Naomi then used nanomachine suppressors to both euthanize Vamp and commit suicide, much to the group's shock. Social Ops White (MGS4) Raiden bonus giveaway advert for Joachim. He also mentioned that the scene of Raiden losing his eye was meant to represent his change from White Raiden to Black Raiden, and also admitted that he based it on Solidus, as the latter was his favorite character and shared a special connection to Raiden. Rosemary then called him, to which he eventually admitted to her his past as one of Liberia's child soldiers, also revealing this was why he was very distant towards her. Jack and the other members of the Small Boy Unit were forced to kill POWs and civilians. However, Raiden, in the process of getting into Solis, accidentally broke the electronically locked gate, thinking it was open. Shortly thereafter, Raiden himself collapsed from the injuries afflicted by Vamp, urging Snake to find Big Mama in Eastern Europe. Raiden's original cyborg body, circa 2014. Raiden learned from Big Mama, in exchange for the location of Big Boss that he obtained from GW, that Olga's daughter, Sunny, was being held in Area 51, and successfully rescued her with the help of Big Mama and the Paradise Lost Army. literally means "thunder and lightning" or "thunder god" in Japanese. Kevin would later reference this mission when Raiden ended up going to Abkhazia nearly three to four years later, when Raiden mentioned going through the materials. Following the end of the war economy, Raiden attempted to return to a normal, civilian life with his wife and son. Snake is young again and it's time for mgs 6. This also changed with the switch to Platinum Games, now taking place 9 years after Metal Gear Solid 4 and having a less dark and gritty tone. He then killed Sundowner after having a Slider crash into his Hammerhead late into the duel. It was largely because of this cold nature, as well as his pushing people he knew away that resulted in Rosemary initially fearing that he was unfaithful to her. Raiden then fell into the cityscape. His cyborg body appears to conduct electricity or he seems to be highly resistant to it as when he is separated from his H.F Blade the lightning seems to stop. Raiden (), real name Jack, also known as Jack the Ripper, White Devil, and Snake, was a Liberian-American mercenary. Eventually, Jack grew to love Rose deeply, but his harsh experiences had left him melancholic and emotionally distant, and he constantly shut her out of his problems. Instead, Armstrong had framed the jihadi rebels for attacking the base itself via Desperado and had the President rerouted back to America. A Upon encountering Mistral in the top of the refinery plant, she revealed all she knew about him, including his former nickname from the Liberian Civil War, "Jack the Ripper." His skills with a bladed weapon, as well as his cruelty in dispatching enemies with them, was another reason for his "Ripper" nickname. Armstrong's nanomachines gave him the upper hand and he easily snapped Raiden's HF Sword in half with his bare hands. This child would turn out to be Sunny, who first appeared in Metal Gear Solid 4. In addition, he also learned from both Boris and Armstrong himself that he currently didn't plan on assassinating the President. Upon discovering the truth about Rose's "marriage" to Campbell, Raiden seemed to regain some of his old self. Upon the realization of the figure's identity, Raiden angrily demands to know where "he" is to the figure. grand_kaizer 9 years ago #10. Prior to being dispatched, Raiden's superiors also removed his natural blood, placed it in cold storage, and replaced it with a nanite filled blood substitute instead. charge his foot in raise level it will be result to highest power by the electric nano device system to pain deactivation. RAIDEN X - Naked Raiden as he appeared initially on board Arsenal Gear before re-obtaining his gear from Snake. Sam absolutely crushed Raiden in their first fight not because Sam was better naturally, but because Raiden was fighting himself. His strength was also enough for him to effortlessly pry open a gate with his bare hands. Raiden then met with Snake, who gave him most of his equipment back, along with Olga's high-frequency blade. Afterwards, Raiden was sent to a hospital where he was fitted with a new cybernetic body that featured artificial skin, giving him a somewhat more human appearance. Specifically, this cyborg body was modified to focus on support for allies in the battlefield, which includes an increased capacity of items relating to cyborg treatment and supplies for repairs; the Inferno armor, colored crimson and possessing a special attack system. Although Raiden's involvement in the Liberian Civil War was stated as early as his first appearance in Metal Gear Solid 2, it wasn't until Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance that it was explicitly stated that Liberia was his birthplace. Nonetheless, due to his past experiences with Snake, he was completely loyal to the legendary soldier and citing his personal views about Snake. Following Outer Haven's departure, Raiden's body was later recovered, his survival testament to his extreme resilience, though according to Otacon, he was in no condition to help them further. He also decided to have Doktor arrive with a transport chopper when he was inside the World Marshal headquarters building so they could carry out all of the cyborg heads. Raiden prepares to combat Desperado cyborgs. Raiden's never-used sidearm in Metal Gear Solid 4 is the classic Mk23. Jumping back to stable ground, he saw that the cause of the pit was a new Metal Gear called EXCELSUS. [69] He then faced off against and defeated Devil Zukin from Dance Dance Revolution 3rd mix in the second round. Several of Raiden's skills in the game have names referencing thunder and lightning. Raiden is a true Immortal in both his "Mortal form" and Ethereal true form, even if his body is completely destroyed his essence will reform in his native Realm. The mission struck a chord with Raiden on a deep psychological level. He also was tied with EVA and Ocelot with possessing the second most bios in the game's website (second only to Big Boss), detailing his human self from Metal Gear Solid 2 and his Cyborg Ninja self from Metal Gear Solid 4. His opponents were Samuel Rodrigues, Gray Fox, and (as Black Raiden) Solidus. There, Jack came into the hands of the Patriots, who implanted his cerebral cortex with a high concentration of nanomachines, in order to have him function as a back-up system for an optic-neuro AI. Raiden had some knowledge of pop culture, as his meeting with Rose occurred from an argument relating to the building the titular monster climbed in the film King Kong (Rose claimed it was the Chrysler Building which Raiden pointed out was in Godzilla), and was at least familiar with the film Escape from New York, as he deduced the partial origin of Solid Snake's alias, Iroquois Pliskin, from that film. Sometime after this Raiden was moved to the United States where he was secretely injected with a large amount of nanomachines by the Patriots. Because Ghost Babel was developed and released prior to Metal Gear Solid 2, this technically was Raiden's first appearance in the series. Raiden took to the mission with some hesitation, claiming to have only been trained in VR missions (some of which didn't cover vital materials such as disposing of C4). [6] The same nanomachines were also capable of memory manipulation by connecting or stimulating synapses, primarily nerve sections in the dormant part of the brain. Due to his harsh childhood, training from Solidus and the Army's virtual training, his mental state and capacity were well suited to combat operations behind enemy lines. One of Raiden's nicknames was White Devil. At the time Raiden simply believed that Fatman was merely an agent of Dead Cell hell bent on revenge against his mentor, Peter Stilman. He also was skilled at being attuned with nature, also known as scouting, which he gave Solid Snake pointers in it when contacting him about in South America. He implied that he gained the skill at cleaning up from having to clean up various messes that Rosemary left at her apartment. After his surgeries were finished, the mysterious figure then presented Raiden with his new sword, to which Raiden later flashed back to witnessing Solidus Snake slitting a soldier's throat as he demonstrated the honor blades had. He was adept with a variety of weapons, from small arms to surface-to-air missiles. Raiden's superhuman speed enabled him to run extremely fast for great distances. So today I am here to make that story a little easi. In other words, Raiden's lack of awareness of his son and his disdain for Rose meant that both would serve no purpose to the Patriots, as their suffering would not move him in any way. Raiden's dead body in an Alternative Mission. Raiden's superhuman durability makes him virtually indestructible due to the parts of his body made entirely out of steel and artificial muscle fibers. Raiden and Blade Wolf then proceeded to leave for Solis. Nonetheless, he did end up suspicious when Rosemary seemed to be praiseworthy of Pliskin. Pressing on, Raiden made his way to rendezvous with Snake, and was eventually contacted by Rose. Mexican Rising demo with Raiden in a Sombrero and Poncho, from the back. Disavowing his identity as Jack, Raiden updated Snake as to his dealings with the Paradise Lost Army, before the call was interrupted due to a firefight. One of the ways he kills his enemies is based on Void Ninja Yoshimitsu's Flea Stance in the Tekken series. They needed time, but they didn't have any. Similarly, his appearance also led him to being mistaken for a woman, as evidenced by James Johnson mistaking him for a female Patriot assassin before realizing his mistake by grabbing his crotch and then reacting with slight surprise that Raiden was male. Upon finding the facility's entrance, Raiden, taking Doktor's advice of using a DOOMP to access the facility's video records regarding their development, decided to hijack a Dwarf Gekko. Raiden was confirmed to make a reappearance in Metal Gear Solid 4 during its development. She was ordered to keep eyes on a U.S. soldier named Jack by developing a romance with him, reinventing herself to suit his . He later found the kids, but was then forced by the head researcher to delay rescuing the children (who were being exposed to concentrated doses of chloroform) by holding George at gunpoint. Raiden demonstrated lightning-like powers, conducting electricity all over his body with which he struck down several of the would-be attackers after he turned on the ceiling sprinklers, allowing him to create electric bolts in the air until the water stopped. However, on the downside, he possesses less stamina and health points which makes him vulnerable when he is surrounded by enemies. According to the creators, they were specifically tasked with creating the episode by Hideo Kojima himself. Raiden later assisted in Snake and Naomi's escape by helicopter, by fighting off several Gekko units at a local marketplace. Senator Armstrong then stepped out of the cockpit and explained his motives regarding the fall of SOP and the ruin of the American economy. In the novelization, Fortune's reference to Raiden's time as a child soldier in Liberia was further emphasized, where Raiden thought to himself "Fires of hell. Besides his role in Jamais Vu, Raiden also appears as two officer characters for the Mother Base developer in the Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes Companion App. During an encounter with Solidus, Pliskin was revealed to Raiden and Solidus to be the real Solid Snake, who had faked his death two years prior during the Tanker Incident. In addition, in large part because of his experiences during the Big Shell Incident as a test subject for the S3 Plan, as well as Snake's advice in the aftermath of the S3 Plan, he also aimed to follow through with Snake's vision of people living their own lives, also believing that doing so will fully free him from being a pawn to the Patriots' proxies. Eventually, he settles for "cybernetic private military security soldier" as his last chance at a job where he was met with implied success. To cover the events of Raiden saving Sunny from the Patriots and his transformation into the cyborg ninja that we see him be in mgs4. Previously a child soldier under Solidus Snake, Raiden was later selected by the Patriots to test the S3 Plan at the Big Shell, as a new recruit to the reformed FOXHOUND unit. The exoskeleton can also bulk up to enhance the strength and speed of Raiden, similar to Solidus Snake's exoskeleton. Ames reveals to Raiden the location of the captive President and also makes reference to the 'La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo' a special codename for the Patriots that they have forced Raiden to hear whenever the word Patriots is stated. AI representations of the Colonel and Rose told Raiden that he was just a weapon, a creation of the Patriots with no purpose but for what they made him. Raiden encountered Boris again and, after discussing Maverick Security Consulting, Inc., accepted Boris' request to join the PMC as a full-time employee, forgoing the typical contraction method. The original render of Raiden from the game's reveal at E3 2009 showed him with a brown eye and a pale complexion. His other unique weapons are the Mk.23 pistol and the Throwing Knife. [13], In time, Raiden decided to return to the military sector, seeking a non-combat position so that he could provide for his family. In addition, with the exception of Unique Weapons and Defensive Offensive (the latter of which was actually based on the move Raiden used to finish off Solidus Snake), nearly all of his skills were derived from scenes from Metal Gear Solid 4. He also rescued Arsenal's AI engineer Emma Emmerich and attempted to escort her to safety, although she was later killed by Vamp despite his best efforts. This codename stayed with him after the Manhattan incident until the Patriots' fall. However, throughout his partnership with Wolf, he began to trust him, even telling him that he was free to pursue his own destiny. In the game, Raiden appears as he does in Metal Gear Solid 2, although his appearance was also directly based on his appearance in Metal Gear Raiden: Snake Eraser. In exchange for his services, MSF also promised to supply him with patches from the XOF as payment. Raiden's surgery following the events of Liquid Ocelot's Insurrection, where he was reunited with Rose and first met Little John, took place in a hospital in Maryland.[35]. When his Visor was closed, he could see all traps in the map. The script included in The Document of Metal Gear Solid 2 indicated that Raiden's hair color was changed prior to the script's finalization,[36] while Rose retained the original blonde hair by the time the script was finalized. Even the placement of the people at the Big Shell were completely thought out by the Patriots. Raiden says that only one out of 50 soldiers can kill without hesitation, before declaring himself a "two-percenter." 50 Raiden was mentioned to have gained information from GW relating to Big Boss's location, which explained how the Paradise Lost Army managed to locate and steal his body. [deleted] 5 yr. ago. After completing Metal Gear Solid Mobile, revealed to be a VR mission, Solid Snake is declared a failed test subject and has his memories erased, and a pair of mysterious voices discuss a second test subject, "Jack", wondering if he can do better. While Snake warded off more approaching Gekko, Raiden engaged in another blade fight with Vamp and ultimately emerged the victor, defeating his enemy once and for all. The presence of Raiden in the game was announced to the Japanese press on the same day as the game's release in North America. Upon reaching a barricade vehicle, he decided to speed up enough to have the RPG blast flip the car over the barricade. Raiden later met up with Iroquois Pliskin, a Lieutenant Junior Grade with the U.S. Navy SEALs, who had saved Raiden from being ambushed by Vamp. Raiden's new body was powered by a Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell which needed frequent recharging via Electrolytes extracted from enemy cyborgs during battle. However, as it was abandoned, he also had to navigate the UG-infested area while in the dark. This eventually culminated in Rose entering his room without his permission, which was devoid of any personal objects save for a bed and a desk. As Raiden snuck through Arsenal Gear's interior, the Colonel began to act strangely during Codec transmissions. Raiden's main characteristic was his long white-blond hair. Equipment Table of Contents [62] Another update on the official site indicated that the MGS4 Raiden skin would be available via pre-order from Amazon for the Japanese version of Metal Gear Rising. Konami kept his starring role a secret right up until the game's release in North America, even going so far as to have his Japanese voice actor swear to secrecy about the role his character would play until the game's release and replacing Raiden with Snake in teaser trailers and other preview materials (although he did appear in a few trailers, in his scuba gear, his presence was not as emphasized as the other characters). Much of the negative response was due largely to his apparent naive attitude, androgynous appearance, as well as acting as the protagonist over Snake. He handled a High Frequency Blade, operable in lethal and non-lethal mode, which allowed him to deflect frontal attacks. He doesn't, but inside he's depressed and empty. HF. More than that he can raise over 300 ton in extreme energy, and punching on steel. As a prisoner, the Patriots used Raiden as a test subject for experiments in exoskeletal enhancement surgery, during which he had his head and spine excised from his body from his lower jaw down and subsequently grafted into an enhanced synthetic body. In addition, he was also led to believe that his child had died from a miscarriage. This confuses Raiden, who had been told by Colonel Campbell that this is the case. In a Codec conversation with Courtney, he told her that he learned Spanish while training with FOXHOUND. This is from the Maverick teaser screenshot on the. After Raiden succesfully damages the Harrier and destroys Solidus' eye, a Metal Gear Ray suddenly leaps out of the water and carries Solidus and the jet away, presumably down towards Arsenal Gear. [21] Raiden, upon returning to active combat, aggressively chose Maverick missions that directly related to Desperado's activities. [33], At some point between his meeting with Rose and his participation in the Big Shell Incident, Rose had informed Raiden that he physically resembled the British singer/actor David Bowie from the latter's youth due to his androgynous features.[34]. How could she know about that?". Stunned, Raiden forgave Rose once again, as she felt desperately guilty from being unable to tell him due to the danger doing so presented. With the help of the Paradise Lost Army, Raiden managed to escape his captivity. As he made sure the calculations based on the GPS data were correct, he deduced that Desperado had beaten him to it. The figure's silhouette and the figure brandishing a sword implied that the figure was Raiden. In an interview with 1UP, called Saving Private Raiden, Kojima elaborated that he's not a playable character, and also stated that it was the actual Raiden and not someone who looks like Raiden. With the Metal Gear Rising Revengeance Raiden iteration, Platinum Games brought a new take on moral conflict in video games to the blockbuster, AAA space. Besides Metal Gear Raiden and the Director's trailer, he also has a brief cameo near the end of the film Payback, where he ends up being run over by the Shagohod. There's enough there to suggest Raiden does in fact manage to dismantle the military industrial complex and free people to make their own choices. Just as Raiden was about to be killed, Olga came to his aid. Raiden parries the Blade Wolf's chainsaw upon the latter's ambush of Raiden. The mercenary leader has constructed Metal Gear, a bipedal nuclear-capable tank, and plans to use it to establish Outer Heaven as a world superpower. Now fully trained in VR, Jack, now codenamed Snake, was recruited into FOXHOUND and ordered on his first official mission to stop some terrorists who had infiltrated the offshore oil clearance plant, Big Shell. 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