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Sting Chameleon

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Maverick Info
Artwork from Mega Man X.
MMX MHX
Stage portrait(s).
Appearances
Game(s):
Character Details
Name(s):Sting Chameleon, Sting Chameleao
Title(s):Spirit Sharp-Shooter of the Haunted Forest,[1][2] Frightening Forest's Strike[3]
Affiliation(s):Maverick Hunters, Mavericks
Weapon(s): Chameleon Sting
Lasers
Weakness(es): Boomerang Cutter
Boomerang Kuwanger weapons
Stage(s):X1: Forest Stage
MHX: Recon Base Ruins
Behind the Scenes
Inspiration(s):Chameleon
Designer(s):Hayato Kaji[3]
Voice (JP):Hiroshi Shimozaki
Voice (EN):Roger Rhodes


Sting Chameleon, known as Sting Chameleao (スティング・カメリーオ) in Japan, is a Maverick from the X era, first appearing as one of the main bosses in Mega Man X. He is a spike-themed Reploid based on a chameleon, with the ability to turn invisible and manipulate spikes or thorns.

Like the rest of the Mavericks in the first game, he was previously part of the Maverick Hunters, specifically serving in the 9th Special Unit (Rangers).

In the Games

Mega Man X

Sprite from Mega Man X.

Sting Chameleon debuted in Mega Man X as one of the eight Mavericks on the Stage Select screen. He serves as the boss of Forest Stage. The Japanese game manual states he is a former Maverick Hunter of the 9th Special (Rangers) Unit who joined Sigma's rebellion, and works as head of security at a front-line forest base.[4]

Sting Chameleon can be difficult to keep track of in battle and requires good reflexes to overcome, as his attacks can be unpredictable. Defeating Sting Chameleon grants X the Chameleon Sting. His weakness is the Boomerang Cutter, from Boomer Kuwanger, which is useful as it can knock him down from the walls. A boss attack rematch with Sting Chameleon later occurs in Sigma Stage 3.

Mega Man Maverick Hunter X

Render from Mega Man Maverick Hunter X.

In the remake Mega Man Maverick Hunter X, Sting Chameleon receives a redesign but plays largely the same role as in Mega Man X, being the boss of Recon Base Ruins. He is a snide villain taking advantage of Sigma's rebellion, but also makes a suspicious comment about hostages being involved. In battle, for X he is still weak to Boomerang Cutter and yields Chameleon Sting upon his defeat, while for Vile he is weak to weapons obtained from Boomerang Kuwanger (Metal Crescent, Quick Homesick, Parasite Sword, Two Headed Slash, Marooned Tomahawk) and yields the Laser weapon system. Chameleon's boss attack rematch later occurs in Sigma Palace 3.

Mega Man X DiVE

In Mega Man X DiVE, Maverick Data of Sting Chameleon appears as the final boss of Chapter 7 in Story Mode, being fought in Area Forest 7-6. His defeat unlocks the Chip Transparency. He also reappeared as a boss in the Event Beat the Chameleon and Jakob.

A Monster Hunter Rise crossover variant of Sting Chameleon, called Chameleos Chameleon, appeared as a boss in Event Urgent! Support needed at Shrine Ruins.

Other Game Appearances

Other Media

Official Data

Source Data
Mega Man X Chameleon was a highly-skilled Hunter operating with the 9th Special Unit (Rangers), but his sly, sneaky tricks and sharp tongue left him unpopular and he was never chosen for promotion to unit leader. Never one to pass up an opportunity, he has used Sigma's uprising as a means to rise through the ranks. Now, he is grimly protective of his post as a defender of a front-line base in the jungle.[2]
  • Height: 5.80 ft[5]
  • Weight: 169 lb[5]
Kodansha Manga Hyakka #34: Rockman X Chō Hyakka A Hunter who uses a Special Weapon, Chameleon Sting, to shoot in three directions with the spikes on his tail.[JP]
  • Height: 177 cm
  • Weight: 77 kg
  • Max Power: 3000rp
  • Max Speed: 3600rp
Compendium of Rockman X A Reploid from the 9th Special Unit (Rangers). Despite his skills, he never become a captain due to his unpopularity, so he saw the rebellion as an opportunity to rise to the top. He is in charge of security at a front-line base.[JP]
Mega Man Maverick Hunter X Reploid who belongs to the 9th Special Battalion (Rangers). Using his tongue for quick attacks, along with his ability to blend into his surroundings, makes him a highly-skilled Hunter. On the other hand, he goes too far in his mantra of "by any means necessary," and is called a coward for his sometimes sly, sneaky tricks. Bested by Sigma, he joins the rebellion, using his skills learned as a Ranger to be the first line of defense for the forest base.
Mega Man X DiVE He was a Maverick Hunter of the 9th Special Unit. Sting Chameleon possesses the Camouflage ability that allows him to blend into any environment. Cunning and skeptical, he usually uses ambush, trap, and other combat skills. [sic]

Source Data
Rockman X 第9特殊部隊(レンジャー部隊)に所属するレプリロイド。ハンターとしての能力は高いが人望がないために隊長となれないでいたところ、シグマが反乱を起こしたため、これを機に一気にのし上がろうと反乱に加わる。森に造られる前線基地の警備を任されている。ずる賢い野心家で、毒舌家でもある。[4]
  • 身長: 177cm[5]
  • 体重: 77kg[5]
Kodansha Manga Hyakka #34: Rockman X Chō Hyakka しっぽのトゲを3方向にうちだ特殊武器, カメレオンスティングンでたたかう、狩人。
  • 身長: 177cm
  • 体重: 77kg
  • 最大パワー: 3000rp
  • 最高スピード: 3600rp
Compendium of Rockman X レンジャー隊に所属するレプリロイド。人望がな いため、高い能力を持ちながら隊長になれないでいたが、 レ玉を機会にのし上がろうとする。前基地の警備を担当。
Irregular Hunter X TBA
Rockman X DiVE TBA

Gallery

Behind the Scenes

Developer Commentary

"Inafune did Eagle and Penguin, Kaji designed Mandrill, Octopus, and Chameleon. Mammoth, Armadillo, and Kuwanger were Tazaki's. Even as I watched them work, I could really see each of their distinct flavors coming out in their illustrations." - (Tatsuya Yoshikawa)[3]
"The visual effect of Chameleon fading away was an idea that came from one of the programmers. I remember how everyone on our team was amazed by what the programmers were capable of. Excited about all the crazy things we could do now, things we couldn't have done with the NES, we kept popping out ideas that we thought were outrageous... and the programmers just kept making them all come to life!" - (Hayato Kaji)[3]

Nomenclature

Language Name Origin
Japanese Sting Chameleao (スティング・カメリーオ) Named after the sting of a needle, and the chameleon.
English Sting Chameleon

References

  1. Mega Man Maverick Hunter X. 2005.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Mega Man X Legacy Collection. 2018.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 MM25: Mega Man & Mega Man X Official Complete Works. 2013.
  4. 4.0 4.1 Game manual, Rockman X. December 1993.
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Spec, Stage Select, Mega Man X. 1993.