Tunnel Rhino, known as Screw Masaider (スクリュー・マサイダー) in Japan, is a rhinoceros-based Reploid from Mega Man X3. He is a miner who was infected by the Sigma Virus, joining the Doppler Army.
Characteristics[]
Tunnel Rhino is based on a rhinoceros, possessing a drill-horned snout and large toes of said animal. His body is equipped with drills on the shoulders and on one arm, along with wheels on his ankles that let him drive along the ground. His colorful red, brown, green, and blue design, including his skirt-like armor, appears to be inspired by the traditional clothing of the Maasai tribe in Kenya, as referenced by his Japanese name.
Tunnel Rhino was once a diligent worker who excelled in his field. Upon being infected by the Sigma Virus, he became a violently territorial barbarian.
History[]
Mega Man X3[]
Tunnel Rhino formerly worked as a miner in an Energen Crystal mine, being described as the best of his kind.[1] He was personally invited by Dr. Doppler to visit Dopple Town, where he was corrupted by the Sigma Virus.[2] Now loyal to Doppler's orders, he occupies a rock quarry and uses his drills to dig tunnels through the earth and destroy all intruders. He was fought and defeated by X, yielding his Tornado Fang.
Mega Man Xtreme 2[]
Tunnel Rhino was resurrected as one of the guardian Mavericks of Laguz Island, whom Gareth challenged the Maverick Hunters to defeat. He is one of the four bosses in Zero Mission, and is weak to Bomb Bee/Earth Gaizer.
Strategy[]
Tunnel Rhino has a simple attack pattern, mostly charging at the player on the ground and occasionally making use of his drills. He is best avoided by dash-jumping off the walls.
Due to a glitch, if the player reaches Tunnel Rhino without dying once in his stage, then he will only use his charge attacks and never his drills; this behavior stops if the player dies in the battle. Rhino's weakness is Acid Burst, but it can be difficult to use against him due to its low trajectory and his invincible dash.
Charge 1 (突進1 Tosshin 1)[1] | |
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Tunnel Rhino charges forwards to smash the player. Shakes the wall on impact, knocking the player down if they are wall kicking. | |
Damage: 3 | |
Charge 2 (突進2 Tosshin 2)[1] | |
Tunnel Rhino charges, his body flashing rainbow colors. He is invulnerable during this attack and knocks the player higher into the air, but only uses it at low health. | |
Damage: 5 | |
Tornado Fang (トルネードファング Torunēdo Fangu)[1] | |
Tunnel Rhino launches all three drills from his buster and his shoulders. | |
Damage: 4 | |
Drill Missile (ドリルミサイル Doriru Misairu)[1] | |
Tunnel Rhino fires three drills. They start in a row, and the middle drill goes first before the last two go simultaneously. This move is always followed by a Charge. | |
Damage: 4 |
- In Mega Man Xtreme 2, Tunnel Rhino features a new attack called Drill Driver (ドリル打ち込み Doriru Uchikomi), where he shoots five drills into the earth and they randomly emerge from the top or bottom of the arena.[3]
Data[]
Mega Man X3 stats[]
- Height: 315 cm (10'4")
- Weight: 280 kg (617 lbs)
- Power: 4200rp
- Speed: 8000rp
Stage[]
Other appearances[]
- Tunnel Rhino is fought alongside Cyber Peacock in the Mega Man X Legacy Collection's X Challenge mode.
- Tunnel Rhino appeared as a card in Mega Man X DiVE.
- Tunnel Rhino appeared as a Unit Card in TEPPEN.
Other media[]
Rockman X3 (manga)[]
In the Rockman X3 manga, Tunnel Rhino confronted X, Zero, and Dr. Cain when they visited a construction site, but he was easily defeated by the duo. Dr. Doppler then appeared and attempted to power up Tunnel Rhino by encasing him in a viral cocoon, but X and Zero manage to defeat him, reverting him to his original state and left unconscious. He was later brought on with the Maverick Hunters, and alongside Blast Hornet, Neon Tiger, and Blizzard Buffalo, assisted X and Zero in their battle against Bit and Byte.
Archie Comics[]
Tunnel Rhino is one of many Mavericks of the Mega Man X series to appear in Worlds Unite, having been resurrected by Sigma. He and his comrades attacked the Sky Patrol, with Tunnel Rhino engaging Big the Cat, before departing to plant Unity Engines on other worlds by traveling through Genesis Portals.
Gallery[]
Etymology[]
- Tunnel Rhino's Japanese name "Masaider" (マサイダー Masaidā) is a double pun of "磨砕だ!" (Masaidā, lit. "To grind!") and the Maasai tribes of Kenya. Additionally, sai (犀 / サイ) is the Japanese word for rhinoceros.
Trivia[]
- Tunnel Rhino is one of only three Mavericks (the others being Ride Boarski and Dark Mantis) weak to Zero's Giga Attack that doesn't exhibit the ability to fly.
- Tunnel Rhino is one of the six Mavericks of the Rockman X3 manga to survive and reform.
- In Mega Man X DiVE, the weapon Drill Head Cannon, known as Masai Launcher (マサイランチャー Masai Ranchā) in Japanese, is based on Tunnel Rhino. The weapon fires a drill similar to the ones launched from Tunnel Rhino's shoulders.
References[]
Mega Man X3 | |
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Doppler Army | |
Toxic Seahorse • Tunnel Rhino • Volt Catfish • Crush Crawfish • Neon Tiger • Gravity Beetle • Blast Hornet • Blizzard Buffalo | |
Other Bosses | |
Maoh the Giant • Vile MK-II • Bit • Byte • Godkarmachine O Inary • Press Disposer • Volt Kurageil • Dr. Doppler • Sigma | |
X's Special Weapons | |
Acid Burst • Tornado Fang • Triad Thunder • Spinning Blade • Ray Splasher • Gravity Well • Parasitic Bomb • Frost Shield - Other - Beam Saber | |
Stages | |
Hunter Base • Giant Dam Stage • Quarry Stage • Power Control Center Stage • Shipyard Stage • Safari Park Stage • Airborne Aircraft Carrier Stage • Weapons Factory Stage • Frozen Town Stage • Vile Stage • Dr. Doppler's Laboratory | |
Miscellaneous | |
Armor Parts • Walkthrough • List of Mega Man X3 enemies • Damage Data Chart • Game Script |