History Characters / MegaManClassicOtherCharacters

* NoPronunciationGuide: Although for the sake of the music pun, it's generally agreed upon that Bass is pronounced like "base" and not the fish, despite [[DubInducedPlotHole what]] ''[[DubInducedPlotHole 8]]'' [[DubInducedPlotHole says]].

* DubNameChange: He is known as Forte in Japan, and Bass in the west.

** This does not apply to his original appearance or the ''Power'' games, as his Buster was more akin to Mega Man's.

* GoneHorriblyRight: Bass' '''only''' priority is defeating Mega Man and proving himself as the "strongest robot". Since this doesn't specifically require helping Dr. Wily, or even obeying him, this has a tendency to backfire on the good doctor. Bass' whole heroic turn in ''& Bass'' was just him proving that he was stronger than King.

* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: Much more an emphasis on the "Jerk" part, but there are some important moments worth mentioning. Duo mentions to Bass (in ''The Power Fighters'') that there is good in him, even though Bass denies it. Case in point, he was able to use Evil Energy without dying and he is very caring when it comes to his pet Treble. Doesn't even have a single known case of Human-related murder in his name (although he does attack his own creator Dr. Wily in anger periodically), likely because of his respect towards the humans for creating the robot race he is a part of (as Bass mentions to King after defeating him for the first time in ''Mega Man & Bass''). Furthermore, he never tries to kill any robot that isn't specifically a combatant, such as Roll or Auto, nor has he ever shown a desire to, and while he's not above stealing powerups made for Mega Man, he'll still opt to face him in single combat, rather than use underhanded methods. Lastly, he made a point of sparing King after their initial battle, only fighting further when forced to when Wily brainwashed King a second time.

* {{Expy}}: Inverted. Many have commented on the similarity between him and Sigma's pet, [[VideoGame/MegaManX1 Velguarder]].

* ThemeNaming: He and Treble are named after the bass and treble clefs, obviously. Their Japanese names, Forte and Gospel, are apparently Japanese nicknames for the clefs as well (if it helps make it more understandable, the bass clef is also known as the "F clef", and the treble clef "G clef").

* ThemeNaming: Continues the plethora of musical references. Could count as ThemeTwinNaming with Bass in English.

* MeaningfulName: His name in Japan, "Forte", means "strong" in several Romance languages. As a musical term, it means something is to be played powerfully. Sure enough, he's obsessed with proving himself to be stronger than anyone else (particularly Mega Man).

* BadassBeard: [[DownplayedTrope Not to the extent]] of Dr. Light, but he has one.

* ItIsPronouncedTroPAY: "Bass" is pronounced like the musical instrument, not the fish. Except in the eighth game, where it is pronounced incorrectly.

* FinalBoss: Of ''3''.

* TheDragon: Wily's righthand robot in ''7''.

* WoundedGazelleGambit: In ''7'', he fakes injury in order to get to Dr. Light's lab and steal the enhancements for Mega Man and Rush. On the other hand, [[ChekhovsGun he really is weak to Shade Man's weapon]], so his injury MIGHT be real...

* ThemeNaming: Continues the plethora of musical references. Could count as ThemeTwinNaming with Bass in English. To be more specific, he was named after the ''Treble'' Clef.

* BadassBeard: [[DownplayedTrope Not to the extent]] of his American friend Dr. Light, but he has one.

* IdiotBall: He could have sent his robots to target Wily in ''VideoGame/MegaMan4''... but instead, the world ''[[MisplacedRetribution except]]'' [[MisplacedRetribution Wily]] ended up being attacked by [[WhatAnIdiot Cossack]]!!

* PapaWolf: Cossack tried to attack Mega Man to protect his daughter from Wily.

Dr. Cossack's young daughter. During the events of ''Mega Man 4'', She was captured and held hostage by Dr. Wily in order to force her father into fighting Mega Man. After Proto Man rescues her, she asks Mega Man to spare her father. She returns in ''Rockman [=XOver=]'' as OVER-1's navigator.

* DamselInDistress: Of ''Mega Man 4'' until Proto Man rescues her.

* ContinuityCameo: In ''7'', his visage appears if you've entered the wrong password. [[spoiler:In ''10'', he manages Bass' shop.]]

* BigDamnHeroes: Twice. His first moment involved him saving Mega Man from a CutsceneBoss at the entrance of Wily Tower, and then Duo ends up TakingTheBullet from the Wily Machine's WaveMotionGun, [[WorfHadTheFlu at the expense of his participation in the final battle]].

* BlueIsHeroic: Duo can envelope his body in blue flames, as we see during the fight between him and Trio in ''Mega Man 8''. Certain parts of Duo's body are blue as well.

* EvilTwin: The [[http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20091217030619/megaman/images/4/40/EvilRobot.jpg evil robot]] Duo fights at the beginning of ''8'' looks almost exactly like Duo himself does, except for the [[DarkIsEvil color scheme]] and SpikesOfDoom.

* JusticeWillPrevail: Duo wishes for this according to his biography in ''VideoGame/MegaManAndBass''. He has "Heart of Justice" as his good point.

* LetsYouAndHimFight: A mini-level finishes with a quick battle with Duo before a misunderstanding can be cleared. Following his fight, Duo sides with Mega Man, sensing justice within him.

* NoMouth: Duo averts this trope following his remodel, but you can see that he used to play it straight, just like Trio and Quartet do. Thanks, Doctor Thomas Right.

* WoundedGazelleGambit: In ''7'', he fakes injury in order to get to Dr. Light's lab and steal the enhancements for Mega Man and Rush. On the other hand, [[ChekhovsGun he really is weak to Shade Man's weapon...]]

* EvilCounterpart: To Rush.

* ThemeNaming: Continues the plethora of musical references. Could count as ThemeTwinNaming with Bass in English.

* BlueIsHeroic: Duo can envelope his body in blue flames, as we see during the fight between him and Trio in ''Mega Man 8''.

* BigDamnHeroes: Twice: saving Mega Man from a CutsceneBoss at the entrance of Wily Tower, and again TakingTheBullet from the Wily Machine's WaveMotionGun, [[WorfHadTheFlu at the expense of his participation in the final battle]].

* EvilTwin: The [[http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20091217030619/megaman/images/4/40/EvilRobot.jpg evil robot]] he fights at the beginning of ''8'' looks almost exactly like him, except for the [[DarkIsEvil color scheme]] and SpikesOfDoom.

%%* JusticeWillPrevail
* LetsYouAndHimFight: A mini-level finishes with a quick battle with Duo before a misunderstanding can be cleared.

A brilliant Russian robotics scientist that Dr. Wily blackmailed into attacking Mega Man by kidnapping his young daughter Kalinka. Once Proto Man saved Kalinka, he was willing to help, going so far as to build Beat for our hero.\\

Robot Masters designed by Cossack sometimes have the serial number ''DCN-XXX'' ('''D'''octor '''C'''ossack '''N'''umber), though due to Wily's involvement, they may be given DWN serial numbers instead.

* BadassBeard: Not to the extent of Dr. Light, but he has one.

* ForcedIntoEvil: He was [[AnOfferYouCantRefuse blackmailed to become a "villain"]] in ''4''. After Proto Man saves Kalinka, he stops opposing Mega Man and even builds him a pet bird, Beat.

* PapaWolf: He tried to attack Mega Man to protect his daughter from Wily.

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->'''Voiced by''': [[note]]''Creator/RikakoAikawa'' (Close Call audio drama)[[/note]]
A robotic bird created by Dr. Wily. His most notable video game appearance was in the [[NoExportForYou Japanese-only]] PartyGame ''Rockboard''.

* ContinuityCameo: In ''7'', his visage appears if you've entered the wrong password. [[spoiler:In ''10'', he manages Bass' shop.]]
* FeatheredFiend: And is even a general annoyance to anyone.
* ThemeNaming: Reggae is a music genre, as per the usual naming scheme of the characters.
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[[folder:Duo]]
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->'''Voiced by''': [[note]]''Creator/TakashiNagasako'' (MMPF), ''Creator/JurotaKosugi'' (JP, [=MM8=]), ''Wayne Doster'' (EN, [=MM8=])[[/note]]
An extraterrestrial police robot from outer space that searches for "Evil Energy" to destroy it. He's just as powerful and capable as Mega Man himself.

* SpellMyNameWithAnS: His name is, rather hilariously, "Dio" in ''Rockman Strategy''.

* LightIsGood: His [[http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/megaman/images/9/95/Duo1.jpg original design]] before Dr. Light rebuilt him.

* ContinuityNod: He makes an appearance in the supplemental manga for ''9'', fixing Beat and trying to talk Mega Man out of fighting.

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A brilliant Russian robotics scientist that Dr. Wily blackmailed into attacking Mega Man by kidnapping his young daughter Kalinka. Once Proto Man saved Kalinka, he was willing to help, going so far as to build Beat for our hero.

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* DivergentCharacterEvolution: He was built to be TheRival to Mega Man and [[VideoGame/MegaMan7 his original appearance]] had him more or less function like a carbon copy of him, and his incarnations in ''[[VideoGame/MegaManThePowerBattle Power Battle]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/MegaMan2ThePowerFighters Power Fighters]]'' mostly followed suit. He wouldn't get his signature DoubleJump, rapid fire, or aimable buster until ''[[{{VideoGame/MegaManAndBass}} Mega Man and Bass]]'', with the latter two abilities carried over into ''[[VideoGame/MegaMan10 10]]''.

* DamnYouMuscleMemory: When ''X'' and ''Zero'' players get their hands on a copy of GBA ''and Bass'' for the first time, his dash control will seem...obscure (unless you've played ''VideoGame/MegaManX8'', at least).
** In ''10'', Bass's dash is performed the same as Proto Man's slide (Down and jump), rather than double tapping a direction.

* FragileSpeedster: In ''Mega Man and Bass''. He has the ability to dash and double jump, making him far more mobile than Mega Man. Combined with his rapid fire buster that can aim in any direction, this makes him much better at clearly platforming sections. However, he's at a disadvantage against bosses, where his mobility is less useful and his rapid fire buster is useless thanks to the bosses' MercyInvincibility.

* GoneHorriblyRight: Bass's '''only''' priority is defeating Mega Man and proving himself as the "strongest robot". Since this doesn't specifically require helping Dr. Wily, or even obeying him, this has a tendency to backfire on the good doctor. Bass's whole heroic turn in ''& Bass'' was just him proving that he was stronger than King.

* MeaningfulName: His name in Japan, "Forte," means "strong" in several Romance languages. As a musical term, it means something is to be played powerfully. Sure enough, he's obsessed with proving himself to be stronger than anyone else (particularly Mega Man).

* NoPronunciationGuide: Although for the sake of the music pun, it's generally agreed upon that Bass is pronounced like "base" and not the fish, despite what [[DubInducedPlotHole 8 says]].

* RedEyesTakeWarning: Any post-''7'' appearance. In ''7'' (perhaps due to sprite limitations), Bass's eyes were brown, possibly to convey him as a new ally. [[TheMole Yeah, right.]]

* HumongousMecha: All that was seen ([[AllThereInTheManual when fought, anyway]]) was from the torso up, and he ''still'' dwarfs most other robots in the series.

* OneHitKill: Being punched by its spiked fists is instant death. The Top Spin puts him on the receiving end, however.

->'''Voiced by''': [[note]]''Rikako Aikawa'' (Close Call audio drama)[[/note]]

* ContinuityCameo: In ''7'', his visage appears if you've entered the wrong password. [[spoiler:In ''10'', he manages Bass's shop.]]
* FeatheredFiend: and is even a general annoyance to anyone.

A extraterrestrial police robot from outer space that searches for "Evil Energy" to destroy it. He's just as powerful and capable as Mega Man himself.

* TheBigGuy: He's twice as tall as Mega Man with a [[TopHeavyGuy large torso]], and fills the role of the heavyweight hitter in "The Power Fighters".

* LetsYouAndHimFight: a mini-level finishes with a quick battle with Duo before a misunderstanding can be cleared.

* VocalDissonance: Duo supposed to have BadassBaritone at best, not a teenager's voice!
* WorldsStrongestMan: Or rather, "Off-World's Strongest Man", because this doesn't just apply to the classic series -- but to the Mega Man timeline as a ''whole''. As the carrier of "Justice Energy", the only equal to Evil Energy (Recall, this is the substance ''heavily'' implied to be the base of the Zero/Maverick Virus) when he clashed with its former carrier, the force was enough to do damage on a ''cosmic'' scale. ''Nothing else'' in the series outside the virus has been shown to be capable of reaching this level.

* AnnoyingLaugh: Does one to the losing player in "Rockboard".