Digger

Digger, known as Digouter (ディグアウター / diguautaa) in the Japanese games, is an occupation in the world of Mega Man Legends. Diggers are those who enter the ancient ruins found below ground all over the world, in search for Refractors and other useful items. Digging is very dangerous due to the traps and hostile Reaverbots found in ruins, and as such Diggers must be licensed to enter many of the ruins.

While all kinds of Diggers exist, they are predominantly younger males. Additionally, it is also common for Diggers to have parts of their bodies modified or replaced with tools and weapons. In some cases it may also be to patch up injuries

Characteristics
Although there are a variety of reasons that may motivate a Digger to enter ruins, they are not mere treasure hunters. Respectable Diggers retrieve Refractors and other technology from the ruins for the good of society. Most civilization makes use of Holon technology that was left behind by the ancients, and high quality Refractors are needed provide utilities to cities and power many kinds of machines. Thus, civilization is very dependent on the work of Diggers. Diggers who are motivated by greed and fortune are predominantly Air Pirates.

As a team
Diggers seldom work alone due to the dangers in ruins. In many cases, one will enter the ruin while the other monitors the state of the ruin from the outside, providing information about Reaverbot signals and where to go. The Digger who enters the ruin is known as the Main Diver, or in some cases leading diver. The Digger who stays behind to monitor the ruin is called the Spotter, or in some cases the operator.

Notable Diggers and Teams

 * MegaMan Volnutt and Roll Caskett - The Digger team that the series revolves around.
 * Barrell Caskett - Prominent Digger and scholar, known as The Invincible Barrel.
 * Verner Von Bluecher - Long time companion of Barrel's, used his fortune to try and research Forbidden Island.
 * Banner and Matilda Caskett - Roll's parents. Journeyed to Forbidden Island and supposedly never returned.
 * Guildmaster - Longtime Digger who became leader of the Digger's Guild on Nino Island.

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