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{{Item Infobox
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{{Netnavi
 
 
|image = [[File:PlugIn Sprite.png]]
 
|image = [[File:PlugIn Sprite.png]]
|caption = Standard Plug-In PET.
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|caption = Plug-In PET in the Japanese version of ''Mega Man Battle Network 3''.
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|type = Handheld device
|appearances = [[Mega Man Battle Network 3]]<br/>[[Mega Man Network Transmission]]<br/>[[Mega Man Battle Chip Challenge]]<br/>[[Rockman.EXE WS]]
 
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|family = [[PErsonal Terminal]]
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|predecessor = [[Original PET]]
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|successor = [[Advanced PET]]
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|script = プラグインペット
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|romaji = Puragu-in Petto
 
|appearances = ''[[Mega Man Battle Network 3]]''<br/>''[[Mega Man Network Transmission]]''<br/>''[[Mega Man Battle Chip Challenge]]''<br/>''[[Rockman.EXE WS]]''
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|appear2 = ''[[Mega Man NT Warrior]]''<br>''[[MegaMan NT Warrior (manga)]]''<br>''[[Battle Story MegaMan NT Warrior]]''
 
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The {{Nihongo|'''Plug-in PET'''|プラグインペット|Puragu-in Petto}} is a [[PErsonal Terminal]] 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.
 
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.
 
   
 
==Description==
 
==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.
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The second known iteration of the PET 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.
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In the anime, the design is much more simplified and MegaMan's navi mark is replaced with a plain red circle.
   
 
==In the games==
 
==In the games==
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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]]''.
 
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<gallery orientation="none" position="center" captionalign="center">
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MMBN3WPETScreen.png|Plug-in PET menu screen in ''Mega Man Battle Network 3 White''.
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MMBN3BPETScreen.png|Plug-in PET menu screen in ''Mega Man Battle Network 3 Blue''.
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MBCC 02.png|Lan's Plug-in PET in ''Mega Man Battle Chip Challenge''.
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BCCPETScreen.png|The Program Deck from ''Mega Man Battle Chip Challenge''.
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BCCPETMayl.png|Mayl's PET from ''Mega Man Battle Chip Challenge''.
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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''.
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RMEXEWS PET01.png|The PET in its dock, booting up from ''Rockman.EXE WS''.
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RMEXEWS PET03.png|The PET menu from ''Rockman.EXE WS''.
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</gallery>
   
 
==In the anime==
 
==In the anime==
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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.
 
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<gallery position="center" captionalign="center">
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File:Exe 02 screenshot 01.jpeg|A PET booting up.
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File:Exe 01 screenshot 01.jpeg|Roll showing a calendar reminder.
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File:Exe 14 screenshot 01.jpeg|Lan's PET connected to his PC with a dock.
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File:Exe 03 screenshot 02.jpeg|Lan Jacking-In his PET.
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File:Exe 44 screenshot 01.jpeg|A compact folding PET.
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File:PluginPET-CardReader.png|A credit card reader attachment.
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</gallery>
   
 
==In the manga==
 
==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.
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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.
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<gallery position="center" widths="158" orientation="none" columns="dynamic" captionalign="center">
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MMNTW_VOL_4_PG104.jpg|Lan's new PET
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</gallery>
   
 
==Toys==
 
==Toys==
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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]]. To imitate the anime, the plug can be extended and has a magnet to "plug in" to a magnetic surface. Each come with the PET itself and eight Battle Chips along with special magnetic surface chip for plugging in. There are multiple variations of the PET: a blue and red version based on [[MegaMan.EXE|Rockman]] and [[ProtoMan.EXE|Blues]], a limited clear blue version, and a limited black version.
[[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]].
 
   
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This PET also had a release in Asian markets, licensed by Muse Communications and distributed by Megcorp & Co Pte Lt.
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<gallery position="center" orientation="none" captionalign="center">
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Plug-inPETNetto-JPN.png|thumb|Plug-in PET ([[Lan Hikari|Netto]] Color) - Japanese version
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Plug-inPETEnzan.png|Plug-In PET ([[Eugene Chaud|Enzan]] Color) - Japanese version
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TOYS_PET_BACKBOX-JPN.png|The back of the packaging - Japanese Netto
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TOYS_PET_BACKBOX.jpg|The back of the packaging - Japanese Enzan
 
Plug-inPETNetto.png|thumb|Plug-in PET ([[Lan Hikari|Netto]] Color) - Asian version
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Plug-inPETLimited.png|Plug-In PET (Clear Blue Limited Version) - Asian version
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TOYS_PET_BACKBOX-Asian.png|The back of the packaging - Asian version
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TOYS_PET_HOLSTER.jpg|Plug-In PET holster
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Plug-inPETBlue.png|Plug-In PET
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PlugInPET-Black Ad.jpg|Limited PET Black version advertisement
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</gallery>
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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===Illustrations===
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
MMBN3WPETScreen.png|Plug-in PET screen in ''Mega Man Battle Network 3 White''.
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PET_Plug_In_Manual.png|Plug-in PET from the Japanese manual.
MMBN3BPETScreen.png|Plug-in PET screen in ''Mega Man Battle Network 3 Blue''.
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Normal bn3white promo.jpg|Lan and the PET in ''Mega Man Battle Network 3 White Version''.
MBCC 02.png|Lan's Plug-in PET in ''Mega Man Battle Chip Challenge''.
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EXE3BlackCoverArt.jpg|Lan and the PET in ''Mega Man Battle Network 3 Blue Version''.
BCCPETScreen.png|Plug-in PET screen in ''Mega Man Battle Chip Challenge''.
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MMBN3 Lan PET.jpg|Lan and the PET in ''Mega Man Battle Network 3''.
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MMBCC Lan PET.jpg|Lan and the PET in ''Mega Man Battle Chip Challenge''.
BCCPETMayl.png|Mayl's Plug-in PET.
 
BCCPETDex.png|Dex's Plug-in PET.
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EXE3B-CM-PET.png|Close up the Plug-in PET from a ''Rockman EXE 3 Black'' commercial.
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MMNTWLan.png|Anime promo art of [[Lan Hikari (anime)|Lan]] and his PET.
BCCPETChaud.png|Chaud's Plug-in PET.
 
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ChaudBlazeNTW.png|Anime promo art of [[Chaud Blaze (anime)|Chaud]] and his red PET.
BCCPETKai.png|Kai's Plug-in PET.
 
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MMNTWYai.png|Anime promo art of [[Yai Ayano (anime)|Yai]] and her PET.
BCCPETMary.png|Mary's Plug-in PET.
 
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PET_MegaHandbook.jpg|PET from ''MegaMan NT Warrior MegaHandbook''.
MMNTWPETBoot.png|The PET's bootsplash in the anime.
 
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</gallery>
MMNTWPETScreen.png|PET screen in the anime.
 
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MMNTWLansPC.png|Lan connecting the PET to his PC.
 
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===Concept art===
MMNTWPETCable.png|Lan pulling the PET's jack-in cable.
 
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<gallery>
MMNTWSalTea.png|PETs standing on a table in the anime.
 
Plug-inPETEnzan.png|Plug-in PET (Enzan Color)
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PET-settei-1.jpg|Plug-In PET anime design sheet.
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PET-settei-2.jpg|Plug-In PET anime design sheet.
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PET-animever-settei-1.jpg|PET (Anime Version) anime design sheet.
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PET-animever-settei-2.jpg|PET (Anime Version) anime design sheet.
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PET-size-settei-1.jpg|PET anime size reference.
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PET-plug-settei-1.jpg|PET plug anime design sheet.
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PET-accessory-settei-1.jpg|PET accessory anime design sheet.
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PET-holder-settei-1.jpg|PET Holder anime design sheet.
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PET-station-settei-1.jpg|MegaMan PET Station anime design sheet.
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PET-station-settei-2.png|MegaMan PET Station anime design sheet.
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
 
*On page 172 of the [[Mega Man Battle Network Official Complete Works]], [[Yūji Ishihara]] reveals that this PET was designed by [[Bandai]].
 
*On page 172 of the [[Mega Man Battle Network Official Complete Works]], [[Yūji Ishihara]] reveals that this PET was designed by [[Bandai]].
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*Director Masahiro Yasuma states that the in-game menu of the PET was influenced by the anime.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20071021091508/http://www.capcom-fc.com/hitokoto/hitokoto13/iitai.html</ref>
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*Depending on the artist, the design of the PET's grip can differ from a small amount of ridges to a large amount of ridges.
   
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==References==
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{{Reflist}}
 
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Latest revision as of 01:45, 7 June 2023

The Plug-in PET (プラグインペット Puragu-in Petto) is a PErsonal Terminal 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 PET 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 anime, the design is much more simplified and MegaMan's navi mark is replaced with a plain red circle.

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. To imitate the anime, the plug can be extended and has a magnet to "plug in" to a magnetic surface. Each come with the PET itself and eight Battle Chips along with special magnetic surface chip for plugging in. There are multiple variations of the PET: a blue and red version based on Rockman and Blues, a limited clear blue version, and a limited black version.

This PET also had a release in Asian markets, licensed by Muse Communications and distributed by Megcorp & Co Pte Lt.

Gallery

Illustrations

Concept art

Trivia

References