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|name = [[File:Mmx5Spiralmugshot.png|left]] [[File:Mmx5Spiralmugshot.png|right]] Spiral Pegasus
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|name = [[File:Mmx5Spiralmugshot.png|54px|left]] [[File:Mmx5Spiralmugshot.png|54px|right]] Spiral Pegasus
 
|image = [[File:Mmx5theskiver.jpg|270px|The Skiver]]
  
|image = [[File:Mmx5theskiver.jpg|270px|The Skiver]]
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|nickname = Air Force Prince
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|nickname = Air Force Prince<br />（エアフォースプリンス）
 
|jname = Spiral Pegacion
  
|jname = Spiral Pegacion
 
|script = スパイラル・ペガシオン
  
|script = スパイラル・ペガシオン
 
|romaji = Supairaru Pegashion
  
|romaji = Supairaru Pegashion
 
|altname=The Skiver
  
|altname=The Skiver
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|designer=[[Ryuji Higurashi]]<ref name="mmocw51"> [[R20 Rockman & Rockman X Official Complete Works|Mega Man X Official Complete Works]], [[wikipedia:UDON|UDON Entertainment Corp.]] 2009. pg.51. Retrieved on March 17, 2012.</ref>
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|designer=[[Ryuji Higurashi]]<ref name="mmocw51">[[R20 Rockman & Rockman X Official Complete Works|Mega Man X Official Complete Works]], [[wikipedia:UDON|UDON Entertainment Corp.]] 2009. pg.51. Retrieved on March 17, 2012.</ref>
 
|eyecolor = Blue
  
|eyecolor = Blue
 
|hp = 56-127
  
|hp = 56-127
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|at = 6:8:10 (contact)<br>6:8:10 (dash)<br>6:8:10 (dive)<br>3:4:5 (contact, idle)<br>4:6:7 (W-Shredder)<br>6:8:10 (super dive)<br>3:4:5 (Wing Spiral)
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|at = 3:4:5 (contact)<br>6:8:10 (Dash Tackle)<br>4:6:7 (Hurricane)<br>3:4:5 (Wing Spiral)<br>6:8:10 (Shoryuken)
 
|mmx = [[Wing Spiral]]
  
|mmx = [[Wing Spiral]]
 
|zero = [[W-Shredder]]
  
|zero = [[W-Shredder]]
 
|weak = [[Dark Hold]]
  
|weak = [[Dark Hold]]
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|stage = Destroy the Time Bombs!
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|stage = [[Reploid Air Force Stage]]
 
|appearances = [[Mega Man X5]]
  
|appearances = [[Mega Man X5]]
 
|appear2 = [[Rockman X5 (manhua)]]
  
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|title="Destroy the Time Bombs!"
  
|title="Destroy the Time Bombs!"
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|description=Pegacion's stage theme.
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|description=Pegasus's stage theme.
 
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{{quote|I've already been infected by the [[Sigma Virus|Virus]]... I'm destined to be retired by [[Zero|you]] once I become a Maverick, so go ahead, take me down...|{{PAGENAME}}|Mega Man X5}}
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{{quote|I'm destined to be retired by you once I become a [[Maverick]], so go ahead, take me down... I want to fight [[Zero|you]] for the [[Colonel]]... That's what the Colonel would want.|Spiral Pegasus|Mega Man X5}}
   
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'''Spiral Pegasus''',<ref name="R20"/> known as {{Nihongo|'''Spiral Pegacion'''<ref name="R20">Listed as "Spiral Pegasus" in ''[[R20 Rockman & Rockman X Official Complete Works|Mega Man X Official Complete Works]]'' and ''[[Mega Man X Legacy Collection]]'', and as "Spiral Pegacion" in ''[[R20 Rockman & Rockman X Official Complete Works]]''.</ref>|スパイラル・ペガシオン|Supairaru Pegashion}} in Japan, also known as '''The Skiver''',<ref name="Skiver">''Mega Man X5'' PlayStation release and ''[[Mega Man X Collection]]''</ref> is a [[wikipedia:Pegasus|Pegasus]]-themed [[Reploid]] from ''[[Mega Man X5]]''. He was a young director of the [[Repliforce]] air brigade, who survived the [[Great Repliforce War]] that occurred during the events of ''[[Mega Man X4]]''. He looked up to [[Colonel]] and [[General]] and knows [[Iris]]. He then began overseeing an Air Force base near to the west coast of Norway, known as the Reploid Air Force.
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'''Spiral Pegasus''',<ref name="R20"/> known as {{Nihongo|'''Spiral Pegacion'''<ref name="R20">Listed as "Spiral Pegasus" in ''[[R20 Rockman & Rockman X Official Complete Works|Mega Man X Official Complete Works]]'' and ''[[Mega Man X Legacy Collection]]'', and as "Spiral Pegacion" in ''[[R20 Rockman & Rockman X Official Complete Works]]''.</ref>|スパイラル・ペガシオン|Supairaru Pegashion}} in Japan, also known as '''The Skiver''',<ref name="Skiver">''Mega Man X5'' PlayStation release and ''[[Mega Man X Collection]]''</ref> is a [[wikipedia:Pegasus|Pegasus]]-themed [[Reploid]] from ''[[Mega Man X5]]''. He held an Orbiter Wing needed for the [[Space Shuttle|Shuttle Operation]] to destroy the [[Eurasia]] colony.
   
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== Characteristics ==
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{{PAGENAME}} held an Orbiter Wing needed for the [[Space Shuttle|Shuttle Operation]] to destroy the [[Eurasia]] colony. However, because of being in the early stages of the [[Sigma Virus|viral]] infection and unresolved issues with the [[Maverick Hunter]]s, he refuses to cooperate and orders to be taken down in an duel without hard feelings:
  
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Spiral Pegasus is based on the mythical pegasus, and thus has the head of a horse and the wings of a bird. He possesses a tall mohawk evocative of a Roman galea helmet, and the Repliforce logo on his head. His armor is white with royal highlights of red and gold, including epaulettes on his shoulders, giving him a refined and militaristic appearance.
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* If [[Mega Man X (character)|X]] was used, he always wanted to meet with him, implying he wanted to discuss about the General.
  
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* If [[Zero]] was used, he questions as to why he killed the Colonel.
  
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Pegasus was in the early stages of the [[Sigma Virus|viral]] infection when the Maverick Hunters encountered him. He also had many unresolved issues with the [[Maverick Hunter]]s, implying he wanted to question Zero about why he killed Colonel, and he refuses to cooperate. He orders to be taken down in an duel without hard feelings: However, if he is confronted later into the game he can be found to have already gone Maverick, shouting at X and Zero and crying that he will avenge General and Colonel.
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If he was fully infected, he yells out for killing out of revenge: General for X and Colonel and Iris for Zero.
  
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Like his mentor Colonel, Pegasus was a very prideful man which often caused him to make costly errors as a soldier.<ref name=gallery/>
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==History==
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Pegasus was a young director of the [[Repliforce]] air wing. He looked up to Repliforce leaders [[Colonel]] and [[General]] and had a good relationship with [[Iris]], the sister of Colonel. His youth, headstrong nature and excessive amount of pride lead to him often making costly mistakes when doing his duty as a soldier.<ref name=gallery>''[[Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2]] Gallery''</ref> He would survive the [[Great Repliforce War]] that occurred during the events of ''[[Mega Man X4]]'', which left the organization decimated and thousands of members dead. Pegasus bore a grudge against the Hunters for Colonel's death that never went away, as the man was Pegasus's mentor.<ref name=gallery/> Having lost his purpose in life, he then began overseeing an Air Force base staffed with the remnants of Repliforce's air wing near to the west coast of Norway, also known as the Reploid Air Force.
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Fortune would not smile upon him for long, as the Eurasia crisis during ''[[Mega Man X5]]'' again ensnared him in the Maverick conflicts. When [[Sigma]] spread the Maverick Virus all over the Earth, Pegasus and the airport he was in charge of were heavily infected. When the Maverick Hunters' came to him to request his Orbital Wing to help destroy the descending Eurasia colony, he instead informed them of his Maverick condition, and requested that they defeat him through battle one last time to finally give him peace. The Hunters accept, and after a decisive battle Pegasus is killed, giving the soldier an end to his long battles that had haunted him for so long.
   
 
==Strategy==
  
==Strategy==
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{{PAGENAME}} flies about and uses his [[Wing Spiral]] attack, but can be trapped by [[Dark Hold]], so use this to your advantage. Zero is recommended for this battle, as he can still perform his other skills (that do not require Weapon Energy) when using Dark Hold, unlike X, who is only limited to [[X-Buster|buster]] shots when the weapon is in effect.
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Spiral Pegasus tries to knock the player off the aircraft arena with his speed. Pegasus also attacks with a quick afterimage dash strike; the player can avoid the afterimage by jumping at the right time, and as soon as the afterimage's position is level with the player, it fades into nothing. He can also fly about and uses his [[Wing Spiral]] attack. However, he is susceptible to [[Dark Hold]], which lets the player get plenty of damage in without worrying about his speed. Zero can still perform his other skills with Dark Hold active, unlike X who is only limited to [[X-Buster|buster]] shots, so Zero may be a safer choice.
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{| class="fandom-table"
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|rowspan="3"|[[File:MMX5 SpiralPegasus DashTackle.gif|180px]]
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!{{Nihongo|'''Dash Tackle'''|ダッシュ体当たり|Dasshu Taiatari}}<ref name="CompRockX">Boss File: Spiral Pegacion, ''Compendium of Rockman X''. p. 82.</ref>
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|Spiral Pegasus dashes at the player, dealing heavy knockback that may fling them off the plane. He may also rise up before descending diagonally.
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|Damage: 6:8:10
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|rowspan="3"|[[File:MMX5 SpiralPegasus Hurricane.gif|180px]]
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!{{Nihongo|'''[[W-Shredder|Hurricane]]'''|疾風|Hayate}}<ref name="CompRockX" />
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|Pegasus deploys an afterimage of himself as a projectile towards the player.
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|Damage: 4:6:7
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|rowspan="3"|[[File:MMX5 SpiralPegasus WingSpiral.gif|180px]]
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!{{nihongo|'''[[Wing Spiral]]'''|ウイングスパイラル|Uingu Supairaru}}<ref name="CompRockX" />
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|While airborne, Pegasus throws down a tornado that grows in size as it moves along the plane. It pushes the player back on contact. He only uses this attack with below half health.
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|Damage: 3:4:5
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|rowspan="3"|[[File:MMX5 SpiralPegasus Shoryuken.gif|180px]]
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!{{Nihongo|'''[[Shoryuken]]'''|昇龍拳|Shōryūken|"Rising Dragon Fist"}}<ref name="CompRockX" />
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|Pegasus flies off-screen, returning with flying uppercuts and other aerial dives. He only uses this attack with below half health.
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|Damage: 6:8:10
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==Data==
  
==Data==
 
'''Nickname:''' {{nihongo|Air Force Prince|エアフォースプリンス|Ea Fōsu Purinsu}}
  
'''Nickname:''' {{nihongo|Air Force Prince|エアフォースプリンス|Ea Fōsu Purinsu}}
   
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===Stage enemies===
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===Stage===
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{{Main|Reploid Air Force Stage}}
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*[[Giga Death B]]
  
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*[[Knot Beret#Shitappers|Shitappers]]
  
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*[[Sigma Virus]]
  
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{{clr}}
  
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==Powers and Abilities==
  
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*'''Dash Tackle:''' (ダッシュ体当たり) He flies around at high speed to tackle the target.
  
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*'''Hurricane:''' (疾風) He will dash and create an after-image with [[W-Shredder]].
  
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*'''Wing Spiral:''' (ウィングスパイラル) Creates a tornado with [[Wing Spiral]].
  
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*'''[[Shoryuken]]:''' (昇龍拳) He moves to the bottom of the plane and rises with an uppercut.
  
   
 
==Dialogues==
  
==Dialogues==
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===When Playing as X===
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===Orbiter Wing required===
 
<tabber>
  
<tabber>
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X=
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Needing the Orbiter Wing=
  
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'''Spiral Pegasus:''' X! I've wanted to meet you... But considering the situation, we don't have time for small talk. Soon, the Reploid Air
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'''Spiral Pegasus:''' X! I've wanted to meet you... But considering the situation, we don't have time for small talk. Soon, the Repiforce's air wing will be destroyed. You may be our only hope... But, you'll have to convince me first... Through battle...
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Force will be destroyed. You may be our only hope... But, you'll have to convince me first... Through battle...
  
 
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Zero=
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W/o needing the Orbiter Wing=
  
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'''Spiral Pegasus:''' I've wanted to see you, Zero... I wanted to ask you something... My thoughts always come back to the Colonel. I wanted to ask you if the battle between you two was necessary. I'm not accusing you, I just want to know, that's all. I've already been infected by the Virus... I'm destined to be retired by you once I become a Maverick, so go ahead, take me down... I want to fight you for the Colonel... That's what the Colonel would want.
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'''Spiral Pegasus:''' I didn't want to meet you in a situation like this... Not only this airport, but I, too, will be infected by the virus, and all will turn into Mavericks... Therefore, my destiny lies in your hands... Before I've totally lost my mind, please fight me... and make me accept my destiny...
  
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<br>
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'''Zero:''' I understand... But I'll fight you only because this is my mission. Now... let's do it!
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Eurasia crashed or was destroyed=
  
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'''Spiral Pegasus:''' Squawk! Who... Are... You?
  
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'''X:''' Pegasus... You have also been...
  
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'''Spiral Pegasus:''' You have killed the General... I'll kill you to avenge his death!
  
 
</tabber>
  
</tabber>
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{{clr}}
  
   
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===When Playing as Zero===
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===Orbiter Wing unrequired===
 
<tabber>
  
<tabber>
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X=
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Needing the Orbiter Wing=
  
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'''Spiral Pegasus:''' I didn't want to meet you in a situation like this... Not only this airport, but I, too, will be infected by the virus, and all will turn into Mavericks... Therefore, my destiny lies in your hands... Before I've totally lost my mind, please fight me... and make me accept my destiny...
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'''Spiral Pegasus:''' I've wanted to see you, Zero... I wanted to ask you something... My thoughts always come back to the Colonel. I wanted to ask you if the battle between you two was necessary. I'm not accusing you, I just want to know, that's all. I've already been infected by the Virus... I'm destined to be retired by you once I become a Maverick, so go ahead, take me down... I want to fight you for the Colonel... That's what the Colonel would want.
  
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'''Zero:''' I understand... But I'll fight you only because this is my mission. Now... let's do it!
  
 
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W/o needing the Orbiter Wing=
  
 
'''Spiral Pegasus:''' Zero! I didn't want to see you in a situation such as this... Soon the Virus will take full control of me... When that
  
'''Spiral Pegasus:''' Zero! I didn't want to see you in a situation such as this... Soon the Virus will take full control of me... When that
 
happens, you'll have to retire me. So... Fight me now, Maverick Hunter... I want to fight you for the Colonel... And that's what the
  
happens, you'll have to retire me. So... Fight me now, Maverick Hunter... I want to fight you for the Colonel... And that's what the
 
Colonel would want.
  
Colonel would want.
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<br>
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'''Zero:''' I understand... But I'll fight you only because it is my mission... Here I come!
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</tabber>
   
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===Eurasia crashed or destroyed===
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'''Zero:''' I understand... But I'll fight you only because it is my mission... Here I come!
  
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<tabber>
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X=
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'''Spiral Pegasus:''' Halt! Who... Are... You?
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<br>
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'''X:''' Pegasus... So you've turned too...
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<br>
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'''Spiral Pegasus:''' You're the one who killed the General. I'll kill you to avenge his death!
 
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Eurasia crashed or was destroyed=
  
 
'''Spiral Pegasus:''' Iris, who is this guy? Please... ...tell me, Iris. Who is this guy?
  
'''Spiral Pegasus:''' Iris, who is this guy? Please... ...tell me, Iris. Who is this guy?
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'''Zero:''' Pegasus... You've become one of the Mavericks too...? Iris is gone... I'm...
  
'''Zero:''' Pegasus... You've become one of the Mavericks too...? Iris is gone... I'm...
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'''Spiral Pegasus:''' KILL YOU. I'LL KILL YOU!! I WON'T ALLOW YOU TO ESCAPE!
  
'''Spiral Pegasus:''' KILL YOU. I'LL KILL YOU!! I WON'T ALLOW YOU TO ESCAPE!
 
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{{clr}}
  
   
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==Other Media==
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==Other appearances==
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*Spiral Pegasus is fought alongside [[Neon Tiger]], [[Dark Necrobat]], and [[Blaze Heatnix]] in three stages from the [[X Challenge]] in ''[[Mega Man X Legacy Collection]]'' and ''[[Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2]]''.
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*Spiral Pegasus is an unit card in ''[[TEPPEN]]''.
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==Other media==
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===[[Rockman X5 (manhua)|''Rockman X5'' (manhua)]]===
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Spiral Pegasus fought X alongside [[Sigma]], [[Burn Dinorex]], [[Spike Rosered]], and [[Zero]]. After X applied a cure on Zero, he went on a rampage before returning to normal, defeating the three Reploids assisting Sigma.
 
===[[Archie Comics]]===
  
===[[Archie Comics]]===
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[[File:WorldsUnite SpiralPegasus.jpg|thumb|Spiral Pegasus in Worlds Unite.]]
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Spiral Pegasus appears in the crossover event [[Worlds Unite]]. He is one of the many Mavericks recreated by [[Sigma/Archie Comics|Sigma-1]] using his newfound powers before being dispatched to various worlds via [[Genesis Portal]]s to conquer in Sigma's name. He and [[Toxic Seahorse]] go to the world of [[Breath of Fire|''Breath of Fire III'']] to set an [[Unity Engine]], but they are destroyed by the heroes in that world.
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Spiral Pegasus appears in the crossover event [[Worlds Unite]]. He is one of the many Mavericks resurrected by [[Sigma/Archie Comics|Sigma-1]] using his newfound powers before being dispatched to various worlds via [[Genesis Portal]]s to conquer in Sigma's name. He and [[Toxic Seahorse]] go to the world of [[Breath of Fire|''Breath of Fire III'']] to set a [[Unity Engine]], but they are destroyed by the heroes in that world.
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===Other appearances===
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Spiral Pegasus had a cameo appearance in the ''[[Rockman Zero (manga)|Rockman Zero]]'' manga.
   
 
==Gallery==
  
==Gallery==
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===Artwork===
 
<gallery widths="200">
  
<gallery widths="200">
 
SpiralPegacionCharSht.jpg|Spiral Pegasus' character sheet.
  
SpiralPegacionCharSht.jpg|Spiral Pegasus' character sheet.
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MMX5SketchPegasus.jpg|Spiral Pegasus sketch for ''Mega Man X5''.
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Spiral Pegasus X5 Proto OP Art.png|Spiral Pegasus ''Rockman X5 Prototype'' Opening Art.
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TEPPEN TFS 005 art.png|Spiral Pegasus from ''[[TEPPEN]]''.
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Maverick Army.jpg|''Mega Man X - Mega Man X8'' Mavericks in Worlds Unite
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Rockman X5 manhua Burn Dinorex & Spiral Pegasus.jpg|Spiral Pegasus in the ''Rockman X5'' manhua
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</gallery>
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===Sprites===
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<gallery bordersize="none">
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X5 SpiralPegasus Intro.gif|Spiral Pegasus's intro animation.
 
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==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
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*In the original English release, Spiral Pegasus was named The Skiver, after [[Wikipedia:Guns N' Roses|Guns N' Roses]] Finnish collaborator [[Wikipedia:Michael Monroe|Michael "High in the Sky" Monroe]].<ref>[http://protodudesrockmancorner.blogspot.com/2011/04/alyson-court-talks-mega-man-x5-guns-n.html Protodude's Rockman Corner: Alyson Court Talks Mega Man X5 Guns N' Roses References]</ref>
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*In the original English release, Spiral Pegasus was named The Skiver, after [[Wikipedia:Hanoi Rocks|Hanoi Rocks]] frontman [[Wikipedia:Michael Monroe|Michael "High in the Sky" Monroe]], who was also a frequent collaborator of [[Wikipedia:Guns N' Roses|Guns N' Roses]], thus fitting him in with the theme naming of this game's Mavericks.<ref>[http://protodudesrockmancorner.blogspot.com/2011/04/alyson-court-talks-mega-man-x5-guns-n.html Protodude's Rockman Corner: Alyson Court Talks Mega Man X5 Guns N' Roses References]</ref>
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*Spiral Pegasus' health bar displays the generic skull icon rather than the Repliforce icon. This is likely due to the fact that he has been turned Maverick by the Sigma virus.
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*Based on his words to Zero (if the Eurasia crashed and he is encountered), {{PAGENAME}} apparently knew Iris once (most likely through Colonel). Whatever sort of relationship they may have had then is largely unknown.
  
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*{{PAGENAME}} had a cameo appearance in the ''[[Rockman Zero (manga)|Rockman Zero]]'' manga.
  
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*{{PAGENAME}} is the second [[Maverick]] based on a mythological or fantasy creature, the first being [[Magma Dragoon]] from ''[[Mega Man X4]]''.
  
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**The only other Mavericks with this distinction are [[Volt Kraken]] from ''[[Mega Man X5]]'', [[Blaze Heatnix]] from ''[[Mega Man X6]]'' and [[Avalanche Yeti]] from ''[[Mega Man X8]]''.
  
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*Right at the beginning of the first inner area in his stage, there are several [[Ride Armor#Mega Man X4|Eagle Ride Armors]] in the background.
  
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*{{PAGENAME}} has an attack pattern that resembles [[Storm Eagle]]'s from the first ''[[Mega Man X (video game)|Mega Man X]]''.
  
   
 
==References==
  
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*Attack names from ''[[Compendium of Rockman X]]'' page 82.
  
 
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Latest revision as of 11:09, 24 March 2024

"I'm destined to be retired by you once I become a Maverick, so go ahead, take me down... I want to fight you for the Colonel... That's what the Colonel would want."
―Spiral Pegasus, Mega Man X5

Spiral Pegasus,[2] known as Spiral Pegacion[2] (スパイラル・ペガシオン Supairaru Pegashion) in Japan, also known as The Skiver,[3] is a Pegasus-themed Reploid from Mega Man X5. He held an Orbiter Wing needed for the Shuttle Operation to destroy the Eurasia colony.

Characteristics

Spiral Pegasus is based on the mythical pegasus, and thus has the head of a horse and the wings of a bird. He possesses a tall mohawk evocative of a Roman galea helmet, and the Repliforce logo on his head. His armor is white with royal highlights of red and gold, including epaulettes on his shoulders, giving him a refined and militaristic appearance.

Pegasus was in the early stages of the viral infection when the Maverick Hunters encountered him. He also had many unresolved issues with the Maverick Hunters, implying he wanted to question Zero about why he killed Colonel, and he refuses to cooperate. He orders to be taken down in an duel without hard feelings: However, if he is confronted later into the game he can be found to have already gone Maverick, shouting at X and Zero and crying that he will avenge General and Colonel.

Like his mentor Colonel, Pegasus was a very prideful man which often caused him to make costly errors as a soldier.[4]

History

Pegasus was a young director of the Repliforce air wing. He looked up to Repliforce leaders Colonel and General and had a good relationship with Iris, the sister of Colonel. His youth, headstrong nature and excessive amount of pride lead to him often making costly mistakes when doing his duty as a soldier.[4] He would survive the Great Repliforce War that occurred during the events of Mega Man X4, which left the organization decimated and thousands of members dead. Pegasus bore a grudge against the Hunters for Colonel's death that never went away, as the man was Pegasus's mentor.[4] Having lost his purpose in life, he then began overseeing an Air Force base staffed with the remnants of Repliforce's air wing near to the west coast of Norway, also known as the Reploid Air Force.

Fortune would not smile upon him for long, as the Eurasia crisis during Mega Man X5 again ensnared him in the Maverick conflicts. When Sigma spread the Maverick Virus all over the Earth, Pegasus and the airport he was in charge of were heavily infected. When the Maverick Hunters' came to him to request his Orbital Wing to help destroy the descending Eurasia colony, he instead informed them of his Maverick condition, and requested that they defeat him through battle one last time to finally give him peace. The Hunters accept, and after a decisive battle Pegasus is killed, giving the soldier an end to his long battles that had haunted him for so long.

Strategy

Spiral Pegasus tries to knock the player off the aircraft arena with his speed. Pegasus also attacks with a quick afterimage dash strike; the player can avoid the afterimage by jumping at the right time, and as soon as the afterimage's position is level with the player, it fades into nothing. He can also fly about and uses his Wing Spiral attack. However, he is susceptible to Dark Hold, which lets the player get plenty of damage in without worrying about his speed. Zero can still perform his other skills with Dark Hold active, unlike X who is only limited to buster shots, so Zero may be a safer choice.

MMX5 SpiralPegasus DashTackle Dash Tackle (ダッシュ体当たり Dasshu Taiatari)[5]
Spiral Pegasus dashes at the player, dealing heavy knockback that may fling them off the plane. He may also rise up before descending diagonally.
Damage: 6:8:10
MMX5 SpiralPegasus Hurricane Hurricane (疾風 Hayate)[5]
Pegasus deploys an afterimage of himself as a projectile towards the player.
Damage: 4:6:7
MMX5 SpiralPegasus WingSpiral Wing Spiral (ウイングスパイラル Uingu Supairaru)[5]
While airborne, Pegasus throws down a tornado that grows in size as it moves along the plane. It pushes the player back on contact. He only uses this attack with below half health.
Damage: 3:4:5
MMX5 SpiralPegasus Shoryuken Shoryuken (昇龍拳 Shōryūken, "Rising Dragon Fist")[5]
Pegasus flies off-screen, returning with flying uppercuts and other aerial dives. He only uses this attack with below half health.
Damage: 6:8:10

Data

Nickname: Air Force Prince (エアフォースプリンス Ea Fōsu Purinsu)

Stage

Main article: Reploid Air Force Stage

Dialogues

Orbiter Wing required

Spiral Pegasus: X! I've wanted to meet you... But considering the situation, we don't have time for small talk. Soon, the Repiforce's air wing will be destroyed. You may be our only hope... But, you'll have to convince me first... Through battle...


Spiral Pegasus: I've wanted to see you, Zero... I wanted to ask you something... My thoughts always come back to the Colonel. I wanted to ask you if the battle between you two was necessary. I'm not accusing you, I just want to know, that's all. I've already been infected by the Virus... I'm destined to be retired by you once I become a Maverick, so go ahead, take me down... I want to fight you for the Colonel... That's what the Colonel would want.

Zero: I understand... But I'll fight you only because this is my mission. Now... let's do it!

Orbiter Wing unrequired

Spiral Pegasus: I didn't want to meet you in a situation like this... Not only this airport, but I, too, will be infected by the virus, and all will turn into Mavericks... Therefore, my destiny lies in your hands... Before I've totally lost my mind, please fight me... and make me accept my destiny...


Spiral Pegasus: Zero! I didn't want to see you in a situation such as this... Soon the Virus will take full control of me... When that happens, you'll have to retire me. So... Fight me now, Maverick Hunter... I want to fight you for the Colonel... And that's what the Colonel would want.

Zero: I understand... But I'll fight you only because it is my mission... Here I come!

Eurasia crashed or destroyed

Spiral Pegasus: Halt! Who... Are... You?
X: Pegasus... So you've turned too...

Spiral Pegasus: You're the one who killed the General. I'll kill you to avenge his death!

Spiral Pegasus: Iris, who is this guy? Please... ...tell me, Iris. Who is this guy?
Zero: Pegasus... You've become one of the Mavericks too...? Iris is gone... I'm...

Spiral Pegasus: KILL YOU. I'LL KILL YOU!! I WON'T ALLOW YOU TO ESCAPE!

Other appearances

Other media

Rockman X5 (manhua)

Spiral Pegasus fought X alongside Sigma, Burn Dinorex, Spike Rosered, and Zero. After X applied a cure on Zero, he went on a rampage before returning to normal, defeating the three Reploids assisting Sigma.

Archie Comics

WorldsUnite SpiralPegasus

Spiral Pegasus in Worlds Unite.

Spiral Pegasus appears in the crossover event Worlds Unite. He is one of the many Mavericks resurrected by Sigma-1 using his newfound powers before being dispatched to various worlds via Genesis Portals to conquer in Sigma's name. He and Toxic Seahorse go to the world of Breath of Fire III to set a Unity Engine, but they are destroyed by the heroes in that world.

Other appearances

Spiral Pegasus had a cameo appearance in the Rockman Zero manga.

Gallery

Artwork

Sprites

Production Notes

Developer Comments
This is our second shot in the fantasy series. In the previous game, X4, we went for a dragon motif, but as a rule for the X series bosses, fantasy types are not existent creatures, so if it's hard to figure out, it becomes unavailable. Well, I broke that rule again this time. (grin) His attack method was easy to imagine and he looked cool, so I decided on him fairly quickly. The fact that his attack method resembles Eagleed's is because I was heavily influenced by Cyber Mission, which I was making at the same time, so I tried making them similar on purpose.[6][7]

Designer Comments
He's a soldier, so he's in uniform (as is). I like him rather a bit, but I'd still like to rework the wings. When I was drawing this, I was listening to the theme to Captain Tsubasa over and over. [Captain Tsubasa is a classic soccer manga/anime.] Thus we have the wings (tsubasa) link.... I don't know if he'll make the best use of them or not.[6][7]

Trivia

  • In the original English release, Spiral Pegasus was named The Skiver, after Hanoi Rocks frontman Michael "High in the Sky" Monroe, who was also a frequent collaborator of Guns N' Roses, thus fitting him in with the theme naming of this game's Mavericks.[8]
  • Spiral Pegasus' health bar displays the generic skull icon rather than the Repliforce icon. This is likely due to the fact that he has been turned Maverick by the Sigma virus.

References

  1. ↑ Mega Man X Official Complete Works, UDON Entertainment Corp. 2009. pg.51. Retrieved on March 17, 2012.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Listed as "Spiral Pegasus" in Mega Man X Official Complete Works and Mega Man X Legacy Collection, and as "Spiral Pegacion" in R20 Rockman & Rockman X Official Complete Works.
  3. ↑ Mega Man X5 PlayStation release and Mega Man X Collection
  4. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Boss File: Spiral Pegacion, Compendium of Rockman X. p. 82.
  5. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Rockman Elysium: Production notes about the cast of X5
  6. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Capcom Community: X5 Developer/Designer Note translations
  7. ↑ Protodude's Rockman Corner: Alyson Court Talks Mega Man X5 Guns N' Roses References


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