----------------------------------------------\ Mega Man X5 Script ----------------------------------------------\ Table of Contents ----------------------------------------------\ : 1.0 Opening Scene : 2.0 Intro Stage : 2.1 Playing as X : 2.2 Playing as Zero : 3.0 After defeating Sigma (The Maverick Virus spreads) : 3.1 Maverick Hunter HQ : 3.2 Stage Select Screen : 4.0 Dr. Light Capsules : 4.1 Falcon Armor Parts : 4.1.1 Leg upgrade : 4.1.2 Helmet upgrade : 4.1.3 X-Buster upgrade : 4.1.4 Armor upgrade : 4.2 Gaea Armor Parts : 4.2.1 Helmet upgrade : 4.2.2 Armor upgrade : 4.2.3 X-Buster upgrade : 4.2.4 Leg upgrade : 4.3 Ultimate Armor/Black Armor Capsule : 5.0 Grizzly Slash's Stage (Chase the Truck!) : 5.1 Playing as X : 5.2 Playing as Zero : 5.3 After defeating Grizzly Slash : 6.0 Dynamo Enters : 7.0 Duff McWhalen's Stage (Obliterate the Battleship!) : 5.1 Playing as X : 5.2 Playing as Zero : 5.3 After defeating Duff McWhalen : 8.0 Dynamo Attacks : 8.1 Playing as X : 8.2 Playing as Zero : 9.0 Squid Adler's Stage (Electric Trap) : 9.1 Playing as X : 9.2 Playing as Zero : 9.3 After defeating Squid Adler : 10.0 Izzy Glow's Stage (Fortress Lab Infiltration) : 10.1 Playing as X : 10.2 Playing as Zero : 10.3 After defeating Izzy Glow : 11.0 The Enigma is Ready : 11.1 The Enigma Succeeds : 11.2 The Enigma Fails : 12.0 Dark Dizzy's Stage (Escape the Space Trap) : 12.1 Playing as X : 12.2 Playing as Zero : 12.3 After defeating Dark Dizzy : 13.0 Zero's Concern : 14.0 The Skiver's Stage (Destroy the Time Bombs!) : 14.1 Playing as X : 14.2 Playing as Zero : 14.3 After defeating The Skiver : 15.0 Dynamo's Second Stand : 15.1 Playing as X : 15.2 Playing as Zero : 16.0 Mattrex's Stage (Red-Hot World) : 16.1 Playing as X : 16.2 Playing as Zero : 16.3 After defeating Mattrex : 17.0 Axle The Red's Stage (Into the Jungle) : 17.1 Playing as X : 17.2 Playing as Zero : 17.3 After defeating Axle The Red : 18.0 The Shuttle is ready for Launch : 18.1 The Shuttle Succeeds : 18.2 The Shuttle Fails (Zero becomes Maverick) : 18.3 The Time Runs Out : 19.0 Maverick Hunter HQ : 19.1 The Enigma/Shuttle missions succeed : 19.2 The Enigma/Shuttle missions failed : 20.0 The Ultimate Battle : 20.1 Playing as X (with Normal Zero) : 20.2 Playing as X (with Maverick Zero) : 20.3 Playing as Zero : 21.0 Sigma's Entrance : 21.1 Normal Zero : 21.2 Maverick Zero : 22.0 Maverick Hunter HQ : 23.0 Confronting Sigma : 23.1 Playing as X : 23.2 Playing as Zero : 24.0 Finale : 24.1 Playing as X, with Normal Zero : 24.2 Playing as X, with Maverick Zero : 24.3 Playing as Zero ----------------------------------------------\ ->1.0 Opening Scene------------------------------------------------------\ In the year of 21XX MEGAMAN X Episode 5 (A mysterious Reploid stands within a ruined building) ??: Yes, it's ready... Piece of cake. ...The Colony is still alive... I can let it fall at any time... Please let me do it now. I'm getting bored. All I have to do is... go back to the Earth and scatter the Virus. Mysterious voice: You're exactly what I expected... You're doing a good job... hee hee hee. ??: Nobody dares to fight against you, except those stupid Maverick Hunters. I'll do anything for you, anything... Mysterious voice: Good... I'm going to Earth to execute our plan. Stay where you are and await further instruction. ??: But I don't think you need to do it personally. Are they really a threat? Are X and Zero really so strong that you can't let someone else do it? Mysterious voice: Hee hee hee... Yes, in a manner of speaking... Zero... I'll show you what you really are and who your true enemy is... Hee hee hee. Bwah ha ha ha ha! ->2.0 Intro Stage--------------------------------------------------------\ -->2.1 Playing as X------------------------------------------------------\ Alia: This is Hunter Base. Can you hear me, X? Sigma appeared suddenly and moved toward the statue which is under construction. We lost his trail and haven't picked up any readings since... I've lost contact with Zero, too. Where would he go? You can reach the statue by going straight in that direction. Stay alert! Several machines, even some deserted taxis, have become Mavericks in the area. Be careful. (X reaches a wrecked highway) Alia: What a terrible sight... The highway's been badly damaged... We've got to find Sigma before he destroys anything else, or we'll be in very serious trouble. (X reaches the inside of a damaged building) Alia: This building is seriously damaged. The walls could collapse at any second, so try not to get trapped by falling rocks... You can take advantage of the lay of the terrain. (Past the wrecked building) Alia: Can you see a red rope ahead of you? Jump and grab the rope carefully! (X reaches the foot of the statue) Alia: You've finally reached the Statue. I lost the traces of Sigma and Zero somewhere above you. But remember: The guard system of the construction site is malfunctioning as a result of the Sigma Virus. Kick the guard walls quickly and climb them! (X reaches the top of the statue, finding Zero there) X: Zero! Are you alright? Zero: ...I'm okay. Just a bit of a bruised ego. Anyway, where is Sigma?! X: He took off. Alia is looking for him now, but can't pick up any readings. Zero: He is a virus... ... he can't be seen or analyzed correctly like other data. You have to feel his evil energy. That's the only way to find him. X: I see... Well, you should go back to the base, Zero. You can't fight him in this condition. I can feel him... Sigma is close by. Zero: I'll leave here so as not to disturb you, but... I'll check the surrounding area before I go. I can feel him, too. Sigma is very close to us! Be careful, X... (Sigma appears out of the head of the statue) Sigma: Hee hee hee... Stupid Maverick Hunters! You will all feel the true Maverick power... right before you die! -->2.2 Playing as Zero---------------------------------------------------\ Alia: This is Hunter Base. Can you hear me, Zero? Sigma appeared suddenly and moved toward the statue which is under construction. X is already en Route. Follow and regroup with him as soon as possible! You can reach the statue by going straight in that direction. Stay alert: Several machines, even some deserted taxis, have become Mavericks in the area. Be careful. (Zero reaches a wrecked highway) Alia: What a terrible sight... The highway's been badly damaged... We've got to find Sigma before he destroys anything else, or we'll be in very serious trouble. (Zero reaches the inside of a damaged building) Alia: This building is seriously damaged. The walls could collapse at any second, so try not to get trapped by falling rocks... You can take advantage of the lay of the terrain. (Past the wrecked building) Alia: Can you see a red rope ahead of you? Jump and grab the rope carefully! (Zero reaches the foot of the statue) Alia: You've finally reached the Statue. I lost the traces of Sigma above you. I also lost contact with X... I've got a bad feeling, Zero... Something is going on above you... Climb up and find out what's up. But remember: The guard system of the construction site is malfunctioning as a result of the Sigma Virus. Kick the guard walls quickly and climb them! (Zero reaches the top of the statue, finding X there) Zero: X, what happened to you? X: I was attacked by Sigma... My armor was damaged... But I'm all right... Zero: Sigma! As usual, we can't trust him or underestimate his malisciousness... You should go back to the Hunter Base. I'll take over your mission. X: I'm fine, even if I lost my armor... Besides, I can feel him... Sigma's very close. Zero: I can feel him, too... ... Sigma is very close to us! ............ Or is Sigma coming for... us? Afterall, Hunters and Mavericks are very similar. We all simply... ... exist. X: ............ Zero, what are you talking about? What's bothering you? Anyway, I'll continue to search the surrounding area... and Zero,... ...Be careful. Signal me, if you need me. (Sigma appears out of the head of the statue) Sigma: Hee hee hee... Stupid Maverick Hunters! When I die, you will finally know the true power of a Maverick! ->3.0 After defeating Sigma (The Maverick Virus spreads)-----------------\ Zero: Oh, no! The Sigma Virus has been leaking out... X: It must have spread all over and could cover the Earth by now... All of the Reploids are getting severely damaged! Zero: Sigma! He lost to us on purpose... We have to evacuate immediately! (Alia contacts X & Zero) Alia: Th...s...Hunter...ase... This is Hunter Base. Do you read me? Are you all right? Any damage? Signas: Are you all right? X! Zero! The entire Earth has been thrown into a panic because of the Sigma Virus. It's dangerous to stay there. Report back to the Base! Zero: Darn it! Sigma! You will pay for this! X: Even if we fight, what good will it do? A battle won't solve the problem. -->3.1 Maverick Hunter HQ------------------------------------------------\ Signas: The situation is far worse than expected. Sigma's explosion has spread the Virus all over the Earth. It's affecting both people and Reploids. What's worse, the Space Colony, Eurasia, is heading straight toward us. At this rate, it's going to crash into the Earth... in 16 hours. Everything... including Reploids and the entire human race, will be... ... annihilated... Alia: We have no choice... For the sake of the world, we must destroy the Colony! ... But the only weapon we have in the Hunter Base that still works is... ... The Enigma... And it's very old. We also have a space shuttle. But, it's been affected by the Virus, and the Auto-Pilot function doesn't work... So we need someone to fly it to the Colony and let it collide... It's almost certain death, but we have no other choice. Signas: How's the condition of the Enigma? Douglas: Far from perfect... In order to use the Enigma, we need to build it up with some devices. The Enigma doesn't work as is. Signas: Under the influence of the Sigma Virus, a lot of Maverick Hunters have become Mavericks, and only a few hunters remain normal. Let's join forces with the rest of our brothers and complete the Enigma! -->3.2 Stage Select Screen-----------------------------------------------\ Signas: We only have 16 hours left before the collision! We have to upgrade the Enigma before then. There are 4 Mavericks that have the devices required to enhance the Enigma. GRIZZLY SLASH, a weapons broker. He has a CRYSTAL BALL. DUFF McWHALEN, he lives in the ocean. We will have access to HYDROGEN if we can secure the ocean. SQUID ADLER, an Ex-Mavericks Hunter. He has an ENERGY CART. IZZY GLOW, a Doctor of Engineering. He has a LASER DEVICE. There are 4 other Mavericks but these 4 Mavericks are the only ones who have the devices to upgrade the Enigma. X, Zero... You are the only Maverick Hunters that can match these Mavericks. Split up so you can gather the devices! Prepare your equipment and fulfill your mission! ->4.0 Dr. Light Capsules-------------------------------------------------\ -->4.1 Falcon Armor Parts------------------------------------------------\ --->4.1.1 Leg upgrade----------------------------------------------------\ (X): Dr. Light: X... We're having serious trouble again... It's like a nightmare for Reploids, with the virus everywhere. It's too dangerous to equip the parts for enhancement as soon as you pick one. Therefore, I'll give you a data program for parts. Analyze and upload the data to your main memory in a secure area. Then complete the Armor. For security reasons, the program is divided into 4 segments. Once you gather and upload all 4 parts, the armor will be complete. Nothing happens unless you have all 4. Ummm... Her name is Alia, isn't it...? She can analyze the data and let you upload it... Anyway, here is the program for legs. With the leg part equipped, you can fly through the air, and you are also invincible while flying! Collide against the enemy to destroy them! Gather all of the four programs, and complete the armor! (Zero): Dr. Light: You are... Zero, aren't you? Zero: Who... are you...? Dr. Light: Thank you for supporting X... Please continue to take care of him... Zero: ......... Dr. Light: I'll give you a program for X's armor. Analyze and upload the data to X's main memory in a secure area. Then complete the Armor. For security reasons, the program is divided into 4 segments. Once you gather and upload all 4 parts, the armor will be complete. Nothing happens unless you have all 4. Ummm... Her name is Alia, isn't it...? She can analyze the data and let you upload it... Anyway, here is the program for legs. With the leg part equipped, X can fly through the air, and X becomes invincible while flying! Collide against the enemy to destroy them! I'm afraid that I know nothing about your body structure, therefore I can't enhance your power... I'm really sorry. Zero: I don't need any power-ups... ............ But I have one thing I want to ask you... Sometimes unknown data emerges in my mind, and I can see a figure of an old professor... Do you know him by any chance? Dr. Light: I don't know... Perhaps, if I saw him... But the data must be a fragment created by some error... I wouldn't worry about it. Why don't you just forget about it? Zero: I don't worry about it, but when I saw you, I felt an urge to ask you... Dr. Light: I'm sorry I couldn't give you the answer to your question... Zero: Never mind. I didn't expect any answer... Anyway, I'll give X the Armor program. --->4.1.2 Helmet upgrade-------------------------------------------------\ (X): Dr. Light: This is the program for the head part of the Falcon Armor. Analyze and upload the data to your main memory in a secure area. Once you upload all 4 of the programs, the Falcon Armor will be complete. With the head part equipped, you can use your special weapons using less energy. Now, take advantage of your enhanced special weapons and triumph! (Zero): Dr. Light: This is the program for the head part of the Falcon Armor. Analyze and upload the data to X's main memory in a secure area. Once X uploads all 4 of the programs, the Falcon Armor will be complete. With this head part equipped, X can use the special weapons using less energy. Now, take advantage of your enhanced special weapons and triumph! And give my best to X. --->4.1.3 X-Buster upgrade-----------------------------------------------\ (X): Dr. Light: This is the program for the arm part of the Falcon Armor. Analyze and upload the data to your main memory in a secure area. Once you upload all 4 of the programs, the Falcon Armor will be complete. With the arm part equipped, you can maximize and attack with your original shot, but you can't charge the special weapons. As this armor specializes the mobility, if you want to enhance your attack power, use other armor. (Zero): Dr. Light: This is the program for the arm part of the Falcon Armor. Analyze and upload the data to X's main memory in a secure area. Once X upload all 4 of the programs, the Falcon Armor will be complete. With the arm part equipped, X can maximize and attack with the original shot, but he can't charge the special weapons. As this armor specializes the mobility, if he wants to enhance his attack power, he should use other armor. Please give this message to X. --->4.1.4 Armor upgrade--------------------------------------------------\ (X): Dr. Light: This is the program for the body part of the Falcon Armor. Analyze and upload the data to your main memory in a secure area. Once you upload all 4 of the programs, the Falcon Armor will be complete. With the body part equipped, the damage you recieve will be less. But don't overestimate the part, or you'll regret it... -->4.2 Gaea Armor Parts--------------------------------------------------\ --->4.2.1 Helmet upgrade-------------------------------------------------\ (X): Dr. Light: This is the program for the head part of the Gaea Armor. Analyze and upload the data to your main memory in a secure area. Once you upload all 4 of the programs, the Gaea Armor will be complete. --->4.2.2 Armor upgrade--------------------------------------------------\ (X): Dr. Light: This is the program for the body part of the Gaea armor. Analyze and upload the data to your main memory in a secure area. Once you upload all 4 programs, the Gaea Armor will be complete. With the body part equipped, the damage you recieve will become less. --->4.2.3 X-Buster upgrade-----------------------------------------------\ (X): Dr. Light: This is the program for the arm part of the Gaea Armor. Analyze and upload the data to your main memory in a secure area. Once you upload all 4 programs, the Gaea Armor will be complete. With the arm part equipped, you can Attack with the Gaea shot! While the range of the Gaea shot is short, it's powerful and it can neutralize the enemies' energy bullets. Also, you can break a certain brick! (Zero): Dr. Light: This is the program for the arm part of the Gaea Armor. Analyze and upload the data to X's main memory in a secure area. Once X uploads all of the programs, the Gaea Armor will be complete. With the arm part equipped, X can attack with the Gaea shot! While the range of the Gaea shot is short, it's powerful and it can neutralize the enemies' energy bullets. Also, it allows X to break a certain brick! Please tell X that he can push or attack the bricks by dashing. --->4.2.4 Leg upgrade----------------------------------------------------\ (X): Dr. Light: I'll give you another program for your armor... This is an armor prototype that I created a long, long time ago... I named it Gaea Armor. Gaea armor specializes in defense ability. It is very heavy and lacks mobility... You won't be able to use weapons. Still, it will be very useful because you will be able to walk on the damaged area... With this armor equipped, you'll be able to reach places that you have never been able to before... Use your armor wisely. (Zero): Dr. Light: I'll give you another data program for X's armor... This is an armor prototype that I created a long, long time ago... I named it Gaea Armor. Gaea armor is for defensive ability, but is very heavy and lacks mobility. X won't be able to use weapons. Still, it will be very useful because X will be able to walk on the damaged areas... With this armor equipped, X'll be able to reach the places that he previously wasn't able to... Please tell him to use the armor wisely. By the way, have you ever wanted to have your own armor? Zero: Never. I just trust one thing: Me. I fight my way: Alone... ->4.3 Ultimate Armor/Black Armor Capsule---------------------------------\ (X, without wearing any special armor): Dr. Light: I never expected you to come here without the armor... But it's very dangerous to go without adequate equipment. To finish this battle, I'll give you the Ultimate Armor. You can perform the Giga Attack unlimited times. But don't get lazy and depend too much on the power of the armor. The end is near... Good luck, X! (Zero): Dr. Light: Zero... I wasn't able to create any armor for you... But I seem to be able to enhance your abilities... Zero: No. I don't need any enhancements... Dr. Light: I see... Whether you enter this capsule or not, The decision is up to you. But if you enter, the Z saver will be enhanced, and your defence power will be increased... I believe in you. You will use these powers in the right way to fight evil. Decide...and choose your fate. Zero: ............ ->5.0 Grizzly Slash's Stage (Chase the Truck!)---------------------------\ -->5.1 Playing as X------------------------------------------------------\ Alia: Destroy the Maverick trucks! Then you'll be able to reach the security warehouse. (If X doesn't require the part from here) Alia: To be honest, you don't need to come to this area... But, you may find something useful... Destroy the Maverick trucks! (X reaches the front of the first truck) Alia: The blue core you can see below is the weak point. If you destroy it, the truck will begin to explode. But you'd better jump to the next truck before this one blows! Then head to the end of the line. (X proceeds until finding a truck already exploding) Alia: This truck has already begun to explode! Hurry and move to the next one! (X experiences a head-on collision between two trucks and jumps off to land in the security warehouse cave) Alia: Is this the secret warehouse? I can't tell... but there ARE strong energy readings... We're getting even stronger energy readings from deep inside! It must be him! Stay on guard! (X encounters Grizzly Slash) Grizzly Slash: So, you are the famous Maverick Hunter... I never expected to see you... What an honor. X: We have no time to fight you. Just give me the Crystal Ball... Grizzly Slash: The virus is already taking control of me... Soon I'll become one of the Mavericks... We are destined to fight anyway... Fight me while I'm still conscious! I don't want to waste you when the Virus has taken control! X: I understand your situation, but we don't have time! Please understand! We're dealing with the fate of the entire Earth. We can't waste time fighting you... Grizzly Slash: Everything is meant to be... No one can escape their destiny... I'm sure you know that, too. Besides, this is part of your mission, isn't it? Now! Fight me, Maverick Hunter! (X encounters Grizzly Slash, without needing the part) Grizzly Slash: So, you're the famous Maverick Hunter... I never expected to see you... What an honor. I don't understand why you bother coming here in this situation, but... As you can see, I'm already infected by the virus... Soon, I'll become one of the Mavericks... Anyway, we are destined to fight. I want to fight you while I'm still conscious! Come on, fight me now, Maverick Hunter! -->5.2 Playing as Zero---------------------------------------------------\ Alia: Destroy the Maverick trucks! Then you'll be able to reach the security warehouse. (If Zero didn't require the part from here) Alia: To be honest, you don't need to come to this area... But, you may find something useful... Destroy the Maverick trucks! (Zero reaches the front of the first truck) Alia: The blue core you can see below is the weak point. If you destroy it, the truck will begin to explode. But you'd better jump to the next truck before this one blows! Then head to the end of the line. (Zero proceeds until he finds a truck already exploding) Alia: This truck has already begun to explode! Hurry and move to the next one! (Zero experiences a head-on collision between two trucks and jumps off to land in the security warehouse cave) Alia: Is this the secret warehouse? I can't tell... but there ARE strong energy readings... We're getting even stronger energy readings from deep inside! It must be him! Stay on guard! (Zero encounters Grizzly Slash) Grizzly Slash: Zero! Seeing you re-opens old wounds... Zero: You should have that looked after. I don't have time for small talk. Give me the Cristal Ball... Grizzly Slash: Why don't you do what you usually do, and force me to? You used to be a Maverick, right? That's what I heard. And, you destroyed Sigma, didn't you? Zero: What, that old story...? If you dare to try and fight me, then I accept your challenge anytime, anywhere. Grizzly Slash: Hunters and Sigma are very similar. Very aggressive and overconfident. Zero: What? We're nothing like that scum! Grizzly Slash: Oh yes, you are... I'm just an arms dealer... But you... You destroy anyone who stands against you. Now I'm going to make you pay for what you did to me, Maverick Hunter! (Zero encounters Grizzly Slash, without needing the part) Grizzly Slash: Zero! Seeing you re-opens old wounds... Hey, you look depressed... What, did you make a mistake, or something? Even the Hunter who destroyed Sigma makes mistakes! Ha ha ha! Zero: Your childish antics grow tiring. If you dare to fight me, then I accept your challenge: Anytime, anywhere. Grizzly Slash: I'll make you pay for what you did to me, Maverick Hunter! -->5.3 After defeating Grizzly Slash-------------------------------------\ Alia: You got the DNA data from the boss you have just defeated! From this DNA data, the special weapon has become yours! Equip the weapons using the L1, R1 button. Every enemy has a weak point. Find the most effective weapon for each enemy. Plus, if you defeat a high level boss, you may be able to create not only a weapon, but other items as well. In that case, please select which item you wish to create. Alia: Grizzly Slash had a C-BALL! This should greatly increase the striking ability of the Enigma. I'll ask another Hunter to do the recovery operations so you can return to the Hunter Base. (If X & Zero didn't need the part) Alia: We've found the C-Ball that GRIZZLY had. We don't need it anymore, but we'll still take it back to the base. I'll ask another Hunter to fetch it. Please return to the Hunter Base. ->6.0 Dynamo Enters------------------------------------------------------\ (Alia receives a message from an unknown Reploid) Alia: Incoming message from... ...sources unknown. Signas: Who's this? I've never seen him... ??: Nice to meet you, Maverick Hunters. I have no hard feelings toward you, but this is my mission... Before long, I will attack the Hunter Base... Aw, are Mr. X and Mr. Zero there? Please play with me! I'm really bored... Don't worry! We'll fight like true sportsmen, hee hee hee. Oh, I almost forgot to introduce myself. I am Dynamo. See you soon... Signas: How dare he... at a time like this?! Should we even attempt to fight against one so arrogant? ->7.0 Duff McWhalen's Stage (Obliterate the Battleship!)-----------------\ -->7.1 Playing as X------------------------------------------------------\ (X teleports underwater, where a huge submarine waits) Alia: Wow! It looks like the giant ship "U-555" is coming right at you! I don't believe it. It belonged to a marine museum. What an incredible influence the Sigma Virus has! But, so be it... To secure the sea, we have no choice but to fight against the "U-555". Be careful not to get stuck on the complicated terrain. (If X didn't require the part from here) Alia: We don't need to secure the ocean anymore. This area is under the fin of the huge ship, the U-555. But, if you want to go here, I won't stop you. (X damages the first part of the U-555 and finds an sunken ship) Alia: What is this place... Are you in an old sunken ship? The "U-555" is trying to escape. It went deep in this direction. Follow it! (X finishes off the U-555 and encounters Duff McWhalen) Duff McWhalen: Oh... Welcome, Captain X. X: It'd like you to let us use this ocean since it's nearest to the Hunter Base. We need to produce large amounts of hydrogen. Duff McWhalen: Do you intend it for nuclear fusion? So, then you are going to use the good-old Enigma. X: Y...yes... If you know that, then please cooperate with us. Duff McWhalen: X, I'm a man of the sea... ... And I will not allow you to use my sea freely... You might think I'm stupid, but you'll have to fight me! X: I understand. I accept your challenge!! (X encounter Duff McWhalen, without needing the part) Duff McWhalen: The sea is... The sea is already dead... X... I'm a man of the sea... I want to share the same destiny as the ocean... I've already been infected by the virus, too... Do a favor for me... Fight me and let me rest in the ocean... ...in peace... -->7.2 Playing as Zero---------------------------------------------------\ (Zero teleports underwater, where a huge submarine waits) Alia: Wow! It looks like the giant ship "U-555" is coming right at you! I don't believe it. It belonged to a marine museum. What an incredible influence the Sigma Virus has! But, so be it... To secure the sea, we have no choice but to fight against the "U-555". Be careful not to get stuck on the complicated terrain. (If Zero didn't require the part) Alia: We don't need to secure the ocean anymore. This area is under the fin of the huge ship, the U-555. But, if you want to go here, I won't stop you. (Zero damages the first part of the U-555 and finds an sunken ship) Alia: What is this place... Are you in an old sunken ship? The "U-555" is trying to escape. It went deep in this direction. Follow it! (Zero finishes off the U-555 and encounters Duff McWhalen) Duff McWhalen: Zero... Long time no see... Zero: I'm here to secure the ocean nearest the Hunter Base. It has run high... Duff McWhalen: The Enigma requires a large amount of hydrogen... so you must want the ocean in order to produce hydrogen... Zero: Precisely. Please cooperate. Duff McWhalen: I've already been infected... Shall we fight for old time's sake? A duel! And I'll show no mercy! Zero: Your ship is about to set sail... ...for the last time! (Zero encounters Duff McWhalen, without needing the part) Duff McWhalen: Zero... It's been a long time... But you are later than I expected. Tell me what's been happening on land. Zero: ............ Duff McWhalen: The world is facing extinction, right? Since I've also been infected with the Virus, why don't you fight me once before you die? A battle between two men! ...Expect no mercy! Zero: Fine... May you rest in peace... ...in the sea. -->7.3 After defeating Duff McWhalen-------------------------------------\ Alia: You got the DNA data from the boss you have just defeated! From this DNA data, the special weapon has become yours! Equip the weapons using the L1, R1 button. Every enemy has a weak point. Find the most effective weapon for each enemy. Plus, if you defeat a high level boss, you may be able to create not only a weapon, but other items as well. In that case, please select which item you wish to create. Alia: We can produce HYDROGEN from this ocean. If only the Hunter Base worked... then we wouldn't have to take water from the ocean... Now please return to Hunter Base... You have another mission to complete. (If X & Zero didn't need the part) Alia: Peace has been restored to the ocean, at least temporarily. But the "U-555" will start moving again someday... unfortunately... The ocean is so terribly polluted... Now please return to the Hunter Base. ->8.0 Dynamo Attacks-----------------------------------------------------\ -->8.1 Playing as X------------------------------------------------------\ (a message is received at Maverick Hunter HQ) Signas: Emergency! Dynamo is attacking the Hunter Base. Fight back immediately! (X teleports to Dynamo's location) Dynamo: Nice to meet you. You are X, aren't you, the famous persistent hunter. X: Who are you? And what do you want?! Dynamo: Well, to stretch a point, I want to disturb what you are doing. Oh, don't worry. I just want to disturb you. I don't intend to kill you... But you wish to fight to the death, don't you? X: No! We don't. Dynamo: Well, if you fight me and die, then I'm sorry. But I'll play less than my best. Now... Shall we let the battle begin? X... (After defeating Dynamo) Dynamo: Just as I thought... You are strong... You never let up. I'll retreat with this result... But I advise you to relax a little, or you'll die from all the stress. Well then. Adios, amigo! (Dynamo leaves) -->8.2 Playing as Zero---------------------------------------------------\ (A message is received at Maverick Hunter HQ) Signas: Emergency! Dynamo is attacking the Hunter Base. Fight back immediately! (Zero teleports to Dynamo's location) Dynamo: Nice to meet you. You are Zero, aren't you, the famous and persistent hunter. Zero: What's it to you? Dynamo: Well, to stretch a point, I want to disturb what you are doing. Oh, don't worry. I just want to disturb you. I don't intend to kill you... But you wish to fight to the death, don't you? Zero: ............... Dynamo: You think you're so cool, you don't care what I say... In that case, have it your way. I'll fight you... until you die. (After defeating Dynamo) Dynamo: Just as I thought: You are strong... You never let up. I'll retreat with this result... But I advise you to relax a little, or you'll die from all the stress. Well then. Adios, amigo! (Dynamo leaves) ->9.0 Squid Adler's Stage (Electric Trap)--------------------------------\ -->9.1 Playing as X------------------------------------------------------\ (X enters the area riding a Ride Chaser) (X finally reaches the end of the Ride Chaser area) Alia: Hello? Are you all right? You couldn't walk here because the terrain is too badly damaged. Even the Ride Chaser nearly didn't make it. By the way, did you notice that there are energy items along the way? Those energy items and the door in front of you seem to be corresponding... If you have the items, shoot them at the door. Then the door may be opened. (If X gained all the energy balls on the way) Alia: You did it! The door has been broken! I wonder what is inside... Proceed with care... (If X didn't gain all the energy items) Alia: ......... No response... Still... It seems you came close to destroying it... Maybe you only need a few more energy items... (X finds a captured Reploid) Alia: A lab scientist is in custody. Save them and let them escape. There might be some cartridges in this laboratory that still work... We want to obtain one, don't we. (X finds a sealed door) Alia: The lock system of the shutter is broken. If you attack the lock system, it will give power to it. You can possibly open the shutter this way. However... Since the lock system is almost broken, the circuit will soon break again. Please keep aware of the amount of time you will have to open the shutter. (X moves ahead, finding a door with two locking mehcanisms) Alia: There are two kinds of lock systems. The color of the shutter and the lock system correspond to each other. (X encounters Squid Adler) X: Squid Adler! Will you do me a favor? Squid Adler: This is how you greet me after so long? No "Nice to meet you again", or "I'm sorry"... not even a "Hello". How rude. You have not changed at all. X: I'm sorry about Octopardo... Squid Adler: I wasn't referring to such an old story. You destroyed him because you are a Maverick Hunter... It's your duty... your mission... Well. I got fed up with the hunter jobs, that's why I quit, not because of Octopardo. X: Please... We have little time left... Give me the Energy Cartridge... Squid Adler: You are free to take such a worthless thing... But what a simpleton you are. Even if you get it, you can't change the fate of the Earth! Every Reploid has been infected by the Virus and become... Ma Ma Ma Mave...ve veR... X: No! He has been infected, too! Squid Adler: Wooooo! Maverick hunter? You will be terminated! Just like you did to Octopardo! (X encounters Squid Adler, without needing the part) Squid Adler: Ghaaa ha ha ha ha! What made you come here, X? X: Darn, he's already become a Maverick. So, I have lost another comrade... Have I lost everything...? I don't want to have to fight you. Squid Adler: Ghaaa ha ha ha! Then, be a nice boy and die here! I will terminate you just like you did to Octopardo! -->9.2 Playing as Zero---------------------------------------------------\ (Zero enters the area riding a Ride Chaser) (Zero finally reaches the end of the Ride Chaser area) Alia: Hello? Are you all right? You couldn't walk here because the terrain is too badly damaged. Even the Ride Chaser nearly didn't make it. By the way, did you notice that there are energy items along the way? Those energy items and the door in front of you seem to be corresponding... If you have the items, shoot them at the door. Then the door may be opened. (If Zero gained all the energy balls on the way) Alia: You did it! The door has been broken! I wonder what is inside... Proceed with care... (If Zero didn't gain all the energy balls) Alia: ......... No response... Still... It seems you came close to destroying it... Maybe you only need a few more energy items... (Zero finds a captured Reploid) Alia: A lab scientist is in custody. Save them and let them escape. There might be some cartridges in this laboratory that still work... We want to obtain one, don't we. (Zero finds a sealed door) Alia: The lock system of the shutter is broken. If you attack the lock system, it will give power to it. You can possibly open the shutter this way. However... Since the lock system is almost broken, the circuit will soon break again. Please keep aware of the amount of time you will have to open the shutter. (Zero moves ahead, finding a door with two locking mehcanisms) Alia: There are two kinds of lock systems. The color of the shutter and the lock system correspond to each other. (Zero encounters Squid Adler) Squid Adler: Zero, I never expect you to come here... It must be an emergency... Zero: You assumed right. You don't need me to explain any more, do you? Squid Adler: Always so pushy... You haven't changed at all... I made the right choice when I resigned as a Hunter... I don't want to be a rude jerk like you. Zero: Oh, come on. I just have a hard time listening to you babble... Zero: You know what I want, don't you? Squid Adler: You're free to take such a worthless thing... But what a simpleton you are. Even if you get it, you can't change the fate of the Earth! Every Reploid has been infected by the Virus and become a... Ma Ma Ma Mave ve veR... Zero: No! He's been infected! Relax... I'll put you out of your misery. Good bye, Squid Adler... (Zero encounters Squid Adler, without needing the part) Squid Adler: HA HA HA HAAAAAAA! ANOTHER FISH HAS BEEN TRAPPED! I'M A MAVERICK HUNTER! I'LL RETIRE YOU. Zero: He's already become a Maverick... I'll put you out of your misery now... Say your prayers, Squid Adler... -->9.3 After defeating Squid Adler---------------------------------------\ Alia: You got the DNA data from the boss you have just defeated! From this DNA data, the special weapon has become yours! Equip the weapons using the L1, R1 button. Every enemy has a weak point. Find the most effective weapon for each enemy. Plus, if you defeat a high level boss, you may be able to create not only a weapon, but other items as well. In that case, please select which item you wish to create. Alia: You got around so many traps. Thanks to you, we now have a precious ENERGY CART. SQUID used to be a Hunter, but had become a Maverick. It must have been hard for you even though it was your mission... Let's restore the peace for him... (If X & Zero didn't need the part) Alia: You got around so many traps. Thanks to you, we got an ENERGY CART. But we have finished with the Enigma now so we don't need the ENERGY CART anymore. Squid used to be a Hunter but had become a Maverick... It must have been hard for you even though it was your mission... Let's restore the peace for him... ->10.0 Izzy Glow's Stage (Fortress Lab Infiltration)---------------------\ -->10.1 Playing as X-----------------------------------------------------\ Alia: We can learn lots about Dr. Izzy Glow just from looking at this laboratory... He is the world leading authority on laser technology. Therefore, the laser he created will be great use to the Enigma. I hope he will willingly give one to us, but... ...I heard he is a very stubborn person so this might not be easy. (If X didn't require the part) Alia: Dr. Izzy Glow's laboratory... You have no reason to be here since we don't need the Enigma anymore. (X reaches an area with falling spiked platforms) Alia: The platforms can't be destroyed, so you will have to time it just right to go through... (X reaches more spiked platforms, hanging above a large bed of spikes) Alia: You should proceed by stepping on the platforms. (X finds a sealed door) Alia: Break the door that you can see below, and proceed to the next room. (X reaches another area past the spiral staircase, eventually finding large cannons on the walls) Alia: The defense system is engaged. It attacks you with powerful plasma. If you have some kind of weapon, you may be able to neutralize it. (X reaches the bottom of a large shaft) Alia: Dr. Izzy Glow's room is above you. There are several plasma defense devices installed on the way to the room. Use a weapon that can attack upward! (X encounters Izzy Glow) Izzy Glow: What a graceful entrance... X: This laboratory is so badly infected by the virus, there's no other way for me to enter. Izzy Glow: Humph! You Hunters always do that... My work is not for Maverick Hunters. I've never trusted your approach. Therefore, I won't cooperate with you. X: Doctor... I don't have time to argue with you. Please understand. Izzy Glow: My body... has already been infected, too. I realize I may have been wrong... But it's too late to change now... I've made up my mind... Now, let me rest in peace! (X encounters Izzy Glow, without needing the part) Izzy Glow: Woooooo... I feel dizzy... I seem to have been infected by the... ...virus... I'm feeling an urge to attack you... X: Doctor! Are you all right? Come to the Hunter base with me... Izzy Glow: No... It's too late... I'm losing consciousness... X: No! He has become a Maverick! Doctor... Please... rest in peace... -->10.2 Playing as Zero--------------------------------------------------\ Alia: We can learn lots about Dr. Izzy Glow just from looking at this laboratory... He is the world leading authority on laser technology. Therefore, the laser he created will be great use to the Enigma. I hope he will willingly give one to us, but... ...I heard he is a very stubborn person so this might not be easy. (If Zero didn't require the part) Alia: Dr. Izzy Glow's laboratory... You have no reason to be here since we don't need the Enigma anymore. (Zero reaches an area with falling spiked platforms) Alia: The platforms can't be destroyed, so you will have to time it just right to go through... (Zero reaches more spiked platforms, hanging above a large bed of spikes) Alia: You should proceed by stepping on the platforms. (Zero reaches a sealed door) Alia: Break the door that you can see below, and proceed to the next room. (Zero reaches another area past the spiral staircase, eventually finding large cannons on the walls) Alia: The defense system is engaged. It attacks you with powerful plasma. If you have some kind of weapon, you may be able to neutralize it. (Zero reaches the bottom of a large shaft) Alia: Dr. Izzy Glow's room is above you. There are several plasma defense devices installed on the way to the room. Use a weapon that can attack upward! (Zero encounters Izzy Glow) Zero: Dr. Izzy Glow, will you do us a favor? Izzy Glow: My work is not for Maverick Hunters. I've never trusted your approach. Therefore, I won't cooperate with you. However... I find you fascinating... No one has ever managed to analyze the infamous X and Zero... But it's too late... Soon, I'll be one of the Mavericks... It's time... I'll have to learn about you through battle. Now... put me out of my misery! (Zero encounters Izzy Glow, without needing the part) Zero: Dr. Izzy Glow... Oh, am I too late? Izzy Glow: Yes, you are. I've already been infected by the Virus. However, I'm still interested in you. X and Zero, whom nobody has ever succeeded in analyzing... I guess my only hope is to analyze you by fighting you before I lose myself completely and become a Maverick... Now, fight me. And put me out of my misery! -->10.3 After defeating Izzy Glow----------------------------------------\ Alia: You got the DNA data from the boss you have just defeated! From this DNA data, the special weapon has become yours! Equip the weapons using the L1, R1 button. Every enemy has a weak point. Find the most effective weapon for each enemy. Plus, if you defeat a high level boss, you may be able to create not only a weapon, but other items as well. In that case, please select which item you wish to create. Alia: It looked like a quiet laboratory... but the inside was in complete ruins. The Sigma Virus has caused total disorder everywhere... In order to fix the situation... we need to make good use of Dr. IZZY GLOW's LASER DEVICE. We've finished taking the LASER DEVICE back to the base. Thank you for your help. We'll meet you at the Hunter Base. (If X & Zero didn't need the part) Alia: We wasted Dr. IZZY GLOW's research... Although we got the LASER DEVICE, We don't need it anymore. Thank you for your work, anyway. We'll meet you at the Hunter Base. ->11.0 The Enigma is Ready-----------------------------------------------\ (This only occurs if all the parts are gained for the Enigma) Douglas: At last the Enigma has been completed! It's old, but we reinforced it with some devices... It should work fine... Well, we're ready! -->11.1 The Enigma Succeeds----------------------------------------------\ (The Maverick Hunters watch from the base as the cannon fires) Signas: The time has come at last! We are going to launch the Enigma. The fate fo the Earth depends on it. Alia: The energy, the power, the angle... everything is clear. Signas: All right... Blastoff!!! Blastoff!!! Blastoff!!! (The Enigma fires at Eurasia, blasting a massive hole straight through it) Signas: Did we make it? Did it crash? Alia, give us the report. Alia: We have succeeded. The colony has been destroyed. Although scraps from the colony will fall to the Earth, they shouldn't cause severe damages. We barely avoided total destruction... The damage is significant... I wonder when things will be restored. Douglas: We'll take time and repair the damages. Signas: Right. We have a lot to do... before the Earth can return to normal... Alia: No way...What is this reaction? Signas: What's up, Alia? Alia: I spotted the Virus reaction. And it's a new one... The readings are like that of Zero... I mean... a Zero Virus? It's like Zero, and seems to have very strong power... The Virus of the colony and that of the Earth have been mixed... and have produced a new Virus... ...The Zero Virus... Alia: ...This is exactly the same reading... ...Should we call this the Zero Virus? The scraps of the Colony Virus and the Sigma Virus combined together...? ...I wonder what's going to happen... -->11.1 The Enigma Fails-------------------------------------------------\ (The Maverick Hunters watch from the base as the cannon fires) Signas: The time has come at last! We are going to launch the Enigma. The fate fo the Earth depends on it. Alia: The energy, the power, the angle... everything is clear. Signas: All right... Blastoff!!! Blastoff!!! Blastoff!!! (The Enigma fires at Eurasia, but only blasts the front part of the station) Signas: Did we make it? Did it crash? Alia, give us the report. Alia: Negative! We destroyed only 62%! We have merely made it change orbit... and delayed the time of impact... Signas: Curses! Douglas: The Enigma was not successful? X: No, but we have a back-up plan. Let's concentrate on our next move! Signas: All right! We will execute the Shuttle Operation! Don't give up hope! The future of the Earth depends on us! This is our last hope... "The Space Shuttle Operation." Alia: The shuttle will approach and fly into the colony... The pilots will eject at the last minute. It's very dangerous because they could get sucked into the blast. In the end, I fear that this will fail just like the Enigma. We need to gather as many devices as we can to strengthen the shuttle's power. But the auto-pilot function doesn't work... Signas: Okay, gather as many devices as you can. Douglas: We'll try to upgrade it from here. This is the last chance for us... Signas: I know this mission is hard for you all, but the important thing is for us to stay optimistic... Now, let's get to work! Our only hope is the Space Shuttle. We can't waste any time... Let me describe the 4 Mavericks that have the devices to upgrade the Shuttle. AXLE THE RED, Details Unknown. He carries a concealed ORBITER ENGINE. MATTREX, a weapons storage guard. He owns a BOOSTER for rockets. THE SKIVER, Reploid Air Force. An ORBITER WING is in the base. DARK DIZZY, A mysterious Maverick. He has a FUEL TANK. We have little time but... We have to gather as many devices as possible. ->12.0 Dark Dizzy's Stage (Escape the Space Trap)------------------------\ -->12.1 Playing as X-----------------------------------------------------\ Alia: At first glance, it may seem to be an ordinary planetarium. But in truth, it is also a space laboratory... Why don't you borrow a fuel tank for the space shuttles? But before you do that, there is something strange about the planetarium... So, the Sigma Virus has already polluted this facility, too... Your visit to the planetarium will be very interesting, I guess. (If the Shuttle has been launched) Alia: At first sight, it may seem to be a plain planetarium. But... in truth, it is also a space laboratory... The Fuel Tank for the Shuttle is here, but we don't need it anymore... Your activities are up to you, but... if you don't feel it's worth while, then you should move on. (If the Enigma hasn't been fired) Alia: At first sight, it may seem to be a plain planetarium. But... in truth, it is also a space laboratory... But, the facility is very different from what it used to be... You can't find the device for the Enigma here... As long as you understand that, do as you please. (X reaches an open area with star constellations in the background) Alia: I'm picking up a Maverick reading at the constellation. Watch out!! (X reaches a platform hovering over a huge hole) Alia: I guess you need to get on the lift... It is unstable, but there is no other way. (X jumps on the platform, and reaches more small platforms) Alia: Watch out for the track! It isn't moving on the right course! If you sense any danger, jump to the nearest place as soon as possible! (X teleports to an indoor area, and reaches a huge arrow pointing up and down) Alia: This is the gravity reverse device! It can control gravity, and turn it upside down. Of course, you may be able to take advantage of it. (X encounters Dark Dizzy) Dark Dizzy: Squeak! I've been waiting for you! X: Hey! Can't you understand the urgency of our present situation? There's no time to fight. Dark Dizzy: Squeak! Who cares?! I don't take orders from anyone! The word 'Sigma' means nothing to me! X: I'll destroy all Mavericks like you! Dark Dizzy: Squeak! I'm always ready! (X encounters Dark Dizzy, without needing the part) Dark Dizzy: Squeak! I've been waiting for you! X: Hey! Don't you understand what's happening? Dark Dizzy: Squeak! Who cares? In situations like this everybody dies, not only Mavericks but also Maverick Hunters. Squeak! But just to make sure, I'll kill you myself! -->12.2 Playing as Zero--------------------------------------------------\ Alia: At first glance, it may seem to be an ordinary planetarium. But in truth, it is also a space laboratory... Why don't you borrow a fuel tank for the space shuttles? But before you do that, there is something strange about the planetarium... So, the Sigma Virus has already polluted this facility, too... Your visit to the planetarium will be very interesting, I guess. (If the Shuttle has been launched) Alia: At first sight, it may seem to be a plain planetarium. But... in truth, it is also a space laboratory... The Fuel Tank for the Shuttle is here, but we don't need it anymore... Your activities are up to you, but... if you don't feel it's worth while, then you should move on. (If the Enigma hasn't been fired) Alia: At first sight, it may seem to be a plain planetarium. But... in truth, it is also a space laboratory... But, the facility is very different from what it used to be... You can't find the device for the Enigma here... As long as you understand that, do as you please. (Zero reaches an open area with star constellations in the background) Alia: I'm picking up a Maverick reading at the constellation. Watch out!! (X reaches a platform hovering over a huge hole) Alia: I guess you need to get on the lift... It is unstable, but there is no other way. (Zero jumps on the platform, and reaches more small platforms) Alia: Watch out for the track! It isn't moving on the right course! If you sense any danger, jump to the nearest place as soon as possible! (X teleports to an indoor area, and reaches a huge arrow pointing up and down) Alia: This is the gravity reverse device! It can control gravity, and turn it upside down. Of course, you may be able to take advantage of it. (Zero encounters Dark Dizzy) Dark Dizzy: Squeak! I know that smell... Zero: Is he insane already? Dark Dizzy: Squeak! We are comrades! Squeak! Let's not fight each other, squeak! Zero: Crazy fool... What are you on about? Dark Dizzy: Let's retire the Mavericks! Squeak! Zero: You're one of them, I'll do you first! (Zero encounters Dark Dizzy, without needing the part) Dark Dizzy: Squeak! This is GREAT! Very funny! Zero: Is he insane already? Dark Dizzy: The Earth has been severely damaged... Very cool, brother! Squeak! Let's retire all of the Reploids together! Zero: ... You are the one who'll be retired. -->12.3 After defeating Dark Dizzy---------------------------------------\ Alia: You got the DNA data from the boss you have just defeated! From this DNA data, the special weapon has become yours! Equip the weapons using the L1, R1 button. Every enemy has a weak point. Find the most effective weapon for each enemy. Plus, if you defeat a high level boss, you may be able to create not only a weapon, but other items as well. In that case, please select which item you wish to create. Alia: With regard to DARK DIZZY... He was a Maverick created three years ago by Sigma... But you have destroyed him... Since Sigma scattered a large amount of the Virus, he doesn't have any energy left to reproduce himself... By the way, we've found a FUEL TANK. Now the Shuttle will be able to fly to the space colony... Please return to the Hunter Base quickly. (If X & Zero didn't require the part) Alia: With regard to Dark Dizzy... Sigma created him as a Maverick three years ago. I wonder what Sigma was up to... Did you find anything underground? ... A FUEL TANK? All right. I will dispatch a team to pick it up. You return to the Hunter Base. ->13.0 Zero's Concern----------------------------------------------------\ (Zero remembers his battles against Sigma in the past) Zero: I've been fighting the Sigma Virus for a long time... It is the virus that causes all Reploids to transform into Mavericks. The most dreadful virus to ever exist. Why... I wonder why I'm not harmed? Instead, I feel energy growing within my body... What on earth is happening to me? I have a bad feeling about this... (Signas and Lifesaver discuss Zero's status) Lifesaver: ...That's all of the report on Zero. Signas: Zero has fought Sigma several times, I believe he has the Virus antibodies. Lifesaver: It's possible... He doesn't react negatively to the Virus... His power-output is actually growing... For the most part, the body systems of X and Zero remain mysterious. I can't predict what will happen... I suggest you take measures... Signas: Keep this secret... I'll think it over. Lifesaver: His power is growing with the virus... It's too dangerous to keep them loose! Please... at least do something about Zero... before it's too late! ->14.0 The Skiver's Stage (Destroy the Time Bombs!)----------------------\ -->14.1 Playing as X-----------------------------------------------------\ Alia: You can get the Orbiter Wing from the Reploid Air Forces. But... I can't believe the Sigma Virus could've gotten to the Reploid Air Forces... (If the Shuttle has been launched) Alia: I can't believe the Reploid Air Force has been influenced by the Sigma Virus. You don't actually need to come here. But there seem to be survivors in this area. Save them and help them escape! (If the Enigma hasn't been fired) Alia: The Reploid Air Forces has also been infected by the virus... It's too dangerous, and is not worth the risk. You should leave the area as soon as possible. Wait! I'm picking up something on the sensor... There are survivors. Rescue them and help them escape! (X reaches a time bomb near a wall) Alia: Darn. Someone has set the bombs! They are small, but do not underestimate their fire power... Destroy them before they detonate! (X moves forward, finding a large shaft heading up) Alia: There are bombs above you. Climb up and destroy them! (X finds more captured Reploids and bombs) Alia: There are more bombs ahead of you! Dispose of them as soon as possible! (X encounters The Skiver) The Skiver: X! I've wanted to meet you... But considering the situation, we don't have time for small talk. Soon, the Reploid Air Force will be destroyed. You may be our only hope... But, you'll have to convince me first... Through battle... (X encounters The Skiver, without needing the part) The Skiver: I didn't want to meet you in a situation like this... Not only this airport, but I, too, will be infected by the virus, and all will turn into Mavericks... Therefore, my destiny lies in your hands... Before I've totally lost my mind, please fight me... and make me accept my destiny... (X encounters The Skiver, if the Colony crashed) The Skiver: Squawk! Who... Are... You? X: Skiver... You have also been... The Skiver: You have killed the General... I'll kill you to avenge his death! -->14.2 Playing as Zero--------------------------------------------------\ Alia: You can get the Orbiter Wing from the Reploid Air Forces. But... I can't believe the Sigma Virus could've gotten to the Reploid Air Forces... (If the Shuttle has been launched) Alia: I can't believe the Reploid Air Force has been influenced by the Sigma Virus. You don't actually need to come here. But there seem to be survivors in this area. Save them and help them escape! (If the Enigma hasn't been fired) Alia: The Reploid Air Forces has also been infected by the virus... It's too dangerous, and is not worth the risk. You should leave the area as soon as possible. Wait! I'm picking up something on the sensor... There are survivors. Rescue them and help them escape! (Zero reaches a time bomb near a wall) Alia: Darn. Someone has set the bombs! They are small, but do not underestimate their fire power... Destroy them before they detonate! (Zero moves forward, finding a large shaft heading up) Alia: There are bombs above you. Climb up and destroy them! (Zero finds more captured Reploids and bombs) Alia: There are more bombs ahead of you! Dispose of them as soon as possible! (Zero encounters The Skiver) The Skiver: I've wanted to see you, Zero... I wanted to ask you something... My thoughts always come back to the Colonel. I wanted to ask you if the battle between you two was necessary. I'm not accusing you, I just want to know, that's all. I've already been infected by the Virus... I'm destined to be retired by you once I become a Maverick, so go ahead, take me down... I want to fight you for the Colonel... That's what the Colonel would want. Zero: I understand... But I'll fight you only because this is my mission. Now... let's do it! (Zero encounters The Skiver, without needing the part) The Skiver: Zero! I didn't want to see you in a situation such as this... Soon the Virus will take full control of me... When that happens, you'll have to retire me. So... Fight me now, Maverick Hunter... I want to fight you for the Colonel... And that's what the Colonel would want. Zero: I understand... But I'll fight you only because it is my mission... Here I come! (Zero encounters The Skiver, if the Colony crashed) The Skiver: Iris, who is this guy? Please... ...tell me, Iris. Who is this guy? Zero: Skiver... You've become one of the Mavericks too...? Iris is gone... I'm... The Skiver: KILL YOU. I'LL KILL YOU. I WON'T ALLOW YOU TO ESCAPE! -->14.3 After defeating The Skiver---------------------------------------\ Alia: You got the DNA data from the boss you have just defeated! From this DNA data, the special weapon has become yours! Equip the weapons using the L1, R1 button. Every enemy has a weak point. Find the most effective weapon for each enemy. Plus, if you defeat a high level boss, you may be able to create not only a weapon, but other items as well. In that case, please select which item you wish to create. Alia: I didn't expect to have to fight against the Reploid Air Force again. But since most of the Reploid Force members have become Mavericks... I guess that was inevitable. Fortunately, the devices for the Shuttle were not damaged... but the Air Force was not so lucky... It won't be safe there anymore. Come back to the Hunter Base. (If X & Zero didn't require the part) Alia: I didn't expect to have to fight against the Reploid Force again. Most of the Force members have become Mavericks... It was inevitable, I guess... Did you find anything useful? A device for the Shuttle... Anything is better than nothing. It won't be safe there anymore. Come back to Hunter Base. ->15.0 Dynamo's Second Stand---------------------------------------------\ -->15.1 Playing as X-----------------------------------------------------\ (A message is received at Maverick Hunter HQ) Signas: Emergency! Dynamo has come back here to attack! What on earth does he want?! Well it doesn't matter, we have to fight him! (X teleports to Dynamo's location) Dynamo: Nice to see you again. Did you miss me? X: Stop pestering me, Dynamo! What do you want? Dynamo: I told you. I want to disturb you. That is my mission. It may not seem it, but this is my job. And since you guys are always so serious, I'm a little serious too, this time, okay? Ready to die? (After defeating Dynamo) Dynamo: So... You ARE strong... I fought seriously this time... Anyway... I'd need nine lives if I stuck with you... So... I'll leave. No more games. You should think about your future, too or... you'll die someday... I'm getting out of here, because I don't want to die right now. Adios! X: Dynamo... (Dynamo leaves) -->15.2 Playing as Zero--------------------------------------------------\ (A message is received at Maverick Hunter HQ) Signas: Emergency! Dynamo has come back here to attack! What on earth does he want?! Well it doesn't matter, we have to fight him! (Zero teleports to Dynamo's location) Dynamo: Nice to see you again. Did you miss me? Zero: Stop pestering me, Dynamo! I won't allow you to escape this time! Dynamo: You can't retire me no matter how hard you try... I'll give you a little advice... You... Sigma... Everybody is always too hot when they fight. But not me. I am the coolest and wisest of all. If you can't understand, then I'll just have to show you. Come on and fight me! (After defeating Dynamo) Dynamo: So... You ARE strong... I fought seriously this time... Anyway... I'd need nine lives if I stuck with you... So... I'll leave. No more games. You should think about your future, too or... you'll die someday... I'm getting out of here, because I don't want to die right now. Adios! (Dynamo leaves) ->16.0 Mattrex's Stage (Red-Hot World)-----------------------------------\ -->16.1 Playing as X-----------------------------------------------------\ Alia: There's a rocket Booster Engine in this lava area. Watch out for the lava and proceed with care. If you touch the lava, you'll be instantly vaporized! (If the Shuttle has been launched) Alia: This is the dangerous lava area. You do not need to go to this area anymore. But if you wish to, I won't stop you. But remember, time is precious! (If the Enigma hasn't been fired) Alia: This is the lava area... The lava control system has been influenced by the Virus and is malfunctioning... It is very dangerous... If you still want to go there, I won't stop you. But don't waste precious time staying there too long! (X reaches an area with a large cavern below) Alia: Wait! There's a lot of lava below us. But we have no choice but to proceed this way. The lava comes at fixed intervals, be mindful of the timing and proceed. (X moves closer to the hole) Alia: Watch below you! It's too hot! Wait until the lava has gone, then go down. (X jumps down once the lava disappears) Alia: Go before the next lava comes! Quick! (X finds a rock to hide behind) Alia: Hmm... Can you see the rock over there? The temperature is lower then the other side of the rock. If you take advantage of the rock you may be able to avoid the lava. Wait behind the rock when the lava comes, then proceed with care. (X reaches the door at the end of the cavern) Alia: Destroy the door in front of you. Then you'll be able to proceed to another area. (X reaches another lava area near a Ride Armor) Alia: Well... This area is kind of like the sea of lava. The Probe Ride Armor could probably endure the heat of the lava. Our path divides... You can go this way, or you can take the other way below... If you go down, you'll have to go through the lava area. If you go this way, you'll be free from lava but... You can't proceed with the Ride Armor because a huge rock blocks the way. Which way will you choose? The decision is yours... (If X uses the upper path, he reaches a dead end) Alia: It seems you can break the rock in front of you. Destroy it so you can move on! (X encounters Mattrex) Mattrex: Why have you come this far? X: I want your Booster Engine. I have evidence that this is a secret warehouse for weapons. You know what's happening to the Earth... Now give it to me! Mattrex: Yes. Whatever you say... That's what you expect to hear from me, right? You know nobody will obey like that, don't you. So why don't you fight as always and force me to give it to you. That's if you have the guts to... Hee Hee Hee Hee... X: Why do Reploids always have to fight each other? Darn! Do I have to fight again?! Mattrex: Come, it's time to do what we do best. Let's fight and enjoy ourselves! Just like always! (X encounters Mattrex, without needing the part) Mattrex: Maverick Hunter... The ones who bring death to Reploids... So, you came here to kill me? I'm ready anytime, if you want to fight me! Soon the Earth will be destroyed. There's nothing to do now but fight... to the death! (X encounters Mattrex, if the Colony crashed) Mattrex: Maverick Hunter... The ones who bring death to the Reploids... So you came here to finish me? Well, I'm ready to fight anytime! Soon the Earth will be destroyed. There's nothing to do but fight now... to the death! -->16.2 Playing as Zero--------------------------------------------------\ Alia: There's a rocket Booster Engine in this lava area. Watch out for the lava and proceed with care. If you touch the lava, you'll be instantly vaporized! (If the Shuttle has been launched) Alia: This is the dangerous lava area. You do not need to go to this area anymore. But if you wish to, I won't stop you. But remember, time is precious! (If the Enigma hasn't been fired) Alia: This is the lava area... The lava control system has been influenced by the Virus and is malfunctioning... It is very dangerous... If you still want to go there, I won't stop you. But don't waste precious time staying there too long! (Zero reaches an area with a large cavern below) Alia: Wait! There's a lot of lava below us. But we have no choice but to proceed this way. The lava comes at fixed intervals, be mindful of the timing and proceed. (Zero moves closer to the hole) Alia: Watch below you! It's too hot! Wait until the lava has gone, then go down. (Zero jumps down once the lava disappears) Alia: Go before the next lava comes! Quick! (Zero finds a rock to hide behind) Alia: Hmm... Can you see the rock over there? The temperature is lower then the other side of the rock. If you take advantage of the rock you may be able to avoid the lava. Wait behind the rock when the lava comes, then proceed with care. (Zero reaches the door at the end of the cavern) Alia: Destroy the door in front of you. Then you'll be able to proceed to another area. (Zero reaches another lava area near a Ride Armor) Alia: Well... This area is kind of like the sea of lava. The Probe Ride Armor could probably endure the heat of the lava. Our path divides... You can go this way, or you can take the other way below... If you go down, you'll have to go through the lava area. If you go this way, you'll be free from lava but... You can't proceed with the Ride Armor because a huge rock blocks the way. Which way will you choose? The decision is yours... (If Zero uses the upper path, he reaches a dead end) Alia: It seems you can break the rock in front of you. Destroy it so you can move on! (Zero encounters Mattrex) Mattrex: Why did you come here, Zero? So, the Maverick terminator's here... Does this mean it's time for me to die? Zero: No. I just came for the Booster Engine. Mattrex: Ghaa ha ha! That's not all you want from me, is it, Hunter?... You want to take my life, don't you? You want to fight me, don't you? Zero: If you insist, then I accept your challenge. Mattrex: Bring it on, Sinister Hunter! (Zero encounters Mattrex, without needing the part) Mattrex: Zero... You've come here to retire me, even when the Earth is about to come to an end... So you really do want to fight for as long as you live, don't you. Zero: I'll fight you, if you want. Mattrex: Then fight me, you Hunter scum! (Zero encounters Mattrex, if the Colony crashed) Mattrex: Zero... You've come here to retire me, even when the Earth is about to come to an end... You really want to fight for as long as you live, don't you. Zero: I'll fight you, if you want. Mattrex: Then prepare yourself, you Maverick Hunter scum! -->16.3 After defeating Mattrex------------------------------------------\ Alia: You got the DNA data from the boss you have just defeated! From this DNA data, the special weapon has become yours! Equip the weapons using the L1, R1 button. Every enemy has a weak point. Find the most effective weapon for each enemy. Plus, if you defeat a high level boss, you may be able to create not only a weapon, but other items as well. In that case, please select which item you wish to create. Alia: We've found the BOOSTER ENGINE. Now the striking power of the Shuttle will be increased. There seems to be some more useful weapons lying here. But I don't think you have time to investigate. Evacuate before you get sucked into the lava! (If X & Zero didn't require the part) Alia: We're relieved to know that the damage caused by the Virus is minimal. Also, we've found several weapons... Among other things, I'm sure the BOOSTER ENGINE will be useful later on... I wonder if there is any connection between the Virus and the damage to this area...? But you have little time to investigate. Evacuate before you get sucked into the lava. ->17.0 Axle The Red's Stage (Into the Jungle)----------------------------\ -->17.1 Playing as X-----------------------------------------------------\ Alia: The secret Reploid Forces facility that is hidden deep in the jungle has become infested with Mavericks. I bet that if you go a little deeper into the jungle from there, you'll find the Orbiter Engine. (If the Shuttle has been launched) Alia: The Secret Reploid Air Forces facility hidden in the jungle... It's the core of the Jungle which has been taken over by Mavericks. Perhaps things wouldn't have been so bad had we come here earlier... I don't know why you want to come to this area, but I'll navigate for you. You may still find something worth while, anyway. (If the Enigma hasn't been fired) Alia: The secret Reploid Forces facility hidden deep in the jungle... I don't know why you want to come to this area, but I'll navigate for you. You may find something useful... (X reaches an area with vines leading up a shaft) Alia: You can grab the vines with your Wire Hook... Use the vines to climb up! (X reach a large hole leading down) Alia: Climb down there... But watch out for that big hole below you. (X encounters Axle The Red) Axle the Red: What do you want with me? X: Nothing. I just want the Orbiter Engine. Axle the Red: Are you a thief or something? You can't just take what you want that easily. Go home, kid. Otherwise I'll call the Maverick Hunter. X: Do as you wish. Now. Tell me where the Engine is! Axle the Red: I told you. You can't get it so easily. You'll have to fight me for it. X: If that is the easiest way to persuade you, so be it. Axle the Red: Hey... You'd better watch your mouth... I'll do whatever it takes to win! Let the battle begin! (X encounters Axle The Red, without needing the part) Axle The Red: Hey! Did you hear that?! They say the Earth will be completely destroyed! Everyone is in a panic, I assume, and... Wait... That means we can steal anything we want, doesn't it? X: What a pathetic thief you are! Is that all you care about?! Axle The Red: Hey, we can work together and split the rewards. Or do you want to fight me? If so, I'll treat you... It'll be fun, because you look strong... If you lose, you'll be my servant! Now, let's fight! -->17.2 Playing as Zero--------------------------------------------------\ Alia: The secret Reploid Forces facility that is hidden deep in the jungle has become infested with Mavericks. I bet that if you go a little deeper into the jungle from there, you'll find the Orbiter Engine. (If the Shuttle has been launched) Alia: The Secret Reploid Air Forces facility hidden in the jungle... It's the core of the Jungle which has been taken over by Mavericks. Perhaps things wouldn't have been so bad had we come here earlier... I don't know why you want to come to this area, but I'll navigate for you. You may still find something worth while, anyway. (If the Enigma hasn't been fired) Alia: The secret Reploid Forces facility hidden deep in the jungle... I don't know why you want to come to this area, but I'll navigate for you. You may find something useful... (Zero reaches an area with vines leading up a shaft) Alia: You can grab the vines with your Wire Hook... Use the vines to climb up! (Zero reaches a large hole leading down) Alia: Climb down there... But watch out for that big hole below you. (Zero encounters Axle The Red) Axle the Red: Are you the one they call Zero? Zero: That's no concern of yours. Just give me the Orbiter Engine. Axle the Red: So, what they say about Maverick Hunters is true: Extremely pushy and threatening. They will terminate you if you stand in their way... Zero: Hey, I don't care what you think or what you heard, but we only retire Mavericks. Axle the Red: Mavericks, huh...? And it's up to you who gets put in that category... I heard you accused the members of the Reploid Air Force of being Mavericks... What are Mavericks, anyway...? Zero: Wait a minute, that's not true...! Axle the Red: I'll show you exactly what people think when they get retired...! (Zero encounters Axle The Red, without needing the part) Axle The Red: Excuse me, but... Are you the one they call Zero? Zero: You don't need to know. Axle The Red: You are a Maverick Hunter, right? Tell me what will happen to the Earth! It seems the Earth is in very serious trouble. Zero: ............ Axle The Red: When you die, you will meet all of the Reploids you have retired. Then you will know what they felt when they were retired... What you did to them... Infact, I'm going to expedite your journey... and show you myself... Prepare to be retired, Hunter! -->17.3 After defeating Axle The Red-------------------------------------\ Alia: You got the DNA data from the boss you have just defeated! From this DNA data, the special weapon has become yours! Equip the weapons using the L1, R1 button. Every enemy has a weak point. Find the most effective weapon for each enemy. Plus, if you defeat a high level boss, you may be able to create not only a weapon, but other items as well. In that case, please select which item you wish to create. Alia: The Sigma Virus even destroys nature... There is nothing in nature now which is completely free from mechanical devices. We've found the BOOSTER. It's out in the jungle... Another Hunter will be there soon to pick it up. Your mission is complete. Return to the Base. (If X & Zero didn't require the part) Alia: The Sigma Virus destroys even nature... Nothing in nature is completely free from mechanical devices anymore... Oh, it seems that a Hunter unit has arrived there. They reported to me that they've found the ENGINE. Unfortunately, it doesn't work for the ENIGMA... We have no time to lose... Return to the Base immediately. ->18.0 The Shuttle is ready for Launch-----------------------------------\ (This only shows after all four parts are gained) Douglas: We've completed the Space Shuttle... It's ready to launch at anytime. Still... The problem is...who will maneuver it... It's awkward having this kind of problem at the very end. Everything else is taken care of. The Shuttle is ready... Let me know once you've dealt with the pilot issue. -->18.1 The Shuttle Succeeds---------------------------------------------\ Douglas: The Space Shuttle. Stand-by! Signas: I trust you... Zero. I'm sorry I couldn't do more for you... Zero: Don't mention it! This is my mission. I'm the only pilot left, you know. X: Zero, I'll do it instead of you! Zero: X, you should stay here. Who else will protect the Earth? X: Don't talk as if you won't be back! Zero: I'm sure I'll be back! I won't die on such an easy mission. When I become a Maverick... I think that's when I'll have died. X: OK, Zero! I'll be waiting for you... ... you'd better come back alive! Alia: It's about time... Zero... Zero: OK! I'm ready! Signas: Ready, Zero? This is our last chance! Blast-off!!! X: Zero! Be sure to come back safely... Zero! Zero! Zero!! (Zero flies towards the Colony) Alia: Zero, the colony is approaching... Go! Douglas: I'm sure it'll work this time! X: Zero will make it and get out okay! Zero: Locking on to the Space Colony. I'll get as close to it as possible, then I'll abandon the Shuttle. I saw lots of debris from the Colony around here... I have to pilot the Shuttle around the debris... Otherwise the Shuttle will be destroyed before it crashes into the "Eurasia" Colony. Douglas: Zero! I believe you can do it! Zero: Thanks, Douglas... It's time to go... I'll cut the communication in 5 seconds and get out of here! X: Good luck, Zero! Signas: Good luck, Zero! Alia: 7 seconds to impact. 5...4...3...2... ... it crashed into the Colony! ...... Destruction of the Colony is... ... 86%! It will be gone within 10 minutes! ... We've succeeded in destroying the Colony! ...Zero? Can you read me? Douglas: ...Zero! Signas: ...Zero! Can you read me? X: ...I feel... I feel Zero! ??: ...Ga ga ga... Zero: ...This is Zero... Do you hear me? ... I managed to... survive... Alia: We've got a response from Zero! X: Zeroooo! Are you all right? Zero: It was challenging, but I'm OK... Everything is fine! I think I can make it back to Earth. Alia: We'll get you from wherever you fall... Until then, try to get some rest. It won't be easy, though... After a few hours... (Lifesaver rescues Zero from the pod) Lifesaver: We've found Zero. He's safe but he's very exhausted. We'll return to the Hunter Base now... Alia: Wait! What is this reading? ...This is exactly the same reading... ...Should we call this the Zero Virus? The scraps of the Colony Virus and the Sigma Virus combined together...? ...I wonder what's going to happen... -->18.2 The Shuttle Fails (Zero becomes Maverick)------------------------\ Douglas: The Space Shuttle. Stand-by! Signas: I trust you... Zero. I'm sorry I couldn't do more for you... Zero: Don't mention it! This is my mission. I'm the only pilot left, you know. X: Zero, I'll do it instead of you! Zero: X, you should stay here. Who else will protect the Earth? X: Don't talk as if you won't be back! Zero: I'm sure I'll be back! I won't die on such an easy mission. When I become a Maverick... I think that's when I'll have died. X: OK, Zero! I'll be waiting for you... ... you'd better come back alive! Alia: It's about time... Zero... Zero: OK! I'm ready! Signas: Ready, Zero? This is our last chance! Blast-off!!! X: Zero! Be sure to come back safely... Zero! Zero! Zero!! (They watch as the Shuttle slams into the Colony) Alia: The Shuttle crashed into the Colony! X: Zeroooo! Signas: Did we make it? Did it crash? Douglas: We did everything we could to strengthen the Shuttle... Everything... Alia: The destruction rate is...54%... The Colony won't be destroyed... Our mission has failed... Zero! Do you read me? X: Zerooo! Are you all right? Zerooo! Signas: No! He'll be sucked into the Colony... Douglas: Get away! Hurry, Zero! Alia: The speed of the Colony is increasing! It's too dangerous to stay here any longer. We better get away! X: No way! What about Zero? He doesn't know yet! Are you going to sacrifice him, a soldier who fought to save the Earth and all of us?! Do we have to let my one and only friend, my BEST friend, die?! Signas: I understand how you feel, but you need to calm down and think straight. If we stay here we will be wiped out... Then who will protect the Earth? Who will rescue Zero? Signas: Everyone, evacuate immediately! X: Zero! I promise I will rescue you! Until then, please hang in there!! (The Colony's remains slams into Earth) The colony crashed into the Earth... ...The Earth barely avoided extinction. ...The damage was immeasurable... Signas: ... ... ... Anybody...who can hear my voice... Please answer me... Alia: I'm here...Signas... I barely hear you... Signas: Alia...Are you all right? Can you give me an update? Alia: The Earth... avoided the worst situation... I don't have any other information... Douglas: I'm...all right, too... Signas: How about X... and Zero... Alia: There is no reading on them...but... They're...alive... I believe... Signas: It's unusual for you to say that... ...without any data... Alia: ......... The reading of the Sigma Virus has also disappeared... I don't know why... ...but I think it's lucky... ...Wait! Wh-what is this reading?! ??: ...Get up... ...Wake up now... ...Do you forget... what you should do? ...Destroy it now... ...You can do it! ...You're the best of all my works... ...Wake up... Alia: It's an incredibly strong energy... ...Ze... Zero? Are you Zero? Signas: ...What's up? Alia! Alia: I got a reading that looked like Zero... Signas: ...You mean, Zero is alive? Alia: It's like Zero, but not him exactly... ...What is this reading? X: It's Zero... I know it is... (Zero glows purple, floating above a mountain) X: ...Zero is my friend and yet... can this really be him? If it is him, then I guess I never really knew him at all... Can it be that Zero is finally discovering his true self? Signas: What's going on? Alia: Zero, Zero is... X: Zero... Zero: You're...you're X... ...I will destroy you... X: ............ ...What are you talking about...? ...What's up... Why do you... .......... ...wait... ... I don't know... exactly why... ...but I know what you are thinking... ...You told me once before, right? "There are things that cannot be seen or analyzed correctly as data." ...We have to feel... There are things that we can only feel......I feel it very strongly...now... ...All right... ...I'll accept your challenge... ...This is our destiny, isn't it? ...I will fight! I won't run away! -->18.3 The Time Runs Out------------------------------------------------\ (This only occurs if the player allows all 16 hours run out, without launching the Enigma or the Shuttle) Signas: No! None of our operations worked! Alia: Estimated 31 minutes until the collision. Ground zero is 5646 points in E block. Tidal waves and earthquakes are already breaking out in various places! We have to evacuate immediately! Signas: Everyone in the Hunter Base: Evacuate to the underground shelter! Move out! I repeat! Evacuate now to the underground shelter! Alia: X and Zero are missing... Signas: What?! What are they doing at a time like this...?! Blast! ... Maybe they can survive on their own... (Eurasia closes in on Earth) Douglas: What are you waiting for?! Hurry up, let's go! Signas: Yeah. Alia, Douglas! Move now! ...Where did they go...? Well, I just hope they're safe,... ... wherever they are... (Eurasia slams into Earth) In spite of the Maverick Hunters... The Colony crashed into the Earth... Fortunately, the Earth narrowly managed to avoid extinction... A few hours after the collision... Signas: Alia... Give me an update! Alia: I can't tell exactly because the signal is being jammed... I'm sure the results are devastating... Signas: Are there any survivors? Alia: I've caught some readings, but they're very weak... I'm not sure if they are alive or not... But the data reading of the Sigma Virus has gone... ............ Wait!! What's that?! (Zero glows purple, floating above a mountain) X: ...Zero is my friend and yet... can this really be him? If it is him, then I guess I never really knew him at all... Can it be that Zero is finally discovering his true self? Signas: What's going on? Alia: Zero, Zero is... X: Zero... Zero: You're...you're X... ...I will destroy you... X: ............ ...What are you talking about...? ...What's up... Why do you... .......... ...wait... ... I don't know... exactly why... ...but I know what you are thinking... ...You told me once before, right? "There are things that cannot be seen or analyzed correctly as data." ...We have to feel... There are things that we can only feel......I feel it very strongly...now... ...All right... ...I'll accept your challenge... ...This is our destiny, isn't it? ...I will fight! I won't run away! ->19.0 Maverick Hunter HQ------------------------------------------------\ -->19.1 The Enigma/Shuttle missions succeed------------------------------\ Alia: A new virus...? Out of the frying pan into the fire... For the moment, we've named it the Zero Virus... I'm reading a strong energy reaction from point 11F5646! We may be able to solve the mystery of the Zero Virus... But it's very risky... What should we do? I know we can't escape... so we'll just have to fight it! Go for it! We must bring this to an end once and for all! -->19.2 The Enigma/Shuttle missions failed-------------------------------\ Signas: The Earth lies in ruins, a mere shadow of the great planet it once was... ...The Human race narrowly avoided extinction once... and is about to face destruction again... Alia: I'm reading a strong energy reaction from point 11F5646! What's happening now?! It's too dangerous! NO! Don't go! ->20.0 The Ultimate Battle-----------------------------------------------\ -->20.1 Playing as X (with Normal Zero)----------------------------------\ (X finds Zero in large room) X: Zero... I thought you'd be here... Zero...I came here to bring you back. Zero: My instincts told me I could find clues somewhere near here... X: Zero, it's too dangerous. You'll end up being consumed by the virus... Zero: You...Don't tell me you haven't checked my virus readings... X: I did. Why weren't you damaged even though you have been infected by the virus? In fact, you have become more powerful with the infection?! Why?! This isn't the time to fight when we have a mission to accomplish, but... I'll bring you back by any means. Zero: You say you'll bring me back to the base even if you have to fight me? X, you can't dare to fight me. Your big heart. That is your kindness and your weakness. I'm okay...Trust me. X: Zero... I don't want to lose you... I'm really worried about you...... and I do trust you...That's why I have to fight you here to bring you back. (X and Zero battle, X wins, but Zero performs the Soul Body attack on him) X: Waaaaaa. I thought I won... I didn't expect you to do that... I never expected you to use Soul Body... Ohhh...I'm losing...consciousness... -->20.2 Playing as X (with Maverick Zero)--------------------------------\ (X finds Zero in a large room, where Zero is floating and glowing) Zero: ............X...I'm very happy now...I've never been so happy... X: ............ Zero: My mind is becoming very clear... as though I have known everything... I don't care about the Mavericks anymore... All I have to do is one thing... X: Zero...you are Zero, aren't you...? Zero: Hmm...Yes...The energy readings are still the same...and there is no Maverick reading, is there... You are reading my normal data. This is the true form of me... X: It seems so... The data readings...... are the same as Zero used to be...still... You are not visible and cannot be analyzed correctly as data. You taught me that, Zero. I feel something evil within you...! Something evil similar to Sigma... Or should I say something more evil than Sigma! Zero: ...Then I don't need to give you more explanations...! X: I'll destroy you, whoever you are, and bring back the true Zero! (X and Zero battle, X wins, but Zero performs the Soul Body attack on him) X: Aaaaggggggghhhhh! I thought I won... I didn't expect you to do that... I never expected you to use Soul Body... Ohhh...I'm losing...consciousness... -->20.3 Playing as Zero--------------------------------------------------\ (Zero finds a large room where X and two Lifesavers are waiting) Zero: X...Lifesaver...Why are you here? Lifesaver: Look...! Just as we expected...The Virus is everywhere, and yet he is not infected at all. He must've already become a Maverick! X: No! Don't, Lifesaver! You are jumping to conclusions! Still...I agree with you that Zero might be a danger. Zero: What are you talking about, X...? You don't mean it, do you? X: .........I do, Zero...I came here because I'm really worried about you...I'll fight for you, Zero. You are tired, aren't you? Go back to the base and get a complete physical check! Zero: Wait! What if you are the one who has become a Maverick...? YOU go back to the base! I can handle this mission. It's stupid to endanger both of us. X: Zero, I can't allow you to handle this mission anymore... Don't make me force you to go back! Zero: So you're serious, then...I can't believe this... I had hoped it would never come to this, that we wouldn't have to fight over such a trivial matter, but so be it... Prepare to lose, X! (X and Zero battle, Zero wins, but X performs the Soul Body attack on him) Zero: Ooooh...I thought...I thought I won... I never expected you to attack with the Soul Body... Impressive...X...Cough... ->21.0 Sigma's Entrance--------------------------------------------------\ -->21.1 Normal Zero------------------------------------------------------\ (X and Zero lie on the ground, wounded) Zero: ...Uh, Ugh... ...X, X... X: ......... Zero: ......... (Sigmas appears behind X) ??: ... Ha ha ha... ...You've done very well, X... I will make your end easy!! (Zero jumps up and fires at Sigma, blocking X from him) Zero: ...No, I won't allow you to! I know everything you're trying to do! ??: Wha, what?! You pitiful fool! (Sigma fires at Zero, but Zero blocks it) Zero: ...No! I won't allow you to!! Zero: Haa... Haa... ...You're as ... persistent... as ever...Sigma! Sigma: Blast! I haven't completed you... I will retreat for now... Somehow I know you two will come again. I'll be waiting for you, ha ha ha... Zero: Wait! Sigmaaaa! ...I WILL defeat you ... without fail!! -->21.2 Maverick Zero----------------------------------------------------\ (X and Zero lie on the ground, wounded) Zero: ...Uh, Ugh... ...X, X... X: ......... Zero: ......... (Sigma appears behind X) ??: ... Ha ha ha... ...You've done very well, X... I will make your end easy!! (Zero jumps up and blocks X from Sigma) Zero: ...No, I won't allow you to! I know everything you're trying to do! ??: Then, be a good boy and just die! (Zero takes the blast Sigma was aiming at X) Zero: ...Uh, Uwaaaaa! ...X...X... Please survive...! ...Survive! X... Live...for...me... (Sigma hovers over their bodies) Sigma: You'd almost fully evolved to your true self... It's a shame you didn't quite make it, Zero. You had so much potential. Oh well, farewell! Well...it's only you now, X... I will let you live this time. But I won't be so kind next time, and there WILL be a next time! See you soon! You... The strongest Reploid! Bwah ha ha! X: ......... ... I'm... losing my strength... and... ... energy... I... can't... see any... thing... ... Ze... Zero... Don't... leave... Please... stand... by... me... ... I'll... protect... you... Zero... (Sigma leaves X with Zero) ->22.0 Maverick Hunter HQ------------------------------------------------\ Alia: I'm getting a stronger energy reaction from point 11F5646! The energy is too strong to get an accurate data sample. I must be reading Sigma... I can't think of anyone but Sigma! Sigma is behind all of this... I won't stop you from going to fight anymore...I leave everything in your hands... ->23.0 Confronting Sigma-------------------------------------------------\ -->23.1 Playing as X-----------------------------------------------------\ Sigma: Hee hee hee hee. Impressive... The number one Reploid, you are... You came much earlier than I expected. X: Why? Why did you do this?! Sigma: Because of Zero... to awaken Zero from his false self. X: What?! Sigma: I've conducted thorough research, and produced a tremendous result. I wanted to find out what Zero truly is... and scatter the Virus all over the earth purify his body... But the amount of the virus was insufficient. So I used the rundown colony......making it a virus colony and let it land on the earth. You know the outcome, don't you? X: You almost annihilated the Earth for that?! You're sick! Sigma: Fortunately there are those handy guys called Maverick Hunters, ever ready and able to come to the rescue, and I knew the Earth would be safe and sound. But alas, most of the hunters have also become Mavericks... Heeheeheehee. That was a close one...hahahaha! X: You...! How many Hunters have been lost because of you...?! I'll never forgive you for this! You're going to pay for what you've done! (X destroys Sigma's first form and the room becomes dark) Sigma: Hee hee hee. The number one Hunter, you are, X... X: ... Sigma: The stronger you are, the more I want to destroy you... It was pointless to have Zero fight you, after all you ARE the number one Hunter. You show no mercy for enemies or comrades. X: Shut up! Where are you?! (Sigma appears in his massive final form) Sigma: Here I am. You can challenge me at anytime. I have delightful news. I've recently acquired a new partner. He has been very supportive. He seems to ahve created quite a few robots. And he gave me the toughest body that you will ever see. You got here sooner than I expected, so it is not yet complete... But...it is enough to defeat you... He is an excellent partner... I believe you two know each other... In fact, he used to be a comrade of yours. He was very persistent about you... and that makes him very helpful to me. You see X, there is someone other than me...who hates you... Now feel our combined rage and die! ...But not before suffering horribly, hahaha! ...Goodbye, X! (X destroys Sigma's Final Form) Sigma: Gwaaaaaaaa! Darn... But I'll never...die alone! I'll take...Zero...down with me! X: No! Stop using Zero as a shield! Sigma: Gha ha ha ha ha...! Isn't it painful to have to watch while others suffer? You can put up with your own pain......but can't bear to see others, especially Zero, harmed, can you? I'm taking Zero, the one most important to you... to the underworld! Goodbye, X... Gha ha ha ha! (Sigma's body explodes) -->23.2 Playing as Zero--------------------------------------------------\ Sigma: Hee hee hee hee. Impressive... The Number One Reploid, you are... you came much earlier than I expected. Zero: I'll finish this battle once and for all... Sigma: Zero... I'll ask you one more time. Don't you want to acquire the power of your true self? Zero: Ha! I have my true powers... Sigma: I met an old man who knows a lot about you... He told me an interesting story. He told me that you are something far greater than what you appear to be... On his advice, I scattered the Virus so that it could infiltrate you, but you haven't shown any signs of waking up... Zero: I won't become a Maverick! I won't yield to your pitiful virus! Sigma: Hee hee hee. You don't seem to understand. I'm not talking about becoming a Maverick. You felt it, didn't you. You felt a tremendous power fill your body... A power from the Virus. That is because the Virus purifies your body. Zero: Shut up! Sigma: You can destroy me, but death is all that awaits you, too... Embrace your true self now, or forever be lost. Wake up, Zero! Zero: I'm not afraid to die... But I won't die alone... Sigma: Ha! Pathetic fool...so be it! (Zero destroys Sigma's first form and the room becomes dark) Sigma: Hee hee hee. The number one Hunter you are. Zero...Tell me... Which one of you is stronger, X or Zero? Zero: Who cares... Where are you, Sigma?! Face me! (Sigma appears in his massive final form) Sigma: Hee hee hee hee. Calm down. I'm here... Let me tell you about an old man I met... He told me that you are the strongest in the universe... Tell me. Who is this old man? Zero: How should I know? I don't know such a person. Sigma: You must know him. Don't tell me you've never met him in your dreams. Zero: I don't...know him... Sigma: He seems very interested in you,...as if he was your own father! Zero: Shut up! Enough! I won't allow you to escape this time, Sigma! (Zero destroys Sigma's Final Form) Sigma: Gwaaaaaaaa! Darn... But I'll never...die alone! I'll take... you...down with me! Zero: You've lost. What can you do now? Sigma: Gha ha ha ha ha! X seems to be somewhere close... The three of us can die together... YOu won't feel lonely if X is with you... Zero: No! Leave X out of this! Sigma: Time to go! Say goodbye, Zero! Ghaaaa ha ha ha ha ha! (Sigma's body explodes) ->24.0 Finale------------------------------------------------------------\ -->24.1 Playing as X, with Normal Zero-----------------------------------\ (Zero lies on the ground, severly damage) X: ......... .........Zero? Zerooo! Zerooo! Zero! Zero! NO! Don't die! Do you hear me? Zeroo! Zeroo! (Sigma's huge head's remain's begins to fire at X and Zero) ??: ......... Dro... Drop dead...! X: ......... Uh? O, Oh, NO... (Sigma's fires, and the blast blows a hole through X and Zero's chests) X: ...Gu, ghaa... (Zero aims his Z-Buster at Sigma) Zero: ...How persistent... ...you are... ...Die... ...Sigma... (Zero fires, finishing off the remains of Sigma) Zero: ...X, X... ... Do... you... hear... me? Darn... Your... optimism led... ...to your own... ... demise... ... You... should... li... li... live. (Zero disappears, leaving X lying severly damaged on the ground) X: ......... (A blue light appears above X, resembling Dr. Light) ??: ......... ...Not yet... Actually, I want you to rest and relax for now... Hold on, X... ... Just for a few more moments. 3 years from then... (X stands fully restored with three other Hunters) Alia: A large Maverick has broken out in HORIE 2146 block! Go into action immediately! X: Let's go! Now! Get a move on... We've been used to living in peace... (X runs into battle, carrying Zero's Z-Saber) Hunter A: Since that time, Captain X's eyes have changed... ... and sharpened... X: I can face any enemy now... I will feel this way... as long as I have this Saber... I'll do it today, Zero... with you...! Forever...We'll be together...Zero... (An image of Zero appears in the background) -->24.2 Playing as X, with Maverick Zero---------------------------------\ (X lies on the ground, severly damaged) X: ......... (A blue light appears above X, resembling Dr. Light) ??: ......... ...Not yet... Actually, I want you to rest and relax for now... Hold on, X... ... Just for a few more moments. ... Forget all the painful memories... 1 week from then... (X, fully restored, is standing by a building talking to two Hunters) Hunter A: ... Captain X... ...Don't you remember anything about what happened? X: ... You're still on about that? The answer is No. I don't remember anything... Hunter B: ...You see? Captain Zero and Captain X are both special A level Hunters for all to see. You worked together and solved a lot of problems. X: I remember Sigma. His name doesn't leave me... But I don't have any memory of Zero. Maybe whoever repaired me deleted the data by mistake. Hunter B: Did...did he really delete your memory? Hunter A: Hey, stop it now... We'd better think it's a miracle that Captain X came back safely... (Signas, Alia and Douglas are standing in the HQ) Signas: It truly is a miracle... Not only did he come back... but without so much as even a scratch! Douglas: It's hard to repair the bodies of X and Zero because they're still a mystery... Alia: It's not a miracle, I bet... Signas: You never believe it's a "miracle"... Alia: I'm not interested in miracles... I don't think Reploids dream of miracles, either... Douglas: But...why was only Zero's memory data deleted from X? Signas: I have no idea... maybe it disappeared by itself? Otherwise it was deleted on purpose... Alia: Besides, there's a protection, now. He won't even accept data related to Zero... I couldn't program such a protection... We've got another mystery about X... (X is shown again with the two Hunters) Hunter A: Captain X. Although it will take time, I think this battle will lead to peace. X: It will. We need to work harder for that... For peace... Hunter B: What is your private dream? X: Huh?... I've never thought about it... Well... I've got it! I want to create "Elysium". Hunter A & B: Elysium...? X: Yes! It's a paradise where the human race coexists with Reploids peacefully... Yes... that is my dream... I'd like to create "Elysium"... Someday in the near future... Hunter B: I wish Captain Zero were here... X: Huh? You're talking about Zero again? Hunter B: No, nothing... X: "Elysium"... Oh yes...I'll do it someday... -->24.3 Playing as Zero--------------------------------------------------\ (Zero lies on the ground, severly damaged) X: ......... .........Zero? Zerooo! Zerooo! Zero! Zero! NO! Don't die! Do you hear me? Zeroo! Zeroo! (Sigma's huge head's remains prepares to fire at X and Zero) ??: ......... Dro... Drop dead...! X: ......... Uh? O, Oh, NO... (Sigma's fires, and the blast blows a hole through X and Zero's chests) X: ...Gu, ghaa... (Zero aims his Z-Buster at Sigma) Zero: ...How persistent... ...you are... ...Die... ...Sigma... (Zero fires, finishing off the remains of Sigma) Zero: ...X, X... ... Do... you... hear... me? Darn... Your... optimism led... ...to your own... ... demise... ... You... should... li... li... live. (Zero thinks back to his first battle against Sigma) Zero: ......... ...Hah! Die, Sigma! ......... Hmm? It's strange... I've defeated the Sigma Virus. Why did I fight against Sigma again? I...I feel...pain... Oh, I see... The energy is running out... and the memory device is... malfunctioning... Finally I...I'm going to die... (Zero remembers the mysterious figure from his dreams) Zero: ...Who is this? Even now, I have no idea... I've had a recurring nightmare... (Zero thinks back to his first construction) Zero: ...This time... It's my figure that appears... I see... I finally got the meaning of the dream... ...What? What are you making? It's... the one that destroys Reploids... ...I...understand... ...everything now... (Zero thinks about Iris) Zero: ...I...Iris... ...I'm sorry... (Iris slowly fades and Zero begins talking to X again) Zero: ...I'm sorry, X... But...I think... ...I have to die... to restore the peace... But now... Everything will come to an end... ...Good bye...X... ---------------------------------------------- The above dialogue is original and unedited from the game Mega Man X5. It is Copyright (C) Capcom. ---------------------------------------------- Megaman, Rockman, Megaman X, Rockman X, and all related characters and logos are TM and (C) Capcom and Capcom Entertainment. ---------------------------------------------- This file came from MMXZ: The Maverick Hunters. http://megaman.retropixel.net/ ----------------------------------------------