Rush Marine

Rush Marine
Mega Man 3 artwork.
Weapon Information
Script:	ラッシュマリン
Romaji:	Rasshu Marin
Series Information
In-game appearances:	Mega Man 3 4 Mega Man II Mega Man: The Wily Wars Super Adventure Rockman Mega Man Rush Marine

Rush Marine (ラッシュマリン, Rasshu Marin) is an item in the original Mega Man series. When used, Rush appears and transforms into a mini-submarine which Mega Man can ride.

Appearances

As an item

In Mega Man 3, Mega Man 4, and Mega Man II, Rush Marine can move freely in any direction underwater, and is able to shot from the mouth. In Mega Man 3, the Rush Marine can jump from the water and move on land by jumping continuously. Rush is unable to jump out of water in other games. Rush Marine is also available in the Wily Tower mode from Mega Man: The Wily Wars.

There is a bug with Rush Marine in Mega Man 4 that causes it not to move with the rising/falling action of the water in Dive Man's stage; however, this was accounted for by placing deadly spikes immediately following the section.

Acquisition

Game	Acquisition	Available for underwater stages
Mega Man 3	Defeat Shadow Man.	Gemini Man Stage, Wily Stage 1.
Mega Man 4	Defeat Toad Man.	Toad Man Stage, Dive Man Stage, Wily Stage 1.
Mega Man II	Defeat Metal Man.	Wood Man Stage, Top Man Stage, Wily Station.
Mega Man: The Wily Wars	Wily Tower mode	Mega Water S Stage, Wily Tower Stage 2.

Mega Man Rush Marine

Dr. Light modifed Rush Marine for deep sea exploration so Mega Man can investigate the cause of the earthquakes that have been happening in the tropical Izgasara Islands. Rush Marine also gains upgrades after completing each of the eight stages:

Upgrade	Details	Stage
Spiked Shield	Encases Rush Marine in a shield that does damage to enemies on contact.	Claw Reef
Depth Charge	Begins falling when used, explodes after a short time, or when reaching maximum depth.	Isle of the Deep
Spark Shock	Fires a ball of electricity straight ahead. Creates a temporary, stationary electric field on impact.	Electric Inlet
Piranha Gun	Fires small mechanical piranhas which home in on nearby enemies.	Fang Island
Water Spout	Fires a stream of pressurized water straight ahead.	Orca Isle
Barbed Harpoon	Fires a large, devastating harpoon in the direction Rush Marine is travelling.	Spear Cove
Ink Spray	Fires a blob of ink straight ahead. Usually does not do damage, but will often incapacitate enemies.	Squid Haven
Turtle Torpedo	Fires a torpedo that will home in on enemies in front of it. Explodes on contact.	Turtle Keys

Other appearances

Rush Marine is used in the first episode from Super Adventure Rockman if the player decides to continue across the river after Metal Man's defeat.

Data

Mega Man 3 specifications:

• Length: 135 cm
• Height: 65 cm
• Max. speed: 80 knot

Other media

• Rush Marine is briefly utilized by Mega Man in Mega Man #46 in order to traverse the sewers of Wily Castle 3.
• Rush Marine appeared briefly in the Rockman 4 manga.

Gallery

Rush Marine in Mega Man 3.

Rush Marine in Super Adventure Rockman.

Bandai illustration used on the Carddass and board game.

Trivia

• There is technically a way to obtain Rush Marine in Mega Man 3 without beating Shadow Man. The way to do it is to defeat Spark Man (or use a password), then run through Gemini Man's stage. After finding a Weapon Energy item, highlight Spark Shock, then push right, then equip the invisible Rush Marine, and gather the energy item. Proceed through the stage until you reach the water area, jump into the shallows, equip the invisible Rush Marine, and use it. Rush will appear beside you, jump onboard and burn some of the collected energy. From that point forward, the game will act like you've unlocked the Rush Marine.
  • This same method can be used for Rush Jet by highlight Shadow Blade instead.