Prime Nova
Encyclopedia
Prime Nova is the name of a fictional character
in the various Transformers
universes.
Continuity
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Not much is known about Prime Nova, only that he was given the Matrix from Prima. Prime Nova then handed it down to Sentinel Prime
.
, Nova Prime wanted to expand the Cybertronian race and influence the course of cosmic events. He believed that the Transformers were above other lifeforms and that the universe should be molded in their image. Omega suspects that the first Ark
was part of this expansion. Nova Prime's Chief Theoretical Strategist was named Jhiaxus
and among his experiments was the first combiner, Monstructor
. Nova Prime was aboard the first Ark when it disappeared into the Dead Universe.
In The Transformers: Escalation
, when Optimus Prime downloaded his mind into his trailer section to avoid death by Megatron, he had a brief encounter with Nova Prime, leading him to seek answers from Omega Supreme. When he learned the truth in the Spotlight issue, he now knows that the Prime lineage is corrupt.
In The Transformers: Devastation
, Galvatron
is dispatched to Earth from the Dead Universe by an individual he refers to as Nemesis Prime
. It was confirmed in the final issue, that Nemesis Prime was in fact Nova Prime, now leading the Ark crew with unknown plans. He also remarked to Jhiaxus that he was aware of Galvatron's ambitions.
Don Figueroa
's illustration of Nova Prime reveals him as a Cybertronian truck with a trailer that can become a defense base (similar to the G2 Laser Optimus Prime). Nova combines with his trailer to become a larger robot with wings.
There was no official toy for Nova Prime. However a fan based designer group Mastercollectables.com http://www.mastercollectables.com had come out and designed a resin based transforming toy based on Don Figueroa's designs.
Fictional character
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in the various Transformers
Transformers
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universes.
Transformers: Generation One
Marvel Comics
In the Transformers universe, Prime Nova is regarded as the third holder of the Autobot Matrix of Leadership. (Second in the Marvel ComicsMarvel Comics
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Continuity
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.)
Not much is known about Prime Nova, only that he was given the Matrix from Prima. Prime Nova then handed it down to Sentinel Prime
Sentinel Prime
Sentinel Prime is the name of several fictional characters in the various Transformers series. First mention of Sentinel Prime was in issue #65 of the US Marvel Comics Transformers series, where he was mentioned to hold the Autobot Matrix of Leadership before Optimus Prime. Sentinel Prime has since...
.
IDW Publishing
In IDW Publishing's The Transformers: Spotlight issue featuring Optimus Prime, there is a character named Nova Prime, who was a holder of the Matrix before Sentinel Prime. According to Omega SupremeOmega Supreme
Omega Supreme is the name of a fictional character from the Transformers franchise. He is always an Autobot and is often depicted as a gigantic transformer with vast strength and/or overwhelming firepower.-Transformers: Generation 1:...
, Nova Prime wanted to expand the Cybertronian race and influence the course of cosmic events. He believed that the Transformers were above other lifeforms and that the universe should be molded in their image. Omega suspects that the first Ark
Ark (Transformers)
The Ark is an Autobot spacecraft in the Transformers Universe. It has appeared as a central fixture of the Transformers storyline ever since its creation, as the Autobots main method of transport to Earth and as a base once they arrive....
was part of this expansion. Nova Prime's Chief Theoretical Strategist was named Jhiaxus
Jhiaxus
Jhiaxus is a fictional character in the Transformers universes. He is an evil Decepticon jet.-Transformers: Generation 2:Unlike most of the notable characters in the Transformers comics, Jhiaxus is not based on a toy...
and among his experiments was the first combiner, Monstructor
Monster Pretenders
The Monster Pretenders are a group of fictional Decepticons in the Transformers franchise. The team is the last of the traditional combiners from the Generation 1 series and is one of the few non-Micromaster combiner teams to have six members .-Transformers: Generation...
. Nova Prime was aboard the first Ark when it disappeared into the Dead Universe.
In The Transformers: Escalation
The Transformers: Escalation
The Transformers: Escalation is a six-issue comic book mini-series, published by IDW Publishing, based on the Transformers and following on from The Transformers: Infiltration. The series launched in November 2006 and ended in April 2007....
, when Optimus Prime downloaded his mind into his trailer section to avoid death by Megatron, he had a brief encounter with Nova Prime, leading him to seek answers from Omega Supreme. When he learned the truth in the Spotlight issue, he now knows that the Prime lineage is corrupt.
In The Transformers: Devastation
The Transformers: Devastation
The Transformers: Devastation is a six-issue comic book miniseries, published by IDW Publishing, based on the Transformers and following on from The Transformers: Escalation. Issue 1 of Devastation was released on October 3, 2007, with issue 2 following on the 24th of October and was published...
, Galvatron
Galvatron
Galvatron is the name of several fictional Transformers, most often the recreated version of Megatron, the Decepticon leader. He was voiced by Leonard Nimoy in the 1986 Transformers movie, and then by Frank Welker in season 3 and 4 of the animated television series. Since then, other Transformers...
is dispatched to Earth from the Dead Universe by an individual he refers to as Nemesis Prime
Nemesis Prime
Nemesis Prime is the name of several fictional characters from the Transformers storyline. He is often depicted as an evil incarnation of Optimus Prime.-Transformers: Armada:...
. It was confirmed in the final issue, that Nemesis Prime was in fact Nova Prime, now leading the Ark crew with unknown plans. He also remarked to Jhiaxus that he was aware of Galvatron's ambitions.
Don Figueroa
Don Figueroa
Don Allan Figueroa is a Filipino American comic book artist and toy designer. He is best known for his work on many different Transformers designs, for both the defunct Dreamwave Productions and with IDW Publishing.-Dreamwave Productions:...
's illustration of Nova Prime reveals him as a Cybertronian truck with a trailer that can become a defense base (similar to the G2 Laser Optimus Prime). Nova combines with his trailer to become a larger robot with wings.
There was no official toy for Nova Prime. However a fan based designer group Mastercollectables.com http://www.mastercollectables.com had come out and designed a resin based transforming toy based on Don Figueroa's designs.