The fabled Tsuchinoko, which the UMA Finders Club sought.
The UMA Finders Club was an unofficial division of the CIA dedicated to cryptozoology, a fringe science focused on the search for unidentified mysterious animals (UMAs), which are considered to be legendary or otherwise nonexistent. It was founded and led by Major Zero. Sigint was also a member of the group, acting as its vice president. One of their biggest interests was the search for the Tsuchinoko, a plump snake-like cryptid.
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The club also expressed interest in finding a Megatherium or the De Loys' Ape in Colombia.
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Snake later mentioned the UMA club to the FSLN leader Amanda Valenciano Libre regarding her concern for her younger brother Chico's fascination towards UMAs, citing that he knew "plenty of grown men" who still grow crazy over them while reassuring her that he'll be fine, to Amanda's disbelief.[1]
Former members[]
- Major Zero (president)
- Sigint (vice president)
Behind the scenes[]
In Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops, Sigint discusses Colombia's UMAs in an optional radio conversation if he is recruited as a playable character. He asks Naked Snake and some members of his resistance to procure one while they are in the country. Big Boss also briefly references the UMA Club when speaking to Amanda Valenciano Libre about Chico's fascination towards UMAs, in Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker.[1]
Appearances[]
- Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (first mentioned)
- Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops (mentioned)
- Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (indirect mention)
Notes and references[]
- ^ a b Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, Kojima Productions (2010).
Briefing Files > Briefing Library > Amanda > About Herself > Chico:
Amanda: OK. I promise. ...You know what book Chico really likes? The "World Encyclopedia of Mysterious Creatures." The Loch Ness Monster, the Yeti... // Snake: UMAs. Yeah, I know. // Amanda: He's still so much like a boy... I worry about him. // Snake: He'll be fine. I know plenty of grown men who still go crazy over UMAs. // Amanda: Are... are you serious?