Shotmaker

Shotmaker (ショット・メーカー) was a member of the Outer Heaven mercenary force, and the first professional mercenary to face Solid Snake on his first mission.

Background
Shotmaker was formerly a Spetsnaz operative before the collapse of the Soviet Union. His time with Spetsnaz allowed him to hone his technique using his "riot gun," which was most likely no more than a typical M37 shotgun. Despite this, he was able to use the powerful weapon to his advantage and became known for his skill wielding it. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Shotmaker became a mercenary and eventually joined the mercenary nation Outer Heaven, where he was placed in command the underground prison where Gray Fox was being kept during Operation Intrude N313. Shotmaker, along with several guard dogs, was the only guard placed in the prison; a testament to his ferocity.

After being purposefully captured by Outer Heaven's guards in order to find the missing FOXHOUND agent Gray Fox, Solid Snake escaped his captivity and was immediately assaulted by Shotmaker. Although Snake was stripped of all of his weapons and gear, he contacted FOXHOUND commander Big Boss and was able to break down a locked door to retrieve his belongings. After being refitted with his weapons, Snake was able to take down Shotmaker using the prison's layout of crates and boxes for cover, and infiltrate deeper into Outer Heaven.

Behind the Scenes

 * He was called Shoot Gunner in the original MSX2 version of Metal Gear, and was renamed Shotgunner in the NES version. His official canon name, however, is Shotmaker, the name used for the mobile phone and PS2 version.