A character from the [[strider_(video_game)|Strider]] science fiction [[video game]] from 1989.

[b]Novo[/b] (ノボ) is a minor automated boss character from the first Strider and all its ports. It appears as a laser-firing static mini-boss during the game. 

Novo is basically an anti-personal laser battery installed for self-defense purposes and is formed by an irregular-shaped pod with 4 laser emitters on its top and what appears to be an eye on its front, as well as a red energy gauge that depletes as it receives damage.
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