Operation Battle (MMBN5)

Operation Battle (オペレーションバトル) is a mode in Mega Man Battle Network 5 that is accessed through the title screen by having the Progress Chip Gate attached to the GBA, similar to MMBN4. This mode uses EXE4.5 Operation Battle system. The Navi slot in must be MegaMan, or a Team Navi of that version. Nothing will happen if you slot in Colonel in Team ProtoMan for example.

Modes

The following modes are available for Operation Battle.

BattleChallenge:

A marathon of battles against Darkloids and the Navis of that version. Completing this mode earns a star for that Navi.

Equip:

The player can choose a preset folder for battle and change their L and R buster equipment. Different Navis have different folders preset but any Navi can use any folder.

NetworkDuel:

Network using Progress Chip Gates' Operation Battle Mode.

Help:

A short tutorial against Mettaurs on the basics of Operation Battle.

The gauge increases over time and the more hits you land. It decreases if you are hit or use up to send Battle Chips. Chips you are able to send are dependent on the gauges:

Color	Battle Chip	Cost
Yellow	Standard Chip Program Advance	One gauge All remaining gauge
Blue	Mega Chip Dark Chip	Two gauges One gauge
Red	Giga Chip	Three gauges

Note: Few Standard Chips do not have a gauge cost, such as Invisible or AreaGrab.

Changes from Battle Network 4

The only Navis that can be slot in are the ones exclusive to that version, instead of any Navi from both versions.
The Operation Battle system is lifted directly from Rockman EXE 4.5 Real Operation instead of MMBN4’s. This includes a preset Folder that can be used in addition to real life chips.
Instead of fighting the version exclusive Navis from both versions in the marathon battle, it’ll be against Nebula Navis and that version’s exclusive Navis.

Exclusive BattleChips

There are unique chips that are only available in physical form, therefore only usable with the Progress Chip Gate:

Chip Name	Class	Effect
CannMode	Mega	Temporarily sends a barrage of the Cannon chip. Stops prematurely if Navi flinches.
CannBall (CannonBall Mode)	Mega	Temporarily sends a barrage of the CannonBall chip. Stops prematurely if Navi flinches.
SwrdMode	Mega	Temporarily sends a barrage of the Sword chip. Stops prematurely if Navi flinches.
YoYoMode	Mega	Temporarily sends a barrage of the YoYo chip. Stops prematurely if Navi flinches.
DrilMode	Mega	Temporarily sends a barrage of the DrillArm chip. Stops prematurely if Navi flinches.
LCrsShld	Mega	Changes the L button weapon into CurseShield chip for 5 uses. Takes up one yellow gauge per use.
LStepSwd	Mega	Changes the L button weapon into StepSword chip for 5 uses. Takes up one yellow gauge per use.
LCounter	Mega	Changes the L button weapon into Counter chip for 5 uses. Takes up one yellow gauge per use.
ElemPwr	Standard	Absorbs one type of elemental panel on your side of the field, then absorbs all panels of that type on the field. The next chip gains +10 for every panel absorbed. Maxes at +90.
FinalGun	Giga	Navi Charges up, then uses chip. Shoots 12 times.

BattleChips Behavior Differences

Certain chips behave differently in Operation Battle compared to normal play.

Navi chips do not follow the records of the game's main file.
Roll does not absorb Holy panels and has a set SP attack power of 50 (up from 30).
Variable Sword and Neo Variable combinations are chosen randomly by the Navi.

Program Advances

Program Advances combinations can be slot in by pressing Select and the gauge is Yellow or higher. The Navi is vulnerable while slotting it and they flinch, the combo needs to be restarted. Keep in mind also using a PA will use up all remaining gauge, no matter how much you had at the time of activation.

Due to the new mode, some Program Advance combinations have been changed in order to activate them.

Navi Abilities

Each Navi have different busters they can use in battle. Any of them can be assigned to the L and R buttons.

Both Versions

		MegaMan
		Equipment	Mega Buster: 3 Charge Shot: 40 Damage Shield
		Abilities	None
		HP	1000 HP

Team ProtoMan Only

		ProtoMan
		Equipment	Buster: 2 Long Sword: 80 Damage Long Sword Shield
		Abilities	None
		HP	1000 HP
		MagnetMan
		Equipment	Buster: 3 Magnet Missile: Summons a magnet that flies forward and turns once to an enemy above or below it. Deals 40 Elec damage. NS Tackle: Flies straight to tackle the enemy. Deals 100 Elec damage. Summons a blue double to sandwich the enemy when standing in front with a panel open behind the enemy or one panel away and two panels free behind the enemy for 200 damage.
		Abilities	Super Armor Air Shoes Float Shoes Elec Body: Immune from magnet panels
		HP	1300 HP
		GyroMan
		Equipment	Buster: 2 Tornado Arm: Strikes the enemy with a 3 panel long tornado for 20 damage. Hits more times if the enemy is farther away. Twice when two panels away and three times at the very end. Does not cause blinking. Gyro Air Force: Transform into a helicopter and fly straight ahead, dropping 50 damage bombs on the enemy panels in the same row.
		Abilities	Air shoes Float Shoes Gyro Form: When over a hole, transforms into helicopter mode and buster targets all enemies
		HP	1100 HP
		NapalmMan
		Equipment	Buster: 4 Fire Bomb: Fires 2 bombs that locks on and explodes onto the enemy. First hit explodes the panel hit, secondary hit spreads out in a cross formation. Deals 50 fire damage Napalm: Fires one Napalm Bomb four panels ahead for 80 Fire damage. If it fails to hit an enemy, the second hit spreads out in a 3x3 area.
		Abilities	Fire Body: Can stand on Lava Panels but takes damage on Water Panels.
		HP	1200 HP
		SearchMan
		Equipment	Buster: 3 Scope Gun: Locks on to the enemy and hits 5 times, dealing 10 damage each. Causes blinking but can strike through blink or invisible status. Shield
		Abilities	None
		HP	1100 HP
		Meddy
		Equipment	Buster: 1 Capsule Bomb: Throws a pill 3 panels ahead that explodes the whole column. Deals 50 Damage Shield
		Abilities	None
		HP	900 HP

Team Colonel Only

		Colonel
		Equipment	Buster: 2 Screen Divide: Hits the enemy with a V shape 50 damage sword attack. Locks on to the enemy ahead but only goes forward 3 panels with no target straight ahead. C-Cannon: Fires a tank cannon forward, dealing 60 damage. If it hits the back enemy row, it hits the entire row but does not crack the panels.
		Abilities	None
		HP	1000 HP
		KnightMan
		Equipment	Buster: 5 Kingdom Crusher: Fires your spiked iron ball straight ahead. Deals 80 damage and breaks guards. Royal Wrecking Ball: Spin your spiked iron ball around you. Deals 80 damage and breaks guards.
		Abilities	Super Armor
		HP	1300 HP
		ShadowMan
		Equipment	Buster: 2 Ninja Star: Vanishes from the field and fires a shuriken at the enemy. Deals 50 sword damage. Split up: Summons a double to strike with a sword at the enemy. Deals 60 sword damage.
		Abilities	Float Shoes
		HP	1200 HP
		TomahawkMan
		Equipment	Buster: 4 Tomahawk Air Raid: Tosses a spinning axe forward that deals 40 sword damage. Flies backward upon hitting the enemy in the middle row or flies around the enemy area on the top or bottom row. Tomahawk Swing: Swings in a 2x3 area straight ahead, dealing 70 wood/sword damage.
		Abilities	Wood Body: Recover HP on grass panels. Super Armor Under Shirt
		HP	1100 HP
		NumberMan
		Equipment	Buster: 1 Die Bomb: Throws a dice 3 panels ahead, dealing 20 x # shown on dice. Deals 20 damage if it lands on an enemy. Shield
		Abilities	None
		HP	1000 HP
		ToadMan
		Equipment	Buster: 2 Frog Smack: Dives under the stage and appears in front of the enemy, smacking with 60 water damage. Shock Song: Fires a homing shocking note forward. Can move up or down multiple times. Deals 40 Elec damage and stuns.
		Abilities	Aqua Body, so no slipping on ice panels Water Dive: When over a water panel, dives in and becomes unable to be hit unless by an Elec attack or a hit that can strike from below.
		HP	900 HP

Navi Folders

These are the preset folders you are able to select from. While they are tagged with a specific Navi in mind, all of the Navis are able to use any of the folders.