A DNA program (DNAプログラム Dīenuē Puroguramu), also referred as DNA data (DNAデータ) or simply DNA, is a program that makes up the characteristics of a Reploid.[1]
Characteristics
DNA data obtained from powerful Reploids can be analyzed and utilized by X's Variable Weapon System and Zero's Learning ability to grant them new abilities.[2] New Generation Reploids like Axl can copy the DNA of other Reploids and take their shape and abilities (though, due to his incomplete copy chip, he is only capable of mimicking the appearance of Reploids the same size as him and can only mimic the abilities of any Reploids bigger or smaller than him). DNA can also be used to create power-up items for Reploids.[2] Furthermore, by utilizing DNA Programs, the revival of deceased Reploids becomes possible, but DNA resurrection is prohibited.[3]
History
In Mega Man Xtreme 2, the DNA Souls of Reploids are stolen by Berkana and Gareth.
In Mega Man X5, DNA programs of the eight bosses are used by X and Zero to obtain Special Weapons and techniques. If the bosses are at a high Boss Level, their DNA can also be used to create Power-up Parts.[2]
In Mega Man X6 the scientist Gate found a piece of Zero in Eurasia's remains and used its DNA to created the Nightmare Virus and High Max. It is revealed that the Nightmare Virus can change DNA and AI programs. By changing these programs, the Nightmare causes both physical and mental changes in Reploids.
In Mega Man X7, Sigma convinces Red to take Axl's copied DNA data to increase the power of the Red Alert, but by doing so Sigma also takes control over Red Alert and forces them to go after Axl, who had run away. Sigma plans to use Axl to obtain the DNA of X. Axl can copy the appearance and abilities of enemies by taking their DNA Core.
In Mega Man X8 it is also implicated that the Sigma Virus changes DNA programs similar to the Nightmare; Alia explained that the Copy Chip makes New Generation Reploids resistant to viruses because it changes Reploid DNA.
In Mega Man X: Command Mission, Spider/Redips is strongly implied to have utilized DNA programs to transform as a New Generation Reploid. In addition, Axl investigated the production of the copy chips in Giga City.
In Mega Man ZX Advent, Master Albert claims to have put his "DNA" into the bionic parts he inspected for Humanoids and into Reploids whose lifespans he checked, in order to give them the power of Mega Merging for his Game of Destiny.[4] This shows how (in the ZX era at least) DNA in Reploids and other machines is comparable to human DNA, as Ashe is able to Mega Merge due to simply being a biological descendant of Albert.[5] There are also a series of eight minor enemies who have Pseudoroid DNA in their construction, giving them some of the looks or combat traits of their source material.
Trivia
- The Force Metal Energy from Mega Man X: Command Mission was named DNA during development.[6]
- Interestingly enough, there are analogues to DNA programs in real life, so DNA-based robots may yet become a reality in the future: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DNA_computing
References
- ↑ Compendium of Rockman X page 103: レプリロイドの特徴を形作るプログラム。ゼロはラーニングで利用しているが、アクセルのように完全コピーできる能力は珍しい。 (Translation: "Program that forms the characteristics of a Repliroid. Zero's Learning utilizes this, but Axl's ability to completely copy is unusual.")
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "You got the DNA data from the boss you have just defeated! From this DNA data, the special weapon has become yours! (...) Plus, if you defeat a high level boss, you may be able to create not only a weapon, but other items as well." - Alia, Mega Man X5
- ↑ "Metal Shark Player. An ex-investigator of Recycle team. He studied recycling in order to create a new Reploid from Parts of disposed Mavericks. His most important work was to analyze and control DNA data of the Mavericks. His analysis ability was so great, that he succeeded in resurrecting dead Mavericks. Since DNA resurrection is explicitly prohibited, the law instantly dealt with him. Gate was also interested in DNA resurrection, so he encouraged him to collect the DNA data instead of stopping him. Metal Shark would have continued if Gate had stopped him." - Alia, Mega Man X6
- ↑ All Reploids have come to Legion to have their life-cycle setting checked. I made sure that every Reploid I inspected was infused with my DNA. (as Grey) All Humans who get a bionic body have to come to Legion for inspection. I made sure that every bionic body part I inspected was infused with my DNA. (as Ashe) - Cipher 5 Mega Man ZX Advent
- ↑ Albert: "Ashe... You are my distant offspring. You are descendant of the family I left before I became one of the Sage Trinity." - Albert, Mega Man ZX Advent.
- ↑ Mega Man X: Command Mission prototype at The Cutting Room Floor