MegaMan X: Next Story

by Hannaji

21XX. With Lumine's declaration of all New Generation Reploids possessing the ability to go "maverick at will", the Jakob Project was shut down and copy chip production has come to a halt. However, it was already too late to stop what was beginning, and it will take a miracle to put an end to it.

2. Chapter 0: Act 1, Scene 2

When news of Lumine going maverick reached the ears of those in power, it was decided that all New Generation Reploids with copy chips still in production would be cancelled, and the manufacture and use of copy chips would be terminated.

The Maverick Hunter, Axl, a prototype of the New Generation Reploids, was exempted because it was determined that his own copy chip did not contain Sigma DNA, and his virus immunity was declared to be absolute after various tests.

A week after Lumine's declaration, mass recalls of all New Generation Reploids began.

Those who submitted willingly underwent intense testing of their copy chips, and those found to have Sigma DNA or found to have maverick tendencies after being exposed to Sigma DNA were retired immediately. Those who did not submit willingly were terminated as well without question. As this news leaked out to the public many New Generation Reploids began organizing revolts against the harsh treatment, and many more were retired due to the violence stirred.