Overdrive Ostrich

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Artwork from Mega Man X2.
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General information
Name(s):	Overdrive Ostrich, Sonic Ostreague
Title(s):	Swift Runner of the Sands
Group(s):	Mavericks, Maverick Hunters (formerly)
Appearances:	Mega Man X2, Mega Man Xtreme 2
Inspiration:	Ostrich
Game Info
Weapon(s):	Sonic Slicer Dash
Weakness(es):	Crystal Hunter Strike Chain Lightning
Stage(s):	X2: Desert Base Stage XT2: Desert Stage

Overdrive Ostrich, known as Sonic Ostreague (ソニック・オストリーグ) in Japan, is a Maverick from the X era, first appearing as one of the main bosses in Mega Man X2. He is a blade-themed Reploid based on an ostrich, who fights with super-speed and bladed boomerangs. He is an SA-Class Maverick who was formerly a Maverick Hunter in the 7th Airborne Unit.

In the Games

Mega Man X2

Sprite from Mega Man X2.

Overdrive Ostrich 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 Desert Base Stage. He moves quickly and has sharp attacks, but the arena's hills can be used to dodge. Defeating Overdrive Ostrich grants X the Sonic Slicer. His weakness is the Crystal Hunter, from Crystal Snail, which temporarily freezes him in place. A boss attack rematch with Overdrive Ostrich later occurs in X-Hunter Stage 4.

Mega Man Xtreme 2

Sprite from Mega Man Xtreme 2.

In Mega Man Xtreme 2, Overdrive Ostrich returns as a resurrected Maverick guardian of Laguz Island. He is one of the four bosses in Zero Mission, being the boss of Desert Stage. His defeat gives Sonic Slicer to X and Dash to Zero, and is weak to Strike Chain/Lightning. Overdrive Ostrich is later part of the boss attack in the Sigma Stage in Extreme Mode.

Mega Man X DiVE

In Mega Man X DiVE, Maverick Data of Overdrive Ostrich appears as the final boss of Chapter 6 in Story Mode, being fought in Floating Ruins 6-6. His defeat unlocks the Chip for Sonic Slicer. He also appeared as the boss Overdrive Ostrich EX in Total Power Battle mode.

Other Game Appearances

• In Rockman ✕over, Overdrive Ostrich appears in a Battle Memory.
• In TEPPEN, Overdrive Ostrich appears in multiple cards.

Other Media

• In the Rockman X2 manga, Overdrive Ostrich reprises his role from Mega Man X.
• In Rockman X Mega Mission 2, Overdrive Ostrich is revived as Sonic Ostreague L by the Limited.
• In the Archie Mega Man comic, Overdrive Ostrich appears in the "Worlds Unite" arc as one of the many Mavericks resurrected in Sigma's army.

Official Data

Mega Man X2

Swift Runner of the Sands Overdrive Ostrich
He was once part of the 7th Airborne Unit, but he lost his ability to fly in an accident and retired. He was then recruited by Sigma for his excellent leg strength and jumping ability. Of the eight bosses, he is the fastest. He took over a missile base hidden in the desert, aiming its missiles at X's base as a declaration of war.
Height: 255 cm Weight: 152 kg	Max Power: 3800rp Max Speed: 9900rp

Compendium of Rockman X

	Desert Base Stage	Overdrive Ostrich
	Weapon:	Sonic Slicer	Weakness:	Crystal Hunter
	Profile:	He once belonged to the 7th Airborne Unit, but lost his ability to fly in an accident and retired from the Hunters. However, Sigma became interested in his impressive foot speed and recruited him as a soldier. He now controls a missile base.
	Attack:	Effect:
	Charge	Runs towards X.
	Step	Runs forwards while jumping.
	Sonic Slicer (Lateral)	Fires a single cutter aimed at X.
	Sonic Slicer (Overhead)	Rains down five cutters from the sky.
	High Jump	Leaps from the background to the foreground, landing on top of X.
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	Desert Stage	Overdrive Ostrich
	Weapon:	Sonic Slicer/Dash	Weakness:	Strike Chain/Lightning/Tri-Thunder
	Profile:	Formerly a Maverick Hunter from the 7th Airborne Unit. He lost his ability to fly in an accident, but Sigma discovered his excellent leg strength and made use of him as a subordinate. Appeared in Mega Man X2.
	Attack:	Effect:
	Charge	After posing, he runs forwards.
	Step	After posing, he runs while jumping.
	High Jump	Leaps from the background to fall from above.
	Sonic Slicer (Horizontal)	Jumps and shoots a cutter (three in Extreme).
	Sonic Slicer (Aerial)	Jumps and releases four cutters.
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Mega Man X Legacy Collection Gallery

Overdrive Ostrich

Ostrich was once a proud member of the 7th Airborne Unit, but an accident robbed him of his ability to fly and he resigned from the Maverick Hunters in shame. However, Sigma did not intend to let his abilities go to waste. Ostrich is forever grateful to Sigma for showing him he could still be an excellent fighter on the ground. Ostrich has captured a hidden missile silo in the desert, and intends to carry out Sigma's order to launch a warhead at Hunter HQ.

Mega Man X DiVE

	Overdrive Ostrich
	He was a Maverick Hunter of the 7th Airborne Unit. Without his wings, he can no longer fly, but this allows him to make good use of his feet. His big leap following a long sprint can easily crush his enemy.

Behind the Scenes

Nomenclature

Language	Name	Origin
Japanese	Sonic Ostreague (ソニック・オストリーグ)	"Sonic" refers to the sonic boom effect caused by traveling fast enough to break the sound barrier, while "Ostreague" is a corruption of ostrich.
English	Overdrive Ostrich	"Overdrive" refers to his excessively high running speeds.