Crimson Palace

Crimson Palace (クリムゾンパレス) is where the first and final stages of Mega Man X7 takes place, and the apparent headquarters of Red Alert, a group of Reploid vigilantes corrupted by Sigma.

History
The Crimson Palace is located in Russia, specifically at Point RD18-66. It is unknown if Red Alert constructed it, but nevertheless, they utilize it as their base of operations.

In Axl's opening stage, he escapes from the Crimson Fortress to get away from Red Alert, ending up in the Highway area. However, he is pursued by a Red Alert Mechaniloid, Mega Scorpio.

Once the ader. After his defe have defeated the eight members of Red Alert, ng to a subtly reveals the location of the Crimson Palace to them, challenging them to come face him. Despite this, X, Zero, and Axl must force their way down the Palace Road before they can freely transport in and out of the Crimson Palace itself. Upon doing so, they enter the palace and face Red, followed by a boss rush against the members of Red Alert and finally.

Crimson Fortress
Crimson Fortress is the first half of the Opening Stage, where Axl escapes from Red Alert.

Enemies:


 * Surveillance Radar
 * Guard Fan
 * Radarroid
 * Runnerbomb
 * Boss: Guard Door

Palace Road
Palace Road is the penultimate stage. It is a mix between an auto-scroller and a prolonged boss fight against Mole Bore as the Hunters blast their way towards the palace.

Enemies:


 * Crash Roader
 * Large Mine
 * Ball De Voux
 * Boss: Mole Bore

Crimson Palace
The final stage. Crimson Palace begins with a climb up a tall shaft, before a battle between the Maverick Hunters and Red, Red Alert's leader. After his defeat, the Maverick Hunters reach a fork in the road. Regardless of the path taken, the Hunters end in an area where they confront the eight Red Alert members again, and finally face Sigma. Unlike most final stages, the player does not get sent back to the Stage Select screen between bosses, making it one continuous stage.

Enemies:


 * Skelebat
 * Metall S
 * Metal Stone
 * Boss: Red
 * Proto Ride
 * Runnerbomb
 * Hellguarder
 * Surveillance Radar
 * Mega Tortoise
 * Guard Fan
 * Ape Stone
 * Ape Sting
 * Rematch against eight bosses
 * Boss: Sigma