Two years after the destruction of the Patriots, a secret organization that secretly controlled the U.S., many PMCs fell into drought of funding from SOP. Cybernetics were made public to the everyone in the world but most couldn't craft an actual base model. The Chinese government openly petitioned a request to recruit the old-and-crippled war vets, the anatomy handicap, and other volunteers to partake in their "safe" surgery experiments to repair their damaged limbs with cybernetics. After a couple of months, Dong Fu the president announced that they were finished and the "generous" people who took part in this were able to go back to their homes so that they can enjoy life again. But what they didn't know was this was a trap into testing post cyborg configuration battle data… This ensured Civil War in the country as a result. So here I am in the mist of war again.

In the Nomad, China's Air Space; 4:00 A.M.

"Otacon, why exactly is Mei Ling doing here? Shouldn't she be managing the USS Missouri?", a slightly younger looking Snake asked as he massaged his temples in the lounge of the aircraft, both Otacon and Mei Ling were standing over him.

"Snake, I told you before that China will rip itself apart if this situation isn't contained. Besides the United States are voiding my direct involvement.", Ling explained with a distraught look, she looked over to Otacon and he nodded.

"I'm sorry about this Snake but please, just for this moment put Big Boss's demand aside and help one last time…",Otacon was saying before he was motioned by Snake to be silenced.

"I don't like the motto of of breaking my vows but if the situation is this extreme why not call in Raiden, or Merly and her squad?", Snake sighed before he looks up at the duo. "On second thought, don't worry about it. I'll do it, but this assignment – what exactly is it you want me to do?", he asked.

"Mei Ling was able to "attained" some data through the Chief of PLA General Staff and found out that the crisis is apparently a test to have combat data obtained for future development of cyborg deployment in "combating areas" around the world.", he said as he walked towards a smart board and grabbed a small remote device and pressed a button.

"But how are they doing this? I'm no saint but I doubt citizen people would steep to something like this for their government.", Snake said, which prompted Otacon to show him a video.

~"Get out of the way!", a Citizen yelled out in streets. An Asian male was running at an abnormal rate, comparable to or even better than an Olympic racer. "No, Ji!", the victim yelled as he was killed from his associate by getting ripped in half graphically. The camera man caught that and other incidents but was forced to cut it short due to a crash from his door most likely.~

"Well, as you can see… Things aren't looking too good. Your task will be to find out how this happened and apprehend the suspects.", Hal said pushing up his specs, Mei Ling stepped forward.

"You best bet will be to investigate the southern parts of Lanzhou. There's a base there that isn't on any printing of the world maps. And what better place to try out experiments than an off the charts housing area.", she said beamingly with seriousness.

"I'll assume this is a non-lethal operation then since we'll be dealing with Chinese tailored politicians and probably brain jacked civilians?", Snake answered more than asked, earning a slight nod from his friend.

"Yeah, the standard giving from Philanthropy are to eradicate Metal Gear variants but this is a different op from out usual formula. You will be equipped with a modified MK II pistol that's been fitted with an EMP effect to attribute with the anesthetics in the tranqs. Basically it'll work as it usually does in the past. Also, I developed another Solid Eye patch that's can detect the nanomachines located on various parts of cyborg hybrids.", He said as he handed the items to Snake.

Snake caressed the gun first and noted it visually didn't look too different aside from grip that been extended to complement the EMP specs that's been added. Placing it down, Snake placed on the Solid Eye and turned it on and was astonished by the HDMI images. He clicked again and realized he could see through metal objects, glancing down he checked his MK II pistol and saw the mag was loaded with eight bullets.

"Nice toys. I be setting up my gear get prepare for deployment.", Snake said as he left the two alone.

"Okay, then let's get him the ins and the outs, just like old times eh?", Mei Ling chimed in as she lead Hal to the front.

"It does but don't get to fond okay, we have a job to do.", Emmerich said glancing over at Mei Ling. She responded with a "Right."

Twenty minutes later…

"Kept ya waiting huh?", he said as he slipped on his Solid Eye over his left eye, and housed his MK II pistol in his holster – located on his right upper thigh. Clipping two full magazine on his utility belt on his waist. And finally, tying his bandana over his forehead.

Solid Snake has returned…