Gray Fox
Mysterious Cyborg Ninja, Snake's old friend
A mysterious ninja equipped with a powered exoskeleton, and a former ally of Solid Snake. He fought as the strongest member of FOXHOUND, and ultimately fell to REX, losing his life.
Quotes
- We are not tools of politics or war. We could only express ourselves through battle, but we always fought of our own will.
- I killed Naomi's parents. The true enemy is me.
- Fire the Stinger!
- I love you. I'm sorry.
- One of the fans.
Trivia
- Was a child soldier in the Mozambique Liberation Front during childhood.
- Real name is Frank Jaeger, but it is the codename given on the battlefield.
- Underwent special training with memory resets for each mission.
- Revived as Cyborg Ninja via powered exoskeleton armor.
- Naomi Hunter is his adoptive younger sister, whom he raised.
- 'Deep Throat' derives from the pseudonym of the Watergate scandal whistleblower.
Alternate names
Cyborg Ninja
Frank Jaeger
Null
Deep Throat
Profile
- Species
- Human (Cyborg)
- Gender
- Male
- Birth year
- 1940s? (birth details unknown)
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A cyborg ninja clad in a powered exoskeleton, with a ninja-like outfit style, face covered by a mask, wielding a sword as a weapon, and displaying agile movements.
- Height
- Approximately 181cm
- Distinguishing features
-
- Equipped with powered exoskeleton
- Ninja-style mask
- Prosthetic hand (right arm amputated → prosthetized)
- Iconic items
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- Machete
- Powered exoskeleton suit
- Ninja garb
- Stealth camouflage
- Twin Stinger
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Loyalty
- Detailed personality
- Calm and composed personality, but holds deep loyalty and gratitude toward Big Boss and Naomi Hunter. A warrior tormented by past sins and guilt, seeking the meaning of his existence through battle.
- Keywords
-
- Loyalty
- Calm
- High combat ability
- Solitary
- Complex psyche
- Motto
- We are not tools of politics or war. We only fight of our own will.
- Talents
-
- Incredible physical abilities
- Extraordinary reflexes
- Masterful swordsmanship
- Excellent tactical insight
- Strong mental fortitude
- Skills
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- Stealth combat
- Knife/Machete use
- High-speed movement
- Powered exoskeleton operation
- Intelligence gathering
- Motivation
- To atone for his past sins, fulfill his loyalty to Big Boss, and continue fighting with freedom and pride.
- Habits
- Suffered mental pain such as memory resets before and after missions, leading to withdrawal symptoms or delirium.
- Favorite foods
- Unknown
- Hobbies
- Combat, Missions
- Person
- Big Boss, Naomi Hunter
- Disliked situations
- Being used as a tool of war, Betrayal, His own past
History
- Backstory
- Place of origin and exact birth year unknown. Participated as a child soldier in the Mozambique Liberation Front, where he met Big Boss, was defeated, and then taken under his protection. Later caught up in the Patriots' plans, became a test subject, endured mental pain and brainwashing, matured, and became the superhuman warrior FOXHOUND operative 'Gray Fox'. Old acquaintance of Snake, reappeared as the Cyborg Ninja, and met his end in battle while harboring complex ties.
- Debut date
- July 13, 1987
- Work title
- Metal Gear
- Media type
- Game
San Hieronymo Peninsula Incident
- Significant event
- San Hieronymo Peninsula Incident
- Description
- 1970, active as FOX unit operative 'Null'. Demonstrated superhuman abilities, fought with machete as weapon. Reunited with Big Boss and regained emotions and memories.
Outer Heaven Uprising
- Significant event
- Outer Heaven Uprising
- Description
- 1995, participated as FOXHOUND operative. Infiltrated enemy territory on Big Boss's orders to support Solid Snake. Went missing.
Zanzibar Land Disturbance
- Significant event
- Zanzibar Land Disturbance
- Description
- 1999, supported Snake via radio. Ultimately dueled Solid Snake and was defeated. Severely injured, became test subject for Patriots and transformed into Cyborg Ninja.
Shadow Moses Incident
- Significant event
- Shadow Moses Incident
- Description
- 2003, appeared before Snake as Cyborg Ninja and fought. Delirious from withdrawal symptoms, provided aid again, and finally crushed to death by Metal Gear REX.
Big Shell Occupation Incident
- Significant event
- Big Shell Occupation Incident
- Description
- 2009, mentioned by name only. The Cyborg Ninja performance was by someone else.
Relationships
Naomi Hunter
Sibling
Took her in and raised her as his adoptive younger sister. Felt her as atonement for his sins.
Solid Snake
Best friend
Allies who fought and supported each other multiple times. Parted forever with each other's wills in their hearts at the end.
Big Boss
Mentor
Met as child soldier, fought as enemies, but later protected and guided; the being to whom he pledged utmost loyalty.
George Kessler
Contacted via radio as an informant.
FOXHOUND
FOXHOUND: leader
Patriots
Patriots: unknown
Media appearances
Metal Gear
Game / Supporting
1987
Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake
Game / Protagonist
1990
Metal Gear Solid
Game / Protagonist
1998
Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops
Game / Supporting
2006
Metal Gear Solid 2
Game
2001 (name only)
Konami Wai Wai Racing Advance
Game / Cameo
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Game / Cameo
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Game / Cameo
Voice cast and creators
Kaneto Shiozawa
- Voice actor
- Kaneto Shiozawa
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Metal Gear Solid
- Notes
- Original, Japanese version
Greg Eagles
- Voice actor
- Greg Eagles
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Metal Gear Solid
- Notes
- Original, English version
Jun Fukuyama
- Voice actor
- Jun Fukuyama
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Portable Ops
Larc Spies
- Voice actor
- Larc Spies
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Portable Ops
Takumi Yamazaki
- Voice actor
- Takumi Yamazaki
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Metal Gear Solid: Bande Dessinée
- Notes
- Replacement due to Kaneto Shiozawa's passing
Rob Paulsen
- Voice actor
- Rob Paulsen
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes
- Notes
- Remake English version
Hideo Kojima
- Creator name
- Hideo Kojima
- Role
- Original author
Manta Nojiri
- Creator name
- Manta Nojiri
- Role
- Character designer
Konami Digital Entertainment
- Creator name
- Konami Digital Entertainment
- Role
- Publisher
Konami Digital Entertainment
- Creator name
- Konami Digital Entertainment
- Role
- Licensee
Related goods
Cyborg Ninja Figure
- Item name
- Cyborg Ninja Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Metal Gear Solid Artbook
- Item name
- Metal Gear Solid Artbook
- Category
- Stationery
- Availability
- Regular