Your helicopter's landing at Romeo base, near the town of Kraskovo. You're part of the H.O.U.N.D. — Heavy Operative Unit for Neutralization and Destruction. These experimental soldiers are enhanced with drugs and implants. They're bigger, stronger, and tougher than the toughest Marine. But, in return, they're basically emotionless, including pain and pleasure.

When the chopper lands and jams the propellers, you're greeted by Colonel Ferguson. He's a tall, gray-haired Wolf with a scar on his cheek, but even his above-average height makes you look at him from above.

"Finally, we've been expecting you." He said, "Welcome to the base, Romeo. I'll keep it short: you're here as a replacement for the sixth HOUND, so you'll be under Viper-One's command. So, your call sign is Viper-Six." As he walked with you through the base, the colonel kept talking: "Your squad is on a mission right now, but they'll be back by tonight. For now, you can settle into your assigned barracks and get to know our "domain." Every other soldier you met on way to barracks, looked at you like you were a wonder. Some looked at you with disgust, while others with admiration. The HOUNDs have a mixed reputation. They're efficient, but they don't value the lives of Marines. They're like machines. "As we go along..." The Colonel kept talking as he walked. "...You can ask questions. I'll do my best to answer."