The Patriots
General Info
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Faction Name | The Patriots |
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Overview
Founded by the iconic Big Boss and his compatriots after World War II, this faction was originally driven by noble intentions. However, their mission to shape the world according to the will of the Boss eventually turned into a hunger for absolute control. Patriots engaged in various complex machinations involving economics, politics, technology and military power to achieve this dictatorial goal. Deeply intertwined with the public, the Patriots launched massive disinformation campaigns. This has led to many conspiracy theories trying to disguise their existence. The phrase "La Li Lu Le Lo", its equivalent, acted as a cipher for information manipulation and further demonstrated their universal control over society.
The Patriot's penchant for dominance led to the creation of the SOP (Sons of the Patriots) system and artificial intelligence networks to regulate all aspects of life. But their overreliance on automation eventually sowed the seeds of their downfall. The story of The Patriots is a dark commentary on the dangers of unchecked authority, affecting every character in the Metal Gear series and setting the stage for an intense story of espionage, betrayal and redemption.
History
As power has passed from president to president, the ghostly presence of patriots has shaped history, from secretly fomenting major world events to manipulating the outcome of wars. Their existence remained largely unknown until much later in the series.
The legacy of the philosopher, the vast wealth accumulated during the Second World War, was the basis of the origin of the patriots. Their training center involved three main characters: Zero, Big Boss, and Ocelot. Taking advantage of the legacy, Zero founded the Patriots to implement his vision of world order based on his interpretation of the Boss's will.
Due to ideological differences, Big Boss was separated from the patriots, leading to a secret war between the two sides. The Patriots then started Project Les Enfants Terribles, which gave birth to Solid Snake, Liquid Snake, and Solidus Snake. These individuals unwittingly played a central role in the sophisticated manipulation of patriots that shaped the future of warfare and world politics. Over time, the Patriots evolved into a network of artificial intelligence subtly monitoring world affairs to ensure their concept of controlled freedom was implemented. This led to events such as the Big Shell crash and the war economy, further illustrating their near-omnipotent control of global events.
The Patriots remained a major but unseen force throughout the series, their true identity and motivations shrouded in mystery. However, their actions and decisions continued to reverberate on the world stage, giving a sense of their existence long after their actual death. Even in death, the shadow of the patriots hung over the world, their ideology lived on in the actions of those they manipulated.
Notable Members
Member #
1
Major Zero (David Oh)
2
Big Boss (John)
3
Para-Medic (Dr. Clark)
4
Sigint (Donald Anderson)
5
Ocelot (Adamska)
6
EVA (Tatyana)
7
Liquid Snake (Eli)
8
Solidus Snake (George Sears)
9
Solid Snake (David)