Why Does Quiet Leave You?

Quiet leaves due to the activation of her vocal cord parasites, which poses a significant threat to the rest of the team, and as a result, she abandons Mother Base to prevent any harm from coming to those she cares about, particularly Snake. This departure is a pivotal moment in the story of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, highlighting the complex and deep bond between Quiet and Snake, as well as the parasite’s dangerous influence on her and others.

Understanding Quiet’s Departure

Quiet’s decision to leave is motivated by her desire to protect her comrades from the English strain of the vocal cord parasite that she carries, which would be activated if she were to speak English, leading to catastrophic consequences for anyone around her who speaks the language. This selfless act underscores her character development and the loyalty she has developed towards Snake and the Diamond Dogs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

General FAQs

1. Can you get Quiet back after she leaves? Yes, Quiet can be retrieved after completing Mission 11 (which changes to “Reunion” after six completions), allowing her to return to her cell at the Medical Platform and become available for deployment again.
2. How do I make sure Quiet doesn’t leave? To prevent Quiet from leaving, equip her with the Butterfly emblem, which may require adding “sniper” and “quiet” to the emblem for additional assurance.
3. What episode does Quiet leave? Quiet leaves in Episode 45: A Quiet Exit of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.
4. Is Quiet gone forever? No, with later patches, it is possible to bring her back to Mother Base and continue using her as a buddy after her initial departure.
5. Can you get Quiet back after Mission 45? Yes, by replaying Mission 11 several times, you can eventually retrieve Quiet.

Character and Storyline FAQs

6. Why does Quiet not speak? Quiet chooses not to speak English to prevent the spread of the parasite that could harm Mother Base and its inhabitants.
7. What happens if Quiet speaks English? If Quiet were to speak English, she would activate the English strain of the vocal cord parasite, potentially killing herself and anyone else who speaks English around her.
8. Why does Quiet help Snake? Quiet develops feelings for Snake after serving as his combat buddy, leading her to become more benevolent and help him in his missions.
9. Is Quiet an enemy? Initially, Quiet appears as an enemy but later becomes an ally after saving Snake’s life and developing a bond with him.

Gameplay and Mechanics FAQs

10. How can I bond with Quiet in MGSV? The bond between Snake and Quiet can be strengthened by taking her on missions and side ops, letting her do most of the work, and giving her commands.
11. What happens after Quiet leaves? After Quiet leaves, she can potentially spread the parasite if she dies and her body is consumed by birds, but this can be prevented by retrieving her.
12. How long until Quiet becomes a buddy? Quiet becomes available as a buddy after completing Main Mission 14, at which point the “Visit Quiet” side op unlocks, allowing Snake to visit her and recruit her as a buddy.

Additional Information FAQs

13. Why does Quiet dress like that? Quiet’s attire is minimal due to her parasite-induced ability to breathe through her skin, which would be suffocated if covered.
14. Is there a Mission 51 in MGSV? Mission 51, also known as Kingdom of the Flies, was not included in the released version of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain due to time constraints.
15. Can you play as Quiet? Yes, Quiet can be played during FOB infiltrations, where she is an expert with a sniper rifle and has steady hands for minimal shot shaking.