What happened to Raiden’s body?

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Raiden’s body underwent significant changes throughout the Metal Gear series, with his original body being replaced with a cybernetic body after being used as a test subject for exoskeletal enhancement surgery by the Patriots. His body was modified multiple times, with the most notable transformation being the replacement of his entire body below the upper jaw with a prototype cybernetic body, and later, a black cybernetic body that covers his left eye, which he uses in Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance.

Understanding Raiden’s Transformations

The Initial Transformation

Raiden’s transformation into a cyborg began when he was a prisoner of the Patriots, who used him as a test subject for experiments in exoskeletal enhancement surgery. This process involved excising his head and spine from his body from his lower jaw down and grafting them into an enhanced synthetic body.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why did Raiden lose his body?: Raiden lost his body as a result of being used as a test subject for exoskeletal enhancement surgery by the Patriots, which involved replacing his original body with a cybernetic body.
2. Does Raiden still have a human body?: By the time Big Mama’s Paradise Lost Army saved him, Raiden’s entire body from his feet up to his lower jaw had been replaced with a cyborg body, leaving him with only a few remaining organic parts.
3. Why did Raiden get a new body?: After sustaining severe injuries in a fight with Samuel Rodrigues, Raiden underwent a full-body cybernetic conversion by Doktor, discarding his remaining organic parts in favor of a 100% cybernetic body.
4. Why does Raiden have a robot body?: Raiden’s robot body is a result of being kidnapped by the Patriots and experimented on by Dr. Clark, which led to him being placed in a cyborg body to save his life.
5. Why is Raiden missing his jaw?: Raiden is missing his jaw due to the exoskeletal enhancement surgery he underwent, which involved excising his head and spine from his body from his lower jaw down.
6. Why is Raiden immune to electro?: Raiden is not immune to Electro, as evident from his character profile, which shows he has only 10% Resistance to Electro.
7. Did Raiden Ei sacrifice her body?: Yes, Raiden Ei sacrificed her body so her twin, Makoto, could ascend to Celestia and become one of The Seven in Genshin Impact.
8. Who betrayed Raiden?: Raiden was seemingly betrayed by Snake, but it was later revealed that it was a ruse to allow Snake to sneak on board.
9. Was Jetstream Sam a good guy?: Jetstream Sam, also known as Samuel Rodrigues, is a complex character who is not simply good or evil, but rather a secondary antagonist in Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance.
10. Who made Raiden’s body?: Raiden’s new body was manufactured by a company called TransHominid Systems GmbH.
11. Did Raiden turn evil?: Raiden was never evil, but rather had a dark persona, which was a result of his experiences and emotions.
12. Is Raiden no longer a God?: In Mortal Kombat 1, Raiden is no longer a god, but rather the chosen champion of Earthrealm, with Liu Kang taking on the role of God Protector.
13. What mental illness does Raiden have?: Raiden suffers from PTSD, which worsened after the Big Shell Incident and led to him developing self-destructive tendencies.
14. Why does Raiden wear a mask?: The mask Raiden wears is a design choice made by Hideo Kojima to allow fans to play as Raiden, with the mask’s design being inspired by E0 and D2.
15. Who is the strongest Raiden?: Raiden Ei is considered the strongest among the three Raidens, with her and her sister Makoto ruling Inazuma as one Raiden, where Makoto handled politics and Ei defended Inazuma from danger.