
Mei Ling: Right. I'm sorry.
Snake: No reason to apologize. Even the greatest masterpiece has its flaws.
---
Master: Don't suddenly look into the dark. Look slowly from a light area to a
darker area. If you do that, your eyes will gradually adjust, and
you'll be able to see better in the dark. Try not to play in the dark
either.
---
Master: When you're fighting in the dark, you need to use your sense of hearing
and smell. Don't trust your eyes; use your ears. Feel the flow of the
air with your whole body. That's the way to tell where your enemy is.
---
Master: People sometimes panic in the dark. Try to stay cool.
---
Master: When you're wearing Night-Vision Goggles, the light gets amplified a
hundred-fold. So if you look at an explosion or a Stun Grenade, you may
burn your retinas. If that happens, it'll take a little while until
your vision returns.
---
Otacon: Snake, Metal Gear is in an underground base to the north. Hurry! You
should use your Night-Vision Goggles in dark places.
---
(After crawling into the cave proper.)
---
Master: Those are wolf dogs in there. Just like their name, they're a cross
between huskies and Alaskan wolves. They were bred to be used as sled
dogs.
Snake: They were trying to create an animal that would combine the gentleness
of a dog with the endurance and ferocity of a wolf. But they didn't get
the stamina and power they were hoping for. On top of that, their
personalities wound up closer to wolves. Most of them won't even let you
get close. That's why they never caught on.
Master: Oh that's right. You're a musher.
Snake: Yeah. And after they outlawed the use of hybrids in dogsled races in
2002, no one even wanted to breed them anymore. I heard that most of
them were put to sleep after that...
Master: Yes, but some of the wolf dog pups that were thrown away went wild.
I've heard that wild wolf dogs hunt in packs just like wolves. Better
be careful.
---
Otacon: Snake, don't kill the dogs...Please?
Snake: What are you talking about. If I don't kill them, they'll kill me.
Otacon: But those dogs are just innocent animals.
Snake: If they were guilty, it'd be okay?
Otacon: ...But you...you keep dogs, don't you?
Snake: So what!? This is war. My private hobbies have got nothing to do with
it.
Otacon: ..........
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28) Underground Passage, after Meryl is shot
===============================================================================
Naomi: Sniper Wolf is Fox Hound's best sharpshooter. Everyone knows that women
have more patience than men, but Sniper Wolf can go for a whole week
with no sleep, no food... her sights never straying from her target. And
on top of that, she takes diazepam, so that her hands never tremble.
---
Campbell: Stay out of her range and shoot at her with a sniper rifle.
Snake: Yeah, but where can I find a sniper rifle? I can't ask Meryl.
Naomi: What about Dr. Emmerich? He's been on the base for a while. He might
know...
---
Mei Ling: She'll die if you leave her like that! Aren't you going to save her!?
Snake: She's just bait...it's me they want. If I step out there, I'm going to
get picked off and who's going to save Meryl then!? I'm hoping that as
long as I don't fall for it, they'll leave Meryl alive.
Mei Ling: So you're just going to leave Meryl there? She's hurt!
Snake: I know what I'm doing. Meryl understands too.
Mei Ling: That's horrible...
Snake: You're right. It is horrible. But that's war. And the first rule of war
is to stay alive.
---
Nastasha: Snake, you cannot win without a sniper rifle...you cannot save the
girl either. Find a sniper rifle. It is the only way to save Meryl.
---
Snake: Otacon, have you ever seen a sniper rifle anywhere on this base?
Otacon: A sniper rifle?
Snake: Meryl's been shot...by an extremely good sniper.
Otacon: Sniper...
Snake: A high quality sniper rifle is the only way I can fight back.
Otacon: I...I saw a PSG-1 in the armory in the 2nd floor basement of the Tank
Hangar.
Snake: The 2nd floor basement of the Tank Hangar? I have to go all the way back
there?
Otacon: Well...yeah...
Snake: What's wrong with you, Otacon?
Otacon: Oh...nothing.
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29) Tank Hangar
===============================================================================
Campbell: Hmm. It looks like the infrared sensors that were set up here have
been switched off.
Nastasha: Excellent! That is a PSG-1. One of the best sniper rifles in the
world. It is accurate enough to shoot cleanly through a 2.5
centimeter square from a distance of 100 meters. Unlike other sniper
rifles, the PSG-1 is not bolt-action, it is semi-automatic. Its best
feature is that it allows for rapid fire. When you are shooting over
long distances, the slightest tremble can make you miss your target
by inches. Try to keep your hands as still as possible.
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31) During first Sniper Wolf fight
===============================================================================
Nastasha: Get on your stomach. Fire from the prone position. It would be good
if you had a tri pod or something stable to balance your weapon on.
If you don't have that, hold the weapon firmly under your armpit and
keep it still with your chin. Line up your target in your scope's
crosshairs.
---
Nastasha: Most soldiers can hit a target at 300 meters. I have a friend who can
hit one at 520 meters.
---
Nastasha: To be a good sniper, you must have nerves of steel and lots of
patience. Sometimes you have to sit in position for days, barely
moving a muscle. The most important thing is to wait for your
opportunity and then take it.
---
Nastasha: A slight tremor in your hand can cause you to miss a target 60 meters
away by a half foot or more. Concentrate, hold your breath and try to
stop your hand from moving.
---
Nastasha: The most important thing is to zero your rifle scope. If you do not
zero your sight correctly, you will never be able to hit your target.
Your sight might be slightly off, so it would be a good idea to try a
test shot. If it is off, you will have to take some lead for that
when you shoot.
Snake: Don't worry. This was Sniper Wolf's rifle.
Nastasha: Da. In that case, you had better not mess with it.
---
Nastasha: At a distance of 400 meters, a one degree difference in air
temperature will take you about 1 centimeter off your target.
Atmospheric pressure will affect your shot in the same way. That is
why you have to aim differently depending on the conditions.
---
Nastasha: Have you ever heard of the Magnus Effect? Normally, a rifle bullet
rotates and curves slightly to the right. That is called the Magnus
Effect. Think about comrade Magnus when you are rising up your
crosshairs.
---
Master: The most important tools you need to be a good sniper are the senses
that you were born with. No amount of training can change those. If
your senses are dull from the beginning, you'll never be a great
sniper.
---
Master: According to the SWAT manual, the longest a shooter can stay adequately
focused on his target is fifteen minutes. After fifteen minutes, the
observer and the shooter change places. Sniping is usually a two-man
job.
---
Master: It looks like your target is stationary. If you've had enough practice,
it shouldn't be a difficult shot.
---
Master: The scope of a sniper rifle is extremely powerful. On the other hand,
it's got a very narrow field of vision. If you're searching for your
enemy's position, it'd be better to use your binoculars.
---
Otacon: ..........
Snake: What is it?
Otacon: Wolf...I...just....forget it.
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32) Underground Passage, after Sniper Wolf fight
===============================================================================
Campbell: Good job with Wolf. Is Meryl okay?
Snake: I don't know. I don't see her around.
Naomi: You don't think she's been captured do you!?
Snake: Could be. Let's ask Wolf. If she's still alive, I'm going to get some
answers...
Naomi: Snake...
Campbell: About Meryl, I'm counting on you.
---
Mei Ling: Snake, wouldn't now be a good time to save your mission? You haven't
saved your mission in a long time anyway, right?
Snake: What's going on?
Mei Ling: I'm not sure...I'm getting a bad feeling.
Snake: A bad feeling? Something you ate?
Mei Ling: No, I'm serious...like a premonition or something...
---
(After shooting a lot of rats with your PSG-1.)
Campbell: Snake, we don't need a rat trap. We need someone to stop that godamn
nuke from getting launched!
---
(After shooting even more rats with your PSG-1.)
Naomi: Snake, is killing rats really that fun? Torturing small animals is a
sign of a warped mind, you know.
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33) Medical Room
===============================================================================
Mei Ling: Snake, are you okay? I feel so scared for you. It must be horrible.
Snake: I've been through a lot worse. Believe me.
Mei Ling: Wow. You really are a hero. It's a good thing the Codec is connected
directly to your inner ear. You can contact us anytime. ...It's
always nice to hear that you're all right.
Snake: Why don't you contact the Colonel? If anyone can think of a way out,
it's him.
---
Nastasha: Just because you are locked up does not mean there is no chance of
escape. Keep your eyes and ears open and when you see a chance, take
it. You should call Campbell and wait for his instructions.
---
Master: Normally, when a soldier is taken prisoner, he should only give up the
"big four." That's name, rank, serial number, and date of birth. But
you're not any old soldier, Snake. I don't want you to tell them
anything. Fortunately, you're strong enough to resist. In any case,
don't you think you should contact Colonel Campbell?
---
Master: Don't say anything to tease or anger the person torturing you. If you
make him mad, it'll be that much worse for you. You'll need to save
your strength.
---
Master: If you get a chance to eat, don't pass it up. A prisoner can't be
choosy. You need to get your strength back so you can escape when the
opportunity presents itself.
---
Master: Snake, you'll get a chance to escape. Make sure you take it.
---
Snake: Otacon, are you still okay?
Otacon: Yeah. Thanks to the stealth camouflage, that is.
Snake: I have a favor to ask. I need your help.
Otacon: I was wondering when you'd ask. What should I do?
Snake: I've been captured. I'm locked up here in this cell.
Otacon: What cell?
Snake: There's a big torture machine nearby.
Otacon: Okay. I know it. It's close. I'll be there right away.
---
Snake: Otacon.
Otacon: I'm headed your way now. Can't you just relax?
Snake: I am relaxed. I just don't know how to kill time here.
Otacon: Okay. I'll be there as soon as I can.
---
Campbell: The guard is only human. He has to sleep and go to the bathroom like
the rest of us. That'll be your chance.
---
Campbell: Snake, don't worry. You'll have a chance to escape. Hang on.
---
(After the second torture sequence and Codec call.)
Campbell: Snake, that's a prison cell. You can't open the door from the inside.
Somehow you'll have to get the key off the guard.
Snake: Yeah, but how?
Naomi: Why don't you try disappearing?
---
(The following two conversations only occur if you gave in to Ocelot's torture,
resulting in Meryl's death.)
---
Snake: Mei Ling...You must think I'm garbage...
Mei Ling: ...Snake, don't blame yourself too much. You just...
Snake: I just let them kill Meryl to save my own worthless hide!
Mei Ling: Listen...in China, they have a saying... Forget it...I'll use my own
words this time. Cheer up, Snake. Don't listen to what he said. It's
nothing but a bluff. I'm sure about that.
Snake: I don't think he's the bluffing type...
Mei Ling: But, Snake. You have a job to do. Pull yourself together for the
world's sake. First, you've got to figure out how to get out of
there. Snake, listen to me! You...you've got to pull yourself
together, and get back to work.
Snake: You're right. I've sat here feeling sorry for myself long enough.
Thanks, Mei Ling...
---
Snake: Master, I...
Master: Don't say it, Snake. You still have a mission to accomplish. That's all
you should be concentrating on right now. In any case, don't you think
you should contact Colonel Campbell?
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34) Medical Room, after Otacon shows up
===============================================================================
Campbell: The ketchup! You might be able to trick the guard if you use it
right.
Naomi: Snake, why don't you use the ketchup and pretend that you're dead?
---
Otacon: Did you use the ketchup? It took me a long time to find that. It's
exactly the right color and consistency too. Use it wisely, okay?
---
(If the Ninja opens your cell for you.)
Campbell: I don't know how, but the door is open.
Snake: I saw the silhouette of someone in stealth cammies...
Campbell: Stealth camouflage? Could it be Emmerich?
Snake: No, I don't think it was Otacon.
Campbell: So who then?.....You don't think it could be Gray Fox?
Snake: Yeah, I do. I think it was...
Naomi: ...Are you saying that he came to save his friend?
Snake: Could be. Or maybe he just doesn't want me to die in a prison cell. ...I
don't know. I can't imagine what he could be thinking...
Campbell: Snake, you can worry about it later. Now is the time to escape.
---
(If the Ninja opens your cell for you.)
Snake: Otacon, are you there?
Otacon: What is it?
Snake: Was that you who opened the door just now?
Otacon: What are you talking about?
Snake: So it wasn't you!...Which means that...
Otacon: The door is open right? You've got to get out of there now!
Snake: You're right.
---
(If you knock out the guard rather than using the bathroom trick.)
Campbell: Great job with the guard, Snake. Now is your chance to escape.
Snake: I plan on it. Next time I meet Ocelot, it's going to be on my terms...
Naomi: How do you feel Snake? Can you go on?
Snake: Yeah. Don't worry. That sadist can't keep me down.
---
(If you used the ketchup to fool the guard and escaped successfully.)
Otacon: So you figured out what I had in mind, huh?
Snake: I can't believe it actually worked.
---
(If you did not use the ketchup to escape, or used it unsuccessfully.)
Otacon: It looks like you escaped. I'm glad.
Snake: No thanks to you.
Otacon: Too bad. I thought you'd be able to figure out what my plan was.
Snake: What are you talking about? I was just lucky that security was careless.
---
Otacon: If you're looking for your items, they're near where you were being
tortured. Why don't you go get them?
Snake: If you knew that, why didn't you just bring them to me?
Otacon: The guard was scary.
Snake: ..........
---
Master: Now that you've got your stuff back, you should take a good look
through it. If you're slow equipping an item in battle, it could mean
death.
---
Otacon: If you go straight down the underground passageway north of the Cave,
you'll arrive at the Communication Towers. You should be able to go
over the glacier by using the Communication Towers' walkway. Head for
the towers.
Nastasha: So the terrorists intentionally set their deadline to coincide with
the signing of the START-3 accord... According to the terms of START-
3, both Russia and the U.S. are to reduce the number of their nuclear
warheads in deployment to between 2,000 and 2,500 missiles. The
current president has not yet had any major foreign policy successes.
His term will be up soon, and the word at the White House is that he
desperately wants this one for the history books.
Snake: Typical politician...
Nastasha: It's a big concern for him and his supporters.
---
Nastasha: The signing of the START-3 was dependent on ratification of the
START-2. But MIRVs were the most important weapon in Russian arsenal.
Naturally, the conservatives in the Russian Parliament were greatly
opposed to disarming them. The expansion of NATO, along with tension
caused by disagreements over the application of the ABM Treaty with
regards to TMD systems, made ratification in the 1990s difficult. It
took a tremendous amount of pressure and secret negotiations to get
the Russians to sign the START-3 tomorrow. But the political
situation in Russia is tenuous at best, and one small incident could
bring the signing to a crashing halt. If the Russians learn that
America has secretly developed a new type of nuclear weapon, there is
no telling how they might react. World opinion will be strongly
against us too. That Liquid Snake is a smart one... He knows the
political climate. His actions were obviously very well calculated...
---
Nastasha: It's true that the signing of START-3 would mean a reduction in
nuclear missiles, but it would still leave between 4,000 and 5,000
missiles between the U.S. and Russia alone. That is more than enough
to destroy every living thing on this planet several times over.
There is a big difference between nuclear reduction and nuclear
elimination.
---
Nastasha: Negotiations for START-3 began in the late 1990s. The Russian
president had actually been pushing for a much more ambitious arms
reduction pact, but it was rejected by the Americans. America was the
sole remaining superpower on the earth, and they were not too eager
to give up the title. The fact is, in the history of the world, no
dominant power has ever willingly given up the reigns of that
power... In the case of the U.S., that means nuclear superiority.
---
Nastasha: There has been a lot of effort to reduce the number of nuclear
weapons, but even today, there is no treaty limiting tactical nuclear
weapons. It may look from the outside that the world is disarming,
but in fact nuclear weapons are not going anywhere soon.
---
Nastasha: The Nuclear Age is not over yet. As long as one country in the world
has nuclear weapons, they will never go away.
---
Master: Plan your strategy based on the enemies' positions. Try to think like
the enemy commander will think. If you can put yourself in the map
designer's mind, a lot of doors will open for you.
---
Master: Once you give up hope, it's all over. That's when you can't do anything
right. Despair leads to death, you know.
---
Master: You've got to believe. If you believe with your whole heart, you will
succeed.
---
Master: Sometimes in combat or when you're near the end of your rope, you can
see things that normally aren't there or shouldn't be there. Relax.
It's not a bug. It's just the mysteries of the human mind.
---
Master: Think about something terrible that happened in your life. Everyone has
had something bad happen to them. It'll help take your mind off the
misery of the battlefield.
---
Master: A real master of warfare alters his strategy to cope with changes in
the battlefield conditions. If you always follow the book, you'll be
transparent to your enemy.
Campbell: To get to the underground base where Metal Gear is, you'll have to
climb the Communications Tower on the north side of the cave.
Naomi: Wait a minute, Snake. You're in an armory. Why don't you load up on
ammo?
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37) Armory South
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(After ditching the bomb Ocelot planted in your inventory.)
---
Campbell: That was a close one, Snake.
Snake: Ocelot...you'll pay for that...
(If the player waited until being contacted by Deepthroat before disposing of
the bomb:)
Snake: That Deepthroat's a real enigma. He's definitely from inside their
ranks.
Campbell: Is he an informer? Maybe some kind of renegade? I've got the feeling
there's some other force at work here.
---
Nastasha: That was a close one. I didn't think they would go so far as to booby
trap your equipment. ...sneaky bastards.
---
Master: That was too close, Snake.
Snake: Yeah. That was quite a surprise, all right.
Master: Hiding a bomb in your items... That's a despicable act. He should
never...well, forget it. You'd better hurry to the underground base.
You're almost out of time.
---
(The following conversations take place if you caught a cold from the guard in
the cell; this happens if you use a chokehold on him, or if you gave in to
Ocelot's troture.)
---
Campbell: Snake, Naomi wants to talk to you.
Naomi: How do you feel, Snake?
Snake: Well, to tell you the truth, I think I'm catching a cold...
Naomi: I'm monitoring you via the nanomachines...Your body temperature is
elevated and your lymph nodes are slightly swollen. But don't worry, it
appears to be just a mild rhinovirus.
Snake: I guess I got it from that soldier.
Naomi: I've increased your nutrition and elevated your blood sugar level.
Snake: You can't cure it?
Naomi: Sorry, Snake. The nanomachines don't carry antibiotics.[sic] Maybe you
could find some garlic. It contains natural antibiotics, you know.
Vitamins and minerals too.
Snake: Uhhh. Raw garlic. Gimme a break.
Campbell: There must be some cold medicine somewhere on the base. That would
make you feel better. If not, you'll just have to wait until your
body's natural defenses take over.
---
Mei Ling: "O, he's a limb, that has but a disease; mortal, to cut it off; to
cure it easy." Snake. You caught a cold, didn't you? Don't you think
you'd better take some cold medicine at least?
---
Nastasha: It sounds like you have a bad cold. You had better try to shake it
off.
---
Master: You caught a cold, Snake? In battle you need to be in top physical
condition. Do you have any cold medicine?
---
Snake: Is there any cold medicine on this base?
Otacon: What's wrong, Snake? You caught a cold? I think there's some in the
commander's room. There's a pharmaceutical storage room in the
southwest of the 1st floor basement...of the Warhead Storage Building.
There are other types of drugs there too. I gave directions to another
soldier who had caught a cold.
Snake: Well it looks like he gave the cold to me.
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38) Nuke Building B2
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Nastasha: You found the body armor. The armor is constructed of a special fiber
five times stronger than steel. Wearing that will considerably reduce
damage from enemy fire. It is designed to prevent bullets from
penetrating, but you will still feel the impact of the bullets. Don't
rely on it too much.
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39) Nuke Building B1
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Nastasha: Cold medicine? I don't know. It looks like regular old cold medicine
to me.
---
Mei Ling: Snake, "This sickness doth infect. The very life-blood of our
enterprise." That's from Henry IV. Snake, you'd better take that cold
medicine and start feeling better. The success of this mission may
depend on it.
(If you have the handkerchief equipped in the cave.)
Master: The wolf dogs aren't attacking? Are you carrying something that might
be causing them to act like that?
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41) Communications Tower A
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Campbell: Snake, the launch deadline for the new nuclear warhead is almost
here. Hurry and get to Metal Gear's underground maintenance base! The
overland route is blocked by a glacier. Climb the Communications
Tower so you can go over it. The Communications Tower consists of
tower A and tower B. You're in tower A now. To get to tower B, you'll
have to use the outside walkway.
Naomi: Remember, Snake. Dark places are dangerous places. You can't see where
your enemies are coming from. Please use your Night-Vision Goggles or
your Thermal Goggles.
---
Otacon: Snake, it's dark inside the Communication Towers. You should use your
Night-Vision or Thermal Goggles. Be careful. There are always a lot of
soldiers guarding the Communication Tower. The walkway is directly
between the Communications Towers. Head for there.
---
(After trying to open the 9F doorway and the Otacon call that occurs.)
Campbell: The walkway door won't open, huh?
Snake: Yeah. Any ideas?
Naomi: Wait a minute, Snake. According to these satellite photos that Mei Ling
got, it looks as if there's a walkway on the roof as well.
Campbell: You can take that to the other side too.
Naomi: Be careful, Snake.
---
Campbell: Use your throw move on the bad guys that are chasing you! Grenades
might work well too. To get the grenade to explode near the soldiers,
pull the pin and hold on to it for 4 seconds before you throw it.
---
Campbell: Snake, you'll have to use the walkway on the roof. Climb up there!
Snake: That's easy for you to say...
Snake: Whew...I made it to the roof.
Naomi: You must be exhausted, Snake.
Snake: It was no big deal.
Naomi: Snake, I'm monitoring you closely. Your heart rate is elevated and your
breathing is shallow.
Snake: ..........
Campbell: What's the matter, Snake? You out of shape from all that dog
mushing? Then climb down and proceed north.
---
Snake: Otacon, I'm up on the roof.
Otacon: That was a pretty fast climb.
Snake: I wanted to go slowly, but someone there forced me to move faster.
Otacon: Hmm. Well you can't relax 'cause there's an elevator in Tower B. That
walkway will take you to Tower B.
---
(If you equip the rope before the Hind shows up.)
Nastasha: Rope? If it is at least 12 millimeters thick, lightweight, and hard
to cut, you should be able to rappel with it as well. It is not a
hemp rope, is it?
Snake: No. It looks like it's made of nylon fibers.
Nastasha: Good. When hemp rope gets wet, it loses its flexibility. It would not
be good for rappelling. But that rope sounds like it will not be a
problem.
---
(After the Hind shows up.)
---
Campbell: The walkway on the roof of tower A was destroyed...? That doesn't
mean there's no other way. Is there a rope or something around there?
If you had a rope you could rappel from the roof of tower A down to
the walkway below. You're an expert at rappelling aren't you? You'll
have to go to the north part of tower A and use that rope to rappel
down to the walkway below.
Naomi: It's too dangerous! That Hind is aiming at Snake! And he'll need to use
both hands to rappel too!
Campbell: You're right, but we have no choice! The Hind can't move in tight
spaces. It's our best bet!
Naomi: This is insane!
Snake: The colonel's right. There's no other way.
---
Nastasha: To beat that Hind, you need a SAM, a surface to air missile. You
cannot shoot it down with just small arms fire. If only you had a
Stinger...
---
Otacon: Snake, are you going to take on a Hind with your bare hands?
Snake: I'm not that big a fool. Isn't there a weapon I can use against him
somewhere?
Otacon: There are Stinger missiles in Communications Tower B. I'm pretty sure
they're near the entrance to the walkway. If you had a rope, you could
probably get them by dropping down from the roof.
Otacon: Wow, Snake. You're like an action movie star!
Snake: Totally different.
Otacon: Huh?
Snake: This is real. Not some prearranged stunt. If I screw up, there are no
retakes.
Otacon: Yeah...I guess you're right.
---
Otacon: Snake, there are some places on the wall where steam from the heating
system is spurting out. So be careful, it'll give you a nasty burn.
Campbell: Snake, why don't you try the door that leads from the walkway to
Tower A?
---
Nastasha: The Hind is still around. You'll need a surface to air missile to
take him on. Like a Stinger or something...
---
Otacon: Great job. You made it down!
Snake: No problem.
Otacon: Maybe now would be a good time to blow that door open with some C4 so
you can get through later.
---
(Once the Alert Mode music begins.)
---
Naomi: Snake, you're under attack from off screen.
Snake: What should I do?
Campbell: First find out where the enemy is. Use your binoculars, then use your
sniper rifle or something with a longer range than an ordinary
weapon.
---
Nastasha: You are under long-distance attack. Shoot back with your sniper
rifle.
---
Otacon: You're getting shot at? But to get where the Stinger missiles are, you
have to make it down that walkway.
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45) Communications Tower B
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Campbell: It looks like Liquid really wants to have a showdown with you. I'm
looking at Mei Ling's digitally enhanced satellite images right now.
Naomi: Snake, he's waiting for you. He's just circling around like a buzzard.
Snake: I hope everyone's enjoying the live broadcast?
Campbell: Sorry, Snake. I wish I could do something to help.
Naomi: Snake...I don't like it. Please don't go up to the roof.
Snake: I have to. I can't run from this one.
---
Nastasha: You have Stinger missiles. Now you have at least got a chance against
the Hind...
Snake: Only a chance?
Nastasha: Well you are not exactly evenly armed. That Hind is a monster. You
have only a small chance to win, but at least it's better than no
chance...
Snake: That's a pretty grim analysis, Nastasha.
Nastasha: To shoot down that Hind, you will have to get to a place with good
visibility. Do not try to fight in that walkway. Get up on that roof
where you will have a clean shot at him.
---
Otacon: Snake, I'm heading your way. There's something I've got to ask you...
Snake: Well what is it?
Otacon: Hmm...well ya see...I...I'll ask you when I see you...bye.
Snake: Wait a minute!
---
(After finding the stairs blocked by crates.)
Campbell: The way to the top is blocked, huh...Well we can worry about that
later. Why don't you go and see what's happening below?
---
(After discovering the broken staircase at the bottom.)
Campbell: The staircase is broken...tough luck. It looks like the elevator is
the only way up now. Okay, Snake, I want you to head up there right
away.
---
(After Otacon shows up.)
---
Otacon: You're gonna go after that Hind now? I can still hear the sound of its
rotors. It's just circling the tower. He must be waiting for you.
Snake: Yeah, well you won't hear it for much longer.
Otacon: ...Good. In the meantime, I'll fix the elevator so you can use it
later.
---
Otacon: I'll repair the elevator while you're fighting that Hind. It might take
some time, so don't hurry.
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46) During Hind D fight
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Campbell: Liquid means to bring this to an end now. He obviously planned this.
Naomi: Maybe the broken elevator was all part of the trap.
Snake: You mean he fiddled with the elevator to get me out on the roof?
Campbell: You'll have to destroy that Hind, Snake. You can see the Hind on your
radar screen. Even if you lose visual contact, you can always check
his position by radar.
---
Campbell: You'll have to destroy that Hind, Snake. Use your ears, Snake. You
should be able to tell where he's coming from by the sound of his
rotor blades.
(If you have the sound option set to "Monaural," the conversation continues.)
Campbell: Huh? Snake, you're not using a stereo TV!?
Mei Ling: It can't be!
Naomi: A Mono TV...
Campbell: Hmmmmmm....
Naomi: Well Colonel...there's nothing we can do about it....
Campbell: ...I guess you're right. Snake, don't worry about it. There's more to
being a good person than just having a stereo television. You can do
it just the way you are!
Mei Ling: A mono TV...
---
Nastasha: Your best chance is to hit him while he is circling, when his nose
isn't pointed at you. That is your opening. Shove a Stinger missile
up his butt!
---
Nastasha: That machine gun can rip you to shreds in seconds. When it is facing
in your direction, you'd better hide in the shadows up there.
---
Nastasha: You cannot move while operating your Stinger missile. Focus your
sights on that bird as soon as it shows its tail. When its gun turret
is aimed at you, quickly hide in the shadows. Use your R1 Button
effectively.
---
Nastasha: That Hind is equipped with infrared and night-vision equipment. It
can fly even in pitch darkness. But there's one thing... Only a
handful of pilots in the world could operate a Hind in a blizzard
like this. The IR and night-vision equipment would be useless. He
must be flying on manual. That means your Chaff won't work.
---
Otacon: Snake, are you okay!?
Snake: So far. How are you doing?
Otacon: Sorry. The elevator's not working yet. It's strange. There's no problem
with the motor and the power is on. I need a little more time...
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47) Communications Tower Roof, after Hind D fight
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Campbell: You did it, Snake! You shot down the Hind!
Naomi: I was so worried...
Campbell: Liquid couldn't have survived that.
Snake: I wonder... But even so, just cause we've taken out their leader
doesn't mean they're going to give up. They're still going to try to
launch that nuke.
Campbell: You're right. There's no time to waste. Hurry. The underground
base is past the Communications Tower. The elevator is working
again, isn't it?
---
Nastasha: My God, you actually shot down that Hind...
Snake: You're the one who said I could do it with a Stinger. ...You didn't
really think I had a chance, did you?
Nastasha: It's not that... Well after all, that Hind shot down two F-16s. It is
hard to believe that after doing that it got taken out by just one
man... nice going, Snake.
---
Nastasha: You found Stinger missiles. Great! They are equipped with a thermal
homing device, so once they locked on they will automatically pursue
the target. To lock on, all you have to do is line up the crosshairs.
Stingers are very potent, short-range, low-altitude SAMs. In
Afghanistan, the Mujahaddin shot down hundreds of Soviet aircraft
with them. In fact, they were forced to change their tactics. One of
my favorite horror books is called Stinger and my favorite cocktail
is a Stinger. I guess you could say I've got a thing for Stingers.
---
Otacon: I don't know why, but the elevator just started working again. If you
take it all the way to the bottom of Tower B and go outside, you'll be
in the Snowfield. The entrance to the underground maintenance base is
in the north of the Snowfield.
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48) Communications Tower B
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Nastasha: As long as the strategy of nuclear deterrence continues, nuclear
weapons may be reduced, but they will never be eliminated. If you
think about it, nuclear reduction does not mean much without
elimination as the ultimate goal. I used to work in the DIA (Defense
Intelligence Agency), I figured the only way to achieve nuclear
elimination was to work from the inside to convince them of the
ineffectiveness of the deterrence theory.
Snake: Seems like you're pretty focused on that issue.
Nastasha: ...Victims of nuclear radiation are a sad thing to see...and I have
seen a lot of it. ...I have seen more than enough of it...
Snake: ?
Nastasha: I was born and raised in Prypiat, Ukraine. I was ten years old on
that day...April 26, 1986.
Snake: You don't mean...
Nastasha: Yes. Chernobyl. That is the day that changed my life and thousands of
other lives. I lived just three kilometers north of there.
Snake: ..........
Nastasha: 600,000 to 700,000 people were evacuated. Over 650,000 children
suffered the effects of radiation poisoning. Between 1986 abd 1993,
12,000 children died... My parents, and many others like them who
helped in the cleanup, died a few years later from radiation
sickness. We must rid this world of all nuclear weapons...before they
cause more misery. Before they destroy the delicate environment that
keeps us alive. I will not allow this pain and anxiety to pass on to
yet another generation.
---
Nastasha: If we do not drastically reduce the number of stockpiled nuclear
weapons, it's going to become easier and easier for terrorists to get
their hands on them... That means more terrorist attacks like this
one. There was some talk about both sides reducing their nuclear
stockpiles to a "core-deterrent force" of less than 500 missiles
each, and declaring that there would be no nuclear counterstrike in
the event of the use of conventional or chemical weapons. But talks
fell through. It seems that America is unwilling to relinquish its
position as the most powerful country in the world.
---
Nastasha: There is no doubt about it. After the Cold War ended, the chance of a
full-scale, worldwide nuclear conflageration was diminished. But on
the other hand, the chances of local, tactical use of nuclear weapons
greatly increased. Civil wars, revolutions, regional disputes... It
seems like there is a new war popping up somewhere every day, and
many of them are the result of centuries-old hatred between different
ethnic or religious groups. These people do not think rationally or
logically. In such conflicts, there is no concern for the high
civilian casualty rate, and international criticism means little. A
nuclear deterrent is meaningless because emotions run so hot.
Furthermore, unlike strategic nuclear missiles, the decision to use
tactical nuclear missiles is in some cases left up to the battlefield
commanders. It is pretty scary. As long as nuclear weapons continue
to proliferate, the chances that someone is going to use them will
also continue to grow...
---
Nastasha: Ironically, the policy of nuclear deterrence has prevented the
elimination of nuclear weapons. The entire basis for determining them
to be illegal has been undermined by this military policy. In other
words, nuclear weapons cannot be declared illegal because we have an
entrenched policy which makes them legal, ipso facto.
---
Nastasha: America and Russia aren't the only countries with nuclear weapons.
During the Cold War, the UK, France, and China publicly declared the
existence of their own nuclear arsenals. Since we entered the twenty-
first century, we have confirmed the existence of nuclear weapons
programs in countries throughout Africa, the Middle East, South
America, and Asia. Nukes are steadily proliferating. The twenty-first
century is paying for the twentieth century's failure to plug the
holes in the NPT (Non-Proliferation Treaty) and for IAEA's failure to
tighten nuclear control measures.
---
Nastasha: The IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) was established in 1957
to oversee peaceful as well as military applications of atomic power.
But the IAEA can only investigate those countries which request an
investigation. Furthermore, the timing of the inspection must be
approved by the country in question. They are not allowed to do sneak
inspections. The country that is being investigated can even dictate
the nationality of the inspectors that they will allow in. In the
late 1970s, Iraq would only allow inspectors from Bulgaria and Russia
to enter the country. The IAEA does not even have the authority to
level fines against countries who have committed infractions. After
the Gulf War, they discovered that Iraq had been developing nuclear
weapons in secret, right under the investigator's noses!
Unfortunately, as an organization, the IAEA just did not have the
teeth to effectively stop the proliferation of nuclear weapons and
technology.
---
Nastasha: In 1970, all five nuclear powers--America, the Soviet Union, France,
England, and China--signed the NPT. The treaty provided that the non-
nuclear-equipped countries could receive assistance for peaceful
applications of nuclear power. But military applications of nuclear
power were strictly prohibited, and the IAEA was given the
responsibility of investigating countries who were suspected of being
in noncompliance with the NPT. But the IAEA could not stop the
proliferation of nuclear weapons either. Not only could not the IAEA
levy any penalties against violating nations, but it became
impossible to distinguish between technologies which would lead to
military development and technologies which were for civilian
applications.
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49) During stealth elevator ambush
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Campbell: They're using stealth camouflage! You can't see them, so listen
closely. Use your ears.
Naomi: How does that stealth technology work? Is it optic or chemical? ...Do
you know, Snake?
Campbell: Ask the person who invented it. He should know.
---
Nastasha: Stealth camouflage? Yes. That is the new material, recently
developed, which hides a person's body by bending light. I think you
should ask the person who invented it.
---
Snake: Otacon, I can't see them! What should I do?
Otacon: Hmmm...Stealth camouflage works by bending the light around an object.
That's how it makes them invisible. But it doesn't have the ability to
mask heat. Use your Thermal Goggles, Snake. You'll be able to see their
heat signatures!
Campbell: It looks like the weather is getting worse. Try using your
Binoculars.
Snake: What about the satellite data?
Mei Ling: I'm sorry, Snake. I can't see the entrance in the satellite photos
either.
Snake: What about a heat source? An exhaust pipe or something?
Mei Ling: I can't confirm anything. Only that there are multiple heat sources
to the southeast of your position.
Campbell: That's probably just the burning wreckage from the Hind.
Mei Ling: Snake, you're in a big open space surrounded by walls. The entrance
to the underground base should be somewhere in there. Stay close to
the walls and you won't get lost.
Campbell: Snake, you're our only hope. Please stop them from launching that
nuke.
---
Snake: Otacon, which direction is the underground base?
Otacon: It's in the snowfield to the north of Tower B. The door is security
level 6. The weather is terrible. Make sure you don't get lost out
there. Snake, I don't have to tell you, but it's bitter cold out there.
It'd be dangerous to stay out in the Snowfield too long.
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51) During second Sniper Wolf fight
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Campbell: It's Sniper Wolf. You can only shoot at her with your PSG-1.
Naomi: Snake, Wolf is hiding somewhere in that Snowfield. First you'll have to
find out where she is.
Campbell: She should come out of hiding briefly to shoot at you.
---
Nastasha: Sniper Wolf....It is pretty unusual for a sniper to announce their
presence before they shoot. She must have a real thing for you.
Anyway, I do not think it is going to be as easy as before.
---
Snake: Otacon, where can I find ammo for the PSG-1?
Otacon: I...I can't tell you.
---
(After defeating Wolf, but before approaching her.)
---
Campbell: It looks like Wolf is down. Now get to Metal Gear's underground base
on the double.
---
Master: So you beat Wolf, huh. She was a fool to use the same tactics that
failed her in your first meeting. But remember. Don't let down your
guard until you've got a confirmed kill.
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52) Snowfield, after Sniper Wolf fight
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Campbell: A sad story. We shouldn't have turned our backs on the Kurds after
the Gulf War...
Snake: Listen. We're not responsible for her choices. Everyone decides their
own fate, no matter where they were born. Words like fate, karma...it's
just an excuse for giving up if you ask me....
Naomi: I don't agree with you. Maybe if she hadn't been born on a battlefield,
she might have had a happier, more fulfilling life. She might not have
turned into a killer...
Snake: ..........
---
Mei Ling: In China they say "It's better to live ugly than to die beautiful." I
think it's true. Once you're dead, you'll never have another chance
to be happy. I can't understand people who want to die before their
time. Please Snake...promise me that you'll come back alive.
---
Snake: Master, you and I...we're nothing more than dogs, are we?
Master: That's not like you, Snake...Don't let what Sniper Wolf said bother
you.
Snake: ..........
Master: Listen. There's not a soldier alive that doesn't question himself. And
if there is one, he's nothing more than a murderer. But someone like
Wolf...a soldier who's looking for nothing more than their own death is
no good to anyone either. Once she started to look for death, it was
all over. That's how you'll end up too, Snake...
---
Otacon: The entrance to the underground maintenance base is in the north of the
Snowfield. ...I'll be watching, Snake...
---
(Look at the parachute over the eastern wall in First Person View Mode.)
Snake: Colonel, listen to me. I found a parachute near the wreckage of the
Hind.
Campbell: A parachute? You don't think that Liquid survived.....?
Snake: Impossible. As soon as he jumped out of the pilot's seat, he'd e sliced
up faster than an onion on an infomercial.
Naomi: ...So what's that parachute doing there then?
Snake: I have no idea.
Naomi: A trap?
Snake: Either that or a message...to me.
Campbell: ...Meaning "I'm not dead", I suppose...
Snake: Maybe...but I think it's more like "I'll string you up!"
Naomi: ..........
Campbell: Well, in any case, don't let your guard down.
Snake: I won't.
Campbell: Snake, that's a blast furnace.
Snake: A blast furnace? What do they use that for?
Campbell: There's no airport on the base, so it's hard to bring in supplies.
They must have built a blast furnace so they could make building
materials and such.
Snake: That makes sense. Whew, I'm starting to sweat. It's getting kind of
warm.
Campbell: The entrance to the underground base is further below. There should
be a cargo elevator that you can take down somewhere around there.
Try to find it.
---
Nastasha: You have a good view, though your movement is limited... It might be
a good place to take out your enemy with your PSG-1.
---
Master: Sometimes, even though you know it's a losing battle, you just have to
fight or be damned. A narrow chance is still a chance.
---
Master: Foresight is important in war. In times of extreme danger, people's
latent sixth sense often awakens. When that happens, throw logic to the
wind and trust your instincts.
---
Master: The only way to conquer fear is to stare it straight in the face and
laugh at it. Never let fear control you.
---
Master: Don't feel guilty about the soldiers that died from your bullets. They
knew the risks they were taking, just like you.
---
Master: War brings out the cruelty of man. No matter how the soldier was
brought up, they all turn into animals when they're thrust into the
heat of combat.
---
Otacon: There's a cargo elevator in the northeast part of the bottom floor. You
can take that to Metal Gear's underground base. You'll spot it right
away. It's got a big patrol light attached to it.
---
(When near the small elevator on the upper level.)
---
Snake: Colonel, there's an elevator, but it's stuck on a floor below.
Campbell: That elevator can probably only be moved from below. There must be
some other way down. Look around.
Naomi: Dr. Emmerich knows the base well. Why don't you ask him?
---
Snake: The elevator is stopped at a lower floor and it won't come up. Is there
some way to get to an elevator that will take me down further?
Otacon: Well...there is one, but...
Snake: Where?
Otacon: Can you see to the west of the blast furnace? You see that crane? I
think if you go down those steps, you'll get to the other side.
Snake: Did you ever see anyone actually go down there?
Otacon: No, but I've seen mice go there.
Snake: Do I look like a mouse to you?
Otacon: Be careful of that crane, too.
---
Otacon: If you stick close to those steps, I think you can make it to the other
side...probably.
---
(When in the boiler room on the lower level.)
---
Campbell: Watch out for the steam. It's dangerous. Use your First-Person View
to see where the steam is coming out and then avoid it.
Snake: Yeah. I like a sauna now and then, but this is too much.
---
Otacon: Are you in the boiler room? Those pipes are really old. Once in a while
they blow out steam, so be careful.
Snake: You call this "once in a while"?
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54) Cargo Elevator
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Campbell: Snake, isn't that the elevator that goes down to Metal Gear's
underground base?
Snake: Yeah, but there's no button for calling the elevator.
Campbell: Maybe it'll come if you wait.
Naomi: Why don't you ask Dr. Emmerich?
---
Campbell: Metal Gear is straight down. Better move it! There's no time. The
terrorists are ready to launch.
Snake: Negotiations are all finished?
Campbell: The government can't cave in to terrorist's demands.
Snake: But they're threatening to launch a nuclear weapon!
Campbell: They've made their final decision.
Snake: ...Why is the White House being so inflexible? Colonel, is there still
something you're hiding from me?
Campbell: Snake, please...just concentrate on stopping them, okay?
---
Otacon: If you take that cargo elevator down, you'll wind up in Metal Gear's
underground maintenance base. It's automatically set to go back and
forth between the blast furnace and the underground maintenance base.
It's not there yet, so you'll just have to wait.
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55) During Cargo Elevator ambush
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Campbell: Snake, blow away all the bad guys or you're not going to be able to
get out of there and get to the underground base.
---
Master: Naturally, in an enclosed room, your motion is limited. But that
doesn't mean that you should stand still and become a human target. You
can win if you watch how your enemy moves and then cleverly counter it.
---
(After the ambush, but before the next screen loads.)
Otacon: That elevator is for transporting vehicles and building materials to
the underground maintenance base.
Snake: So that's why it's so big.
Otacon: The elevator you're on right now is the No. 1 elevator. That elevator
won't take you down all the way, so you'll have to switch to the No. 2
elevator at the relay point.
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56) Cargo Elevator, after ambush
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Otacon: Snake, that's the relay point between elevator No. 1 and elevator No.2.
Snake: Why was it set up this way?
Otacon: Well, for a long time it had been set up so that you could take one
elevator all the way to the bottom, but I heard that they changed it
because of something to do with the structural integrity of the rock.
The No.2 elevator is next to you, right? Transfer to that one.
---
(If you shoot a lot of ravens.)
Campbell: Snake, we're not paying you to be a scarecrow y'know.
Naomi: Poor things. Ravens are God's creatures too, Snake.
---
Snake: There are a lot of crows around here...
Master: Those aren't crows, those are Northern Ravens. The Inuit and other
native Americans worshipped Northern Ravens as creator deities. Some
say that ravens have the power to predict death. The great poet Marlowe
wrote about them in the 16th century. "Thus like the sad presaging
raven that tolls the sick man's passport in her hollow beak, And in the
shadow of the silent night doth shake contagion from her sable wings."
Snake: That's pretty gloomy, Master.
Master: By the way...
(This will segue into the usually mandatory conversation about Naomi.)
---
(After the talk with Master Miller.)
---
Snake: Colonel, where's Naomi?
Naomi: I'm right here, Snake. What is it?
Snake: Oh...uh...nothing. Forget it.
Naomi: Strange...
Campbell: ...Snake, by now those terrorists have finished their launch
preparations. Stop wasting time! Metal Gear's base is up ahead.
Naomi: Snake, it's over 30 below outside... Be careful, you're just recovering
from a cold...
Snake: ......
Naomi: What's wrong?
Snake: Forget it, thanks.
Campbell: Snake, stop lollygagging around and get to Metal Gear's base. There's
no time!
---
Snake: Mei Ling, how's Naomi?
Mei Ling: Huh? She's fine, I guess. What's up?
Snake: Oh...
Mei Ling: What do you want, Snake? If you want to talk to Naomi, why don't you
call her?
Snake: Oh it's nothing...forget about it.
Mei Ling: Strange guy...
---
Snake: I want to ask you about Naomi.
Master: I'm looking into the details now, but it doesn't look good. Weren't you
ever suspicious of her, Snake?
Snake: ..........
Master: ...Snake, keep your guard up.
---
Master: Ravens will eat vegetables, meat, garbage...pretty much anything. It
seems dirty to us, but that's what allows them to live even in a
climate like this.
---
Master: Legends say that crows have three times the lifespan of a man, and that
ravens have three times the lifespan of a crow. That's just an old
wives' tale, but it's true that crows live longer than many types of
birds. Northern Ravens can live pretty close to 70 years.
---
Otacon: If you take that elevator down, you'll wind up in the warehouse. Metal
Gear's underground maintenance base is just past there.
Snake: Ravens...
Otacon: What?
Snake: There are a lot of ravens here.
Otacon: There were ravens around from before. But for some reason they started
to increase in number around the same time that FOX-HOUND came to the
base. It's really weird. I wonder what it could mean...?
---
(At the bottom of the elevator.)
Master: That place is right in the middle of the permafrost. Just like the name
says, it never melts. I've heard over 85% of Alaska is permafrost. It's
extremely cold there, Snake. If you don't hurry, your C-rations will
freeze. One way to prevent your C-rations from freezing is to hold them
close to your body by equipping them.
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57) During Vulcan Raven fight
===============================================================================
Naomi: Vulcan Raven is half Native Alaskan American and half Inuit. He was
raised as a shaman and they say he has supernatural powers. During the
Cold War, he trained in Russia with the Bimpel, [sic] the Soviet special
forces. In 1993, he was demoted by President Yeltsin following his coup
d'etat. So he fled the country and became a mercenary. After that, he
joined those rent-a-war bastards at Outer Heaven Inc. He stayed there
until he joined us in Fox Hound, thanks to a strong recommendation from
Revolver Ocelot.
Campbell: That cannon he's holding is a 20 millimeter Vulcan gun. You usually
see them mounted on fighter planes. You can't take him on in a fire
fight. He'll make mincemeat of you.
Naomi: He's not just strong, Snake. He's a graduate emeritus from Alaska
University, so he's a quick thinker, too.
Campbell: In any case, you'd better not try to attack him from the front.
Normal weapons are no match for his 20 millimeter Vulcan. Try to
attack him from the sides or behind.
---
Campbell: You're at a disadvantage in a frontal assault. Try attacking him with
a Remote-Controlled Missile. Maneuver it between the containers to
get it to come up behind him. But if you fly the missiles too slow,
they'll get shot down even if they approach him from behind. Try to
get them close by flying them at top speed, or by maneuvering them
around corners.
---
Campbell: You could also try to predict where he's gonna move and set up some
C-4. If your timing is good, it might work.
---
Nastasha: It looks like Raven's holding an M61A1 20 mm multi-turreted machine
gun. They're usually mounted on F16's. With its six rotating turrets,
it can fire 4,000 20 mm rounds per minute. And it's accurate, too. If
you come at him from the front he will turn you into borscht.
---
Master: A Native Alaskan American, huh? Probably Athapaskan. They're originally
from the same tribe as the Apaches and Navajos of New Mexico.
Anthroprologically, they're related to the Japanese. There are even
linguistic similarities between Athapaskan languages and ancient
Japanese. You and he probably share many of the same ancestors.
Snake: ...Master, I don't remember telling you that I was part Japanese...
Master: ..........
---
Master: The Four Man Carry is a race where you have to run with four grown men
hanging from a long stick that you carry on your back. Apparently Raven
does it with six men.
---
Otacon: That room is still under construction because their main priority was
to finish Metal Gear's underground base. But the good thing is, with
all those containers, it should be easy to hide, right?
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58) Warehouse, after Vulcan Raven fight
===============================================================================
Campbell: Snake, if it's about Naomi, I'm looking into the matter right now.
Give me a little more time.
Snake: Where is she?
Campbell: She's still sleeping.
Snake: I can't believe it... First, the DARPA Chief turns out to be an imposter
and now Naomi... What the hell is going on here? I suppose you're going
to tell me you don't know anything, right?
Campbell: I'm sorry, Snake.
Snake: A madman is threatening the world with a nuclear weapon. I guess that's
what I should worry about now...
---
Snake: ...Naomi wasn't acting strangely or anything?
Mei Ling: No...I just can't believe that Naomi's an enemy spy. I refuse to
accept that.
Snake: I don't want to believe it either, but...
Mei Ling: Don't say it, Snake.
---
Master: Your C-rations are frozen? Never eat frozen C-rats. It'll cause a
temperature imbalance that'll drain your strength. Make sure you warm
those C's before you eat em.
---
Master: Snake, I'm sure that woman calling herself Naomi is some type of spy.
And now I'm starting to think that Campbell might be hiding something
too. Don't trust him.
---
Otacon: I don't know anything about Dr. Naomi, so there's not much I can say...
But, Snake, I think you'd better leave that to Colonel Campbell. Don't
you think you'd better just get to the Control Room.
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59) Warehouse North
===============================================================================
(This one's very picky in triggering; stand at the northwest corner of the
catwalk on the south side of the room. Use a chaff to prevent the gun cameras
from shooting you.)
Nastasha: Snake, I am detecting high levels of radiation coming from that
waterfall. If you get too close you could be exposed. Besides the
dismantled warheads, Shadow Moses Island must also be storing some
other kind of nuclear materials. Whatever it is, it must be
leaking... You have probably heard it before, but I will tell you
again. Most nuclear storage facilities aren't in much better shape
than this one. They're causing immeasurable damage to the
environment.
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60) Underground Base 1F
===============================================================================
Campbell: Snake, stop that launch. Head for the Control Room in the underground
base. Give Dr. Emmerich a call. There's no time!
---
Nastasha: That stuff that is flowing in those ditches on the 1st floor must be
radioactive nuclear wastewater. You had better stay away from it. You
are already exposed enough just by being in that area. Any further
exposure could be fatal. That place does not have a nuclear
processing facility. It must be some other kind of nuclear material
that is leaking besides the dismantled nuclear warheads... Probably
spent fuel or something.
---
Nastasha: Anytime fuel is burned in a nuclear reactor, it will always produce,
as a waste product, some spent fuel mixed with highly toxic,
radioactive compounds. Spent nuclear fuel stays radioactive for 300
years. In other words, this material will remain lethal for the next
three centuries.
---
Nastasha: There was a time when we thought it was safe to seal the nuclear
waste in special containers and bury it in a layer of rock salt
without much exposure to underground water. Even though we now know
there are big problems with that, we still don't have an effective
disposal solution. Most of the nuclear waste we produce is just
shoved underground with no intention of ever processing it. It's like
an ostrich with its head in the sand. No?
---
Nastasha: There is a process which involves mixing the nuclear waste with low-
grade uranium to convert it into a mixed oxid (MOX) fuel for burining
in light water reactors, usually in the form of glass logs. But MOX
contaminates a nuclear reactor more quickly than low-grade uranium.
It is also highly toxic. It is economically unfeasible unless the
price of uranium is more than four times what it currently is. Not
only that, but you cannot ignore the danger inherent in transporting
the MOX from the processing factories to the nuclear reactors. An
accident could lead to radioactive contamination, or the materials
could be hijacked by terrorists... No, I do not think MOX could be
called a viable solution to the problem of plutonium disposal.
---
Nastasha: There is only one effective use for nuclear waste. Military
applications. You see, after chemical reprocessing, they can separate
plutonium from the nuclear waste. Nuclear weapons normally use
military-grade plutonium 239 with a purity of 93-94%. It is made in
special nuclear reactors designed for military applications. On the
other hand, the plutonium in spent nuclear fuel only has a purity of
about 60%. But that does not mean that spent nuclear fuel cannot be
used for military applications. America has been successful in tests
using eapons made from nuclear-reactor-grade plutonium. That means
that eventually everyone will be able to make nuclear weapons from
plutonium separated from spent nuclear fuel.
---
Nastasha: Spent nuclear fuel can also be used to make depleted uranium (DU)
bullets or shells. They are armor-piercing antitank rounds. With a
very high density and armor-piercing capability, DU explodes after
penetrating the target's armor. DU ammunition demonstrates a 10%
increase in efficiency over munitions made of heavy metal alloy such
as tungsten. Unfortunately, when a DU round explodes, it spreads a
fine dust which, when absorbed into a body, supposedly causes
terrible health problems such as renal disease. During the Gulf War,
Americans as well as Iraqi soldiers were exposed to DU dust and
suffered from radiation poisoning and other illnesses. The American
government and public organizations undertook medical studies, but no
clear casual link was established between exposure to DU and the
occurrence of cancer or genetic damage. Some people think that this
type of radioactive contamination is what is behind the "Gulf War
Syndrome," but the government will not admit it...
---
Nastasha: They are currently doing research to find ways to transform minor
actinoids such as Americium and Neptunium, which are highly toxic
with long half lives, into nuclear materials with short half lives.
It's called extinction processing, but it is not being used much due
to all the technical and economic problems with it. A serious program
for nuclear waste treatment has yet to be established.
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61) Underground Base 3F
===============================================================================
(This can be triggered anytime after the third Otacon call, where he reveals
Rex's true capabilities.)
Snake: How about it? Did you find the override system file?
Otacon: Not yet. I need a little more time. Well, I found lots of information
about that new nuclear weapon... There are 4 stages involved in
launching a ballistic missile. The first one is the Boost Stage. It
starts at the point the missile is launched and ends after all the
rocket fuel is burned and the missile is propelled into the exosphere.
The next stage is the Post-Boost Stage. It starts after all the fuel is
burned and ends after the re-entry vehicle is ejected. Next is the
Intermediate Course Stage. It takes place after the re-entry vehicle is
ejected and lasts until the missile enters the exosphere. Then comes
the Final Stage. It starts when the re-entry vehicle enters the
exosphere and it lasts until it reaches its ultimate target on the
ground. Missile defense systems use military satellites to detect
rocket emissions during the initial Boost Stage of a missile. But this
new nuclear weapon employs the rail gun's ability to fire projectiles
at ultra-high velocities, instead of using a rocket. That's why it
can't be detected by today's missile defense systems! And on top of
that, the re-entry vehicle also uses Stealth technology... It's so
accurate that its fifty percent zone comes close to 50 meters. That's
as good as the best ICBM.
Snake: A highly accurate, undetectable, uninterceptable nuclear weapon. We
wouldn't even be able to tell where it came from...
Otacon: And that's not all. A standard ballistic missile uses a 2-stage or a 3-
stage solid fuel rocket for its propulsion system. Besides costing lots
of money, safely maintaining the solid rocket fuel and readying the
missile for launch requires a lot of work. But a railgun-launched
nuclear warhead avoids all of those problems. And it's cheap too.
Snake: It's the perfect nuke. A general's dream...
Otacon: And the world's nightmare.
---
(After the fourth Otacon call.)
Snake: Did you find the file for the override system?
Otacon: Just wait a little longer. I found out a lot about the arms industry
though... After the Cold War ended, the United States slashed its
defense budget by more than 15%. Naturally, the arms industry was
severely affected. It resulted in an orgy of mergers and acquisitions.
Some of the big arms conglomerates today are made up of what 10 years
ago would have been 20 or more smaller arms companies. ArmsTech is one
of those. But we lost our bid to produce the US Air Force's next line
of fighter jets. Then we took a stab at civilian applications, but that
was a failure too. The company was about to go belly up. Ironically,
the Defense Department was in pretty much the same situation. Thanks to
big budget cuts, they were forced to turn to the private sector to help
fund their weapons development. On top of that, the government began to
actively export their advanced weapons technology to the private sector
in order to maintain a high standard of quality in the country's
defense armaments. Eventually they decided on a joint development
project for new weapon systems between the DOD and the private sector.
And since both sides were in such bad financial shape, that's where all
the backscratching came in. So there was another reason for the joint
development of Metal Gear, huh. It wasn't just President Baker trying
to keep ArmsTech afloat...
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62) The PAL Key I: Retrieving the Key
===============================================================================
Campbell: Find that key! It fell somewhere in that drainage ditch! Use your
Mine Detector.
Snake: Mine Detector?
Campbrll: Yes. The Mine Detector works just like a metal detector. The position
of the card key should show up on your radar screen.
---
Nastasha: There is a big difference between conventional weapons and weapons of
mass destruction. Conventional weapons are intended for use against
military targets, but nuclear weapons are used against noncombatants.
Nukes are designed to kill tens of thousands of innocent civilians in
a flash. That is why nuclear weapons are so evil.
---
Nastasha: Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it. That is why the
world must never forget Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
---
Nastasha: Nuclear weapons are destructive enough to kill every living thing on
Earth and to render the planet uninhabitable for tens of thousands of
years.
---
Nastasha: In the history of mankind, there has never been a weapon created
which was not later used. If we do not do something, we are just
going to blow ourselves up. There's no doubt about it. As long as
nuclear weapons exist, we have the sword of Damocles hanging over our
heads.
---
Master: You lost the key? Hurry up and find it! They've already entered the
detonation code! The only way to stop that launch is to lock the system
by re-inputting the detonation codes. If you use the Mine Detector, you
should be able to find the key even if it fell into the drainage ditch.
Whatever you do, find that key!
---
(Once Master Miller call you after you find a bomb instead of the PAL key.)
---
Campbell: Snake, get that card key back from the rat. Why don't you watch its
route and set up a trap for it with the C4 or something.
---
(After retrieving the PAL key.)
---
Otacon: You found the card key, right? First comes the room temperature key.
Put it into the far left terminal in the Control Room. That key is
actually an IC card. Its connector pins and main body are made of a
shape memory alloy. It's designed so that unless it has been changed
to the correct shape, it won't be recognized by the PAL code input
terminal in the Control Room and the detonation code won't be entered.
---
Campbell: Snake, the surveillance camera... When you insert the card key, don't
let it see you. Try using your Chaff. You could probably use a Box
too.
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63) The PAL Key II: Cooling the Key
===============================================================================
Otacon: Next you've got to cool the card key.
Snake: Where should I do that?
Otacon: This is Alaska. Go outside, it's cold everywhere. But you're close to
the warehouse where you fought Raven, right? That place is right in the
middle of the permafrost layer and there's no heater either.
---
(After successfully cooling the key.)
Otacon: Snake, it looks like you changed the card key's shape correctly. Go and
put it into the middle terminal in the Control Room. Before it warms up
and changes back to its original shape.
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64) The PAL Key III: Heating the Key
===============================================================================
Otacon: Somewhere warm? What about the blast furnace? But the problem is if you
go through a cold place on the way back, the card key might change
shape. You need to hurry on the way back.
---
(After the call from Master Miller about Naomi.)
---
Nastasha: I cannot believe it! Dr. Naomi working with the terrorists...
Snake: I don't want to believe it either.
Nastasha: But if what Campbell says is true...
Snake: I know. Nastasha, have you ever heard of FoxDie?
Nastasha: FoxDie? No, sorry...I've never heard of it.
Snake: Oh well....Forget about it.
---
Master: So Naomi is a spy, just like I thought. Campbell is hiding something
too... But that's okay. FoxDie is a virus... a biological weapon. There
must be a vaccine. We can worry about getting that later, Snake, but
right now you've got to focus on re-inputting those detonation codes.
Okay?
---
Otacon: Naomi's an enemy spy!? ...I can't believe it!
Snake: I don't want to believe it either, but...
Otacon: Snake, leave it to Colonel Campbell. You've got to concentrate on re-
inputting that detonation code.
Snake: You're right...
---
(After successfully heating the PAL key.)
---
Master: The key changed shape. Hurry to the Control Room! That's the last key!
Snake: Master, I've never heard you so excited.
Master Miller: ..........
---
Otacon: It looks like you changed the shape correctly. The last card key goes
in the far right terminal in the Control Room. But be careful. If
you're in a cold place for too long, it'll change back to its original
shape. You need to hurry.
---
(After the call from Naomi.)
---
Snake: Colonel, what's new with Naomi?
Campbell: She's being interrogated, Snake. Leave her to me. You just worry
about stopping Metal Gear.
Snake: ..........
Campbell: Please, Snake. I consider you my friend. Please believe that.
Snake: ..........
Campbell: Snake, we're just about out of time! Get to the Control Room!
---
Mei Ling: Snake, Naomi's under arrest...
Snake: What the hell is happening over there? What's the Colonel thinking?
Mei Ling: Campbell is... I'm sorry. I can't say any more. But please believe
me. I'm here to help you. Until the end...
---
Snake: Nastasha, I'm going to ask you one more time. Do you know anything about
FoxDie and the real nature of this operation?
Nastasha: Sorry. I have not been told anything about that.
Snake: That's funny. The Colonel said almost exactly the same thing.
Nastasha: .........
Snake: Sorry. I didn't mean to sound sarcastic. I believe you...
---
Master: So Naomi used FoxDie to take her revenge on you...
Snake: Yeah, but she said she wasn't the one who made the decision to use it.
According to her, it was just one part of this operation.
Master: Hmmm. If this goes all the way up to Campbell, it might not be so easy
to get that vaccine...oh well, forget about it... Hurry up and get to
the Control Room. Input that last key!
---
Otacon: I can't really blame Dr. Naomi... I feel sorry for her....Ever since I
was a little kid, I always hated my first name.
Snake: Hal, isn't it?
Otacon: Yeah... But I'm not a computer, I'm a human......My grandfather taking
part in the Manhattan Project...my father being born on the day of the
Hiroshima bomb...I hated every part of that. My name, my father, my
grandfather. ...It felt like all those things were a ball and chain
around my legs, dragging me down.. But now that I think about it, I
realize that I was blessed. At least I know who I am...where I came
from... But Dr. Naomi didn't even know who her parents were, what her
real name was. She must have been a very lonely little girl...
Snake: Otacon...
Otacon: ...Sorry, Snake. I guess right now you should focus on re-inputting
those PAL codes.
---
(After Liquid traps you in the control room.)
Nastasha: Snake, you are in danger! Get out of there!
Snake: Yeah, but how?
Nastasha: Isn't there someone who knows this base? ...Dr. Emmerich! Maybe he
can do something.
---
(After Otacon opens the door.)
Otacon: What are you doing? The door is open, Snake. Hurry up and go after
Liquid!
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65) During Metal Gear Rex fight
===============================================================================
Campbell: God help us! Metal Gear is moving... Snake, it's all riding on you
now. You've got to stop that thing!
Snake: But how?
Campbell: You'll have to ask Dr. Emmerich, the guy who made it.
---
Mei Ling: Snake, there's nothing I can do to help you. All I can do is to cheer
you on!
Snake: Mei Ling, I don't think I can go through all that again. Please save the
mission.
Mei Ling: Okay, Snake, I'll take care of it.
---
Nastasha: I am a military analyst and an expert on high-tech weapons, but I do
not know anything about Metal Gear. Why don't you ask Dr. Emmerich?
---
Nastasha: It probably uses some kind of electronic targeting equipment similar
to a tank. If you use chaff, you should be able to confuse it for a
little while.
---
Otacon: Snake, Rex's armor is impregnable. You can't do any damage with the
weapons you've got. Rex uses the latest advances in compound armor. The
only way you can pierce it is with a high-performance HEAT (high-
explosive, antitank) round.
Snake: So what do I do?
Otacon: Rex's pilot seat operates exactly like a VR system. It's got multiple
sensors connected to a high-tech interface used for the controls. It's
completely self-enclosed and shut off from the outside environment.
Snake: He's not using his naked eyes?
Otacon: That's right. So if you could somehow destroy the sensors... Do you see
that round plate on Rex's left arm?
Snake: Yeah, that thing that looks like a shield?
Otacon: That's a radome. If you can destroy that thing, it won't be able to use
its electronic equipment.
Snake: So he'll be blinded?
Otacon: Yeah. Try to hit that radome with a Stinger missile.
Snake: So that will stop it?
Otacon: No, Rex was designed so it can be controlled manually too.
Snake: Oh, great.
Otacon: The part that looks like a beak is where the pilot seat is. In an
emergency it will open up. Rex's armor is perfect. You can't destroy
it.
Snake: You told me that already.
Otacon: But the interior is a different story.
Snake: I get it... First I destroy the radome. That will force him to open up
the pilot's seat.
Otacon: Right. If you can shoot a missile into the cockpit, you'll destroy the
computer control system.
Snake: You intentionally designed it with a weak point?
Otacon: It's not a weak point--I like to think of it as more of a character
flaw. People and weapons just aren't complete without a character flaw,
don't you think?
Snake: I guess so. I owe you one, Otacon.
---
Otacon: I saw it in President Baker's top secret files. Rex has a free electron
laser mounted on its belly. It's a laser weapon that discharges a laser
beam into an electron beam that's been accelerated using giant magnets.
It can generate an incredible amount of energy...pretty close to 100
megawatts. That's ten times greater than any other laser out there.
---
Otacon: If Rex steps on you, it'll be all over. Be very careful when he gets
close.
---
Otacon: Rex is equipped with antitank missiles on both of his knees. They're a
laser semi-active homing type that doesn't use wires. The shooter uses
a laser illuminator to bounce a laser beam off the target. After that,
the missile uses the light reflected off the target to home in on it.
Fortunately, the missiles are tipped with HEAT rounds and not
antipersonnel warheads. But if they hit you directly, you'll be sorry.
Be careful.
---
Otacon: The rail gun uses magnetism to fire projectiles. By perfecting the
process of shell acceleration, the rail gun is able to fire a
projectile with a muzzle velocity of over 100 kilometers per second. It
was originally going to be used, as part of SDI, to shoot down enemy
ICBMs outside the atmosphere. It's ironic that now it's gonna be used
to deliver a nuclear warhead...
---
Otacon: Rex is the first actual prototype model, but they've been doing virtual
prototyping for a while now. They pop it into a VR simulation while
it's still in the design phase. That way they can make improvements to
the design while testing it under all sorts of simulated conditions.
So even though it's a prototype, it's extremely well designed. Be
careful!
---
Campbell: Destroy Metal Gear! We're out of time! If you can't do it, I'll have
to resort to my last option.
Snake: Last option?
Campbell: We have a submarine prepared to deliver a full nuclear strike on the
base.
Snake: What the hell!?
---
Nastasha: Radome stands for radar dome. It is a cover protecting a super-
sensitive electronic scanning array. Almost all modern combat
aircraft have them. It is not just a radar system in there. That
radome probably contains infrared sensors, motion detectors, and
other equipment, too. It is like a combination of eyes, ears and nose
all rolled into one. If you could destroy that you might have a
chance...
---
Nastasha: Use your Stinger missiles carefully. If you run out, you'll have no
chance to win.
---
(After Gray Fox's sacrifice.)
---
Snake: Colonel, Fox is dead...
Campbell: I know..... God rest his soul. Even a soldier needs more to live for
than just fighting. Maybe if he had found something else, he wouldn't
have been so haunted...
Snake: He was too simple... too pure. There was nothing in this world for him
to believe in... so he chose to believe only in himself.
Campbell: I guess you're right. A man like Fox is really only looking for his
death...
Snake: Yeah. But if you ask me, there's no happiness to be gained in death...
no peace either. I'm gonna leave here alive.
Campbell: Good. I want that too.
---
Campbell: If you can shoot a Stinger missile directly into the cockpit, maybe
you can destroy it. C'mon, Snake! Win!
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66) During Liquid Snake fight
===============================================================================
Nastasha: Snake, it is just you and Liquid now. There's no advice I can give
you. Trust yourself! You have got to win!!
---
Otacon: If you look like you're about to fall off the back of Rex, press any
button rapidly. You'll be able to climb up more quickly.
---
Otacon: Snake, I don't know anything about fighting. But you've got to beat
Liquid!
Mei Ling: Snake, they've placed the Colonel under arrest. I don't know what I
should do. This will probably be your last save.
Snake: I'm going to miss those proverbs of yours.
Mei Ling: Snake...
Snake: Mei Ling, I have a favor to ask you. Make a hard copy of all the Codec
conversation data up to this point. I want some insurance.
Mei Ling: Okay, Snake. Leave it to me.
---
(If Otacon is with you.)
Otacon: What are you using the Codec for? I'm right here.
The following are conversations that can be found in the game's data, but that
I've personally never heard or been able to trigger, leading me to believe they
were cut from the final game. If anyone can find out if/when these
conversations take place, let me know and I'll credit you!
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Mei Ling: I wish I could send you weapons through this Codec, instead of just
data.
Snake: That would be nice. I'm starting to feel like a thief already...
Ransacking rooms, rifling through fallen enemies' pockets...
Mei Ling: But you have no choice, Snake.
Snake: Maybe so, but I think I'm starting to develop kleptomania. I just keep
putting things in my pocket.
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Mei Ling: Snake, what does it feel like to fight ?
Snake: Why do you ask ?
Mei Ling: I like to play fighting games.
Snake: Games?
Mei Ling: Yeah. Fighting games. Since I started this job, I've seen so many
people kill each other. But I always see it on a monitor, or in burst
transmission.
Snake: Not a very good job, huh.
Mei Ling: I'm not sure. When you watch on a monitor, it starts to feel just
like a video game.
Snake: This is no game! There are no startovers if you make a mistake.
Mei Ling: I'm sorry...
Snake: Killing's not fun. It's not pretty, either, like it looks in those video
games.
Mei Ling: Okay, Snake...I understand. War's not a game.
Snake: Listen, Mei Ling, after this operation is over, I want you to go back to
being a normal student. You should be having fun...playing real video
games instead of playing war.
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Nastasha: Snake, radiation sickness is a horrible thing... I watched my
friends, family...all my loved ones die slowly from it. It ate away
at them like a living thing...they died wretched deaths. All I could
do was watch. I sat in my bed and cried for days, whimpering in fear.
I thought it was my turn next... I was cursed...cursed by the sudden
explosion at Chernobyl. Why did this terrible thing have to happen to
us?! I cursed at God for what he did to us... I went to America after
my parents died, but the terrible curse followed me. It was not until
many years later that I decided to put all of my efforts into making
this world free from nuclear weapons... After I learned that I was
unable to have children.
Snake: Nastasha...I'm sorry.
Nastasha: Since I was exposed at age 10, I suffered from problems with my
thyroid gland. ...It wasn't really a surprise, but when the reality
of it hits you...it is quite a shock.
Snake: You became infertile from radiation poisoning?
Nastasha: To be told that you cannot have a child...that you will never be able
to pass on your genes to a new generation...you cannot know what it
is like. It took a long time, and I hurt a lot of people along the
way, but learning I was infertile allowed me to think clearly. I
decided that instead of having children, I would help to make the
world a safe and better place for future generations. I determined to
work for the elimination of nuclear weapons, and so I
joined the Pentagon.
Snake: Nastasha....
Nastasha: I'm sorry to go on and on about myself. Please forget I said
anything.
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