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''<span style="font-size:11px;">This page describes the Medarot model found in Medarot 1 and Navi. For other Metabee models, see [[Metabee]]. For information on the character itself, see [[Metabee (character)]].</span>
''<span style="font-size:11px;">This page describes the Medarot model found in Medarot 1 and Navi. For other Metabee models, see [[Metabee]]. For information on the character itself, see [[Metabee (character)]].</span>
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The first of its series, Metabee's design is based on a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_rhinoceros_beetle Japanese rhinoceros beetle], with the missile-launchers on its head representing the beetle's branching horns. Its color is mainly goldish-brown with white and black accents.
The first of its series, Metabee's design is based on a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_rhinoceros_beetle Japanese rhinoceros beetle], with the missile-launchers on its head representing the beetle's branching horns. Its color is mainly goldish-brown with white and black accents.


Metabee is a well-balanced Medarot that specializes in shooting attacks, designed to be compatible with the [[Kabuto Medal]]. It has a gun on its right arm designed for speed an accuracy, a machine gun on its left arm for rapid-fire shots, and can fire powerful and accurate tracking missiles from its head part.  
Metabee is a well-balanced Medarot that specializes in shooting attacks, designed to be compatible with the [[Kabuto Medal]]. It has a gun on its right arm designed for speed and accuracy, a machine gun on its left arm for rapid-fire shots, and can fire powerful and accurate tracking missiles from its head part.  


This original version of Metabee (KBT-0) can be differentiated from the [[Metabee|later versions]] used by [[Ikki Tenryou|Ikki]] and [[Azuma Amakura|Azuma]] by its darker brown color, and the ends of its shoulder pieces being colored white instead of yellow. This "Older-style" Metabee has been included in several games past the first one, but usually as more of an Easter egg. Until [[Medarot DS]], "KBT-0" could always be used to refer to "Hikaru's Metabee".
This original version of Metabee (KBT-0) can be differentiated from the [[Metabee|later versions]] used by [[Ikki Tenryou|Ikki]] and [[Azuma Amakura|Azuma]] by its darker brown color, and the ends of its shoulder pieces being colored white instead of yellow. This "Older-style" Metabee has been included in several games past the first one, but usually as more of an Easter egg. Prior to [[Medarot DS]], "KBT-0" could always be used to refer to "Hikaru's Metabee".


== In the games ==
== In the games ==
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In the video games, Metabee is exclusive to the Kabuto versions. It's a bipedal Medarot with a variety of shooting attacks: a [[Rifle]] attack on its right arm, a stronger [[Gatling]] attack on its left arm, and a powerful [[Missile]] attack on its head that can [[pierce]] multiple parts.  
In the video games, Metabee is exclusive to the Kabuto versions. It's a bipedal Medarot with a variety of shooting attacks: a [[Rifle]] attack on its right arm, a stronger [[Gatling]] attack on its left arm, and a powerful [[Missile]] attack on its head that can [[pierce]] multiple parts.  


Outside of the original game, this version of Metabee usually had its name and parts written in hiragana letters (akin to writing them in a more cursive font) to seperate it from the Ikki's [[Metabee (KBT-1)|KBT-1]] model with the same part names.  
Outside of the original game, this version of Metabee usually has its name and parts written in hiragana letters (akin to writing them in a more cursive font) to seperate it from Ikki's [[Metabee (KBT-1)|KBT-1]] model with the same part names.  


One notable difference between this model and KBT-1 is that its head part (Missile) has the Gunpowder [[attribute]] instead of Shooting, making it only partially compatible with the [[Kabuto Medal]]. This is preserved in its [[Medarot 2]] and [[Medarot R]] appearances, but not in [[Medarot Navi]], where its attributes were all changed to Speed giving it full compatibility with the Kabuto Medal.  
One notable difference between this model and KBT-1 is that its head part (Missile) has the [[Gunpowder (attribute)|Gunpowder]] attribute instead of [[Shooting (attribute)|Shooting]], making it only partially compatible with the [[Kabuto Medal]]. This is preserved in its [[Medarot 2]] and [[Medarot R]] appearances, but not in [[Medarot Navi]], where its attributes were all changed to [[Speed (attribute)|Speed]] giving it full compatibility with the Kabuto Medal.  


=== In Medarot 1 ===
=== In Medarot 1 ===


In [[Medarot 1]], Metabee is obtained at the beginning of the game in the Kabuto version. After finding a [[Kabuto Medal]] dropped by a member of the [[Rubberobo Gang]], Hikaru receives a [[Tinpet]] and parts for Metabee from his dad as part of a "Medarot starter kit".
Metabee is obtained at the beginning of the game in the Kabuto version. After finding a [[Kabuto Medal]] dropped by a member of the [[Rubberobo Gang]], Hikaru receives a [[Tinpet]] and parts for Metabee from his dad as part of a "Medarot starter kit".


Because it is one-of-a-kind and the game always displays the name of the Tinpet, the intended default name of ''Metal Beetle'' is normally never shown. However, if the player cheats or modifies the game to face an enemy Metabee, it can be seen that the game mistakingly refers to it as "Power Beetle" ({{r|パワービートル|Pawaabiitoru}}).
Because it is one-of-a-kind and the game always displays the name of the Tinpet, the default name is never shown during normal gameplay. However, if the player cheats or modifies the game to face an enemy Metabee, it can be seen that the game mistakingly refers to it as "Power Beetle" ({{r|パワービートル|Pawaabiitoru}}). This was corrected in the [[Parts Collection]] games, where it's refered to as "Metal Beetle".


=== In Medarot 2 ===
=== In Medarot 2 ===


[[Image:M2-KBT-0.gif|frame|KBT-0's [[Medarot 2]] sprite, which resembles its sprite in [[Medarot 1]] more than the official artwork.]]
[[Image:M2-KBT-0.gif|frame|KBT-0's Medarot 2 sprite, which resembles its sprite in Medarot 1 more than the official artwork.]]


In [[Medarot 2]], the old version of Metabee appears as a seperate Medarot from the [[Metabee (KBT-1)|KBT-1]] version Ikki uses, although both of them are numbered KBT-0 on the parts list. It can be only obtained by transferring it over from [[Medarot 1]] or the [[Parts Collection]] games after clearing the game.  
In [[Medarot 2]], the old version of Metabee appears as a seperate Medarot from the [[Metabee (KBT-1)|KBT-1]] version Ikki uses, although both of them are numbered KBT-0 on the parts list. It can be only obtained by transferring it over from Medarot 1 or the Parts Collection games after clearing the game.  


Here, rather than being called Metal Beetle (or Power Beetle), its name was changed to "Metabee" ({{r|めたびー|Metabii}}) written in hiragana. Its parts were also written in hiragana to distinguish them from Ikki's new parts, which would otherwise have the same names. Its sprite (pictured right) is different from the new version and more closely resembles its sprite from [[Medarot 1]], most likely as an Easter egg for players who transferred it from the original game.
Here, rather than being called Metal Beetle (or Power Beetle), its name was changed to "Metabee" ({{r|めたびー|Metabii}}) written in hiragana. Its parts were also written in hiragana to distinguish them from Ikki's new parts, which would otherwise have the same names. Its sprite (pictured right) is different from the new version and more closely resembles its sprite from Medarot 1, most likely as an Easter egg for players who transferred it from the original game.


=== In Medarot R ===
=== In Medarot R ===


The original Metabee appears in [[Medarot R]] as well, used by the [[Phantom Retort]] and Fake Hikaru.
The original Metabee appears in Medarot R as well, used by the [[Phantom Retort]] and Fake Hikaru.


This game re-organized the model numbers in the KBT line, cementing the original Metabee as KBT-0 and [[Metabee (KBT-1)|Ikki's Metabee]] as KBT-1.
This game re-organized the model numbers in the KBT line, cementing the original Metabee as KBT-0 and [[Metabee (KBT-1)|Ikki's Metabee]] as KBT-1.
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=== In Medarot Navi ===
=== In Medarot Navi ===


Metabee reappears in the Kabuto version of [[Medarot Navi]] as a Medarot used by [[Hikaru Agata|Hikaru]] in the post-game. Its model number is KBT-0BH and its name and part names are written in hiragana, much like the ones found in Medarot 2 and R.
Metabee reappears in the Kabuto version of Medarot Navi as a Medarot used by [[Hikaru Agata|Hikaru]] in the post-game. Its model number is KBT-0BH and its name and part names are written in hiragana, much like the ones found in Medarot 2 and R.
 
== Image gallery ==
 
<gallery widths=144>
File:M1-KBT-0.gif|Sprite in Medarot 1
File:M2-KBT-0.gif|Sprite in Medarot 2
File:Navi_Metalbeetle.png|Sprite in Medarot Navi
</gallery>


== Related Medarots ==
== Related Medarots ==

Revision as of 09:14, 10 June 2014

Metabee
メタビー
Model No. File:Navi Metalbeetle.png
KBT-0
Motif
Rhinoceros beetle
Parts
Head: Missile
ミサイル
Right Arm: Revolver
リボルバー
Left Arm: Submachinegun
サブマシンガン
Legs: Ochitsuker
オチツカー
Game appearances
Medarot 1, Medarot 2, Medarot R, Medarot Navi
Other appearances
Medarot 1 (manga), Medarotter Rintarou (manga), Medarot Navi (manga), Medarot Card Game
Designer

This page describes the Medarot model found in Medarot 1 and Navi. For other Metabee models, see Metabee. For information on the character itself, see Metabee (character).

Metal Beetle (メタル・ビートル), often shortened to Metabee (メタビー), is the original KBT-type Medarot, based on a rhinoceros beetle. It first appeared as Hikaru's partner Medarot in the Kabuto version of Medarot 1.

In the video games, Hikaru's Metabee (listed as KBT-0) is usually distinguished from Ikki's Metabee (KBT-1), despite them essentially being the same model of Medarot according to the anime and manga series.

Description

The first of its series, Metabee's design is based on a Japanese rhinoceros beetle, with the missile-launchers on its head representing the beetle's branching horns. Its color is mainly goldish-brown with white and black accents.

Metabee is a well-balanced Medarot that specializes in shooting attacks, designed to be compatible with the Kabuto Medal. It has a gun on its right arm designed for speed and accuracy, a machine gun on its left arm for rapid-fire shots, and can fire powerful and accurate tracking missiles from its head part.

This original version of Metabee (KBT-0) can be differentiated from the later versions used by Ikki and Azuma by its darker brown color, and the ends of its shoulder pieces being colored white instead of yellow. This "Older-style" Metabee has been included in several games past the first one, but usually as more of an Easter egg. Prior to Medarot DS, "KBT-0" could always be used to refer to "Hikaru's Metabee".

In the games

In the video games, Metabee is exclusive to the Kabuto versions. It's a bipedal Medarot with a variety of shooting attacks: a Rifle attack on its right arm, a stronger Gatling attack on its left arm, and a powerful Missile attack on its head that can pierce multiple parts.

Outside of the original game, this version of Metabee usually has its name and parts written in hiragana letters (akin to writing them in a more cursive font) to seperate it from Ikki's KBT-1 model with the same part names.

One notable difference between this model and KBT-1 is that its head part (Missile) has the Gunpowder attribute instead of Shooting, making it only partially compatible with the Kabuto Medal. This is preserved in its Medarot 2 and Medarot R appearances, but not in Medarot Navi, where its attributes were all changed to Speed giving it full compatibility with the Kabuto Medal.

In Medarot 1

Metabee is obtained at the beginning of the game in the Kabuto version. After finding a Kabuto Medal dropped by a member of the Rubberobo Gang, Hikaru receives a Tinpet and parts for Metabee from his dad as part of a "Medarot starter kit".

Because it is one-of-a-kind and the game always displays the name of the Tinpet, the default name is never shown during normal gameplay. However, if the player cheats or modifies the game to face an enemy Metabee, it can be seen that the game mistakingly refers to it as "Power Beetle" (パワービートル). This was corrected in the Parts Collection games, where it's refered to as "Metal Beetle".

In Medarot 2

KBT-0's Medarot 2 sprite, which resembles its sprite in Medarot 1 more than the official artwork.

In Medarot 2, the old version of Metabee appears as a seperate Medarot from the KBT-1 version Ikki uses, although both of them are numbered KBT-0 on the parts list. It can be only obtained by transferring it over from Medarot 1 or the Parts Collection games after clearing the game.

Here, rather than being called Metal Beetle (or Power Beetle), its name was changed to "Metabee" (めたびー) written in hiragana. Its parts were also written in hiragana to distinguish them from Ikki's new parts, which would otherwise have the same names. Its sprite (pictured right) is different from the new version and more closely resembles its sprite from Medarot 1, most likely as an Easter egg for players who transferred it from the original game.

In Medarot R

The original Metabee appears in Medarot R as well, used by the Phantom Retort and Fake Hikaru.

This game re-organized the model numbers in the KBT line, cementing the original Metabee as KBT-0 and Ikki's Metabee as KBT-1.

In Medarot Navi

Metabee reappears in the Kabuto version of Medarot Navi as a Medarot used by Hikaru in the post-game. Its model number is KBT-0BH and its name and part names are written in hiragana, much like the ones found in Medarot 2 and R.

Image gallery

Related Medarots

KBT-type Medarots
KBT-0 Metal Beetle KBT-2 Bayonet KBT05C Saikachis C KBT08
(KBT-0NF)
Granbeetle KBT0D
(KBT-1CH)
Dechotom KBT13-M Torito Beetle
KBT00-M Metabee KBT-3
(KBT-2020)
Kantaros KBT-55 Blackbeetle KBT09
(KBT-1NF)
Kaiser Beetle KBT0E
(KBT-0)
Beet KBT14 Musha Beetle
KBT-1 Metabee KBT03R-M Kantaros R KBT05A B Beetle A KBT0A
(KBT-9BX)
Anzudo Beetle KBT10-M Gun-Nose KBT15 Anzwei
KBT01-M Metabee KBT-4 Arcbeetle KBT-6 Arcbeetle-Dash KBT-0NF Pupa Beetle KBT11-M Sägehorn KBT50-M G-Metabee
KBT01A Metabee A KBT-5 Saikachis KBT-7 Kabuto Benimaru KBT0C
(KBT-0CH)
Chrotojil KBT12-M Jhuk