Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2

FOXHOUND

Learn about the elite FOXHOUND unit in Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2. Understand their role and the impact this legendary special forces unit had.

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FOXHOUND

FOXHOUND was the legendary special operations unit that Solid Snake, and his predecessors, belonged to. This elite, deniable operations unit was designed to handle threats that conventional military forces couldn't, often operating in the shadows and without official acknowledgment. Their missions frequently involved infiltrating heavily guarded enemy bases and neutralizing significant threats, often involving rogue nuclear-equipped mechs or rogue military factions.

The unit's history is deeply intertwined with the Metal Gear saga. FOXHOUND was initially formed by Big Boss, serving as a tool for his own clandestine operations before being taken over by the US government. Throughout the series, FOXHOUND's operatives, including the iconic Solid Snake, are tasked with missions that have far-reaching global implications. Understanding FOXHOUND's role is crucial to grasping the motivations and the high stakes involved in the missions undertaken by Snake and his allies. The unit's existence, its operatives, and its ultimate fate are central to the overarching narrative of the Metal Gear Solid series.

Key operatives associated with FOXHOUND include:

  • Solid Snake: The primary protagonist of many Metal Gear Solid titles, renowned for his stealth and combat prowess.
  • Liquid Snake: Solid Snake's twin brother and a formidable antagonist.
  • Revolver Ocelot: A complex character with shifting allegiances, often involved with FOXHOUND's operations.
  • Gray Fox (Frank Jaeger): A legendary operative who later becomes a cyborg ninja.

The unit's deniable nature meant that its operations were often covered up, and its operatives were expendable. This secrecy and the moral ambiguities surrounding their missions are a recurring theme throughout the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2.