Light explains the function of the part stored before allowing X to step inside and receive it. When a capsule is discovered by X, a blue hologram of Dr. The armors themselves are separated in four parts: Foot Parts ( フットパーツ, Futto Pātsu, Leg Parts in some sources), Arm Parts ( アームパーツ, Āmu Pātsu, Buster Parts in Mega Man X7 and X8), Body Parts ( ボディパーツ, Bodi Pātsu ) and Head Parts ( ヘッドパーツ, Heddo Pātsu ), each hidden away in one of Dr.

Some armors are based on specific motifs, such as the Falcon Armor's birdlike features and the Shadow Armor's ninja aspect. Although each armor is unique and provides a different set of enhancements, most of them share a few common themes, being generally white with details in blue, gold and red (the latter being more uncommon).