Rockman EXE 5: Team of Colonel (Mega Man Battle Network 5: Team Colonel) is a tactical action RPG developed by Capcom for the Game Boy Advance. Set in a cyber-future, players control Lan Hikari and his NetNavi, MegaMan.EXE, as they battle the criminal organization Nebula. This installment introduces the 'Liberation Mission' system, a strategy-RPG mode where players must clear dark panels on a grid map within a set number of turns using a team of Navis.
In the 'Team Colonel' version, players join forces with Colonel.EXE and other exclusive Navis to liberate the internet. The game features the classic grid-based battle system using Battle Chips, now enhanced with the 'Soul Unison' mechanic (Chaos Unison), allowing MegaMan to fuse with teammates for powerful attacks. This entry is praised for its deep story, strategic gameplay, and robust post-game content.