Feral human woman who befriends Taylor in the original 1968 film
Nova becomes Brent's companion during his search for Taylor and escape from the apes.
After meeting Nova, Brent rides with her to Ape City and later hides with her in the subway ruins.
Nova remains emotionally and narratively connected to Taylor throughout the film.
Nova travels through the Forbidden Zone wearing Taylor's dog tags, and her cry of 'Taylor!' interrupts the mutant's control over the astronauts.
Zira assists Nova against the ape military.
Zira helps Brent and Nova escape after gorillas capture them for target practice.
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