Jet Nova

+++ 11 years old +++ Alien obsessive +++ Plant lover, biologist +++ Passionate scientist +++ Ace Grav Ball player +++

Like all the Novas, Jet is a dedicated scientist but he’s also a lover of nature, especially nature that exists outside our solar system. That’s why his chosen field is astrobiology. In fact, whether at home, or in his lab on the family’s spaceship the Eureka, you’ll find
Jet surrounded by all manner of plants and alien plant life.

Jet is so obsessed about extra-terrestrial life he’s even created a specially designed chart, which he uses to track the various ‘levels’ of lifeforms he and the Nova family encounter on their missions.

Adelaide Nova

+++ 13 years old +++ Leader in technology +++ Enthusiastic trainee pilot +++ Ace Grav Ball player +++ Gung-ho adventurer +++

Adelaide Nova is a keen adventurer and scientist, and can usually be found in the Eureka lab tinkering with her latest invention. In fact, whether she’s creating camouflage meta-fabric to turn into ‘invisibility suits’; nano-technology that can repair an entire eco-system; or simply upgrading the family robot – G9; Adelaide always has a technological hack up her sleeve.

As  excited as she is by the possibility of encountering intelligent extra-terrestrial life (which would be a first for human kind) she is equally excited to earn her large cruiser pilot license to fly the Eureka!

G9

+++ Upgraded by Adelaide beyond his original specs +++ Sometimes a scaredy cat +++ In denial about his more ‘human’ qualities +++ A mini super-computer +++

G9 is the 5th member of the family and a real asset to the Novas’ missions, although he can be a scaredy cat especially if there is danger.  However, when his family are truly threatened, G9 can find extreme courage deep within his circuits.

He may be nuts and bolts, but G9 still has human qualities. After all, he’s quite attached to the Novas (a very human emotion for a robot indeed!).

Dr Josie Nova

+++ Doctor of astrobiology +++ Reputable ecologist +++ Believes in aliens +++ Adrenaline lover +++

As an expert on all things in the natural world (both on earth and beyond) she likes to get her hands dirty in the search for extra-terrestrial life; plant, animal or other!

Though a super proud and loving parent, she is a little bit more easy going with the kids when it comes to discipline than husband Hugo, and a little more devil-may-care when it comes to diving headfirst into a mission (or an extreme sports holiday).

Captain Hugo Nova

+++ Doctor of planetary geology +++ Eureka’s captain +++ Leading ecologist +++ Foodie – fond of ‘ancient’ cooking methods +++

Hugo is obsessed with the possibility of finding inhabited alien worlds and the fact that humanity has not yet met an intelligent alien species hasn’t discouraged him. As a planetary and astro-geologist Captain Hugo Nova has the same interests as his family, for unlocking the secrets of the galaxy.

Hugo delights in being a family astronaut team. He loves to share his knowledge of the planets and love of all things rocks, and when their missions get a little bumpy, he reminds them of the Nova code “Hey! We use our brains, we don’t complain. That’s the Nova Code.”

Janali Banks

+++ Indigenous Australian Astronomer from Gamilaraay +++  Youngest astronomer ever appointed to Luna Port +++ Head of the E.M.U. telescope +++ Always team Nova +++

Like the Novas, Janali works for the Australian Space Association and is Head of the E.M.U. telescope which sits above Luna Port. Janali is an Australian Indigenous Astronomer from Gamilaraay. She was also a child prodigy who could have done anything, but, like the Novas, believes there are still great mysteries left to be uncovered in the universe.

As such, she is a great champion for the Novas and their often maverick methods. So, when the Novas tell her about their
discovery of Star Dust and aliens she is keen to help, and determined to keep a watchful eye out for anything that might help them on their quest.

Aubrina Eridani

+++ Main antagonist +++ President of Luna Port +++ Secretly keeps alien tech +++ Jealous of the Novas +++

Aubrina Eridani was once a young explorer out to make a name for herself and now as President of Luna Port wields the power and control she thinks she deserves. When Aubrina suspects the Novas may have sighted Star Dust and an alien space craft – the very thing she‘s been searching for all these years, she’s determined to take their research at any cost!

Aubrina has always been an overprotective mother because 14 years ago she discovered Sol – a baby – on an abandoned space ship, and has raised him as her own ever since.

Sol Eridani

+++ 14 years old +++ Son of President Eridani +++ Smart spoiled brat +++ Finds out he is an alien +++

Found as a baby on an abandoned exploration ship, Sol has grown up the spoiled rich kid of the most powerful woman on Luna Port. The only kids who don’t seem to respect his ‘power’ are Jet & Adelaide Nova. Even worse, the Nova kids often get their own attention which really annoys Sol, and he takes every opportunity to ridicule them.

Just when Sol thinks he’s #1 at Luna Port he has the biggest turning point of his life – finding out he himself is an ALIEN! Now he needs the friendship and support of the Nova kids more than he would like to admit. Joining their quest to find aliens could just mean Sol finding out who he really is.

Andy Ling

+++ Head of the Australian Space Association +++ Member of Luna Port Council +++ Keen advocate for the Novas +++ Incredibly level-headed +++

A beloved figure on Luna Port, Andy is both the head of the Australian Space Association and one of four international members on the Luna Port Council. Most importantly, he is a big supporter of the Novas and their covert missions to find Star Dust, meaning walking the fine line between allowing the Novas to bend the rules and actively bending the truth to the Council and Aubrina.

Even though Aubrina and he are technically equals on the council, if he is found to have broken the rules it might endanger his position, and therefore ASA’s ability to continue doing any missions in deep space. However Andy believes the risk is worth taking for the greater good.

Neemti

One of the most promising gravball players of her generation, Neemti has so impressed with her skills that she’s recently received a scholarship to move from her homeland of Australia to Luna Port to play for their team. Though she knows it’s going to be an adjustment, especially given the fact she is Indigenous with strong ties to Country and her family back in Australia, she can’t wait to experience life out in the universe, enjoy new adventures and make new friends. She also can’t wait to experience real zero g, especially given she’s a gravball player!

Still, almost as soon as Neemti arrives on Luna Port things don’t quite go to plan. For one, her best pal Jindabur (a willy wagtail bird), has stowed away against strict instructions – and Luna Port regulations! Second, it seems some of the current players on Luna Port’s gravball team are feeling a little threatened by her arrival – especially Jet Nova (of the famous Nova family). Finally, after listening to the urgings of pal Jindabur, Neemti realises that something is ‘off’ with the stars. They’re out of alignment! Worse, when she goes to investigate the Novas’ possible involvement (things seem to have started changing post their aborted mission to the Stardustian homeworld), she gets pulled into their quest to find missing Stardustian envoy, Ziggy. Fortunately, Neemti is up for almost any challenge. And, thanks to her courage, her wit, and her incredible gravball skills, Neemti soon becomes vital to helping the Novas on their quest to find Ziggy and heal the imbalance in the universe. Even better, Neemti becomes fast friends with her Luna Port teammates, especially Jet, Adelaide and Sol. Her own bestie, Jindbur, even develops a real connection with the Novas’ robot, G9!

ULAN

A passionate space pilot, when Ulan learned her family were moving to Luna Port for work, she was thrilled. After all, the President of Luna Port is legendary pilot Andy ‘Larrikin’ Ling and he has an elite flying squad that Ulan is determined to get into. Still, things aren’t going to be smooth sailing. For one, Andy doesn’t take a pilot every year. Worse, she has stiff competition in Adelaide Nova, who is also determined to get into Andy’s Squad (and has been training for years for the opportunity). Still, though these two start as enemies, the two girls triumph in Andy’s trials, helping each other to get a place on the squad. They even become friends, who refer to themselves as the ‘Twister Sisters’ after the trial course they both completed at the end of Andy’s tests.

These flying skills are also put to the test when the Novas require help in their final ‘heist’ mission to rescue Ziggy from the dark nebula at the centre of the ‘imbalance in the universe’. It’s here the Twister Sisters’ skills go from theory to practice, ensuring our heroes are able to get to the planet where they suspect Ziggy is trapped. Still, flying isn’t Ulan’s only passion. She is proudly Malaysian, and a lot of her approach to life is influenced by her upbringing near the jungles of Malaysia. These early experiences gave her an appreciation and respect for nature that she eagerly shares with her new pals the Novas. In fact, when she and the Nova kids become marooned on a jungle-liked planet she is able to use her jungle survival skills to full effect.

ZIGGY

One of the younger members of the Stardustian race, Ziggy is chosen by his people to stay on Luna Port and observe humanity. After all, though the Stardustians have been impressed by the Novas’ persistence in finding them and wanting to exchange knowledge, the Stardustians are not yet sure how much they want humanity knowing about them. Understandably, Ziggy’s arrival on Luna Port and the announcement he will be staying as Envoy for the Stardustian people are a big deal. Still, while Luna Port President Andy Ling, and other notables who live there (not least of which includes Josie and Hugo Nova) are keen to show Ziggy around and provide him with whatever data he requires, Ziggy is more interested in spending time with young Sol, Jet and Adelaide. The fact he wants to spend time with Sol is understandable. After all, Sol is a young Stardustian himself and Ziggy will be his mentor, helping him to learn to control his considerable Stardustian powers. But why Jet and Adelaide? Well, as Ziggy explains, the characteristics that the Stardustians most admire about humanity are our ability to adapt, to learn and to think creatively. In other words, to ‘play’. And these traits are never stronger than they are Adelaide and Jet’s age. Unfortunately, however, just as Ziggy has decided that it’s time for humanity to travel to Stardustia, disaster strikes, and he is lost in parts of the galaxy unknown. The only question is, will his faith in humanity’s ability to adapt be proven correct? Will they be able to find him and heal what has been broken?