Axl (アクセル Akuseru) is the tritagonist of the Mega Man X series, making his debut in Mega Man X7. He is a prototype new generation Reploid who can mimic the appearance and powers of other Reploids, and comes to join the Maverick Hunters. Axl has important roles in Mega Man X7 and X8, effectively making him the third protagonist of the series alongside X and Zero.