Axl

Axl (アクセル, Akuseru) is a Maverick Hunter from the G1 Mega-Transformers X series. He is a prototype of the new generation Reploids with the unique ability to mimic the external and internal characteristics of anyone he encounters. Axl has held important roles in two of the games he has appeared in so far, effectively making him the third playable protagonist of the G1 Mega-Transformers X series alongside Megaman X and Zero.

Appearance & Biography

 * Voice actor: Jeffrey Watson (English), Minami Takayama (Japanese)

Axl appears as a teenager with green eyes, an X-shaped scar on his face and spiky auburn hair that sprouts outward rather than flow down. His basic armor design is somewhat similar to X with a black sheen featuring red accents. His shoulder guards are pointed and his legs feature small booster-like compartments. Jutting from his upper back are two long, white retractable "wings". His helmet design, when viewed from topside, resembles an upside down 'A' with a circular camera-like lens in the center.

Personality
Axl is cocky and has a sense of humor. Although the navy armored Reploid can be whiny when there is nothing to do -- which can get on X and Zero's nerves -- Axl is kind-hearted and always cares about others. He often brags about how he is one of the best and this can get him into trouble.

Axl can also be noted to have a sort of fondness for battle, which puts him in contrast with X. However, this may turn out to be a good thing, as seen in G1 Mega-Transformers X8 when twice he convinces X to continue fighting against their enemies, at least until the war is over.

Friends/Allies

 * Humans
 * Dr. Cain
 * Autobots
 * Optimus Prime
 * Hod Rod
 * Jazz
 * Warpath
 * Wreckers
 * Ultra Magnus
 * Dinobots
 * Grimlock
 * Swoop
 * Snarl
 * Sludge
 * Slug
 * other Autobots
 * Maverick Hunters
 * Signas
 * Megaman X
 * Zero

Neutral

 * Ninetails
 * Rafflesian

Enemies

 * Decepticons
 * Scraplets
 * Unicron
 * Mavericks
 * Sigma
 * Vile
 * Depth Dragoon
 * Rebellion Army
 * Wild Jango
 * Silver Horn
 * Dr. Psyche
 * Mach Jentra
 * Incentas

Weapons & Abilities
Axl has a special ability called Copy Shot, which allows him to disguise himself as certain enemies; in the series that it's featured in (particularly in G1 Mega-Transformers X8), these transformations can be used to solve puzzles. In G1 Mega-Transformers X: Command Mission, Axl's Action Trigger is a special command introduced that allows him to turn into defeated bosses such as Wild Jango, Silver Horn, Mad Nautilus, Mach Jentra, Incentas, Depth Dragoon, Rafflesian and Ninetails. This somewhat makes him take a role akin to a summoner in more traditional RPGs.

Following the trend started by his partners X and Zero, Axl can upgrade his armor to improve his abilities. In Command Mission, he can turn himself invisible and become invulnerable while it lasts. However, this is only temporary.