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“ | And the thought that it is this world that is evil has never crossed your mind? Oh, forget it... If you get in my way, I'll destroy you! | „ |
~ Gravity Antonion |
Gravity Antonion, also known as Gravitate Antonion, is a boss and a minor antagonist in Mega Man X8. He was a Repliroid who was tasked with researching gravity. Gravitate had his cortex upgraded to handle his research equipment, and this made him very smart. His weapon is the Squeeze Bomb, which fires a small ball that becomes a black hole. Earthrock Trilobyte is weak to this weapon.
He was voiced by Hayata Ishida in Japanese and Roger Rhodes in English.
Character description[]
Personality[]
Gravity Antonion is well respected in his field, but despised the labels given to him, positive or negative. To Gravitate, the world was arrogant to give him such labels. Gravitate truly believed in his master's cause, believing that the world was indeed corrupted and needed cleansing.
Appearance[]
Gravitate Antonion takes his design from a soldier ant. He has a pair of antennae that sprout from his head and a red, bulbous abdomen on his behind, and mandibles surrounding his mouth.
His Weapon[]
Gravitate Antonion uses Squeeze Bombs, Heavy Wave Slashes, and the Spiral Magnum for his weaponry.
Squeeze Bombs are small dark purple balls that slowly grow. Any foe that gets in their way will be hurt. Charging a Squeeze Bomb creates a giant vortex that nullifies projectiles. X can get his hands on the weapon, whose charged version is similar to Gravitate Antonion's version, which just restricts movement.
Roll uses the Heavy Wave Slash, which seems to be based on the cube hammer that Gravitate can swing with his mandibles. Her sword (which is actually the then-deceased Zero's Z-saber) glows with energy, and she swings it overhead. Heavy Wave Slashes have some start lag due to their charge-up, but deal hefty damage.
Axl gets his hands on the Spiral Magnum. The missiles that are launched by this gun can pierce enemies and terrain, damaging the former on their way.
Earthrock Trilobyte is weak to all three of these weapons, which can blow off his armour suit instantly, and although basically any attack can blow off his armour, Squeeze Bombs, Heavy Wave Slashes, and the Spiral Magnum's missiles can destroy the armour outright, preventing him from replenishing his defense.
Biography[]
Gravitate makes his lair in his fortress, Primrose, which is built on top of his old laboratory. In order to reach Gravity Antonion, players have to manipulate the gravity to make their way to a green portal that leads to the next room. Gravity Antonion dwells in the last room.
VAVA may appear as the mid-boss, but if not, a puzzle that features moving blocks takes his place.
Battle[]
First Phase[]
Gravitate has several moves at his disposal. One of his attacks has him summon a block above his head. He will then proceed to throw this cube at the heroes. For another attack, Gravitate may summon a black hole that sucks the heroes in. However, this only restricts movement, unlike how X uses it. Gravitate may also make a hammer from some of his cubes and swing it, rotate the gravity by running up his room's wall, or spitting acid out of his mouth. Gravitate is weak to the Shadow Runner.
Second Phase[]
Upon losing half his health, Gravity Antonion will summon a storm of cubes that rains down from high like a meteor shower. This phase ends after ten seconds.
Final Phase[]
This starts after the last cube from Gravity Antonion's second phase drops. Gravitate will continue using his attacks from his first phase, but can also use two cubes from his cube rain attack. This form, like in his first phase, is weak to the Shadow Runner.
Upon defeat, Gravity Antonion surrenders his Squeeze Bomb.
Dialogue[]
Pre-battle[]
Versus X[]
- X: You used to be an incredible scientist. What happened? What are you up to?
- Gravitate Antonion: Incredible scientist? Who are you to say such things? I don't pursue my research just to earn praise from the likes of you.
- X: Have you gone Maverick as well?
- Gravitate Antonion: (miffed) Maverick? Once again, you attach labels to me. What arrogance! Hmpf. At any rate, if you choose to stand in my way, I'll destroy you!
Versus Roll[]
- Roll: You used to be an incredible scientist, but it looks like you've gone Maverick now.
- Gravitate Antonion: Incredible? Maverick? What do those words even mean?
- Roll: You'd have to ask someone smarter than me.
- Gravitate Antonion: Your honesty is matched only by your supreme foolishness. Well, at any rate, if you choose to stand in my way, I'll destroy you!
Versus Axl[]
- Axl: Antonion...You used to be such a genius. Have you gone insane? What are you planning?
- Gravitate Antonion: (amused) Insane? Ha ha. That's funny. Are you saying that you yourself are perfectly sane? Are you even sure that you're on the right side?
- Axl: I'm pretty sure. It's not too hard to tell good from evil. That much I know for sure.
- Gravitate Antonion: Ha! I couldn't agree more! The problem here is the world we live in. But I plan to fix all that!
In-battle[]
- Black Hole Attack: Skuīzu Bomu!
- Cube Drop: (laughs)
- Room Flipping: Brace yourself!
- Cube Hammer: You're weak!
- Trapping Goo: You won't be able to move from it.
- Overdrive Attack: You won't get in my way!
- Hit With Weakness: How cheeky!
- Defeated; Japanese: I... I never thought... I would be defeated!
- Defeated; English: (groans in pain)
Trivia[]
- Gravitate Antonion is similar to Gravity Beetbood due to his gravity theme and insectoid appearance. On top of that, the two have similar attacks as their weapons.
- Gravitate Antonion has only one theme for his stage, with trait being shared with Avalanche Yeti and Gigabolt Man-O-War.