Gravity Beetle

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Artwork from Mega Man X3.
Stage portrait(s).
General Information
Name(s):	Gravity Beetle, Gravity Beetbood
Inspiration:	Rhinoceros beetle
Game Information
Group(s):	Doppler Army, Mavericks, Maverick Hunters (formerly)
Weapon(s):	Gravity Well
Weakness(es):	Ray Splasher
Stage(s):	Airborne Aircraft Carrier Stage

Gravity Beetle, known as Gravity Beetbood (グラビティ・ビートブード) in Japan, is a Maverick from the X era, appearing as one of the main bosses in Mega Man X3. He is a gravity-themed Reploid based on a rhinoceros beetle, who attacks with black holes and his giant horn. He was formerly a Maverick Hunter before he defected to join the Doppler Army.

In the Games

Mega Man X3

Sprite from Mega Man X3.

Gravity Beetle debuted in Mega Man X3 as one of the eight Mavericks on the Stage Select screen. He serves as the boss of the Airborne Aircraft Carrier Stage. The game's Japanese manual states that he was formerly a Maverick Hunter in the 17th Elite Unit until he defected to the Doppler Army, hoping to avenge the death of his brother, Boomer Kuwanger, by fighting X. He now pilots an airborne aircraft carrier, attacking airports and delivering supplies for the revolt.

Gravity Beetle's attack pattern is simple but deals heavy damage, and can become complicated in his second phase due to the black hole he summons. Defeating Gravity Beetle grants X the Gravity Well. His weakness is the Ray Splasher, from Neon Tiger, which briefly stuns him. A boss attack rematch with Gravity Beetle later occurs in Doppler Stage C.

Other Game Appearances

• In Rockman X Math Cyclone, Gravity Beetle appears as the boss of the four operations challenge.
• In Rockman X3 Buster Battle, Gravity Beetle can be fought an opponent.
• In Street Fighter × All Capcom, Gravity Beetle appears as an obtainable character.
• In TEPPEN, Gravity Beetle appears as a Unit Card.

Other Media

• In the Rockman X3 manga, Gravity Beetle reprises his role from Mega Man X3.
• In Rockman X Mega Mission 2, Gravity Beetle is revived as Gravity Beetbood L by the Limited.
• In the Archie Mega Man comic, Gravity Beetle appears in the "Worlds Unite" arc as one of the Mavericks resurrected in Sigma's army.

Official Data

Source	Data
Rockman X3 (PS) manual	The younger brother of Boomer Kuwanger, who was destroyed by X. He is bombing airports all over the world with an aircraft carrier he stole from Hunter Base. His innate ability to control gravity and black holes at will should not be underestimated.[JP]
Comic BomBom Special #99: Ketteiban - Rockman 7 & Rockman X3 Chō Hyakka	...[JP]
Kodansha Manga Hyakka #34: Rockman X Chō Hyakka	...[JP]
	Height: 225 cm	Weight: 350 kg	Max Power: 6200rp	Max Speed: 3600rp
Compendium of Rockman X	A former member of the 17th Elite Unit, he is the younger brother of Boomer Kuwanger from Mega Man X. He holds a grudge against X, who destroyed his brother, and abandoned his unit to join Dr. Doppler's rebellion.[JP]
Mega Man X Legacy Collection	Though he was once a loyal member of the Maverick Hunters' 17th Unit, Beetle now harbors a grudge towards X for destroying his fellow beetle Reploid, Boomer Kuwanger. He deserted his duties and fled in order to pursue his revenge. Beetle has modified an aerial transport he stole from Hunter HQ into a flying fortress, and has been assaulting airfields around the world. His ability to manipulate gravity and create black holes makes him a fearsome opponent.

Behind the Scenes

Developer Commentary

"I also did the illustrations for Beetle and Rhino. At the time, we were still applying color to cels, and it took forever to dry. This one time, I stayed late at work to finish off a piece, and just when I thought I was finally done, I noticed some color on the back of my hand. I looked at the cel and was like, 'Agh! I peeled the color off!' and had to start all over again. That was really awful." - (Shinsuke Komaki)

Nomenclature

Language	Name	Origin
Japanese	Gravity Beetbood (グラビティ・ビートブード)	"Beetbood" is a corruption of the English word beetle.
English	Gravity Beetle