Venom Snake is a legit inspiration to me. MGSV, though imperfect and possibly unfinished, left a lasting impact on me as a game. Venom lost so much, but he gave it all up to become the hero the world needed. But at the same time he didn't lose himself completely. He still had the compassion that he had as a medic, when we saw the "You're all Diamonds" scene. He cares about these soldiers. And although he ultimately was used as a pawn in the end, he still did many heroic acts and became the hero that the world needed.