The Prologue
Early 21st century. An incident of unprecedented magnitude sends shockwaves through the highest levels of the U.S. government: A prototype bipedal armored vehicle, Metal Gear, has been seized along with its nuclear payload by an armed group.
In a radical response to this crisis situation, the government calls in Solid Snake, the master saboteur who singlehandedly brought down the fortress state of Outer Heaven seven years ago.
