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R-Shobu is an enemy in the Metal Slug series.


Information[]

The R-Shobu is the one of the attack helicopters used by the Rebel Army. They are very fast, attacking by dropping M31 bombs (Plasma Bombs in Metal Slug 7/XX) on ground targets or using missile pod for aerial targets. They are often used to carry letters from the Rebels or other people.

In Metal Slug: Super Vehicle-001, the R-Shobu becomes more aggressive as the player progresses throughout the game. The R-Shobu also leaves the screen by itself should the player stays put for ten in-game seconds[3].

Upgrades and variants[]

Rshobu
R-Shobu: This version is the most commonly seen. It is the original model, with all-around stats.

PRShobu
P.R-Shobu: An upgraded version of the original R-Shobu which now has an anti-tank TOW missile pod.

RRShobu
R.R-Shobu: An orange version of P.R-Shobu. It has faster movement speed and fires two missiles at once instead of one.

Green R. Shobu
R-Shobu (Green): This version only appears on the menu of Metal Slug Anthology and is never seen in any game.

FutureRshobu
R-Shobu Ver. F: A grayish purple R-Shobu used by the Future Rebels. It has faster movement speed and is protected by energy shields. It also features plasma bombs similar to the Dai-Manji as well as an anti-tank missile pod.

R-Shobu Blue
R-Shobu (Blue): This version has all-around stats being just a repaint of the regular model. Found in the series' mobile games.

R-Shobu Zombie Army
R-Shobu (Zombie Army): This version only drops bombs but has all-around stats.

Ptolershobu
R-Shobu Ver. P.M: The Ptolemaic version of the R-Shobu is a bit faster and has upgraded armor. This version can only be seen in the debug menu. It was unused in the game.

R.R-Shobu Ver. P.M: This is faster and has upgraded armor. It only appears for a short time in the final mission of Metal Slug 5.

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R-Shobu Gatling Ver. P.M: This version is never seen during the game. It uses a vulcan similar to the Hi-Do. It makes its true debut in Metal Slug Defense and Metal Slug Attack.

R.G-Shobu Ver. P.M.: This version has an improved minigun. It flies away target a specific area and strafing the area with its minigun.

RJ Bischof: A large combat helicopter likely based on the R-Shobu that is piloted by Chloe. It is also capable of generating an electromagnetic barrier which can shoot lasers in an arc.

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References[]

  1. Max.D's concept art
  2. Max.D's concept art
  3. Soldier Rebel. "Study on Metal Slug 1". YouTube. https://youtu.be/HneijQOCctg?t=60
  4. Air Duel (1990) Arcade credits. Moby Games. https://www.mobygames.com/game/arcade/air-duel/credits
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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