By Cameron Logan
A lot was said about the Nova Corps in the first Guardians of the Galaxy film. Many were concerned that the Nova Corps were basically "beat cops," and didn't have the superpowers that they have in the comics. However, the ending of the first film may have set the Nova Corps up for a more "powerful" role in the sequel. Hit the jump for my theories...
A lot was said about the Nova Corps in the first Guardians of the Galaxy film. Many were concerned that the Nova Corps were basically "beat cops," and didn't have the superpowers that they have in the comics. However, the ending of the first film may have set the Nova Corps up for a more "powerful" role in the sequel. Hit the jump for my theories...
In the comics, the Nova Force is a "near-limitless energy source" which is "transmitted" into each recruit "at varying levels depending on their rank." Basically, as a member of the Nova Corps goes up in rank, they are able to harness a larger percentage of the Nova Force, giving them more abilities. The Nova Force can give a recruit the ability to fly, as well as enhance their speed, strength, and stamina.Very similar to the Nova Force is the Power Gem (which Ronan harnessed in GOTG). According to Marvel Wiki, the Power Gem's most basic powers "grant its user unlimited stamina and can increase the user's strength to unlimited levels depending on how much the gem is drawn upon. It allows the user to duplicate practically any physical superhuman ability and become invincible. It can also be used as an unlimited power supply for any machine." Sounds familiar right? The Nova Force and the Power Gem do almost the exact same thing! Which brings me to my next point...
At the end of the first Guardians of the Galaxy film, the Guardians have left the Power Gem with the Nova Corps. Quill even says that the Nova Corps are the only ones who can keep it safe. However, after losing so many of their top "soldiers" during their battle with Ronan, it is understandable that the Nova Corps would use the Power Gem to enhance the abilities of their remaining recruits.
My theory is that Guardians of the Galaxy 2 will introduce the Nova Force as a power harnessed from the Power Gem. Members of the Nova Corps will have superhuman abilities, such as flight and enhanced strength. Richard Rider will be introduced as one of these Corpsmen, who is abruptly left to take over as Nova Prime when Xandar is destroyed (Nebula once destroyed Xandar in the comics). He will be the last living member of the Nova Corps, and the sole protector of the Power Gem.
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