Nero L (ネロ・L) is a Reploid boss from Rockman Xover that appeared in World 12 and the Battle Tower. He is a rival to OVER-1, and the leader of a band of four Reploids known as the "Four Heavenly Kings" (四天王 Shitennō):[1] Blu D, Rosso M, Oro S, and Verde R.
History[]
Nero L is a mysterious Reploid said to be created by Doctor Bianco (ビアンコ博士 Bianko Hakase), based on the technology of OVER-1 and other mass produced Mega Man.[2]
When all main worlds are completed and all their bosses reach level 8, Nero L appears and decides to help OVER-1 by giving him a Portal Charger (ポータルチャージャー) so he can rescue the missing Mega Man heroes.[3]
Abilities[]
Nero L has two attacks, one where he jumps in the player's direction and quickly falls with his sword for a strong impact slash, and other starting with him dashing to stab the opponent and following with a rising slash.
Other Media[]
Archie Comics[]
While he did not appear in the series proper, Nero L is one of the many characters featured in the Short Circuits for Mega Man Issue 55, the concluding issue of the series. He appears with OVER-1, the pair being jointly described as "The Mobile Phone Mega Men" while X and Mega Man look on in chagrin.
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Etymology[]
- Nero means "black" in Italian. The L in his name may be derived from lama, which means "blade" in Italian.
Trivia[]
- Nero L's group, The Four Heavenly Kings, share their title with the Japanese title of the Four Guardians from Mega Man Zero.