The Iron is the boss of Mission 3 from Metal Slug 4.
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The Iron is a customized version of the Iron Nokana created by Amadeus Syndicate. It is equipped with tank treads which allows the vehicle to move faster on any terrain, and has even more improved armor and firepower. Unlike the original Iron Nokana, the Iron lacks any hidden weapons underneath nor does it rise up.
According to Metal Slug Defense, the Morden operating the Iron is a fake, possibly being one of Amadeus Syndicate's Morden Robots that appear in the final mission.
In Metal Slug Attack, the Syndicate creates the Iron Fortress, a more heavily-armed version controlled by an A.I.
Boss Synopsis[]
There will be always a Masknell helping the Iron in battle. The fake Morden will constantly shoot rockets from his bazooka, and when he doesn't, he will enter the cockpit and fire a series of cannon rounds or homing missiles, open the front plate to use its spinning blade, or try to trample the player with the tank.
Players hit by the front plate when it is opening up will be knocked off to the ground. They won't lose a life, but their special weapons reverts to their pistol.
Variants[]
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The Iron: The original. |
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Iron II - A purple version of the Iron that has had its performance rapidly improved and its maneuvering technology made beyond comparison. |
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Prototype Iron: Found in Metal Slug Attack. As its name suggests, it the prototype version of the Iron with its design based on the Rebel Army's Iron Nokana. It retains the lifts used by the original Iron Nokana, and uses a bigger unmanned flamethrower from the bottom, making its range longer, and the missile pod is now placed on its back. |
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Prototype Iron II: Improved version of the original Prototype Iron, it is painted purple and the Morden Robot riding it wears a blue uniform. |
| Prototype Iron III: A customized variant of the Prototype Iron by the Amadeus Syndicate. Operated by Valerian Bear Viola, the tank is filled with poisonous gas which it uses to incapacitate enemies. |
Trivia[]
- Like all Metal Slug 4 bosses, it was made using old sprites from previous Metal Slug games.
- Though it is part of the "Iron Nokana" series, being a modified version, this vehicle's design greatly differs from that of its predecessors.
