To Snake, the difference between 'hero' and 'knight' is the difference between co-ops and solo operation. Heroes operate as a unit to win games and keep their unit together and in good shape. Knights have an easier time procuring the equipment they need, but they operate independently to achieve their own goals -- for most of them, that appears to be supporting the heroes in their own ways.

So he does feel there's more responsibility in being a knight, and less of a safety net, but he doesn't believe being a knight makes him superior or puts him in a position of authority over others. It's just different mission styles. :U

Hypothetically if Big Boss recruited Alena, what would be her Codec conversation themes? |D