History VideoGame / MegaManBattleNetworkMobileGames

* TheBusCameBack: [[VideoGame/MegaManBattleNetwork3WhiteAndBlue Serenade.EXE]] makes a return, as well as Phantom![=FlameMan=]
* TheCorruption: Sherrice and Nobody attempt to [[InvokedTrope Invoke]] this with [=MegaMan=]'s Trans Arm system, which allows him to swap arms with other Navis, but is infected with pieces of the Trojan Horse virus. [[SubvertedTrope It doesn't work]].

* FlingALightIntoTheFuture / WriteBackToTheFuture: Nobody, marked as "L.o.N." (Legacy of Nobody).

** And finally, music uses a standard {{UsefulNotes/MIDI}} font rather than the unique sounds the GBA games use.

!!WARNING!: These works were only released in Japan, ''and'' are near-impossible to access since their delistings in January 2018. This, combined with how it is near impossible to talk about the storylines of both games without revealing the major twists, means this page will have ''unmarked spoilers''. Administrivia/YouHaveBeenWarned.

Both games feature the same gameplay as the main series, with ''Phantom of Network'' moreorso taking after ''Battle Network 3'' with its use of Style Change and the "ADD" function; meanwhile, ''Legend of Network'' takes after ''[[VideoGame/MegaManBattleNetwork4RedSunAndBlueMoon Battle Network 4]]'' with its use of the Trans Arm system, a successor to the Double Soul system which allows [=MegaMan=] to swap arms with Navis for a limited time. As of January 1, 2018, [[KeepCirculatingTheTapes both games are no longer available for purchase]], although an effort is being made to preserve them; full playthroughs for both can also be found [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPyPvuzwKG0A3_Qy0MDZkMBBaFig4QLz7 here]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPyPvuzwKG0CW7uNpEgpjugsakbfCiMki here]].

* AnimalisticAbomination: The Trojan Horse, a computer virus created by Dr. Troy of the Atlampian civilization, [[HoistByHisOwnPetard which also lead to its collapse]] that takes the form of the Trojan Horse of Greek mythology; it chronologically predates the [[VideoGame/MegaManBattleNetwork6 Cybeasts]] by 3000 years.

Both games feature the same gameplay as the main series, with ''Phantom of Network'' moreorso taking after ''Battle Network 3'' with its use of Style Change and the "ADD" function; meanwhile, ''Legend of Network'' takes after ''[[VideoGame/MegaManBattleNetwork4 Battle Network 4]]'' with its use of the Trans Arm system, a successor to the Double Soul system which allows [=MegaMan=] to swap arms with Navis for a limited time. As of January 1, 2018, [[KeepCirculatingTheTapes both games are no longer available for purchase]], although an effort is being made to preserve them; full playthroughs for both can also be found [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPyPvuzwKG0A3_Qy0MDZkMBBaFig4QLz7 here]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPyPvuzwKG0CW7uNpEgpjugsakbfCiMki here]].

* TheBusCameBack: Excluding [=FireMan=] and [=WoodMan=] (who reappeared in ''VideoGame/MegaManBattleNetwork4''), [=ShadowMan=] and [=DrillMan=] both re-appear as Phantom Navis.

** The post-game involves [=MegaMan=] heading into the Secret Area and fighting Bass again; not only is it the same post-game area as ''[[VideOGame/MegaManBattleNetwork3 Battle Network 3]]'', its presence and Bass asking the player to "challenge him again" (when he's [[LaserGuidedAmnesia lost his memory]]) suggests the post-game of ''that'' game actually took place.[[note]]Since ''Battle Network 3'' was meant to be final mainline entry in the series, it's likely the developers intended its post-game to be canon.[[/note]]

* TheBusCameBack: [[VideoGame/MegaManBattleNetwork3 Serenade.EXE]] makes a return, as well as Phantom![=FlameMan=]

* IdenticalStranger: Sherrice, whose SchoolUniformsAreTheNewBlack, blonde MegaTwintails and ProperTightsWithASkirt appearance makes her look close to Luna Platz from ''VideoGame/MegaManStarForce''; indeed, it's possible this may have been intentional, as well as a case RedOniBlueOni since Sherrice is an EmotionlessGirl, while Luna is HotBlooded.

[[caption-width-right:350:[=MegaMan=] and Lan standing in front of [[EldritchAbomination Cache]].[[note]]Artwork taken from ''[[Anime/MegaManNTWarrior2002 Rockman.EXE: Beast+]]'' DVD[[/note]]]]

* GrandTheftMe: The Trojan Horse virus is able to control Navis and make them attack against their will.

* CallBack: The first two chapters ([=FireMan=] attacking Mayl's computer and [=IceMan=] getting trapped in the water filtration system) both directly call back to the first game.

A duology of [[MobilePhoneGame Mobile Phone Games]] in the ''VideoGame/MegaManBattleNetwork'' series, ''Rockman.EXE: Phantom of Network'' in 2004, and ''Rockman.EXE: Legend of Network'' in 2006; both are GaidenGames that were [[NoExportForYou only released in Japan]], and are not considered part of the main storyline.

As of January 1, 2018, [[KeepCirculatingTheTapes both games are no longer available for purchase]], although an effort is being made to preserve them; full playthroughs for both can also be found [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPyPvuzwKG0A3_Qy0MDZkMBBaFig4QLz7 here]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPyPvuzwKG0CW7uNpEgpjugsakbfCiMki here]].

Sometime after the end of ''[[VideoGame/MegaManBattleNetwork3WhiteAndBlue Mega Man Battle Network 3]]'', the world has mostly returned to normal; however, without warning, dead [=NetNavis=] suddenly start popping up around the world.

A museum exhibit showcasing artifacts of the ancient Atlampian civilization opens; however, friendly Navis suddenly start attacking each other.

** The Trojan Horse itself, although it takes more after the computer variation of the name (which is a malware that misleads the user of its true intentions, often by disguising itself as an innocent program).

A duology of [[MobilePhoneGame Mobile Phone Games]] in the ''VideoGame/MegaManBattleNetwork'' series, ''Rockman.EXE: Phantom of Network'' in 2004, and ''Rockman.EXE: Legend of Network'' in 2006; both are GaidenGames that were [[NoExportForYou only released in Japan]], and are not considered part of the main story.

* BigBad: [[spoiler:Cache in ''Phantom of Network'', Nobody in ''Legend of Network'']].
* CanonForeigner: Mr. Hat, Shuuichi Eboshi, [=HatMan.EXE=], [[spoiler:Phantom Navis and Cache]] in ''Phantom of Network'', and Sherrice, [=RideMan.EXE=], [[spoiler:Nobody and Trojan Horse]] in ''Legend of Network''.

** The selection on which chips are Mega Chips are also strange; Sanctuary and [=Barrier200=] are both considered Mega Chips, despite being Standard Chips in the rest of the series.

* UnexplainedRecovery: Nearly all of the bosses in the game are Navis who have been deleted in the past, returning without any warning; [[spoiler:[[SubvertedTrope Subverted]] when it is revealed they are Phantom Navis]].
* WeWillMeetAgain: [[spoiler:Cache]] states that even with his defeat, he will return if other forgotten servers are allowed to continue running without checks.

* GrandTheftMe: The [[spoiler:Trojan Horse]] virus is able to control Navis and make them attack against their will.
* HoistByHisOwnPetard: [[spoiler:Trojan Horse, a computer virus created by the Atlampian civilization, ended up causing its collapse]].

** The selection on which chips are Mega Chips are also quite odd; Sanctuary AND [=Barrier200=] are both considered Mega Chips, despite being Standard Chips in the rest of the series.
** And finally, music uses a standard {{UsefulNotes/MIDI}} font rather than the unique sounds the GBA gAMES USE.

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Sometime after the end of [[VideoGame/MegaManBattleNetwork3WhiteAndBlue Mega Man Battle Network 3]], the world has mostly returned to normal; however, without warning, dead [=NetNavis=] suddenly start popping up around the world.

** ''Legend of Network'' likely takes place shortly after ''[[VideoGame/MegaManBattleNetwork5TeamProtoManAndTeamColonel Battle Network 5]]'' due to [=MegaMan=]'s Double Souls being replaced with the Trans Arm system.