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Ronard Lensenbrink , better known by his alias "Weasel", was a member of Solid Snake's mission support team during the Galuade Incident in 2002. He was a veteran mercenary, said to be one of the most well-known and resourceful soldiers of fortune in the world; despite being semi-retired, Lensenbrink used his extensive private connections to keep himself up to date about mercenary activities around the globe, and provided Snake with information regarding weapons and equipment, as well as individual members of Black Chamber.
Biography[]
At some point in his mercenary career, Lensenbrink earned the nickname of "Weasel" due to his ferocity and cunning, a reputation he did not mind.
In 1997, Weasel participated in a war, in which his younger brother, who fought as a mercenary for the opposing side, was killed. Despite Weasel not being directly responsible for his brother's death, rumors began to spread that he had murdered his brother, adding to Weasel's fearsome reputation. Shortly afterwards, in large part because of these rumors, Weasel's mother committed suicide, and his father, enraged over the loss of his wife and younger son, blamed Weasel for their deaths; this sentiment eventually culminated in Weasel's father attacking him with a knife. The encounter earned Weasel a prominent scar above his right eye, while his father was left wheelchair-bound.
Years later, Weasel would admit that his brother was the one person he ever cared about.
Galuade Incident[]
During the Galuade Incident in 2002, Weasel was hired by Steve Gardner, the US National Security Advisor, to monitor Solid Snake and his mission support team, and eliminate anyone with knowledge of Gardner's involvement in Project Babel. Initially appearing as a reserved and private person, primarily concerned with survival at any cost, Lensenbrink gradually opened up to Snake in the course of the mission, revealing details of his earlier life and the reasons behind his individualist philosophy. He also reluctantly admitted that, contrary to the rumors, he was not directly responsible for his brother's death when Snake asked him, the latter suspecting there was more to it due to his own personal experiences.
After Weasel killed Brian McBride in self-defense via gunshot, he decided to spare Mei Ling and Col. Roy Campbell after developing a friendship with them, willing to forsake half his pay as a result. When Campbell pointed out that his decision to spare their lives could result in his own death, Weasel simply stated that he "knew how to take care of himself".[1]
Behind the scenes[]
Weasel is a character in the non-canon Metal Gear: Ghost Babel. His Codec frequency is 141.80.
In his optional Codec calls with Snake, Weasel often subtly breaks the fourth wall, reminding the player to take regular breaks from the game, use headphones when playing in public spaces, and not play in uncomfortable positions.
His surname, Lensenbrink, appears to be a mistransliteration of "Rensenbrink".
Notes and references[]
- ^ Metal Gear: Ghost Babel, Konami Computer Entertainment Japan (2000).
Weasel: ....So I'd like to say, but unfortunately, I kind of like you people. Especially your bleeding heart ways. Totally wrong for a combat situation, you know. It's been a while since I met people like you. // Roy Campbell: Weasel? // Weasel: Get out of here. I'll feed some story to Gardner. Probably get only half my pay for letting you escape, but who cares. // Campbell: Are you going to be all right? You could be in danger! // Weasel: I know how to take care of myself, don't you worry.