Mechagodzilla (Monsterverse)

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Mechagodzilla® (MonsterVerse) Subtitle(s) Ultimate Destroyer Species Robotic Titan Place(s) of emergence Victoria Peak Mountain Allies APEX Enemies Godzilla, King Kong First appearance Godzilla vs. Kong

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Mechagodzilla (メカゴジラ,   Mekagojira) is a cybernetic Titan who appears in the 2021 Legendary Pictures film Godzilla vs. Kong. He is the second incarnation of Mechagodzilla to appear in an American-made film, after the incarnation featured in the 2018 film Ready Player One.

A robotic duplicate of Godzilla built in secret by APEX Cybernetics to end the reign of the Titans, Mechagodzilla was activated while Godzilla and Kong battled in Hong Kong. Quickly going out of control, the machine destroyed the APEX facility and burst free from Victoria Peak Mountain just after Godzilla defeated Kong. The mechanical monster set its sights on its organic counterpart and bombarded him with its missiles, proton scream, and punches from its drill hand. Just when Godzilla seemed outmatched, Kong came to his enemy's rescue, helping to turn the tide. By cooperating, Godzilla and Kong were able to triumph over the Ultimate Destroyer when Godzilla charged Kong's axe with his atomic breath, allowing Kong to slice Mechagodzilla apart.

Name

The name "Mechagodzilla" comes from "mecha," which is derived from the word "mechanical," and Godzilla's name

Design

This Mechagodzilla is considerably thinner than previous incarnations of the character. Mechagodzilla is primarily a gun-metal color, with small hints of black, and various red lights throughout his body.

It supports three rows of small, square-shaped Dorats plates with red lights at each tip that travels from his head to his back, which then converge into one row at it moves down his tail. Unlike past incarnations, Mechagodzilla’s tail is more flexible and versatile, seemingly structured after a theropods, but has a set of small twin blades at the tip of his tail which can spin like a drill

Unlike past incarnations, Mechagodzilla's head bears the shape of King Ghidorah's head, which actually houses his skull underneath Mechagodzilla’s exterior. Its head also has a pair of red eyes, along with an artificial brain to control Mechagodzilla's movements.

Mechagodzilla's arms and hands are noticeably larger and thicker than those of previous incarnations, its hands resembling giant crane claws. His arms are laced with various panels, along with hidden missile launchers along with noticeable shoulder pads.

Both of Mechagodzilla’s feet support a total of five digits, with four at the front and one at the back. His legs are show contain various machinery such as hydraulic pumps to support it’s massive weight.

Origins

Mechagodzilla is cybernetic Titan that was created by APEX Cybernetics in secret to destroy Godzilla and end the reign of Titans. At some point during the five years after Godzilla defeated King Ghidorah, APEX had acquired King Ghidorah’s skull and built Mechagodzilla around it.

History

MonsterVerse

Godzilla vs. Kong

Madison Russell, Josh Valentine, and Bernie Hayes, had managed to break into Apex Cybernetic’s facility in Victoria Peek. As they began to investigate the large chamber, they stumbled on the activation test for APEX’s ultimate weapon against the Titans, Mechagodzilla, who let’s out a cybernetic roar.

As it activated, Walter Simmons had unleashed a Skullcrawler into the chamber as a test subject. The Skullcrawler set its sight on the small group of people. As Josh and Bernie took cover in a small hatch, Madison tripped as she was running. But before the Skullcrawler could devour her, Mechagodzilla restrained it, held it by its arms, and sliced it half with its Proton Scream before powering down.

————————————————- As the two Titans, Godzilla and Kong fought in Hong Kong for supremacy, APEX activated Mechagodzilla, who was now infused with the power from the Hollow Earth. However, the machine instantly severed its neural link with Ren Serizawa by shocking and killing him. Mechagodzilla went out of control, killing Walter Simmons as he broke free of his chamber from Victoria Peak Mountain and began to destroy what was left of Hong Kong with its Proton Scream. Godzilla, who had just nearly killed Kong, roared at his mechanical doppelgänger and promptly charged at him. Mechagodzilla responded with a charge of his own, firing a barrage of missiles at the King of the Monsters. As both monsters clashed, Mechagodzilla activated its Jet Boosters, as his claws ignited with blue energy, knocking Godzilla to the ground with ease. Watching the battle from the control room, Maddison Russel, Josh Valentine, and Bernie Hayes realized that Mechagodzilla was still being controlled by the command centre, and promptly asked Josh to try and hack into Mechagodzilla’s system in an attempt to slow him down

As Mechagodzilla continued his assault, he grabbed Godzilla by the head and slammed his head against multiple buildings. Finally, the two monsters engaged in a beam lock, only for Mechagodzilla to pour more energy into his Proton Scream, knocking Godzilla over once more and severely burning his chest. As the mechanical doppelgänger continued its relentless assault against the Monster King, Nathan Lind used a HEAV as a defibrillator on Kong’s chest, reviving him. As Kong woke up, he witnessed the battle with Godzilla and Mechagodzilla. Jia convinced Kong that Godzilla wasn’t the enemy and that Mechagodzilla was the true enemy, but also warned him to be careful.

As Kong sprung into action, Mechagodzilla dragged the Monster King to the ground once more, as he pried Godzilla’s jaws open, intending on firing his Proton Scream into Godzilla’s mouth. Just before Mechagodzilla dealt the killing blow, Kong jumped onto Mechagodzilla’s back and pulled his head back, forcing him to fire his Proton Scream into the sky. Mechagodzilla threw Kong off of his back and was just about to strike, only for Godzilla to grab one of his arms, stopping the oncoming attack and for Kong to do the same. Both monsters joined forces, landing hits on Mechagodzilla and pulling him through a building by his arms

Mechagodzilla soon broke free of both monsters grip, knocking Kong away as he dealt with Godzilla. Mechagodzilla deliver a swift uppercut to Godzilla’s chin before pinning him to a building. But before Mechagodzilla could deliver the blow from his tail, Kong entered back into the fight, his axe at hand and swung the weapon at Mechagodzilla. The mechanical doppelgänger quickly ganged the upper hand once more, pinning Kong against a building as he lashed his drill-tail into Kong’s face, only for him to catch it.

As the battle was still going on, Josh was still trying to hack into Mechagodzilla’s system, only for Hayes to dismiss the motion and suggested to have one last drink before they die. This gave Josh an idea, as he took Hayes’ flash of alcohol and poured it all over Mechagodzilla’ control panel, causing it to spark and making Mechagodzilla momentarily haste. Godzilla, who just woke up took this opportunity to fire his Atomic Breath at Kong’s axe, supercharging it. As Kong broke free, he began to strike Mechagodzilla with the axe, managing to chop both of its arms off before suddenly severing one of its legs, bringing Mechagodzilla down to the ground.

As Kong lifted his axe over his head, Mechagodzilla attempt to fire one last Proton Scream, but failed as Kong slammed his weapon onto Mechagodzilla’s neck, then tearing off his head. Kong held up Mechagodzilla’s severed head and spine and roared triumphantly, ending the short reign of Mechagodzilla.

Abilities

Proton Scream

Mechagodzilla can fire a red beam of pure energy from its mouth. This attack managed to overpower Godzilla’s atomic breath and was potent enough to cut a Skullcrawler in half.

Missile Launchers

Mechagodzilla has a pair of missile launchers just behind its shoulder pads. These missiles made Godzilla roar out in pain.

Jet Boosters

Mechagodzilla has a pair of jet boosters right by its dorsal fins. These boosters made Mechagodzilla more agile in close quarters combat, allowing it to get the upper hand over Godzilla.

Drill Hand

Just like Kiryu, this Mechagodzilla can form his hands into drill-like weapons.

Tail

Mechagodzilla's tail is tipped with multiple spikes, and can be rotated at high speed to act like a drill.

Physical Capabilities

Mechagodzilla relies on close quarters combat and energy-based weapons. Mechagodzilla uses its jet boosters to outmaneuver Godzilla. In close quarters combat, Mechagodzilla uses its massive claws to knock Godzilla to the ground and even effortlessly drags him across the ground.

Gallery

Main article: Mechagodzilla/Legendary/Gallery.

Trivia

• This Mechagodzilla, like the Showa Mechagodzilla, first emerges from a mountain, engages in a beam lock with Godzilla, fires missiles, and is defeated by having its head torn off.

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