Slug Armor

LV "Slug Armor"
Information
Primary Weapons	60mm MTS-S/A Chain gun
Secondary Weapons	100mm multiple cannon Mechanical Claws
Factions	Regular Army Rebel Army (former)
Health	3 hits
Game Appearances
First Game	Metal Slug 7
Last Game	Metal Slug Attack
Game(s)	Metal Slug 7 Metal Slug XX Metal Slug Defense Metal Slug Attack
Sprite

The Slug Armor, also known as Heavy Armor (ヘビーアーマー, Hebī Āmā) in Japan, is an advanced variant of the Rebel LV Armor introduced in Metal Slug 7 / XX.

Information

The Rebel Army saw that they needed to improve upon the LV Armor, and so their engineers prepared a new version with better armor capable of resisting heavier weapon fire. It now has a 60mm MTS-S/A Chain gun integrated into its arm, as well as a 100mm cannon on the back. However, it cannot swap weapons like the older LV Armor could, and because of the weight of its new weapons, the heavier Slug Armor cannot double-jump. The Rebels could only make one unit due to a shortage of resources, and ironically, it was stolen by the Regular Army before its creators could deploy it.

In gameplay, the Slug Armor boasts infinite Chain gun ammo. It is able to fire diagonally in a similar manner as the Slug Gunner's Minigun and Heavy Machine Gun, improving its line of fire immensely, although it still cannot turn its body around (except off-screen) and can only shoot enemies in front of it. The Slug Armor moves much faster on foot, and while crouching can additionally use its hover pack to slide charge, potentially running over enemies. Although it can still move freely move on the ground and fire its weapons while crouched, it cannot jump nor attack upwards until it stands upright again.

In Metal Slug 7's third mission, the player will only be able to use this vehicle against Crablops' segmented body after destroying the Super Vehicle Crate that contains it.

However, in Metal Slug XX's third mission, the Slug Armor swaps places with the Slugnoid, found on a moving platform near the start of the mission (and ditched at the end of the elevator ride if it survives that long), while the Slugnoid is instead found in the vehicle crate prior to facing the boss. It also appears alongside the SV-001 in the game's Final Mission only when there are two players; just the latter Slug is available when playing alone.

Variants

Regular Army

	Slug Armor: The original design, built by the Rebel Army and then promptly stolen by the Regular Army.
	Tetsujin Kun 01 / 02: Variants in Metal Slug Attack designed by Midori.
	Golden Slug Armor: A golden-colored variant in Metal Slug Attack which possess more health and firepower.
	Slug Armor Type-B: A dark blue variant in Metal Slug Attack which throws mines like the Tani Oh.
	Tetsujin Kun Cannon: Other models used by Midori for carrying massive cannons into battle.
	Easter Tetsujin Kun Cannon: Models themed after Easter designed and used by Midori that launch rocket-shaped like shells that explode into white fireworeks. These are also immune to explosive-type attacks.

Independant

	El Dorado's Slug Armor: A Slug Armor purchased and customized by the titular owner in Metal Slug Attack. It boasts flying capabilities, fires plasma shots, and uses its exhaust to damage those from below.
	Special El Dorado's Slug Armor: A lightweight version of El Dorado's Slug Armor painted in blue that is use for special missions in Metal Slug Attack. it's flying capabilities have been improved.
	ver.Kusanagi / ver.Yagami: Variants in Metal Slug Attack seen in the The King of Weapons event, based upon the King of Fighters characters Kyo Kusanagi and Iori Yagami.
	Shark Armor: Light-blue Slug Armors customized by Wendy for use in Aileen's pirate crew. They can quickly dart across battlefields. They are mostly used by the female members of her crew due to Wendy having installed air conditioning inside of them.

Trivia

• It also appears in Metal Slug Defense in version 1.24.0, using Stampede via its hover engine as a standard attack, and its Vulcan and cannon as special attacks. Despite retaining the logo of the Rebel Army, it is treated as a Regular Army unit.
  • The Slug Armor, Claw Units, Heavy D!, and Brian Battler are the only Metal Slug units with a dashing-type attack as their standard attacks in Metal Slug Defense.
  • When destroyed, the animation shows it try to use the hover engine (but fail), and then losing its left arm before exploding.