Learn about Big Boss, the Legendary Soldier and creator of Outer Heaven in Metal Gear, defeated by Solid Snake.
Big Boss was an extraordinary man who worked as a mercenary for numerous countries during the 1960s. He achieved near mythic status during his lifetime as the famous Legendary Soldier.
In the 1990s, he secretly created Outer Heaven while officially serving as the Commander of FOX HOUND (an elite special forces unit). He was later defeated by Solid Snake. Following this, he formed the nation of Zanzibar, but his plans were once again foiled by Solid Snake. His remains were preserved by the military as a genetic sample of the "Greatest Soldier who ever lived".
- Big Boss's mercenary work in the 1960s earned him legendary status.
- He secretly founded Outer Heaven in the 1990s while leading FOX HOUND.
- Solid Snake defeated Big Boss twice, first in Outer Heaven and then in Zanzibar.
- His genetic material was preserved by the military.
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