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==Description== |
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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> |
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> |
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*[[Efi Oladele]] |
*[[Efi Oladele]] |
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| − | *Naade |
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| − | *Hassana |
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| − | *Bolaji Oladele |
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| − | *Fola Oladele |
+ | *[[Fola Oladele]] |
*[[Yewande]] |
*[[Yewande]] |
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| − | *Dayo |
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| − | *Bisi |
+ | *[[Bisi]] |
| + | *[[Sam (The Hero of Numbani)|Sam]] |
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| − | *Joké |
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*[[Doomfist]] |
*[[Doomfist]] |
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*[[Orisa]] |
*[[Orisa]] |
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*[[Lúcio Correia dos Santos]] |
*[[Lúcio Correia dos Santos]] |
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'''School Faculty & Students''' |
'''School Faculty & Students''' |
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| − | *Ms. Okorie |
+ | *[[Ms. Okorie]] |
| − | *Isaac |
+ | *[[Isaac]] |
| − | *Amber |
+ | *[[Amber Oyeba]] |
| − | *Stevie Igwe |
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'''Overwatch''' |
'''Overwatch''' |
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*[[HAL-Fred Glitchbot]] (Director) |
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*[[Bethany Steele]] (Reporter) |
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==Organisations== |
==Organisations== |
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*[[Overwatch (group)|Overwatch]] |
*[[Overwatch (group)|Overwatch]] |
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*[[Adawe Foundation]] |
*[[Adawe Foundation]] |
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*[[Vishkar Corporation]] |
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*[[Volskaya Industries]] |
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*[[Kọfị Aromo]] |
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| − | *Sigma Bot Couture |
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| − | *Tonal Abyss (Band) |
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*Numbani Transit |
*Numbani Transit |
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*Numbani Arts Commission |
*Numbani Arts Commission |
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*[[Atlas News]] |
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==Locations== |
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*[[Rio de Janeiro]] |
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**Ipanema |
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==Development== |
==Development== |
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Revision as of 01:38, 27 May 2021
| The Hero of Numbani | |
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Issue number |
#1 |
Author |
Nicky Drayden |
Artist |
Odera Igbokwe |
Publisher |
Scholastic Inc. |
Pages |
304 |
Release date |
June 2, 2020 |
Next issue |
Deadlock Rebels |
Overwatch: The Hero of Numbani is the first Overwatch tie-in novel. It is authored by Nicky Drayden, and was released on June 2, 2020, by Scholastic Inc. On December 28, 2020, the audio book version was released, featuring Orisa's voice actress.[1]
Description
In the technologically advanced African city of Numbani, in the not-so-distant future, humans live in harmony with humanoid robots known as omnics. 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 game team and critically acclaimed author Nicky Drayden![2]
Characters
Major
- Efi Oladele
- Naade
- Hassana
- Bolaji Oladele
- Fola Oladele
- Yewande
- Dayo
- Bisi
- Sam
- Joké
- Doomfist
- Orisa
- Lúcio Correia dos Santos
Minor
School Faculty & Students
- Mr. Egwe
- Ms. Okorie
- Isaac
- Amber Oyeba
- Stevie Igwe
- Sibe Oye
Overwatch
Talon
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
- Mr. Bankolé (Grocer)
- Bethany Steele (Reporter)
Organisations
- Overwatch
- Talon
- Adawe Foundation
- Vishkar Corporation
- Volskaya Industries
- Kọfị Aromo
- 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.[3] It was revealed in October 2019.[2]
References
- ↑ https://twitter.com/PlayOverwatch/status/1343603115333980167
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2019-10-03, NYCC 2019: New Overwatch Book – The Hero of Numbani. Blizzplanet, accessed on 2019-10-19
- ↑ 2019-10-13, NYCC 2018 Women of AFK panel (Scholastic): Warcraft: Traveler. Blizzplanet, accessed on 2019-10-19