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| 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] |
| Kodansha Manga Hyakka #6: Rockman & Rockman X Daizukan | Before joining the rebellion, he was a Reploid in the 9th Special Unit (Rangers). He can change his body's color at will to hide in the forest and attack enemies. He is a powerful Hunter who fights with his Special Weapon, Chameleon Sting, which shoots the spikes on his tail in three directions, and his long tongue whip. He is cunning and untrustworthy, so he has been unable to become the captain of his unit.[JP] |
| 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]
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| 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] |
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Sting Chameleon
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| 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
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
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
- In Mega Man X6, an image of Sting Chameleon appears in Metal Shark Player's Helper Attack to lash at the player with his tongue.
- In Rockman ✕over, Sting Chameleon is one of the four bosses from World 2.
- In Street Fighter x All Capcom, Sting Chameleon appears as a character.
- In Minecraft, Sting Chameleon appears as a boss in the Mega Man X crossover DLC.
- In TEPPEN, Sting Chameleon appears in multiple cards.
- In the cancelled Rockman Online, Sting Chameleon was planned as a boss.
Other Media
- In the Rockman X manga, Sting Chameleon reprises his role from Mega Man X.
- In Rockman X Mega Mission, Sting Chameleon is revived as Sting Chameleon L by the Limited.
- In the manga Irregular Hunter Rockman X, Sting Chameleon reprises his role in Mega Man X.
- In Rockman X The Novel: Irregulars Report, Sting Chameleon reprises his role from Mega Man X.
- In the Archie Mega Man comic, Sting Chameleon appears in the "Worlds Unite" arc as one of the Mavericks resurrected in Sigma's army.
Official Data
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| 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] |
| Kodansha Manga Hyakka #6: Rockman & Rockman X Daizukan | 反乱にくわわる前は、第9特殊部隊(レンジャー部隊)にいたレプリロイド。体の色を自由にかえ、森の中にかくれて敵を攻撃する。しっぽのとげを3方向にうちだす特殊武器,カメレオンスティングと、長い舌のむちでたたかう強力なハンター。ずるがしこくて、ほかの人から信用されないため部隊の隊長になれないでいる。 |
| 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。
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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