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Mega Man Zero 3 - Game Script v1.3                                (08/07/2005)
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writer: Aaron Paul Madriñan (Aeon17x)
e-mail: [email protected]

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Version History\______________________________________________________________

1.3 (08/07/2005) - Fixed an error about Cubit Foxtar's gender: it turns out
                  that Foxtar's a male reploid all along. Also cleaned up
                  the whole script so that it's easier to read.

1.2 (03/03/2005) - Secret disk info added. Pretty useful once Rockman Zero 4
                  comes around.

1.1 (10/15/2004) - Spelling/grammar check. Also added the credits.

                  One more thing, my good friend Sakura 26 of the MMZ3 board
                  has set up an MMZ character list (complete with pics).
                  Unfortunately, his site seems to be down as of late, so I
                  have to remove the link for now until he gets it back up.

1.0 (10/05/2004) - First release.

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Introduction\_________________________________________________________________

This article here would be the written record of all the unskippable dialogue
and actions of the characters in the game. Provided that there is demand for
it, this custom FAQ will also include other miscellaneous chat which you
wouldn't normally encounter in the game, and can only be accessed by doing
something special (or stupid). That's pretty much it. If you think I've missed
out on something and you know what it is, kindly let me know and I will do the
necessary corrections.

Now, that was quick and easy, on with the scripts!

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Game Script\__________________________________________________________________

[Intro: The game starts with a faint picture of the main characters underneath
a stream of scrolling text. It summarizes what had transpired in the past two
MMZ games.]


"The legendary Reploid Zero awoke from a long slumber...

With Ciel's Resistance he defeated Copy X, the ruler of Neo Arcadia.

The terror of the Neo Arcadian regime ended,
but the energy shortage remained a constant problem.

Ciel devoted herself to researching new forms of energy.

And Elpizo became the newly appointed Resistance leader.

However, overcome by his desire for power,
Elpizo awakened the Dark Elf, whose magic had once nearly destroyed the world.

Elpizo, thirsting for the power of the Dark Elf, lost sight of his true duty,
and was finally defeated after a fierce battle.

However, the Dark Elf fled, her destination unknown...

The battle over the Dark Elf had only just begun...


Two months later."


[Scene: The screen fades into black, and returns into a snow-filled scenery.
Zero walks in from the left, together with Ciel and two Resistance soldiers.]


R-Soldier: It sure is quiet... There haven't been many Neo Arcadian attacks
          lately. Things are almost too peaceful now... Ms. Ciel completed her
          research on the new energy... And if it solves the energy crisis,
          Neo Arcadia won't have a reason to fight us anymore.

Ciel     : Actually... I already informed Neo Arcadia about this new energy,
          the "Ciel System"... But... I haven't received a reply yet...

R-Soldier: Don't worry! I'm sure their answer will come soon! There's no more
          reason to fight. We can live in peace! Right?!

Zero     : We're in the middle of a mission. So put a lid on it and walk!

Ciel     : *gulp!* Sorry!


[A few steps later, Ciel pauses in her tracks.]


Ciel     : The reading is getting stronger. We're close...

R-Soldier: The snow is letting up... W-wow! Look at that!


[Altogether, they look toward the horizon and up at the titanic ruin of
ancient metal.]


Zero     : Is that...some kind of ship?

R-Soldier: Ms. Ciel... Did that...huge thing...fall from outer space?!

Ciel     : Yes...but what's more... It's giving out the same energy reading as
          the Dark Elf... of which there is only one in the whole world...
          Zero was against the idea, but I just had to find out... What could
          possibly be going on here?

Zero     : Neo Arcadia has the area ahead of us cordoned off.

Ciel     : What?!

Zero     : You guys stay here until I make sure it's safe.

Ciel     : Okay... Be careful, Zero...


[Later, when Zero has come into Neo Arcadian territory...]


Zero     : Up ahead... That's where the Dark Elf reading is coming from. She
          knew who I was... Why would the elf who almost destroyed the world
          know me?

Ciel     : Zero? Are you there?

Zero     : Maintain radio silence! The enemy is near...


[The scene switches back to the Ciel and the resistance soldiers.]


Ciel     : Oh, I-I'm sorry...

R-Soldier: Get down! Neo Arcadians!Ms. Ciel, look out!


[The screen darkens as the resistance soldiers try to protect Ciel from the
incoming barrage of Pantheons. Ciel screams out.]


Zero     : No!


[Harpuia teleports in.]


Harpuia  : Relax. They won't come to any harm.

Zero     : Harpuia?!

Harpuia  : I'm letting you off the hook this time. But you and those Resistance
          fighters must leave, now!

Zero     : You're letting us off the hook?!

Harpuia  : Scram! I don't have any time to mess with you now!


[Harpuia teleports out.]


Zero     : ...

Ciel     : Zero... Can you hear me?

Zero     : Seems you're okay... Leave the rest of this up to me. I want you all
          to head back to the Resistance Base.

Ciel     : But, Zero...


[Zero hears a voice coming from the area in front of him.]


Zero     : I've heard that voice somewhere before... Is it...calling me?


[Zero continues in his mission.

In the end of the stage, just before the boss door, Zero feels the building
tremble, and sees a trio of Pantheons aiming for something beyond the wall.
Whatever it is blasted the upper part of that wall. A disembodied, robotic
hand makes a hole through the middle and pins Leviathan to the surface just
beside Zero, as the ceiling above the Pantheons collapse, crushing them to
death. Then Fefnir stumbles back and crouches on the floor, and the robotic
hand lets go of Leviathan as she falls back to the ground.]


Fefnir   : Now you're askin' for it!

          I'll blast you to pieces!

[Fefnir stands up and fires a couple of shots to the yet unknown assailant, but
the robotic hand strikes him back further.]


Fefnir   : Ooph!

[The view slides to the right and shows the enemy in full glory, as Leviathan
and Fefnir lay on the floor before it.]


Leviathan: *pant pant* Are you alive, Fefnir?

Fefnir   : What a monster... The two of us fighting together, and not a
          scratch.

Leviathan: Omega, the evil Reploid banished from Neo Arcadia... He's pretty
          tough...


[Zero enters the scene and stands right in front of Omega.]


Fefnir   : Zero?! What the heck are YOU doing here?!

Zero     : What is that thing?

Leviathan: That's Omega. His mere existence defies reality... He's strong,
          but... He's not as fun to fight as you are. Hehe... I don't feel
          like fighting him, so he's all yours... See you later, Zero.


[Leviathan teleports out.]


Fefnir   : Bah, that Leviathan... Grr, I can't move! We'll have to finish this
          another time! Hey, Zero! I'll get you and that Omega one of these
          days! Don't you dare die before then, Zero!


[Fefnir teleports out.]


Zero     : Omega, huh? So you were the one who called me here?


[They battle. Zero wins.]


Omega    : Grrr...

Zero     : You just don't give up, do you...


[Omega was hit by a series of lightning bolts, causing his defenses to go down.
Harpuia teleports in.]


Omega    : Gaaarrrrwl!

Harpuia  : So you're Omega. I'm afraid I can't let you leave this place, ever.
          Time for your destruction!


[Harpuia unsheates his twin blades, and flies up, ready to attack. Another
character appears.]


???      : Hehehehe... Omega, that will be quite enough. From this day
          forward... You will fight with this person as a Neo Arcadian. It's
          not polite, smashing a friend like that.

Omega    : Gaarwl... Lord...Weil...

Harpuia  : A Neo Arcadian?! Who is this guy?!


[Dr. Weil floats down and takes his place beside Omega.]


Dr. Weil : Hehehehe... I am Weil. You may call me Dr. Weil. You must know my
          name, Harpuia of the Four Guardians? And you...the legendary hero.
          Zero...

Harpuia  : Dr. Weil?! You're kidding me! It can't be! Why are you, who were
          banished from Neo Arcadia a century ago, with Omega?!

Copy X   : That's simple. I-I brought him.


[Copy X teleports in.]


Harpuia  : M...Master X?! Is that you?!


[Harpuia bows down to his master.]


Copy X   : Harpuia! Hehe, you haven't ch-changed! And th-then there's...
          I missed y-you, Zero...

Zero     : You must be... You're a copy, aren't you?

Dr. Weil : Hehehe! I brought back Master X, whom you defeated long ago! To
          protect humanity from the chaos of this world!

Copy X   : Weil saved my life. I owe h-him, see... I'll take Omega back,
          thank y-you. Harpuia, you k-keep searching for the Dark Elf. Omega
          and the Dark Elf... We'll need them both for what's to come...

Harpuia  : But Master X! Think how many humans died because of the Dark Elf
          and Omega, both built by this man... How can you justify exposing
          humanity to such a grave danger, especially now with the energy
          crisis almost solved?!

Dr. Weil : What's this? Are you trying to tell Master X what to do? When did
          you grow so bold, Harpuia?

Harpuia  : Weil...you...

Copy X   : So, Zero. You g-guys are also searching for the Dark Elf, right?
          Let's m-make a contest out of it! I'll sh-show you who the real
          hero i-is!


[Copy X teleports out.]


Dr. Weil : Hehehe... Now things are getting interesting, Zero! Let's see how
          far you get with that body! Hehehe...


[Harpuia, Omega and Dr. Weil teleports out.]


Zero     : "With that body"...? ...

Ciel     : Zero... This is terrible...

Zero     : So you were monitoring the whole thing?

Ciel     : Hurry back to base. Operator?

Operator : Commencing trans.


[Zero teleports out.]


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The Resistance Base
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Operator : Transferring... Two... One... Transfer complete.

Ciel     : What should I do?

Zero     : Well, for now... Not letting Neo Arcadia have the Dark Elf... That
          would be priority number one.

Operator : I will calculate our best course of action, giving priority to the
          search for the Dark Elf. I will report to Ms. Ciel as soon as the
          results are in.

R-Soldier: Ms. Ciel, please cheer up. Everything's turned out alright before,
          hasn't it?! That's right. We believe in you, Ms. Ciel. And in
          Mr. Zero, too!

Ciel     : Thank you, everyone. The simulation will take a while longer to
          finish... I think we're going to need your help again, Zero... But
          you should get a little rest, first. For now... I'll save our data.

          :: (NO)

          Shouldn't you be resting? Don't overdo it. I'll manage the data.
             Tell me if you need anything.

          :: (YES)

          Save data where?
          >1 NO DATA
           2 NO DATA
           3 NO DATA
           4 NO DATA
           5 NO DATA

          Data saved. I'll take care of managing the data, just like always.
          If you need anything, let me know. One more thing... You should go
          see Cerveau. I hear he's finished his Secret Disk analyzer. If you
          find any Secret Disks that you can't analyze, ask Cerveau to have a
          look for you.


[Zero goes to Cerveau's laboratory.]


Cerveau  : Hey, Zero! You're all right! I heard the news. Despite the new
          energy, the world is still not at peace. I never thought peace would
             be easy, but still...... Anyway, I just finished a new weapon for
             you. I also fixed your S.Boomerang! Here, take it!

          [You got the Recoil Rod!]

          [You got the S.Boomerang!]

          Oh, one more thing. About Secret Disks. Secret disks contain things
          you can't decode, right? Well, I can analyze them for you, so stop
             by anytime. You can also talk to me if you ever want to look at the
             contents of a disk we've already analyzed.

Operator : Mr. Zero... Please come to the commander's room, immediately.

Cerveau  : Hmm? Zero, they're asking for you.

Zero     : This Recoil Rod looks easy to use. Thanks.


[Right after Zero left, Cerveau says something behind his back.]


Cerveau  : The world is too much for Ciel to bear alone... Take good care of
          her, Zero...


[In the command room.]


Ciel     : Sorry this took so long, Zero. Are you ready? We've simulated our
          options based on the information at hand. I've had the results
             prepared in the form of missions. The first two are... Missions to
             prevent Neo Arcadia getting the Dark Elf. The other two are...
          Guerilla attacks on Neo Arcadia to protect everyone from its threat.
          ...... Zero...is fighting our only option? I mean, we've developed
             this new energy... I thought the world would finally be at peace...
          Do we really have to keep fighting?

Zero     : Ciel... You're already doing the best you can. And you're not alone.
          Leave the rest to us.

Ciel     : Ze...Zero...

Operator : Mr. Zero, we're ready. You can leave at any time. Select a mission?

          :: (YES)

          Displaying the available missions:

          [far left]
          AREA: AEGIS VOLCANO BASE
          BOSS: BLAZIN' FLIZARD
          MISSION: N.A. ARMY RECON

          [middle left]
          AREA: OCEANIC HWY RUINS
          BOSS: CHILDRE INARABITTA
          MISSION: TRACK D.E. SIGNAL

          [middle right]
          AREA: W.R. FACTORY
          BOSS: HELLBAT SCHILT
          MISSION: DESTROY FACTORY

          [far right]
          AREA: OLD RESIDENTIAL
          BOSS: DEATHTANZ MANTISK
          MISSION: FIND DARK ELF


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Oceanic Highway Ruins
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[Within missions, most of the transmissions the Operator and Ciel makes are
sound-only; they are not on the scene themselves.]


Operator : We've verified a reading similar to the Dark Elf on the ruins of an
          intercontinental oceanic highway... We have verified that Neo
          Arcadia is pursuing this. We believe it will take some time for them
          to reach the source of this reading. If possible, you should verify
          the signal, and if it is indeed the Dark Elf, protect it. Do you
          accept?

          :: (YES)


[A suspicious-looking floating purple blob passes by above Zero as he appears
on the landing spot.]


Zero     : (!)

Ciel     : Zero! We've just got a reading!

Zero     : Dark Elf detected. Beginning pursuit.


[A few feet later, Zero spots Inarabitta.]


Inarabitta: Who the heck're you? Heh, you must be after that Dark Elf, too. Am
           I right? You'll have to get past me, first!


[Inarabitta jumps into his submarine.]


Ciel      : Can you hear me, Zero?! There's a switch up ahead that lowers the
           ocean's water level. Hit it and slow the mech down!


[Zero continues in his mission. Later on, he meets the Dark Elf in a closed
room, together with two Submarine Pantheons.]


Dark Elf : Zeeeeeeerrooooo

Zero     : Dark Elf!

Dark Elf : Stoooooop iiiiiit!


[One of the Pantheons try to poke it with its spear, but the Dark Elf dodges it
and strikes back by sprinkling the Pantheon with some of its elf dust, before
quickly flying away.]


Zero     : !!!


[That Pantheon transformed into a Seraph Pantheon, which immediately kills its
partner and almost did some damage on Zero as well. Fortunately, Zero jumped
on time.]


Zero     : I'll have to take care of this guy first...


[Zero meets Inarabitta once again at the end of the level.]


Inarabitta: What a pain you are! I thought you'd be easier to scare off than
           that! No more games. I'm Childre Inarabitta, of Weil's Numbers!
           I'll see that smug face of yours frozen with fear!


[They battle. Zero wins.]


Inarabitta: You're kidding me... Why is this...happening...to me?!


[Inarabitta explodes. Zero teleports out.]


Ciel     : Zero, I'm sorry. You risked your life to go after the Dark Elf...
          But the Dark Elf was too fast, and we lost sight of it. I scanned
          that area again, but there's no reading anywhere in the vicinity.
          I know an apology is not enough, but I am truly sorry, Zero.


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Weapons Repair Factory
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Operator : We have discovered a Neo Arcadian weapons factory. They are fixing
          and refitting broken weaponry. It seems this is more efficient than
          making new ones. They have doubled weapon production recently.
          Destroy this factory to cut Neo Arcadia's military power. Do you
          accept?

          :: (YES)

Operator : Ahead is the factory control unit. Data from cameras in the factory
          is sent to this unit. Destroy the cameras as you proceed.


[Zero meets Schilt at the end of the level.]


Schilt   : Well, if it isn't the legendary hero. The Mechaniloids do all the
          repairs on their own. So I was just trying to enjoy a little tea
          break. How dare you disturb my peace and quiet! Where are your
          manners, sir hero? I, Hellbat Schilt, of Weil's Numbers, shall
          educate you.


[Schilt transforms into his robot form.]


Schilt   : Kekeke! The first lesson a gentleman must learn in refinement is...
          Intruders are to die without a fuss!


[They battle. Zero wins.]


Schilt   : Ke...keke! No manners... No manners at all! Trying to defy Lord
          Weil, what dismal behavior! Ke...kekekekeeee!


[Schilt explodes. Zero teleports out.]


Ciel     : Zero... Thank you. That recycling plant will be out of operation
          for some time, I think. Thank you so much...


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Aegis Volcano Base
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Operator : The Neo Arcadian army is building up at the base in Aegis Volcano.
          We do not know what their intention is. Do some scouting?

          :: (YES)

Operator : A strong energy reading detected. They are building a huge missile
          outside the base. The base must be here to support the construction.

Ciel     : Analyzing a route to the missile factory will take quite a while...
          Zero, what should we do?!

Zero     : All right. I'll buy us some time by attacking the base. Start your
          analysis!


[Zero meets Flizard at the end of the level.]


Flizard  : I almost gave up on finding a foe worthy of fighting me... You look
          like you might at least be a minor challenge. I'm gonna enjoy this,
          Zero!


[Flizard transforms into his robot form.]


Flizard  : Ssyaaaaah! Get ready for Blazin' Flizard, one of Weil's Numbers!
          Let's heat it up, Zerrroooo!!!


[They battle. Zero wins.]


Flizard  : Who are you to...put out my flames? Lord Weil will get you,
          though... Make no mistake... He'll cover the whole world in flames,
          you'll see. You can't...put out the flames...of our new world...
          Ssyah...aaaarrgh!


[Flizard explodes. Zero teleports out.]


Ciel     : Thank you, Zero. We failed to destroy the missile, but I believe we
          succeeded in delaying its construction. I will analyze the route to
          the missile factory as quickly as possible. Please wait a bit
          longer, okay?


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Old Residential Area
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Operator : This was a residential area where humans once lived. We sent some
          people to investigate... And received news that Dark Elf may have
          been seen. For some reason, we are unable to scan this area. We
          would like you to go there and investigate first-hand. Can you
          investigate?

          :: (YES)

Operator : Mr. Zero! You can burn away the ivy with Flame-based attacks. The
          Recoil Rod's charge attack can destroy things too. Keep that in
          mind.


[Zero meets a couple of cyber elves halfway through.]


Crea     : Maaama. Maaama. Hey, Prea. Mama's not here.

Prea     : That's right, Crea. Mama's not here.

Crea     : Hey, Prea. Let's look a little farther inside.

Prea     : That's right, Crea. Let's look a little farther inside.


[The elves leave Zero behind.]


Zero     : ... Those must be...

Ciel     : Zero! I've picked up some Baby Elf readings on that portable
          scanner I gave you! They may be the same ones I was studying...

Zero     : Their mother... They must be looking for the Dark Elf.

Ciel     : Hey Zero, can you protect those babies?

Zero     : Alright. I'll find them.

Ciel     : Thank you, Zero...


[Zero arrives at the end of the level... he listens to the conversation between
Mantisk and the Baby Elves.]


Crea     : Who are you? You smell like Mama.

Prea     : Who are you? You smell like us.

Mantisk  : Chikachika... So these are Baby Elves? Lord Weil ordered me to find
          them. They really are just little elves. Are they useful?


[Zero enters the room.]


Zero     : Hand over the Baby Elves.

Crea     : Oh, I know him! He pushed Mama around!

Prea     : I know him, too! That's the guy who pushed Mama around a century
          ago!

Crea     : You faker!

Prea     : You faker!

Zero     : Hmm?

Mantisk  : Chikachika... Shut up, you Baby Elves! If you don't wanna get
          chopped up, go into that room!

Crea     : Waaaaaah!

Prea     : Waaaaaah!


[The Baby Elves leave as Mantisk ordered.]


Mantisk  : Those two belong to Lord Weil. You can't have them.


[Mantisk transforms into his robot form.]


Mantisk  : I'm Deathtanz Mantisk, one of Weil's Numbers. Now, time to slice you
          into ribbons!


[They battle. Zero wins.]


Mantisk  : Chikachika... Even if you defeat me here... My associates will cut
          the old chains that bind the world. And build... A new order... Lord
          Weeeeiil!!!


[Mantisk explodes. On the other side of the door, the Baby Elves float around
Dr. Weil.]


Crea     : Who are you, mister? I've seen you somewhere before.

Prea     : Who are you, mister? I've seen him somewhere before, too.

Dr. Weil : Heheheheheee... My name is Weil. I'm the one who made your mother,
          the Dark Elf. You might think of me as your Grandpa.

Crea     : Prea, did you hear that? He's our Grandpa!

Prea     : I heard, Crea! He's our Grandpa!

Dr. Weil : I'm looking for the Dark Elf, too. I need your help. You should come
          with me to Neo Arcadia. I'll give you new powers, and a new body...

Crea     : Okay! Let's go, Prea!

Prea     : Okay! Let's go, Crea!


[Zero enters the room.]


Zero     : Wait!


[Just in time to see Weil and the Baby Elves teleport away.]


Zero     : Darn... Ciel, can you follow their readings?

Ciel     : I'm sorry, Zero. That won't be possible with your scanner.

Zero     : ...

Operator : Mr. Zero, please return to base. Commencing transfer.


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Area Z-3079
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Operator : Transferring... Two... One... Transfer complete.

Ciel     : Zero... Thank you. The reports of the Dark Elf...

          They were really Baby Elf sitings... [sic] I wonder what Neo Arcadia
          is planning on doing with them.

Operator : You have completed all the missions. This next mission involves
          deciding what to do with a missile factory that's been newly
          discovered. We are currently also searching for the Dark Elf, while
          we look into solutions for this problem.

Ciel     : We have to do something about that missile right now. We had to
          calculate the transfer coordinates for the missile factory based on
          old satellite photographs... so the coordinates would be too
          dangerous to use as a direct transfer route.

Operator : The land route to the missile factory is also dangerous, due to the
          scout patrols that are searching the area. We're scanning for the
          Dark Elf, but no luck yet.

Zero     : Understood. Let me know if anything changes.

Ciel     : All right. Oh, yeah... I'll save our data.

          :: (YES)

          Data saved. We'll contact you right away if we learn anything new.
          Please get some rest until then.


[Scene: within the palace of Neo Arcadia. Copy X sits on the throne, while
Harpuia stands on his right side.]


Harpuia  : Master X... Do you still trust that man...Weil?

Copy X   : His banishment did not follow official ch-channels. Just because
          what he did resulted i-in a terrible calamity... Do-does not mean
          that banishing him was justified. He has returned to Neo Arcadia in
          a legal manner. What reason-n is there to drive him out? Don't
          worr-rr-rry. He learned many things from his mistakes of the past.
          He'll do things right th-this time.

Harpuia  : But...

Dr. Weil : Hehehe... Thank you, Master X.


[Dr. Weil teleports in, floating on Copy X's left side.]


Dr. Weil : I, Dr. Weil, shall never repeat my past mistakes. Never again. Yes.
          Hehehe... Still, to gossip about me behind my back... My, how the
          almighty Four Guardians have fallen!

Harpuia  : What?! Weil!

Dr. Weil : Master X. The Dark Elf has appeared in Neo Arcadia. Area Z-3079...
          It's the farthest area from here. A human residential district.

Harpuia  : We'll go. Leviathan and Fefnir are still undergoing maintenance, but
          if we hurry things along a bit...

Copy X   : Harpuia, how long do you plan to act like you're in charge? Letting
          th-the Resistance get away with countless uprisings... Even letting
          th-the Dark Elf escape... I'm tired of useless p-people like you.
          The Four Guardians are going to be stepped down.

Harpuia  : But...Master X?!

Copy X   : Dr. Weil... I'm entrusting you with the leadership of our ar-armies.
          Will you accept?

Dr. Weil : Hehehehe... Yes sir! I will capture the Dark Elf, without fail...
          ...Before she falls into the hands of the Resistance and becomes a
          threat to this world...


[Scene: the Resistance Base on red alert in preparation for the incoming
missile attack.]


Operator : Preparations have begun for the launch of the missile. We do not
          know the target area, but we are attempting to hack our way in and
          find out. A tremendous energy is emanating from the missile. It
          seems that Omega is on board.

Ciel     : Omega?! That Omega, on the missile!?

Zero     : ... Ciel... Enter the coordinates you found.

Ciel     : That's...dangerous!

Zero     : Operator. Hurry up and prepare for transfer.

Ciel     : Zero, I'm not sure about this!

Zero     : I believe in you.

Ciel     : ... Okay... Enter... the data... Please, transfer him!

Operator : Understood. Commencing transfer preparations. Transfer!


[Zero teleports out.]


Ciel     : Zero...


[Scene: Zero arrives at the missile launching zone.]


Ciel     : You made it! What a relief!

Zero     : Have you determined the missile's target?

Ciel     : The target is... Area Z... 3079. What?! That's a human residential
          district!!! Wait, that's not all... The Dark Elf is there, too!

Zero     : So he's trying to jump right in and take the Dark Elf... Understood.


[Soon, Zero arrives on the missile itself, but it was ready to launch.]


Zero     : No!


[Zero hitches a ride on the back of the missile.]


Ciel     : They launched it! Zero! Don't get any closer!

Zero     : I have to act now, while Omega is immobile... I'll sneak in and stop
          both him and the missile.

Ciel     : Zero!!!


[Zero infiltrates the missile as it disengages its rocket parts, and meets
the Baby Elves at the end of the level.]


Zero     : Baby Elves?!

Crea     : He came! The bad Reploid!

Prea     : He came! The nasty Reploid!

Crea     : Omega will rescue Mama! Don't get in his way! Leave!

Prea     : We'll protect him from you! Don't get in his way! Leave!


[They battle. Zero wins.]


Crea     : Waaaaah! You horrible thing!

Prea     : Owwwwww! That hurt!

Crea     : We may have lost, but the missile will land soon! Our mission is a
          success!

Prea     : We may have lost, but we'll see our Mama soon! Our mission is a
          success!

Zero     : *gulp!*


[Zero madly dashes out of the missile, as it crashes down moments later.]


Omega    : Grrawrrr!


[Scene: Zero is lying down on the pavement of the destroyed human settlement.
He quickly sits up to see Omega, the Baby Elves, AND the Dark Elf together.]


Crea     : Yay! Maaama! Maaama!

Prea     : Yay! Maaama! Maaama!

Omega    : Grrarraarrrr!


[Omega opens up some sort of vortex with its hands, and sucks the Dark Elf in,
changing his color.]


Omega    : Grrarraarrrr!

Crea     : Hey, can you beat up that bad Reploid for us?

Prea     : Yeah, can you beat up that fake Reploid for us?


[Omega agrees with the Baby Elves, and slowly floats towards Zero.
Harpuia teleports in.]


Harpuia  : ... We, the Reploids of Neo Arcadia... We are defenders of humanity.
          The only justice here. Is this wasteland what you people call
          justice?! Weil!!!


[Harpuia attacks Omega once again with his lightning bolts, but Omega counters
him with some enery balls.]


Harpuia  : Arrrrggh! I... I am...


[Zero dashes in, even though he's hurt from the missile crash.]


Zero     : Harpuia!

Crea     : Perfect!

Prea     : Get him! Get him!

Ciel     : Zero, don't move! I'll transfer you to the base, now!

Operator : Transferring!


[Harpuia and Zero get out just in time, as Omega fires another barrage of
energy balls.]


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The Resistance Base (part 2)
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Ciel     : Zero... I'm so happy that you're safe... Please...never do anything
          as crazy as that again...

Zero     : ... I'll think about it. By the way... How is Harpuia?

Ciel     : Cerveau took him to the maintenance room. He wasn't hurt very badly,
          but... He'll have to rest and recuperate for a while. ...Things
          really have gotten horrible... The operators will collect as much
          info as possible. Analyzing all of the information will take a
          while. Try to get some rest until then.

Zero     : I'm all right.

Ciel     : Then, at least... I'll save our data.

          :: (YES)

          I still don't understand how Neo Arcadia could fire a missile into
          an area where humans live...... even to obtain the Dark Elf...

Operator : Someone has broken into our transmission circuit! It's Neo Arcadia!

Zero     : Put them through!


[Copy X' image appears on the big screen behind them.]


Copy X   : Can you h-h-hear me? Members of the Resistance. And...Dr. C-Ciel.

Ciel     : Copy X!

Copy X   : We have custody of the D-Dark Elf. Let us put a-a stop to this
          foolish conflict. We ask that you surrender t-to us.

Ciel     : Surrender?

Dr. Weil : Hand over the new energy you invented, the Ciel System. If you do
          this, I guarantee the safety of you Mavericks.

Ciel     : He's got to be...

Dr. Weil : As a result of our analysis of the Ciel System information you so
          kindly sent us... We have determined that by combining it with the
          Dark Elf, it may be possible to generate enormous amounts of energy.
          This would solve the energy crisis in one fell swoop. There would no
          longer be a reason for us to fight.

Copy X   : Ciel... A single answer from you will bring peace t-to the world.

Ciel     : ... I can't... trust... you.

Copy X   : What's th-that?

Ciel     : You were prepared to sacrifice humans to obtain the Dark Elf! I
          cannot trust you after seeing that. You cannot have the Ciel System.
          It was built so that humans and Reploids could live in peace!

Copy X   : Is that...y-your answer? Fine. You have a-a monopoly on energy
          resources... And Zero, a Reploid with terrifying f-fighting
          skills... Y-you are nothing more than filthy extremists! Ciel...
          I was holding-ng back until now, because you were there, a human...
          Now, you can face the consequences, along with your Maverick
          friends!

Operator : The transmission was cut off.


[Another red alert is sounded all over the base.]


Operator : The Neo Arcadian military has begun advancing on our base from
          multiple areas. They've launched a total offensive.

Ciel     : Zero...I...

Zero     : You believed in yourself, and fought accordingly. What comes next...
          is my job. Tell me which areas they are in. I will intercept.

Ciel     : Zero...

Operator : Displaying the Neo Arcadian movements on the monitor... Select a
          mission?

          :: (YES)

          Displaying the available missions:

          [left]
          AREA: TWILIGHT DESERT
          BOSS: ANUBIS NECROMANCESS V
          MISSION: ENGAGE N.A. ARMY

          [middle]
          AREA: FOREST OF ANATRE
          BOSS: HANUMACHINE R
          MISSION: ENGAGE N.A ARMY

          [right]
          AREA: FRONTLINE ICE BASE
          BOSS: BLIZZACK STAGGROFF R
          MISSION: ENGAGE N.A. ARMY


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Twilight Desert
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Operator : We have detected Neo Arcadian units moving through the southern
          desert. These forces must be intercepted as soon as possible. Can
          you intercept?

          :: (YES)


[Zero meets Anubis Necromancees V at the end of the level.]


Anubis   : I have been summoned by Lord Weil back from the netherworld to
          continue my reign of terror. Ancient One, it is now your turn to lie
          beneath the soil... Back to the earth with you!


[They battle. Zero wins.]


Anubis   : You, of the ancient soul. You have no place in the new world Lord
          Weil is creating. I will enjoy viewing your torment from my grave
          below... Hahahahaa!


[Anubis explodes. Zero teleports out.]


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Forest of Anatre
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Operator : We have detected Neo Arcadian units moving through the Forest of
          Anatre... These forces must be intercepted as soon as possible. Can
          you intercept?

          :: (YES)


[Zero meets Hanumachine R at the end of the level.]


Hanumachine: My body has returned from decay... For Lord Weil, who gave me
            life... I have returned! And now, I will take your pitiful soul.
            Let's see you fight like a hero!


[They battle. Zero wins.]


Hanumachine: An impressive fight! However... Evil must fail in the end! History
            will judge who the true winner was! May you perish, O Ancient God
            of Destruction!


[Hanumachine explodes. Zero teleports out.]


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Frontline Ice Base
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Operator : We have detected Neo Arcadian units moving through the northern
          tundra... The enemy is constructing a frontline base. There seems to
          be a reasonable amount of time left to act. Can you intercept?

          :: (YES)


[Zero meets Blizzack Staggroff R at the end of the level.]


Blizzack : Hmph. I am impressed you made it to this base. Still... I cannot
          dishonor Lord Weil, the man who brought me back. I'll just have to
          freeze you, now. Hmph.


[They battle. Zero wins.]


Blizzack : *groan* Forgive me... Lord Weil... Hm...phahh!

[Blizzack explodes. Zero teleports out.]


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Area X-2
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Operator : [middle]
          AREA: AREA X-2
          BOSS: COPY X MARK II
          MISSION: INFILTRATE N.A.

          We have analyzed the enemy's movements... As a result we have
          succeeded in determining the location of the Neo Arcadian HQ. It
          seems that Copy X and Weil are commanding the entire army from this
          base. If you strike here, you may be able to stop Neo Arcadia. Are
          you ready?

          :: (YES)

Ciel     : Zero... Come back safely... Okay?


[Zero meets Copy X at the end of the level.]


Copy X   : So you've come, Zero. D-do you know what you are doing? Doing?
          You are helping extremists! Why would a-a legendary hero help an
          evil army?

Zero     : So you're saying that we're an evil army...... and you people are
          fighting for justice?

Copy X   : Exactly right. Almost a-all humans support our cause. All humans
          dream of defeating th-the extremists.

Zero     : What value is there in the justice that complacent humans seek?

Copy X   : Wh-who cares about value? Neo Arcadia's doing what's right. That
          i-is enough proof that what we do is j-just!


[They battle. Zero wins.]


Copy X   : N-no! Wh-why-why?! I'm a hero! I f-fight for justice! Weil!
          Dr. Weil! Use Omeg-Omega! Crush him in your h-hand!

???      : He is... ...no longer here.


[Cyber Elf X teleports in.]


Copy X   : Who a-are you?!

Zero     : X!

Copy X   : X?! Y-you are my original form?!

X        : Weil has moved to another base. With Omega... Weil was using you for
          his own purpose.

Copy X   : Gee...g-gee... Everyone treats me l-like a fool! I-I won't stand for
          it! Let me show you my true power! Haaaaah!!!

X        : Oh no! Weil has placed a trap on your body!


[Copy X tries to transform, but his body starts to malfunction.]


Copy X   : Gee...gagaga?! I...can't...can't move... Gagagaaa... Aaaaaaarggh!


[The whole screen is flooded with white as Copy X explodes.
Meanwhile, Zero and X talk to each other.]


Zero     : ?!

X        : Weil knew from the start how things would turn out, so he must have
          rigged a trap on him... To fulfill his true ambition...


[At that moment, Dr. Weil delivers a speech to everyone in Neo Arcadia.]


Dr. Weil : Hear me, citizens of the great land of Neo Arcadia... I must inform
          you of sorrowful news.

Zero     : Dr. Weil...

Dr. Weil : Just now... Our hero Master X was taken by blood-thirsty extremists,
          and he has sadly passed away... So, in accordance with Ordinance #8,
          I, Dr. Weil, will become your new leader... It is time to put a stop
          to these extremists! ...Thank you all. I have just confirmed your
          approval. I will have to ask you all to do a number of things... Neo
          Arcadia cannot know true peace, until the extremists are eradicated!
          Let us all fight together, until they are wiped out! He...
          Hehehehe... Heheheheheee... Bwahahahahah!

Zero     : ...It's all going according to his plans.

X        : Dr. Weil... Will he try to repeat the tragedy of the Elf Wars, that
          ended a century ago...

Zero     : I'll look for Weil. I need you to help.

X        : Okay. I'll look for him, too... I wanted to say something. About
          Omega......

Zero     : What is it?

X        : Well...never mind. I'll bring it up again when the time comes.
          The heart is what counts. Not the body...


[X floats away.]


Zero     : The heart? ...


[Zero teleports back to base.]


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The Resistance Base (part 3)
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Ciel     : So this is what it has come to... Dr. Weil as the ruler of Neo
          Arcadia...

Zero     : Those humans haven't been told a thing... No, that's not it. They
          haven't tried to learn a thing...

Ciel     : Lives with plenty of food and comfort... People have stopped
          bothering to think with their heads... There may still be some
          people who want to do something. If we could somehow let those kinds
          of people know what Dr. Weil is really thinking... We might be able
          to change Neo Arcadia.

Operator : Who is this Dr. Weil, anyway? What has he been doing since he
          reappeared? If you can gather some information... We might be able
          to analyze it to determine where he is presently, and what he's been
          doing until now.

Zero     : Okay. Where do I need to go? Just tell me...

Ciel     : Yes, but first... I'll save our data.

          :: (YES)

Operator : We've isolated locations for you to gather information. Select a
          mission?

          :: (YES)

          Displaying the available missions:

          [far left]
          AREA: ENERGY FACILITY
          BOSS: CUBIT FOXTAR
          MISSION: SEARCH FACILITY

          [middle left]
          AREA: SNOWY PLAINS
          BOSS: GLACIER LE CACTANK
          MISSION: RETRIEVE DATA

          [middle right]
          AREA: SUNKEN LIBRARY
          BOSS: VOLTEEL BIBLIO
          MISSION: RETRIEVE DATA FILE

          [far right]
          AREA: GIANT ELEVATOR
          BOSS: TRETISTA KELVERIAN
          MISSION: SEARCH FACILITY


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Energy Facility
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Operator : This is a Neo Arcadian energy plant. It is currently shut. What is
          so important that they had to shut down the plant in the middle of
          an energy crisis? The place was shut down around the time Weil
          appeared, so it bears investigation. Can you investigate?

          :: (YES)

Operator : The facility's core has not yet been activated. We'll need to
          activate the core and reestablish facility operations to get into
          the deeper areas.


[Zero arrives at the end of the level.]


Zero     : What's this?


[Foxtar teleports in.]


Foxtar   : Teeheehee... Hey! You weren't supposed to see this place.

Zero     : ...

Foxtar   : This is a Dark Elf copy factory. We've got copies of the Dark Elf
          sleeping here. In other words, Baby Elves. We had the factory sealed
          off so nobody'd get suspicious. Now you've done it! I'll have to
          ensure you remain silent about this...... For-e-ver!


[Foxtar transforms into his (not 'her' - props to Ryushikaze and co. for
correcting me on this little fact) robot form.]


Foxtar   : I am Cubit Foxtar, member of Weil's Numbers! I'll make sure you
          never talk again!


[They battle. Zero wins.]


Foxtar   : If I am defeated, this room will cease functioning, and the copies
          will all die... There will be no proof. Nobody will know the truth.
          And anyway... We don't actually need the Baby Elves. The Dark Elf
          alone will be enough to take care of the Reploids... I can already
          see it... The shining future, the new world Lord Weil is about to
          create... And I see...you, wallowing in the depths of despair!
          Teeheeheeeeeee!


[Foxtar explodes. Zero teleports out.]


Ciel     : Welcome back, Zero. It appears that Weil was attempting to
          mass-produce Baby Elves at that factory. But I wonder... What was he
          planning on doing with all those Baby Elves?


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Snowy Plains
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Operator : Containers have fallen out of a space ship, which fell onto snowy
          plains. It is possible that they contain data about Omega or Weil.
          We sent a scouting party, but the Neo Arcadian forces are too
          strong, and they cannot pass. We would like you to reinforce them,
          and retrieve the data. Do you accept?

          :: (YES)

R-Soldier: Ah, Mr. Zero! The enemy is waiting in ambush up ahead... There's no
          way we can break through. Mr. Zero, if you can make an opening,
          we'll follow you.


[Zero arrives at the end of the level.]


Zero     : Is that it?


[Le Cactank teleports in.]


Le Cactank: Hah! That container was on Omega's ship. So you see, it's ours.
           Has the legendary hero stooped to thievery? How deplorable. As King
           of the Snow Plains, I do hereby judge your crime.


[Le Cactank transforms into his robot form.]


Le Cactank: I, Glacier Le Cactank, of Weil's Numbers, have reached a verdict.
           The punishment for thievery is death!


[They battle. Zero wins.]


Le Cactank: Oh...my... Not stopping at thievery, you also defy Lord Weil!?
           Lord Weil's new order will issue judgment upon you! Arrrrgh!


[Le Cactank explodes.]


R-Soldier: We've discovered data inside the container! Mr. Zero! We've recorded
          all of the data! I will continue searching for more data.

Operator : Mission completed. Commencing transfer.


[Zero teleports out.]


Ciel     : Zero... Thank you. I'm analyzing all of the data you recovered for
          us. We may be able to figure out what Weil is attempting to do, by
          analyzing past data. I'll do my best.


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Giant Elevator
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Operator : Neo Arcadia has completed a giant elevator. We do not know its
          purpose. They are bringing something up from deep underground. Can
          you investigate?

          :: (YES)


[Zero meets Kelverian at the end of the level.]


Kelverian: Grrr... So you're Zerrooo? You're so tiny, I almost stepped on yah!
          My name is Tretista Kelverian, of Weil's Numbers. Your neck is so
          tiny... I'll snap it with one chomp! Grrrrrrr!


[They battle. Zero wins.]


Kelverian: Huh? Zero... Where did you go? I don't see you... And my whole body
          hurts... Ouch... Oouuuch! Gaarrrwwwrrr!


[Kelverian explodes. Zero teleports out.]


Ciel     : Thank you, Zero. It looks like that elevator was being used to carry
          mass amounts of E-Crystals. But, I wonder... What was Weil up to
          with all that energy?


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Sunken Library
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Operator : The ruins of an ancient library have been found. It's completely
          soaked inside, but there may still be some data around. We'd like
          you to search for data on Weil or Omega. Do you accept?


          :: (YES)


Operator : First, please go to the Data Room. That room has the highest
          probability of containing information about Weil and Omega.


[Zero reaches the Data Room.]


Operator : This is the Data Room. Please search for information on Weil in that
          console. After searching, the data's location will be displayed.
          Please go to that area, and recover the data.

          [Push Up on +Control Pad.]

Zero     : Four matches... Weil, Omega, Dark Elf, Elf Wars...

          Specify search data.
          > Dr. Weil
            Omega
            Dark Elf
            Elf Wars

[Zero gathers the data from the libraries.]

          [You got Weil's data!]

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File #650326
== Dr. Weil ==

From Neo Arcadia... Creator of Omega... Altered the Mother Elf, sparking the
Elf Wars... Banished from Neo Arcadia after the Elf Wars...
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Zero     : If we can analyze this data, we might be able to find some new
          information about Weil...

          [You got Omega's data!]

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== Omega ==
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The ultimate Reploid, created by Dr. Weil... Possesses incredible power when
combined with the Dark Elf. Banished to outer space to avoid another Elf War...
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Zero     : If we can analyze this data, we might find something new about
          Omega...

          [You got the Dark Elf data!]

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== Dark Elf==

Officially known as the "Mother Elf." Creator unknown.

This Cyber-elf was originally created for the purpose of restoring Maverick
Programs to their original state...

But the Mother Elf was altered by Dr. Weil so she could be used to manipulate
Reploids, by freely rewriting programs.

Although the organized fighting of the Reploids manipulated by the altered
Dark Elf did end the wars, this terrible power was sealed off to prevent
misuse.
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Zero     : So, the Dark Elf... What's going on? ... If we can analyze this
          data, we might be able to find out something new about her...

          [You got the Elf Wars data!]

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== Elf Wars ==

........end of the.........Wars......Cyber-elves.......used.............from
this.............................................Elf Wars....................
...the us........................."Dark Elf," and copies....................
................amplify the power..............while........................
at will.............the worst....in..........................................
........the war.....end...............Approximately 90%.....................
......................wiped.....
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Ciel     : Zero? It looks like that data is corrupt. I think we may be able to
          repair it at the base. Thank you... Zero...


[Immediately after Zero collects the fourth disk, Biblio teleports in.]


Biblio   : Who dares intrude upon my territory? ...Ze-Zero! Heheh! So, it's
          you! Heheh!


[Biblio transforms into his robot form.]


Biblio   : I am Volteel Biblio, of Weil's Numbers. What is that you've got
          there? Give that data back! Nooowww!


[They battle. Zero wins.]


Biblio   : What's up with you! You're opposing Lord Weil?! Aren't you afraid
          of him?! You...you're crazy! Aaaaaarrrggghhh!!!


[Biblio explodes. Zero teleports out.]


Ciel     : Zero... Thank you. I'm analyzing all of the data you recovered for
          us. We may be able to figure out what Weil is attempting to do, by
          analyzing past data. I'll do my best.


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Operator : And...there. We've just finished inputting the data recovered so
          far. Now, to begin the analysis.

Ciel     : Thanks to Zero, we've collected much information. It will take some
          time to analyze the data, so for now... I'll save our data.

          :: (YES)

          Oh yes, that reminds me. Cerveau told me that Harpuia's condition
          has improved a lot. Why don't you go pay your respects?


[Zero visits Harpuia in the maintenance room, who's now standing upright.]


Zero     : Can you stand up already? Wow, Harpuia, you're hard to keep down...


[Zero walks a bit closer to Harpuia.]


Harpuia  : What are you up to? Why did you rescue me? Do you expect some favor
          in return?

Zero     : Perhaps.


[Cerveau enters the scene.]


Cerveau  : Oh, you're awake. How do you feel?

Harpuia  : Horrible. Just the thought of being helped by you makes me nauseous.
          Stripped of my position, and driven out of Neo Arcadia. I'm used
          goods...

Cerveau  : That's not true. You just stood up for your beliefs, just like we
          do. You've made no mistakes.

Harpuia  : My beliefs... I can't sit back any longer... We must protect the
          humans from Weil. We have to stop him immediately. That... that...
          Weil!!!

Cerveau  : Wait! Your wounds are not fully healed yet!

Harpuia  : I am a warrior, born to protect humans. I am a proud warrior of Neo
          Arcadia! I don't need any help! Even if my body should fall into
          ruin... I will still gladly fight for humanity!


[Harpuia teleports out.]


Cerveau  : So... Harpuia refuses to go with us.

Zero     : ...

Operator : Mr. Zero... Come to the commander's room immediately.

Cerveau  : They sure run you ragged, don't they, Zero.

Zero     : I'll be back later.


[Zero dashes back to the command room, leaving Cerveau to contemplate.]


Cerveau  : Zero... Harpuia...'t you dare die...


[Scene: Zero at the command room.]


Operator : Information analysis is complete. Ms. Ciel will report on what we've
          found.

Ciel     : Zero... I'm sorry. You gathered a lot of information for us, but...
          We still do not know where Weil is. But we have figured out what he
          might be attempting to do. Before we talk about Weil... I'll open
          the data file for the Elf Wars that you found.

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== Elf Wars ==

Near the end of the Maverick Wars, many Cyber-elves were used... The period
from this time until the end of the fighting is referred to as the Elf Wars,
as a result.

In particular, the use of the gigantic elf known as the "Dark Elf," and copies
of this elf, known as "Baby Elves," to amplify the power of the Reploids...
while controlling said Reploids at will... made this the worst war in
recorded history...

While use of the Dark Elf brought the war to an end in four years...
Approximately 90% of all Reploids, and 60% of all humans were wiped out.
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Ciel     : The technology used at this time...... the technology of using Baby
          Elves to control Reploids. This must be what Weil is attempting to
          use again. I'm sure that what Zero saw at the Dark Elf copy factory,
          was machinery prepared for just this purpose.

Operator : ... Hehehehe... Excellent detective work, Dr. Ciel.

Ciel     : What?

Operator : Unfortunately...... you were a little too late.

Zero     : Is that Dr. Weil?!

Dr. Weil : Hehehe... This time, Omega is absolutely perfect. I can now
          manipulate all the Reploids on the planet, without using the Baby
          Elves, and make them do whatever I want! Hehehehe... Time to start,
          Omega. Now you will see, pitiful humans, what you get for banishing
          Dr. Weil!

          Taste the fear... Foolish Reploids, who banished me!

          Inscribe my name upon this world... The name of your new ruler!

          That name is Dr. Weil. The entire world is in my hands... I have
          the power to crush it between my fingers at any time!

Operator : Heheheheheee... Bwahahahahah!

Ciel     : No!


[A Resistance soldier comes from the right and aims his gun at them.]


R-Soldier: Rrr...grrph...

Ciel     : This can't be happening!


[And another one from the left.]


R-Soldier: A new world... A new order... History is once again in motion...

Zero     : Ciel! Back!


[More Resistance soldiers pour into the command room.]


Ciel     : Zero?!

R-Soldier: Inscribe it upon the world... The name of our ruler... Weil! Weil!
          Weil! Weil! Weil! Weil! Weil! Weil! Weil!

X        : Both of you, freeze!


[X floats from above, stands in the middle of the room, and flashes. Within a
moment, every Resistance soldier in the vicinity drops back to the ground.]


Ciel     : Argh!

X        : It's okay. They're just unconscious. All I did was disable the power
          of the Dark Elf. But my current power can only protect those at this
          base.

Zero     : Took you long enough, X. Where's Weil?

X        : In Neo Arcadia's underground power system... "Sub Arcadia"!
          Omega is there too, transmitting the power of the Dark Elf around
          the world.

Zero     : Apparently... X and I are the only ones who can move around freely.
          X. Tell us the coordinates for Sub Arcadia.

X        : So you plan on fighting against Omega?

Zero     : Yes... Why?

X        : Nothing, I'm sure you'll be fine... Be careful, Zero.


[X returns to his elf form and floats away...]


Operator : I... I've verified the coordinates for Sub Arcadia on the transfer
          device.

Zero     : Transfer me.

Operator : Roger. All personnel, prepare for transfer. Preparations for
          transfer complete. Transfer!


[Zero teleports out.]


Ciel     : Zero... Come back safely...


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[Zero enters the teleporter at Sub Arcadia - Cyber Space.]


Phantom  : I never thought I would meet you again in this world. If, thanks to
          Omega and his ilk, the portal to Cyberspace has been opened, then
          fate is truly an ironic thing.

Zero     : Phantom...one of the Four Guardians of Neo Arcadia! But... I
          defeated you...

Phantom  : This is a shadow world, where both Reploid souls and Cyber-elves
          live. After you defeated me, I became a mere soul, and somehow
          drifted back to Cyberspace. This space, where all data flows in
          the end... And there I learned all truths.

          About Omega... The Dark Elf... And you, Zero... That's right.
          Everything.

Zero     : So...what's your point?

Phantom  : Exactly this. You never had what it takes to be a hero. I can't
          stand to look at you. Now it is time for your deletion, by my hand!


[They battle. Zero wins.]


Phantom  : *gasp* You truly did... have the soul of a hero... Go... Cross
          blades with Omega, and show what that body can do! Will your blade
          flinch after you know the truth? Do you have what it takes...to be
          a hero? You must be the one to determine that!


[Phantom disappears with a poof of smoke. Zero exits Cyberspace and continues
to the end of the level.]


Zero     : Dr. Weil!

Dr. Weil : Heheheheheee... How gallant you are, Zero. To play hero, all by
          yourself! All the Reploids in the entire world are now under my
          power. Humans are like pigs, dependent upon the Reploids for their
          very existence... You do realize, don't you, that if I feel like it,
          I could wipe all humans out in the blink of an eye?


[Zero tries to confront him, but Dr. Weil teleports out.]


Dr. Weil : Crea! Prea! Do with this one as you please! I've got some pig
          squeals to enjoy. The squeals of my insolent pigs, wasting their
          pitiful lives in idle pursuits. Would you like to know who rules
          this world?! Heheheheheee... Bwahahahahah!

Crea     : He's back! The bad Reploid!

Prea     : He's back! The fake Reploid!

Crea     : I'll rip you to pieces!

Prea     : I'll tear you to shreds!


[They battle. Zero wins.]


Crea     : Prea, there's something wrong...

Prea     : Yes Crea, there's something wrong...

Crea     : I feel like I'm being stabbed with pins and needles...

Prea     : I feel like I'm being smashed with clubs and hammers...

          Mi...meeeeeee!


[The two Baby Elves dissipate with a sparkle.]


Ciel     : Zero, are you all right? I just received some new information from
          X. Come back to the Resistance Base.

Zero     : Understood. Transfer me.


[Zero teleports out.]


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Ciel     : Zero, it's great to see you back safe. X just sent us some new
          coordinates. Apparently, they indicate where Weil and Omega are.
          This may be the last battle... Come talk to me when you are ready.

Operator : Coordinate data obtained from Original X...... has been input
          completely.

Ciel     : The coordinates lead to an abandoned research lab. According to our
          records, this is where Weil used to carry out his research. It's
          right next to the place where you were sleeping, Zero.

Zero     : Weil and Omega are there, aren't they.

Ciel     : Zero... Be careful...

Zero     : I will. Operator... Is everything ready?

Operator : You can go at any time, Mr. Zero. Are you ready?

          :: (YES)

Ciel     : Zerrroooo!


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[As usual, Zero fights the eight bosses he has beaten already, before
continuing into the final battle.]

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Inarabitta: You dunderhead! Lord Weil's ideals were set in motion a century
           ago! Who are you to complain now! Get with the times! Do you wanna
           get left behind?

           ---

           *ooph!* You can hurry as fast as you want... But you'll never catch
           up with a history that has already passed you by... You'll be
           trailing behind Lord Weil forever! *grimace* Arrrggh!

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Schilt    : You sure are a boisterous lout. Knock quietly next time. Where are
           your manners? You have no right to live in this new world. So I'll
           see that you don't!

           ---

           Kekeke... You silly......inconsiderate..barbarian! Your type won't
           survive in the new world that's coming! Kekeke...kekeeee!

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Flizard   : Yaaaaah! I love Lord Weil's new world! So hot! I won't let you get
           in the way! I'll turn you to ashes!

           ---

           Yaah...hot...so hot! I hope you writhe in pain, alone in the new
           world! Yaahaaah!

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Mantisk   : What's the use of century-old junk in this new world? I'll cut you
           down and send you off to the deadlands! Chikachikachika!

           ---

           How could I, the newest and the greatest, lose to a century-old
           piece of junk?! Impossible... No, I don't want to die. I don't want
           to die! Chikachikaaaaa!

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Foxtar    : What are you doing in a place like this, little boy? It's your
           bedtime... You mustn't see the world that lies ahead, little boy.
           You mustn't survive to see it!

           ---

           Arrgh... No need to throw a temper tantrum... All your struggles
           will be in vain. That's right. You're no hero. And you're no God of
           Destruction, either. There's...nothing...you...can...do...
           Arrrrrgh!

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Le Cactank: Hah! First thievery, now unlawful entry! How outrageous! There is
           no mercy for those who disrupt the order! I sentence you to death!

           ---

           What is this? You dare to defy my judgment?! Lord Weil...strike
           down this foolish one! Ugghhh!!!

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Kelverian : I am the guard dog of Hades! Lord Weil instructed me not to let you
           in. I'll bite you to chunks! Come and get it!

           ---

           H-how did this happen? Why can't I bite you to chunks? Why do I
           hurt all over again? Ouch. Ouch. Ouuuuuch!!! Grrauwruurrrr!

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Biblio    : Hehehehe! So you're back! Back again, ready to be broken! Hehehe!
           I'll do it, I don't mind!

           ---

           Hehe...he... You broke me! But you won't be able to break Omega!
           I guarantee that! Heheheheheheeee! *groan*

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[After all that, Zero finally makes it to the final area. In the background
is a huge helmet-shaped computer, with Dr. Weil talking through it.]


Dr. Weil : Hehehehe... Having fun playing the hero, Zero? Hmmm?

Zero     : You do understand, don't you, that I have no time for your
          petty games? So let's finish this for once and for all, shall we?

Dr. Weil : Hehehehe... How pitiful. Of course, a Reploid like you would never
          understand. The joy of ruling all that you see... Only a human could
          possibly understand!

Zero     : A...human?

Dr. Weil : That's right! I'm a bona fide human. The creator of Reploids...
          A human being!

Zero     : ...

Dr. Weil : The desire for power. The joy of making everything work for you.
          You have no way of experiencing this without a human brain. It's
          the ultimate joy! No mere Reploid could ever understand!

Zero     : I bet most decent humans wouldn't understand, either. You look just
          like another Maverick, to me. All I gotta do is dispose of you like
          any other Maverick.

Dr. Weil : Hehehehe... Good, good! An excellent speech, Zero! You must feel
          great, right?!


[Omega teleports in.]


Omega    : Oh, oh ho, Zeeerroo!

Dr. Weil : You were a fun guy, Zero! I'd like to play some more, but it's time
          we parted. I have some more fun surprises left in store for you...
          Enjoy them to the last, Zero!


[Omega and Zero battle. Zero wins.]


Omega    : Grrr... Rarwrarr!

Dr. Weil : Hehehe... Not bad, Zero. But Omega's true power is much greater than
          you've been led to expect. Go get him, Omega! Release the power of
          the Dark Elf!!!

Omega    : GrrrrrrRRRRRAAWRR!!!


[Omega sinks beneath the ground and causes a massive explosion as he transforms
into his more colossal form. They battle. Zero wins. The floor collapses, and
Zero drops into a familiar environment.]


Zero     : What is this place?


[Zero undergoes a flashback.]


Zero     : This is where I was sleeping...

Dr. Weil : Hehehehehe! Excellent, Zero! Your power is extraordinary, for a
          mere fake.

Zero     : Fake?!


[And there was another flash of light. Omega reappears... but this time he
looks like Zero. Or rather, Zero looks like him.]


Dr. Weil : Hehehehe... You, the legendary Reploid? You fool! Those Resistance
          losers just decided to call the Reploid they found here "Zero" for
          some reason... You may be Zero, in a way, but you are still merely
          a copy. You're no legendary hero at all. You're just a reproduction!

          Hehehehe... You thought you were a hero all along, didn't you! Never
          suspecting that you were a mere copy. What a joke! Omega himself is
          the one and only, original Zero! You're just a copy of him!

Zero     : The original Zero... Why is he your slave, then?

Dr. Weil : Hmph! He's a bloodthirsty God of Destruction, all I did was upgrade
          him to draw out all his power! All right, Omega......or should I say
          "Original Zero"! Time to wake this pitiful fake from a century-long
          dream!


[Omega and Zero battle. Zero wins.

Omega is kneeling on the ground, seriously injured. The Dark Elf comes out and
starts sprinkling stuff all over him.]


Zero     : You plan to... reactivate Omega?


[Zero dashes in to foil its plan, but it's no use: the Dark Elf has set him up
the barrier to stop any attack from him. This hurt Zero so much that he's also
kneeling on the ground while Omega is being healed.]


Zero     : *gulp!*

Dr. Weil : Hehehe... Watch, but don't interfere. Don't forget... I hold the
          lives of all humans and Reploids in my hand!

Zero     : Erk!


[Omega stands up, but before it could move forward to finish Zero, Harpuia
teleports in and nails a few attacks on Omega. Afterwards, Harpuia was also
repelled by the Dark Elf's barrier.]


Harpuia   : Zero! What are you doing?! Hurry, stand up!!!


[Fefnir also appears and connects a volley of fireballs at Omega.]


Fefnir    : Hey! I'm here to get a little payback, Omega!


[And last but not the least, Leviathan lands from above and drives her harpoon
through Omega a few times before the barrier deflected her.]


Leviathan : Time to straighten the record!

Zero      : You guys!

Harpuia   : Weil is trying to bluff you... He can't do anything in his current
           state.

Dr. Weil  : Argh! Dark Elf! Shut them up!

Dark Elf  : Zeeeerroooo!

Omega     : What is it, Dark Elf?!


[The Dark Elf starts to pulsate rapidly between violet and white, while X
appears and hovers above Zero.]


X        : Her... The Dark Elf's curse is fading...

Dr. Weil : Who's that! X?!

X        : That's right, Weil. Just like a century ago... I worked with Zero to
          defeat this Omega then... And we saved the world from your greedy
          clutches.

Zero     : Just like...a century ago?

X        : The defeated Omega is using your original body. That's all... Your
          current body may be a copy... But your heart is the real thing. All
          right, now's the time. While the Dark Elf's power is weak. Time to
          finish what you started a century ago, Zero!

Dr. Weil : Zero, don't do it!!! That's your original body! Don't you feel any
          attachment?! Are you really prepared to spend the rest of your life
          in that cheap fake?!

X        : You can do it. You know what's truly important. Go on, Zero!


[Zero proceeds to destroy Omega, and in the process of doing so, his original
body as well. Omega explodes and fills the screen with white light.]


???      : Ze...ro... Zero... Wake up... Zero...


[X hovers above Zero's sleeping form.]


X        : Can you hear me, Zero? My energy is almost all spent. I can't...
          stay in this world... much longer. Zero... I want to leave this
          world in your care. The threat Weil represents has not left this
          world. I want you...to protect humans and Reploids. Ze...ro...
          You can do it... You...can...


[It was a flashback. At the present moment, Ciel, Cervaeu, and the Resistance
soldiers have gathered around the spot Zero's sleeping, and are trying to wake
him up.]


Ciel     : Zero, wake up! Zero! Ah, what a relief! I was so worried about
          you...

R-Soldier: Mr. Zero! You've regained consciousness! What a relief... Hey!
          Everyone! Mr. Zero is awake! He's all right! Yahooo!!!

Zero     : Where is this...the Resistance Base? Who could have...?

Dark Elf : Zerrroooo...


[The Dark Elf is of a milkish color now, and is floating right above them.]


Zero     : Dark Elf? Wait, no. You are...

Cerveau  : She brought you back here.

Dark Elf : Ze...ro...

Ciel     : What a warm, gentle light...

Zero     : Mother Elf... Has Weil's curse been broken?


[The Mother Elf floats away.]


Zero     : Shouldn't we follow her?

Ciel     : She's finally free. There's still Weil, but let's let her go in
          peace for now.


[Ciel pauses for a moment, then resumes speaking.]


Ciel     : X told me about you, Zero.

Zero     : Really...

Ciel     : I know you're not worried about a thing, but...

Zero     : ?

Ciel     : Even if your body is a copy... As long as your heart is your own,
          you are Zero. The one and only, Zero...

Zero     : Ciel... Thank you.

Ciel     : Ze-Zero!

Zero     : It's just me... I am...... Zero.



                                                                   >> THE END





  STAFF




  DIRECTOR
     Ryota Ito
     Yoshinori Kawano


  GAME DESIGNER
     Yoshihisa Tsuda


  CHARACTER DESIGNER
     Toru Nakayama


  CHARACTER STAFF
     Masaya Suzuki

     Akihiro Notsu
     Yukimasa Tamura
     Rie Oonishi

     Studio A-Cat
       Kenichiro Sakuno
       Masako Tanaka
       Takahiko Kimura
       Toshihiro Honda
       Kazunori Yahata


  BACKROUND DESIGNERS
     Makoto Yabe

     Satoru Narita
     Hidetaka Katsuki
     Hiroyuki Tamura


  PROGRAMMERS
     Kazutaka Yanagisawa

     Akihiro Shisido
     Gen Kamada


  SOUND PRODUCTION
  SOUND DESIGNER / MUSIC
     Ippo Yamada


  MUSIC
     Masaki Suzuki
     Tsutomu Kurihara
     Luna Umegaki


  VOICE CAST
     Yuto Kazama
     Rie Tanaka

     Hiroaki Miura
     Yukiko Hirotsu
     Hideki Ogihara
     Keiji Hirai
     Naoki Yanagi
     Hiro'omi Sugino
     Munehiro Tokita
     Hisao Egawa

     Megumi Ogata
     Kazuya Nakai
     Tetsu Inada
     Yuka Imai

     Jun'ichi Suwabe


  PACKAGE DESIGNER
     Misuho Toyonaga


  GAME TESTERS
     Akinori Murata
     Masahiro Ikegawa
     Takahiro Tokuda
     Seishaku Takayama


  DEBUGGING TEAM
     Kunishige Matsubara
     Tetsunori Matsuoka
     Mako Fujimoto
     Hideki Tanaka
     Kenji Miyanishi
     Noriko Kamikawa
     Takaya Kondo
     Masayasu Mukai


 SPECIAL THANKS
     Kunihito Takashima
     Shinya Ikuta
     Satoshi Ukai
     Shigeyoshi Kobayashi
     Mitsunori Sakano
     Daisuke Sasaki
     Takayuki Sano
     Tetsuya Takagi
     Makoto Tomozawa
     Hiroko Nakamura
     Asuka Hayashi
     Takeshi Horinuchi
     Naoto Minamide

     Aoni Production
       Kazushi Kisen
     Holy Peak
     Aksent
     Dramatic Department
     T's Factory
     Crysta
     J&L Studio
     Riverside Music
       Takehiro Kawabe
       Aki Tatsuno

     ENTIRE INTI STAFF
     ENTIRE CAPCOM STAFF


  PRODUCERS
     Takuya Aizu
     Keiji Inafune




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     Capcom




  Thank you for playing!


____________
Secret Disks\_________________________________________________________________

Note: This is what the Secret Disks say as you look at them in their 'empty'
state using Cerveau's Secret Disk analyzer. I believe the quotes are slightly
different if you read them right after finishing the stage you found them, but
I'm currently too lazy to replay the game and check. =/

#001
    AUTO-CHARGE  (Head Chip)
    Automatic Charge to your weapon.

#002
    AUTO-RECOVER (Head Chip)
    Automatic recovery of vitality.

#003
    QUICK-CHARGE (Head Chip)
    Boosts your charge spd.

#004
    FROG         (Foot Chip)
    Slide slower down walls.

#005
    SPLASH JUMP  (Foot Chip)
    Jump on water.

#006
    ULTIMA FOOT  (Foot Chip)
    Can use all Foot Chip traits.

#007
    FILE A
    The beast-like Mutos Reploids defend the human race.

#008
    FILE B
    Neo Arcadia is a utopia of peace without any Mavericks.

#009
    FILE C
    Cyber-elves are smart programs for helping man and Reploid.

#010
    FILE D
    Weil altered the Mother Elf, starting the Elf Wars.

#011
    FILE E
    Pantheon are degraded, massproduced Reploid copies of X.

#012
    FILE F
    Maverick Reploids fated to die formed the Resistance.

#013
    FILE G
    Cyber-elf X was once the original X, but now he has no body.

#014
    FILE H
    The Four Guardians are Reploids made from DNA of X.

#015
    FILE I
    Elpizo was a Neo Arcadian Reploid that was seduced by Dark Elf.

#016
    FILE J
    Dark Elf was Mother Elf before Dr. Weil altered her.

#017
    FILE K
    Omega was made by Dr. Weil, but was banished to space.

#018
    FILE L
    Use of Dark Elf made the Elf Wars terribly tragic.

#019
    FILE M
    A Maverick now means somebody who fights Neo Arcadia.

#020
    FILE N
    The Sigma virus turned Reploids into Mavericks.

#021
    A Cyber-elf Martina was inside.

#022
    A Cyber-elf Milvy was inside.

#023
    A Cyber-elf Elphy was inside.

#024
    A Cyber-elf Sylphy was inside.

#025
    A Cyber-elf Rilphy was inside.

#026
    A Cyber-elf Artan was inside.

#027
    A Cyber-elf Zictan was inside.

#028
    A Cyber-elf Mott was inside.

#029
    A Cyber-elf Dott was inside.

#030
    A Cyber-elf Curiph was inside.

#031
    A Cyber-elf Luriph was inside.

#032
    A Cyber-elf Suriph was inside.

#033
    A Cyber-elf Tiriph was inside.

#034
    A Cyber-elf Yuriph was inside.

#035
    A Cyber-elf Beriph was inside.

#036
    A Cyber-elf Wiliph was inside.

#037
    A Cyber-elf Cyliph was inside.

#038
    A Cyber-elf Snoq was inside.

#039
    A Cyber-elf Mathiq was inside.

#040
    A Cyber-elf Miyaq was inside.

#041
    A Cyber-elf Ajiq was inside.

#042
    A Cyber-elf Dobuq was inside.

#043
    A Cyber-elf Mulaq was inside.

#044
    A Cyber-elf Mailla was inside.

#045
    A Cyber-elf Miulla was inside.

#046
    A Cyber-elf Cloppe was inside.

#047
    A Cyber-elf Sloppe was inside.

#048
    A Cyber-elf Putite was inside.

#049
    A Cyber-elf Balette was inside.

#050
    A Cyber-elf Maya was inside.

#051
    A Cyber-elf Kwappa was inside.

#052
    A Cyber-elf Gambul was inside.

#053
    A Cyber-elf Biraid was inside.

#054
    A Cyber-elf Birleaf was inside.

#055
    A Cyber-elf Pitapah was inside.

#056
    A Cyber-elf Pitapuh was inside.

#057
    A Cyber-elf Beetack was inside.

#058
    A Cyber-elf Beenipe was inside.

#059
    A Cyber-elf Archim was inside.

#060
    A Cyber-elf Archil was inside.

#061
    A Cyber-elf Byse was inside.

#062
    A Cyber-elf Dylphina was inside.

#063
    A Cyber-elf Lizetus was inside.

#064
    A Cyber-elf Cottus was inside.

#065
    A Cyber-elf Shuthas was inside.

#066
    A Cyber-elf Malthas was inside.

#067
    A Cyber-elf Ilethas was inside.

#068
    A Cyber-elf Enethas was inside.

#069
    A Cyber-elf Busras was inside.

#070
    A Cyber-elf Sabras was inside.

#071
    A Cyber-elf Roderas was inside.

#072
    A Cyber-elf Boomeras was inside.

#073
    A Cyber-elf Clokkle was inside.

#074
    A Cyber-elf Metoras was inside.

#075
    A Cyber-elf Metorika was inside.

#076
    A Cyber-elf Metorph was inside.

#077
    A Cyber-elf Metella was inside.

#078
    A Cyber-elf Meterom was inside.

#079
    A Cyber-elf Kynite was inside.

#080
    A Cyber-elf Surnite was inside.

#081
    A Cyber-elf Tenite was inside.

#082
    A Cyber-elf Stopalla was inside.

#083
    A Cyber-elf Stopina was inside.

#084
    A Cyber-elf Stopule was inside.

#085
    A Cyber-elf Stopeta was inside.

#086
    A Cyber-elf Stoposa was inside.

#087
    A Cyber-elf Hanmarga was inside.

#088
    A Cyber-elf Hanmarji was inside.

#089
    A Cyber-elf Hanmarbo was inside.

#090
    A Cyber-elf Aina was inside.

#091
    A Cyber-elf Acooi was inside.

#092
    A Cyber-elf Achoon was inside.

#093
    A Cyber-elf Anater was inside.

#094
    A Cyber-elf Awarne was inside.

#095
    80 E-Crystals were inside.

#096
    100 E-Crystals were inside.

#097
    200 E-Crystals were inside.

#098
    150 E-Crystals were inside.

#099
    40 E-Crystals were inside.

#100
    100 E-Crystals were inside.

#101
    100 E-Crystals were inside.

#102
    50 E-Crystals were inside.

#103
    80 E-Crystals were inside.

#104
    100 E-Crystals were inside.

#105
    100 E-Crystals were inside.

#106
    40 E-Crystals were inside.

#107
    500 E-Crystals were inside.

#108
    100 E-Crystals were inside.

#109
    100 E-Crystals were inside.

#110
    100 E-Crystals were inside.

#111
    Omega
    This Reploid has a the [sic] signature of Dark Elf.

#112
    D. Mantisk
    Uses scythes to dispose of old Reploids.

#113
    C. Inarbitta
    Can become small to boost speed.

#114
    B. Flizard
    This lizard can detach his tail and frill.

#115
    H. Schilt
    Attacks with small bat drones from his cape.

#116
    Crea
    A blue Baby Elf named by Alouette.

#117
    Prea
    A red Baby Elf named by Alouette.

#118
    Anubis Necromncss V
    Jackal 'loid revived by Dr. Weil.

#119
    Hanumachine R
    Monkey 'loid revived by Dr. Weil.

#120
    B. Stagrff R
    Elk Reploid revived by Dr. Weil.

#121
    Copy X MK. II
    A revised Copy X revived by Dr. Weil.

#122
    T. Kelverian
    Can detach the 2 heads on his shoulders.

#123
    Glacier Le Cactank
    Swings chained arms around.

#124
    Cubit Foxtar
    Fox Reploid that uses 9 remotes.

#125
    Volteel Biblio
    Eel Reploid that uses electricity.

#126
    P. Hunter
    Carries a 3 shot gun.

#127
    P. Guardian
    Carries an electric club.

#128
    P. Aqua
    Shoots a harpoon from its arm.

#129
    P. Fist
    Punches when close.

#130
    P. Base
    Rides a hovercraft, uses hammer.

#131
    Deathlock
    Mechaniloid made from old parts.

#132
    Gyro Cannon
    Floats up with a propeller.

#133
    Grand Cannon
    A cannon made for frozen terrain.

#134
    Tile Cannon
    A cannon that hides in walls.

#135
    P. Cannon
    A cannon that attacks from poles.

#136
    Heavy Cannon
    Shoots a one-ton cannonball.

#137
    C. Cannon
    Shoots 2 shots from a capsule.

#138
    G. Cannon
    Creates small Mechaniloids.

#139
    Eye Cannon
    Spots intruders and attacks.

#140
    Shrimpolin
    This foe can move quickly in sand or snow.

#141
    Volcaire
    Stores lava inside body then splits in mid-air.

#142
    Claveker
    This foe shoots from ceilings.

#143
    Petatria
    Revives if eye is not attacked.

#144
    Shotloid
    Shoots while moving in small steps.

#145
    Seimeran
    This plant Mechaniloid smells nice.

#146
    Lamplort
    Mechaniloid made to cook fish.

#147
    Lemingles
    4 mouse-like Mechaniloids in a group.

#148
    Cattatank
    Guards with shield then punches.

#149
    Top Gabyoall
    Patrols floors and walls.

#150
    Snakecord
    Hangs from ceilings and bites when separated.

#151
    Gallisni
    Appears when alarm is tripped.

#152
    Crossbyne
    Shoots 4-way bullets and warps.

#153
    Flopper
    Explodes, damaging close units.

#154
    PurpleNerple
    This foe has a bomb underneath.

#155
    Mothjiro
    Congregates near light.

#156
    Batring
    Repels any attack when wings close.

#157
    Mellnet
    A bee-type Mechaniloid that stings.

#158
    Shotcounter
    Can block frontal attacks.

#159
    Sharkseal X
    A shark-type Mechaniloid that bites.

#160
    Shelluno
    Attacks from behind its target.

#161
    Icebon
    Produces ice underwater.

#162
    Shellcrawler
    Runs when it loses its shell.

#163
    Cannonhopper
    Shoots from ceilings and floors.

#164
    Weil
    Scientist who created Reploids.

#165
    Ciel
    Researcher specializing in energy.

#166
    Cerveau
    Engineer who makes Zero's weapons.

#167
    Andrew
    Old Reploid who likes to talk a lot.

#168
    Alouette
    Treasures a doll Ciel gave her.

#169
    Hibou
    This hungry Reploid eats E-Crystals.

#170
    Rocinolle
    Helps with wounded Reploids.

#171
    Perroquiet
    A brilliant assistant to Ciel.

#172
    Autruche
    A tall Reploid known for his dull speeches.

#173
    Hirondelle
    Flies around and gathers information.

#174
    Doigt
    Cerveau's helper and weaponmaker.

#175
    Menart
    A mischief-maker who plays hooky.

#176
    Pic
    A cynical Reploid who makes snide comments.

#177
    Harpuia
    The shrewd Green Lord leads the Rekku Army.

#178
    Fefnir
    The fierce Red Lord leads the Jin'en Army.

#179
    Leviathan
    The sly Blue Lord leads the Meikai Army.

#180
    Phantom
    The evil dark Lord leads the Zan'ei Army.

______________
Special Thanks\_______________________________________________________________

- CJayC, for creating GameFAQs, being a great and kind admin, and maintaining
  the greatest boards in all of the Internet (especially LUE!).

- Capcom, for yet adding another masterpiece to the Zero series. I wonder
  what Mr. Inafune feeds his employees...

- The people of GameFAQs World: Philippines, for well... uh... being there! :)

- God, for being me so many blessings in life, although I can't help but keep
  asking for more, you still give it! You're da man...er, deity! ^_^

- DominicanZero for making such a kickass FAQ that helped me a whole lot in
  the game.

- Sakura 26, for that MMZ character list. Great job, Sakura! Now make sure
  that site stands for the next few years...

- Paromin, for patrolling the MMZ boards and shooting down the stupid theories
  as they come up.

- Ryushikaze and the other folks at the MMZ boards, for pointing out that
  contrary to popular opinion, Foxtar (as well as the rest of Weil's Numbers)
  is actually male.

- Lorenzo Endencio, the fat guy sitting next to me while typing this. =D

For now, that's it -- thanks for reading this stuff I wrote. Good day to y'all!

______________________________________© Copyright 2004-2005 Aaron Paul Madriñan