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** For a non-character example, in Chapter 50 [[spoiler:X finds the capsule containing the Hadouken, which in the games doesn't appear until he's collected every other single power up, shortly after defeating Armored Armadillo]].
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* AdaptationalNonSapience: Downplayed with the Mole Borer in Armored Armadillo's stage. In the game it seemed to be a fully autonomous mechaniloid, capable of acting on its own. In the story, it's a vehicle that needs to be controlled by a driver.
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* BaitAndSwitch: In Chapter 48, when they're trying to get inside the mines to rescue the hostages, Samantha pretends she was trying to sneak Zero inside a mine cart covered with a tarp. Turns out she didn't: Zero was just waiting for the guards to get distracted and knock them out while they were checking the cart.
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* OhCrap: Goldminer's reaction to finding out that Zero is in the mines, and Vile has essentially left him to deal with him since he plans to go after X.
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* NecessaryDrawback: Explained and justified in-story. When Fujiwara designed the reploids who'd become Sigma's top lieutenants, he intentionally equipped them with weapon chips that X would be able to obtain and use by himself, as well as with specific built-in weaknesses to certain weapons to be taken advantage of.
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* CloseCallHaircut: Samantha, the reploid mine worker, suffers one when some Dig Labors throw pickaxes at her and Zero, who pulls her into a corner to get her to safety.
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* ThreeLawsCompliant: Like in canon, X is an aversion as he is aware of the Three Laws, but ''could'' defy them should he chose to. This is the reason why Dr. Light left him in the capsule in order to test his morality for thirty years so he wouldn't go rogue.
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* ThreeLawsCompliant: ThreeLawsCompliant:
** Like in canon, X is an aversion as he is aware of the Three Laws, but ''could'' defy them should he chose to. This is the reason why Dr. Light left him in the capsule in order to test his morality for thirty years so he wouldn't gorogue.rogue.
** Armored Armadillo expands on this in Chapter 47, pointing out that ''all'' reploids could possibly defy the laws, but they all can choose whether they do so or not. [[spoiler:He also cites how Proto Man and the original Mega Man were able to push the limits of their programming, the former by running away from his creator and wandering on his own, and the former when he tried to kill Wily (as it happened at the end of ''VideoGame/MegaMan7'')]].
** Like in canon, X is an aversion as he is aware of the Three Laws, but ''could'' defy them should he chose to. This is the reason why Dr. Light left him in the capsule in order to test his morality for thirty years so he wouldn't go
** Armored Armadillo expands on this in Chapter 47, pointing out that ''all'' reploids could possibly defy the laws, but they all can choose whether they do so or not. [[spoiler:He also cites how Proto Man and the original Mega Man were able to push the limits of their programming, the former by running away from his creator and wandering on his own, and the former when he tried to kill Wily (as it happened at the end of ''VideoGame/MegaMan7'')]].
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* ArmorPiercingQuestion: In Chapter 45, Vile asks Samantha, one of the reploid workers who are being held hostage in the mines, why she and the others are so hellbent on trying to protect humans when they're more concerned about saving themselves than reploids. Samantha barely replies that she does because it's a directive, but can't go any further than that, and Vile's words clearly leave her shaken.
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* HostageSituation: X finds himself as the hostage in Chapter 12, when Pierrot pulls an ISurrenderSuckers on him.
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** In Chapter 46, Armored Armadillo decides to negociate for the sake of the human and reploid workers that are being held in the Zalts Mines against their will. In exchange for fighting one-on-one against X, he will give Zero the chance to save the hostages, and with little choice in their hands, they ultimately agree to it.
** X finds himself as the hostage in Chapter 12, when Pierrot pulls an ISurrenderSuckers on
** In Chapter 46, Armored Armadillo decides to negociate for the sake of the human and reploid workers that are being held in the Zalts Mines against their will. In exchange for fighting one-on-one against X, he will give Zero the chance to save the hostages, and with little choice in their hands, they ultimately agree to it.
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* MookLieutenant: An Armor Soldier named Boxer acts as the troops' field leader under Chill Penguin's command in the Polar Region base, acting essentially as a mini-boss that wasn't in the original game.
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** Similarly, a Dig Labour named Gold Miner also seems to serve as Armored Armadillo's second-in-command in the Energen Mines.
** An Armor Soldier named Boxer acts as the troops' field leader under Chill Penguin's command in the Polar Region base, acting essentially as a mini-boss that wasn't in the original
** Similarly, a Dig Labour named Gold Miner also seems to serve as Armored Armadillo's second-in-command in the Energen Mines.
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* SmoochOfVictory: Ai gives a kiss to Firefly in Chapter 42, as thanks for saving her little brother.
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** Chapter 42 features Alia and Gate while they're still working as part of a reploid research team (apparently under Fujiwara).
* AdaptationOriginConnection: Chapter 42 reveals that Alia and Gate were involved in the creation of Boomer Kuwanger and Gravity Beetle while still working as reploid researchers.
* AdaptationOriginConnection: Chapter 42 reveals that Alia and Gate were involved in the creation of Boomer Kuwanger and Gravity Beetle while still working as reploid researchers.
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While the story is set to closely follow the X series, [[ForWantOfANail it has one major change]]: "WhatIf Roll's original body was found along with X, and she was given a new one in the X era?". It also delves further into X's life between his discovery and his joining of the Maverick Hunters to face the menace of Sigma. It also includes characters from both X and Classic series, both from videogames and other materials such as manga, light novels and more.
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While the story is set to closely follow the X series, [[ForWantOfANail it has one major change]]: "WhatIf Roll's original body was found along with X, and she was given a new one in the X era?". It also delves further into X's life between his discovery and his joining of the Maverick Hunters to face the menace of Sigma. It also includes characters from both X and Classic series, both from videogames and other materials such as manga, light novels novels, the Archie comics and more.
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''Limitless Potential'' is a ''VideoGame/MegaManX'' fanfic written by [=RockmanGurlX=], that acts as a retelling of the original ''VideoGame/MegaManX1'', set to be the first installment in the "Variable" series.
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''Limitless Potential'' is a ''VideoGame/MegaManX'' fanfic written by [=RockmanGurlX=], that acts as a retelling of the original ''VideoGame/MegaManX1'', set to be the first installment in the "Variable" "Variables" series.
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* WhatMeasureIsANonHuman: Chiyo at first seems to regard all reploids as machines (the only exceptions being X and Roll) instead of living beings. Getting caught in the middle of the riot at the Maverick Hunters HQ and seeing them suffer and die while trying to protect her makes her start rethinking her mindset, though.
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** Chiyo at first seems to regard all reploids as machines (the only exceptions being X and Roll) instead of living beings. Getting caught in the middle of the riot at the Maverick Hunters HQ and seeing them suffer and die while trying to protect her makes her start rethinking her mindset,though.though.
** Some reploids don't seem to regard animal lives the same way as they do human lives, like Ai who doesn't understand why Chiyo would be so attached to her dog.
** Chiyo at first seems to regard all reploids as machines (the only exceptions being X and Roll) instead of living beings. Getting caught in the middle of the riot at the Maverick Hunters HQ and seeing them suffer and die while trying to protect her makes her start rethinking her mindset,
** Some reploids don't seem to regard animal lives the same way as they do human lives, like Ai who doesn't understand why Chiyo would be so attached to her dog.
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* AdaptationPersonalityChange: The Thunder Slimer, unlike the games, is capable of speaking and given actual personality, displaying loyalty to those he respects. This is explained by Fujiwara deciding to give him a more advanced AI despite being a Mechaniloid.
* BigSisterInstinct: Fumiko towards her brother Kenichi, [[spoiler:to the point she stays behind after pushing him into the shelter's entrance so the Gun Volt doesn't follow after him]]:
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* HeroicSacrifice: Realizing he's going to die anyway when his core gives out, Marth uses his last bit of strength to hold Chill Penguin in place so X can take a shot and finish the mission.
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** Realizing he's going to die anyway when his core gives out, Marth uses his last bit of strength to hold Chill Penguin in place so X can take a shot and finish themission.mission.
** In Chapter 39, it's revealed that [[spoiler:Fumiko pushed her brother Kenichi into the shelter's entrance, as there was only enough space for him, and immediately shut it close before a Gun Volt fired explosives at her]].
** Realizing he's going to die anyway when his core gives out, Marth uses his last bit of strength to hold Chill Penguin in place so X can take a shot and finish the
** In Chapter 39, it's revealed that [[spoiler:Fumiko pushed her brother Kenichi into the shelter's entrance, as there was only enough space for him, and immediately shut it close before a Gun Volt fired explosives at her]].
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* NotEnoughToBury: [[spoiler:Fumiko was killed by a Gun Volt after she pushed Kenichi into the shelter's entrance. A-1 later explains to Chiyo that they came across a few remains of her clothes and nothing more, possibly incinerated by the missiles or what came after]].
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** Chapter 39 confirms that [[spoiler:Chiyo's friend Fumiko]] was killed shortly before the missile impact.
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** A lot of Zero's activities while X is clearing the missions of the videogame's stages are shown in-between scenes.
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* BigBlackout: Most of Abel City's electric power is cut off after the Power Plant is taken over by Spark Mandrill.
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* PowerCopying: X was made with the capacity to take his enemies' weapon chips to integrate them into himself just like Mega Man before him. [[spoiler:It's later revealed that this was done intentionally by Fujiwara when he designed the Maverick Hunters who'd later go rogue into Sigma's rebellion, making their weapon chips compatible with X's systems]].
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* SinsOfOurFathers: Chiyo is understandably worried that people will lash out on her after her father's plans were exposed, to the point she ended up leaving the shelter and wandering around the streets before being found by Roll and Zero.
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* EverythingsBetterWithPenguins: Chapter 35 reveals in a flashback this is more or less the reason why Chill Penguin was designed the way he was. Fujiwara wanted a "mascot" for the Maverick Hunters and he believed penguins are popular among the public.
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* AdaptationalSympathy: Chill Penguin, compared to his portrayal in the games, is given a FreudianExcuse of being treated without respect by several of his fellow Maverick Hunters (like Flame Mammoth), as well as Sigma playing up on his insecurities to sway him to his side.
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* HeelRealization: Chill Penguin seems to have one right before X finishes him off, mentally questioning if he was actually right in his actions.
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* IveComeTooFar: Despite starting to have second thoughts about his actions during his fight with X, Chill Penguin decides he's too far gone to back off now and fights to the bitter end.
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* KickThemWhileTheyreDown: Chill Penguin does it to X during their fight in a fit of rage.
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* EverythingsBetterWithPenguins: Chapter 35 reveals in a flashback this is more or less the reason why Chill Penguin was designed the way he was. Fujiwara wanted a "mascot" for the Maverick Hunters and he believed penguins are popular among the public.
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* DeadlyDodging: In Chapter 34, X dodges a Spiky's mechaniloid, causing it to crash into a group of the Armored Soldiers surrounding him.
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* MookLieutenant: An Armor Soldier named Boxer acts as the troops' field leader under Chill Penguin's command in the Polar Region base, acting essentially as a mini-boss that wasn't in the original game.
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* HumanPopsicle: Or ''Reploid'' popsicle in this case. In Chapter 33, Chill Penguin plans to freeze X and keep him like a statue trophy, just like he did to several other Hunters who apparently laughed at him (one of which is still alive and wishing for someone to finish the job for him).
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* DeadlyDisc: In Chapter 19, Andrey is capable of throwing his bladed fans this way by spinning them.
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** The Axe Max mechaniloids send out discs at X when he arrives to the Polar Region, by swinging their axes.
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