Nova Corps (Earth-616)

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Nova Corps

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Official Name

Nova Corps

Team Aliases

The Corps

Status

Team Identity

Alignment

Universe

Base Of Operations

Planet Xandar; Andromeda Galaxy

Organization

Team Leader(s)

Commander/Prime Commandant Richard Rider (Nova Centurion Prime)

Current Members

Fraktur, Malik Tarcel, Irani Rael, Qubit, Morrow, Robert Rider, Lindy Nolan, Tre Owens, Zyziwc Tiel, Kyle Dyne, Freya Shane, David Green, various others unnamed

Former Members

Adora (Prime Commandant), Firelord, Air-Walker, Garthan Saal, Rhomann Dey (Earth-712), Powerhouse, Nova 0:0, Tanak Valt, Tas'Wzta, Torthar, Pyo, Samaya, Grot, Kaseem, Hannah, Matu, Suki Yumiko, Lucas Maats, Josh Atwater

Enemies

Skrulls, Annihilus

Origin

Former space militia expanded into a intergalactic law enforcement and peace keeping organization.

Place of Formation

Xandar; New incarnation: Earth

Place of Defunction

Xandar; New incarnation still active

First appearance

Unknown

History

Originally, the Nova Corps was Xandar's space militia and exploration division. It consisted of 500 soldiers ranging in rank from Corpsman up to Centurion and its leader, Centurion Nova Prime. The Corps also had a regiment of Syfon Warriors, of which Powerhouse was one. After the reformation of Xandar, the Nova Corps expanded its protective range to include the entire Andromeda Galaxy and Earth. They are also known as the Xandarian StarCorps. Queen Adora (in the role of Prime Commandant) has ultimate authority of the Nova Corps.

The source the Corps power is called the Nova Force. This is a nearly limitless energy field generated by the a living supercomputer called the Xandarian Worldmind. The energy is then transmitted into the centurions at varing levels depending on their rank. The Worldmind contains the entire record of Xandarian history and civilisation.

A number of notable indivduals were once members of the Corp; Former Heralds of Galactus Firelord, and the Air-Walker to name two.

Recently the Nova Corps and Xandar was destroyed by the Annihilation Wave and the warships of Annihilus. To save itself the Worldmind now resides in Richard Rider until it can find a new world for it to inhabit.

During the Secret Invasion, a new Nova Corps appeared to assist Richard Rider in his defense of the Project Pegasus facility. Their origins are, as yet, unknown.

Ranks

Rank: Centurion
Affiliation: Nova Corps
Powers: Centurions are the top tier of the Nova Corps. It is from the Centurions that the Centurion Nova Prime is normally selected. Extreme circumstances allow the Prime to circumvent the standard procedure. Their powers are the same as a Centurion Nova Prime with the exception of energy absorption, the gravimetric pulse and the electromagnetic static burst. Centurions can command standard starships and are trained to be exceptional fighters and pilots. A Centurion can lift approximately 20 tons.

Rank: Denarian
Affiliation: Nova Corps
Powers: Denarians are the middle tier of the Nova Corps. Denarians have access to approximately 75% of the Nova Force compared to a Centurion. They are limited to flight, speed, strength and invulnerability. A Denarian can lift approximately 15 tons.

Rank: Millennian
Affiliation: Nova Corps
Powers: Millennians have access to approximately 50% of the Nova Force compared to a Centurion. They cannot fly on their own but can use the Corps' one-man sky flyers. Millennians can lift approximately 10 tons and have limited invulnerability. They also have small photon blasters in the armbands of their uniform.

Rank: Corpsman
Affiliation: Nova Corps
Powers: Corpsman is the entry level to the Nova Corps. Graduates from the Space Academy apply to the Corps upon graduation. They have access to approximately 25% of the Nova Force compared to a Centurion. They can lift approximately 5 tons with very limited invulnerability. They also have small photon blasters in the armbands of their uniform.

Rank: Syfon Warrior
Affiliation: Nova Corps - Syfon Warrior Division
Powers: Syfon Warriors have limited access to the Nova Force. They are limited to super strength (lifting capability of 1 ton) and energy absorption. Their strength can be magnified fifty fold by siphoning a great deal of energy from any power souce, including other living beings. Syfons are extremely gifted and highly trained pilots. Syfon training is mandatory to becoming a Centurion Nova Prime.

Paraphernalia

Equipment:

Uniforms: Made of unidentified materials that were highly resistant to damage, heat and cold including the extremes of outer space. The helmets contain advanced circuitry which enables Centurions to monitor and make radio transmissions. The helmets also include a malleable Xandarian alloy which could lower to cover the face by cybernetic command or via sensors in the uniform which could sense changes in pressure and atmosphere and activate automatically. Once activated, the uniform becomes airtight and the helmet connects to an oxygen supply concealed within the uniform which could last up to 6 hours. A centurions helmet also provides access to the Nova Prime spaceship and could see through its cloaking shield. When removed, the helmet would collapse into a cloth-like material.

Weapons: As mentioned above lower ranked Centurions have photon blasters in the armbands of their uniform. Other Xandarian weapons as needed.

Transportation: Flight under own power. Xandarian Starcruisers. Also one-man sky flyers.

Other Devices: Xandarian equipment as needed.

Source of Paraphernalia: All equipment and vehicles are of Xandarian design and manufacture.

Transportation: None known.
Weapons: None known.

Notes

The strength levels and Nova Force proportions of the Corps' various ranks are not levels officially recognized by Marvel. They are simply estimates.

Trivia

The Corp imposes a strict dress code, as witnessed when Nova (Richard Rider) was ordered to change his uniform back to standard after he had altered it.

Links and References

http://novaprimepage.com