Learn more about Nova in Marvel Crisis Protocol!
Origin Story: From Teen to Interstellar Hero
- Ordinary Beginnings: Richard Rider was a typical Earth teenager, struggling with self-esteem and self-doubt.
- Becoming Nova: The wounded alien Rhomann Dey chose Richard to inherit the powers of Nova Prime, granting him a cosmic energy suit to fight evil.
- Heroic Evolution: Starting as a crimefighter on Earth, Richard expanded his role to become an interstellar police officer, leading armies and defending the galaxy from cosmic threats.
- Legacy: Known across the stars as a valiant protector of good, Richard embodies strength, courage, and leadership.
Nova’s Powers and Abilities in Marvel: Crisis Protocol
Offensive Arsenal
- Nova Burst
- Range: Short attack
- Gains 1 power and has a Wild Trigger to Throw enemies up to size 4.
- Powerful displacement tool for moving even large characters.
- Gravimetric Cannon
- Range 4 with added Push potential (no size restriction).
- Can also apply the Judgment special condition.
- Lightspeed Lance
- Range 5 beam attack rolling 7 dice per target.
- Wild Trigger for Push on each target.
- After attacking, Nova can Place within range 1 of the last enemy hit.
- Offers incredible mobility and crowd control, perfect for savvy positioning.
Power Management: The Nova Force
- Nova Force Superpower:
- After a move action, Nova gains 2 power and removes all special conditions.
- Boosts his next Nova Burst or Lightspeed Lance by 3 additional dice.
- Encourages a playstyle of movement followed by high-impact attacks.
- Pair with power-generating leadership abilities (e.g., A-Force with She-Hulk) for maximum efficiency.
Superior Mobility and Defense
- Faster Than Light
- After attacking, Nova can Place himself within range 2.
- Enables flexible positioning for objectives and further attacks.
- Xandarian Worldmind
- Grants Nova and allies within range 3 the ability to reroll defense and dodge dice for 1 power.
- Balances offense and defense, giving players key decisions.
Team Tactic Cards
- Call for Backup
- Reflects Nova’s time in the Nova Corps.
- For 3 power, choose to:
- Push enemies contesting a secure objective.
- Apply Slow to enemies holding extract tokens.
- Can also set up devastating Lightspeed Lance attacks.
- Veterans of the Annihilation War
- Inspired by Richard’s partnership with Gamora during the Annihilation storyline.
- Benefits:
- Gamora gains defensive rerolls (similar to the Worldmind).
- Nova gains Star-Crossed Strike (change a result to a hit when rolling Wilds).
- Perfect for enhancing Nova’s offensive power, especially Lightspeed Lance.
Why Play Nova?
- Powerful Attacks: All attacks feature displacement tools like Push or Throw.
- Unmatched Mobility: Combine movement with attacks for high-impact plays.
- Team Versatility: Fits well in affiliations like Web Warriors (displacement-focused) or adds mobility to power-hungry teams.
- Defensive Utility: With Xandarian Worldmind, Nova supports allies while staying resilient.
Final Thoughts
Nova, the Human Rocket, brings speed, power, and flexibility to Marvel: Crisis Protocol. Whether leading the charge or supporting his team, Richard Rider’s heroic legacy and cosmic abilities make him a standout character on the tabletop. Prepare for high-energy battles and stellar plays as Nova rockets into action!
