Nastassja Romanenko

Freelance Military Analyst, Operation Support Staff

Freelance military analyst from Ukraine. Knowledgeable about nuclear weapons and armaments, supported Solid Snake in the special operation on Shadow Moses Island.

Trivia

  • Nastassja is from Ukraine and set as an expert in nuclear weapons with exposure experience from the Chernobyl accident.
  • Like Snake, loves tobacco and rated his favorite MOSLEM as 'weak'.
  • Frequently communicates with Snake via radio during operations, fulfilling an important role in providing technical support.
  • In her 30s as a freelance military analyst, a rare female character in a military specialist role at the time.
  • Mentioned in the novel version of Metal Gear Solid 2 and other materials, and also appears in the 'Truth of Shadow Moses' section.

Alternate names

Natalia 'Natasha' Romanenko Natasha Romanenko Military Analyst

Tags

Metal Gear Solid Ukraine Military Analyst Operation Support Natasha Special Forces Heavy Smoker Freelance Shadow Moses Stealth Game

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Woman in her 30s. Possesses a modest yet intellectual atmosphere. Wears battlefield-appropriate clothing and provides technical support necessary for operations.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Blond
Distinguishing features
  • Heavy Smoker
  • Intellectual Gaze
  • Confident Posture

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Calm
Detailed personality
Calm and composed, knowledgeable military analyst. Objectively analyzes battle situations and provides precise support. Maintains a professional demeanor despite being a heavy smoker.
Keywords
  • Calm
  • Intellectual
  • Heavy Smoker
  • Dedicated
  • Analytical
  • Support-Oriented
  • Professional
Talents
  • Military Strategy Analysis
  • Nuclear Weapons Knowledge
  • Information Gathering
  • Communications Operation
  • Foreign Language Proficiency
Skills
  • Mission Support
  • Technical Advice
  • Situation Assessment
  • Crisis Management
  • Team Support
Motivation
Supports missions with a sense of duty to reduce the threat of nuclear weapons.
Habits
Heavy smoker who frequently smokes. Dismisses Snake's favorite cigarette 'MOSLEM' as weak.

History

Backstory
Military analyst from Ukraine with exposure experience from the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant accident. Expert in nuclear weapons and armaments, an experienced freelance specialist. Actively supported Snake's operation during the Shadow Moses Island incident. Heavy smoker who doesn't let go of her cigarette even during missions.
Debut date
September 3, 1998
Work title
Metal Gear Solid
Media type
Game

Shadow Moses Island Incident

Significant event
Shadow Moses Island Incident
Description
During the FOXHOUND incident occupying the nuclear weapons disposal site, provided technical support to Snake and contributed to the operation's success.

Writing 'The Truth of Shadow Moses' in MGS2

Significant event
Writing 'The Truth of Shadow Moses' in MGS2
Description
After the incident, compiled information underground and left a detailed record exceeding 200 pages in MGS2.

Appearances on Multiple Platforms

Significant event
Appearances on Multiple Platforms
Description
Continues to appear as operation support in the Integral version game and remake works.

Relationships

Solid Snake

Teammate

Served as operation support during the joint operation on Shadow Moses Island.

Roy Campbell

Mentor

Supported Nastassja and Snake as operation commander.

Naomi Hunter

Colleague

Involved in the operation as part of the same FOXHOUND support team.

Mei Ling

Colleague

Collaborated by providing information, etc., as a member of the technical support team.

Operation Support Team

Operation Support Team: unknown

Media appearances

Metal Gear Solid

Game / Supporting

Released September 3, 1998

Metal Gear Solid Integral

Game / Supporting

Released June 24, 1999

Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes

Game / Supporting

Released March 11, 2004

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.1

Game / Supporting

Released October 24, 2023

Voice cast and creators

Eiko Yamada

Voice actor
Eiko Yamada
Language
Japanese
Version or series
PS version and Integral, etc.

Renee Raudman

Voice actor
Renee Raudman
Language
English
Version or series
English Dub Version

Hideo Kojima

Creator name
Hideo Kojima
Role
Original author

Yoji Shinkawa

Creator name
Yoji Shinkawa
Role
Character designer

Related goods

Metal Gear Solid Figure Set (mainly Snake-related)

Item name
Metal Gear Solid Figure Set (mainly Snake-related)
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular