<Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This list needs additional citations for verification . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (October 2008) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> This is a list of characters from the Mega Man series . In Japan, the Mega Man series is known as Rockman . </P> <P> Mega Man, known in Japan as Rockman (ロックマン, Rokkuman) is the hero of the games, created by Dr. Light, with assistance from Dr. Wily . Originally created as a lab assistant named "Rock", he was modified for battle after the disgruntled Dr. Wily reprogrammed the original Robot Masters . Due to his Variable Weapons System, he can copy the weapon of any Robot Master he defeats in combat and use it as his own . This ability can also be used by Protoman and Bass . </P> <P> Doctor Thomas Light, known in Japan as Doctor Thomas Right (トーマス ・ ライト, Tōmasu Raito), is depicted as an aged scientist, who is a peerless roboticist . He is the creator of protagonist Mega Man and several other robots, and can be considered the father of Mega Man, Roll, and Proto Man . While a pacifist, he reluctantly recognizes that the use of force can be a necessity . He plays a supporting role, often developing and distributing new gear . In the Mega Man X series, set 100 years after the original series, Dr. Light resumes his supporting role through enhancement capsules that contain upgrades to X's systems together with messages relayed by silver / blue, slightly translucent holographic projections of the deceased scientist . He also appears in the "Navi Mode" of Mega Man and Mega Man 6 in the Mega Man Anniversary Collection to provide gameplay hints to Mega Man . </P>

Character who was originally an assistant robot built by dr light and called rock