Dr. Psyche

Dr. Psyche
Computational Humanoid Reploid
In-Game Information
Affiliations:	Rebellion Army
Main Stage:	Gaudile Laboratory
Misc. Information
Script:	Dr.サイケ
Rōmaji:	Dr. Saike
Series Information
In-game Appearances:	Mega Man X: Command Mission Mega Man X DiVE (as a card)
Japanese VA:	Kōzō Shioya
English VA:	Roger Rhodes

"Ha! Wretched vermin! I pity you, I truly do... You obviously have no understanding of how far the Rebellion Army can take Reploid technology!"

―Dr. Psyche, Mega Man X: Command Mission

Dr. Psyche (Dr.サイケ, Dr. Saike) is a boss in Mega Man X: Command Mission. He appears in the Gaudile Laboratory.

Characteristics

Unlike traditional Mega Man X Maverick bosses, Dr. Psyche's animal-based design is not immediately evident. He appears as a humanoid Reploid with white armor and a bulbous red cranium, which has lights and machinery within. His face has a gas mask-like snout with mustache-like fins on either side, only somewhat resembling a cephalopod such as an octopus. He has a cape and dark blue leg armor, while his thighs are striped green and yellow with packs on either side. However, once he enters his Mad Nautilus form the animal inspiration becomes clear, as he transforms into a large nautilus frame with his head attached at the bottom.

Dr. Psyche was an arrogant and bossy intellectual. He genuinely cared for the Rebellion's ideals, and desired the evolution of all Reploids. He also seemed to still respect his old friend Prof. Gaudile, being disappointed with his decision to stay neutral and attempting to coerce him through blackmail rather than force. However, he was entirely cruel with anyone he deemed useless, as seen when he ordered his guards to brutally attack Marino while cackling maniacally. He also had exaggerated, flamboyant body language, often swinging his arms and head wildly when speaking or fighting, giving him the demeanor of a mad scientist. His battle tactics and voice lines suggest that he prefers to use his superior intelligence in place of his brawn when fighting opponents.

History

Background

Dr. Psyche was involved in the Force Metal experiments at the lab at Lagrano Ruins, labeled the "Computational Humanoid Reploid". He worked in a research team devoted to studying a new generation of Reploids. He was a former research partner to Professor Gaudile, and the two maintained a professional relationship until Dr. Psyche elected to join the Rebellion Army.

Mega Man X: Command Mission

Due to his history with Professor Gaudile, Dr. Psyche was dispatched to recruit him to the Rebellion Army. He also planned to procure the Force Metal Generator on the excursion to the laboratory. Soon after entering the lab, however, Psyche was confronted by X's party and sent Preons to keep them busy while he escaped.

Dr. Psyche confronted Gaudile in the Central Analysis Room, where Gaudile vehemently rejected the offer to join the Rebellion. In order to coerce him otherwise, Psyche threatened to steal the Force Metal Generator and opened a surveillance camera feed to its location. However, both were surprised by the presence of Marino in the room, and Psyche rushed to stop the thief from taking Cinnamon first. He and his Preon guards made short work of Marino, continuously firing at her while she was down. Cinnamon was horrified by this brutality and began healing Marino, which impressed Psyche greatly. He then took Cinnamon away.

Before Dr. Psyche could leave the laboratory with Cinnamon, he was again confronted by X's party, including Marino. Frustrated, Psyche decided to fight them himself. After taking enough damage in his normal form, Psyche entered his Mad Nautilus form, but was still defeated by the team.

Stats and abilities

See also: Mad Nautilus

In battle, Dr. Psyche always begins by summoning Needles to aid him and will summon more when they are destroyed. While Needles are present, he will attack by firing twin laser blasts from the two small guns holstered at his sides (Doom Blaster) and by throwing an assortment of random objects, which can affect player stats (4-D Throw).

Dr. Psyche

Analysis results for Dr. Psyche
Type Boss Level Life Energy 35 12000 Fire 100% dmg Exp. 0 Water 100% dmg Zenny 0 Thunder 100% dmg FME 0 Power Armor Shield Speed 85 46 40 74 Steal Drop Virus Missile (25%) Smoke Missile (25%) None List of Abilities Ability Effect Summon Needles Summons three sets (nine total) of support "Needles". Needle Shower Sacrifices remaining Needles. Randomly raises or lowers target's: Power, Armor, Shield, or Speed by 10% to entire party enemy or the user attacker. 4-D Throw Throws an object that deals damage, but effects vary. Book: S-type Attack on a single target, ignores Shield. Glass Jar: Deals Water-attribute damage to the entire party. Key: S-type Attack to a single target. Lowers target's Shield by 25%. Round-bottom flask: Deals Water-attribute damage to a single target. Status effect: Freeze. Screwdriver: S-type Attack to a single target Syringe: Absorbs target’s current LE by 10%. Doom Blaster 2-hit S-type Attack, inflicts Berserk (low probability). {{{ability5}}} --- {{{ability6}}} --- {{{ability7}}} --- {{{ability8}}} --- {{{ability9}}} --- {{{ability10}}} --- {{{ability11}}} --- {{{ability12}}} --- {{{ability13}}} --- {{{ability14}}} --- {{{ability15}}} ---
Will summon Needles when none are on the field.

Support units

Analysis results for Needles
Type Mechaniloid Level Life Energy 4 400 Fire 100% dmg Exp. 50 Water 100% dmg Zenny 0 Thunder 100% dmg FME 0 Power Armor Shield Speed 70 30 40 26 Steal Drop Cure One (25%) Cure All (25%) None List of Abilities Ability Effect Needle Vulcan 3-hit S-type Attack. Stungun Deals Thunder-attribute shot attack to one target. Status effect: Bind. Smokeout Shot attack to one target. Status effect: Blind. Codebreaker Shot attack to one target. Status effect: DOA. Virus Attack Shot attack to one target. Status effect: Virus. Cryogenics Deals Water-attribute shot attack to one target. Status effect: Freeze. {{{ability7}}} --- {{{ability8}}} --- {{{ability9}}} --- {{{ability10}}} --- {{{ability11}}} --- {{{ability12}}} --- {{{ability13}}} --- {{{ability14}}} --- {{{ability15}}} ---
Can inflict various status aliments.

In-battle Quotes

Action	Japanese	Translation	Audio (JP)	English	Audio (EN)
Pre-battle	-	-	-	Perfect! You'll make a good specimen!	-
Summon Needles	-	-	-	Eh he he he hah!	-
Needle Shower	-	-	-	Ya ya ya ha!	-
Doom Blaster	-	-	-	Gotta stay sharp! Stay sharp!	-
Critical Hit	-	-	-	Oh no!	-
Transformation to Mad Nautilus	-	-	-	We scientists have a nasty bite!	-

Other appearances

Dr. Psyche appeared as a card in Mega Man X DiVE and in cards from TEPPEN.

Gallery

Dr. Psyche close-up.

Dr. Psyche Chapter 4 silhouette.

Dr. Psyche's in-game model.

Dr. Psyche's in-game concept art.

Translated concept art from Mega Man X Official Complete Works.

Dr. Psyche's early design concepts.

Unused mech design for Dr. Psyche's second form.

Dr. Psyche shown in the R20 Rockman & Rockman X Official Complete Works artwork by Shima Maeda.

Dr. Psyche card in TEPPEN.

Dr. Psyche in the TEPPEN card Abduction.

Videos

MMX Command Mission Ch. 4 Boss Dr. Psyche Part 1

Vs. Dr. Psyche

Trivia

• Dr. Psyche's bulbous, protruding head bears a passing resemblance to that of NumberMan.EXE.
• He is one of the few Maverick bosses to have more than one form in battle, such as Morph Moth.