Mega Man X7 Script (Zero's story)

Script from the game Mega Man X7, Zero's storyline only (see also: X's storyline and Axl's storyline). 

Scene 1: Prologue
(Scene fades in showing a large skyscraper from above. The camera quickly zooms in to view two Reploids, Aluce and Cedar, sitting at a desk. Aluce opens a briefcase and looks at the glowing contents.)

Aluce: Ahh... (Aluce closes the briefcase and the scene cuts to show two unknown Reploids standing outside.)

???: This is it. Ready to rock?

???: I'm always ready.

(Scene returns to Aluce and Cedar. They both jump up as the sound of gunfire is heard.)

Aluce: What the?!

Cedar: You stay here.

(Cedar exits the room to see where the sound came from. He stops at a large hole that has been blown in the wall with the two mystery Reploids' silhouettes visible through the dust cloud. One Reploid cocks a gun and aims it at Cedar.)

???: I guess you've heard of Red Alert...

(Scene cuts again to show Aluce, who turns and escapes the room via an elevator upon hearing another gunshot from outside. He gets off the elevator on a different floor and continues to flee from his pursuers. He comes to a small room and breaks down the door, falling down from exhaustion inside.)

Aluce: I should be safe here. Somebody must've leaked the information.

(A shadow appears behind Aluce.)

Aluce: Huh? Who's there!?

(Aluce whirls around and sees Cedar.) Cedar: It's me, Aluce.

(Later, Aluce and Cedar walk down a hallway, Aluce still dragging the briefcase behind him.)

Aluce: It was the perfect plan... how did they find out?!

(Cedar stops walking. Aluce stops and turns around.)

Aluce: Hm?

(Cedar suddenly brandishes a gun identical to the one used by one of the unknown Reploids earlier. Aiming it at Aluce, he fires a hole through Aluce's chest, who crumples to the ground.)

"Cedar": Hmph. You're not very sharp, are you?

Aluce: What the!? You were the traitor?

???: No... I took care of him a second ago.

("Cedar" suddenly glows bright white and shifts forms to that of the unknown Reploid.)

Aluce: What... what happened?! How... did you do that?!

(Scene fades out.)

Scene 2: A New Battle Begins
(Scene fades in again to show a city.) Narrator: Sometime in the 22nd century... Thanks to the Reploids, even the most devastated regions were set back on the road to recovery. But crimes perpetrated by "Mavericks" were on the rise. The "Maverick Hunters" was the official organization that responded to incidents involving Mavericks.

(An image of X is shown.)

Narrator: One of the veteran members, X, began having second thoughts about the group's forceful methods. He removed himself from the front lines, and instead worked to achieve more peaceful solutions.

X: Why must Reploids fight one another? I've had enough violence.

Narrator: With the Maverick Hunters crippled by X's retirement, an underground organization filled the vacuum. And thus, Red Alert, the illegal band of bounty hunters that pursued Mavericks, was born. Soon, there was not a single Reploid who had not heard of Red Alert and its charismatic leader, Red. One day, a young Reploid, and key Member of Red Aert, made the decision to leave the group. This decision would change destiny itself. (The second unknown Reploid from earlier is shown.)

???: Good-bye, Red... I'll become a Hunter on my own.

Narrator: And thus, a new battle began.



Scene 3: Escape
(The player takes control of the mystery Reploid inside a dark hangar area of the Red Alert HQ. Soon he comes to a security laser.)

???: A security laser? No problem. Attack when it locks on to the closest target and turns yellow.

(The Reploid encounters more lasers.)

???: You must turn both security lasers off. You can switch the lock-on with the R2 button.

(He comes to a low beam.)

???: You must hurry, so dash past the lasers when they're off. Push the directional button twice, or use the Circle button.

(He comes a large group of lasers.)

???: Uh-oh. You'll have to take out the main security laser. Use hover: Push and hold the X button.

(He comes to some Runnerbombs.)

???: Is that a Runnerbomb? Press the Triangle button and use A-Trans to steal its ability and render it harmless.

(He comes to some Radarroids.)

???: A Radarroid! Those creeps reflect my attacks.

(He comes to the last security laser system.)

???: The final security door. To open it, you need to attack the core while it's red. If you fail, it'll close. Use the R2 button to toggle the lock-on and hit it directly.

(He destroys the door and runs outside.)

???: Phew! Somebody please tell me I'm through with the worst of it.

(He starts to continue down the highway, but a loud crash stops him. He whirls around to see an immense Mechaniloid, Mega Scorpio, chasing him. The Reploid's eyes widen and he takes off running with the monster right behind him. On a different part of the highway, Zero teleports in.)

Zero: I can't believe I'm back here again... What the heck has happened? They really made a mess...

(Zero fights through the enemies until he sees the mysterious Reploid running by.)

???: Outta the way! Outta the way!!

Zero: Huh? Wait a second!

???: Are you stupid?! You're in danger if you just stand there! Get a move on!

Zero: Are you connected to this incident?

???: Incident? What are you talking about? Oh, here it comes! So I'll seeing ya!

(The Reploid dashes away just as the Mega Scorpio crashes down and starts pursuing him again.)

Zero: What's going on?!

(Zero runs after the Reploid until they both stop at the edge of a large drop.)

Zero: You've got some explaining to do!

???: Okay - I'll tell you everything, but later. Right now I have to take care of that freak.

(Mega Scorpio leaps down again and surges towards them.)

Axl: You're Zero, so you can handle this, right? I'm Axl. Call me with the L2 button if you need a hand.

(Axl dashes away.)

Zero: Hmph. Well this has become a real pain. I want a full explanation after this is all over!

(Zero and Axl eventually destroy the Mega Scorpio. Zero teleports back to the Hunter Base with Axl in tow.)

Scene 4: At the Hunter Base
(Zero escorts a handcuffed Axl down a hallway leading to the Command Room of the Hunter Base.) Axl: I'm not gonna run off, so could you take this thing off? It makes me feel like a criminal...

Zero: FEEL like a criminal?

Axl:Err... OK, maybe what I did was wrong... but we were like a perfect team, don'tcha think? When we kicked that big dude's butt, I thought, yeah, we'd make a great combo! Zero: ...

(They both stop in front of the door to the Command Room.)

Axl: So where's X been lately? I haven't seen him around.

Zero:Sit tight. He's just beyond this door. (They enter the room.)

Zero: Here he is.

(Signas approaches them.)

Signas: Good work, Zero.

(X rises from a computer where he had been working.)

X: So you're the one who caused all this trouble!

Axl: I guess so. I had no idea they'd sent that kind of gear after us.

X: Gear? Who's after you?

Axl: I left Red Alert. Believe it or not, I'm a hunter.

Signas: Red Alert? You mean that gang of wannabe vigilantes?

X: Do you realize how much damage your internal bickering has caused?

Axl: I apologize for that. But I had to leave. As for what happened as a result - that's the way it goes.

X: That's the way it goes? Do you have any idea... !!

Signas: X, cool it. Alright Axl, why don't you start by telling us why you left?

Axl: Red Alert changed. They're no better than murderers now. They used me. We used to only attack the bad guys... But not anymore. I couldn't take it.

Zero: They're going to come for Axl, no doubt.

Signas: This is our chance. Red Alert has caused us far too much trouble.

X:How can you say that?! If we fight, we'll fall right into their hands! We can't allow this madness to continue. Axl: I know what you mean, X, but we can't talk them out of this. Sometimes fighting is the onlychoice.

X: That's quite enough! You need to back off and pay the dues for your crimes!

(An incoming transmission interrupts their conversation.)

X: Alia, what happened?!

Alia: Unidentified transmission. Feeding to monitor.

(The transmission image clears, and Red, the leader of Red Alert, appears on the monitor.)

Red: You getting this, hunters!? I am Red, leader of your friends here at Red Alert. I never imagined our little friend would end up in your hands, but in any case, I want Axl back. Now, don't you worry. I know he won't come back easily. So how about this? Like you, we are hunters. We've trashed our share of Mavericks. So how about a duel? A duel to determine who the real Maverick Hunters are. I'm sure you won't mind if we use the Mavericks that we've captured so far. So, the last one standing wins! If we lose, we'll surrender Axl to you. And if we win? Well... We'll leave that to your imagination!

X: You've got to be kidding. Axl has nothing to do with us. We won't fight the likes of you for his sake.

Red: Well, pretty big talker, for a retiree! We could care less about deadbeats like you. We just want Axl. He IS there, isn't he? Now you just sit tight, my boy. Ahahahahahah!

(Red cuts the transmission.)

Alia: They're already on the move. Mavericks are showing up across the map! I'll check for damage.

Axl: I'm sorry... This is all my fault.

Zero: Well this is turning into a real mess.

Axl: X, you said I need to pay my dues, right? So, make me a Maverick Hunter! Me and Zero make a great team, and together we could take care of Red Alert!

X: Are you mad? You have no business as a hunter!

Axl: I'm serious! It would be a perfect chance to make up for my wrongdoings.

Signas: If you had just gone back, the problem would have been solved. But I can see that won't be happening.

Axl:!? Zero: Right, these aren't run-of-the-mill criminals. They won't listen to reason. And even if Axl did go back, which he won't, would they stop their misdeeds? I don't think so.

Axl: Zero, you're my hero! Heh... I knew you'd understand! I always thought you and X were so cool... I want to fight! I want to be a Maverick Hunter!

X: Not just anybody can become a hunter, kid.

Zero: We're not getting anywhere with this. I'm ready to go.

Axl: No, wait!

Zero: I'm going by myself. As for you... you can do as you please.

Axl: Yeah! X, if I catch all the bounty hunters, you've got to promise me you'll let me be a Maverick Hunter!

X: Talk is cheap. Prove it to me first.

(X tosses Axl's gun back to him.)

X: And don't forget this.

Axl:OK! I won't let you down. (Axl and Zero leave the room.)

X: Another pointless conflict has begun...

Signas: X, don't overthink this. This time our only choice is to fight.

X: We've made this mistake time and time again... Why must Reploids continue this accursed cycle of aggression?

Scene 5: Stage Select
(Alia meets Zero and Axl later in the Command Room. All available missions are shown on the screen.) Alia: Deep Forest: We're detecting energy from deep  within the lost  woods! Find it! Air Forces: A mysterious ship has been spotedd 5 miles in the air! Destroy it now! Cyber Field: A virus  has scaped through  a crack in the  electrasphere! Destroy it! Central Circuit: Use the Ride Chaser to find and destroy the time bombs in the circuit! Lava Factory: The lava energy factory suffered on attack. Recapture it from the enemy! Tunnel Base: The Special Defense base has been taken! Use the Ride Armor and retake it! Radio Tower: Take back the central radio tower! Battleship: A nemacing fortess that commands  the seas. Destroy it to halt its  advance! (Alia teaches Hunters  how to see the list of Reploids rescued for each level.) Alia: You can view a list of Reploids rescued from each stage. Select an area with UP/DOWN on the directional button. Press L1 button to return to the Stage Select screen.

(Alia indicates the other options.)

Alia: Save, load, and view Options. Use UP/DOWN on the directional button to scroll, and select with the X button.

Scene 6: X's Return
(After 64 Reploids have been rescued, Alia and Signas meet to discuss progress.)

Alia: The rescue of the captured reploids is progressing smoothly, thanks to those two.

Signas: Hmm, yes.

Alia: But it's causing a lot of damage. Is there nothing that can be done?

Signas: Not much. Even Zero has his limits. Axl is doing good work, but he's still a child. We can't expect much more with their present abilities.

(X debates inwardly while at his computer.) X: ......................... ......................... Zero, do you read me? I'm going, too; take me with you.

Alia: X?!

Zero: Okay. Do as you please.

X: To finish things... I've got to do it, to finish this once and for all! Signas: Yeah! Let's show that Red Alert how it's done!

(Back at the mission screen.)

Alia: Now you can play with X! Glad to have him back!



Scene 7: Tunnel Base
(Zero teleports in to the Tunnel Base area.)

Alia: Can you hear me, Zero? Looks like an underground weapons factory. Ride Armor is available in certain locations. If you find open Ride Armor, jump to get inside. Use the L2 button to eject in emergencies!

(Zero enters a large room with toxic green wastes filling the lower part of the room.)

Alia: Can you hear me, Zero? We're picking up a strange energy source below you. You don't want to fall down there without Ride Armor protection. Be careful!

(Zero continues through the area and eventually comes to another large room.)

Alia: Can you hear me, Zero? We're picking up lots of Ride Armor. You'll just have to face them head-on! There's no other way in!

(Zero encounters Vanishing Gungaroo after destroying the Ride Armors.)

Vanishing Gungaroo: Blonde hair and a Saber? You must be Zero! So they sent an S-class hunter to stop me, huh?! But you'd need a dozen of 'em to beat me!

Zero: How sweet. You look like you're having a swell time swinging around your new toy.

Vanishing Gungaroo: Stop treating me like a kid! Why, I oughtta...

Zero: Hey, calm down, or you'll have to take a time out in the corner.

(Zero fights and defeats Vanishing Gungaroo and teleports back to base.)

Scene 8: Mission Report
(After one Maverick has been defeated, Alia meets the Hunters back at the base.)

Alia: I'll explain how Hunter rank is determined, so listen carefully. Rank is determined by such factors as the number of rescued Reploids, total damage, and defeated enemies. Become a world-class hunter!

(Alia shows the Reploid Data screen.)

Alia: I'll now display rescued Reploid data. Rescues should be a high priority, as you can get Chip items!

(Alia shows the current Reploid Data.)

Alia: When you rescue Reploids, they'll give you valuable Chip items! Use Chip items to power-up abilities! But choose wisely. First, scroll to the character you wish to give the Chip to with L/R on the directional button, and select with the X button. Next, press UP/DOWN to select an ability to increase, and press the X button to power up!

Scene 9: Mystery of the Copy Shot
(Axl and Zero walk down a hallway.)

Axl: Oh yeah! I forgot to tell you. This is the reason I ran away from Red Alert.

(Axl glows and suddenly morphs into a green Reploid.)

Axl: 'Cause I can copy the shape and abilities of Reploids.

(Axl changes back to normal.)

Axl: But it's far from perfect. Even with the Copy Shot, I can only copy the form of Reploids my own size. For the rest, it's only possible to copy their abilities.

Zero: Where did you learn such a skill!?

Axl: Heh! That's the thing, even I don't know where I picked this up.

Zero: You don't KNOW?! How could you not know?

Axl: Dunno... I don't remember. Red found me, and I've been defeating enemies ever since.

(Scene fades out.)

Scene 10: Deep Forest
(Zero teleports into the Deep Forest area.)

Alia: Can you hear me, Zero? We're getting a DNA Core reading. It seems to be emanating from Ruinsman.

(Zero fights through the stage until he comes to a large pit.)

Alia: Can you hear me, Zero? There are spikes just below you! You'll take too much damage from them, unless you are Ruinsman.

(Zero continues through the stage until he comes across Soldier Stonekong.)

Zero: You're something else.

Soldier Stonekong: So you are Zero, the grace of whose attacks is like no other... I am Stonekong. I live only to fight. Just like you.

Zero: No! There's more to life than fighting!

Soldier Stonekong: Silence! I've never seen a battle Reploid as perfect as you. We shall have the fight to end all fights. En garde!

(Zero fights and defeats Soldier Stonekong, and teleports back to base.)

Scene 11: Reasons for Defection
(Zero and Axl talk while riding down in an elevator.)

Axl: Like I said, my friends in Red Alert are all really skilled Reploids.

Zero: Er, except I heard they were mostly criminals?

Axl: No, no! They don't do anything bad... well, at least most of the time...

Zero: What's your point? Axl: I'm serious! hey really didn't do bad... until suddenly... suddenly everyone changed...

Zero: Suddenly? What do you mean?

Axl: When the Maverick hunters, even the Reploids, stopped following Red's orders!

(Scene fades out.)

Scene 12: Radio Tower
(Zero teleports in to the Radio Tower area.)

Alia: Can you hear me, Zero? Be careful! We're getting strong energy readings! You're very close; you should be able to see it! I'll look for the giant Mechaniloid's weak point! You find a good approach point!

(When Zero reaches the midpoint of the level, Alia contacts him.)

Alia: Can you hear me, Zero? Analysis complete! His head is his weak point! Concentrate firepower there!

(Zero destroys the Mechaniloid.)

Alia: Can you hear me, Zero? Head for the top of that tower! We're getting an even stronger reading than the last one!

(Zero climbs to the top of the tower and encounters Tornado Tonion.)

Tornado Tonion: Gahahahah! Welcome to my silly, silly stage! Here goes nothing, yah!

(Tornado Tonion strikes a pose.)

Tornado Tonion: Bo-woing! Gahahahah!

Zero: ...

Tornado Tonion: What? No funny?? But I try so hard, so hard! OK, try again, ya!

(Tornado Tonion does a spin while laughing.)

Zero: OK, I get the picture. Let's get this over with.

(Tornado Tonion falls backwards.)

Tornado Tonion: Doh!

(Zero fights and defeats Tornado Tonion and teleports back to base.)

Scene 13: Being Used
(Zero and Axl continue their conversation.)

Zero: So you said they suddenly changed?

Axl: Yeah... One day, Red suddenly asked me to hand over the copied DNA data... He'd never ask me to do that before...

Zero: You don't mean?!

Axl: Exactly - soon after that, they started getting more and more powerful.

Zero: So they used the DNA data?

Axl: I think so... But Red didn't tell me everything. All I know is that I was used! For my stupid ability!

(Scene fades out.)

Scene 14: The Battleship
(Zero teleports in on board a large ship.)

Alia: Can you hear me, Zero? The battleship is their headquarters; looks like they move in a convoy.

(Zero continues until he encounters some Rollerbombs.)

Alia: Can you hear me, Zero? It's like carpet-bombing - you can't dodge that! If only you had the power of a Rollerbomb...

(Zero enters the second ship.)

Alia: Can you hear me, Zero? The Rollerbombs are destroying the battleship?! They intend to take you with them!!

(Zero fights through the stage until he encounters Splash Warfly.)

Splash Warfly: Kee-hee-hee! You've made it this far, but this is the end of the line!

Zero: Hah! Your battleship lies at the bottom of the sea. Don't you think it's about time you made your escape?

Splash Warfly: Idiot! This is all according to plan!

Zero: What?

Splash Warfly: You've turned this into the ideal battlefield for me! Kee-hee, take this!!

(Zero fights and defeats Splash Warfly and teleports back to base.)

Scene 15: Missing Link
(Axl and Zero are seen standing on a balcony area.)

Axl: Red Alert has changed completely... They aren't the friends I knew anymore.

Zero: Axl...

Axl: All they cared about was their own power-ups, while I devoted myself to data collection. At first I thought it was to help them, but... The scale of their thievery escalated. Soon I couldn't stand it anymore, so I jumped ship. And...

Zero: And? And what?

Axl: Hahah, it... it's nothing! It's just... Nobody in Red Alert had the ability to use DNA data to power-up Reploids...

Zero: So there's a missing link?!

(Scene fades out.)

Scene 16: Deadly Factory
(Zero teleports into a lava factory area.)

Alia: Can you hear me, Zero? This factory refines energy from lava. Watch out! You'll melt if you touch that molten rock!

(After a short time, Alia contacts Zero again.)

Alia: Can you hear me, Zero? There's a time bomb next to the target! You must complete the rescue before the bomb explodes!

(Zero continues until he enters a large open room.)

Alia: Can you hear me, Zero? There should be a transporter that warps to the factory core. Darn! The heat is blocking our search.

(Flame Hyenard enters.)

Flame Hyenard: Hrk... Agh... It... It hurts...

Zero: So you're that Hyenard. You've been diagnosed with a malfunction. You must come with me.

(Flame Hyenard turns to look at Zero.)

Flame Hyenard: Oh, it's YOU that's causing my suffering! Then if I tear you to pieces, the pain will stop!

Zero: Ah! The sickness is already in its late stages. I don't think he'll come quietly.

(During the battle, a giant gazelle-like Mechaniloid begins to walk through the lava around the open area, and Flame Hyenard summons false copies of himself to throw Zero off.)

Alia: Can you hear me, Zero? There must a weak point on that Mechaniloid... Okay, it's his leg joints! Hit them to slow him down!

(Zero defeats Flame Hyenard and teleports back to base.)

Scene 17: A Mysterious Visitor
(Scene fades in to view Red gazing at the body of one of the Red Alert members inside a dark base. Suddenly he hears a mysterious voice from the shadows behind him.)

???: Heheh... You're something else. Red: Who goes there?! Show yourself!

???: Don't you find the Maverick hunters to be a bit too much of a nuisance?

Red: Maverick hunters?! Well sure, I don't like them... But they got nothing to do with us. We'll do as we please, hunters or no. Get lost! I don't even know who you are!

???: Me? Let's just say... I'm a sympathizer with your cause.

(Scene fades out.)

Scene 18: Crash Course
(Zero teleports into the Central Circuit area and sees a Ride Chaser.)

Alia: Oh no! A time-bomb has been set on the course! You know how to use a Ride Chaser, right? Use the X button to speed up, and the Square button to use the Buster. There's no time! Hurry!

(Zero dismantles all 20 bombs and continues through the area until he encounters Ride Boarski.)

Zero: Are you guys remnants of the Road Attackers?

Ride Boarski: Argghaa! How dare you group us with those punks! You'll get it for this!

Zero: Oh, so you must be the Road Riders, then?

Ride Boarski: Oink-wa--! You...You....I'm gonna...I oughtta... Arrghyaaa! WHY, YOU!!!!!

(Zero fights and defeats Ride Boarski and teleports back to base.)

Scene 19: A Dark Wager
(Scene fades in to view Red watching a computer monitor with an image of Axl.) ???: He possesses incredible talent.

Red: Oh, you! Don't surprise me like that. You mean Axl's imitator ability? Yeah, I have no idea how he does it, but it's our secret weapon. Without him we wouldn't work half as fast.

???: But his talents are wasted as things stand...

Red: What?! What do you mean?

???: Would you be willing to place a wager on my little idea?

Red: ?!

(Scene fades out.)

Scene 20: Cyberspace
(Zero teleports into a Cyberspace area.)

Alia: Can you hear me, Zero? What a strange place... Terrib...r transmissions... oo... Our data...n't tell us much... You're on your own...

(Zero continues until he encounters a large Reploid.)

Alia: Can you hear me, Zero? We've...l ocated the DNA Core energy... Former generation... samurai... Axl... Go through the wall...

(Zero teleports to the next area.)

Alia: Can you hear me, Zero? ...I've found... new info! Looks like you've been transported to a zero-gravity... roment... The floating switches... can send... to the rear area...

(Zero continues until he finds Snipe Anteator.)

Snipe Anteator: Hohoh! Very well. But you've forgotten your true mission.

Zero: ...? My true mission?

Snipe Anteator: I see data buried deep within you... Is it memories of the future? Or false images of the past?

Zero: ...

Snipe Anteator: Blue - the lies that have infested the earth. Red - those destroyed and sealed away forever.

Zero: Hm! I don't know what you saw, and I don't care, either. My "true mission" is to defeat you, here and now!

Snipe Anteator: Hohohoh... You certainly are driven.

Zero: I don't have time to listen to your prattling. Ready yourself!

(Zero fights and defeats Snipe Anteator and teleports back to base.)

Scene 21: Promises of Power
(The mysterious Reploid and Red are seen continuing their conversation.) ???: Heheh, you see that? This is what one can do with DNA data.

Red: Amazing! I had no idea that DNA data could provide so much power! You're incredible!

???: Well, I hope I've proven my abilities to you. But this is only the beginning. If you give me the chance, I can make you invincible.

Red: What?! You mean I could be even stronger?!

???: Absolutely. But in order to do so, we'll need the mouse that ran away. He must collect more data! And then... then I will make you the strongest hunters that ever lived!

Red: But that won't work. He'll never come back. We've set him free. And as for our power, we have quite enough. I thank you, truly. But we already are undefeatable!

???: Hmph, you don't need any more power, huh? Well, that could be true in your case. But he... He still has an unfinished job.

Red: What's that supposed to mean? An unfinished job?

???: There is vital data still missing. The most powerful Reploid data is not yet in my hands... Red: You... You used us?! And Axl?! We've had enough of this. We won't search for him for you. And we won't attack any more innocent Reploids. Not one!

(The mysterious Reploid reveals himself to be Sigma.)

Sigma: Well, I'm disappointed in you. I thought you'd be a bit more useful. But let's do this democratically...

(Red's eight Generals appear behind Sigma as Mavericks.)

Red: What the?! What's wrong, guys?! What are you doing? YOU! What have you done to my pals?!

Sigma: Oh, consider it payment for the power ups I gave you. Well, what'll it be? If you don't follow my orders, they'll never return to normal. Get Axl back, along with X's data!

Red: !!!!!

Scene 22: The Airbase
(Zero teleports onto the roof of a plane that soars up to join a group of other planes.)

Alia: Can you hear me, Zero? Do you copy? This is a dangerous mission. Walk along the jets to reach the mothership. They'll have to ease up on attacks to avoid hitting their friends. Don't worry, I know you can do it!

(Zero fights through the area until he arrives on the mothership's wing.)

Alia: Can you hear me, Zero? Let's see... a path into the heart of the mother ship... Got it! Go through the shutters between the two cannons. But first you'll have to beat the cannons and the gate keepers to break the lock.

(Zero continues until he encounters Wind Crowrang.)

Zero: Before I destroy you, let me ask you a question. What is your real purpose? It can't just be getting Axl back.

Wind Crowrang: I wanted to see...

Zero: ?

Wind Crowrang: See if the Reploid that fascinated him so was really all that great... So, let's see what you're worth!

(Zero fights and defeats Wind Crowrang and teleports back to base.)

Scene 23: Base Location
(Scene cuts back to the Hunter Base's Command Room with 64 saved Reploids and X joining the group.)

Alia: Okay, everybody. That's point RD18-66, the location of Red Alert's base. But why has it suddenly shown up on our radar screens? It's as if they WANTED us to find it...

Signas: Yes, it is a bit strange. Be on full guard. X, Zero... Axl is in your hands.

X: I know. OK everybody, let's go. Let's get this fight over and done with.

Zero: Heh, now that's the X I used to know.

X: ... I don't want to fight. But we must hurry. I don't want them to claim any more victims.

Zero: Got it. You do as you please. Let's get moving. Ready, Axl?

Axl: Um, yeah... (Just hold out a little more, Red... I'll be there to put an end to this)

(Scene fades out.)
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Game Script by Owvin Version: 1.57 | Updated: 12/21/2003

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-- -3. Table of Contents: --

-3. Table of Contents -2. Legal and Credits -1. Version History 0. Disclaimer 1. Opening 2. Intro Stage 3. After Intro Stage 4. Stage Select Screen:  The 8 Mavericks 5. Within the 8 Maverick Stages 5.1 Air Forces Stage - Wind Crowrang 5.2 Battleship Stage - Splash Warfly 5.3 Central Circuit Stage - Ride Boarski 5.4 Cyber Field Stage - Snipe Anteater 5.5 Deep Forest Stage - Soldier Stonekong 5.6 Lava Factory Stage - Flame Hyenard 5.7 Radio Tower Stage - Tornado Tonion 5.8 Tunnel Base Stage - Vanishing Gungaroo 6. Results Screen 7. Get Weapon Screen 8. Between Stages 9. Armor Parts 10. After the 8 Maverick Stages 11. Stage Select Screen:  Red Alert Syndicate Stages 12. Within the Red Alert Syndicate Stages 13. Endings [ HUGE SPOILERS ]

-- -2. Legal and Credits --

Megaman X7, Megaman X, related characters, and content contained in those games are copyrighted 2003 by Capcom Co., Ltd. and Capcom U.S.A., Inc. All trademarks and copyrights contained in this document are owned by their respective trademark and copyright holders.

This game script guide is only for personal, private, non-commercial use. It shall not be reproduced, in whole or in part, under any other circumstances nor may it be placed on any web site or otherwise distributed publicly, without expressed written permission, so ask me first.

Credits to: Capcom for developing and publishing Megaman X7 game. GameFAQs for hosting this FAQ.

-- -1. Version History --

1.00 - Most of game script here submitted to GameFAQs. [ 11-01-2003 ]

1.03 - Dividers of the "- - - - - - - " form added between stage scripts within sections 5, 7, & 8. Split "Legal, Credits, and Disclaimer" section into two, and added Version History section. Renumbered sections accordingly. [ 12-14-2003 ]

1.05 - Dividers of the "- - - - - - - " form added where needed within sections 1, 2, 3, & 12. Two blank lines between end of each preceding section and header of each following section. [ 12-20-2003 ]

1.57 - Get Weapon Screen scripts now have information for all special weapons and attacks for all 3 playable characters. Ditto for dialogues for all 3 playable characters in all 8 Maverick stages. Added memory card check script when Megaman X7 game first comes on before title screen. Added the dialogue which Megaman X joins after finishing all 8 Maverick stages without first rescuing at least 64 reploids. Also added Endings section for all 3 playable characters. Thickened & blockened the ascii letters of Megaman.[ 12-21-2003 ]

-- 0. Disclaimer --

Warning:

This guide, a game script for Megaman X7, contains spoilers. Proceed at your own risk! The "..." refers to a pause without any words spoken. Within a stage, some dialogue requires the use of the select button to bring up. Where a button is referred to [ especially in intro stage and Dr. Light capsules ], it assumes default control configuration using [], O, /\, X, L1, L2, R1, R2, ....

-- 1. Opening --

When Megaman X7 game comes on

Playstation(R) 2

Now checking memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation(R)2)... Do not remove the memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation(R)2) or reset/turn off the console.

[ If no memory card with Megaman X7 save game data is found in slot 1 ]

No memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation(R)2) in MEMORY CARD slot 1. "Megaman X7" requires at least 40KB of free space to save data. Game cannot be saved. Continue anyway?"

[ If you then select YES, then it'll go on to CAPCOM(R), then to the pre-game opening intro, then title screen. ]

[ If you then select NO, then it'll loop back to beginning of this section ]

[ If memory card with Megaman X7 save game data is found in slot 1 ]

Loading data... Do not remove memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation(R)2) or reset/turn off the console.

Load successful.

CAPCOM(R)

[ Then the pre-game opening intro, then title screen. ]

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After selecting Game Start at title screen, here's the pre-intro-stage opening scene, which begins...

A big burly reploid: Ohhh!

Red: This is it. Ready to rock? Axl: I'm always ready.

A big burly reploid: Wh-what the?! A white-haired assistant: You wait here.

Axl: I guess you've heard of Red Alert?

A big burly reploid: I should be safe here. Somebody must've leaked the information. Hm? Who's there? A white-haired assistant ??: It's me, Aluce.

A big burly reploid: It was a perfect plan - how did they find out?! ... Hm? [ A white-haired assistant ?? shoots that big burly reploid ] A white-haired assistant ??: Hmph! You're not very sharp, are you? A big burly reploid: What the?! You were the traitor? A white-haired assistant ?? [ Actually, Axl in disguise ]: No!  I took care of him a second ago. A big burly reploid: What...what happened? How...did you do that?!

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[ Next opening scene:  ]

Sometime in the 22nd century...

Thanks to the Reploids, even the most devastated regions were set back on the road to recovery.

But crimes perpetrated by "Mavericks" were on the rise.

The "Maverick Hunters" was the official organization that responded to incidents involving Mavericks.

One of the veteran memebers, X, began having second thoughts about the group's forceful methods. He removed himself from the front lines, and instead worked to achieve more peaceful solutions.

X: Why must Reploids fight one another? I've had enough violence.

With the Maverick Hunters crippled by X's retirement, an underground organization filled the vacuum. And thus Red Alert, the illegal band of bounty hunters who pursued Mavericks, was born. Soon there was not a single Reploid that had not heard of Red Alert and their charismatic leader, Red.

One day, a young Reploid, and key member of Red Alert, made the decision to leave the group. This decision would change destiny itself.

??? [Axl]: "Goodbye, Red...  I'll become a Hunter on my own..."

And thus a new battle began.

End opening scenes.

-- 2. Intro Stage --

Intro Stage begins with using Axl

???: "A security laser?  No problem.  Attack when it locks on to the closest target and turns yellow.  When the laser is off you can get through."

???: "You must turn both security lasers off.  You can switch the lock-on with the R2 button."

???: "You must hurry, so dash past the lasers while they're off.  Push the directional button twice, or use the O button."

???: "Uh-oh.  You'll have to take out the main security laser. Use hover:  Push and hold the X button."

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Next part of Intro stage:

???: "Is that a Runnerbomb?  Press the /\ button and use A-Trance [actually, Copy Shot] to steal its ability and render it harmless."

???: "A Radardroid!  These creeps reflect my attacks."

???: "The final security door.  To open it, you need to attack the core while it's red.  If you fail, it'll close.  Use the R2 button to toggle the lock-on, and hit it directly."

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Next part of Intro stage:

Axl: "Phew!  Somebody please tell me I'm through with the worst of it."

Zero: "I can't believe I'm back here again.  What the heck has happened? They really made a mess."

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Next part of Intro stage:

??? [Axl]: "Outta the way!  Outta the way!!"

Zero: "Huh?  Wait a second!"

??? [Axl]: "Are you stupid?!  You're in danger if you just stand there!  Get a move on!"

Zero: "Are you connected to this incident?"

??? [Axl]: "Incident?  What are you talking about?  Oh, here it comes! So I'll be seeing yo!"

A huge mechaniloid scorpion appears

Zero: "What's going on?!"

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After Zero jumps down to lower part of road, thereby catching up to Axl

Zero: "You've got some explaining to do."

??? [Axl]: "Okay - I'll tell you everything, but later.  Right now I have to take care of that freak."

A huge mechaniloid scorpion jumps down to where Zero and Axl are

??? [Axl]: "You're Zero, so you can handle this, right?  I'm Axl.  Call me with the L2 button if you need a hand."

Zero: "Hmph.  Well, this has become a real pain.  I want a full explanation after this is all over!"

-- 3. After Intro Stage --

Axl [in high-tech hexagonal handcuffs]: "I'm not gonna run off, so could you take this thing off?  It makes me feel like a criminal..."

Zero: "FEEL like a criminal?"

Axl: "Err... OK, maybe what I did was wrong...  But, like, we were a perfect team, dontcha think?  When we kicked that big dude's butt, I thought, yeah, we would make a great combo!"

Zero: ". . . "

Axl: "So where's X been lately?  I haven't seen him around."

Zero: "Sit tight.  He's just beyond this door."

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Within Maverick Hunter Headquarters

Zero: "Here he is."

Signas: "Nice work, Zero."

X: "So you're the one who caused all this trouble."

Axl: "I guess so.  I had no idea they'd sent that kind of gear after us."

X: "Gear?  Who's after you?"

Axl: "I left Red Alert.  Believe it or not, I'm a hunter."

Signas: "Red Alert?  You mean that gang of wannabe vigilantes?"

X: "Do you realize how much damage your internal bickering has caused?"

Axl: "I apologize for that.  But I had to leave.  As for what happened as a result - that's the way it goes."

X: "That's the way it goes?  Do you have any idea... !!"

Signas: "X, cool it.  Alright Axl, why don't you start by telling us why you left?"

Axl: "Red Alert changed.  They're no better than murderers now.  They used me.  We used to only attack the bad guys... But not anymore.  I couldn't take it."

Zero: "They're going to come for Axl, no doubt."

Signas: "This is our chance.  Red Alert has caused us far too much trouble."

X: "How can you say that?!  If we fight, we'll fall right into their hands! We can't allow this madness to continue."

Axl: "I know what you mean, X, but we can't talk them out of this. Sometimes fighting is the only choice."

X: "That's quite enough!  You need to back off and pay the dues for your crimes!"

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[ Transmission incoming ... ]

X: "Alia, what happened?!"

Alia: "Unidentified transmission. Feeding to monitor."

Red: "You getting this, hunters!?  I am Red, leader of your friends here at Red Alert.  I never imagined our little friend would end up in your hands, but in any case, I want Axl back, Now, don't you worry.  I know he won't come back easily.  So how about this?  Like you, we are hunters.  We've trashed our share of Mavericks.  So how about a duel?  A duel to determine who the real Maverick Hunters are.  I'm sure you won't mind if we use the Mavericks that we've captured so far.  So, the last one standing wins!  If we lose, we'll surrender Axl to you.  And if we win?  Well... We'll leave that to your imagination!"

X: "You've got to be kidding.  Axl has nothing to do with us.  We won't fight the likes of you for his sake."

Red: "Well, pretty big talker, for a retiree!  We could care less about deadbeats like you.  We just want Axl.  He IS there, isn't he?  Now you just sit tight, my boy.  Ahahahahah!"

Alia: "They're already on the move.  Mavericks are showing up across the map! I'll check for damage."

Axl: "I'm sorry... This is all my fault."

Zero: "Well this is turning into a real mess."

Axl: "X, you said I need to pay my dues, right?  So, make me a Maverick Hunter!  Me and Zero make a great team, and together we could take care of Red Alert!"

X: "Are you mad?  You have no business as a hunter!"

Axl: "I'm serious!  It would be a perfect chance to make up for my wrongdoing."

Signas: "If you had just gone back, the problem would have been solved.  But I can see that won't be happening."

Axl: "?!"

Zero: "Right.  These aren't run - of - the - mill criminals.  They won't listen to reason.  And even if Axl did go back, which he won't, would they stop their misdeeds?  I don't think so."

Axl: "Zero, you're my hero!  Heh... I knew you'd understand!  I always thought you and X were so cool... I want to fight!  I want to be a Maverick Hunter!"

X: "Not just anybody can become a hunter, kid."

Zero: "We're not getting anywhere with this.  I'm ready to go."

Axl: "No, wait!"

Zero: "I'm going by myself.  As for you... You can do as you please."

Axl: "Yeah!  X, if I catch all the bounty hunters, you've got to promise me you'll let me be a Maverick Hunter!"

X: "Talk is cheap.  Prove it to me first."

[ X hands Axl his pistol back ]

X: "And don't forget this."

Axl: "OK!  I won't let you down."

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X: "Another pointless conflict has begun..."

Signas: "X, don't overthink this.  This time our only choice is to fight."

X: "We've made this mistake time and time again...  Why must Reploids continue this accursed cycle of aggression?"

End scenes between intro stage and the 8 Maverick stages

-- 4. Stage Select Screen --

At the stage select screen for the first time

Alia:

"Deep Forest" We're detecting energy from deep within the lost woods! Find it!

"Air Forces" A mysterious ship has been spotted 5 miles in the air! Destroy it now!

"Cyber Field" A virus has escaped through a crack in the electrosphere! Destroy it!

"Central Circuit" Use the Ride Chaser to find and destroy the time bomb in the circuit!

"Lava Factory" The lava energy factory suffered an attack. Recapture it from the enemy!

"Tunnel Base" The Special Defense base has been taken! Use the Ride and retake it!

"Radio Tower" Take back the central radio tower!

"Battleship" A menacing fortress that commands the seas. Destroy it to halt its advance!

"Red Alert has selected these 8 stages as the locations for the duel. Select an area with the directional button, and press the X button to go!  Use the R1 button for Rescue File, L1 button for Options."

Alia [ after pressing R1 to go to the Rescue File for the first time]: "You can view a list of Reploids rescued for each stage. Select an area with UP/DOWN on the directional button.  Press L1 button to return to the Stage Select screen."

Alia [ after pressing L1 to go to Options for the first time]: "Use UP/DOWN on the directional button to scroll, and select with the X button. Use R1 button to return to the Stage Select screen."

Alia [ after selecting one of the 8 stages and going to the team select screen for the first time ]: "Choose your team! I want you to work in teams of 2 from now on.  To stay with your current team, select OK and push the X button!  To disband your team and form a new one, use the directional button to select something other than "OK"."

Alia [ after then using directional button in team select screen for the first time ]: "To form a team, highlight the main character with the directional button and select with the X button."

Alia [ after choosing your main character for the first time ]: "Next, choose a sub-character, highlight OK, and select with the X button."

End stage select screen for the first time

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Alia [ after Megaman X joins and selecting one of the 8 stages and going to the team select screen for the first time after that ]: "Now you can play with X! Glad to have him back!"

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Alia [ after Megaman X finds all four parts to complete the Glide Armor and selecting one of the 8 stages and going to the team select screen for the first time after that ]: "Now you can play with X equipped with Glide Armor! Good luck!"

-- 5. Within the 8 Maverick Stages --

Game scripts for the 8 Maverick stages are arranged according to alphabetical order of the stages

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[ Beginning ]

Alia: "Do you copy?  This is a dangerous mission.  Walk along the jets to reach the mothership.  They'll have to ease up on attacks to avoid hitting their friends.  Don't worry, I know you can do it!"

[ At outside of mothership ]

Alia: "Let's see... a path into the heart of the mother ship... Got it! Go through the shutters between the two cannons.  But first you'll have to beat the cannons and the gate keepers to break the lock."

Before Axl vs Wind Crowrang

Axl: "This isn't like you.  Cooped up in a place like this.  I thought you'd fly straight at me, full force?"

Wind Crowrang: "So you're never coming back?"

Axl: "You know my answer to that."

Wind Crowrang: "Heh, you never change, do you?"

Before Zero vs Wind Crowrang

Zero: "Before I destroy you, let me ask you a question. What is your real purpose?  It can't just be getting Axl back."

Wind Crowrang: "I wanted to see..."

Zero: "?"

Wind Crowrang: "See if the Reploid that fascinated him so was really all that great...  So, let's see what you're worth!"

Before Megaman X vs Wind Crowrang

X: "Where are you?  Come out and face me!"

Wind Crowrang: "Hmph...I can see it in your eyes... You would prefer to avoid a fight..."

X: "Yes, of course.  I don't want any more people getting hurt."

Wind Crowrang: "You really are a soft fool, X.  Well then, just stand there peacefully while I erase both you and your silly ideals!"

End Air Forces section

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[ Beginning ]

Alia: "The old battleship is their headquarters:  looks like they move in a convoy."

[ Later in first section of stage ]

Alia: "It's like carpet-bombing - you can't dodge that!  If only you had the power of a Runnerbomb..."

[ Second section of stage ]

Alia: "The Runnerbombs are destroying the battleship?!  They intend to take you with them!!"

Before Axl vs Splash Warfly

Splash Warfly: "I've been waiting for you, traitor!"

Axl: "Ah, you coward!"

Splash Warfly: "Prepare to feel pain!  I hated you from the very beginning!"

Axl: "Well, that makes two of us!"

Splash Warfly: "Why you brat!  You'll pay for this!"

Before Zero vs Splash Warfly

Splash Warfly: "Kee-hee-hee!  You've made it this far, but this is the end of the line!"

Zero: "Hah!  Your battleship lies at the bottom of the sea.  Don't you think it's about time you made your escape?"

Splash Warfly: "Idiot!  This is all according to plan!"

Zero: "What?"

Splash Warfly: "You've turned this into the ideal battlefield for me! Kee-hee, take this!!"

Before Megaman X vs Splash Warfly

Splash Warfly: "Kee-hee-hee!  So you're the famous X?!  I thought you were out of commission!"

X: "I was put back on the job, thanks to you creeps!"

Splash Warfly: "So you're saying we're playing too rough?  Fool!  This is our natural state - just like you!"

X: "No!"

Splash Warfly: "Rusted old machines should stay home and play with their toasters!  Kee-hee-hee, take this!"

End Battleship sections

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[ Beginning ]

Alia: "Oh no!  A time-bomb has been set on the course!  You know how to use a Ride Chaser, right?  Use the X button to speed up, and the [] button to use the Buster.  There's no time!  Hurry!"

Before Axl vs Ride Boarski

Axl: "Hey, honcho.  I'm here to defeat you."

Ride Boarski: "Why you!!!  Red gave you a home - and this is how you repay him?!  You worthless upstart!"

Axl: "Dude, you're breathing's getting heavy.  Calm down.  Anyway, in a way this is exactly how I'm repaying Red."

Ride Boarski: "Oink-wa--!  You brat!  I oughtta take the likes of you and...!!  A duel!  Just you and me!  Yeah!"

Before Zero vs Ride Boarski

Zero: "Are you guys remnants of the Road Attackers?"

Ride Boarski: "Argghaa!  How dare you group us with those punks! You'll get it for this!"

Zero: "Oh, so you must be the Road Riders, then?"

Ride Boarski: "Oink-wa--!  You...You...I'm gonna...I oughtta... Arrghyaaa!  WHY, YOU!!!!!"

Before Megaman X vs Ride Boarski

X: "So you're the big cheese?"

Ride Boarski: "Big cheese?!  Arggghhhhmm!  How dare you call me that!  I'm the Head Honcho, for crying out loud!"

X: "OK, whatever you say.  I order you to disband this motorcycle gang!"

Ride Boarski: "Motorcycle gang?!  Why you!!  You've gone too far!  I'll make you pay for this, with a duel!"

End Central Circuit sections

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[ Beginning ]

Alia: "What a strange place...  Terrib...r Transmissions,...oo...  Our data...n't tell us much...  You're on your own..."

[ Later in first half of stage ]

Alia: "We've located the DNA Core energy... Former generation...samurai...Axl...  Go through the wall..."

[ Upon reaching second half of stage ]

Alia: "...I've found...new info!  Looks like you've been transported to a zero gravity...ronment...  The floating switches...can send ... to the rear area..."

Before Axl vs Snipe Anteater

Snipe Anteater: "Hohoh!  So you've come, little one?" [ Snipe Anteater then turns around ]

Axl: "Isn't it about time for your retirement?"

Snipe Anteater: "Ah-hah, this little one is a big talker!  Shouldn't you concentrate on being granted hunter status?"

Axl: "Ah, man!  You always were good at figuring people out..."

Snipe Anteater: "Hohoh!  Yeees.  And of course, I know why you're here too. So why do you think I'm here?"

Axl: "Know thine enemy, is it?  You're a real pain, geezer."

Snipe Anteater: "Hohoh!!  Now, I want you to fight like normal. I need to get good data on you, boy!"

Axl: "Fine with me.  I'm no good at holding back anyway."

Before Zero vs Snipe Anteater

Snipe Anteater: "Hohoh!  Very well!  But you've forgotten your true mission." [ Snipe Anteater then turns around ]

Zero: "...?  My true mission?"

Snipe Anteater: "I see data buried deep within you... Is it memories of the future?  Or false images of the past?"

Zero: "..."

Snipe Anteater: "Blue - the lies that have infested the earth. Red - those destroyed and sealed away forever."

Zero: "Hm!  I don't know what you saw, and I don't care either. My true mission is to defeat you, here and now!"

Snipe Anteater: "Hahahah... You certainly are driven."

Zero: "I don't have time to listen to your prattling.  Ready yourself!"

Before Megaman X vs Snipe Anteater

Snipe Anteater: "Hahahah!  Splendid!  Even better than expected." [ Snipe Anteater then turns around ]

X: "How long must this madness go on!"

Snipe Anteater: "Hahaha!  Let me ask you - how long has this madness been going on?"

X: "?!"

Snipe Anteater: "The annals of history contain endless records of war... The madness will never end."

X: "You're wrong!  We can create a world without war.  Utopia is not just a dream!"

Snipe Anteater: "You can't build a utopia on top of the graves of rebels like myself."

X: "But...Even so...I... I must follow my beliefs!"

End Cyber Field sections

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[ Near a Ruinsman reploid at beginning ]

Alia: "We're getting a DNA Core reading.  It seems to be emanating from Ruinsman."

[ Middle of stage above spikes ]

Alia: "There are spikes just below you!  You'll take too much damage from them, unless you are Ruinsman."

Before Axl vs Soldier Stonekong

Axl: "The great and wise Stonekong.  How could you, of all people, do such a thing?!"

Soldier Stonekong: "We...We have already strayed from the path." [ Soldier Stonekong turns around ] ... "Now all we can do is stay true to our beliefs, wherever they might lead us."

Axl: "But what Red Alert is doing is wrong."

Soldier Stonekong: "I know that!  Both you and I know they are being manipulated!" [ Soldier Stonekong brings his arm back ] ... "I fight for loyalty. Ready yourself!"

Before Zero vs Soldier Stonekong

Zero: "You're something else."

Soldier Stonekong: "So, you are Zero, the grace of whose attacks is like no other..." [ Soldier Stonekong turns around ] ... "I am Stonekong. I live only to fight. Just like you."

Zero: "No!  There's more to life than fighting!"

Soldier Stonekong: "Silence!" [ Soldier Stonekong brings his arm back ] ... "I've never seen a battle reploid as perfect as you. We shall have the fight to end all fights. En garde!"

Before Megaman X vs Soldier Stonekong

X: "Why...Why do you insist on fighting?"

Soldier Stonekong: "First I ask you!  What is strength?" [ Soldier Stonekong turns around ] ... "What is war?"

X: "A method for imposing one's will upon another."

Soldier Stonekong: "Precisely!  Now, no more talk!" [ Soldier Stonekong brings his arm back ] ... "Let our swords speak for us! Only the victors will be viewed as righteous in the eyes of history."

End Deep Forest sections

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[ Beginning ]

Alia: "This Factory refines energy from lava.  Watch out!  You'll melt if you touch that molten rock!"

[ Before a time bomb near beginning ]

Alia: "There's a time bomb next to the target!  You must complete the rescue before the bomb explodes!"

[ Near a winged reploid in first half ]

Alia: "We have a reading for the DNA Core!  It's coming from that winged Reploid!"

[ Upon reaching second half of stage ]

Alia: "There should be a transporter that warps to the factory core. Darn!  The heat is blocking our search."

Before Axl vs Flame Hyenard

Flame Hyenard: "Hrk...Agh...It...It hurts..."

Axl: "Hyenard?"

Flame Hyenard [ turns around ]: "Oh, it's YOU that's causing my suffering! Then if I tear you to pieces, the pain will stop!"

Axl: "Don't worry - I have just the cure."

Before Zero vs Flame Hyenard

Flame Hyenard: "Hrk...Agh...It...It hurts..."

Zero: "So you're that Hyenard. You've been diagnosed with a malfunction.  You must come with me."

Flame Hyenard [ turns around ]: "Oh, it's YOU that's causing my suffering! Then if I tear you to pieces, the pain will stop!"

Zero: "Ah!  The sickness is already in its late stages. I don't think he'll come quietly."

Before Megaman X vs Flame Hyenard

Flame Hyenard: "Hrk...Agh...It...It hurts..."

X: "These symptoms...Could it be...?!"

Flame Hyenard [ turns around ]: "Oh, it's YOU that's causing my suffering! Then if I tear you to pieces, the pain will stop!"

X: "Wait!  I don't want to lose any more... not even an enemy!"

[ After battle begins vs Flame Hyenard ]

Alia: "There must be a weak point on that Mechaniloid... Okay, it's his leg joints!  Hit them to slow him down!"

End Lava Factory sections

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[ Beginning ]

Alia: "Be careful!  We're getting strong energy readings!  You're very close: you should be able to see it!  I'll look for the giant Mechaniloid's weak point!  You find a good approach point!"

[ Before battle vs giant crab mechaniloid ]

Alia: "Analysis complete!  His head is his weak point! Concentrate firepower there!"

[ Upon reaching second half of stage ]

Alia: "Head for the top of that tower!  We're getting an even stronger reading than the last one!"

[ Later in second section of stage ]

Alia: "You'll need to use Bounding.  What a pain.  When he stops, his barrier blocks all attacks.  As soon as he moves, attack!"

Before Axl vs Tornado Tonion

Tornado Tonion: "Gahahah!  Axl, you grow up handsome boy, yah! But I grow up handsomer boy, a-hah!"

Tornado Tonion: "Bo-woing!  Gahahahah!"

Axl: "Heheh...  You haven't changed a bit, buddy!"

Tornado Tonion: "So, you come up Electric Tower to stop broadcast of my groovy dance, hmm?"

Axl: "Yup.  If Red saw it, he'd get mad and smash the monitor, anyway."

Tornado Tonion: "Ooh!"

Before Zero vs Tornado Tonion

Tornado Tonion: "Gahahahah!  Welcome to my silly, silly stage! Here goes nothing, yah!"

Tornado Tonion: "Bo-woing!  Gahahahah!"

Zero: "..."

Tornado Tonion: "What?  No funny??  But I try so hard, so hard! OK, try again, yah!"

Zero: "OK, I get the picture.  Let's get this over with."

Tornado Tonion: "Ooh!"

Before Megaman X vs Tornado Tonion

Tornado Tonion: "You be X, hmm?"

Tornado Tonion: "I ask you favor, yes?  Stop us...Stop Red, please, yah?"

X: "What?!"

Tornado Tonion: "It professor...professor redesign us ...We no longer..."

X: "Professor?!  Who the heck is that?"

Tornado Tonion: "We no control, yah?  Can't stop, none of us. Please, please, save us...  We becoming something else!"

End Radio Tower sections

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[ Beginning ]

Alia: "Looks like an underground weapons factory.  Ride Armor is available in certain locations.  If you find open Ride Armor, jump to get inside.  Use the L2 button to eject in emergencies!"

[ Section of stage with acid pools ]

Alia: "We're picking up a strong energy source below you.  You don't want to fall down there without Ride Armor protection.  Be careful!"

[ Last section of stage ]

Alia: "We're picking up lots of Ride Armor.  You'll just have to face them head-on!  There's no other way in!"

Before Axl vs Vanishing Gungaroo

Vanishing Gungaroo: "How do you figure, Axl?" [ As Vanishing Gungaroo uses his giant kangaroo ride armor to punch out two big blocks ] "Who would've thought I'd turn out stronger than YOU!" "I'm not the kid you used to know!"

Axl: "But you're acting like a kid right now."

Vanishing Gungaroo: "Don't call me a kid!  I ain't that no more!"

Axl: "If you keep misbehaving, you won't get your snack!"

Before Zero vs Vanishing Gungaroo

Vanishing Gungaroo: "Blonde hair and a saber... You must be Zero!" [ As Vanishing Gungaroo uses his giant kangaroo ride armor to punch out two big blocks ] "So they sent an S-class hunter to stop me, huh?!" "But you'd need a dozen of 'em to beat me!!"

Zero: "How sweet.  You look like you're having a swell time swinging around your new toy."

Vanishing Gungaroo: "Stop treating me like a kid!  Why I oughtta..."

Zero: "Hey, calm down, or you'll have to take a time out in the corner."

Before Megaman X vs Vanishing Gungaroo

Vanishing Gungaroo: "Hahahah!  Destroy, destroy, destroy!" [ As Vanishing Gungaroo uses his giant kangaroo ride armor to punch out two big blocks ] "Hahahah! Look at me, look at me!  I'm king of the mountain!"

X: "Stop it!  Stop it right there!  Do you know how hard we worked to rebuild this world?!"

Vanishing Gungaroo: "Aw, shaddup!  Don't order me around, ya pile of scrap metal!"

X: "Shoot...Looks like there's no choice but to fight..."

End Tunnel Base sections

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-- 6. Results Screen --

[ At mission report screen for the first time ]

Alia: "I'll explain how Hunter rank is determined, so listen carefully. Rank is determined by factors such as the number of rescued Reploids, total damage, and defeated enemies.  Become a world-class hunter!"

[ At rescue report screen for the first time ]

Alia: "I'll now display rescued Reploid data.  Rescues should be a high priority, as you can get Chip items!"

[ At chip items screen for the first time ]

Alia: "When you rescue Reploids, they'll give you valuable Chip items! Use Chip items to power up abilities!  But choose wisely.  First, scroll to the character you wish to give the Chip to with L/R on the directional button, and select with the X button.

[ At chip items screen any other time ]

Alia: "Reploids give you valuable Chip items!  Use them to power up abilities.

[ After selecting a character at the chip items screen for the first time ]

Alia: "Next, press UP/DOWN to select an ability to increase, and press the X button to power up!

[ After selecting a character who's already maxed out in all 3 categories ]

Alia: "This ability is already maxed out."

[ After selecting (an) ability(ies) to increase ]

Alia: "Is this ability power-up distribution okay?"

[ At save game screen ]

Now checking memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation(R)2)... Do not remove the memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation(R)2) or reset/turn off the console.

Select save data.

[ If attempting to save over saved data at save game screen ]

Are you sure you wish to overwrite this save data?

[ While saving data to memory card at save game screen ]

Saving data... Do not remove memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation(R)2) or reset/turn off the console.

Save successful.

Please press the X button.

[ After then pressing X button ]

Select save data.

-- 7. Get Weapon Screen --

[ After Tornado Tonion is defeated by Axl ]

"VOLT TORNADO" Alia: "This weapon unleashes an electric tornado.  Can use RAY GUN."

[ After Tornado Tonion is defeated by Zero ]

"RAIJINSHOU" "While dashing, press /\ button." Alia: "This jumping lightning saber attack will strike enemies above you!"

[ After Tornado Tonion is defeated by Megaman X ]

"VOLT TORNADO" Alia: "Unleashes an electric tornado great for reaching enemies in high places!"

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[ After Vanishing Gungaroo is defeated by Axl ]

"EXPLOSION" Alia: "Unleash intense shockwaves with this weapon!  Can use G-LAUNCHER!"

[ After Vanishing Gungaroo is defeated by Zero ]

"HADANGEKI" "While standing, press /\ button." Alia: "Shoots an intense crescent-shaped wave from your saber!"

[ After Vanishing Gungaroo is defeated by Megaman X ]

"EXPLOSION" Alia: "Although short ranged, this weapon releases an explosive wave of energy directly in front of you!"

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[ After Ride Boarski is defeated by Axl ]

"MOVING WHEEL" Alia: "Ejects a surface-roving disc perfect for sweeping up ground enemies!"

[ After Ride Boarski is defeated by Zero ]

"ZANKOURIN" "While walking, press /\ button." Alia: "Your saber releases a ring of light that runs along the ground! Perfect against ground foes."

[ After Ride Boarski is defeated by Megaman X ]

"MOVING WHEEL" Alia: "Ejects a surface-roving disc perfect for sweeping up ground enemies!"

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[ After Wind Crowrang is defeated by Axl ]

"WIND CUTTER" Alia: "This weapon releases a boomerang that slices through enemies that come within its trajectory."

[ After Wind Crowrang is defeated by Zero ]

"SOUENBU" "With V-HANGER equipped, press /\ button." Alia: "Equip the rapid fire V-HANGER to launch wind boomerangs!"

[ After Wind Crowrang is defeated by Megaman X ]

"WIND CUTTER" Alia: "This weapon releases a boomerang that slices through enemies that come within its trajectory."

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[ After Snipe Anteater is defeated by Axl ]

"SNIPER MISSLE" Alia: "This weapon launches an advanced homing missle."

[ After Snipe Anteater is defeated by Zero ]

"HIEIJIN" "During a jump, press /\ button." Alia: "Launch a guided arrow of light from your airborne slash attack!"

[ After Snipe Anteater is defeated by Megaman X ]

"SNIPER MISSLE" Alia: "This weapon launches an advanced homing missle."

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[ After Soldier Stonekong is defeated by Axl ]

"GAEA SHIELD" Alia: "Creates a frontal shield that deflects enemy attacks."

[ After Soldier Stonekong is defeated by Zero ]

"GOKUMONKEN" "While standing, press the [] button." Alia: "Counter enemies with a slash attack when they touch your saber!"

[ After Soldier Stonekong is defeated by Megaman X ]

"GAEA SHIELD" Alia: "Creates a frontal shield that deflects enemy attacks."

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[ After Splash Warfly is defeated by Axl ]

"SPLASH LASER" Alia: "This weapon emits a water laser.  Fire consecutive shots to increase range."

[ After Splash Warfly is defeated by Zero ]

"SUIRETUSEN" "With D-GLAIVE equipped, press /\ button." Alia: "Equip the water blade-armed D-GLAIVE to launch a pulsating thrust attack!"

[ After Splash Warfly is defeated by Megaman X ]

"SPLASH LASER" Alia: "This weapon emits a water laser.  Fire consecutive shots to increase range."

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[ After Flame Hyenard is defeated by Axl ]

"CIRCLE BLAZE" Alia: "Creates a ring of fire at release point.  Can use DOUBLE BULLETS!"

[ After Flame Hyenard is defeated by Zero ]

"BAKUENJIN" "While standing, press R2 button." Alia: "This weapon creates an immense circle of flame by hitting the ground with energy."

[ After Flame Hyenard is defeated by Megaman X ]

"CIRCLE BLAZE" Alia: "Creates a ring of fire at release point.  Scorch a group of enemies with one shot!"

-- 8. Between Stages --

[ After 1 of the 8 Mavericks are defeated ]

Axl: "Oh yeah!  I forgot to tell you.  This is the reason I ran away from Red Alert." ... "Cause I can copy the shape and abilities of Reploids." ... "But it's far from perfect. Even with the Copy Shot, I can only copy the form of Reploids my own size.  For the rest, it's only possible to copy their abilities."

Zero: "Where did you learn such a skill?!"

Axl: "Heh!  That's the thing - even I don't know where I picked this up."

Zero: "You don't KNOW?!  How could you not know?"

Axl: "Dunno...I don't remember.  Red found me, and I've been defeating enemies ever since."

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[ After 2 of the 8 Mavericks are defeated ]

Axl: "Like I said, my friends in Red Alert are all really skilled Reploids."

Zero: "Er, except I heard they were mostly criminals?"

Axl: "No, no!  They don't do anything bad...well, at least most of the time..."

Zero: "What's your point?"

Axl: "I'm serious!  They really didn't do bad... until suddenly... Suddenly everyone changed..."

Zero: "Suddenly?  What do you mean?"

Axl: "When the Maverick hunters, even the Reploids - stopped following Red's orders!"

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[ After 3 of the 8 Mavericks are defeated ]

Zero: "So you said they suddenly changed?"

Axl: "Yeah...  One day, Red suddenly asked me to hand over the copied DNA data...  He'd never asked me to do that before..."

Zero: "You don't mean?!"

Axl: "Exactly - soon after that, they started getting more and more powerful."

Zero: "So they used the DNA data?"

Axl: "I think so...  But Red didn't tell me everything.  All I know is that I was used!  For my stupid ability!"

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[ After 4 of the 8 Mavericks are defeated ]

Axl: "Red Alert has changed completely...  They aren't the friends I knew anymore."

Zero: "Axl..."

Axl: "All they cared about was their own power-ups, while I devoted myself to data collection.  At first I thought it was to help them, but...  The scale of their thievery escalated.  Soon I couldn't stand it anymore, so I jumped ship.  And..."

Zero: "And?  And what?"

Axl: "Hahah, it..it's nothing!  It's just... Nobody in Red Alert had the ability to use DNA data to power-up Reploids..."

Zero: "So there's a missing link?!"

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[ After 5 of the 8 Mavericks are defeated ]

??? [Sigma]: "Heheh...You're something else."

Red: "Who goes there?!  Show yourself!"

??? [Sigma]: "Don't you find the Maverick hunters to be a bit too much of a nuisance?"

Red: "Maverick hunters?!  Well sure, I don't like them... But they've got nothing to do with us.  We'll do as we please, hunters or no.  Get lost! I don't even know who the heck you are!"

??? [Sigma]: "Me?  Let's just say... I'm a sympathizer with your cause."

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[ After 6 of the 8 Mavericks are defeated ]

??? [Sigma]: "He possesses incredible talent."

Red: "Oh, you!  Don't surprise me like that.  You mean Axl's imitator ability?  Yeah, I have no idea how he does it, but it's our secret weapon. Without him we wouldn't work half as fast."

??? [Sigma]: "But his talents are wasted as things stand..."

Red: "What?!  What do you mean?"

??? [Sigma]: "Would you be willing to place a wager on my little idea?"

Red: "?!"

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[ After 7 of the 8 Mavericks are defeated ]

??? [Sigma]: "Heheh, you see that?  This is what one can do with DNA data."

Red: "Amazing!  I had no idea that DNA data could provide so much power! You're incredible!"

??? [Sigma]: "Well, I hope I've proven my abilities to you.  But this is only the beginning.  If you give me the chance, I can make you invincible." Red: "What?!  You mean I could be even stronger?!"

??? [Sigma]: "Absolutely.  But in order to do so, we'll need the mouse that ran away.  He must collect more data!  And then... then I will make you the strongest hunters that ever lived!"

Red: "But that won't work.  He'll never come back.  We've set him free. And as for our power, we have quite enough.  I thank you, truly.  But we already are undefeatable."

??? [Sigma]: "Hmph, you don't need any more power, huh?  Well, that could be true in your case.  But he... He still has an unfinished job."

Red: "What's that supposed to mean?  An unfinished job?"

??? [Sigma]: "There is vital data still missing.  The most powerful Reploid data is not yet in my hands..."

Red: "You... You used us?!  And Axl?!  We've had enough of this.  We won't search for him for you.  And we won't attack any more innocent Reploids. Not one!"

??? [Sigma]: "Well, I'm disappointed in you.  I thought you'd be a bit more useful.  But let's do this democratically..."

Red: "What the?!  What's wrong guys?!  What are you doing?  YOU!  What have you done to my pals?!"

??? [Sigma]: "Oh, consider it payment for the power ups I gave you. Well, what'll it be?  If you don't follow my orders, they'll never return to normal.  Get Axl back, along with X's data!"

Red: "!!!!!"

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[ Sometime after rescuing at least 64 reploids before completing all 8 Maverick stages for Megaman X to join ]

Alia: "The rescue of the captured Reploids is progressing smoothly, thanks to those two."

Signas: "Hmm, yes."

Alia: "But it's causing a lot of damage.  Is there nothing that can be done?"

Signas: "Not much.  Even Zero has his limits.  Axl is doing good work, but he's still a child.  We can't expect much more with their present abilities."

X: "........................ ........................ Zero, do you read me?  I'm going, too;  take me with you."

Alia: "X?!"

Zero: "Okay.  Do as you please."

X: "To finish things... I've got to do it, to finish this once and for all!"

Signas: "Yeah!  Let's show that Red Alert how it's done!"

[ After Megaman X joins, then after selecting one of the 8 Maverick stages and going to the team select screen for the first time after that ]

Alia: "Now you can play with X!  Glad to have him back!"

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-- 9. Armor Parts --

[ Megaman X at Dr. Light capsule in Deep Forest stage ]

Dr. Light hologram: "My dear X - take these Feet Parts.  With these, you can glide!  Jump with the X button, then press the X button once more.  But you must use them only to do good!  Promise me!"

[ Megaman X at Dr. Light capsule in Cyber Field stage ]

Dr. Light hologram: "Never imagined I'd meet you here.  I wish I could have given you these Head Parts in person...  Although weak, they possess an item-attracting force.  I hope it helps."

[ Megaman X at Dr. Light capsule in Air Forces stage ]

Dr. Light hologram: "X...  These Custom Parts are for you.  With these Parts you'll be able to use Giga Crash.  Activate it by pressing the L1 button and the R1 button at the same time.  But I hope that nothing so bad happens that you will end up seeing this message..."

[ Megaman X at Dr. Light capsule in Lava Factory stage ]

Dr. Light hologram: "Good old X, take this Buster Part - it will let you charge special weapons.  But remember - it must only be used for good!"

[ After Megaman X finds all four parts to complete the Glide Armor, then after selecting one of the 8 stages and going to the team select screen for the first time after that ]

Alia: "Now you can play with X equipped with Glide Armor!  Good luck!"

-- 10. After the 8 Maverick Stages --

[ If at least 64 reploids are already rescued & Megaman X already joined before completing all 8 Maverick stages, then once all 8 Maverick stages are completed ]

Back at Maverick Hunter Headquarters

Alia: "Okay, everybody.  That's point RD18 - 66, the location of Red Alert's base.  But why has it suddenly shown up on our radar screens?  It's as if they WANTED us to find it..."

Signas: "Yes, it is a bit strange.  Be on full guard.  X, Zero... Axl is in your hands."

X: "I know.  OK everybody, let's go.  Let's get this fight over and done with."

Zero: "Heh, now that's the X I used to know!"

X: "... I don't want to fight.  But we must hurry.  I can't allow them to claim any more victims."

Zero: "Got it.  You do as you please.  Let's get moving.  Ready Axl?"

Axl: "Um, yeah... (Just hold out a little more, Red... I'll be there to put an end to this)"

End scenes after the 8 Maverick stages and before the Red Alert Stages

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[ Right after completing all 8 Maverick stages but not having yet rescued at least 64 reploids, Megaman X joins ]

Back at Maverick Hunter Headquarters

Alia: "Okay, everybody.  That's point RD18 - 66, the location of Red Alert's base.  But why has it suddenly shown up on our radar screens?  It's as if they WANTED us to find it..."

Zero: "That's just fine with me.  I'll destroy whatever they throw at us."

Signas: "Zero, you know how much trouble he's caused. Don't underestimate him."

Zero: "Don't sweat it.  Let's get this show on the road! Ready to rock, Axl?"

Axl: "Um, yeah... (Just hold out a little more, Red... I'll be there to put an end to this)"

X: "Wait!  Zero, Axl!"

Zero/Axl [ both of them simultaneously ]: "?!"

X: "Could I tag along?  We can't afford to allow any more casualties."

Zero: "We're heading for a war zone, just the type you hate. Are you sure you can do this?"

X: "I'm not going to fight.  I'm going to stop this madness."

Zero: "Hmph.  Do as you please."

[ After Megaman X joins, then after selecting either Palace Road stage or one of the already-been-completed 8 Maverick stages, and going to the team select screen for the first time after that ]

Alia: "Now you can play with X!  Glad to have him back!"

Scene 24: Infiltrating the Crimson Palace
(Alia contacts Zero at the beginning of the Crimson Palace first area.)

Alia: "Palace Road". Our intel teams won't make it! Get to the scene and eliminate the danger!

(Zero continues until he reaches the main defense line and eventually destroys a large Mechaniloid, Molebore. He continues on to the next area.)

Alia: "Crimson Palace". Investigate this behemoth, determine the threat level and... destroy it!

(Zero, X, and Axl teleport into the palace and fight through to a large room with a deep river crossed by several tall platforms. Axl leaps ahead of X and Zero and confronts Red, who stands some distance away.)

Red: So what took you so long?

Axl: Well, if it isn't Red? Long time no see.

Red: We've advanced... Thanks to the "Professor"... Hmph, but we've still been reduced to this.

Axl: Well that explains it. And where is this "Professor" now?

Red: Like always, I have no idea. Probably closer than we think.

Axl: Gotcha. I'll be on my guard. Red: Well, I know you didn't come here just to talk. Shall we get things started?

(After a long battle, the three Hunters eventually defeat Red. Severely damaged, Red struggles to speak.)

Red: Hahah... You've really grown up, Axl. You hear that? This place is done for. I... I set it to self-destruct... Hrk... in case of an emergency. Axl: No, Red, you're coming with us!

(Zero holds Axl back before he can reach Red.)

Axl: Come on, you can still make it!

Zero: Stop it! Hurry up, or we'll be buried here, too! (Red turns away and looks sadly over his shoulder at Axl.)

Red: Axl... He's right... It's my time... Let me go first... You're still young... No need to rush...

Axl: REDDD!!!

(Zero is forced to drag Axl out of the collapsing building as the scene fades out.)

Scene 25: The "Professor"
(Zero, X, and Axl fight through the rest of the Palace until they reach a large room.)

Axl: Alright, we know you're in there. So come on out, Professor!

(The "Professor" appears, turning out to be Sigma.)

Sigma: Hahahah... Thanks for coming by, fellas! This way I can face you in the comfort of my own home. I guess this means you've already defeated all the worthless others?

X: So it was you after all.

Zero: You never give up, do you? Even when we break you down to scraps, you always come back.

Sigma: That's right, folks! I'll do it again, and AGAIN! I will make X AND Zero MINE! Now, come and get me! Give me a good fight, like you always do!

(Zero and the other Hunters fight and defeat Sigma, who then transforms into a massive battle body. They eventually defeat this body as well.)

Scene 26: Epilogue
(Having defeated Sigma's final form, Axl runs ahead of X and Zero towards the fortress exit.)

Axl: Come on! This way! Hurry!

(X looks up and gasps. A shadow looms over Axl, who turns around to see Sigma standing behind him. Axl fires frantically, but it has no effect.)

Sigma: Hahahahaha!

(Sigma punches Axl through a wall.)

X: Axl!!

(X and Zero prepare to fight the broken and disfigured Sigma again.)

Sigma: I will return... in a new form... I promise you!

(Zero reaches for his saber, but he is stopped by shots coming from above. X and Zero look up to see Red standing there.)

Red: I've found you! Zero and X!

(Red jumps down, kicking Zero out of the way and throwing X to the ground with his scythe. He jumps back to stand in front of Sigma.)

Sigma: Ahahaha! Very good, Red... Give me your power. It's time for revenge.

(Sigma starts to fuse with Red.)

Red: With this power... I'll never lose!

(Red whips out a pistol and blasts Sigma out a window.)

Sigma: NooOOOO!!

(Red is thrown against a wall and suddenly transforms back into Axl. X and Zero run over to him.)

Zero: Axl, wake up.

X: Are you okay?

Axl: Heheh. Pretty cool, huh? Come on, you gotta give me some credit!

X: Fine. Let's get out of here.

(X and Zero start to leave. Axl runs after them.)

Axl: Hey, wait for me!

Scene 27: Foreboding
(Zero stands in a blank white area.)

Zero: Wh... Where am I? Huh?

(Zero sees X standing on a pile of wreckage in the distance. X turns and aims his Buster at Zero.)

X: ...Eliminate... Eliminate the Mavericks... The Mavericks!

Zero: X?! What happened, X?!

(X charges his Buster and fires. The scene goes white and then fades in again as Zero suddenly wakes up.)

Zero: Just... a dream?

(An alarm goes off and Alia contacts Zero.)

Alia: Zero? Zero, do you read? We've located the runaway Maverick Grogz at Point F5113. I want you to head there immediately.

Zero: I hear you, Alia. I must've fallen asleep. I'm on my way. Ha... I hope that was really just a dream.

(Scene fades out to credits.) End of Script