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A cache data Navi (キャッシュデータナビ kyasshu dēta Nabi) is a copy of a NetNavi created by Cache by using cache data in the games Rockman.EXE Phantom of Network and Rockman.EXE Legend of Network. They are also seen in the Rockman EXE Beast+ anime where they are known as Phantom Navis (ファントムナビ Fantomu Nabi).
Cache data Navis are essentially a duplicate of the Navi in question, taking on their properties. They include physical appearance, voice, memories, and even chips and moveset. However, the accuracy of the copy appears to depend on the amount of data stored in cache. For example, the copy of Forte had amnesia, and although powerful, Rockman noted that he wasn't as powerful as the original.
Rockman.EXE Phantom of Network[]
In the game, the personality of cache data Navis appear to progress as time passes. The first cache data Navi seen by Rockman only roared, and early copies encountered were aggressive, often saying the word "delete". They only talked in katakana. Later cache data Navi began being able of dialogue, with ShadowMan speaking in a rough way and Forte talking almost normally.
Those copies began causing trouble around the world, with Netto Hikari and Rockman thinking that the WWW might be responsible when they fought FireMan in Meiru Sakurai's PC. Later, they are surprised to fight against IceMan after saving the real IceMan in the Suidou Kanri Server no Dennou, with Seiji Hikawa noting that IceMan had not connected to the internet after his rescue. After finding a copy of WoodMan, Rockman and Blues wonder if the incidents are connected and Blues takes a piece of WoodMan's data to be analyzed on SciLab.
Early research from Dr. Hikari suggest that it is some kind of backup data, but he thinks it may not be the case as it would be impossible for a backup to be taken without the operator noticing, and he notes that the data was manipulated for malicious purposes. After ending the analysis, Yuichiro discovers that it is cache data, explaining why copies of Navis appeared without the knowledge of their operators, and the Ministry of Science investigates cache servers for clues. However, there have been no records of unauthorized access to cache servers. It is later discovered that Cache was responsible for the copies, making them from an old, abandoned cache server that was used in the past by Dr. Wily. Cache is defeated by Rockman, putting an end to the cache data Navis.
In Rockman.EXE Legend of Network, a cached data copy of FlameMan was extracted from the Cache incident by Nobody before Cache was defeated. After the Trojan Horse is defeated, a cached version of the AtlampiaArea can be explored.
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- FireMan
- IceMan
- WoodMan
- ElecMan (unseen; mentioned)
- ShadowMan
- DrillMan
- Forte
- Blues
- FlameMan (only in Rockman.EXE Legend of Network)
Rockman EXE Beast+[]
In the anime, Phantom Navis are identical to their original counterparts, being only distinguished by the multitude of rings that appear in their eyes and their evil personalities. They possess the same combat capabilities and data on other's abilities, making them very formidable opponents. Phantom Navis are able to materialize in the real world by sheer will without explanation, though Yuichiro Hikari believes the Zero Virus was used. All Phantom Navis share one weakness: They will disappear if they are damaged, even slightly. Their existence was discovered by SearchMan when he was attacked by copies of Rockman and Blues.
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Phantom Glide[]
Phantom Glide's silhouette.
A shadowed out Phantom Glide attempted to ambush SearchMan, but SearchMan noticed him and shot him down. Substantiating Phantoms
Phantom GutsMan[]
Phantom GutsMan.
Phantom GutsMan attacks SearchMan along with Phantom IceMan, Roll, Glide, Rockman, and Blues, but was shot down and deleted. Substantiating Phantoms
Phantom Roll[]
Phantom Roll's silhouette.
Phantom Roll attacked SearchMan with the others, but was shot down by him. Substantiating Phantoms
Phantom MetalMan[]
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Phantom MetalMan materialized in the real world.
Phantom MetalMan, in a cloak, is confronted by two police Navis who request his operator send their ID, but MetalMan throws off his cloak and declares he has no need for an operator. He deletes the police Navis but is pursued by dozens more, forcing him to materialize in the real world where he causes several bad car crashes. He is confronted by C.F. Rockman and swiftly deleted. JammingMan (episode)
Phantom ThunderMan[]
Close up of Phantom ThunderMan
Phantom ThunderMan gleefully deletes several police Navis before being attacked by a Woody Tower Battle Chip. He materializes in the Real World where he begins wreaking havoc, but is confronted by C.F. Blues and swiftly deleted. JammingMan (episode)
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This Phantom Navi masqueraded as a Police Navi and attemped to stir chaos and paranoia amongst the hundreds of Navis quarantined in the Net Colosseum after having been trapped in the Cyber World by JammingMan's signal. After accusing several Navis of being Phantoms, he himself was revealed to be one when he attempted to shoot Roll and GutsMan defended her, causing the Phantom to fire on himself. Engaged, the Phantom began fire wildly into the crowd of Navis, injuring several including Roll before he is deleted from his wounds. Cache (episode)