Mega Man X8

Mega Man X8, known in Japan as Rockman X8 (ロックマンX8, Rokkuman X8) is the eighth and last entry of the main X series, developed and published by Capcom for the PlayStation 2 in 2004-2005. A Windows port was later released outside of North America only.
== Story ==
The year is 21XX. Endless turmoil between humans and Reploids continues to wreak havoc on Earth, and humankind has placed its hopes of survival on an exodus to space. A full-fledged evacuation to the satellite moon has begun, thanks to the completion of Jakob, a giant rail elevator. A large contingent of new generation Reploids has already been sent to the moon to construct a base.
However, these new generation Reploids, capable of transforming into anyone else with the right DNA, pose a secret threat, as they have copied some very dangerous DNA — the DNA of Sigma, thought to have been previously destroyed. Reploid revolts are springing up all over. X, along with Zero and Axl, heads to space on a mission to investigate — and squelch, if possible — this extremely hazardous situation.English game manual, Mega Man X8. 2005.
== Characters ==
Name 	Image	Description
X 	 	Former leader of the 17th Unit. X is the strong-willed Maverick Hunter who put an end to Maverick rebellion. At the same time, he has doubts about the stability of peace that can only be obtained through fighting.Game manual, Mega Man X8. 2004.
Zero 	 	Former leader of the Special 0 Unit, this highly-skilled SA-Class Hunter has worked together with X to solve many problems. Unlike X, he tackles any mission thrown his way with a clear mind.
Axl 	 	Prototype new generation Reploid who left the vigilante group Red Alert to become a Maverick Hunter. He has the unique special ability of being able to mimic a person's looks and skills.
Alia 	 	One of the operators supporting X and the Maverick Hunters from behind the scenes. She excels in analysis and assists with battle status, as well as proving to be a great help in problem-solving.
Layer 	 	Operator supporting the Hunter team. Her strength is battle analysis, and she excels in figuring out the enemy's weak points.
Pallette 	 	One of the operators who backs up the Hunter team. She is skilled in area analysis, providing vital support such as finding hidden routes.
Signas 	 	Commander of the Maverick Hunters. He has the most advanced CPU processor of all current Reploids.
Lumine 	 	The director of the Jakob project, who is confident in the abilities of new generation Reploids.
Vile 	 	Former SA-Class Hunter who went Maverick and became a wanted criminal. He is an old foe of X and Zero.
Sigma 	 	A past leader of countless Maverick rebellions, who was seemingly destroyed. The new generation Reploids can mimic his form, a fact that disturbs X.
Dr. Light	 	The creator of X, who has left Light Capsules to deliver Armor Parts to him, years after his own passing.
== Enemies ==
=== Minor Enemies ===
=== Mid-Bosses ===
Name 	Image	Description
Dragon-Q 	 	-
Ravemanta 	 	-
Yellow Brontes	 	-
Vile 	 	-
Cut Man 	 	-
=== Obstacles ===
=== Maverick Bosses ===
Name 	Image	Description	Weapon 	Weapon 	Weapon 	Weakness 	Weakness 	Weakness
Name 	Image	Description	X 	Axl 	Zero 	X 	Axl 	Zero
Avalanche Yeti 	 	 	Drift Diamond 	Ice Gattling 	Hyoryuushou	Thunder Dancer	Plasma Gun 	Raikousen
Bamboo Pandamonium 	 	 	Green Spinner 	Blast Launcher	Youdantotsu	Melt Creeper 	Flame Burner 	Enkoujin
Burn Rooster 	 	 	Melt Creeper 	Flamer Burner 	Enkoujin 	Drift Diamond 	Ice Gattling 	Hyouryuushou
Dark Mantis 	 	 	Shadow Runner 	Black Arrow 	Rasetsusen 	Shining Ray 	Ray Gun 	Tenshouha
Earthrock Trilobyte	 	 	Crystal Wall 	Round Blaster 	Rekkyoudan 	Squeeze Bomb 	Spiral Magnum 	Juuhazan
Gigabolt Man-O-War 	 	 	Thunder Dancer	Plasma Gun 	Raikousen 	Crystal Wall 	Bound Blaster 	Rekkyoudan
Gravity Antonion 	 	 	Squeeze Bomb 	Spiral Magnum 	Juuhazan 	Shadow Runner 	Black Arrow 	Rasetsusen
Optic Sunflower 	 	 	Shining Ray 	Ray Gun 	Tenshouha 	Green Spinner 	Blast Launcher	Youdantotsu
=== Other Bosses ===
Name 	Image	Description	Weakness 	Weakness 	Weakness
Name 	Image	Description	X 	Axl 	Zero
Crabs-Y 	 	 	X-Buster 	 	Z-Saber
Vile 	 	 	Drift Diamond	Ice Gattling	Hyouryuushou
Copy Sigma 	 	 	Shadow Runner	Black Arrow 	Rasetsusen
Vile (+ Devil Bear)	 	 	Drift Diamond	Ice Gattling	Hyouryuushou
Sigma 	 	 	Shrink Ray 	Ray Gun 	Tenshouha
Lumine (1st form) 	 	 	Varies 	Varies 	Varies
Lumine (2nd form) 	 	 	Drift Diamond	Ice Gattling	Hyouryuushou
== Weapons ==
=== X Weapons ===
X's default weapon is the X-Buster, a long-range buster that can fire Charge Shots. By defeating the eight Maverick bosses, he copies new Special Weapons with various elements and properties. He can also upgrade his X-Buster and gain special moves such as the Giga Crash, X-Drive, Nova Strike, and Shouryuuken, by equipping full sets of Armor Parts.
Name 	Icon	Description	Source
X-Buster 	 	 	Default
Shining Ray 	 	 	Optic Sunflower
Squeeze Bomb 	 	 	Gravity Antonion
Shadow Runner 	 	 	Dark Mantis
Thunder Dancer	 	 	Gigabolt Man-O-War
Melt Creeper 	 	 	Burn Rooster
Drift Diamond 	 	 	Avalanche Yeti
Crystal Wall 	 	 	Earthrock Trilobyte
Green Spinner 	 	 	Bamboo Pandamonium
X-Drive 	 	 	Hermes Armor
Giga Crash 	 	 	Icarus Armor
Nova Strike 	 	 	Ultimate Armor
Shouryuuken 	— 	 	Ultimate Armor
=== Axl Weapons ===
Axl's default weapon is the Axl Bullets, a handgun that can rapid-fire in eight different directions. He can also use the Copy Shot to steal the DNA of enemies, granting him temporary transformations via A-Trans. Defeating Maverick bosses grants him Special Weapons in the forms of new firearms with different properties.
Name 	Icon	Description	Source
Axl Bullets 	 	 	Default
Ray Gun 	 	 	Optic Sunflower
Spiral Magnum 	 	 	Gravity Antonion
Black Arrow 	 	 	Dark Mantis
Plasma Gun 	 	 	Gigabolt Man-O-War
Flame Burner 	 	 	Burn Rooster
Ice Gattling 	 	 	Avalanche Yeti
Bound Blaster 	 	 	Earthrock Trilobyte
Blast Launcher	 	 	Bamboo Pandamonium
Copy Shot 	 	 	Default
A-Trans 	 	 	Default
=== Zero Weapons ===
Zero's default weapons is the Z-Saber, a close-range beam saber that can perform a three-slash combo. By collecting Rare Metals, he can also equip new weapons with other properties. By defeating the eight Maverick bosses, he gains new Techniques to perform with these weapons. Some Techniques are ability upgrades, while others are brand new attacks.
Name 	Icon 	Description 	Source
Zero's Weapons 	Zero's Weapons 	Zero's Weapons 	Zero's Weapons
Z-Saber 	 	 	Default
B Fan 	 	 	Rare Metal (Primrose)
T Breaker 	 	 	Rare Metal (Inferno)
K Knuckle 	 	 	Rare Metal (Primrose)
Σ Blade 	 	 	Secret code
Zero's Techniques	Zero's Techniques	Zero's Techniques	Zero's Techniques
Z-Saber 	 	 	Default
Tenshouha 	 	 	Optic Sunflower
Juuhazan 	 	 	Gravity Antonion
Rasetsusen 	 	 	Dark Mantis
Raikousen 	 	 	Gigabolt Man-O-War
Enkoujin 	 	 	Burn Rooster
Hyouryuushou 	 	 	Avalanche Yeti
Rekkyoudan 	 	 	Earthrock Trilobyte
Youdantotsu 	 	 	Bamboo Pandamonium
== Stages ==
* Opening Stage: Noah's Park
* Troia Base
* Primrose
* Pitch Black
* Booster Forest
* Dynasty
* Metal Valley
* Central White
* Inferno
* Last Stages:
** Jakob
** Gateway
** 
== Items ==
Name 	Image	Description
Life Energy 	 	Small is 4, Medium is 12, Large is 24, and Extra Large is full recovery.
Weapon Energy	 	Small is 4, Medium is 12, Large is 24, and Extra Large is full recovery.
Attack Energy	 	Fills the Attack Gauge or Revive Gauge.
DNA Core 	 	Can be used by Axl to transform using A-Trans.
Metal 	 	Used as currency to develop Chips.
Rare Metal 	 	Unlocks new Chips to develop.
Ride Armor 	 	
Light Capsule	 	
===Armor Parts===
===Chips===
== People ==
== Related Media ==
=== Ports and Remakes ===
* Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2 (port)
=== Strategy Guides ===
* BradyGames Mega Man X8 Official Strategy Guide (English)
* Rockman X8 Kyūkyoku Complete Guide (Japanese)
* Kanpeki Kōryaku #53: Rockman X8 Hisshō Kōryaku-hō (Japanese)
==References==
== External Links ==
* Wikipedia
* TV Tropes
* Retropixel
* StrategyWiki
* Mega Man Home Page