Storm Eagle

Storm Eagle, known as in Japan, is a Maverick from the X era, first appearing as one of the main bosses in Mega Man X. He is a wind-themed Reploid based on an eagle, with the ability to fly and create gusts of wind. He was a Maverick Hunter serving in the 7th Airborne Unit until he joined Sigma's rebellion. 
== In the Games == 
=== Mega Man X ===
Storm Eagle debuted in Mega Man X as one of the eight Mavericks on the Stage Select screen. He serves as the boss of . The Japanese game manual states he is a former Maverick Hunter of the 7th Airborne Unit who initially fought against Sigma's rebellion, but was defeated and forced into servitude. He has taken control of an airport using the Death Rogumer, an aerial battleship.Game manual, Rockman X. December 1993.
Storm Eagle's attacks are dangerous for their ability to push X off the boss arena to his doom, but using the Foot Parts's Dash ability effectively counters this threat. Defeating Storm Eagle grants X the Storm Tornado and causes the Death Rogumer to crash into , cutting its power. His weakness is the Chameleon Sting from Sting Chameleon, though it only deals increased damage with no extra effects. A boss attack rematch with Storm Eagle later occurs in .
=== Mega Man Xtreme ===
In Mega Man Xtreme, Storm Eagle returns as a digitized Maverick in the Mother Computer. He is one of the four bosses in Normal Mode, being the boss of . He again yields Storm Tornado to X, but because Sting Chameleon is not in this game, Eagle's weakness is changed to Wheel Gator's Spin Wheel. Storm Eagle is later part of the boss attack in .
=== Mega Man Maverick Hunter X ===
In the remake Mega Man Maverick Hunter X, Storm Eagle receives a redesign but plays largely the same role as in Mega Man X, being the boss of New-type Airport. He was forced to work for Sigma and is reluctant to fight X, but finds himself with no other choice.
For X, Eagle is still weak to Chameleon Sting and yields Storm Tornado upon his defeat, while for Vile he is weak to weapons obtained from Sting Chameleon (Cerberus Phantom or Rising Specter) and yields the Speed Devil upgrade. In Hard Mode, he gains a new attack where he casts feather lasers from above while flapping his wings. Eagle's boss attack rematch later occurs in .
Storm Eagle appears in the included animation "The Day of Sigma" , which is set before the events of the game. He briefly speaks with Zero after his virtual training, calling him to a briefing to find the hackers. He is then deployed by Sigma after X and Zero find the hackers murdered.
=== Mega Man X DiVE ===
In Mega Man X DiVE, Maverick Data of Storm Eagle appears as the boss of the event Prince of the Skies. His defeat unlocks the for Storm Tornado.
A variant of Storm Eagle called Flaming Storm Eagle appeared in the New Years 2020 event, Auspicious Dream of the New Year. He fights with fire and festival attacks in addition to his usual wind attacks.
=== Other Game Appearances ===
* In Mega Man Xtreme 2, Storm Eagle returns for the Boss Attack mode alongside the other Mega Man Xtreme bosses. His weakness is adjusted to Sonic Slicer.
* In Mega Man X Legacy Collection, Storm Eagle appears in X Challenge. He is fought alongside Storm Owl in 2-1, and in Vol. 1 he is fought with Toxic Seahorse in 4-3.
* In Rockman ✕over, Storm Eagle is one of the four bosses from World 1.
* In Street Fighter × All Capcom, Storm Eagle appears as an obtainable character.
* In Minecraft, Storm Eagle appears as a boss in the Mega Man X crossover DLC.
* In TEPPEN, Storm Eagle appears in multiple Unit Cards.
== Other Media ==
* In the Rockman X manga, Storm Eagle reprises his role from Mega Man X.
* In Rockman X Mega Mission, Storm Eagle is revived as Storm Eagleed L by the Limited.
* In the manga Irregular Hunter Rockman X, Storm Eagle again reprises his role in Mega Man X.
* In Rockman X The Novel: Irregulars Report, Storm Eagle reprises his role from Mega Man X.
* In the Archie Mega Man comic, Storm Eagle appears in the "Worlds Unite" arc as one of the Mavericks resurrected for Sigma's army.
== Official Data ==
==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)
===Nomenclature===
Language	Name 	Origin
Japanese	 	Named after the eagle.
English 	Storm Eagle	Named after the eagle.
== References ==
Category:Mega Man X Mavericks
Category:Mega Man Xtreme Mavericks
Category:Maverick Hunters