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A '''Maverick''', known as an {{jp|'''Irregular'''|イレギュラー|Iregyurā}} in Japan, is a classification of [[robot]] in the ''Mega Man'' series. First appearing in ''[[Mega Man X]]'', the term is used extensively throughout the [[X era]], [[Zero era]], and [[ZX era]], coming to generally mean any robot whose behavior is dangerous or counter to the laws of society.
A '''Maverick''', known as an {{jp|'''Irregular'''|イレギュラー|Iregyurā}} in Japan, is a classification of [[robot]] in the ''Mega Man'' series. First appearing in ''[[Mega Man X]]'', the term is used extensively throughout the [[X era]], [[Zero era]], and [[ZX era]], coming to generally mean any robot whose behavior is dangerous or contrary to the laws of society.


==In the Games==
==In the Games==
===X era===
===X era===
====''Mega Man X''====
====''Mega Man X''====
The term Maverick was introduced in ''[[Mega Man X]]''. The Japanese game manual says it was intended for defective [[Reploid]]s whose behavior threatened to harm humans or fellow Reploids. This begat the formation of the [[Maverick Hunters]], an organization dedicated to controlling Maverick activity. However, the term gained political connotation when [[Sigma]] staged his rebellion against humanity, recruiting Maverick Hunters to harm humans of their own free will, without any defects.<ref name="X1 JP Manual">Game manual, ''Rockman X''. December 1993.</ref>
The term Maverick was introduced in ''[[Mega Man X]]''. The Japanese game manual says it was intended for defective [[Reploid]]s whose behavior threatened to harm humans or fellow Reploids. This begat the formation of the [[Maverick Hunters]], an organization dedicated to controlling Maverick activity.<ref name="X1 JP Manual">Game manual, ''Rockman X''. December 1993.</ref> However, the term gained political connotation when [[Sigma]] staged his rebellion against humanity, recruiting Maverick Hunters to harm humans of their own free will, without any defects.


This game introduced the formula of eight Stage Select bosses, often called the "eight Mavericks". Before facing Sigma, X must fight eight animal or plant-based Mavericks on the Stage Select screen. These eight are all former Maverick Hunters, now part of Sigma's rebellion.
This game introduced the formula of eight Stage Select bosses, often called the "eight Mavericks". Similar to [[Robot Master]]s in the [[Classic era]], X must fight eight animal or plant-inspired Mavericks on the Stage Select screen, gaining their [[Special Weapon]]s, in order to enter the [[Last Stage]]s. These eight Mavericks are all former Maverick Hunters, now part of Sigma's rebellion.


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{| class="wikitable" style="margin: 0 auto;"
|+ Mavericks introduced in ''Mega Man X''
|+ Introduced in ''Mega Man X''
|-
|-
! Name !! Image !! Special Weapon !! Weakness
! Name !! Portrait !! Special Weapon !! Weakness
|-
|-
| [[Launch Octopus]]
| [[Launch Octopus]]
| [[File:MMX - Launch Octopus Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX - Launch Octopus Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX - Homing Torpedo Icon.png]] [[Homing Torpedo]]
| [[File:MMX - Homing Torpedo Icon.png]] [[Homing Torpedo]]
| [[File:MMX - Rolling Shield Icon.png]] [[Rolling Shield]]
| [[File:MMX - Rolling Shield Icon.png]] Rolling Shield
|-
|-
| [[Chill Penguin]]
| [[Chill Penguin]]
| [[File:MMX - Chill Penguin Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX - Chill Penguin Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX - Shotgun Ice Icon.png]] [[Shotgun Ice]]
| [[File:MMX - Shotgun Ice Icon.png]] [[Shotgun Ice]]
| [[File:MMX - Fire Wave Icon.png]] [[Fire Wave]]
| [[File:MMX - Fire Wave Icon.png]] Fire Wave
|-
|-
| [[Flame Mammoth]]
| [[Flame Mammoth]]
| [[File:MMX - Flame Mammoth Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX - Flame Mammoth Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX - Fire Wave Icon.png]] [[Fire Wave]]
| [[File:MMX - Fire Wave Icon.png]] [[Fire Wave]]
| [[File:MMX - Storm Tornado Icon.png]] [[Storm Tornado]]
| [[File:MMX - Storm Tornado Icon.png]] Storm Tornado
|-
|-
| [[Boomer Kuwanger]]
| [[Boomer Kuwanger]]
| [[File:MMX - Boomer Kuwanger Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX - Boomer Kuwanger Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX - Boomerang Cutter Icon.png]] [[Boomerang Cutter]]
| [[File:MMX - Boomerang Cutter Icon.png]] [[Boomerang Cutter]]
| [[File:MMX - Homing Torpedo Icon.png]] [[Homing Torpedo]]
| [[File:MMX - Homing Torpedo Icon.png]] Homing Torpedo
|-
|-
| [[Sting Chameleon]]
| [[Sting Chameleon]]
| [[File:MMX - Sting Chameleon Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX - Sting Chameleon Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX - Chameleon Sting Icon.png]] [[Chameleon Sting]]
| [[File:MMX - Chameleon Sting Icon.png]] [[Chameleon Sting]]
| [[File:MMX - Boomerang Cutter Icon.png]] [[Boomerang Cutter]]
| [[File:MMX - Boomerang Cutter Icon.png]] Boomerang Cutter
|-
|-
| [[Spark Mandrill]]
| [[Spark Mandrill]]
| [[File:MMX - Spark Mandrill Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX - Spark Mandrill Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX - Electric Spark Icon.png]] [[Electric Spark]]
| [[File:MMX - Electric Spark Icon.png]] [[Electric Spark]]
| [[File:MMX - Shotgun Ice Icon.png]] [[Shotgun Ice]]
| [[File:MMX - Shotgun Ice Icon.png]] Shotgun Ice
|-
|-
| [[Storm Eagle]]
| [[Storm Eagle]]
| [[File:MMX - Storm Eagle Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX - Storm Eagle Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX - Storm Tornado Icon.png]] [[Storm Tornado]]
| [[File:MMX - Storm Tornado Icon.png]] [[Storm Tornado]]
| [[File:MMX - Chameleon Sting Icon.png]] [[Chameleon Sting]]
| [[File:MMX - Chameleon Sting Icon.png]] Chameleon Sting
|-
|-
| [[Armored Armadillo]]
| [[Armored Armadillo]]
| [[File:MMX - Armored Armadillo Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX - Armored Armadillo Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX - Rolling Shield Icon.png]] [[Rolling Shield]]
| [[File:MMX - Rolling Shield Icon.png]] [[Rolling Shield]]
| [[File:MMX - Electric Spark Icon.png]] [[Electric Spark]]
| [[File:MMX - Electric Spark Icon.png]] Electric Spark
|}
|}


====''Mega Man X2''====
====''Mega Man X2''====
In ''[[Mega Man X2]]'', many of the Mavericks are remnants of Sigma's initial rebellion who survived, laying low until the [[X-Hunters]] put their plans into motion. Two major developments occur: first, the Mavericks begin intentionally creating more Mavericks, all bearing Sigma's mark. Second, [[Magna Centipede]] spreads the [[Maverick Virus]] around the world via the {{MMX2Link|Central Computer Stage}}, a virus which can force Reploids to go Maverick against their best judgement. These developments would have repercussions for the rest of the X era.
In ''[[Mega Man X2]]'', there are still remnants of Sigma's Maverick rebellion, now laying low until the [[X-Hunters]] put their plans into motion. Two major developments occur: first, the Mavericks begin intentionally creating more Mavericks, all bearing Sigma's mark. Second, [[Magna Centipede]] spreads the [[Maverick Virus]] around the world via the {{MMX2Link|Central Computer Stage}}, a virus which can force Reploids to go Maverick against their best judgement. These developments would have repercussions for the rest of the X era.


The eight Mavericks are five former Maverick Hunters from Sigma's rebellion, plus three new recruits.
The eight Mavericks are five former Maverick Hunters from Sigma's rebellion, plus three new recruits.


{| class="wikitable" style="margin: 0 auto; width: 75%;"
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: 0 auto;"
! [[Wire Sponge]] !! [[Morph Moth]] !! [[Flame Stag]] !! [[Magna Centipede]] !! [[Overdrive Ostrich]] !! [[Bubble Crab]] !! [[Wheel Gator]] !! [[Crystal Snail]]
|+ Introduced in ''Mega Man X2''
|-
|-
| [[File:MMX2 - Wire Sponge Portrait.png|center|link=Wire Sponge]] || [[File:MMX2 - Morph Moth Portrait.png|center|link=Morph Moth]] || [[File:MMX2 - Flame Stag Portrait.png|center|link=Flame Stag]] || [[File:MMX2 - Magna Centipede Portrait.png|center|link=Magna Centipede]] || [[File:MMX2 - Overdrive Ostrich Portrait.png|center|link=Overdrive Ostrich]] || [[File:MMX2 - Bubble Crab Portrait.png|center|link=Bubble Crab]] || [[File:MMX2 - Wheel Gator Portrait.png|center|link=Wheel Gator]] || [[File:MMX2 - Crystal Snail Portrait.png|center|link=Crystal Snail]]
! Name !! Portrait !! Special Weapon !! Weakness
|-
| [[Wire Sponge]]
| [[File:MMX2 - Wire Sponge Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX2 - Strike Chain Icon.png]] [[Strike Chain]]
| [[File:MMX2 - Sonic Slicer Icon.png]] Sonic Slicer
|-
| [[Morph Moth]]
| [[File:MMX2 - Morph Moth Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX2 - Silk Shot Icon.png]] [[Silk Shot]]
| [[File:MMX2 - Speed Burner Icon.png]] Speed Burner
|-
| [[Flame Stag]]
| [[File:MMX2 - Flame Stag Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX2 - Speed Burner Icon.png]] [[Speed Burner]]
| [[File:MMX2 - Bubble Splash Icon.png]] Bubble Splash
|-
| [[Magna Centipede]]
| [[File:MMX2 - Magna Centipede Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX2 - Magnet Mine Icon.png]] [[Magnet Mine]]
| [[File:MMX2 - Silk Shot Icon.png]] Silk Shot
|-
| [[Overdrive Ostrich]]
| [[File:MMX2 - Overdrive Ostrich Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX2 - Sonic Slicer Icon.png]] [[Sonic Slicer]]
| [[File:MMX2 - Crystal Hunter Icon.png]] Crystal Hunter
|-
| [[Bubble Crab]]
| [[File:MMX2 - Bubble Crab Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX2 - Bubble Splash Icon.png]] [[Bubble Splash]]
| [[File:MMX2 - Spin Wheel Icon.png]] Spin Wheel
|-
| [[Wheel Gator]]
| [[File:MMX2 - Wheel Gator Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX2 - Spin Wheel Icon.png]] [[Spin Wheel]]
| [[File:MMX2 - Strike Chain Icon.png]] Strike Chain
|-
| [[Crystal Snail]]
| [[File:MMX2 - Crystal Snail Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX2 - Crystal Hunter Icon.png]] [[Crystal Hunter]]
| [[File:MMX2 - Magnet Mine Icon.png]] Magnet Mine
|}
|}


====''Mega Man X3''====
====''Mega Man X3''====
In ''[[Mega Man X3]]'', Mavericks are briefly believed to be a thing of the past once [[Dr. Doppler]] finds a way to cure Reploids of the Maverick Virus (now called the Sigma Virus). However, the illusion is dashed when Doppler reveals his own evil ambitions, and that the entirety of [[Dopple Town]], including many visitors, are now his Maverick servants. Some Reploids, such as [[Gravity Beetle]], sympathize with the rebellion and join too. This forms the [[Doppler Army]], a new Maverick force seeking to rule the world.
In ''[[Mega Man X3]]'', Mavericks are briefly believed to be a thing of the past once [[Dr. Doppler]] finds a way to cure Reploids of the Maverick Virus (now called the Sigma Virus). However, the illusion is dashed when Doppler reveals his own evil ambitions, and that the entirety of [[Dopple Town]], including many visitors, are now his Maverick servants. Some Reploids, such as [[Gravity Beetle]], sympathize with the rebellion and join too. This forms the [[Doppler Army]], a new Maverick force seeking to dominate the world.


The eight Mavericks are members of the Doppler Army, of their own free will or due to the Sigma Virus.
The eight Mavericks are members of the Doppler Army, of their own free will or due to the Sigma Virus.


{| class="wikitable" style="margin: 0 auto; width: 75%;"
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: 0 auto;"
! [[Blast Hornet]] !! [[Blizzard Buffalo]] !! [[Gravity Beetle]] !! [[Toxic Seahorse]] !! [[Volt Catfish]] !! [[Crush Crawfish]] !! [[Tunnel Rhino]] !! [[Neon Tiger]]
|+ Introduced in ''Mega Man X3''
|-
|-
| [[File:MMX3 - Blast Hornet Portrait.png|center|link=Blast Hornet]] || [[File:MMX3 - Blizzard Buffalo Portrait.png|center|link=Blizzard Buffalo]] || [[File:MMX3 - Gravity Beetle Portrait.png|center|link=Gravity Beetle]] || [[File:MMX3 - Toxic Seahorse Portrait.png|center|link=Toxic Seahorse]] || [[File:MMX3 - Volt Catfish Portrait.png|center|link=Volt Catfish]] || [[File:MMX3 - Crush Crawfish Portrait.png|center|link=Crush Crawfish]] || [[File:MMX3 - Tunnel Rhino Portrait.png|center|link=Tunnel Rhino]] || [[File:MMX3 - Neon Tiger Portrait.png|center|link=Neon Tiger]]
! Name !! Portrait !! Special Weapon !! Weakness
|-
| [[Blast Hornet]]
| [[File:MMX3 - Blast Hornet Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX3 - Parasitic Bomb Icon.png]] [[Parasitic Bomb]]
| [[File:MMX3 - Gravity Well Icon.png]] Gravity Well
|-
| [[Blizzard Buffalo]]
| [[File:MMX3 - Blizzard Buffalo Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX3 - Frost Shield Icon.png]] [[Frost Shield]]
| [[File:MMX3 - Parasitic Bomb Icon.png]] Parasitic Bomb
|-
| [[Gravity Beetle]]
| [[File:MMX3 - Gravity Beetle Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX3 - Gravity Well Icon.png]] [[Gravity Well]]
| [[File:MMX3 - Ray Splasher Icon.png]] Ray Splasher
|-
| [[Toxic Seahorse]]
| [[File:MMX3 - Toxic Seahorse Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX3 - Acid Burst Icon.png]] [[Acid Burst]]
| [[File:MMX3 - Frost Shield Icon.png]] Frost Shield
|-
| [[Volt Catfish]]
| [[File:MMX3 - Volt Catfish Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX3 - Triad Thunder Icon.png]] [[Triad Thunder]]
| [[File:MMX3 - Tornado Fang Icon.png]] Tornado Fang
|-
| [[Crush Crawfish]]
| [[File:MMX3 - Crush Crawfish Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX3 - Spinning Blade Icon.png]] [[Spinning Blade]]
| [[File:MMX3 - Triad Thunder Icon.png]] Triad Thunder
|-
| [[Tunnel Rhino]]
| [[File:MMX3 - Tunnel Rhino Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX3 - Tornado Fang Icon.png]] [[Tornado Fang]]
| [[File:MMX3 - Acid Burst Icon.png]] Acid Burst
|-
| [[Neon Tiger]]
| [[File:MMX3 - Neon Tiger Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX3 - Ray Splasher Icon.png]] [[Ray Splasher]]
| [[File:MMX3 - Spinning Blade Icon.png]] Spinning Blade
|}
|}


====''Mega Man X4''====
====''Mega Man X4''====
In ''[[Mega Man X4]]'', the term Maverick is further complicated as a political tool. After being blamed for the [[Sky Lagoon]] incident, [[Repliforce]] stages a coup d'état in order to escape to space and establish their own independent Reploid nation. Despite not outright seeking to destroy humanity, they are branded as Maverick for their disobedience and the Maverick Hunters are sent after them. Additionally, Sigma retains some loyal Maverick agents to help pull the strings behind the chaos.
In ''[[Mega Man X4]]'', the term Maverick is further complicated as a political tool. After being blamed for the [[Sky Lagoon]] incident, [[Repliforce]] stages a coup d'état in order to escape to space and establish their own independent Reploid nation. Despite not outright seeking to destroy humanity, they are branded as Maverick for their dangerous disobedience and the Maverick Hunters are sent after them. Additionally, Sigma retains some loyal Maverick agents who work amidst the chaos.


The eight Mavericks are five members of Repliforce, plus three agents of Sigma.
The eight Mavericks are five members of Repliforce, plus three agents of Sigma. As this game was Zero's fully playable debut, this also offers [[Technique]]s for Zero, alongside X's Special Weapons.


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{| class="wikitable" style="margin: 0 auto;"
! [[Web Spider]] !! [[Cyber Peacock]] !! [[Storm Owl]] !! [[Magma Dragoon]] !! [[Jet Stingray]] !! [[Split Mushroom]] !! [[Slash Beast]] !! [[Frost Walrus]]
|+ Introduced in ''Mega Man X4''
|-
! Name !! Portrait !! Special Weapon !! Weakness
|-
| [[Web Spider]]
| [[File:MMX4 - Web Spider Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX4 - Lightning Web Icon.png]] [[Lightning Web]]<br/>[[File:MMX4 - Raijingeki Icon.png]] [[Raijingeki]]
| [[File:MMX4 - Twin Slasher Icon.png]] Twin Slasher<br/>[[File:MMX4 - Shippuuga Icon.png]] Shippuuga
|-
| [[Cyber Peacock]]
| [[File:MMX4 - Cyber Peacock Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX4 - Aiming Laser Icon.png]] [[Aiming Laser]]<br/>[[File:MMX4 - Rakuhouha Icon.png]] [[Rakuhouha]]
| [[File:MMX4 - Soul Body Icon.png]] Soul Body<br/>[[File:MMX4 - Ryuenjin Icon.png]] Ryuenjin
|-
| [[Storm Owl]]
| [[File:MMX4 - Storm Owl Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX4 - Double Cyclone Icon.png]] [[Double Cyclone]]<br/>[[File:MMX4 - Tenkuuha Icon.png]] [[Tenkuuha]]
| [[File:MMX4 - Aiming Laser Icon.png]] Aiming Laser<br/>[[File:MMX4 - Rakuhouha Icon.png]] Rakuhouha
|-
| [[Magma Dragoon]]
| [[File:MMX4 - Magma Dragoon Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX4 - Rising Fire Icon.png]] [[Rising Fire]]<br/>[[File:MMX4 - Ryuenjin Icon.png]] [[Ryuenjin]]
| [[File:MMX4 - Double Cyclone Icon.png]] Double Cyclone<br/>[[File:MMX4 - Raijingeki Icon.png]] Raijingeki
|-
| [[Jet Stingray]]
| [[File:MMX4 - Jet Stingray Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX4 - Ground Hunter Icon.png]] [[Ground Hunter]]<br/>[[File:MMX4 - Hienkyaku Icon.png]] [[Hienkyaku]]
| [[File:MMX4 - Frost Tower Icon.png]] Frost Tower<br/>[[File:MMX4 - Hyouretsuzan Icon.png]] Hyouretsuzan
|-
| [[Split Mushroom]]
| [[File:MMX4 - Split Mushroom Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX4 - Soul Body Icon.png]] [[Soul Body]]<br/>[[File:MMX4 - Kuuenzan Icon.png]] [[Kuuenzan]]
| [[File:MMX4 - Lightning Web Icon.png]] Lightning Web<br/>[[File:MMX4 - Raijingeki Icon.png]] Raijingeki
|-
| [[Slash Beast]]
| [[File:MMX4 - Slash Beast Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX4 - Twin Slasher Icon.png]] [[Twin Slasher]]<br/>[[File:MMX4 - Shippuuga Icon.png]] [[Shippuuga]]
| [[File:MMX4 - Ground Hunter Icon.png]] Ground Hunter<br/>[[File:MMX4 - Raijingeki Icon.png]] Raijingeki
|-
|-
| [[File:MMX4 - Web Spider Portrait.png|center|link=Web Spider]] || [[File:MMX4 - Cyber Peacock Portrait.png|center|link=Cyber Peacock]] || [[File:MMX4 - Storm Owl Portrait.png|center|link=Storm Owl]] || [[File:MMX4 - Magma Dragoon Portrait.png|center|link=Magma Dragoon]] || [[File:MMX4 - Jet Stingray Portrait.png|center|link=Jet Stingray]] || [[File:MMX4 - Split Mushroom Portrait.png|center|link=Split Mushroom]] || [[File:MMX4 - Slash Beast Portrait.png|center|link=Slash Beast]] || [[File:MMX4 - Frost Walrus Portrait.png|center|link=Frost Walrus]]
| [[Frost Walrus]]
| [[File:MMX4 - Frost Walrus Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX4 - Frost Tower Icon.png]] [[Frost Tower]]<br/>[[File:MMX4 - Hyouretsuzan Icon.png]] [[Hyouretsuzan]]
| [[File:MMX4 - Rising Fire Icon.png]] Rising Fire<br/>[[File:MMX4 - Ryuenjin Icon.png]] Ryuenjin
|}
|}


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In ''[[Mega Man X5]]'', Sigma spreads the Sigma Virus across the entire planet. This results in much of the world going Maverick simultaneously, causing a global disaster. While the Maverick Hunters rush to stop the crash of [[Eurasia]], they confront a variety of Reploids — some innocent, some not — who are infected by the Sigma Virus and refuse to cooperate with their plans. Additionally, {{XEraLink|Zero}} may go Maverick if he is exposed to the [[Zero Virus]], restoring him to his [[Awakened Zero]] state.
In ''[[Mega Man X5]]'', Sigma spreads the Sigma Virus across the entire planet. This results in much of the world going Maverick simultaneously, causing a global disaster. While the Maverick Hunters rush to stop the crash of [[Eurasia]], they confront a variety of Reploids — some innocent, some not — who are infected by the Sigma Virus and refuse to cooperate with their plans. Additionally, {{XEraLink|Zero}} may go Maverick if he is exposed to the [[Zero Virus]], restoring him to his [[Awakened Zero]] state.


The eight Mavericks are Reploids who own parts for the [[Enigma]] and [[Space Shuttle]] missions.
The eight Mavericks are Reploids who own objects required for the [[Enigma]] and [[Space Shuttle]] missions.


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{| class="wikitable" style="margin: 0 auto;"
! [[Crescent Grizzly]] !! [[Volt Kraken]] !! [[Shining Firefly]] !! [[Tidal Whale]] !! [[Spiral Pegasus]] !! [[Spike Rosered]] !! [[Dark Necrobat]] !! [[Burn Dinorex]]
|+ Introduced in ''Mega Man X5''
|-
|-
| [[File:MMX5 - Crescent Grizzly Portrait.png|center|link=Crescent Grizzly]] || [[File:MMX5 - Volt Kraken Portrait.png|center|link=Volt Kraken]] || [[File:MMX5 - Shining Firefly Portrait.png|center|link=Shining Firefly]] || [[File:MMX5 - Tidal Whale Portrait.png|center|link=Tidal Whale]] || [[File:MMX5 - Spiral Pegasus Portrait.png|center|link=Spiral Pegasus]] || [[File:MMX5 - Spike Rosered Portrait.png|center|link=Spike Rosered]] || [[File:MMX5 - Dark Necrobat Portrait.png|center|link=Dark Necrobat]] || [[File:MMX5 - Burn Dinorex Portrait.png|center|link=Burn Dinorex]]
! Name !! Portrait !! Special Weapon !! Weakness
|-
| [[Crescent Grizzly]]
| [[File:MMX5 - Crescent Grizzly Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX5 - C-Shot Icon.png]] [[Crescent Shot]]<br/>[[File:MMX5 - C-Sword Icon.png]] [[Crescent Sword]]
| [[File:MMX5 - Spike Ball Icon.png]] Spike Ball<br/>[[File:MMX5 - Twin Dream Icon.png]] Twin Dream
|-
| [[Volt Kraken]]
| [[File:MMX5 - Volt Kraken Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX5 - Tri-Thunder Icon.png]] {{MMX5Link|Tri-Thunder}}<br/>[[File:MMX5 - E-Blade Icon.png]] [[Electric Blade]]
| [[File:MMX5 - Goo Shaver Icon.png]] Goo Shaver<br/>[[File:MMX5 - Frost Splasher Icon.png]] Frost Splasher
|-
| [[Shining Firefly]]
| [[File:MMX5 - Shining Firefly Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX5 - F-Laser Icon.png]] [[Flash Laser]]<br/>[[File:MMX5 - C-Flasher Icon.png]] [[Chaos Flasher]]
| [[File:MMX5 - Tri-Thunder Icon.png]] Tri-Thunder<br/>[[File:MMX5 - E-Blade Icon.png]] Electric Blade
|-
| [[Tidal Whale]]
| [[File:MMX5 - Tidal Whale Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX5 - Goo Shaver Icon.png]] [[Goo Shaver]]<br/>[[File:MMX5 - Frost Splasher Icon.png]] [[Frost Splasher]]
| [[File:MMX5 - C-Shot Icon.png]] Crescent Shot<br/>[[File:MMX5 - C-Sword Icon.png]] Crescent Sword
|-
| [[Spiral Pegasus]]
| [[File:MMX5 - Spiral Pegasus Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX5 - Wing Spiral Icon.png]] [[Wing Spiral]]<br/>[[File:MMX5 - W-Shredder Icon.png]] [[Wind Shredder]]
| [[File:MMX5 - Dark Hold (X) Icon.png]] Dark Hold<br/>[[File:MMX5 - Dark Hold (Z) Icon.png]]
|-
| [[Spike Rosered]]
| [[File:MMX5 - Spike Rosered Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX5 - Spike Ball Icon.png]] [[Spike Ball]]<br/>[[File:MMX5 - Twin Dream Icon.png]] [[Twin Dream]]
| [[File:MMX5 - Ground Fire Icon.png]] Ground Fire<br/>[[File:MMX5 - Quake Blazer Icon.png]] Quake Blazer
|-
| [[Dark Necrobat]]
| [[File:MMX5 - Dark Necrobat Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX5 - Dark Hold (X) Icon.png]] [[Dark Hold]]<br/>[[File:MMX5 - Dark Hold (Z) Icon.png]]
| [[File:MMX5 - F-Laser Icon.png]] Flash Laser<br/>[[File:MMX5 - C-Flasher Icon.png]] Chaos Flasher
|-
| [[Burn Dinorex]]
| [[File:MMX5 - Burn Dinorex Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX5 - Ground Fire Icon.png]] [[Ground Fire]]<br/>[[File:MMX5 - Quake Blazer Icon.png]] [[Quake Blazer]]
| [[File:MMX5 - Wing Spiral Icon.png]] Wing Spiral<br/>[[File:MMX5 - W-Shredder Icon.png]] Wind Shredder
|}
|}


====''Mega Man X6''====
====''Mega Man X6''====
In ''[[Mega Man X6]]'', Mavericks are again believed to be a thing of the past, as the Sigma Virus has disappeared and the world is focused on rebuilding from the [[Earth Crisis]]. However, wild Mavericks return as the mysterious [[Nightmare]] appears. As X investigates the Mavericks, he comes into conflict with [[High Max]] and the [[Nightmare Investigators]], who are secretly loyal to the one behind the Nightmare, [[Gate]].
In ''[[Mega Man X6]]'', Mavericks are again believed to be a thing of the past, as the Sigma Virus has disappeared and the world is focused on rebuilding from the [[Earth Crisis]]. However, wild Mavericks return when the mysterious [[Nightmare]] appears. As X investigates the Mavericks, he comes into conflict with [[High Max]] and the [[Nightmare Investigators]]. They are secretly loyal to [[Gate]], who plans to conquer the world using the Nightmare.


The eight Mavericks are the Nightmare Investigators working for Gate.
The eight Mavericks are the Nightmare Investigators working for Gate.


{| class="wikitable" style="margin: 0 auto; width: 75%;"
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: 0 auto;"
! [[Commander Yammark]] !! [[Rainy Turtloid]] !! [[Shield Sheldon]] !! [[Blizzard Wolfang]] !! [[Blaze Heatnix]] !! [[Infinity Mijinion]] !! [[Metal Shark Player]] !! [[Ground Scaravich]]
|+ Introduced in ''Mega Man X6''
|-
! Name !! Portrait !! Special Weapon !! Weakness
|-
| [[Commander Yammark]]
| [[File:MMX6 - Commander Yammark Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX6 - Yammar Option (X) Icon.png]] [[Yammar Option]]<br/>[[File:MMX6 - Yammar Option (Z) Icon.png]]
| [[File:MMX6 - Ray Arrow Icon.png]] Ray Arrow<br/>[[File:MMX6 - Rekkoha Icon.png]] Rekkoha
|-
| [[Rainy Turtloid]]
| [[File:MMX6 - Rainy Turtloid Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX6 - Meteor Rain Icon.png]] [[Meteor Rain]]<br/>[[File:MMX6 - Ensuizan Icon.png]] [[Ensuizan]]
| [[File:MMX6 - Ice Burst Icon.png]] Ice Burst<br/>[[File:MMX6 - Hyoroga Icon.png]] Hyoroga
|-
| [[Shield Sheldon]]
| [[File:MMX6 - Shield Sheldon Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX6 - Guard Shell (X) Icon.png]] [[Guard Shell]]<br/>[[File:MMX6 - Guard Shell (Z) Icon.png]]
| [[File:MMX6 - Metal Anchor Icon.png]] Metal Anchor<br/>[[File:MMX6 - Rakukojin Icon.png]] Rakukojin
|-
| [[Blizzard Wolfang]]
| [[File:MMX6 - Blizzard Wolfang Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX6 - Ice Burst Icon.png]] [[Ice Burst]]<br/>[[File:MMX6 - Hyoroga Icon.png]] [[Hyoroga]]
| [[File:MMX6 - Magma Blade Icon.png]] Magma Blade<br/>[[File:MMX6 - Shoenzan Icon.png]] Shoenzan
|-
| [[Blaze Heatnix]]
| [[File:MMX6 - Blaze Heatnix Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX6 - Magma Blade Icon.png]] [[Magma Blade]]<br/>[[File:MMX6 - Shoenzan Icon.png]] [[Shoenzan]]
| [[File:MMX6 - Ground Dash Icon.png]] Ground Dash<br/>[[File:MMX6 - Sentsuizan Icon.png]] Sentsuizan
|-
| [[Infinity Mijinion]]
| [[File:MMX6 - Infinity Mijinion Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX6 - Ray Arrow Icon.png]] [[Ray Arrow]]<br/>[[File:MMX6 - Rekkoha Icon.png]] [[Rekkoha]]
| [[File:MMX6 - Guard Shell (X) Icon.png]] Guard Shell<br/>[[File:MMX6 - Guard Shell (Z) Icon.png]]
|-
| [[Metal Shark Player]]
| [[File:MMX6 - Metal Shark Player Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX6 - Metal Anchor Icon.png]] [[Metal Anchor]]<br/>[[File:MMX6 - Rakukojin Icon.png]] [[Rakukojin]]
| [[File:MMX6 - Meteor Rain Icon.png]] Meteor Rain<br/>[[File:MMX6 - Ensuizan Icon.png]] Ensuizan
|-
|-
| [[File:MMX6 - Commander Yammark Portrait.png|center|80px|link=Commander Yammark]] || [[File:MMX6 - Rainy Turtloid Portrait.png|center|80px|link=Rainy Turtloid]] || [[File:MMX6 - Shield Sheldon Portrait.png|center|80px|link=Shield Sheldon]] || [[File:MMX6 - Blizzard Wolfang Portrait.png|center|80px|link=Blizzard Wolfang]] || [[File:MMX6 - Blaze Heatnix Portrait.png|center|80px|link=Blaze Heatnix]] || [[File:MMX6 - Infinity Mijinion Portrait.png|center|80px|link=Infinity Mijinion]] || [[File:MMX6 - Metal Shark Player Portrait.png|center|80px|link=Metal Shark Player]] || [[File:MMX6 - Ground Scaravich Portrait.png|center|80px|link=Ground Scaravich]]
| [[Ground Scaravich]]
| [[File:MMX6 - Ground Scaravich Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX6 - Ground Dash Icon.png]] [[Ground Dash]]<br/>[[File:MMX6 - Sentsuizan Icon.png]] [[Sentsuizan]]
| [[File:MMX6 - Yammar Option (X) Icon.png]] Yammar Option<br/>[[File:MMX6 - Yammar Option (Z) Icon.png]]
|}
|}


====''Mega Man X7''====
====''Mega Man X7''====
In ''[[Mega Man X7]]'', the healed world is susceptible to Maverick crime again. An illegal Maverick-hunting syndicate called [[Red Alert]] appears, competing with the weakened Maverick Hunters. When their member [[Axl]] seeks asylum with the Hunters, [[Red]] challenges them over his custody. Red Alert releases Mavericks across the globe, goading the Hunters into a duel to determine which group is superior.<ref>''Mega Man X7''. 2003. '''Red:''' "I never imagined our little friend would end up in your hands, but in any case, I want Axl back. Now, don't you worry. I know he won't come back easily. So how about this? Like you, we are hunters. We've trashed our share of Mavericks. So how about a duel? A duel to determine who the real Maverick Hunters are. I'm sure you won't mind if we use the Mavericks that we've captured so far. So, the last one standing wins!"</ref>  
In ''[[Mega Man X7]]'', the rebuilt world is susceptible to Maverick crime again. A bounty hunter syndicate called [[Red Alert]] appears, competing with the weakened Maverick Hunters. When their member [[Axl]] seeks asylum with the Hunters, [[Red]] challenges them over his custody. Red Alert releases Mavericks across the globe, goading the Hunters into a duel to determine which group is superior.<ref>''Mega Man X7''. 2003. '''Red:''' "I never imagined our little friend would end up in your hands, but in any case, I want Axl back. Now, don't you worry. I know he won't come back easily. So how about this? Like you, we are hunters. We've trashed our share of Mavericks. So how about a duel? A duel to determine who the real Maverick Hunters are. I'm sure you won't mind if we use the Mavericks that we've captured so far. So, the last one standing wins!"</ref>  


The eight Mavericks are members of [[Red Alert]].
The eight Mavericks are members of [[Red Alert]].


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{| class="wikitable" style="margin: 0 auto;"
! [[Soldier Stonekong]] !! [[Splash Warfly]] !! [[Tornado Tonion]] !! [[Vanishing Gungaroo]] !! [[Flame Hyenard]] !! [[Ride Boarski]] !! [[Snipe Anteator]] !! [[Wind Crowrang]]
|+ Introduced in ''Mega Man X7''
|-
! Name !! Portrait !! Special Weapon !! Weakness
|-
| [[Soldier Stonekong]]
| [[File:MMX7 - Soldier Stonekong Portrait.png|80px|center]]
| [[File:MMX7 - Gaea Shield (A) Icon.png]] [[Gaea Shield]]<br/>[[File:MMX7 - Gaea Shield (X) Icon.png]]<br/>[[File:MMX7 - Gokumonken Icon.png]] [[Gokumonken]]
| [[File:MMX7 - Explosion (A) Icon.png]] Explosion<br/>[[File:MMX7 - Explosion (X) Icon.png]]<br/>[[File:MMX7 - Hadangeki Icon.png]] Hadangeki
|-
| [[Splash Warfly]]
| [[File:MMX7 - Splash Warfly Portrait.png|80px|center]]
| [[File:MMX7 - Splash Laser (A) Icon.png]] [[Splash Laser]]<br/>[[File:MMX7 - Splash Laser (X) Icon.png]]<br/>[[File:MMX7 - Suiretsusen Icon.png]] [[Suiretsusen]]
| [[File:MMX7 - Volt Tornado (A) Icon.png]] Volt Tornado<br/>[[File:MMX7 - Volt Tornado (X) Icon.png]]<br/>[[File:MMX7 - Raijinshou Icon.png]] Raijinshou
|-
| [[Tornado Tonion]]
| [[File:MMX7 - Tornado Tonion Portrait.png|80px|center]]
| [[File:MMX7 - Volt Tornado (A) Icon.png]] [[Volt Tornado]]<br/>[[File:MMX7 - Volt Tornado (X) Icon.png]]<br/>[[File:MMX7 - Raijinshou Icon.png]] [[Raijinshou]]
|| [[File:MMX7 - Gaea Shield (A) Icon.png]] Gaea Shield<br/>[[File:MMX7 - Gaea Shield (X) Icon.png]]<br/>[[File:MMX7 - Gokumonken Icon.png]] Gokumonken
|-
| [[Vanishing Gungaroo]]
| [[File:MMX7 - Vanishing Gungaroo Portrait.png|80px|center]]
| [[File:MMX7 - Explosion (A) Icon.png]] [[Explosion]]<br/>[[File:MMX7 - Explosion (X) Icon.png]]<br/>[[File:MMX7 - Hadangeki Icon.png]] [[Hadangeki]]
| [[File:MMX7 - Wind Cutter (A) Icon.png]] Wind Cutter<br/>[[File:MMX7 - Wind Cutter (X) Icon.png]]<br/>[[File:MMX7 - Souenbu Icon.png]] Souenbu
|-
| [[Flame Hyenard]]
| [[File:MMX7 - Flame Hyenard Portrait.png|80px|center]]
| [[File:MMX7 - Circle Blaze (A) Icon.png]] [[Circle Blaze]]<br/>[[File:MMX7 - Circle Blaze (X) Icon.png]]<br/>[[File:MMX7 - Bakuenjin Icon.png]] [[Bakuenjin]]
| [[File:MMX7 - Splash Laser (A) Icon.png]] Splash Laser<br/>[[File:MMX7 - Splash Laser (X) Icon.png]]<br/>[[File:MMX7 - Suiretsusen Icon.png]] Suiretsusen
|-
| [[Ride Boarski]]
| [[File:MMX7 - Ride Boarski Portrait.png|80px|center]]
| [[File:MMX7 - Moving Wheel (A) Icon.png]] [[Moving Wheel]]<br/>[[File:MMX7 - Moving Wheel (X) Icon.png]]<br/>[[File:MMX7 - Zankourin Icon.png]] [[Zankourin]]
| [[File:MMX7 - Circle Blaze (A) Icon.png]] Circle Blaze<br/>[[File:MMX7 - Circle Blaze (X) Icon.png]]<br/>[[File:MMX7 - Bakuenjin Icon.png]] Bakuenjin
|-
| [[Snipe Anteator]]
| [[File:MMX7 - Snipe Anteator Portrait.png|80px|center]]
| [[File:MMX7 - Sniper Missile (A) Icon.png]] [[Sniper Missile]]<br/>[[File:MMX7 - Sniper Missile (X) Icon.png]]<br/>[[File:MMX7 - Hieijin Icon.png]] [[Hieijin]]
| [[File:MMX7 - Moving Wheel (A) Icon.png]] Moving Wheel<br/>[[File:MMX7 - Moving Wheel (X) Icon.png]]<br/>[[File:MMX7 - Zankourin Icon.png]] Zankourin
|-
|-
| [[File:MMX7 - Soldier Stonekong Portrait.png|center|80px|link=Soldier Stonekong]] || [[File:MMX7 - Splash Warfly Portrait.png|center|80px|link=Splash Warfly]] || [[File:MMX7 - Tornado Tonion Portrait.png|center|80px|link=Tornado Tonion]] || [[File:MMX7 - Vanishing Gungaroo Portrait.png|center|80px|link=Vanishing Gungaroo]] || [[File:MMX7 - Flame Hyenard Portrait.png|center|80px|link=Flame Hyenard]] || [[File:MMX7 - Ride Boarski Portrait.png|center|80px|link=Ride Boarski]] || [[File:MMX7 - Snipe Anteator Portrait.png|center|80px|link=Snipe Anteator]] || [[File:MMX7 - Wind Crowrang Portrait.png|center|80px|link=Wind Crowrang]]
| [[Wind Crowrang]]
| [[File:MMX7 - Wind Crowrang Portrait.png|80px|center]]
| [[File:MMX7 - Wind Cutter (A) Icon.png]] [[Wind Cutter]]<br/>[[File:MMX7 - Wind Cutter (X) Icon.png]]<br/>[[File:MMX7 - Souenbu Icon.png]] [[Souenbu]]
| [[File:MMX7 - Sniper Missile (A) Icon.png]] Sniper Missile<br/>[[File:MMX7 - Sniper Missile (X) Icon.png]]<br/>[[File:MMX7 - Hieijin Icon.png]] Hieijin
|}
|}


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In ''[[Mega Man X8]]'', advanced Reploids called [[new generation Reploid]]s are put into production to work on the [[Jakob Project]]. New generation Reploids are believed to be incapable of going Maverick due to their [[Copy Chip]]s, which give them total control of their bodies and immunity to viruses.<ref>''Mega Man X8''. 2004. '''Alia:''' "I've completed the analysis of the Maverick data acquired so far. What makes new generation Reploids resistant to viruses is their copy chip. The copy chip can actually change a Reploid's DNA."</ref> However, they instead choose to go Maverick of their own accord, joining Sigma to destroy the world and start anew in space using Jakob.<ref>''Mega Man X8''. 2004. '''X:''' "What does [Sigma] plan to do? You know, he's just using you. Nothing more." '''Burn Rooster:''' "Using me? If that's the price I have to pay to bring about the new world, so be it!"</ref><ref>''Mega Man X8''. 2004. '''Lumine:''' "This decision to wage battle against the old world was made consciously. In other words, we possess the power to go Maverick at will!"</ref> The term Maverick comes into question when [[Lumine]] argues the rebellion is a question of natural evolution, not good and evil.<ref>''Mega Man X8''. 2004. '''Lumine:''' "Enemy, ally... This issue isn't so black and white. Reploids, along with humanity, have irrevocably changed. The nature of their existence has also changed. You are not needed in our new world!"</ref>  
In ''[[Mega Man X8]]'', advanced Reploids called [[new generation Reploid]]s are put into production to work on the [[Jakob Project]]. New generation Reploids are believed to be incapable of going Maverick due to their [[Copy Chip]]s, which give them total control of their bodies and immunity to viruses.<ref>''Mega Man X8''. 2004. '''Alia:''' "I've completed the analysis of the Maverick data acquired so far. What makes new generation Reploids resistant to viruses is their copy chip. The copy chip can actually change a Reploid's DNA."</ref> However, they instead choose to go Maverick of their own accord, joining Sigma to destroy the world and start anew in space using Jakob.<ref>''Mega Man X8''. 2004. '''X:''' "What does [Sigma] plan to do? You know, he's just using you. Nothing more." '''Burn Rooster:''' "Using me? If that's the price I have to pay to bring about the new world, so be it!"</ref><ref>''Mega Man X8''. 2004. '''Lumine:''' "This decision to wage battle against the old world was made consciously. In other words, we possess the power to go Maverick at will!"</ref> The term Maverick comes into question when [[Lumine]] argues the rebellion is a question of natural evolution, not good and evil.<ref>''Mega Man X8''. 2004. '''Lumine:''' "Enemy, ally... This issue isn't so black and white. Reploids, along with humanity, have irrevocably changed. The nature of their existence has also changed. You are not needed in our new world!"</ref>  


The eight Mavericks are rioting new generation Reploids.
The eight Mavericks are rioting new generation Reploids. Additionally, this game introduced new Special Weapons for Axl that take the form of new firearms for him to wield.


{| class="wikitable" style="margin: 0 auto; width: 75%;"
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: 0 auto;"
! [[Optic Sunflower]] !! [[Gravity Antonion]] !! [[Dark Mantis]] !! [[Bamboo Pandamonium]] !! [[Gigabolt Man-O-War]] !! [[Earthrock Trilobyte]] !! [[Avalanche Yeti]] !! [[Burn Rooster]]
|+ Introduced in ''Mega Man X8''
|-
! Name !! Portrait !! Special Weapon !! Weakness
|-
| [[Optic Sunflower]]
| [[File:MMX8 - Optic Sunflower Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX8 - Shining Ray Icon.png]] [[Shining Ray]]<br/>[[File:MMX8 - Tenshouha Icon.png]] [[Tenshouha]]<br/>[[File:MMX8 - Ray Gun Icon.png]] [[Ray Gun]]
| [[File:MMX8 - Green Spinner Icon.png]] Green Spinner<br/>[[File:MMX8 - Youdantotsu Icon.png]] Youdantotsu<br/>[[File:MMX8 - Blast Launcher Icon.png]] Blast Launcher
|-
| [[Gravity Antonion]]
| [[File:MMX8 - Gravity Antonion Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX8 - Squeeze Bomb Icon.png]] [[Squeeze Bomb]]<br/>[[File:MMX8 - Juuhazan Icon.png]] [[Juuhazan]]<br/>[[File:MMX8 - Spiral Magnum Icon.png]] [[Spiral Magnum]]
| [[File:MMX8 - Shadow Runner Icon.png]] Shadow Runner<br/>[[File:MMX8 - Rasetsusen Icon.png]] Rasetsusen<br/>[[File:MMX8 - Black Arrow Icon.png]] Black Arrow
|-
| [[Dark Mantis]]
| [[File:MMX8 - Dark Mantis Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX8 - Shadow Runner Icon.png]] [[Shadow Runner]]<br/>[[File:MMX8 - Rasetsusen Icon.png]] [[Rasetsusen]]<br/>[[File:MMX8 - Black Arrow Icon.png]] [[Black Arrow]]
| [[File:MMX8 - Shining Ray Icon.png]] Shining Ray<br/>[[File:MMX8 - Tenshouha Icon.png]] Tenshouha<br/>[[File:MMX8 - Ray Gun Icon.png]] Ray Gun
|-
| [[Bamboo Pandamonium]]
| [[File:MMX8 - Bamboo Pandamonium Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX8 - Green Spinner Icon.png]] [[Green Spinner]]<br/>[[File:MMX8 - Youdantotsu Icon.png]] [[Youdantotsu]]<br/>[[File:MMX8 - Blast Launcher Icon.png]] [[Blast Launcher]]
| [[File:MMX8 - Melt Creeper Icon.png]] Melt Creeper<br/>[[File:MMX8 - Enkoujin Icon.png]] Enkoujin<br/>[[File:MMX8 - Flame Burner Icon.png]] Flame Burner
|-
| [[Gigabolt Man-O-War]]
| [[File:MMX8 - Gigabolt Man-O-War Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX8 - Thunder Dancer Icon.png]] [[Thunder Dancer]]<br/>[[File:MMX8 - Raikousen Icon.png]] [[Raikousen]]<br/>[[File:MMX8 - Plasma Gun Icon.png]] [[Plasma Gun]]
| [[File:MMX8 - Crystal Wall Icon.png]] Crystal Wall<br/>[[File:MMX8 - Rekkyoudan Icon.png]] Rekkyoudan<br/>[[File:MMX8 - Bound Blaster Icon.png]] Bound Blaster
|-
| [[Earthrock Trilobyte]]
| [[File:MMX8 - Earthrock Trilobyte Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX8 - Crystal Wall Icon.png]] [[Crystal Wall]]<br/>[[File:MMX8 - Rekkyoudan Icon.png]] [[Rekkyoudan]]<br/>[[File:MMX8 - Bound Blaster Icon.png]] [[Bound Blaster]]
| [[File:MMX8 - Squeeze Bomb Icon.png]] Squeeze Bomb<br/>[[File:MMX8 - Juuhazan Icon.png]] Juuhazan<br/>[[File:MMX8 - Spiral Magnum Icon.png]] Spiral Magnum
|-
| [[Avalanche Yeti]]
| [[File:MMX8 - Avalanche Yeti Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX8 - Drift Diamond Icon.png]] [[Drift Diamond]]<br/>[[File:MMX8 - Hyouryuushou Icon.png]] [[Hyouryuushou]]<br/>[[File:MMX8 - Ice Gattling Icon.png]] [[Ice Gattling]]
| [[File:MMX8 - Thunder Dancer Icon.png]] Thunder Dancer<br/>[[File:MMX8 - Raikousen Icon.png]] Raikousen<br/>[[File:MMX8 - Plasma Gun Icon.png]] Plasma Gun
|-
|-
| [[File:MMX8 - Optic Sunflower Portrait.png|center|80px|link=Optic Sunflower]] || [[File:MMX8 - Gravity Antonion Portrait.png|center|80px|link=Gravity Antonion]] || [[File:MMX8 - Dark Mantis Portrait.png|center|80px|link=Dark Mantis]] || [[File:MMX8 - Bamboo Pandamonium Portrait.png|center|80px|link=Bamboo Pandamonium]] || [[File:MMX8 - Gigabolt Man-O-War Portrait.png|center|80px|link=Gigabolt Man-O-War]] || [[File:MMX8 - Earthrock Trilobyte Portrait.png|center|80px|link=Earthrock Trilobyte]] || [[File:MMX8 - Avalanche Yeti Portrait.png|center|80px|link=Avalanche Yeti]] || [[File:MMX8 - Burn Rooster Portrait.png|center|80px|link=Burn Rooster]]
| [[Burn Rooster]]
| [[File:MMX8 - Burn Rooster Portrait.png|center]]
| [[File:MMX8 - Melt Creeper Icon.png]] [[Melt Creeper]]<br/>[[File:MMX8 - Enkoujin Icon.png]] [[Enkoujin]]<br/>[[File:MMX8 - Flame Burner Icon.png]] [[Flame Burner]]
| [[File:MMX8 - Drift Diamond Icon.png]] Drift Diamond<br/>[[File:MMX8 - Hyouryuushou Icon.png]] Hyouryuushou<br/>[[File:MMX8 - Ice Gattling Icon.png]] Ice Gattling
|}
|}


===Zero era===
===Zero era===
In the [[Zero era]], the term Maverick maintains its definition, being used to describe dangerous robots. However, it is frequently misused by the dystopic [[Neo Arcadia]] to criminalize any Reploids its agenda requires, especially when [[Copy X]] begins branding random Reploids as Maverick, planning to execute them to slow an energy crisis. Neo Arcadia also uses the term to demonize rebels such as the {{ZeroEraLink|Resistance}}, who sought freedom from the city's tyranny. Zero himself, the protagonist of the story, is frequently called a Maverick by his enemies for fighting to defend fellow Reploids and even humans from the dictatorship.
In the [[Zero era]], the term Maverick maintains its definition, being used to describe dangerous robots. However, it is frequently misused by the dystopic [[Neo Arcadia]] to criminalize any Reploids its agenda requires, especially when [[Copy X]] begins branding random Reploids as Maverick, planning to execute them to slow an energy crisis. Neo Arcadia also uses the term to demonize rebels such as the {{ZeroEraLink|Resistance}}, who sought freedom from the city's tyranny.<ref>''Mega Man Zero''. 2002. '''Ciel:''' "Welcome to our Resistance Base, Zero. This is a shelter for injured Reploids who are suspected of being Mavericks."</ref> Zero himself, the protagonist of the story, is called a Maverick by his enemies for fighting to defend fellow Reploids and even humans from the dictatorship.<ref>''Mega Man Zero 3''. 2004. '''Copy X MK. II:''' "You have a monopoly on energy resources... And Zero, a Reploid with terrifying f-fighting skills... Y-you are nothing more than filthy extremists! Ciel... I was holding-ng back until now, because you were there, a human... Now, you can face the consequences, along with your Maverick friends!"</ref> In ''[[Mega Man Zero 4]]'', [[Dr. Weil]] began branding defiant or disobedient humans as Mavericks as well. His rule completely warped the original definition of the term, merely using it as a tool of fear and control.<ref>''Mega Man Zero 4''. 2005. '''Neige:''' "Didn't you see us getting attacked just now? It's terrible. It doesn't matter anymore. Human or Reploid, it's all the same. Anyone that apposes Weil is treated like a Maverick."</ref>


In ''[[Mega Man Zero 4]]'', [[Dr. Weil]] showed his cruelty by branding disobedient humans as Mavericks as well. This completely warped the original definition of the term, merely using it as a tool of fear and control.
The term is also frequently used as a rhetoric tool. Zero once called Weil "just another Maverick", denying his humanity outright.<ref>''Mega Man Zero 3''. 2004. '''Zero:''' "You look just like another Maverick to me. All I gotta do is dispose of you like any other Maverick."</ref> Aware of this, Weil used it ironically against Zero, taunting that he would become a Maverick if he killed him, a human.<ref>''Mega Man Zero 4''. 2005. '''Weil:''' "Zero... Can you really kill me? A human? Do you want to become a Maverick in front of her?"</ref> However, Zero came to disregard this sentiment, declaring that he would fight for those he believed in, regardless of whether he was called a hero or a Maverick.<ref>''Mega Man Zero 4''. 2005. '''Zero:''' "I never cared about justice, and I don't recall ever calling myself a hero... I have always only fought for the people I believe in. I won't hesitate... If an enemy appears in front of me, I will destroy it!"</ref>


===ZX era===
===ZX era===
In the [[ZX era]], humans and Reploids became nearly indistinguishable, resulting in the term Maverick temporarily falling out of usage. Instead, it was more commonly used to describe the wild Mechaniloids influenced by [[Model W]], which would evolve on their own and terrorize the [[Outlands]]. These wild Mavericks would sometimes even attack [[Innerpeace]], as Model W sought negativity from humanity in order to fully awaken. Any servants of Model W, such as [[Prometheus]] and [[Pandora]] or the rival [[Mega Men]], were also capable of exercising leadership over these Mavericks to further Model W's evolution.
In the [[ZX era]], humans and Reploids became nearly indistinguishable, resulting in usage of the term Maverick shifting slightly. Instead, it was more commonly used to describe the wild Mechaniloids influenced by [[Model W]], which would evolve on their own and terrorize the [[Outlands]].<ref>''Mega Man ZX''. 2006. '''Prairie:''' "The sentient machines known as Mavericks continue to attack people."</ref><ref>''Mega Man ZX''. 2006. '''Prairie:''' "Model W has the power to corrupt machines and humans alike. That's what has been causing the Maverick outbreaks."</ref> These wild Mavericks would sometimes even attack [[Innerpeace]], as Model W sought negativity from humanity in order to fully awaken. Any servants of Model W, such as [[Serpent]], [[Prometheus]] and [[Pandora]], or the rival [[Mega Men]], were also capable of exercising leadership over these Mavericks to further Model W's evolution.<ref>''Mega Man ZX''. 2006. '''Prairie:''' "After I did a little snooping on the chip you brought back, I found that there is a program controlling the Mavericks. There is someone behind the Maverick attacks, but they're just making them seem like random raids."</ref>


In the final battle of ''[[Mega Man ZX]]'', [[Vent]] (but not {{ZXEraLink|Aile}}) and Serpent use the term Maverick as an insult to demonize one another. Vent calls Serpent one for callously destroying people's lives,<ref>''Mega Man ZX''. 2006. '''Vent:''' "You're no Mega Man, and you're no ruler. You're just a tool. Model W manipulated you. You've played with lives and you're nothing more than a Maverick!"</ref> while Serpent uses it against all of humanity, claiming that all who have hatred in their hearts are the true Mavericks.<ref>''Mega Man ZX''. 2006. '''Serpent:''' "The destiny of destruction... still awaits... So long as you have hearts, hate will lurk in the shadows... You who possess the wellspring of emotion known as the heart... You are the true Mavericks!!"</ref>
In the final battle of ''[[Mega Man ZX]]'', [[Vent]] (but not {{ZXEraLink|Aile}}) and Serpent use the term Maverick as an insult to demonize one another. Vent calls Serpent one for callously destroying people's lives,<ref>''Mega Man ZX''. 2006. '''Vent:''' "You're no Mega Man, and you're no ruler. You're just a tool. Model W manipulated you. You've played with lives and you're nothing more than a Maverick!"</ref> while Serpent uses it against all of humanity, claiming that all who have hatred in their hearts are the true Mavericks.<ref>''Mega Man ZX''. 2006. '''Serpent:''' "The destiny of destruction... still awaits... So long as you have hearts, hate will lurk in the shadows... You who possess the wellspring of emotion known as the heart... You are the true Mavericks!!"</ref>
==Trivia==
* While most Maverick bosses in the ''Mega Man X'' series have descriptive titles (e.g. "Lord of the Snowy Plains" for Chill Penguin), the bosses of ''[[Mega Man X6]]'' are the only ones who completely lack this feature.


==References==
==References==

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A Maverick, known as an Irregular (イレギュラー) in Japan, is a classification of robot in the Mega Man series. First appearing in Mega Man X, the term is used extensively throughout the X era, Zero era, and ZX era, coming to generally mean any robot whose behavior is dangerous or contrary to the laws of society.

In the Games

X era

Mega Man X

The term Maverick was introduced in Mega Man X. The Japanese game manual says it was intended for defective Reploids whose behavior threatened to harm humans or fellow Reploids. This begat the formation of the Maverick Hunters, an organization dedicated to controlling Maverick activity.[1] However, the term gained political connotation when Sigma staged his rebellion against humanity, recruiting Maverick Hunters to harm humans of their own free will, without any defects.

This game introduced the formula of eight Stage Select bosses, often called the "eight Mavericks". Similar to Robot Masters in the Classic era, X must fight eight animal or plant-inspired Mavericks on the Stage Select screen, gaining their Special Weapons, in order to enter the Last Stages. These eight Mavericks are all former Maverick Hunters, now part of Sigma's rebellion.

Introduced in Mega Man X
Name Portrait Special Weapon Weakness
Launch Octopus
MMX - Launch Octopus Portrait.png
MMX - Homing Torpedo Icon.png Homing Torpedo MMX - Rolling Shield Icon.png Rolling Shield
Chill Penguin
MMX - Chill Penguin Portrait.png
MMX - Shotgun Ice Icon.png Shotgun Ice MMX - Fire Wave Icon.png Fire Wave
Flame Mammoth
MMX - Flame Mammoth Portrait.png
MMX - Fire Wave Icon.png Fire Wave MMX - Storm Tornado Icon.png Storm Tornado
Boomer Kuwanger
MMX - Boomer Kuwanger Portrait.png
MMX - Boomerang Cutter Icon.png Boomerang Cutter MMX - Homing Torpedo Icon.png Homing Torpedo
Sting Chameleon
MMX - Sting Chameleon Portrait.png
MMX - Chameleon Sting Icon.png Chameleon Sting MMX - Boomerang Cutter Icon.png Boomerang Cutter
Spark Mandrill
MMX - Spark Mandrill Portrait.png
MMX - Electric Spark Icon.png Electric Spark MMX - Shotgun Ice Icon.png Shotgun Ice
Storm Eagle
MMX - Storm Eagle Portrait.png
MMX - Storm Tornado Icon.png Storm Tornado MMX - Chameleon Sting Icon.png Chameleon Sting
Armored Armadillo
MMX - Armored Armadillo Portrait.png
MMX - Rolling Shield Icon.png Rolling Shield MMX - Electric Spark Icon.png Electric Spark

Mega Man X2

In Mega Man X2, there are still remnants of Sigma's Maverick rebellion, now laying low until the X-Hunters put their plans into motion. Two major developments occur: first, the Mavericks begin intentionally creating more Mavericks, all bearing Sigma's mark. Second, Magna Centipede spreads the Maverick Virus around the world via the Central Computer Stage, a virus which can force Reploids to go Maverick against their best judgement. These developments would have repercussions for the rest of the X era.

The eight Mavericks are five former Maverick Hunters from Sigma's rebellion, plus three new recruits.

Introduced in Mega Man X2
Name Portrait Special Weapon Weakness
Wire Sponge
MMX2 - Wire Sponge Portrait.png
MMX2 - Strike Chain Icon.png Strike Chain MMX2 - Sonic Slicer Icon.png Sonic Slicer
Morph Moth
MMX2 - Morph Moth Portrait.png
MMX2 - Silk Shot Icon.png Silk Shot MMX2 - Speed Burner Icon.png Speed Burner
Flame Stag
MMX2 - Flame Stag Portrait.png
MMX2 - Speed Burner Icon.png Speed Burner MMX2 - Bubble Splash Icon.png Bubble Splash
Magna Centipede
MMX2 - Magna Centipede Portrait.png
MMX2 - Magnet Mine Icon.png Magnet Mine MMX2 - Silk Shot Icon.png Silk Shot
Overdrive Ostrich
MMX2 - Overdrive Ostrich Portrait.png
MMX2 - Sonic Slicer Icon.png Sonic Slicer MMX2 - Crystal Hunter Icon.png Crystal Hunter
Bubble Crab
MMX2 - Bubble Crab Portrait.png
MMX2 - Bubble Splash Icon.png Bubble Splash MMX2 - Spin Wheel Icon.png Spin Wheel
Wheel Gator
MMX2 - Wheel Gator Portrait.png
MMX2 - Spin Wheel Icon.png Spin Wheel MMX2 - Strike Chain Icon.png Strike Chain
Crystal Snail
MMX2 - Crystal Snail Portrait.png
MMX2 - Crystal Hunter Icon.png Crystal Hunter MMX2 - Magnet Mine Icon.png Magnet Mine

Mega Man X3

In Mega Man X3, Mavericks are briefly believed to be a thing of the past once Dr. Doppler finds a way to cure Reploids of the Maverick Virus (now called the Sigma Virus). However, the illusion is dashed when Doppler reveals his own evil ambitions, and that the entirety of Dopple Town, including many visitors, are now his Maverick servants. Some Reploids, such as Gravity Beetle, sympathize with the rebellion and join too. This forms the Doppler Army, a new Maverick force seeking to dominate the world.

The eight Mavericks are members of the Doppler Army, of their own free will or due to the Sigma Virus.

Introduced in Mega Man X3
Name Portrait Special Weapon Weakness
Blast Hornet
MMX3 - Blast Hornet Portrait.png
MMX3 - Parasitic Bomb Icon.png Parasitic Bomb MMX3 - Gravity Well Icon.png Gravity Well
Blizzard Buffalo
MMX3 - Blizzard Buffalo Portrait.png
MMX3 - Frost Shield Icon.png Frost Shield MMX3 - Parasitic Bomb Icon.png Parasitic Bomb
Gravity Beetle
MMX3 - Gravity Beetle Portrait.png
MMX3 - Gravity Well Icon.png Gravity Well MMX3 - Ray Splasher Icon.png Ray Splasher
Toxic Seahorse
MMX3 - Toxic Seahorse Portrait.png
MMX3 - Acid Burst Icon.png Acid Burst MMX3 - Frost Shield Icon.png Frost Shield
Volt Catfish
MMX3 - Volt Catfish Portrait.png
MMX3 - Triad Thunder Icon.png Triad Thunder MMX3 - Tornado Fang Icon.png Tornado Fang
Crush Crawfish
MMX3 - Crush Crawfish Portrait.png
MMX3 - Spinning Blade Icon.png Spinning Blade MMX3 - Triad Thunder Icon.png Triad Thunder
Tunnel Rhino
MMX3 - Tunnel Rhino Portrait.png
MMX3 - Tornado Fang Icon.png Tornado Fang MMX3 - Acid Burst Icon.png Acid Burst
Neon Tiger
MMX3 - Neon Tiger Portrait.png
MMX3 - Ray Splasher Icon.png Ray Splasher MMX3 - Spinning Blade Icon.png Spinning Blade

Mega Man X4

In Mega Man X4, the term Maverick is further complicated as a political tool. After being blamed for the Sky Lagoon incident, Repliforce stages a coup d'état in order to escape to space and establish their own independent Reploid nation. Despite not outright seeking to destroy humanity, they are branded as Maverick for their dangerous disobedience and the Maverick Hunters are sent after them. Additionally, Sigma retains some loyal Maverick agents who work amidst the chaos.

The eight Mavericks are five members of Repliforce, plus three agents of Sigma. As this game was Zero's fully playable debut, this also offers Techniques for Zero, alongside X's Special Weapons.

Introduced in Mega Man X4
Name Portrait Special Weapon Weakness
Web Spider
MMX4 - Web Spider Portrait.png
MMX4 - Lightning Web Icon.png Lightning Web
MMX4 - Raijingeki Icon.png Raijingeki
MMX4 - Twin Slasher Icon.png Twin Slasher
MMX4 - Shippuuga Icon.png Shippuuga
Cyber Peacock
MMX4 - Cyber Peacock Portrait.png
MMX4 - Aiming Laser Icon.png Aiming Laser
MMX4 - Rakuhouha Icon.png Rakuhouha
MMX4 - Soul Body Icon.png Soul Body
MMX4 - Ryuenjin Icon.png Ryuenjin
Storm Owl
MMX4 - Storm Owl Portrait.png
MMX4 - Double Cyclone Icon.png Double Cyclone
MMX4 - Tenkuuha Icon.png Tenkuuha
MMX4 - Aiming Laser Icon.png Aiming Laser
MMX4 - Rakuhouha Icon.png Rakuhouha
Magma Dragoon
MMX4 - Magma Dragoon Portrait.png
MMX4 - Rising Fire Icon.png Rising Fire
MMX4 - Ryuenjin Icon.png Ryuenjin
MMX4 - Double Cyclone Icon.png Double Cyclone
MMX4 - Raijingeki Icon.png Raijingeki
Jet Stingray
MMX4 - Jet Stingray Portrait.png
MMX4 - Ground Hunter Icon.png Ground Hunter
MMX4 - Hienkyaku Icon.png Hienkyaku
MMX4 - Frost Tower Icon.png Frost Tower
MMX4 - Hyouretsuzan Icon.png Hyouretsuzan
Split Mushroom
MMX4 - Split Mushroom Portrait.png
MMX4 - Soul Body Icon.png Soul Body
MMX4 - Kuuenzan Icon.png Kuuenzan
MMX4 - Lightning Web Icon.png Lightning Web
MMX4 - Raijingeki Icon.png Raijingeki
Slash Beast
MMX4 - Slash Beast Portrait.png
MMX4 - Twin Slasher Icon.png Twin Slasher
MMX4 - Shippuuga Icon.png Shippuuga
MMX4 - Ground Hunter Icon.png Ground Hunter
MMX4 - Raijingeki Icon.png Raijingeki
Frost Walrus
MMX4 - Frost Walrus Portrait.png
MMX4 - Frost Tower Icon.png Frost Tower
MMX4 - Hyouretsuzan Icon.png Hyouretsuzan
MMX4 - Rising Fire Icon.png Rising Fire
MMX4 - Ryuenjin Icon.png Ryuenjin

Mega Man X5

In Mega Man X5, Sigma spreads the Sigma Virus across the entire planet. This results in much of the world going Maverick simultaneously, causing a global disaster. While the Maverick Hunters rush to stop the crash of Eurasia, they confront a variety of Reploids — some innocent, some not — who are infected by the Sigma Virus and refuse to cooperate with their plans. Additionally, Zero may go Maverick if he is exposed to the Zero Virus, restoring him to his Awakened Zero state.

The eight Mavericks are Reploids who own objects required for the Enigma and Space Shuttle missions.

Introduced in Mega Man X5
Name Portrait Special Weapon Weakness
Crescent Grizzly
MMX5 - Crescent Grizzly Portrait.png
MMX5 - C-Shot Icon.png Crescent Shot
MMX5 - C-Sword Icon.png Crescent Sword
MMX5 - Spike Ball Icon.png Spike Ball
MMX5 - Twin Dream Icon.png Twin Dream
Volt Kraken
MMX5 - Volt Kraken Portrait.png
MMX5 - Tri-Thunder Icon.png Tri-Thunder
MMX5 - E-Blade Icon.png Electric Blade
MMX5 - Goo Shaver Icon.png Goo Shaver
MMX5 - Frost Splasher Icon.png Frost Splasher
Shining Firefly
MMX5 - Shining Firefly Portrait.png
MMX5 - F-Laser Icon.png Flash Laser
MMX5 - C-Flasher Icon.png Chaos Flasher
MMX5 - Tri-Thunder Icon.png Tri-Thunder
MMX5 - E-Blade Icon.png Electric Blade
Tidal Whale
MMX5 - Tidal Whale Portrait.png
MMX5 - Goo Shaver Icon.png Goo Shaver
MMX5 - Frost Splasher Icon.png Frost Splasher
MMX5 - C-Shot Icon.png Crescent Shot
MMX5 - C-Sword Icon.png Crescent Sword
Spiral Pegasus
MMX5 - Spiral Pegasus Portrait.png
MMX5 - Wing Spiral Icon.png Wing Spiral
MMX5 - W-Shredder Icon.png Wind Shredder
MMX5 - Dark Hold (X) Icon.png Dark Hold
MMX5 - Dark Hold (Z) Icon.png
Spike Rosered
MMX5 - Spike Rosered Portrait.png
MMX5 - Spike Ball Icon.png Spike Ball
MMX5 - Twin Dream Icon.png Twin Dream
MMX5 - Ground Fire Icon.png Ground Fire
MMX5 - Quake Blazer Icon.png Quake Blazer
Dark Necrobat
MMX5 - Dark Necrobat Portrait.png
MMX5 - Dark Hold (X) Icon.png Dark Hold
MMX5 - Dark Hold (Z) Icon.png
MMX5 - F-Laser Icon.png Flash Laser
MMX5 - C-Flasher Icon.png Chaos Flasher
Burn Dinorex
MMX5 - Burn Dinorex Portrait.png
MMX5 - Ground Fire Icon.png Ground Fire
MMX5 - Quake Blazer Icon.png Quake Blazer
MMX5 - Wing Spiral Icon.png Wing Spiral
MMX5 - W-Shredder Icon.png Wind Shredder

Mega Man X6

In Mega Man X6, Mavericks are again believed to be a thing of the past, as the Sigma Virus has disappeared and the world is focused on rebuilding from the Earth Crisis. However, wild Mavericks return when the mysterious Nightmare appears. As X investigates the Mavericks, he comes into conflict with High Max and the Nightmare Investigators. They are secretly loyal to Gate, who plans to conquer the world using the Nightmare.

The eight Mavericks are the Nightmare Investigators working for Gate.

Introduced in Mega Man X6
Name Portrait Special Weapon Weakness
Commander Yammark
MMX6 - Commander Yammark Portrait.png
MMX6 - Yammar Option (X) Icon.png Yammar Option
MMX6 - Yammar Option (Z) Icon.png
MMX6 - Ray Arrow Icon.png Ray Arrow
MMX6 - Rekkoha Icon.png Rekkoha
Rainy Turtloid
MMX6 - Rainy Turtloid Portrait.png
MMX6 - Meteor Rain Icon.png Meteor Rain
MMX6 - Ensuizan Icon.png Ensuizan
MMX6 - Ice Burst Icon.png Ice Burst
MMX6 - Hyoroga Icon.png Hyoroga
Shield Sheldon
MMX6 - Shield Sheldon Portrait.png
MMX6 - Guard Shell (X) Icon.png Guard Shell
MMX6 - Guard Shell (Z) Icon.png
MMX6 - Metal Anchor Icon.png Metal Anchor
MMX6 - Rakukojin Icon.png Rakukojin
Blizzard Wolfang
MMX6 - Blizzard Wolfang Portrait.png
MMX6 - Ice Burst Icon.png Ice Burst
MMX6 - Hyoroga Icon.png Hyoroga
MMX6 - Magma Blade Icon.png Magma Blade
MMX6 - Shoenzan Icon.png Shoenzan
Blaze Heatnix
MMX6 - Blaze Heatnix Portrait.png
MMX6 - Magma Blade Icon.png Magma Blade
MMX6 - Shoenzan Icon.png Shoenzan
MMX6 - Ground Dash Icon.png Ground Dash
MMX6 - Sentsuizan Icon.png Sentsuizan
Infinity Mijinion
MMX6 - Infinity Mijinion Portrait.png
MMX6 - Ray Arrow Icon.png Ray Arrow
MMX6 - Rekkoha Icon.png Rekkoha
MMX6 - Guard Shell (X) Icon.png Guard Shell
MMX6 - Guard Shell (Z) Icon.png
Metal Shark Player
MMX6 - Metal Shark Player Portrait.png
MMX6 - Metal Anchor Icon.png Metal Anchor
MMX6 - Rakukojin Icon.png Rakukojin
MMX6 - Meteor Rain Icon.png Meteor Rain
MMX6 - Ensuizan Icon.png Ensuizan
Ground Scaravich
MMX6 - Ground Scaravich Portrait.png
MMX6 - Ground Dash Icon.png Ground Dash
MMX6 - Sentsuizan Icon.png Sentsuizan
MMX6 - Yammar Option (X) Icon.png Yammar Option
MMX6 - Yammar Option (Z) Icon.png

Mega Man X7

In Mega Man X7, the rebuilt world is susceptible to Maverick crime again. A bounty hunter syndicate called Red Alert appears, competing with the weakened Maverick Hunters. When their member Axl seeks asylum with the Hunters, Red challenges them over his custody. Red Alert releases Mavericks across the globe, goading the Hunters into a duel to determine which group is superior.[2]

The eight Mavericks are members of Red Alert.

Introduced in Mega Man X7
Name Portrait Special Weapon Weakness
Soldier Stonekong
MMX7 - Soldier Stonekong Portrait.png
MMX7 - Gaea Shield (A) Icon.png Gaea Shield
MMX7 - Gaea Shield (X) Icon.png
MMX7 - Gokumonken Icon.png Gokumonken
MMX7 - Explosion (A) Icon.png Explosion
MMX7 - Explosion (X) Icon.png
MMX7 - Hadangeki Icon.png Hadangeki
Splash Warfly
MMX7 - Splash Warfly Portrait.png
MMX7 - Splash Laser (A) Icon.png Splash Laser
MMX7 - Splash Laser (X) Icon.png
MMX7 - Suiretsusen Icon.png Suiretsusen
MMX7 - Volt Tornado (A) Icon.png Volt Tornado
MMX7 - Volt Tornado (X) Icon.png
MMX7 - Raijinshou Icon.png Raijinshou
Tornado Tonion
MMX7 - Tornado Tonion Portrait.png
MMX7 - Volt Tornado (A) Icon.png Volt Tornado
MMX7 - Volt Tornado (X) Icon.png
MMX7 - Raijinshou Icon.png Raijinshou
MMX7 - Gaea Shield (A) Icon.png Gaea Shield
MMX7 - Gaea Shield (X) Icon.png
MMX7 - Gokumonken Icon.png Gokumonken
Vanishing Gungaroo
MMX7 - Vanishing Gungaroo Portrait.png
MMX7 - Explosion (A) Icon.png Explosion
MMX7 - Explosion (X) Icon.png
MMX7 - Hadangeki Icon.png Hadangeki
MMX7 - Wind Cutter (A) Icon.png Wind Cutter
MMX7 - Wind Cutter (X) Icon.png
MMX7 - Souenbu Icon.png Souenbu
Flame Hyenard
MMX7 - Flame Hyenard Portrait.png
MMX7 - Circle Blaze (A) Icon.png Circle Blaze
MMX7 - Circle Blaze (X) Icon.png
MMX7 - Bakuenjin Icon.png Bakuenjin
MMX7 - Splash Laser (A) Icon.png Splash Laser
MMX7 - Splash Laser (X) Icon.png
MMX7 - Suiretsusen Icon.png Suiretsusen
Ride Boarski
MMX7 - Ride Boarski Portrait.png
MMX7 - Moving Wheel (A) Icon.png Moving Wheel
MMX7 - Moving Wheel (X) Icon.png
MMX7 - Zankourin Icon.png Zankourin
MMX7 - Circle Blaze (A) Icon.png Circle Blaze
MMX7 - Circle Blaze (X) Icon.png
MMX7 - Bakuenjin Icon.png Bakuenjin
Snipe Anteator
MMX7 - Snipe Anteator Portrait.png
MMX7 - Sniper Missile (A) Icon.png Sniper Missile
MMX7 - Sniper Missile (X) Icon.png
MMX7 - Hieijin Icon.png Hieijin
MMX7 - Moving Wheel (A) Icon.png Moving Wheel
MMX7 - Moving Wheel (X) Icon.png
MMX7 - Zankourin Icon.png Zankourin
Wind Crowrang
MMX7 - Wind Crowrang Portrait.png
MMX7 - Wind Cutter (A) Icon.png Wind Cutter
MMX7 - Wind Cutter (X) Icon.png
MMX7 - Souenbu Icon.png Souenbu
MMX7 - Sniper Missile (A) Icon.png Sniper Missile
MMX7 - Sniper Missile (X) Icon.png
MMX7 - Hieijin Icon.png Hieijin

Mega Man X8

In Mega Man X8, advanced Reploids called new generation Reploids are put into production to work on the Jakob Project. New generation Reploids are believed to be incapable of going Maverick due to their Copy Chips, which give them total control of their bodies and immunity to viruses.[3] However, they instead choose to go Maverick of their own accord, joining Sigma to destroy the world and start anew in space using Jakob.[4][5] The term Maverick comes into question when Lumine argues the rebellion is a question of natural evolution, not good and evil.[6]

The eight Mavericks are rioting new generation Reploids. Additionally, this game introduced new Special Weapons for Axl that take the form of new firearms for him to wield.

Introduced in Mega Man X8
Name Portrait Special Weapon Weakness
Optic Sunflower
MMX8 - Optic Sunflower Portrait.png
MMX8 - Shining Ray Icon.png Shining Ray
MMX8 - Tenshouha Icon.png Tenshouha
MMX8 - Ray Gun Icon.png Ray Gun
MMX8 - Green Spinner Icon.png Green Spinner
MMX8 - Youdantotsu Icon.png Youdantotsu
MMX8 - Blast Launcher Icon.png Blast Launcher
Gravity Antonion
MMX8 - Gravity Antonion Portrait.png
MMX8 - Squeeze Bomb Icon.png Squeeze Bomb
MMX8 - Juuhazan Icon.png Juuhazan
MMX8 - Spiral Magnum Icon.png Spiral Magnum
MMX8 - Shadow Runner Icon.png Shadow Runner
MMX8 - Rasetsusen Icon.png Rasetsusen
MMX8 - Black Arrow Icon.png Black Arrow
Dark Mantis
MMX8 - Dark Mantis Portrait.png
MMX8 - Shadow Runner Icon.png Shadow Runner
MMX8 - Rasetsusen Icon.png Rasetsusen
MMX8 - Black Arrow Icon.png Black Arrow
MMX8 - Shining Ray Icon.png Shining Ray
MMX8 - Tenshouha Icon.png Tenshouha
MMX8 - Ray Gun Icon.png Ray Gun
Bamboo Pandamonium
MMX8 - Bamboo Pandamonium Portrait.png
MMX8 - Green Spinner Icon.png Green Spinner
MMX8 - Youdantotsu Icon.png Youdantotsu
MMX8 - Blast Launcher Icon.png Blast Launcher
MMX8 - Melt Creeper Icon.png Melt Creeper
MMX8 - Enkoujin Icon.png Enkoujin
MMX8 - Flame Burner Icon.png Flame Burner
Gigabolt Man-O-War
MMX8 - Gigabolt Man-O-War Portrait.png
MMX8 - Thunder Dancer Icon.png Thunder Dancer
MMX8 - Raikousen Icon.png Raikousen
MMX8 - Plasma Gun Icon.png Plasma Gun
MMX8 - Crystal Wall Icon.png Crystal Wall
MMX8 - Rekkyoudan Icon.png Rekkyoudan
MMX8 - Bound Blaster Icon.png Bound Blaster
Earthrock Trilobyte
MMX8 - Earthrock Trilobyte Portrait.png
MMX8 - Crystal Wall Icon.png Crystal Wall
MMX8 - Rekkyoudan Icon.png Rekkyoudan
MMX8 - Bound Blaster Icon.png Bound Blaster
MMX8 - Squeeze Bomb Icon.png Squeeze Bomb
MMX8 - Juuhazan Icon.png Juuhazan
MMX8 - Spiral Magnum Icon.png Spiral Magnum
Avalanche Yeti
MMX8 - Avalanche Yeti Portrait.png
MMX8 - Drift Diamond Icon.png Drift Diamond
MMX8 - Hyouryuushou Icon.png Hyouryuushou
MMX8 - Ice Gattling Icon.png Ice Gattling
MMX8 - Thunder Dancer Icon.png Thunder Dancer
MMX8 - Raikousen Icon.png Raikousen
MMX8 - Plasma Gun Icon.png Plasma Gun
Burn Rooster
MMX8 - Burn Rooster Portrait.png
MMX8 - Melt Creeper Icon.png Melt Creeper
MMX8 - Enkoujin Icon.png Enkoujin
MMX8 - Flame Burner Icon.png Flame Burner
MMX8 - Drift Diamond Icon.png Drift Diamond
MMX8 - Hyouryuushou Icon.png Hyouryuushou
MMX8 - Ice Gattling Icon.png Ice Gattling

Zero era

In the Zero era, the term Maverick maintains its definition, being used to describe dangerous robots. However, it is frequently misused by the dystopic Neo Arcadia to criminalize any Reploids its agenda requires, especially when Copy X begins branding random Reploids as Maverick, planning to execute them to slow an energy crisis. Neo Arcadia also uses the term to demonize rebels such as the Resistance, who sought freedom from the city's tyranny.[7] Zero himself, the protagonist of the story, is called a Maverick by his enemies for fighting to defend fellow Reploids and even humans from the dictatorship.[8] In Mega Man Zero 4, Dr. Weil began branding defiant or disobedient humans as Mavericks as well. His rule completely warped the original definition of the term, merely using it as a tool of fear and control.[9]

The term is also frequently used as a rhetoric tool. Zero once called Weil "just another Maverick", denying his humanity outright.[10] Aware of this, Weil used it ironically against Zero, taunting that he would become a Maverick if he killed him, a human.[11] However, Zero came to disregard this sentiment, declaring that he would fight for those he believed in, regardless of whether he was called a hero or a Maverick.[12]

ZX era

In the ZX era, humans and Reploids became nearly indistinguishable, resulting in usage of the term Maverick shifting slightly. Instead, it was more commonly used to describe the wild Mechaniloids influenced by Model W, which would evolve on their own and terrorize the Outlands.[13][14] These wild Mavericks would sometimes even attack Innerpeace, as Model W sought negativity from humanity in order to fully awaken. Any servants of Model W, such as Serpent, Prometheus and Pandora, or the rival Mega Men, were also capable of exercising leadership over these Mavericks to further Model W's evolution.[15]

In the final battle of Mega Man ZX, Vent (but not Aile) and Serpent use the term Maverick as an insult to demonize one another. Vent calls Serpent one for callously destroying people's lives,[16] while Serpent uses it against all of humanity, claiming that all who have hatred in their hearts are the true Mavericks.[17]

Trivia

  • While most Maverick bosses in the Mega Man X series have descriptive titles (e.g. "Lord of the Snowy Plains" for Chill Penguin), the bosses of Mega Man X6 are the only ones who completely lack this feature.

References

  1. Game manual, Rockman X. December 1993.
  2. Mega Man X7. 2003. Red: "I never imagined our little friend would end up in your hands, but in any case, I want Axl back. Now, don't you worry. I know he won't come back easily. So how about this? Like you, we are hunters. We've trashed our share of Mavericks. So how about a duel? A duel to determine who the real Maverick Hunters are. I'm sure you won't mind if we use the Mavericks that we've captured so far. So, the last one standing wins!"
  3. Mega Man X8. 2004. Alia: "I've completed the analysis of the Maverick data acquired so far. What makes new generation Reploids resistant to viruses is their copy chip. The copy chip can actually change a Reploid's DNA."
  4. Mega Man X8. 2004. X: "What does [Sigma] plan to do? You know, he's just using you. Nothing more." Burn Rooster: "Using me? If that's the price I have to pay to bring about the new world, so be it!"
  5. Mega Man X8. 2004. Lumine: "This decision to wage battle against the old world was made consciously. In other words, we possess the power to go Maverick at will!"
  6. Mega Man X8. 2004. Lumine: "Enemy, ally... This issue isn't so black and white. Reploids, along with humanity, have irrevocably changed. The nature of their existence has also changed. You are not needed in our new world!"
  7. Mega Man Zero. 2002. Ciel: "Welcome to our Resistance Base, Zero. This is a shelter for injured Reploids who are suspected of being Mavericks."
  8. Mega Man Zero 3. 2004. Copy X MK. II: "You have a monopoly on energy resources... And Zero, a Reploid with terrifying f-fighting skills... Y-you are nothing more than filthy extremists! Ciel... I was holding-ng back until now, because you were there, a human... Now, you can face the consequences, along with your Maverick friends!"
  9. Mega Man Zero 4. 2005. Neige: "Didn't you see us getting attacked just now? It's terrible. It doesn't matter anymore. Human or Reploid, it's all the same. Anyone that apposes Weil is treated like a Maverick."
  10. Mega Man Zero 3. 2004. Zero: "You look just like another Maverick to me. All I gotta do is dispose of you like any other Maverick."
  11. Mega Man Zero 4. 2005. Weil: "Zero... Can you really kill me? A human? Do you want to become a Maverick in front of her?"
  12. Mega Man Zero 4. 2005. Zero: "I never cared about justice, and I don't recall ever calling myself a hero... I have always only fought for the people I believe in. I won't hesitate... If an enemy appears in front of me, I will destroy it!"
  13. Mega Man ZX. 2006. Prairie: "The sentient machines known as Mavericks continue to attack people."
  14. Mega Man ZX. 2006. Prairie: "Model W has the power to corrupt machines and humans alike. That's what has been causing the Maverick outbreaks."
  15. Mega Man ZX. 2006. Prairie: "After I did a little snooping on the chip you brought back, I found that there is a program controlling the Mavericks. There is someone behind the Maverick attacks, but they're just making them seem like random raids."
  16. Mega Man ZX. 2006. Vent: "You're no Mega Man, and you're no ruler. You're just a tool. Model W manipulated you. You've played with lives and you're nothing more than a Maverick!"
  17. Mega Man ZX. 2006. Serpent: "The destiny of destruction... still awaits... So long as you have hearts, hate will lurk in the shadows... You who possess the wellspring of emotion known as the heart... You are the true Mavericks!!"