Although Serpent is considered a hero by the public, he is in fact a corrupt man that achieves his goals by any means necessary. Serpent considers survival of the fittest necessary for progress,[1] because evolution requires sacrificeHe is a Maverick raid survivor, and Aile accuses Serpent of acting out of fear of his past and what he had become.[3] Serpent feels it is his destiny to rule the world,[ and he believes that he is doing the right thing by seeking to evolve the world