Supernova

### Relatives

Rex-Ol (Biological father), Lan-Ol (Biological mother), Rob Richards (adoptive father), Martha Richards (adoptive mother), Annika Way (Wife), Krux (son)

## Physical description

### Eye color

Hazel

Supernova was seen as the premier hero of the 'first age' of Rocket City's superhero community. He was the founder of the Super Legion.

## Powers

### Label

Energy absorption & manipulation - resulting in flight, power blasts, super strength and resistance

## Origin

Xri-Ol was an infant sent to Earth by his parents, Rex-Ol & Lan-Ol, prior to the destruction of their home dimension. Xri-Ol’s capsule landed off the coast of Rocket City, where he was found by fisherman Rob Richards and his wife Martha. The Richards adopted the youngster, naming him Ray.

As a youth growing up in the quiet seaside community of Deephaven, Ray began to discover his innate powers, and was sometimes frustrated by his need to hide them from the public. His parents revealed to him the escape pod, as well as a hologram, that arrived with him when he first came to Earth. Ray was told of the destruction of his planet and briefly met his real mother and father. From that point on, Ray became drawn towards the stars and studied physics and planetary sciences at Rocket City University. Upon graduating - he would take a job as astronomer at the Tierra Point Observatory.

Following an explosion at the Observatory, Ray used his powers to protect some of his coworkers. Promising to keep his identity secret - they encouraged him to use his incredible powers to help others. Inspired by their belief, Ray took on the identity of Supernova and became active in Rocket City.

## Romance

After an earlier appearance in costume attracted the attention of The Orbit journalist Annika Way — she subsequently gave Supernova’s costumed persona a large media platform. Supernova gave Annika an exclusive interview, his motivation being to alleviate public fears by ensuring that people knew where he came from and why he was here. Regarding the dual nature of his identity, Supernova explained that he needed to be Ray to keep him sane, and his adoptive father reinforced that “Supernova just helps out now and then".

Annika would regularly write stories regarding Supernova, while also growing closer towards him. Annika sometimes had doubts that a relationship would work between them as they both seemed so different, but their feelings only grew more stronger as time went on. Eventually, the pair admitted their feelings and soon they started a relationship. This led to their marriage and the birth of their son, Oliver. They set up a home in Deephaven, protected by Ray’s secret identity out in the field.

## True Hero

Shortly into his career, Supernova met his greatest and most persistent adversary Victor Ventura. In the following months, a variety of costumed criminals began to appear in Rocket City to oppose him. A by-no-means complete list would include Vex, Protostar, Intellecto, Plaything & his Makebelievers, Absorbo, Molotov Man & Whippersnapper. These villains would become regular adversaries to Supernova & lead to some of his biggest challenges as a superhero.

After responding to the Celestial Incident, Supernova joined forces with Mr. Midnight and Spirit to form the Super Legion. During this time, the heroes would have adventures together whilst also continuing their own personal missions in the city. The three heroes became close friends, with Ray entrusting them with his secret identity further into their time together.

## The End

The Super Legion would soon be faced with their most tragic event, the Fall from Grace. Whilst protecting the city from a barrage of meteorites, the whole team sacrificed themselves. Supernova, alongside his teammates, were remembered fondly by the city. As his identity was secret even until his death - his wife and son were left with no closure from the celebrations of his heroism. Annika, somewhat jaded over her belief that their relationship wouldn’t end in tragedy, decided to move away with Oliver; departing for a new life all together.

## Trivia

* Supernova is a clear interpretation of the classic superhero in popular culture, primarily Superman
* His name & career as a scientist are homages to Reed Richards from Marvel Comics