Human Edge

The backing for the Echo Exploration company has surprisingly dried up - the mysterious investor pulling out.

With that departure, and the end of the immediate leads, it is now a moment of truth for the research organization... it will need to make a bold move, or give up and scatter to the winds.

"Our new Mother Base. I don't know how long it'll take, but I'll make it bigger, better than before." - Kazuhira Creed

Nora is clearly Snake.

Result: The Echo Exploration Group will form a lasting partnership with the Fortunate Ones - providing technical expertise and beginning a slow and steady plan to prepare future expeditions.