ORIGINAL TRANSLATION @ https://hondoori.wordpress.com/scripts-and-localizations/rockman-series/rockman-x1/

This is the first of my revised scripts for the X series, based on Hondoori Game Center's literal translations. I have taken some liberties in regards to the structure/flow of some sentences, and tweaked certain things here and there to create more thematic continuity - but, overall, this should be much more accurate than the official localization. Enjoy!

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=->>

WARNING | 警告

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=->>

"X" presents many problems inconceivable in current-day robotics. Inherently, there is a serious chance that he may worry over or question even the most absolute of laws; "A robot must not bring harm to a human being."

The notion of worrying in "X" marks a new epoch in robotics. For the first time, we've succeeded in this endeavor... But, if his judgment extends to matters that, by their nature, must not be questioned, it would be disastrous. In the worst-case scenario, if a robot were to deliberately harm humans... Mankind would tremble with a fear the likes of which has never been seen, even under Dr. Wily's reign of terror.

Thus, it is my opinion that "X" is an extremely dangerous creation. If I am to present him to the world, he must undergo a verification process; 30 years, at the very least. However, my time in this world is drawing to a close... and regrettably, there is no one gifted enough to carry on in my wake.

I've decided to seal "X" here. If, by some chance, someone discovers this capsule, until his nature has been fully analyzed, please... Let him rest. "X" is a being that holds infinite possibilities, but alongside them comes infinite risks...

Signed, Dr. Thomas Light - September 18th, 20XX

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=->>

INTRO STAGE | オープニングステージ

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=->>

VAVA

Fool! Did you really think you could win?

You only get one life; you should’ve used yours more carefully! Hahahaha!

X

D-damn it! Am I not strong enough to defeat him yet...?

ZERO

X... As it stands, I doubt you could beat Sigma and his ilk. However, you were given the potential to grow as you fight.

With a gift like that, you can definitely become stronger... Probably even stronger than I am now. I’m sure of it!

I’m gonna head off and search for Sigma’s hideout. In the meantime, you should cut down the Irregulars around the area.

Later, X! Don't die on me...

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=->>

LIGHT CAPSULES | ライトカのプセル

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=->>

FOOT PARTS

"X... You've come, just as expected. I created you to usher in an

era of peace, but... I wonder if this, too, is fate. Enter this

capsule, X. Once you do, your movement capabilities will be

significantly upgraded, allowing you to dash.There are several

capsules like this, hidden across the world. If you want to reach

your full potential, you must seek them out. You will undoubtedly

face hardship in the future, but... Do your best, X."

HEAD PARTS

"Here - I will grant you an upgrade that empowers your helmet.

Using a headbutt, you will be able to break special surfaces and

see what lies beyond them."

ARM PARTS

"Step inside, and I will equip you with parts that strengthen your

X-Buster. You will be able to charge all of your weapons, granting

you access to even more powerful attacks."

BODY PARTS

"Set foot in this capsule, and I will give you an enhancement that

fortifies your body. It will reduce the overall damage you receive

by half."

HADOKEN

"Fufufu! How’s this, X? My body's been toned up!

In the great waterfalls you see behind me, I've trained and trained!

(Even if it's called a “fall”, that doesn't mean “primary season”!)*

But, none of that matters, X! You shall enter this capsule! The technique

that I've mastered through this training, I will bestow upon you! However,

the way to use it... That, you'll have to find out on your own! Hahaha...

X, it’s time for training! All you can do is train, train, train!"

*This is a pretty hard pun to translate - Light uses the Japanese term 'daibakufu' meaning 'great waterfall', and goes on to explain that 'bakufu' isn't to be conflated with 'Edobakufu', the name of the Shogunate during the Edo period. I tried to do something similarly political in nature, but it doesn't work perfectly.

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=->>

DISCOVERY | 発見

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=->>

ZERO

X, I’ve finally found Sigma’s hideout! It’s an incredibly huge fortress!

Might be impossible to take it on by normal means... But with strength like ours, we'll settle this in one swift move!

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=->>

SIGMA'S FORTRESS | シグマステージ

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=->>

ZERO

Let’s divide and conquer! Follow my lead, X!

ZERO

Stand back! I’ll take him out!

VAVA

Hahaha! Do you want to save him, X? If that's so, listen up and maybe I’ll spare his life...

ZERO

Don't worry about me! Just fight!

VAVA

You’re awfully fired up, huh, Zero? If that’s what you want, so be it.

X... You're probably a bit stronger now, but you're still nothing compared to my Ride Armor!

Bring it on, I’ll show you your place! Here I come!

ZERO

Your real opponent isn't X... It's me!

VAVA

What an idiot... You thought you could defeat me with a stunt like that?! Don't make me laugh...

It's your turn now, X! Are you ready?!

VAVA

W-whaaat?! There was still that much power left in you?!

Hmph... whatever! Soon, I'll grant you the privilege of dying in vain alongside Zero!

Prepare yourself, X!

- if X-Buster parts were obtained...

ZERO

X... I... I think this is the end.

Your strength... It's finally surpassed even mine.

At this rate, Sigma... Sigma should be nothing to you.

- if X-Buster parts were not obtained...

ZERO

...You’ve become so much stronger, X.

But, Sigma... He's more powerful than you'd ever expect.

I'm... I'm no longer able to fight... My last request, X...

Please... Take my buster. If you can m-master it, your

attacks should reach a whole new level...

ZERO

L-Later, X...

Don't... die on me...

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=->>

SIGMA | シグマ戦

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=->>

SIGMA

Fufufu... Incredible, X. That you could make it here, all on your own... Truly incredible.

I wish we could just fight it out, but unfortunately, my pet won’t let that happen, you see.

After all, I’ve entrusted all dealings with traitors to him.

Now then, X! I'm hoping from the bottom of my heart that I'll get to take you on myself.

Hahaha...!

SIGMA

Impressive, X. This must be why Zero was counting on you...

As per your wishes, I'll meet you in the ring.

You shall regret standing against me in the afterlife!

SIGMA

I-impossible... For me to have been done in by an insect like you...

Why... Why have you defied me...?

We could have begun... a new age for Repliroids...!

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=->>

EPILOGUE | 終章

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=->>

The war is over. At tomorrow's daybreak, perhaps peace will come once again. However, those who have fallen and disappeared into the darkness of the night will not greet that morning.

X's lonesome shadow is illuminated by the light of fire, and at this moment, it too seems like it could vanish...

Why does he have to fight? No one will give X an answer to that question. With little time to rest, the Irregular threat will strike once again, and X will unavoidably be drawn into the whirlwind of battle...

The one who refused to shed his sympathy... Irregular Hunter X. How far will his fight take him? How long will his pain go on? Together, with the radiance of the X-Buster shining coldly on his arm...

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=->>

AFTER ENDING | エンディング後

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=->>

SIGMA