Wheel Gator

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Artwork from Mega Man X2.
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General information
Name(s):	Wheel Gator, Wheel Alligates
Title(s):	Fanged Heavy Tank
Group(s):	Maverick Hunters (formerly), Mavericks
Appearances:	Mega Man X2, Mega Man Xtreme
Inspiration:	Alligator
Game Info
Weapon(s):	Spin Wheel
Weakness(es):	Strike Chain Magnet Mine Tornado Fang Drill Crush
Stage(s):	X2: Dinosaur Tank Stage XT1: Dinosaur Tank Stage

Wheel Gator, known as Wheel Alligates (ホイール・アリゲイツ) in Japan, is a Maverick from the X era, first appearing as one of the main bosses in Mega Man X2. He is a spike-themed Reploid based on an alligator, who hides underwater to ambush targets with his jaws. He is an SA-Class Maverick who was formerly a Maverick Hunter in the 6th Naval Unit.

In the Games

Mega Man X2

Sprite from Mega Man X2.

Wheel Gator debuts in Mega Man X2 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 Dinosaur Tank Stage. He spends large portions of the battle underwater, and covers the arena in bladed wheels. Defeating Wheel Gator grants X the Spin Wheel. His weakness is the Strike Chain, from Wire Sponge, which briefly stuns him in place. A boss attack rematch with Wheel Gator later occurs in X-Hunter Stage 4.

Mega Man Xtreme

Sprite from Mega Man Xtreme.

In Mega Man Xtreme, Wheel Gator returns as a digitized Maverick in the Mother Computer. He is one of the four bosses in Hard Mode, being the boss of Dinosaur Tank Stage. He again yields Spin Wheel to X, but because Wire Sponge is not in the game, Gator is instead weak to Magna Centipede's Magnet Mine. Wheel Gator is later part of the boss attack in Sigma Stage 3.

Other Game Appearances

• In Mega Man Xtreme 2, Wheel Gator returns for the Boss Attack mode alongside the other Mega Man Xtreme bosses. His weakness is adjusted to Tornado Fang/Drill Crush.
• In Mega Man X Legacy Collection, Wheel Gator appears in X Challenge. He is fought alongside Bubble Crab in 1-2.
• In TEPPEN, Wheel Gator appears as a Unit Card.

Other Media

• In the Rockman X2 manga, Wheel Gator reprises his role from Mega Man X2.
• In Rockman X Mega Mission, Wheel Gator is revived as Wheel Alligates L by the Limited.
• In the Archie Mega Man comic, Wheel Gator appears in the "Worlds Unite" arc as one of the many Mavericks resurrected in Sigma's army.

Official Data

Mega Man X2

Evil Fanged Heavy Tank Wheel Gator
Long ago he was vice-captain of the 6th Naval Unit, but he betrayed the Maverick Hunters and was discharged. He's cruel and enjoys causing destruction, having the highest maximum power of the eight bosses. He attacks by biting from underwater, and pilots a dinosaur-shaped ground carrier that is wreaking havoc through a city.
Height: 210 cm Weight: 206 kg	Max Power: 6400rp Max Speed: 5000rp

Compendium of Rockman X

	Dinosaur Tank Stage	Wheel Gator
	Weapon:	Spin Wheel	Weakness:	Strike Chain
	Profile:	A former member of the 6th Naval Unit with a violent personality. Because he often injured his comrades, he was betrayed and persecuted as a criminal. As a servant of Sigma, he now relishes in destruction behind the wheel of a giant dinosaur tank.
	Attack:	Effect:
	Spin Wheel (Underwater)	Shoots a wheel while underwater, which climbs around the arena and falls.
	Spin Wheel (Above Water)	Shoots 2 wheels while above water, which bounce off the water's surface.
	Biting	Suddenly emerges from the water to bite X, continuously damaging him until he escapes.
	Shot Devour	Swallows X's shots and fires them back at him.
	Charge	Spins his body and charges forwards. When he hits a wall, the impact site becomes damaged.
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	Dinosaur Tank Stage	Wheel Gator
	Weapon:	Spin Wheel	Weakness:	Magnet Mine
	Profile:	Originally a Maverick Hunter in the 6th Naval Unit, he was persecuted as a traitor for harming comrades, being unable to control his ferocious tendencies. Appeared in Mega Man X2.
	Attack:	Effect:
	Spin Wheel (Underwater)	Shoots a wheel out of the water, which can climb walls.
	Spin Wheel (Above Water)	Shoots a wheel over the water that bounces across the surface.
	Biting	Bites at X from underwater. Can even grab X out of the air.
	Shot Devour	Can eat X's shots and spit them back.
	Lunge	Dashes while spinning his body. He only uses it at half health.
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Mega Man X Legacy Collection Gallery

Wheel Gator

Gator was second-in-command of the 6th Naval Unit until during a mission, he got caught up in a frenzy of destruction and turned his weapons on his fellow Hunters. He became a fugitive, fleeing the very Hunters he had once commanded. Working under Sigma has proven to be ideal for Gator, as he can slaughter and destroy to his heart's content. Recently he has acquired the means to enact even greater devastation: a massive land-based mobile fortress.

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Nomenclature

Language	Name	Origin
Japanese	Wheel Alligates (ホイール・アリゲイツ)	"Wheel" refers to his bladed wheel weapons, and "Alligates" is a corruption of alligator.
English	Wheel Gator	"Gator" is an American slang shortening of alligator.