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Launch Octopus
Artwork from Mega Man X. | |
Xtreme Stage portrait(s). | |
General information | |
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Name(s): | Launch Octopus, Launcher Octopuld, Octopardo[1] |
Title(s): | Military General of the Deep[2][3], General of the Deep Sea[4] |
Group(s): | Mavericks, Maverick Hunters (formerly) |
Appearances: | Mega Man X, Mega Man Xtreme 2, Mega Man Maverick Hunter X |
Inspiration: | Giant Pacific octopus |
Game Info | |
Weapon(s): | Mega Man X: Homing Torpedo Mega Man Xtreme 2: Marine Tornado (X), Fish Missile (Zero) Maverick Hunter X: Missiles |
Weakness(es): | Mega Man X: Rolling Shield Mega Man Xtreme 2: Template:MMXIILink Maverick Hunter X: Balls |
Stage(s): | Mega Man X: Ocean Stage Mega Man Xtreme 2: Ocean Base Stage Maverick Hunter X: Subterranean Base |
Voice (JP): | Tetsuharu Ohta |
Voice (EN): | Jonathan Love |
Launch Octopus, known as Launcher Octopuld (ランチャー・オクトパルド) in Japan, is a Maverick from the X era, first appearing as one of the main bosses in Mega Man X. He is a missile-themed Reploid based on an octopus, with an arsenal of explosives and underwater agility.
Like the rest of the Mavericks in the first game, he was previously part of the Maverick Hunters, specifically serving in the 6th Naval Unit.
In the Games
Mega Man X
Launch Octopus debuts in Mega Man X as one of the eight Mavericks on the Stage Select screen. He is a former Maverick Hunter who joined Sigma's rebellion, and serves as the boss of Ocean Stage. His attacks can be overwhelming to dodge, but his tentacles can be severed with Boomerang Cutter to disable his piranha missiles. Defeating Launch Octopus grants X the Homing Torpedo. His weakness is the Rolling Shield, from Armored Armadillo, which briefly stuns him in place. A boss attack rematch with Launch Octopus later occurs in Sigma Stage 3.
Mega Man Xtreme 2
In Mega Man Xtreme 2, Launch Octopus returns as a resurrected Maverick guardian of Laguz Island. He is one of the four bosses in X Mission, being the boss of Ocean Base Stage. He has new Special Weapons for X and Zero: Marine Tornado and Fish Missile, respectively. He is weak to both Hunters' versions of Template:MMXIILink. Launch Octopus is later part of the boss attack in the Template:MMXIILink in Extreme Mode.
Mega Man Maverick Hunter X
In the remake Mega Man Maverick Hunter X, Launch Octopus receives a redesign but plays largely the same role as in Mega Man X, being the boss of Subterranean Base. He is a narcissist who believes Sigma is one of the few who sees the true beauty of his fighting style. In battle, for X he is still weak to Rolling Shield and yields Homing Torpedo upon his defeat, while for Vile he is weak to non-fire Ball weapons (Deadstar Hug and Stubborn Crawler) and yields the Missile weapon system. Octopus's boss attack rematch later occurs in Sigma Palace 1, being the first of them all.
Other Game Appearances
- In CD versions of Mega Man X3, Launch Octopus fights X in the game's opening, being crushed by an Utuboros.
- In Rockman Xover, Launch Octopus is one of the four bosses from World 2.
- In TEPPEN, Launch Octopus appears in multiple cards.
- In Zombie Cafe, Launch Octopus appears as an enemy during the Rockman X event.
Other Media
- In the Rockman X manga, Launch Octopus reprises his role from Mega Man X.
- In Rockman X Mega Mission 3, Launch Octopus is revived as Launcher Octopuld HL by the Limited, disguising himself as Blau Launcher of the Masquerades.
- In the manga Irregular Hunter Rockman X, Launch Octopus reprises his role in Mega Man X.
- In Rockman X The Novel: Irregulars Report, Launch Octopus reprises his role from Mega Man X.
- In the Archie Mega Man comic, Launch Octopus appears in the "Worlds Unite" arc as one of the many Mavericks resurrected in Sigma's army.
Official Data
Mega Man X Spec
On the Stage Select screen in Mega Man X, the player can select the "Spec" tile to view information on any of the game's eight Mavericks.
LAUNCH OCTOPUS | |
Ht: 7.80 ft Wt: 348 lb | |
–Attacks– HOMING TORPEDO E. DRAIN |
Compendium of Rockman X
Compendium of Rockman X is a Japan-only book that includes Boss Files for every boss from Mega Man X to Mega Man X7.
Mega Man X Boss File
Ocean Stage | Launch Octopus | |||
Weapon: | Homing Torpedo | Weakness: | Rolling Shield | |
Profile: | A Reploid from the 6th Naval Unit. He always disliked protecting the humans because of their weakness, and after sympathizing with Sigma he ended up participating in the rebellion. He attacks maritime cities and blocks shipping routes. | |||
Attack: | Effect: | |||
Homing Torpedo | Launches missiles consecutively. | |||
Piranha | Shoots four homing piranhas. | |||
Whirlpool | Creates a whirlpool, pulling X close so he can steal his Life Energy. |
Mega Man Xtreme Boss File
Template:CompendiumX BossFile/XII
Mega Man Maverick Hunter X Manual
The game manual included with Mega Man Maverick Hunter X includes character titles and descriptions.
Mega Man X Legacy Collection Gallery
The Mega Man X Legacy Collection includes a Gallery with character profiles for each game from Mega Man X to Mega Man X8.
Military General of the Deep Launch Octopus | |
Octopus distinguished himself as a Maverick Hunter in the 6th Naval Unit, but secretly always harbored contempt towards the weak humans he was tasked with protecting. Sigma's goals line up with his long-held dream of creating a Reploid nation, so he was among the first to join the uprising. He has deployed his fleet of whale, anglerfish, and eel-shaped Mechaniloids to assault cities built on the ocean and blockade important shipping lanes. |