Editing Codec Conversations

On the [[Shadow Moses Island]] stage, [[Snake]] has a secret taunt where he talks about the other fighters with his support team, consisting of [[Mei Ling]], [[Otacon]], and [[Roy Campbell]]. Even [[Slippy Toad]] talks with Snake on one occasion (when talking about [[Falco]]).

The taunt is performed by inputting the down taunt command in a split second.  If done correctly, Snake will kneel and touch the codec receiver in his ear. The codec message will begin soon afterward if Snake is left undisturbed.

==Voice Credits==
*[[Solid Snake (SSBB)|Solid Snake]] - [[David Hayter]] (English), Akio Otsuka (Japanese)

*[[Roy Campbell|Colonel Roy Campbell]] - [[Paul Eiding]] (English), Takeshi Aono (Japanese)

*[[Otacon|Hal 'Otacon' Emmerich]] - [[Christopher Randolph]] (English), Hideyuki Tanaka (Japanese)

*[[Mei Ling]] - [[Kim Mai Guest]] (English), Houko Kuwashima (Japanese)

*[[Slippy Toad]] - [[Michael McAuliffe]] (English), Kyoko Tonguu (Japanese)

== Bowser ==
:'''Colonel:''' "Careful, Snake! That's the great and terrible [[Bowser (SSBB)|Bowser]]!"

:'''Snake:''' "Bowser? Looks like a cheap movie monster." 

:'''Colonel:''' "Hardly. Bowser leads an entire army of monsters. But I'd worry more about his claws and [[Fire Breath|fire]] if I were you."

:'''Snake:''' "Doesn't look that tough to me. Seems kind of slow, actually."

:'''Colonel:''' "Well, he is the king of [[Koopa Troopa|Koopas]]. It's only natural he'd be slow. But that's only because he's the heaviest fighter here--by far. He's a powerhouse of destruction. Careful he doesn't flatten you."

NOTE: The movie monster that Snake is talking about could be Gamera, who Bowser resembles.

== Captain Falcon ==
:'''Snake:''' "Hey! That's [[Captain Falcon (SSBB)|Captain Falcon]], isn't it!"

:'''Otacon:''' "Good eye, Snake! He's F-Zero pilot number 07!"

:'''Snake:''' "You know, seeing Captain Falcon here reminds me... We should do that thing we've always wanted to try..."

:'''Otacon:''' "Ohhhh yeah! That thing! Good idea! OK, ready? Go!"

:'''Snake:''' "[[Falcon Punch|Falcon Puuuunch]]!"

:'''Otacon:''' "[[Falcon Kick|Falcon Kiiiiiiick]]!"

== Diddy Kong ==
:'''Snake:''' "Otacon, there's a chimpanzee here wearing a [[Nintendo]] hat."

:'''Otacon:''' "That's [[Diddy Kong (SSBB)|Diddy Kong]]. He's [[Donkey Kong]]'s partner. Not only is he lightweight, he can use a wide range of weapons as well. He can fly using those [[Rocketbarrel Boost|barrel jets]] on his back, and he can shoot nuts with his [[Peanut Popgun]]."

:'''Snake:''' "[[Peanut]]s? As in the ones in the little shells? Are you serious?"

:'''Otacon:''' "Wait, here's the best part. You see them lying on the ground after he shoots? If you pick up some of those peanuts, they'll restore your health a little."

:'''Snake:''' "Hmm. Edible ammunition, huh... Times sure have changed."

NOTE: Snake states that there is a chimpanzee wearing a Nintendo hat. That is incorrect for Diddy Kong as he has a tail, and chimpanzees do not have tails. (Diddy Kong more closely resembles a Spider Monkey.)

== Donkey Kong ==
:'''Snake:''' "Otacon, there's a gorilla wearing a tie here. He's huge."

:'''Otacon:''' "That's [[Donkey Kong (SSBB)|Donkey Kong]]. As you can tell, he's got strength to spare. He may be king of the jungle, but he lives in a house just like you or me. And he seems pretty smart--well, for an ape, anyway. The Donkey Kong who fought that epic battle with [[Mario]] was this guy's grandfather."

:'''Snake:''' "That was a long time ago. What about this Donkey Kong? Does he get along with Mario?"

:'''Otacon:''' "Nope, they're still at it. Seems like they're always competing in something--kart racing, sports, you name it."

:'''Snake:''' "A chip off the old block..."

NOTE: The Grandfather Otacon talks about may be [[Cranky Kong]], as Cranky has been referred to both as Donkey Kong's father and grandfather in different games.

== Falco ==
:'''Snake:''' "This is Snake..."

:'''Slippy:''' "Copy, Snake! This is [[Slippy Toad|Slippy]]!"

:'''Snake:''' "Whaa--! Who is this? What are you, some kind of frog?!"

:'''Slippy:''' "Easy there, buddy! Just thought I'd hop on the wireless and give you a holler. Don't get mad!"

:'''Snake:''' "Hacked right into my channel, huh..."

:'''Slippy:''' "But I'm not here to mess nothin' up. Don't worry."

:'''Snake:''' "..."

:'''Slippy:''' "Just so ya know, [[Falco Lombardi (SSBB)|Falco]] uses a [[Blaster]] and [[Reflector]] that I designed, just like [[Fox McCloud (SSBB)|Fox]] does. But Falco will kick his Reflector and send it flyin' around. Just showin' off, if you ask me."

:'''Snake:''' "No reason a weapon can't have more than one use. In fact, I'd say its versatility shows how well you designed it."

:'''Slippy:''' "Hey, maybe so! I feel all fuzzy now! Thanks, Snake!"

:'''Snake:''' "Maybe next time we meet, you can design me a weapon...."

NOTE: This is the only codec that features Slippy Toad from [[Star Fox]] instead of Snake's normal contacts.

The number "140.85" (Roy's Campbell's codec number) appears in the Codec screen, implying that Snake intended to call Roy. It is unknown why Slippy hacked Snake's channel to deliver this codec message.

== Fox ==
:'''Snake:''' "Colonel! That fox is fast!"

:'''Colonel:''' "You're fighting [[Fox McCloud (SSBB)|Fox]], eh, Snake? His full name is [[Fox McCloud]]. He's the leader of the commando-for-hire unit [[Team Star Fox|Star Fox]]. They're mostly active in a galaxy known as the [[Lylat System]]. Fox and his comrades pilot all-terrain fighter crafts called [[Arwing]]s. His skills in combat can turn the tide of any battle. ...You seem to have a thing with foxes, don't you, Snake?"

:'''Snake:''' "Don't remind me.  First [[FOXHOUND]] and now this guy... I'm sick of foxes."

:'''Colonel:''' "You and foxes have a long history together.  You ought to be proud."

NOTE: FOXHOUND was a special forces group that Snake and Colonel used to work in before it fell under the hands of Liquid Snake and became a terrorist group, which could be the reason why Snake has some disdain on foxes. Also, one of Snake's friends, Gray Fox, betrayed him.

== Ganondorf ==
:'''Snake:''' "This guy is giving off a murderous vibe! Even getting close to him makes my skin crawl..."

:'''Otacon:''' "Snake! [[Ganondorf (SSBB)|Ganondorf]] is dangerous! His ambition is to rule the world, and he's got the power to do it. It's no wonder they call him 'King of Evil.'"

:'''Snake:''' "Do modern weapons even work against him? Do I even have a chance?"

:'''Otacon:''' "Take a look around you. There are plenty of people fighting with swords or even their bare hands. At least you've got firepower! Count yourself lucky! It's not like you to whine, Snake."

:'''Snake:''' "I was just asking, sheesh. Well, it's back to the mission for me."

== Ice Climbers ==
:'''Snake:''' "So those two are the [[Ice Climbers (SSBB)|Ice Climbers]], huh?"

:'''Mei Ling:''' "Snake, have you ever heard of a 'blood bond'?"

:'''Snake:''' "Sure."

:'''Mei Ling:''' "It refers to a bond between two people that's so strong they'd die for each other. The Ice Climbers have conquered [[Infinite Glacier|frozen glaciers]] and [[Summit|dangerous mountaintops]] together. I think they've formed a bond that we can't even fathom."

:'''Snake:''' "I dunno. Seems to me they'd get in each other's way fighting to see who gets to the top first."

:'''Mei Ling:''' "Snake, in China they say, 'Though brothers may quarrel at home, outside they defend each other from slight."

:'''Snake:''' "Is that really a Chinese proverb?"

:'''Mei Ling:''' "Even though they may get in each other's way occasionally, they'll pull together in times of need. They're an inseparable team, Snake. Don't underestimate them!"

Note: The "blood bond" that Mei Ling mentions is a reference to the strong sense of camaraderie between Popo and Nana, as they are always appear together as "two in one" character in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee|Melee]] and Brawl.  Snake mentioning of the Ice Climbers fighting each other to see who gets to the top first is a reference to one of the two-player modes where both players must compete each other in order to reach to the top to the summit.

== Ike ==
:'''Snake:''' "This swordsman's gonna be tough to beat."

:'''Colonel:''' "Fighting [[Ike (SSBB)|Ike]], eh, Snake? Ike is the leader of the Greil Mercenaries. He may look too refined to be a fighter... but he has one heck of a sword arm."

:'''Snake:''' "Yeah, he's swinging that two-handed sword around with only one hand. I don't even want to get near him."

:'''Colonel:''' "That's the holy blade of [[Ragnell]]. It's an extremely powerful sword. But don't forget, Snake, you're armed to the teeth yourself. To your opponents, you might just be their worst nightmare. The distance between you and your enemy is a crucial element in battle. Using that distance can give you an advantage against some enemies."

:'''Snake:''' "Yeah, I've got the same feeling..."

== Jigglypuff ==
:'''Snake:''' "Aw, there's a big eyeball walking around here..."

:'''Colonel:''' "That's just [[Jigglypuff (SSBB)|Jigglypuff]]."

:'''Snake:''' "Jigglypuff? That some kind of marshmallow?"

:'''Colonel:''' "Jigglypuff is a balloon-shaped Pokémon. It may be light and puffy and full of air, but its [[Rest|Sleep]] ability is devastating."

:'''Snake:''' "Sleep...? What's so devastating about it going to sleep?"

:'''Colonel:''' "The instant it falls asleep, there's a huge buildup of energy in its center of gravity. If it hits you, it's lights out for sure."

:'''Snake:''' "So it puts a lot of energy into sleeping? Sounds pretty irresponsible if you ask me."

:'''Colonel:''' "Takes all kinds, Snake. Especially here in '[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]].'"

NOTE: Snake's comment about the marshmallow is a semi-accurate translation of the original comment in Japanese, in which he compares Jigglypuff to a dessert because of the similarity between the words "pudding" and "Purin", Jigglypuff's Japanese name.

== King Dedede ==
:'''Snake:''' "Look at the size of that hammer..."

:'''Colonel:''' "That's [[King Dedede (SSBB)|King Dedede]] you're fighting, Snake."

:'''Snake:''' "Dedede? You mean it's not a penguin, Colonel?"

:'''Colonel:''' "He's the King of Dream Land. Well, so he says, anyway."

:'''Snake:''' "Are you sure he's not a penguin?"

:'''Colonel:''' "One full swing from that hammer can level an entire building. It may look like just a big wooden mallet, but it's actually outfitted with special mechanical systems like [[Jet Hammer|turbo jets]] and precision bearings to boost its effectiveness."

:'''Snake:''' "I don't think I could even lift that thing. And he's swinging it around like it was nothing..."

:'''Colonel:''' "But he also leaves himself wide open. Just make sure you avoid the swing, Snake."

== Kirby ==
:'''Otacon:''' "Snake! Watch out!"

:'''Snake:''' "For what? That pink marshmallow?"

:'''Otacon:''' "That's [[Kirby (SSBB)|Kirby]], also known as 'Kirby from [[Dream Land]].' He's from another planet--in other words, an extraterrestrial. He's got a powerful stomach that lets him [[Swallow|swallow]] and digest anything. And he also has a 'Copy Ability' that allows him to mimic opponents, steal their moves, and use those moves against them. On top of that, he has the power to fly around the stage, so once he's got you in his sights, there's no place to run."

:'''Snake:''' "...Huh? Yeah, got it. I'll keep an eye out."

NOTE: In the original Japanese conversation, Otacon refers to Kirby as "Hoshii no Kaabi", meaning "Kirby of the Stars", instead of "Kirby from Dream Land".  This is the official name of the series in Japan.also the animated series is named after it. Snake's last words in this message reference to the harmless looks of Kirby, for which Snake doesn't believe that Kirby is dangerous, and didn't pay close attention to Otacon's description of Kirby.

== Link ==
:'''Snake:''' "Otacon, who's the guy with the sword?"

:'''Otacon:''' "That's [[Link (SSBB)|Link]]. He's the hero of [[Hyrule]]. That blade in his hand is called the [[Master Sword]], also known as the 'Blade of Evil's Bane.' He also has a whole arsenal of items at his disposal--[[Link's bomb|bombs]] and [[Hero's Bow|arrows]], a shield, a [[Gale Boomerang|boomerang]], and a [[Clawshot]]. He's a force to be reckoned with."

:'''Snake:''' "Gear is only useful when it's used at the right time and place. Just lugging a ton of it around doesn't do you any good."

:'''Otacon:''' "...I, uh... I wouldn't be talking if I were you, Snake."

:'''Snake:''' "What's that supposed to mean?"

:'''Otacon:''' "You tell me, Mr. Utility Belt."

:'''Snake:''' "..."

NOTE: The "Mr. Utility Belt" joke refers to the fact that Snake carries a lot of firearms, such as pistols, rifles, bazookas and launchers, and various pieces of equipment, like night-vision googles, first-aid kits, rations and even differents types of cardboard box... all on him at the same time, much like Link.

== Lucario ==
:'''Mei Ling:''' "You're fighting [[Lucario (SSBB)|Lucario]], aren't you, Snake?"

:'''Snake:''' "Mei Ling, what's that purple fire coming out of his hands?"

:'''Mei Ling:''' "That's his 'Aura.'"

:'''Snake:''' "Aura?"

:'''Mei Ling:''' "I guess you could call it his life force. Lucario can use his own Aura and turn it into power. Every time Lucario's damage increases, his aura gains strength, making his attacks more powerful. So don't think you've got him beat just because his health is down."

:'''Snake:''' "The cornered rat will bite the cat... Sounds like trouble."

:'''Mei Ling:''' "Hey! When did you become so good with proverbs?!"

:'''Snake:''' "You must have rubbed off on me."

:'''Mei Ling:''' "Well, come back in one piece, and I'll teach you all the Chinese proverbs you can handle."

NOTES: While Lucario is often referred as an "it" in Super Smash Bros Brawl, Mei Ling refer him as a "he."  This is possibly because this Lucario is the Lucario from the movie (where that Lucario is referred as male). Also, Lucario are usually born male.

== Lucas ==
:'''Mei Ling:''' "I see you're fighting [[Lucas (SSBB)|Lucas]], Snake."

:'''Snake:''' "Lucas?"

:'''Mei Ling:''' "That boy has PSI powers, which he can use for different kinds of attacks. But the poor little guy's had such a hard life. His mother was killed when he was young, and he was separated from [[Claus|his brother]]. After that, he faced all kinds of senseless hardships, and he slowly grew stronger."

:'''Snake:''' "Senseless hardships--yeah, I had a lot of those too. The question is how you translate those hardships into a better future."

:'''Mei Ling:''' "...Mmm. Well, I hope things turn out okay for him."

NOTE: The "hardships" that Snake mentions is the reference of his internal conflict with his so-called "family" from the Les Enfants Terribles such as dealing with his twin brother Liquid Snake due to Liquid's "inferiority complex." Throughout the Metal Gear games (except Metal Gear Solid 3 and Portable Ops where the player plays as Snake's "father," Big Boss), Snake has to battle one of his "family members" as a boss fight and most of the plot involves with the evil deeds of one of his "family members" (particularly Liquid).

== Luigi ==
:'''Snake:''' "That guy with the moustache..."

:'''Colonel:''' "Ha. You mean the 'King of Second Bananas'?

:'''Snake:''' "Hey, that's [[Luigi (SSBB)|Luigi]]! Show him a little respect!"

:'''Colonel:''' "Look at that pale skin. He's been living in [[Mario|his brother's]] shadow for too long."

:'''Snake:''' "That's a low blow, Colonel!"

:'''Colonel:''' "Face it, Snake! Once a kid brother, always a kid brother!"

:'''Snake:''' "Colonel, what's gotten into you?!"

:'''Colonel:''' "La li lu le lo! La li lu le lo! La li lu le lo!"

:'''Snake:''' "Colonel, snap out of it! Colonel! Coooooooloneeeeeel!"

NOTE : The La li lu le lo is a nickname for a group in the Metal Gear series known as the Patriots. Colonel's speech in this conversation is a reference to an AI Colonel that Raiden encountered in ''Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty.'' During the final parts of the game, the AI Colonel malfunctions, and it begins saying random things. (It is later revealed in Metal Gear Solid 4 that in fact those with the Patriots' nanomachines in their bodies are unable to refer to the Patriots, calling them the "La li lu le lo".) This Colonel also seems to say random things. Subtly it most likely a reference between the relationship of Solid Snake and his brother called Liquid Snake. Though it was Liquid who lived under the shadow of Snake. Finally, Snake's last line is actually a reversal and parody of his "Game Over" line (where someone else calls out to Snake) from the Metal Gear Solid games.

== Mario ==
:'''Colonel:''' "Snake, you know who that is?" 

:'''Snake:''' "You're kidding, right? It's [[Mario (SSBB)|Mario]]." 

:'''Colonel:''' "Mario made his [[Donkey Kong (arcade game)|first appearance]] in 1981, and since then, he's become a [[Mario (universe)|worldwide phenomenon]]. There's probably not a single person who doesn't know Mario. He's that famous." 

:'''Snake:''' "Good thing I survived long enough to meet him on the field of battle, huh." 

:'''Colonel:''' "This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance, Snake. Now get out there and show him what you're made of. No regrets." 

:'''Snake:''' "Got it."

NOTE: This message appeared in the '''Snake Joins the Brawl''' video on the ''[[Smash Bros. Dojo!!]]'' And the video on the game.

== Marth ==
:'''Mei Ling:''' "Snake, have you heard the saying "Politics makes strange bedfellows"?"

:'''Snake:''' "Don't tell me that's a Chinese proverb."

:'''Mei Ling:''' "Err, no... It means that when the going gets tough, you might need unexpected partnerships in order to succeed. [[Marth (SSBB)|Marth]] was a prince whose kingdom was usurped. He didn't even have an army to fight with him. But as he battled his way forward, he found new allies to fight at his side, and in the end, he was able to reunite the war-torn land of Altea."

:'''Snake:''' "So he built his army from the ranks of his defeated enemies..."

:'''Mei Ling:''' "Marth did his share of fighting too. Even when he had an army, he was always alongside his men in the thick of battle. Then he was betrayed by one of his most trusted friends. I can't even imagine how that feels..."

:'''Snake:''' "...I can."

NOTE: Snake is referring to the fact that he found out that his war buddy [[Gray Fox]] was one of Big Boss' men. It also involves to the fact that Big Boss was once the CO of Snake and like Fox he betrayed him. It should be noted that betrayal is a common occurrence in the Metal Gear series.

== Meta Knight ==
:'''Snake:''' "Mei Ling, there's a mysterious masked man flying around here with a sword..."

:'''Mei Ling:''' "That's [[Meta Knight (SSBB)|Meta Knight]]. He's a knight from [[Dream Land]]. They say his sword swings can break the sound barrier. Whatever you do, don't get caught in one of his furious barrage attacks. He also commands the [[Halberd]], a flying battleship."

:'''Snake:''' "Mm, I've seen it. The bow looks like his mask. What kind of weirdo puts his face on the bow of a ship, anyway?"

:'''Mei Ling:''' "Umm, maybe he's a little narcissistic. Kind of like someone else I know."

:'''Snake:''' "Really... And who would that be?"

:'''Mei Ling:''' "Use your imagination..."
NOTE* This is a reference to Outer Haven, Liquid Ocelot's ship seen in MGS4. There is a Mt. Rushmore on the ship that includes all the faces of Snake's family. (or rather, everyone who has "Snake" in their codename)

== Mr. Game & Watch ==
:'''Snake:''' "Otacon, there's a guy walking around in here...and he's only got two dimensions!"

:'''Otacon:''' "That's [[Mr. Game & Watch (SSBB)|Mr. Game & Watch]]. He comes from a [[Superflat World|world]] where everything is [[Flat Zone 2|flat]]. [[Game & Watch]] was a series of portable games released by Nintendo in 1980. They were powered by large-scale integrated circuits and only had mono-chrome LCD displays, so characters kind of looked like the numbers on a calculator. The guy you're looking at now, Mr. Game & Watch, was a character who appeared in these games."

:'''Snake:''' "This is making my head hurt."

:'''Otacon:''' "Well, um... He's... I mean... Look, just start fighting him, and I'm sure everything will make sense."

:'''Snake:''' "..."

== Ness ==
:'''Colonel:''' "That kid... Isn't that [[Ness (SSBB)|Ness]]?"

:'''Snake:''' "Ness?"

:'''Colonel:''' "He may look like a mere boy, but don't let that fool you. He has PSI abilities that defy all scientific explanation."

:'''Snake:''' "Just like Psycho Mantis..."

:'''Colonel:''' "Exactly. He can use [[On-Screen Appearance|teleportation]], levitation, [[PK Fire|pyrokinesis]], and [[PSI Magnet|psychokinesis]]."

:'''Snake:''' "Yeah, but the question is, can he read minds?"

:'''Colonel:''' "Not to my knowledge, no."

:'''Snake:''' "Good. Then I won't have to worry about him predicting my every move."

:'''Colonel:''' "Even if he had telepathic powers, I don't think he'd use them to mess with you like that. I hear he's a good kid."

NOTE: Psycho Mantis, a Russian renegade FOXHOUND member, appears in Metal Gear Solid as a boss. Like Ness, Psycho Mantis manipulates psychic powers to create devastating attacks. Snake's enquiry about mind reading refers to Psycho Mantis' main ability, which involves using telepathy to predict his attacks.

== Peach ==
:'''Snake:''' "Mei Ling, tell me what you know about [[Princess Peach (SSBB)|Peach]]."

:'''Mei Ling:''' "Princess Peach is the beloved ruler of the [[Mushroom Kingdom]]. She's been kidnapped numerous times by [[Bowser]]."

:'''Snake:''' "Sounds pretty serious..."

:'''Mei Ling:''' "Yes, but every time it happens, [[Mario]] ends up saving her. Sure, he may not look like your ideal 'knight in shining armor.' A little on the short side, I'd say... But still, don't you think it's romantic? I mean, to have a guy who's always there for you?"

:'''Snake:''' "If he was smart, he'd tell her to stop getting kidnapped."

:'''Mei Ling:''' "...You don't get a lot of dates, do you, Snake?"

NOTE: Although Snake showed feelings for his teammate Meryl, and later embarked on a relationship with her that went sour, Snake normally doesn't like "getting involved" in relationships, as demonstrated with avoiding Holly White from Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, after the events of the game are over.

== Pikachu ==
:'''Mei Ling:''' "Ooh! How cuute!"

:'''Snake:''' "What? The yellow thing?"

:'''Mei Ling:''' "That's [[Pikachu (SSBB)|Pikachu]]. It's a Pokémon. They're popular all over the world, you know. And it may look cute, but be careful. It can store up large amounts of electricity in those adorable little cheeks. It'll try to pepper you with [[Thunder Jolt|electric shocks]]."

:'''Snake:''' "Couldn't be much worse than Ocelot's old torture device..."

:'''Mei Ling:''' "Oh, and, Snake?"

:'''Snake:''' "What?"

:'''Mei Ling:''' "I was wondering, could you maybe try and [[Poké Ball|catch]] Pikachu for me? Pleeeeease?"

:'''Snake:''' "Give me a break! What do I look like, a [[Pokémon Trainer]]?"

:'''Mei Ling:''' "Fine... Sorry I asked."

Note: Snake's comment about Ocelot's old torture device is a reference to the torture scene in Metal Gear Solid in which Revolver Ocelot runs high voltage through Snake's body after Snake was captured. Nearly every Metal Gear game, the main character gets captured and sometimes gets tortured.

== Pikmin & Olimar ==
:'''Mei Ling:''' "Snake, have you heard of the ancient Chinese story, 'The Vain Ocean of Wealth and Splendor' from the Zhen Zhong Ji?"

:'''Snake:''' "I've been waiting for the movie."

:'''Mei Ling:''' "Basically, it's meant to express the impermanence of all things. You know, like even when [[Olimar (SSBB)|Captain Olimar]] has lots of [[Pikmin (species)|Pikmin]] with him, they could all be gone the next moment. Those poor little guys--they carry, they fight, they multiply...and they get eaten. Olimar might have lots of company one minute and be all alone the next. It's so sad."

:'''Snake:''' "But he can [[Pikmin Pluck|pluck out more Pikmin]] anytime he wants, right?"

:'''Mei Ling:''' "Well, yeah, I suppose so."

:'''Snake:''' "No one truly fights alone. Not even me."

:'''Mei Ling:''' "...You're absolutely right, Snake. Good luck. I'm rooting for you."

NOTE: Mei Ling saying that the Pikmin "carry, fight, multiply...and get eaten" is a reference to the (translated) lyrics of the song used to advertise Pikmin, "Ai no Uta".

== Pit ==
:'''Snake:''' "Otacon, there's a kid with wings out here. Is he a mutant? Or is he just into costumes?"

:'''Otacon:''' "That's [[Pit (SSBB)|Pit]], Snake. Pit is an angel from [[Angel Land]]. He's the captain of [[Palutena's Army]]."

:'''Snake:''' "Angels. Give me a break!"

:'''Otacon:''' "I dunno, maybe he's from a different species. But those [[Wings of Icarus|wings]] on his back and those [[Bow of Light|mysterious weapons]] he has are the real deal. He may look young, but he's a veteran warrior. Watch yourself. He used to be a weakling, but countless trials over the years have toughened him up."

:'''Snake:''' "And by trials, you mean, 'Game Overs'?"

:'''Otacon:''' "Yeah, you should know all about that."

NOTE: This is a reference both to the infamous difficulty of the Kid Icarus games, and Metal Gear Solids infamous Game Over screen, where a character cries out to Solid Snake as he dies.

== Pokémon Trainer ==
:'''Snake:''' "[[Pokémon Trainer (SSBB)|Pokémon Trainer]]... That's the guy giving orders behind a Pokémon, right?"

:'''Colonel:''' "Right, and this Pokémon Trainer is controlling [[Squirtle (SSBB)|Squirtle]], [[Ivysaur (SSBB)|Ivysaur]], and [[Charizard (SSBB)|Charizard]]. They represent water, grass, and fire, and they're all powerful."

:'''Snake:''' "So he makes his Pokémon fight while he sits back and watches. Sounds like a good deal if you ask me."

:'''Colonel:''' "It's not like that, Snake. Those Pokémon wouldn't know what to do if the Pokémon Trainer wasn't there giving orders. In every battle, there's a soldier doing the fighting, and a commander telling him what to do. By working together as a team, they accomplish much more than either could on their own. So let's do this together, partner."

:'''Snake:''' "...Yeah... Whatever you say, Colonel."

== R.O.B. ==
:'''Otacon:''' "So, Snake, you're fighting [[R.O.B. (SSBB)|Robot]]?"

:'''Snake:''' "Yeah, it's a robot. Although, couldn't they have come up with a better name?"

:'''Otacon:''' "Actually, in the U.S. they called him 'R.O.B.' Robot, R.O.B.--take your pick."

:'''Snake:''' "Fine. R.O.B. it is, then."

:'''Otacon:''' "In North America, R.O.B.'s body was grey, like the NES. But in Japan, he had a white body and red arms, the colors of the Japanese Famicom."

:'''Snake:''' "You sure know your geeky tech stuff, Otacon."

:'''Otacon:''' "Well, you know..."

NOTES: The last two lines is a reference to the fact that Otacon is a master engineer himself who had made many gadgets that help Snake in many missions, one of Otacon's most recent designs is the "Octocamo," a master design camouflage armor.  It should be noted that Otacon's family plays a prominent role on the development of the weaponry mech, Metal Gear.

== Samus ==
:'''Snake:''' "Hey, Otacon. I got a woman here in a Power Suit..."

:'''Otacon:''' "Huh? How'd you know she was a woman? Yeah, that'd be [[Samus Aran (SSBB)|Samus Aran]], the most renowned bounty hunter in the galaxy. Her Arm Cannon packs quite a wallop. If you get hit with a [[Charge Shot|charged shot]] from that thing, you can kiss your butt good-bye."

:'''Snake:''' "Sounds like my kind of woman..."

:'''Otacon:''' "Yeah, well, just don't get too close, Snake.  Samus is deadly. After Space Pirates killed her parents, she was raised by the Chozo and trained in the fighting arts. She's been places and seen things that people like you and me can't even begin to imagine."

:'''Snake:''' "But underneath that cold, metal exterior beats the heart of a woman..."

NOTE: Otacon's first comment is a joke on the fact that most Metroid or Smash Bros. newcomers have mistaken Samus for a man, robot or cyborg because of her Power Suit.

== Zero Suit Samus ==
:'''Snake:''' "Mei Ling, Samus took her clothes off!" 

:'''Mei Ling:''' "That's just her in the [[Zero Suit Samus (SSBB)|Zero Suit]], Snake." 

:'''Snake:''' "Without that bulky [[Power Suit Samus|Power Suit]], she's gotten a lot more agile... You know, I bet if I took off all this heavy gear, I could catch her... "

:'''Mei Ling:''' "Um, yeah, you wish. Even without the Power Suit, all that training she did with the Chozo has made her a super athlete. I don't think a normal human could ever keep up. Just look at her." 

:'''Snake:''' "...Her loss."

NOTE: Snake's romantic interest in Samus is unprecedented in the Smash Bros. universe, besides well-known couples like Mario and Peach or Link and Zelda. As such, this codec message has been the subject of many internet parodies (particularly Snake's first line in the codec).

== Solid Snake ==
:'''Snake:''' "Colonel, it's me!  I'm fighting [[Snake (SSBB)|myself]]!"

:'''Colonel:''' "Snake, what's going on out there?! Could it be...? Has the 'Les Enfants Terribles' project really come this far?"

:'''Snake:''' "It's more than that.  He's got my moves, my gear... It's like looking in a mirror."

:'''Colonel:''' "Do you think they collected data on you and created another Snake...?"

:'''Snake:''' "He's got the same build, too. Creepy. But his Sneaking Suit is a [[Alternate Costume|different color]]. And his tactics are [[ditto match|slightly different]]."

:'''Colonel:''' "Interesting. So even if you're evenly matched in power, your [[human|fighting styles]] will make a big difference. You've faced tougher odds in the past, Snake. Don't let this impostor beat you!"

NOTE: In the Metal Gear Solid series, the 'Les Enfants Terribles' is a cloning project that created [[Solid Snake]] as well as his "brothers" (Liquid Snake and Solidus Snake). They are all created from the DNA from their "father," Big Boss (in addition, the younger version of Big Boss almost looks like Solid Snake).

== Sonic ==
:'''Snake:''' "..." 

:'''Otacon:''' "Snake, what is it?"

:'''Snake:''' "Something about that hedgehog rubs me the wrong way..." 

:'''Otacon:''' "...? Oh, you mean [[Sonic the Hedgehog (SSBB)|Sonic The Hedgehog]]? But everyone loves Sonic. He's a big star. Do you have any idea how excited people are that he's here in Brawl?" 

:'''Snake:''' "Yeah, I know, but there's something about him I just don't like." 

:'''Otacon:''' "But...why? You must have some kind of reason." 
    
:'''Snake:''' "...Nope, just don't like him."

'''''NOTE''''': The reason for this dialogue is unknown, but there are many given possibilities, such as a joke relating to the fact that some hedgehogs are capable of eating snakes, the fact that Sonic is also a 3rd Party character just like Snake, Sonic's opposition to Mario, or that Snake doesn't like fantasy themes (like Sonic) as shown in codecs with Mei Ling. Another possible explanation would be that Hideo Kojima had to actually ask Sakurai to input Snake into the game, while for Sonic, it's the fans who asked Sakurai to add him to the roster. This could also be a reference to the fact that Snake's japanese voice actor is the son of [[Dr. Eggman]]'s japanese voice actor.

== Toon Link ==
:'''Snake:''' "Mei Ling, who is this kid with the cat eyes...?"

:'''Mei Ling:''' "Oh, they call him [[Toon Link (SSBB)|Toon Link]]. Doesn't he look familiar?"

:'''Snake:''' "Yeah, he looks just like Link."

:'''Mei Ling:''' "But you know there've been several people who've gone by that name, right?. They all have certain things in common--[[Color changes|green clothes]], a [[Master Sword|sword]], a shield... But they all came from different lands and lived in different eras. And yet the spirit of the hero of the Triforce is timeless. It's an essence that transcends history."

:'''Snake:''' "I think I can relate to that."

:'''Mei Ling:''' "Huh? What do you mean?"

:'''Snake:''' "There's been more than one 'Snake,' too, you know..."

NOTE: In the Metal Gear universe, at least four people have had the codename Snake - Naked Snake, later known as Big Boss (Metal Gear Solid 3, Portable Ops), Solid Snake (known as Old Snake in Metal Gear Solid 4), Liquid Snake (Metal Gear Solid), and Solidus Snake (Metal Gear Solid 2). In Metal Gear Solid 2, there is another character called Raiden who had assumed the name 'Snake' early in a mission and was being manipulated into playing the role of Solid Snake in a simulated recreation of the Shadow Moses Incident from Metal Gear Solid. Only two of these Snakes can be viewed in the Brawl Trophy rooms.

== Wario ==
:'''Snake:''' "This guy kind of gives me the creeps." 

:'''Colonel:''' "That's [[Wario (SSBB)|Wario]], Snake. Wario first appeared as [[Mario]]'s rival, but he really made his name in the WarioWare games. Watch out for Wario's [[Chomp|bite]]. It's not just damage you take from it." 

:'''Snake:''' "What do you mean, Colonel?"

:'''Colonel:''' "Wario loves garlic. He eats whole cloves of it day and night. So try not to get caught in his mouth. Once that smell gets on you, it'll stick to you for quite a while." 

:'''Snake:''' "...That's a scary thought." 

:'''Colonel:''' "He also attacks by [[Wario Waft|farting]]. He can fart to fly around, too." 

:'''Snake:''' "By... farting. ARE YOU KIDDING ME!?!"

:'''Colonel:''' "Sadly, no. I am not kidding. If his belly starts to bulge, watch out."

NOTE: Even though Wario's bite deals good damage, it does not have additional effect nor does it deal lingering damage like the Lip's Stick or the White Pikmin.

== Wolf ==
:'''Snake:''' "Colonel, there's a guy in here who looks like a wolf..."

:'''Colonel:''' "You mean the fighter named [[Wolf O'Donnell (SSBB)|Wolf]]."

:'''Snake:''' "'Wolf." Real imaginative name..."

:'''Colonel:''' "He's the leader of a ragtag team called '[[Star Wolf]].' They're the longtime rivals of Star Fox."

:'''Snake:''' "Kind of strange for a wolf to have friends, isn't it?"

:'''Colonel:''' "Well, I don't think he works well with others. I suppose they're more like hangers-on than actual comrades. But he's a remarkable pilot.  And his ship, the '[[Wolfen]],' is no slouch either."

:'''Snake:''' "But this is hand-to-hand combat, Colonel. He's out of his element."

:'''Colonel:''' "Careful, Snake. Those claws of his aren't just for show."

== Yoshi ==
:'''Snake:''' "Otacon! What's this lizard thing?" 

:'''Otacon:''' "That's a [[Yoshi (SSBB)|Yoshi]]. It's a dinosaur from [[Yoshi's Island]]. Watch out for its long, chameleon-like tongue. If it gets you, you'll be swallowed whole." 

:'''Snake:''' "It [[Egg Lay|lays eggs]] and [[Egg Toss|throws]] them, right? ...Then it must be female." 

:'''Otacon:''' "...Actually, it's a 'he.' At least, that's what it says." 

:'''Snake:''' "It talks!?" 

:'''Otacon:''' "Yes! It talks! Well, kind of..." 

:'''Snake:''' "Now you've got me curious. ...How about I capture one so we can see what they taste like?" 

:'''Otacon:''' "Uhh, Snake..."

NOTE: Snake wondering how Yoshi tastes could be a reference to Metal Gear Solid 3, where the protagonist, Naked Snake (later known as Big Boss, the father of Solid Snake), had to capture live animals and eat them to restore stamina. Whenever his team mate Para-Medic mentioned a new animal that she had found, Boss would always ask about its taste, much to her disgust.

== Zelda ==
:'''Colonel:''' "Snake, I see you're fighting [[Zelda (SSBB)|Zelda]]."

:'''Snake:''' "Yeah, I guess. Doesn't feel right fighting someone in a dress, though..."

:'''Colonel:''' "Don't underestimate her just because she's a woman. Zelda's attacks are backed by powerful magic. Her hand-to-hand combat may look weak, but her magic makes it cut to the bone."

:'''Snake:''' "So this rose has thorns... Interesting..."

:'''Colonel:''' "...This is no time for pickup lines, Snake."

:'''Snake:''' "Don't worry. I know from experience that it's the quiet ones you have to watch out for."

NOTE: This is a reference to Sniper Wolf, one of Snake's female enemies in Metal Gear Solid, who doesn't show herself often and rarely moves from her position when threatening Snake.

== Sheik ==
:'''Snake:''' "What's going on here? What happened to Zelda?!"

:'''Mei Ling:''' "Snake, Princess Zelda transformed into [[Sheik (SSBB)|Sheik]]. I can understand the clothes, but to change her skin and eye color? That must take some powerful magic."

:'''Snake:''' "...Magic...?"

:'''Mei Ling:''' "Come on, Snake! Don't get all grumpy and start talking about how unscientific it is. Science is basically just another form of magic that makes our lives easier."

:'''Snake:''' "I never thought I'd hear that coming from you, Mei Ling."

:'''Mei Ling:''' "Don't you think talking to someone halfway around the world is a kind of magic? Or flying across entire continents?"

:'''Snake:''' "No. I think this is completely different."

== E3 2006 Trailer ==
[[Image:CodecTalk.png|thumb|The trailer codec.]]

''The following quotes are not in the game but they were used in the E3 2006 Trailer for [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]. "

:'''Colonel:''' "Snake! Sorry to bother you, but I've got big news!"

:'''Snake:''' "What? Not another absurd objective, I hope."

:'''Colonel:''' "Are you familiar with Super Smash Bros.?"

:'''Snake:''' "Ah… That Nintendo thing…"

:'''Colonel:''' "Yes. Actually, we've received an invitation for you to join. Are you up for it?"

:'''Snake:''' "…"

:{Cut to outside the cardboard box, on the [[Battlefield (SSBB)|Battlefield]], where [[Mario (SSBB)|Mario]], [[Link (SSBB)|Link]], [[Pikachu (SSBB)|Pikachu]], and [[Kirby (SSBB)|Kirby]] are fighting.}

:'''Colonel:''' "Where are you right now, anyway?"

:'''Snake:''' "I'm on reconnaissance duty."

:'''Colonel:''' "Reconnaissance?! Of what kind?!"

:'''Snake:''' "Knowing your enemy is the quickest path to victory."

:{Snake jumps out from under his cardboard box}

:'''Snake:''' "It's showtime!"

NOTE: This is the only Codec message which is in 3-D. This is also the only codec message where the characters speak Japanese while the Codec shows English translation.

== KO Messages ==
===Colonel Campbell===
"Snake, do you copy? Snake! Snaaake!!"

===Otacon===
"Snake! What's going on? Snake! Snaaake!!"

===Mei Ling===
"Snake! Don't quit now! Snake! Snaaake!!"

===Slippy Toad===
"Snake! Get up! Snake! Snaaake!!"

==Trivia==
*In the E3 2006 trailer, the colonel and Snake's codec portraits are rendered in 3D similarly seen in ''Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty''. In the final build of Brawl, Snake and his team use drawn portraits seen in ''Metal Gear Solid'' and its remake ''The Twin Snakes''.
*Snake's codec portrait appears to be slightly modified to mirror his MGS2 appearance.
*If Snake is KO'ed during a Codec conversation, it changes to a "Snake, SNAAAAAAKE!" Game Over message. This repeats if on-screen Snake characters keep dying while the Game Over message plays. 
*When someone gets a [[Smash Ball]] during a Codec conversation, or if a codec conversation starts when a character already has a Smash Ball, any codec conversation automatically ends, most likely because of the graphical limitations. 
*There are rumors of "things" that may happen when Manaphy uses Heart Swap on Snake during the Codec Taunt. However, none have been proven to the public with a video online, because of the unlikelihood of it happening.
*Humorously, just before the end of the Codec message with Luigi, get KO'ed as Snake and Colonel will do the usual "SNAAAAAAAKE" message as if he "snapped out of it" when Snake got KO'ed.
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+On the [[Shadow Moses Island]] stage, [[Snake]] has a secret taunt where he talks about the other fighters with his support team, consisting of [[Mei Ling]], [[Otacon]], and [[Roy Campbell]]. Even [[Slippy Toad]] talks with Snake on one occasion (when talking about [[Falco]]).
-[[File:Snake Smash Taunt.jpg|thumb|220px|left|Snake's codec regarding {{SSBB|Diddy Kong}} begins in ''Brawl''.]]
-The '''Codec Conversations''' are [[Snake]]'s [[Smash Taunt]] on [[Shadow Moses Island]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', where he talks about other fighters with his support team, consisting of [[Colonel Roy Campbell]], [[Otacon|Hal "Otacon" Emmerich]], and [[Mei Ling]]. When fighting [[Falco]], Snake also talks with [[Slippy Toad]].
-==Origin==
+The taunt is performed by inputting the down taunt command in a split second.  If done correctly, Snake will kneel and touch the codec receiver in his ear. The codec message will begin soon afterward if Snake is left undisturbed.
-[[File:CodeSoli.jpg|thumb|Snake having a codec conversion in ''Metal Gear Solid''.]]
-This Smash Taunt is based on the optional codec conversations that recur throughout the ''Metal Gear'' series, where Snake is given information about his current whereabouts, objectives, or actions. By calling certain frequencies, Snake can talk to different characters who specialize in different subjects and roles, including Colonel Campbell, Otacon, and Mei Ling, the three members of his support team who appear in ''Smash''.
-The codec's appearance is based on how it is depicted in ''Metal Gear Solid'' and its remake, ''Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes'', using the same ringing sound effect from the latter game. Characters within the codecs are portrayed as hand-drawn portraits. Snake's portrait is subtly modified from its original version, reflecting his visible stubble in ''Smash''. The same voice actors from the original games reprise their roles. Within the conversations, characters occasionally allude to events and characters from the ''Metal Gear'' games. In series tradition, they also tend to "break the {{s|wikipedia|fourth wall}}", referring directly to their status as characters in a video game.
+==Voice Credits==
-{{clr}}
+*[[Solid Snake (SSBB)|Solid Snake]] - [[David Hayter]] (English), Akio Otsuka (Japanese)
-==In ''Smash''==
+*[[Roy Campbell|Colonel Roy Campbell]] - [[Paul Eiding]] (English), Takeshi Aono (Japanese)
-[[File:Codec Ultimate.png|thumb|200px|Snake's codec regarding the {{SSBU|Ice Climbers}} begins in ''Ultimate''.]]
-The Codec Conversations are initiated by inputting the down [[taunt]] command for just one frame. If done correctly, Snake will kneel and touch the codec receiver in his ear. The codec message will begin after a few seconds, provided Snake is left undisturbed. He can only perform the Smash Taunt once per match, even if he is interrupted during the initial animation. In matches where Snake has more than one opponent, the subject will be selected randomly.
-Each character Snake talks to has their own way of describing his opponent. The Colonel's descriptions are blunt and cautionary, and he usually offers Snake careful advice about the character, encouraging him to attack. Otacon's descriptions are the most in-depth, as he is analytical and somewhat nerdy; however, he is also very temperamental, and his attitude can range from excited to paranoid. Mei Ling, the most well-read character, also has the most emotional descriptions; she'll usually talk about the characters' backstories, generally giving them sympathy and showing disdain towards Snake's indifferent comments.
+*[[Otacon|Hal 'Otacon' Emmerich]] - [[Christopher Randolph]] (English), Hideyuki Tanaka (Japanese)
-The feature was effectively replaced by [[Palutena's Guidance]] in {{forwiiu}} due to the absence of the ''Metal Gear'' series.
+*[[Mei Ling]] - [[Kim Mai Guest]] (English), Houko Kuwashima (Japanese)
-In ''Ultimate'', the Codec Conversations from ''Brawl'' return alongside {{SSBU|Snake}} and Shadow Moses Island. Unlike Palutena's Guidance, no new Codec Conversations were created for characters not present in ''Brawl''; instead, the original recordings were reused mostly unaltered. This leads to several instances where characters refer to the game as ''Brawl'' and reference attributes of characters that no longer exist due to changing between games (only Link's was altered, removing a mention of his Clawshot). {{s|wikipedia|Takeshi Aono}}, Roy Campbell's Japanese voice actor, passed away in 2012 from a stroke, and as a result, future ''Metal Gear'' titles do not feature the character out of respect for Aono.<ref>http://www.twitlonger.com/show/gu57f6</ref> This is likely why no new Codecs were recorded, instead simply reusing the conversations already present in ''Brawl''; however, no official reason has been provided.
+*[[Slippy Toad]] - [[Michael McAuliffe]] (English), Kyoko Tonguu (Japanese)
-If Snake tries to perform the Smash Taunt in a match where no other participants were playable in ''Brawl'', he will simply perform his regular taunt. It also cannot be performed on the [[Ω form]] nor [[Battlefield form]] of Shadow Moses Island. If [[Stage Morph]] is on and a codec is activated, the morph will be delayed until the conversation ends.
+== Bowser ==
-{{clr}}
+:'''Colonel:''' "Careful, Snake! That's the great and terrible [[Bowser (SSBB)|Bowser]]!"
-==Voices==
+:'''Snake:''' "Bowser? Looks like a cheap movie monster."
-{{tocright}}
-*[[Solid Snake]] - David Hayter (English), Akio Ōtsuka (Japanese)
-*[[Colonel Roy Campbell]] - Paul Eiding (English), Takeshi Aono (Japanese)
-*[[Otacon|Hal "Otacon" Emmerich]] - Christopher Randolph (English), Hideyuki Tanaka (Japanese)
-*[[Mei Ling]] - Kim Mai Guest (English), Hōko Kuwashima (Japanese)
-*[[Slippy Toad]] - Michael McAuliffe (English), Kyōko Tongū (Japanese)
-==Conversations==
+:'''Colonel:''' "Hardly. Bowser leads an entire army of monsters. But I'd worry more about his claws and [[Fire Breath|fire]] if I were you."
-===[[Bowser]]===
-:'''Colonel:''' Careful, Snake! That's the great and terrible Bowser!
-:'''Snake:''' Bowser? Looks like a cheap movie monster.
+:'''Snake:''' "Doesn't look that tough to me. Seems kind of slow, actually."
-:'''Colonel:''' Hardly. Bowser leads an entire [[Koopa Troop|army of monsters]]. But I'd worry more about his claws and [[Fire Breath|fire]] if I were you.
+:'''Colonel:''' "Well, he is the king of [[Koopa Troopa|Koopas]]. It's only natural he'd be slow. But that's only because he's the heaviest fighter here--by far. He's a powerhouse of destruction. Careful he doesn't flatten you."
-:'''Snake:''' Doesn't look that tough to me. Seems kind of slow, actually.
+NOTE: The movie monster that Snake is talking about could be Gamera, who Bowser resembles.
-:'''Colonel:''' Well, he is the king of Koopas. It's only natural he'd be slow. But that's only because he's the heaviest fighter here—by far. He's a powerhouse of destruction. Careful he doesn't flatten you.
+== Captain Falcon ==
+:'''Snake:''' "Hey! That's [[Captain Falcon (SSBB)|Captain Falcon]], isn't it!"
-===[[Captain Falcon]]===
+:'''Otacon:''' "Good eye, Snake! He's F-Zero pilot number 07!"
-:'''Snake:''' Hey! That's Captain Falcon, isn't it!
-:'''Otacon:''' Good eye, Snake! He's F-Zero pilot number 07!
+:'''Snake:''' "You know, seeing Captain Falcon here reminds me... We should do that thing we've always wanted to try..."
-:'''Snake:''' You know, seeing Captain Falcon here reminds me... We should do that thing we've always wanted to try...
+:'''Otacon:''' "Ohhhh yeah! That thing! Good idea! OK, ready? Go!"
-:'''Otacon:''' Ohhhh yeah! That thing! Good idea! OK, ready? Go!
+:'''Snake:''' "[[Falcon Punch|Falcon Puuuunch]]!"
-:'''Snake:''' [[Falcon Punch|Falcooooon Punch]]!
+:'''Otacon:''' "[[Falcon Kick|Falcon Kiiiiiiick]]!"
-:'''Otacon:''' [[Falcon Kick|Falcon Kiiiiiiick]]!
+== Diddy Kong ==
+:'''Snake:''' "Otacon, there's a chimpanzee here wearing a [[Nintendo]] hat."
-Note: In the English version, when Snake says "Falcon Punch", only the "Falcon" part of it is extended. However, in ''Brawl'', the text shows it as "Punch" extended (which mainly fits the Japanese dialogue more closely). The error was fixed in ''Ultimate''.
+:'''Otacon:''' "That's [[Diddy Kong (SSBB)|Diddy Kong]]. He's [[Donkey Kong]]'s partner. Not only is he lightweight, he can use a wide range of weapons as well. He can fly using those [[Rocketbarrel Boost|barrel jets]] on his back, and he can shoot nuts with his [[Peanut Popgun]]."
-This conversation is also a voice actor joke in the Japanese version of the game, as Otacon's Japanese voice actor, Hideyuki Tanaka, also voiced Captain Falcon in the anime ''F-Zero: Falcon Densetsu'' (known to Western audiences as ''{{s|fzerowiki|F-Zero: GP Legend}}'').
+:'''Snake:''' "[[Peanut]]s? As in the ones in the little shells? Are you serious?"
-===[[Diddy Kong]]===
+:'''Otacon:''' "Wait, here's the best part. You see them lying on the ground after he shoots? If you pick up some of those peanuts, they'll restore your health a little."
-:'''Snake:''' Otacon, there's a chimpanzee here wearing a [[Nintendo]] hat.
-:'''Otacon:''' That's Diddy Kong. He's Donkey Kong's partner. Not only is he lightweight, he can use a wide range of weapons as well. He can fly using those [[Rocketbarrel Boost|barrel jets]] on his back, and he can shoot nuts with his [[Peanut Popgun]].
+:'''Snake:''' "Hmm. Edible ammunition, huh... Times sure have changed."
-:'''Snake:''' [[Peanut]]s? As in the ones in the little shells? Are you serious?
+NOTE: Snake states that there is a chimpanzee wearing a Nintendo hat. That is incorrect for Diddy Kong as he has a tail, and chimpanzees do not have tails. (Diddy Kong more closely resembles a Spider Monkey.)
-:'''Otacon:''' Wait, here's the best part. You see them lying on the ground after he shoots? If you pick up some of those peanuts, they'll restore your health a little.
+== Donkey Kong ==
+:'''Snake:''' "Otacon, there's a gorilla wearing a tie here. He's huge."
-:'''Snake:''' Hmm. Edible ammunition, huh... Times sure have changed.
+:'''Otacon:''' "That's [[Donkey Kong (SSBB)|Donkey Kong]]. As you can tell, he's got strength to spare. He may be king of the jungle, but he lives in a house just like you or me. And he seems pretty smart--well, for an ape, anyway. The Donkey Kong who fought that epic battle with [[Mario]] was this guy's grandfather."
-Note: Otacon's line about edible peanuts is only true in ''Brawl'', as Peanut Popgun no longer drops edible peanuts starting with ''Smash 4''.
+:'''Snake:''' "That was a long time ago. What about this Donkey Kong? Does he get along with Mario?"
-===[[Donkey Kong]]===
+:'''Otacon:''' "Nope, they're still at it. Seems like they're always competing in something--kart racing, sports, you name it."
-:'''Snake:''' Otacon, there's a gorilla wearing a tie here. He's huge.
-:'''Otacon:''' That's Donkey Kong. As you can tell, he's got strength to spare. He may be king of the jungle, but he lives in a [[mariowiki:Donkey Kong's Treehouse|house]] just like you or me. And he seems pretty smart—well, for an ape, anyway. The Donkey Kong who fought that epic battle with Mario was this guy's [[mariowiki:Cranky Kong|grandfather]].
+:'''Snake:''' "A chip off the old block..."
-:'''Snake:''' That was a long time ago. What about this Donkey Kong? Does he get along with Mario?
+NOTE: The Grandfather Otacon talks about may be [[Cranky Kong]], as Cranky has been referred to both as Donkey Kong's father and grandfather in different games.
-:'''Otacon:''' Nope, they're still at it. Seems like they're always competing in something—[[mariowiki:Mario Kart (series)|kart racing]], sports, you name it.
+== Falco ==
+:'''Snake:''' "This is Snake..."
-:'''Snake:''' A chip off the old block...
+:'''Slippy:''' "Copy, Snake! This is [[Slippy Toad|Slippy]]!"
-Note: Otacon states that Mario and Donkey Kong still have an ongoing rivalry, but in ''Smash 64'' Donkey Kong's [[List of character profiles|character profile]] states that the two have "patched things up". Otacon might be implicitly referring to the concept of friendly rivalry, which does not invalidate the statement made in the N64 game.
+:'''Snake:''' "Whaa--! Who is this? What are you, some kind of frog?!"
-===[[Falco]]===
+:'''Slippy:''' "Easy there, buddy! Just thought I'd hop on the wireless and give you a holler. Don't get mad!"
-:'''Snake:''' This is Snake...
-:'''Slippy:''' Copy, Snake! This is [[Slippy Toad|Slippy]]!
+:'''Snake:''' "Hacked right into my channel, huh..."
-:'''Snake:''' Whaa—! Who is this? What are you, some kind of frog?!
+:'''Slippy:''' "But I'm not here to mess nothin' up. Don't worry."
-:'''Slippy:''' Easy there, buddy! Just thought I'd hop on the wireless and give you a holler. Don't get mad!
+:'''Snake:''' "..."
-:'''Snake:''' Hacked right into my channel, huh...
+:'''Slippy:''' "Just so ya know, [[Falco Lombardi (SSBB)|Falco]] uses a [[Blaster]] and [[Reflector]] that I designed, just like [[Fox McCloud (SSBB)|Fox]] does. But Falco will kick his Reflector and send it flyin' around. Just showin' off, if you ask me."
-:'''Slippy:''' But I'm not here to mess nothin' up. Don't worry.
+:'''Snake:''' "No reason a weapon can't have more than one use. In fact, I'd say its versatility shows how well you designed it."
-:'''Snake:''' ...
+:'''Slippy:''' "Hey, maybe so! I feel all fuzzy now! Thanks, Snake!"
-:'''Slippy:''' Just so ya know, Falco uses a {{b|Blaster|Falco}} and {{b|Reflector|Falco}} that I designed, just like Fox does. But Falco will kick his Reflector and send it flyin' around. Just showin' off, if you ask me.
+:'''Snake:''' "Maybe next time we meet, you can design me a weapon...."
-:'''Snake:''' No reason a weapon can't have more than one use. In fact, I'd say its versatility shows how well you designed it.
+NOTE: This is the only codec that features Slippy Toad from [[Star Fox]] instead of Snake's normal contacts.
-:'''Slippy:''' Hey, maybe so! I feel all fuzzy now! Thanks, Snake!
+The number "140.85" (Roy's Campbell's codec number) appears in the Codec screen, implying that Snake intended to call Roy. It is unknown why Slippy hacked Snake's channel to deliver this codec message.
-:'''Snake:''' Maybe next time we meet, you can design me a weapon....
+== Fox ==
+:'''Snake:''' "Colonel! That fox is fast!"
-Note: This is the only codec that does not feature any of Snake's normal contacts. The number "140.85" (Roy Campbell's codec number) appears in the Codec screen, indicating that Snake intended to call Campbell, but Slippy interrupted the transmission and showed up instead.
+:'''Colonel:''' "You're fighting [[Fox McCloud (SSBB)|Fox]], eh, Snake? His full name is [[Fox McCloud]]. He's the leader of the commando-for-hire unit [[Team Star Fox|Star Fox]]. They're mostly active in a galaxy known as the [[Lylat System]]. Fox and his comrades pilot all-terrain fighter crafts called [[Arwing]]s. His skills in combat can turn the tide of any battle. ...You seem to have a thing with foxes, don't you, Snake?"
-===[[Fox]]===
+:'''Snake:''' "Don't remind me.  First [[FOXHOUND]] and now this guy... I'm sick of foxes."
-:'''Snake:''' Colonel! That fox is fast!
-:'''Colonel:''' You're fighting Fox, eh, Snake? His full name is Fox McCloud. He's the leader of the commando-for-hire unit [[Team Star Fox|Star Fox]]. They're mostly active in a galaxy known as the [[Lylat System]]. Fox and his comrades pilot all-terrain fighter crafts called [[Arwing]]s. His skills in combat can turn the tide of any battle.... You seem to have a thing with foxes, don't you, Snake?
+:'''Colonel:''' "You and foxes have a long history together.  You ought to be proud."
-:'''Snake:''' Don't remind me. First FOXHOUND and now this guy... I'm sick of foxes.
+NOTE: FOXHOUND was a special forces group that Snake and Colonel used to work in before it fell under the hands of Liquid Snake and became a terrorist group, which could be the reason why Snake has some disdain on foxes. Also, one of Snake's friends, Gray Fox, betrayed him.
-:'''Colonel:''' You and foxes have a long history together. You ought to be proud.
+== Ganondorf ==
+:'''Snake:''' "This guy is giving off a murderous vibe! Even getting close to him makes my skin crawl..."
-Note: FOXHOUND was a special forces group that Snake and Colonel used to work in before it fell into the hands of Liquid Snake (one of Snake's brothers and the main antagonist in ''Metal Gear Solid'') and became a terrorist group. Also, one of Snake's friends, [[Gray Fox]], betrayed him. Finally, it could be referencing the fact that foxes are snakes' natural predators. Any or all might explain Snake's disdain for foxes.
+:'''Otacon:''' "Snake! [[Ganondorf (SSBB)|Ganondorf]] is dangerous! His ambition is to rule the world, and he's got the power to do it. It's no wonder they call him 'King of Evil.'"
-Campbell refers to the Lylat System as a galaxy, but it would be more accurate to refer to it as a solar system that may or may not be within the Milky Way galaxy.
+:'''Snake:''' "Do modern weapons even work against him? Do I even have a chance?"
-===[[Ganondorf]]===
+:'''Otacon:''' "Take a look around you. There are plenty of people fighting with swords or even their bare hands. At least you've got firepower! Count yourself lucky! It's not like you to whine, Snake."
-:'''Snake:''' This guy is giving off a murderous vibe! Even getting close to him makes my skin crawl...
-:'''Otacon:''' Snake! Ganondorf is dangerous! His ambition is to rule the world, and he's got the power to do it. It's no wonder they call him "King of Evil."
+:'''Snake:''' "I was just asking, sheesh. Well, it's back to the mission for me."
-:'''Snake:''' Do modern weapons even work against him? Do I even have a chance?
+== Ice Climbers ==
+:'''Snake:''' "So those two are the [[Ice Climbers (SSBB)|Ice Climbers]], huh?"
-:'''Otacon:''' Take a look around you. There are plenty of people fighting with swords or even their bare hands. At least you've got firepower! Count yourself lucky! It's not like you to whine, Snake.
+:'''Mei Ling:''' "Snake, have you ever heard of a 'blood bond'?"
-:'''Snake:''' I was just asking, sheesh. Well, it's back to the mission for me.
+:'''Snake:''' "Sure."
-===[[Ice Climbers]]===
+:'''Mei Ling:''' "It refers to a bond between two people that's so strong they'd die for each other. The Ice Climbers have conquered [[Infinite Glacier|frozen glaciers]] and [[Summit|dangerous mountaintops]] together. I think they've formed a bond that we can't even fathom."
-:'''Snake:''' So those two are the Ice Climbers, huh?
-:'''Mei Ling:''' Snake, have you ever heard of a "blood bond"?
+:'''Snake:''' "I dunno. Seems to me they'd get in each other's way fighting to see who gets to the top first."
-:'''Snake:''' Sure.
+:'''Mei Ling:''' "Snake, in China they say, 'Though brothers may quarrel at home, outside they defend each other from slight."
-:'''Mei Ling:''' It refers to a bond between two people that's so strong they'd die for each other. The Ice Climbers have conquered [[Infinite Glacier|frozen glaciers]] and [[Summit|dangerous mountaintops]] together. I think they've formed a bond that we can't even fathom.
+:'''Snake:''' "Is that really a Chinese proverb?"
-:'''Snake:''' I dunno. Seems to me they'd get in each other's way fighting to see who gets to the top first.
+:'''Mei Ling:''' "Even though they may get in each other's way occasionally, they'll pull together in times of need. They're an inseparable team, Snake. Don't underestimate them!"
-:'''Mei Ling:''' Snake, in China they say, "Though brothers may quarrel at home, outside they defend each other from slight."
+Note: The "blood bond" that Mei Ling mentions is a reference to the strong sense of camaraderie between Popo and Nana, as they are always appear together as "two in one" character in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee|Melee]] and Brawl.  Snake mentioning of the Ice Climbers fighting each other to see who gets to the top first is a reference to one of the two-player modes where both players must compete each other in order to reach to the top to the summit.
-:'''Snake:''' Is that really a Chinese proverb?
+== Ike ==
+:'''Snake:''' "This swordsman's gonna be tough to beat."
-:'''Mei Ling:''' Even though they may get in each other's way occasionally, they'll pull together in times of need. They're an inseparable team, Snake. Don't underestimate them!
+:'''Colonel:''' "Fighting [[Ike (SSBB)|Ike]], eh, Snake? Ike is the leader of the Greil Mercenaries. He may look too refined to be a fighter... but he has one heck of a sword arm."
-Note: The "blood bond" that Mei Ling mentions is a reference to the strong sense of camaraderie between Popo and Nana, being a "two-in-one" fighter in all of their playable appearances. Snake's mentioning of the Ice Climbers fighting each other to see who gets to the top first is a reference to one of the two-player modes in ''{{b|Ice Climber|game}}'' in which both players must compete against each other in order to reach the summit first.
+:'''Snake:''' "Yeah, he's swinging that two-handed sword around with only one hand. I don't even want to get near him."
-===[[Ike]]===
+:'''Colonel:''' "That's the holy blade of [[Ragnell]]. It's an extremely powerful sword. But don't forget, Snake, you're armed to the teeth yourself. To your opponents, you might just be their worst nightmare. The distance between you and your enemy is a crucial element in battle. Using that distance can give you an advantage against some enemies."
-:'''Snake:''' This swordsman's gonna be tough to beat.
-:'''Colonel:''' Fighting Ike, eh, Snake? Ike is the leader of the Greil Mercenaries. He may look too refined to be a fighter... but he has one heck of a sword arm.
+:'''Snake:''' "Yeah, I've got the same feeling..."
-:'''Snake:''' Yeah, he's swinging that two-handed sword around with only one hand. I don't even want to get near him.
+== Jigglypuff ==
+:'''Snake:''' "Aw, there's a big eyeball walking around here..."
-:'''Colonel:''' That's the holy blade of [[Ragnell]]. It's an extremely powerful sword. But don't forget, Snake, you're armed to the teeth yourself. To your opponents, you might just be their worst nightmare. The distance between you and your enemy is a crucial element in battle. Using that distance can give you an advantage against some enemies.
+:'''Colonel:''' "That's just [[Jigglypuff (SSBB)|Jigglypuff]]."
-:'''Snake:''' Yeah, I've got the same feeling...
+:'''Snake:''' "Jigglypuff? That some kind of marshmallow?"
-Note: In ''Ultimate'', this codec will not activate if Ike is in his ''Radiant Dawn'' costumes. While this may be because Ike's ''Path of Radiance'' design was the only one available in ''Brawl'', it is nonetheless unusual given that Alph and the female Pokémon Trainer can still activate codecs meant for Olimar and the male trainer.
+:'''Colonel:''' "Jigglypuff is a balloon-shaped Pokémon. It may be light and puffy and full of air, but its [[Rest|Sleep]] ability is devastating."
-===[[Jigglypuff]]===
+:'''Snake:''' "Sleep...? What's so devastating about it going to sleep?"
-:'''Snake:''' Aw, there's a big eyeball walking around here...
-:'''Colonel:''' That's just Jigglypuff.
+:'''Colonel:''' "The instant it falls asleep, there's a huge buildup of energy in its center of gravity. If it hits you, it's lights out for sure."
-:'''Snake:''' Jigglypuff? That some kind of marshmallow?
+:'''Snake:''' "So it puts a lot of energy into sleeping? Sounds pretty irresponsible if you ask me."
-:'''Colonel:''' Jigglypuff is a balloon-shaped Pokémon. It may be light and puffy and full of air, but its [[Rest|sleep ability]] is devastating.
+:'''Colonel:''' "Takes all kinds, Snake. Especially here in '[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]].'"
-:'''Snake:''' Sleep...? What's so devastating about it going to sleep?
+NOTE: Snake's comment about the marshmallow is a semi-accurate translation of the original comment in Japanese, in which he compares Jigglypuff to a dessert because of the similarity between the words "pudding" and "Purin", Jigglypuff's Japanese name.
-:'''Colonel:''' The instant it falls asleep, there's a huge buildup of energy in its center of gravity. If it hits you, it's lights out for sure.
+== King Dedede ==
+:'''Snake:''' "Look at the size of that hammer..."
-:'''Snake:''' So it puts a lot of energy into sleeping? Sounds pretty irresponsible if you ask me.
+:'''Colonel:''' "That's [[King Dedede (SSBB)|King Dedede]] you're fighting, Snake."
-:'''Colonel:''' Takes all kinds, Snake. Especially here in "[[Brawl]]."
+:'''Snake:''' "Dedede? You mean it's not a penguin, Colonel?"
-Note: Snake's comment about the marshmallow is a semi-accurate translation of the original comment in Japanese, in which he compares Jigglypuff to a dessert because Jigglypuff's Japanese name is "Purin," which is also the Japanese word for "pudding." Colonel also breaks the {{s|wikipedia|fourth wall}}, mentioning ''Brawl'' by name.
+:'''Colonel:''' "He's the King of Dream Land. Well, so he says, anyway."
-In ''Ultimate'', this codec remains unchanged, which causes the Colonel to still refer to the game as ''Brawl''.
+:'''Snake:''' "Are you sure he's not a penguin?"
-===[[King Dedede]]===
+:'''Colonel:''' "One full swing from that hammer can level an entire building. It may look like just a big wooden mallet, but it's actually outfitted with special mechanical systems like [[Jet Hammer|turbo jets]] and precision bearings to boost its effectiveness."
-:'''Snake:''' Look at the size of that hammer...
-:'''Colonel:''' That's King Dedede you're fighting, Snake.
+:'''Snake:''' "I don't think I could even lift that thing. And he's swinging it around like it was nothing..."
-:'''Snake:''' Dedede? You mean it's not a penguin, Colonel?
+:'''Colonel:''' "But he also leaves himself wide open. Just make sure you avoid the swing, Snake."
-:'''Colonel:''' He's the King of Dream Land. Well, so he says, anyway.
+== Kirby ==
+:'''Otacon:''' "Snake! Watch out!"
-:'''Snake:''' Are you sure he's not a penguin?
+:'''Snake:''' "For what? That pink marshmallow?"
-:'''Colonel:''' One full swing from that hammer can level an entire building. It may look like just a big wooden mallet, but it's actually outfitted with special mechanical systems like [[Jet Hammer|turbo jets]] and precision bearings to boost its effectiveness.
+:'''Otacon:''' "That's [[Kirby (SSBB)|Kirby]], also known as 'Kirby from [[Dream Land]].' He's from another planet--in other words, an extraterrestrial. He's got a powerful stomach that lets him [[Swallow|swallow]] and digest anything. And he also has a 'Copy Ability' that allows him to mimic opponents, steal their moves, and use those moves against them. On top of that, he has the power to fly around the stage, so once he's got you in his sights, there's no place to run."
-:'''Snake:''' I don't think I could even lift that thing. And here he's swinging it around like it was nothing...
+:'''Snake:''' "...Huh? Yeah, got it. I'll keep an eye out."
-:'''Colonel:''' But he also leaves himself wide open. Just make sure you avoid the swing, Snake.
+NOTE: In the original Japanese conversation, Otacon refers to Kirby as "Hoshii no Kaabi", meaning "Kirby of the Stars", instead of "Kirby from Dream Land".  This is the official name of the series in Japan.also the animated series is named after it. Snake's last words in this message reference to the harmless looks of Kirby, for which Snake doesn't believe that Kirby is dangerous, and didn't pay close attention to Otacon's description of Kirby.
-Note: While what exactly King Dedede is supposed to be has never been stated, the common assumption among fans is that he is some sort of penguin, hence Snake's asking about the subject (coincidentally, in ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'', King Dedede is given a black alternate costume that makes him resemble a great penguin).
+== Link ==
+:'''Snake:''' "Otacon, who's the guy with the sword?"
-===[[Kirby]]===
+:'''Otacon:''' "That's [[Link (SSBB)|Link]]. He's the hero of [[Hyrule]]. That blade in his hand is called the [[Master Sword]], also known as the 'Blade of Evil's Bane.' He also has a whole arsenal of items at his disposal--[[Link's bomb|bombs]] and [[Hero's Bow|arrows]], a shield, a [[Gale Boomerang|boomerang]], and a [[Clawshot]]. He's a force to be reckoned with."
-:'''Otacon:''' Snake! Watch out!
-:'''Snake:''' For what? That pink marshmallow?
+:'''Snake:''' "Gear is only useful when it's used at the right time and place. Just lugging a ton of it around doesn't do you any good."
-:'''Otacon:''' That's Kirby, also known as "Kirby from Dream Land." He's from another planet—in other words, an extraterrestrial. He's got a powerful stomach that lets him [[Inhale (Kirby)|swallow]] and digest anything. And he also has a 'Copy Ability' that allows him to mimic opponents, steal their moves, and use those moves against them. On top of that, he has the power to fly around the stage, so once he's got you in his sights, there's no place to run.
+:'''Otacon:''' "...I, uh... I wouldn't be talking if I were you, Snake."
-:'''Snake:''' ...Huh? Yeah, got it. I'll keep an eye out.
+:'''Snake:''' "What's that supposed to mean?"
-Note: In the original Japanese conversation, Otacon refers to Kirby as "Hoshi no Kaabii", meaning "Kirby of the Stars", instead of "Kirby from Dream Land". This is the official name of the series in Japan, as well as the animated series (known as ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby: Right Back at Ya!}}'' outside of Japan). Snake calls Kirby a marshmallow just as he does to Jigglypuff.
+:'''Otacon:''' "You tell me, Mr. Utility Belt."
-===[[Link]]===
+:'''Snake:''' "..."
-:'''Snake:''' Otacon, who's the guy with the sword?
-:'''Otacon:''' That's Link. He's the hero of Hyrule. That blade in his hand is called the [[Master Sword]], also known as the "Blade of Evil's Bane." He also has a whole arsenal of items at his disposal—[[Link's bomb|bombs]] and [[Hero's Bow|arrows]], a [[Master Sword|sword]], a [[Passive shield#Link|shield]], a [[Gale Boomerang|boomerang]]{{rollover|, and a [[Clawshot]]|... (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|?}}. He's a force to be reckoned with.
+NOTE: The "Mr. Utility Belt" joke refers to the fact that Snake carries a lot of firearms, such as pistols, rifles, bazookas and launchers, and various pieces of equipment, like night-vision googles, first-aid kits, rations and even differents types of cardboard box... all on him at the same time, much like Link.
-:'''Snake:''' Gear is only useful when it's used at the right time and place. Just lugging a ton of it around doesn't do you any good.
+== Lucario ==
+:'''Mei Ling:''' "You're fighting [[Lucario (SSBB)|Lucario]], aren't you, Snake?"
-:'''Otacon:''' ...I, uh... I wouldn't be talking if I were you, Snake.
+:'''Snake:''' "Mei Ling, what's that purple fire coming out of his hands?"
-:'''Snake:''' What's that supposed to mean?
+:'''Mei Ling:''' "That's his 'Aura.'"
-:'''Otacon:''' You tell me, Mr. Utility Belt.
+:'''Snake:''' "Aura?"
-:'''Snake:''' ...
+:'''Mei Ling:''' "I guess you could call it his life force. Lucario can use his own Aura and turn it into power. Every time Lucario's damage increases, his aura gains strength, making his attacks more powerful. So don't think you've got him beat just because his health is down."
-Note: This conversation pokes fun at Snake's tendency to be carrying a heavy assortment of weapons and equipment, up to and including 2 rocket launchers and 3 cardboard boxes, in a sort of hammerspace at any one time. ''Snake Eater'' attempted to alleviate this by imposing a carrying capacity limiting the amount of weapons the player can carry at a time, as well as their combined weight having an effect on their stamina.
+:'''Snake:''' "The cornered rat will bite the cat... Sounds like trouble."
-In ''[[SSBU|Ultimate]]'', the mention of Link's Clawshot is cut out, as Link no longer has it due to him being based on ''Breath of the Wild''.
+:'''Mei Ling:''' "Hey! When did you become so good with proverbs?!"
-===[[Lucario]]===
+:'''Snake:''' "You must have rubbed off on me."
-:'''Mei Ling:''' You're fighting Lucario, aren't you, Snake?
-:'''Snake:''' Mei Ling, what's that purple fire coming out of his hands?
+:'''Mei Ling:''' "Well, come back in one piece, and I'll teach you all the Chinese proverbs you can handle."
-:'''Mei Ling:''' That's his "[[Aura]]."
+NOTES: While Lucario is often referred as an "it" in Super Smash Bros Brawl, Mei Ling refer him as a "he."  This is possibly because this Lucario is the Lucario from the movie (where that Lucario is referred as male). Also, Lucario are usually born male.
-:'''Snake:''' Aura?
+== Lucas ==
+:'''Mei Ling:''' "I see you're fighting [[Lucas (SSBB)|Lucas]], Snake."
-:'''Mei Ling:''' I guess you could call it his life force. Lucario can use his own Aura and turn it into power. Every time Lucario's damage increases, his aura gains strength, making his attacks more powerful. So don't think you've got him beat just because his health is down.
+:'''Snake:''' "Lucas?"
-:'''Snake:''' The cornered rat will bite the cat... Sounds like trouble.
+:'''Mei Ling:''' "That boy has PSI powers, which he can use for different kinds of attacks. But the poor little guy's had such a hard life. His mother was killed when he was young, and he was separated from [[Claus|his brother]]. After that, he faced all kinds of senseless hardships, and he slowly grew stronger."
-:'''Mei Ling:''' Hey! When did you become so good with proverbs?!
+:'''Snake:''' "Senseless hardships--yeah, I had a lot of those too. The question is how you translate those hardships into a better future."
-:'''Snake:''' You must have rubbed off on me.
+:'''Mei Ling:''' "...Mmm. Well, I hope things turn out okay for him."
-:'''Mei Ling:''' Well, come back in one piece, and I'll teach you all the Chinese proverbs you can handle.
+NOTE: The "hardships" that Snake mentions is the reference of his internal conflict with his so-called "family" from the Les Enfants Terribles such as dealing with his twin brother Liquid Snake due to Liquid's "inferiority complex." Throughout the Metal Gear games (except Metal Gear Solid 3 and Portable Ops where the player plays as Snake's "father," Big Boss), Snake has to battle one of his "family members" as a boss fight and most of the plot involves with the evil deeds of one of his "family members" (particularly Liquid).
-Note: While Lucario is often referred to as an "it" in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', Snake and Mei Ling use male pronouns to describe it. This is also the case with the description of [[Event 25: The Aura Is With Me]].
+== Luigi ==
+:'''Snake:''' "That guy with the moustache..."
-This is likely because this Lucario is based on the one featured in [[bulbapedia:M08|the eighth Pokémon movie]], which is referred to as a male. Additionally, Lucario has a 7:1 male-female ratio, which carries over from its previous evolution, Riolu. In the Japanese version, Snake and Mei Ling use gender-neutral terms, which are more common in Japanese grammar and conversation.
+:'''Colonel:''' "Ha. You mean the 'King of Second Bananas'?
-===[[Lucas]]===
+:'''Snake:''' "Hey, that's [[Luigi (SSBB)|Luigi]]! Show him a little respect!"
-:'''Mei Ling:''' I see you're fighting Lucas, Snake.
-:'''Snake:''' Lucas?
+:'''Colonel:''' "Look at that pale skin. He's been living in [[Mario|his brother's]] shadow for too long."
-:'''Mei Ling:''' That boy has PSI powers, which he can use for different kinds of attacks. But the poor little guy's had such a hard life. His mother was killed when he was young, and he was separated from [[Claus|his brother]]. After that, he faced all kinds of senseless hardships, and he slowly grew stronger.
+:'''Snake:''' "That's a low blow, Colonel!"
-:'''Snake:''' Senseless hardships — yeah, I had a lot of those too. The question is how you translate those hardships into a better future.
+:'''Colonel:''' "Face it, Snake! Once a kid brother, always a kid brother!"
-:'''Mei Ling:''' ...Mmm. Well, I hope things turn out okay for him.
+:'''Snake:''' "Colonel, what's gotten into you?!"
-Note: The "hardships" that Snake mentions are a reference to his internal conflict with his so-called "family" from Les Enfants Terribles, such as dealing with his twin brother Liquid Snake due to Liquid's "inferiority complex." Throughout the ''Metal Gear'' series (except ''Metal Gear Solid 3'', ''Portable Ops'', ''Peace Walker'' and ''Metal Gear Solid V'', where the player plays as Snake's "father", Naked Snake/Big Boss), Snake frequently has to battle one of his "family members" as a boss fight, and most of the plot involves the evil deeds of one of his "family members" (particularly Liquid).
+:'''Colonel:''' "La li lu le lo! La li lu le lo! La li lu le lo!"
-This conversation is also a reference to ''{{s|wikibound|Mother 3}}'', namely the relationship between Lucas and Claus, Lucas' twin brother.
+:'''Snake:''' "Colonel, snap out of it! Colonel! Coooooooloneeeeeel!"
-===[[Luigi]]===
+NOTE : The La li lu le lo is a nickname for a group in the Metal Gear series known as the Patriots. Colonel's speech in this conversation is a reference to an AI Colonel that Raiden encountered in ''Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty.'' During the final parts of the game, the AI Colonel malfunctions, and it begins saying random things. (It is later revealed in Metal Gear Solid 4 that in fact those with the Patriots' nanomachines in their bodies are unable to refer to the Patriots, calling them the "La li lu le lo".) This Colonel also seems to say random things. Subtly it most likely a reference between the relationship of Solid Snake and his brother called Liquid Snake. Though it was Liquid who lived under the shadow of Snake. Finally, Snake's last line is actually a reversal and parody of his "Game Over" line (where someone else calls out to Snake) from the Metal Gear Solid games.
-:'''Snake:''' That guy with the mustache...
-:'''Colonel:''' Ha. You mean the "King of Second Bananas"?
+== Mario ==
+:'''Colonel:''' "Snake, you know who that is?"
-:'''Snake:''' Hey, that's Luigi! Show him a little respect!
+:'''Snake:''' "You're kidding, right? It's [[Mario (SSBB)|Mario]]."
-:'''Colonel:''' Look at that pale skin. He's been living in [[Mario|his brother's]] shadow for too long.
+:'''Colonel:''' "Mario made his [[Donkey Kong (arcade game)|first appearance]] in 1981, and since then, he's become a [[Mario (universe)|worldwide phenomenon]]. There's probably not a single person who doesn't know Mario. He's that famous."
-:'''Snake:''' That's a low blow, Colonel!
+:'''Snake:''' "Good thing I survived long enough to meet him on the field of battle, huh."
-:'''Colonel:''' Face it, Snake! Once a kid brother, always a kid brother!
+:'''Colonel:''' "This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance, Snake. Now get out there and show him what you're made of. No regrets."
-:'''Snake:''' Colonel, what's gotten into you?!
+:'''Snake:''' "Got it."
-:'''Colonel:''' La li lu le lo! La li lu le lo! La li lu le lo!
+NOTE: This message appeared in the '''Snake Joins the Brawl''' video on the ''[[Smash Bros. Dojo!!]]'' And the video on the game.
-:'''Snake:''' Colonel, snap out of it! Colonel! Coooooooloneeeeeel!
+== Marth ==
+:'''Mei Ling:''' "Snake, have you heard the saying "Politics makes strange bedfellows"?"
-Note: The "La li lu le lo" is a nickname for an anonymous group in the ''Metal Gear'' series only known by their codename, "The Patriots". The Colonel's speech during this codec call is a direct reference to an event in ''Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty'', when the main character (Raiden) realizes that the Colonel that he had been taking orders from for the whole mission was just an artificial-intelligence look-alike of the real Colonel Campbell that Snake took orders from, in the first ''Metal Gear Solid''. During the final parts of the game, the AI Colonel goes haywire and begins to utter disturbing statements (i.e. "Raiden, turn the game console off right now!" and "Honestly, though, you have played the game for a long time. Don't you have anything else to do with your time?"). Another thing to note is how in ''Metal Gear Solid 4'', soldiers and PMCs who are under the use of nanomachines cannot simply call The Patriots by name — their nanomachines force them to refer to the Patriots as "La li lu le lo" (which, in Japanese — note the vowel order — reinforces the anonymity of the group, since the conventional "L" sound does not exist in the language, thus coming off as senseless gibberish). This line is one of the strange phrases that the AI Colonel says to Raiden, which is also directly referenced in this conversation.
+:'''Snake:''' "Don't tell me that's a Chinese proverb."
-This conversation is also a subtle reference to the relationship of Solid Snake and his brother, Liquid Snake in ''MGS1''. Liquid Snake lived under the shadow of Solid Snake, which contributed to the former's megalomaniacal nature. As well, it references the inferiority complex Luigi is assumed to harbor towards his brother Mario (much like the one Liquid Snake felt towards Solid Snake), as well as the condescending attitude the AI Colonel showed towards Raiden in ''MGS2''. Finally, Snake's last line is actually a reversal and parody of his "Game Over" line ("Snake? Snake?! SNAAAAAAAKE!") from the ''Metal Gear Solid'' series.
+:'''Mei Ling:''' "Err, no... It means that when the going gets tough, you might need unexpected partnerships in order to succeed. [[Marth (SSBB)|Marth]] was a prince whose kingdom was usurped. He didn't even have an army to fight with him. But as he battled his way forward, he found new allies to fight at his side, and in the end, he was able to reunite the war-torn land of Altea."
-===[[Mario]]===
+:'''Snake:''' "So he built his army from the ranks of his defeated enemies..."
-:'''Colonel:''' Snake, you know who that is?
-:'''Snake:''' You're kidding, right? It's Mario.
+:'''Mei Ling:''' "Marth did his share of fighting too. Even when he had an army, he was always alongside his men in the thick of battle. Then he was betrayed by one of his most trusted friends. I can't even imagine how that feels..."
-:'''Colonel:''' Mario made his [[Donkey Kong (game)|first appearance]] in 1981, and since then, he's become a worldwide phenomenon. There's probably not a single person who doesn't know Mario. He's that famous.
+:'''Snake:''' "...I can."
-:'''Snake:''' Good thing I survived long enough to meet him on the field of battle, huh.
+NOTE: Snake is referring to the fact that he found out that his war buddy [[Gray Fox]] was one of Big Boss' men. It also involves to the fact that Big Boss was once the CO of Snake and like Fox he betrayed him. It should be noted that betrayal is a common occurrence in the Metal Gear series.
-:'''Colonel:''' This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance, Snake. Now get out there and show him what you're made of. No regrets.
+== Meta Knight ==
+:'''Snake:''' "Mei Ling, there's a mysterious masked man flying around here with a sword..."
-:'''Snake:''' Got it.
+:'''Mei Ling:''' "That's [[Meta Knight (SSBB)|Meta Knight]]. He's a knight from [[Dream Land]]. They say his sword swings can break the sound barrier. Whatever you do, don't get caught in one of his furious barrage attacks. He also commands the [[Halberd]], a flying battleship."
-Note: This message appeared in the '''Snake Joins the Brawl''' video on the ''[[Smash Bros. DOJO!!]]'', also found in-game in the video archives.
+:'''Snake:''' "Mm, I've seen it. The bow looks like his mask. What kind of weirdo puts his face on the bow of a ship, anyway?"
-===[[Marth]]===
+:'''Mei Ling:''' "Umm, maybe he's a little narcissistic. Kind of like someone else I know."
-:'''Mei Ling:''' Snake, have you heard the saying "Politics makes strange bedfellows"?
-:'''Snake:''' Don't tell me that's a Chinese proverb.
+:'''Snake:''' "Really... And who would that be?"
-:'''Mei Ling:''' Err, no... It means that when the going gets tough, you might need unexpected partnerships in order to succeed. Marth was a prince whose kingdom was usurped. He didn't even have an army to fight with him. But as he battled his way forward, he found new allies to fight at his side, and in the end, he was able to reunite the war-torn land of Altea.
+:'''Mei Ling:''' "Use your imagination..."
+NOTE* This is a reference to Outer Haven, Liquid Ocelot's ship seen in MGS4. There is a Mt. Rushmore on the ship that includes all the faces of Snake's family. (or rather, everyone who has "Snake" in their codename)
-:'''Snake:''' So he built his army from the ranks of his defeated enemies...
+== Mr. Game & Watch ==
+:'''Snake:''' "Otacon, there's a guy walking around in here...and he's only got two dimensions!"
-:'''Mei Ling:''' Marth did his share of fighting too. Even when he had an army, he was always alongside his men in the thick of battle. Then he was betrayed by one of his most trusted friends. I can't even imagine how that feels...
+:'''Otacon:''' "That's [[Mr. Game & Watch (SSBB)|Mr. Game & Watch]]. He comes from a [[Superflat World|world]] where everything is [[Flat Zone 2|flat]]. [[Game & Watch]] was a series of portable games released by Nintendo in 1980. They were powered by large-scale integrated circuits and only had mono-chrome LCD displays, so characters kind of looked like the numbers on a calculator. The guy you're looking at now, Mr. Game & Watch, was a character who appeared in these games."
-:'''Snake:''' ...I can.
+:'''Snake:''' "This is making my head hurt."
-Note: Snake is referring to the fact that in ''Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake'', he found out that his war buddy [[Gray Fox]] was one of Big Boss' men. Big Boss himself was once Snake's commander, and he betrayed him much like Gray Fox did. It should be noted that betrayal is a common occurrence in the ''Metal Gear'' series.
+:'''Otacon:''' "Well, um... He's... I mean... Look, just start fighting him, and I'm sure everything will make sense."
-Meanwhile, Mei Ling is referring to ''Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem'', in which Marth's former ally Hardin is crowned emperor and becomes the game's primary antagonist. Overtaken by grief and despair upon acquiring the Darksphere, he betrays Marth and the kingdom of Altea. Mei Ling's statement is slightly incorrect, as Altea is the name of Marth's kingdom; the land as a whole is named Archanea.
+:'''Snake:''' "..."
-Snake's comment about building an army from his enemies could also be a reference to ''Portable Ops'', where Big Boss could capture enemy soldiers to fight for his side (which can also be done in ''Peace Walker'' and ''The Phantom Pain'', released after ''Brawl'').
+== Ness ==
+:'''Colonel:''' "That kid... Isn't that [[Ness (SSBB)|Ness]]?"
-===[[Meta Knight]]===
+:'''Snake:''' "Ness?"
-:'''Snake:''' Mei Ling, there's a mysterious masked man flying around here with a sword...
-:'''Mei Ling:''' That's Meta Knight. He's a knight from Dream Land. They say his sword swings can break the sound barrier. Whatever you do, don't get caught in one of his furious barrage attacks. He also commands the Halberd, a flying battleship.
+:'''Colonel:''' "He may look like a mere boy, but don't let that fool you. He has PSI abilities that defy all scientific explanation."
-:'''Snake:''' Mm, I've seen it. The bow looks like his mask. What kind of weirdo puts his face on the bow of a ship, anyway?
+:'''Snake:''' "Just like Psycho Mantis..."
-:'''Mei Ling:''' Umm, maybe he's a little narcissistic. Kind of like someone else I know.
+:'''Colonel:''' "Exactly. He can use [[On-Screen Appearance|teleportation]], levitation, [[PK Fire|pyrokinesis]], and [[PSI Magnet|psychokinesis]]."
-:'''Snake:''' Really... And who would that be?
+:'''Snake:''' "Yeah, but the question is, can he read minds?"
-:'''Mei Ling:''' Use your imagination...
+:'''Colonel:''' "Not to my knowledge, no."
-Note: This is a reference to, and foreshadowing of, Outer Haven, Liquid Ocelot's ship seen in ''MGS4''. There is a Mt. Rushmore-like structure on the ship that includes all the faces of Snake's family (or rather, everyone who has "Snake" in their codename, excluding Raiden, who only received the name "Snake" for a short while). Also, Snake claims he's seen the Halberd, which could be a reference to the Subspace Emissary, where he was a stowaway in the ship.
+:'''Snake:''' "Good. Then I won't have to worry about him predicting my every move."
-===[[Mr. Game & Watch]]===
+:'''Colonel:''' "Even if he had telepathic powers, I don't think he'd use them to mess with you like that. I hear he's a good kid."
-:'''Snake:''' Otacon, there's a guy walking around in here... and he's only got two dimensions!
-:'''Otacon:''' That's Mr. Game & Watch. He comes from a world where everything is flat. [[Game & Watch]] was a series of portable games released by Nintendo in 1980. They were powered by large-scale integrated circuits and only had mono-chrome LCD displays, so characters kind of looked like the numbers on a calculator. The guy you're looking at now, Mr. Game & Watch, was a character who appeared in these games.
+NOTE: Psycho Mantis, a Russian renegade FOXHOUND member, appears in Metal Gear Solid as a boss. Like Ness, Psycho Mantis manipulates psychic powers to create devastating attacks. Snake's enquiry about mind reading refers to Psycho Mantis' main ability, which involves using telepathy to predict his attacks.
-:'''Snake:''' This is making my head hurt.
+== Peach ==
+:'''Snake:''' "Mei Ling, tell me what you know about [[Princess Peach (SSBB)|Peach]]."
-:'''Otacon:''' Well, um... He's... I mean... Look, just start fighting him, and I'm sure everything will make sense.
+:'''Mei Ling:''' "Princess Peach is the beloved ruler of the [[Mushroom Kingdom]]. She's been kidnapped numerous times by [[Bowser]]."
-:'''Snake:''' ...
+:'''Snake:''' "Sounds pretty serious..."
-Note: Otacon says Game & Watch characters look like numbers on a calculator. A calculator is what inspired the invention of the Game & Watch.
+:'''Mei Ling:''' "Yes, but every time it happens, [[Mario]] ends up saving her. Sure, he may not look like your ideal 'knight in shining armor.' A little on the short side, I'd say... But still, don't you think it's romantic? I mean, to have a guy who's always there for you?"
-===[[Ness]]===
+:'''Snake:''' "If he was smart, he'd tell her to stop getting kidnapped."
-:'''Colonel:''' That kid... Isn't that Ness?
-:'''Snake:''' Ness?
+:'''Mei Ling:''' "...You don't get a lot of dates, do you, Snake?"
-:'''Colonel:''' He may look like a mere boy, but don't let that fool you. He has PSI abilities that defy all scientific explanation.
+NOTE: Although Snake showed feelings for his teammate Meryl, and later embarked on a relationship with her that went sour, Snake normally doesn't like "getting involved" in relationships, as demonstrated with avoiding Holly White from Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, after the events of the game are over.
-:'''Snake:''' Just like Psycho Mantis...
+== Pikachu ==
+:'''Mei Ling:''' "Ooh! How cuute!"
-:'''Colonel:''' Exactly. He can use [[On-screen appearance|teleportation]], [[Double jump|levitation]], [[PK Fire|pyrokinesis]], and [[PK|psychokinesis]].
+:'''Snake:''' "What? The yellow thing?"
-:'''Snake:''' Yeah, but the question is, can he read minds?
+:'''Mei Ling:''' "That's [[Pikachu (SSBB)|Pikachu]]. It's a Pokémon. They're popular all over the world, you know. And it may look cute, but be careful. It can store up large amounts of electricity in those adorable little cheeks. It'll try to pepper you with [[Thunder Jolt|electric shocks]]."
-:'''Colonel:''' Not to my knowledge, no.
+:'''Snake:''' "Couldn't be much worse than Ocelot's old torture device..."
-:'''Snake:''' Good. Then I won't have to worry about him predicting my every move.
+:'''Mei Ling:''' "Oh, and, Snake?"
-:'''Colonel:''' Even if he had telepathic powers, I don't think he'd use them to mess with you like that. I hear he's a good kid.
+:'''Snake:''' "What?"
-Note: Psycho Mantis, a Russian renegade FOXHOUND member, appears in ''Metal Gear Solid'' as a boss. Like Ness, Psycho Mantis uses psychic powers to create devastating attacks. Snake's inquiry about mind reading refers to Psycho Mantis' main ability, which involves using telepathy to predict his opponent's attacks. In the game, his "mind reading" had the game read the player's memory card, and reference games the player has played before fighting him (in the original version, these games are ''{{s|wikipedia|Azure Dreams}}'', ''{{iw|wikipedia|Suikoden|video game}}'', ''{{s|wikipedia|Castlevania: Symphony of the Night}}'', ''{{s|wikipedia|Vandal Hearts}}'', and, in the Japanese version of the game, ''{{s|wikipedia|Policenauts}}'' and ''{{s|wikipedia|Tokimeki Memorial}}'' - notably, all games published by Konami like ''Metal Gear Solid''; in the GameCube remake, the game list is changed to ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario Sunshine}}'', ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker}}'', ''[[wikipedia:Eternal Darkness|Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem]]'', and, notably, ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''). He also used his telepathy to predict the player's move inputs on their controller. To prevent this, the player will need to plug their controller into the player 2 slot.
+:'''Mei Ling:''' "I was wondering, could you maybe try and [[Poké Ball|catch]] Pikachu for me? Pleeeeease?"
-Ness actually did have telepathic abilities in ''{{b|EarthBound|game}}'', albeit limited to use on animals. Ironically, the Colonel's remarks on [[PK Fire|pyrokinesis]] are false, as it was Paula, not Ness, who learned that move in ''EarthBound'', though Ness can use such abilities in all the ''Smash'' games he has appeared in.
+:'''Snake:''' "Give me a break! What do I look like, a [[Pokémon Trainer]]?"
-===[[Olimar]]===
+:'''Mei Ling:''' "Fine... Sorry I asked."
-:'''Mei Ling:''' Snake, have you heard of the ancient Chinese story, "The Vain Ocean of Wealth and Splendor" from the [[wikipedia:The World Inside a Pillow|Zhen Zhong Ji]]?
-:'''Snake:''' I've been waiting for the movie.
+Note: Snake's comment about Ocelot's old torture device is a reference to the torture scene in Metal Gear Solid in which Revolver Ocelot runs high voltage through Snake's body after Snake was captured. Nearly every Metal Gear game, the main character gets captured and sometimes gets tortured.
-:'''Mei Ling:''' Basically, it's meant to express the impermanence of all things. You know, like even when Captain Olimar has lots of {{b|Pikmin|species}} with him, they could all be gone the next moment. Those poor little guys—they carry, they fight, they multiply...and they get eaten. Olimar might have lots of company one minute and be all alone the next. It's so sad.
+== Pikmin & Olimar ==
+:'''Mei Ling:''' "Snake, have you heard of the ancient Chinese story, 'The Vain Ocean of Wealth and Splendor' from the Zhen Zhong Ji?"
-:'''Snake:''' But he can [[Pikmin Pluck|pluck out]] more Pikmin anytime he wants, right?
+:'''Snake:''' "I've been waiting for the movie."
-:'''Mei Ling:''' Well, yeah, I suppose so.
+:'''Mei Ling:''' "Basically, it's meant to express the impermanence of all things. You know, like even when [[Olimar (SSBB)|Captain Olimar]] has lots of [[Pikmin (species)|Pikmin]] with him, they could all be gone the next moment. Those poor little guys--they carry, they fight, they multiply...and they get eaten. Olimar might have lots of company one minute and be all alone the next. It's so sad."
-:'''Snake:''' No one truly fights alone. Not even me.
+:'''Snake:''' "But he can [[Pikmin Pluck|pluck out more Pikmin]] anytime he wants, right?"
-:'''Mei Ling:''' ...You're absolutely right, Snake. Good luck. I'm rooting for you.
+:'''Mei Ling:''' "Well, yeah, I suppose so."
-Note: Mei Ling saying that the Pikmin "carry, fight, multiply...and get eaten" is a reference to the lyrics of the song used to advertise ''Pikmin'' in Japan, ''{{SSBBMusicLink|Pikmin|Ai no Uta}}'', which also features in ''Brawl''.
+:'''Snake:''' "No one truly fights alone. Not even me."
-In ''Ultimate'', Mei Ling still refers to Olimar even if Snake is fighting [[Alph]].
+:'''Mei Ling:''' "...You're absolutely right, Snake. Good luck. I'm rooting for you."
-===[[Peach]]===
+NOTE: Mei Ling saying that the Pikmin "carry, fight, multiply...and get eaten" is a reference to the (translated) lyrics of the song used to advertise Pikmin, "Ai no Uta".
-:'''Snake:''' Mei Ling, tell me what you know about Peach.
-:'''Mei Ling:''' Princess Peach is the beloved ruler of the {{s|mariowiki|Mushroom Kingdom}}. She's been kidnapped numerous times by [[Bowser]].
+== Pit ==
+:'''Snake:''' "Otacon, there's a kid with wings out here. Is he a mutant? Or is he just into costumes?"
-:'''Snake:''' Sounds pretty serious.
+:'''Otacon:''' "That's [[Pit (SSBB)|Pit]], Snake. Pit is an angel from [[Angel Land]]. He's the captain of [[Palutena's Army]]."
-:'''Mei Ling:''' Yes, but every time it happens, [[Mario]] ends up saving her. Sure, he may not look like your ideal "knight in shining armor." A little on the short side, I'd say... But still, don't you think it's romantic? I mean, to have a guy who's always there for you?
+:'''Snake:''' "Angels. Give me a break!"
-:'''Snake:''' If he was smart, he'd tell her to stop getting kidnapped.
+:'''Otacon:''' "I dunno, maybe he's from a different species. But those [[Wings of Icarus|wings]] on his back and those [[Bow of Light|mysterious weapons]] he has are the real deal. He may look young, but he's a veteran warrior. Watch yourself. He used to be a weakling, but countless trials over the years have toughened him up."
-:'''Mei Ling:''' ...You don't get a lot of dates, do you, Snake?
+:'''Snake:''' "And by trials, you mean, 'Game Overs'?"
-===[[Pikachu]]===
+:'''Otacon:''' "Yeah, you should know all about that."
-:'''Mei Ling:''' Ooh! How cuute!
-:'''Snake:''' What? The yellow thing?
+NOTE: This is a reference both to the infamous difficulty of the Kid Icarus games, and Metal Gear Solids infamous Game Over screen, where a character cries out to Solid Snake as he dies.
-:'''Mei Ling:''' That's Pikachu. It's a Pokémon. They're popular all over the world, you know. And it may look cute, but be careful. It can store up large amounts of electricity in those adorable little cheeks. It'll try to pepper you with [[Thunder Jolt|electric shocks]].
+== Pokémon Trainer ==
+:'''Snake:''' "[[Pokémon Trainer (SSBB)|Pokémon Trainer]]... That's the guy giving orders behind a Pokémon, right?"
-:'''Snake:''' Couldn't be much worse than Ocelot's old torture device...
+:'''Colonel:''' "Right, and this Pokémon Trainer is controlling [[Squirtle (SSBB)|Squirtle]], [[Ivysaur (SSBB)|Ivysaur]], and [[Charizard (SSBB)|Charizard]]. They represent water, grass, and fire, and they're all powerful."
-:'''Mei Ling:''' Oh, and, Snake?
+:'''Snake:''' "So he makes his Pokémon fight while he sits back and watches. Sounds like a good deal if you ask me."
-:'''Snake:''' What?
+:'''Colonel:''' "It's not like that, Snake. Those Pokémon wouldn't know what to do if the Pokémon Trainer wasn't there giving orders. In every battle, there's a soldier doing the fighting, and a commander telling him what to do. By working together as a team, they accomplish much more than either could on their own. So let's do this together, partner."
-:'''Mei Ling:''' I was wondering, could you maybe try and [[Poké Ball|catch]] Pikachu for me? Pleeeeease?
+:'''Snake:''' "...Yeah... Whatever you say, Colonel."
-:'''Snake:''' Give me a break! What do I look like, a [[Pokémon Trainer]]?
+== R.O.B. ==
+:'''Otacon:''' "So, Snake, you're fighting [[R.O.B. (SSBB)|Robot]]?"
-:'''Mei Ling:''' Fine... Sorry I asked.
+:'''Snake:''' "Yeah, it's a robot. Although, couldn't they have come up with a better name?"
-Note: Snake's comment about Ocelot's old torture device is a reference to the torture scene in ''Metal Gear Solid'' in which Revolver Ocelot runs high voltage through Snake's body after Snake was captured. In nearly every ''Metal Gear'' game, the main character gets captured and sometimes gets tortured.
+:'''Otacon:''' "Actually, in the U.S. they called him 'R.O.B.' Robot, R.O.B.--take your pick."
-Mei Ling's comment about capturing Pikachu may parody the several codec requests that Naked Snake (the playable character of ''Metal Gear Solid 3'', more commonly known as Big Boss, or Snake's father) receives from his radio team, asking him to capture some type of flora or fauna. However, it is more likely that Mei Ling is imitating a {{s|bulbapedia|Lass}} from the ''Pokémon'' series; one Lass in ''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue'' begs her father for a Pikachu early on in the game.
+:'''Snake:''' "Fine. R.O.B. it is, then."
-===[[Pit]]===
+:'''Otacon:''' "In North America, R.O.B.'s body was grey, like the NES. But in Japan, he had a white body and red arms, the colors of the Japanese Famicom."
-:'''Snake:''' Otacon, there's a kid with wings out here. Is he a mutant? Or is he just into costumes?
-:'''Otacon:''' That's Pit, Snake. Pit is an angel from Angel Land. He's the captain of Palutena's Army.
+:'''Snake:''' "You sure know your geeky tech stuff, Otacon."
-:'''Snake:''' Angels. Give me a break!
+:'''Otacon:''' "Well, you know..."
-:'''Otacon:''' I dunno, maybe he's from a different species. But those wings on his back and those mysterious weapons he has are the real deal. He may look young, but he's a veteran warrior. Watch yourself. He used to be a weakling, but countless trials over the years have toughened him up.
+NOTES: The last two lines is a reference to the fact that Otacon is a master engineer himself who had made many gadgets that help Snake in many missions, one of Otacon's most recent designs is the "Octocamo," a master design camouflage armor.  It should be noted that Otacon's family plays a prominent role on the development of the weaponry mech, Metal Gear.
-:'''Snake:''' And by trials, you mean, "Game Overs"?
+== Samus ==
+:'''Snake:''' "Hey, Otacon. I got a woman here in a Power Suit..."
-:'''Otacon:''' Yeah, you should know all about that.
+:'''Otacon:''' "Huh? How'd you know she was a woman? Yeah, that'd be [[Samus Aran (SSBB)|Samus Aran]], the most renowned bounty hunter in the galaxy. Her Arm Cannon packs quite a wallop. If you get hit with a [[Charge Shot|charged shot]] from that thing, you can kiss your butt good-bye."
-Note: Snake's comment about Pit's "Game Overs" could be poking fun at ''Kid Icarus''{{'}} somewhat infamous difficulty. In the Japanese version, he quotes its specific "Game Over" message: "I'm finished!" Otacon's following statement may also be poking fun at ''Metal Gear Solid''{{'}}s iconic "Game Over" screen.
+:'''Snake:''' "Sounds like my kind of woman..."
-===[[Pokémon Trainer]]===
+:'''Otacon:''' "Yeah, well, just don't get too close, Snake.  Samus is deadly. After Space Pirates killed her parents, she was raised by the Chozo and trained in the fighting arts. She's been places and seen things that people like you and me can't even begin to imagine."
-:'''Snake:''' Pokémon Trainer... That's the guy giving orders behind a Pokémon, right?
-:'''Colonel:''' Right, and this Pokémon Trainer is controlling [[Squirtle]], [[Ivysaur]], and [[Charizard]]. They represent water, grass, and fire, and they're all powerful.
+:'''Snake:''' "But underneath that cold, metal exterior beats the heart of a woman..."
-:'''Snake:''' So he makes his Pokémon fight while he sits back and watches. Sounds like a good deal if you ask me.
+NOTE: Otacon's first comment is a joke on the fact that most Metroid or Smash Bros. newcomers have mistaken Samus for a man, robot or cyborg because of her Power Suit.
-:'''Colonel:''' It's not like that, Snake. Those Pokémon wouldn't know what to do if the Pokémon Trainer wasn't there giving orders. In every battle, there's a soldier doing the fighting, and a commander telling him what to do. By working together as a team, they accomplish much more than either could on their own. So let's do this together, partner.
+== Zero Suit Samus ==
+:'''Snake:''' "Mei Ling, Samus took her clothes off!"
-:'''Snake:''' ...Yeah... Whatever you say, Colonel.
+:'''Mei Ling:''' "That's just her in the [[Zero Suit Samus (SSBB)|Zero Suit]], Snake."
-Note: The irony is that the Colonel gives Snake orders (like the Trainer) while Snake is constantly sent into the field of battle (like the Pokémon). It is also similar to what Big Boss does during ''Portable Ops'' and ''Peace Walker'', though he also takes part in missions on the field himself.
+:'''Snake:''' "Without that bulky [[Power Suit Samus|Power Suit]], she's gotten a lot more agile... You know, I bet if I took off all this heavy gear, I could catch her... "
-In ''Ultimate'', masculine pronouns are used even if the Trainer is female.
+:'''Mei Ling:''' "Um, yeah, you wish. Even without the Power Suit, all that training she did with the Chozo has made her a super athlete. I don't think a normal human could ever keep up. Just look at her."
-===[[R.O.B.]]===
+:'''Snake:''' "...Her loss."
-:'''Otacon:''' So, Snake, you're fighting Robot?
-:'''Snake:''' Yeah, it's a robot. Although, couldn't they have come up with a better name?
+NOTE: Snake's romantic interest in Samus is unprecedented in the Smash Bros. universe, besides well-known couples like Mario and Peach or Link and Zelda. As such, this codec message has been the subject of many internet parodies (particularly Snake's first line in the codec).
-:'''Otacon:''' Actually, in the U.S. they called him "R.O.B." Robot, R.O.B.—take your pick.
+== Solid Snake ==
+:'''Snake:''' "Colonel, it's me!  I'm fighting [[Snake (SSBB)|myself]]!"
-:'''Snake:''' Fine. R.O.B. it is, then.
+:'''Colonel:''' "Snake, what's going on out there?! Could it be...? Has the 'Les Enfants Terribles' project really come this far?"
-:'''Otacon:''' In North America, R.O.B.'s body was grey, like the NES. But in Japan, he had a white body and red arms, the colors of the Japanese Famicom.
+:'''Snake:''' "It's more than that.  He's got my moves, my gear... It's like looking in a mirror."
-:'''Snake:''' You sure know your geeky tech stuff, Otacon.
+:'''Colonel:''' "Do you think they collected data on you and created another Snake...?"
-:'''Otacon:''' Well, you know...
+:'''Snake:''' "He's got the same build, too. Creepy. But his Sneaking Suit is a [[Alternate Costume|different color]]. And his tactics are [[ditto match|slightly different]]."
-Note: This conversation is a fairly direct translation from the Japanese version, hence Otacon using the name "Robot" at first. However, this can be seen as in-character for Otacon, as he is an {{s|wikipedia|otaku}} obsessed with Japanese culture.
+:'''Colonel:''' "Interesting. So even if you're evenly matched in power, your [[human|fighting styles]] will make a big difference. You've faced tougher odds in the past, Snake. Don't let this impostor beat you!"
-===[[Samus]]===
+NOTE: In the Metal Gear Solid series, the 'Les Enfants Terribles' is a cloning project that created [[Solid Snake]] as well as his "brothers" (Liquid Snake and Solidus Snake). They are all created from the DNA from their "father," Big Boss (in addition, the younger version of Big Boss almost looks like Solid Snake).
-:'''Snake:''' Hey, Otacon. I got a woman here in a Power Suit...
-:'''Otacon:''' Huh? How'd you know she was a woman? Yeah, that'd be Samus Aran, the most renowned bounty hunter in the galaxy. Her Arm Cannon packs quite a wallop. If you get hit with a [[Charge Shot|charged shot]] from that thing, you can kiss your butt good-bye.
+== Sonic ==
+:'''Snake:''' "..."
-:'''Snake:''' Sounds like my kind of woman...
+:'''Otacon:''' "Snake, what is it?"
-:'''Otacon:''' Yeah, well, just don't get too close, Snake. Samus is deadly. After Space Pirates killed her parents, she was raised by the Chozo and trained in the fighting arts. She's been places and seen things that people like you and me can't even begin to imagine.
+:'''Snake:''' "Something about that hedgehog rubs me the wrong way..."
-:'''Snake:''' But underneath that cold, metal exterior beats the heart of a woman...
+:'''Otacon:''' "...? Oh, you mean [[Sonic the Hedgehog (SSBB)|Sonic The Hedgehog]]? But everyone loves Sonic. He's a big star. Do you have any idea how excited people are that he's here in Brawl?"
-Note: Otacon's first comment is referencing the first ''Metroid'' game, where Samus' gender was kept ambiguous (with the English guide specifically referring to her as male, where the Japanese was gender-neutral; some people even assumed her to be a robot) until the very end of the game, where she removes her Power Suit after the credits; the idea was added later in the game's development, at the suggestion of one of the staff members.
+:'''Snake:''' "Yeah, I know, but there's something about him I just don't like."
-===[[Sheik]]===
+:'''Otacon:''' "But...why? You must have some kind of reason."
-:'''Snake:''' What's going on here? What happened to Zelda?!
+:'''Snake:''' "...Nope, just don't like him."
-:'''Mei Ling:''' Snake, Princess Zelda transformed into Sheik. I can understand the clothes, but to change her skin and eye color? That must take some powerful magic.
+'''''NOTE''''': The reason for this dialogue is unknown, but there are many given possibilities, such as a joke relating to the fact that some hedgehogs are capable of eating snakes, the fact that Sonic is also a 3rd Party character just like Snake, Sonic's opposition to Mario, or that Snake doesn't like fantasy themes (like Sonic) as shown in codecs with Mei Ling. Another possible explanation would be that Hideo Kojima had to actually ask Sakurai to input Snake into the game, while for Sonic, it's the fans who asked Sakurai to add him to the roster. This could also be a reference to the fact that Snake's japanese voice actor is the son of [[Dr. Eggman]]'s japanese voice actor.
-:'''Snake:''' ...Magic...?
+== Toon Link ==
+:'''Snake:''' "Mei Ling, who is this kid with the cat eyes...?"
-:'''Mei Ling:''' Come on, Snake! Don't get all grumpy and start talking about how unscientific it is. Science is basically just another form of magic that makes our lives easier.
+:'''Mei Ling:''' "Oh, they call him [[Toon Link (SSBB)|Toon Link]]. Doesn't he look familiar?"
-:'''Snake:''' I never thought I'd hear that coming from you, Mei Ling.
+:'''Snake:''' "Yeah, he looks just like Link."
-:'''Mei Ling:''' Don't you think talking to someone halfway around the world is a kind of magic? Or flying across entire continents?
+:'''Mei Ling:''' "But you know there've been several people who've gone by that name, right?. They all have certain things in common--[[Color changes|green clothes]], a [[Master Sword|sword]], a shield... But they all came from different lands and lived in different eras. And yet the spirit of the hero of the Triforce is timeless. It's an essence that transcends history."
-:'''Snake:''' No. I think this is completely different.
+:'''Snake:''' "I think I can relate to that."
-Note: Snake's disbelief in magic is a bit unusual, because the ''Metal Gear Solid'' series has two infamous characters (Psycho Mantis, a legitimate psychic from ''Metal Gear Solid'', and The Sorrow, a medium from ''Metal Gear Solid 3'' who was in fact already dead at the time the game was set and is encountered as a legitimate ghost) who have abilities that defy all forms of conventional science, even with the advances of nanomachines and genetics in the ''Metal Gear'' universe.
+:'''Mei Ling:''' "Huh? What do you mean?"
-In ''Ultimate'', Mei Ling still speaks as though Zelda [[transform]]ed into Sheik even though both characters were split starting with ''Smash 4''.
+:'''Snake:''' "There's been more than one 'Snake,' too, you know..."
-===[[Snake]]===
+NOTE: In the Metal Gear universe, at least four people have had the codename Snake - Naked Snake, later known as Big Boss (Metal Gear Solid 3, Portable Ops), Solid Snake (known as Old Snake in Metal Gear Solid 4), Liquid Snake (Metal Gear Solid), and Solidus Snake (Metal Gear Solid 2). In Metal Gear Solid 2, there is another character called Raiden who had assumed the name 'Snake' early in a mission and was being manipulated into playing the role of Solid Snake in a simulated recreation of the Shadow Moses Incident from Metal Gear Solid. Only two of these Snakes can be viewed in the Brawl Trophy rooms.
-:'''Snake:''' Colonel, it's me! I'm fighting myself!
-:'''Colonel:''' Snake, what's going on out there?! Could it be...? Has the "Les Enfants Terribles" project really come this far?
+== Wario ==
+:'''Snake:''' "This guy kind of gives me the creeps."
-:'''Snake:''' It's more than that. He's got my moves, my gear... It's like looking in a mirror.
+:'''Colonel:''' "That's [[Wario (SSBB)|Wario]], Snake. Wario first appeared as [[Mario]]'s rival, but he really made his name in the WarioWare games. Watch out for Wario's [[Chomp|bite]]. It's not just damage you take from it."
-:'''Colonel:''' Do you think they collected data on you and created another Snake...?
+:'''Snake:''' "What do you mean, Colonel?"
-:'''Snake:''' He's got the same build, too. Creepy. But his Sneaking Suit is a [[Palette swap (SSBB)#Snake|different color]]. And his tactics are slightly different.
+:'''Colonel:''' "Wario loves garlic. He eats whole cloves of it day and night. So try not to get caught in his mouth. Once that smell gets on you, it'll stick to you for quite a while."
-:'''Colonel:''' Interesting. So even if you're evenly matched in power, your fighting styles will make a big difference. You've faced tougher odds in the past, Snake. Don't let this impostor beat you!
+:'''Snake:''' "...That's a scary thought."
-Note: In the ''Metal Gear Solid'' series, the "Les Enfants Terribles" is a cloning project that created [[Solid Snake]] as well as his "brothers" (Liquid Snake and Solidus Snake). They are all created from the DNA from their "father," Big Boss (in addition, the younger version of Big Boss almost looks like Solid Snake, insofar as Snake's appearance in ''Brawl'' being patterned after Naked Snake's in ''Snake Eater'').
+:'''Colonel:''' "He also attacks by [[Wario Waft|farting]]. He can fart to fly around, too."
-Even if multiple Snakes wear the same costume through [[online]], [[Tourney (SSBB)|Tournament Mode]], [[team battle]] or [[Same color glitch|a glitch]], Snake will still act like their sneaking suits are a different color.
+:'''Snake:''' "By... farting. ARE YOU KIDDING ME!?!"
-===[[Sonic]]===
+:'''Colonel:''' "Sadly, no. I am not kidding. If his belly starts to bulge, watch out."
-:'''Snake:''' ...
-:'''Otacon:''' Snake, what is it?
+NOTE: Even though Wario's bite deals good damage, it does not have additional effect nor does it deal lingering damage like the Lip's Stick or the White Pikmin.
-:'''Snake:''' Something about that hedgehog rubs me the wrong way...
+== Wolf ==
+:'''Snake:''' "Colonel, there's a guy in here who looks like a wolf..."
-:'''Otacon:''' ...? Oh, you mean Sonic The Hedgehog? But everyone loves Sonic. He's a big star. Do you have any idea how excited people are that he's here in Brawl?
+:'''Colonel:''' "You mean the fighter named [[Wolf O'Donnell (SSBB)|Wolf]]."
-:'''Snake:''' Yeah, I know, but there's something about him I just don't like.
+:'''Snake:''' "'Wolf." Real imaginative name..."
-:'''Otacon:''' But...why? You must have some kind of reason.
+:'''Colonel:''' "He's the leader of a ragtag team called '[[Star Wolf]].' They're the longtime rivals of Star Fox."
-:'''Snake:''' ...Nope, just don't like him.
+:'''Snake:''' "Kind of strange for a wolf to have friends, isn't it?"
-Note: While there has been a lot of speculation on the matter, no adequate explanation for Snake's animosity towards Sonic has arisen, and no reasons for the cryptic codec conversation have been provided by any official source. This may reference the fact that hedgehogs are natural predators to snakes. It may also reference to how the announcement on Sonic's inclusion in ''Brawl'' overshadowed the vast majority of the hype built up on Snake's inclusion, or that Snake's Japanese VA, Akio Ōtsuka, is the son of the late Chikao Ōtsuka, who played Sonic's nemesis, Eggman (coincidentally, Chikao also voiced Big Boss, Snake's father, in ''Metal Gear Solid 4''). Otacon also breaks the fourth wall by mentioning that Sonic is featured in ''Brawl'', which caused a lot of excitement amongst players when he was first revealed.
+:'''Colonel:''' "Well, I don't think he works well with others. I suppose they're more like hangers-on than actual comrades. But he's a remarkable pilot.  And his ship, the '[[Wolfen]],' is no slouch either."
-In ''Ultimate'', like Jigglypuff's, this codec remains unchanged, which causes Otacon to still refer to the game as "''Brawl''". However, the "the" in "Sonic the Hedgehog" is no longer capitalised; it was also not capitalised in PAL versions of ''Brawl''.
+:'''Snake:''' "But this is hand-to-hand combat, Colonel. He's out of his element."
-===[[Toon Link]]===
+:'''Colonel:''' "Careful, Snake. Those claws of his aren't just for show."
-:'''Snake:''' Mei Ling, who is this kid with the cat eyes...?
-:'''Mei Ling:''' Oh, they call him Toon Link. Doesn't he look familiar?
+== Yoshi ==
+:'''Snake:''' "Otacon! What's this lizard thing?"
-:'''Snake:''' Yeah, he looks just like Link.
+:'''Otacon:''' "That's a [[Yoshi (SSBB)|Yoshi]]. It's a dinosaur from [[Yoshi's Island]]. Watch out for its long, chameleon-like tongue. If it gets you, you'll be swallowed whole."
-:'''Mei Ling:''' But you know there've been several people who've gone by that name, right? They all have certain things in common—green clothes, a [[Master Sword|sword]], a shield... But they all came from different lands and lived in different eras. And yet the spirit of the hero of the Triforce is timeless. It's an essence that transcends history.
+:'''Snake:''' "It [[Egg Lay|lays eggs]] and [[Egg Toss|throws]] them, right? ...Then it must be female."
-:'''Snake:''' I think I can relate to that.
+:'''Otacon:''' "...Actually, it's a 'he.' At least, that's what it says."
-:'''Mei Ling:''' Huh? What do you mean?
+:'''Snake:''' "It talks!?"
-:'''Snake:''' There's been more than one "Snake," too, you know...
+:'''Otacon:''' "Yes! It talks! Well, kind of..."
-Note: In the ''Metal Gear'' universe, at least five people have had the codename Snake - Naked Snake, later known as Big Boss (''Metal Gear Solid 3'', ''Portable Ops'', ''Peace Walker'', ''Metal Gear Solid V''), Punished/Venom Snake (from ''MGSV: The Phantom Pain'', an MSF medic surgically remade into an exact physical and mental duplicate of Big Boss), Solid Snake (known as Old Snake in ''Metal Gear Solid 4''), Liquid Snake (''Metal Gear Solid''), and Solidus Snake (''Metal Gear Solid 2''). In ''Metal Gear Solid 2'', there is another character called Raiden who had assumed the name "Snake" early in a mission and was being manipulated into playing the role of Solid Snake in a simulated recreation of the Shadow Moses Incident from ''Metal Gear Solid''. His codename was later changed to Raiden to not confuse him with the enemy's leader's codename, who was also falsely going under the name of Snake.
+:'''Snake:''' "Now you've got me curious. ...How about I capture one so we can see what they taste like?"
-===[[Wario]]===
+:'''Otacon:''' "Uhh, Snake..."
-:'''Snake:''' This guy kind of gives me the creeps.
-:'''Colonel:''' That's Wario, Snake. Wario first appeared as Mario's rival, but he really made his name in the [[WarioWare, Inc.|WarioWare games]]. Watch out for Wario's [[Chomp|bite]]. It's not just damage you take from it.
+NOTE: Snake wondering how Yoshi tastes could be a reference to Metal Gear Solid 3, where the protagonist, Naked Snake (later known as Big Boss, the father of Solid Snake), had to capture live animals and eat them to restore stamina. Whenever his team mate Para-Medic mentioned a new animal that she had found, Boss would always ask about its taste, much to her disgust.
-:'''Snake:''' What do you mean, Colonel?
+== Zelda ==
+:'''Colonel:''' "Snake, I see you're fighting [[Zelda (SSBB)|Zelda]]."
-:'''Colonel:''' Wario loves garlic. He eats whole cloves of it day and night. So try not to get caught in his mouth. Once that smell gets on you, it'll stick to you for quite a while.
+:'''Snake:''' "Yeah, I guess. Doesn't feel right fighting someone in a dress, though..."
-:'''Snake:''' ...That's a scary thought.
+:'''Colonel:''' "Don't underestimate her just because she's a woman. Zelda's attacks are backed by powerful magic. Her hand-to-hand combat may look weak, but her magic makes it cut to the bone."
-:'''Colonel:''' He also attacks by [[Wario Waft|farting]]. He can fart to fly around, too.
+:'''Snake:''' "So this rose has thorns... Interesting..."
-:'''Snake:''' By farting... Are you kidding me?!
+:'''Colonel:''' "...This is no time for pickup lines, Snake."
-:'''Colonel:''' Sadly, no. I am not kidding. If his belly starts to bulge, watch out.
+:'''Snake:''' "Don't worry. I know from experience that it's the quiet ones you have to watch out for."
-Note: This message appeared in the '''Snake Joins the Brawl''' video on the ''[[Smash Bros. Dojo!!]]'', also found in-game in the video archives. Also, when the Colonel says "If his belly starts to bulge, watch out.", it could be a reference to the trailer where Wario's stomach expands and then lets out a huge [[Wario Waft]] around all of the other characters. It could also be a reference to the visual cue Wario gives when his Wario Waft has reached maximum power.
+NOTE: This is a reference to Sniper Wolf, one of Snake's female enemies in Metal Gear Solid, who doesn't show herself often and rarely moves from her position when threatening Snake.
-===[[Wolf]]===
+== Sheik ==
-:'''Snake:''' Colonel, there's a guy in here who looks like a wolf...
+:'''Snake:''' "What's going on here? What happened to Zelda?!"
-:'''Colonel:''' You mean the fighter named Wolf.
+:'''Mei Ling:''' "Snake, Princess Zelda transformed into [[Sheik (SSBB)|Sheik]]. I can understand the clothes, but to change her skin and eye color? That must take some powerful magic."
-:'''Snake:''' "Wolf." Real imaginative name...
+:'''Snake:''' "...Magic...?"
-:'''Colonel:''' He's the leader of a ragtag team called "Star Wolf." They're the longtime rivals of Star Fox.
+:'''Mei Ling:''' "Come on, Snake! Don't get all grumpy and start talking about how unscientific it is. Science is basically just another form of magic that makes our lives easier."
-:'''Snake:''' Kind of strange for a wolf to have friends, isn't it?
+:'''Snake:''' "I never thought I'd hear that coming from you, Mei Ling."
-:'''Colonel:''' Well, I don't think he works well with others. I suppose they're more like hangers-on than actual comrades. But he's a remarkable pilot. And his ship, the "Wolfen," is no slouch either.
+:'''Mei Ling:''' "Don't you think talking to someone halfway around the world is a kind of magic? Or flying across entire continents?"
-:'''Snake:''' But this is hand-to-hand combat, Colonel. He's out of his element.
+:'''Snake:''' "No. I think this is completely different."
-:'''Colonel:''' Careful, Snake. Those claws of his aren't just for show.
+== E3 2006 Trailer ==
+[[Image:CodecTalk.png|thumb|The trailer codec.]]
-Note: Snake's comment "kind of strange for a wolf to have friends" seems a bit odd, since wolves are famous for hunting in packs, although some species do keep to themselves. It's most likely a reference to Sniper Wolf, a ''Metal Gear Solid'' villain who, unlike other snipers, could shoot at Snake without help from a spotter. He could also be thinking of him as a "lone wolf".
+''The following quotes are not in the game but they were used in the E3 2006 Trailer for [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]. "
-If one listens carefully, the words "that's a" can be heard mumbled quickly in Snake's second line (too fast to be recorded as text in the conversation). Thus, the line is, "'Wolf'. [That's a] real imaginative name..."
+:'''Colonel:''' "Snake! Sorry to bother you, but I've got big news!"
-===[[Yoshi]]===
+:'''Snake:''' "What? Not another absurd objective, I hope."
-:'''Snake:''' Otacon! What's this lizard thing?
-:'''Otacon:''' That's a Yoshi. It's a dinosaur from [[Yoshi's Island]]. Watch out for its long, chameleon-like tongue. If it gets you, you'll be swallowed whole.
+:'''Colonel:''' "Are you familiar with Super Smash Bros.?"
-:'''Snake:''' It [[Egg Lay|lays eggs]] and [[Egg Throw|throws them]], right? ...Then it must be female.
+:'''Snake:''' "Ah… That Nintendo thing…"
-:'''Otacon:''' ...Actually, it's a "he." At least, that's what it says.
+:'''Colonel:''' "Yes. Actually, we've received an invitation for you to join. Are you up for it?"
-:'''Snake:''' It talks!?
+:'''Snake:''' "…"
-:'''Otacon:''' Yes! It talks! Well, kind of...
+:{Cut to outside the cardboard box, on the [[Battlefield (SSBB)|Battlefield]], where [[Mario (SSBB)|Mario]], [[Link (SSBB)|Link]], [[Pikachu (SSBB)|Pikachu]], and [[Kirby (SSBB)|Kirby]] are fighting.}
-:'''Snake:''' Now you've got me curious. ...How about I capture one so we can see what they taste like?
+:'''Colonel:''' "Where are you right now, anyway?"
-:'''Otacon:''' Uhh, Snake...
+:'''Snake:''' "I'm on reconnaissance duty."
-Note: Snake wondering how Yoshi tastes could be a reference to ''Metal Gear Solid 3'', where the protagonist, [[Naked Snake]] (later known as Big Boss, the father of Solid Snake), had to capture live animals and eat them to restore stamina. Whenever his team mate Para-Medic mentioned a new animal that she had found, Snake would always ask about its taste, much to her disgust.
+:'''Colonel:''' "Reconnaissance?! Of what kind?!"
-Along with [[Wario]]'s, [[Zero Suit Samus]]', and [[Mario]]'s, Yoshi's Codec message was shown on the DOJO site.
+:'''Snake:''' "Knowing your enemy is the quickest path to victory."
-===[[Zelda]]===
+:{Snake jumps out from under his cardboard box}
-:'''Colonel:''' Snake, I see you're fighting Zelda.
-:'''Snake:''' Yeah, I guess. Doesn't feel right fighting someone in a dress, though...
+:'''Snake:''' "It's showtime!"
-:'''Colonel:''' Don't underestimate her just because she's a woman. Zelda's attacks are backed by powerful magic. Her hand-to-hand combat may look weak, but her magic makes it cut to the bone.
+NOTE: This is the only Codec message which is in 3-D. This is also the only codec message where the characters speak Japanese while the Codec shows English translation.
-:'''Snake:''' So this rose has thorns... Interesting...
-:'''Colonel:''' ...This is no time for pickup lines, Snake.
-:'''Snake:''' Don't worry. I know from experience that it's the quiet ones you have to watch out for.
-Note: This is a reference to Sniper Wolf, one of Snake's female enemies in ''Metal Gear Solid'', who doesn't show herself often and rarely moves from her position when threatening Snake.
-===[[Zero Suit Samus]]===
-:'''Snake:''' Mei Ling, Samus took her clothes off!
-:'''Mei Ling:''' That's just her in the Zero Suit, Snake.
-:'''Snake:''' Without that bulky Power Suit, she's gotten a lot more agile... You know, I bet if I took off all this heavy gear, I could catch her...
-:'''Mei Ling:''' Um, yeah, you wish. Even without the Power Suit, all that training she did with the Chozo has made her a super athlete. I don't think a normal human could ever keep up. Just look at her.
-:'''Snake:''' ...Her loss.
-Note: Not mentioned in the conversation is that Samus was not just trained but literally enhanced, via Chozo genetic engineering; without her Power Suit, Samus is still supernaturally agile and strong, as well as highly resistant to harsh environments.
-Along with [[Wario]]'s, [[Yoshi]]'s and [[Mario]]'s, Zero Suit Samus' Codec message was shown on the DOJO site.
-In ''Ultimate'', Snake still treats as though Samus [[transform]]ed into Zero Suit Samus even though both characters no longer transform starting in ''Smash 4''.
-==E3 2006 Trailer==
-[[File:CodecTalk.png|thumb|The trailer codec.]]
-''The following quotes are not in the game but they were used in the E3 2006 Trailer for ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. Colonel and Snake speak in Japanese here.''
-:'''Colonel:''' Snake! Sorry to bother you, but I've got big news!
-:'''Snake:''' What? Not another absurd objective, I hope.
-:'''Colonel:''' Are you familiar with Super Smash Bros.?
-:'''Snake:''' Ah... That Nintendo thing...
-:'''Colonel:''' Yes. Actually, we've received an invitation for you to join. Are you up for it?
-:'''Snake:''' ...
-:'''Colonel:''' Where are you right now, anyway?
-:{Cut to outside the cardboard box, on [[Battlefield]], where [[Mario]], [[Link]], and [[Kirby]] are fighting.}
-:'''Snake:''' I'm on reconnaissance duty.
-:'''Colonel:''' Reconnaissance?! Of what kind?!
-:'''Snake:''' Knowing your enemy is the quickest path to victory.
-:{Snake jumps out from under his cardboard box. Link and Mario cease fighting to look at him.}
-:'''Snake:''' It's showtime!
-Note: This is the only codec message which features three-dimensional models instead of two-dimensional illustrations, similar to conversations depicted in ''Metal Gear Solid 2''. This is also the only codec message in the English translation that is not dubbed from Japanese.
-==KO Messages==
-If Snake gets KO'ed during a codec conversation, the conversation is cut off and these special messages will appear, based on which of the four characters Snake is talking with. These messages are a reference to the ''Metal Gear Solid'' series when it is Game Over and Snake dies.
-Note that these messages do not play if Snake loses his last life in a [[stock]] battle.
+== KO Messages ==
 ===Colonel Campbell===
 "Snake, do you copy? Snake! Snaaake!!"
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 ==Trivia==
-*In the E3 2006 trailer, the Colonel and Snake's codec portraits are rendered in 3D similarly seen in ''Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty''. In the final build of ''Brawl'', Snake and his team use drawn portraits seen in ''Metal Gear Solid'', and its remake, ''The Twin Snakes''.
+*In the E3 2006 trailer, the colonel and Snake's codec portraits are rendered in 3D similarly seen in ''Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty''. In the final build of Brawl, Snake and his team use drawn portraits seen in ''Metal Gear Solid'' and its remake ''The Twin Snakes''.
-*When someone gets a [[Smash Ball]] during a Codec conversation, or if a codec conversation starts when a character already has a Smash Ball, the conversation will automatically end.
+*Snake's codec portrait appears to be slightly modified to mirror his MGS2 appearance.
-*In ''Brawl'', if Snake keeps getting KO'd while in a Codec Message, whoever he is talking to will keep repeating the KO message as long as Snake keeps getting KO'd before the message finishes. This no longer happens in ''Ultimate''.
+*If Snake is KO'ed during a Codec conversation, it changes to a "Snake, SNAAAAAAKE!" Game Over message. This repeats if on-screen Snake characters keep dying while the Game Over message plays.
-*Due to the Codec conversations from ''Brawl'' being directly recycled for ''Ultimate'', a few peculiarities occur:
+*When someone gets a [[Smash Ball]] during a Codec conversation, or if a codec conversation starts when a character already has a Smash Ball, any codec conversation automatically ends, most likely because of the graphical limitations.
-**The codec for {{SSBU|Ike}} will not work if he's in his ''Radiant Dawn'' costume, despite the fact that he is the same individual regardless.
+*There are rumors of "things" that may happen when Manaphy uses Heart Swap on Snake during the Codec Taunt. However, none have been proven to the public with a video online, because of the unlikelihood of it happening.
-**The codec for {{SSBU|Olimar}} still works for Alph, but Olimar’s name is mentioned regardless. Likewise, the codec for {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}} can still apply to the female trainer, but male pronouns will be used regardless.
+*Humorously, just before the end of the Codec message with Luigi, get KO'ed as Snake and Colonel will do the usual "SNAAAAAAAKE" message as if he "snapped out of it" when Snake got KO'ed.
-**The codecs for {{SSBU|Jigglypuff}} and {{SSBU|Sonic}} still mention ''Brawl'' by name.
-***In the Japanese versions of these codecs, the characters do not refer to ''Brawl'' specifically, instead referring to the series in general through {{ja|大乱闘|Dairantō}} (''Great Fray''), which is used in the series' full name, {{ja|大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ|Dairantō Sumasshu Burazāzu}} (''Great Fray Smash Brothers'').
-**The codecs for {{SSBU|Sheik}} and {{SSBU|Zero Suit Samus}} indicate that Samus and Zelda transformed into them despite the fact that they no longer do.
-**The codec for {{SSBU|Diddy Kong}} states that Peanut Popgun can shoot small edible peanuts when it’s no longer the case starting from ''SSB4''.
-*In the Korean version of ''Brawl'', Slippy uses his English voice clips during Falco's conversation.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaIT7O8dP4g&t=233s Slippy conversation footage (SSBB, Korean)]</ref> In ''Ultimate''{{'}}s version of the conversation, if the language is set to Korean or Chinese, Slippy uses his Japanese voice clips instead.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBjXYspNjoA&t=765s Slippy conversation footage (SSBU, Korean)]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWd4GHT0onc&t=884s Slippy conversation footage (SSBU, Chinese)]</ref>
-*In ''Ultimate'', if the match is quit out, the sound that plays when the codec conversation ends will play before the result screen appears.
-==References==
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