Mega Man X

Mega Man X, known in Japan as is the first entry in the main X series, developed by Capcom and released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1993-1994, becoming the first Mega Man game on a 16-bit console. It was published by Capcom in Japan and North America, and by Nintendo in PAL regions.
Rather than continuing the Classic era in which all games up to its release had been set, Mega Man X instead marks the beginning of the X era, taking place roughly a century later in the year 21XX and featuring a new cast of characters, including a new protagonist, X. The game builds upon the Classic era's action-platformer gameplay with a similar structure and mechanics.
== Story ==
The year is 21XX. It is a world where humans coexist with advanced robots. These robots are known as Reploids, and have completely human thought processes. Robots with faulty electronic brains are called Mavericks, and the Reploids used to control them are called Maverick Hunters. Their mission is to find and eliminate all Mavericks that harm humans or Reploids. X is a member of the Maverick Hunters. Sigma, the captain of the 17th Unit to which X belongs, is known as the strongest of all Maverick Hunters, and on top of that, has an excellent electronic brain. But one day, he gave an order to all Reploids: "Eradicate the humans! They are our enemy! Kill them all!" With this call, many Reploids began to rampage, and an intense rebellion began... The battle reaches its fever pitch with the addition of Zero, a friend with whom X shares a mysterious bond. Fight, Mega Man X! Show no mercy to Sigma's rebellion!Game manual, Rockman X. December 1993.
== Characters ==
Name 	Sprite	Description
X 	 	The protagonist of the story. X is a Reploid in the 17th Unit of the Maverick Hunters, an organization that disposes of robots that have malfunctioned and become dangerous, called Mavericks. His creator and purpose are shrouded in mystery. Out of a sense of justice, he stands against his former captain, Sigma, who has rebelled against the humans. His skill as a Hunter is ranked B-Class (average), not because his performance is lacking, but because he often hesitates to destroy Mavericks. His true potential lies dormant due to the conflict between his kindness (which other Hunters see as weakness) and his sense of justice, which despises evil. However, X himself is unaware of this, and only Zero and Sigma sense his hidden power.
Zero 	 	An SA-Class Hunter who is part of the Maverick Hunters' 17th Unit along with X. Fiercely opposed to evil in all forms, he conducts his missions with a cool demeanor and unparalleled speed. Zero is one of the few to notice X's hidden potential, so he watches and guides him with eager interest. For X, who doesn't get along with other Hunters, Zero is the only person whom he can respect and trust. Zero calls on X to join him in the fight against Sigma's army in order to defeat Sigma.
Vile 	 	A Maverick Hunter who belonged to the 17th Unit. Although his skill as a Hunter is SA-Class, his electronic brain suffers from an abnormality that makes him destroy Mavericks with no regard for collateral damage. He seems to enjoy hunting more than safely removing hazards, making him borderline Maverick himself. As a result, he was removed from service and detained. Now that he has been freed by Sigma's rebellion, he is free to cause destruction as he pleases.
Sigma 	 	The masterpiece of Dr. Cain, the creator of the Reploids. He is known as the strongest Reploid of all time, both in terms of intelligence and power. He was captain of the 17th Unit, to which X and Zero belong. He is always calm and collected, demonstrating perfect leadership, and fights like a demon in battle, but this is only a glimpse of his true power. He is highly confident in his abilities, which may have inspired his ambition. One day, he suddenly rebelled against humanity and ordered all Reploids to exterminate them. Reploids who opposed his ideas stood against him, but none could match the strongest Reploid in history; some were destroyed, while others surrendered and now serve him. Now only X and Zero remain. As for X, he is only interested in his potential to grow stronger, and does not consider him a threat.
Dr. Cain 	 	The scientist who discovered X and revolutionized robotics by creating Reploids. He does not appear in the game, but his writings are featured in "The Journal of Dr. Cain" in the game's English instruction manual."The Journal of Dr. Cain", game manual, Mega Man X. January 1994.
Dr. Light	 	The scientist who created X long ago, though the latter does not remember him. Though he has passed away, he left a final message on X's capsule which plays in the game's opening. He has hidden Light Capsules that feature a hologram replica in his likeness to give Armor Parts to X.
== Enemies ==
=== Minor Enemies ===
These are the minor enemies that appear as obstacles in stages throughout the game.
Name	Sprite	Description	HP	Damage	Stage(s)
=== Mid-bosses ===
These are powerful and unique enemies, but do not have Life Energy meters.
Name	Sprite	Description	HP	Damage	Stage(s)
=== Eight Mavericks ===
These eight Mavericks appear on the Stage Select screen. They must be defeated to open the Last Stages.
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=== Other Bosses ===
These assorted bosses appear in the game's Opening Stage and Last Stages.
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== Weapons ==
By default, X wields the X-Buster. He then collects Special Weapons by defeating the eight Maverick bosses, each with its own elemental alignment and properties. There is also a secret attack, the Hadouken.
Name 	Icon	Description 	Source
X-Buster 	 	X's default weapon. It fires up to three shots horizontally, and can be charged up for a Charge Shot of two levels. Collecting the Arm Parts unlocks a third Charge Shot level.	Default
Homing Torpedo 	 	Fires a torpedo which changes trajectory to home in on enemies.Charge Shot fires five piranha-shaped torpedoes simultaneously. 	Launch Octopus
Chameleon Sting 	 	Fires a laser that splits into three lasers at different angles.Charge Shot makes X flash colors, giving him temporary invincibility but disabling attacks. 	Sting Chameleon
Rolling Shield 	 	Fires a rolling shot that bounces off of walls.Charge Shot summons a barrier around X that defends him from small enemies and attacks. 	Armored Armadillo
Fire Wave 	 	Fires a short-range flamethrower as long as the button is held. Doesn't work underwater.Charge Shot drops a fireball that bursts into a moving wave of fire on the ground. 	Flame Mammoth
Storm Tornado 	 	Fires a horizontal tornado that pierces through enemies.Charge Shot briefly surrounds X in a vertical tornado. 	Storm Eagle
Electric Spark 	 	Fires an electric shot which splits vertically on contact.Charge Shot creates two electric walls that split forwards and backwards. 	Spark Mandrill
Boomerang Cutter	 	Fires a boomerang that curves upwards before returning to X. Collecting it refills Weapon Energy.Charge Shot fires four giant boomerangs that swirl around before disappearing.	Boomer Kuwanger
Shotgun Ice 	 	Fires an ice shot that shatters backwards into four fragments on contact.Charge Shot creates an ice sculpture of Chill Penguin that slides like a sled. 	Chill Penguin
Hadouken 	— 	By inputting the Hadouken command from Street Fighter (quarter-circle right FIRE), X throws a powerful fireball that can defeat all enemies and bosses in one hit. 	Secret Light Capsule
== Stages ==
File:MMX - Stage Select Screen (Sigma).png|256x224px|center|Mega Man X Stage Select Screen
rect 125 61 83 18 Ocean Stage
rect 131 15 175 61 Snow Mountain Stage
rect 129 159 173 205 Forest Stage
rect 182 115 221 155 Tower Stage
rect 180 63 221 109 Factory Stage
rect 81 162 126 204 Power Plant Stage
rect 77 157 33 114 Sky Stage
rect 33 63 79 108 Gallery Stage
rect 171 67 81 157 Sigma's fortress
* Opening Stage: 
* Ocean Stage
* Snow Mountain Stage 
* Forest Stage 
* Tower Stage
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== Items ==
Name 	Sprite	Description
Life Energy 	 	Small units restore 2 points of Life Energy.Large units restore 8 points of Life Energy.
Weapon Energy	 	Small units restore 2 points of Weapon Energy.Large units restore 8 points of Weapon Energy.
1 UP 	 	Grants an extra life.
Ride Armor 	 	In a Ride Armor, the player takes no damage and can use powerful punch attacks. They can be found in Snow Mountain Stage, Forest Stage, and .
Life Up 	 	Permanently increases maximum Life Energy by 2 points.
Sub Tank 	 	Grants a reserve tank which can be filled by Life Energy pickups and used later.
Light Capsule	 	Grants Armor Parts, which apply a permanent upgrade to X's abilities.
===Armor Parts===
== People ==
* Tokuro Fujiwara
* Keiji Inafune
* Yoshinori Takenaka
* Sho Tsuge
* Hayato Kaji
* Kazunori Tazaki
* Tatsuya Yoshikawa
== Related Media ==
=== Games ===
* Mega Man Xtreme: Armored Armadillo, Chill Penguin, Spark Mandrill, and Storm Eagle reappear in this game, including their stages.
* Mega Man Xtreme 2: Launch Octopus and Flame Mammoth reappear in this game, including their stages.
* Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite: X gets Boomerang Cutter from here.
=== Ports and Remakes ===
* Mega Man Maverick Hunter X: A 2005 remake of this game on PlayStation Portable.
* Mega Man X Collection
* Mega Man X Legacy Collection
=== Strategy Guides ===
* Game Players Ultimate Strategy Series: Mega Man X: The X Files (English)
* Compendium of Rockman X (Japanese)
* Kodansha Manga Hyakka #6: Rockman & Rockman X Daizukan (Japanese)
* Haoh Game Special #4: Rockman X Hisshō Kōryaku Hon (Japanese)
* Kanpeki Kōryaku #41: Rockman X Hisshō Kōryaku-hō (Japanese)
* Rockman X Kanzen Kōryaku Hon (Japanese)
=== Adaptations ===
* Irregular Hunter Rockman X: Manga by Shigeto Ikehara.
* Rockman X: Manga by Iwamoto Yoshihiro.
* Rockman X The Novel: Irregulars Report: Novel by Todoroki Tsubasa.
* Mega Man cartoon: X, Vile, and Spark Mandrill guest star in the episode "Mega X".
== External Links ==
* Wikipedia
* TV Tropes
* Retropixel 
* SSB Wiki
* StrategyWiki
* Mega Man Home Page
* Mega Man X on NintendoWiki
==References==