Duckbill Mole

Duckbill Mole (ダックビルモール) is a secret boss in Mega Man X: Command Mission, a Reploid based on a platypus. He resides within the Missile Maintenance Room on the top floors of the Melda Ore Plant, which can be accessed using the Melda Key found via the Deployment Center.

The Rebellion has charged Duckbill Mole with guarding the "Absolute Zero" armor, citing it as a treasure that they gave him. Defeating him gives Zero access to the special Hyper Mode he guards.

Characteristics
Duckbill Mole resembles a platypus, being a short and stocky Reploid with a large beak and flipper-like feet. He also possesses a beaver-like tail and has a helmet with spikes on it. He is equipped with a hammer called Naguru D and has a drilling Mechaniloid called K-Ball on his back. Oddly enough, during his battle there are actually two of him to fight.

Duckbill exhibits eccentric behavior, and with the Rebellion symbol embedded on his forehead, could indicate that he's truly gone Maverick. Besides this small duty, and considering he was locked in a room, he was likely not deemed that useful of an asset to the Rebellion and he has little role in the game.

When encountered by X
Duckbill Mole: Ha ha ha ha haaaah! What do you want? But wait! I forgot to introduce myself! I am Duckbill Mole! And behind me is the Mechaniloid K-Ball!

K-Ball: ......

Duckbill Mole: And you are...? You're here to steal my treasure the Rebellion gave me. But you can't have it! You'll have to face the crazy hammer, Naguru D first!

In-battle lines

 * "Ready to tangle with Duckbill Mole?!" (Pre-battle line)
 * "Back in action!" (When using Mega/Ultra Fire)
 * "Ready for this?!" (When using Quake Hammer)
 * "It's party time!" (When using Kamikaze Drill)
 * "You're in for a shock!" (When using Mantle Assault)
 * "That hurt!" (When hit with a strong attack)
 * "I got bulldozed!" (When hit with a Critical strike)

Trivia

 * Duckbill Mole's name and mining drill weapon could be in reference to the platypus's burrowing habits. Also, the platypus was called names, such as duckbill and duckmole by early British settlers.
 * He is one of two bosses that uses "Massimo of Steel" as the boss theme. The other being Depth Dragoon.
 * Duckbill Mole is one of two Reploids based on a platypus, the other being Professor Gaudile.
 * Duckbill Mole was originally planned to be a chapter boss, along with Depth Dragoon and Rafflesian, to round out the typical "eight Mavericks" formula. However, when the story was mandated to be cut down, he was repurposed as a secret boss.