—Natia, Bomberman Hero
Natia, known is Japan as Nekia, is the fourth boss in Bomberman Hero, not counting Nitros.
Description[]
She is a member of the Garaden Empire and is the fourth and only female member of the Four Devils of Garaden.
She is a pink humanoid anthropomorphic cat who has a spider-like pet robot named Cronus. She made her first appearance when Bomberman entered the temple on Kanatia Star. Cronus fired a blue laser from his eye and knocked him off, and Natia came and she told him that Bolban would take care of him, with Bomberman still unconscious as she carries him, was then brought to the prison. Later on Mazone Star, when Bomberman explored the Slush Mountains after escaping Death Temple and beating Bolban, she and Cronus observed him from the view on top of the cliff.
On Mazone Dome, she disguised herself as Princess Millian and tricked Bomberman into getting the 3 remaining disks, having Bomberman fooled as he handed over the 4 disks to her and she sent them to Garaden Star so Bagular, Bomberman's old enemy, could be brought back to life. She then reveals her normal form and after a battle with Bomberman, she is defeated on Mazone Star. She later returns on Garaden Star, resurrected by Bagular, and after another battle (this time along with a duplicate), she is defeated again by Bomberman.
Appearance[]
On her head, she has pointed feline ears and bangs that cover her left eye (though her right eye is visible). She has low pigtails that reach her waist, green eyes, a small black nose, a mouth with a protruding fang and a red-and-pink tail. Her fur is pink in color. She only wears a small shirt that exposes her hips with a collar in the neck with a yellow gem on her arms. She has black gloves that do not cover her hands and a short black skirt with a lighter brindle. She wears high boots with white on the heels.
Personality[]
Natia from Bomberman Hero
Natia may be an evil cat, but she is very playful and energetic, and even silly and childish. Sometimes, she flirts even with her enemies like Bomberman, although she can also talk mockingly and/or angrily by calling Bomberman "Jerk" or "Fool". She also shows genuine concern for her pet, Cronus, and she is not afraid to show what she knows how to fight. Lastly, Natia has a strong sense of honor, as she seems to accept defeat well with Bomberman.
Battle[]
Encounter 1[]
During the first phase of the battle, Bomberman fought Cronus (and has the option of forcing Natia to leave by throwing two bombs at her on her hover platform). He avoided all of Cronus's lasers and his missiles and hit him in the eye until he was destroyed, and then fought Natia. She attacks by whipping Bomberman and throwing three knives at him. As she is smaller than the other bosses, she has no real weak point; any bomb blasts to Natia will damage her. When she is defeated, she does not explode, instead she keeps on "flashing" the way enemies do when they are damaged and disappears.
Encounter 2[]
She is restored to life by Bagular, and is fought in Boss Room 6 on Garaden Star. Here, she makes a clone of herself and summons smaller versions of Cronus. However, they are distinguishable by their attacks. One only uses a whip, the other only throws knives. The one with a whip is the real Natia. Once both Natias are defeated, the battle ends.
Etymology[]
Natia's name came from two words: the name "Nadia" and "Cat".
Quotes[]
- "Bomberman, you jerk! Bolban will take care of you!"
- "Bomberman! There are three more disks like that one. They are hidden somewhere in this dome. What is Garaden going to do with these disks? Something big is going to happen. I can feel it."
- "You can rescue me later! Find the other three disks! Hurry!"
- "Bomberman, you did it! Give me the disks!"
- "Now we have all four disks."
- "Thank you for retrieving them. These four disks will be sent to Garaden Star."
- "Now Lord Bagular can be restored! Hah! You fool! I am Natia!"
Powers[]
- Whip - Natia has a red whip she uses to damage foes.
- Knives - Natia can throw an unlimited amount of knives, which she dispenses in groups of three.
- Jump - Natia jumps up off the screen and appears elsewhere on the map.
- She is also cunning and tricky.
Trivia[]
- Natia continues the Bomberman tradition of a female enemy throwing three projectiles simultaneously. In Bomberman 64, Artemis throws three fireballs at Bomberman, and in Bomberman 64: The Second Attack, the goddess Mihaele (who is possessing Lilith) throws one projectile (called "Flare") or three projectiles (called "Spark Shower") at Bomberman.
- Natia and Misty may be the same species.
- Natia is the leader of the Four Devils of Garaden, as she is the only one who realized the Garaden Empire's plan of resurrecting Bagular, as well as being fully aware that Devil Bomber is the true leader, creator and god of the Garaden Empire as well as brainwashing Nitros, kidnapping Princess Millian and manipulating Bolban to turn Pibot to stone, all to get revenge on Bomberman.
- When she reveals herself after removing the Princess Millian disguise and when Bomberman is injured during her first fight, Natia makes an audible and somewhat annoying taunting laugh. Surprisingly, Baruda also laughs when defeated before exploding. This also has to do the same with Endol and Bagular, albeit for different reasons.
- This means that Bolban is the only one who roars.
- Surprisingly, the fact that Natia accepted defeat well with Bomberman is a reference to Psy-Crow from the Earthworm Jim franchise, as both have a strong sense of honor and accept defeat well with their enemies.
- It is believed that The Four Devils of Garaden, including Natia and Cronus, may have reformed and had a change of heart after the events of Bomberman Hero for failing Bagular, and to an extent, Devil Bomber.
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