Proto Man

"I live as I wish. That is all. My life is none of your business."

- Proto Man

"Robots are machines that follow orders. I'm a machine that doesn't, so what does that make me?"

- Proto Man

"i ate dr Cossack because he eats little boys."

- Proto Man

Proto Man, known as Blues (ブルース) in Japan, is the first Robot Master created by Dr. Light and is considered the "brother" to [[Mega Man (

History
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Rockman Complete Works data
Rockman 3: ライトはかせしさくロボット１号. エネルギーそうちにミスがあり、スクラップ前にゆくえふめいに. はたして敵か、みかたか...

Rockman 5: ライト博士の人型試作ロボット１号機. ロックマンにとっては兄に当たる存在. 完成後、エネルギー動力装置に欠陥が発見され、自分の死期を知ったブルースはその後、行方をくらます...動力停止寸前にＤｒ．ワイリーに回収され、何らかの改造を受けたらしいが...

Rockman Battle & Fighters data
ワシのひとがたしさくロボット１ごうきでロックマンはしらないがロックマンのあににあたる. こどくをあいし、みずからのしんねんにもとづいてこうどうする.

Mega Man: Powered Up

 * "I'll help you this time...but remember this, Light! I haven't forgiven you!"
 * "EXPLODE!"
 * "PROTO STRIKE!"
 * "Sorry, it had to be."
 * "Cut Man... I'm sorry, but this ends here."
 * "Stop. This isn't your site anyway."
 * "Ice Man... This might be a little painful, but hang in there..."
 * "As you are now, you are a threat to everyone. I must neutralize you."
 * "Yes, that's the spirit, Fire Man. Just use it the right way next time you awaken."
 * "Elec Man... I'm sorry, but I can't go easy on you..."
 * "Time Man...?! That accursed Light! Allowing another unfinished robot..."
 * "Oil Man?! This being our first meeting, brother, I'll make this short, so hang on."
 * "When you attack me, watch out for my unstable nuclear core... One big shot and we're both vapor, I'd say."
 * "Robots are machines that follow orders. I'm a machine that doesn't, so what does that make me?"
 * "That madman. Even worse than those Joe robots, to think he'd make something like this!"
 * "It's always been on my mind...what it means to be born with weapons in our hands. I haven't found the answer yet, but with the powers you've given me, I will crush your villainy."

Mega Man 3

 * "Where's Dr. Wily?... Oh no, too late."

Mega Man 7

 * "It's been a while, Mega Man. Here is a little information. Your weapons can be used to discover hidden areas. Try using the flame weapon in the woods."
 * "Mega Man, have you collected the R, U, S, and H circuit plates? Collect all the plates and Dr. Light will create new equipment for you. Good luck, Mega Man! I'll see you later. If you survive..."-if you didn't take the Super Adapter
 * "Mega Man, have you collected the R, U, S, and H circuit plates? Cool but remember, the super megaman Armor is too bulky to allow you to slide. Good Luck, Mega Man! I'll see you later. If you survive..."-if you already took the Super Adapter
 * "So Brother, you are not as weak as I thought. Let's see which of us Father made stronger!"
 * "Maybe you are the superior model, Mega Man. Here, take this with you."
 * "It's OK. Take it. And... watch your back..."

Mega Man 8

 * "Are you okay?"
 * "Who was that?"
 * "He may be connected to Dr. Wily."
 * "'Wily Tower' is just ahead of here."

Mega Man 2: The Power Fighters

 * "Wily, did you truly believe you could fool me?"
 * "Don't worry about my problems. I know my own body better than anybody else. And remember, I'm unbeatable! No matter what."
 * "That's not my style. I'll do it myself. I don't need anybody! Nice chatting with you, Doc, but I've got things to do. Later."
 * "You have a good soul, but sometimes you're too naïve. Believe in yourself, Mega Man! Your way is not wrong, it is the righteous path."
 * "...... I live as I wish. That is all. My life is none of your business."
 * "That's fine by me, but you can't defeat Mega Man."
 * "You and Mega Man have completely different goals."
 * "You only care about petty things like fighting to be the best. But Mega Man is different. He cares about the future."
 * "Yes! He keeps fighting for the future of robots and humans."
 * "Think about it, Bass. Think about who you really need to fight against."
 * "So you're leaving, Duo?"
 * "There's no relation. I like to be alone."
 * "Duo."
 * "Come and visit Earth again."
 * "Come and visit Earth again."

Mega Man & Bass

 * "Stop it right there, King! First, Dr. Wily's lab, now the museum?"
 * "You're not going anywhere, King!"
 * "No, you're gonna face ME first!"
 * "Ugh... Looks like I have no choice but to use this..."
 * "Mega Man/Bass, get back! I'm going to channel all my energy into this blast!"
 * "It's time to end this! Big Bang Strike!!"
 * "Y-You idiot! Are you going to waste this chance I just gave you!? Fight, damn it, fight...!" (translation of the SNES version)
 * "Bass, you're underestimating him! He's... still alive...!"
 * "You never learn, Wily!"
 * "I won't let this happen!" ("Blues Strike!" in the Japanese version)
 * "Bass, you don't need to hesitate, do you? You are not a slave to Wily, are you? You are acting on your own, aren't you? Not with a partner, nor under someone's order..."
 * "You are strong. That is true. But you can't defeat Mega Man. Do you know why? It is because you have nothing to fight for... What have you been fighting for, Bass? You don't have anything or anybody to fight for, do you? You have fought only for yourself, right?"
 * "Farewell."

Mega Man 9

 * "You're a fool, Mega Man! It's a trap! That's the fake Dr. Light robot Wily used to make that fake video!"
 * "Naïve as always... Do what you want, then!"
 * "Looks like you need my help - again..."

Mega Man 10

 * "I don't think you'll be able to do this alone."
 * "Forget about me... I've caught that Roboenza Virus."
 * "I guess I owe you one now..."
 * "And now another of your schemes ends in failure."
 * "Hmm? What's wrong with you? You've got a fever... I guess that's what they call poetic justice."
 * "I should just leave you here..."

Trivia

 * The name Blues (Proto Man's Japanese name) comes from the musical genre. The musical genre is considered a precursor to rock, just as the robot Blues is a precursor to the robot Rock.


 * Proto Man's character is very reminiscent of Racer X from Speed Racer. Keiji Inafune commented the idea was inspired by many mysterious characters from classic anime of his generation, since the team wanted people to be unsure of whether Proto Man was friend or foe. He was given a scarf for coolness, and a shield to make him seem tougher than Mega Man. - Mega Man Official Complete Works Page 17


 * In Mega Man Powered Up, he couldn't copy weapons like Mega Man, but in other games, he can.


 * Proto Man is slightly taller than Mega Man in most appearances, being mistaken as roughly equivalent due to the shape of Mega Man's helmet. However, in Mega Man: The Wily Wars, Proto Man was not redrawn to size, ending up as shorter than even Ice Man.


 * Unlike Mega Man, Proto Man's buster is usually depicted built into his left arm.


 * Proto Man's Red Striker from Mega Man: Battle & Chase appears as a toy in Mega Man ZX in Area C, belonging to one of two twins. The other twin is in possession of Mega Man's Rush Roadster.


 * Proto Man has rarely ever been depicted without his trademark shades, and as such, his eyes have never been revealed. Even in his origin story in the Archie Comics as shown above, his hair conceals his eyes.


 * Despite having been the lead antagonist in Mega Man 5 (until it was revealed that Wily was in fact the true enemy), Proto Man is the only major foe not to have his own logo in game or on the Stage Select (while others such as Wily, Cossack and Mr. X did). However, he was given a logo in the Navi Mode of the Rockman Complete Works and Mega Man Anniversary Collection, which sits at the base of the life bars for all main bosses until the end of his fortress, after which it changes to Wily's logo.


 * In the Rockman 3 commercial Proto Man is seen without his helmet and has dark grey hair, a different hairstyle than seen in any other media, different shades, and a red scarf.


 * Proto Man's voice actor in the animated series (Scott McNeil) also voiced Ken Masters from the animated Street Fighter cartoon series. This is somewhat mirrored by his Japanese voice actor (Ryotaro Okiayu) who also did the voice acting for Zero in the Mega Man X series.


 * Viewtiful Joe, the main protagonist from another Capcom game was once referred to as "some kind of Mega Man or something" when he and Hulk Davidson first meet. This is a reference to Joe's resemblance to Proto Man as both have similar color schemes.


 * Luste Teuber, a character from the Japanese dōjin soft series, Rosenkreuzstilette, bears a striking resemblance to Proto Man in the sequel, Rosenkreuzstilette ~Freudenstachel~. Her first appearance in which she masquerades Proto Man was seen in [erka:es] April Fool's site, as Luste puts on a visor and a yellow scarf similar to Proto Man's. Her final design in the sequel, however, still bears resemblance to Proto Man, as she wears a pair of orange goggles and a black scarf reminiscent of him.


 * Proto Man is one of the main characters in the live-action fan film.


 * Proto Man's story from the animated series and Mega Man 5 together inspired his role in the rock opera by The Protomen.


 * "Protoboy", a character from the TV show Robotboy, appears to be based on Proto Man.


 * Oddly, like Bass, Proto Man is always fought as a mini-boss rather than an actual boss, despite the fact that boss music is used for his fight in Mega Man 7 and the final fight with him in Mega Man 3.