Health
Health noun - A state of being or fitness.
Usage example: a country in good economic health now that the recession is past
Rank
Rank noun - The placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement.
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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In the first Metal Gear (and Snake's Revenge), Snake is promoted in rank as he rescues hostages, increasing not only his maximum health, but also the maximum capacity of items and ammo he can carry.
Source: Character Level aka: Level Up -
Rank Inflation Secret Character: Badtz-Maru, who wields a frying pan and has lower health at the beginning of the game.
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In Metal Gear for MSX2 and NES, shooting a hostage would cause you to be demoted to the previous rank, which resulted in reduced maximum health and carrying capacity.
Source: Hostage Spirit Link
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