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The Boss

Ruthless in combat and intensely focused on the mission at hand, The Boss is the best there is. Her complex relationship with Snake is a focal point of Metal Gear Solid 3, with her sudden soviet defection forcing a student to turn against his former mentor. Though bested by her superior skills several times, Snake eventually completes his mission, laying The Boss to rest in a tranquil field of flowers. There can be only one Snake and one Boss -- and once Snake discovers the truth and learns of her unwavering patriotism, he's set on the path to become the next Boss.

Special abilities: Mastery of close-quarters combat (CQC), a Judo-like fighting technique capable of disarming and stunning opponents.

Weaknesses: Her CQC maneuvers can be stopped and reversed with the correct timing, leaving her vulnerable to normal weapons fire.

Trivia: Before her death, The Boss reveals that she gave birth to The Sorrow's child on the battlefield. It's implied that Ocelot is this child.

09/06/08