Layer

Layer (レイヤー) is one of three navigators in the game Mega Man X8.

Profile
A new member of the Maverick Hunters, appearing as Zero's Navigator and playable counterpart, Layer is trained as a Navigator specializing in Reploid and Mechaniloid development. Her high processing power allows her to quickly analyze scan data sent back by Hunters in the field and determine a target's strengths and weaknesses. After beating Vile atop the Orbital Elevator, Zero seems to have gotten close to Layer, even asking her to be his navigator during their conversation before the battle with the Sigma Clone

As a playable character, she takes after Zero unsurprisingly. Though her Layer Rapier looks thinner, it has the same reach and power as the Z-Saber. Layer can also use all of the same extra weapons and techniques Zero can. Of the three female Navigators, Layer is the most like her male counterpart.

Personality
Layer is cool and collected, though she seems to get a little flustered when working with Zero. Around him, she shows more concern, even blushing when talking with him after the second boss is beaten. Pallette's comment on how she "waited the whole time for Zero" heavily suggests Layer has a crush on Zero. Another heavy implication is when she asked X about Sigma's plan to create a virus using Zero, followed by X asking her if she was worried about him.