User:Tony/NOVAR Rising

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.

“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.