X (X era)

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This article is about X in the X era. For his role in the Zero era, see X (Zero era). For the character overall, see X.

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Character Info

X1-MHXX8X:CM X throughout the X era.
Appearances
Game(s):	All X era games
Other Media:	All X era media
Character Details
Name(s):	X, Mega Man X, Rockman X
Creator(s):	Dr. Light
Affiliation(s):	Maverick Hunters
Weapon(s):	X-Buster, Z-Saber, Special Weapons
Behind the Scenes
Designer(s):	Hayato Kaji
Voice (JP):	Megumi Ogata (1993), Kentaro Ito (1997), Showtaro Morikubo (2000-2003), Takahiro Sakurai (2004-2019)
Voice (EN):	Michael Donovan (1994), Ruth Shiraishi (1997), Peter von Gomm (2003), Mark Gatha (2004-2005), Ted Sroka (2017-2019)

X (エックス), also known as Mega Man X or Rockman X (ロックマンエックス) in Japan, is the main protagonist and playable character of the X series. He is the first Reploid, created by Dr. Light and sealed away until his discovery by Dr. Cain in the following century. He works in the Maverick Hunters with Zero and Axl, fighting for peace between humans and Reploids. X also plays an important role in the Zero era, and returns as the Biometal Model X in the ZX era.

X is distinguished by his blue armor, his arm-mounted X-Buster, and a passionate desire for peace.

In the Games

Mega Man X

Mega Man X Specifications, in Mega Man X.

X debuted in Mega Man X as the main playable character. The game's English manual contains the Journal of Dr. Cain, the Japanese manual introduces the setting and plot, and the opening shows the Mega Man X Specifications and Dr. Light's warning message, all of which establish X's origins and backstory. X was created by Dr. Light in 20XX, built with an advanced intelligence akin to that of a human's that allows him to think, feel, and act without limitations, along with highly-adaptable body technology. As Light approached the end of his life, he ensured X's reliability by installing his viral counter-measures before sealing him in a capsule to conduct system tests for 30 years. Finally, Light left a final message including his hopes and fears, wishing for X to be a champion of peace in the future. On September 18, 20XX, X was sealed away.

In 21XX, the hidden lab containing X was accidentally discovered by Dr. Cain. He found X inside a large capsule with Dr. Light's warning message. Cain used X's specs to put Reploids into mass-production and revolutionize the world. While Cain formed the Maverick Hunters to control Mavericks, X remained unsure of his place in the world and unaware of his true origins. Eventually he chose to join the Maverick Hunters, hoping to help humans and Reploids coexist, and was enrolled as a middle-rank B-class Hunter due to his pacifism. In the 17th Unit, X came to befriend Zero while serving under Sigma. When Sigma began his rebellion, X teamed up with Zero to fight back and restore peace.

He first fights Mavericks in the Highway Stage, where he sees some success but is defeated and paralyzed by Vile in a Ride Armor. Fortunately, he is rescued by Zero who blasts the Ride Armor's arm off and forces him to retreat. X laments his failure, but Zero assures that he shouldn't expect to defeat Vile yet and that he can still grow much stronger.

While Zero scouts for information on Sigma's fortress, X goes up against the eight ex-Maverick Hunter bosses, some being his former colleagues from the 17th Unit. Upon defeating all of them, growing stronger in the process, Zero contacts him with coordinates to Sigma's fortress.

In Sigma Stage 1, X and Zero split up so the latter can keep the main defense force busy while X sneaks in. They reunite when X is stopped by Vile, who leads Zero into a trap to face X alone again. When X is paralyzed again, Zero breaks out of his cage and sacrifices himself to destroy Vile's Ride Armor. Inspired, X escapes the paralysis and completely regains his energy, destroying Vile before moving on to be with Zero in his dying moments. Continuing until Sigma Stage 4, X destroys Velguarder to prove himself, before finally facing Sigma and defeating him. While his former commander collapses, X retreats to a cliff to watch the airborne fortress plunge into the ocean and explode. He ponders the paradox of achieving peace through violence, and the lives that were lost in the process.

Mega Man X2

In Mega Man X2, X is the new leader of the 17th Unit. With Sigma defeated, Maverick activity has slowed, and X begins a campaign to root out the remnants of the rebellion. When Dr. Cain tracks a source of Mavericks bearing Sigma's insignia, X travels to the old factory via Ride Chaser and destroys a Gigantic Mechaniloid CF-0, stopping an approaching disaster. On cue, a new rebellion suddenly springs up led by eight SA-Class Mavericks, forcing X to face them.

As X fights, he is contacted by the X-Hunters. The three boast that they each hold the reconstructed pieces of Zero, challenging X to duels over the parts in exchange for Zero's control chip, which is stowed in Hunter Base. The player can defeat all three of them to retrieve Zero's body, but if not, the X-Hunters steal Zero's control chip by force. Either way, X confronts the X-Hunters in their Arctic base, destroying Violen, Serges, and finally Agile, who mysterioualy cries out for his master. Moving deeper into the base, X hears the voice of Sigma challenging him to meet him at the Central Computer Stage. This differs depending on the player's actions:

• If X collected all three of Zero's parts, a Fake Zero appears at Sigma's side. The real Zero then arrives, having been rebuilt by Dr. Cain, and destroys the Fake Zero for X.
• If X failed to collect all of Zero's parts, Zero appears at Sigma's side as a Maverick, having been reassembled by the X-Hunters. X is then forced to fight Zero as a boss, who returns to his senses upon being defeated.

Either way, X pursues Sigma and destroys his body, forcing him to reveal his true form as the Sigma Virus. X fends off the Sigma Virus until Zero detonates the Central Computer, watching as the virus fades before he escapes the explosion. He then reunites with Zero outside.

Other Game Appearances

Super Smash Bros. series

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Name	Source Game	Weapon	Assist Trophy	Smash Tour Item	Boss	Stage	Mii Costume	Enemy	Trophy	Spirit	ExpandMusic
X	Mega Man X, Mega Man X5	X-Buster - part of the Mii Costume, Mega Legends - part of Mega Man's Final Smash, also Mega Man's ability to Wall Jump	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	X's Armor, X's Helmet	N/A	File:SSB4 - X.png	905 - File:SSBU - X.png, 906 - File:SSBU - Full Armor X.png	File:SSBU - X vs ZERO.oga

Super Smash Bros. 4

• Trophies: Mega Man, Mega Man (Alt.)
• Mii Costume: X's Armor, X's Helmet

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

• Spirit #905, 906

Street Fighter X Mega Man

Street Fighter X Mega Man,

Mavel vs. Capcom series

X appears in Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite.

Project × Zone

Project × Zone

Other Media

1994 animated series

X, Vile and Spark Mandrill appear in the episode Mega X of the Mega Man (animated series).

Behind the Scenes

Creation

Concept of a protagonist for Mega Man X, from Mega Man X Official Complete Works.

Originally, Keiji Inafune designed Zero to be the main protagonist of Mega Man X. However, Inafune realized that players used to Mega Man might find his design too different, so he asked Hayato Kaji to design a new protagonist that more closely resembled the original Mega Man. This character ended up becoming X, while Zero was repurposed into a supporting character.

Developer Commentary

"I designed X, but I remember having a very hard time coming up with the initial design... the Super NES allowed me to use a broader range of colors, and that turned out to be quite a challenge, as I was not used to so much freedom." - (Hayato Kaji)

"Usually, I would be the one doing the main characters, and Kaji would take care of the sub characters. This time, however, we decided to change things up a bit. I asked Kaji to do Mega Man, and I made the sub character, Zero, my project. I'm sure I've said this in many different places in more than a few different ways, but I really wanted Zero to be a playable character. I wanted to offer a 'different Mega Man', and possibly a more hardcore game." - (Keiji Inafune)

"The one thing that I always thought was really well established since the beginning of the X series was the relationship between X and Zero. Of course, this is just my own personal interpretation, but I always saw X as the kind of guy who takes a lot of hits and falls early on, but learns from every experience and moves forward to better himself every time. In the end, it's guys like him that win. This is the character that the player can relate to. Zero sees this admirable trait in X, and that is why they are able to share a deep and mutual respect for each other despite the fact that one is B class and the other is Special A class. By allowing my imagination to fly with this idea, I am able to invest more emotion into every illustration. Sometimes, once I'd made sure everyone had gone home for the night, I would yell, 'Man, you guys are the best!' and get all misty-eyed as I finished up my work." - (Haruki Suetsugu)

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