Big Boss

Unit FOXHOUND's leader and Solid Snake's commanding officer, he initially acts as a radio contact who provides Snake with information about mission objectives involving Outer Heaven, a mercenary nation in South Africa. Big Boss is often portrayed as an evil warlord and is known for his enmity with Solid Snake. However, some say that the player only hears about his war crimes from secondhand sources and that the games encourage the player to save lives instead of taking them. Big Boss is also portrayed as a hero who tries to save the world from a global catastrophe in every game where the player takes on his role.