Mega Man X7 Script (X's story)

Script from the game Mega Man X7, X's storyline only (see also: Zero's storyline and Axl's storyline).

Scene 1: Prologue
(Scene fades in showing a large skyscraper from above. The camera quickly zooms in to view two Reploids, Aluce and Cedar, sitting at a desk. Aluce opens a briefcase and looks at the glowing contents.)

Aluce: Ahh...

(Aluce closes the briefcase and the scene cuts to show two unknown Reploids standing outside.)

???: This is it. Ready to rock?

???: I'm always ready.

(Scene returns to Aluce and Cedar. They both jump up as the sound of gunfire is heard.)

Aluce: What the?!

Cedar: You stay here.

(Cedar exits the room to see where the sound came from. He stops at a large hole that has been blown in the wall with the two mystery Reploids' silhouettes visible through the dust cloud. One Reploid cocks a gun and aims it at Cedar.)

???: I guess you've heard of Red Alert...

(Scene cuts again to show Aluce, who turns and escapes the room via an elevator upon hearing another gunshot from outside. He gets off the elevator on a different floor and continues to flee from his pursuers. He comes to a small room and breaks down the door, falling down from exhaustion inside.)

Aluce: I should be safe here. Somebody must've leaked the information.

(A shadow appears behind Aluce.)

Aluce: Huh? Who's there!?

(Aluce whirls around and sees Cedar.)

Cedar: It's me, Aluce.

(Later, Aluce and Cedar walk down a hallway, Aluce still dragging the briefcase behind him.)

Aluce: It was the perfect plan... how did they find out?!

(Cedar stops walking. Aluce stops and turns around.)

Aluce: Hm?

(Cedar suddenly brandishes a gun identical to the one used by one of the unknown Reploids earlier. Aiming it at Aluce, he fires a hole through Aluce's chest, who crumples to the ground.)

"Cedar": Hmph. You're not very sharp, are you?

Aluce: What the!? You were the traitor?

???: No... I took care of him a second ago.

("Cedar" suddenly glows bright white and shifts forms to that of the unknown Reploid.)

Aluce: What... what happened?! How... did you do that?!

(Scene fades out.)

Scene 2: A New Battle Begins
(Scene fades in again to show a city.)

Narrator: Sometime in the 22nd century... Thanks to the Reploids, even the most devastated regions were set back on the road to recovery. But crimes perpetrated by "Mavericks" were on the rise. The "Maverick Hunters" was the official organization that responded to incidents involving Mavericks.

(An image of X is shown.)

Narrator: One of the veteran members, X, began having second thoughts about the group's forceful methods. He removed himself from the front lines, and instead worked to achieve more peaceful solutions.

X: Why must Reploids fight one another? I've had enough violence.

Narrator: With the Maverick Hunters crippled by X's retirement, an underground organization filled the vacuum. And thus, Red Alert, the illegal band of bounty hunters that pursued Mavericks, was born. Soon, there was not a single Reploid who had not heard of Red Alert and its charismatic leader, Red. One day, a young Reploid, and key Member of Red Aert, made the decision to leave the group. This decision would change destiny itself.

(The second unknown Reploid from earlier is shown.)

???: Good-bye, Red... I'll become a Hunter on my own.

Narrator: And thus, a new battle began.

Scene 3: Escape
(The player takes control of the mystery Reploid inside a dark hangar area of the Red Alert HQ. Soon he comes to a security laser.)

???: A security laser? No problem. Attack when it locks on to the closest target and turns yellow.

(The Reploid encounters more lasers.)

???: You must turn both security lasers off. You can swith the lock-on with the R2 button.

(He comes to a low beam.)

???: You must hurry, so dash past the lasers when they're off. Push the directional button twice, or use the Circle button.

(He comes a large group of lasers.)

???: Uh-oh. You'll have to take out the main security laser. Use hover: Push and hold the X button.

(He comes to some Runnerbombs.)

???: Is that a Runnerbomb? Press the Triangle button and use A-Trans to steal its ability and render it harmless.

(He comes to some Radarroids.)

???: A Radarroid! Those creeps reflect my attacks.

(He comes to the last security laser system.)

???: The final security door. To open it, you need to attack the core while it's red. If you fail, it'll close. Use the R2 button to toggle the lock-on and hit it directly.

(He destroys the door and runs outside.)

???: Phew! Somebody please tell me I'm through with the worst of it.

(He starts to continue down the highway, but a loud crash stops him. He whirls around to see an immense Mechaniloid, Mega Scorpio, chasing him. The Reploid's eyes widen and he takes off running with the monster right behind him. On a different part of the highway, Zero teleports in.)

Zero: I can't believe I'm back here again... What the heck has happened? They really made a mess...

(Zero fights through the enemies until he sees the mysterious Reploid running by.)

???: Outta the way! Outta the way!!

Zero: Huh? Wait a second!

???: Are you stupid?! You're in danger if you just stand there! Get a move on!

Zero: Are you connected to this incident?

???: Incident? What are you talking about? Oh, here it comes! So I'll seeing ya!

(The Reploid dashes away just as the Mega Scorpio crashes down and starts pursuing him again.)

Zero: What's going on?!

(Zero runs after the Reploid until they both stop at the edge of a large drop.)

Zero: You've got some explaining to do!

???: Okay - I'll tell you everything, but later. Right now I have to take care of that freak.

(Mega Scorpio leaps down again and surges towards them.)

Axl: You're Zero, so you can handle this, right? I'm Axl. Call me with the L2 button if you need a hand.

(Axl dashes away.)

Zero: Hmph. Well this has become a real pain. I want a full explanation after this is all over!

(Zero and Axl eventually destroy the Mega Scorpio. Zero teleports back to the Hunter Base with Axl in tow.)

Scene 4: At the Hunter Base
(Zero escorts a handcuffed Axl down a hallway leading to the Command Room of the Hunter Base.)

Axl: I'm gonna run off, so could you take this thing off? It makes me feel like a criminal...

Zero: FEEL like a criminal?

Axl:' Err... OK, maybe what I did was wrong... but we were like a perfect team, don'tcha think? When we kicked that big dude's butt, I thought, yeah, we'd make a great combo!

Zero: ...

(They both stop in front of the door to the Command Room.)

Axl: So where's X been lately? I haven't seen him around.

Zero: Sit tight. He's just beyond this door.

(They enter the room.)

Zero: Here he is.

(Signas approaches them.)

Signas: Good work, Zero.

(X rises from a computer where he had been working.)

X: So you're the one who caused all this trouble!

Axl: I guess so. I had no idea they'd sent that kind of gear after us.

X: Gear? Who's after you?

Axl: I left Red Alert. Believe it or not, I'm a hunter.

Signas: Red Alert? You mean that gang of wannabe vigilantes?

X: Do you realize how much damage your internal bickering has caused?

Axl: I apologize for that. But I had to leave. As for what happened as a result - that's the way it goes.

X: That's the way it goes? Do you have any idea... !!

Signas: X, cool it. Alright Axl, why don't you start by telling us why you left?

Axl: Red Alert changed. They're no better than murderers now. They used me. We used to only attack the bad guys... But not anymore. I couldn't take it.

Zero: They're going to come for Axl, no doubt.

Signas: This is our chance. Red Alert has caused us far too much trouble.

X: How can you say that?! If we fight, we'll fall right into their hands! We can't allow this madness to continue.

Axl: I know what you mean, X, but we can't talk them out of this. Sometimes fighting is the onlychoice.

X: That's quite enough! You need to back off and pay the dues for your crimes!

(An incoming tranmission interrupts their conversation.)

X: Alia, what happened?!

Alia: Unidentified transmission. Feeding to monitor.

(The transmission image clears, and Red, the leader of Red Alert, appears on the monitor.)

Red: You getting this, hunters!? I am Red, leader of your friends here at Red Alert. I never imagined our little friend would end up in your hands, but in any case, I want Axl back. Now, don't you worry. I know he won't come back easily. So how about this? Like you, we are hunters. We've trashed our share of Mavericks. So how about a duel? A duel to determine who the real Maverick Hunters are. I'm sure you won't mind if we use the Mavericks that we've captured so far. So, the last one standing wins! If we lose, we'll surrender Axl to you. And if we win? Well... We'll leave that to your imagination!

X: You've got to be kidding. Axl has nothing to do with us. We won't fight the likes of you for his sake.

Red: Well, pretty big talker, for a retiree! We could care less about deadbeats like you. We just want Axl. He IS there, isn't he? Now you just sit tight, my boy. Ahahahahahah!

(Red cuts the transmission.)

Alia: They're already on the move. Mavericks are showing up across the map! I'll check for damage.

Axl: I'm sorry... This is all my fault.

Zero: Well this is turning into a real mess.

Axl: X, you said I need to pay my dues, right? So, make me a Maverick Hunter! Me and Zero make a great team, and together we could take care of Red Alert!

X: Are you mad? You have no business as a hunter!

Axl: I'm serious! It would be a perfect chance to make up for my wrongdoings.

Signas: If you had just gone back, the problem would have been solved. But I can see that won't be happening.

Axl: !?

Zero: Right, these aren't run-of-the-mill criminals. They won't listen to reason. And even if Axl did go back, which he won't, would they stop their misdeeds? I don't think so.

Axl: Zero, you're my hero! Heh... I knew you'd understand! I always thought you and X were so cool... I want to fight! I want to be a Maverick Hunter!

X: Not just anybody can become a hunter, kid.

Zero: We're not getting anywhere with this. I'm ready to go.

Axl: No, wait!

Zero: I'm going by myself. As for you... you can do as you please.

Axl: Yeah! X, if I catch all the bounty hunters, you've got to promise me you'll let me be a Maverick Hunter!

X: Talk is cheap. Prove it to me first.

(X tosses Axl's gun back to him.)

X: And don't forget this.

Axl: OK! I won't let you down.

(Axl and Zero leave the room.)

X: Another pointless conflict has begun...

Signas: X, don't overthink this. This time our only choice is to fight.

X: We've made this mistake time and time again... Why must Reploids continue this accursed cycle of aggression?

Scene 5: Stage Select
(Alia meets Zero and Axl later in the Command Room. All available missions are shown on the screen.)

Alia: You can view a list of Reploids rescued from each stage. Select an area with UP/DOWN on the directional button. Press L1 button to return to the Stage Select screen.

(Alia indicates the other options.)

Alia: Save, load, and view Options. Use UP/DOWN on the directional button to scroll, and select with the X button.

Scene 6: X's Return
(After 64 Reploids have been rescued, Alia and Signas meet to discuss progress.)

Alia: The rescue of the captured reploids is progressing smoothly, thanks to those two.

Signas: Hmm, yes.

Alia: But it's causing a lot of damage. Is there nothing that can be done?

Signas: Not much. Even Zero has his limits. Axl is doing good work, but he's still a child. We can't expect much more with their present abilities.

(X debates inwardly while at his computer.)

X: ......................... ......................... Zero, do you read me? I'm going, too; take me with you.

Alia: X?!

Zero: Okay. Do as you please.

X: To finish things... I've got to do it, to finish this once and for all!

Signas: Yeah! Let's show that Red Alert how it's done!

(Back at the mission screen.)

Alia: Now you can play with X! Glad to have him back!

Scene 7: Tunnel Base
(X teleports in to the Tunnel Base area.)

Alia: Can you hear me, X? Looks like a underground weapons factory. Ride Armor is available in certain locations. If you find open Ride Armor, jump to get inside. Use the L2 button to eject in emergencies!

(X enters a large room with toxic green wastes filling the lower part of the room.)

Alia: Can you hear me, X? We're picking up a strange energy source below you. You don't want to fall down there without Ride Armor protection. Be careful!

(X continues through the area and eventually comes to another large room.)

Alia: Can you hear me, X? We're picking up lots of Ride Armor. You'll just have to face them head-on! There's no other way in!

(X encounters Vanishing Gungaroo after destroying the Ride Armors.)

Vanishing Gungaroo: Hahahah! Destroy, destroy, destroy! Hahahah! Look at me, look at me! I'm king of the mountain!

X: Stop it! Stop it right there! Do you know how hard we worked to rebuild this world?!

Vanishing Gungaroo: Aw, shaddup! Don't order me around, ya pile of scrap metal!

X: Shoot...Looks like there's no choice but to fight...

(X fights and defeats Vanishing Gungaroo and teleports back to base.)

Scene 8: Mission Report
(After one Maverick has been defeated, Alia meets the Hunters back at the base.)

Alia: I'll explain how Hunter rank is determined, so listen carefully. Rank is determined by such factors as the number of rescued Reploids, total damage, and defeated enemies. Become a world-class hunter!

(Alia shows the Reploid Data screen.)

Alia: I'll now display rescued Reploid data. Rescues should be a high priority, as you can get Chip items!

(Alia shows the current Reploid Data.)

Alia: When you rescue Reploids, they'll give you valuable Chip items! Use Chip items to power-up abilities! But choose wisely. First, scroll to the character you wish to give the Chip to with L/R on the directional button, and select with the X button. Next, press UP/DOWN to select an ability to increase, and press the X button to power up!

Scene 9: Mystery of the Copy Shot
(Axl and Zero walk down a hallway.)

Axl: Oh yeah! I forgot to tell you. This is the reason I ran away from Red Alert.

(Axl glows and suddenly morphs into a green Reploid.)

Axl: 'Cause I can copy the shape and abilities of Reploids.

(Axl changes back to normal.)

Axl: But it's far from perfect. Even with the Copy Shot, I can only copy the form of Reploids my own size. For the rest, it's only possible to copy their abilities.

Zero: Where did you learn such a skill!?

Axl: Heh! That's the thing, even I don't know where I picked this up.

Zero: You don't KNOW?! How could you not know?

Axl: Dunno... I don't remember. Red found me, and I've been defeating enemies ever since.

(Scene fades out.)

Scene 10: Deep Forest
(X teleports into the Deep Forest area.)

Alia: Can you hear me, X? We're getting a DNA Core reading. It seems to be emanating from Ruinsman.

(X fights through the stage until he comes to a large pit.)

Alia: Can you hear me, X? There are spikes just below you! You'll take too much damage from them, unless you are Ruinsman.

(X continues until he encounters a strange capsule. As he approaches, a hologram of Dr. Light appears.)

Dr. Light: My dear X - take these Feet Parts. With these, you can glide! Jump with the X button, then press the X button once more. But you must use them only to do good!Promise me!

(The hologram dissipates, and X steps into the capsule to receive the upgrade. He continues through the stage until he comes across Soldier Stonekong.

X: Why... Why do you insist on fighting?

Soldier Stonekong: First I ask you! What is strength? What is war?

X: A method for imposing one's will upon another.

Soldier Stonekong: Precisely! No, now more talk! Let our swords speak for us! Only the victors will be viewed as righteous in the eyes of history.

(X fights and defeats Soldier Stonekong, and teleports back to base.)

Scene 11: Reasons for Defection
(Zero and Axl talk while riding down in an elevator.)

Axl: Like I said, my friends in Red Alert are all really skilled Reploids.

Zero: Er, except I heard they were mostly criminals?

Axl: No, no! They don't do anything bad... well, at least most of the time...

Zero: What's your point?

Axl: I'm serious! hey really didn't do bad... until suddenly... suddenly everyone changed...

Zero: Suddenly? What do you mean?

Axl: When the Maverick hunters, even the Reploids, stopped following Red's orders!

(Scene fades out.)

Scene 13: Radio Tower
(X teleports in to the Radio Tower area.)

Alia: Can you hear me, X? Be careful! We're getting strong energy readings! You're very close; you should be able to see it! I'll look for the giant Mechaniloid's weak point! You find a good approach point!

(When X reaches the midpoint of the level, Alia contacts him.)

Alia: Can you hear me, X? Analysis complete! His head is his weak point! Concentrate firepower there!

(X destroys the Mechaniloid.)

Alia: Can you hear me, X? Head for the top of that tower! We're getting an even stronger readingthan the last one!

(X climbs to the top of the tower and encounters Tornado Tonion.)

Tornado Tonion: You be X, hmm?

(Tornado Tonion strikes a pose.)

Tornado Tonion: I ask you favor, yes? Stop us... Stop Red, please, yah?

X: What?!

Tornado Tonion: It professor... professor redesign us... W no longer...

(Tornado Tonion does a spin.)

X: Professor?! Who the heck is that?

(Tornado Tonion falls backward.)

Tornado Tonion: We no control, yah? Can't stop, none of us. Please, please, save us... We becoming something else!

(X fights and defeats Tornado Tonion and teleports back to base.)