Mega Man Star Force

Unused Battle Cards#

The following is a list of coded Battle Cards, which are not obtainable through regular gameplay. Both Andromeda and Boktai DS Collaboration Battle Cards are obtainable in Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection.

Index	Image	JA	Translation	EN-US	EN-EU	DE	FR	IT	ES	Video
0	N/A	ロックバスター		MegaBuster
		ロックバスターロックバスターロックバスター		MegaBuster MegaBuster MegaBuster
97		タイヨウジュウ	Solar Gun							MMSF_BattleCard_151_effect.mp4
		ボクタイDSのブキ攻撃がV字にひろがるヒカリのタマをはなつ	Lunar Knights weapon. Attack spreads in V-shape. Releases spheres of light.
98		タイヨウジュウV2	Solar Gun V2
		ボクタイDSのブキ攻撃がV字にひろがるヒカリのタマをはなつ	Lunar Knights weapon. Attack spreads in V-shape. Releases spheres of light.
99		タイヨウジュウV3	Solar Gun V3
		ボクタイDSのブキ攻撃がV字にひろがるヒカリのタマをはなつ	Lunar Knights weapon. Attack spreads in V-shape. Releases spheres of light.
9A		アンコクケン	Vanargand							MMSF_BattleCard_154_effect.mp4
		ボクタイDSのブキ左右と目の前よこ3マスをきりつけるソード攻撃!	Lunar Knights weapon. Sword attack that slashes to your left and right, and three squares in front of you.
9B		アンコクケンV2	Vanargand V2
		ボクタイDSのブキ左右と目の前よこ3マスをきりつけるソード攻撃!	Lunar Knights weapon. Sword attack that slashes to your left and right, and three squares in front of you.
9C		アンコクケンV3	Vanargand V3
		ボクタイDSのブキ左右と目の前よこ3マスをきりつけるソード攻撃!	Lunar Knights weapon. Sword attack that slashes to your left and right, and three squares in front of you.
9D		アーシュラ	Ursula							MMSF_BattleCard_157_effect.mp4
		せいれいじゅう! 前方の敵1体にソラからしゃくねつの炎攻撃!	Terrennial: Scorching flame attack from the sky to one enemy in front.
9E		アーシュラV2	Ursula V2
		せいれいじゅう! 前方の敵1体にソラからしゃくねつの炎攻撃!	Terrennial: Scorching flame attack from the sky to one enemy in front.
9F		アーシュラV3	Ursula V3
		せいれいじゅう! 前方の敵1体にソラからしゃくねつの炎攻撃!	Terrennial: Scorching flame attack from the sky to one enemy in front.
A0		トーベ	Tove							MMSF_BattleCard_160_effect.mp4
		せいれいじゅう! おくの9マスはんいにがんせきがふりそそぐ!	Terrennial: Rocks fall down on the far 9 squares.
A1		トーベV2	Tove V2
		せいれいじゅう! おくの9マスはんいにがんせきがふりそそぐ!	Terrennial: Rocks fall down on the far 9 squares.
A2		トーベV3	Tove V3
		せいれいじゅう! おくの9マスはんいにがんせきがふりそそぐ!	Terrennial: Rocks fall down on the far 9 squares.
A3		オトフリート	Alexander							MMSF_BattleCard_163_effect.mp4
		せいれいじゅう! たつまきがあらわれてちかくの敵から攻撃する!	Terrennial: A tornado attacks nearby enemies.
A4		オトフリートV2	Alexander V2
		せいれいじゅう! たつまきがあらわれてちかくの敵から攻撃する!	Terrennial: A tornado attacks nearby enemies.
A5		オトフリートV3	Alexander V3
		せいれいじゅう! たつまきがあらわれてちかくの敵から攻撃する!	Terrennial: A tornado attacks nearby enemies.
A6		リザ	Ezra							MMSF_BattleCard_166_effect.mp4
		せいれいじゅう! 敵をとうけつさせるこおりが3つふりそそぐ!	Terrennial: 3 ice shards rain down to freeze enemies.
A7		リザV2	Ezra V2
		せいれいじゅう! 敵をとうけつさせるこおりが3つふりそそぐ!	Terrennial: 3 ice shards rain down to freeze enemies.
A8		リザV3	Ezra V3
		せいれいじゅう! 敵をとうけつさせるこおりが3つふりそそぐ!	Terrennial: 3 ice shards rain down to freeze enemies.
A9-B4	N/A	アキ	Vacant
		アキアキアキ	Vacant Vacant Vacant
D9-E6 F6 FB FF	N/A	ミテイ	Undecided
		ミテイミテイミテイ	Undecided Undecided Undecided
F7		????			????					MMSF_BattleCard_247_effect.mp4
		???????????? ???????????? ????????????				???????????? ???????????? ????????????
		アンドロメダ		Andromeda
		3れつにミサイル攻撃! そしてまんなかのれつにかんつうするレーザー!		3 missl atk, laser down center row.		3-Rak.Angr., Laser unten mittl.Reihe.	Atq 3 missl, laser ligne centr.	Att 3 miss, laser riga centr.	3 mis ataq, láser abajo fila centr.
F8-FA	N/A	アキ	Vacant
		ミテイミテイミテイ	Undecided Undecided Undecided
FC		Mフリーズ		Mag'sFreez		Mag.-Gefr.	GelMag	CongMagico	ConglMagic
		スターフォース! ペガサスのパワーをまといアイスペガサスに!		Become Ice Pegasus w/ Pegsus' pwr!		Werd Ice Pe- gasus mit Peg.-Power!	Deviens Ice Pegasus avec Pegasus.	Diventa Ice Pegasus con Frz Pegasus!	Conviért. en IcePeg. con pod. de Peg.
FD		Aブレイザー		AtomcBlazr		Atomic-Fl.	BlazerAto	FiamAtomic	FuegoAtómc
		スターフォース! レオのパワーをまといファイアレオに!		Become Fire Leo w/ Leo's power!		Werd Fire- Leo mit Leo- Power!	Deviens Fire Leo avec Leo.	Diventa Fire Leo con Frz di Leo!	Conviért. en FireLeo con pod. de Leo.
FE		Eサイクロン		ElemCyclne		Elmt.Zykl.	CyclonÉlé	CiclElemen	CiclónElem
		スターフォース! ドラゴンのパワーをまといグリーンドラゴンに!		Become Green Dragon w/ Dragn's pwr!		Werd Green- Dragon mit Dragn-Power!	Deviens Green Dragon avec Dragon.	Dvnt Green Dragon con Frz Dragon!	Conviért. en GrnDrag. con pod de Drag.
100-109		ベストコンボ	Best Combo	Best Combo
		(unchecked)	(unchecked)	A B.Combo in a card. One use only!
10A-10F 117 11B-11F	N/A	(unchecked)	(unchecked)
		(unchecked)	(unchecked)	DummyDummyDu mmy
110-116	N/A	ブラザーバンド	Brotherband	Brotherband
		(unchecked)	(unchecked)	Access your Brother's powers!
118		(unchecked)	(unchecked)	Star Force
		(unchecked)	(unchecked)	Become Ice Pegasus w/ Pegsus' prw!
119		(unchecked)	(unchecked)	Star Force
		(unchecked)	(unchecked)	Become Fire Leo w/ Leo's power!
11A		(unchecked)	(unchecked)	Star Force
		(unchecked)	(unchecked)	Become Green Dragon w/ Dragn's pwr!

Notes:

Empty cells mean these languages do not include any text for these cards.
In typical Battle Network fashion, index 0 is a dummy Battle Card named MegaBuster, though now it has no image. When trying to add it to your folder, it will appear as an empty space. Its name and description can only be seen if you alter the RAM and enter a battle using a folder wihout any Battle Cards (i.e., all values set to 00).
Indexes 97-A8 are Boktai DS cross-over Battle Cards, obtainable only in the Japanese release through linking with that game. Though their names and descriptions are blanked in international releases, they are completely functional (if you manage to hack them into your folder).
Indexes FC-FE are Star Force counter attacks, which are not obtainable as cards inside your folder.
MegaBuster and the アキ/ミテイ Battle Cards do nothing when used. They just poof (just like when Attack+10 and similar cards are not correctly used).
Index F7 belongs to the Andromeda event Battle Card. It will appear as “????” and poof when used if it hasn't been “legitimately” received through an event. When the event flag is triggered, it becomes usable and it shows its correct name and description.

Unused Text#

Removed Chat Mode#

In the game's 10th message file in the local folder, there is the text used in the Wireless Network mode. The dialog mentions a chat mode. Apparently, the game had a feature where you could chat with other players locally. This feature is not present in the final version of the game. However, checking the font table for the game, characters that appear to represent smileys are in the table. This is the only evidence of this chat mode since menu selections and graphics don't appear for this mode. This feature was probably removed since they figured out that local-only chat was really, really, unnecessary.

The following characters are not used, but related to chat: Geo face, Mega Man face, Fire symbol, Aqua symbol, Elec symbol, Wood symbol, VS, trade symbol, Pegasus, Leo, Dragon, Standard Library symbol, Mega Library symbol, Giga Library symbol, mail symbol. These symbols were probably used for players to talk about game-related subjects much faster.

Build Dates#

The header in the save data seems to include a value that looks like a date. It is the same in the Japanese and USA versions, but it's different in the European release. Here, X is a letter that varies depending on the game version (p for Pegasus, l for Leo, d for Dragon):

Version	Value
Japan and USA	`rr1_X061026`
Europe	`rr1_X070608`

Full Weapon Name List#

The game's message file number 102 includes a list of equipable weapon names (0-20) and descriptions (21-41). However, this list is different from the list actually used in the game. All the weapon names are spelled out much more completely and the descriptions are just placeholders. It's possible that names in the game would have been able to fit more characters than the 11 allowed in the game.

Index	JA	EN-US	EN-EU	DE	FR	IT	ES
0	スルドイキバ	Pointed Fangs		Spitze Zähne	Crochet pointu	Zanne Appuntite	Colmillos Punt
1	ヒキサクツメ	Slashing Claws		Ritzklauen	Griffes acérées	Artigli Tagl.	Garras Acuch
2	ヤマアラシノハリ	PorcuNeedles		IgelNadeln	AiguillePointue	Aghi Porcospino	Aguja Puercoes
3	ベアーリング	Bear Ring		Bär-Ring	Anneau d'Ours	Anello D'Orso	Anillo de Oso
4	コブラノキバ	Cobra Fangs		KobraZähne	Crochet Cobra	Zanne Di Cobra	Colmillos Cobra
5	フラッシュアイ	Blinding Eye		Blendauge	Oeil aveuglant	Occhio Accec.	Ojo Cegador
6	ハヤテノウデワ	Thief's Armband		Dieb-Armband	Brassard voleur	Fascia Da Ladro	Brazal Ladrón
7	パワーリング	Power Ring		Power-Ring	AnneauPuissance	Anello Potere	Anillo Potencia
8	アクマノヒトミ	Demon's Eye		Dämon-Auge	Oeil démon	Occhio Demonio	Ojo Demonio
9	マシンガンクロー	Rapid-Fire Claw		Schuss-Klaue	GriffeFeuRapide	Rapid-Fire Claw	Garra Fuego Ráp
10	パラライザー	Paralyzer		Paralyse	Paralyzer	Paralizzatore	Paralizador
11	ハガネノコブシ	Steel Fist	Bubble Fist	Brase-Faust	Poing Bulle	Pugno Bolla	Puño de Burbuja
12	ハンマーグローブ	Hammer Glove		Ham.-Handsch.	Gant marteau	Guanto Martello	Guante Martillo
13	ゼニーサーチング	Zenny Finder		Zenny-Sucher	Détecteur Zenny	Trova Zenny	Buscad Zenny
14	コレクトバイザー	Card Finder		Kartensuch.	Détecteur carte	Trova Carte	Buscado Carta
15	ゲンワクノカオリ	Sweet Mirage		SüßMirage	Mirage doux	Dolce Miraggio	Espejis Dulce
16	カイザーナックル	Kaiser Knuckle		Kaiserschlag	Poing Kaiser	Colpo Kaiser	Puño César
17	マジックブレス	Magic Breath		Magie-Atem	Souffle magique	Alito Magico	Hálito Mágico
18	FMブレスレット	FM Bracelet		FM-Kette	Bracelet FM	Braccialetto FM	Brazalete FM
19	リュウセイノパワー	StarForce Power		StarForce-Power	Puiss StarForce	Forza Starforce	Poten.StarForce
20	エグゼブラスター	B.Net Blaster		B.Net-Blaster	Explo B.Net	B.Net Blaster	Disparad B.Net
21	スルドイキバせつめい	P.Fangs Desc.		SpZähne Beschr.	Desc. CrochetP	Desc. ZanAppun	Desc. Colm Punt.
22	ヒキサクツメせつめい	S.Claws Desc.		R.-Klaue Beschr.	Desc. Griffes	Desc. ArtigTgl	Desc. Garr Acuch
23	ヤマアラシノハリせつめい	P.Needles Desc.		Ig.-Nad. Beschr.	Desc. Aiguille	Desc. AghiPorc	Desc. Aguja P.
24	ベアーリングのせつめい	BearRing Desc.		BärRing Beschr.	Desc. AnnOurs	Desc. AnelOrso	Desc. AnillOso
25	コブラノキバのせつめい	C.Fangs Desc.		K.Zähne Beschr.	Desc. CrochetC	Desc. ZanCobr	Desc. Colm.C.
26	フラッシュアイのせつめい	B.Eye Desc.		B.-Auge Beschr.	Desc. Oeil av	Desc. OccAcce	Desc. Ojo C.
27	ハヤテノウデワのせつめい	T.Armbnd Desc.		D.-Armbd Beschr.	Desc. Brassard	Desc. FasciLad	Desc. Brazl.L.
28	パワーリングのせつめい	P.Ring Desc.		P.-Ring Beschr.	Desc. AnneauP	Desc. AnelPote	Desc. Anillo P.
29	アクマノヒトミのせつめい	D.Eye Desc.		D.-Auge Beschr.	Desc. OeilD	Desc. OcchiDem	Desc. Ojo D.
30	マシンガンクローのせつめい	R-F Claw Desc.		S-Klaue Beschr.	Desc. GriffeF	Desc. R-F Claw	Desc. Garra FR
31	パラライザーのせつめい	Paralyzr Desc.		Paraly. Beschr.	Desc. Paralyzr	Desc. Paralizz	Desc. Paraliz
32	ハガネノコブシのせつめい	S.Fist Desc.		B.-Faust Beschr.	Desc. PoingBulle	Desc. PgnoBolla	Desc. Puño B.
33	ハンマーグローブのせつめい	H.Glove Desc.		H.Hands. Beschr.	Desc. GantM	Desc. GuanMart	Desc. Guante M.
34	ゼニーサーチングのせつめい	Z.Finder Desc.		Z.Sucher Beschr.	Desc. DétectZ	Desc. TrovaZen	Desc. Buscad Z.
35	コレクトバイザーのせつめい	C.Finder Desc.		K.Sucher Beschr.	Desc. DétectC	Desc. TrovaCrt	Desc. Buscad C.
36	ゲンワクのカオリのせつめい	S.Mirage Desc.		Mirage Beschr.	Desc. MirageD	Desc. D.Miragg	Desc. Espejis D.
37	カイザーナックルのせつめい	K.Knckle Desc.		K.Schlag Beschr.	Desc. Poing k	Desc. Colpo K	Desc. Puño C.
38	マジックブレスのせつめい	M.Breath Desc.		M.Atem Beschr.	Desc. SouffleM	Desc. AlitoMag	Desc. Hálito M.
39	FMブレスレットのせつめい	FMBraclt Desc.		FMKette Beschr.	Desc. Bracelet	Desc. BraccFM	Desc. Brazl.FM
40	リュウセイノパワーのせつめい	SF Power Desc.		SFPower Beschr.	Desc. PuissSF	Desc. ForzaSF	Desc. Poten.SF
41	エグゼブラスターのせつめい	BN Blstr Desc.		BN-Blstr Beschr.	Desc. ExploBN	Desc. BlstrBN	Desc. Disp BN

Leveled-Up Navi Cards#

Inside the Navi Card dialog file, the Navi's name appears after their messages. PropellerMan, PitcherMan, KeyMan, ThermoMan, and ShovelerMan all have the numbers 2, 3, 4 after their names. This might suggest that the player would upgrade the Navi Card to have the Navi do different things. However, all the Navi Cards are used very rarely so this concept was probably not necessary.

Debug Text#

Like Battle Network, Star Force has a list of debug commands used by the developers. These reside in the first message file (0000):

Script	JA	EN-US	EN-EU	DE	FR	IT	ES
0	ヘルプシグナルかいし	What do you want to do with 's record? [See Bros. Ranks] [Delete My Record] [Del Friend's Rec]
1	ヘルプシグナルかいし	Begin HelpSignal
2	0123456789ウアイオエケコカクキセサソシステトツタチネノヌナニヒヘホハフミマメムモヤヨユロルリレラン熱斗ワヲギガゲゴグゾジゼズザデドヅダヂベビボバブピパペプポゥァィォェュヴッョャAB CDEFGHIJKLMNOPQR STUVWXYZ*-×=:%?+ ■。ー![RV][BX]&、゜.・;’""~ /()「」[EX][SP][GX][V5]_[z]周えおうあいけくきこかせそすさしつとてたちねのなぬにへふほはひめむみもまゆよやるらりろれ[END]んをわ研げぐごがぎぜずじぞざでどづだぢべばびぼぶぽぷぴぺぱぅぁぃぉぇゅょっゃab cdefghijklmnopqr stuvwxyz容量全木[MB]無現実 [circle][cross]緑敵不止彩起父吾院一二三四五六七八陽十百千万脳上下左右手来日目月星各人入出山口光電気響科次名前学校省[Geo]室世界高[MegaMan]枚野悪[Null][Fire]大小中自分間系花問究門城王兄化葉行街屋水見終新[Aqua]先生長今了点井子牛太属風島性∞時勝赤代年火改計画宇体波回外地員正造値合戦川秋原町[Elec] 用金郎作数方社攻撃力同武何発少教以白早[Wood]面組後文字本階明才者向犬々ヶ連射[VS][trade]田河炎親最[Pegasus]国男天心 [Dragon][Leo][Standard]海[Mega]育[Giga][Mail]÷[@]★\$$\$$``@^ [_][-],ß	!"#$%&'()+,-./ 0123456789:;\<=\>? @ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO PQRSTUVWXYZ\$$[¥]\$$^_ `abcdefghijklmno pqrstuvwxyz{\|}~¡ ¢£¤¥¦§¨©ª«¬®¯°± ²³´µ¶·¸¹º»¼½¾¿ÀÁ ÂÃÄÅŒÇÈÉÊËÌÍÎÏÐÑ ÒÓÔÕÖ×ØÙÚÛÜÝÞßàá âãäåœçèéêëìíîïðñ òóôõö÷øùúûüýþÿ[][-] [×][=][:][%][?][+]■。ー[!][RV][BX][&]、゜[.] [·][·][;][']["]["][~][/][(][)]「」[EX][SP][GX][V5] [_][z][END][MB][circle]€∞[÷][@]★[\$$][\$$]‘—‚
3	あいうえおあいうえあいう [おわる] [おわらない]	[End] [Don't End]		ABCDE ABCD ABC [End] [Don't End]
4	せつぞくしてデータをこうしんするの? それともコードのしゅうせい? [ せつぞくする ] [ コード]	eConnect & update data? Or correct code? [ Connect] [ Cod]	Connect & update data? Or correct code? [ Connect] [ Code ]
5	せつぞくしてデータをこうしんするの? それともコードのしゅうせい? [ せつぞくする ] [コード]	eConnect & update data? Or correct code? [Connect] [Cod]	Connect & update data? Or correct code? [Connect] [Code]
6	どうしようか? [ そうびする ] [ なまえをかえる ] [ さくじょする ]	hoose action... [____Equip_______] [___Change name__] [____Erase______C]	Choose action... [ Equip ] [ Change name ] [ Erase ]
7	どうしようか? [そうびする] [なまえをかえる] [さくじょする]	hoose action... [Equip] [Change n] [EraseC]	Choose action... [Equip] [Change name] [Erase]
8	おんぷげーむきどう	Start Note game
9	お・・・	Oh...
10	ぶらざーのかおテスト	Bro. face test
11	ラインテストラインテストラインテストラインテストラインテストラインテストラインテストラインテストラインテストラインテストラインテストラインテストラインテスト	Line test Line test Line test Line test Line test Line test Line test Line test Line test Line test Line test Line test		Line test Line test Line test Line test Line test Line test Line test Line test Line test Line test Line test Line test
20-114	ゲット!	Got !
115	10000ゼニーゲット!	Got 10000Zennys!
116	0ゼニーをセット	Set 0 Zennys
120	エンカウントON	EncounterON
121	せかいりょこう	TripAroundWorld
122	HPメモリ10GET!!	Got 10 HP Mems
123	HPメモリ20GET!!	Got 20 HP Mems
230	ベストコンボにんていかいし	BeginB.ComboRcog
231	「」をゲットした!!	Got 「」!!
232	よしっ! ってベストコンボをそうびしていないんじゃないか?	OK! But,wait... You didn't equip a B.Combo.
233	よしっ! ってレジェンドフォースを10枚もっているんじゃないか?	OK! But,wait... you've got 10 LegendaryForces.
243	6人ブラザーとうろくOK	6 Bros. reg OK
244	かいぞうたいさくチェックようアンドロメダをGET!! ワイヤレスつうしんでげっとしていないので ????のままです	Got Andromeda for mod check use!! Still ???? because didn't get via wireless
245	フォルダ2GET!!	Got folder 2!!
246	ヨビフォルダGET!!	Got extra folder
247-249	スターフォースGET!!	Got Star Force!!
250	ミソラのブラザーGET!!	Bros. w/Sonia!!
251	ゴリポンのブラザーGET!!	Bros. w/Bud!!
253	キザオのブラザーGET!!	Bros. w/Zack!!
254	いいんちょうのブラザーGET!!	Bros. w/Luna!!

Notes:

All International versions use English and are mostly the same, except for minor differences.
Script 2 seems to print all available characters.
Script 244 seems to test the method to get the special Andromeda Battle Card, which is unusable and appears as “????” if not obtained from a wireless event.
Scripts 250-254 seem to refer to debug functions to instantly form a BrotherBand with main characters. However, the Japanese text uses different/early names for some characters: Bud is mentioned as “ゴリポン” (Goripon) instead of “ゴン太” (Gonta), and Zack is mentioned as “キザオ” (Kizao) instead of “キザマロ” (Kizamaro).

Lunar Knights crossover text#

Though most of the text related to the crossover was either blanked-out out or kept in Japanese, some few strings were localized, and went unused.

Script	ID	JA	EN-US/EN-EU	DE	FR	IT	ES
580	9	カッコイイポスターだジャンゴという名のしょうねんがいさましくかまえている	A cool poster of a boy warrior named Jango posed valiantly.	Cooles Poster des jungen Kriegers Jango in Heldenpose.	Un beau poster d'un guerrier du nom de Jango à l'air courageux.	Un bel poster di un guerriero di nome Jango, in posa.	Bonito póster de un guerrero llamado Jango en pose audaz.
585	12	あんこくけんをかまえるヴァンパイアハンターサバタのポスターだ・・・・・・カッコイイ	A poster of the Dark Sword Vampire Hunter. ...Very cool.	Ein Poster vom Vampirjäger mit dem Dunkel- schwert. Sehr cool...	Une affiche du chasseur de vampires. Trop cool.	Un poster del CacciaVampiri Spada Oscura. Mitico!	Un póster del Caza Vampiros Espada Oscura. ... Muy chulo.
1221	6	このアイテムはボクタイDS せんようのアイテムだね!	This enhancement item is for use with Boktai DS.	Diese Verbesser- ung ist für den Boktai-DS.	Cette améliora- tion s'utilise avec Boktai DS.	Puoi usare questo Power Up con Boktai DS.	Este objeto de mejora se usa con Boktai DS.

The first two messages refer to posters that were actually removed from the International releases. See below.
The translation of ジャンゴ in the first message is quite unusual, not aligning with the localisation of early Boktai games (Django) nor Boktai DS/Lunar Knights (Aaron).

The following items have some text that remained in the International releases, but most descriptions were blanked out:

JA	Translation	EN-US	DE	FR	IT	ES
タイヨウのカギ	Solar Key	SunKey	SunKey	SunKey	SunKey	LlaveSol
カギのかかったあかいミステリーウェーブをじどうでかいせきするよ	When used, it will automatically unlock red mystery waves.	Item that auto- unlocks red mystery waves.	Objekt,das rote Geheimwellen au- tofreischaltet.	Objet qui déblo- que les ondes mystères rouges.	Oggetto che sblocca le Onde Mistero rosse.	Auto desbloquea ondas miste- riosas rojas.
Pロックヘッド	Pegasus Mega Head	PMegaHd	PMegaHd	PMegaHd	PMegaHd	PMegaHd
ボクタイDS せんようアイテムアタマにそうびするアクセサリーだよ	An accesory for the head that can only be used in Lunar Knights.
Dロックボディ	Dragon Mega Body	DMegaBod	DMegaBdy	DMegaBod	DMegaBdy	DMegaBod
ボクタイDS せんようアイテムドウにそうびするアクセサリーだよ	An accessory for the body that can only be used in Lunar Knights.
Lロックレッグ	Leo Mega Legs	LMegaLeg	LMegaLeg	LMegaLeg	LMegaLeg	LMegaLeg
ボクタイDS せんようアイテムアシにそうびするアクセサリーだよ	An accessory for the legs that can only be used in Lunar Knights.
エンブレムオブL	Emblem of Luna	LEmblem	LEmblem	LEmblem	L.Emblem	LEmblem
ボクタイDS せんようアイテムタテをキョウカするキチョウヒンだね	A valuable item that can only be used in Lunar Knights. It strenghtens your shield.
ソセイヤク	Resuscitation Medicine	HPRecov	HPRecov	HPRecov	HPRecov	RecupHP
ボクタイDS せんようアイテムたおれたナカマをかんぜんにかいふくするアイテムだよ	An item that can only be used in Lunar Knights. It completely heals fallen friends.
ガマンノミ	Endurance Fruit	PwrDrnk	PwrDrnk	PwrDrnk	PwrDrnk	BebidFrz
ボクタイDS せんようアイテムいっていじかんダメージをうけなくするアイテムだよ	An item that can only be used in Lunar Knights. It prevents damage for a certain period of time.
ホシノカケラ	Star Fragment	StarFrag	StarFrag	StarFrag	StarFrag	StarFrag
ボクタイDS せんようアイテムアンコクケンをキョウカするためのジャンクパーツだよ	An item that can only be used in Lunar Knights. A junk part that strenghtens the Dark Sword.
オリハルコン	Orichalcum	Alloy	Alloy	Alloy	Alloy	Aleación
ボクタイDS せんようアイテムタイヨウジュウをキョウカするためのジャンクパーツだよ	An item that can only be used in Lunar Knights. A junk part that strenghtens the Solar Gun.

Wave Scanner#

The Wave Scanner is a toy and peripheral released in Japan by Takara Tomy in February 2007³, featuring a scanner that works with the real-life Battle Cards. While it works on its own as a toy, it can be plugged in to the audio jack of the Nintendo DS systems to communicate with the Japanese version of Mega Man Star Force. It allows sending data from the toy and, most importantly, swiping the aforementioned real-life Battle Cards to give enhancements in the game.

Real Battle Cards can be scanned during battle, and, depending on certain rules, one of the cards shown in the Custom screen will transform in the swiped card, which has some power-ups when compared to the standard version of the card. The DS game includes a list of such effects, matched with the barcode present in each card (i.e., the cards themselves do not contain the power-ups, but these are hard-coded in the games).

Remains in the international releases#

Graphics#

This is the animation that shows after swiping a real Battle Card, causing a virtual Battle Card in the game to morph.

Text#

In mess.bin, script #101 contains several lines referencing the Wave Scanner and its features. These were localized even in the European release, though the toy wasn't released outside Japan.

ID	JA	EN-US/EN-EU	DE	FR	IT	ES
4	スキャナーデータをじゅしんしたぜ!	We got some new data from the scanner!	Wir haben neue Daten vom Scanner!	Nouvelles données scanner !	Abbiamo dei nuovi dati dallo scanner!	¡Tenemos datos nuevos del escáner!
5	スキャナーデータをほぞんするのか? [ はい ][ いいえ]	Save the scanner data? [ Yes ][ No]	Scannerdaten speichern? [ Ja ][ Nein]	Sauvegarder les données ? [ Oui ][ Non]	Salvare i dati dello scanner? [ Sì ][ No]	¿Guardar datos del escáner? [ Sí ][ No]
14	これがうけとったスキャナーデータのないようだぜ	Here are the contents of the scanner data.	Das hier ist der Inhalt der Scannerdaten.	Voici le contenu des données scanner.	Ecco i dati ottenuti dalla scansione.	Estos son los datos del escáner.
15	すでにほぞんしているスキャナーデータをさくじょして、あらたなスキャナーデータをほぞんするのか? [ はい ][ いいえ]	You wanna erase the old scanner data and save the new scanner data? [ Yes ][ No]	Alte Scanner- daten löschen und neue Scanner- daten speichern? [ Ja ][ Nein]	Veux-tu effacer les anciennes données et sauvegarder les nouvelles ? [ Oui ][ Non]	Vuoi cancellare i vecchi dati della scansione e salvare quelli nuovi? [ Sì ][ No]	¿Borrar los datos anteriores del escáner y guardar los datos nuevos? [ Sí ][ No]
40	すでにスキャナーデータのじょうほうは ON されているぜ!	The scanner data is in effect!	Scannerdaten angewendet!	Données scanner effectives !	Dati scanner attivi!	¡Aplicados datos del escáner!
41	すでにスキャナーデータのじょうほうは OFF されているぜ!	The scanner data is not in effect!	Scannerdaten werden nicht angewendet!	Données scanner non effectives !	Dati scanner non in funzione!	¡No se han aplicado los dts del escáner!
42	スキャナーデータはなにもないぜ!	There isn't any scanner data!	Keine Scanner- daten vorhanden!	Absence de données scanner.	Non ci sono dati scanner!	¡No hay datos del escáner!
43	これがオレのステータスだぜ!	Here's my stats.	Meine Daten.	Voici mes stats.	Le mie statist.	Mis estadístic.
44	スキャナーデータをさくじょしたぜ!	That scanner data's history!	Die Scannerdaten wurden gelöscht.	Ces données n'existent plus.	I dati scanner sono storia!	¡Los datos son historia!
46	いまはスキャナーデータをじゅしんできるじょうきょうじゃないぜ!	You can't get any scanner data right now!	Momentan keine Scannerdaten abrufbar!	Données scanner actuellement inaccessibles !	Ora non puoi ottenere dati dallo scanner!	¡Ahora no se pueden obtener datos!

Effects data#

The data for Battle Cards includes the effect caused by swiping a card:⁴

Index	Name	Effect	Conversion flags	Barcode ID
00	MegaBuster	None	None	0000
01	Cannon	+50 damage	None	0013
02	PlusCannon	+60 damage	None	001A
03	HevyCannon	+70 damage	None	001F
04	PlasmaGun1	None	None	002C
05	PlasmaGun2	None	None	0037
06	PlasmaGun3	None	None	0040
07	Gatling1	None	None	0047
08	Gatling2	None	None	0056
09	Gatling3	None	None	0063
0A	AirSpread	×5 damage	None	0064
0B	RdrMissil1	+20 damage	None	0076
0C	RdrMissil2	+30 damage	None	007C
0D	RdrMissil3	+40 damage	None	008A
0E	HeatBall1	+30 damage	None	008C
0F	HeatBall2	+60 damage	None	0096
10	HeatBall3	+90 damage	None	00A8
11	IceMeteor1	None	None	00AE
12	IceMeteor2	None	None	00BC
13	IceMeteor3	None	None	00BE
14	StunNukle	×2 damage	None	00D1
15	PoisNukle	×2 damage	None	00D9
16	FreezNukle	×2 damage	None	00DE
17	Sword	+60 damage	None	00EB
18	WideSword	+70 damage	None	00F6
19	LongSword	+80 damage	None	00FF
1A	BlazngEdge	+20 damage	None	0106
1B	TidalEdge	+60 damage	None	0115
1C	StrikeEdge	+60 damage	None	0118
1D	ArboEdge	+50 damage	None	0123
1E	BreakSabre	+100 damage	None	012C
1F	GrndWave1	+10 damage	None	013C
20	GrndWave2	+20 damage	None	0140
21	GrndWave3	+30 damage	None	014C
22	JetAttack1	×2 damage	None	0156
23	JetAttack2	×2 damage	None	015E
24	JetAttack3	×2 damage	None	016E
25	PowerBomb1	+40 damage	None	0172
26	PowerBomb2	+50 damage	None	017E
27	PowerBomb3	+60 damage	None	0188
28	GhstPulse1	×2 damage	None	0190
29	GhstPulse2	×2 damage	None	019F
2A	GhstPulse3	×2 damage	None	01AC
2B	FireRing1	×2 damage	None	01B7
2C	FireRing2	×2 damage	None	01C0
2D	FireRing3	×3 damage	None	01C7
2E	TimeBomb1	None	None	01CC
2F	TimeBomb2	None	None	01D9
30	TimeBomb3	None	None	01E4
31	FireBzook1	+50 damage	None	01ED
32	FireBzook2	+60 damage	None	01F4
33	FireBzook3	+70 damage	None	0202
34	TailBurnr1	+40 damage	None	020E
35	TailBurnr2	+50 damage	None	0218
36	TailBurnr3	+60 damage	None	0220
37	WideWave1	None	None	0226
38	WideWave2	None	None	0234
39	WideWave3	None	None	0240
3A	ChainBubl1	×2 damage	None	024A
3B	ChainBubl2	×2 damage	None	0252
3C	ChainBubl3	×3 damage	None	0258
3D	GreenInk	+10 damage	None	0265
3E	BlueInk	+20 damage	None	0270
3F	PurpleInk	+30 damage	None	0279
40	StikyRain1	×2 damage	None	0280
41	StikyRain2	×2 damage	None	028F
42	StikyRain3	×2 damage	None	029C
43	CloudShot1	+40 damage	None	02A7
44	CloudShot2	+50 damage	None	02B0
45	CloudShot3	+60 damage	None	02B7
46	ThndrBall1	×2 damage	None	02BC
47	ThndrBall2	×3 damage	None	02C8
48	ThndrBall3	×3 damage	None	02D2
49	VolticEye1	×2 damage	None	02DA
4A	VolticEye2	×2 damage	None	02EA
4B	VolticEye3	×3 damage	None	02EE
4C	FlickrKck1	None	None	02FA
4D	FlickrKck2	None	None	0304
4E	FlickrKck3	None	None	030C
4F	JumboHmmr1	+40 damage	None	031C
50	JumboHmmr2	+50 damage	None	0320
51	JumboHmmr3	+60 damage	None	032B
52	MopLance1	+50 damage	None	0334
53	MopLance2	+100 damage	None	0345
54	MopLance3	+150 damage	None	034A
55	Fokx-Fu1	×2 damage	None	0357
56	Fokx-Fu2	×2 damage	None	0362
57	Fokx-Fu3	×2 damage	None	036B
58	VulcnSeed1	+10 damage	None	0372
59	VulcnSeed2	+20 damage	None	0381
5A	VulcnSeed3	+30 damage	None	0384
5B	BraveSwrd1	+10 damage	None	038E
5C	BraveSwrd2	+10 damage	None	03A0
5D	BraveSwrd3	+20 damage	None	03A6
5E	JunkCube1	×2 damage	None	03B4
5F	JunkCube2	×2 damage	None	03B6
60	JunkCube3	×2 damage	None	03C0
61	SyncHook1	+60 damage	None	03D2
62	SyncHook2	+70 damage	None	03D8
63	SyncHook3	+80 damage	None	03E6
64	PowerSong	None	None	03E8
65	QuakeSong	None	None	03F2
66	TripSong	None	None	03FE
67	MoaiFall1	+40 damage	None	040C
68	MoaiFall2	+50 damage	None	0412
69	MoaiFall3	+60 damage	None	041A
6A	BigAx1	+100 damage	None	0424
6B	BigAx2	+120 damage	None	0430
6C	BigAx3	+130 damage	None	043E
6D	MagiCrysl1	None	None	0444
6E	MagiCrysl2	None	None	044C
6F	MagiCrysl3	None	None	0457
70	BlackHole1	+50 damage	None	0464
71	BlackHole2	+70 damage	None	0473
72	BlackHole3	+90 damage	None	047A
73	BrsrkSwrd1	None	None	0483
74	BrsrkSwrd2	None	None	048E
75	BrsrkSwrd3	None	None	049B
76	GreenBurst	+20 damage	None	04A0
77	IceBurst	+20 damage	None	04A7
78	PoisBurst	+20 damage	None	04B0
79	TyphnDance	+50 damage	None	04BC
7A	JamminPnch	×2 damage	None	04CA
7B	JamMachGun	+20 damage	None	04D0
7C	Whistle	None	None	04D8
7D	Bombalizer	+100 damage	None	04E2
7E	AntiSword	None	Non-Elemental	04EE
7F	Recover10	None	None	04FC
80	Recover30	None	None	0502
81	Recover50	None	None	050A
82	Recover80	None	None	0514
83	Recover120	None	None	0521
84	Recover150	None	None	0530
85	Recover200	None	None	0537
86	Recover300	None	None	0540
87	Barrier	None	1st card in Custom Screen	054B
88	Barrier100	None	1st card in Custom Screen	0552
89	Barrier200	None	1st card in Custom Screen	055D
8A	Aura	None	None	0564
8B	Invisible	None	None	0577
8C	SpiritFury	None	Non-Elemental	0578
8D	PoisnApple	None	Non-Elemental	0586
8E	DoublCross	None	Non-Elemental	058C
8F	GigaMine	None	Non-Elemental	059E
90	GrassStage	None	1st card in Custom Screen	05A8
91	IceStage	None	1st card in Custom Screen	05AA
92	GraviStage	None	1st card in Custom Screen	05B8
93	GNullStage	None	1st card in Custom Screen	05BE
94	HolyPanel	None	None	05D0
95	ParlyzPlus	None	None	05DA
96	Attack+10	None	None	05DC
97	Solar Gun	None	None	05EB
98	Solar Gun V2	None	None	05F2
99	Solar Gun V3	None	None	05FB
9A	Dark Blade	+50 damage	None	0606
9B	Dark Blade V2	+60 damage	None	0613
9C	Dark Blade V3	+70 damage	None	0618
9D	Ursula	+60 damage	None	0629
9E	Ursula V2	+80 damage	None	0632
9F	Ursula V3	+100 damage	None	063D
A0	Tove	+20 damage	None	0640
A1	Tove V2	+20 damage	None	0650
A2	Tove V3	+30 damage	None	0658
A3	Alexander	None	None	0662
A4	Alexander V2	None	None	066E
A5	Alexander V3	None	None	0672
A6	Ezra	+10 damage	None	0682
A7	Ezra V2	+20 damage	None	068A
A8	Ezra V3	+30 damage	None	0694
A9-B4	Vacant	None	None	FFFF
B5	TaurusFire	None	Fire Elemental	071A
B6	TaursFire[EX]	None	Fire Elemental	0724
B7	TaursFire[SP]	None	Fire Elemental	0726
B8	CygnusWing	None	Non-Elemental	0734
B9	CygnsWing[EX]	None	Non-Elemental	073A
BA	CygnsWing[SP]	None	Non-Elemental	074C
BB	HarpNote	None	Non-Elemental	0756
BC	HarpNote[EX]	None	Non-Elemental	0758
BD	HarpNote[SP]	None	Non-Elemental	0766
BE	LibraScals	None	Aqua Elemental	076C
BF	LibrScals[EX]	None	Aqua Elemental	077F
C0	LibrScals[SP]	None	Aqua Elemental	0780
C1	QnOphiuca	None	Wood Elemental	078D
C2	QnOphiuca[EX]	None	Wood Elemental	079C
C3	QnOphiuca[SP]	None	Wood Elemental	07A3
C4	GeminSpark	None	Elec Elemental	07AC
C5	GemnSpk[EX]	None	Elec Elemental	07B7
C6	GemnSpk[SP]	None	Elec Elemental	07C4
C7	CancrBuble	None	Aqua Elemental	07C9
C8	CancrBubl[EX]	None	Aqua Elemental	07D0
C9	CancrBubl[SP]	None	Aqua Elemental	07DB
CA	WolfWoods	None	Wood Elemental	07E8
CB	WolfWoods[EX]	None	Wood Elemental	07F7
CC	WolfWoods[SP]	None	Wood Elemental	07FE
CD	CrwnThundr	None	Elec Elemental	0807
CE	CrwnThndr[EX]	None	Elec Elemental	0812
CF	CrwnThndr[SP]	None	Elec Elemental	081F
D0	PegasusMgc	None	Aqua Elemental	0824
D1	PegasuMgc[EX]	None	Aqua Elemental	082B
D2	PegasuMgc[SP]	None	Aqua Elemental	0834
D3	LeoKingdom	None	Fire Elemental	0841
D4	LeoKingdm[EX]	None	Fire Elemental	0850
D5	LeoKingdm[SP]	None	Fire Elemental	0857
D6	DragonSky	None	Wood Elemental	0860
D7	DragonSky[EX]	None	Wood Elemental	086B
D8	DragonSky[SP]	None	Wood Elemental	0878
D9-E6	Undecided	None	None	FFFF
E7	PegasuMgc[GX]	None	Aqua Elemental	090D
E8	Aqua+50	None	Aqua Elemental	0916
E9	OxTackle	None	Non-Elemental	0921
EA	BrkTmeBmb	None	Fire Elemental	0924
EB	DarkSword	None	Non-Elemental	0933
EC	LeoKingdm[GX]	None	Fire Elemental	093A
ED	Fire+50	None	Fire Elemental	0943
EE	GemniThndr	None	Elec Elemental	094E
EF	DrknesHole	None	Non-Elemental	095B
F0	LifeAura	None	Non-Elemental	0960
F1	DragonSky[GX]	None	Wood Elemental	0973
F2	Wood+50	None	Wood Elemental	0974
F3	GorgonEye	None	Non-Elemental	0981
F4	DestrMissl	None	Non-Elemental	0990
F5	PoisonPhar	None	Non-Elemental	0997
F6	Undecided	None	None	FFFF
F7	Andromeda	None	Non-Elemental	09AB
F8-FA	Vacant	None	None	FFFF
FB	Undecided	None	None	FFFF
FC	Mag'sFreez	None	None	FFFF
FD	AtomcBlazr	None	None	FFFF
FE	ElemCyclne	None	None	FFFF
FF	Undecided	None	None	FFFF

Notes:

Cards in italics are dummy/placeholder ones.
Cards in bold are from the Lunar Knights crossover.
Lunar Knight crossover Battle Cards have data for the Wave Scanner, including unique barcode IDs, but no real-life Battle Cards have been released for them, making that data unused even in the Japanese version.⁵

Unused Graphics#

Early Menus#

Inside the game's subscreen archive are these two menu sprites. They contain graphics for an early version of the Personal screen, as seen in pre-release screenshots like this one:

Early Geo Portrait#

In a prototype of the game, Geo Stelar had a different, dorkier-looking portrait. The portrait was quickly redone and the game no longer uses it. However, the game had a special connection with Lunar Knights: Lunar Knights featured a Mega Man Star Force cameo where Geo appeared after connecting with the Mega Man Star Force game. A very similar portrait appeared in Lunar Knights, clearly based on the Geo's early portrait. There is also a Mega Man portrait in Lunar Knights, but it's based more on the final portrait than the early one.

Mega Man and Geo Portrait#

Also in the game's subscreen archive is this graphic of Mega Man. This graphic is unusual because not only is it unused, it seems incomplete. It looks like a sketched out placeholder graphic for Mega Man, probably on some status screen because it's screen-sized. The format is also different from the other graphics. All other illustrations in the game are 8bpp with a simple tilemap to arrange it. This graphic is 4bpp and uses a tilemap to use slightly more colors. There also isn't any black outline. The format suggest the image is really old, probably related to the parts customization feature for which there isn't any graphical connection to. There is also an image of Geo in a similar style (screen sized and low-quality) but the tilemap data is corrupted and the palette is incomplete, making it impossible to rip.

Mega Man's graphic matches one of the early designs by the team (notice Mega Man's back, which is different from his final design):

Spacesuit Portraits#

Available in five flavors: White (generic), red (Geo), blue (Luna), yellow (Bud) and green (Zack)

Each spacesuit from the SpaceSim has a dialogue portrait. They were likely scrapped to allow the player to know who was inside each suit.

Generic Comp 2#

Also similar to Battle Network is the "requirement" of having a generic comp with 2 warps used to chain consecutive maps. This makes another feature Star Force lacked since this map is never used in the game. Either the harsh, offensive use of pink and purple caused this to be removed, or there wasn't enough time to implement a series of consecutive maps in the game.

Gemini Spark's Texture#

Gemini Spark have a + and - symbol in their face textures, but it cannot be seen in-game because their helmets cover it.

Unused 3D Objects/Animations#

Turning Cannons#

To do:
Find another video of the trailer.

Watch on YouTube

In some early trailers for the game, the Cannon enemies were shown to have the ability to tilt from left-to-right potentially firing at angles. In the final version, the enemy becomes completely stationary, probably because it was deemed too difficult having it attack from anywhere. This behavior can still be restored through a hack, though it doesn't function properly.

Green Mystery Wave#

Among the various 3D models is this object. A 3D Green Mystery Wave suggests that this game would have had these in battle similar to Mega Man Battle Network 4-6. There are no other alternate colors to this model. There is also no known method to get these to appear in battle. Perhaps this was a late feature since Mega Man Star Force 2 would then include a similar take on the concept of protecting an object during battle for a reward.

Mega Man Battle Network 5 Models#

To do:
Compile a full list of the models with details on them as well as images. Animated images of the animations would be useful, too.

This needs some investigation.
Discuss ideas and findings on the talk page.
Specifically: Are the glitches due to the model viewer used?

The blue tip on his hair is from bad texture.

Inside the game's ROM, there are contents seemingly "leftover" from Battle Network, which include 3D models of MegaMan.EXE, Lan Hikari (Netto in Japan), a boy, and a generic NetNavi. They also include animations.

When they were first discovered in 2010, they were glitchy due to the software they were being viewed in. However, by opening them through a third-party Mario Kart DS editor "MKDS Course Modifier," we can see the models and their animations work (mostly). Animations include running, walking, shooting (the models also include a MegaBuster for MegaMan as well as a boot, which strangely enough would seem to fit Star Force MegaMan's proportions...) and flinching (albeit glitchy) from getting hit.

The models are quite distorted and disproportionate. For example, MegaMan has square rings for the cuffs of his gloves and boots, an enlarged emblem, and no backpack. Also, it is not based off his model from Battle Network 5: Double Team, which came with a far more accurate model that's used throughout the entire game, as well as some complete animations which were never used.

Lan's model has a disproportionate head, plus his torso is rather small, which results in his arms flailing around during his run cycle. Also, he runs! He has no roller skates like in every other game he has appeared in.

The boy has quite complicated textures. Whoever worked on these models took the head model for Lan and placed the texture from the sprite of the boy character onto the model, which results in him having poor-quality eye textures.

The generic Net Navi character is so generic that there is nothing to say about him. He has the exact same animations as the other characters which is what makes him so generic.

Also found were models for a couple of stages, including full models for ACDC Town, Lan's room (complete with a closet, which has boxes of battle chips similar to those from Higsby's Chip Shop), a Net Area, and finally a Battle Stage. ACDC Town is pretty complete. Interestingly, it has 2 relics from long-lost sponsorship deals with Honda and 7/11. Strangely, everythingvisible is connected to the center of the map, except the Honda letters, which are connected to boxes directly in front of them.

Lan's Room has nothing special except that there's an object obscuring the view to his computer monitor, as well as the door to the closet being far too small, which brings us to something later discussed. Net Area is a very accurate rendition from one in the first game.

Since the proportions of the areas and the models aren't quite right, this seems to have merely been a test by Capcom to try out the hardware capabilities of the Nintendo DS.

Unused Enemies#

Test Enemies#

Watch on YouTube

The video on the right shows two test enemies present in the game's data. The first one (called "Mettenna" during battle) does not appear on the field until the battle begins, after which it will appear as a 1HP Dragon Sky which can neither harm nor be harmed by Mega Man (expect with the DrknesHole Giga Card) and just stays in place. Oddly enough, while the TestVirus can be "deleted" with the DrknesHole card, only the HP number underneath it disappears and the battle doesn't end. The second one (called "TaurusFire" during battle) appears as a 500HP Fire Leo Mega Man, most likely used to test boss fights, which does nothing but continuously uses AntiSword. Unlike the first virus however, this one can be damaged and can damage Mega Man if a sword-type Battle Card is used against it. The Test Mega Man always gives a GrndWave card upon defeat.

Unused Versions#

Every boss has six slots, but only three of them are used (Except Gemini Spark, who uses all six slots for Gemini Spark White and Black). The rest of the slots contain placeholders labeled with numbers (For example, Taurus Fire's fourth slot is labeled TaurusFire4) that have the same stats as the SP version of the boss. Andromeda, the final boss, has four unused slots, with Andromeda Infinity being used in the third slot. Andromeda2 has the same stats as Andromeda, while Andromeda4-6 have the same stats as Andromeda Infinity.

Regional Differences#

Japanese vs. International#

Boktai DS cross-over#

Continuing the tradition established in previous Battle Network titles, the Japanese version of this game had a cross-over with Boktai DS, but related content was removed (similar to what happened with Battle Network 6).

Some of that cross-over content includes Battle Cards, a short scenario, and connectivity with the Boktai DS game.

Battle Cards

The Battle Cards inspired by Boktai DS characters, are still in the USA and EUR games, fully working, including sprites, but with blanked-out names and descriptions. These can't be normally obtained, so hacking is required. Check the Unused Battle Cards section here.

Removed graphics

Some minor Boktai DS/Lunar Knights references didn't make the cut.

Japan	International


These Django/Aaron and Sabata/Lucian posters in Nacys were removed. Curiously, their descriptions weren't. Check here.

Items

After connecting to a Japanese Lunar Knights game, special red mystery waves can appear in the Japanese Mega Man Star Force game (which can be unlocked with the SunKey SubCard)⁶. Additionally, there are items that can be obtained in Star Force, but are only meant to be transferred to Lunar Knights to become useful (conversely, Lunar Knights players can get items that are only meant to be sent to Star Force):

Name (Mega Man Star Force)	Type (Lunar Knights)	Effect (Lunar Knights)
PMegaHd	Accessory	Increases the duration of item effects, depending on the level of the Brother partner in MMSF.
DMegaBdy	Accessory	Decreases received damage, depending on the level of the Brother partner in MMSF.
LMegaLeg	Accessory	Nullifies traps, depending on the level of the Brother partner in MMSF.
LEmblem	Valuable	Raises the Silver Star's Guard Counter limit to 99.
HPRecov	Item	Completely restores the life and energy of a fallen comrade.
PwrDrnk	Item	Renders you impervious to damage for 15 seconds.
StarFrag	Junk part	Used to upgrade weapons.
Alloy	Junk part	Used to upgrade weapons.

US English vs. European English#

The European release of the games (which includes all other European languages) fixed some text issues and changes other minor stuff.

Text differences#

Script	ID	EN-US	EN-EU	Comment
0	4	eConnect & update data? Or correct code? [ Connect] [ Cod]	Connect & update data? Or correct code? [ Connect] [ Code ]	EN-EU corrected misplaced letters.
0	5	teConnect & update data? Or correct code? [Connec] [Cod]	Connect & update data? Or correct code? [Connect] [Code]	EN-EU corrected misplaced letters.
0	6	hoose action... [____Equip_______] [___Change name__] [____Erase______C]	Choose action... [ Equip ] [ Change name ] [ Erase ]	EN-EU corrected some misplaced letters and replaced underscores with spaces.
0	7	amehoose action... [Equip] [Change n] [EraseC]	Choose action... [Equip] [Change name] [Erase]	EN-EU corrected misplaced letters.
1	164	asses	Asses	EN-EU capitalizes this blacklisted word to avoid false positives like “glasses” (which caused an issue with Cipher Mail in EN-US).
1	165	ass	Ass	EN-EU capitalizes this blacklisted word to avoid false positives like “glasses” (which caused an issue with Cipher Mail in EN-US).
10	27	[Mugshot:Geo] Friend isn't ready. Retry? [Mugshot:Geo] [ Yes ][ No]	[Mugshot:Geo] Friend isn't ready. Retry? [Mugshot:Geo] [ Yes ][ No]	EN-EU adds a wait time.
10	121	[Mugshot:Geo] k to be Bros. [ Yes ] [ No As]	[Mugshot:Geo] Ask to be Bros. [ Yes ] [ No ]	EN-EU corrected misplaced letters.
10	122	[Mugshot:Geo] 's modifications are ON. [ Yes ] [ No ]	[Mugshot:Geo] 's modifications are ON. [ Yes ] [ No ]	Spacing differences in options.
10	125	[Mugshot:Geo] hat wants to chat. [ Chat ] [ Don't c]	[Mugshot:Geo] wants to chat. [ Chat ] [ Don't chat ]	EN-EU corrected misplaced letters.
10	126	[Mugshot:Geo] hat wants to chat. [ Chat ] [ Don't c]	[Mugshot:Geo] wants to chat. [ Chat ] [ Don't chat ]	EN-EU corrected misplaced letters.
10	131	[Mugshot:Geo] you wanna disconnect? [ Yes ] [ No Do]	[Mugshot:Geo] Do you wanna disconnect? [ Yes ] [ No ]	EN-EU corrected misplaced letters.
10	226	[Mugshot:OmegaXis] got Giga card OxTackle!	[Mugshot:OmegaXis] got Giga card TaurusTcle!	EN-EU corrected the Battle Card name for consistency with the localized name.
13	233	OxTackle all enemies in 1 column.	TaurusTackle all enemies in 1 column.	EN-EU corrected the Battle Card description for consistency with the localized name.
16	1	[Mugshot:OmegaXis] White battle cards are useful little buggers. [Mugshot:OmegaXis] No matter where they are,they can be paired up [Mugshot:OmegaXis] with another card,even different ones! [Mugshot:MegaMan] Really? Sounds like it's easy to combine them. [Mugshot:OmegaXis] Yeah. For example, [Mugshot:OmegaXis] take this wide area attack, AirSpread...	[Mugshot:OmegaXis] White battle cards are useful little guys. [Mugshot:OmegaXis] No matter where they are,they can be paired up [Mugshot:OmegaXis] with another card,even different ones! [Mugshot:MegaMan] Really? Sounds like it's easy to combine them. [Mugshot:OmegaXis] Yeah. For example, [Mugshot:OmegaXis] take this wide area attack, AirSpread...	EN-EU replaces “buggers” with “guys”, since “bugger” is an offensive word in British English.
24	10	[Mugshot:Sonia] I can merge with Lyra to become Harp Note!	[Mugshot:Sonia] I can merge with Harp to become Harp Note!	This FM alien is renamed to Harp in EN-EU, like in Japanese.
95	9	[Mugshot:Sonia] I heard from Lyra that another FM-ian [Mugshot:Sonia] showed up in Echo Ridge! [Mugshot:Sonia] Are you OK? [Mugshot:Sonia] I hope you're doing alright...	[Mugshot:Sonia] I heard from Harp that another FM-ian [Mugshot:Sonia] showed up in Echo Ridge! [Mugshot:Sonia] Are you OK? [Mugshot:Sonia] I hope you're doing alright...	This FM alien is renamed to Harp in EN-EU, like in Japanese.
101	20	Attack Rapid Charge	Atk. Rpd. Chg.	EN-EU abbreviates this due to space constraints.
101	21	Gauge Mega Cards Giga Cards	Gauge MegaCrd GigaCrd	EN-EU abbreviates this due to space constraints.
102	11	Steel Fist	Bubble Fist	This message file is an early list of weapons. EN-EU uses the name of the actual, used weapon.
102	32	S.Fist Desc.	BublFist Desc.	This message file is an early list of weapons. EN-EU uses the name of the actual, used weapon.
142	8	got """"!!	got: """"!!	EN-EU added colons for consistency.
194	8	[Mugshot:Lyra] I'm Lyra and I am a lover of music. [Mugshot:Lyra] You are a chosen one,Sonia. You have the ability [Mugshot:Lyra] to turn music into your strength... [Mugshot:Lyra] Your music is your own. [Mugshot:Lyra] If you were able to dispose those who want to use [Mugshot:Lyra] your song,or make money off of it, [Mugshot:Lyra] then your music would be yours. And then,you can [Mugshot:Lyra] keep your memory of your mama and you pristine... [Mugshot:Lyra] You must protect your song with your own hands.	[Mugshot:Lyra] I'm Harp and I am a lover of music. [Mugshot:Lyra] You are a chosen one,Sonia. You have the ability [Mugshot:Lyra] to turn music into your strength... [Mugshot:Lyra] Your music is your own. [Mugshot:Lyra] If you were able to dispose those who want to use [Mugshot:Lyra] your song,or make money off of it, [Mugshot:Lyra] then your music would be yours. And then,you can [Mugshot:Lyra] keep your memory of your mama and you pristine... [Mugshot:Lyra] You must protect your song with your own hands.	This FM alien is renamed to Harp in EN-EU, like in Japanese.
195	12	[Mugshot:OmegaXis] I knew it. She's been taken over. [Mugshot:OmegaXis] I figured this would happen, [Mugshot:OmegaXis] and by the looks of things,I'd say it's Lyra... [Mugshot:OmegaXis] Man,I'm no good at dealing with... women.	[Mugshot:OmegaXis] I knew it. She's been taken over. [Mugshot:OmegaXis] I figured this would happen, [Mugshot:OmegaXis] and by the looks of things,I'd say it's Harp... [Mugshot:OmegaXis] Man,I'm no good at dealing with... women.	This FM alien is renamed to Harp in EN-EU, like in Japanese.
195	16	[Mugshot:OmegaXis] Don't get careless! [Mugshot:OmegaXis] This girl's the one who knocked the old man out. [Mugshot:OmegaXis] Lyra is an FM- ian who controls music notes. [Mugshot:OmegaXis] You can't let your guard down!	[Mugshot:OmegaXis] Don't get careless! [Mugshot:OmegaXis] This girl's the one who knocked the old man out. [Mugshot:OmegaXis] Harp is an FM- ian who controls music notes. [Mugshot:OmegaXis] You can't let your guard down!	This FM alien is renamed to Harp in EN-EU, like in Japanese.
198	5	[Mugshot:OmegaXis] (I see you're just as good a sweet talker [Mugshot:OmegaXis] as ever,Lyra...)	[Mugshot:OmegaXis] (I see you're just as good a sweet talker [Mugshot:OmegaXis] as ever,Harp...)	This FM alien is renamed to Harp in EN-EU, like in Japanese.
199	19	[Mugshot:HarpNote] I'll watch over Lyra and make sure she doesn't [Mugshot:HarpNote] cause any more trouble. And you won't see me [Mugshot:HarpNote] using my beloved music for evil ever again. [Mugshot:HarpNote] ...?	[Mugshot:HarpNote] I'll watch over Harp and make sure she doesn't [Mugshot:HarpNote] cause any more trouble. And you won't see me [Mugshot:HarpNote] using my beloved music for evil ever again. [Mugshot:HarpNote] ...?	This FM alien is renamed to Harp in EN-EU, like in Japanese.
200	33	[Mugshot:Sonia] Lyra! Let's go!	[Mugshot:Sonia] Harp! Let's go!	This FM alien is renamed to Harp in EN-EU, like in Japanese.
212	33	[Mugshot:LeoKingdomShadow] In preparation for the fated day's coming, [Mugshot:LeoKingdomShadow] we felt that we needed to confer upon you [Mugshot:LeoKingdomShadow] a certain special power... [Mugshot:LeoKingdomShadow] The power of the stars... The Star Force! [Mugshot:DragonSkyShadow] But for us to give this power, [Mugshot:DragonSkyShadow] you must know the value of your Brothers [Mugshot:DragonSkyShadow] and must possess a strong heart that is willing [Mugshot:DragonSkyShadow] to protect all that is dear to it. [Mugshot:OmegaXis] Heh,but if you just need a human who can [Mugshot:OmegaXis] change into wave form and has a Brother, [Mugshot:OmegaXis] then there's also Harp Note. [Mugshot:OmegaXis] If you give them the Star Force, wouldn't that [Mugshot:OmegaXis] be enough for you guys? [Mugshot:DragonSkyShadow] Unfortunately, only you can receive our [Mugshot:DragonSkyShadow] powers. The frequency of the FM-ian known as [Mugshot:DragonSkyShadow] Lyra is too different from our own. [Mugshot:DragonSkyShadow] However,even as an FM-ian, Omega-Xis,your [Mugshot:DragonSkyShadow] wave frequency is surprisingly similar to ours. [Mugshot:DragonSkyShadow] Therefore,it must be you two or no one else.	[Mugshot:LeoKingdomShadow] In preparation for the fated day's coming, [Mugshot:LeoKingdomShadow] we felt that we needed to confer upon you [Mugshot:LeoKingdomShadow] a certain special power... [Mugshot:LeoKingdomShadow] The power of the stars... The Star Force! [Mugshot:DragonSkyShadow] But for us to give this power, [Mugshot:DragonSkyShadow] you must know the value of your Brothers [Mugshot:DragonSkyShadow] and must possess a strong heart that is willing [Mugshot:DragonSkyShadow] to protect all that is dear to it. [Mugshot:OmegaXis] Heh,but if you just need a human who can [Mugshot:OmegaXis] change into wave form and has a Brother, [Mugshot:OmegaXis] then there's also Harp Note. [Mugshot:OmegaXis] If you give them the Star Force, wouldn't that [Mugshot:OmegaXis] be enough for you guys? [Mugshot:DragonSkyShadow] Unfortunately, only you can receive our [Mugshot:DragonSkyShadow] powers. The frequency of the FM-ian known as [Mugshot:DragonSkyShadow] Harp is too different from our own. [Mugshot:DragonSkyShadow] However,even as an FM-ian, Omega-Xis,your [Mugshot:DragonSkyShadow] wave frequency is surprisingly similar to ours. [Mugshot:DragonSkyShadow] Therefore,it must be you two or no one else.	This FM alien is renamed to Harp in EN-EU, like in Japanese.
244	30	[Mugshot:Jammer] Tsk!! [Mugshot:Jammer] Lyra,huh? You traitorous scum!	[Mugshot:Jammer] Tsk!! [Mugshot:Jammer] Harp,huh? You traitorous scum!	This FM alien is renamed to Harp in EN-EU, like in Japanese.
247	1	[Mugshot:Sonia] Well,like I said before,you're very welcome! [Mugshot:Sonia] We're Brothers now,so no matter what, [Mugshot:Sonia] we'll be there for you! [Mugshot:Sonia] Right,Lyra?	[Mugshot:Sonia] Well,like I said before,you're very welcome! [Mugshot:Sonia] We're Brothers now,so no matter what, [Mugshot:Sonia] we'll be there for you! [Mugshot:Sonia] Right,Harp?	This FM alien is renamed to Harp in EN-EU, like in Japanese.
247	5	[Mugshot:Sonia] Now,now,Lyra. It's OK. [Mugshot:Sonia] Um,by the way, ... [Mugshot:Sonia] So... um... Are you free... this Sunday...?	[Mugshot:Sonia] Now,now,Harp. It's OK. [Mugshot:Sonia] Um,by the way, ... [Mugshot:Sonia] So... um... Are you free... this Sunday...?	This FM alien is renamed to Harp in EN-EU, like in Japanese.
328	0	Taurus,Cygnus, Lyra,Libra... Ophiuca, Gemini... You were sent as my greatest warriors,and you have failed me miserably. Worse,Lyra even went so far as to betray me... I truly am the only one I can trust. Just you wait and see,Omega- Xis... and you as well, you little Earthling. I,the FM King, will personally turn the Earth into a planet of doom and despair. Just like I did with Planet AM!! Andromeda,lend me your power once again...	Taurus,Cygnus, Harp,Libra... Ophiuca, Gemini... You were sent as my greatest warriors,and you have failed me miserably. Worse,Harp even went so far as to betray me... I truly am the only one I can trust. Just you wait and see,Omega- Xis... and you as well, you little Earthling. I,the FM King, will personally turn the Earth into a planet of doom and despair. Just like I did with Planet AM!! Andromeda,lend me your power once again...	This FM alien is renamed to Harp in EN-EU, like in Japanese.
336	1	[Mugshot:Cygnus] And how nice it was of you to [Mugshot:Cygnus] bring the traitor,Lyra, with you. [Mugshot:Cygnus] Will wonders never cease!	[Mugshot:Cygnus] And how nice it was of you to [Mugshot:Cygnus] bring the traitor,Harp, with you. [Mugshot:Cygnus] Will wonders never cease!	This FM alien is renamed to Harp in EN-EU, like in Japanese.
336	2	[Mugshot:Libra] But you're not the same Omega- Xis as before. [Mugshot:Libra] You took hits for Lyra when she was injured.	[Mugshot:Libra] But you're not the same Omega- Xis as before. [Mugshot:Libra] You took hits for Harp when she was injured.	This FM alien is renamed to Harp in EN-EU, like in Japanese.
337	16	[Mugshot:Sonia] You too,Lyra...	[Mugshot:Sonia] You too,Harp...	This FM alien is renamed to Harp in EN-EU, like in Japanese.
419	85	[Mugshot:MegaMan] I bet I can keep going using the [Mugshot:MegaMan] Wave Road on Dream Island!	[Mugshot:MegaMan] I bet can keep going using the [Mugshot:MegaMan] Wave Road on Dream Island!	EN-EU introduced a typo.
419	88	[Mugshot:MegaMan] I bet I can keep going using the [Mugshot:MegaMan] Wave Road on Dream Island!	[Mugshot:MegaMan] I bet can keep going using the [Mugshot:MegaMan] Wave Road on Dream Island!	EN-EU introduced a typo.
423	85	[Mugshot:MegaMan] I bet I can keep going using the [Mugshot:MegaMan] Wave Road on Dream Island!	[Mugshot:MegaMan] I bet can keep going using the [Mugshot:MegaMan] Wave Road on Dream Island!	EN-EU introduced a typo.
423	88	[Mugshot:MegaMan] I bet I can keep going using the [Mugshot:MegaMan] Dream Island!	[Mugshot:MegaMan] I bet can keep going using the [Mugshot:MegaMan] Wave Road on Dream Island!	EN-EU introduced a typo, while EN-US is missing a line.
427	85	[Mugshot:MegaMan] I bet I can keep going using the [Mugshot:MegaMan] Wave Road on Dream Island!	[Mugshot:MegaMan] I bet can keep going using the [Mugshot:MegaMan] Wave Road on Dream Island!	EN-EU introduced a typo.
427	88	[Mugshot:MegaMan] I bet I can keep going using the [Mugshot:MegaMan] Wave Road on Dream Island!	[Mugshot:MegaMan] I bet can keep going using the [Mugshot:MegaMan] Wave Road on Dream Island!	EN-EU introduced a typo.
431	85	[Mugshot:MegaMan] I bet I can keep going using the [Mugshot:MegaMan] Wave Road on Dream Island!	[Mugshot:MegaMan] I bet can keep going using the [Mugshot:MegaMan] Wave Road on Dream Island!	EN-EU introduced a typo.
431	88	[Mugshot:MegaMan] I bet I can keep going using the [Mugshot:MegaMan] Wave Road on Dream Island!	[Mugshot:MegaMan] I bet can keep going using the [Mugshot:MegaMan] Wave Road on Dream Island!	EN-EU introduced a typo.
435	85	[Mugshot:MegaMan] I bet I can keep going using the [Mugshot:MegaMan] Wave Road on Dream Island!	[Mugshot:MegaMan] I bet can keep going using the [Mugshot:MegaMan] Wave Road on Dream Island!	EN-EU introduced a typo.
435	88	[Mugshot:MegaMan] I bet I can keep going using the [Mugshot:MegaMan] Wave Road on Dream Island!	[Mugshot:MegaMan] I bet can keep going using the [Mugshot:MegaMan] Wave Road on Dream Island!	EN-EU introduced a typo.
438	85	[Mugshot:MegaMan] I bet I can keep going using the [Mugshot:MegaMan] Wave Road on Dream Island!	[Mugshot:MegaMan] I bet can keep going using the [Mugshot:MegaMan] Wave Road on Dream Island!	EN-EU introduced a typo.
438	88	[Mugshot:MegaMan] I bet I can keep going using the [Mugshot:MegaMan] Wave Road on Dream Island!	[Mugshot:MegaMan] I bet can keep going using the [Mugshot:MegaMan] Wave Road on Dream Island!	EN-EU introduced a typo.
440	85	[Mugshot:MegaMan] I bet I can keep going using the [Mugshot:MegaMan] Wave Road on Dream Island!	[Mugshot:MegaMan] I bet can keep going using the [Mugshot:MegaMan] Wave Road on Dream Island!	EN-EU introduced a typo.
440	88	[Mugshot:MegaMan] I bet I can keep going using the [Mugshot:MegaMan] Wave Road on Dream Island!	[Mugshot:MegaMan] I bet can keep going using the [Mugshot:MegaMan] Wave Road on Dream Island!	EN-EU introduced a typo.
442	85	[Mugshot:MegaMan] I bet I can take the Wave Road!	[Mugshot:MegaMan] I bet can take the Wave Road!	EN-EU introduced a typo.
442	88	[Mugshot:MegaMan] I bet I can take the Wave Road!	[Mugshot:MegaMan] I bet can take the Wave Road!	EN-EU introduced a typo.
1079	60	[Mugshot:CancerBubble] I'm Cancer Bubble! snip [Mugshot:CancerBubble] Let's get to it! snip* [Mugshot:1] W-Wait a minute! [Mugshot:1] I want to know something first. [Mugshot:1] ... [Mugshot:CancerBubble] What!? [Mugshot:1] How did an FM-ian take control of you? [Mugshot:CancerBubble] W-Well... [Mugshot:OmegaXis] He probably doesn't have any friends 'cause [Mugshot:OmegaXis] he's so rude and snappy. And then Cancer got to [Mugshot:OmegaXis] him when he was down in the dumps. [Mugshot:CancerBubble] flinch!* [Mugshot:OmegaXis] I nailed it, didn't I? [Mugshot:MegaMan] Aww... You're just a lonely guy... [Mugshot:CancerBubble] I-I'm very self- conscious about that... [Mugshot:CancerBubble] OK,now,as they say,the gloves come off!! [Mugshot:CancerBubble] Are you ready to feel the pinch!? [ Yes ][ No] [Mugshot:CancerBubble] Whatcha waitin' for!? snip C'mon!	[Mugshot:CancerBubble] I'm Cancer Bubble! snip [Mugshot:CancerBubble] Let's get to it! snip* [Mugshot:1] W-Wait a minute! [Mugshot:1] I want to know something first. ... [Mugshot:CancerBubble] What!? [Mugshot:1] How did an FM-ian take control of you? [Mugshot:CancerBubble] W-Well... [Mugshot:OmegaXis] He probably doesn't have any friends 'cause [Mugshot:OmegaXis] he's so rude and snappy. And then Cancer got to [Mugshot:OmegaXis] him when he was down in the dumps. [Mugshot:CancerBubble] flinch!* [Mugshot:OmegaXis] I nailed it, didn't I? [Mugshot:MegaMan] Aww... You're just a lonely guy... [Mugshot:CancerBubble] I-I'm very self- conscious about that... [Mugshot:CancerBubble] OK,now,as they say,the gloves come off!! [Mugshot:CancerBubble] Are you ready to feel the pinch!? [ Yes ][ No] [Mugshot:CancerBubble] Whatcha waitin' for!? snip C'mon!	EN-EU moves the ellipses to the previous textbox.
1172	103	[Mugshot:DeliveryNavi] Oh,brother... It's terrible fight! Can't they all just get along!?	[Mugshot:DeliveryNavi] Oh,brother... It's terrible that people [Mugshot:DeliveryNavi] fight! Can't they all just get along!?	EN-EU fixes the missing words and adds a new text box.
1213	130	[Mugshot:Geo] tart!? [ Yes ] [ No S]	[Mugshot:Geo] Start!? [ Yes ] [ No ]	EN-EU corrected misplaced letters.
1213	131	[Mugshot:Geo] tart!? [ Yes ] [ No S]	[Mugshot:Geo] Start!? [ Yes ] [ No ]	EN-EU corrected misplaced letters.
1213	133	[Mugshot:Geo] Found ! [Mugshot:Geo] attle? [ Yes ] [ No B]	[Mugshot:Geo] Found ! [Mugshot:Geo] Battle? [ Yes ] [ No ]	EN-EU corrected misplaced letters.
1213	136	[Mugshot:Geo] h Look for opponent? [ Searc] [ Quit ]	[Mugshot:Geo] Look for opponent? [ Search ] [ Quit ]	EN-EU corrected misplaced letters.
1213	140	[Mugshot:Geo] You're already Legend Master Shin's Bro.!	[Mugshot:Geo] You're already Legendary Master Shin's Bro.!	EN-EU corrected the localized name.
1213	143	3 missl atk, laser down center row has gotten the Andromeda card!! [Mugshot:Geo] Yes! Receive successful! [Mugshot:Geo] Alright, disconnecting...	3 missl atk, laser down center row. has gotten the Andromeda card!! [Mugshot:Geo] Yes! Receive successful! [Mugshot:Geo] Alright, disconnecting...	EN-EU added a final period after the event chip description.
1225	20	Unable to connect to Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. For help, check the software Instruction Booklet, or visit www.nintendowifi .com. (Error code )	Unable to connect to Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. For help, check the software Instruction Booklet or visit www.nintendowifi .com. (Error code )	EN-EU added a comma.
1225	24	The access point is busy. You cannot connect. Try again later. For help, visit www.nintendowifi .com. (Error code )	The access point is busy. Unable to connect. Please try again later. For help, visit www.nintendowifi .com. (Error code )	EN-EU rephrased the error text and added “please”.
1225	27	Unable to connect to the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector. Confirm connection setting in the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection setup. For help, visit www.nintendowifi .com. (Error code )	Unable to connect to the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector. Confirm connection settings in the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection setup. For help, visit www.nintendowifi .com. (Error code )	EN-EU pluralized “settings”.
1225	28	Unable to connect to the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Confirm connection settings and access point settings. For help, visit www.nintendowifi .com. (Error code )	Unable to connect to Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Confirm connection settings and access point settings. For help, visit www.nintendowifi .com. (Error code )	EN-EU removes the article before “Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection”.
1229	26	[Mugshot:QuizSheet] [ Turtles] [ Birds ] [ Sharks ] [ Humans ] [Mugshot:QuizSheet] Which animal doesn't have bones?	[Mugshot:QuizSheet] [ Turtles] [ Birds ] [ Crabs ] [ Humans ] [Mugshot:QuizSheet] Which animal doesn't have bones?	EN-EU corrected the question, since sharks do have bones.
1245	58-72	N/A	European Localization S. Kurosawa Ludovic Nomura Gianluiji Riccio Enric Sarrado NATSUME Co.,Ltd. M. Otani W. Yoshinaga Y. Ohigashi M. Hase M. Arayama S. Takemoto Pole To Win	EN-EU credits include the “European Localization” section.
1245	58-82 (US) 73-101 (EU)	N/A	K. Funakoshi M. Fukumoto A. Kambara Michael Busch	In EN-EU, four people were added to the “Special Thanks” section of the credits.
1247	26	S.Fist	BublFist	EN-EU uses the correct weapon name instead of the early, discarded one.
1249	233	OxTackle	TaurusTcle	EN-EU corrected the Battle Card name for consistency with the localization.
1249	247	[blank]	????	Placeholder name for the Andromeda Battle Card when not received through a legitimate event.
1250	39	[blank]	????	This seems to be a placeholder for a special counter-attack or trap.
1250	41	[blank]	????	This seems to be a placeholder for a special counter-attack or trap.

Boktai DS Items#

Because the Crossover feature in this game was removed for the localized release, these items go unused. They are still translated and can be obtained through cheats, but won't ever do anything.

PMegaHd
DMegaBod
LMegaLeg
LEmblem
HPRecov
PwrDrnk
StarFrag
Alloy

Censored Word Change#

The PAL version changes the swear filtered word "ass" to a case sensitive "Ass". This fixes an oversight in the NTSC-U version that rendered the Cipher Mail for LibraSclsSP (which required inputting "Visualizer: Glasses of Mystery") unusable. This Cipher Code is usable in Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection due to the word censorship is removed in Enter Cipher feature and player can choose one of known Cipher Mails in Cipher List.

(Source: @yami_translator, @Protodude (Twitter))

Other interesting changes#

Libra Scales scenario#

Geo's classmates are forced to study. In both Japanese version and Chinese version (Legacy Collection only), Luna is forced to study English. In the international releases, she's forced to study Japanese:

JA	ZH-CN	ZH-TW	EN-US	EN-EU	DE	FR	IT	ES
アイハブアペンアイハブアペンアイハブアペン・・・い、いしきが・・・アイムフロムコダマタウンアイムフロムコダマタウンアイムフロムコダマタウンとおくなっていく・・・た、たすけて、だれか・・・	I have a pen. I have a pen. I have a pen…… 意，意识…… I'm from Kodama Town. I'm from Kodama Town…… 越来越模糊了…… 谁，谁来，救救我……	I have a pen. I have a pen. I have a pen…… 我、我的意識…… I'm from Kodama Town. I'm from Kodama Town…… 意識越來越模糊了…… 誰、誰來救救我……	Watashi wa Luna. Watashi wa Luna. Watashi wa Luna. I'm losing... Domo arigato. Domo arigato. Domo arigato. myself... Help... Someone...		Watashi wa Luna. Watashi wa Luna. Watashi wa Luna. Ich verliere... Domo arigato. Domo arigato. Domo arigato. mich... Hilf... Hilfe...	Watashi wa Luna. Watashi wa Luna. Watashi wa Luna. Je me... Domo arigato. Domo arigato. Domo arigato. perds... Au secours... À l'aide...	Watashi wa Luna. Watashi wa Luna. Watashi wa Luna. Sto perdendo... Domo arigato. Domo arigato. Domo arigato. La testa... Qualcuno... mi aiuti...	Watashi wa Luna. Watashi wa Luna. Watashi wa Luna. Me... Domo arigato. Domo arigato. Domo arigato. desvanezco... Ayuda... Socorro...
I have a pen. I have a pen. I have a pen… My c-consciousness… I'm from Echo Ridge. I'm from Echo Ridge. I'm from Echo Ridge. I'm losing it… Someone, h-help me…

Then, Geo quotes different pieces of literature or knowledge:

JA	EN-US	EN-EU	DE	FR	IT	ES	ZH-CN	ZH-TW
ひさかたの~ ひかりのどけきはるのひに~ しずこころなくはなのちるらん~	Listen,my children,and you shall hear... Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere...		Lauschet,meine Kinder,und ihr werdet hören... Wer reitet so spät durch Nacht und Wind...	Dans un triangle rectangle,le carréde... Le Cavalier de minuit de Paul Revere...	Nel mezzo del cammin di nostra vita... Mi ritrovai per una selva oscura...	Con diez cañones por banda,viento en popa,a... Bajel pirata que llaman,por su bravura,el...	春眠不觉晓～处处闻啼鸟～夜来风雨声～花落知多少～	春眠不覺曉～處處聞啼鳥～夜來風雨聲～花落知多少～
In the quiet spring sunlight cherry’s new blossoms in a whirlwind of petals descend Ki no Tomonori's poem 33, from Hyakunin Isshu	Paul Revere's Ride, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow		Listen, my children, and you shall hear… Paul Revere's Ride Who rides, so late, through night and wind? Erlkönig, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe	In a square triangle, the square of… Pythagorean theorem Paul Revere's midnight ride… Paul Revere's Ride	In the midway of this our mortal life, I found me in a gloomy wood, astray… Divine Comedy, Dante Alighieri	The breeze fair aft, all sails on high, Ten guns on each side mounted seen… A pirate bark, the "Dreaded" named, For her surpassing boldness famed… Canción del pirata, José de Espronceda	In Spring one sleeps, unaware of dawn; everywhere one hears chirping birds. In the night came the sound of wind and rain; who knows how many flowers fell? Spring Dawn, Meng Haoran

Gemini Spark scenario#

Patrick Sprigs' second personality, Rey, was renamed to “Mat” in the Spanish version, since “rey” means “king” in Spanish. In Legacy Collection, Patrick Sprigs' second personality is named “光” in Chinese, since “光” is kanji variation of “ヒカル”.

JA	EN-US	EN-EU	DE	FR	IT	ES	ZH-CN	ZH-TW
ヒカル	Rey					Mat	光

Time Square dog statue#

The description of the dog statue in Time Square has been reduced considerably vs. the original Japanese (which resembles the story of Hachiko). In Legacy Collection, the name of Hachiko is slightly altered in both Simplified and Traditional Chinese.

JA	ZH-CN	ZH-TW	EN-US	EN-EU	DE	FR	IT	ES
ちゅうけんバチこうそのむかしバスていで、しゅじんのかえりをいつまでもまっていたというイヌだバスていにくるとちゅうすごいはやさではしってくるコトからべつめいを・・・デンコウセッカのバチこうとも、いうらしい	忠犬七公。据说在很久以前，这只狗每天都会在公交车站等候它的主人回家，即使等到很晚也不愿离开。有传闻说，它会以极其惊人的速度一路飞奔到车站…… 因此也有了“神速七公”的别名。	忠犬叭公據說這是一隻總是待在公車站前，等待主人回家的狗狗因為牠去公車站時總是跑得飛快，所以據說有個相當帥氣的外號…… 似乎叫做「電光石火的叭公」！	A statue of Rover,the faithful dog.		Eine Statue des treuen Hunds Rover.	Une statue de Rover,le chien fidèle.	Una statua di Rover,il cane fedele.	Una estatua de Trotamundos,el perro fiel.
Bachiko, the loyal dog Long ago, this dog would wait forever at the bus stop for his master to return. He was also known as “Bachiko the Lightning-Fast” because he would run at incredible speed on the way to the bus stop.			A statue of Rover,the faithful dog.		Eine Statue des treuen Hunds Rover.	Une statue de Rover,le chien fidèle.	Una statua di Rover,il cane fedele.	Una estatua de Trotamundos,el perro fiel.

Additionally, because the dog's name was localized in the Spanish version, the actual statue was sloppily modified as well (the dog's name didn't fit in the space, so it was truncated).

JA	ZH-CN	ZH-TW	EN-US	EN-EU	DE	FR	IT	ES

Translation Issues#

Cygnus Wing scenario#

Before entering Cygnus Wing's dungeon, Omega-Xis thinks Cygnus is probably grinning while watching everyone getting weaker. However, there was a mistranslation from Japanese, and the English version ended up saying Cygnus had a “sissy look” on his face:

JA	EN-US / EN-EU	DE	FR	IT	ES
このおくだなキグナスのヤツがいるのは・・・ヤツのコトだ今ごろ、ニヤけたカオしてみんながよわっていくさまをけんぶつしてるにきまってる・・・よし、行くぞ!	That creep Cygnus is back there. Know why? It's because of that Tom guy. I bet he's watching every- one growing weaker by the minute with a sissy look on that face of his. Alright. Let's go!	Dieser schräge Cygnus ist da hinten. Warum? Wegen diesem Tom. Der guckt sich bestimmt an, wie alle immer schwächer werden und fängt dabei fast an zu heulen. Alles klar. Auf geht's!	Cette crapule de Cygnus est de retour. À cause de ce Tom. Je parie qu'il observe tout le monde s'affaiblir avec son regard de lâche ! Bon. Allons-y !	Quel vile di Cygnus è qui. Sai perché? A causa di quel tipo... Tom. Scommetto che sta osservando tutti quelli che si stanno inde- bolendo,con l'espressione da codardo dipinta sulla faccia. Bene. Andiamo!	Ese pájaro de Cygnus está ahí. ¿Sabes por qué? Pues por ese Tom. Seguro que está observando cómo todos se debilitan a cada minuto con esa cara de afeminado que tiene. Vale. ¡Vamos!

The Japanese verb used was “若気る”, which means both “to be effeminate” and “to break into a smile; to grin”. Given that this is paired with the word for “face”, it's clear it refers to a smile. Additionally, public surveys about usage of the Japanese language revealed that most speakers use this word in the “grinning” sense⁷.

The other European languages dealt with this line in different ways. German states that Cygnus is “almost starting to cry”, French and Italian describe him as looking like a coward, and Spanish directly states he has an effeminate face.

Anti-Cheat#

This needs some investigation.
Discuss ideas and findings on the talk page.
Specifically: How exactly does this check work?

If the game detects that cheats have been used, the save confirmation message changes slightly to subtly mark the game file as having used cheats. In Japanese this check adds a comma at the end of the first line, while in English this removes "the game" from "Do you want to save the game?"

(Source: https://twitter.com/RockmanEXEZone/status/1359646732242583558)

Revisional Differences#