Editing Overwatch: The Hero of Numbani

{{Infobox book
| name = The Hero of Numbani
| image =the-hero-of-numbani-cover.jpg 
| number = #1
| author = [[Nicky Drayden]]
| artist =Odera Igbokwe 
| publisher = [[Scholastic Inc.]]
| pages = 304
| release = June 2, 2020
| links = 
| previous =
| next = ''[[Overwatch: Deadlock Rebels|Deadlock Rebels]]''
| ISBN-13=9781338575972
| E-Book Price=$6.74
| Paperback Price=$9.99}}
'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is the first ''[[Overwatch]]'' tie-in novel. It is authored by [[Nicky Drayden]], and was released on June 2, 2020, by [[Scholastic Inc.|Scholastic Inc]]. On December 28, 2020, the audiobook version was released, featuring Orisa's voice actress, [[Cherrelle Skeete]].<ref>https://twitter.com/PlayOverwatch/status/1343603115333980167</ref>

==Description==

In the technologically advanced African city of [[Numbani]], in the not-so-distant future, humans live in harmony with humanoid robots known as [[omnic]]s. But when a terrorist tries to shatter that unity, a hero named [[Efi Oladele]] rises!

Efi has been making robots since she was little — machines to better her community and improve people’s lives. But after she witnesses [[Doomfist]]’s catastrophic attack on the city’s [[OR15]] security bots, Efi feels the call to build something greater: a true guardian of [[Numbani]].

While [[Doomfist]] sows discord between humans and omnics, Efi engineers an intelligent and compassionate robot, [[Orisa]], named after the powerful spirits who guide her people. Orisa has a lot to learn before she’s ready to defeat Doomfist, but Efi has some learning to do, too, especially when it comes to building — and being a hero. With Doomfist rallying his forces, and the military powerless to stop him, can Efi mold Orisa into the hero of Numbani before it’s too late?

This action-packed novel features the fan-favorite characters Efi, [[Orisa]], [[Doomfist]], and [[Lúcio]] in an all-new, original story straight from the minds of the Overwatch [[Team 4|game team]] and critically acclaimed author [[Nicky Drayden]]!<ref name = "HeroNumbani">2019-10-03, [http://overwatch.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/nycc-2019-new-overwatch-book-the-hero-of-numbani NYCC 2019: New Overwatch Book – The Hero of Numbani]. ''Blizzplanet'', accessed on 2019-10-19</ref>


==Major Characters==
*[[Efi Oladele]]
*[[Naade]]
*[[Hassana]]
*[[Bolaji Oladele]]
*[[Fola Oladele]]
*[[Yewande]]
*[[Dayo]]
*[[Bisi]]
*[[Sam (The Hero of Numbani)|Sam]]
*[[Joké]]
*[[Doomfist]]
*[[Orisa]]
*[[Lúcio Correia dos Santos]]

==Minor Characters==

'''School Faculty & Students'''
*[[Egwe]]
*[[Okorie]]
*[[Isaac]]
*[[Amber Oyeba]]
*[[Stevie Igwe]]
*[[Sibe Oye]]

'''Overwatch'''
*[[Jack Morrison]]
*[[Ana Amari]]
*[[Torbjörn Lindholm]]
*[[Reinhardt Wilhelm]]
*[[Sojourn]]

'''Talon'''
*[[Gabriel Reyes]]
*[[Sombra]]

'''Creatives''' 
*[[HAL-Fred Glitchbot]] (Director)
*[[Thespion 4.0]] (Actor)
*[[A.I. Schylus]] (Actor)
*[[Kam Kalu]] (Actor)
*[[Constantine]] (Musician)
*[[Gaxx Gator]] (Musician)
*[[Sasha Rhymes]] (Artist)
*[[Agba Aja]] (Designer)

'''Others'''
*[[Gabrielle Adawe]]
*[[OR14]]
*[[OR15]]
*[[Akinjide Adeyemi]]
*[[Mondatta]]
*The Auctioneer
*[[Bankolé]] (Grocer)
*[[Bethany Steele]] (Reporter)

==Organisations==
*[[Overwatch (group)|Overwatch]]
*[[Talon]]
*[[Adawe Foundation]]
*[[Vishkar Corporation]]
*[[Volskaya Industries]]
*[[Kọfị Aromo]]
*[[Sigma (Bot Couture)|Sigma Bot Couture]]
*[[Tonal Abyss]] (Band)
*Numbani Transit
*Numbani Arts Commission
*[[Atlas News]]

==Locations==
*[[Numbani]]
**Adawe International Terminal
**[[Unity Plaza]]
**Numbani Heritage Museum
**Peace Park
**Concord Station
*[[Rio de Janeiro]]
**Ipanema


==Development==

The novel was in the planning stages by October 2018, where its existence was hinted at at NYCC 2018. It was estimated for a reveal in March, 2019.<ref>2019-10-13, [http://warcraft.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/nycc-2018-women-of-afk-panel-scholastic-warcraft-traveler NYCC 2018 Women of AFK panel (Scholastic): Warcraft: Traveler]. ''Blizzplanet'', accessed on 2019-10-19</ref> It was revealed in October 2019.<ref name = "HeroNumbani"/> 

==References==
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[[Category:Novels]]