Donald Morden

General Donald Morden (ドナルド・モーデン将軍; Donarudo Mōden Shōgun) is the main antagonist of the Metal Slug franchise. He is described as "...the Antichrist..." by the Regular Army High Command. He is depicted as a bumbling madman wearing a beret, eye patch, and bomber jacket, and carrying a bazooka, not to mention bearing a resemblance to Saddam Hussein. He is only not shown in Metal Slug 5. He apparently mends his ways by the end of Metal Slug 6, as he rescues the player(s) after s/he is knocked off a wall by an explosion caused by the huge enormous alien end boss. His army is the main force of opposition in the Metal Slug games, with the exception of Metal Slug 5 and 6. He commands the ever loyal Rebellion, and in Metal Slug 4 he was thought to be behind the Amadeus Terror Syndicate.

Story
Born as a middle-class Canadian, he graduated as one of the top graduates in his university and signed up as a Marine Corps in the Regular Army. He was then transferred to the Regular Army's intelligence agency and rose to the rank of Vice Admiral. He shows sympathy toward his soldiers, and his troops highly respect him in return. He was also an excellent father.

However, he suffers a terrible breakdown when his son is killed in Central Park bombing in 2023, during which he loses the ability to use one of his eyes. After his son's death, he learns about how the Regular Army could have prevented the attack, and in turn his son's death, but did not due to the level of corruption in the government and the military. After a period of relying on alcohol to suppress his sadness and anger, Morden decides to turn his back on the Regular Army. Many of those who were loyal to his command in the Regular Army decides to follow his lead and, together with his most trusted soldier, Allen O'Neil, he starts to lead coups to topple the government and the military to rid of corruption.

His nickname, "Devil Rebirth Morden" (デビルリバース・モーデン; actually "Devil Reborn" in the English translations), was given during the raid against American President because the silhouette of his figure looked just like the Devil himself.

Personality
He was a honorable soldier that would never betray the army, until his son got killed. Now, he loses his mind and is corrupted with power.

Powers
None.

Fighting Style
General Morden is an expert sniper.

Music

 * Morden's Theme - Metal Slug 3D

Game Appearances



 * Metal Slug
 * Metal Slug 2
 * Metal Slug X
 * Metal Slug 3
 * Metal Slug 4
 * Metal Slug 6
 * Metal Slug 3D
 * Metal Slug 7
 * Metal Slug Zero Online
 * Metal Slug (pachinko)

Cameo Appearances

 * The King of Fighters 2