Raiden, originally known as Jack, is a prominent character in the Metal Gear Solid series, particularly known for his significant role in Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty and Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. In Metal Gear Solid V, Raiden makes a cameo appearance. He is a skilled cyborg ninja with extraordinary combat abilities and agility. Raiden's character is marked by his evolution from a child soldier to a seasoned warrior, struggling with his past and identity, and striving to protect those he cares for.