It's been a long time Snake.

好久不見，Snake。

That's no way to greet an old war buddy Snake.

不歡迎當年戰場上的老夥計嗎？

I just invited you here so we could have a talk.

只是請你過來聊聊。

Sorry if they were a little rough with you. But we've got a serious situation here. Only you can get us out of it.

請原諒我們的粗莽，我這邊有件急事，而且只有你能搞定。

You will take these orders. I know it.

你會的。

Excuse me.

打擾一下。

Dr. Naomi Hunter. She's chief of FOX-HOUND's medical staff and an expert in gene therapy.

Naomi Hunter 醫生。 他是FOX-HOUND的醫務人員，拿手基因治療。

No, civilian. I've been sent here from ATGC. Pleasure to meet you

不，我是平民。我是ATGC派來的，很高興認識你。

Don't worry this injection won't hurt a bit.

別擔心，這次注射不會給你帶來任何傷害。

What's wrong? You don't like shots?

別怕，你不喜歡打針？

Snake listen up. It all went down five hours ago. Heavily armed soliders occupied Shadow Moses Island, a remote island off the coast of Alaska.

聽好了Snake。 5小時後， 武裝士兵就會佔領影子摩西島，這是個位於阿拉斯加的偏遠島嶼。

Next-Generation Special Forces led by members of unit FOX-HOUND. They've presented Washington with a single demand, and they say that if it isn't met, they'll launch a nuclear weapon.

Next-Generation特種部隊，由FOX-HOUND成員帶領。他們已向華盛頓提出單方要求，如果得不到滿足，他們就會發射核武器。

I'm afraid so. You see, the island is the site of a secret nuclear weapons disposal facility.

恐怕是這樣，你看，這個島是個機密的核武器處理設備。

Now you understand how serious the situation is. You'll have two mission objectives. First, you're to rescue the DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) Chief, Donald Anderson, and the president of ArmsTech, Kenneth Baker. They're both being held as hostages.

現在你應該意識到問題的嚴重性了吧。你有兩個任務。首先，你要救出DARPA（美國國防部高級研究計畫局）局長，Donald Anderson，還有ArmsTech公司的總裁，Kenneth Baker。 這兩個被關押的人質。

Secondly, you're to investigate whether or not the terrorists have the ability to launch a nuclear strike, and stop them if they do. Any questions, Snake?

其次，你要調查這些恐怖份子是否能發動核打擊。如果有，就想辦法停止掉。還有什麼問題嗎，Snake。

Well you can make up your mind after you hear more about the situation.

等你下定決心後，我們再接著說。

The disposal facility includes a hardened underground base. Even with our most advanced intelligence gathering equipment, we can't tell what's happening inside.

這個處理設施包含一個堅硬的地下基地。即便我們用上最先進的設備，也無法得知那裡面發生了什麼。

Well an air insertion is impossible.

從空中看來是不可能的了。

We'll approach the disposal facility by sub.

我想可以潛入接近處理設施。

Yes, within a few miles of it. The facility is equipped with sonar detection capability. They'd be able to hear our engine or propeller noise.

對，再過幾英里。

We'll launch a one-man SDV (swimmer delivery vehicle).

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Same as a torpedo. Only this has no propulsion device of its own. After the SDV gets as close as it can, dispose of it. From there on you'll have to swim.

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Don't worry. That suit represents the latest advances in poly- thermal technology. The nuclear weapons disposal facility covers the whole island. I'll contact you by Codec after you reach your target.

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As usual, this is a one-man inflitration mission.

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Yes. This a top-secret black op. Don't expect any official support.

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The truth is that secret exercises were being conducted at the time the terrorist group attacked.

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I'm not privy to that information.

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The DARPA chief has also been injected with a mini-transmitter. As you get closer you should be able to pick up his location on your radar.

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They say they do. They even gave us the serial number of the warhead they plan to use.

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I'm afraid so. At the very least, they've got their hands on a real nuclear warhead.

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Yes. Every missile and warhead in our arsenal is equipped with a PAL, which uses a discreet detonation code.

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Permissive Action Link. A safety control system built into all nuclear weapons systems. But even so, we can't rest easy.

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Because the DARPA Chief knows the detonation code.

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That used to be true, but since the end of the Cold War you can get anything if you have enough money and the right connections.

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A person's remains.

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That's right. To be more accurate, cell specimens which contain the individual's genomic information.

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The terrorists need them. You see these Next-Generation Special Forces have been strengthened through gene therapy.

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You've heard of the Human Genome Project. They've been mapping the human genome, and they're nearly finished. Following up on this research, the military has been working towards identifiying those genes which are responsible for making effective soldiers.

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Yes, and using gene therapy they're able to transplant those genes into regular soldiers.

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I'll explain this part. With gene therapy, we can remove those genes which we know may lead to sickness or disease, and that the same time, splice in genes with beneficial effects such as resistance to cancer for example.

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In other words, we can overcome all sorts of genetic diseases and at the same time add genetic characteristics as desired.

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Yes we could.

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But it all depends on being able to isolate and identify those "soldier genes".

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And in order to do that, it's helpful to study the genomic information of one of the greatest soldiers ever.

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The man they call the greatest warrior of the twentieth century.

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That's right. We've been working feverishly to identify the genes responsible for his incredible combat skill. So far we've discovered about sixty of the so-called "soldier genes."

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Yes, and his cells have remained frozen in cryo-chamber. His genomic information is a priceless treasure to mankind.

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His body was burned severely, but it was possible to restore his DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) profile from just a single strand of his hair.

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Yes. We'll use a process that I discovered called gene targeting. The strongest soldiers don't become what they are by acquiring their skills through training or experience, we now know that hereditary factors are far more crucial for creating superior soldiers.

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Snake, we can't give them his body. It's potentially more dangerous than all the warheads on that island put together.

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I hear the terrorists are calling themselves the "Sons of Big Boss."

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24 hours. They say they'll launch after 24 hours.

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So far they haven't mentioned a target.

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5 hours ago.

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Naturally, I'm representing the US government.

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The President of the United States.

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No at this point they're still video conferencing with each other.

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Not yet. The Secretary of Defense has operational control and is fully aware of the situation. After you infiltrate, if you determine they possess nuclear launch capabilities a COG will be issued.

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Yes. So is the DIA, the Defense Intelligence Agency.

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They'll be sending us some support.

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Of course. A nuclear weapons specialist has already been assigned to us.

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I know. That's why I've requested the assistance of a military analyst named Nastasha Romanenko. She'll be providing you backup by Codec.

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She's built up an impressive record as an advisor to the Nuclear Emergency Search Team. Contact her if you have any questions. She's also an expert on hi-tech weapons.

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At her home in Los Angeles.

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They're heavily armed I'm afraid.

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The six members of FOX-HOUND in charge are all hardened veterans. They're tough enough to eat nails and ask for seconds.

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The others are Next-Generation Special Forces. They're not your average grunts either.

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They started out as an anti-terrorist special-ops unit made up of members from former biochem units, technical escort units, and the Nuclear Emergency Search Team. Their purpose was to respond to threats involving next-generation weapons of mass destruction, including NBC (nuclear/biological/chemica) weapons.

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Until "they" were added that is.

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These guys didn't start out as regular army.

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Yeah. And it gets worse. Most of them were from a merc agency that I think you're familiar with. They were part of Big Boss' private guard. And after Big Boss went down, the military just bought out all their contracts.

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After that they were merged with our own VR unit, Force 21, and re-trained. If you ask me, these so-called "Next-Generation Special Forces" should to be called "simulated soldiers." They have no real battle experience.

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Don't forget they've all been strengthened with gene therapy. They carry genes which make them excellent soldiers. Don't get careless just because they don't have much experience.

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Yes, but those are just declarations not actual treaties.

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The interesting thing is that nearly every member of the unit conspired in this attack.

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They're calling it a revolution.

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Since they all went through the same gene therapy, they probably felt closer than brothers. They see the unit as their only family.

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According to their files, they all got straight A's on their psychological tests. They all seemed like fine, upstanding patriotic soldiers.

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No. Several people didn't show up on the day of the exercise. That's why there was a resupply of troops.

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There was a report a month ago that they were acting strangely.

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Apparently they consulted classified information about the soldier genes and performed their own gene therapy experiments.

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Well our gene therapy process is almost completely automated. And besides that they're all geniuses with IQs over 180.

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Even the existence of this genome army is a national secret of the highest order. We'd been hoping to investigate this quietly and deal with it behind closed doors.

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Hi-Tech special forces unit FOX-HOUND. Your former unit, and one that I was a commander of. An elite group combining firepower and expertise. They're every bit as good as when I was commanding them.

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There are six members of FOX-HOUND involved in this terrorist activity. Psycho Mantis, with his powerful psychic abilities. Sniper Wolf, the beautiful and deadly sharpshooter. Decoy Octopus, master of disguise. Vulcan Raven, giant and shaman. And Revolver Ocelot, specialist in interrogation and a formidable gunfighter.

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And finally, in charge of them, FOX-HOUND's squad leader Liquid Snake.

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Yes and you're the only person who can stand against him.

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Liquid Snake. The man with the same codename as you.

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He fought in the Gulf War as a teenager, the youngest person in the SAS (British Special Air Service). His job was to track down and destroy mobile SCUD missile launching platforms. You were there too I believe. Didn't you infiltrate western Iraq with a platoon of Green Berets?

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The details are classified, but it seems that originally he penetrated the the Middle East as a sleeper for the SIS.

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But he never once showed his face in Century House. He was taken prisoner in Iraq, and after that there was no trace of him for several years. After you retired, he was rescued and became a member of FOX-HOUND.

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I don't know his real name. That information is so highly classified that even I can't look at it. Here's a photo of him. Pretty shocking, huh? His skin tone is a little different but otherwise you two are exact duplicates.

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I don't know the details, but it seems so. That's why we really need you for this mission.

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You're the only one who can beat him. Now that I've met you, I know. You've got something he doesn't. I can see it in your eyes.

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Why Snake? Is your life in Alaska all that great?

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The Iditarod? The longest sled race in the world? When did you become a dog musher?

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Don't worry about your dogs.

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I'm sorry Snake but this vessel is headed for the Bering Sea. There's no room for debate.

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You will accept this assignment!

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Snake, there's enough dirt in your file from your days as an agent to keep you in the stockade until you're a very old man.

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No Snake. I prefer to look at it as helping you to come to a decision more easily. But anyway, I know you better than that. You'd take this assignment even without the threat.

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You're a natural born soldier. You're not the grow old gracefully type. Same for all of us who've seen real action. The only place we can feel truly alive is on the battlefield. I'm a solider too. I know those feelings of powerlessness, frustration that you feel everyday. You've tried to play the boy scout out there in Alaska, but you can't race dogs in the snow forever. Why don't you come back to us and be a soldier again.

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Snake, I just want to give you back your purpose in life.

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Becaue there aren't many people who know FOX-HOUND as well as I do.

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I've been soldiering for a long time, I don't know anything else. I guess even though I'm getting a little old, I still love to be in the field.

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Okay Snake. Sorry. I'll be frank. A person very dear to me is being held hostage.

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My neice. Meryl.

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Several soldiers were reported missing the day of the revolt. And my niece was one of those called in as an emergency replacement.

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She's my little brother's girl. He died in the Gulf War. Since then I've been watching after her.

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I'm retired. I'm just an old man now. And I'm your friend.

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I've thought of us as friends since the fall of Zanzibar.

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That's what I trust about you. It's what makes you human. Please Snake. Save my niece Meryl.

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Name them.

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Agreed. That's why I was called. But one thing.

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I'm not a colonel anymore. Just a retired old warhorse.

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She was in charge of FOX-HOUND's gene therapy. She knows more about those men than anyone else.

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Make no mistake. I'm not a nurse. I'm a scientist.

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It's a combination of and nanomachines and an anti-freezing peptide so that your blood and other bodily fluids don't freeze, even at sub-arctic temperatures.

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Not just one kind either. There are different types which will replenish the supply of adrenaline, nutrition and sugar in your bloodstream.

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I also put some nootropics in there.

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Nootropics. It's a class of drugs which wil help improve your mental functioning.

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Benzedrine. It's a type of stimulant. It'll keep you alert and responsive for twelve straight hours.

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Those nanomachines will also keep your Codec's batteries charged up.

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You're welcome.

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What are you going to do?

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Huh?

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