The FOXHOUND emblem from the Metal Gear Solid series.

High-Tech Special Forces Unit FOXHOUND or FOX-HOUND (ハイテク特殊部隊フォックスハウンド, Haiteku Tokushu Butai Fokkusuhaundo^?) is a fictional elite special forces unit in the Metal Gear series, specializing in solo covert infiltration missions. In 1971, FOXHOUND is founded by the United States government under the command of Big Boss, in order to cope with local revolutions, regional complications, and global terrorist activities - although they were given too much of a free reign over what they allowed to do, and became power hungry mercenaries. This unit specializes in black ops, carrying out top-secret operations within "unauthorized" combat zones which are too politically-sensitive to intervene in through conventional means. FOXHOUND logo from the Metal Gear Solid series. ... FOXHOUND logo from the Metal Gear Solid series. ... This article is about the original Metal Gear Solid released for the PlayStation. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... One of many logos; used in Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty and the sequel to it. ... Secrecy is the condition of hiding information from others. ... Year 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. ... The government of the United States, established by the United States Constitution, is a federal republic of 50 states, a few territories and some protectorates. ... Big Boss (ビッグ・ボス, Biggu Bosu) is a central character in the Metal Gear video game series. ... The term black op has two related meanings: Black operation which is a type of covert operation. ...

Each of FOXHOUND's members is a preternaturally skilled soldier, and the members of the unit have dabbled or even specialized in unusual subjects such as mysticism or psionics. Whether specialized or not, each of the members of FOXHOUND has a broad range of special forces and espionage training, and is capable of operating either on their own or together as a team, as appropriate. Spy and Secret agent redirect here. ...

In the fictional world of the Metal Gear series, the existence of FOXHOUND became known worldwide after the "Outer Heaven Crisis" at Garzburg in 1995 (the events of Metal Gear), and once again during the "Zanzibar Land Riots" in 1999 (the events of Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake). Their success inspires other, similar units, such as Dead Cell. The unit is disbanded, however, in 2005 when Liquid Snake leads the unit in a defection (the "Shadow Moses" incident, depicted in Metal Gear Solid), and most of its members are killed in battle by Solid Snake. One of many logos; used in Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty and the sequel to it. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ... Metal Gear ) (commonly abbreviated to MG) is a stealth-based game designed by Hideo Kojima. ... Year 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar). ... Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake is a stealth-based game directed by Hideo Kojima and developed and published by Konami . ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with The Sons of Liberty. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This is a list of recurring characters appearing in the Metal Gear series. ... This article is about the original Metal Gear Solid released for the PlayStation. ...

History and membership

FOX - Force Operation X (1964-1970)

The FOX unit's logo from Snake Eater and Portable Ops. It is the same design used by the actual Kojima Productions logo.

The FOX (Force Operation X) unit is the precursor to FOXHOUND, founded by the veteran British intelligence officer Major Zero. Operating under the supervision of the CIA, FOX was designed with the sensitive climate of the Cold War in mind. After Major Zero proposed FOX to the CIA, in 1964 the chance came for him to demonstrate its effectiveness. He flew deep into Soviet territory to organize a daring hostage rescue called the "Virtuous Mission". Zero entrusted Naked Snake as his agent, in hopes that his success would lead to FOX officially being organized. When Virtuous Mission ended in complete failure, Snake and Zero were both accused of treason and forced to participate in "Operation Snake Eater" to clear their names. Snake operated under Zero's direction, who functioned as FOX's commander, and saw the mission to its end. Following this, the Director of Central Intelligence became interested in the potential of FOX. Kojima Productions logo, unveiled at E3 on May 17, 2005. ... Kojima Productions logo, unveiled at E3 on May 17, 2005. ... Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (commonly abbreviated MGS3) is a stealth-based game directed by Hideo Kojima, developed and published by Konami for the PlayStation 2. ... Hideo Kojima , born August 24, 1963) is a Japanese video game designer at Konami. ... This article or section contains a plot summary that is overly long. ... The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is an intelligence agency of the United States government. ... For other uses, see Cold War (disambiguation). ... 1964 (MCMLXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1964 calendar). ... This article or section contains a plot summary that is overly long. ... Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (commonly abbreviated MGS3) is a stealth-based game directed by Hideo Kojima, developed and published by Konami for the PlayStation 2. ... The Office of Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) was established on January 23rd 1946 with Adm. ...

FOX is disbanded by Major Zero in 1970, and replaced by FOXHOUND in 1971 due to the unit revolting against the US government some time after Snake defected from the unit during the events of Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops. Major Zero is a fictional character in the video game Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... Year 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. ... ...

Its members in MGS3 include field operative Naked Snake, commanding officer Major Zero, medical specialist Para-Medic, and technician/signal analyst Sigint. This article or section contains a plot summary that is overly long. ... This article or section contains a plot summary that is overly long. ... This article or section contains a plot summary that is overly long. ... This article or section contains a plot summary that is overly long. ...

In MPO, Snake and his support crew are no longer with FOX. Instead, the unit is now comprised of leader Gene, interrogation expert Cunningham, ESP expert Ursula, field operative Python and brainwashed assassin Null (later revealed to be a teenaged Frank Jaeger, the future Gray Fox). Extra-sensory perception (ESP) is defined in parapsychology as the ability to aquire information by paranormal means. ... Gray Fox is a fictional character in the Metal Gear videogame franchise. ... Gray Fox is a fictional character in the Metal Gear videogame franchise. ...

Under Big Boss's command (1971-1995)

The original "cartoon" style FOXHOUND logo was first introduced in the original Metal Gear and featured prominently during the loading screens in Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake.

Following a sudden insurrection by the FOX unit in Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops, Big Boss is faced with the task of stopping the revolt. Renowned for his exploits and his successorship of the "Boss" mantle, Big Boss wins over enemy soldiers and convinces them to defect. In doing so he gradually forms his own opposing unit behind enemy lines to "hunt down" the rogue FOX unit (forming the precursor to FOXHOUND). FOXHOUNDs former logo. ... FOXHOUNDs former logo. ... Metal Gear ) (commonly abbreviated to MG) is a stealth-based game designed by Hideo Kojima. ... Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake is a stealth-based game directed by Hideo Kojima and developed and published by Konami . ... This article or section contains a plot summary that is overly long. ...

Upon the mission's success, Big Boss is recognized as one of the greatest soldiers of the 20th century, and founds FOXHOUND in 1971, after the disgraced Force Operation X is disbanded in 1970. FOXHOUND under Big Boss's command performs a number of classified missions for the US Government, up until the "Outer Heaven incident", in 1995. Year 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. ... Metal Gear ) (commonly abbreviated to MG) is a stealth-based game designed by Hideo Kojima. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ...

During the Outer Heaven disturbance, FOXHOUND is ordered to infiltrate the fortified nation of Outer Heaven, a base founded by and for mercenaries. The objectives are to destroy the prototype Metal Gear and rescue its creator, Dr. Drago Pettrovich Madnar. As commanding officer, Big Boss oversees the mission, but is also secretly the leader of Outer Heaven forces and the person bankrolling Metal Gear's development. Conspiring against his unit, Big Boss first sends his most trusted man, Gray Fox, into Outer Heaven only to have him captured. He then sends an inexperienced agent, Solid Snake, and attempts to mislead him via radio. Solid Snake is imprisoned along with Grey Fox, but manages to escape. Despite Big Boss's best efforts, Solid Snake completes his mission, rescuing Gray Fox and Dr. Madnar, destroying Metal Gear, and leaving Big Boss for dead. Sometime after this mission, Solid Snake retires from FOXHOUND. Outer Heaven is a fortified state which serves as the setting of the original Metal Gear. ... Outer Heaven is a fortified state which serves as the setting of the original Metal Gear. ... The Metal Gear family of mecha, up to REX. Metal Gear is the name for a series of fictional mecha in the Metal Gears series of video games. ... This is a list of characters appearing in the video game titles Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, the first two canonical games in the Metal Gear series. ... Gray Fox is a fictional character in the Metal Gear videogame franchise. ... Solid Snake ) is the protagonist of the Metal Gear video game series. ...

Agents of FOXHOUND during this period include Big Boss himself, his executive officer Roy Campbell, and field operatives Gray Fox and Solid Snake. Presumably, tactical expert and drill instructor McDonell Miller was also a member of FOXHOUND during this time, as he trained Solid Snake (who is a new recruit at the time of the Outer Heaven incident), although neither him nor Colonel Campbell were directly involved in the Outer Heaven mission (Operation: Intrude N313). This article or section contains a plot summary that is overly long. ... This is a list of recurring characters appearing in the Metal Gear series. ... Gray Fox is a fictional character in the Metal Gear videogame franchise. ... Solid Snake ) is the protagonist of the Metal Gear video game series. ... This is a list of recurring characters appearing in the Metal Gear series. ...

Under Col. Roy Campbell's command (1995-2000)

After Big Boss's betrayal and apparent death, his executive officer, Col. Roy Campbell, takes over FOXHOUND in his stead. Campbell's FOXHOUND is more technology-savvy, relying more heavily on communication equipment, signal intelligence, and spy satellites than when Big Boss was in charge of the unit. Under his command, members of FOXHOUND less-frequently use code names, although Solid Snake retains his out of habit. This is a list of recurring characters appearing in the Metal Gear series. ...

Under Col. Campbell's command, FOXHOUND is involved in the "Zanzibar Land incident", when soldiers from Zanzibar Land (a fictional country unrelated to the real-world region of Zanzibar) kidnap Dr. Kio Marv, a scientist who developed a revolutionary algae that excretes petroleum-grade hydrocarbons. Col. Campbell brings Solid Snake out of retirement for this mission, and Solid Snake infiltrates Zanzibar Land, charged with rescuing Dr. Marv and destroying Zanzibar Land's stockpile of nuclear weapons. Snake discovers that Zanzibar Land is, in truth, led by Big Boss, who has constructed a second Metal Gear, Metal Gear D. Snake fails to rescue Dr. Marv, but succeeds in retrieving the plans for OILIX hidden in a MSX game cartridge, disables the new Metal Gear and kills Big Boss with an improvised flamethrower. After this mission, Snake retires, once again, and, sometime thereafter, Col. Campbell also retires. Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake is a stealth-based game directed by Hideo Kojima and developed and published by Konami . ... Zanzibar Land is a fictional, heavily fortified territory in Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, as well as the setting of the game. ... Map of Zanzibars main island Zanzibar is part of Tanzania Coordinates: , Country Tanzania Islands Unguja and Pemba Capital Zanzibar City Settled AD 1000 Government  - Type semi-autonomous part of Tanzania  - President Amani Abeid Karume Area  - Both Islands  637 sq mi (1,651 km²) Population (2004)  - Both Islands 1,070... The mushroom cloud of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, Japan, 1945, rose some 18 kilometers (11 mi) above the hypocenter. ...

George Kasler, an arms expert and veteran of the Zanzibar Land Independence War, joins FOXHOUND during its time under Col. Campbell's command. He and Master Miller formed part of Snake's initial support crew during Operation: Intrude F014. This is a list of characters appearing in the video game titles Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, the first two canonical games in the Metal Gear series. ...

Under Liquid Snake's command (2000-2005)

FOXHOUND during the Shadow Moses incident, February 25, 2005.

After Col. Campbell's retirement, Liquid Snake took over command of FOXHOUND. Under his command, members of FOXHOUND tend to use code names and choose specific specialties, and the unit flourishes, until it goes "rogue." FOXHOUND Team (circa: Shadow Moses incident) This is a screenshot of a copyrighted website, video game graphic, computer program graphic, television broadcast, or film. ... FOXHOUND Team (circa: Shadow Moses incident) This is a screenshot of a copyrighted website, video game graphic, computer program graphic, television broadcast, or film. ... This article is about the original Metal Gear Solid released for the PlayStation. ... February 25 is the 56th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In 2005, in the "Shadow Moses incident", FOXHOUND, under Liquid Snake's command, takes control of the Shadow Moses facility, a nuclear weapons disposal facility that is actually being used to test the latest model of Metal Gear, the Metal Gear REX. They declare their intent to hold the facility (and the world, given the nuclear strike capabilities of Metal Gear REX) hostage until they are given the remains of Big Boss.

Col. Campbell and Solid Snake are brought out of retirement to answer this threat, and, after infiltrating Shadow Moses, Solid Snake defeats most of the other members of FOXHOUND, and destroys the Metal Gear REX, and Liquid dies, infected with FOXDIE. After this, both Col. Campbell and Solid Snake retire once again, and FOXHOUND is formally decommissioned.

Liquid Snake's FOXHOUND team consists of himself, interrogation specialist and gunfighter Revolver Ocelot, sniper and wolf trainer Sniper Wolf, mystic and machine gunner Vulcan Raven, psychic profiler and telekinetic Psycho Mantis, and espionage expert and mimic Decoy Octopus. All but Revolver Ocelot (eventually, Liquid survives thanks to his arm) are killed during the Shadow Moses incident.

After this incident, the FOXHOUND unit is disbanded.

Under the "Colonel's" command (2009)

While FOXHOUND is disbanded in 2005, during the "Big Shell incident" in 2009, Raiden is mistakenly under the impression that he is part of FOXHOUND, and under the command of Col. Campbell. In fact, he is being deceived by the AI "GW" to control his actions, to serve the interests of the Patriots, an Illuminati-like organization in, what seems complete, control of the world. His commanding officer, referred to only as the "Colonel", is actually a guise of GW. Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (commonly abbreviated MGS2) is a stealth-based game that was developed and published by Konami for the PlayStation 2 in 2001. ... 2009 (MMIX) will be a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Raiden (real name Jack) is a character in the Metal Gear series. ... Garry Kasparov playing against Deep Blue, the first machine to win a chess game against a reigning world champion. ... The Metal Gear family of mecha, up to REX. Metal Gear is the name for a series of fictional mecha in the Metal Gears series of video games. ... In the Metal Gear video games, the Patriots, A.K.A. The La-li-lu-le-lo (or La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo), is a fictional Illuminati-like organization that controls the United States of America, and is also dedicated to creating a new world order. ... This article or section includes a list of works cited or a list of external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks in-text citations. ...

Under Meryl Silverburgh's command (-2014)

In the E³ 2006 trailer of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, it appears that FOXHOUND has been reinstated under Meryl Silverburgh's leadership. It remains to be seen what role Meryl and the new FOXHOUND will play in the upcoming video game. The history of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) began with its creation in 1995 and has continued through the most recent expo in 2006. ... Meryl Silverburgh is the name of two different video game characters designed by Hideo Kojima. ...

In the E3 2007 trailer, Meryl appears as the commander of the new FOXHOUND unit, which includes three other members, all of which wear sneaking suits and similar tactical vests. The first is a pale man with a mohawk who appears to be named Jonathan, the second is a man of African decent with several tattoos (including one that reads "Faith"), and the third is a young man with sunglasses and a balaclava, with a bit of light hair sticking out. As the unit infiltrates the encampment of the PMC "Praying Mantis", Liquid attempts to take control of the SOP via nanomachines, resulting in both the PMC soldiers and FOXHOUND operatives undergoing seizures, save the young man in the sunglasses.

Alternate continuities

While they don't all fit into the Metal Gear series continuity, several of the uncanonical spinoffs and sequels also feature FOXHOUND, due to its important role in the first Metal Gear game One of many logos; used in Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty and the sequel to it. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Metal Gear ) (commonly abbreviated to MG) is a stealth-based game designed by Hideo Kojima. ...

In Snake's Revenge, the English-language-only uncanonical sequel to Metal Gear, FOXHOUND is a four-man team of infiltrators. Solid Snake (apparently promoted to lieutenant, and occasionally referred to as "Lt. Snake"), leads a team composed of himself, infiltration expert John Turner, demolitions expert Nick Myer (who is killed in action), and espionage expert "Jennifer". Snakes Revenge is a stealth-based action game developed by Konami for the NES. It was released in North America in April 1990 (under the Ultra Games label) and in Europe in March 1992 (under the Konami label). ... Metal Gear ) (commonly abbreviated to MG) is a stealth-based game designed by Hideo Kojima. ... Lieutenant is a military, naval, paramilitary, fire service or police officer rank. ...

In Snatcher, another game developed by Hideo Kojima, Benson Cunningham, the chief of the anti-Snatcher unit JUNKER, notes that he was once FOXHOUND's strategist, during the 2020s. Meryl Silverburgh's namesake in Policenauts was also a FOXHOUND operative and like her Metal Gear counterpart, wears a paint tattoo of the unit's cartoon-like logo. Snatcher ) is a cyberpunk-themed adventure game written and directed by Hideo Kojima. ... Hideo Kojima , born August 24, 1963) is a Japanese video game designer at Konami. ... Policenauts ) is a Japanese adventure game written and directed by Hideo Kojima and developed and published by Konami. ...

In Metal Gear Solid Drama CD, an audio-drama spinoff of Metal Gear Solid released only in Japan, additional members are added to FOXHOUND. The first is Allen Ishiba, a Delta Force operative that helped Snake look for Meryl in the hostile nation of the Basra Republic. Allen is killed in action while helping Snake and Meryl escape, and as such is made an honorary member of FOXHOUND after his death. Radio drama is a form of audio storytelling broadcast on radio. ...

The second is Mark Cortez, the commander of the Estaria Armed Forces who formerly served FOXHOUND with Campbell under the codename of "Falcon" before Solid Snake joined the team. While serving the Estaria Armed Forces, he conspired to revolt in Estaria with SVR operative Sergei Ivanovich (a friend of Revolver Ocelot). He is backstabbed and killed in the end by Ivanovich. SVR might stand for: Sluzhba Vneshney Razvedki, Russian for Foreign Intelligence Service (Russia) systemic vascular resistance Super Video Recording, a videocassette technology by Grundig, based upon the Philips Video Cassette Recording format The Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat in India (formerly SVRCET) System V Release An abbreviation for...

In Metal Gear: Ghost Babel, Col. Roy Campbell reveals that he retired because he was forced to lead an operation to eliminate "Black Chamber", a second Black-ops group that operated under FOXHOUND's shadow, that killed all but 5 of the members. He brings back the retired Snake back to "Outer Heaven" now named Galuade to stop Black Chamber and GLF from using Metal Gear GANDER. Mei Ling has the same role she had in Shadow Moses, along with help from Brian McBride from the Africa desk in the CIA & Ronald Lensenbrink aka "the Weasel", a mercenary. Also, Chris Jenner, from Delta Force, helps Snake take on "General" Augustine Equabon & Black Arts Viper. Metal Gear: Ghost Babel *boxart needed* Developer: Konami Computer Entertainment Japan (West) Publisher: Konami Computer Entertainment Designer: Shinta Nojiri Release date: April 2000 (Japan), May 2000 (US/Europe) Genre: Stealth action Game modes: Single player, Two-player competitive ESRB rating: Everyone ELSPA rating: +11 Platform: Game Boy Color Media: ROM...

It has been confirmed that the FOX symbol from Metal Gear Solid 3 will be Snake's symbol in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Super Smash Bros. ...

As A Rank Foxhound is also the highest rank earned in Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, when the player beats the game within certain conditions, such as no alerts and taking very minimal damage the player, shall then receieve the rank known as Foxhound when they beat it within these certain conditions:

Foxhound Rank: Alert Mode: 0 times Damage: under 10 life bars Kills*: 0 humans Saves: under 25 Continues: 0 Life Medicine Used: 0 Play Time: under 5 hours

• Humans are the only things that can be considered dead. The animals in the game that are able to be killed count as food.

Parodies

Last Days of Foxhound is a web comic by Chris Doucette, portraying Foxhound in the days before the Shadow Moses incident.