Rider (Fate/Mythos - Vile)

*"I'll be the one to change the world. Not X, not Sigma, me Vile. And anyone who stands against me will become scrap metal. Count on it."* - Vile.

**Rider** (ライダー, *Raidā*) is the servant of ??? in the ??? Holy Grail War.

## Profile

### Identity

Rider's true identity is **Vile**, an ex-member of the Maverick Hunters before being kicked out due to his violent and destructive behavior. He was ranked S-A Class in Sigma's 17th Elite Unit prior to his commander's rebellion against humanity. He is a ruthless and psychotic Maverick who serves as Sigma's second-in-command, as well as the second arch-enemy of both X and Zero after Sigma.

### Appearance

Vile wears basic body armor with a distinct purple sheen and white and gold highlights. His shoulder-pads are rectangular in shape, and he bears a belt at his waist. He wears a helmet with a dark, T-shaped visor. It is unclear if the visor hides his face or if it is his face; as at times, Vile will has a singular, glowing eye in the darkness. Attached to his shoulder is a cannon, featuring an ammo belt arching into a pack on his back.

Vile's later looks retain the base design, always featuring his signature T-shaped visor and shoulder cannon, but employing different color schemes and accents. His shoulder cannon is either incorporated directly into his shoulder-pad or attached to his back and sat behind his shoulder-pad.

### Personality

Vile is an arrogant and violent individual with a strategic prowess in conflict. Though he used to be a Special A class member of the Maverick Hunters, Vile had an abnormality in his electronic brain that made him ruthlessly hunt down Mavericks and totally annihilate them, without regard for collateral damage. Due to being a borderline Maverick, he was removed from duty and detained, being freed during Sigma's rebellion so he can cause as much destruction as he wishes. Despite his callous and unruly nature, he is still a clever fighter, carefully retreating after Zero damages his Ride Armor and later trapping him in a cage to keep him out of the way. He has a bit of a temper and brags about having a "demon" inside him, taunting X about having one too.

While Vile originally looked down on X though it is also framed as envy or jealousy, he developed a deep and vituperative grudge against X due to being killed in their second battle. His emotions often get the best of him, shown after his defeat when he admitted to Sigma he wasn't really sure what he intended to do after committing some chaos in his fortress. Even after being resurrected and upgraded by Dr. Doppler, he ignored the doctor's plans and went off to fight X on his own terms. When he meets Axl, he instantly looks down on him for being a fairly new Hunter and taunts him when he gets riled up. Vile also hates Storm Eagle as much as he hates X.

Vile seemed especially crazed during the Jakob Elevator incident, constantly ranting to the Hunters about the destruction of the world and how hopeless their endeavors to stop the Mavericks were. While he claims a new world is coming, he also states that Reploids were made for destruction and has a generally nihilistic outlook. He is deceptively affable with X and Zero, sarcastically treating them as old friends while belittling Axl. He also performed a reckless kamikaze attack after his final defeat on the Moon, a somewhat uncharacteristic action since he usually flees to live another day.

### Relationships

#### His Master

Vile is most likely willing to serve under masters similar in personality to Sigma, at least in ruthlessness. To righteous masters (especially those who are self-righteous), he holds nothing but scorn for them and makes no effort in hiding it. However, even to masters he’s willing to serve, his loyalty wavers nonetheless. Due to the person he is, someone who seeks to make his own path in life so desires to have no master, he hates that he is a servant in the first place and especially with the fact that he can be fully controlled using Command Spells. If there is a way to free himself from their control while still being in a physical state, he will take it no matter what happens afterwards.

#### Zero

While not as vindicate in comparison to his relationship with X, to say Zero is one of his greatest foes would be an understatement. Much like his feelings towards the blue-armored pacifist, Vile hates Zero with a passion and would not want to do anything but tear him piece by piece so he savor his pain.

## Abilities

### Notable Skills and Techniques

* **Riding** (A Rank):
* **Independent Action** (B Rank):
* **Magic Resistance** (C+ Rank):

## Quotes

* *"I'll make you understand! You will know that I am the one who holds the key to the future!"* - Vile.
* *"Ha ha ha ha ha! Why don't you just give up now and get it over with? The world as you know it? Mavericks? Kiss it all goodbye! Mayhem, doom, and destruction! That's what we were built for!"* - Vile.
* *"X... Why does it have to be you?"* - Vile about X.
* *"You worthless piece of scrap metal, did you think you could defeat me?"* - Vile to X.
* *"I hope you're ready, X!"* - Vile to X.
* *"Come to reprimand me in person, did you?"* - Vile to Sigma before the latter freed him.
* *"Don't think that this is the end, X! I will haunt you to the day you die......"* - Vile MK-II during his second death by X.
* *"It begins now, X. A new world will be born! Ha ha ha ha!"* - Vile V.
* *"Don't misunderstand me, I ain't doing this for the sake of justice. I just plainly don't like you, especially after your fusion with Ultron."* - Vile to Ultron Sigma.

### Crossover Quotes

* *"You and me, we're gonna take the pain to the whole universe!"* - Vile to Ridley.
* *"You looking to hunt me? I'll shoot you with your own cannon!"* - Vile to Samus Aran.
* *"Glory to Mankind'? What a load of scrap! You remind me of Zero. And just for that, I'll make this hurt!"* - Vile to 2B.
* *"Hey ninja boy, I think I'll be taking that high frequency sword of yours off your hands. Once I take your hands off with it!"* - Vile to Raiden.
* *"Think you can take me? Bring it, tough guy! I got at least ten ways of knocking you out of the sky!"* - Vile to Boba Fett.
* *"So, looking for new recruits for your army? Count me in!"* - Vile to General Grievous.
* *"That shield won't help you when I blow your arm off with it!"* - Vile to Captain America.
* *"You think you're the best at what you do? Wait till you get a load a' me, shorty!"* - Vile to Wolverine.
* *"You're offering me to join your Decepticons? OK, I'm interested."* - Vile to Megatron.
* *"Your grandiose reminds me of Sigma but everything else about you just clicks with me. Your brutality and hatred are very welcome. I am more than willing to join your side, Megatron."* - Vile to BW Megatron.
* *"Nice upgrades, bounty hunter. How much do they go for?"* - Vile to Lockdown.
* *"Hey, you're not the Zero I know! You're a lot squishier, like a human!"* - Vile to Lelouch Vi Brittania.

## Gallery

*Vile riding his Ride Armor**Original Form**Vile MK-II**Vile V*
## Trivia

* Interestingly, in battles that involve Vile, Vile doesn't speak to his opponent(s) unless spoken to.

## References

* https://megaman.fandom.com/wiki/Vile
* https://megaman.miraheze.org/wiki/Vile
* https://villains.fandom.com/wiki/Vile\_(Mega\_Man\_X)
* https://vsbattles.fandom.com/wiki/Vile