Disclaimer: Ok, I know certain threads like "X vs Y" threads aren't technically "allowed" in this forum and I saw one open and upon looking into it it is open due to not that much activity in the forum as a whole so I hope you allow this thread to stay open for that same reason.

Back on Topic: So Bass vs Protoman, if these iconic Megaman "anti hero's" fought who do you think would win the battle?(please try to explain your reasoning for choosing one over the other)

Personally I think Bass would win in a battle against Protoman. I think this because for one Protoman is a(n) outdated repliod, he was actually the first repliod Dr.Light built(yes protoman came before Megaman) . In addition to that I believe Bass would win because of his superior jumping ability(double jump ability) and because of his rapid fire blaster (b-buster) which fires multiple rapid fire shots in any directions/angle he see's fit. And finially I think Bass would be Protoman because if worse came to worse Bass would fuse with his dog Treble using the ability T-Boost and he would gain the ability to fly like he does in the game Megaman & Bass.

So what does everyone else think, who would win in a battle between Bass and Protoman?

SMBLOZ123 : To be honest I didn't take Protoman's shield into consideration, but considering how useful or "sturdy or reliable"  his shield was in Protomans brief battle with King  in Megaman & Bass-

I'd say the shield isn't very useful in a combat situation...considering King sliced him in half(two) with one swing. But I agree, the B-buster and Protoman's cannon do average out the same amount of power but in this case quantity does beat quality, considering Protoman would fire off one shot and do heavy damage but if that one shot doesn't finish Bass off Protoman would be wide open and exposed and subject to Bass's multiple  rapid fire shots coming at generally any direction or if Bass choices a targeted area on Protomas body. 

SMBLOZ123 : True, but on mostly minor mavericks, but with the shield its one of those "either attack or defend" types of deals,  Protoman is either defending with the shield or blasting with his cannon, he can't do both (sadly). Plus I'd imagine to draw out Protoman's max power with his cannon (charge the cannon to do maximum damage) I think he would have to leave himself wide open for attack while he charges the cannon. So Bass has plenty of time to finish him off with his rapid fire shots that don't need to charge(this is just assuming Protoman charges his cannon before shooting).

(Also on a side note encase anyone else jumps in we are talking about classic Bass and Protoman Not the versions seen in Megaman Battle Network or EXE) 

SMBLOZ123 : I somewhat agree on the matter of it doesn't matter on how old or new the repliod is, but think about this, as a repliod ages it wears down more and becomes out dated and can't preform well in certain situations for example, Megaman X, X was worn down and was outmatched in the beginning(Zero actually had to save him) until Dr. Light gave X and upgrade which enabled him to Dash and increased his jump ability and gave him the ability to charge blast.(note just using that as an instance to prove age somewhat effects a repliods ability to preform well in certain situations). That being said age does have a little bit of a factor to play here, and  Bass could have the ability/power to really  break that technically old shield Protoman has and I'd image Protoman isn't as maneuverable as Bass or could do many actions at the same time as Bass. As fr the shield matching Bass's  multi-directional fire , the shield can't protect Protoman from above and  if multiple shots are being fired at Protoman from all directions, the shield just isn't made to cover all angles it has a weak..well blind spot. 

Am I the only person who likes both Bass and Proto man? The reason I like bass (also known as Forte) is because he is Dark and Evil and he is like Shadow The Hedgehog and the Reason I like Proto man (also known as Blues) is not because Proto man has Red armor but because Protoman is Dark and Mysterious but very helpful...at random times. Also Proto man helps both Mega man AND Bass. Seriously! Proto man helped Mega man AND Bass. That's a true friend, a true brother, and a true Rival.

Neo Arcadia:
Well, I agree that it might be possible for Bass to break the Proto Shield, it being old and whatnot, but your logic also leads to another point. Even if Bass's abilities can top Protoman's, what does Protoman have that Bass doesn't? Combat experience. Bass was created many years after Protoman, meaning Protoman had much more experience in combat considering his time away from Dr. Light, his fights with Mega Man in 3 and 7, his battle with Dark Man in 5, his encounter with King, and his adventures in 9 and 10. Bass on the other hand had Mega Man and Bass, and also Mega Man 10 for experience.

I would also like to point out that their contrasting personalities might affect their workings in combat. Bass is cocky and arrogant, and fights to be number one. This could make him a more tenacious fighter, but also a less effective strategist. Protoman on the other hand is calm, and would be more likely to find weaknesses or exploit Bass's tenacious fighting.

So, with Bass's better total abilities matching Protoman's more experience and better fighting style, this brings them to about even again.

So the winner is... Mega Man?

Hahah, when I jumped in this topic, I thought you were talking about megaman battle network! Nevermind that, let me begin:

SMBLOZ123 : I liked how you evaluated both protoman's and bass's strengths and weaknesses, and it's funny that in the end....all that it led was to megaman being the winner XD.

Tough question, hmmmm, if I put bass's mobility from megaman and bass into the account, then I could say that he can...with some minor help (aka trouble)....dodge protoman's deadly strike and beat him ...well in my opinion anyway. (sorry for the lack of info, but I didn't play too much megaman series games to know their advantages and disadvantages)