Mega Man Zero Script

Script from the game Mega Man Zero 1.

Scene 1: The Awakening
(The scene opens as Ciel and a group of Resistance soldiers are running from enemy Pantheons.)

Ciel: (Puff puff puff)

(Some of the Resistance soldiers try to slow down the Pantheons with machine guns, but they are gunned down by the enemy.)

Resistance Soldier: Waaa!

(Golems start to pursue them as well.)

Resistance Soldier: Wha-?! What kind of monsters are these?!

Ciel: (Puff puff puff)

(They come to a wall.)

Ciel: Puff puff! A dead end?!

Passy: No. I feel a strong energy inside. This must be the place.

Resistance Soldier: Okay. Leave this to me! Stay back, Ciel.

(Soldier breaks through the wall.)

Resistance Soldier: You should go. I'll take care of them!

(Soldier stays behind to guard the entrance. Ciel and Milan enter to see Zero in stasis at the other side of the room.)

Milan: This must be...

Ciel: This... this must be Zero...

Milan: We found him at last!

(Milan approaches Zero but is thrown back by an invisible energy field.)

Milan: Waaa!

Passy: It's protected.

Milan: What should I do...

(The soldier guarding the door is shot down by Pantheons.)

Resistance Soldier: Waaa!

Milan: Watch out! We are cornered. We have to evacuate now!

Ciel: But...

Milan: We have no time to argue!

(Milan is shot down by a Pantheon.)

Milan: Arrghh!

Ciel: Milan!!

Passy: Ciel...

Ciel: ....... ........ .......

Passy: Ciel!!

Ciel: Huh?

Passy: You should use my power! You have no choice!

Ciel: What?! Passy, if I do, you'll be...

Passy: Don't worry about me. Remember, everyone is waiting for your safe return!

Ciel: ....... ....... .......Okay. Thank you.

Passy: No. I should thank you, Ciel. Good bye...

(Passy charges towards Zero's energy field.)

Ciel: Passssyyyy!!

(Passy dismantles the energy field, and there is a bright flash of light as Zero awakens.)

Ciel: Zero....has been resurrected...

Zero: ......

Zero: Zero? Help me. Please.

(Zero fights through the Pantheons and other enemies, guiding Ciel along. They eventually come to a wall.)

Ciel: What?! It's a dead end... What should we do...?

(The floor underneath Ciel collapses, and Zero dashes forward to catch her, landing safely on the ground.)

Ciel: You...Thank you... This place seems to be a prehistoric laboratory. We may be able to find a Trans Server, which we can use to go back to the Resistance Base.

(They walk down the hall a short ways.)

Ciel: How nice... This passageway has collapsed in. Shall we go back?

Zero: Stay back!

(A Golem fist crashes through the debris and grabs Ciel, receding into the next room. Zero chases after it.)

Ciel: Zero! No! Run... You can't damage this thing with a Buster...

(Zero tries to fight the Golem, but is unable to gain much advantage with his Buster.)

Zero: Rats!

(A nearby computer monitor light up.)

Zero: Huh?

???: ...USE THIS... ZERO...

(The Z-Saber appears.)

Zero: Who are you?!

???: HURRY... YOU HAVE TO... SAVE HER... DON'T WASTE TIME...

(Zero slashes the golem with the saber, defeating it in one hit.)

Ciel: I can't believe you were able to destroy a Golem... We were right. You ARE Zero, the legendary Reploid!

Zero: Zero...? Is that my name? ........ .......Ugh, I can't remember...

Ciel: Just relax for a moment. You have hibernation sickness. I'm sorry for forcing you to wake up. And... thank you for saving me. My name is Ciel. I'm a scientist. Let's go to our base, before more enemies arrive.

Zero: What if I'm not the Zero you were talking about?

Ciel: You proved to me that you are Zero by saving me from the Golem.

(They enter the Trans Server room.)

Ciel: We are in luck. The Trans Server is still active. Stand on the Trans Server and press Control Pad Up, then you can go back to our Resistance Base. Let's go!

(They both teleport back to the base.)

Scene 2: The Last Hope
Ciel: Welcome to our Resistance Base, Zero. This is a shelter for injured Reploids who are suspected of being Mavericks. We have fought so hard to survive... However, we know that the end is coming... But that's why we have been looking for you. You are our last hope. Most of us think that Zero is nothing but a fantasy. However, a few still believed in your existence and have looked for you... You ARE Zero, the legendary Reploid who fought with X to save the world 100 years ago.

Zero: X...? That name sounds familiar.

Ciel: X... That legendary Reploid is still alive and is trying to retire all of us.

Zero: X is trying to.... retire you...?

Ciel: His plans have already begun. Many innocent Reploids are being retired as we speak...Our future depends on you...Please help us...

(If OK)

Ciel: Thank you...It's like a dream come true... Now... with your help, I think I can save everyone. I have something I need to ask you. Please talk to me, when you are ready.

(If Zero refuses and comes back later)

Ciel: ...? Will you... help us? Thank you... It's like a dream come true. Now... with your help, I think I can save everyone. What I want to ask you is if you would do something that no one has been able to do so far... I want you to destroy the Disposal Center, where they retire our comrades one after another. Even while I speak, they may be retiring who is wrongly suspected of being a Maverick. To prevent any additional loss of Reploid life, please destroy the enemy facility... Will you accept?

(If NO WAY)

Ciel: I understand... You need time to think about it. Okay, we'll find a way to work it out by ourselves. Still, if you change your mind... please talk to me... Okay?

Scene 3: Resistance Base 1
*Note: Due to the enormous amount of possible conversations around the base, only the basic ones have been included. (Zero explores the base, talking to the inhabitants there.)

Alouette: Nice to meet you. You saved Ciel, didn't you? My name is Alouette. Ciel named me. Alouette: Have you heard of a thing called Cyber-elf? A Cyber-elf is an electronic entity that gives some kind of power. But once they use their power, they die... I feel sorry for them...

Dande: You don't look familiar to me, sir... I see. Zero is your name... Dande: Then I'll call you Mr. Zero. My name is Dande. It's the name Ciel gave me. I used to be called ONB6. Dull name, isn't it.

Resistance Soldier: Are the Reploid known as Zero, sir? Thank you for saving Dr. Ciel. By the way... know how to use a Trans Server? (If YES) Resistance Soldier: If you need to know something about it, please let me know. (If NO) Resistance Soldier: Let me explain. A Trans Server basically moves something to someplace. It can transfer you to wherever you have been. If you want to download an electronic entity called a Cyber-elf, this is also the place to do that. Some of the Cyber-elves that you capture are not useable at first. You should give these Cyber-elves blue items called Energy Crystals, which you will sometimes find when you destroy an enemy. As you feed a Cyber-elf with Energy Crystals, it will grow. Once it is fully grown, it will become available to use. However, once you use a Cyber-elf, it will perish... Remember, they are only electronic code, but if you treat them poorly, they will turn on you.

Andrew: Oh, you are unfamiliar to me. Are you new here? Kick butt so you can become a Reploid like the others.

Cerveau: Wow, are you Zero? I never thought I'd get to meet you. We believe that your Z-Saber has unlimited potential for powerups. It could also have an effect on other weapons. I believe your Buster can be charged to shoot a powerful energy bullet. Learn more about weapons? (If YES, PLEASE) Cerveau: I know you've lost your memory, but you still have skills. You just need to find a way to recover them. Supposedly, your memory has been improving since you obtained the Z-Saber. Don't worry, everything you learned during the battles in your past life will return in time. The number of skills you've recalled is shown in the Sub-screen by the number of *. (If NOT REALLY) Cerveau: I see... That's unfortunate. I'm not good at persuading someone to change his mind...

Hibou: Huh? Who are you? Ah, who cares. Will you do me a favor? I'm too hungry to move. Will you spare me some energy crystals? 250 Crystals will do. Will you give them to me? (If HERE YOU ARE) Hibou: Really?! How kind of you! (If NOT ENOUGH) Hibou: Hey, give me a break. Do you really think I can get healthy with a few measly crystals like this? (If NO WAY)

Hibou: Huh? Now what? Did you realize your mistake and decide to give me Energy Crystals? (If YEAH ALRIGHT) Hibou: Really?! Thank you so much! But I don't have anything to give you in return. Sorry. (If still NOT ENOUGH) Hibou: Really? Hey, this is not enough. What are you trying to pull? (If OF COURSE NOT) Hibou: Oh, okay then... (After Crystals are given) Hibou: Thank you for the Crystals. See? Now I'm in tip top shape. Time to work!

Wasteland Guard: So, it was you that saved Dr. Ciel. Thank you so much. Dr. Ciel says she wants to ask you something. Please help her.

Transport Guard: Ciel asked me to watch for when the enemies' transport train arrives. I'll inform you when a train comes, so you can leave this place to me.

City Guard: Are you the one called Zero? Ciel has been looking for you. Please help us, Zero!

Scene 4: The Disposal Center
(Zero teleports to the beginning of the area.)

Ciel: The Disposal Center is up ahead of you! Please rescue our comrade!

(Zero fights through the stage, coming to the boss gate.)

Ciel: Through that shutter you'll reach the Disposal Center. (Zero enters.)

Aztec Falcon: I'm Aztec Falcon. Harpuia, the Guardian, sent me to clean up.

Resistance Soldier: Hey! Help! Help me!

Aztec Falcon: You must be some of the garbage. Hee hee. Just in time. I'll dispose of both of you together!

(Zero fights Aztec Falcon and defeats him. Falcon explodes, and the spiked ceiling stops moving.)

Resistance Soldier: Uh... ha. Ahem. Thank you. I never expected someone would come rescue me. I'm still in shock... ...ha ha ha. I'll return to our Base... when I'm able to walk again. You can go back now, I'll be fine.

Ciel: Thank you for your cooperation, Zero. That is the Thunder Chip, I presume. You must get it before you return to base.

Resistance Soldier: My only hope is that it doesn't happen again.

(Zero teleports back to base.)

Ciel: Zero... Thank you. I never thought I'd see the day when the Reploid Disposal Center is destroyed. Innocent Reploids will be safe for a while... Thank you so much, Zero. You ARE Zero, the legendary Reploid... I'd like to ask your help again when you have time. That is, if you don't mind doing us favors... Please come and talk to me... I'll be waiting for you... By the way, if you go to the engine room downstairs, you'll find our engineer named Cerveau. He asked me to give this to you. It's called the Escape Unit. If you use it during a mission, you will be able to abort that mission and evacuate. But remember, the mission will be considered a failure if you evacuate it.

Scene 5: Resistance Base 2
(Zero roams around the base again.)

Soldier rescued from Aztec Falcon: Zero... thank you for saving me... Soldier rescued from Aztec Falcon: Zero, thank you for your continued support.

Alouette: Zero, I want to be a scientist like Ciel, when I grow up. Oops, I almost forgot... I heard that a Cyber-elf who was in Ciel's room is missing. It's said to be a baby elf, so I wonder if it lost its way home or something...? Alouette: If I become a scientist like Ciel, I want to study Cyber-elves... Ciel is very kind and generous to anyone. I think I should follow her good example. I never felt kindness from others, when I was in Neo Arcadia...

Dande: Thank you very much, sir! They say you saved a friend of mine. Thank you so much! Dande: I don't know to thank you, Mr. Zero.

Cerveau: I still can't believe you are who Ciel says you are. Wait, I'm getting ahead of myself. My name is Cerveau. As you can see, I'm a Reploid engineer. Ciel and I have been researching and conducting experiments on entities called Cyber-elves. They were kind enough to spare me an engine room which I modified to be my laboratory. Cerveau: If only I had enough time and data, I could develop some weapons for you... I'm too busy to ask old Andrew to tell me about old times. But, you should try to keep him company and listen to what he has to say. It's helpful and informative to spend time with the aged.

Andrew: Ummm... You are a new boy, aren't you. Are you kicking butt, so as to become like the other Reploids? Listen, son. Are you interested in what I have to say? (If NO, I'M BUSY) Andrew: How unfortunate. If you were a Reploid, you could spare some time, I guess... Oh, well. (If YES, I AM) Andrew: You are interested in my story! Thanks for saying that... I may not look it, but I used to be a handsome Reploid. I was very popular with the ladies. It was the night of the full moon when it happened... I was carrying containers in a warehouse at the harbor, when I heard a song drifting over the night air. I looked up to find a beautiful lady with long hair singing in front of the crowd that had gathered at the harbor. I was amazed to find that I was deeply moved by her song though my body and mind are made of machines... After spending time together and talking, we fell in love, and eventually started living together... Umm? Are you tired of listening to my story yet? (If YES) Andrew: I see. I understand. It's boring to listen to what old folks have to say. (If NO, NOT AT ALL) Andrew: Oh, you want to listen! I told you up to the time we began to live together, didn't I? I'll continue... As time went by, she grew older and older, while I remained the same. She came to resent how she looked, and began avoiding me. So, I asked Ciel to modify me to be what I am now... So that we could be together. She has long since passed away, but the memory of her will never be erased from my memory chip... Thank you for indulging me with your company and listening to my story. Keep this as a token of my gratitude. (Zero gets a Cyber-elf.)

Scene 6: Retrieve Data
Ciel: Do you remember the place in which we met? We had no choice but to escape then, but my research tells me that there remains some very important information for you there. The enemies must be trying to obtain it before you do... Go and retrieve it before it's too late...

(Zero teleports to the beginning of the area.)

Ciel: We're picking up several energy readings from enemies. They must be looking for the remaining data, too. Be careful, Zero...

(Zero fights through the stage, coming to the boss gate.)

Ciel: There's a massive energy reading ahead! Stay alert!

(Zero enters.)

Maha Ganeshariff: My name is Maha Ganeshariff. I'm in charge of data processing and handling information. All of the information you had has been stored in the server in my body. If you want it back, you'll have to destroy me and download it from my memory... Will you do it?

(Zero fights Ganeshariff and destroys him.)

Ciel: The self-destruct system has been activated, Zero!! You have to evacuate now!!

(Zero rushes back to the safe area.)

Ciel: Zero!! Zero!! ..... Thank goodness! You are alive... I'm sorry we got you involved in this... I await your return to the Resistance Base.

(Zero teleports back to base.)

Ciel: We have analyzed the data you retrieved... But, most of the data is damaged and useless... The good news is that we can restore the information on your weapon. If you want to know about it, ask our engineer named Cerveau. I'm sorry that the mission ended poorly, but we hope you will continue to help us.

(If Zero fails the mission) Ciel: The data seems to have been carried away. But don't worry... I'll try to hack into the enemy base to keep them from using it.

Scene 7: Resistance Base 3
(Zero roams around the base again.)

Alouette: I'd never thought about the importance of our existence... But everything changed when I met Ciel. Alouette: This doll is a present from Ciel. She made it for me. To tell you the truth, Ciel is the only human in this base! Are you surprised?

Dande: I'd like to be a useful Reploid. Can you think of something I could do, sir?

Andrew: Welcome, son. You must have a lot of time on your hands! Will you spare time to listen to what I have to say? (If NO, NOT NOW) Andrew: You say you've heard enough... Okay, then. Thanks for listening. Please come back if you have time. (If OKAY, I WILL) Andrew: I'll tell you a story of when I was a sailor. The first ship I was assigned to was a huge, gorgeous yellow vessel. Storms and high winds tossed me into the ocean many times during my freshman days. Every time I fell in, I'd cause the crew a lot of trouble. I can't remember how many times I thought I should quit the job and go back home... Hmm? Do you wish to leave now? (If YES) Andrew: That's too bad... Well, thank you for your time. (If NO, I DON'T) Andrew: Okay, let me continue. Time passed, and I became a full-fledged sailor. I traveled all over the world and got to meet lots of people, and experienced emotional farewells. There's just as many farewells for that as there are hellos. Funny, I know that some of my bosses were very demanding, yet I only have fond memories of them now. Once peace is restored, I'd like to go see the ocean again. Thank you for sharing your time. As a token of my gratitude, I'll spare you some Energy Crystals.

Cerveau: Zero, you came just in time. Look at this. It's a weapon called the Zero's weaponry. You can attack in any of the eight directions. It requires some technique, but I'm sure you'll be able to handle it. I hope you like it. Cerveau: By the way, if you want to perform an attack with the attribute of the Element you have equipped, remember to charge your weapon before you use it! Cerveau: As you may know, the more you use a particular weapon, the more your skill on it will go up! Cerveau: Just between us, developing weapons is not easy to do.

Hibou: I know they call me "Excess Baggage" behind my back. But I didn't ask to be created like this. Hibou: We are Reploids. We can't go on diets, you know.

Scene 8: Destroy Train
Ciel: We want to destroy the enemy transport train in order to disrupt their supply. Based on the report from our scout unit... The enemy train is at the old platform loading cargo... The time to attack is now. Please help us destroy that train. Will you accept?

(Zero teleports to the beginning of the area.)

Ciel: The transport train is lying deep within an underground passage. Keep your guard up.

Transport Guard: The transport train has just arrived! It's time to attack!

(Zero arrives at the train.)

Ciel: Being held within the transport train is a Cyber-elf that was stolen from our base. If it is taken to their base, they will absuse its power... Rescue it...Please!

(The train starts to move forward.)

Ciel: The train seems to have left! Please rescue the abducted Cyber-elf! I'm counting on you, Zero...!

(Zero fights through the stage and reaches the Pantheon Core.

Ciel: You've reached the engine chamber! Be careful, Zero!

(Zero fights and destroys the Core.)

Ciel: Thank you, Zero. The mission was a success because of you. I really appreciate your help...

(Zero teleports back to the base.)

Ciel: Thanks to you, the abducted Cyber-elf has been saved! And the enemies' supply route has been cut off... Thank you very much, Zero. We owe all of this to you. The Cyber-elf you rescued is only a child. But she is a unique Cyber-elf and will learn an awesome ability, when she grows up. Raise her with love and care...

(If Zero failed the mission) Ciel: Zero... Don't worry. It's not your fault. Thanks, anyway...

Scene 9: Resistance Base 4
(Zero roams around the base again.)

Alouette: We feel reassured with a Reploid like you, Zero. (If Zero failed the last mission) Alouette: Zero, please... Please help Ciel. Alouette: I wonder if this place is safe. I wish you'd stay and help us, if this place is attacked.

Dande: That's you, Mr. Zero! Everyone calls you "Zero the [codename]!" You are true to your reputation. Keep going and fight for world peace for me, sir.

Train Guards: I'm sorry to put you through this... We'll go in as soon as we have an opportunity! You have nothing to worry about... Trust us and concentrate on your mission.

Factory Guards: I came here to investigate the factory above, but it's heavily guarded. I'm afraid I'm not up to this mission...

Andrew: Hello, son. How are you doing? Have you settled into the job? I guess it's tough for a rookie. Good luck! Andrew: If you need someone to tell your woes to, call on me at anytime.

Cerveau: Zero, I created a new weapon for you! It's called... Oh, I haven't named it yet... Say, I'll call it the Shield Boomerang! Cerveau: Not only can you use the Shield Boomerang to block enemies' bullets, but you can also throw it if you charge it. However, you can't perform a dash while you equip the Shield Boomerang. Keep that in mind.