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NOVAR Rising is a short story by Tony Bark exploring themes of global pandemic and scientific response. The story centers around NOVAR-22, a novel viral agent inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic, which throws the world into chaos.

Characters and Plot

When the virus’ genome is successfully mapped, Kit Welsh is recruited to lead an RNA vaccine research team under the newly established Gene Clinic in the city of Bridgeport. His expertise in genetics proves invaluable as he guides his team through the challenges of developing a safe and effective vaccine. Despite facing numerous obstacles, they manage to develop a vaccine with minimal side effects. However, they encounter significant hurdles in distributing it to those who need it most. Political tensions and logistical complexities exacerbate the situation, putting further strain on already stretched resources. In the aftermath of the pandemic, a new era of genetic healthcare emerges. NOVAR Rising explores the profound impact this event has on individuals, societies, and the future of medicine.

“Crises Crossover” Event

NOVAR Rising serves as one of several stories published within Bark’s “Crises Crossover” event impacting his fictional universe. This interconnected narrative aims to establish the Caseyverse as a whole and set a new post-crisis timeline for Bark’s previously undefined fictional world.

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 '''NOVAR Rising''' is a short story by Tony Bark exploring themes of global pandemic and scientific response. The story centers around NOVAR-22, a novel viral agent inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic, which throws the world into chaos.
 == Characters and Plot ==
-Kit Welsh, a badger who works as a teacher and moonlights with interests in genetics, becomes a central figure in the story. When the virus’ genome is mapped, Kit is recruited to lead an RNA vaccine research team under the newly established Gene Clinic. The team successfully develops a vaccine with minimal side effects, but faces significant challenges during distribution due to political tensions and logistical hurdles. In the aftermath of these trials, a new wave of genetic healthcare emerges, transforming the landscape of medical science.
+When the virus’ genome is successfully mapped, [[Kit Welsh]] is recruited to lead an RNA vaccine research team under the newly established [[Gene Clinic]] in the city of [[Bridgeport]]. His expertise in genetics proves invaluable as he guides his team through the challenges of developing a safe and effective vaccine. Despite facing numerous obstacles, they manage to develop a vaccine with minimal side effects. However, they encounter significant hurdles in distributing it to those who need it most. Political tensions and logistical complexities exacerbate the situation, putting further strain on already stretched resources. In the aftermath of the pandemic, a new era of genetic healthcare emerges. NOVAR Rising explores the profound impact this event has on individuals, societies, and the future of medicine.
 == “Crises Crossover” Event ==
-NOVAR Rising is not merely a standalone story but a key component within Bark’s larger “Crises Crossover” event. Spanning a year, this event encompasses multiple narratives that collectively establish the Caseyverse as a whole and introduce a fresh post-crises timeline for Bark’s fictional universe that had not been established before.
+NOVAR Rising serves as one of several stories published within Bark’s “Crises Crossover” event impacting his fictional universe. This interconnected narrative aims to establish the Caseyverse as a whole and set a new post-crisis timeline for Bark’s previously undefined fictional world.