- "You know, even programs need a break sometimes..."
- —Mr. Prog, Mega Man Battle Network 3
Mr. Prog is one of the most common NPC from the MegaMan Battle Network series, a green levitating program. Mr. Progs perform various everyday maintenance tasks on the Net, act as security programs, and can delete very basic viruses. In addition, Mr. Progs appear in almost every area and give hints in stages and puzzles. In the future, they are succeeded by Mr. Hertzes on the Wave Road.
Functions in Stages
MegaMan Battle Network
- In Lan's stove during its take over by FireMan.EXE, Mr. Progs were affected by the extreme heat and also provide MegaMan with Ice Programs that allow him to douse fires in the way of his progress through the stage.
- In the Power Plant area, during ElecMan.EXE's attack on the SciLab, Mr. Progs give MegaMan the batteries needed to solve puzzle locks along the path. However, there are some Mr. Progs that are corrupted and will enter battle when spoken to or when found as a random encounter.
MegaMan Battle Network 3
- In BeastMan.EXE's stage, Mr. Progs contain animal data and a specific one has to be used to destroy Viruses with animal data. For example, a Virus with hungry panda data would be destroyed by a Mr. Prog with bamboo data by eating until it explodes.
MegaMan Battle Network 5
- A troubling event requires Lan to Jack-in to a gargoyle statue within End City. Once inside the server Mr. Prog informs MegaMan that traps are scattered within each area and the only way to advance is to collect and lead the appropriate colored Mr. Prog ninjas to deal with the traps. Red ninjas are able to deactivate spear traps, white ninjas can disable ceiling traps and the blue ninjas have the ability to defuse water traps. Regular Mr. Progs are stationed throughout each area to inform MegaMan of what color, number and combination of ninja programs are needed to disable an upcoming trap.
MegaMan Battle Network 6
MegaMan cautiously guiding a program.
- During Captain Blackbeard's attack on the Seaside Town Aquarium, Lan is informed that he needs to Jack-in to activate the Feeding Time chime and therefore direct the frantic animals back into their enclosures. Within the Aquarium computer MegaMan is informed by Mr. Prog that fish programs (currently in the form of Mr. Progs) are deeply scattered in each area and need to be retrieved, whilst being aware of sharks on the way back, which force programs to reappear at their found location. After Mr. Progs are returned to their correct computer tank, they transform into their true animal appearance and a door to the next area is unlocked, allowing MegaMan to advance.
Mr. Progs ready to leave the station in Sky Area.
- When taking a lesson from Al Ferry, Lan is required to operate ChargeMan.EXE and help him transport Mr. Prog passengers from three different stations on the net. A mini game is involved where ChargeMan.EXE needs to be correctly guided between three train tracks, collecting Mr. Prog passengers on the way and simultaneously avoiding (or crashing through) rocks which appear on the tracks. If ChargeMan.EXE collides with rocks or fails to pick up a passenger, the Mr. Prog status will decrease and several mistakes lead to having to retry the current level.
Other functions
MegaMan Battle Network 3
- Mr. Progs run the Cyber Metroline between Net areas.
MegaMan Battle Chip Challenge
- Mr. Prog manages the registrations for the Battle Chip GP. He also confirms class selections, announces tournament rounds and the start of battles as well as battle turns. In addition, Mr. Prog can be brought up during battle for the option to GiveUp, view Deck, or Retry the current battle.
MegaMan Battle Network 5
- Golden Mr. Progs start appearing in areas which were previously liberated. They store data regarding battles fought in their particular area, between Nebula and a certain Navi team. As a result, they have the ability to recreate Liberation Missions, allowing past battles to be relived.
- A golden Mr. Prog can be found in Undernet2. This particular program can open and close the door that leads to Murkland, but only if requirements are met. Also once the door is opened, powerful viruses will infect the Cyberworld, but will retreat after the door is closed again.
Gallery
Mr. Prog and MegaMan in Town Area 2. (MMBN4)
Mr. Prog is an information Navi for the Asterland chip shop. (MMBN6)
Mr. Progs taking a break. (MMBN3)
Someone wearing a Mr. Prog costume at Castillo park. (MMBN4)
What power Mr. Prog is truly capable of. (MMBN6)
Mr. Prog being swept around by WindMan.EXE's tornado gusts. (MMBN4)
Trivia
- The punishment for hitting a Mr. Prog on the head is something infuriating.
- The things on Mr. Prog's head are not ears, they're hands.
- They clean the surface of Net areas as part of their daily maintenance duties however, some Mr. Progs like to keep this fact confidential.