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| Decoy Octopus |
Code Name: Decoy Octopus
Sex: Male
Age: 30's
Nationality: Mexico
Role in the Game
His primary role is that of espionage. You don't actually fight Decoy Octopus in the game.
Historical Background
Little is known about Decoy Octopus, which demonstrates his mastery of his profession, namely disguise. It is thought that he was formally a Hollywood actor and SFX artist. He was scouted by the CIA for his ability to pass himself off as anyone. As such his role at the Agency was to disguise himself as government VIPs to detract attention to him. This explains the name Decoy. He left the CIA to become a FOX-HOUND member. He has a good command of over 10 languages and wonderful voice dexterity. His disguise envelops the target person's habits and local traditions. To help his makeup, he has shaved his cheekbone, jaw bone and nasal cartilage. When seen without cosmetics, he looks facially deformed. Decoy Octopus can walk in any way and can dislocate his joints to crawl though thin gaps and narrow holes. He has also mastered biofeedback and can freely control his sense of touch (skin). This quality explains the second part of his name: Octopus.
Classified Information - Top Secret
He assumes the role of the DARPA Chief as Ocelot accidentally kills the Chief with torture, and Decoy becomes the Chief so Liquid can manipulate Snake into helping the terrorists.