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== Ride Armor == [[File:RideArmor1.jpg|thumb|300px|A ''Golden'' series Ride Armor in Mega Man X7]] Ride Armors are the Mega Man equivalent to piloted [[Mecha]]. They are utilized by reploids to increase power efficiency and serve as a second armor to defend the wearer (Gameplaywise, the ride armor could withstand environmental hazards such as lava and spikes, whereas the user could not). They are operated manually by the user. Below is a listing of the different types: === Chimera === This is the Ride Armor used by the Maverick Hunter [[Vile (Mega Man X)|Vile]]. Its first appearance was in the first [[Mega Man X]] game, and made frequent appearances throughout other iterations in the series such as the ''Xtreme'' iteration. In terms of design, the Chimera is the most basic type of ride armor, incorporating a vaguely humanoid like design which only has fists for punching and boosters for high-jumps and dashes. In [[Mega Man X3]], the Ride Armor could be upgraded using chips into the Kangaroo, Frog and Hawk variants. === Rabbit === This is the ride Armour seen in [[Mega Man X2]]. Instead of fists, the Rabbit utilised four spikes at the end of each arm, causing increased damage to enemies. The weapons could also be 'charged', causing them to spin at high velocity. The user could then either dash into opponents to cause continual damage or perform a dashing drill punch that caused more damage than the standard punch or dash punch. The rabbit also contained the useful ability to hover in the air, making it one of the most versatile Ride Armours in the series. === Kangaroo === In [[Mega Man X3]], at a Ride Armor pad the 'K' chip would transform the Chimera into the Kangaroo. It vaguely resembles the Rabbit, as it also has spikes instead of fists that could be charged up to spin. However, instead of performing a dashing punch, the Armor would shoot out one of the sets of spikes on a chain, before pulling it back. It could only reach so far however, limiting its effectiveness. Unlike the Rabbit, it did not contain the hovering function, which was instead incorporated into the Hawk variant. If the player encountered Vile in his mini-stage, instead of piloting the Goliath, Vile would instead use a weakened version of the Kangaroo, which could only dash and punch. === Frog === In [[Mega Man X3]], at a Ride Armor pad the 'F' chip would transform the Chimera into the Frog. The Frog could not dash, and performed small hopping jumps instead of walking. The usefulness of the Frog cannot be denied, however, as it is the only Ride Armor that would not short circuit and explode underwater. Instead of arms, the Frog had two guns that fired out a type of torpedo that would home in on opponents underwater. === Hawk === In [[Mega Man X3]], at a Ride Armor pad the 'H' chip would transform the Chimera into the Hawk. The Hawk featured the useful ability to hover that was first introduced by the Rabbit. On the ends of its arms were weapons which fired missiles directly forward. === Goliath === Similar to the ''Kangaroo'' series, the Goliath incoparates spiked for needles on its arms for added penetration and damage. [[Vile]] (who is infamous for using ride-armor) is the only one who was ever seen piloting one. He uses it in [[Mega Man X3]]. === Raiden === [[File:Ride armor2.jpg|thumb|200px|The Raiden II]] Appearing in [[Mega Man X4]], [[Mega Man X5|X5]], and [[Mega Man X6|X6]], the Raiden attacks primarily with an "energy swipe" move executed with its fists. It can also perform a dashing stab attack, and a charged dashing stab that has a larger range. === Eagle === Appearing in X4, the Eagle is similar to the Hawk model, except that it fires plasma blasts instead of missiles. The cannon can be charged to fire stronger blasts that home in on enemies. There is also a difference in the hovering capabilites, as where the Hawk whould keep going upwards as you held on jump, the Eagle stays in one place after you double-jump, and can keep hovering permanently, but can only hover as high as it can jump. Being hit would knock the Eagle lower in the air. === Golden === Depicted in [[Mega Man X7]], the Golden is an Ride Armor that features long range capabilities. Its appearance incorporates dual shoulder cannons for missiles, and smaller pods for laser shots. === Raiden MK-2 === Another RA encountered in ''X7'', this series appears to be for mining purposes, being resistant to acid pools and having a large defense. Its appearance resembles that of an [[Arthropod]], with multiple legs contained under the cockpit. Its offensive measures included a drill arm and using its massive weight to pounce on enemies. === Cyclops === Ride Armor that appears in [[Mega Man X8]], this ride armor is identical to the Chimera, using powerful arms as its means of offense. It also has an "electromagnetic napalm," an electric sphere that can stun enemies. === Raiden MK-3 === The Raiden MK-3 also appears in [[Mega Man X8]]. It is exactly the same as the Cyclops Armor, except for the fact that it lacks an "electromagnetic napalm" cannon. One of its fists is also drill-shaped, although this doesn't affect its attack power in any way.
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