NetNavis have the ability to download Battle Chips for use in battle against viruses or each other.
With the sole exception of Ring.EXE, all navis based on existing characters retains the full name.
There have been a few NetNavis based on characters from other MegaMan series as well, such as Colonel, Iris and Zero from the MegaMan X series and Glyde from the MegaMan Legends series. Indeed, many of the NetNavis in the Battle Network series are similar in name, appearance, and concept to their corresponding classic Robot Masters, although not all Navis have a Robot Master equivalent, or vice-versa. Functionally, these NetNavis are analogous to the Robot Masters of the original MegaMan series. Though these NetNavis are not technically viruses, they are treated as such. Malicious users may use their Navi to hack into secure computer networks and commit crimes. NetNavis can also be used as assistants in their operator's occupation. NetNavis are given a unique personality that often reflects upon their operator's personality, and usually develops a strong friendship with their operators. For example, ProtoMan was deleted after getting hit by PharaohMan's piercing laser. When NetNavis are defeated in these battles, they are usually logged out to avoid permanent damage, though if they're not logged out fast enough, or if they suffer a fatal blow, they will get deleted. Two NetNavis can also indeed even battle one another in " NetBattles," and are designated by the extension ". In addition, NetNavis may function as anti- virus software, directly combating the offending programs in an activity called " Virus Busting". A PET is, however, also capable of connecting to computerized devices, referred to as " Jacking In" (Plug-In), in which case the NetNavi is transferred to that device and may roam around it, affecting programs contained in that device as required, and moving through that device to any other devices connected to it, such as moving from a specific computer to the larger Internet. Each of these functions is controlled by the NetNavi that resides within the PET under normal circumstances. Specifically, the PET is a multipurpose device that is capable of acting in numerous functions, such as sending and receiving e-mail, acting as an alarm clock and calendar, and acting as a cell phone. Description Anatomy and Design Gallery Ī NetNavi is a sentient, or semi-sentient, computer program with artificial intelligence designed to be an assistant for the operator and resides in his or her Personal Terminal, abbreviated as "PET".