Excuse me.

No, civilian. I've been sent here from ATGC. Pleasure to meet you

Don't worry this injection won't hurt a bit.

What's wrong? You don't like shots?

The DARPA chief has also been injected with a mini-transmitter. As you get closer you should be able to pick up his location on your radar.

I'll explain this part. With gene therapy, we can remove those genes which we know may lead to sickness or disease, and that the same time, splice in genes with beneficial effects such as resistance to cancer for example.

Yes we could.

And in order to do that, it's helpful to study the genomic information of one of the greatest soldiers ever.

The man they call the greatest warrior of the twentieth century.

That's right. We've been working feverishly to identify the genes responsible for his incredible combat skill. So far we've discovered about sixty of the so-called "soldier genes."

His body was burned severely, but it was possible to restore his DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) profile from just a single strand of his hair.

Yes. We'll use a process that I discovered called gene targeting. The strongest soldiers don't become what they are by acquiring their skills through training or experience, we now know that hereditary factors are far more crucial for creating superior soldiers.

I hear the terrorists are calling themselves the "Sons of Big Boss."

Until "they" were added that is.

Don't forget they've all been strengthened with gene therapy. They carry genes which make them excellent soldiers. Don't get careless just because they don't have much experience.

Yes, but those are just declarations not actual treaties.

They're calling it a revolution.

Apparently they consulted classified information about the soldier genes and performed their own gene therapy experiments.

Well our gene therapy process is almost completely automated. And besides that they're all geniuses with IQs over 180.

You're the only one who can beat him. Now that I've met you, I know. You've got something he doesn't. I can see it in your eyes.

Make no mistake. I'm not a nurse. I'm a scientist.

It's a combination of and nanomachines and an anti-freezing peptide so that your blood and other bodily fluids don't freeze, even at sub-arctic temperatures.

Not just one kind either. There are different types which will replenish the supply of adrenaline, nutrition and sugar in your bloodstream.

I also put some nootropics in there.

Nootropics. It's a class of drugs which wil help improve your mental functioning.

Benzedrine. It's a type of stimulant. It'll keep you alert and responsive for twelve straight hours.

Those nanomachines will also keep your Codec's batteries charged up.

You're welcome.

What are you going to do?

Huh?

How's that Sneaking Suit working out?

Bear with it. It's designed to prevent hypothermia. This is Alaska you know.

An anti-freezing peptide Snake. All of the Genome soldiers in this exercise are using it.

Be careful Snake. The Genome soldiers have highly developed senses of hearing and vision due to their gene therapy. Make sure you don't let them see you.

The DARPA Chief was injected with the same GPS transmitting nanomachines as you.

Seriously Snake. We're here to back you up, so call if you need some information or advice.

Well, if you make it back in one piece, maybe I'll let you do a strip search on me.

How did you do that?

I... I don't know. It looked like a heart attack but...

No Snake. The nanomachines are functioning properly.

It must have been psychometric interference coming from Psycho Mantis. FOX-HOUND's psychic. Think of it as a mental feedback loop.

It looked like another heart attack but...

Well, there are a lot of drugs that can cause a heart attack in large doses. For example. potassium chloride or dioxides... But... we won't be able to tell without doing an autopsy.

.....

No...

Yes, we have no one like that in our unit.

I've already programmed the nanomachines so that he won't be able to, Colonel.

Have you forgotten? That's where they keep the nuclear warheads. Can't you see them?

All of the warheads in those boxes have had their detonation mechanisms removed so there's no fear of them exploding. But is the warheads are broken they might leak plutonium and that would be a serious problem.

No, he should have died... but he didn't.