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== Major Characters ==
=== Dr. Thomas Light ===
[[Image:normal_drlight7.gif|thumb|Dr. Thomas Light, master robot engineer, (C) Capcom, Inc.]]


* '''Also Known As:''' ''Dr. Wright'' and ''Dr. Right''
'''''For profiles about the main cast (Mega Man, Roll, Dr. Light, Dr. Wily), please see the [[Mega Man/Characters|Mega Man 1 Characters page]].'''''
* '''Born:''' ''Circa'' 1958
* '''Died:''' ''Circa'' 2040
* '''Strength:''' Light is a good-natured person.
* '''Weakness:''' He is easily tricked.
* '''Likes:''' The Internet.
* '''Dislikes:''' Fighting/Violence.


[[Image:MM2 charDrLight.png|left]]
Dr. Light is the founder of ''Light Labs'' (along with his former colleague Dr. Albert W. Wily) and the creator of numerous robots, including Rock (Mega Man) and Roll.  He is a pacifist, but he realizes that violence is necessary at times in order to bring about a peaceful world.  He was shocked and outraged that Wily revolted a year ago because he felt that he was merely living in Light's shadow, and as such, Light can't help but to feel somewhat responsible for the current state of affairs.
He doesn't want to see Dr. Wily killed or crushed, but rather, he wants to have him brought to his senses so that all this madness will finally come to an end.  If this occurs, Wily would be back to normal and Rock would no longer have to be used as a war machine, but he still fears that this day would be a long way off.
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=== Dr. Albert W. Wily ===
[[Image:Megaman_Dr. Wily.png|thumb|Dr. Albert W. Wily, Light and Rock's rival, (C) Capcom, Inc.]]
* '''Born:''' ''Circa'' 1958
* '''Died:''' ''Circa'' 2040
* '''Strength:''' Wily is a genius (especially as a scientist)
* '''Weakness:''' He never gives up
* '''Likes:''' Taking over the world
* '''Dislikes:''' Admitting defeat
[[Image:MM2 charDrWily.png|left]]
Dr. Wily was a long-time friend of Dr. Light (the two attended the same university in the 20th century) and co-founder of ''Light Labs'', but he grew ''insanely'' jealous of Light when Light received the 2007 Nobel Prize for the creation of the ''Robot Masters'', as well as Light's winning of the LIT Manual Design Contest.  Thus, in December of 2008, Wily reprogrammed nearly all of ''Light Lab's'' creations and created a powerful army that required a new breed of fighter to stop (see [[Mega Man]]).
In the end, the lab assistant-turned-fighter known as Mega Man brought him to justice, but Wily refused to give up.  Thus, six months later, in mid-2009, Wily hatched a scheme to get his revenge on his former colleague and his prized creation and once again make a bid for world domination.  He built a brand-new citadel from which to rule a newly built army of robot henchmen and, to top it all off, he built eight of his own Robot Masters, which began what would become known as the ''Doctor Wily'' series of robots, registered as ''DWN'' and starting with ''DWN. 009'' because Wily is co-credited with the creation of ''DRN. 000-008.''
Will this mad man ever stop?
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=== Mega Man ===
[[Image:rockmanPU.png|thumb|Mega Man from ''Mega Man: Powered Up!'', (C) 2006 Capcom, Inc.]]
* '''Also Known As:''' ''Rockman''
* '''Original Name:''' ''Rock''
* '''Serial Number:''' ''DRN. 001''
* '''Year of Creation:''' 2006
* '''Height:''' 132 cm (4'4")
* '''Weight:''' 105 kg (230 lbs)
* '''Installed Capacity:''' 1500ps/1200rpm
* '''Torque Capacity:''' 220kg-m/8500rpm
* '''A.I. Fixed Age:''' 10 years
* '''Strength:''' Rock possesses a strong sense of justice.
* '''Weakness:''' He can sometimes be a little careless.
* '''Likes:''' Animals.
* '''Dislikes:''' Anything that disturbs peace.
[[Image:MM2 charMegaMan.png|left]]
''Rock'' was the brainchild of doctors Thomas Light and Albert W. Wily, built after their first creation, ''Proto Man'', went awol during its A.I. testing.  Rock was built with a sister robot, ''Roll'', and was designed to be a lab assistant who would work with the two scientists and help them with their day-to-day tasks in the lab.  Light and Wily put a lot into their new creation, building it with the most advanced A.I. that they could come up with at the time (advanced in that it was very human-like, although they wanted it to behave like a child), but they were careful to adhere to Isaac Asimov's laws of robotics (especially that a robot will never harm a human being).
When Wily revolted in December of 2008 (see [[Mega Man]]), Rock volunteered to be converted into the fighting robot that became known as ''Mega Man'' in order to stop the scientist and his new army, knowing that the world's armies were not ready for the threat that Wily posed.
However, with Wily's new army out wreaking havoc on the world and seeking revenge against him, Rock must prepare to go after him once again.  He was ready to live in peace, but he must go after Wily once more to attempt to bring him to justice.  Will he be able to stop him this time?
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== Robot Masters ==
== Robot Masters ==
=== Metal Man ===
=== Metal Man ===
[[Image:metalman.gif|thumb|Metal Man, (C) 1998 Capcom, Inc.]]
[[File:Mega Man 2 artwork Metal Man.jpg|right|240x240px]]
Dr. Wily's first humanoid combat robot.  Metal Man has a sensitive gyroscope installed in his body which offers enhanced stability, allowing him to fight unhindered on uneven or unstable terrain.  Designed with mobility as the main focus, his body is made of lightweight material.  This results in a lower level of durability than some of Wily's other combat robots, and Metal Man therefore prefers to evade attacks rather than endure them.  Special attention was also paid to balancing the weight of each of his body parts.  His weapon of choice is the Metal Blade, crafted of Ceramic Chitin. Like [[Mega Man/Characters#Cut Man|Cut Man]], Metal Man has anti-slip surfaces on his hands so that he can grip his blades more easily.
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* '''Serial Number:''' ''DWN. 009''
* '''Year of Creation:''' 2009
* '''Weapon:''' ''Metal Blade''
* '''Weak Against:''' ''Quick Boomerang'' and ''Metal Blade''
* '''Strength:''' He's a fast worker.
* '''Weakness:''' He cuts too well.
* '''Likes:''' Frisbee.
* '''Dislikes:''' Dogs.
Dr. Wily designed Metal Man off of the design of his and Dr. Light's Cut Man robot from the original Industrial Robot series.  Metal Man sports sawblades for weapons as opposed to scissors and is far more agile than his scissor-wielding counter-part.  However, he is at the disadvantage of being weak against his own weapon, the ''Metal Blade'', which can defeat him in one direct hit. [3]
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=== Air Man ===
=== Air Man ===
[[Image:airman.gif|thumb|Air Man, (C) 1998 Capcom, Inc.]]
[[File:Mega Man 2 artwork Air Man.jpg|left|240x240px]]
* '''Serial Number:''' ''DWN. 010''
Designed and developed specifically for aerial combat. Air Man's main attack, the Air Shooter, uses highly compressed air to create an artificial tornado.  As the pressurized air expands, it creates a shockwave and, as per Bernoulli's Principal, the difference in air pressure within the funnel of the tornado grows steadily.  As the shockwaves overlap each other, they further feed the tornado, increasing its intensity.  This is the secret behind the Air Shooter's devastating powerWith the assistance of his little help robots, Air Man is also able to create a small Typhoon.  He is a true warrior who can blast away any enemy that stands in his way.
* '''Year of Creation:''' 2009
* '''Weapon:''' ''Air Shooter''
* '''Weak Against:''' ''Leaf Shield''
* '''Strength:''' Has personality and character.
* '''Weakness:''' Blows destructive winds.
* '''Likes:''' Menko (a card-flipping game).
* '''Dislikes:''' The Autumn season.
 
Air Man is Dr. Wily's first attempt at designing a ''sky-themed'' robot, able to control the wind, and as such, Air Man can create devastating miniature tornadoes that can damage and blow his opponents away.  Air Man lives in a sky-high fortress protected by his own personal army of robots and is one of Dr. Wily's most unique creations.
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=== Bubble Man ===
=== Bubble Man ===
[[Image:MM2_Bubbleman.gif|thumb|Bubble Man, (C) 1998 Capcom, Inc.]]
[[File:Mega Man 2 artwork Bubble Man.jpg|right|240x240px]]
* '''Serial Number:''' ''DWN. 011''
The world's first underwater combat robot, Bubble Man was designed purely for fighting enemies that appear underwater or on the water's surface. His weapon, the Bubble Lead, alters the electromagnetic field to create a strong hydrogen bond between water molecules, which results in the formation of a large bubble.  A bit of sulfuric acid is added to these bubbles, which not only makes them more dangerous, but also result in greater pliancy and even keeps their water content from evaporating as easily as in a normal bubble. Bubble Man is also equipped with a spear gun, which can fire repeatedly and functions well underwater.  He is an expert at underwater combat tactics, and has a solid understanding of his strengths as well as his weaknesses.
* '''Year of Creation:''' 2009
* '''Weapon:''' ''Bubble Lead''
* '''Weak Against:''' ''Metal Blade''
* '''Strength:''' He has a large mind, heart, and spirit.
* '''Weakness:''' He is a heavy spender (of money).
* '''Likes:''' Hot springs.
* '''Dislikes:''' Grease.
 
Bubble Man is Dr. Wily's first ''aquatic-themed'' robot, designed to be able to swim underwater with great agility.  He is equipped with both a plasma cannon to attack opponents with as well as his signature weapon, the ''Bubble Lead'', which creates bubbles that damage opponents on impact.
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=== Quick Man ===
=== Quick Man ===
[[Image:quickman.gif|thumb|Quick Man, (C) 1998 Capcom, Inc.]]
[[File:Mega Man 2 artwork Quick Man.jpg|left|240x240px]]
* '''Serial Number:''' ''DWN. 012''
As part of his ongoing quest to control time itself, Dr. Wily thought that the first step may be to approach the speed of light. This was the idea upon which Quick Man was designed. By using unique equipment developed by Dr. Wily, Quick Man is able to accelerate time in his immediate proximity, which results in the illusion that Quick Man is moving extremely fast.  The theory supporting this equipment has not yet been perfected, however, and Quick Man is only able to accelerate his "time range" to two to four times that of his surroundings.  Despite this limitation, Quick Man's acute reasoning and combat skills have extended the time acceleration system's usefulness beyond the initial expectationsThe extra hardware attached to his right arm is the Quick Boomerang launcher unit.
* '''Year of Creation:''' 2009
* '''Weapon:''' ''Quick Boomerang''
* '''Weak Against:''' ''Time Stopper'' and ''Crash Bomber''
* '''Strength:''' Goes to sleep early and wakes up early.
* '''Weakness:''' He doesn't rest.
* '''Likes:''' Car races.
* '''Dislikes:''' Turtles.
 
Dr. Wily designed Quick Man to be capable of moving extremely fast, which he does.  Quick Man's main attack advantage is that he can move faster than almost all of his opponents, and in addition to that, he can use his ''Quick Boomerangs'' as projectile weapons to throw around at extremely high velocitiesHis weakness, of course, is anything that is capable of slowing him down. [3]
 
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=== Crash Man ===
=== Crash Man ===
[[Image:MM2_Crashman.gif|thumb|Crash Man, (C) 1998 Capcom, Inc.]]
[[File:Mega Man 2 artwork Crash Man.jpg|right|240x240px]]
* '''Also Known As:''' ''Clash Man''
Crash Man was built to be a combat robot who specializes in heavy artillery.  His main weapon is the Crash Bomber, which changes shape after being launched from Crash Man's body.  Each Crash Bomber extends forward to form a tip which pierces its target. If the Crash Bomber senses a heat source nearby upon impact, it immediately explodes to cause direct damage. If there is no heat source located nearby, however, the Crash Bomber sets itself to explode after a short delayThough Crash Man's armor was specifically designed to withstand potential detonations in his immediate proximity, he is not impervious to other attacks.
* '''Serial Number:''' ''DWN. 013''
* '''Year of Creation:''' 2009
* '''Weapon:''' ''Crash Bomber''
* '''Weak Against:''' ''Air Shooter''
* '''Strength:''' He has a clean, neat life.
* '''Weakness:''' He is clumsy when it comes to using his hands.
* '''Likes:''' Destroying buildings.
* '''Dislikes:''' Recycling.
 
Dr. Wily designed Crash Man somewhat after crash-test dummies, which may sound somewhat humerous, but the helmetted design protects him from the blasts of his explosive projectiles.  Crash Man is a deadly opponent, since his Crash Bomber provides extremely deadly firepower and his drill-arms can grind up opponents into scrap, but powerful blasts of wind are capable of damaging him (in reality they would send his projectile weapons away and make them useless). [3]
 
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=== Flash Man ===
=== Flash Man ===
[[Image:MM2_Flashman.gif|thumb|Flash Man, (C) 1998 Capcom, Inc.]]
[[File:Mega Man 2 artwork Flash Man.jpg|left|240x240px]]
* '''Serial Number:''' ''DWN. 014''
The speed of light refers to the speed at which light travels. Flash Man's Time Stopper is a system which allows him to control the speed of light, which in effect halts the flow of time for those affected. Though he does not possess any particularly powerful attacks, Flash Man is free to damage his defenseless opponents during the brief period that his Time Stopper is active.  The only robot who is affected differently by the Time Stopper is Quick Man, whose system also deals with manipulating the speed of light.  In Quick Man's case, the Time Stopper reduces the speed of light to nearly zero, infinitely increasing his mass and thus creating a powerful gravitational field. The result is an effect similar to a black hole, the gravitational force of which then damages Quick ManAs no other robot possesses the ability to manipulate the speed of light, Quick Man is the only one who is affected in this way.  
* '''Year of Creation:''' 2009
* '''Weapon:''' ''Time Stopper''
* '''Weak Against:''' ''Crash Bomber'' and ''Metal Blade''
* '''Strength:''' He is nice to his subordinates.
* '''Weakness:''' He gives idle complaints.
* '''Likes:''' Cameras.
* '''Dislikes:''' Wig commercials.
 
Flash Man was Dr. Wily's first attempt to build his very own robot that controlled the forces of time (since Time Man from [[Mega Man]] was once again back to his original programming and working with Dr. Light at ''Light Labs'')Flash Man possesses the ability to temporarily ''freeze'' time and then attack his enemies, either by hitting them or by shooting them with his high-speed plasma cannon. [3]
 
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=== Heat Man ===
=== Heat Man ===
[[Image:MM2_Heatman.gif|thumb|Heat Man, (C) 1998 Capcom, Inc.]]
[[File:Mega Man 2 artwork Heat Man.jpg|right|240x240px]]
* '''Serial Number:''' ''DWN. 015''
Heat Man is a combat robot who was developed specifically to surpass [[Mega Man/Characters#Fire Man|Fire Man's]] damage potential, heat resistance, and general combat abilities. Heat Man's special heat-resistant armor allows him to surround his entire body in flames.  He also has some transformation capabilities, which allow him to fly while engulfed in flames.  An internal component known as the Atomic Fire grants him the ability to launch flames from the holes in his palms.  His Atomic Fire discharger is a pressurized blaster and, upon impact, the porjected flames burst upward in a wall of intense heat.  Heat Man uses fire as a source of energy, and as such he is able to absorb any lesser fire attacks to fuel himself.
* '''Year of Creation:''' 2009
* '''Weapon:''' ''Atomic Fire''
* '''Weak Against:''' ''Bubble Lead''
* '''Strength:''' He has a mild pace.
* '''Weakness:''' He does not possess any eagerness.
* '''Likes:''' Barbecues.
* '''Dislikes:''' Ice Cream.
 
Heat Man was the first ''fire-based'' robot that Dr. Wily built on his own (since Fire Man from [[Mega Man]] was now re-programmed and working with Dr. Light at ''Light Labs'').  Heat Man possesses a powerful scorching attacked called ''Atomic Fire'' and can also ''flame'' around his enemies to both confuse them and severely damage them. [3]
 
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=== Wood Man ===
=== Wood Man ===
[[Image:woodman.gif|thumb|Wood Man, (C) 1998 Capcom, Inc.]]
[[File:Mega Man 2 artwork Wood Man.jpg|left|240x240px]]
* '''Serial Number:''' ''DWN. 016''
Developed for combat in wooded areas, Wood Man was designed with camouflage as a main feature. During combat, Wood Man is able to produce an electromagnetic field which carries his unique leaf-shaped units out into his surrounding area, forming a Leaf Shield. These leaf-shaped units are not actually leaves, but uniquely-shaped pieces of Ceramic Chitin coated with a special substance that makes them impervious to all attacksThough Wood Man has a high power output level and therefore powerful attacks as well, his movement speed is quite slow.  By using the Leaf Shield for both offensive and defensive purposes, Wood Man is able to cover that lack of speed and agility.
* '''Year of Creation:''' 2009
* '''Weapon:''' ''Leaf Shield''
* '''Weak Against:''' ''Atomic Fire'', ''Metal Blade'', ''Crash Bomber'', and ''Air Shooter''
* '''Strength:''' He is nice.
* '''Weakness:''' Possesses too many trees.
* '''Likes:''' Hiking.
* '''Dislikes:''' The destruction of nature.
 
Wood Man was Dr. Wily's first ''tank-style'' robot, heavily armored and equipped with a shieldHe is nature-themed and is equipped with the ''Leaf Shield'', a weapon which spins around him to protect him from projectile attacks until he releases it to send hurdling towards his opponents. [3]
 
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== References ==
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[3]: [http://db.gamefaqs.com/console/snes/file/rockman_and_force_cd_trans.txt GameFAQs- Rockman & Forte Database]
 
[5]: ''Rockman Perfect Memories,'' ISBN 4-5751-6354-6
 
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Latest revision as of 18:17, 10 January 2018

For profiles about the main cast (Mega Man, Roll, Dr. Light, Dr. Wily), please see the Mega Man 1 Characters page.

Robot Masters[edit]

Metal Man[edit]

Mega Man 2 artwork Metal Man.jpg

Dr. Wily's first humanoid combat robot. Metal Man has a sensitive gyroscope installed in his body which offers enhanced stability, allowing him to fight unhindered on uneven or unstable terrain. Designed with mobility as the main focus, his body is made of lightweight material. This results in a lower level of durability than some of Wily's other combat robots, and Metal Man therefore prefers to evade attacks rather than endure them. Special attention was also paid to balancing the weight of each of his body parts. His weapon of choice is the Metal Blade, crafted of Ceramic Chitin. Like Cut Man, Metal Man has anti-slip surfaces on his hands so that he can grip his blades more easily.

Air Man[edit]

Mega Man 2 artwork Air Man.jpg

Designed and developed specifically for aerial combat. Air Man's main attack, the Air Shooter, uses highly compressed air to create an artificial tornado. As the pressurized air expands, it creates a shockwave and, as per Bernoulli's Principal, the difference in air pressure within the funnel of the tornado grows steadily. As the shockwaves overlap each other, they further feed the tornado, increasing its intensity. This is the secret behind the Air Shooter's devastating power. With the assistance of his little help robots, Air Man is also able to create a small Typhoon. He is a true warrior who can blast away any enemy that stands in his way.

Bubble Man[edit]

Mega Man 2 artwork Bubble Man.jpg

The world's first underwater combat robot, Bubble Man was designed purely for fighting enemies that appear underwater or on the water's surface. His weapon, the Bubble Lead, alters the electromagnetic field to create a strong hydrogen bond between water molecules, which results in the formation of a large bubble. A bit of sulfuric acid is added to these bubbles, which not only makes them more dangerous, but also result in greater pliancy and even keeps their water content from evaporating as easily as in a normal bubble. Bubble Man is also equipped with a spear gun, which can fire repeatedly and functions well underwater. He is an expert at underwater combat tactics, and has a solid understanding of his strengths as well as his weaknesses.

Quick Man[edit]

Mega Man 2 artwork Quick Man.jpg

As part of his ongoing quest to control time itself, Dr. Wily thought that the first step may be to approach the speed of light. This was the idea upon which Quick Man was designed. By using unique equipment developed by Dr. Wily, Quick Man is able to accelerate time in his immediate proximity, which results in the illusion that Quick Man is moving extremely fast. The theory supporting this equipment has not yet been perfected, however, and Quick Man is only able to accelerate his "time range" to two to four times that of his surroundings. Despite this limitation, Quick Man's acute reasoning and combat skills have extended the time acceleration system's usefulness beyond the initial expectations. The extra hardware attached to his right arm is the Quick Boomerang launcher unit.

Crash Man[edit]

Mega Man 2 artwork Crash Man.jpg

Crash Man was built to be a combat robot who specializes in heavy artillery. His main weapon is the Crash Bomber, which changes shape after being launched from Crash Man's body. Each Crash Bomber extends forward to form a tip which pierces its target. If the Crash Bomber senses a heat source nearby upon impact, it immediately explodes to cause direct damage. If there is no heat source located nearby, however, the Crash Bomber sets itself to explode after a short delay. Though Crash Man's armor was specifically designed to withstand potential detonations in his immediate proximity, he is not impervious to other attacks.

Flash Man[edit]

Mega Man 2 artwork Flash Man.jpg

The speed of light refers to the speed at which light travels. Flash Man's Time Stopper is a system which allows him to control the speed of light, which in effect halts the flow of time for those affected. Though he does not possess any particularly powerful attacks, Flash Man is free to damage his defenseless opponents during the brief period that his Time Stopper is active. The only robot who is affected differently by the Time Stopper is Quick Man, whose system also deals with manipulating the speed of light. In Quick Man's case, the Time Stopper reduces the speed of light to nearly zero, infinitely increasing his mass and thus creating a powerful gravitational field. The result is an effect similar to a black hole, the gravitational force of which then damages Quick Man. As no other robot possesses the ability to manipulate the speed of light, Quick Man is the only one who is affected in this way.

Heat Man[edit]

Mega Man 2 artwork Heat Man.jpg

Heat Man is a combat robot who was developed specifically to surpass Fire Man's damage potential, heat resistance, and general combat abilities. Heat Man's special heat-resistant armor allows him to surround his entire body in flames. He also has some transformation capabilities, which allow him to fly while engulfed in flames. An internal component known as the Atomic Fire grants him the ability to launch flames from the holes in his palms. His Atomic Fire discharger is a pressurized blaster and, upon impact, the porjected flames burst upward in a wall of intense heat. Heat Man uses fire as a source of energy, and as such he is able to absorb any lesser fire attacks to fuel himself.

Wood Man[edit]

Mega Man 2 artwork Wood Man.jpg

Developed for combat in wooded areas, Wood Man was designed with camouflage as a main feature. During combat, Wood Man is able to produce an electromagnetic field which carries his unique leaf-shaped units out into his surrounding area, forming a Leaf Shield. These leaf-shaped units are not actually leaves, but uniquely-shaped pieces of Ceramic Chitin coated with a special substance that makes them impervious to all attacks. Though Wood Man has a high power output level and therefore powerful attacks as well, his movement speed is quite slow. By using the Leaf Shield for both offensive and defensive purposes, Wood Man is able to cover that lack of speed and agility.