Metal Slug 10 - All Out War (Lord Moogoo)

Metal Slug 10 - All Out War is the final mainstream Metal Slug console game, released by Tencent and SNK Playmore. It is intended as the finale for the Metal Slug series, where the Perigrene Squad and all the other local forces unite to stop a universal ending threat. Nonetheless, they may release a new series of games with a newer generation of characters.

It takes place after Metal Slug 9 (Lord Moogoo), where we last saw General Morden attempt to escape the Elder One's floating fortress. He was supposed to land back on Earth, where he would hunt Abigail and her army down for their treason. However, he was destined somewhere else...

Story Synopsis
It had been a long trip for General Morden. Locked in a Rebel Capsule, frozen in a capsule holding pod and lobbed across space for 6 years, he finally thawed out and was horrified to see his capsule had never headed back to Earth. He dreaded what had happened to his army without him at their command. It was then when he saw a planet and a huge ship heading towards him. The massive battleship extended a claw and beamed him up into the ship. When Morden got out, he saw Marco Rossi holding a pistol at him. However, to his surprise, Marco was wearing advanced alien type Rebel uniform. Somehow, the Morden of this universe had conquered more than planets, he had conquered entire universes !

Emperor Morden, the leader of the Neo Rebels had established a universal grip and crushed all in his way. In this universe, Marco and the Perigrene squad were indoctrinated early into his cause, and became reckless bounty hunters. The Perigrenne Squad was not known for their peace and uphold of the law, but instead instilling terror and bloodshed to any who resisted. Emperor Morden used alien technology to revive his wife and child, but they ended up mutated and lifeless. In rage, looking for a cure, he enslaved Martians, Zemararians, Ironstions and other alien species and extracted their bodily fluids. With all his slaves, Emperor Morden was able to mindwipe and dominate entire races with his omnipotent army. Now, he plans to warp to a new universe, where our current universe is. If he isn't stopped, it will be all over. Now, we must all unite to stop this threat.

On our current Earth, the Regular Army has refounded the U.N. and most governments exist back to their prior states. The Rebel Army is nothing but a relic of the past. Abigail had to escape after her Rebel Army disintegrated into warring factions and sought asylum, but was captured by the Regular Army. One day, however, the sun began to fall earlier than normal. Without the sun, crops began to die and temperatures began to decrease quickly. Emergency shelters were opened as the hospitable surface became barren, while the Peregrine forces dispatched across the globe to find the potential culprits. What they once thought was a rebel satelite cannon was infact a large space cruiser, found thanks due to Trevor Spacey's technlogy.

It was there, where a large broadcast appeared on the Moon. Emperor Morden sat on his throne, gleaming with evil intent, simply saying "Surrender or Die." You have 7 days to consider." The screen cuts to black and a countdown begins. The U.N. held an emergency meeting, and realized that the Regular Army was not enough. It was there, where the Martians and other Alien species began to make contact, concerned about their whole situation. They decided to make the Intergalactic Unity Squad and band together, united against this invading force. Abigail had been enlisted to the Regular Army, and began to talk to Allen O Neil. While they had bad relationships before, they had to work together to save them all. And maybe General Morden might forgive them...

But, even with all their power, it may not be enough...

At this point, there are Two Alternate Endings to the game. If Abigail did not save Morden earlier in the game, General Morden will attack the Earth again. Otherwise, Emperor Morden will attack the Earth, and General Morden and Abigail must stop him.

If General Morden did not meet Abigail :

At the end, General Morden battles Emperor Morden. General Morden manages to win. However, instead of destroying the Emperor's Jewel of Destruction, he uses it on himself. With this brand new power, the rest of the Neo Rebels fly straight back to Earth to enact their final conquest. However, in the bad ending, Emperor Morden kills General Morden before killing everyone else in the room.

The battle back on Earth was intense. After destroying the massive war machines that had landed on Earth, Marco and the squad encountered General Morden piloting a massive machine. It strongly resembled a Nazi German P1000-Ratte, but with much more complex technlogy. Afterwards, he piloted a super powerful battle body that chased Marco and the army around the burning lair. Finally, he battled in a U.F.O. cockpit, firing lasers and flame balls. When he saw Abigail, he clenched his teeth and charged at her. He seethed with rage, accusing Abigail of her treason destroying his army and his dream to avenge his family, and decided that he would end them all now. Trevor managed to disrupt the power flow to the machine, and in rage, Morden smashed him with a missile, severely injuring him. In rage, Abigail with the help of her mechanized battle-suit managed to smash Morden out of the cockpit and onto the floor. Morden walked up to her, and shot her through the chest with a handgun. In her dying breaths, she managed to subdue Morden with her drones, and Trevor finished off the crazed dictator. However, he was only hit in the shoulder and managed to escape underground.

However, something then rose out of the ground. A monstrous cry was heard as mountains began to collapse. A huge metallic hand clawed itself out. It was the Ultimate Sun King, the pinnacle of Neo Rebel Technlogy. It was primed to awaken from underground when General Morden had died, and caused the nuclear destruction of several cities. It was finally brought down, and the Rebel Threat finally ended. Morden was caught in the cockpit and was blasted out of the mech, burning and bleeding.

As General Morden stumbled back, the lair began to self-destruct. As rubble fell around him, he held out a picture of his Wife and Child as a tear came out before being crushed by debris. Abigail was taken to a hospital, but in a critical state.

Throwing away their war helmets, the Perigrenne squad ceased to exist as the war truely ended. They proceeded to each have a family and live happy lives, free from war. While Abigail fell in love with Trevor, she unfortunately sucumbed to her injuries. A cracked war helmet lies on General Morden's grave under the stars, with soldiers saluting it. Now, hopefully the peace can truly last.

If Abigail met General Morden :

Events play out quite similarly, but, Morden and Abigail team-up to take down the Emperor's invasion of the Earth. Instead of Abigail having to sacrifice herself, General Morden sacrifices himself to defeat the Emperor. Abigail and Trevor become engaged, but Abigail must learn to accept that she must stay for life in prison for her crimes. Soldiers stand around Morden's grave and salute in the distance. Throwing away their war helmets, the Perigrenne squad ceased to exist as the war truely ended. They proceeded to each have a family and live happy lives, free from war. A cracked war helmet lies on General Morden's grave under the stars, with soldiers saluting it. Now, hopefully the peace can truly last.

Gameplay
Metal Slug 10 functions simlarly to it's predecessors, consisting of run and gun platforming, some puzzle sections, but also introduces a time-based countdown. While you have infinite lives, losing a life will decrease the clock by 1 hour. You have 7 days (144 hours), and each mission will consume 5 hours to complete. If the clock reaches zero, you can play a bonus stage to gather up to 20 hours back, but this can only occur once. If the clock reaches zero, you can still play the game to the end, but you will get the bad ending. You might gather some items that may also grant some extra hours in your mission.

Metal Slug 10 features several new weapons, along with utility boxes, such as service stations to replenish ammo or a flying drone. Depending on your weapon choices and missions you complete, Emperor Morden will alter his forces to combat your tactics. For example, if you use Fire Weapons in one stage, he will counter with his own Fire-Based army.

At any point, you can switch between the Regular, Splinter Group and Alien groups. As you progress along the mission, they will assist you during large group assaults by Morden's troops. The upgrade store can also improve their stats and equipment.

Stages
There are 13 stages in the game.

Stage 1 - Frozen Frontier - In this chapter, the Regular Army and the U.N. Forces surround Abigail's final stronghold in the mountain alps. They will need to cross the cold river, up the stony cliffs and finally into the heart of the Rebel Base in the mountains. It will not be easy.

Stage 2 - Space Shuttle Center - The Pergrine Squad and the other factions established a joint peacekeeping force. However, enemy units have been sighted attempting to stop them leaving Earth. You must get to the space station and take off to space !

Stage 3 - Marrah - This hot planet is like Venus. The Neo Rebels have a powerful lava generator deep in the planet. They have enslaved locals and use powerful warbeasts to scavage the hot Earth.

Stage 4 - Scarrant'ah - This planet resembles a large jungle oasis. The Pergrine forces make contact with the local forces of a large battlecruiser deep in the mud of their ancient temple.

Stage 5 - Ze'enath - This planet is made of Ancient Historical sites, with a secret curse spreading around. The Neo Rebels have been harnessing stolen artifacts to power their spaceships.

Stage 6 - Mordana Beta - This massive fleet is full of alien technology and seems like a giant fuel tanker. You'll first have to take down the smaller cruisers around the ship before flying into the core.

Stage 7 - Tehman City - This rural city is covered in all kinds of unique languages, but has been captured by the Neo Rebels. Capture the ancient machine below the surface to uncover Emperor Morden's universe !

Stage 8 - Embrace Fear - As the Regular Army touches down on Morden's home planet, the weather turns ugly, into a huge storm with tornadoes, created by the Neo Rebels manipulating the weather systems. Cross the deadly moat and take out the intruders, and secure the beachfront !

Stage 9 - Deep Underground - The Regular Army discovers a brutal regime of mass torture on many species, including humans. Genetic experiments have been conducted and the lair houses many powerful weapons.

Stage 10 - Neo Mordenia - This urbanized dystopia is an even more twisted version of the Mordenia we used to know. Emperor Morden claims this as his capital, and thus is ruled by a brutal police and army force. Good luck making it out here alive !

Stage 11 - Mordenia Spire - This begins a tough and terrifying ascent up the main spire into the thundering clouds over the city.

Stage 12 - Floating Fortress - Emperor Morden sits on a floating throne in his floating fortress. Later, General Morden gets the upper hand and kills Emperor Morden before declaring a final assault on Earth.

Stage 13 - Finale - General Morden seizes Emperor Morden's technlogy and flies straight back to Earth to conquer it with brute force. He's going to kill Abigail and her traitorous forces, and destroy anyone in his way. Driven mad by power and rage, he will stop at nothing to get his way.

Bosses
Everyone loves to battle a crazy mechanical monstrosity at the end of each stage.

Dialogue
Chapter 1 - A United World

''The year is 2036. The Rebel Army is no more than a distant past, after the army collapsed into several splinter groups. Now all that remains is Abigails Central Army, which is already undergoing collapse. It is nothing more than a small regiment in the freezing peaks of a mountain somewhere in Central Europe. Surrounding this position are U.N. armies and the Regular Army Patrols, who have maintained a seige for 12 months on the area. Supplies are low, morale is low and corruption is rampant.''

''Abigail's Tent in the cave entrance of a mountain cliff. Several Rebel Soldiers and Bodyguards are guarding the tent. A European man with blond hair enters the tent and bows to Abigail.''

Hugo : Your excellency, General Abigail, you have summoned me.

Abigail : Officer Hugo, have you centralized your men by the Western River ?

Hugo : Yes, my liege. Our forces have dispatched to the river, but reserve units have failed to reach the army. The enemy force grows stronger from all directions, particularly in the Northern Forest. Abigail : We will not falter. This is merely a temporary setback. Hold your ground till the last soldier !

** Hugo leaves in the snow. A small shadow runs towards the tent. Beatriz runs in the freezing snow towards Abigail, running towards her and hugging her.**

Beatriz : Big sister, I am so happy to see you ! I thought I would have never made it here !

Abigail : I am glad to see you are safe.

Beatriz : I am scared, Abigail. I don't think we can last much longer here. And what about General Morden ? I heard he would land back on the Earth and kill us !

Abigail : I won't let any of them touch you. They are both corrupt and foolish. We will stay firm, and bleed the enemy out !

''Meanwhile, in a U.N. founded military base 150km away, the Pergrine Squad has been mobilized with U.N. Armies. Standing in a large room, full of technology, a major general makes a military presentation on their locations of Abigail's stronghold. In the stage are the Pergrine Squad, along with country presidents and PM's.''

General : At 0200 Hours, Combat Group D will launch the Northern Offensive of the Mountain Peak. While the Rebel Forces are engaged against them, the bulk of the force will approach via the Southern areas of the Mountain. This is intended as a diversion task and requires 300 Tanks.

Marco : The Regular Army is locked and loaded, General for the offensive ! This will mark the last and final blow against the Rebel Army !

Tarma : And with these pristine new Slugs made by the army, it'll be a blast !

Eri : The captured soldiers will be subjugated to the U.N.'s War Against Humanity Tribunal in the Netherlands. If lethal force is required, we will not hesitate to use full force.

Marco : All right, soldiers of the world ! No matter it be sunshine or rain, we will brave the enemy forces and seize victory !

**Fades Out**

Hugo : General Abigail, we've been flanked from behind ! Our forces have lost contact ! Please, your liege, I pray that you join our escort to escape this base !

Abigail : You have served me well, Hugo. Take as many soldiers with you and keep the legacy of the Rebel Army. I will not leave, however. I will fight till the last minute ! Beatriz : Please, big sis ! **Tears** You have to come with us ! I don't want to lose you !

Abigail : **Sits down with Beatriz, and touches her forehead.** I love you, Beatriz. You know that, don't you ? Hugo will help care for you. Go with him and keep the Rebel Dream alive ! I know you can do it !

''**A Rebel Armored Vehicle appears with several Bodyguards. The exit to the cave is beginning to close in.**''

Hugo : Goodbye, my liege. Your service to the Rebel Army will not be forgotten !

Beatriz : Noooo !!!! Abigailll !!!!

Abigail : I will always be there for you...

''**The Armored Vehicle speeds off in the forest. The cave entrance is blown into rock.**''

Abigail : It's just us and them now. **A single tear leaves her eye as she holds a picture of Beatriz. Next to it is a picture of Trevor Spacey.**

''**A few minutes later, The Slug Gigants and the Tanks roll through the Rebel Camp. Rebel Soldiers in their hundreds are lined up and marched off in the freezing snow. Tents have caught on fire and Rebel Insignia burnt and charred. Di-Cokka's and Sarubia's are destroyed and are buried by mounds of snow. The field is lined with bodies of both sides.**''

Rebel Soldier : The front wall perimeter has been breached ! Incoming Slug Gigant at.... gaHHHH **Disconnect**

''**A large explosion shakes the base. The entrance to the cave has been blown open by a Slug Gigant MK IV.**''

Marco : This is the Regular Army Commander speaking ! General Abigail, you have nowhere to run ! Your men have fled or been captured. Surrender immediately or face total destruction !

Abigail : **Spits, then laughs** You're just as pathetic as I remembered. Under my leadership, the world was loosening from corruption and human suffering was at an end ! But you just had to destroy it all and return it into a corrupt regime ! One where the rich crush all those under, sending your foolish soldiers around the world to spread "democracy !" I will enjoy crushing the skulls of any who try and stop us !

Marco : You leave us no choice. Full Scale Attack !

''**Guns and rockets are ablaze. Soldiers bodies and their blood line the entrance.**''

Abigail : We will never surrender !

''**A voice speaks out, suddenly freezing Abigail in place. It's none other than Trevor.'' The Regular Army knew that she had a crush on him and therefore used him. Bodyguards point their machine guns at him.**

Abigail : Stop ! Is that you... Trevor ?!

Trevor : I thought you had redeemed yourself. I truly did. But I see that you're no worse than that dictator, Morden !

Abigail : That's what I like about you, Trevor. You have the guts to stand up to me, unlike most men.

Marco : Now !

** An electric taser strikes Abigail, knocking her out. **

Trevor : I'm sorry I had to do this...

''**Abigail's Unconscious Body is dragged out and placed into custody. She is wanted for Crimes Against Humanity. With her capture, the Rebel Army formally disintegrates. This is annoucned as breaking news around the world.**''

Marco : The Leader of the Rebel Army, Abigail has been captured ! The Rebel Army ceases to exist !

''** Large cheers of celebration break out. Many are overjoyed. Some begin to cry. Others remember the days of Morden's intial invasion of the world. All the lives that were lost was immeasurable, numbering in millions.**''