Nova Satori

Nova Satori is a female anime character who features in Robotech.

Biography

Nova Satori

At 19 years old, Nova is the youngest military police officer in the Global Military Police (GMP). She is also the highest ranking female officer, and is the personal aide to Colonel Alan Fredricks.

By 2029, the GMP had considerable power and importance. Due to the feudal society that had evolved in the 15 years following the First Robotech War, the GMP constituted the only truly worldwide law-enforcement organization, and was a check and balance on those who had at their disposal the tremendous power of Robotechnology. As a result, the GMP was not merely a police force but also maintained its own war machinery, combat forces, and intelligence network. Nova, like others who sought a career in the GMP as a possible road to swift personal advancement, was forced to say farewell to all outside friendships due to the rigid doctrines that the GMP required.

Nova Satori monitored the initial stages of the 15th ATAC Squad's military operation from the high-security Global Military Police command centre as an unidentified alien fleet entered Earth's orbit. She observed the unauthorized movements of Lieutenant Dana Sterling and her subordinates through advanced surveillance systems, noting several breaches of standard protocol during their engagement with the Robotech Masters. She coordinated with her fellow officers to track the tactical progress of the battle, maintaining a focus on internal security and the potential for civilian unrest. Throughout the encounter, she documented the specific actions of the ground forces to ensure that any insubordination would be properly catalogued for future disciplinary review. She maintained a strict, professional demeanor while analyzing incoming data streams and reports regarding the size and intent of the invading Bioroids. Her primary responsibility involved safeguarding the integrity of the United Earth Forces' command structure while the first wave of the Second Robotech War began to unfold above the planet's surface. (Episode: Dana's Story) Satori presided over a formal inquiry concerning the conduct of Lieutenant Dana Sterling following a series of unauthorized tactical maneuvers and breaches of military discipline. She questioned the leadership of the 15th ATAC Squad regarding their impulsive actions during the initial skirmishes with the Robotech Masters, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the Global Military Police’s strict protocols. Throughout the proceedings, she maintained an uncompromising stance on the necessity of order and chain of command, even as the threat from the alien Bioroids intensified. She scrutinized the reports of the squad's performance in the field, seeking to determine if their successes outweighed the risks posed by their erratic behavior. After listening to the testimonies, she ultimately allowed the squad to return to active duty but issued a stern warning that any further deviations from established military law would result in severe consequences. (Episode: False Start)

Nova takes her duties very seriously and allows for no compromises regarding protocol and regulations. Her rivalry with 15th ATAC leader Lieutenant Dana Sterling can be viewed as a subtle game of "cat and mouse" or as a "fencing match". In the beginning of the series, Nova appears to be colder and less personable than TASC officer Marie Crystal. But as the story progresses, she is revealed to be even more of a romantic than Dana.

Initially, Nova repeatedly tries to root out possible traitors and spies from within Earth's military. But her interrogations of Zor Prime cause her to lose focus while reviewing several personnel files and negatively impact the record of TASC pilot Dennis Brown. When she apologizes to him, he surprisingly thanks her for helping him stay on Earth to keep an eye on an overzealous military leadership. The two later become romantically involved.

As the series progresses, Nova becomes frustrated at continually being outfoxed by Dana and the 15th ATAC squad. She tries to arrest Zor, lock up Bowie Grant, and capture Musica as a prisoner of war. However none of her plans come to fruition. Eventually, Nova's military training conflicts with her sense of justice, and she is forced to choose between her duty to the Southern Cross and her friendship with the 15th Squad. Realizing that the war has become one of survival and freedom from an overwhelmingly powerful enemy, Nova switches sides and joins the 15th in their mission to stop the Robotech Masters.

Notes

• Nova Satori was voiced by actress Edie Mirman where she featured in Robotech: The Southern Cross.
• The character was adapted from Lana Isavia who was from the Super Dimension Cavalry Southern Cross

Appearances

• Robotech:

External Links

• Robotech Wiki Entry

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