Peace Walker Incident

Ten years after "Operation Snake Eater," four years after the San Hieronymo Takeover, and two years after the Les Enfants Terribles project, Big Boss, along with his guerilla group: The Militaires Sans Frontieres, travelled around the world after he left America.

November 4th, 1974

Having stationed his troops at the Baranquilla Coast of Colombia, he trained his soldiers at the Barranquilla Coast. On November 4th, while training, Kazuhira Miller, his second in command, brought over two people, claiming they were guests. After Naked Snake wondered if that meant they have to relocate again, Kazuhira stated that their guests were not "their friends from Langley," making sure he mentioned that he made sure they weren't followed. A soldier thanked Naked Snake for the training, although he called him Big Boss, causing him to correct the soldier. After apologizing, the soldier then said "Vic Boss." Naked Snake then told the soldier that there is neither victory nor death, unlike other revolutions. Kaz and Naked Snake then meet with the two guests at their office. The first guest, a man with a strangely robotic red hand thanks Kaz for the Costa Rican coffee. After Snake asks why a distinguished scholar for the Costa Rican government is in Colombia, to which Kaz elaborates further by stating that the man, Ramón Gálvez Mena, was a professor at the unofficial University for Peace. Galvez then explains the situation to them about why he is here: Over the past year, soldiers were coming into Costa Rica that AREN'T theirs. Kaz points out that Costa Rica doesn't even have an army, to which Galvez confirmed by explaining that Article 12 stated that the military as an institution was abolished. The other guest, a girl in a red cloak, explains this is the "peace constitution." Snake then asked if the soldiers in question were rebels who have fled Nicaragua. Galvez doubts they are, as they are far too organized to be the rebels, or even any Guerilla group. Snake then asks what the Costa Rican government's take on the situation. Galvez explains that the authorities claim they are a multinational security firm hired by the Developmental Corporation of Costa Rica. However, Galvez claimed that this was false since they were bringing in state-of-the-art weapons and equipment by the shipload. When Snake asks where they could get that kind of cash, Galvez hints that "la cia" may be involved. Galvez explains that the United States views Central America as their backyard. He also explains that, even after Cuba, they still maintained a delicate balance with the United States. When Snake asks why the Costa Rican government can't just "give them the boot," the girl reminds them that Costa Rica is not allowed to bear arms. Kaz then mentions that Japan has a similar amendment to Costa Rica: Article 9. It mentioned that it can no longer maintain an army as well as renouncing war. Galvez then mentioned that he believed that the Militaires Sans Frontieres were a group with neither state nor ideology, and will fight any foe. Galvez then surprises Snake by lunging at him begging to help get the CIA out of Costa Rica. Kaz realizes that he wants to hire them. Galvez confirms this, needing the MSF as their deterrent. He also offers a forward operating base: an offshore plant off the coast of the Carribean, in compensation for not being able to afford paying them in cash. Kaz considers the idea, especially seeing how their base in Colombia is getting run down anyways and the MSF needs a place to settle down. Galvez explains that the government is willing to unofficially aid them. Kaz then explains that a chopper for transport would also be of use. Before an actual decision could be made, Snake then suddenly interrupts the discussion, accusing if Galvez only seemed to view the Militaires Sans Frontieres as nothing more than a pack of "Dogs of War." Galvez confirmed this by explaining that he saw them as a Army without a Nation. Snake explained that they only left their countries behind, and not actually an Army without a nation. Galvez continues asking for their help. Snake reminds him that force isn't going to do any good if his suspicions are correct, and that their government should consider a political solution. When Galvez explains that the government's hands are behind their backs, Snake instructs him to go to San Jose and tell his bosses that if they desire a negotiator, Snake can provide them with one he knows. Galvez then admits that he was never actually present on their behalf. Galvez then explains that over 20 years, he has preached the virtues of peace at multiple universities, so he is now going to do the same right now. As if on cue, the girl removes her hood. Galvez then introduced her as Paz Ortega Andrade, a student of his. Kaz remarks that they technically have the same name (Paz is Spanish for peace and Kazuhira is Japanese for peace). Galvez then explained that the force has a supply port north of Puerto Limon, a town on the coast near the Carribean. He also explained that a few days prior, Paz stumbled upon the facility while searching for a lost friend, and ended up captured as a result. He also explained that despite being a child, sixteen years old, she was tortured and the group did terrible things to her. Paz then lifts up her right sleeve, exposing scars to them. Kaz reacts in shock at what she experienced. Galvez explained that she's a huerfana, as her mother died when she was very young and that her grandparents were lost during the Civil War, which resulted in her having a hatred of war with a passion like no other. Paz then explains that her one and only purpose is to protect her namesake, willing to do anything to do so. She then asked Snake to remove them from Costa Rica. Snake is about to refuse when Galvez states that they already know that he is Big Boss, which is also why they came to him. Big Boss then reacts in shock.