Tarma Roving ( metal slug ) Tarmicle "Tarma" Roving III is one of the main characters in the Metal Slug series.
The son of a distinguished American military man named Tarmicle Roving Jr., he entered the Special Forces Training School immediately after jr high . At the age of 20, he joined the PF Squad on a mission to rescue the president, where he met Marco & became fast friends. Upon discovering that Marco had been selected for a counteroffensive in the Great War, he volunteered for action, where they fought through & survived the war together. Following the war, both he & Marco were promoted, with Tarma becoming captain.
In private, Tarma often makes fun of the over-serious Marco, but holds him in the highest regard as a soldier!
Tarma has auburn hair with medium-length parted bangs & sideburns, with brown eyes. His military gear is his sunglasses, a white sleeveless shirt, a golden vest, grayish-green army cargo-pants, & brown paratrooper boots. Usually he wears black wristbands, but some artwork has with black gloves.
The son of a distinguished American military man named Tarmicle Roving Jr., he entered the Special Forces Training School immediately after jr high . At the age of 20, he joined the PF Squad on a mission to rescue the president, where he met Marco & became fast friends. Upon discovering that Marco had been selected for a counteroffensive in the Great War, he volunteered for action, where they fought through & survived the war together. Following the war, both he & Marco were promoted, with Tarma becoming captain.
In private, Tarma often makes fun of the over-serious Marco, but holds him in the highest regard as a soldier!
Tarma has auburn hair with medium-length parted bangs & sideburns, with brown eyes. His military gear is his sunglasses, a white sleeveless shirt, a golden vest, grayish-green army cargo-pants, & brown paratrooper boots. Usually he wears black wristbands, but some artwork has with black gloves.
Tarma Roving ( metal slug )
Birthday
May 1, 2005
Height
174cm (5'9")
Weight
68kg (150 lbs)
Blood Type
Type AB
Special Skills
Military training, proficiency in slugs, painting metal, bivouacking
Hobby
Making customized motorcycles
Tarma is often seen hitting on women regardless of faction affiliation. This usually results in failure, but he does not get depressed after a rejection and will not pursue them too hard. He thinks this as just another strategy after a failed mission
Origin
Hokkaido, Japan
Occupation
Captain in the PF squad of the government forces-Company 1 sub-commander
Metal Slug: Super Vehicle-001(メタルスラッグ-Metaru Suraggu) is a run and gun video game for the Neo-Geo console/arcade platform created by SNK. It was released in 1996 for the MVS arcade platform. The game is widely known for its sense of humor, extremely fluid hand-drawn animation, and fast-paced two-player action. It is the first title in the Metal Slug series.
Birthday
May 1, 2005
Height
174cm (5'9")
Weight
68kg (150 lbs)
Blood Type
Type AB
Special Skills
Military training, proficiency in slugs, painting metal, bivouacking
Hobby
Making customized motorcycles
Tarma is often seen hitting on women regardless of faction affiliation. This usually results in failure, but he does not get depressed after a rejection and will not pursue them too hard. He thinks this as just another strategy after a failed mission
Origin
Hokkaido, Japan
Occupation
Captain in the PF squad of the government forces-Company 1 sub-commander
Metal Slug: Super Vehicle-001(メタルスラッグ-Metaru Suraggu) is a run and gun video game for the Neo-Geo console/arcade platform created by SNK. It was released in 1996 for the MVS arcade platform. The game is widely known for its sense of humor, extremely fluid hand-drawn animation, and fast-paced two-player action. It is the first title in the Metal Slug series.
by Blu_leef December 14, 2024

by LongHorn99 November 27, 2024

The act of carpooling together to ride on the HOV lane. This carpooling method allows people limit tolls charged and travel with limited traffic. A Slug is a playfully derogatory word for people who ride in another car for free. Usually used in areas where there are high areas of continuous traffic (DMV as an example).
Jack: "I had to go slugging to get to work on time today".
Jill: "What type of sexual induendo are you using this time to say you got a free ride today?! You better give a good answer or I am kicking you out of the house!"
Jack: "It's not, I swear! I am nothing but a dirty slug!"
Jill: "It's over, pack your bags!"
Jill: "What type of sexual induendo are you using this time to say you got a free ride today?! You better give a good answer or I am kicking you out of the house!"
Jack: "It's not, I swear! I am nothing but a dirty slug!"
Jill: "It's over, pack your bags!"
by Jimboswagginz July 10, 2024

A pint of Ben and Jerry's ice cream, typically eaten in a single sitting. Originates from West Point, where a slug is a cadet that is not a D1 athlete
by DJdaman June 17, 2025

girl: *sees slug and screams*
boy: darn girl you must have a fear a slugs
fear of slugs- screaming and crying when u see a slug
boy: darn girl you must have a fear a slugs
fear of slugs- screaming and crying when u see a slug
by slugggggggirl August 15, 2017

by Sneakyslug July 31, 2023

Someone who creeps around in a group of friends blending in but contributing nothing to the group socially or productively. Most of the time this person is a stand in friend for numbers sake.
by Jnewms January 2, 2016
