The Fortress

^{Not to be confused with the mission called "Fortress" from Metal Slug: 1st Mission or the Metal Slug Attack vehicle/character, Iron Fortress.}

The Fortress is the thirty-first mission of Metal Slug: 2nd Mission. Five prisoners exist in this stage.

Mission Synopsis

The Rebel Fortress has three entrances which are accessed depending on the mission Gimlet or Red Eye had arrived from. Entrances A and C have two prisoners each while entrance B has only one. All prisoners are placed in the first section of the mission, so it is best to finish this mission first and then tackle the other entrances with Tequila when he's unlocked.

After the first section, the characters jump on a rail cart (the height they start is based on the entrance taken) and attempt to dodge the timed mines, electric poles, and spiked floors. Touching any one of the obstacles is an instant kill (the mines activate once in range with the cart). The characters can slow down their carts by holding the down button. Once they reach the end of the rail section, they engage in a fight with Lt. Colonel Macba.

Pre-mission Calls

Gimlet

Arrives from Mission 28

	Breached the base. I’m going in.
	Understood. No info on the enemy base. Be careful!

Arrives from Mission 30

	I'm at the checkpoint but I don't see the squad. Did it proceed without me?
	Squads have been delayed by rebel resistance. Enter the fortress ahead of them and collect info.
	I read you! I'm the vanguard? Cool! Let's go!

Arrives from Mission 36

	A successful drop! Right on target! What’re my orders? Where do I go?
	Look for the giant missile launcher. And, if you can, destroy the thing!
	Roger! First, I need to bust into this building.

Red Eye

Arrives from Mission 24

	I’m at the base! What a fortress! I can’t believe no one found it until now!... OK! It’s showtime! The assault begins!
	Message from command. Nearby squads mobilized! They’re heading for us, so just sit tight, OK?

Arrives from Mission 30

	The meeting point. What the? Where’s the attack squad? Did they already move out, eh? That’s terrible!
	Nearby squads are being formed now. They’ve been delayed by Rebel resistance. Now, your orders. Go into the base and send info! Various sabotage is also allowed!
	All right! First in! A one-man assault on the rebels! If I stop the rocket launch, I’ll be a hero! I’m so happy I could scream! It’s play time!

Arrives from Mission 36

	Yeah! The drop was successful! I’m inside!
	The main squad’s begun attacking. Carry on and begin sabotage inside as back-up. And do you see the rocket launch pad?
	I don’t see a thing like it. There are many big buildings. It must be one of those, eh? I’ll search while I sabotage. If I find something, I’ll call. Over and out! It’s time for fun!

Route

Completing this mission proceeds to Mission 34 (The Stronghold).

Prisoners