- This article is about the Shattered Soldier boss. For the enemy, see Crawler Tank.
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The Crawler Tank is the third main boss in Contra: Shattered Soldier.
Description[]
The Crawler Tank is a long-bodied machine shaped like a mechanical caterpillar that chases the player throughout the final area of Stage 3. It walks on multiple legs and has several segments, similar to a centipede. It has drills on its front that can bust through walls, which potentially can trap the player while chasing them. As such, the player has to keep moving while maintaining fire. Both the top cannon and lower Gardegura ground launcher count toward Hit Rate.
After time has passed or its top cannon is eliminated, the Crawler Tank will advance forward, and the heroes have to climb the ceiling and fire at its body segments. Above, it fires missiles that count toward Hit Rate. The electric laser tops on its body count toward Hit Rate.
After taking even more damage, it will advance more until the heroes reach a grounded area filled with hazardous spikes. The rear is able to fire off a laser at the player, exposing its core weak point briefly. The player has to destroy this end in order to beat the boss completely. When concealed, it will launch two bouncing indestructible blades and over time, may alternate attacking by launching a unique-colored Rotating Ducker as a distraction.
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Music[]
| Description | Audio |
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| Theme of Shattered Soldier Stage 3 Boss - The Crawler Tank |