Duckbill Mole

Duckbill Mole
Concept art of Duckbill Mole in Mega Man X: Command Mission.
In-Game Information
Weapon:	Naguru D/K-Ball
Main Stage:	Melda Ore Plant
Misc. Information
Script:	ダックビルモール
Rōmaji:	Dakkubiru Mōru
Series Information
In-game Appearances:	Mega Man X: Command Mission
English VA:	Roger Rhodes

"Ready to tangle with Duckbill Mole?"

―Duckbill Mole, Mega Man X: Command Mission

Duckbill Mole (ダックビルモール, Dakkubiru Mōru) is a secret boss in Mega Man X: Command Mission. He is a Reploid based on a platypus who guards the Absolute Zero Hyper Mode for the Rebellion Army.

Characteristics

Duckbill Mole resembles a platypus, being a stocky Reploid with a large bill and flipper-like feet. He also possesses a beaver-like tail and wears a spiked helmet. He is equipped with a hammer called Naguru D (ナグールD, Nagūru D) and has a drilling Mechaniloid called K-Ball (ホール・ド・K, Hōru do K) attached to his back. Oddly enough, during his battle there are actually two identical Duckbill Moles to fight, one of them being a clone.

Duckbill exhibits eccentric behavior, and with the Rebellion symbol embedded on his forehead, could indicate that he's truly gone Maverick. Besides this small duty, and considering he was locked in a secret room, he was likely not deemed that useful of an asset to the Rebellion.

History

Duckbill Mole resides within the Missile Maintenance Room on the top floors of the Melda Ore Plant, where he was stationed by the Rebellion to guard the Absolute Zero upgrade. This secret room can only be accessed using the Melda Key found via the Deployment Center. Defeating him gives Zero access to his special Hyper Mode treasure.

Stats

Analysis results for Duckbill Mole
{{{image}}} Type Human Level Life Energy 60 58000 Fire Absorb Exp. 15000 Water 150% dmg Zenny 4000 Thunder 100% dmg FME 1800 Power Armor Shield Speed 155 65 75 80 Steal Drop Fire Resist (20%) Ultra Fire (25%) Figure Token (100%) Power Charge (100%) List of Abilities Ability Effect Mega Fire Deals medium Fire-attribute damage to a single target. Ultra Fire Deals medium Fire-attribute damage to the entire party. Kamikaze Drill C-type Attack, hits one party member, lowers Armor and Shield by 25%, ignores defense (half damage not work nor reduction of parameters) and annuls counter attacks. Quake Hammer Deals Fire-attribute damage to a single target. Mantle Assault Deals Fire-attribute damage to the entire party. Break Shield Sacrifices Shield to boost Power. {{{ability7}}} --- {{{ability8}}} --- {{{ability9}}} --- {{{ability10}}} --- {{{ability11}}} --- {{{ability12}}} --- {{{ability13}}} --- {{{ability14}}} --- {{{ability15}}} ---
Weakened by ice attacks.

In-battle Quotes

Action	Japanese	Translation	Audio (JP)	English	Audio (EN)
Pre-battle	-	-	-	Ready to tangle with Duckbill Mole?!	-
Mega/Ultra Fire/Break Shield	-	-	-	Back in action!	-
Quake Hammer	-	-	-	Ready for this?	-
Mantle Assault	-	-	-	You're in for a shock!	-
Kamikaze Drill	-	-	-	It's party time!	-
Hit	-	-	-	That huuurt!	-
Critical Hit	-	-	-	I got bulldozed!	-

Gallery

Duckbill Mole's in-game model.

Duckbill Mole's in-game concept art.

Preview of Duckbill Mole's page in Mega Man X: Maverick Hunter's Field Guide.

Videos

Vs. Duckbill Mole - Part 1		Vs. Duckbill Mole - Part 2

Trivia

• Duckbill Mole's name and mining drill weapon could be in reference to the platypus's burrowing habits. Also, the platypus was called names, such as duckbill and duckmole by early British settlers.
• He is one of two bosses that uses "Massimo of Steel" as the boss theme. The other being Depth Dragoon.
• Duckbill Mole is one of two Reploids based on a platypus, the other being Professor Gaudile.
• Duckbill Mole was originally planned to be a chapter boss, along with Depth Dragoon and Rafflesian, to round out the typical "eight Mavericks" formula. However, when the story was mandated to be cut down, he was repurposed as a secret boss.
  • The bosses that Axl can copy with A-Trans form eight Mavericks total. However, Duckbill Mole is the only of the three secret bosses whom Axl can't imitate.