Tornado Tonion

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Artwork from Mega Man X7.
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Appearances
Game(s):	Mega Man X7
Character Details
Name(s):	Tornado Tonion, Tornado Debonion
Title(s):	Dancing Assassin
Affiliation(s):	Red Alert
Weapon(s):	Volt Tornado Raijinshou
Weakness(es):	Gaea Shield Gokumonken
Stage(s):	Radio Tower
Behind the Scenes
Inspiration(s):	Onion
Voice (JP):	Wataru Takagi
Voice (EN):	Jack Merluzzi

Tornado Tonion, known as Tornado Debonion (トルネード・デボニオン) in Japan, is a Maverick from the X era, appearing as one of the main bosses in Mega Man X7. He is an electricity-themed Reploid based on an onion, who fights by spinning and dancing with tornadoes. He is a member of the vigilante syndicate Red Alert.

In the Games

Mega Man X7

Render from Mega Man X7.

Tornado Tonion debuted in Mega Man X7 as one of the eight Mavericks on the Stage Select screen. He serves as the boss of the Radio Tower stage. He is a member of Red Alert who loves to dance, and occupies a radio transmission tower as part of the conflict.

Tornado Tonion attacks the player by spinning towards them in a tornado, and attacking with his onion scales. Defeating Tonion grants Volt Tornado to Axl and X, and Raijinshou to Zero. His weakness is the Gaea Shield or Gokumonken from Soldier Stonekong, which sends him spinning away. A boss attack rematch with Tornado Tonion later occurs in the Crimson Palace.

Other Game Appearances

• In Rockman ✕over, Ride Boarski appears in a Battle Memory.
• In TEPPEN, Ride Boarski appears as a Unit Card.

Other Media

• In Rockman X7 4Koma Manga Kingdom, Tornado Tonion reprises his role from Mega Man X7.
• In the Archie Mega Man comic, Tornado Tonion appears in the "Worlds Unite" arc as one of the Mavericks resurrected in Sigma's army.

Official Data

Mega Man X7

Tornado Tonion

He has hijacked a radio tower and now waits for the Maverick Hunters at the top. He can summon and control electrically-charged tornadoes to capture his enemies.

Compendium of Rockman X

	Radio Tower	Tornado Tonion
	Weapon:	Volt Tornado/Raijinsho	Weakness:	Gaea Shield/Gokumonken
	Profile:	A Red Alert assassin who manipulates tornadoes charged with electricity. He looks like a joke at first, as he fights by dancing, but his abilities are unquestionable.
	Attack:	Effect:
	Volt Tornado	Summons a tornado and attacks.
	Circle	Extends his scales in a rotating circle.
	Wall	Arranges his scales into a moving wall.
	Wiper	Slides his scales into an oscillating blade.
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Mega Man X Legacy Collection Gallery

	Tornado Tonion
	This bizarre Reploid has taken control of a radio tower, and lurks at the summit waiting for the Maverick Hunters to arrive. His electrical tornadoes restrain any enemy they catch.

Behind the Scenes

Developer Commentary

"This is a fat onion guy who becomes skinny once you peel him. Even though his arms are floating, he still looks quite like a 'Mega Man X' character, which was a relief. His nose is usually pointed, but he keeps it tucked away during the game." - (Concept Art Room)

Nomenclature

Language	Name	Origin
Japanese	Tornado Debonion (トルネード・デボニオン)	"Debonion" is likely a portmanteau of onion and the Japanese "debu" (デブ) meaning fat.
English	Tornado Tonion	"Tonion" is a portmanteau of onion and ton, referring to his weight. It was also possibly done in order to make his name an alliteration.