Mega Man X6 Script (Zero's story)

Script from the game Mega Man X6, Zero's storyline only (see also: X's storyline).

'Note: This script starts at Scene 7 because Zero does not appear in the game until then, or until after destroying the Zero Nightmare, which can happen in any one of the Investigators' stages. To see what happens before Scene 7 (which can only happen as X), see X's storyline.)'

Scene 7: Zero's Return
(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: Amazon Area
(Zero teleports to a dense jungle area.)

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

(Zero 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.

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

Zero: Alia! What is this unusual signal?

Alia: It must be the Nightmare! Stay alert!

Zero: Is this the Nightmare? I see...

(Zero 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.

(Zero is teleported to a different area.)

Zero: Is this the Amazon Area? It's similar, yet different...

If Zero encounters High Max
(Zero finds an unknown black-armored Reploid, High Max, in a hidden room.)

High Max: You're not wanted here. Do not disturb our important investigation.

Zero: Your investigation? Come on! You're examining the Nightmare!

High Max: You are nuisance. I'll delete you.

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

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

Zero: How persistent you are, Dynamo...

Dynamo: You're also persistent... Now that Sigma finished, I must survive by myself... by making use of the Nightmare!

Zero: The Nightmare is too dangerous! Stop it!

Dynamo: Then give me the Nightmare Soul. OK?

(Zero fights and defeats Dynamo.)

Dynamo: You are too strong. See you later, Zero!

(Dynamo teleports out.)

(Zero continues until he comes across a strange capsule. As he approaches, a hologram of Dr. Light appears.)

Dr. Light: Zero... I'm glad to see you again.

Zero: ... I will never die. I don't really remember, but when I came to, I could move... I don't know if the recovery function worked...

Dr. Light: ... The world still needs X and you... ... So you came back to life, didn't you? We must put an end to this Nightmare... Please give X this Armor program... However, for security reason, the Armor won't work until the four programs combine. Now I will give X a foot program of the Blade Armor. This program will enhance X's dash performance and enable him to perform the Mach Dash. X can dash while jumping and X will be invincible in the beginning. For the Earth. For the future. Good luck!

(Zero continues until he comes to a spiked area.)

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

Zero: If I can't make it with a double jump, I'll try it.

(Zero comes to the boss gate.)

Zero: I feel a strong power... Is this an investigator?

Alia: The investigator here is Commander Yammark. Be ready for battle just in case...

Zero: I am always ready. I will destroy the crazy investigator.

(Zero enters the door and encounters Commander Yammark.)

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

Commander Yammark: Yes! I'm in charge of the Amazon area. Tell me! What will you do with the Nightmare?

Zero: Are you serious? It is your silly toy!

Commander Yammark: Maverick Hunters and Reploid researchers are all liars! I may end up betrayed and deleted! So I will delete you first!

(Zero fights and defeats Commander Yammark, who explodes. Zero 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 Zero picked up 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 you can equip Parts. 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 9: The Researchers
(Gate and Isoc are seen inside a dark laboratory.) Isoc: I have a report. Another investigator has been beaten...

Gate: Blast... That old robot is tenacious.

Isoc: You are quite right, sir. Especially that red Reploid... Zero has outstanding performance. I believe he will cause problems for us if we don't take measures now...

Gate: I'm no longer interested in Zero. High Max will defeat Zero before long.

Isoc: There is no doubt it will be easy for High Max... but we'd better make a move just in case.

Gate: Isoc, I have been thinking about that. You're obsessed with Zero, aren't you?

Isoc: No, no, I'm not... Gate: Then leave that old robot and focus on the experiment.

Isoc: Yes sir, I'm doing just that. It's going smoothly and effectively. We achieved 99.98% success rate by now. So I assume the experiment is done.

Gate: Then it's time for the next phase... Ha ha ha. It's going to be fun... Isoc.

Isoc: I'm sure, sir.

Gate: Keep an eye on those two Maverick Hunters.

Isoc: I shall obey your orders.

Scene 10: Central Museum
(Zero teleports to the beginning of the Central Museum area.)

Alia: You are in the Central Museum, or should I say "in the building that used to be the Museum..." The place has completely changed its appearances.

Zero: This place is deserted... That is good because now I can concentrate on my mission.

Alia: Ok, let's go!

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

Zero: Why is there a totem pole here? I don't pick up any life signs...

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

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

Zero: What location? Alia... Can you read my location? Alia? ... The transmission is jammed again...?

Zero: What is this location, anyway!? Can you read my location, Alia? Alia... Jammed transmission... Okay, then.

Zero: What's this place? Alia! Can you read my location!? Huh? Alia! ... Jammed transmission? I'll do it on my own.

Zero: What happened? Alia? Can you read me? The transmission is jammed... What's going on?

Zero: Oh, not again... Give me a break. What a waste of time!

Zero: Now what? It's useless to try to think about it...

Zero: Another virtual area... What do the Nightmares want...

Zero: I've reached an open space at last... But a bigger room can only mean a bigger challenge awaits!

Zero: Have I been transferred again? Alia? What's going on?

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

High Max: You Nightmare scum! What made you come here?

Zero: I came here to eliminate you.

High Max: No! It's you who will be eliminated!

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

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

Zero: Dynamo! What are you doing here?

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

Zero: The Nightmares are too dangerous to play around with!

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

(Zero fights and defeats Dynamo.)

Dynamo: I'm not strong enough... Later!

(Dynamo teleports out. Zero continues on.)

(Zero comes across another Light Capsule.)

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

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

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

(Zero enters the door and encounters Ground Scaravich.)

Zero: Ground Scaravich! Why do you need to steal from another ruin? Hmm... You seem to be very close to the Nightmares...

Ground Scaravich: I am cursed, I know it! You are Zero. I heard you were dead. I really wanted to obtain your DNA data, but I no longer need it.

Zero: What do you mean?

Ground Scaravich: You can fight me to find out!

(Zero fights and defeats Ground Scaravich, who explodes. Zero 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 11: Magma Area
(Zero 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.

Zero: It's dangerous wherever I go.

Alia: Although I can't confirm it due to the jamming, it must be the Nightmare.

Zero: I don't care, I just move forward.

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

Zero: I found a giant Mechaniloid...

Alia: Mechaniloid? There is no data signal. It must be the Nightmare.

Zero: The Nightmare. I'll crush it! Its weak point is obvious.

(Zero destroys the Mechanilioid.)

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

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

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

High Max: Here comes a nuisance...

Zero: I don't think you are helpful. Leave.

High Max: Hey! That's my line!

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

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

Zero: Dynamo! You're pesky!

Dynamo: You must be busy dying so many times.

Zero: I won't die in such a trifle battle!

Dynamo: You're always passionate. I want many Souls... Even yours!

(Zero fights and defeats Dynamo.)

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

(Dynamo teleports out. Zero continues on.)

(Zero comes across another Light Capsule.)

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

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

Alia: Zero! It is the Hot Spot! Watch out!

Zero: It's too hot...

(Zero enters a rocky area.)

Alia: It's another Hot Spot! Stay alert!

Zero: Magmas are ready to destroy me... I won't die here. I'll move quickly!

(Zero comes to the boss gate.)

Zero: It's getting hotter and hotter... The investigator must be ahead.

Alia: The investigator for this area is Blaze Heatnix. Find out its weak point, just in case.

(Zero enters the door and encounters Blaze Heatnix.)

Zero: It's too hot here. Let's finish this...

Blaze Heatnix: A vigorous guy! I've been waiting! You look so strong compared with 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.

Zero: I'm not interested in your talk... Will you fight or not?

Blaze Heatnix: Good. Let's fight!

(Zero fights and defeats Blaze Heatnix, who explodes. Zero 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 of deep underground.

Scene 12: North Pole Area
(Zero teleports to the beginning of the North Pole area.)

Alia: This is the North Pole Area. Do you feel cold? Are you all right?

Zero: I'm all right... Thanks for asking.

Alia: A High Jump Part may be of help.

Zero: I can manage on my own. Now let's go!

(Zero 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.

(Zero 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.

(Zero is teleported to a different area.)

Zero: Was I thrown off course? Alia! ... The communication's out?

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

High Max: You offend me, so I'll delete you!

Zero: You are the offensive one!

High Max: ... Annoying. I shall delete you!

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

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

Dynamo: Have you solved the mystery of the Nightmare?

Zero: That's not your business! Leave!

Dynamo: The Nightmare Soul is nice DNA. I want that power! So I will take the Souls you collected!

(Zero fights and defeats Dynamo.)

Dynamo: You're too serious. Later, Zero!

(Dynamo teleports out. Zero continues on.)

(Zero comes across another Light Capsule.)

Dr. Light: Zero, give X this Armor program... Collect four programs to complete the Armor. Now I'll give X a foot program of Shadow Armor. Press the Jump button while holding the Up button to jump high and stick to the ceiling. After sticking, X can dash on the ceiling. This is a tricky Armor. Tell him to handle it well! Please help X.

(Zero continues until he enters a ditch.)

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

(Zero comes to the boss gate.)

Zero: I feel... This must be an investigator!

Alia: The investigator in this area is Blizzard Wolfang. Set up your weapons in case you fight... ......... Zero, actually I...

Zero: Forget about the past.

Alia: Zero! Do you know? Wolfang was...

Zero: Now he is the Nightmare investigator. We have to fight him.

Alia: Yeah, right... Good luck, Zero.

(Zero enters the boss door and encounters Blizzard Wolfang.)

Zero: Blizzard Wolfang, nice to see you...

Blizzard Wolfang: Zero! I heard that you returned.

Zero: I won't die so easily.

Blizzard Wolfang: Don't think badly of me, Zero. I won't disobey Gate. I must pay for my past sins. Besides I have a new mission. You know what I mean. Let's fight!

Zero: I have no choice. You will lose!

(Zero fights and defeats Blizzard Wolfang, who explodes. Zero 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 13: Inami Temple
(Zero teleports to the beginning of the Inami Temple area.)

Alia: You are in Inami Temple, an important cultural asset.

Zero: Why does the Nightmare phenomena have to happen here of all places? What are they plotting?

Alia: ... We'd better save the Reploids... I'm counting on you, Zero.

Zero: Okay, I'm on my way, Alia!

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

Zero: Darn! It's some kind of a trap!? It's raining!

Alia: I don't pick up any sign of rain in that area. It must be the Nightmare phenomenon... Stay alert!

Zero: I am gradually getting damaged... However, it's strange that I've been recovering when 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.)

Zero: Alia, this machine seems to be out of control! And make the matter worse, it's protected by a thick barrier. The cores seem to have been establishing a barrier.

Alia: Watch out for the damage caused by the Nightmare rain! Destroy those cores!

(Zero destroys the machine.)

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

Zero: I know... And that means the other Reploids are in danger! I have to hurry!

(Zero comes to a small, spiked passageway.)

Alia: A low passage... It's too narrow to walk into, but maybe there's another way... Maybe X can handle it because his body is a little smaller than yours.

(Zero is teleported to a different area.)

Zero: A different area...

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

High Max: Nightmare scum! You have appeared at last!

Zero: Shut up! All of you, withdraw!

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

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

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

Dynamo: How are you doing?

Zero: Save us time and run away now...

Dynamo: Shut up! I may be a coward, but I'm 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!

(Zero fights and defeats Dynamo.)

Dynamo: Oh, give me a break...

(Dynamo teleports out. Zero continues on.)

(Zero finds another Light Capsule.)

Dr. Light: Zero, will you give this Armor program to X for me? Obtain all 4 programs, so that the Armor will be complete. The one I give you now is the body program for the Shadow Armor. With this program, X will take less damage, and the damage X receives will be converted to the energy to perform the Giga Attack. You two are our last hope...

(Zero comes to the boss door.)

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

(Zero enters the door and encounters Rainy Turtloid.)

Zero: Are you Rainy Turtloid?

Rainy Turtloid: Zero, the famous Maverick Hunter! X and Zero are Reploids I respect.

Zero: Fine. So don't fight me, help me.

Rainy Turtloid: I've been resurrected to carry out an important duty. A very important duty given by my master... Though I brought shame on my master, he allowed me to live. That's why... I have to finish my duty, even if it means sacrificing my life.

Zero: I see...

(Zero fights and defeats Rainy Turtloid, who explodes. Zero 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 14: Recycle Lab
(Zero 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?

Zero: Large machines are working overhead.

Alia: It must be the work of the Nightmare. There is no signal. Be careful not to get caught in the compressor.

(Zero finds a Ride Armor.)

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

Alia: You should be fine, but be careful.

(Zero comes to a junk pile.)

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

Zero: OK. I'll move carefully.

(Zero is teleported to a different area.)

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

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

High Max: The Nightmare... What are you doing here?

Zero: What are you talking about?

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

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

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

Dynamo: Long time no see!

Zero: Sorry but I will never go with you.

Dynamo: Don't be cruel. By the way... Nightmare Souls... I want them all! I will get the Souls that you collected!

(Zero fights and defeats Dynamo.)

Dynamo: I just can't win. Bye, Zero!

(Dynamo teleports out. Zero continues on.)

(Zero comes to another Light Capsule.)

Dr. Light: Zero, take this Armor program for X. Collect four programs to complete the Armor. Now I will give X a head program of the Shadow Armor. This program will enable X to swing the Saber faster by analyzing it. I hope we can restore peace.

(Zero teleports to another conveyor belt area.)

Zero: The belt conveyor is 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!

Zero: At least I'm not bored...

(Zero comes to a wall of spikes.)

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

(Zero comes to the boss gate.)

Zero: Here comes the boss of junk...

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

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

Metal Shark Player: What are you doing?

Zero: I don't have time for this... What do you want? Metal Shark Player?

Metal Shark Player: I want DNA! Excellent DNA! But I don't need your DNA data.

Zero: Shut up and fight!

Metal Shark Player: Fine! Heh heh heh!

(Zero fights and defeats Metal Shark Player, who explodes. Zero 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 27: Epilogue
End of Script