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The Girida-O is an enemy in the Metal Slug series. It is the main battle tank of the Rebel Army,[1] later adopted by other factions.

Information[]

Classified as an MBT, Girida-O fills the role of a medium tank, complementing heavier tanks still in service such as Di-Cokka or Iron Iso. Girida-O sacrifices protection in favor of a smaller frame and faster speed. Due to design flaws, tank operators often ran over their own infantry support. In the course of the Modern Wars, the tank has seen a number of improvements.

Girida-O's chassis is utilized by the Rebel Army for other purposes, such as material transportation and bulldozing. A utility variant with the turret removed and equipped with a front bulldozer blade and a hydraulic dumper named Dararin Dara Dara is the primary transport of materials of the Rebel Army.

The Girida-O is a tricky enemy to defeat, due to its cannon shells flying in an arc and its speed. One of the few ways to fight it is to go very close to it and crouch, then continuously shooting at it. However, there is a risk of being ran over by the tank. Another way is to stay out of its line of sight and shoot it from afar. Using grenades is recommended.

Variants[]

Mainline[]

GiridaOGreen
Girida-O: The original green variant, being the most common of the group. They can shoot up to 3 times per round. They get more aggresive as the game progresses.
GreyGiridao
Girida-O (Gray): A gray variation of the Girida-O. Pretty much identical to it's green variant. They are notable for appearing on the back of the Iron Nokana.
Girida-og
Girida-O Ver. P.M.: A Ptolemaic variant that is faster and better armored. Unlike the Rebel version, the Ptolemaic variant's cannon has forward recoil when it fires, giving it a little more range.
GiridaOFuture
Girida-O Ver. F: An improved variant that is faster and better armored. It fires magnetic shots that can pierce through weak rocks and can make the latter crush the player near them.

Metal Slug Attack[]

GiridaOGrayMSA
Girida-O MKII: A customized variant of the Girida-O made specifically to protect VIP escort vehicles.[2]
PMGiridaOPlus
Girida-O P.M+: A purple version of the Ptolemaic Girida-O that is faster and better armored than the original version, capable of ramming enemies at high speeds.
PMGiridaOFish
Girida-O P.M Ver. Expedition: An enhanced version of the Girida-O P.M+ deployed from the Land Blowfish.
GiridaOSilverMSA
Girida-O Silver: A silver variant of the Girida-O that appears only in Extra Ops events. They give 5 points upon destroying it.
GiridaOGoldMSA
Girida-O Gold: A gold variant of the Girida-O that appears only in Extra Ops events. They give 20 points upon destroying it.

Others[]

GiridaMenu
Girida-O (Anthology): A gray variation with red stripes. Only appears in the menu of Metal Slug Anthology.
MobileGirida
Girida-O (Universal): A weak gray variation of the Girida-O that only appears in Universal Metal Slug.

Alternatives[]

DaradinDaraDara
Dararin Dara Dara: A utility variant that dumps I-beams onto players.
"Raft Cannon": A raft with the Girida-O's turret. The whole raft turns to aim at the player since the turret cannot move. It appears in Mission 1 of Metal Slug 3D.


Trivia[]

  • Girida-O's design is somewhat based off a M60 Patton.
    • (Found in Metal Slug 6 PS2 standalone's gallery) An early concept image depicts Girida-O with a mine plough and a machine gun on top of the turret. Its treads are similar to the Di-Cokka's.
    • The early concept depicted at the right resembles a M4A3 Sherman Jumbo with frontal track skirts, though it looks plump.
    • Single-shot Smoke Grenade launchers are mounted on Girida-O's turret, however those are never used.
  • This tank is currently the only one whose chassis had been re-purposed for utility.
  • Its treads in the game are the same ones the SV-001 uses.
  • A Girida-O also makes an appearance in a cutscene of Metal Slug 3D with Allen commanding it during an assault at a Regular Army base where it and several Di-Cokka's fire shells towards Eri and Fio.
  • The Ptolemaic Girida-O appears in the loading screen of Metal Slug XX.
  • The Girida-O has an unused version in Metal Slug 2/X where they act as pursuers in Mission 3.

Gallery[]

References[]

Enemy Vehicles and Armed Structures
Rebel Army
Combat Di-CokkaBull ChanGirida-OIron IsoT-2B Melty HoneyMV-280BMini-BataM-15ALV ArmorMV-280CMetal DuckRedbackRebel Flame Tank • "Blaze Tank" • Recycle BoxBit TankNantes' TankVortex8082 TrainMarineskFight CabVirginia's SuitIgnitedDalia's MechMagnetic TankAuto Mech Artillery
Support Rebel VanMV-280ADararin Dara DaraMini-BlimpM34 3-Ton TruckLandseekNop-03 SarubiaParachuetruckMorden BusMG-36Ferry BoatSubwayRebel RocketTurretsSpace TankWalking LocomotiveMine CartsMissiles (TM-1 Missile) • Stamping Driller
Aerial R-ShobuMH-6S MasknellFlying TaraEaca-BNaglfarArmed TiltrotorRJ BischofRebel Hot Air BalloonFlying Mech Orb
Marine Hammer-YangJet Hammer-YangU25UMini-Sub 88Rebel Destroyer Ship
Vigilance Mosque ArtilleryBalorScrap TowerRaft CannonSilver Lion
Decorative CraneM-4 181 Miner VehicleRebel Heavy TankRebel Ural TruckRebel Supply TrainRebel ATVRebel Freighter ShipRecruitment Pod PlaneRebel BulldozerRebel Unknown Submarine Class
Unused Rebel Armored CarKT-21 • "The Jet" • "Scrap Fan"• Bobsled SubmarineBallistic Missile Tank
Other Armies
Division 6 Japonese Tank SoldierNull FighterCrusty Legs
Martians Mini-UFODai-ManjiRugnameMars WalkerMars GigantalosMars SweeperPauline's MechFirefly UFO
Invaders Invader UFOFlying SheltTripod • "Chomper Walker"
Ptolemaic Black HoundHover VehicleHover UnitA.P.C.Ptolemaic SlugUnitsPtolemaic SaucerGaia ElephantStone TurtleTowa's MechD-001 TanbalUnit SuitLucy's Frog MechaGIP-03 BergeniaAir BoardHammer DX5005Vermilion TankTatyana's MechSnordonGlidronKoshkaLa Torne
Other Mummy Generator • "Central Platform" • Iron FortressKarakuriMaya's ExcavatorFirst Baby's Perfect FormConstruction GolemStone GolemStray DemonIron Shark • "Mummy Arc" • Falconman StatueSteel JackalBlack Cat TrapPumpkin HeadEnvironmental Objects
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