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Colonel

Colonel character artwork
Mission command persona · Plant Codec

The Colonel directs Raiden during the Plant chapter, but the nature of this contact is a major part of the sequel’s mystery.

  • Story: The changing communications are intentional story events, not simply interface malfunctions. Their meaning connects to the game’s themes of control and information.
  • In the game: Continue following the game’s progression cues when dialogue becomes strange. Keep separate saves before long late-game sequences if you want to revisit the revelations without replaying the entire campaign.

Story spoilers.

Metal Gear Solid 2 · PlayStation 2 · 2001 · Sons of Liberty campaign. Shared mechanics documented in the Master Collection manual; original PS2 controls and collection bindings can differ. · Picture: Colonel: Metal Gear Solid 2 original-era character artwork.

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