- "Ragnarok will wake the humans from their stupidity... It is the grand plan of our group under Commander Craft!"
- —Heat Genblem, Mega Man Zero 4
Heat Genblem (ヒート・ゲンブレム) is one of the Einherjar Eight Warriors in Mega Man Zero 4. Genblem is a Mutos Reploid based on the Chinese Black Tortoise, which is also known as Genbu. He operates the massive Particle Beam aimed at Area Zero.
History
Heat Genblem's origins are unspecified, though it is noted that his loyalties lie with Craft rather than Dr. Weil, implying he has worked with Craft for a considerable amount of time.
Genblem first appears before Zero alongside the rest of the Einherjar to prepare for Operation Ragnarok. He does so by guarding a solar-powered particle beam that threatens to destroy Area Zero. Zero infiltrates the weapon, where Genblem shows disdain for the humans before attacking. He speaks like an Imperial Japanese military soldier, and apologizes to Craft as he perishes. After the mission, it's revealed that Genblem himself was the power reactor for the cannon.
Genblem is revived to face Zero again within Ragnarok, furiously fighting to avenge Craft's death and attempting to take control of Ragnarok for him. Before his death, Genblem is frustrated to realize that Craft has entrusted Zero with the future of the humans after all.
Strategy
Heat Genblem uses fire, as his name states, and is weak against electricity. It is stated that his shell can block any type of attacks without leaving a scratch. This is reflected in-game since Zero can only damage him while vulnerable, which is when Genblem performs an attack. Defeating Heat Genblem in sunny weather will award Zero with the Flame Fang EX Skill.
| Attack | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Enryūha (炎竜波, "Flame Dragon Wave") | Retracts his head into his shell and shoots a long stream of flames in a sinusoidal (wavy) pattern. | There is enough room to stand under the crests of this stream. |
| Kenkadokuraku (捲火独楽, "Spinning Ignition") | Surrounds himself with his flaming shell and bounces between the walls, slowly ascending towards the ceiling. This is quickly followed by one of two attacks, which he uses in alternation:
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| Bakunekken (爆熱拳, "Explosive Heat Fist") | If Zero attacks him while he is not attacking, he will block the attack and quite often retaliate with a flaming uppercut. | If Zero gets hit by the uppercut, he'll be sent flying across the room. |
| EX Skill: Kiyōken (亀揚拳, "Turtle Hoisting Fist") | Similar to Explosive Heat Fist, but his flaming uppercut attack also carries him into the air and launches one or two fireballs across the room. |
Dialogue
In-Battle Quotes
| Action | Japanese | Translation | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-battle (Particle Beam) | 状況開始！(Jōkyō kaishi!)[Note 1] | Engage! | |
| Pre-battle (Ragnarok Core) | いきます！(Ikimasu!) | Here I go! | |
| Flame Dragon Wave | 掃射！(Sōsha!) | Scattershot! | |
| Explosive Heat Fist (walking) | 前進！(Zenshin!) | Forward! | |
| Explosive Heat Fist (uppercut) | ちぇすとー！(Chesutō!)[Note 2] | Chest! | |
| Explosive Heat Fist (rising uppercut) | ちぇすとちぇすとー！(Chesuto chesutooo!)[Note 2] | Chest chest! | |
| Spinning Ignition | 突貫！(Tokkan!) | Charge! | |
| Turtle Rainbow Gun (prepare) | 撃ち方！(Uchikata!) | Shoot this way! | |
| Turtle Rainbow Gun (fire) | 始め！(Hajime!) | Begin! | |
| Blocking attack | 回避！(Kaihi!) | Evasive action! | |
| Stunned by electricity | ぐはっ！(Guha'!) | Guhah! | |
| Defeated (Particle Beam) | て、撤収！(Te-tesshū!) | F-fall back! | |
| Defeated (Ragnarok Core) | 隊長ぉー！(Taichooo!) | Commander! |
Data
Nickname: 回天の死聖 (Kaiten No Shisei, Phase-altering Sage of Death)
EX Skill: 亀揚拳 (Turtle Frying Fist)
Area: Particle Beam
Mission: Cut the power
Zero's EX Skill: Flame Fang
Mega Man Zero Official Complete Works bio
A large Reploid with a very hard body, high firepower, and surprising agility uncharacteristic of such a large frame. Under his reinforced multi-composite armor, he carries a power reactor for his energy cannons. The excess energy produced by his reactor can be expelled to allow temporary flight. Being a rather serious and straightforward warrior, he follows his orders dutifully, though his loyalties do not lie with Weil.
There were two sketches with different color schemes. The flaming top was named Kenkagoma, and made an appearance in the game
Other appearances
- Heat Genblem appeared in TEPPEN.
Gallery
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Trivia
- Heat Genblem is the only member of the Einherjar in Mega Man Zero 4 to use his EX Skill regardless of health standing.
- Heat Genblem's design and moves are similar to that of Gamera, the giant turtle Kaiju by Daiei Motion Picture Company.
- Although the name is based on the Black Tortoise, Heat Genblem hardly reflects designs other than tortoise: black, snake, north, and water.
- Genblem is possibly one of the very few bosses in the entire series who shown regret for their actions. His dialogue after his second defeat questioned Zero about Craft's trust in the former to protect the humans and call out to his deceased commander, due to his strong loyalty for him even after his demise. It is implied that Heat Genblem may have heard of their conversation after their second battle.
Notes
- ↑ “Jōkyō kaishi” is a phrase used in the Japanese Self-Defense Forces to mark the beginning of a training scenario. However, it is widely misused in anime and manga at the beginning of an actual mission.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Chesuto!" is a kiai or kakegoe, a shout uttered when performing an attack in martial arts, originating from the Kagoshima region in Kyushu. It can be translated as "chest".
| Mega Man Zero 4 | |
|---|---|
| Einherjar Eight Warriors | |
| Pegasolta Eclair • Sol Titanion • Fenri Lunaedge • Noble Mandrago • Mino Magnus • Heat Genblem • Tech Kraken • Popla Cocapetri | |
| Other bosses | |
| SubDesert Core • Carnage Force 0 • Craft • Hell the Giant • Randam Bandam • Cyball • Dr. Weil | |
| Zero's Weaponry and EX Skills | |
| Buster Shot • Z-Saber • Zero Knuckle Tractor Shot • Burning Shot • Ice Javelin • Time Stopper Thunder Stab • Flame Fang • Ice Blade • Sky Chaser | |
| Areas | |
| Caravan in the Wilderness • Resistance Trailer • Area Zero Hanging Gardens • Artificial Sun • Hibernation Chamber • Underground Forest • Magnetic Zone • Particle Beam • Deep Sea • Living City Human Settlement • The Prison • Ragnarok Control Room • Teleporter Base • Teleporter Circuit • Ragnarok Core | |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Game Script • Mega Man Zero 4 database • List of Mega Man Zero 4 enemies | |