DWN-043 Flameman

"Flame Man is a Robot Master from Mega Man 6 originally created to generate a large amount of thermal power, which is also his energy source. Although it's an outdated power source it gives him more stability than robots with solar energy." -MMKB 

'"I have no masters. It is a choice'' to serve humanity. It is not programmed in me as it was before. If a human told me to jump off a bridge at this very moment, would I do it? Of course not! I am simply paying back humanity for all the opportunities it gave me. I am my own master and that is something I will always be." '''-Flameman

WARNING: The following information is not neccesarily canon.

Backstory: Life Before and During the Tournament
In the year 20XX, a few years after Dr. Light’s creations had revolutionized the world of robotics, the Kin gdom of Saudi Arabia had decided to create its own man machine. The country’s king, King Faisal, was a progressive ruler, creating new incentives for technology as well as passing sweeping energy reforms within his kingd om’s borders. Dr. Light’s robots had inspired one such reform. To help ease Saudi Arabia’s dependency on oil, the monarch planned to transition the source of energy to nuclear power and what better way, then to have robo t masters help generate power?

So King Faisal commissioned the country’s finest scientists, engineers, and robotists to make his dream a reality. The king, who was also a man of caution, had asked for only one robot master to be built. “Project Flame” was planned to be a forerunner to an eventual large robotic workforce, improved upon with each generation. The project was headed by Dr. Nasser, chief engineer and robotist, with his team, Dr. Sadat, Dr. Zeid, Dr. Mahfouz, and Dr. Eteraz. The scientists worked day and night in their laboratory, programming, coding, and building their creation, piece by piece. Although they estimated that they would be finished in about four years, the engineers had remarkably finished the project in half that time. When th e project was finished, there was much celebration and rejoicing in the kingdom. The media proclaimed that Project Flame would usher a new golden age of technology for Saudi Arabia, for the future looked brighter than even the brightest evening star.

Flame was put to work in Riyadh's largest nuclear plant, where he managed the plant’s robotic work force as well as generating power for the plant. Flame worked at the plant for a few years before his creators, caught in the excitement of the 1st Annual Robot Tournament, refitted him for combat and toured with him throughout the Middle East before entering the competition. Once there, Flame fought fiercely for his country and become one of eight finalists. His hopes of becoming world champion were dashed however when Dr. Wily reprogrammed the finalists to help him conquer the world. Flame was sent back to the capital of Riyadh where he ordered his former robotic employees to wreak havoc upon the city. Flame himself did a great deal of damage to the city, as well as killing almost the entire team that had created him. His burning rampage was put to an end when he was defeated by Mega Man. Sometime later his body was smuggled out of the city by Dr. Wily’s cohorts and was sent to Skull Fortress to be repaired. Once he was brought online, Flame was disgusted by what he had done and left the fortress on his own.

Life After the Tournament
Due to the destruction Flame had caused in his home country, Saudi Arabia threatened to dismantle him should he ever return. Now exiled, Flame had to find a way to pay for his oil expenses for his own survival. But work for a robot master was scarce, so Flame had to find work where ever he could. After much searching, Flame finally joined a traveling sideshow as a fire eater/breather. It was a short-lived job however as Flame hated the crude mannerisms of his fellow performers and the low wages. Again, Flame searched for employment and ended up on the streets of Monsteropolis, homeless, cold, and alone. Mr. Sahni, a Pakistani immigrant and the owner of a nearby oil refinery, happened to walk by one day and took pity upon him. He offered Flame to work at his refinery and even gave him an apartment to live in, free of charge. Although Mr. Sahni was strict and had Flame work long hours, Flame was grateful to him.

It was during this time that Flame got back in touch with other robot masters, including his fellow tournament members. He soon found himself talking to Knightman in particular, often discussing their homeland and their longing to return. Admiration quickly turned to affection and then to love as Flame continued to talk to Knight. Although Flame did struggle with his feelings of being attracted to another man, he finally gave in and confessed to Knight. They have been together ever since.

Eventually, Mr. Sahni found out about the relationship and fired Flame from his job as well as kicking him out from his apartment. Knight kindly offered Flame to live with him in his cottage in a small village outside of Monsteropolis, and the fire bot accepted. He soon found another job working as a welder in Oil Man’s car garage and has been living (almost) happily since then.

Psychology/Personality
Personality-wise, Flame tends to lean on the conservative side of things, due to being programmed by conservative scientists as well as living in a deeply conservative and religious country. Flame practice s Sunni Islam and holds fast to his beliefs despite the challenges that his sexual orientation and artificial body present to a religious order. Because he runs on oil, Flame is also very frugal with his spendings, often saving money in the case of an emergency.

Flame can be generous and kind to those who have treated him with respect. He also extends his kindness to those in need, such as giving alms to the poor and feeding the homeless. On the flipside however, Flame can be wrathful to those who have slighted him and he rarely lets go of grudges. He has a temper and can get riled up very easily, but it rarely escalates to anything more than a few insults thrown back and forth. Flame also holds great importance to man ners and culture.

His view of the world tends to be very black and white. Order and authority are the two things that he believes brings peace to society and those who break such order, like Wily’s creations, he holds in contempt. The tournament incident had also helped shape Flame’s view, particularly on humans. When he had lived in Saudi Arabia, Flame had disliked his creators and the humans around him because they did not treat him as an equal. His creators did not allow him into mosques to worship, treated him like property, and laughed at the very idea of a machine having a soul. It made Flame furious and it led to their eventual deaths at his hands. After he was free from Wily’s control however, Flame felt overwhelming guilt and tried to find a way to redeem himself for his actions. He tries to help humans whenever he can and even had one of the Three Laws reprogrammed in his system by Dr. Light so he may never harm another human being again.

Hobbies and Int erests
Flame enjoys cooking and has an interest in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Indian cuisine. He also enjoys reading classical and historical literature as well as learning new languages. Middle Eastern politics is also a topic that Flame likes discussing as well as religious and philosophical debates. Cleaning is less of a hobby and more of a chore, but it often helps Flame relax and he takes pride on a spotless house.

Relationships

 * Knight: Knight is Flame's partner and the love of his life. Flame admires him for his chivalry and kind heart. The nobleman can calm the firebot whenever he feels angered and in turn, Flame gives comfort to Knight whenever he needs it. They do differ at times about their personal meaning of justice and morality, but overall they agree on a great deal of things. Although Flame can be a strict and unforgiving sort, Knight brings out a tenderness in him that isn't often shown to many people.


 * Plant: A fellow tournament member with a complicated friendship with Flame. Flame admired all his fellow tournament robots, including Plant, and made friends with him. However their relationship became conflicted when Flame found out that Plant hated humans, reminding him uncomfortably of his own past. On top of that, Flame disapproved of Plant's open sex life, ashamed that a member of their line, a noble, intelligent, and brave line, would, in his opinion, stoop so low. Complicating things was the shame of being physically attracted to Plant. This lead to a fight and name calling on Flame's part. Later on, he apologized to Plant but their friendship has been rocky ever since.


 * Tengu: If there is one person that Flame hates more than anyone in the world, it would be Tengu. Tengu not only killed Knight and caused a memory wipe, jeopardizing Flame's love life, but he also continues to insult them. Tengu knows exactly how to push Flame's buttons and Flame despises him for it. Eventually Flame got sick and tired of being mocked and fought Tengu, ending in a stalemate. It's unsure for now if this has changed anything between them.


 * Dr. Wily: Also a man on the top of Flame's grudge list is Dr. Wily. Flame will never forgive him for the reprogramming that had led to the exile of his homeland. Flame would never harm him, but if he were to suddenly drop dead, he would waste no tears.


 * Shade/Punk/Splash: Flame is forever thankful for their help in aiding Knight after his fight with Tengu. They brought him to be repaired and Splash helped to recover Knight's memory, bringing the lovers back together again. Flame also works along side Punk in Oil's car garage and although he doesn't enjoy his taste in music, they get along well. Should any of them ever need help, Flame would more than willing to offer his services.


 * Oil: The owner of the Oil Slick and Flame's employer. When Flame lost his job, he was grateful to Oil for hiring him and for giving him free oil in addition to his pay. Oil had also given Flame advise on his complicated relationship with Plant and helped him through his crisis.


 * Flash: Although Flame doesn't hate Flash as much as Tengu or Wily, he strongly, strongly dislikes him for "The Album", a collection of naked robot master pictures that Flash has in his possession that also includes pictures of Flame and Knight. Flame considers Flash as disgusting and amoral. He plans to someday find "The Album" and burn it to ashes.