The Philosophers
General Info
| Faction Name | The Philosophers |
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Overview
The coalition was formed at the beginning of the 20th century, and its cornerstone was the mutual ideology of preserving power. Using their powerful influence, they amassed a vast cache known as the Philosopher's Legacy. This reflects their financial power, consisting of money and material resources, which earned them wealth sufficient for a large-scale war.
However, as the decades passed, conflicts began between them. The unity of the philosophers began to disintegrate, so they gradually fell. Many of the main figures in the Metal Gear stories, such as Big Boss or Revolver Ocelot, were the most affected by the philosopher's power games, unwittingly becoming tools of the hidden hands of a dark organization. From behind the scenes, they determined the fate of the entire Metal Gear world. Philosophers continue to wear the mantle of darkness as their actions ripple through the tapestry of the Metal Gear universe, shaping its course.
History
In the turmoil of World War I, philosophers realized that the key to influence lay in the control of financial resources. To this end, they amassed a vast treasure trove of wealth known as the Philosophers' Legacy. But with the sudden death of their leader, their unit was lost. The Philosophers' control of the legacy led to internal rivalries that ultimately led to their disintegration.
After World War II, their influence declined as they became embroiled in bureaucratic infighting and power struggles. A key player to emerge from this chaos was Volgin, a GRU colonel who used the Philosophers' legacy to finance military projects, shifting the balance of power.
As the Cold War intensified, Philosophers' agents known as "Cobras" were sent on various covert operations. Their crowning achievement was the creation of the Metal Gears, bipedal nuclear tanks designed to keep up with the approaching Philosophers' superiority.
The philosophers' last known action was the creation of Patriots, a network-based artificial intelligence system designed to influence social thought. But the patriots broke away from their creators, developed their own agenda, and eventually replaced the philosophers.
The philosophers' quest for supremacy ultimately led to an escalation of global tensions caused by their military-industrial complexes. However, their legacy lives on in the form of the patriots and their work, continuing to shape world events long after they are gone. As such, their story is a stark reminder of the political turmoil and dodgy dealings that characterize the Metal Gear universe.
Notable Members
Member #
1
The Boss
2
Colonel Volgin
3
Hot Coldman
4
John Von Neumann
5
Lyndon B. Johnson
6
Nikita Khrushchev
7
The Sorrow
8
Yevgeny Borisovitch Volgin
9
Zero (Cipher)
Geography
Their geography is not limited to one place. Given the origins of the Philosophers, the United States and Russia are primarily their base of operations. However, their affiliates and members are spread around the world and carry out clandestine activities, including research projects and resource management. The USA, where philosophers have great power, has become the birthplace of projects like Les Enfants Terribles. This project was a cornerstone of the philosophers' influence on world affairs, demonstrating that their geographic reach was unparalleled.
In Russia, under the umbrella of the philosophers, an important faction was formed - the Cobra unit. From this geography, they influenced the course of World War II. Philosophers reached China further. Despite government efforts to oust them, they have remained influential in China's political system. In general, philosophers are spread throughout the world like a complex spider's web, influencing events from the shadows. Their scattered existence makes the world's geography their playground, shaping economics, politics, and war to their sinister will.