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Decoy Octopus

A master of disguise within FOXHOUND.

Decoy Octopus is a member of FOXHOUND, the rogue special forces unit that seizes control of the Shadow Moses facility. He is described as a master of disguise, capable of impersonating others to infiltrate and deceive. His role within the terrorist splinter cell is to use his expertise to aid FOXHOUND's objectives, though the source provides no further details on his specific actions or fate during the mission.

Role
Master of disguise
Primary User
FOXHOUND member
First Appearance
Metal Gear Solid (1998)
Technology Type
Disguise expertise
Function
Infiltration and deception

Lore & Background

Decoy Octopus is one of the elite specialists in FOXHOUND, the unit led by Liquid Snake that takes over the nuclear weapons disposal facility on Shadow Moses island. As a master of disguise, he is able to assume the identities of others, making him a valuable asset for infiltration and deception. The source notes that he is a member of FOXHOUND alongside Revolver Ocelot, Sniper Wolf, Vulcan Raven, and Psycho Mantis, but does not provide any additional background, personal history, or specific actions he undertakes during the game's events.

In Their Own Story

Decoy Octopus is listed among the FOXHOUND members who participate in the takeover of Shadow Moses. However, the source does not describe any direct encounters with Solid Snake, nor does it detail his specific role in the plot. His expertise in disguise is mentioned as his defining characteristic, but no instances of him using this ability are recorded in the provided text. The source also does not clarify his fate or whether he is encountered as a boss or supporting character.

Reader's Guide

As a master of disguise, Decoy Octopus is a member of FOXHOUND, the terrorist unit that seizes Shadow Moses. The source does not provide any gameplay mechanics, strategies, or encounters involving Decoy Octopus. Players seeking information on how to defeat or interact with him will find no guidance in the source material. His presence is limited to being named as part of the FOXHOUND roster, with no further details on his abilities or role in the mission.

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