Decoy Octopus

Master of Disguise

A master of disguise and sub-member of FOXHOUND. Disguised as the DARPA Chief to hinder the mission.

Quotes

  • If it weren't for their uprising, the plan was to mass-produce Metal Gears.

Trivia

  • Can disguise even voice and blood to match the target.
  • Died from FOXDIE infection after contacting Snake in the cell.
  • Multiple foreshadowings are planted in in-game dialogue and such.

Alternate names

Decoy Octopus デコイオクトパス

Tags

Disguise FOXHOUND Metal Gear Solid Stealth Action Terrorist Infiltration Mission DARPA Chief Nuclear Weapons

Profile

Species
Human

Appearance

Overall appearance
Detailed physical information is unknown. Can transform to look exactly like the real thing due to disguise ability, but true face is unknown.

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Covert
Detailed personality
Engages in undisclosed special missions, a calm and composed operative skilled in disguise. Pays meticulous attention for the sake of mission accomplishment.
Keywords
  • Disguise
  • Operative
  • Calm
  • Cunning
  • Stealth
Talents
  • Master of Disguise
  • Voice Imitation
  • Blood Substitute Creation
  • Infiltration Operations
Skills
  • Disguise Techniques
  • Information Manipulation
  • Infiltration Mission Execution
  • Psychological Warfare
Motivation
To reliably carry out the mission and disrupt the terrorists' plans.

History

Backstory
Joined as a sub-member of FOXHOUND, disguised as the DARPA Chief to hinder infiltration, but during the operation came into contact with Snake, became infected with FOXDIE, and died shortly after.
Debut date
September 3, 1998
Work title
Metal Gear Solid
Media type
Game

Disguise as DARPA Chief

Significant event
Disguise as DARPA Chief
Description
Disguised as DARPA Chief Donald Anderson to try to steal Solid Snake's information.

FOXDIE Infection and Death

Significant event
FOXDIE Infection and Death
Description
Infected with FOXDIE upon contact with Snake, died in the cell. The mission to hinder infiltration failed.

Relationships

FOXHOUND

Team member

Involved in the Shadow Moses Incident as a member of FOXHOUND.

FOXHOUND

FOXHOUND: unknown

Media appearances

Metal Gear Solid

Game / Supporting

1998 version

Metal Gear Solid Integral

Game / Supporting

1999 version

Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes

Game / Supporting

2004 version

Voice cast and creators

Hideo Kojima

Creator name
Hideo Kojima
Role
Original author

Konami Computer Entertainment Japan

Creator name
Konami Computer Entertainment Japan
Role
Publisher

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