Ciel (Mega Man)

Ciel is one of the main characters from the Mega Man series.
== Charactah Account ==
Ciel is a human scientist looking into more efficient energy sources, particularly Cyber Elves, which she believes will end the war between humans and Reploids. She's also responsible for making Copy-X — whoops. Ciel is the one who initially finds Zero, informs him of his legendary warrior status, and asks him for help fighting the tyranny of Copy-X's Neo Arcadia. After defeating Copy-X, Zero wanders off to do his own thing, but in the end, he realizes that he and Ciel need each other to accomplish their goals.
Ciel is a gentle, kindhearted person who is always concerned about the welfare of others. She has an issue with insecurities as a result of Neo Arcadia's pressure on the Resistance, but Zero's continued support gives her the motivation to move forward. She cares greatly about Zero and often regrets requesting his help for dangerous missions. She is also close to Alouette, having named the girl and given her the stuffed animal she is always carrying.
Despite her age, Ciel is a genius scientist, already capable of creating a replica of X merely by observing the methods used to create the Four Guardians. Her study of Cyber-elves also allows her to develop a new energy source in the Ciel System, an important discovery that starts a new age in the field of energy research. Ciel believes in solving problems not through fighting, but through the power of science; she can be very dedicated to her research, to the point of staying up late. Ciel also has an emphatic connection with Cyber-elves, and illustrations often depict her alongside them in order to reflect this.
== Appearance ==
=== Comics ===
* Mega Man
=== Manga ===
* Rockman Zero
=== Video Games ===
* Mega Man Zero
* Mega Man Zero 2
* Mega Man Zero 3
* Mega Man Zero 4
* Mega Man Zero Collection
* Mega Man ZX
* Rockman X DiVE
* Rockman Xover
* SVC Chaos: SNK vs. Capcom
== Trivia ==
* In an interview with Inti Creates staff, it is said that Ciel was only nine years old when she created Copy X, learning how to do so by watching and mimicking experiments. The idea and explanation for this notable feat had to be figured out quickly by Inti Creates when they decided to change the final boss of Mega Man Zero from the real X to a copy. Then she was decided to be a genetically modified child from Neo Arcadia.
** In an earlier interview, Ciel is said to be about 5–6 years old when she created Copy X, 14 years old in the first game, and about to turn 16 during the third game.
* Ciel is one of the few human main characters in the main Mega Man timeline; like most of them, she is also a scientist.
* Ciel holds a few notable similarities to Dr. Thomas Light of the classic Mega Man series. Aside from both being pacifistic scientists of their time, they provide aid for the heroes generations in the future (Light provided the armor upgrades to X and Zero; Ciel created the 6 Biometals).
* Ciel bears a slight resemblance to the numerous incarnations of Roll as well as Alia. In fact, before gaining a name, she was nicknamed "Roll" during the first game's development.
* Early in the first game's development, Ciel was considered to be a playable character as a Cyber-elf user that, as an opposite of the swordsman-like Zero, would act like a wizard, with Cyber-elves being the magic abilities. An enemy Cyber-elf user was also considered. Ciel is referred as a "Soul Summoner" in one concept art, with the Cyber-elves being referred as "Replisouls" at the time.
* Ciel was intended to be a cyborg. As humans can't see Cyber-elves, in the final version she can see and come in contact with them due to the visor she wears, which was used by her when she studied Cyber-elves in Neo Arcadia.
* In Ciel's room in the old Resistance Base, a Resistance uniform (decked in the organisation's green color) is visible hanging next to her bed. Presumably, this belongs to Ciel herself, but the reasons why she prefers her traditional outfit over this one is unknown.
* Labo, Ciel's theme from Mega Man Zero 2, was based on Rebecca's theme from Resident Evil.
* In Mega Man ZX Advent, there's a stained glass window the background of the Boss Rush chambers in Ouroboros, with a woman strongly resembling Ciel.
* Ciel shares some similarities with Lacus Clyne from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED and SEED Destiny. They have the same voice actress Rie Tanaka, have feelings for the main protagonists, both were genetically modified, wish for peace, and lead their own organization.
* Joule, a character from Azure Striker Gunvolt is likely based off Ciel. Both are the main heroines of their respective games who develop feelings to the protagonists (Ciel to Zero and Joule to Gunvolt) with an extraordinary abilities. Both of their voice actors (Rie Tanaka for Ciel and Megu Sakuragawa for Joule) are also well-known singers.
* Ciel holds the record for the most years in the heroine of the Mega Man series between her debut and first playable appearance, with 18 years apart between both games.
== Gallery ==
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== External Links ==
* Ciel at MMKB
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