Mega Man X6 Script (X's story)

Script from the game Mega Man X6, X's storyline only.

Scene 1: Prologue
(Scene fades in to view the Eurasia colony orbiting the Earth.)

Narrator: Three weeks ago... The Space Colony "Eurasia" was taken over by Sigma. Sigma hired a mysterious Reploid, "Dynamo." Dynamo led the Eurasia into orbit toward the Earth.. Thus beginning the tragic Earth Crisis. Maverick Hunter Zero, taking the Earth's destiny into his own hands... one Reploid made a crash attack against the furious Space Colony... It was a successful attack, and the Space Colony was destroyed. But, although the Earth was saved, the huge explosion seriously damaged it. As for the battle against Sigma... X and Zero defeated Sigma and narrowly escaped with their lives, however, only one would return from the battle. A blue light... X, still gripping a familiar Sabre in his hand. Three weeks later, at present... There is so much polution on the ruined Earth from the explosion that the Reploids can barely work. And... A man is...

Scene 2: Aftermath
(An unknown Reploid stands among the remains of the Eurasia.)

Gate: ... What happened? I heard they avoided the collision... ...but they might as well have failed... And for this, we should be thankful? This is not all... something else is going to happen. I feel uneasy.

(Gate sees a piece of debris lying on the ground.)

Gate: What is this? ...Hmm? This is... ...debris. But what from? ...Was there any violent battle here? I wonder how many people and Reploids were sacrificed? Um? Wait... Th... This is...!

(The scene fades to black.)

Narrator: One week later

(The scene fades back in to view Gate inside his lab, glowing with a strange red aura.)

Gate: Bwah ha ha ha! It's finally done!! I'm going mad and it is so... liberating! ...no. The plan has only just begun... I'm going to bring all low-grade... Reploids into submission! Those too simple to understand my work!! I'll build an ideal world only for Reploids... A wonderful world where I control everything!

(The scene fades out again. Back at the Hunter Base, X is having a dream about Zero.)

Zero: ...E...x...x...X. Wake up, X. Now, you're the only one. There is no one else is left to fight. Get up now! X!!

(X is awakened by Alia.)

Alia: ...x...X! A giant Maverick is acting up! Wake up! I'll send the detailed info later. You rush to the scene!

Scene 3: High Max
(X teleports in to the beginning of the area.)

Alia (over radio): Most of the Mechaniloids became Mavericks... It's been a long time... Stay alert, X!

X: I'll be fine since I have the Armor and Saber.

Alia: Since I fixed the Falcon Armor very quickly, the dash function is incomplete.

X: All right. Anyway, I will stop the Mechaniloids.

Alia: OK. Go to the entrance of the ruins ahead!

(X fights through the stage until he comes to a large block that is not damaged by his Buster shots.)

Alia: If the buster fails, use the Z Saber.

X: Yes. It is the time to ask for Zero's power.

(X destroys the block and continues on until he sees two injured Hunters.)

X: There you are! Are you all right?

Hunter 1: Beyond here is a giant Mechaniloid... It suddenly activated due to a radio wave problem. We were afraid and we got hurt...

X: I'll take care of this. Return to the Hunter Base now.

Hunter 1: All right. It acts like it's possessed. Be careful...

(X goes through the boss gate and sees a huge Mechaniloid that is controlled by a small orb floating above. He defeats the Mechaniloid, but before he can destroy it a discolored figure of Zero appears and slashes it, causing it to explode.)

Alia: Z... Zero!?

(A black-armored Reploid teleports in.)

???: I knew Zero was doing this.

X: Who are you!?

???: High Max... I am called... I'm investigating the Zero Nightmare.

X: What! Did you say the Zero Nightmare?

High Max: What are you trying to do? What is your connection to the Zero Nightmare?

X: What about Zero? You are behind this!

High Max: You are dangerous... I'll dispose of you.

(X fights High Max, but is unable to do any damage.)

High Max: Maverick Hunter... Not amazing. We will destroy the Zero Nightmare. You are not wanted here. Keep out.

(High Max teleports out.)

X: I could not inflict any damage on him... High Max. The Zero... Nightmare... Hmm, did I dream about Zero? What is happening?

Scene 4: Disturbing Times
(Back at Hunter Base, X, Alia, and Signas listen as a Reploid named Isoc gives a speech.)

Isoc: Attention all Reploids on Earth! As you all know, these are chaotic, disturbing times. The "Nightmare" is upon us. It shows Reploids a kind of "dream" for human beings... no. It's a "Nightmare". The Nightmare makes Reploids confused. In the worst case, they may malfunction or delete themselves. Due to the Colony incident, there are few Reploids or humans are left on the Earth... We won't accept sacrifice anymore! This would bring us to the Earth Crisis. Taking the matter seriously, we have sent investigators to the 8 suspected areas to uncover the mystery of this Nightmare phenomena. It's said that the Nightmare phenomena are cause by... a ghost of Zero... known as an ace Maverick Hunter...

X: What!? What are you talking about!

Alia: Wait, X. Let him finish his story.

X: Ugh...

Isoc: Now, I'd like to call on volunteers! Unite with us, and help our cause! Work for these eight investigators!! Our goal is to wipe out the Nightmare... and to delete Zero's ghost! Come together for our future!! This High Max will lead the mission. We guarantee your safety if you join us. Both Maverick Hunters and Reploids now suffer. Let's preserve our future together! We're waiting for you! Everyone!

X: ... How dare...! He talks about Zero that way... Zero gave his life to save us!

Alia: It can't be helped now. Actually we saw the Nightmare too. Shaped as Zero. So, we need to investigate what the Nightmare is. For now, leave Isoc and High Max alone.

X: I wonder what are those "suspected areas" he mentioned. Can you find out, Alia?

Alia: ...No. Due to a strong jamming. I can't look into it from here.

X: So I've gotta go in there blind! Maybe I'll be able to feel the Nightmare directly. Besides, I'm suspicious of the investigators.

Signas: The Nightmare... The mission is risky, but we must minimize the damage by uncovering and defeating it. As Isoc said, we cannot allow any more Reploids to be lost... X! Return to the Hunter Base now!

X: Roger! I'll be back right away.

Scene 5: The Only Hope
Signas: We are now beginning our mission to check the eight areas that Isoc had sent investigators to investigate the Nightmare phenomena! But considering the situation of the Maverick Hunters, you are the only Hunter who could accomplish these difficult missions. As we've lost Zero, you are our only hope... Can you do it, X?

X: I'll do it.

Alia: I've just obtained the report on the Nightmare areas and the investigators sent to the areas. However, the details of the situations in the areas are still unknown, due to bad radar transmission. Also, in case any changes occur in the Nightmare area, I'll show you by a red signal. It is difficult to predict what the changes are, though...

X: That's okay, I'll know when I get there. I will discover what the Nightmares are and what Isoc's intentions are.

Signas: Don't push yourself too hard, X. Remember, you are our only hope.

X: Roger.

Alia: Ummm... X...

X: What is it, Alia?

Alia: Ummm... Nothing... Just be careful...

Signas: Some Reploids may accept what Isoc says as true and come to the Nightmare areas... If you find them, secure them and then send them to the Hunter Base. The Reploids you have rescued can be surveyed here by pressing the R1 button.

Douglas: And if you obtain any items, I'll process them into Parts you can use. You can equip the parts with the L1 button.

Signas: Good luck, X!

Scene 6: The Amazon Area
(X teleports to a dense jungle area.)

Alia: This is the Amazon Area. I can't understand the situation there from the Hunter Base. I wonder if the Nightmare caused this jamming.

(X fights through the stage until he finds a small insect Mechaniloid.)

Alia: It appears to be a transport Mechaniloid. It has a loading space on its back.

(X continues until he sees a strange, floating creature with tentacles.)

X: Alia! I got some unusual data signal.

Alia: It must be the Nightmare! Stay alert!

(X continues until he sees an injured Reploid standing on a high platform.)

Alia: There are many Reploids everywhere who need help. You should search all over for them.

(X is teleported to a different area.)

X: Is this the Amazon Area? Something is different... What's happening?

(X continues until he comes to a spiked pit.)

Alia: The transport Mechaniloid can stand on the spiny trap. You can use it, X. Try to ride on it!

If X encounters the Zero Nightmare
(X finds the same discolored hologram of Zero.)

X: Who are you? I won't let anybody stop me.

???: It's me, X. Don't you recognize me?

X: ... I know. You are just a cheesy fake. What do you want? What's in your mind?

???: X. I've been looking for my hunters... To wipe out! Time to die! X!

(X fights the Zero Nightmare and eventually defeats it.)

If X encounters High Max
(X finds High Max inside a hidden room.)

High Max: I'm warning you. Do not get in the way of our important investigation.

X: What are you investigating? Why are you so deep in this deadly area?

High Max: I won't waste anymore time. I'll delete you now!

(X fights and defeats High Max. High Max teleports out.)

If X encounters Dynamo
(X finds Dynamo inside a hidden room.)

X: Are you alive? Dynamo! Dynamo: You look well. You are so persistent. Before I was protected by Sigma, but now I will take control of my own life by making use of the Nightmare!

X: Dynamo, don't waste my time. Leave here!

Dynamo: So it's simple. Give up the Nightmare Soul and go back!

(X fights and defeats Dynamo.)

Dynamo: You are too strong. We'll meet again, X!

(Dynamo teleports out.)

(X continues on and finds a strange capsule. As he approaches, a hologram of Dr. Light appears.)

Dr. Light: X... I wonder when peace will return? I wanted you to live in peace and in a warless era... But we must put an end to this Nightmare... Forgive me. All I can do is give you this Armor... However, for security reason, the Armor won't work until the four programs combine. Collect four programs to complete the Armor. Now I will install a foot program of the Blade Armor. This program will enhance your dash performance and enable you to perform the Mach Dash. You can dash while jumping and you'll be invincible in the beginning. For the Earth. For the future. Good luck!

(X steps inside the capsule and receives the armor program.)

(X comes to a boss door.)

X: I got a strong data signal. It should be...

Alia: ...from an investigator. The investigator here is Commander Yammark. To be on the safe side, be sure to set up the weapon.

X: All right. I'll do it.

(X enters the door and encounters Commander Yammark.)

X: You're the Nightmare investigator, Commander Yammark?

Commander Yammark: Yes! I'm in charge of the Amazon area. Tell me! What is Zero up to? You must know something.

X: Zero has nothing to do this! Stop accusing him! Commander Yammark: I won't trust both the Maverick Hunter and Reploid researcher. I don't know what you're thinking... I won't end up being betrayed and deleted! I will delete you first!

(X fights and defeats Yammark, who explodes. X teleports out.)

Alia: You got the Yammar Option! Dragonflies help you on offense and defense. Commander Yammark. An ex-investigator in the Amazon area. He was a Reploid created for the nature preservation project. He burnt the forest by control disorder. He wasn't accused of the incident. But... Someone altered Yammark's flying system... He crashed and died. He was created by... my colleague... Gate.

(If X collected a Nightmare Soul)

Alia: You've found a mysterious item. It's related to the Nightmare. Let's call it the Nightmare Soul. Collect the Souls to increase ranking. As your Hunter Ranking increases, you'll be able to equip Parts. The higher your ranking, the more Parts you can equip. When you achieve the GA rank, you will be able to equip the Limited Parts. Unlike the other Parts, the Limited Parts should be equipped at the Weapon Select screen. Don't forget that you can use it one time only.

Scene 7: Zero's Return
*Note: This scene occurs only after defeating/destroying the Zero Nightmare, which can happen in any one of the Investigators' stages.

(After X destroys the Zero Nightmare, the real Zero reveals himself.)

Zero: My reputation has been damaged while away... being thought of as some stupid toy...

X: ... Zero? Zero! You're alive?!

Zero: Huh. So, X is alive, is he? Seems Sigma didn't defeat me after all.

X: But I searched all over for your parts, your signal, but I found nothing, so...

Zero: That is most unfortunate. I hid myself while I tried to repair myself. I had to wait until I was healed. Well, it's been an emotional reunion... But now we must face the Nightmare.

X: If the Reploids are eradicated, then the mankind... no the Earth itself will face a crisis.

Zero: Let's go, X! Destroy the Nightmare!!

X: Yes. We will join hands... And never let anyone sever us again! Let's go, Zero!

(X and Zero return to the Hunter Base to receive the mission briefing.)

Signas: I know that you have only just returned, but I need to ask you something... Will you help X and carry out the missions.

Zero: It is my job. I am a Maverick Hunter... I have been away for a while... But I am ready to fight for peace!

Scene 8: The Researchers
(Gate and Isoc are seen inside a dark laboratory.)

Isoc: I have a report. An investigator was already... Gate: ... Destroyed by that Maverick Hunter. I know. It's shameful they can't beat that mysterious old robot... Isoc! Keep an eye on that Hunter for a while.

Isoc: Yes, sir!

Gate: Oh, how is the experiment going?

Isoc: Everything is going great and the effect is brilliant. We achieved 99.98% success rate by now. This is an amazing invention. But, if you use High Max, in just minutes you can control all Reploids on Earth. Even the Maverick Hunter was no match.

Gate: No. Continue the experiment for now. I want you to keep gathering data.

Isoc: Yes, sir.

Gate: By the way, have you found what you're looking for? I guess it doesn't exist in this world...

Isoc: Oh, no. It does. I've seen him... Besides, he isn't some low Reploid that would die in such a trivial battle.

Gate: I'll admit he's as persistent as X. Alive or not, there are many options.

Isoc: I'll find out for sure.

Gate: Hmm. It doesn't matter to me. You are on your own. I don't need the "body of Zero"... Anyway, just do the work and keep an eye on X.

Isoc: Yes, sir.

Scene 9: Central Museum
(X teleports to the beginning of the Central Museum area.)

Alia: You are now in the Central Museum. Its appearance has completely changed.

X: It's dead quiet. I wonder what kind of Nightmare awaits me...

Alia: Let's move on.

(X fights through the stage until he finds a semitransparent enemy much like a totem pole.)

X: What's this? A totem pole?

Alia: I can't detect any sign of a totem pole... It must be the work of the Nightmare! Be careful!

(Each time X approaches a totem pole, he is teleported to a different area - possibilities listed below.)

X: Oh, no. What's this place? Alia! Hm? Alia!! ...I'm out of the transmission range? Where am I anyway!?

X: Doh... Wh... What happened!? Alia! Am I out of the transmission range? What is happening here?!

X: Oh? What's this place? Alia, can you analyze where I am? Alia... Alia? Alia! The communications are out...

X: The virtual area, again. Still... What was the purpose in the Nightmares transforming the Museum to something so different?

X: I've reached an open area, but there are lots of strong enemies. I guess nothing is easy...

X: I have been transferred again? How far is it?

X: Where am I now? It's probably better to move than think right now...

X: Huh? What is this place? Alia? What just happened?

If X encounters the Zero Nightmare
(X finds the same discolored hologram of Zero.)

X: Who are you?

???: X, it's me. Don't you recognize me? I was damaged so badly by the Nightmare that the color of my body has been changed...

X: Stop it! You can't fool me!

??: You have become so insane that you can't even recognize me? That means that you have become a Maverick... As a Maverick Hunter and your friend, I'll retire you, myself!

(X fights the Zero Nightmare and eventually defeats it.)

If X encounters High Max
(X finds High Max inside a hidden room.)

High Max: What made you come here?

X: I came here to stop the Nightmare Phenomena! They must be your doings...

High Max: You are very persistent. I'll make sure I destroy you!

(X fights and defeats High Max. High Max teleports out.)

If X encounters Dynamo
(X finds Dynamo inside a hidden room.)

X: Dynamo! What are you doing here?

Dynamo: I came here for the Nightmares. I'm attuned to the fashions of the time, you know...

X: Stay away from the Nightmares! It's too dangerous!

Dynamo: That's why they are worth checking! The Nightmare Souls are MINE!

(X fights and defeats Dynamo.)

Dynamo: Hmm... I'm not strong enough... Until next time, X!

(Dynamo teleports out.)

(X continues until he comes across another Light Capsule.)

Dr. Light: I'll give you data for an Armor program. Obtain all four programs to complete the Armor. The one I give you now is the head program for the Blade Armor. It allows you to consume less energy as you use your special weapons. I'm praying for world peace and for your safety.

(X steps inside the capsule and receives the armor program.)

(X continues through the stage until he comes to the boss gate.)

Alia: It's been a long mission, X. You must be tired. The investigator sent to this area is Ground Scaravich. Stay alert!

(X goes through the boss door and sees Ground Scaravich.)

X: Ground Scaravich! You must be the burglar of ruins! What are you doing here?

Ground Scaravich: Well, well, well... What have we here... Why, it's Officer X. This is horrible! Why do I have to face someone like you here?!

X: Be a smart Reploid and give me the information on the Nightmares.

Ground Scaravich: I'd rather just see what DNA data you have!

(X fights and defeats Ground Scaravich, who explodes. X teleports out.)

Alia: You got Ground Dash! Crush certain types of of rocks with this. You got the Sentsuizan! Press Attack + Down buttons in the air. Ground Scaravich. An ex-treasure hunter. He was devoted to the research on an ancient site. He also had lots of research data on ancient robots. Gate took care of Scaravich in exchange for the ancient data. Gate improved his knowledge from him. Then Gate had him go to a forbidden area. It was the place you were both discovered. I saw Scaravich enter the place... I felt bad, but I disposed him. Gate didn't seem to care... I didn't want to remember this...

Scene 10: Magma Area
(X teleports to the beginning of the Magma Area.)

Alia: This is the Magma Area. A dangerous area to investigate is the Hot Spot that spews magmas.

X: I've never seen this color of hot magma. Is this the Nightmare?

Alia: Although I can't confirm it due to the jamming, it must be the Nightmare. I have never heard of magmas that were that color. Stay alert!

(X comes to a cliff overlooking a large red and green Mechaniloid.)

X: I found a giant Mechaniloid ahead! I think its week point is the green core.

Alia: Mechaniloid? There is no data signal.

X: Is this the Nightmare? Who created this? What for?

(X destroys the Mechanilioid.)

(X continues through the stage until he is teleported to a different area.)

X: Where am I? Alia...? I can't contact...

If X encounters the Zero Nightmare
(X finds the same discolored hologram of Zero.)

X: Hey you! Quit fooling around!

???: I'm not fooling around... The fake me appeared. I don't know what's happening.

X: ......... Shut up! I will not forgive you. Never!

???: Don't you know who I am? ......... ...Fine. You will be dead anyway. Heh heh heh, die! X!!

(X fights the Zero Nightmare and eventually defeats it.)

If X encounters High Max
(X finds High Max in a hidden room.)

High Max: You have no need to be here. Leave.

X: Why are you with the Nightmare? Stop it!

High Max: That's what I'm supposed to say. Leave, Maverick!

(X fights and defeats High Max. High Max teleports out.)

If X encounters Dynamo
(X finds Dynamo in a hidden room.)

X: Dynamo! You again!

Dynamo: You look very busy all the time. I'm interested in the Nightmare and its investigation.

X: It's dangerous! Stop it! Please do not get in my way!

Dynamo: OK, OK. You always get mad. But... I want many Souls... Even yours!

(X fights and defeats Dynamo.)

Dynamo: I can't beat you. Until next time!

(Dynamo teleports out.)

(X continues until he comes across another Light Capsule.)

Dr. Light: X, I'll give you an Armor program. Collect four programs to complete the Armor. Now I will install an arm program of the Shadow Armor. This program will enable you to fire in three directions simultaneously, and use a striking charged Saber. Go and defeat the evil of this world.

(X steps inside the capsule and receives the armor program.)

(X continues through the stage until he comes to an area with several metal platforms on the lava.)

X: Alia, this area is very hot! What's up?

Alia: If I remember right, it is Hot Spot! But I can't confirm temperature changes from the Hunter Base.

X: Look like I'm in very bad place... Is this also the Nightmare?

(X enters a rocky area.)

Alia: This is also a Hot Spot! Watch out!

X: There are more fields of magma. It's getting hotter! I should be careful not to fall.

(X comes to the boss gate.)

X: The further I go, the hotter it gets. The investigator must be this way.

Alia: The investigator for this area is Blaze Heatnix. Prepare yourself, just in case.

(X enters the door and encounters Blaze Heatnix.)

Blaze Heatnix: Welcome! I've been waiting for you! You are strong compared to the others. I was bored because there is no strong Reploid left on the ground. Although I was not ordered to kill, it's too hard, isn't it? Hee hee hee.

X: You must be Blaze Heatnix...

Blaze Heatnix: Brainwashing Reploids is lame. Don't you think so? Let's fight to see who's the strongest!

(X fights and defeats Blaze Heatnix, who explodes. X teleports out.)

Alia: You got Magma Blade! Fires a wide-range blade from Saber. You got Shoenzan! Press Attack button while holding Up! Blaze Heatnix. An ex-investigator for the Hot Spot. His ability is far beyond the others. He could research any dangerous area. All others who fell behind were killed... Gate, who created Heatnix, improved his powers and strengths. In order to prevent any more victims, Heatnix was disposed deep underground.

Scene 11: North Pole Area
(X teleports to the beginning of the North Pole Area.)

Alia: This is the North Pole area. How is the situation over there?

X: Everything's frozen, and slippery...

Alia: A High Jump Part will be help.

X: I gotta go!

(X fights through the stage until he comes to a large, icy hill.)

Alia: It's hard due to the slippery surfaces. Utilize the evacuation spot wisely as you go through the area.

(X comes to a series of pits.)

Alia: The land is corrupted and there are many holes everywhere. If you are about to slip and fall, jump directly above! If you try to turn back, you will slip. You had better stop by jumping.

(X is teleported to a different area.)

X: Was I thrown off course? Alia! Tell me where I am... ... The communication is out?

If X encounters the Zero Nightmare
(X finds the same discolored hologram of Zero.)

X: Stop this ridiculous game! You're crazy!

???: WHERE IS ZERO? WHERE IS HE HIDING? A BLUE ROBOT. ENEMY OF ZERO...KILL YOU!!

(X fights the Zero Nightmare and eventually defeats it.)

If X encounters High Max
(X finds High Max in a hidden room.)

High Max: You again? You will never beat me.

X: Do not involve innocent Reploids!

High Max: ...You're annoying. I will delete you.

(X fights and defeats High Max. High Max teleports out.)

If X encounters Dynamo
(X finds Dynamo in a hidden room.)

Dynamo: Have you solved the mystery of the Nightmare?

X: Dynamo! This is not your business!

Dynamo: The Nightmare Soul is nice DNA. I want to power-up with it. So I will take the Souls you collected!

(X fights and defeats Dynamo.)

Dynamo: Drat. You're too serious. Later, X!

(Dynamo teleports out.)

(X continues until he comes across another Light Capsule.)

Dr. Light: X... I will give you another power. Collect four programs to complete the Armor. Now I'll install a foot program of the Shadow Armor. Press the Jump button while holding the Up button to jump high and stick to the ceiling. After sticking, you can dash on the ceiling. This is a tricky Armor. Handle it well!

(X steps inside the capsule and receives the armor program.)

(X continues until he enters a ditch.)

Alia: Although we can't see the Nightmare of the ice from the Hunter Base, I wonder if there is a way I can take advantage of this situation?

(X comes to a boss gate.)

X: I got a strong signal! This must be an investigator.

Alia: The investigator in this area is Blizzard Wolfang. Set up your weapons in case you need to fight... ......... X... Actually I...

X: Um? What's up?

Alia: No. Be careful! Er, Wolfang was... X: You know something about Wolfang?

Alia: No, nothing... Good luck, X. (X goes through the boss door and encounters Blizzard Wolfang.)

X: Are you the Nightmare investigator, Blizzard Wolfang?

Blizzard Wolfang: Yes. I came back for this important mission. An error cost me my men and problems for Gate. To add to that disgrace, Reploid Researchers trapped me and... Nevermind. What's done is done... This is my mission. I'm sorry but I will delete you! Maverick Hunter!

(X fights and defeats Blizzard Wolfang, who explodes. X teleports out.)

Alia: You got the Ice Burst! Fires ice blocks you can step on. You got Hydroga! Press Jump button while holding Up! Blizzard Wolfang. An ex-investigator of the North Pole area. One day, his team members were attacked by Mavericks. Although Wolfang was able to defeat the Mavericks, his team members were annihilated... Researchers who oppose Gate schemed to dispose of Wolfang and took advantage of the incident... They made it look like an accident, Wolfang was thrown into the cold sea... ... I did it! But I was deceived into doing it...

Scene 12: Inami Temple
(X teleports to the beginning of the Inami Temple area.)

Alia: You are in Inami Temple. It's an important cultural asset.

X: But it has been devestated by the collision of the colony!

Alia: Don't think about that now, just concentrate on the Nightmares...

X: Right. We must eliminate the Nightmares!

(As X starts to enter the building, a heavy rain begins to fall.)

X: What? It's raining! But it's not just normal rain, it's... Acid Rain!

Alia: It is cloudy in that area, but I can't detect any rain there. It has to be the work of the Nightmare! What's your condition?

X: A bit damaged, but still functional. However, it's strange that I've been recovering while I'm on this machine.

Alia: I can't guarantee your safety, but it's better to use them if they are helpful... But I'm worried about the rain... Is there any way to stop the Nightmare rain?

(X sees a machine inside of the building.)

X: Hmm? This weather analyzer seems to be out of control! What's worse is that the four cores have been creating the barrier. I have to destroy these scattered cores!

Alia: Watch out for the damage caused by the Nightmare rain! Be careful.

(X destroys the machine.)

Alia: It has stopped raining, but you still have to...

X: Yes. I still have to cope with more Nightmare rain later... Oh no! That means other Reploids are in danger! I'm coming to the scene, Alia!

(X comes to a small, spiked passageway.)

Alia: A low passage... It's too narrow to walk into, but maybe there's another way...

(X is teleported to a different area.)

X: This isn't the same area...

If X encounters the Zero Nightmare
(X finds the same discolored hologram of Zero.)

???: WHERE IS ZERO? WHERE IS MY ZERO!?

X: Is he going crazy? Who is he anyway?

???: DESTROY... DESTROY... DESTROY YOU!

(X fights the Zero Nightmare and eventually defeats it.)

If X encounters High Max
(X finds High Max in a hidden room.)

High Max: I have no interest in an incompetent Maverick Hunter.

X: Withdraw all the Nightmares and the investigators!

High Max: Let's not talk about, let's fight about it!

(X fights and defeats High Max. High Max teleports out.)

If X encounters Dynamo
(X finds Dynamo in a hidden room.)

Dynamo: How are you doing?

X: Dynamo! Hurry and get out of here! You are good at running away, aren't you.

Dynamo: Very clever, but I am here for the Nightmares. I've been gathering them, thinking that I might be able to enhance my powers... So, will you do me a favor? Give me all the DNA Souls you have gathered!

(X fights and defeats Dynamo.)

Dynamo: Oh, give me a break...

(Dynamo teleports out.)

(X continues until he comes across another Light Capsule.)

Dr. Light: I'll give you data for an Armor program. Obtain all 4 program, so that the Armor will be complete. The one I give you now is the body program for the Shadow Armor. With this program, you will take less damage, and the damage you receive will be converted to the energy to perform the Giga Attack. You are our only hope...

(X steps inside the capsule and receives the armor program.)

(X comes to the boss gate.)

Alia: The investigator sent to this area is Rainy Turtloid. There are many dangers already present here, so stay alert!

(X goes through the door and encounters Rainy Turtloid.)

X: Rainy Turtloid! You must be one of the investigators of the Nightmares.

Rainy Turtloid: I've heard a lot about you. You have my respect.

X: Huh? Respect? Then will you stop the Nightmare phenomena for me? Rainy Turtloid: Nightmare... It is the only thing that can save the future of the Reploids...

X: What are you talking about! They have hurt us all...

Rainy Turtloid: It is my duty to believe my master... My master was punished because of me... And yet, he let me live. That is why... I'll do what I have to do, even it means my life...

X: Turtloid! I know you can understand. You know what you should do right now.

Rainy Turtloid: X, I understand what you mean, but it's my duty. It's also my duty to eliminate anything that disturbs my master... X, my life is yours!

X: No! I don't want to fight you!

(X fights and defeats Rainy Turtloid, who explodes. X teleports out.)

Alia: You got the Meteor Rain! Fires the Meteor Rain upward. You got the Ensuizan! Press Weapon + Down buttons. Rainy Turtloid. Ex-investigator of the water-purity improvement team. He had tortoiseshell shield to counter the strong acid rain. Thanks to him, we can explore areas that have a pollution level A. But his high defense ability was regarded as too dangerous. Requests to weaken Turtloid ran high. Gate opposed this and was punished. Turtloid was so loyal to Gate... In the end, he died to save Gate.

Scene 13: Recycle Lab
(X teleports to the beginning of the Recycle Lab area.)

Alia: This is the Recycle Laboratory. Parts of disposed Mavericks are recycled here. All operations should be stopped now. How are things going?

X: The belt conveyer is stopped but a large compressor is working. Alia: It must be the work of the Nightmare. There is no signal. Be careful not to get caught in the compressor.

(X finds a Ride Armor.)

X: I found the Ride Armor... Can I get by the compressor with this?

Alia: You should be fine, but be careful.

X: I'll try not to get scrapped!

(X comes to a series of junk piles.)

Alia: X! Piles of junk narrows the path. You will be gone if you get squished by the compressor.

X: I know. I'll be careful!

(X is teleported to a different area.)

X: ... What happened? Where am I now?

If X encounters the Zero Nightmare
(X finds the same discolored hologram of Zero.)

X: Who created you? What for? Answer me!

???: I AM ZERO...

X: ...You can't talk normally?

???: BLUE... LIGHT... KILL... KILL!

If X encounters High Max
(X finds High Max in a hidden room.)

High Max: You again... Haven't you learned yet? You stand no chance of winning...

X: I won't yield to evil!

High Max: ... Silence. I will delete you.

(X fights and defeats High Max. High Max teleports out.)

If X encounters Dynamo
(X finds Dynamo in a hidden room.)

Dynamo: Long time no see!

X: Dynamo! Why are you here!?

Dynamo: Nightmare Souls. They're very good... I will get the Souls that you collected!

(X fights and defeats Dynamo.)

Dynamo: I still can't win! Bye, X!

(Dynamo teleports out.)

(X continues until he finds another Light Capsule.)

Dr. Light: X, I'll give you an Armor program. Collect four programs to complete the Armor. Now I will install a head program of the Shadow Armor. This program will enable you to swing the Saber faster by analyzing it. Protect the earth from the Nightmare!

(X steps inside the capsule and receives the armor program.)

(X teleports to the next compressor area.)

X: Now belt conveyors are also moving!

Alia: The Nightmare should be doing this, but I can't see any changes here. We don't know what will happen. Stay alert!

(X comes to a wall of spikes.)

Alia: Wait! You can't jump across spiny area. What can we do?

(X continues until he comes to a boss gate.)

X: I got a strange energy signal! It must be an investigator.

Alia: The investigator here is Metal Shark Player. Stay on guard!

(X enters the door and encounters Metal Shark Player.)

X: You! What are you up to? Instead of investigating the Nightmare, you are manipulating it! It's strange that you are not affected by the Nightmare.

Metal Shark Player: Heh heh heh. You have excellent DNA, don't you? I'd like to analyze your DNA once. X: You must be Metal Shark Player. Right?

Metal Shark Player: It doesn't matter! I'll get your DNA!

(X fights and defeats Metal Shark Player, who explodes. X teleports out.)

Alia: You got the Metal Anchor! A bounding weapon used on the ground. You got the Rakukojin! Press Attack + Down buttons in the air. Metal Shark Player. An ex-investigator of Recycle team. He studied recycling in order to create a new Reploid from Parts of disposed Mavericks. His most important work was to analyze and control DNA data of the Mavericks. His analysis ability was so great, that he succeeded in resurrecting dead Mavericks. Since DNA resurrection is explicitly prohibited, the law instantly dealt with him. Gate was also interested in DNA resurrection, so he encouraged him to collect the DNA data instead of stopping him. Metal Shark would have continued if Gate had stopped him.

Scene 14: Laser Institute
(X teleports to the beginning of the Laser Institute area.)

Alia: You are in the Laser Institute. It's one of the most mysterious places in the world. Umm... Since this institute does not officially exist, we don't have much data on it.

X: But it is obvious that this facility is infected by the Nightmare, so I'll check it out.

(X continues through the area until he comes to an area with a group of Mets.)

X: Huh? They are levitating. But why?

Alia: I've never encountered this kind of situation, but maybe you can use your weapons.

(X comes to a sealed door and some lasers.)

X: There are laser units... and the light reflectors... The reflectors seem to be inflecting the laser.

Alia: I've witnessed an experiment of the device that inflects the laser before. In that experiment, you could turn the devices. I'm not sure if those devices are same ones though, because they are not visible from here. But one thing I'm sure is that they are Nightmare phenomena.

X: I'll try to utilize the laser and see what happens.

(X comes to some more lasers and mirrors.)

Alia: Turning the light reflectors to make the laser change directions... It's like a puzzle game.

X: It is. What a painstaking Nightmare phenomenon!

(X comes to a blank wall.)

X: I feel a little wind coming from somewhere near...

(X is teleported to a different area.)

X: What is this place? What am I supposed to do next?

If X encounters the Zero Nightmare
(X finds the same discolored hologram of Zero.)

X: I've found you at last!

???: Let's fight together to retire the Mavericks, just like we used to...

X: Fine. The first subject to be retired is YOU!

???: So you've become a Maverick, I was worried that you might... I'll retire you, personally!

(X fights the Zero Nightmare and eventually defeats it.)

If X encounters High Max
(X finds High Max in a hidden room.)

X: Abort your lame plan! And tell Isoc to do the same.

High Max: I won't take orders from you!

(X fights and defeats High Max. High Max teleports out.)

If X encounters Dynamo
(X finds Dynamo in a hidden room.)

X: Dynamo!? You are alive!?

Dynamo: I'm sorry if I made you worry. But you know what they say, "Discretion is the better part of valor." We now have the Nightmares and the impostor of Zero...

X: Did you come here only to tease me? Just leave, now.

'Dynamo: Why don't we talk a little longer? Say... Let's see who has obtained more Nightmare Souls!

(X fights and defeats Dynamo.)

Dynamo: I'm not up to defeating you...

(Dynamo teleports out.)

(X continues until he finds another Light Capsule.)

Dr. Light: X, now I'll give you data for an Armor program. Obtain all 4 programs, so that the Armor will be complete. The one I give you now is the body program for the Blade Armor. With this program, you will take less damage, and the damage you receive will be converted to the energy to perform the Giga Attack. Please save the world from our nightmares.

(X steps inside the capsule and receives the armor program.)

(X comes to the boss gate.)

Alia: The investigator sent to this area is Shield Sheldon. Make sure to get your wea...

X: You said Shield Sheldon? Oh no, has he been resurrected? And he has become an investigator?

(X enters the door and encounters Shield Sheldon.)

X: Shield Sheldon! I thought it was you...

Shield Sheldon: Sure.

X: I'm very sorry about the case. If only I could have been there in time.

Shield Sheldon: Don't be. I couldn't fulfill my role as a bodyguard, that's all.

X: You had been protecting the professor. When the professor became a Maverick, there was no other way. Our officers misinterpreted your action and you were hunted as a Maverick. And then you retired yourself. That was so unfortunate...

Shield Sheldon: I couldn't prevent the professor from becoming a Maverick. I failed to protect him. But I'm going to fulfill the duty as a bodyguard now. He gave me a second chance... I'll protect him, even though I may have to sacrifice my life for it! Come on! X!

(X fights and defeats Shield Sheldon, who explodes. X teleports out.)

Alia: You got the Guard Shell! Shields enemy's shot for a counterattack. Shield Sheldon. Ex-security police. He guarded Dr. Jim who was an important person in the laboratory. Suddenly, Dr. Jim became a Maverick. However, he was unable to control himself. The Maverick Hunters identified Sheldon as a Maverick just because he was created by Gate. Sheldon could not deal with being labeled, so he ended it all.

Scene 15: Weapon Center
(X teleports to the beginning of the Weapon Center area and sees a massive robot in the background.)

X: What!? What's that huge Reploid!?

Alia: You are in the Weapon Center... They have been constructing powerful weapons without the appropriate approvals. A huge Reploid... I assume it's Illumina. Considering that I couldn't pick up any reading of it's activation, it must be a Nightmare. There has to be cables which are sending energy to Illumina! Find and destroy them! Good luck!!

(X is teleported to a different area.)

X: Hmm? I sense something...

If X encounters the Zero Nightmare
(X finds the same discolored hologram of Zero.)

X: What do you think you are doing!?

???: Zero... Where is Zero...?

X: You don't need to know that!

???: Ha! It is you who will be eliminated!

(X fights the Zero Nightmare and eventually defeats it.)

If X encounters High Max
(X finds High Max in a hidden room.)

High Max: You don't quit do you?

X: Release the Reploids! And where is Isoc!?

High Max: You don't need to know!

(X fights and defeats High Max. High Max teleports out.)

If X encounters Dynamo
(X finds Dynamo in a hidden room.)

Dynamo: Hard work and no play makes X go crazy! Hee hee hee!

X: Dynamo! It's you, again.

Dynamo: It takes hours for me to get here. I won't go back empty-handed. I've been gathering Nightmare Souls at the risk of my life. I've been dying to become stronger... Do you want to challenge me?

(X fights and defeats Dynamo.)

Dynamo: You are way too strong...

(Dynamo teleports out.)

(X continues until he finds another Light Capsule.)

Dr. Light: I'll give you data for an Armor program. Obtain all 4 programs, so that the Armor will be complete. The one I give you now is the arm program for the Blade Armor. With your weapon charged fully, hold the Up button and press the shot button, then you can attack with the charged blade. You can do it X!

(X steps inside the capsule and receives the armor program.)

(X comes to the boss gate.)

Alia: The investigator sent to this area is Infinity Mijinion. Stay sharp because he may have very powerful weapons!

(X enters the boss door and encounters Infinity Mijinion.)

Infinity Mijinion: Someone comes...

X: Infinity Mijinion! You are one of the investigators of the Nightmares, aren't you?

Infinity Mijinion: You seem to be hard to deal with... Why must I cover up for the lack in ability of the other investigators? Hmm? How did you come this far? Don't say you destroyed my sweet Illumina...

X: I destroyed such a dangerous Reploid!!

Infinity Mijinion: No! I was still conducting a test or two on her...! I wanted to use her to destroy all the idiots! Now I'm angry, and that means you're dead!

(X fights and defeats Infinity Mijinion, who explodes. X teleports out.)

Alia: You got the Ray Arrow! Hurt enemies on the same screen. Infinity Mijinion. Ex-test pilot for large weapons. He had a special body that could process at a high speed. He ignored the test program, choosing instead to go on his on schedule. He produced excellent results... But he always had trouble with the other staff. Even Gate was unable to control him... One day, he was disposed of by making it look like an accident...

Scene 16: High Max's Defeat
(High Max stands in Isoc's lab, injured.)

High Max: No! I can't believe this. I'm superior to him in every respect, the speed, the power and the body... An old robot like you can't beat me... This can't be true!!

Isoc: Ummmm. High Max is down... Kugh! We'd better withdraw for now!

X: Wait! You can't escape!

Isoc: You ancient piece of junk, it's not over! I'll destroy you myself! For the time being, farewell!

Signas: X! Cool down! We don't want to lose you. You may be damaged in the battle. Return to the Hunter Base, now!

X: Darn! So close... But I must be cautious... Roger that! I'll be back.

Scene 17: 3000 Souls
(After X has gathered 3000 Nightmare Souls, Alia analyzes them at the Hunter Base.)

Alia: I found out what the Nightmare is... The Nightmare is an artificial virus. It infects Reploids and rewrites their DNA and AI programs, immobilizing them. At worst, even their appearance changes. We don't know exactly as our analysis is not yet complete... But it is very similar to the Mavericks.

X: Yeah...It's almost the same.

Alia: But I'll tell you the real threat of the Nightmare. The Nightmare phenomena... An infected Reploid gets out of order... By inputting certain code, in fact, you can manipulate the Reploid freely. The real purpose of the Nightmare is... not to ruin Reploids, but to control Reploids... Finally: When the virus rewrites his system, the Reploid sometimes dies. A normal virus dies with its host. The Nightmare is so strong, the virus can survive after the Reploid dies. On the other hand, we don't need a special vaccine to damage it, since the energy is so strong. Deleting them may be easier than Sigma...

X: Who is doing this...?

Alia: To create such an advanced virus... He is the only one... The one... who was my colleague... Gate... The investigators... Some look different, but those eight Reploids were created by Gate. They should have been in use somewhere else since they are very able Reploids... Thinking of the Nightmare program, he is the only one capable of this.

X: ...Why is Gate doing this?

Alia: When he and I worked for the Reploids Research Team... All his Reploids were super. His program was too advanced to analyze. The Reploids made remarkable progress. But that started to become dangerous. Then some Reploids began to take needless risks. Gate's reputation started to falter. But he continued creating more advanced Reploids so that he would get recognition for his ability. Of course, it was against our boss. One day, making it look like an accident, the Reploids were disposed of. It was our boss' orders. But I participated...

X: Were they really dangerous?

Alia: No, not really. But his program was just too advanced. There were too much that could not be analyzed by us.

X: Is that all?...It's the same as me.

Alia: I hesitate to say this... He also aimed to make the strongest Reploids. Zero and X... He wanted you. He believed that the ultimate Reploid can never be analyzed... so he strived. So his program advanced to the point where no one could analyze it. He was much smarter than me... but I got ahead as I followed orders. Nobody gave him the proper recognition. Then he got isolated, and left saying this: I'll get revenge on all low Reploids who couldn't appreciate my ability! Building an ideal nation with high-end Reploids only. That was his ambition... The Nightmare is that very revenge on those who didn't appreciate him! It is the embodiment of his "hatred"!

X: I'll stop such an ambition. I won't accept any more sacrifices of Reploids! He must know the current situation. Mankind, Reploid and the Earth are in danger.

Alia: Yes. Stop Gate's plan at once. Gate must delete the Nightmare.

X: All right. Let's find Gate!

Scene 18: No More Hiding
(After X defeats all eight of the Investigators, Gate shows himself to X.)

Gate: Well done, Maverick Hunter, X. You defeated my star creations...

X: Who are you?

Gate: I'm Gate. The new leader of Reploids. I aim for an ideal nation of Reploids only. I'm eliminating low Reploids for that. Hee hee hee.

X: You!! Do you realize what you're doing? The Earth can't be fixed without Reploids!

Gate: I know. So this is the perfect time! I can bring a new age just for Reploids. This is my dream. I've been waiting for this... I won't let anybody get in the way. X, I'll give you a special treat since you proved your worth and ability defeating my investigators. I'll invite you to my laboratory. Fu fu fu. No more hiding. I'm sure you'll come even if you know you'll die. I'm waiting for you at my laboratory. Fu fu fu. Bwa ha ha ha ha!

Scene 19: To the Lab
(X and Zero are briefed on the next mission after Gate has been revealed as the creator of the Nightmares.)

Signas: Gate is behind everything! Stop his evil!!

Alia: We've located his secret laboratory!! Let's stop the Nightmares now!!

Scene 20: Gate's Laboratory
(X teleports into the beginning area of Gate's lab.)

Alia: The secret laboratory of Gate exists in a place like this? Let's move in!

(X comes to the edge of a large, dark hole.)

Alia: Our radar condition seems to be very bad, and I can't get the clear vision. Can you find anything?

X: I found a hole... It's like it's inviting us... I assume the laboratory is below this. I don't think I can communicate with you, once I enter it...

Alia: Right... We are having much noise within our transmission even now. Just be careful, X.

X: I have to stop Gate and his evil.

(X jumps down into the hole and lands far below in a dark room.)

X: It's dark, but I can see some light... Can you see anything, Alia...? Alia, Alia? I've already lost the transmission... I have to go alone.

Scene 21: The Mysterious DNA
(X finds Gate inside a lab room.)

Gate: You made it... You're superior, as always. You always were at the top, Alia.

Alia: No. Your talent was far beyond mine. I just diligently did as I was told. And you didn't. That was the only difference.

X: No matter how capable you are, the skill is nothing if not used properly. Alia understood that but you didn't.

Signas: First of all, a nation for only Reploids won't work. Both Reploids and humans are flawed. We can't survive without mutual aid. I believe you know the best.

Gate: Will humans rescue this damaged planet? No. They take refuge under the ground and are helpless. Only the Reploids can do the work... Fu. Did the Reploids cause this disaster? They're the ones... aren't they, X? Ha ha ha.

Signas: Don't let him bait you, X.

X: I'm all right, Signas.

Gate: I'll admit that Reploids are flawed and some Reploids become Maverick. That's why I wasn't properly evaluated. But... I feel confident in my recent creations. Oh... I'll tell you one little thing. I didn't get here on my ability alone... Hmmm...but I got something. A golden opportunity. Guess what I picked up? I thought it was just rubbish... at first. It was a "piece of Zero." I obtained Zero's DNA! I felt as if I stepped in the sanctuary. And the DNA was just fabulous. It was a piece of cake to create High Max and the Nightmare. I couldn't contain my excitement... I could now create perfect and the strongest Reploids! But...there's no limit to things. Look at you.

X: Don't you know? Sure, Zero's DNA has great power... But it decreases if used the wrong way. Time to teach you a lesson, Gate! You used Zero to cause Reploids pain. All for your own ego! I won't forgive you!!

Gate: Good! I've been waiting to destroy you! Come on... X!!

Scene 22: High Max's Final Battle
(X continues through Gate's lab until he encounters High Max again.)

High Max: Data-wise, I've surpassed you... There's no chance for me to lose!

X: Are you still babbling about things like that? I just have to win!

(X fights and High Max and defeats him. High Max explodes and X teleports out.)

Scene 23: Battle with Gate
(X continues through the lab until he comes to a pitch-black room. Gate appears.)

Gate: Most impressive. All of my Reploids have already been destroyed. I confess that I have nothing to use...

X: Gate! Surrender! Or...

Gate: Not now. I have one more experiment I'd like to perform.

X: Stop! You are making a big mistake, but you know that, don't you.

Gate: Who cares. I've always wanted to analyze you. Come on, X!!

(Gate pulls off his lab coat to reveal his battle armor. X fights Gate and eventually defeats him. Gate lies on the ground as the scene fades to black.)

Scene 24: Sigma's Return
(Scene fades back in to show Gate lying on the floor, severely damaged.)

Gate: Kugh. I lost even though I used Zero's DNA... No... Ugh... I should've... analyzed it more... Wa... was there a... fault in the program...? But... ack... this is not the end. I don't... ack... give up so easily... I prepared for this just in case. Ha ha. I really... don't want to use this... I might be destroyed as well, but... I brought back the evil... Si... Sigma...

Sigma: Oh please. I did not die. Nor did I need your help! Now get lost!

(Sigma fires an energy laser on the fallen Gate.)

Gate: GhaaaaaaaaaaaaaAAA!!

Sigma: HA! N... now it's... just y... you, ha ha! I'm waiting for you! Y... You're finished!

X: Drat! He's back! But he hasn't been restored perfectly. I've gotta go now!

(X is about to leave the lab when he sees the body of Isoc.)

Alia: ... X. Can you hear me? I found out... That's Isoc's body. It just broke down. Is he dead? ... This is similar to the Erasure Incident...

X: There's no reaction... What is this? ... No. I have to go! I must get Sigma!!

Scene 25: Confrontation
(X coninues through the lab until he encounters Sigma, who is barely able to stand up.)

X: You don't seem too complete, Sigma!

Sigma: Cough... X...? Get lost!

X: I'll completely delete you!

Sigma: Silence... I'll destroy you... Even with this half-completed body!

X: Get ready to be deleted, Sigma!

(X fights and defeats Sigma and the room goes dark as he explodes.)

X: Could I defeat him? I don't think so...

(The room grows light again to reveal Sigma in a monstrous, copper-colored form that takes up more than half the room.)

Sigma: Bha ha ha ha! Not yet! THE BADDLE HAZ JUSD BEGUNN! DIE!! XXX! JUSDIE, X!!

X: What is he talking about... Though he is not fully conscious, he still remembers revenge... I'll put you out of your misery, Sigma! Just rest in peace!

(X fights Sigma's second form and eventually defeats it.)

Sigma: Gwaaaaaaaa! Ghaaaaaaa! It's useless! IT IS USELESS! You know it is, X! You can't defeat me so easily... You know you can't, X...

X: I have to work for the reconstruction of the world... I have no time to waste on you... If you show up, I'll defeat you.

Sigma: Bha ha ha ha ha! Don't forget you said that. That gives me the motivation to come back again someday! I will! I... will... Wooooaaaaaaa!!

(Sigma's second form explodes and the screen turns white.)

If Zero was not rescued
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