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: Flashbacks reveal a young Skinner (played by Cory Rempel) and his friend John "Kitten" James (Haley Joel Osment) being exposed to the experimental gas. The gas turned James into a "monster" who collected trophies from victims, and Skinner’s forced silence during James's trial has haunted him for decades.

: Skinner goes AWOL after receiving a package containing a human ear and a note that says "Kitten". Mulder and Scully are ordered by Alvin Kersh to track him down. The X-Files 11x6

: He admits his stalled career is a result of his "blind loyalty" to Mulder and Scully's search for the truth. : Flashbacks reveal a young Skinner (played by

: Skinner’s middle name is revealed to be Sergei . Mulder and Scully are ordered by Alvin Kersh

In the X-Files episode (Season 11, Episode 6), Walter Skinner's mysterious past in the Vietnam War finally takes center stage. The episode explores themes of guilt and accountability, revealing how a secret military project called MK-NAOMI —a gas designed to induce extreme fear and hallucinations—shattered Skinner's faith in the government. Plot Summary