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==[[X era]]==
==[[X era]]==
[[X]]'s [[X-Buster]] is equipped with a {{Jp|'''Variable Weapons System'''|武器可変システム|Buki Kahen Shisutemu}}<ref name="ChōHyakka"/> that allows him to incorporate the abilities of the [[Maverick]] bosses he defeats to use Special Weapons.
[[X]]'s [[X-Buster]] is equipped with a {{Jp|'''Variable Weapons System'''|武器可変システム|Buki Kahen Shisutemu}}<ref name="ChōHyakka"/> that allows him to incorporate the abilities of the [[Maverick]] bosses he defeats to use Special Weapons. Zero uses a similar system called {{Jp|'''Learning'''|ラーニング|Rāningu}}<ref name="Compendium">''Compendium of Rockman X''. 2005.</ref> that allows him to learn from the abilities of Maverick bosses to use [[Technique]]s, which are similar to Special Weapons. [[Axl]] uses his [[Copy Chip]] to copy the abilities of Maverick bosses to use Special Weapons. [[Vile]]'s copying of Maverick weapons is never explained in lore.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 17:47, 12 December 2023

Special Weapons (特殊武器)[1][2][3] are a recurring type of weapon in the Mega Man franchise. They are unique weapons obtained by defeating bosses such as Robot Masters or Mavericks, which consume Weapon Energy when used.

X era

X's X-Buster is equipped with a Variable Weapons System (武器可変システム)[3] that allows him to incorporate the abilities of the Maverick bosses he defeats to use Special Weapons. Zero uses a similar system called Learning (ラーニング)[4] that allows him to learn from the abilities of Maverick bosses to use Techniques, which are similar to Special Weapons. Axl uses his Copy Chip to copy the abilities of Maverick bosses to use Special Weapons. Vile's copying of Maverick weapons is never explained in lore.

References

  1. Game manual, Mega Man II. 1991.
  2. Game manual, Mega Man 5. 1992.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Rockman X Chō Hyakka. 1996.
  4. Compendium of Rockman X. 2005.