Neo Arcadia Core
Neo Arcadia Core, also known as Area X (エリアX) and Neo Arcadia Headquarters (ネオ・アルカディアの本部), is the final stage of Mega Man Zero. It is Neo Arcadia's headquarters under the rule of Copy X.
After its destruction, a similar stage called Area X-2 (エリアX-2) appeared in Mega Man Zero 3.
Description[]
"Area X" is the global denomination for a series of vital bases from Neo Arcadia scattered across the world. They are located at the tip of orbital elevators stretching from the surface.[1] This is one the Area X bases, a central command center located on a stationary satellite at an altitude of 3600km. It governs all of Neo Arcadia's unmanned space stations.[2] Zero invaded the base from the Neo Arcadia Tower at the center of Neo Arcadia to stop Neo Arcadia's leader, Copy X.
After Copy X's defeat, he activates the base's self-destruction in an attempt to take down Zero with him, but Zero is rescued by the original X. The base's destruction allowed the Resistance to use satellites for precise wireless transfers in the same way as Neo Arcadia, no longer needing to rely on a wired transfer system.[1]
Stage[]
Area X[]
This entire stage is comprised of a gauntlet of enemies as well as the iconic Boss Rush against eight bosses, which is split into two rooms. The first part of the stage is a short segment consisting of a mass of Pantheons, leading to the first boss rush room with four Mutos Reploids.
The second part has an array of Pantheon Warriors and Seal Cannons, as well as a secret area with a large Life Energy and a Z Panel, which then leads to a shortcut to the second boss rush with the Four Guardians.
The final area is clustered with Top Gabyoalls, more Pantheons and a few other enemies. Proceeding through the boss door, the remaining Guardians and the showdown with Copy X awaits.
Enemies[]
| Image | Enemy |
|---|---|
 
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Copy X (final boss) |
   
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Boss Rush (part 2) |
   
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Boss Rush (part 1) |
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Pantheon Hunter |
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Pantheon Warrior |
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Seal Cannon |
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Battle Tutle Bros. |
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Top Gabyoall |
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Barrier Counter |
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Pantheon Zombie (summoned by Anubis Necromancess IV) |
Area X-2[]
Area X-2 (エリアX-2) is Copy X MK. II's stage in Mega Man Zero 3. It is the central command center of Neo Arcadia, ruled by Copy X alongside Dr. Weil. From this orbital base, they command the entire Neo Arcadian army. When Zero retaliates against Copy X's three-pronged assault on the Resistance, he fights Copy X in his recreated throne room. When Copy X loses, he tries to transform again, only to be betrayed by Dr. Weil and killed again.
Enemies[]
| Image | Enemy |
|---|---|
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Copy X MK. II (boss) |
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Pantheon Hunter |
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Eye Cannon |
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Gallisni |
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Capsule Cannon |
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Claveker |
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Flopper |
Gallery[]
Layout of the first Boss Rush room.
Layout of the second Boss Rush room.
Video[]
Mega Man Zero - Neo Arcadia Core
See also[]
Trivia[]
- The bosses Aztec Falcon and Hanumachine are absent from the boss rush, possibly because it would increase the total number of bosses fought, which would be above the usual eight in most Mega Man games.
- Neo Arcadia Core is one of the stages in the Z Chaser mode from Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Remastered Tracks Rockman Zero Telos booklet.
- ↑ Mega Man Zero Official Complete Works page 164.
| Mega Man Zero |
|---|
| Mission bosses |
| Pantheon Core • Anubis Necromancess III • Maha Ganeshariff • Guard Orotic • Blizzack Staggroff Sage Harpuia • Fighting Fefnir • Hidden Phantom • Fairy Leviathan |
| Other bosses |
| Golem • Aztec Falcon • Hittite Hottaid • Hanumachine Pantheon Aces • Asura Basura • Herculious Anchus • Rainbow Devil • Copy X |
| Zero's Weaponry |
| Buster Shot • Z-Saber • Triple Rod • Shield Boomerang |
| Areas |
| Underground Laboratory • Resistance Base • Old Surface City • Subway Ruins • Desert • Abandoned Factory • Secret Base Neo Arcadia Shrine • Neo Arcadia Tower • Neo Arcadia Core |
| Miscellaneous |
| Game Script • List of Mega Man Zero enemies |