Mega Man X4 Script (X's story)

Script from the game Mega Man X4, X's storyline only.

Scene 1: A Dark Proposition
(The leader of Repliforce, General, meets with a cloaked Reploid on a stormy night.)

???: It's about the Maverick Hunters, General. They are far too eager to please the humans, and continue to hunt down the Reploids. Do you believe they pose a significant threat?

General: Perhaps.

???: You already know the truth, General. Their sole mission has been to destroy any Reploids who fail to do as the humans order!

General: Hmm...

???: It's in your best interest to stop them now, before they turn on you! You possess enough power to destroy them!

General: ... You are dismissed.

???: What?!

General: I will not betray the humans. Remove yourself from my sight. My business with you has concluded...

???: Heh heh heh... very well. But you will change your mind soon, I assure you! Ha ha ha ha... Ha ha ha ha!

Scene 2: The First Mission
(X stands in the Command Room of the Maverick Hunter Headquarters, receiving a briefing of his next mission.)

Hunter H.Q.: Mavericks have been found at location 5567! The Mavericks occupied the Sky Lagoon using the most advanced weapons available! The army appears to be the Repliforce!

X: Roger that! I'm on my way!

(X teleports out to the Sky Lagoon.)

Scene 3: A Fiery Grave
(X fights his way through the Sky Lagoon and fights Eregion, a large dragon-like Mechaniloid. He enters a boss gate and comes across Magma Dragoon, another Maverick Hunter.)

X: You're Dragoon from the 14th Unit!

Dragoon: This isn't good, X! That Maverick just destroyed the power reactor!

X: What?! Then the Sky Lagoon will... come crashing to the ground!

Dragoon: It's too late, X! It's time I made my escape! I'd suggest you do the same... Don't do anything reckless on the way out, okay?

(Dragoon teleports away.)

X: The city below will soon become a sea of flames. Many people will perish... I have no choice but to escape from here and head to the city below!

(X teleports out to the city, finding it utterly decimated and burning.)

X: ... Wha-?! The city has been completely destroyed! They were innocent people... I won't forget this!

Scene 4: Enter Colonel
(As X stands looking at the burning remains, a uniformed Reploid teleports in.)

X: Who are you?

Colonel: I'm the Colonel of the Repliforce.

X: Has the Repliforce been occupying this area?

Colonel: What are you talking about?! I only came to save my sister. The army responsible for all the violence in this region is not the Repliforce!

X: Nevertheless, I want you to disarm and follow me back to the H.Q.

Colonel: Never! You're asking my soldiers to drop their weapons? The only time we drop our weapons is when we aren't able to fight any longer!

X: You will be regarded a Maverick and treated as such!

Colonel: Do as you will! The Repliforce would sooner fight and die than discard our pride. Consider us Mavericks if this is what you wish!

X: Wait! Calm down, Colonel!

(Colonel teleports out.)

X: What the ...! Something's got to give. Otherwise the entire Repliforce will be considered to be Mavericks!

Scene 5: The General's Speech
(General addresses the troops of Repliforce.)

General: Brave soldiers of Repliforce, we have all been wrongfully judged as Mavericks by the humans. We cannot suffer this indignity and live in disgrace. We will build our own nation of Reploids. But remember, this is neither about insurection, or rebellion against our human creators. This is about our liberty and security. We must battle for our own individual rights, and our own survival. Together we will build our own nation, a sanctuary for all Reploids, our own Utopia. Let us forge onward towards a new golden era for the Repliforce.

(The crowd cheers.)

Colonel: I, too, share the General's sentiment. Take heed, we have no other choice. Let us fight vehemontly, with courage and pride, without fear -- for we are the Repliforce. The most powerful army in history!

(The crowd cheers again.)

(Watching from a dark room, an unknown Reploid listens to the speech.)

???: Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! The General has finally taken action! And now, my Maverick Hunters, what will you do? I'll be watching closely from here on out. Ha ha ha ha!

Scene 6: Enter Double
(X returns to the Hunter Headquarters and finds a strange Reploid waiting for him.)

X: ... Who are you?

Double: Call me Double, the rookie hunter. My liege, the Repliforce has begun its coup!

X: ... Wait! ... Colonel, you're jumping to conclusions here!

Double: Sir, you've been given the order to scramble!

X: Right! I'm leaving right now!

Scene 7: Mission Descriptions and Intros
JUNGLE: Infiltrate enemy-occupied jungle and destroy the weapon under construction.

CYBERSPACE: A bug has corrupted the network. Dive into cyberspace and exterminate it.

AIR FORCE: The Repliforce ship has taken off. Pursue and blast it out of the air.

VOLCANO: Dragoon of the 14th unit is a traitor. Locate and bring him back to hunter H.Q.

MARINE BASE: Repliforce decimated the city and left. Pursue them aboard the Land Chaser.

BIO LAB: The abandoned lab is now operational. Investigate and destroy the lab.

MILITARY TRAIN: A military train is moving supplies. Cut off Repliforce's supply route.

SNOW BASE: We've discovered a hidden snow base. Halt production of their new weapon.

Web Spider: He protects the secret weapon of the Jungle

Cyber Peacock: He lives in Cyberspace and wants to destroy the network system

Storm Owl: He left with a Space Fortress to conquer the air

Magma Dragoon: He betrayed the Irregular Hunters and hid himself inside a volcano

Jet Stingray: He destroyed the city and escaped to the sea

Split Mushroom: He occupies the Laboratory and will attack whoever visits there

Slash Beast: He defends the Military Train to protect the supply of goods

Frost Walrus: He protects the secret weapon which lies inside the Snow Base

Scene 8: Dragoon's Downfall
(X fights through Dragoon's stage until he finds him inside a volcano.)

Dragoon: X... You've arrived.

X: Dragoon! Why did you betray the H.Q.!?

Dragoon: Heh... you'll have to defeat me first.

X: But... we're allies.

Dragoon: ... You're so naive. ... Listen closely. I let the Sky Lagoon fall! And I'd do it again! Ha ha ha ha ha ha!

X: No! Those were innocent people! You're not Dragoon! You're just a Maverick!

Dragoon: You got that right! Power up X! It's time you showed me what you can do!

(X fights and defeats Dragoon, who collapses to the floor, damaged beyond repair.)

Dragoon: ... You... are... strong... X...

X: Such a waste... Why Dragoon?

Dragoon: ... Always... wanted... to fight... you. ... Then... he... appeared... and...

X: He appeared? Who?!

Dragoon: He told me to work for Repliforce. To goad you into fighting...

X: You did it just so you could fight me?

Dragoon: ... was worth it... for a final duel...

X: Dragoon!!

(Dragoon explodes. X teleports out.)

Scene 9: Spider's Web
(X fights through Web Spider's stage until he finds him through a boss gate.)

Web Spider: You've labeled us all as Mavericks! I won't let you pass. Turn back now!

(X fights and defeats Web Spider, who explodes. X teleports out.)

Scene 10: Mushroom's Taunt
(X fights through Split Mushroom's stage until he finds him through a boss gate.)

Split Mushroom: Are you X? I'm under orders to terminate you.

X: What?! Who's orders?

Split Mushroom: Take a wild guess.

(X fights and defeats Split Mushroom, who explodes. X teleports out.)

Scene 11: Peacock's Readings
(X fights through Cyber Peacock's stage until he finds him through a boss gate.)

Cyber Peacock: His potential... is limitless?! ...not possible...

X: Who are you? Why are you doing this to me?

Cyber Peacock: I was ordered to test your abilities. It's quite simple.

X: What?!

Cyber Peacock: Prepare yourself!

(X fights and defeats Cyber Peacock, who explodes. X teleports out.)

Scene 12: Owl's Unit
(X fights through Storm Owl's stage until he finds him through a boss gate.)

Storm Owl: How dare you destroy my unit! You'll pay for this with your life!

(X fights and defeats Storm Owl, who explodes. X teleports out.)

Scene 13: Walrus' Threat
(X fights through Frost Walrus' stage until he finds him through a boss gate.)

Frost Walrus: They sent a kid like you after me? I promise to end this quickly...

(X fights and defeats Frost Walrus, who explodes. X teleports out.)

Scene 14: Stingray the Coward
(X finds Jet Stingray after chasing him through the entire stage.)

Jet Stingray: I'm impressed that you found me... But your search is over. Get ready X!

(X fights and defeats Jet Stingray, who explodes. X teleports out.)

Scene 15: The Beast
(X fights through Slash Beast's stage until he finds him at the end of the train.)

Slash Beast: Challenging my unit was both foolish and reckless! You are nothing more than my prey... One that is soon to be retired!

(X fights and defeats Slash Beast, who explodes. X teleports out.)

Scene 16: The Light Capsules
(X is fighting through a stage when he comes across a strange capsule. A hologram of Dr. Light appears as he approaches.)

Dr. Light: This war should never have happened, X... Why must Reploids fight each other? Why do these peace keepers persist in fighting each other? This must be some sort of mistake... X, enter this capsule. Equip with this to discover the truth. Stop this tragic war as soon as possible, X.

(Helmet Upgrade) Dr. Light: I'm giving you a new head module, X. This module will improve your special weapons abilities. It should reduce your special weapons energy requirements to near zero. You may now use your special weapons as often as you want.

(Boots Upgrade) Dr. Light: Equip with this boot module and jump twice in the air to hover. You can move either left or right and will remain airborne for a few moments. It is effective for negotiating through higher and more dangerous terrain.

(Buster Upgrade 1) Dr. Light: You can charge up to four blasts at a time with this arm module. It takes a while to charge, but you can fire a charged shot at any time you so wish with it. This arm module is also changeable. Enter this capsule to change parts.

(Buster Upgrade 2) Dr. Light: With this arm part you can fire the Plasma Shot which is effective against stronger enemies. If the shot hits the opponent, plasma is generated which will cause additional damage to the enemy. This arm module is changeable. Enter this capsule to change parts.

(Armor Upgrade) Dr. Light: Equip with this new body module, X. This body part absorbs damage inflicted by enemies and will gradually accumulate within. When it is filled to capacity with energy you can execute the invincible Nova Strike. However, a single use will consume all your energy stores, so use it only to pull through tight situations.

(Ultimate Upgrade) Dr. Light: ...X, you're finally arrived... This capsule contains the sealed secret parts for the Ultimate Armor. When you execute the Nova Strike, the wings will open and you can execute the invincible body crash attack. ...However, this armor is not completed yet and your safety is not assured. If this is acceptable to you, enter now...