The Mega Man X (Rock Man X in Japan) series was the second Mega Man franchise released by Capcom. It debuted December 17, 1993 in Japan (February 1994 in North America) on the Super Famicom/Super NES. It is the first continuation in plot of the series, preceded by the Classic Mega Man series. It is currently available in the anthology collection Mega Man X Collection, along with five of its sequels and Mega Man Battle & Chase. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... December 17 is the 351st day of the year (352nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by United Nations. ... This article should be merged with Super Nintendo Entertainment System The Super Famicom design differed from that of the American SNES, though the controllers are almost the same. ... The European SNES design is identical to the Super Famicom. ... Mega Man X Collection is a North American-exclusive collection of Mega Man X games developed by Capcom and released on January 10, 2006 for the GameCube and PlayStation 2 platforms. ... Mega Man Battle & Chase is a PlayStation racing game based on the classic Mega Man series from Capcom. ...

Plot Description

Mega Man X (often referred to as simply "X") was created by Dr. Thomas Light at an unspecified time after or during the original series. X was a new breed of robot like no other with the ability to make his own decisions. After completing the creation of X, though, Dr. Light realized that there was a possibility X might choose to turn against mankind. Fearing this, Dr. Light sealed X away in a diagnostic capsule for thirty years of testing to make sure he wouldn't choose an evil path in life. However, because of Dr. Light's old age, he did not survive those thirty years, and instead, the capsule was eventually uncovered by an archaeologist named Dr. Cain almost 100 years after X's creation. With X's help, Dr. Cain and X created a legion of new robots replicated from X's ability of free-will— these robots were called "Reploids." Mega Man X , or Rock Man X ), usually abbreviated to simply X, in the games original Japanese, is the main video game character of Capcoms Mega Man X video game series. ... Dr. Thomas Light Ph. ... // History 21st and 22nd Century Archaeology Dr. Cain was most likely born sometime in the mid-21st Century (he is depicted in the Mega Man X games as a man most likely in his mid-60s), and according to the manual of the games he was an archaeologist particularly interested... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

However, a virus began spreading that caused Reploids to turn against humans. These Reploids were dubbed Mavericks, and a force called the Maverick Hunters was formed to combat them. X joined the Maverick Hunters alongside another powerful robot named Zero. There's solid evidence presented throughout the entire series that Zero was created by Dr. Wily from the original series, but it is never explicitly confirmed. The Maverick Hunters were originally led by Sigma until he too became a Maverick. Sigma thus becomes the main villain of nearly every X title. It has been suggested that Maverick Virus be merged into this article or section. ... The Maverick Hunters is an organization from the science-fiction video game series Mega Man X created to hunt down and terminate Mavericks. ... Zero ) is a video game character and one of the three protagonists in the Mega Man X series and protagonist of the Mega Man Zero series of video games. ... It has been suggested that Enker be merged into this article or section. ... Sigma is a video game character and the main villain of the Mega Man X video game series and is the final boss in all games of the series except Mega Man X: Command Mission and Mega Man X8. ...

Axl is a teenage Reploid introduced in Mega Man X7. Originally a member of the Red Alert Syndicate, he joins the Maverick Hunters at the beginning of the game. His weapons are dual laser pistols. Axl is also unique in that he can assume the identity of other Reploids. This ability becomes sought after by Lumine in X8 who wants to create a new race of Reploids with this ability. This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Mega Man X7 is the seventh main game in the Mega Man X series, and the first to have 3D gameplay. ...

Series history

Capcom released a more action packed Mega Man X for the Super NES to give a new image to the Mega Man game series. There are a total of 13 games in the Mega Man X series. Mega Man X, X2 and X3 on the Super NES (with ports of X1 and X3 to the PC, and a port of X3, released only in Japan and Europe, to the PlayStation and Sega Saturn), Mega Man X4-6 on the PlayStation (X4 also being on the Sega Saturn, and X4-5 being ported to the PC), Mega Man X7-8 on the PlayStation 2 (X8 also being on the PC in Japan and Europe, while X7 was (possibly) only released in Korea), the RPG Mega Man X: Command Mission on the GameCube and PlayStation 2, and Mega Man Xtreme 1-Mega Man Xtreme 2 (Rockman X: CyberMission and Rockman X2: Soul Eraser in Japan) on the Game Boy Color. Mega Man X was remade on the PlayStation Portable as Mega Man Maverick Hunter X. Lastly, Mega Man X Collection on the PlayStation 2 and GameCube is comprised of the first 6 Mega Man X games; and Mega Man: Battle & Chase is unlockable. This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Mega Man X2 was released in 1994 by Capcom and is the second game in the Mega Man X sub-franchise. ... Mega Man X3 was released in 1995 by Capcom. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Sony PlayStation ) is a video game console of the 32/64-bit era, first produced by Sony Computer Entertainment in the mid-1990s. ... The Sega Saturn ) is a 32-bit video game console, first released on November 22, 1994 in Japan, May 11, 1995 in North America and July 8, 1995 in Europe. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Mega Man X7 is the seventh main game in the Mega Man X series, and the first to have 3D gameplay. ... Mega Man X8, released in Japan as Rockman X8 ), is the eighth and most recent game in the Mega Man X video game series, released in PlayStation 2 and PC. After fan complaints over Mega Man X7s foray into 3-D, Capcom went back to 2-D linear progression... This article is about traditional role-playing games. ... US Boxart for Mega Man X, for SNES. The Mega Man X series was the second Mega Man franchise which debuted in 1993 on the Super Famicom/Super NES. It is one of the spinoffs of the Mega Man series from Capcom. ... The Nintendo GameCube , GCN) is Nintendos fourth home video game console, belonging to the sixth generation era. ... The PlayStation 2 , abbreviated PS2) is Sonys second video game console, the successor to the PlayStation and the predecessor to the PlayStation 3. ... Mega Man Xtreme (Rockman X: Cyber Mission in Japan) is a spinoff title in the Mega Man X series of video games from Capcom. ... Mega Man Xtreme 2 (Rockman X2: Soul Eraser in Japan) is a spin off title in the Mega Man X series of video games from Capcom. ... The Game Boy Color , shortened to GBC) is Nintendos successor to the Game Boy and was released on October 21, 1998 in Japan and in November of 1998 in the United States. ... The PlayStation Portable , officially abbreviated as PSP) is a handheld game console released and manufactured by Sony Computer Entertainment. ... Mega Man Maverick Hunter X (or Irregular Hunter X in Japan) is an enhanced remake of Capcoms 1993 franchise debut of Mega Man X. Major differences The differences between the original title and this version include: Enhanced graphics A reworked script VAs for the characters. ... The PlayStation 2 , abbreviated PS2) is Sonys second video game console, the successor to the PlayStation and the predecessor to the PlayStation 3. ... The Nintendo GameCube , GCN) is Nintendos fourth home video game console, belonging to the sixth generation era. ...

Gameplay

Main article: Mega Man X (video game)

The Mega Man series has generally resided within the platformer genre. Mega Man X is no exception to this rule, however several things are very different in Mega Man X. Most notably that X, the new protagonist, can cling to walls and "climb", and secondly, and just as importantly, he can dash and jump at the same time, increasing his speed in the air. These modifications make it possible to go through the majority of the game without using any other gun than the default, which is very different from previous Mega Man games where one had to rely heavily on weapons won in previous fights against boss characters in previously conquered stages. In addition, from the second game onward, Zero is armed with a beam saber rather than the traditional "buster" gun. Mavericks replace the Robot Masters, and Sigma replaces Dr. Wily. The Mavericks are based on various types of organisms, usually animals, instead of being humanoid in appearance, as were most of the bosses in the classic series, although their attacks and names are usually based on mechanical or chemical phenomena or laws of physics like the original games. For example, instead of "Flame Man" there is "Flame Stag," instead of "Spark Man" there is "Spark Mandrill," etc. One exception is "Boomer Kuwanger," whose name seems to be a mix of "boomerang" and "kuwagata" (A Japanese stag beetle). The PSP remake renames the English name to the more clear "Boomerang Kuwanger". Though some Mavericks have new, never-before-seen powers (e.g., "Toxic Seahorse"), most have the traditional element-based weapons of the past games, such as fire, water, ice, lightning, wind, and earth. This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... “Animalia” redirects here. ... In physics, the mixing (physics) of dynamical systems In chemistry, the interpenetration or interdiffusion of at least two gas, liquid or solid phases to a mixture. ... Subfamilies not a complete list Aesalinae Figulinae Lampriminae Lucaninae Nicaginae Penichrolucaninae Syndesinae Stag beetles are a group of about 1,200 species of beetle in the family Lucanidae. ... Chinese Wood (木) | Fire (火) Earth (土) | Metal (金) | Water (水) Japanese Earth (地) | Water (水) | Fire (火) | Air / Wind (風) | Void / Sky / Heaven (空) Hinduism and Buddhism Vayu / Pavan — Air / Wind Agni / Tejas — Fire Akasha — Aether Prithvi / Bhumi — Earth Ap / Jala — Water “The Four Elements” redirects here. ...

Characters

Main article: List of Mega Man X characters

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Notes

• In Japan, the game series is written as Rockman X pronounced Rokku Man X, while the character X is pronounced Rokkuman Ekkusu—note the use of kana instead of an "X" in the character's name.

• There seems to be running jokes with this series in the form of references to Star Wars. In the first game, Zero played a role similar to that of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Sigma fighting with a light/beam saber. The most prominent resemblance is that Vile wears something very similar to Boba Fett's distinctive Death's Head helmet. Also, Zero's Z-Saber has a distinct lightsaber sound in the Japanese version, but was changed in the U.S. editions of the games.

• In the U.S. Mega Man X5, it should be noticed that every new Maverick had some relation to the band Guns N' Roses. Also, in Mega Man X3, Neon Tiger's stage uses a non-lyrical version of the Guns N' Roses track "My Michelle" with toned down sound quality. The character named Axl is also most likely a reference to Axl Rose.

• Upon Sigma's defeat in Mega Man X2, Sigma mentions that Zero was "the last of the doctor's creations" and says the first syllable of "Wily" during this line. To support this theory, Dr. Wily, in his later years, was said to have worked on a robot to counter both Mega Man and his own renegade creation, Bass, who described its plans as "girly-looking" and "long-haired". Zero also has memories of a human resembling Dr. Wily in Mega Man X4 and X5, and the "W" sign appearing in his forehead.

• Mega Man X5 also contained many allusions to past games in the series. Some of these connections are certain boss fights, stage music and stage designs themselves (the first Sigma Stage is an almost exact replica of Quick Man's stage from Mega Man 2). The boss of the first Sigma Stage is based on the "Devil" monsters from the earlier Mega Man games. The Falcon and Gaea armors could also be seen as homages to the "Jet" and "Power" adaptors, respectively, from Mega Man 6.

• Mega Man X5 and Mega Man X6 use remixes of tracks from X1 and X2.

• The X series hasn't been featured in any crossovers, other than Pocket Fighters and Cardfighters Clash.

• Mega Man X has been subjected to several manga adaptations in the past. None of these have been released in the United States, though they are popular among fans. The most popular Manga adaptation was drawn by Yoshihiro Iwamoto of SD-Gundam and Devilman fame, who authored Mega Man X1 through X4. Iwamoto's manga gives an expanded view of the series. Other manga adaptations have been published by Shigeto Ikehara and the Megamissions Adaptation by Hitoshi Ariga. Iwamoto's adaptation is the most well-received and most circulated.

• X, X2, X4, X8, Xtreme, Xtreme 2, and XCM house cameos from Street Fighter in the form of the Hadouken and the Shouryuuken.

• The unused "Light Capsule" music from the X5 OST was used for the X Collection credits.

• The Ultimate armor is recolored black in X6 for unknown reasons.

• In Mega Man X8 there is a robot that looks a lot like the Reaverbots from Mega Man Legends.

• Final bosses in the games tend to be named after Greek letters, i.e. Sigma or Epsilon, with the exception of Lumine and Redips.