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Celenova

Last updated 2026-07-27

The Stars Listen to a Prayer of Despair
Gathering of Grand Death[2]

Celenova is a Lord Ravager of the Antimatter Legion and an Emanator of Destruction.[2]

Description

When some desperate civilizations cry out for salvation, these requests are heard by The Family, but it may be Celenova who answers, and her descent brings ruin to enemy and supplicant alike.

Unlike her mysterious peers, Celenova's origin is known: Nanook personally ignited a world of harmony and elevated her from the ashes of the Eternal Centurion.

She is deemed the destroyer of Harmony, leading the Antimatter Legion and commanding Voidrangers and starships in vast, coordinated campaigns. For eons, she has followed the path of the "Cancer of All Worlds," spinning a web of death across the stars. Some say she alone among the Lord Ravagers knows the truth of the Stellarons — or worse, that she's the one planting them.

Profile

According to the List of Archenemies, Celenova is the frontline general of Nanook.[4] She leads the Antimatter Legion and commands countless Voidrangers and starships to battle in concert. Wherever Stellarons have erupted, Celenova has followed, weaving a web of death. Rumor has it that among all the Lord Ravagers, only Celenova understands the secret behind the Stellarons, or that she herself is the one who spreads them. She targets powerless civilizations whose prayers are heard by the Family, destroying both those who sought help as well as their enemies equally.[2]

According to Asat Pramad, Celenova hates anything "beautifully melodic" and without a "haze of noise and distortion" around her, she grows restless.[5]

History

Celenova was originally a human being.[1] Sometime ago, Nanook personally destroyed a world of the Harmony, and from the ashes of Aelenev, the Eternal Centurion, she ascended.[2] Celenova became a Lord Ravager, replacing the deceased Zulo.[6]

Celenova's troops are spread across the galaxy and have come into conflict with multiple Xianzhou Alliance ships: the Yaoqing, Zhuming, and Fanghu. She requested a ceasefire with the Xianzhou Zhuming around Year 5700 of the Star Calendar, requesting a combined attack on the homeworld of the wingweavers.[4]

The Xianzhou Yaoqing observing Celenova's forces retreat.

The Xianzhou Yaoqing observing Celenova's forces retreat.

Traces of Celenova would appear at the edges of the Sedounirama Star Cluster. In response to the threat, the six worlds of the Star Cluster would form an alliance, launching a counterattack.[7] Her forces were later observed retreating from the star cluster by the Xianzhou Yaoqing, leading to Feixiao and Jiaoqiu speculating as to whether it was a trap or if she was carrying out a priority order.[8]

Abilities

Celenova's Fleet.

Celenova's Fleet.

In fleet battles, Celenova is one of the most fearsome opponents. Even common Voidrangers cause terrible destruction under her command. Surviving captains report her fleets show uncanny coordination, meshing like perfect gears, even executing theoretical tactics — considering communication delays and troop morale, IPC fleets could never achieve such precise cooperation.

Recent cases show Celenova possesses intergalactic command abilities, potentially intervening even in frigate-level encounters. When facing Legion forces under Celenova, units must first determine if she or her avatar is aboard the flagship and if so, should prioritize decapitation strikes — though this won't eliminate her permanently, it temporarily disrupts her command. If not, focus on intercepting approaching Blitz ships and prepare for retreat.[9]

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Trivia

Celenova's appearance outside Melustanin in an alternate future.

Celenova's appearance outside Melustanin in an alternate future.

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Etymology

  • Celenova is a combination of the Greek kḗlē, meaning "tumor," and Latin nova, meaning "new."
  • Xīng means "star," and Xiào means "roar."

Other Languages

LanguageOfficial Name
EnglishCelenova
Chinese
(Simplified)
星啸
Chinese
(Traditional)
星嘯
Japanese星嘯
Korean성소
SpanishCelenova
FrenchCélénova
RussianОростелла
ThaiCelenova
VietnameseCelenova
GermanStellaroar
IndonesianCelenova
PortugueseCelenova

Change History

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Trailblaze Mission, Before Their Deaths: Time, Ferry Me Through Ages
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Honkai: Star Rail (June 25, 2025). Galactic Archives | "Destruction" and Lord Ravagers. HoYoLAB. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 崩坏星穹铁道 (June 24, 2025). 千星纪游PV:「有关星空的寓言集•其二」. Bilibili. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
  4. 4.0 4.1 Readable: List of Archenemies
  5. Trailblaze Mission, In Ravages Does the Whistle Sound: Limelight
  6. Seat of Divine Foresight, Interactable: File Repository: Ally — Rangers
  7. Parlor Car, Interactable: IPC Broadcast #5
  8. Honkai: Star Rail (June 24, 2025). Myriad Celestia Trailer — Fables About the Stars Part 2. YouTube. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
  9. Readable: Fleet Primer
  10. Honkai: Star Rail (October 28, 2025). Myriad Celestia Trailer — "Exotale: Scene 8". YouTube. Retrieved October 28, 2025.