Solidus Snake Assassination

A cloned president meets his end atop Federal Hall, the birthplace of American government, two years after the Big Shell incident.

The assassination of Solidus Snake occurs two years after the Big Shell incident, in 2014, following the events of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (which takes place in 2009). This event depicts the death of President George Sears, a clone created as part of the same Les Enfants Terribles project and born around the same time as Solid and Liquid Snake (1972), at the hands of the young soldier Raiden. It serves as the final physical confrontation in his personal rebellion against the artificial intelligence collective known as the Patriots.

Quick Facts

Year: 2014

Lore & Background

Solidus Snake was created as part of the Les Enfants Terribles project, designed to replicate the genetic legacy of Big Boss, and was born around the same time as Solid and Liquid Snake in 1972. While Solid became a soldier for hire and a legend, Solidus pursued power through political channels, eventually ascending to the presidency of the United States. He did not view himself as the heir to the Patriots' vision; instead, he rebelled against them for betraying the Boss's will, seeking to destroy the AI collective rather than inherit their control. The assassination serves as the culmination of this rebellion. Solidus sought to manipulate the system from within but found himself betrayed by the very algorithms he tried to command. His death is significant not just for removing a political figure, but for exposing the fragility of human agents when pitted against automated control systems. It marks a turning point where the legacy of the Boss begins to fade, allowing new generations to define their own paths outside the shadow of genetic engineering and cold war ideologies.

Reader's Guide

The event unfolds during the final phase of the Big Shell occupation. Having infiltrated the Statue of Liberty, the protagonist confronts the President within the torch chamber. Solidus attempts to initiate a nuclear launch sequence while engaging in close-quarters combat. The battle highlights the physical disparity between the seasoned clone and the younger soldier who has overcome his psychological conditioning. Throughout the struggle, the environment deteriorates as structural damage occurs from previous explosions. Solidus relies on superior experience and weaponry, but the young soldier utilizes agility and tactical adaptability learned during the crisis. The confrontation is not merely physical but represents a clash of ideologies regarding control and freedom. As the fight concludes, the President's plans are thwarted permanently. His death leaves a power vacuum within the organization he served, though the true controllers remain hidden in the shadows. This moment cements the protagonist's transition from a pawn to an independent agent capable of challenging global superpowers directly.