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(Wasn't NOVA on SNES, that's just how some names were formatted in the original script (MARX, POPSTAR): it's "Nova" on the level card. Reduced "Galactic Nova" as it only appears in the remake (& possibly meant to be Galactic Comet but shortened for space).) |
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|image=[[File:Nova.jpg]] | |image=[[File:Nova.jpg]] | ||
|caption=Official artwork of | |caption=Official artwork of '''Galactic Nova'''<br>from ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' | ||
|game1=''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' | |game1=''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' | ||
|lastgame=''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'' | |lastgame=''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'' | ||
|game= | |game=''[[Kirby's Blowout Blast]]'' | ||
|similar=[[Star Dream]]<br>[[Star Dream Soul OS]] | |similar=[[Star Dream]]<br>[[Star Dream Soul OS]] | ||
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'''Galactic Nova''' (commonly referred to as '''Nova'''; also called the '''Galactic Comet'''<ref>Nintendo Treehouse Log. "[https://nintendotreehouse.tumblr.com/post/172311916667/kirby-star-allies-patch-part-iii-marx Kirby Star Allies Patch - Part III: Marx!]". ''Tumblr''. Retrieved March 27, 2018.</ref>) is a character and [[Ancients|ancient relic]] that appears in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and its remake, ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', being found in the ''[[Milky Way Wishes]]'' stage and in ''[[Meta Knightmare Ultra]]''. Nova can be described as a giant golden pocket watch with all manner of other implements and crude modifications attached to it. The 'face' of the watch resembles a stylized cat's face with no nose. 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 [[Popstar|Pop Star]]. | |||
==External components== | ==External components== | ||
There are several objects around the surface of | There are several objects around the surface of Nova, in clockwise order: | ||
*[[wikipedia:Weathercock|Weathercock]] | *[[wikipedia:Weathercock|Weathercock]] | ||
*[[wikipedia:Telescope|Telescope]] | *[[wikipedia:Telescope|Telescope]] | ||
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*[[wikipedia:Light bulb|Light bulb]] | *[[wikipedia:Light bulb|Light bulb]] | ||
Although these components were not used by | Although these components were not used by Nova itself during the story of ''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== | ==Game appearances== | ||
===''Kirby Super Star''=== | ===''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 | 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 grants his request, while Kirby, who is given the [[Starship]], attempts to stop the giant comet. Kirby flies into [[Galactic Nova Nucleus|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 | After Kirby manages to beat Marx, Marx is shown flying into Nova, causing it to explode. | ||
===''Kirby Super Star Ultra''=== | ===''Kirby Super Star Ultra''=== | ||
[[File:Galactic Nova KSSU screenshot.png|thumb|left|250px|"I WILL GRANT YOU ONE WISH..." says | [[File:Galactic Nova KSSU screenshot.png|thumb|left|250px|"I WILL GRANT YOU ONE WISH... ->" says Nova.]] | ||
In ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', | In ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', Nova is also known as Galactic Nova as 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]]. | ||
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===''Kirby 3D Rumble''=== | ===''Kirby 3D Rumble''=== | ||
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In [[Kirby 3D Rumble]] the [[sub-game]] from ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', | In [[Kirby 3D Rumble]] the [[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 [[Nintendo 3DS|New Nintendo 3DS models]]) and waiting for a certain amount of time to see. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* | *Marx Soul's necklace appears to be made of parts of Nova. | ||
*Nova's official artwork from ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' does not depict the globe at its bottom. | |||
*In ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'', there is an unused stage splash screen with | *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").<ref>Jermungandr. "[https://www.spriters-resource.com/ds_dsi/kirbymassatk/sheet/75680/ Stage Splash Screens]". ''The Spriters Resource''. Retrieved June 2, 2018.</ref> | ||
* | *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 dialog 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]]. | ||
*In the game ''Cuphead'', the pillars that the boss Djimmi summons in his second phase resemble the Galactic Nova Nucleus's pillars, and their weakness is similar. | *In the video game ''[[Wikipedia:Cuphead|Cuphead]]'', the pillars that the boss Djimmi summons in his second phase resemble the Galactic Nova Nucleus's pillars, and their weakness is similar. | ||
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{{Navbox-Characters}} | {{Navbox-Characters}} | ||
{{Navbox-KSS/KSSU}} | {{Navbox-KSS/KSSU}} | ||
[[Category:Levels in Milky Way Wishes]] | [[Category:Levels in Milky Way Wishes]] | ||
[[Category:Cosmic objects]] | [[Category:Cosmic objects]] | ||
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Galactic Nova (commonly referred to as Nova; also called 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 stage and in Meta Knightmare Ultra. Nova can be described as a giant golden pocket watch with all manner of other implements and crude modifications attached to it. The 'face' of the watch resembles a stylized cat's face with no nose. 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.
External components
There are several objects around the surface of Nova, in clockwise order:
- Weathercock
- Telescope
- Drafting compasses
- Globe
- Halogen lamps
- 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 (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 grants 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 as 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.
Kirby 3D Rumble
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In Kirby 3D Rumble the 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.
Trivia
- Marx Soul's necklace appears to be made of parts of Nova.
- Nova's official artwork from Kirby Super Star Ultra does not depict the globe at its bottom.
- 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 dialog 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.
- In the video game Cuphead, the pillars that the boss Djimmi summons in his second phase resemble the Galactic Nova Nucleus's pillars, and their weakness is similar.
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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