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Characters and mission support

The main cast across the Tanker and Plant chapters, with practical support roles.

Story and late-game spoilers.

Edition covered

Sons of Liberty campaign. Shared mechanics documented in the Master Collection manual; original PS2 controls and collection bindings can differ.

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Item directory

Solid Snake original character artwork
Tanker protagonist

Solid Snake

His opening mission introduces systems used later. Use this chapter to practise aiming, cover and guard observation before the larger Plant route.

Raiden
Plant protagonist

Raiden

His mission builds on the same stealth foundation with additional objectives. Read current briefings rather than assuming every task repeats the Tanker.

Otacon
Technical and Tanker support

Otacon

Provides mission assistance and save support during the Tanker chapter. Follow photography instructions carefully when the objective is evidence rather than combat.

Colonel
Plant Codec support

Colonel and Rose

The Colonel handles mission direction; Rose supports saving. Keep multiple saves when possible before long story sequences.

Peter Stillman
Bomb-disposal specialist

Peter Stillman

His briefing explains the disposal tools. Learn the sensor and coolant procedure before attempting the strut circuit under pressure.

Emma Emmerich
Technical specialist

Emma Emmerich

Her later involvement changes the mission’s immediate priorities. Escort and protection objectives require different pacing from solitary infiltration.

Olga Gurlukovich
Key Tanker figure

Olga Gurlukovich

Her early confrontation introduces a distinct arena. Study cover and visibility rather than approaching the encounter as a normal patrol takedown.

Vamp
Dead Cell members

Fortune, Fatman and Vamp

Their encounters have specific rules and objectives. Listen to support calls when normal attacks are ineffective or a timer changes the priority.

Solidus Snake
Major story figures

Ocelot and Solidus Snake

Their roles connect the wider conflict. This directory leaves detailed revelations to the story rather than presenting every identity twist upfront.

Quick notes

  • Keep the chapter attached to the character. Snake leads the Tanker opening, while Raiden’s Plant operation introduces a different support arrangement and a different relationship to the mission.
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