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* CargoShip[=/=]TrademarkFavoriteFood: [[http://karinexe.deviantart.com/art/Random-Stupid-Comic-4-38021627 Judging]] [[http://rockmiyabi.deviantart.com/art/Love-Your-Coffee-More-Than-Me-114047553 from]] [[http://snakequeen.deviantart.com/art/Do-you-want-some-coffee-72634589 some]] [[http://starwolftsuname.deviantart.com/art/Girouette-speaks-56139924 fanarts]] ([[http://gmlink.deviantart.com/art/Happy-Lil-Girouette-49572874 compiled]] [[http://samusmmx.deviantart.com/art/For-KarinEXE-Giroette-gift-41921854 for]] [[http://hikaruthered.deviantart.com/art/Good-to-the-last-drop-43050503 your]] [[http://bright-as-a-button.deviantart.com/art/I-Need-More-Coffee-85880477 convenience]]), some fans like the "Giro X Coffee" pairing. (Mostly stemmed from [[http://crystalclear4everl.deviantart.com/art/giro-from-megaman-zx-158163052 this image.]])
** And have some sweet [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFaYmdTGLAc Coffeedansen.]]
* CompleteMonster: [[spoiler: Model W. Don't forget what--or rather ''who''--it used to be.]]
* CrazyAwesome: Prometheus.
** Fans also see Vulturon as this. A headbanging [[NinjaPirateZombieRobot robotic vulture skeleton]] who uses a guitar for a weapon. Not crazy enough? He can use said guitar to ''reanimated discarded metal, thereby creating zombie robots.'' And he does use that guitar for performances... usually to aforementioned zombie robots. His quirky rocker personality helps a lot.
* EnsembleDarkhorse:
** Much like [[VideoGame/StreetFighterAlpha Charlie]], Giro has amassed a sizable fanbase despite being dead.
** The {{fandom}} has gradually taken quite the liking to Prometheus and Pandora. And if anything, when they were discovered to be [[spoiler:WoobieDestroyerOfWorlds and then subsequently ''owned'' by Albert (in the span of five minutes or so, no less),]] their popularity among the fandom hit critical mass. [[spoiler:For some, ''that'' was Albert's MoralEventHorizon.]]
* FridgeBrilliance: Why does the Pseudoroids have extra eyes? [[spoiler: Likely a property of [[ArtifactOfDoom Model W]], and considering it is very much a EldritchAbomination thematically, and that Humans and Reploids are and consider each other the same now the logical conclusion on exactly [[BodyHorror how this would be seen as by the people inside the setting.]] Add in the dialogs the Pseudoroids have and you realize that at least some (like Purprill) of them were around at least in some form before gaining the power of whatever model they are infused with, not to mention their absolute devotion and belief to Model W you realize that they are basically mutilated cultists.]]
** The tagline from this [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_6QGlvHNP8 Japanese promotional trailer]] ("When fate must be stood up to... people shall Rock On") really explains the ScrewDestiny theme of the series, and the Biometal's power to shape the Biomatch's destiny, as elaborated by Ciel.
** The Enemy Mega Men and Albert's CoDragons' names are taken from the moons of Saturn. Saturn is known for its giant ring. Guess what shape Albert's collective Model W ({{Ouroboros}}) is?
* GameBreaker: Model ZX's rolling slash, which can pass the MercyInvincibility and deal continuous damage as Vent/Aile's still spinning. And after that, you can still follow up with your standard triple slash.
** Model P's kunai spam is murder against enemies without MercyInvincibility. Wipes out pretty much everything in seconds.
** Model HX's tornado attack, which can hit multiple times and also can pass MercyInvincibility if the tornado hits the weak point. Try to do it with a fire boss: [[ElementalRockPaperScissors Superior element]] + [[DeathOfAThousandCuts Multi-hitting]] + [[AttackItsWeakPoint Attacking the weak point]] = [[NoKillLikeOverkill Overkill.]]
*** The downside, though, is that you'll get Lv 1 Victory, so you'd better do that in the boss rush. Unfortunately, it was later {{nerf}}ed ''ZXA'', the attack instead generating 2 tornadoes that fly forward and hit once.
** Chronoforce's [[BulletTime Time Bomb.]] Its only downside is that it uses a lot of weapon energy. It also loses all functionality in the final battle with Master Albert, who specifically whips out his ''own'' Time Bomb just to counter yours.
* GoddamnedBoss: Thetis makes sure to fight you underwater where he has such an edge [[TheComputerIsACheatingBastard it's almost unnatural]], and he employs constant hit-and-run tactics while you're trying to keep your footing (on the three tiny ledges they give you) above a BottomlessPit. [[VideoGame/MegaManX Gate]] tried similar cheap tactics in ''X6'', but Thetis perfects it. Have fun with all this on Hard mode and [[BossRush Boss Survival]], by the way!
* HilariousInHindsight:
** Master Albert's goal: [[SocialDarwinist exterminating the whole population, leaving the "worthy" ones alive to prosper,]] using a superweapon called {{Ouroboros}}. He's seen to be a highly-capable MagnificentBastard who has a strong [[AGodAmI god complex]], to boot. Now try to compare that to another [[VideoGame/ResidentEvil5 Albert]]. [[note]] Keep in mind that ''ZXA'' precedes ''[=RE5=]'' by a margin of about 2 years. [[/note]]
** Might be intentional on the creators' part: ''Advent'' featured an unlockable minigame, ''Mega Man a'', all in 8-bit, styled after the original series of games. A few months later, ''VideoGame/MegaMan 9'' was released, in all its {{retraux}} glory.
* JustHereForGodzilla: Arguably, but a good portion of ''ZX'' fans are Just Here For [[TransformationTrinket Biometals]]. More specifically, "Just Here For Playing As The Favorite Characters Who Come Back As Pieces Of Metal That You Can Use To Change Into Said Favorite Characters." [[note]]It makes sense, actually, especially for [[InfinityPlusOneSword Model OX]], which is based on [[EvilIsCool Omega]] from ''[[VideoGame/MegaManZero Zero]]'' series. [[/note]] As a result, many fanarts for this series are about "Hey look! This is Model (insert your favorite character here)!" And the favorite character in question could be any character from the series (be it a major character or just a random boss) [[note]][[http://shadypenpen.deviantart.com/art/RM-ZX-Forte-Concept-Lineart-27716953tThese]] [[http://kyujix.deviantart.com/art/Elecman-EXE-ZX-Style-178524981 are]] just a few examples[[/note]], a character outside the series [[note]][[http://arbucias93.deviantart.com/art/Batman-ZX-Style-97465819 these]] [[http://omegaslaserdude-exe.deviantart.com/art/Kh2-Sora-and-Roxas-MMZ-style-137173426 are]] just a few examples[[/note]], or even an original character.[[note]][[http://randypandy.deviantart.com/art/Biometal-Model-R-ZX-Style-127854868 these]] [[http://sinkato.deviantart.com/art/Megaman-ZX-ELG-Pseudoarmor-49683562 are]] [[RuleOfThree just a few examples]][[/note]].
** Not to mention the [[FusionDance Double Megamerge]] system, which lets you transform with two Biometals. As a result, many fans used it to mix their 2 favorite models into one character. [[note]][[http://shadowfox777.deviantart.com/art/Double-Megamerge-AX-Vent-167780913 These]] [[http://shanna-the-hedgehog.deviantart.com/art/WHYWHYWHYWHYWHYWHYWHYWHYWHYWHY-108347483 are]] [[OverlyLongGag just a few examples.]][[/note]]
* LoveToHate: Prometheus and Pandora.
* MagnificentBastard: Master Albert, all the way. [[spoiler:As well as Master Thomas, it seems.]]
** [[spoiler:The latter set up a GambitRoulette of ''his own'' to combat Albert and killed off his former ally by making it into a mission for the heroes. As much magnificence as Albert whipped out, Thomas may have actually outdone him.]]
* {{Moe}}: How a good portion of the fanbase sees Pandora [[spoiler:especially when she and Prometheus are revealed as [[TheWoobie characters who need a really, really big hug.]]]]
* MoralEventHorizon: Many fans hate Serpent because he killed [[EnsembleDarkhorse Giro.]]
** What the player finds out during endgame is ''even worse''. [[spoiler:People are kidnapped by Slither Inc. during the uprisings and held captive. Serpent then preys on their fears to involuntarily transform them into Cyber Elves, which are then absorbed by Model W.]]
* NarmCharm: Activating a Biometal in the Japanese version prompts a cry from "R.O.C.K. On!" from your character. Woolsey'd to "Megamerge" in English.
* PlayerPunch:
** Not only does Albert [[spoiler:kill off the then-[[TheWoobie Woobie]]fied Prometheus and Pandora, but he steals their DNA with his A-Trans, meaning you can't mimic their forms. The bastard!]]
** Long before that, Giro is established as a nice, protective guy, before Serpent killed him off.
* ThatOneBoss: Flammole if you're going for a level 4 victory. Why? His weakpoints are his arms. His arms make up the majority of his sprite. We're talking like 75% of it.
** Fistleo if you want a Level 4 victory. His weak point is his freaking ''head''. A majority of your attacks will hit his head and he has some hard-to-dodge attacks. Bonus pain if you're playing at Hard difficult.
*** Fistleo is pathetically easy compared to Flammole because, amusingly enough, Model HX's triple combo doesn't hit his head if you use it with your back facing him, and in Overdrive the triple combo hits ForMassiveDamage.
*** See [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHZdtDAszmo here.]] You may want to have clean pants standing by.
* ThatOneLevel: Area K. Oh god, the lavas... And see ThatOneSidequest below.
** The Ouroboros stage. There are blocks that can be destroyed and then regenerating. If you're standing on the block's space when it fully regenerates, you die. There's also [[SpikesOfDoom spiked]] regenerating blocks and BottomlessPits right under them. Oh, and this part (Ouroboros-3) is right after the BossRush and right before the FinalBoss room. Have fun.
* ThatOneSidequest: The Area K subtank. The fact that you can't get it on Hard mode counts as ''mercy.''
* TierInducedScrappy: Rospark form, of the low tier variety, since it moves very, very slow and its only useful gimmick is climbing ropes.
* TooCoolToLive: ''Another'' point for Giro on the list of Zero {{Expy}}ness. Unlike Zero, however, he ''doesn't'' get better (although he ''does'' [[AscendToAHigherPlaneOfExistence become a Cyber Elf]]).
* UnfortunateImplications:
** Deerburn was changed to Buckfire in the American release of ''Advent'', complete with stereotypical "red man" voice.
** [[AllThereInTheManual According to the manual]], [[CampGay Rospark]] is gay due to faulty circuitry. Keep in mind that not too long ago, homosexuality was academically considered a mental illness.
* ViewerGenderConfusion: Struck everyone who was paying attention to ''Advent'' previews with respect to Atlas and Tethys (see TomboyishName for one of the reasons). The first images of the enemy Mega Men showed them in armored form, so fans had no clue that Atlas was a "she" and Thetis was a "he." It did not help that their Japanese names (Atlas remained unchanged, while Thetis was Tethys) were that of a Titan and Titaness, respectively. Likewise, their Biometals were a man and a woman. Thankfully, this was rectified by gameplay videos and subsequent artwork, but the {{Fan Nickname}}s of "Reverse Trap" and "Trap" would stick.
* WhatAnIdiot: The respective protagonist literally calls the Enemy Mega Men out for [[IdiotBall their simple-minded persistence in continuing the Game of Destiny]], even with Master Albert's defeat looming over the horizon.
* WoobieDestroyerOfWorlds: Prometheus and Pandora. [[DarkAndTroubledPast Their childhood was, to say the least, horrible]] [[note]] They had to suffer through centuries of anguish from Master Albert, including being forcibly Megamerged with Model W, and are also strongly implied to only be having other Mega Men participate in the Game of Destiny and likewise resulting in several casualties in the hundreds of thousands range, only because Albert literally forced them to due to a small lifespan [[/note]] and they want revenge for their suffering. They don't quite succeed (with Albert being a MagnificentBastard and all), and end up as Albert's {{Unwitting Pawn}}s. [[AlasPoorVillain Even Grey and Ashe feel pity for them]], [[SaveTheVillain and would have tried to save them if they had the chance.]]
** JerkassWoobie: Even so, they held nothing but contempt for the rest of the world, and while their actions ''do'' [[StealthMentor guide the heroes toward defeating Serpent and Albert]], there was no kindness in their cruel actions. [[ItsAllAboutMe Their only concern was themselves and each other]]; everything else was just a liability in their eyes. This includes [[spoiler:their younger brother Grey, who spends ''ZXA'' as an amnesiac kid swept up in events he wants ''no'' part in.]]
* {{Woolseyism}}: "Live Metal" to "Biometal"; "Falseroid" to "Pseudoroid"; the aforementioned [[FunWithAcronyms Fun Acronyms]] and [[NarmCharm Charming Narm]]; "Girouette" gains the nickname "Giro"; "Helios" to the much-more-sensible-for-an-air-elemental "Aeolus"; "Serpent Company" to "Slither Inc."; a few boss names as well (although one simply goes from "Condorrock the Vulturoid" to "Vulturon the Condoroid"...).
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