Missiles
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[edit] Introduction
Missiles have a special part in the Metal Gear Solid series. Since they tend to not be very stealthy they are only really used as a way of solving specific problems (like electrified floors) or in boss battles.
[edit] Stinger
Is a heat seeking missile that is useful against aircraft and metal gear. you use it by getting the crosshairs close enough to a target for the tone to change. Once launched the missile will follow the target until it hits.
[edit] Controls
Once equipped this Weapon will switch to a first person view that depicts targets as a diamond. once the diamond has been in the cross hairs for long enough it will turn red signifying a lock on. If a missile is then launched it will follow the target.
[edit] Appearances
- Metal Gear Solid
- Necessary in a battle against Liquid Snake in a Hind-D.
- Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
- Necessary in a battle against a Harrier jet piloted by Solidus Snake and Vamp.
- Necessary for defeating the multiple Metal Gear Rays fought by Raiden.
[edit] Special Features
- You can launch the missile and then lock on to the target to redirect the missile in Mid-air (SOL only)
[edit] Nikita
[edit] Controls
Once you switch to The Nikita the view automatically changes to the missiles point of view. It is launched by pressing the Fire button. the missile can be turned left or right using the direction buttons. It can be directed vertically using ramps that are found in ventilation shafts. after a few seconds of going in a straight line the missile will speed up but will slow down again if it is turned.
[edit] Appearances
[edit] Special Features
- Slow enough to be directed through ventilation shafts.
- Can pass over areas with electrified floors.
[edit] Davy Crockett
Rocket Launcher that delivers a miniature nuclear shell. It was used to destroy the Granin Design Bureau
See Davy Crockett for more information
