Codec Conversations

Codec Conversations is Snake's secret taunt on Shadow Moses Island where he talks about the other fighters with his support team, consisting of Mei Ling, Otacon, and Roy Campbell. Slippy Toad also talks with Snake when fighting Falco. Each character Snake talks to has their own way of describing his opponent. The Colonel's descriptions are usually blunt and warning-like, and he may offer Snake careful advice about the character and encourage him to attack. Otacon's are the most descriptive, as he seems to know the most about them having conducted much research, and his attitude when speaking to Snake is either excited or worried. Mei Ling's descriptions are mostly emotional; she usually tells Snake of his opponent's dark or hurtful past if the character has one, but also shows sympathy for the characters and disdain for some of Snake's comments. The taunt is performed by inputting the down taunt command for just one frame. If done correctly, Snake will kneel and touch the codec receiver in his ear. The codec message will begin soon afterward if Snake is left undisturbed.

Ganondorf

 * Snake: "This guy is giving off a murderous vibe! Even getting close to him makes my skin crawl..."


 * Otacon: "Snake! Ganondorf is dangerous! His ambition is to rule the world, and he's got the power to do it. It's no wonder they call him 'King of Evil'."


 * Snake: "Do modern weapons even work against him? Do I even have a chance?"


 * Otacon: "Take a look around you. There are plenty of people fighting with swords or even their bare hands. At least you've got firepower! Count yourself lucky! It's not like you to whine, Snake."


 * Snake: "I was just asking, sheesh. Well, it's back to the mission for me."

Link

 * Snake: "Otacon, who's the guy with the sword?"


 * Otacon: "That's Link. He's the hero of Hyrule. That blade in his hand is called the Master Sword, also known as the 'Blade of Evil's Bane'. He also has a whole arsenal of items at his disposal--bombs and arrows, a shield, a boomerang, and a Clawshot. He's a force to be reckoned with."


 * Snake: "Gear is only useful when it's used at the right time and place. Just lugging a ton of it around doesn't do you any good."


 * Otacon: "...I, uh... I wouldn't be talking if I were you, Snake."


 * Snake: "What's that supposed to mean?"


 * Otacon: "You tell me, Mr. Utility Belt."


 * Snake: "..."

Sheik

 * Snake: "What's going on here? What happened to Zelda?!"


 * Mei Ling: "Snake, Princess Zelda transformed into Sheik. I can understand the clothes, but to change her skin and eye color? That must take some powerful magic."


 * Snake: "...Magic...?"


 * Mei Ling: "Come on, Snake! Don't get all grumpy and start talking about how unscientific it is. Science is basically just another form of magic that makes our lives easier."


 * Snake: "I never thought I'd hear that coming from you, Mei Ling."


 * Mei Ling: "Don't you think talking to someone halfway around the world is a kind of magic? Or flying across entire continents?"


 * Snake: "No. I think this is completely different."

Toon Link

 * Snake: "Mei Ling, who is this kid with the cat eyes...?"


 * Mei Ling: "Oh, they call him Toon Link. Doesn't he look familiar?"


 * Snake: "Yeah, he looks just like Link."


 * Mei Ling: "But you know there've been several people who've gone by that name, right? They all have certain things in common--green clothes, a sword, a shield... But they all came from different lands and lived in different eras. And yet the spirit of the hero of the Triforce is timeless. It's an essence that transcends history."


 * Snake: "I think I can relate to that."


 * Mei Ling: "Huh? What do you mean?"


 * Snake: "There's been more than one 'Snake', too, you know..."

Zelda

 * Colonel: "Snake, I see you're fighting ."


 * Snake: "Yeah, I guess. Doesn't feel right fighting someone in a dress, though..."


 * Colonel: "Don't underestimate her just because she's a woman. Zelda's attacks are backed by powerful magic. Her hand-to-hand combat may look weak, but her magic makes it cut to the bone."


 * Snake: "So this rose has thorns... Interesting..."


 * Colonel: "...This is no time for pickup lines, Snake."


 * Snake: "Don't worry. I know from experience that it's the quiet ones you have to watch out for."