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{{About|the character overall|X era|Zero (X era)|Zero era|Zero (Zero era)}}
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| caption = Artwork from ''Mega Man X''.
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| name = Zero, Megaman Zero
| caption = Artwork from ''Mega Man X'' and ''Mega Man Zero''
| name = Zero
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'''''Mega Man'' Games:'''<br/>''[[Mega Man X]]'', ''[[Mega Man X2]]'', ''[[Mega Man X3]]'', ''[[Mega Man 2: The Power Fighters]]'', ''[[Mega Man X4]]'', ''[[Mega Man Xtreme]]'', ''[[Mega Man X5]]'', ''[[Mega Man Xtreme 2]]'', ''[[Mega Man X6]]'', ''[[Mega Man X7]]'', ''[[Mega Man X: Command Mission]]'', ''[[Mega Man X8]]'', ''[[Mega Man Zero]]'', ''[[Mega Man Zero 2]]'', ''[[Mega Man Zero 3]]'', ''[[Mega Man Zero 4]]'', ''[[Mega Man X DiVE]]''
'''''Mega Man'' Games:'''<br/>''[[Mega Man X]]'', ''[[Mega Man X2]]'', ''[[Mega Man X3]]'', ''[[Mega Man 2: The Power Fighters]]'', ''[[Mega Man X4]]'', ''[[Mega Man Xtreme]]'', ''[[Mega Man X5]]'', ''[[Mega Man Xtreme 2]]'', ''[[Mega Man X6]]'', ''[[Mega Man X7]]'', ''[[Mega Man X: Command Mission]]'', ''[[Mega Man X8]]'', ''[[Mega Man X DiVE]]''
'''Other Games:'''<br/>''[[Marvel vs. Capcom 3]]'', ''[[Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', ''[[TEPPEN]]''
'''Other Games:'''<br/>''[[Marvel vs. Capcom 3]]'', ''[[Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', ''[[TEPPEN]]''


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| related_numbers = '''Serial Number:''' DWN-∞
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* OVA: [[Katsumi Suzuki]] (JP), [[Paul Dobson]] (EN, Ep. 1), [[Terry Klassen]] (EN, Ep. 2-3)
* Mega Man 8: [[Hiroko Konishi]] (JP), [[Michelle Gazepis]] (EN)
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'''Zero''' (more rarely called '''Megaman Zero''' in some English-language instruction manuals) is a main, often playable character of the [[X era]] and later protagonist of the [[Zero era]], who has been referenced in almost all other eras. He is a highly advanced robot (or [[reploid]]) initially created by [[Dr. Wily]] during the [[Classic era]] and is one of the main actors in several major events across the [[Mega Man (franchise)|''Mega Man'' franchise]], being the initial carrier of the [[Maverick Virus]] and later an important ally to [[X]] and humanity.


Zero is distinguished by his red-and-white (sometimes red-and-purple) armour, long blond hair and use of the [[Z Saber]], a beam sword that is usually green and in form of a triangle.
{{jp|'''Zero'''|ゼロ|Zero}} is a recurring protagonist and playable character in the ''Mega Man'' franchise. He first appeared as a [[Zero (X era)|deuteragonist]] in the [[X era]], before [[Zero (Zero era)|starring]] in his own series in the [[Zero era]], and being further referenced in the [[ZX era]]. He is a [[Reploid]] originally created by [[Dr. Wily]] for evil, who goes against his destiny and becomes a hero instead.
 
Zero is distinguished by his red, white, and yellow armor, horned helmet, long blond hair, and use of a beam saber called the [[Z-Saber]].


==In the Games==
==In the Games==
===Classic era===
===Classic era===
In the Classic era, Zero does not usually appear as a finished robot, though there are occasional hints that Dr. Wily is planning or working on his construction, inspired by his experience creating [[Bass]].
In the Classic era, Zero is only mentioned retroactively. He never appears as a finished robot, though a cameo in ''[[Mega Man 2: The Power Fighters]]'' shows Dr. Wily is planning his construction.
====''Mega Man 2: The Power Fighters''====
According to Bass's ending in ''[[Mega Man 2: The Power Fighters]]'', Wily has made plans for Zero as his ultimate creation, using an energy source more powerful than [[Bassnium]] and intended to replace Bass in the future. Bass however ridicules the idea upon seeing Zero's plans, which show his silhouette, referring to him as a "girlie-looking" robot. Dr. Wily insists however that Zero is "not just a robot" and will help him achieve world domination, along with another "project" of his, likely referring to the [[Maverick Virus]].


===X era===
===X era===
Some time after the Classic era, Zero is sealed inside a capsule much like X, incubating the Maverick Virus inside him, by Dr. Wily's design. He appears in the X era story before the start of the first game, as told through flashbacks later in the series, when he escapes said capsule and is spotted by [[Garma|Garma's]] unit of [[Maverick Hunters]].
{{Main|Zero (X era)}}
Zero debuted in ''[[Mega Man X]]'', where he has lost his memory and instead works as a skilled SA-Class [[Maverick Hunter]]. He befriends [[X]] and constantly fights against the evil [[Sigma]], learning more about his past along the way.


Having destroyed the unit effortlessly, Zero attracts the attention of [[Sigma]], leader of the Maverick Hunters, who takes him on in close combat. Zero badly damages and overpowers Sigma, but before he can pull off his head, a "W" symbol flash on Zero's helmet gem, seemingly causing him great pain. Sigma seizes the opportunity to shatter the gem and defeat Zero, but becomes infected with the Maverick Virus in the process, setting off the events of the ''X'' games. Zero, conversely, is unexpectedly turned from evil to good by the virus, and joins the Maverick Hunters.
===Zero era===
{{Main|Zero (Zero era)}}
Some time after the X era, Zero sealed himself away. He is awakened by [[Ciel]] centuries later in the [[Zero era]], having lost most of his memories. He faces the new threat of [[Neo Arcadia]] and relearns his past role in the mysterious [[Elf Wars]]. By the end, he is willing to sacrifice his life to stop [[Dr. Weil]] and free humans and Reploids alike.


====''Mega Man X''====
===ZX era===
[[File:MMX - X and Zero Art.png|thumb|left|X posing with Zero, from ''Mega Man X''.]]
{{Main|Model Z}}
Out-of-universe, Zero debuts in the original ''[[Mega Man X]]'', as a supporting character and ally of X within the Maverick Hunters. He is first seen in-game in the {{MMXLink|Highway Stage}}, rushing in to help X when he is captured by [[Vile]] by blasting an arm off Vile's [[Ride Armor]] and forcing him to retreat. Zero tells X that he should not expect to beat Vile yet, as Vile is designed to be a "war machine", but also tells him that he can become stronger if he keeps honing the abilities he was built with. He then departs to scout ahead for information on [[Sigma's fortress]], giving X encouragement and intending to meet up with him later.
Centuries after his death in the Zero era, six [[Biometal]] were created by Ciel to stop [[Model W]]. One of them was Model Z, which is based on Zero and carries his essence. Using it, a worthy {{ZXEraLink|Mega Man}} can Megamerge to tap into his power. Model Z is last seen sacrificing itself to stop the evil Mega Men aboard [[Ouroboros]], leaving its whereabouts unknown.
 
Zero makes good on this as soon as the main eight Maverick bosses have been defeated, informing X of the fortress's coordinates and allowing both of them to teleport there. Rather than staying with X, Zero decides to split up, distracting the "main defense force" so that X can slip in more easily. X and Zero meet up again later on in {{MMXLink|Sigma Stage 1}}, but their meeting is interrupted by Vile. Zero intends to take him on by himself, heading into the next room and telling X to stay back. However, when he does not return, X goes after him to find that he has been imprisoned in an electric cage by Vile.
 
When X attempts and fails to destroy Vile's new Ride Armor, Zero frees himself from the cage and latches on to Vile, launching a powerful attack that destroys the Ride Armor but badly damages Zero. When X finds him after the battle, he is "dying", using his last words either to acknowledge X's great power if he has already acquired the [[First Armor]] [[Buster Parts]], or to warn him that Sigma is more than he appears and give him his own arm cannon (an identical upgrade to the Buster Parts) if he has not.
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===Zero era===
Some time at the end of the X era story, Zero seals himself away. He is awakened 100 years later in the [[Zero era]], having lost most of his memories, where he must deal with new threats and relearn about his past role in the [[Elf Wars]], a major conflict involving [[Cyber-elf|Cyber-elves]] near the end of the X era.


Cast as the main protagonist and sole playable character for the first time, this Zero, sometimes known as '''Zero (Z)''', bears a drastically different design, replacing his red-and-white armour with a less robotic-seeming red-and-purple outfit that emphasises his faster and more agile playstyle in the games. No in-universe reason is given for this change, however.
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[[Category:X era characters]]
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Latest revision as of 15:26, 20 April 2024

This article is about the character overall. For X era, see Zero (X era). For Zero era, see Zero (Zero era).
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MMX - Zero Art.png
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Artwork from Mega Man X and Mega Man Zero
General information
Name(s):Zero
Appearances
Appearances:Mega Man Games:
Mega Man X, Mega Man X2, Mega Man X3, Mega Man 2: The Power Fighters, Mega Man X4, Mega Man Xtreme, Mega Man X5, Mega Man Xtreme 2, Mega Man X6, Mega Man X7, Mega Man X: Command Mission, Mega Man X8, Mega Man X DiVE

Other Games:
Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, TEPPEN

Other Media:
Archie Comics

Related Numbers:Serial Number: DWN-∞


Zero (ゼロ) is a recurring protagonist and playable character in the Mega Man franchise. He first appeared as a deuteragonist in the X era, before starring in his own series in the Zero era, and being further referenced in the ZX era. He is a Reploid originally created by Dr. Wily for evil, who goes against his destiny and becomes a hero instead.

Zero is distinguished by his red, white, and yellow armor, horned helmet, long blond hair, and use of a beam saber called the Z-Saber.

In the Games

Classic era

In the Classic era, Zero is only mentioned retroactively. He never appears as a finished robot, though a cameo in Mega Man 2: The Power Fighters shows Dr. Wily is planning his construction.

X era

Main article: Zero (X era)

Zero debuted in Mega Man X, where he has lost his memory and instead works as a skilled SA-Class Maverick Hunter. He befriends X and constantly fights against the evil Sigma, learning more about his past along the way.

Zero era

Main article: Zero (Zero era)

Some time after the X era, Zero sealed himself away. He is awakened by Ciel centuries later in the Zero era, having lost most of his memories. He faces the new threat of Neo Arcadia and relearns his past role in the mysterious Elf Wars. By the end, he is willing to sacrifice his life to stop Dr. Weil and free humans and Reploids alike.

ZX era

Main article: Model Z

Centuries after his death in the Zero era, six Biometal were created by Ciel to stop Model W. One of them was Model Z, which is based on Zero and carries his essence. Using it, a worthy Mega Man can Megamerge to tap into his power. Model Z is last seen sacrificing itself to stop the evil Mega Men aboard Ouroboros, leaving its whereabouts unknown.

References


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