How did Raiden get a cyborg body?

After sustaining severe injuries in a fight with Samuel Rodrigues, he underwent a full-body cybernetic conversion by Doktor, following the departure of Maverick's previous cybernetics specialist for unknown reasons, discarding the few remaining organic parts he had left in favor of a 100% cybernetic body.

How did Raiden turn into a cyborg?

As a prisoner, the Patriots used Raiden as a test subject for experiments in exoskeletal enhancement surgery, during which he had his head and spine excised from his body from his lower jaw down and subsequently grafted into an enhanced synthetic body.

What is Raiden's cyborg body made of?

Raiden's standard cyborg body, circa 2018. The standard cyborg body used by Raiden was a cyborg frame enhanced with carbon nanotube (CNT) muscle fiber, utilized in bodyguard work and low-intensity combat missions for Maverick Security Consulting, Inc.

How did Raiden get his body back?

With the help of the Paradise Lost Army, Raiden managed to escape his captivity. After undergoing surgery to clear his body of nanomachines and being saved by Drago Pettrovich Madnar, he was successful in reclaiming Big Boss' remains from the Patriots.

When was Raiden turned into a cyborg?

When Raiden burst back onto the stage in Metal Gear Solid 4, he had transitioned into an unbeatable cyborg ninja. His unplayable appearances in MGS4 won him so many new fans, he earned his rightful place as the star of his own game, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance."

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance - Full Story version (Part 2 Raiden's new body)

How did Raiden lose his arms?

He's referring to the events of Twin Suns from Metal Gear Solid 4, where he had to lose his arms to save Solid Snake (specifically, he willingly cut off his right arm to save Snake from Outer Haven due to being otherwise unable to move in to aid Snake, and he lost the remaining arm when he was crushed by Outer Haven).

Why is Raiden so strong?

Raiden's weaponry involves mainly his HF Blade, a sword that vibrates at high speed, weakening the bonds between atoms and cutting matter at a molecular level. After having his previous sword broken, Raiden received the Murasama, a High Frequency-enhanced katana stronger than his previous weapon.

Is Raiden just a head?

Although Raiden's head from the mouth-up was still flesh, the lower jaw was cybernetic, resulting in a skull-like appearance. Unlike prior models of Cyborg Ninja exoskeletons, it was not equipped with an encompassing facial helmet, instead possessing a visor attached to the subject's forehead.

Why did Raiden not replace his eye?

Although not an eyepatch, Raiden utilized a cloth to cover his missing left eye, after a fight with Samuel Rodrigues resulted in his eye being injured and amputated, and because a cybernetic replacement eye wasn't fully created prior to his surgery, in 2018.

What parts of Raiden are human?

If we take Metal Gear Rising into the equation, as far as I remember, only his head from the jaw-up is human/biological. Perhaps his spine is still intact. The rest is all mechanical. He bleeds red in Metal Gear Rising but that's only for the american version of the game.

How cybernetic is Raiden?

After sustaining severe injuries in a fight with Samuel Rodrigues, he underwent a full-body cybernetic conversion by Doktor, following the departure of Maverick's previous cybernetics specialist for unknown reasons, discarding the few remaining organic parts he had left in favor of a 100% cybernetic body.

Why does Raiden have heels?

The "high heels" allow him to easily grip his sword with his feet when executing combos. You may wonder how he would "clamp" the sword without.

Why does Raiden have a barcode?

Because a Japanese artist drew him, and anything that has to do with cyborgs in anime-land is plastered with barcodes. He's so indie, he has a bar code tattoo.

Why is Raiden called Jack?

Ripper Mode was a state that Raiden entered during the World Marshal Incidents. The name was derived from "Jack the Ripper", a nickname Raiden earned during his time as a child soldier in Liberia.

Did Raiden cut George in half?

Even though George was severely injured because Raiden had to cut through him, Raiden used the cryopreserver in the facility to save George's life. In the end, part of George's body became cybernetic.

Why does Sundowner have a barcode?

Appearance. Sundowner appears as a man of tall stature, his body armor taking on a color pattern of red and onyx like the rest of the Winds of Destruction. He appears completely bald, with a barcode on his forehead representing his cyborg serial numbers.

Is Venom Snake blind in one eye?

Throughout the intro, we see that something is wrong with Venom's right eye, and it is clearly blind. Somehow we are supposed to believe that this is the aftermath of when Ocelot accidentally shot his eye out, but hear me out. Throughout almost the entirety of the Hospital Escape, he has that eye.

Why is Metal Gear Rising so different?

Metal Gear Solid Rising was changed to Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance to reflect that this isn't Solid, but is rather being made as a Metal Gear spinoff featuring Raiden as the main character. It is now set after Metal Gear Solid 4.

Is Raiden Shogun a human?

For the most part, Raiden Shogun is a hollow body that can be easily controlled. It lacks any free will and primarily acts to keep Inazuma's people in check. It was created by Ei after numerous attempts to copy herself.

Why is Raiden's blood red in rising?

In the trailers and promotional materials for Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, there were blood stains that were red in color, implying that Raiden was utilizing a more natural-looking substitute. This was confirmed in an optional Codec conversation with Doktor in File R-03.

Is Snake stronger than Raiden?

He's got a gravelly voice, a steely stare and an extremely good aim. But for as perfect as the first Metal Gear Solid is — and in large part because of Snake's unshakeable bravado — he has nothing on his successor, Metal Gear Solid 2's Raiden. Yep: Raiden is better than Snake.

How many tons can Raiden lift?

In Metal Gear Solid 4, he is in a weakened condition and wearing a weak suit, but is still able to hold back Outer Haven, a very dense and durable 100,000 ton (or way more) super submarine, with only one hand, suffering only from a bit above mild difficulty in doing so.

Who is the most powerful Metal Gear character?

Who is stronger Raiden or Shang Tsung?

Still, Shang Tsung is the stuff of nightmares. There's a reason why the soul-harvesting monster leads seasoned killers like Sub-Zero, Prince Goro, and Mileena into battle. In the new Mortal Kombat universe, he's definitely one of the most powerful beings, just not as powerful as Raiden.