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The '''X era''' is a fan-made term referring to media set in the fictional universe of ''[[Mega Man X]]'', released in 1993 for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]. It is the second era of the universe's original timeline, being a sequel to the [[Classic era]] now set in the year [[21XX]], chronicling the chaos of the [[Maverick Wars]] waged between good [[Reploid]]s such as [[X]] and [[Zero]] and evil ones known as [[Maverick]]s who are led by the fearsome [[Sigma]].
The '''X era''' is a fan-made term referring to media set in the fictional universe of ''[[Mega Man X]]'', released in 1993 for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]. It is the second era of the universe's original timeline, being a sequel to the [[Classic era]] now set in the year [[21XX]], chronicling the battles of the [[Maverick Wars]] waged between good [[Reploid]]s such as [[X]] and [[Zero]] and evil ones known as [[Maverick]]s who are led by the fearsome [[Sigma]].


In official [[Capcom]] material, this series is referred to as simply '''''Mega Man X'''''.
In official [[Capcom]] material, this series is referred to as simply '''''Mega Man X'''''.<ref name="MM11BlueBomber">''Mega Man 11: Celebrating 30 Years Of The Blue Bomber''. 2018.</ref>


== Timeline ==
== Timeline ==
=== Prologue ===
=== Prologue ===
In the year [[21XX]] (sometime in the 22nd century), [[Dr. Cain]] discovers the secret final creation of [[Dr. Light]]: an advanced robot called [[X]]. Using X's technology, Cain creates the [[Reploid]]s, a new type of robot that is capable of complete free will and evolution, similar to a [[human]].
Sometime in [[21XX]] (the 22nd century), [[Dr. Cain]] discovers the secret final creation of [[Dr. Light]]: an advanced robot called [[X]]. Using X's technology, Cain creates the [[Reploid]]s, a type of robot that is capable of free will and growth like a [[human]].


However, many Reploids develop glitches and become aggressive and dangerous, some even choosing to harm humans; such Reploids become known as [[Maverick]]s. This forces Dr. Cain to found the [[Maverick Hunters]], an organization that helps to neutralize these threats under the command of the powerful [[Sigma]]. X joins the Maverick Hunters, where he befriends a high-ranking Hunter named [[Zero]].
However, sometimes Reploids develop glitches and act dangerously, some even choosing to harm humans; these Reploids become known as [[Maverick]]s. Thus Dr. Cain founds the [[Maverick Hunters]], an organization that helps neutralize these threats under the command of the most powerful Reploid yet, [[Sigma]]. X joins the Maverick Hunters, befriending a high-ranking Hunter named [[Zero]].


=== ''[[Mega Man X]]'' ===
=== ''[[Mega Man X]]'' ===
One day, Sigma himself suddenly goes Maverick, taking many of the Maverick Hunters with him to stage a worldwide anti-human rebellion. X heads to the front lines of the conflict, under the guidance of Zero, to stop their former commander from eradicating the humans. Along the way, he is tormented by the fearsome [[Vile]] and other former Maverick Hunters.
One day, Sigma himself suddenly goes Maverick, taking many Maverick Hunters with him into a global anti-human rebellion. X fights to defend the humans from his former commander, under the guidance of Zero. Along the way, he is tormented by the evil [[Vile]] and other former Hunters.


Although Zero perishes helping X defeat Vile, X goes on to defeat Sigma himself. X flees the ruins of the fortress, stopping to ponder those lost in the violence. However, a final message reveals that Sigma's "soul" still persists.
Although Zero perishes helping defeat Vile, X goes on to defeat Sigma himself. X flees the ruins of the base, stopping to ponder the cost of the war. However, a final message reveals that Sigma's "soul" persists.


=== ''[[Mega Man X2]]'' ===
=== ''[[Mega Man X2]]'' ===
Six months after [[Sigma]]'s defeat, X and the Maverick Hunters continue to root out the remnants of the Maverick rebellion. Suddenly, a new rebellion erupts, led by a trio of Mavericks known as the [[X-Hunters]] who claim to hold the parts of Zero's body. X faces the X-Hunters and their army over the remains of his friend.
Six months after Sigma's defeat, X and the Maverick Hunters continue to root out the remnants of the Maverick rebellion. Suddenly, a new rebellion erupts, led by a trio of Mavericks known as the [[X-Hunters]] who hold the three parts of Zero's body. X faces the X-Hunters and their army for the remains of his friend.


Although Sigma returned in a dangerous digital form known as the [[Sigma Virus]], X vanquished both him and his X-Hunter servants, finally reuniting with the reconstructed Zero. However, X is haunted by the mystery of his friend's past, as Sigma had mysteriously claimed that Zero was destined to become a Maverick.
Although Sigma returned in a dangerous digital form known as the [[Sigma Virus]], X vanquished both him and his X-Hunter servants, finally reuniting with the reconstructed Zero. However, X is haunted by the mystery of his friend's past, as Sigma had mysteriously claimed that Zero was destined to be a Maverick.


=== ''[[Mega Man Xtreme]]'' ===
=== ''[[Mega Man Xtreme]]'' ===
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=== ''[[Mega Man X4]]'' ===
=== ''[[Mega Man X4]]'' ===
A Reploid military known as [[Repliforce]] is founded to help the [[Maverick Hunters]] fight large-scale rebellions, but with dubious results. When they come under suspicion of involvement in an incident at the [[Sky Lagoon]], their [[Colonel]] refuses to disarm and their [[General]] declares a coup d'état to found an independent Reploid nation. X and Zero are forced to stop their Maverick activity and obstruct their coup, this time with the help of a rookie named [[Double]] and Zero's love interest, [[Iris]].
A Reploid military known as [[Repliforce]] is founded to help the [[Maverick Hunters]] fight large-scale rebellions. When they come under suspicion for an incident at the [[Sky Lagoon]], their [[Colonel]] refuses to disarm and their [[General]] declares a coup d'état to found an independent Reploid nation. X and Zero are forced to stop their coup, this time with the help of a rookie named [[Double]] and Zero's love interest, [[Iris]].


After Double reveals his true Maverick allegiance to X, and Iris avenges her brother by fighting Zero, they learn that Sigma was the one manipulating Repliforce to such extremes, and so defeat him. General sacrifices himself to stop the [[Final Weapon]], ending the conflict. However, X begins worrying that he holds the potential to go Maverick too, while Zero struggles with the truth that he was created only to destroy.
After Double reveals his true Maverick allegiance to X, and Iris avenges her brother by fighting Zero, they learn that Sigma was the one manipulating Repliforce to such extremes, and so defeat him. General sacrifices himself to stop the [[Final Weapon]], ending the conflict. However, X worries that he holds the potential to go Maverick too, while Zero struggles with the truth that he was created for destruction.


=== ''[[Mega Man X5]]'' ===
=== ''[[Mega Man X5]]'' ===
Mere months into the repairs from the [[Great Repliforce War]], Sigma suddenly returns. Though X and Zero swiftly destroy him, his explosion spreads the Sigma Virus across the entire globe, and his hired gun [[Dynamo]] sets the space colony [[Eurasia]] on a collision course with the [[Earth]]. X and Zero rush across a chaotic planet to repair the [[Enigma]] cannon and a [[space shuttle]] to stop the crisis before it's too late.
Mere months into the repairs from the [[Great Repliforce War]], Sigma suddenly returns. Though X and Zero swiftly destroy him, his explosion spreads the Sigma Virus across the globe, and his hired gun [[Dynamo]] sets the space colony [[Eurasia]] on a collision course with the [[Earth]]. X and Zero rush across the planet to repair the [[Enigma]] cannon and a [[Space Shuttle]] to stop the crisis before it's too late.


Though X and Zero are forced into their fated battle by the power of the [[Zero Virus]], they ultimately band together to spite Sigma's plan and defeat him. However, Zero is lost in the process, with X being the only one to return home. He takes up Zero's [[Z-Saber]] and promises to ensure a peaceful world for his fallen friend.
Though X and Zero are forced into their fated battle by the [[Zero Virus]], they ultimately band together to spite Sigma's plan and defeat him. However, Zero is lost in the process, with X returning alone. He takes up Zero's [[Z-Saber]] and promises a peaceful world for his fallen friend.


=== ''[[Mega Man X6]]'' ===
=== ''[[Mega Man X6]]'' ===
Three weeks after the [[Earth Crisis]], the world is ravaged but Maverick activity has gone quiet, so X begins helping to rebuild the world. However, a mysterious illusory phenomenon known as the [[Nightmare]] appears, along with a twisted [[Zero Nightmare|doppelganger]] of Zero. When [[High Max]] and his [[Nightmare Investigators]] blame the chaos on the ghost of Zero, X heads out to find the truth behind the Nightmare.
Three weeks after the [[Earth Crisis]], the world is ravaged but Maverick activity is quiet, so X begins helping rebuild the world. However, a mysterious illusion known as the [[Nightmare]] appears, along with a twisted [[Zero Nightmare|doppelganger]] of Zero. When [[High Max]] and his [[Nightmare Investigators]] blame the chaos on the ghost of Zero, X heads out to find the truth behind the Nightmare.


X reunites with Zero, who miraculously recovered during his disappearance, and together they discover that [[Gate]] was the one behind the Nightmare, who even revived Sigma in the process. They defeat both Gate and Sigma, then resume their work in building a better world.
X reunites with Zero, who miraculously recovered during his disappearance, and together they discover that [[Gate]] was the one behind the Nightmare, and he even revived Sigma. They defeat both Gate and Sigma, then resume their work in building a better world.


=== ''[[Mega Man X7]]'' ===
=== ''[[Mega Man X7]]'' ===
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The humans seek asylum from the chaos of the [[Maverick Wars]], planning to use an orbital elevator called [[Jakob]] to migrate to the [[Moon]]. The [[new generation Reploids]] are developed to aid in this project, but X is disturbed that their powerful [[Copy Chip]]s contain the data of Sigma for some reason. His fears seem to be confirmed when the new generation Reploids kidnap the director [[Lumine]] and start a rebellion.
The humans seek asylum from the chaos of the [[Maverick Wars]], planning to use an orbital elevator called [[Jakob]] to migrate to the [[Moon]]. The [[new generation Reploids]] are developed to aid in this project, but X is disturbed that their powerful [[Copy Chip]]s contain the data of Sigma for some reason. His fears seem to be confirmed when the new generation Reploids kidnap the director [[Lumine]] and start a rebellion.


However, even with Sigma defeated, it is revealed that Lumine and the new generation Reploids started the rebellion of their own accord, and not due to his influence. The Hunters defeat Lumine too, but he strikes Axl in the head with a mysterious attack, leaving him unconscious. X and Zero return to Earth with Axl, promising to continue fighting for peace even in such an uncertain future.
However, even with Sigma defeated, it is revealed that Lumine and the new generation Reploids started the rebellion of their own accord, and not due to his influence. The Hunters defeat Lumine too, but he strikes Axl with a mysterious attack, leaving him unconscious. X and Zero return to Earth with Axl, promising to continue fighting for peace even in such an uncertain future.
 
'''Note:''' From here, the story continues into the [[Elf Wars]], which are described in the [[Zero era]]. While these events greatly impact the history of the franchise, no official material has been set during this period.


== Series ==
== Series ==
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; ''[[Mega Man X8]]''
; ''[[Mega Man X8]]''


=== Spinoffs ===
=== Spin-offs ===
; ''[[Mega Man Xtreme]]''
; ''[[Mega Man Xtreme 2]]''
; ''[[Mega Man X: Command Mission]]''  
; ''[[Mega Man X: Command Mission]]''  
; ''[[Rockman ✕over]]''
; ''[[Mega Man Maverick Hunter X]]''
; ''[[Mega Man X DiVE]]''
; ''[[Mega Man X DiVE]]''


=== Remakes ===  
=== Remakes ===  
; ''[[Mega Man Xtreme]]''
; ''[[Mega Man Maverick Hunter X]]''
; ''[[Mega Man Xtreme 2]]''


=== Compilation ===
=== Compilation ===
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=== Other ===
=== Other ===
; ''[[Rockman X Shùxué Xuànfēng]]''  
; ''[[Rockman X Shùxué Xuànfēng]]''


== Characters ==
== Characters ==
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; [[Dr. Light]]  
; [[Dr. Wily]]  
; [[Dr. Wily]]  
; [[Zero]]
; {{XEraLink|Zero}}
; [[Sigma]]
; [[Sigma]]


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=== Mavericks ===
=== Mavericks ===
[[Mavericks]] are the bosses of the main stages, and the ones X gets his weapons from.  
[[Maverick]]s are the bosses of the main stages, and the ones X gets his weapons from.  


=== Fortress Bosses ===
=== Fortress Bosses ===
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; ''[[Project X Zone series]]''
; ''[[Project × Zone series]]''
: ''[[Project X Zone]]''
: ''[[Project × Zone]]''


== External Links ==
== External Links ==
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The X era is a fan-made term referring to media set in the fictional universe of Mega Man X, released in 1993 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It is the second era of the universe's original timeline, being a sequel to the Classic era now set in the year 21XX, chronicling the battles of the Maverick Wars waged between good Reploids such as X and Zero and evil ones known as Mavericks who are led by the fearsome Sigma.

In official Capcom material, this series is referred to as simply Mega Man X.[1]

Timeline

Prologue

Sometime in 21XX (the 22nd century), Dr. Cain discovers the secret final creation of Dr. Light: an advanced robot called X. Using X's technology, Cain creates the Reploids, a type of robot that is capable of free will and growth like a human.

However, sometimes Reploids develop glitches and act dangerously, some even choosing to harm humans; these Reploids become known as Mavericks. Thus Dr. Cain founds the Maverick Hunters, an organization that helps neutralize these threats under the command of the most powerful Reploid yet, Sigma. X joins the Maverick Hunters, befriending a high-ranking Hunter named Zero.

Mega Man X

One day, Sigma himself suddenly goes Maverick, taking many Maverick Hunters with him into a global anti-human rebellion. X fights to defend the humans from his former commander, under the guidance of Zero. Along the way, he is tormented by the evil Vile and other former Hunters.

Although Zero perishes helping defeat Vile, X goes on to defeat Sigma himself. X flees the ruins of the base, stopping to ponder the cost of the war. However, a final message reveals that Sigma's "soul" persists.

Mega Man X2

Six months after Sigma's defeat, X and the Maverick Hunters continue to root out the remnants of the Maverick rebellion. Suddenly, a new rebellion erupts, led by a trio of Mavericks known as the X-Hunters who hold the three parts of Zero's body. X faces the X-Hunters and their army for the remains of his friend.

Although Sigma returned in a dangerous digital form known as the Sigma Virus, X vanquished both him and his X-Hunter servants, finally reuniting with the reconstructed Zero. However, X is haunted by the mystery of his friend's past, as Sigma had mysteriously claimed that Zero was destined to be a Maverick.

Mega Man Xtreme

When the powerful Mother Computer is hacked by a mysterious group called the Shadow Hunters, X enters cyberspace to fight the rampant Maverick data within and restore peace to the outside world.

Mega Man X3

Several months after the X-Hunter incident, Dr. Doppler allegedly creates a cure to stop Reploids from going Maverick. Grateful Reploids gather around him and build the utopia Dopple Town in his honor, but one day, the entire city suddenly goes Maverick in a new rebellion led by Doppler himself. X and Zero set out to stop the Doppler Army and discover the truth behind the cure.

After freeing Dr. Doppler from the influence of the Sigma Virus, X and Zero work together to destroy Sigma and administer a vaccine to defeat his viral form. Despite their victory, X now worries after seeing the instability of Dopple Town, and fears for his friendship with Zero.

Mega Man Xtreme 2

When the terrifying phenomenon of Erasure occurs en masse on Laguz Island, X and Zero travel to investigate the island, facing a mysterious duo called the Soul Erasers along the way.

Mega Man X4

A Reploid military known as Repliforce is founded to help the Maverick Hunters fight large-scale rebellions. When they come under suspicion for an incident at the Sky Lagoon, their Colonel refuses to disarm and their General declares a coup d'état to found an independent Reploid nation. X and Zero are forced to stop their coup, this time with the help of a rookie named Double and Zero's love interest, Iris.

After Double reveals his true Maverick allegiance to X, and Iris avenges her brother by fighting Zero, they learn that Sigma was the one manipulating Repliforce to such extremes, and so defeat him. General sacrifices himself to stop the Final Weapon, ending the conflict. However, X worries that he holds the potential to go Maverick too, while Zero struggles with the truth that he was created for destruction.

Mega Man X5

Mere months into the repairs from the Great Repliforce War, Sigma suddenly returns. Though X and Zero swiftly destroy him, his explosion spreads the Sigma Virus across the globe, and his hired gun Dynamo sets the space colony Eurasia on a collision course with the Earth. X and Zero rush across the planet to repair the Enigma cannon and a Space Shuttle to stop the crisis before it's too late.

Though X and Zero are forced into their fated battle by the Zero Virus, they ultimately band together to spite Sigma's plan and defeat him. However, Zero is lost in the process, with X returning alone. He takes up Zero's Z-Saber and promises a peaceful world for his fallen friend.

Mega Man X6

Three weeks after the Earth Crisis, the world is ravaged but Maverick activity is quiet, so X begins helping rebuild the world. However, a mysterious illusion known as the Nightmare appears, along with a twisted doppelganger of Zero. When High Max and his Nightmare Investigators blame the chaos on the ghost of Zero, X heads out to find the truth behind the Nightmare.

X reunites with Zero, who miraculously recovered during his disappearance, and together they discover that Gate was the one behind the Nightmare, and he even revived Sigma. They defeat both Gate and Sigma, then resume their work in building a better world.

Mega Man X7

While the world heals from past catastrophes, X suddenly retires from the front lines of the Maverick Hunters, leaving Zero to fight alone. The power vaccuum left behind is quickly filled by Red Alert, a gang of vigilantes led by Red. But when their mysterious young member Axl quits and is sheltered by the Maverick Hunters, Red declares war on them to get Axl back.

X comes out of retirement to help Zero and Axl stop Red Alert, defeating Red in the process. Sigma is revealed to be the one behind the gang's turn to evil, and so they defeat him. In the aftermath, Axl continues to work hard, hoping to one day be an official Maverick Hunter.

Mega Man X8

The humans seek asylum from the chaos of the Maverick Wars, planning to use an orbital elevator called Jakob to migrate to the Moon. The new generation Reploids are developed to aid in this project, but X is disturbed that their powerful Copy Chips contain the data of Sigma for some reason. His fears seem to be confirmed when the new generation Reploids kidnap the director Lumine and start a rebellion.

However, even with Sigma defeated, it is revealed that Lumine and the new generation Reploids started the rebellion of their own accord, and not due to his influence. The Hunters defeat Lumine too, but he strikes Axl with a mysterious attack, leaving him unconscious. X and Zero return to Earth with Axl, promising to continue fighting for peace even in such an uncertain future.

Note: From here, the story continues into the Elf Wars, which are described in the Zero era. While these events greatly impact the history of the franchise, no official material has been set during this period.

Series

Main series

Mega Man X
Mega Man X2
Mega Man X3
Mega Man X4
Mega Man X5
Mega Man X6
Mega Man X7
Mega Man X8

Spin-offs

Mega Man Xtreme
Mega Man Xtreme 2
Mega Man X: Command Mission
Mega Man X DiVE

Remakes

Mega Man Maverick Hunter X

Compilation

Mega Man X Collection
Mega Man X Legacy Collection
Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2

Other

Rockman X Shùxué Xuànfēng

Characters

X
The protagonist of all games
Dr. Light
Dr. Wily
Zero
Sigma

Enemies

Minor Enemies

List of Minor Enemies in the X era

Mavericks

Mavericks are the bosses of the main stages, and the ones X gets his weapons from.

Fortress Bosses

Stage Bosses

Weapons

Main article: Weapons of the X era

X-Buster

The X-Buster is X's primary weapon throughout the era.

Stages

Main article: Stages of the X era

Items

Main article: Items of the X era

X's Armor

X's Armor
X's Helmet

Other Media

People

Relations to other games

Marvel vs. Capcom series
Marvel vs. Capcom, Marvel vs. Capcom 2 and Marvel vs. Capcom 3
Super Smash Bros. series
Super Smash Bros. 4 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Name Source Game Weapon Assist Trophy Smash Tour Item Boss Stage Mii Costume Enemy Trophy Spirit Music
Axl Mega Man X7 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 909 - File:SSBU - Axl.png N/A
X Mega Man X, Mega Man X5 X-Buster - part of the Mii Costume, Mega Legends - part of Mega Man's Final Smash, also Mega Man's ability to Wall Jump N/A N/A N/A N/A X's Armor, X's Helmet N/A File:SSB4 - X.png 905 - File:SSBU - X.png, 906 - File:SSBU - Full Armor X.png File:SSBU - X vs ZERO.oga
Zero Mega Man X, Mega Man X2, Mega Man X5, Mega Man Zero N/A File:SSB4 - Zero.png N/A N/A N/A Zero's Armor, Zero's Helmet N/A File:SSBU - Zero.png 907 - File:SSBU - Zero (Zero Buster).png, 906 - File:SSBU - Zero (Z-Saber).png, File:SSB4 - Mega Man Zero.png File:SSBU - X vs ZERO.oga, File:SSBU - Zero (Theme of ZERO (from Mega Man X)).oga
Project × Zone series
Project × Zone

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  1. ↑ Mega Man 11: Celebrating 30 Years Of The Blue Bomber. 2018.
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