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|name=[[File:Bassmug.png|left|Bass Mugshot]][[File:Bassmug.png|right|Bass Mugshot]]Bass
|titlebg=#8D83AB
|image=[[File:BassMM10.png|300px|Artwork by Capcom]]
|caption=Artwork by Capcom
|number=SWN-001
|designer=Hayato Kaji
|programmer=[[MystSvin]]
|artist=MystSvin, [[Spin Attaxx]] (phase 1)<br>[[Ndraxian0_TD]] (phase 2)
|jname=Forte
|script=フォルテ
|romaji=Forute
|eyecolor=Red
|gender=Male
|at=
|weapon=Bass Buster<br>Variable Weapon System
|hp=28 (Player Character)<br>56 (Boss, Total)<br>28 (Boss, Phase 1)<br>28 (Boss, Phase 2)
|affiliations=[[Doctor Albert W. Wily|Dr. Wily]]
|stage=[[The Greatest Show of All Time]]
|OffAppear=[[Mega Man 7]]<br>[[Mega Man 8]]<br>[[Mega Man & Bass]]<br>[[Rockman & Forte: Mirai Kara no Chousensha]]<br>[[Mega Man 9]] (cameo)<br>[[Mega Man 10]]
|MaGMMLAppear= [[Make a Good Mega Man Level|MaGMML]]([[Make a Good Mega Man Level Remastered|1R]]) (NPC, Costume)<br>[[Make a Good Mega Man Level 2|MaGMML2]] (NPC, Costume)<br>[[Make a Good Mega Man Level 3|MaGMML3]] (Boss, Costume, NPC)<br>[[Make a Good 48 Hour Mega Man Level|MaG48HMML]] (NPC, Costume)<br>[[Make a Good Mega Man Level: Episode Zero|MaGMML: Episode Zero]] (NPC)
|sprite=[[File:SWN001Bass.gif]]<br>[[file:KillerBass.png]]
}}
{{quote|He who hesitates is lost!|Bass|Mega Man 7}}
'''Bass''', known as '''Forte''' in Japan, is a Robot Master created by [[Doctor Albert W. Wily|Dr. Wily]] to imitate [[Mega Man]]'s design, along with Treble, an imitation of [[Rush]]'s design. He was created based on a research conducted on Mega Man with the intention of surpassing his power sometime during or before the events of ''[[Mega Man 6]]'', and made his debut in ''[[Mega Man 7]]''. Bass is the prominent anti-hero of the classic ''Mega Man'' series, and his goal is to become the most powerful robot in existence. Although Bass and Mega Man are rivals, at times they team up to take down mutual enemies of the two. Despite being created by Dr. Wily, Bass frequently rebels against his creator, usually for his own purposes. 

In the original ''[[Make a Good Mega Man Level]]'', Bass appears as an NPC in [[Dr. Light's Lab]] after collecting 16 [[Energy Element]]s; ''[[Make a Good Mega Man Level Remastered]]'' also adds him as a purchasable [[Costumes|costume]]. He reappears in ''[[Make a Good Mega Man Level 2]]'' as an NPC in the main hub, and is one of the few costumes that can be bought from the start. He appears once again in ''[[Make a Good Mega Man Level: Episode Zero]]'', this time as an NPC in [[Dr. Wily's Secret Bunker]], and as usual he voices his frustrations with Wily's plans. He is also seen in the latter game's credits, battling [[Proto Man]] in what looks to be [[Surveillance Canyon]], before both of them get distracted by a [[Tier X (MaGMML2)|portal]] opening up in the distant sky.

In ''[[Make a Good 48 Hour Mega Man Level]]'', Bass reappears as both a costume and an NPC on the [[SS Elroy]], standing in front of the elevator to [[Tier 11 (MaG48HMML)|Tier 11]]. He is just as plot-irrelevant as ever; however, his dialogue changes based on what tiers remain unfinished, making him a useful means of gauging progression.

Bass finally gains plot relevance in ''[[Make a Good Mega Man Level 3]]'', where he is one of Mega Man's rivals in the Worldwide Sixth Sponsored Robot Tournament and appears in a few cutscenes. He becomes one of the eight finalists, but as part of a plan by Dr. Wily to humiliate Mega Man, he accuses Mega Man of cheating; however, Wily goes against the plan at the last minute and disqualifies Bass for his behaviour. He then reappears as the first boss in the final Wily stage, [[The Greatest Show of All Time]], wanting to fight Mega Man regardless. In addition to his role in the story, the Bass costume makes another appearance; this time, it is available by default without needing to be bought.

==Battle==
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===Phase 1 (Bass)===
At 14 HP, Bass will equip [[Treble Boost]], giving him access to flight and a spread shot.

After his health bar is emptied, Bass will destroy the floor and land in a pool of water below, transforming into a form better suited for the environment.

===Phase 2 (Killer Bass)===
In his new fishy form, Killer Bass moves freely in the water and has a new suite of attacks to use against Mega Man.

Killer Bass can be captured with [[Bait Bobber]], as can his summons.

==Damage Table==
===Phase 1===
{{Damagetable3
|buster=1/1/2
|spark=0
|laser=1
|water=1
|tornado=2
|thunder=1
|magnetic=1
|ice=1
|break=3
|tape=0/0/N
|lantern=0
|prismatic=2/3/4
|beet=1
|rec=1/1
|banshee=3
|propeller=1
|cable=1
|shoes=1
|royal=1
|bait=1
|power=1
|notes=
}}
===Phase 2===
{{Damagetable3
|buster=1/1/2
|spark=0
|laser=1
|water=1
|tornado=2
|thunder=1
|magnetic=1
|ice=3
|break=1
|tape=1/1/Y
|lantern=0
|prismatic=0
|beet=1
|rec=2/2
|banshee=1
|propeller=1
|cable=1
|shoes=1
|royal=1
|bait=3/0
|power=1
|notes=
}}
==Bass Mode==
Bass is a playable character in ''MaGMML2'', ''MaGMML1R'', ''MaG48HMML'', and ''MaGMML3'' through the Bass Mode [[Cheat Mode|cheat]]. When active, Bass replaces Mega Man and functions identically to his ''[[Mega Man 10]]'' appearance. His Bass Buster can be rapid-fired in seven directions, but unlike Mega Man he cannot use Charge Shots, run while firing, or shoot through walls. Additionally, his slide is replaced with a dash that gives Bass extra momentum if he jumps forwards after using it. Unlike ''[[Mega Man & Bass]]'', however, Bass cannot double jump. When the Bass Mode cheat is active in ''MaGMML2'' and ''MaGMML1R'', the Costume Shop is closed, preventing Bass from changing costumes.

Unlike previous games, ''MaG48HMML'''s Bass Mode substantially rewrites dialogue in cutscenes, though the overall story remains the same. He also gains access to the [[Treble Boost]], which replaces the [[Rush Coil]] and [[Rush Jet]], and lets him fly and fire triple-shots as in ''Mega Man 10''. The Double Action Boutique remains open (and the Love Survivor [[Sidequests|sidequest]] can still be activated), but it is impossible to buy or change costumes. A file with Bass Mode active will act as if all costumes have been purchased for file completion percent purposes, and the "all costumes purchased" mark on the save file will be replaced with a mark of Bass's head.

In ''MaGMML3'', the Treble Boost is once again available, and to avoid confusion the [[Rush Bike]] is renamed to the "Treble Chaser". Owing to Bass's inability to use Charge Shots, the Revenge Burst upgrade becomes the Treble Burst, which allows Bass to fire Charge Shots while using the Treble Boost. Bass can still visit [[Maker Man]]'s costume shop at the [[Victor Heights]] plaza, but the only costume available is the Bass.EXE costume (after collecting one Tier Rank). For completion purposes, buying this costume on a Bass Mode file is the same as purchasing all costumes in the main game, and the Fashion Connoisseur (or "Fashion Sampler", as it is renamed) [[Achievements|achievement]] will be awarded for it. 

Like in ''MaG48HMML'', cutscenes and NPC dialogue is significantly rewritten for Bass Mode. However, some cutscenes are brand new and focus on Bass's perspective during the game's story — particularly with regards to Wily's plan with the fake Ranks. Despite this, the overall structure remains the same, and no major gameplay occurences are altered (e.g. the Bass boss is still fought, albeit with different context). Other gameplay changes include [[Dr. Light]] being absent from the Victor Heights lobby, and the Hotel Room being changed to a secret laboratory, with [[Reggae]] fulfilling [[Roll]]'s function as a means of trading [[plushies]].

==Notes==
* Bass is the only rival in ''MaGMML3'' to never appear anywhere in the hubs or tiers as an NPC.
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