Armored Armadillo

"There's nothing Maverick about following orders. We're not in the wrong, X."

- Armored Armadillo

Armored Armadillo, known in Japan as Armor Armarge (アーマー・アルマージ), is an armadillo-type Maverick in Mega Man X. He was a Maverick Hunter from the 8th Armored Division under Sigma and he was a very loyal soldier. When his master rebelled against humankind, he followed suit only to be loyal.

His armor even has arm shields to block regular shots, but one hit from the Electric Spark will make them fall off of him, making him vulnerable. This is due to his armor being kept attached to his body by means of electromagnets. In Mega Man X his shots come from a laser hidden in his head, while in Maverick Hunter X he carries a buster. His attack patterns are identical either way however.

Maverick Hunter X Bio
STEEL-ARMORED WARRIOR

Leader of the 8th Armored Battalion. The steel armor than envelopes his body boasts a high level of defensive strength, rendering most attacks useless. Just like his hard exterior suggests, his personality is rough and gritty. Even though Sigma has taken control of the Maverick Hunters Battalions, he fervently obeys orders from all commanders. Since he needs mined ore and minerals for ammunition, he must maintain control over a mine to keep his supply coming.

Rolling Shield

Spins energy at high speeds with the buster and launches it as an energy shot that rolls along the ground. The energy shot even ricochets once off a wall.

Mega Man X stats:
Armored Armadillo (Armor Armarge)

Height: 6.36 ft (194 cm)

Weight: 510 lb (232 kg)

Attacks: Rolling Shield, Guarding

Stage names:

 * Gallery Stage (from Mega Man X credits)
 * Energy Mine Ruins (from Mega Man Maverick Hunter X stage select screen)

Stage enemies
Enemies in Armored Armadillo's stage:
 * Bat Bone (Batton Bone)
 * Batton M-501 (Bubble Bat)
 * Degraver (Dig Labour)
 * Flammingle
 * Metall C-15
 * Metal Wing
 * Mole Borer
 * Spiky

* Batton M-501 doesn't appear in Mega Man Xtreme.

When Playing as X (Before finishing the game)
Armored Armadillo: I am under strict orders to protect this mine...

X: You don't need to take orders from someone like Sigma! He's insane! Open your eyes, Armored Armadillo!

Armored Armadillo: Whether he's insane or not... It's not my place to judge him. I must obey!

X: Looks like you've gone Maverick! I'm taking you out!

Armored Armadillo: Enough talk. I'm ready to obey my orders.

When Playing as X (In Free Play or Hard Mode)
Armored Armadillo: X... I have orders to defeat you if you showed up.

X: You'll fight me just because Sigma told you to?

Armored Armadillo: I'll fight you because it is my calling!

X: Spoken like a true Maverick, Armored Armadillo!

Armored Armadillo: There's nothing Maverick about following orders. We're not in the wrong, X.

When Playing as Vile
Armored Armadillo: I'm under orders to destroy anyone who comes here. It doesn't matter who it is.

Vile: Ha ha ha... All you do is follow orders. You really think you can take me on?

Armored Armadillo: You don't respect authority. You don't follow orders. I pity you.

Vile: Pity!? Don't pity me! You don't know anything about me!

Other media

 * Armored Armadillo is the fourth Maverick that X fights in the Rockman X manga. He acts like a samurai, even using a sword. He first appeared in the forest Sting Chameleon was in and had orders to destroy X, but disobeyed Sigma's orders so he could fight one-on-one against X. Angry, Sigma scarred his left eye, but decided to let him fight. When X defeated him, he used his sword on himself, as a device on him would make him explode if he betrays Sigma. Vile exploded the local area that Armadillo and his soldiers where, killing them all except for X. Vile talked with X before leaving, giving him the location of an armor upgrade.


 * In the carddas Mega Mission 3, Armored Armadillo is revived as "Armor Armarge HL" (Armored Armadillo HL), and attacks the Maverick Hunter base with other three Mavericks disguised as a recruit Hunter named "Rot Armor". He now is red and wears a larger armor.