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The Plug-in PET (プラグインペット, Puragu-in Petto) is a PET model introduced in Mega Man Battle Network 3, and used until the end of the original MegaMan NT Warrior anime series. It was used to combat the WWW and Gospel organizations and to compete in the N1 Grand Prix and Battle Chip GP tournaments.

Description

The second known iteration of the Personal Terminal is a device with a large screen. This is the last PET to use a retractable cord to Jack-in the PET and send the NetNavi to the cyberworld. Three buttons along the bottom are used to operate the device. It has an extendable handle in the left side, and Battle Chips can be inserted through a slot on the right. If two chips are inserted, the PET will eject the first through a slot in the back. Most PETs are light blue but owners can have a color of their choice. Oddly enough most Plug-in PETs are seen with MegaMan.EXE's navi mark regardless of the Navi inside.

In the games

The Plug-In PET marked the first time the PET was upgraded between games although this has often been a confusing moment for fans. Lan is first shown with this PET in Mega Man Battle Network 3, but was also seen using it in Mega Man Network Transmission, which took place between the first and second games where Lan is shown using the Original PET. It also appeared in the Japanese only Wonderswan title Rockman.EXE WS, which closely follows the events of the anime. In Mega Man Battle Chip Challenge the Plug-in PET is seen in a variety of colors and is shown with a new software feature called the Program Deck. In Mega Man Battle Network 3 Lan’s PET is damaged by FlashMan.EXE and until it can be repaired by Yuichiro Hikari Lan is must use a Sub PET, a temporary PET with limited capabilities. While Lan is using the Sub PET he is unable to Jack-In, a software patch is later sent to Lan enabling the Sub PET to function as a normal one would. The patch also contains the Navi Customizer program, a function that enables the user to customize their Navi’s abilities.

In the anime

This PET appears in the original 56-episodes of the MegaMan NT Warrior anime series. It was used to combat the WWW and Gospel organizations as well as participate in the N1 Grand Prix. In the first episode Lan is seen using a normal Navi with his Plug-in PET, later getting a package from his father with a disk containing MegaMan.EXE. From then on MegaMan resides inside of Lan's PET. In the show, Navis are shown to be able to travel from their PET into the PET of other operators. The Plug-in PET is shown to have many accessories including holsters, Battle Chip cases and docks. The Plug-in PET is used until the first episode of MegaMan NT Warrior Axess.

In the manga

Lan obtains this PET after his original was crushed by a scaffolding in volume 4 of the MegaMan NT Warrior manga. The police commissioner installs a lock on this PET to stop Lan from Jacking-In after Hub Style MegaMan rampaged in the cyberworld. It is replaced by the Advanced PET in Volume 7.

Toys

An electronic toy version of the PET was made by Bandai, with the release of the Rockman.EXE anime in Japan. The PETs housed a virtual NetNavi that can battle with fictional computer viruses or other NetNavis, similar to digital pets. Three variations of the PET were made, a blue and red version based on Rockman and Blues, and a limited transparent version. Each come with the PET itself and eight Battle Chips along with an adapter for Jacking-In. With the release of Rockman.EXE Axess the toys were discontinued, making them difficult to find now.

Trivia

On page 172 of the Mega Man Battle Network Official Complete Works, Yūji Ishihara reveals that this PET was designed by Bandai.

Terminals
Terminals in the Mega Man Battle Network series
PET (original) • Plug-in PET • Advanced PET • Progress PET • Link PET_EX
Terminals in the Mega Man Star Force series
Transer • Star Carrier • Hunter-VG
Related pages
Battle Chip Gate • Progress Chip Gate • Beast Link Gate • Wave Scanner • Battle Chip • Battle Card • Jack in • NetNavi • Wizard

Mega Man Battle Network series
Main characters
Lan Hikari (MegaMan.EXE) • Mayl Sakurai (Roll.EXE) • Dex Oyama (GutsMan.EXE) • Yai Ayanokoji (Glide.EXE) • Eugene Chaud (ProtoMan.EXE) Tora (KingMan.EXE) • Mamoru Ura • Mick • Tab • Iris Dr. Hikari • Haruka Hikari • Ms. Mari • Higsby (NumberMan.EXE) • Mr. Famous • Baryl (Colonel.EXE) Dr. Wily • Professor • Lord Gospel • Dr. Regal (LaserMan.EXE) • Duo • Bass.EXE
Games
Mega Man Battle Network • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 Rockman EXE 4.5 Real Operation • Mega Man Battle Network 5: Double Team DS • Rockman.EXE Operate Shooting Star Network Transmission • Battle Chip Challenge/N1 Battle • Phantom of Network • Legend of Network Rockman EXE WS • Axess Air • Medal Network • The Medal Operation • Battle Chip Stadium • Legacy Collection
Anime and Manga
MegaMan NT Warrior (anime) • Axess • Stream • Beast • Beast+ • Rockman EXE: Hikari to Yami no Program MegaMan NT Warrior (manga) • Battle Story MegaMan NT Warrior • Gekitou! EXE Kyoudai Rockmeen! • Shuugou Zen'in Gagtte!! Rockman!
Related Pages
NetNavi • Virus • PET • Battle Chip • Program Advance • Power Up • Navi Customizer • Emotion Window • Liberation Mission • Locations WWW • Gospel • Nebula • Darkloid • Cybeast

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-The {{Nihongo|'''Plug-in PET'''|プラグインペット|Puragu-in Petto}} is the second [[PET]] model to appear in the ''[[Mega Man Battle Network (series)|Mega Man Battle Network]]'' series.
+The {{Nihongo|'''Plug-in PET'''|プラグインペット|Puragu-in Petto}} is a [[PET]] model introduced in ''[[Mega Man Battle Network 3]]'', and used until the end of the original ''[[MegaMan NT Warrior]]'' anime series. It was used to combat the [[World Three|WWW]] and [[Gospel (organization)|Gospel]] organizations and to compete in the [[N1 Grand Prix]] and [[Battle Chip GP]] tournaments.
 ==Description==
-This PET has a sleeker design than the [[original PET]]. It is squarish with rounded edges, has an extendable handle in the left side, and a [[Battle Chip]] slot in the right side. It features a retractable cord for the operator to [[jack-in]] the PET and send the [[NetNavi]] to the [[cyberworld]]. Most of the PETs seen in the series are a light-blue color, but some characters have uniquely-colored PETs.
+The second known iteration of the Personal Terminal is a device with a large screen.  This is the last PET to use a retractable cord to [[Jack-in]] the PET and send the [[NetNavi]] to the [[cyberworld]]. Three buttons along the bottom are used to operate the device. It has an extendable handle in the left side, and [[Battle Chips]] can be inserted through a slot on the right. If two chips are inserted, the PET will eject the first through a slot in the back. Most PETs are light blue but owners can have a color of their choice. Oddly enough most Plug-in PETs are seen with [[MegaMan.EXE]]'s navi mark regardless of the Navi inside.
 ==In the games==
+The Plug-In PET marked the first time the PET was upgraded between games although this has often been a confusing moment for fans. [[Lan Hikari|Lan]] is first shown with this PET in ''Mega Man Battle Network 3'', but was also seen using it in ''[[Mega Man Network Transmission]]'', which took place between the first and [[Mega Man Battle Network 2|second]] games where Lan is shown using the [[Original PET]]. It also appeared in the Japanese only Wonderswan title ''[[Rockman.EXE WS]]'', which closely follows the events of the anime. In ''[[Mega Man Battle Chip Challenge]]'' the Plug-in PET is seen in a variety of colors and is shown with a new software feature called the Program Deck. In ''Mega Man Battle Network 3'' Lan’s PET is damaged by [[FlashMan.EXE]] and until it can be repaired by [[Yuichiro Hikari]] Lan is must use a Sub PET, a temporary PET with limited capabilities. While Lan is using the Sub PET he is unable to Jack-In, a software patch is later sent to Lan enabling the Sub PET to function as a normal one would. The patch also contains the [[Navi Customizer]] program, a function that enables the user to customize their Navi’s abilities.
-This PET appeared in ''[[Mega Man Battle Network 3]]'', ''[[Mega Man Network Transmission]]'', ''[[Mega Man Battle Chip Challenge]]'', and ''[[Rockman.EXE WS]]''.
+<gallery orientation="none" position="center" captionalign="center">
+MMBN3WPETScreen.png|Plug-in PET menu screen in ''Mega Man Battle Network 3 White''.
+MMBN3BPETScreen.png|Plug-in PET menu screen in ''Mega Man Battle Network 3 Blue''.
+MBCC 02.png|Lan's Plug-in PET in ''Mega Man Battle Chip Challenge''.
+BCCPETScreen.png|The Program Deck from ''Mega Man Battle Chip Challenge''.
+BCCPETMayl.png|Mayl's PET from ''Mega Man Battle Chip Challenge''.
+BCCPETDex.png|Dex's Plug-in PET from ''Mega Man Battle Chip Challenge''.
+BCCPETChaud.png|Chaud's Plug-in PET from ''Mega Man Battle Chip Challenge''.
+BCCPETKai.png|Kai's Plug-in PET from ''Mega Man Battle Chip Challenge''.
+BCCPETMary.png|Mary's Plug-in PET from ''Mega Man Battle Chip Challenge''.
+RMEXEWS PET01.png|The PET in its dock, booting up from ''Rockman.EXE WS''.
+RMEXEWS PET03.png|The PET menu from ''Rockman.EXE WS''.
+</gallery>
 ==In the anime==
+This PET appears in the original 56-episodes of the ''[[MegaMan NT Warrior]]'' anime series. It was used to combat the [[WWW]] and [[Gospel (organization)|Gospel]] organizations as well as participate in the [[N1 Grand Prix]]. In the [[Jack-in! MegaMan!|first episode]] Lan is seen using a normal Navi with his Plug-in PET, later getting a package from his father with a disk containing MegaMan.EXE. From then on MegaMan resides inside of Lan's PET. In the show, Navis are shown to be able to travel from their PET into the PET of other operators. The Plug-in PET is shown to have many accessories including holsters, Battle Chip cases and docks. The Plug-in PET is used until the first episode of ''[[MegaMan NT Warrior Axess]]''.
-This PET appears in the original 56-episodes of the ''[[MegaMan NT Warrior]]'' anime series.
+<gallery position="center" captionalign="center">
+MMNTWPETBoot.png|The PET's bootsplash.
+MMNTWPETScreen.png|The PET screen with a normal navi.
+MMNTWLansPC.png|Lan connecting the PET to his PC.
+MMNTWPETCable.png|Lan pulling the PET's jack-in cable.
+MMNTWSalTea.png|Lan and Mayl's PETs connected to stands.
+</gallery>
 ==In the manga==
-Lan obtains the Plug-in PET after his original PET is crushed in volume four of the ''[[MegaMan NT Warrior (manga)|MegaMan NT Warrior]]'' manga.
+Lan obtains this PET after his original was crushed by a scaffolding in volume 4 of the ''[[MegaMan NT Warrior (manga)|MegaMan NT Warrior]]'' manga. The police commissioner installs a lock on this PET to stop Lan from Jacking-In after [[Style Change|Hub Style]] MegaMan rampaged in the cyberworld. It is replaced by the [[Advanced PET]] in Volume 7.
+<gallery position="center" widths="158" orientation="none" columns="dynamic" captionalign="center">
+MMNTW_VOL_4_PG104.jpg|Lan's new PET
+</gallery>
 ==Toys==
+An electronic toy version of the PET was made by Bandai, with the release of the ''Rockman.EXE'' anime in Japan. The PETs housed a virtual NetNavi that can battle with fictional computer viruses or other NetNavis, similar to [[Wikipedia:Digital pet|digital pets]]. Three variations of the PET were made, a blue and red version based on [[MegaMan.EXE|Rockman]] and [[ProtoMan.EXE|Blues]], and a limited transparent version. Each come with the PET itself and eight Battle Chips along with an adapter for Jacking-In. With the release of ''[[MegaMan NT Warrior Axess|Rockman.EXE Axess]]'' the toys were discontinued, making them difficult to find now.
-[[File:Plug-inPETNetto.png|thumb|Plug-in PET (Netto Color)]]
-Electronic toy versions of the Plug-in PET have been distributed to the Japanese market in two colors, and various toy Battle Chips are also distributed for use on the PETs. The PETs often simulate housing a virtual NetNavi that can battle with fictional computer viruses or other NetNavis, similar to [[Wikipedia:Digital pet|digital pets]].
 {{-}}
+<gallery position="center" orientation="none" captionalign="center">
+Plug-inPETNetto.png|thumb|Plug-in PET ([[Lan Hikari|Netto]] Color)
-==Gallery==
+Plug-inPETEnzan.png|Plug-In PET ([[Eugene Chaud|Enzan]] Color)
-<gallery>
-MMBN3WPETScreen.png|Plug-in PET screen in ''Mega Man Battle Network 3 White''.
+Plug-inPETLimited.png|Plug-In PET (Clear Blue Limited Version)
+TOYS_PET_BACKBOX.jpg|The back of the packaging
-MMBN3BPETScreen.png|Plug-in PET screen in ''Mega Man Battle Network 3 Blue''.
+TOYS_PET_HOLSTER.jpg|Plug-In PET holster
-MBCC 02.png|Lan's Plug-in PET in ''Mega Man Battle Chip Challenge''.
+Plug-inPETBlue.png|Plug-In PET
-BCCPETScreen.png|Plug-in PET screen in ''Mega Man Battle Chip Challenge''.
-BCCPETMayl.png|Mayl's Plug-in PET.
-BCCPETDex.png|Dex's Plug-in PET.
-BCCPETChaud.png|Chaud's Plug-in PET.
-BCCPETKai.png|Kai's Plug-in PET.
-BCCPETMary.png|Mary's Plug-in PET.
-MMNTWPETBoot.png|The PET's bootsplash in the anime.
-MMNTWPETScreen.png|PET screen in the anime.
-MMNTWLansPC.png|Lan connecting the PET to his PC.
-MMNTWPETCable.png|Lan pulling the PET's jack-in cable.
-MMNTWSalTea.png|PETs standing on a table in the anime.
-Plug-inPETEnzan.png|Plug-in PET (Enzan Color)
-Plug-inPETLimited.png|Plug-in PET (Clear Blue Limited Version)
 </gallery>

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