Nova I

[Exusiai]

NOVA I



BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
Real Name Richard 'Rich' Rider
Other current aliases Nova Corps Operative: 11249-44396
Former aliases Kid Nova, The Human Rocket, First Centurion Prime, Centurion Nova Prime,
Dual identity Publicly known
Current Occupation Adventurer, soldier
Former Occupation Reality TV Star, high school student, cook at a fast food restaurant, courier
Citizenship United States of America
Legal status No criminal record
Place of Birth Hempstead, Long Island; New York
Marital status Single
Known relatives Charles (father), Gloria (mother), Robert (brother), Ralph (uncle, deceased), Ellan (aunt)
Usual base of operations Quincarrier, Proscenium, Galactic Rim; Milky Way
Former base of operations New Warriors Headquarters New York City; New York, Xandar; Andromeda Galaxy
Current group membership Secret Avengers
Former group membership New Warriors, United Front, Secret Defenders, Champions of Xandar, Nova Corps

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Height 6'1"
Weight 190 lbs.
Eyes Brown
Hair Brown
Other distinguishing features Scar on right side of the face, original right arm missing

POWERS & ABILITIES

DEX	10	STR	20	BODY	16
INT	6	WILL	15	MIND	13
INFL	13	AURA	8	SPIRIT	11
INIT	33			HP	106

(*=Linked)

• Powers Energy Blast: 15, Flash: 10, Flight: 30, Gravity Decrease: 12, Gravity Increase: 12, Heat Vision: 8, Skin Armor: 4, Warp: 24
• Skills Martial Artist: 10*, Military Science: 6*, Vehicles (space): 10*
• Advantages Connection: SHIELD (Low), Avengers (High); Headquarters: Expansive; Insta-Change; Iron Nerves; Leadership; Lightning Reflexes
• Drawbacks Arch Enemy: Annihilius; Fatal Vulnerability: Rider's bond with the Nova force is such that the molecular structure of his body cannot survive for more than two days without it or an appropriate substitute, like Quasar's quantum energy; Public Identity
• Alter Ego Richard Rider
• Motivation Thrill of Adventure
• Occupation Adventurer
• Wealth 4
• EQUIPMENT
  NOVA COSTUME [Body: 15, Int: 13, Gadgetry (identify gadget): 13, Military Science (cartography, danger recognition): 13, Scientist (analysis, observation): 13, Broadcast Empath: 14, Cold Immunity: 5, Comprehend Languages: 20, Energy Absorption: 10, Flame Immunity: 5, Microscopic Vision: 20, Mind Field: 5, Networking: 13, Radio Communications: 20, Recall: 20, Regeneration: 11, Sealed Systems: 13, Telepathy: 7]
  Limitations
  Broadcast Empath: represents adrenal inhibitors, neural pacifiers, and endorphin boosters the Worldmind uses to regulate Rider's moods as needed.
  Energy Absorption: represents the suit's ability to contain and regulate Rider's power by absorbing excess Nova Force energy.
  Mind Field: Protects user only.
  Recall: limited to the collected knowledge of the Xandarian people.
  Telepathy: Limited to Rider

ROLE-PLAYING NOTES
In his youth, Rich was considered brash and headstrong. As he became more comfortable with his powers, his tendency to act without thinking mellowed a bit and was replaced by heroic determination. In the Nova gear, once Rich sets his sights on a goal, he won’t stop until he achieves it; but out of costume, Rich makes a 180-degree turn. He’s often unmotivated, sloppy, and a bit of a braggart. Rich is notoriously unlucky in love but never stops caring for his old flames, including his New Warrior teammate Namorita. Even when others are less than loyal or fair to him, Rich consistently puts their needs ahead of his own, often to his detriment. He might not always follow every order given to him by an authority figure, but Rich always does what he thinks is right.

Source GHOTMU MU-3, OHOTMU Deluxe Edition # 11, OHOTMU Master Edition, OHOTMU A-Z TPB #8, Marvel Heroic Roleplaying - Annihlation Sourcebook

Exusiai's Notes So, if you read comics today, Nova is somewhat of a powerhouse. Back in the era of the source material, he's kind of not.

Multiplier Base x13 Attribute Cost: 1604; Powers: 1826; Skills: 162; Advantages: 3387; Drawbacks: 1235; Game Balance: ---