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So they call Mae "Nova" when they believed her to be just this feral human incapable of thought. Fun fact, an actual nova steals material from its companion star—much how Mae stole from Noa more than once in the film for survival.

And a supernova is an explosion that happens when a star dies. The aftermath of its death is crucial for the formation of new stars and planets, for the evolution of the universe as a whole. (Mae's mission is crucial for the perseverance of her kind)

No one asked but I headcanon Mae's surname to be “Adler” which is of German origin meaning “eagle”

These Desolate Ends

The eagle and snake symbolize two sides of a conflict. Both animals are strong and ruthless, but most often the eagle is seen as the noble side and as a contrast to the snake, which is often represented as bad. Most often in this battle, the eagle, that is, the good side wins.

my contribution to NoMae <3