The Rebel Armor[1], a.k.a. the LV Armor (pronounced Level Armor), is a Rebel Army battle suit that appears in Metal Slug 3. It can also be used as a Slug by the player.
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Taking considerable inspiration from the Regular Army's Slugnoid, the Rebels created the Rebel Armor as their own mechanized armor. The Rebel Armor is very light and maneuverable, capable of double-jumping thanks to the rocket boosters on its backpack. The operator controls this vehicle inside the cockpit while being protected from most incoming enemy attacks.
In terms of weaponry, the only weapon that the armor has is a grenade launcher, which deploys from one of its claws for firing high explosive shells that function similarly to Super Grenade. It also possesses the ability to equip any weapon to its other claw, making it both versatile and unique; but at the same time, limited, due to ammo from weapon crates being limited. Additionally, it can use its claws to punch enemies at close range, dealing considerable damage with each blow.
However, one thing to remember about the Rebel Armor, is that it is heavily reliant on special weapons and conservation of ammunition is a must (if the player intends to use it) as this Slug is rather useless when it runs out of ammo. Also, it can only equip one weapon at a time and if the player picks up a different weapon crate, it will discard its current weapon (and its remaining ammo) for the new weapon. Oddly, the Rebel Armor cannot shoot diagonally with a Heavy Machine Gun (normally, the player can do so on foot). This can be troublesome at times, as it gives the player a limited line of fire being up or right as the only available directions.
Engaging enemies with its claws takes time and it cannot move during its punching animation for roughly a second. Even so, most of the enemies that the player faces in this Slug consists of mostly other Rebel-piloted Rebel Armors, each of which taking two melee hits to destroy. Try to avoid close quarters when using this Slug, as it is very vulnerable (especially against multiple enemies at once) and only do so if absolutely necessary; instead, it is advisable to engage them at long range or with a suitable weapon if possible. The playable Rebel Armor cannot turn its body around (while the enemy can), facing only towards the right side of the screen. This can be an issue when enemies or projectiles are aimed its back where the Rebel Armor cannot defend itself.
The Slug Armor is an upgraded variant of the Rebel Armor designed by the Rebel Army's engineers, equipped with a Vulcan and a cannon on its back, improving its design drastically. However, it cannot double jump like the original.
Variants[]
Main Series[]
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Rebel Armor: The original Rebel Army battle suit. |
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Slug Armor: This version possesses high, resilient armor, and is equipped with a Vulcan and a cannon on its back. The Slug Armor is very effective when fighting against large enemies. |
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Units: This Ptolemaic Army's bipedal tank is rumored to be developed using data stolen from the Regular Army. There are several Unit variants, equipped with weapons ranging from miniguns to claws to fold-out cannons. No pilots are seen emerging from a defeated Unit, suggesting that they either die when defeated, or the Units are unmanned fighting machines. |
Metal Slug Attack[]
| Golden LV Armor: A Rebel Armor variant painted gold. It has numerous upgrades over the original such as increased firepower and durability. | |
| Blaze Armor: A Rebel Armor variant painted red, used by Blaze Brigade and piloted by one of their members. It uses incendiary-based attacks, launching fireballs and even plumes of flame. | |
| Freeze Armor: A Rebel Armor variant painted blue. It uses freeze-based attacks, launching ice needles and even crystals of ice. | |
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Winged LV Armor: A Rebel Armor variant painted black, modified to fight in both the air and ground, but they've been rushed and as such, exclusively fight in the skies. It shoots single plain missiles and large buster missiles at enemies. |
Metal Slug: Awakening[]
Alongside the original, four new and improved armors created for specific tasks are introduced. Unlike in Metal Slug 3, the player cannot pilot any Rebel Armor.
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LV Armor - Gun: Addresses both long and close-range shooting. It is equipped with a rocket launcher and a pair of shotguns. |
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LV Armor - Shield: Specializes in defense. It is equipped with a wrist gun and a combat shield. |
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LV Armor - Drill: Specializes in ground combat. It is equipped with a pair of military-grade drill-bits. |
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LV Armor - Air: Specializes in air combat. It is equipped with a jetpack and a pair of HMGs. |
Trivia[]
- In Metal Slug 3's Final Mission, the Rebel Armor is only equipped with 10 units of Flame Shot ammo, and the player cannot pick up another weapon, even when all the Flame Shots have been used up.
- Units are the only Rebel Armor variant that use sensor eyes.
- When the wall covering Big John is destroyed, a Rebel soldier in a Rebel Armor chassis with no limbs is seen, presumably controlling the boss from there.
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