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Tunnel Rhino
 Artwork from Mega Man X3. | |
  Stage portrait(s). | |
| Appearances | |
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| Game(s): | |
| Character Details | |
| Name(s): | Tunnel Rhino, Screw Masaider |
| Title(s): | Subterranean Barbarian[1] |
| Affiliation(s): | Doppler Army, Mavericks |
| Weapon(s): |   Tornado Fang Drill Crush |
| Weakness(es): |  Acid Burst Bomb Bee Earth Gaizer |
| Stage(s): | X3: Quarry Stage XT2: Underground Stage |
| Behind the Scenes | |
| Inspiration(s): | Rhinoceros |
Tunnel Rhino, known as Screw Masaider (スクリュー・マサイダー) in Japan, is a Maverick from the X era, appearing as one of the main bosses in Mega Man X3. He is an earth-themed Reploid based on a rhinoceros, who crushes his enemies with his speed and drills. He was formerly a miner before he was infected by the Sigma Virus in Dopple Town.
In the Games
Mega Man X3
Tunnel Rhino debuted in Mega Man X3 as one of the eight Mavericks on the Stage Select screen. He serves as the boss of Quarry Stage. The Japanese game manual states that he was once a skilled mining Reploid specializing in Energen Crystals, but he is now a Maverick causing chaos in a quarry.[2]
Tunnel Rhino's attack pattern is very predictable, but he is still quite fast and can deal heavy damage if the player underestimates him. Defeating Rhino grants X the Tornado Fang. His weakness is the Acid Burst, from Toxic Seahorse, which briefly stuns him. A boss attack rematch with Tunnel Rhino later occurs in Doppler Stage C.
Mega Man Xtreme 2
In Mega Man Xtreme 2, Tunnel Rhino returns as a resurrected Maverick guardian of Laguz Island. He is one of the four bosses in Zero Mission, being the boss of Underground Stage. He grants X and Zero Tornado Fang and Drill Crush, respectively. He is weak to Bomb Bee and Earth Gaizer. Tunnel Rhino is later part of the boss attack in the Sigma Stage in Extreme Mode.
Other Game Appearances
- In Mega Man X Legacy Collection, Tunnel Rhino appears in X Challenge. He is fought alongside Cyber Peacock in 3-2.
- In Rockman X Math Cyclone, Tunnel Rhino appears as the boss of the addition challenge.
- In Rockman X3 Buster Battle, Tunnel Rhino can be fought an opponent.
- In TEPPEN, Tunnel Rhino appears as a Unit Card.
Other Media
- In the Rockman X3 manga, Tunnel Rhino reprises his role from Mega Man X3.
- In the Archie Mega Man comic, Tunnel Rhino appears in the "Worlds Unite" arc as one of the Mavericks resurrected in Sigma's army.
Official Data
| Source | Data | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockman X3 (PS) manual | A mining Reploid that collects Energen Crystals, the main source of energy for Reploids. He was a serious craftsman who was proud of his giant drill, but now that he has gone Maverick, he has turned into a monster that only uses his drill for destruction.[JP] | |||
| Super Famicom Kanpeki Kōryaku Series #123: Rockman X3 Hisshō Kōryaku-hō | ...[JP] | |||
| Kodansha Manga Hyakka #34: Rockman X Chō Hyakka | ...[JP] | |||
| Height: 315 cm | Weight: 280 kg | Max Power: 4200rp | Max Speed: 8000rp | |
| Compendium of Rockman X (X3) | A Reploid made to mine Energen Crystals, which serve as the main power source of Reploids. He was once a diligent craftsman, but now his mining drills cause massive destruction.[JP] | |||
| Compendium of Rockman X (XT2) | A mining Reploid made to extract Energen Crystals. He was once a serious craftsman, but went Maverick due to the influence of the Sigma Virus. Appeared in Mega Man X3.[JP] | |||
| Mega Man X Legacy Collection | Some Reploids specialize in mining, and Rhino was the best of the bunch, so before becoming a Maverick he was tasking with mining the precious Energen Crystals that power Reploids. A diligent worker, his giant drill was his pride and joy, but he made a fatal mistake in accepting Dr. Doppler's invitation to show it off in Dopple Town. Now he uses the drill to surge through rock and earth to strike at enemies invading his territory. What weapon could stop such a huge 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)[1]
Nomenclature
| Language | Name | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | Screw Masaider (スクリュー・マサイダー) | "Screw" refers to his drill, while "Masaider" is a pun on the phrase "Masaidā!" (磨砕だ!) meaning roughly "To grind!", and "sai" (サイ) which means rhinoceros. It may also be a reference to the Maasai people of Kenya, where rhinos are found. |
| English | Tunnel Rhino | Named after a rhinoceros. |
