Peter Stillman
Bomb-disposal specialist · Big Shell
Story spoilers: This profile discusses character history and events in the game.
Peter Stillman is featured in Metal Gear Solid 2 — Bomb-disposal specialist. This profile covers their background, appearance, personality, story role and practical gameplay details.
Sons of Liberty campaign. Shared mechanics documented in the Master Collection manual; original PS2 controls and collection bindings can differ.
Biography
Stillman trains Raiden and assists the effort to neutralise explosives across the Big Shell. His past and connection to Fatman complicate the assignment.
Appearance
Stillman is an older specialist in practical clothing, presented with a physical limitation.
Personality
He is experienced and serious, but burdened by guilt and a damaged professional history.
Role in the story
His briefing establishes the bomb-search loop before later events raise the pressure and change the detection requirements.
Gameplay and encounters
Learn Sensor A and coolant use before beginning the circuit. A bomb is not safely handled until the detonator stops blinking; later briefings may require different equipment and priorities.
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