FireMan.EXE

FireMan.EXE is Mr. Match's first NetNavi. In the games, he works with Mr. Match as a member of WWW in Mega Man Battle Network and reappears as Mr. Match's partner in the Hawk Tournament in Mega Man Battle Network 4.

Mega Man Battle Network
FireMan appears setting fire to the oven in Lan Hikari's home. MegaMan challenges him, and he is defeated.

Mega Man Network Transmission
In that game, he was one of the victims of the Zero Virus, and as well the first boss of the game once again. He went on a rampage and burned the net, but was defeated by MegaMan and the fire was extinguished. Mr. Match intervened before FireMan was deleted, explaining how he had no control over FireMan after he installed the fake Zero vaccine.

HP: 400

Element: Fire

Attacks: FireMan is dangerous at close range with FireAura and FireBlast, so use long-range attacks. Make sure to have the FireArmr equipped to reduce damage taken. The player can dodge his FireArm by sliding underneath it or underneath FireMan's legs. When FireMan is defeated, the player will receive either a FireArm battle chip or a FireMan battle chip.
 * FireArm (50) - FireMan uses his arm cannon to launch a flamethrower.
 * FireAura (50) - When the player stands too close, FireMan will unleash flames around him.
 * FireBlast (120) - FireMan releases a huge column of fire into the air. FireMan uses this at low HP.

Mega Man Battle Chip Challenge
FireMan appears alongside Mr. Match in the Battle Chip GP. He appears as the final opponent in the D-Class Match Tournament, the third round of the C-Class Quick Tournament, the third round of the X-Class Shadow Tournament and random encounters in Open Battles.

Mega Man Battle Network 4
FireMan is Mr. Match's NetNavi in the Den City tournament. He is one of the competitors that may face off against MegaMan.

Before the match, FireMan will NetBattle against BurnerMan in an attempt to decide who's the better fire NetNavi. Their battle sets the whole Net on fire and MegaMan has to convince them to stop.

Rockman.EXE 4.5 Real Operation
FireMan is a playable character.

Boss stats
FireMan appears as a boss in original Mega Man Battle Network, Battle Network 4, Network Transmission, and EXE WS.

Anime History
In the anime, FireMan is renamed TorchMan and has an expanded history alongside several other characters. While he and Mr. Match are still the first villain Lan and MegaMan face, TorchMan and his operator quickly become more friends to Lan and his friends during the course of the show.

Manga History
In the manga, TorchMan sets fire on the ACDC Elementary School, but is deleted by MegaMan. After Mr. Match restores him with a backup, TorchMan tries to get revenge, but is defeated again. After gaining the power of darkness, TorchMan transformed into a DS Navi named FlameMan.

Abilities
Offensive Abilities
 * Fire Arm: FireMan attacks with a flamethrower that covers the entire row.


 * Flame Tower: FireMan summons a Flame Tower that travels forward, slowly moving up and down as it tracks the player's position.


 * Fire Bomb: FireMan launches a few bombs that set the panels they come into contact with on fire, leaving them burning for a while.


 * Flame Circle: FireMan summons a Flame Tower variation that moves in a circle, leaving only the center panel safe. Not used in BN1.

Battle Chips
FireMan Battle Chips are mainly obtained by defeating FireMan.

Mega Man Battle Network
The FireMan Battle Chips became stronger in Rockman.EXE Operate Shooting Star.

Mega Man Battle Network 4
FireMan chips can only be obtained in the Red Sun version. They can be traded with the Blue Moon version, where they are Secret Chips.

Advanced PET




Fire Soul

 * Fire element.


 * Weak to Aqua attacks.


 * Grass Panels appear on both sides of the field in a + formation.


 * Stepping on Lava panels will absorb them and recover HP.


 * Fire chips can be charged for a Mega Fire Arm that covers the entire row and deals damage equal to the chip's base attack.


 * Charge Shot is a 50 damage Fire Arm that extends 3 panels.

Trivia

 * FireMan's emblem has the same design as those of HeatMan and FlameMan, with the only exception being the background color of the emblem (FireMan's is orange, whereas HeatMan's and FlameMan's are red and black, respectively). This is most likely due to the fact that all three Navi's were owned and operated by Mr.Match, who can be seen wearing a similar emblem in the first game.