Name: Axl
Japanese Name: Axl
First Appeared: Rockman X7 (Playstation 2, 2003)
Quote: "Just the thought of wiping the floor with those Mavericks makes my trigger finger itch!"

Axl was a prototype Reploid of the New Generation--Reploids who had the power to transform by utilizing another Reploid's DNA. Due to unknown reasons he was eventually discovered by the Red Alert Syndicate, where Red took him under his wing. He became a huge admirer of the legendary S-Class Hunters X and Zero, which eventually caused him to abandon Red Alert to join the Hunters. His leaving sparked a war between the two groups, until he finally became an official member of the Hunters.

Axl is armed with two guns called "Axl Bullets." One is capable of rapid fire that stores power which is released into the eight bullet, which is capable of breaking an opponent's guard. The other gun uses an ability known as the "Copy Shot," which destroys the enemy but encases it's DNA, allowing for usage. When Axl transforms he is copying every part of the Reploid right down to the basic functions, which leaves him as a perfect replica until the DNA's energy runs out. Since he is a prototype, however, Axl does not copy a Reploid's thoughts or personality, making him essentially immune to any viruses. Other features that Axl includes is built-in hover jets located on the sides of his boots making him have a high-rate of mobility, the ability to handle other various handheld weapons that he can obtain, and an the ability to become a living "shadow" called Stealth Form when he goes into Hyper Mode, allowing all objects to pass through his body harmlessly.

A very outgoing and optimistic individual, Axl has proven to be a headache amongst most of the older Hunters, including X when they first met. His skill, however, is to not be underestimated as he easily became an S-Rank Hunter in a short amount of time. Despite the destructive tendencies of the Maverick War, which has caused many to become seriously depressed over the years, Axl shows great enthusiasm out on the field, barely able to contain his excitement when destroying Mavericks. It has been said that he sees things in a "black and white" view, thinking that things can easily be labeled as either good or bad. Still, he is learning and the future knows no bounds for this eager Reploid.

Weakness: Although Axl is a newer model Reploid he still suffers from many weaknesses that have plagued both robots and Reploids in the past, such as sharp, piercing objects like spikes. His copying ability, while useful for stealth, has many disadvantages as he is forced to use weapons and abilities that are provided for that form only, changing the way the rules work. Also, despite his broad range of combat abilities his physical attack power is quite low compared to other Reploids such as X and Zero, making him far less effective against more powerful opponents.