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The {{Jp|'''Armor Parts'''|アーマーパーツ|Āmā Pātsu}}<ref name="Compendium">Armor Parts, ''Compendium of Rockman X''. 2005. p. 180.</ref>, also known as {{Jp|'''Armor Power-Ups'''|アーマーパワーアップ|}} or {{Jp|'''Power-Up Parts'''|パワーアップパーツ|Powā Appu Pātsu}},<ref>''[[Kodansha Manga Hyakka]] #34: Rockman X Chō Hyakka''. April 1996.</ref><ref>Save data, ''Mega Man Maverick Hunter X''. 2005.</ref> are special power-up items in the ''Mega Man X'' series. When [[X]] obtains these items, he equips pieces of armor that change his appearance and enhance his abilities.
The {{Jp|'''Armor Parts'''|アーマーパーツ|Āmā Pātsu}}<ref name="Compendium">Armor Parts, ''Compendium of Rockman X''. 2005. p. 180.</ref>, also known as {{Jp|'''Armor Power-Ups'''|アーマーパワーアップ|}} or {{Jp|'''Power-Up Parts'''|パワーアップパーツ|Powā Appu Pātsu}},<ref>''[[Kodansha Manga Hyakka]] #34: Rockman X Chō Hyakka''. April 1996.</ref><ref>Save data, ''Mega Man Maverick Hunter X''. 2005.</ref> are special power-up items appearing in the [[X era]]. When [[X]] obtains these items, he equips pieces of armor that change his appearance and grant him new abilities.


==Description==
==In the Games==
Armor Parts are most often found in hidden [[Light Capsule]]s, which X can enter to be automatically equipped with the Parts stored within. They are often divided into four Parts which must all be collected separately to complete the armor.
===''Mega Man X''===
{{Main|First Armor}}
Armor Parts were introduced in the first ''[[Mega Man X]]''. It established the convention for the series: the Armor Parts can be found in hidden [[Light Capsule]]s, having been created by [[Dr. Light]] and granted by a holographic replica of himself. When X enters a Light Capsule, he is automatically equipped with the Parts stored within. They are often divided into four Parts which must all be collected separately to complete the armor.


===Head Parts===
====Head Parts====
The {{Jp|'''Head Parts'''|ヘッドパーツ|Heddo Pātsu}}<ref name="Compendium"/>, also known as {{Jp|'''Head Program'''|ヘッドプログラム|Heddo Puroguramu}}<ref name="X5 Capsule">Dr. Light Capsule dialogue, ''Mega Man X5''. 2000.</ref> or {{Jp|'''Helmet Parts'''|ヘルメットパーツ|Herumetto Pātsu}},<ref name="X8 Guide">''Rockman X8 Kyūkyoku Complete Guide''. Capcom. 2005.</ref> are a portion of Armor Parts that enhance X's helmet armor. They often grant extra abilities that help locate hidden items or increase his [[Weapon Energy]] efficiency, but vary wildly between armors.
The {{Jp|'''Head Parts'''|ヘッドパーツ|Heddo Pātsu}}<ref name="Compendium"/>, also known as {{Jp|'''Head Program'''|ヘッドプログラム|Heddo Puroguramu}}<ref name="X5 Capsule">Dr. Light Capsule dialogue, ''Mega Man X5''. 2000.</ref> or {{Jp|'''Helmet Parts'''|ヘルメットパーツ|Herumetto Pātsu}},<ref name="X8 Guide">''Rockman X8 Kyūkyoku Complete Guide''. Capcom. 2005.</ref> are a portion of Armor Parts that enhance X's helmet armor. They often grant extra abilities that help locate hidden items or increase his [[Weapon Energy]] efficiency, but vary wildly between armors.


===Body Parts===
====Body Parts====
The {{Jp|'''Body Parts'''|ボディパーツ|Bodi Pātsu}}<ref name="Compendium"/>, also known as {{Jp|'''Body Program'''|ボディプログラム|Bodi Puroguramu}}<ref name="X5 Capsule"/>, {{Jp|'''Chest Parts'''|胸部パーツ|Kyōbu Pātsu}}<ref name="Rockman X Daizukan">''Rockman & Rockman X Daizukan''. 1994.</ref>, or {{Jp|'''Custom Parts'''|カスタムパーツ|Kasutamu Pātsu}}<ref name="X7 Capsule">Dr. Light Capsule dialogue, ''Mega Man X7''. 2003.</ref>, are a portion of Armor Parts that enhance X's chest and shoulder armor. They enhance his defenses and sometimes grant a [[Giga Crash]] or [[Giga Attack]] technique.
The {{Jp|'''Body Parts'''|ボディパーツ|Bodi Pātsu}}<ref name="Compendium"/>, also known as {{Jp|'''Body Program'''|ボディプログラム|Bodi Puroguramu}}<ref name="X5 Capsule"/>, {{Jp|'''Chest Parts'''|胸部パーツ|Kyōbu Pātsu}}<ref name="Rockman X Daizukan">''Rockman & Rockman X Daizukan''. 1994.</ref>, or {{Jp|'''Custom Parts'''|カスタムパーツ|Kasutamu Pātsu}}<ref name="X7 Capsule">Dr. Light Capsule dialogue, ''Mega Man X7''. 2003.</ref>, are a portion of Armor Parts that enhance X's chest and shoulder armor. They enhance his defenses and sometimes grant a [[Giga Crash]] or [[Giga Attack]] technique.


===Arm Parts===
====Arm Parts====
The {{Jp|'''Arm Parts'''|アームパーツ|Āmu Pātsu}}<ref name="Compendium"/>, also known as {{Jp|'''Arm Program'''|アームプログラム|Āmu Puroguramu}}<ref name="X5 Capsule"/> or {{Jp|'''Buster Parts'''|バスターパーツ|Basutā Pātsu}}<ref name="X7 Capsule"/><ref name="X8 Capsule">Dr. Light Capsule dialogue, ''Mega Man X8''. 2004.</ref>, are a portion of Armor Parts that enhance X's arm and X-Buster armor. They enhance his [[Charge Shot]] and often grant him the ability to charge [[Special Weapon]]s too, with some exceptions.
The {{Jp|'''Arm Parts'''|アームパーツ|Āmu Pātsu}}<ref name="Compendium"/>, also known as {{Jp|'''Arm Program'''|アームプログラム|Āmu Puroguramu}}<ref name="X5 Capsule"/> or {{Jp|'''Buster Parts'''|バスターパーツ|Basutā Pātsu}}<ref name="X7 Capsule"/><ref name="X8 Capsule">Dr. Light Capsule dialogue, ''Mega Man X8''. 2004.</ref>, are a portion of Armor Parts that enhance X's arm and X-Buster armor. They enhance his [[Charge Shot]] and often grant him the ability to charge [[Special Weapon]]s too, with some exceptions.


===Foot Parts===
====Foot Parts====
The {{Jp|'''Foot Parts'''|フットパーツ|Futto Pātsu}}<ref name="Compendium"/>, also known as {{Jp|'''Foot Program'''|フットプログラム|Futto Puroguramu}}<ref name="X5 Capsule"/> or {{Jp|'''Feet Parts'''|フィットパーツ|Fitto Pātsu}}<ref name="X7 Capsule"/>, are a portion of Armor Parts that enhance X's leg and foot armor. They enhance his mobility, often including an enhanced [[Dash]] or an aerial mobility technique.
The {{Jp|'''Foot Parts'''|フットパーツ|Futto Pātsu}}<ref name="Compendium"/>, also known as {{Jp|'''Foot Program'''|フットプログラム|Futto Puroguramu}}<ref name="X5 Capsule"/> or {{Jp|'''Feet Parts'''|フィットパーツ|Fitto Pātsu}}<ref name="X7 Capsule"/>, are a portion of Armor Parts that enhance X's leg and foot armor. They enhance his mobility, often including an enhanced [[Dash]] or an aerial mobility technique.



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The Armor Parts (アーマーパーツ)[1], also known as Armor Power-Ups (アーマーパワーアップ) or Power-Up Parts (パワーアップパーツ),[2][3] are special power-up items appearing in the X era. When X obtains these items, he equips pieces of armor that change his appearance and grant him new abilities.

In the Games

Mega Man X

Armor Parts were introduced in the first Mega Man X. It established the convention for the series: the Armor Parts can be found in hidden Light Capsules, having been created by Dr. Light and granted by a holographic replica of himself. When X enters a Light Capsule, he is automatically equipped with the Parts stored within. They are often divided into four Parts which must all be collected separately to complete the armor.

Head Parts

The Head Parts (ヘッドパーツ)[1], also known as Head Program (ヘッドプログラム)[4] or Helmet Parts (ヘルメットパーツ),[5] are a portion of Armor Parts that enhance X's helmet armor. They often grant extra abilities that help locate hidden items or increase his Weapon Energy efficiency, but vary wildly between armors.

Body Parts

The Body Parts (ボディパーツ)[1], also known as Body Program (ボディプログラム)[4], Chest Parts (胸部パーツ)[6], or Custom Parts (カスタムパーツ)[7], are a portion of Armor Parts that enhance X's chest and shoulder armor. They enhance his defenses and sometimes grant a Giga Crash or Giga Attack technique.

Arm Parts

The Arm Parts (アームパーツ)[1], also known as Arm Program (アームプログラム)[4] or Buster Parts (バスターパーツ)[7][8], are a portion of Armor Parts that enhance X's arm and X-Buster armor. They enhance his Charge Shot and often grant him the ability to charge Special Weapons too, with some exceptions.

Foot Parts

The Foot Parts (フットパーツ)[1], also known as Foot Program (フットプログラム)[4] or Feet Parts (フィットパーツ)[7], are a portion of Armor Parts that enhance X's leg and foot armor. They enhance his mobility, often including an enhanced Dash or an aerial mobility technique.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Armor Parts, Compendium of Rockman X. 2005. p. 180.
  2. Kodansha Manga Hyakka #34: Rockman X Chō Hyakka. April 1996.
  3. Save data, Mega Man Maverick Hunter X. 2005.
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Dr. Light Capsule dialogue, Mega Man X5. 2000.
  5. Rockman X8 Kyūkyoku Complete Guide. Capcom. 2005.
  6. Rockman & Rockman X Daizukan. 1994.
  7. 7.0 7.1 7.2 Dr. Light Capsule dialogue, Mega Man X7. 2003.
  8. Dr. Light Capsule dialogue, Mega Man X8. 2004.