Vanessa Dragunova

The Military Android of Castro Nova.

Nova Unit II, otherwise named as Vanessa Dragunova, is the robotic face of Castro Nova Institute. An android meant to be a measure against the rising mutant threat, she is designed with armaments both inside her chassis and armed at her side.

## Powers, Abilities, and Skills

* **Nova Chassis Version II** - Dragunova's chassis is improved from a previous “Rozanova”s artificial skin. In addition to repelling nonstandard attacks normally, her shell can also form an enforced defense in order to withstand strong physical forces.
* **Armory Compartment** - To compensate for the Reflective Mirrors of “Rosanova”, Dragunova would use intense firepower within her body instead. Her inner battle gear can overheat with each usage and increase in destructive power.
* **Military Combat Regime Training**.

### Stats

* **+3 to Weaponized Offense, +2 to Weaponized Counters, +4 to Defense, -2 to Damage Taken.**
* **-4 to Speed, -2 to "Mental" / Hacking Resist, -3 to Intelligence, -4 to Strength.**
* **Hidden Military Compartment -** Dragunova’s Flare Cannons and Electro Colliders are her secret special weapons, and gradually increase in power with each usage. She can use these weapons three times before her weapons shut down for the encounter, with a two turn cooldown with each usage.
	+ **First Use: D5 + 2 to Damage Given, can apply Burned or Shocked rolling max damage.**
	+ **Second Use: D7 + 2 to Damage Given, can apply Burned or Shocked on 5+ damage given.**
	+ **Third Use: D9 + 2 to Damage Given, will instantly apply Burned or Shocked based on weapon used. Flare Cannons and Electro Colliders shut down after usage.**

### Inventory

* **Biker’s Uniform.**
* **Specialized “Dragunov Version II” Rifle.**
* **Grappling-Hook Hand Launchers.**
* **Breast, Elbow, and Knee mounted Flare Cannons (Fire-Based).**
* **Electro Collider Heels (Electrical-Based).**

## Character Backstory

A product of the Nova Project modeled after a human, rather than built around a human’s figure. With the absence of a human skeleton, a substance that flows through the carbon-steel endoskeleton incorporates both a “Rozanova”s and a “Sharkman”s DNA. This same carbon-steel makes up Vanessa Dragunova’s chassis, an upgrade of the porcelain considered weak to physical might, and highly assisted with a rogue artificial intelligence’s genius, this model is considered peak robotics. She is fitted with imported military grade weaponry and a conscience providing limited free thinking, inscripted with veteran combat training. Her chassis allows for unconventional storage of weaponry located at the breast, elbow, wrist, knee, and heel. Dragunova is to serve Castro Nova Institute.

## Personality Traits

* Dragunova has much to learn with a limited information and free-will mustered in her consciousness.
* Inquisitive and mildly curious of the world.
* Ever-changing adaptive personality traits to be soon revealed.

## Storyline

Nova Unit II's creation was first sought at when Garie brought home the grey matter of "Shaq", to be shipped to Castro Nova Institute. The last parts that were needed to complete the android were the endoskeletons, provided by an understaffed Huey Move Things. Oppa, Roy, and Monika helped deliver them safe from the thugs Castro Nova Institute has made enemies of, with the latter aiding with final touches that make critical of Vanessa Dragunova having identity that can be developed.

Vanessa Dragunova was first introduced in the Machine vs Machines tournament, as a mere statement of the firm's focus into robotics, with Garie as the representative instead of von Castro. Whilst she was knocked down in the first round, she still is in operable condition and befit for dealing with mutant threat situations such as a certain Boar's attack in Queens.

## Relationships

**Garie Rozanova -** By mutagens instilled in her endoskeleton, Garie would be considered Dragunova's mother. At least, Dragunova would think so.

**Vincent von Castro -** Dragunova's director, who provides her direction. He provides most information and objectives to fulfill.

**"JUSTICE" -** A fellow android unit who Dragunova met in a battle against Dimitri Alexadre Blaiddyd and other hostile mutants. She identifies with sorrow and the same regrets it has, as they were unable to prevent his escape and a resulting officer's death in action. Dragunova has sought the creator "Torus" to accelerate repairs and seeks for further upgrades soon.

## Fun facts/Trivia

* Her character has some basis off of *Vanessa Diodati*, who has appeared in *Senki Zesshou Symphogear XV* and *XDU*.
* Dragunova is kind of a jobber. Don't 100% rely on her for a clean combat.