Galactic Nova
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- This article is about the character as it is portrayed in the story. For the boss, see Galactic Nova Nucleus. For the stage, see Galactic Nova (stage).
| “ | I WILL GRANT YOU ONE WISH... | ” | — Galactic Nova in Milky Way Wishes, Kirby Super Star Ultra |
Galactic Nova (commonly referred to as Nova; also called Nova, the Galactic Comet[1]) is a character and ancient relic that appears in Kirby Super Star and its remake, Kirby Super Star Ultra, being found in the Milky Way Wishes game and in Meta Knightmare Ultra. Nova is said to be capable of granting wishes, though Kirby is ultimately tasked with destroying it when it attempts to aid Marx in the domination of Pop Star.
Appearance
Nova can be described as a giant golden pocket watch, with a watch's bow and crown at the top and all manner of other implements and crude modifications attached to it. The "face" of the watch resembles a stylized cat's face, with large blue eyes and no nose. There are several objects around the surface of Nova, including (in clockwise order):
- Weathercock
- Telescope
- Wind-up key, more akin to that of a toy than a pocket watch's crown
- Drafting compasses
- Globe, absent from its official Kirby Super Star Ultra artwork
- Halogen lamps
- Pendulum
- A smaller pocket watch
- Set square
- Piano keys
- Measuring instrument
- Light bulb
Although these components were not used by Nova itself during the story of Kirby Super Star or Kirby Super Star Ultra, its counterpart, Star Dream from Kirby: Planet Robobot does utilize many of them as attacks in its boss battle when it enters phase 3.
Game appearances
Kirby Super Star
Nova first appears in Kirby Super Star, playing a major role in the Milky Way Wishes game. During Milky Way Wishes, the sun and moon are fighting each other. Kirby is told by Marx that he must find Nova and wish on it to end the conflict.
When Kirby finds the stars on each of the planets, he summons Nova. However, before he can grant a wish, Marx appears, knocking Kirby away and wishing to rule Pop Star. Nova flies away to grant his request, while Kirby, who is given the Starship, attempts to stop the giant comet. Kirby flies into Nova's heart and destroys it, halting the entity and preventing it from granting Marx's wish.
After Kirby manages to beat Marx, Marx is shown flying into Nova, causing it to explode.
Kirby Super Star Ultra
In Kirby Super Star Ultra, Nova is also known as Galactic Nova and has an expanded role. Near the end of Meta Knightmare Ultra, after Meta Knight gathers the stars, Nova appears to him by reassembling himself; his appearance shows him to have sustained damage. Meta Knight's wish is to fight the greatest warrior in the galaxy. In compliance, Nova summons Galacta Knight, a warrior so powerful he was sealed away due to his immense power being a threat. Additionally, at the end of The True Arena, it is revealed that after Nova (and Marx) explode, the remaining power from Nova began to build up and was absorbed by Marx, who brought back his evil soul as Marx Soul. It is worth noting that neither of these appearances are indicated to be canon.
Kirby: Planet Robobot
In Kirby 3D Rumble, a sub-game from Kirby: Planet Robobot, Nova makes a cameo appearance in the background of Level 3-4, which requires toggling the C-Stick (exclusive to New Nintendo 3DS models) and waiting for a certain amount of time to see.
Kirby Star Allies
Although Galactic Nova is not seen in Kirby Star Allies, its pocket watch can be seen floating around on the Level hub for Far-Flung Starlight Heroes.
Super Kirby Clash
In Super Kirby Clash, Galactic Nova appears as one of the stickers that can be purchased from Magolor's Shoppe, based on its artwork from Kirby Super Star Ultra. It comes with the caption: OK. -> and a sound effect from the "First Cry of a Newborn Star" track in Kirby: Planet Robobot.
Kirby's Dream Buffet
In Kirby's Dream Buffet, Galactic Nova appears on a Character Treat, using its artwork from Kirby Super Star Ultra.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
In Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, Galactic Nova appears as a Dress-up Mask, which is given to the player after completing Stamp Rally #40. When wearing the mask, the wearer's voice is notably replaced with Star Dream's sounds.
Trivia
- Marx Soul's necklace appears to be made of parts of Nova.
- In Kirby Mass Attack, there is an unused stage splash screen with Nova from a Kirby Super Star Ultra cutscene and the Japanese caption 「画像がありませぬ」 ("No image found").[2]
- Nova shares commonalities with Star Dream from Kirby: Planet Robobot. This may have been alluded to in Marx Soul's flavor text from Kirby Super Star Ultra referring to it as "a nova" and Magolor's dialogue from Kirby's Return to Dream Land mentioning "clockwork stars that soar the cosmos", hinting at more than one of them having been built by the ancients.
Gallery
Sprite from Kirby Super Star
Character Treat from Kirby's Dream Buffet
Kirby wearing the Galactic Nova Dress-Up Mask in Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
"Galaxy & Great Comet" round cushion from the "Kirby Pupupu Train" 2020 Collab
"Mechanical Star" figure Figure from the "Kirby's Starrium Collection" merchandise line
"Super Star" miniature set from the "Kirby Popstar Night Cinema" merchandise line, featuring Nova on the poster and ticket of the movie
A set of Milky Way Wishes-themed watches by U-TREASURE
"Great Comet" head mark sticker from the "Kirby Pupupu Train" merchandise line
Acrylic keychains of the head mark stickers from the "Kirby Pupupu Train" merchandise line
Quotes
| Quotes from Galactic Nova in Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra |
Milky Way Wishes
Meta Knightmare Ultra
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Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | ギャラクティック・ノヴァ Gyarakutikku Nova |
Galactic Nova |
| Traditional Chinese | 銀河·新星 Yínhé·Xīnxīng |
Galaxy Nova |
| Simplified Chinese | 银河·新星 Yínhé·Xīnxīng | |
| French | Comète Nova | Comet Nova |
| German | Komet NOVA | Comet NOVA |
| Italian | Nova Galattica | Galactic Nova |
| Korean | 갤럭틱 노바 gaelleogtig noba |
Galactic Nova |
| Portuguese | Cometa Nova | Comet Nova |
| Spanish | Cometa Nova | Comet Nova |
References
- ↑ Nintendo Treehouse Log. "Kirby Star Allies Patch - Part III: Marx!". Tumblr. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
- ↑ Jermungandr. "Stage Splash Screens". The Spriters Resource. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
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