Friday, February 27, 2009

Omega, rather Model O. MK II.

Continuing from the last post, Model O and the Host interactions. As already stated, Model O would be a parasite to the Host. Meaning it is draining either the host, of feeding off of Cyber Elf's in order to maintain manifest. With that, their interactions would not be one sided. The host would either be fighting Model O internally, or would be submitting to his will. Both would play a role within the climax. Depending on how you behave during, would judge what happens at the end.


If the host was forced to do something ill-fated, the host would in tern either enjoy the action and result, or would despise it and further his disgust for the Model. Example: "Host walks through a city street. Get's insulted or whatever. The host can either ignor Model O's urges for destruction, or feed into it. Resulting in either walking away, getting weaker from the insubordination. Or would be driven to get rid of the fellow. And whatever is around as collateral damage.


That would play a constant 'struggle' within the concept. In that it will alter the end climax and the end result depending on interaction display.


Leading on, this would become a plot driver. Meaning this would be the reason that Model O unintentionally seeks the New Being. Model O is unaware of anything more powerful at the time, and at first would only be driving for itself. But, with him constantly battling with the host, or vice versa, it knows that it needs to keep treading on.


And that comes to Model O's realization. That there must be a stronger being out there. If he exists, others must as well. This in turn triggers a search fo strong oponents. Which leads to the encounter of the New Being. With this encounter, Model O's lust is overwhelmed and is blindingly urging his Host to fight. So strong that the host is compelled to fallow through. Triggering the end of defeating the being. Model O Leaches off of it for a short time, only to discover that the Being is renewing itself. This leads to a direct follow up.

But as for alterations. If you choose to oppose the Model, the final battle is more difficult because you are slowly being drained, and at the end, the host ends up not destroying someone very close to him/her. In such a way that Model O absorbs the last bit of life, killing the host. Resulting in the 'good ending'. The hoist martyred him/herself to protect which led to their demise.

The other would be that the host ends up destroying the other, and becomes consumed with Model O. Reaching a similar line between the Model and Host, they continue on, on a path of destruction in search of the New being.


See? Rough, but there is enough to get a mental play going. So with this under protection of the "First Right's" this remains the property of Zechs and Telos. MegaManX9.com holding the rights.

Copyrighted from MegaManX9.com. Original posts from Zechs and Telos. 2009.

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Omega, rather Model O.

During the play through of ZX, you come to a point to where you are following a Dig site. And then you face a Pseudoroid, where he refers to there being a strong BioMetal sense within the area. And since this doesn't apply to the Model W Core, at least directly, the only alternative would be the Natural occurred BioStone of Omega's essence. Within the long since compressed and forgotten Area Zero.

And following that (including unused sprites), Omega's reincarnation would have played a seemingly larger role, than some 'fanservice' boss/unlockable. However that is not the case within the final product, as that is exactly what we got. And including the ZX:Advent unused sprites as well, it further suggests that Model O would have returned to become a boss. Optionable most likely.

But I, and a fellow member from MegaManX9.Com by the name of Telos, have come up with an idea that would implement Model O, and further the ZX story. Well, from our perspectives anyway. But I must offer credit to Telos for even initiating the thread that led us to conceive and agree upon our idea. So Kudo's man.

Now I will roughly draft our idea (as to not loose 'First Rights' to the internet).

We conceived that CyberSpace would become yet another optionable place to explore and would be further drawn for story purpose. Since this concept in a sense revolves around CyberSpace. Someone on mandatory study within CyberSpace would end up locating a Data pool for severely outdated data, and would led to the instigation of further BioMetal.

To be blunt, within that Data Pool contains the data essence for every Reploid and Cyber-Elf to have lost it's manifestation and decomposed to a raw data format. It could be referred to as the 'Trash" section within online networks.

They would consider it as a mainstream project, (Thanks mainly to utilizing Model O for the dimensional rifts as being the prime source), and would delve within it in a 'study'. Which would led them to the Sigma code. Since there is more code revolving around Sigma, there would be more similar data to link. Mother Elf, Reploid Sigma, Virus Sigma, the Sigma Virus (yes, it is different), Colony Virus (leading back to Sigma Virus), Reploid Sigma DNA, Sigma Virus incarnations... Copy Chip Sigma (revised patch for the Reploid Sigma. Hence the design difference).
But continuing, this would become a subject of interest, and would eventually led to a realization for Sigma to be forged into BioMetal form. With Ourourborus having crashed into the Ocean, it's parts are still applicable to the same research that Ceil conducted to create the original 6 variants.

Sigma not becoming a BioMetal, (coming from the Sigma Virus incarnation point of view, hence Mother Elf reference), It would behave in a sinister method. Most likely it would locate his BioMatch, and would initiate his search for the most powerful being around (I.E. the Virus reference). And upon discovering an applicable portion of Model W Core that is still possessing it's 'Will', Model S would in turn forge itself with Model W Core. Resulting in a whole new being. Since the merge would accumulate with both portions (completing each other in a full sense), it would become more than just a core, it would become a being with the Will of 2 beings, the power of Sigma and the maliciousness of Model W Core. This would become more or less a catastrophe character for CyberSpace and the material world.

That takes care of the ultimate Villain for the concept. Now to cover the 'protagonist'.

With Model O playing the role of 'protagonist' it would obviously refer to the BioStone being able to choose itself a BioMatch. Well in a sense. With how Omega is presented within Zero 3 and within ZX, a safe speculation would be that Omega has more or less a type of direct connection to CyberSpace. His power emitting capable of causing dimensional rifts between the 2 plains of the world. That would also apply tho his behavior. Being a type of 'power consuming' entity. Hence Weil's capability for controlling him. Weil had something Omega could have benefited from. And with Omega, in a sense being Maverick Zero, would consist of a more instinct type consciousness. But fully capable of everything else conscious being is. Just revolves around instinct more.


This would play a role for the 'during' part of the concept.

Model O, being power hungry, would locate a BioMatch that has a lot of energy to sustain him/herself as well as Model O. Since Model O would need a host to act as transport, a more powerful being is necessary. Upon locating the BioMatch, it would synchronize up and would become more or less a 'parasitic union'. And when the Model O senses that the host is weakening, it can simply create a dimensional rift and absorb a Cyber-Elf or 2. It would act as an alternative source of energy.

But this is where a twist occurs. Model O would be the instinct type, meaning it would more or less eliminate anything to get in his way. And he would use the host to get the job done. This would in turn create an internal conflict between the host and the Model. Becoming a form of 'urgency' for the host, and furthering character development for both.

With the union, the host would be forced to either continuously fight Model O for the dominance of the body, or to submit. Both plays crucial to the ending climax.

This will conclude the first half of the speculation for another concept.

F.Y.I. This is initially Copyrighted from MegaManX9.com. Original posts from Zechs and Telos. 2009.

Monday, February 23, 2009

MegaMerge speculation.

And keep in mind, this is speculation. So treat it as hypothetical. And is just another alternative theory.

Taking into the account of the Double MegaMerge and the Solo MegaMerge, there are a few differences between the 2.
Model X has been shown to be the only Model capable of Double MegaMerging.

This could be for at least a few reasons:

-A: Model X being based off of X who was, in a way, the father of most reploids.
-B: The 4 Guardian Models are based from the Big 4, who were variants of X's DNA.
-C: X could have been the first successful Model derived from Model W, and the could have been designed off the bare specs to create the others.
-D: X being destroyed sealing the Dark Elf, when X was the only reploid to utilize Mother Elf to end the Maverick Wars. X cyber self could have adapted to Mother Elf, or has a Link with Mother Elf enabling him to unify with Reploids.

Unification with Model Z could also be a few reasons:

-A: Zero being transferred into a Copied Reploid Body, could have been based off of the ultimate specs of X. As the other reploid majority.
-B: X and Zero, being fully analyzed late within the Maverick War, there could be a design similarity. (Wily could have used the core blueprints to design Zero. Or vice versa.)
-C: Zero was recognized by Dark Elf. Suggesting some connection with Mother Elf in either way of the Virus, or other means.

Of course that is merely speculation, but either option currently present does assist explanations.

Following from Model X, it is possible for there to be Model Ax. But with the connection between X and Zero being limited, it is improbable for there to be a Model Az. And certainly improbable for anything to be fused with Model A. With it's A-Trans being the Model Prime function could have complications.

According to the other Models, when Fused with Model X, Characteristics increase in both power output and technical alteration, plus Overdrive. When stand alone, the Models are less bulky, no Overdrive and overall look more independent.
This is proven in both ZX and ZX:A.

Now the only difference here, between Model X and Model Z, is the link to Model O. Now so far, Model O is nothing more than a refined BioStone possessing the affinity of BioMetal. X is able to fuse with Model O with X's Double MegaMerge. However, Model Z would have a connection with Model O in that they both derive from Zero. Model Z being based off of Zero's consciousness transferred into the reploid copy body, and Model O being based off of Zero's original Body. Omega in a sense being Maverick Zero.

With that speculation, a Unification may be possible between the 2. But with both being entities of their own (and both connected to Mother/Dark Elf) they came from the same body. So at least, a Parasitic unification is at least possible. With one being Merged with it's BioMetal and utilizing the power and ability of the other.

Zero - Omega - Model O.
_____\ Reploid Zero - Model Z.

Omega being body, and Zero being mind/consciousness... A permanent unification is impossible, since that is only reserved for how the Metal is forged. One BioMetal takes one Cyber-Elf. 2 cannot be contained within 1.

Ultimately it is speculation, but it is narrowing the line for possibilities.

________

And function of the BioMetal.

To speculate, we know that BioMetal must reach for a BioMatch. They must be together for the process to work. But I don't think that was the initial intention. Ceil was trying to recover any data about Zero. And stumbled across him, X, and the Big 4 within the Cyber Network. She wanted to attempt to revive them, with such means impossible. Until she discovered Model W. With it's throbbing consciousness. Analyzing that she came to discover a way to fuse a Cyber Elf into a physical object. That object must be some sort of BioMaterial forged within that era of technology. Since BioMechanical unions are common. Especially with Biological and mechanical components.

Since the BioMetal reacts to 2 aspects of it's host:

-1: Mental similarity between the Match and the BioMetal consciousness.
-2: Physical compatibility.

That is why the hosts are selective to only 1 person at a time.

It behaves with the flesh of the host, by decompressing itself and merging to the host's body. Whether it takes place internally, or solely externally is yet to be foreseen, but when this occurs, the 2 become on. The Biometal in a sense becomes the host's consciousness, and the host becomes the body of the BioMetal. It is more or less, a mutual exchange.

Friday, February 20, 2009

X6, what could have been.

It's no mystery that MegaMan X6 is somewhat 'incomplete' feeling. To put it bluntly, X6 remains an unfinished product plagued with terrible stage layouts and awful game mechanics, rushed to retail in order to make a quick buck. However, at one point, X6 might have been something much grander: based on "rumored" preliminary information, X6 might have contain a few aspects that never made it to retail, aspects that might have made the game a lot more enjoyable.

-The original Nightmare System: In its current form, the Nightmare System is nothing more than a gimmick aimed to frustrate the player to no end, but the original concept seemed a lot broader. The intended system called for randomized stage layouts that reflected your performance as a Hunter; no two stages would ever look alike, things always varied. Capcom hoped the Nightmare System would create an immense replay value, attracting players to play X6 over and over again in order to experience new challenges. Indeed, the Nightmare System remains intact in the final product, but it is very broken and not so random. Ground Scaravich's stage is a pretty good example of the original Nightmare System as it is constantly rearranging itself.

-Stage Connections: Depending on your actions (specifically the order in which Mavericks are defeated), the cosmetics of stages would vary like X1. This system intended to show the stages were somehow interconnected with each other. This too remains absent from the finished product.

-Returning Mavericks: a 2001 press release stated X6 would contain five returning Mavericks presumably from X1~X5. The press release seemed to imply the returning Maverick would appear in random stages as bosses (via the Nightmare System). This may or may not have been referring to Metal Shark Player's "summoning" attack in which he briefly revives fallen Mavericks from previous X games.

-Rumored Animated Cutscenes: Instead of still pictures, X6 was previously stated to contain animated cutscenes reminiscent to RMX4. Reeve of the former MMX Online supposedly confirmed the presence of custcenes back in late 2001. However, due to a lack of Reeve's source, I've marked this as a rumor.

Meverick and Virus speculation.

I wanted to compile evidence of Maverick and Virus encounters. And keep in mind, this is speculation. So treat it as hypothetical. And it is just an alternative theory.

I'll start off with Mavericks.

Maverick, or Irregular reploids and Mechaniloids (reploid prime focus here), can suffer from becoming a Maverick in a few ways:

-A: Complications from the incomplete suffering circuit replica.
-B: Glitch within the reploid electronic brain.
-C: Damages not repaired correctly.
-D: Cyber brain (their data selves) being hit by a transfer glitch, or incompletely programmed.
-E: DNA/consciousness programming error.
-F: Exposure and infection from the Maverick Virus.

Any number of these can cause a reploid to turn Maverick. However there are behavioral differences within 'how' they turn. And it is a short list of what else can be considered.
From evidence we know from the games themselves, Reploids are fully functional if they suffer from an Electronic Brain glitch. Case of Vile. He did what he was told, he just had less of a care for the collateral damage and possible casualties. He acted for just himself.

So E.B.G. is functional, yet self centered.

Cyber Brain is a barely touched upon subject, but it is in there. Evidence is Xtreme 1. Diving into a computer. Or life support systems shown in X5. So it is limited, but it is a possibility of not fully transferring from the body to the network, or vice versa.

Virus exposure on the other hand, is the more noticeable version of turning Maverick. I'll touch upon the Virus specs, but I'll outline differences of exposure.

When a reploid is infected, they loose themselves mentally. They go mad, and the only instinct possible is to become self reckless and cause destruction. This has been shown in X5 specifically. Infection is caused by either direct exposure, or indirect exposure. Either direct transfer, or being subject around whom is infected.

Differences within Mavericks are apparent. And also carry over into New Gen's as shown in X7 and X8. With the Copy Chip, reploid data is preserved and is functional towards whoever taps into it. This may also include such DNA/program errors. And they being able to turn Maverick by will only means they are no longer bound by programming restrictions placed by Humans. They turn as they wish. But they are still bound by physical flaws and errors.

Sigma on the other hand, did not loose himself. He kept his sanity. He just reshuffled his priorities. Which led him down the path of destruction. But before Sigma died, the Virus copied his data to masquerade on as the main X Antagonist. Sigma is the only different Virus infected Maverick. Only difference is Serges/Agile/Violen/Bit/Byte. They also contained themselves, however to a degree, they have been affected by the Virus, causing them to all be on the 'same page', but the Virus speculation is next...


_________

Now the Virus.

Speculation suggests that the Virus is in a sense, Wily. This is proved in X5, when Sigma hints at speaking with the DR.
And judging from MM8, the Virus could be singled out to be a bi-product of the Evil Energy Wily found and had been exposed to.

So current speculation suggests:

-A: Virus could be from Wily utilizing the Evil Energy.
-B: With Evil Energy feeding off of the mind, it could have given Wily a means to copy his mentality and consciousness.
-C: The Virus contains the consciousness of Wily as seen in X5.
-D: Wily having experimented with Mind Control in MM&B, and having Bass rebel suggests Wily needed a way to keep his creation in order.
-E: Wily's conscious has been suggested to have bounced between reploid bodies. Prime cases include Serges and Isoc.

So we can speculate that Wily creating the Virus serves 2 purposes: maintaining Wily's will in who possesses the Virus and keeping keeping the plot of X's destruction. And keeping Zero under control, serving Zero as the vehicle of Wily's continued non-biological existence. Which was suggestively demonstrated in MM&B, with King. When King began to question his 'place', Wily used a "Mind Control" machine. Hinting at it being a precursor to how Zero us utilized.

However, this Virus was unleashed from Zero between the destruction of Gamma's Unit and Sigma's battle. Before the Virus, before Zero, the other Maverick reasons were the prime concern of Maverick Hunters. After Zero, the Virus was added to Maverick cause.

The Virus was freed from Zero's body in the fight with Sigma. And with Sigma badly damaged, absorbed the core of the Virus. Leading to the Day of Sigma events.

After that, Zero's body freed from the Virus, regained prime control of the original mind within the body.

Anyway, the Virus being Wily makes sense in all accounts. Being the cause of reploids going mad, becoming irregularly hostile, and becoming selfless.

And with the Virus, speculation can also suggest that there exists a wireless network, allowing both Wily Virus and Sigma Virus to freely move around and infect/take over other reploids. But the Virus never stayed intact. It behaves just like a computer virus, meaning it can spread to whatever is possible to be infected. Allowing the consciousness to bounce between whoever is infected. Which is why Serges and Isoc are speculated to have been forms of Wily. And why Sigma is able to bounce into new bodies after convincing someone to build him one.

Even as such, Sigma has been the only one to withstand the Virus. He can communicate with the Virus consciousness and gives reason that Sigma fought the Virus for a while before succumbing to it.

Rough speculation, and concept analysis. Taking a different approach to the cannon theory.

2 rumored/April Fool's jokes...

There is some information about a leak of a MegaMan Legends DS. This apparently taking place after Legends 2, or a side story between Legends 1 and 2. But, either was a rumor when confirmed by RockMan Perfect memories that it was a hoax. Enjoy the "what if's".

Legends Top And Bottom Screens.

Legends Dungeon 1.

Legends Dungeon 2.

Legends Town.

___

Now, to the other MegaMan note, but sticking with April Fool's. A few years back there was word of a MegaMan & Bass 2 in the works. Complete with screen shots. This was just a fan production mock up. Originally bassed on the Planet MegaMan site (which is down). But dedication like that is impressive for fans who definitely have a want for more Classic MegaMan.

Title.

Screen 1.

Screen 2.

Screen 3.

Screen 4.

Screen 5.

Casting judgment on these, it looked good if it were a real project. Good job to those who created these mock ups. And who knows if they have sparked any kind of interest, other than just joy from the fan.


Till next time. Enjoy.

Thursday, February 19, 2009

MegaMan Zero 4, quick note.

During the localization of MegaMan Zero 4, 2 screen shots were 'leaked' about the X series character 'Vile' showing up for the final chapter. These were just pirated screens, not even rumored. But doesn't look too bad. Even as an optionable boss, this character would have been interesting.

Vile Cut Scene,

Vile In-Game.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Earlier last year, just before 2nd quarter, it was announced that the ZX series would see a 3rd chapter, Axess File. This was supposed to be a sequel to Advent, and seemingly focusing on the 4 MegaMen: Aeolus, Thetis, Sianarq, and Atlas. It is based on their back stories and continues after Advent. But alas, it was also confirmed to be an April Fool's Joke. But, it was a hell of a joke. Some effort was put into it.

Aeolus normal.

Aeolus BioMetal.

Siarnaq normal.

Siarnaq BioMetal.

Thetis normal.

Thetis BioMetal.

Atlus normal.

Atlus BioMetal.

Axess File Villain?


So, if it is too be, it could be similar to this 'false confirmation'.

Next, is another attempt to stir emotions with yet another 'announcement' of a ZX 3, titled Extremous. This chapter focuses on Prometheus and Pandora. Their back story and origins. Taking place before ZX. But this was 'confirmed' to have been a rumor. This has just one screen shot to emphasis on it. But nothing more exists from outside this pic.

Prometheus/Pandora.


The actual site being a simple flash, was where the Axess File rumor started. Sigehiro-San being the artist to have designed the shown versions of the characters (excluding Grey/Ashe).

That site being: Axess File/April Fools. So, with what has been blatantly rubbed in our faces, could have had some form of sparking interest. Time will tell.

MegaMan Zero, what we had...

Reflecting on one of the standing alone series spin-offs, MegaMan Zero. The series was short lived, yet it was compelling from start to finish. Short and sweet, which was perfectly executed. The plot was well done (even though it started off rugged), but it tied together rather well, and it's climax and conclusion was absolute. And at first glance, looked like Inafune-San's original plan for Zero being main (since it has been stated that Zero was originally going to be lead of the X series during development).



Although, what was released was very good, and attractive for mostly Classic/X fans from the fanbase, it had content originally planned that just never made it into the finished product. And one case where the content was triggered by either another MegaMan link-up unlockable, or a system addition for the unlockables.



Zero 1 was good in and of itself. The character introductions were great, the intensity between them was well done. Even Phantom's suicide to suit his beliefs was good.And the inclusion of a copy villain. The enemy of Zero, being that of a copy of X. Originally intended to be X himself (this would have been cool, since then Zero's promise from X4 would have been fulfilled).

Come Zero 2, with original plans of incorporating Phantom, within his Hyper Form, following suit with the other Guardians. That was axed from the final product, but it remained well done. Elpizo was cliche, but Dark Elf and the ending was very catchy. And the death of X's body. The most shocking part of the game.

Zero 3, however was the most 'unlockable' game within the mini-series. With connectivity with Megaman BattleNetwork to incorporate BN's viruses within CyberSpace as alternative enemies. And the E-Reader card system enhancer for non-plot relevant additions. Like 2 Cyber Elf's around the Resistance Base, and most common characters whom offer their 2-cents and give you E-Crystals. This one was the more developed title within the 4, in that it had more additions than any other. Plus the unexplained deaths of 3 of the 'Big 4', and disappearance of the Mother Elf. And encounter of truth regarding the final Boss. Being that of Zero's original Body. Including the main enemy showing himself to be Dr. Weil, being of that a Human (in a sense). And the return of an previous enemy. Copy X. With 2 weapons not implemented.

And Zero 4, the climax. With the new leader of the Counsel, Craft, and return of Weil. Taking over the area the game takes place. This time focusing on refugees and settling the battle score. Though not being the most defined, it is the most climactic Zero title. Zero 3 had its moments, and just the same most the moments are at the end of the title. Yet this time 2 things are different. 1: Zero takes on the 'Human' enemy, breaking the first rule of Robotics (stated in X1). and 2: Zero's departure through reentering the atmosphere. Setting the stage for the ZX series to assume place.



The first 4 titles from the new developer, Inti-Creates, were outstanding. And if, IF some form of compilation is in order, it would only add to the over all product they created. Including the extras mentioned (only as unlockable side explorations), it would definitely call fans to return. Especially with some of the non-direct fanbase assuming Zero remained alive.



So to sum up some of what wasn't localized within the final product:

Pre Z: Entire Elf Wars.

Z1: Phantom living. X Being Main Enemy. Ceil's Drama Tracks from Zero ROST.

___Z:Interlude: Something could go here to further Zero's finding himself.

Z2: Pre-story year explanation, Hyper Phantom stage, and Encounter, and Dark Elf Zero recognition.

Z3: MMBN Viruses, E-Reader extras, inconclusive fates of Big 4 (3), fate of Dark Elf, original design of the Recoil Rod, and precursor Zero Knuckle. X Drama Tracks from Zero - Telos ROST.

Z4: Weil's Incident, references to X, Big 4, Omega and Dark Elf, Drama Tracks from Zero - Physis ROST.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Inevitable introduction.

I'm rather new to the blog type, being that only from the 1Up site and Capcom-unity addition. So be patient.

But just a heads up, greetings visitors.

There will be great stuff to come. Just keep in mind, it is mostly my personal speculations, even though I understand canon quality of some things. I have developed alternative theories that make sense to specific situations. So there will be some good stuff to come.