Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-86.46.22.35-20130403153709/@comment-138.162.128.53-20150902174410

My idea as to why tech seems to be so advanced for this time is that these devices are being put out under the premise of being prototypes for warfare. We probably don't see this kinda of stuff again in the future because the forces involved in these machinations probably deemed the stuff not effieicient or whatever the case.

I personally think the figment of the imagination is the best response for Ishmael. You never see him until Big Boss is in imminent danger, whereas upon waking, he went into shock at learning his situation adn his relative helpelessness and hopelessness. Ishamel probabyl came to be as a result of his combat instincts and those nice old soldier genes forcing his mind to get into survival mode. Ishamel "dies" during the escape in the ambulance (at least itappears that way during the escape, as Boss has to resume control over driving the vehicle) but it is at this point that Boss appears to be relatively out of harm's way, and his mind didn't see it necessary to keep Ishmael around as Boss wakes up from the crash by himself but free of pursuit.... at least for a few moments.

Sorry for any spoilers guys but I didn't ruin the plot :D