: Fearing the loss of their "legendary hero," a secret organization known as The Patriots creates three clones of Big Boss: Solid Snake , Liquid Snake, and Solidus Snake.
: Most of the games follow Solid Snake as he infiltrates high-tech fortresses to destroy "Metal Gears"—bipedal tanks capable of launching nuclear missiles. MailAccess.txt
The overarching narrative of the Metal Gear series spans over 50 years of fictional history, focusing on the legacy of the legendary soldier and his clone, Solid Snake . : Fearing the loss of their "legendary hero,"