Sol Dae Rokker (ソル・デ・ロカ Soru De Roka) is the boss of the fourth mission of Metal Slug 3.
Information[]
Little is known about this being, but it appears to be the protector of the Desert Ruins. Due to the conflict of the Rebel Army and Regular Army around the ransacked ruins, Sol Dae Rokker became furious and started attacking the perpetrator.
Details[]
Sol Dae Rokker's only weak point is the small red jewel on its forehead. It attacks by charging the jewel with either red or yellow energy. The yellow beams randomly spread while the red beams fire in fast bursts that aim towards the player.
It can also charge a purple "Curse Beam" from its mouth that can turn the player into coins (which can be collected afterwards for points). The beam travels from one pillar of the tower to near the other side's pillar.
Additionally, it can generate deadly, wolf-shaped spirits that fly around for a while before dive bombing onto the player. Only the impact kills the player not the resulting explosion.
As an indicator to how much health it has left, the boss's color gradually turns more red, and its attacks speed up instantly.
In Other Games[]
Metal Slug Defense[]
Sol Dae Rokker is the toughest flying unit in the game with a total of 30,000 HP at Level 30. It is tied with Rootmars for the highest deploying cost in the Independent Army at 999 AP.
Metal Slug Attack[]
Sol Dae Rokker returns in the first "Score Attack" Extra Ops as both the main boss and ranking reward. This time, it appears in wrath mode (fully red) getting improved speed and firepower. As its special, it can now launch multiple red beams in a row.
The Sol Dae Rokker in this game is a living weapon destroyed and rebuilt many times by differing factions. Its stone is also used as a power source, such as forming part of Ptolemaios' tower and powering up nearby Man Eaters.
Variants[]
 
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Sol Dae Rokker: The one found in Metal Slug 3. |
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Sol Dae Rokker Anima: The damaged version of Sol Dae Rokker. It focuses on close quarters combat by purging enemies with its corrupted flames. Appears in Metal Slug Attack. |
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Sol Dae Rokker Origin: A Sol Dae Rokker that primarily focuses on targeting a specific area with numerous red beams. Appears in Metal Slug Attack. |
| Sol Dae Rokker Arche: Sol Dae Rokker now serving as a vessel for the gods as "Protos", bearing the same hue as Anima (though not broken). It launches beams at enemies and can also conjure pillars to smash its enemies. Appears in Metal Slug Attack. | |
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Celestial Ruler Rokker: Sol Dae Rokker's ultimate form. Much more mobile and is capable of launching powerful energy blasts. Appears in Metal Slug Attack. |
| King's Egg: An inactive version of the Celestial Ruler Rokker, collecting energy to awaken once more. |
Trivia[]
- "Sol Dae Rokker" is a corruption of the Spanish phrase "Sol de roca" ("Sun [made] of rock").
- It is still called "Sol de roca" in the game's files for Metal Slug Attack.
- The pillars located on the tower where the battle takes place look similar to the Aztec deity known as "Quetzalcoatl". The feather-like ornaments on the forehead of the boss may also be a reference to the Aztec/Mayan culture.
