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Like Marco, he's trained as an experienced sharp-shooter. Riding on the success of the first 2 installments, Metal Slug X is, contrary to what its title might suggest, the 3rd episode of the series, released in 1999 and still published by SNK for its Neo-Geo Systems (arcade and consoles). He balances out Marco's rowdy behavior with a cooler and slightly sarcastic attitude. He's always up for a good fight when he thinks it's necessary. He's a good pal to Marco and the second-in-command. He was assigned to another mission during Metal Slug 4, making it one of his few absences as a playable character in the series.
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After First Mission against the dreaded Morden, he planned to go into the bike business, but put his plans on hold after suffering the desperate pleas of his spineless boss. Tarma's hobby is customizing motorcycles, at which he outshines the best of them. In private, the tightly wound Marco frequently lets loose, but as a warrior, he receives the highest respect. Second Mission completed, Tarma, following Marco's lead, chose to resign his commission, and similarly stayed on with his compadre after Marco "reconsidered" his resignation. Taking part in the suppression of the second coup, he saved Marco's bacon and made a name for himself. He fought alongside Marco through until the end of this fearsome battle, rising through the ranks with Marco to reach Captain. In the Great War, he found out Marco was selected for the counter offensive against Morden and volunteered for the operation. Here he met and befriended his best friend, Marco. He was assigned to PF Squad after rescuing the President when at the age of twenty.
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Tarma, whose father was a decorated soldier, immediately entered the Officers Academy of Special Tactics and Battle upon his graduation from junior high.