Real Name
Alphonso MacKenzie
Occupation
S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent
Citizenship
U.S.A.
Place of Birth
Austin, Texas
Known Relatives
None
Group Affiliation
C.I.A., S.H.I.E.L.D.
Education
Unrevealed
Height
6' 2"
Weight
215 lbs.
Eyes
Blue
Hair
Grey
Powers
None
Abilities
Al MacKenzie has been trained in hand-to-hand combat and in the use of various
weapons, specifically high-tech explosives. In addition, he is a skilled
strategist.
Other Info
Alphonso "Al" MacKenzie (or "Mac" to his friends) was born in Austin, Texas. Not much is known about MacKenzie's life before he began working for the C.I.A. as a liaison to S.H.I.E.L.D. While serving in this capacity, Mac came to know most of the elite members of S.H.I.E.L.D., including Jimmy Woo and Jasper Sitwell. Al never was too comfortable with the almost alien technology on display
at S.H.I.E.L.D.; therefore, Mac didn't mind too much when he was
terminated from his liaison position by Jimmy Woo. However, MacKenzie soon found out that in actuality, it was a rogue "Deltan" class LMD (Life Model Decoy) posing as Woo who terminated him. Upon learning that many other rogue LMDs were breaking into S.H.I.E.L.D. installations as well, Mac was able to find an agent who had still
not converted to the rogue LMD's plans. Unfortunately, both MacKenzie and the other agent were
captured. Luckily, Nick Fury and Alexander Pierce
rescued them. Afterward, MacKenzie joined Fury on a trail that lead them to the
heart of the rouge "Deltan" LMD affair. The result, however, was the end to the first incarnation
of S.H.I.E.L.D. (To learn about the above highlighted team and/or characters, click on their names above.)
Soon after, MacKenzie returned to the C.I.A. and found himself paired with former S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Contessa Valentina Allegra di Fontaine. Soon, the two became romantically involved with one another. (To learn about Contessa, click on the highlighted name above.)
Later, while investigating a new offshoot of HYDRA, known as the Death's Head Squad, Al and Contessa brought Nick Fury into the investigation which led to uncovering an
alien threat that they neutralized. Convinced that there was still a need
for S.H.I.E.L.D., Fury decided to start up the organization again. Among the first agents recruited to the new S.H.I.E.L.D. were Mac and Contessa; however, their romance grew awkward
under Fury's command (due to Contessa being Fury's ex-lover). Soon, tensions between MacKenzie and Fury created conflicts. Therefore, due to this, Al and Contessa left S.H.I.E.L.D. and joined back up with the C.I.A. (To learn about the groups above, just click on their names.)
At one point, under unknown circumstances, MacKenzie wrote a "tell-all" book entitled UnSHIELDed: an
Unauthorized Insider's Look Behind the World's Most Powerful Global Spy
Network. The book apparently explained some of the history behind the
organization from his point of view.
More recently, Mac has acted as an unofficial source for the Daily Bugle, offering information to staff writer Ben Urich and Jessica Jones. He specifically wanted to expose Nick Fury's unauthorized mission to Latveria (later known as Nick Fury's "Secret War"). (Click on the highlighted names above to learn about the organization, characters, and/or place.)
There isn't anything there, but here is the Marvel.com bio link for Al Mackenzie, http://marvel.com/universe/MacKenzie,_Al.
Alphonso "Mac" Mckenzie appears on Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. TV show. In this version, he is a mechanic who
has allied himself with Director Coulson's team of S.H.I.E.L.D. agents.
The winner of the Battle Royal 22 is...APOCALYPSE!
Apocalypse received all the votes except one (4 votes). The only other person to receive a single vote was Yondu (1 vote)!
Thanks to all those that voted! And don't forget, Marvel Maniacs...KEEP UP THE MADNESS!
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Real Name
Garthan Saal
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Occupation
Former Centurion Prime and Centurion Sector Coordinator
Citizenship
Xandarian
Place of Birth
Planet Xandar, Tranta system, Andromeda Galaxy
Known Relatives
None
Group Affiliation
Formerly Nova Corps/StarCorps
Education
Nova Academy
Height
5' 10"; (Super-Nova) 30'
Weight
200 lbs.; (Super-Nova) 22.7 tons
Eyes
White; formerly brown
Hair
Black; formerly brown
Powers
As Nova, Saal possessed superhuman strength and durability, and enhanced
stamina and agility. He could fly in air or space, unleash force
blasts, and analyze and absorb certain energy types. As a Nova
Centurion, he was trained in various forms of combat. As Super-Nova, he
was 30' tall, possessed immeasurable strength, was virtually
indestructible, and could generate near-limitless amounts of energy to
fly at great speeds, project devastating force blasts, create
gravimetric pulses, and open space warps. These energies warped his
mind, making him irrational and violent.
Abilities
Nova Corps training, including unarmed
combat and commanding standard starships.
Other Info
Believing that Garthan Saal was the last surviving Xandarian Centurion after the destruction of Xandar by the space pirate Nebula, the Xandarian World-Mind transferred the entire Nova-Force to him. Upon receiving this power, Saal was transformed into the immensely
powerful giant-sized "Super-Nova." Saal was supposed to safeguard the energies and distribute them to worthy successors of
Xandar’s noble tradition; however, the Nova-Force drove him insane with grief and power. Vowing revenge upon Nebula for the destruction of his homeworld, Super-Nova journeyed to the last known planet which had harbored her--Earth. (Click on the race, place, and/or character's highlighted names above to learn more about them. Also, Saal in his giant Super-Nova form is shown in the third picture posted above.)
Upon arriving to Earth, Super-Nova discovered that both Firelord and Starfox
were also seeking Nebula. So, when they couldn't tell him Nebula's whereabouts, he attacked them savagely. Afterward, Super-Nova demanded that the people of Earth deliver Nebula to him, or he would destroy the planet. This led to a confrontation with the Avengers, Quasar, and the Fantastic Four. However, Super-Nova was able to fend them all off. Then, just as Super-Nova was about destroy the planet, Mr. Fantastic was able to calm down Super-Nova. He offered him a chance to actually find
Nebula who had been lost in the time-stream. Super-Nova
accepted his offer and journeyed into the time-stream. (To learn about the highlighted characters and/or teams above, just click on their names. Note: Beware of the form-fitting outfit worn by She-Hulk on Starfox's bio page.)
Years later, Saal returned from his searches unsuccessful. During this time, the human Richard Rider had
regained the Nova-Power and became the "Nova." Enraged that Rider had taken "his" power, Saal broke free from the time-stream and confront Nova. After a intense battle, and to keep the people of Earth safe, Rider ended up surrendered the Nova-Force to Saal. Afterward, Saal took Richard to Xandar to reboot the
Xandarian World-Mind. Once there, Saal combined his
power with Rider to restore Xandar; however, when he did this, Rider ended up absorbing Saal’s power
instead, leaving Saal comatose. Then when Rider restored Xandar’s World-Mind, the World-Mind resurrected the Xandarian race, the Nova Corps was reborn, and Rider was instated as the Nova Centurion Prime. (To learn about Nova, click on his highlighted name above.)
Soon after recovering, with is sanity restored, Saal was given the power of a standard Nova Centurion and was made Centurion Sector Coordinator by Queen Adora. When an emergency arose on Xandar, Rider refused to help because he had to assist the New Warriors in protecting Earth. Due to his refusal, Queen Adora sent Saal to strip Rider of his rank and
power. And when Rider fled to Adora to learn the truth of what was going on, she
confirmed that Saal was replacing him as the "Nova" assigned to Earth. Saal then took on the name "Nova Omega." (To learn about the character and/or
race above, just click on their highlighted name. Note: Beware of the
form-fitting outfit on Queen Adora's bio page. Also, Saal as Nova Omega is shown in the fifth and sixth pictures posted above.)
Soon after, Saal accompanied a powerless Rider back to Earth on a starship. However, they were both betrayed when the pilot of the starship turned out
to be the Dire Wraith Queen Volx. This resulted in Saal being forced to crash-land their
ship on Earth. Unfortunately, Saal ended up being captured by Volx and
drained of his Nova-Force. Volx was going to use the power for a doomsday weapon, but Rider arrived with the New Warriors and freed Saal and together they destroyed Volx’s base. (Click on the highlighted names above to learn more about the race, character, and/or team.)
Later on, Saal joined the New Warriors in battle against the Sphinx and watched as Firestar
accidentally set off a series of electrochemical explosions. It was Saal
who absorbed the toxic radiation, saving tens of thousands. (To learn about the characters above, just click on their highlighted names. Note: Beware of the very revealing/low-cut outfit worn by Firestar on her bio page.)
Soon after, Saal learned that his
superiors were spying on Earth. Cutting their connection, Saal helped
the New Warriors locate Volx, who was arranging to remove all powers from Earth’s
superhumans. Volx seemed unbeatable until Saal tried to drain
her power. Unfortunately, it proved to be too much for him and the backlash sent Saal flying--mortally wounded him. But, it did leave Volx
weakened. Dying, Saal passed his powers onto Rider, and informed him of
Xandar's conspiracy. Then the New Warriors slew Volx.
It is presumed that Saal’s brain patterns
were transferred to the Xandarian World-Mind; thus, living on in Richard
Rider to this day.
To learn a little bit more about Garthan Saal, just click on the following link, http://marvel.com/universe/Nova_Omega_%28Garthan_Saal%29.
In the film, Guardians of the Galaxy, Garthan Saal is credited as "Denarian Saal." Therefore, according to the Nova Corps ranking, he holds a lower rank in the movies, than he does in the comics. Whether that will change in future movies or not is yet to be seen.
Imagine if thirteen Marvel characters were to
be in a huge battle where there could only be ONE victor! It's EVERYONE vs. EVERYONE! No
alliances! No Good! No Evil! Only ONE can be left standing!
Please choose who you think would win among the thirteen Marvel characters in the poll.
Who will be the victor? Only YOU can decide!
Also,
if you have time, please leave the reason why you think the character
you chose would win in the "Comment" section below. This way, we can all
see your reasoning in choosing your winner.
The thirteen characters involved in the BATTLE ROYAL 22: Rhomann Dey, Irani Rael, Yondu, Korath, Nebula, Ronan, Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket Raccoon, Groot, Apocalypse, and Warpath (If you have forgotten some of these characters' powers/abilities, go
ahead and check out their bios right here on the Marvel Madness blog by
clicking on the highlighted names above.)
Real Name
Rhomann Dey
Occupation
Nova-Prime; formerly Nova Centurion, Peace Keeper
Citizenship
Xandarian
Place of Birth
Xandar
Known Relatives
Karman-Kan (wife; deceased), Duranna, Kahry (children, decesased)
Group Affiliation
Nova Corps
Education
Unrevealed
Height
6'
Weight
250 lbs.
Eyes
Blue
Hair
Black
Powers
Being a Nova Centurion, Rhomann was granted
powers through the Nova-Force. He can manipulate energy and use it
defensively as a force-field, and offensively through blasts. He can
also fly and has some invulnerability. In addition, he has super
strength enough to lift approximately 20 tons. As Nova-Prime, he can absorb energy, and use gravimetric pulses and electromagnetic static bursts.
Abilities
Nova Corps training, including unarmed combat and commanding standard starships. As Nova-Prime, it is presumed that he is a skilled strategist and leader.
Other Info
Rhomann Dey was the leader (Nova-Prime) of the Nova Corps of Xandar. In fact, he was the Nova-Prime when the Luphomoid
Warlord named Zorr attacked Xandar. Zorr also began syphoning the energy from the planet to use against
Galactus (who destroyed the Luphomoid's homeworld). The Nova Corps fought against him; however, Zorr was too much for Corps and he defeated them. Seemingly all of the Xandarians were killed in the attack, including Dey's wife and children. As one of the last survivors, Dey swore vengeance on Zorr and chased him across the galaxy,
battling him from one star system to the next. However, Zorr was too powerful for Dey and the Nova-Prime was eventually mortally wounded the Warlord. (To learn about the above highlighted team, place, character and/or races, just click on their names.)
Afterward, with his remaining energy, Dey flew to Earth ahead of Zorr (who was planning Earth as his new target) to seek a replacement who could stop Zorr
and make him pay for his crimes. The Nova-Prime ended up choosing the teenager Richard Rider
as the new Nova transferring the Nova-Power to him. In addition, Dey linked minds with
Rider and explained to him the new powers he had received. He also, explained the threat of Zorr on his planet, Earth. At first, Rider thought the encounter was
a dream, but soon
discovered his powers and accepted his role as "Nova." (To learn about Nova, click on the highlighted name above.)
Soon after, while testing
his powers for first time, Nova ran into Zorr who was on a rampage in New York City.
Deciding to fulfill the one who granted him his powers dying wish, Nova went up against Zorr. However, during the ensuing battle, Zorr was teleported away by Rhomann Dey himself.
And it was Dey who killed Zorr with the remaining powers he had before he himself died as well, ready to join his family and
friends in the afterlife.
There isn't anything there, but here is the Marvel.com link to Rhomann Dey's bio, http://marvel.com/universe/Nova-Prime_%28Rhomann_Dey%29.
In the film, Guardians of the Galaxy, Rhomman Dey is credited as "Corpsman Dey." However, in the comics he achieved the ranking of Centurion and was apparently chosen at some point as the Nova Corps leader, Nova-Prime. Will he become Nova-Prime in future Marvel movies? Only time will tell.
Real Name
Irani Rael
Occupation
Nova Centurion, Peace Keeper
Citizenship
Rigellian
Place of Birth
Unrevealed
Known Relatives
None
Group Affiliation
Nova Corps
Education
Unrevealed
Height
Unrevealed
Weight
Unrevealed
Eyes
Unrevealed
Hair
Unrevealed
Powers
Being a Nova Centurion, Irani is granted powers through the Nova-Force. She can manipulate energy and use it defensively as a force-field, and offensively through blasts. She can also fly and has some invulnerability. In addition, she has super strength enough to lift approximately 20 tons.
Abilities
Nova Corps training, including unarmed combat and commanding standard starships.
Other Info
When the Nova Corps was eliminated by Annihilus and his Annihilation Wave, the Xandarian supercomputer, known as the Worldmind, convinced the sole survivor of the Corps--Richard Rider--to let it uploaded itself to him to keep the Nova-Force and their
people's history from being lost. Upon uploading, the entirety of the
Nova-Force was given to Rider and he became the Nova Prime (aka Nova). (To learn about the above highlighted teams, characters, and/or race, just click on their names above.)
Later, during the Skrulls' Secret Invasion, the Worldmind began secretly recruiting new Nova Centurions while Nova was sleeping. A Rigellian named Irani Rael was among those selected. She joined with four other Nova Centurions who were also selected by the Worldmind--Malik Tarcel, Qubit, Fraktur, and Morrow. Irani and the rest of the new Nova Corps showed up on Earth to help Nova with peace-keeping
operations to stop the chaos left over from the Skrulls' invasion. These efforts included
dealing with a hostage situation with the Serpent Society, which Irani swiftly neutralized one of their members, Sidewinder, with a single blast. (Click on the highlighted names above to learn more about the races, event, characters, and/or team. Note: Beware of the revealing outfits worn by some on the Serpent Society's bio page.)
Soon after, the Worldmind began to mass recruit the people of Earth,
resulting in the Nova Corps growing from a half dozen to hundreds within
minutes. Among these new recruits was Nova's own younger brother, Robbie Rider. However, the most disturbing of all was when the Worldmind had his new recruits lobotomize Ego (the Living Planet)
to establish a new base for the Nova Corps--calling it "Nu-Xandar."
Nova thought that Worldwind was out of control,
but he found himself alone in this belief. In fact, when the Worldmind
asked that he download
the Nova-Force into Nu-Xandar, Nova hesitated. Claiming that the
Nova-Force had taken its toll on Rider's sanity, the Worldmind ordered
the Nova Corps
to restrain Nova. The Worldmind then forcefully removed the Nova-Force
from Rider; thus, stripping
Rider of his powers and rank as Nova Prime, and banished him to Earth.
One of Irani's fellow Nova Centurions, Malik Tarcel, was chosen as the new Nova Prime. Soon after, however, Rider learned that the Worldmind was employing mind control to manipulate the Nova Corps. (Click on the highlighted
names above to learn about the different characters.)
At one point, Irani followed the lead of Robbie Rider in capturing the creature known as Dragon Man. (To learn about Dragon Man, click on the highlighted name above.)
Later on, when the War of Kings ignited between the Kree-led Inhumans and the Shi'ar,
the Worldmind chose to immediately leave Earth to have the new and
inexperienced Nova Corps members to intervene in the galactic conflict.
Unfortunately, the Corps had massive
casualties and the new Nova Prime, Malik Tarcel, was captured by the
Shi'ar Imperial Guard. However, it was Richard Rider who returned with the power of Quasar;
thus, forcing the Worldmind to stand down. Rider retook his position as
Nova Prime and called on the Nova Corps to
retreat while they still could, saving whoever he could. Afterward, Nova
had all of the newly recruited Centurions depowered and sent
home. But, not all
of the Centurions wanted to return home. Irani Rael was among those that requested to stay with Nova as his Nova Centurions. Others included Robbie Rider,
Morrow, Fraktur, Qubit, Irani Rael, Lindy Nolan, and Tre Owens. With their small numbers, Irani and her fellow Centurions became a smaller Nova Corps. (To learn about the event, races, team, and/or characters above,
just click on their highlighted names.)
More recently, when an invasion force from the Cancerverse came through The Fault, Irani Rael was among the Nova Corps that helped the Shi'ar, the Kree, and Blastaar's Negative Zone
forces in holding them off. They continued fighting the forces while the Guardians of the Galaxy, Thanos, and Nova went through the Vault to destory the invaders at their home. (To learn about the above highlighted characters, places, and/or team, click on their names above.)
To learn a tiny bit more about Irani Rael, just click on the following link, http://marvel.com/universe/Irani_Rael.
In the film, Guardians of the Galaxy, Irani Rael is shown as the Nova Prime, rather than just a Nova Centurion as she is in the comics.
Team Name
Nova Corps
Base of Operations
Corps starship Resolute Duty; formerly mobile upon Ego (the Living Planet), Project P.E.G.A.S.U.S., Xandar Cluster, Xandar
Current Members
Fraktur, Irani Rael, Lindy Nolan, Morrow, Zan Philo, Qubit, Richard Rider, Robbie Rider, Tre Owens, Worldmind
Former Members
Air-Walker, David Green, Ego (the Living Planet), Firelord, Freya Shane, Garthan Saal, Ko-Rel, Kyle Dyne, Malik Tarcel, Powerhouse, Queen Adora, Rhomann Dey, Samaya, Tanak Valt
Other Members (Honorary, Reserve, etc.)
Quasar
Other Info
The Nova Corps was originally Xandar's
space militia and exploration division. It consisted of 500 soldiers
ranging in rank from Corpsman to Centurion, with its leader Nova Prime (Tanak Valt). They also had a regiment of Syfon Warriors. The Nova Corps have two priorities: defend the Xandarian civilization and protect the Xandarian living supercomputer known as the Worldmind. Though a small militia, each
soldier was powered by the "Nova-Force" (a nearly limitless energy field
generated by the Worldmind).
The energy is then transmitted into the Nova Corps at varying levels
depending on their rank. Thus, the Nova Corps became
exceptionally powerful. In addition, the Worldmind contains the entire record of
Xandarian history and civilization. (To learn about the place, characters, and/or team above, just click on their highlighted name.)
The Nova Corps ranks from highest rank to the lowest rank are as follows: Nova Prime--Nova Centurion designated as "Prime" is the
highest-ranking member of the Nova Corps. The Prime is endowed with
a vast portion of the Nova-Force, and capable of great feats of energy
manipulation and projection. Centurion--Top tier of the Nova
Corps. They can lift approximately 20 tons. Denarian--Middle tier of the Nova
Corps. They have access to 75% of the Nova-Force compared to the
Centurions. They can lift approximately 15 tons. Millennian--They have 50% of the Nova-Force
compared to the Centurions. They cannot fly, but they can pilot one-man
sky flyers. Millennians can lift approximately 10 tons, have limited
invulnerability. Corpsman--Entry level of the Nova
Corps. Graduates from the Space Academy must apply to the Nova Corps
upon graduation. They have access to 25% of the Nova-Force compared to
the Centurions. They can lift approximately 5 tons. (The first picture posted above shows four ranks of the Nova Corps in their individual uniforms starting from the left: Corpsman, Millennian, Denarian, and Centurion.)
At one point, the Luphomians attacked Xandar. Even though the Nova Corps was empowered by the Nove-Force, it wasn't enough to save their world from destruction. (To lean about the Luphomians, click on the highlighted name above.)
Fortunately, all was not lost for the Nova Corps. Some domed cities survived the
planet's destruction, and the Xandarians populated an asteroid field
that then became known as the Xandar Cluster. After reforming under Queen Adora (who was guided by the Worldmind), the Nova Corps evolved into an intergalactic peace-keeping force, guarding the entire Andromeda Galaxy and Earth. In addition, they began recruiting beings from other worlds into their ranks. (To learn about the above highlighted places and/or character, just click on their names. Also, some of these Nova Corps members from other worlds are shown in the second and third pictures posted above.)
Later, the Nova Corps were assembled to face off against Annihilus and his Annihilation Wave. The Corps fought valiantly to defend their world; however, the entire Nova Corps
was destroyed and Xandar was laid to waste. Fortunately, one member of the Corps did survive--the Centurion known as Richard Rider. The Worldmind, which had also survived, guided Rider to itself.
In order to save the Nova Corps, the Worldmind convinced
Rider to let it uploaded itself to him to keep the Nova-Force and their people's history from being lost. Upon uploading, the entirety of the Nova-Force was given to Rider and he became the Nova Prime (aka Nova). Afterward, Nova led the United Front against the Annihilation Wave. And in the end, Nova killed Annihilus and ended the war. (Click on the highlighted names above to learn about the characters and/or teams.)
Later on, during the Skrulls' Secret Invasion, the Worldmind had been quietly and methodically recruiting new Nova Centurions (Malik Tarcel, Qubit, Fraktur, Irani Rael and Morrow). Using Project P.E.G.A.S.U.S.
as a base of operations, Nova led the new Nova Corps in peace-keeping operations to stop the chaos left over from the Skrulls' attack. Nova was uncertain at first about reforming the Nova Corps
so soon, but they worked together so well that his mind quickly changed. (To learn about the race, event, characters, and/or place above, just click on their highlighted name. Also, the last picture posted above shows the new version of the Nova Corps.)
Soon after, however, things escalated out of Nova's control. Without
consulting him, Worldmind began to mass recruit the people of Earth,
resulting in the Nova Corps growing from a half dozen to hundreds within
minutes. Among these new recruits was Nova's own younger brother, Robbie Rider. However, the most disturbing of all was when the Worldmind had his new recruits lobotomize Ego (the Living Planet)
to established a new base for the Nova Corps--calling it "Nu-Xandar." Nova thought that Worldwind was out of control,
but he found himself alone in this belief. In fact, when the Worldmind asked that he download
the Nova-Force into Nu-Xandar, Nova hesitated. Claiming that the Nova-Force had taken its toll on Rider's sanity, the Worldmind ordered the Nova Corps
to restrain Nova. The Worldmind then forcefully removed the Nova-Force from Rider; thus, stripping
Rider of his powers and rank as Nova Prime, and banished him to Earth.
Afterward, Malik Tarcel was promoted to the rank of Nova Prime in place of Rider. Soon after, however, Rider learned that the Worldmind was employing
mind control to manipulate the Nova Corps. (Click on the highlighted names above to learn about the different characters.)
Later, when the War of Kings ignited between the Kree-led Inhumans and the Shi'ar, the Worldmind chose to immediately leave Earth to have the new and inexperienced Nova Corps members intervene in the galactic conflict. Unfortunately, the Corps had massive
casualties and the new Nova Prime, Malik Tarcel, was captured by the
Shi'ar Imperial Guard. However, it was Richard Rider who returned with the power of Quasar; thus, forcing the Worldmind to stand down. Rider retook his position as Nova Prime and called on the Nova Corps to
retreat while they still could, saving whoever he could. Afterward, Nova had all of the newly recruited Centurions depowered and sent
home. But, not all
of the Centurions wanted to return home. Therefore, Robbie Rider,
Morrow, Fraktur, Qubit, Irani Rael, Lindy Nolan, and Tre Owens elected to remain as Nova Centurions, serving as a much smaller Nova Corps. (To learn about the event, races, team, and/or characters above, just click on their highlighted names.)
At the end of the war, the
Inhuman King of the Kree, Blackbolt, detonated the Terrigen-Bomb which
punched a hole in space/time known as The Fault--a doorway to a universe analogous to our own where there is no death (aka the Cancerverse). The spatial distortions around the Fault allowed the Nova Corps to discover a long lost Nova Corps starship, the Resolute Duty, along with its veteran Centurion, Zan Philo. The Resolute Duty became the new mobile
headquarters of the Nova Corps and Zan Philo became the trainer of its
probationary members. (Click on the highlighted names above to learn about the characters and/or places.)
More recently, when an invasion force from Cancerverse attacked, the Nova Corps was on hand to join the defense along with the Shi'ar, the Kree, and Blastaar's Negative Zone
forces. It quickly became obvious that pushing the Cancerverse forces
back through the Fault was going to be nearly impossible. Their only hope lied in a mission into the
Cancerverse by the Guardians of the Galaxy and Thanos to kill the invaders at their home by reintroducing Death to that universe. The Nova Corps had to help hold the line until that happened. Nova ended up deputizing Quasar into the Nova Corps and ventured into the Cancerverse himself. The
mission was a success, and the invasion fell apart with The Fault
closing. However, Nova and Star-Lord stayed behind in the Cancerverse to ensure that Thanos would not return. Nova was presumed dead, and with
him went the Worldmind and the Nova-Force; thus, leaving the Nova Corps no
more once again. However, the survivors hailed Star-Lord and
Nova as heroes and a statue was erected in their honor on Kree-Lar. (To learn about the above highlighted characters, places, and/or team, click on their names above.)
To learn a tiny bit more about the Nova Corps, click on the following link, http://marvel.com/universe/Nova_Corps.
In Guardians of the Galaxy film, the Nova Corps were led by Nova Prime Irani Rael and Rhomann Dey. (Also, the second picture posted above shows Rhomann Dey and some Nova Corps members.)
Real Name
Yondu Udonta
Occupation
Adventurer
Citizenship
Centaurian
Place of Birth
Plysa Forest, Centauri IV
Known Relatives
None
Group Affiliation
Formerly Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers (honorary member), Defenders associate
Education
Unrevealed
Height
6' 2" (7' 1" with crest)
Weight
210 lbs.
Eyes
Blue
Hair
Red (crest)
Powers
Yondu is a natural mystic,
like his entire tribe. Yondu possesses an intuitive "sixth sense" that
permits him limited empathic relationships with other lifeforms. The
higher the lifeforms the more limited is his empathic potential. His mystic rapport
with nature, particularly with his own world, allows him to sense foreign bodies or substances. In addition, he is sensitive to mystical beings and of Centaurian races and is able
to detect their presence and activities without effort. By going into a
trance, Yondu is able to replenish his own inner strength by communing
with natural forces.
Yondu has slightly
more endurance than the average human, and is about 1.5 stronger than an average human, allowing him to lift 375 pounds.
For a short time, Yondu's right hand was replaced for a time by a bionic metal cup which could release from
within itself a number of weapons, including a mace, hatchet, scythe, and barbed spear among others. However, his hand was later transformed into a duplicate of his original hand.
Abilities
Yondu is an excellent hand-to-hand combatant, and a highly skilled hunter
and tracker. He is especially skilled in using a bow and arrow. Yondu often uses a 5-foot single curve bow and a quiver of arrows composed of Yaka (a special sound-sensitive metal found only on Centauri IV). A Yaka
arrow can actually change its direction (but not speed) in response to
certain high-octave whistle-sounds that some Centaurians can produce, which Yondu is skilled at controlling even to the point of weaving them through a crowd of people
without touching them. In addition, Yondu has extensive knowledge of the social and religious
customs of the natives of Centauri IV. He can also speak English, although
it is painful for him to speak for too long without resting his throat.
Other Info
In the future timeline of Earth-691, Yondu Udonta was born in the late 30th Century as a member of the Zatoan tribe--primitive beings native to Centauri IV.
His homeworld was the first planet outside Earth's solar system to be
colonized by humans. Intimidated by Earth's superior technology, most Centaurian
tribes established peaceful relationships with the Earthling settlers. However, Yondu's
tribe migrated from their ancestral forests to the less
accessible plains to avoid contact with the outworlders. (To learn about the Earth-691 timeline, click on the highlighted name above.)
By 3006 A.D., Vance Astro arrived on Centauri IV by ship, using an antiquated mode of star travel. While performing his geophysical survey on the planet, Astro came across Yondu. Initially, Yondu tried
to avoid contact with the outworlder; however, when the planet was attacked by the Badoon, the two began working together. Unfortunately, during the invasion, all the other
Centaurians were believed to have been killed; thus, leaving Yondu the last of
his people. Yondu and Astro attempted to escape in Astro's ship to get help; however, the Badoon captured them. The two were then taken as prisoners to
the Badoon's base of operation on Earth (which had also been conquered by the Badoon by this time). (To learn about the character and/or race, click on their highlighted name above.)
Soon afterward, Yondu and Astro managed to escape and soon encountered two other fugitives of the Badoon invasion: Charlie-27 of the Jupiter colony, and Martinex of the Pluto colony. Banding together, they became known as Guardians of the Galaxy. For years, the Guardians attacked Badoon outposts throughout the solar system. (To learn about the above highlighted characters and/or team, just click on their names.)
As a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy, Yondu found himself teaming up with many heroes of Earth to defend the planet against the Badoon. At one point, the Guardians fought alongside a time-traveling Thing, Captain America, and Sharon Carter. Later, after the team time-traveled to the 20th Century and met the Defenders, the Guardians helped in repelling all the Badoon from Earth. After having secured the freedom of Earth's people, the Guardians decided to remain together to
safeguard the entire galaxy. (To learn about the characters and/or team, just click on their highlighted names above.)
At one point, Yondu and the Guardians traveled to the 20th Century to team up with the Avengers to defeat Korvac and his Minions of Menace. (Click the highlighted names above to learn about the teams and/or character.)
Later on, Yondu discovered the existence of a female Alpha Centaurian named Photon.
While he viewed this as a miracle and a way to continue his race and
traditions, she had long abandoned their ways and was a member of the cosmic mercenary group known as the Force. She claimed that she would rather die than
continue their race. Emotionally devastated, Yondu soon found himself butting heads with his teammates until he decided to leave to find Photon on his own. This led to Yondu facing off against Photon, and almost killing her. However, one of Photon's teammates, Interface, transmuted Yondu's hand into mist. Afterward, Martinex offered to replace Yondu's
hand (using their
transmutative technology), but he refused. However, later on, his
hand was replaced with a weapon capable of making knives, axes, and even a
laser. Eventually, Yondu and
Photon made peace with one another, even to the point that he gave her his Yaka bow
and arrows--it appeared that he was finally able to get her to embrace her
heritage. (Click the highlighted name above to learn about characters and/or team. Also, Yondu with his bionic hand weapon is shown in the fourth picture posted above.)
More recently, Yondu left the Guardians of the Galaxy and returned to his homeworld when it was revealed that a small group of Centaurians had actually survived the Badoon attacks.
These cave-dwelling Centaurians
had escaped death due to the walls of their caverns containing Yaka which blocked radio waves; therefore, shielding
them from the Badoon's sensors. As to not scare his people, Yondu asked Martinex to replace his hand with a duplicate of his original. Now with a fully restored body, Yondu returned to his people and was received with open arms.
To learn a little bit more about Yondu, just click on the following link, http://marvel.com/universe/Yondu.
In the film, Guardians of the Galaxy, Yondu differs a bit from the comicbook version. In the movie, he is not a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy, but is a leader of his own band of outlaws called the Ravagers. He does use an arrow that he can control by whistling (like the comics); however, he does not use a bow for it.
Real Name
Korath-Thak
Occupation
Starforce member and servant to the Supreme Intelligence, Kree Pursuer Corp, cyber-geneticist on Kree-Lar
Citizenship
Kree
Place of Birth
Unknown
Known Relatives
None
Group Affiliation
Formerly Phalanx Select, Starforce, Kree Pursuer Corps
Education
Unrevealed
Height
6'
Weight
290 lbs.
Eyes
Blue
Hair
Bald
Powers
As a Kree, Korath has a superhuman strength, endurance, speed, and reflexes. Since being implanted with the Pursuer templates
these have all been enhanced to an unrevealed degree.
Abilities
Korath has been trained in
ancient Kree martial arts; however, he is relatively inexperienced in armed and unarmed combatant. In addition, Korath is an expert in cyber-genetic engineering.
Korath wears an armored battle-suit and helmet composed of unknown alien
materials. The armor also has the ability to psionically locate individuals by tracing their brain patterns. Also, the electrically powered turbines in his boots grants him the ability to fly.
Korath often carries two beta batons capable of firing strong energy blast capable of stunning opponents into unconsciousness on contact, or
disrupting functions of electrical devices.
Other Info
Korath-Thak was a brilliant cyber-geneticist who was one of the creators
of the Pursuer Project to develop cybernetic warriors for the Kree militia (the project created an energy template that used whatever matter it
touched to transform into an entity capable of pursuing and capturing
its targets). The first use of the template was at the instigation
of the Kree science council to bring the Inhumans
of Earth to Hala to serve in their Kree army. The template was beamed to Earth; however, instead of hitting
stones or metal as hoped, it hit and transformed into cockroaches. In this
form, the Pursuer cockroaches had defeated the Inhumans Royal family until an insecticide was used and the templates were stopped. (Click on the highlighted names above to learn more about the races and/or characters.)
Years later, the Pursuer Project was shutdown by the Kree leaders Ael-Dann
and Dar-Benn because they felt that their money was being wasted. Angered at their decision, Korath decided to turn the template
on himself, transforming him into a new Pursuer. Thus, becoming known as "Korath the Pursuer." (To learn about Ael-Dann, click on his highlighted name above.)
Soon after, Korath was summoned by the Supreme Intelligence in secret, along with Ultimus, Shatterax, Captain Att-Lass, and Doctor Minn-Erva, to create an elite Kree military unit known as "Starforce." Korath's first duty at a member of the Starforce was to capture the fugitive Avengers on Kree-Lar. He was able to easily track them down and neutralize a couple of them; however, he was eventually defeated by Captain America. Afterward, Korath was sent down again to defeat the Avengers, but his time he went with his Starforce team. The Supreme
Intelligence actually had given the Starforce false intelligence that the Avengers were in
league with a Shi'ar assassin who intended to kill Ael-Dan and Dar-Benn. The Starforce succeeded in intercepting the Avengers. Unknown to them, the battle between the two teams created a distraction that allowed Deathbird to breach security and kill both Ael-Dan
and Dar-Benn. As this was the Supreme Intelligence's plan all along, he retook leadership of the
Kree. Then in retaliation, the Supreme Intelligence sent the Starforce o assassinate the Majestrix of the Shi'ar: Lilandra. However, they were stopped by the Avengers and the Shi'ar Imperial Guard. The Starforce where then imprisoned by the Shi'ar. (Click on the names above to learn about the
highlighted characters, teams, and/or race. Note: Beware of the very
revealing outfit on Deathbird's bio page--block images if possible.)
Soon after, the Nega-bomb decimated the Kree on Hala and the Shi'ar moved in and began to rule over the Kree. Korath, and the rest of the Starforce, we released from prison and forced to serve the Shi'ar led by Deathbird. While serving Deathbird, Korath and the Starforce battled Admiral Galen-Kor of the Kree and his criminal forces. (To learn about the object and/or character highlighted above, just click on their names.)
At one point, the Supreme Intelligence was able to regain control of the Kree Empire from the Shi'ar. However, Korath and and many other Kree were considered defectors and were exiled. Therefore, Korath, and many of the other exiled Kree, left and were able to find refuge on the world of Godthab Omega. While there, they lived in peace, but kept up with current events of
the Kree Empire through sympathizers on
various Kree hub worlds. (To learn about the world above, just click on its highlighted names.)
Later on, the newly exiled Kree, Ronan the Accuser (also a former member
of the Starforce), found his way to Godthab Omega in search of Tana Nile. Upon his arrival, Korath informed Ronan that Tana Nile was last seen with Gamora as one of her Graces. This led to Ronan battling with Gamora who was defending Tana Nile. However, the stopped battling each other when Annihilus, and his Annihilus Wave, attacked. (Click on the highlighted names above to learn about the characters, teams, and/or events. Note: Beware of the very revealing outfits on Tana Nile, Gamora, and the Graces' bio pages--block images if possible.)
More recently, the Kree were invaded and cut off from the rest of the universe by the Phalanx, led by Ultron. Ultron used a form of the Technarchy transmode virus to infect/create a team of super-soldiers, known as the Phalanx Select--Korath became one of them. As their super-soldiers, Korath was sent out with Shatterax and Xemnu on a
mission to capture Adam Warlock. However, they failed to capture him due to the interference of Phyla-Vell and Moondragon. After returning back to Hala, Korath was destroyed by Ultron, in front of Shatterax and Xemnu, for his failure. (To learn about the race, characters, item, and/or team, just click on their highlighted names above. Note: Beware of the very revealing woman-form of Ultron on his bio page--block image if possible.)
To learn a tiny bit more about Korath, just click on the following link, http://marvel.com/universe/Korath.
