Girida-O

The Girida-O is an enemy in the Metal Slug series. It is the main battle tank of the Rebel Army, later adopted by other factions.

Sometime before the First Modern War, the Rebel Army required an affordable tank that would have a good range of mission profile, with balance between firepower, mobility and survivability. They already knew that what was left of the Regular Army was already producing and amassing a fleet of their own SV-001s, and Girida-O was meant to be its direct opposition. Even though classified as an MBT, Girida-O fills the role of a medium tank, complementing heavier tanks still in service such as Di-Cokka or Iron Iso. Girida-O sacrifices protection in favour of a smaller frame and faster speed. Due to design flaws, tank operators often ran over their own infantry support. In the course of the Modern Wars, the tank has seen a number of improvements.

Girida-O's chassis is utilised by the Rebel Army for other purposes, such as material transportation and bulldozing. A utility variant with the turret removed and equipped with a front bulldozer blade and a hydraulic dumper named Dararin Dara Dara is the primary transport of materials of the Rebel Army.