Nebula

“And that's an order!”

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Zeb Nebula is the commander and founder of Star Command and Buzz's superior. He is best known for his short temper and no-nonsense attitude.

Physical Appearance

Although an aging human, Nebula is well-built, with a broad chest and shoulders. He has dark tan skin, a large chin, and possesses a gray mustache, complete with gray eyebrows and hair. His mustache occasionally mirrors his mood by curling or prickling whenever he is agitated. His left leg was cut off at the knee at some unknown point, and has been replaced by a peg leg which doubles as a plasma cannon. He wears a green and white spacesuit with a golden Star Command logo on the chest and also wears a purple headcap like Buzz.

History

Sometime in the past, possibly before Nebula became the Commander, he assumed the role of undercover bounty hunter Shiv Katall, and smuggled defecting minions from Evil Emperor Zurg into the Galactic Alliance. However, he later passed on the role to Buzz Lightyear, though whether it was due to old age or the loss of his leg is unclear.

Personality

Loud, hard-headed and somewhat abrasive, Nebula is known for his gravelly voice and hatred of all things bureaucratic, including paperwork.

He is an excellent commander, as he never orders his Rangers into a situation he would not go into himself. He is not known for tolerance toward insubordination, though he has the grace to admit when he's made a bad call. It's worth mentioning that Nebula can act like a stern father to his Rangers when he needs to, whether it's keeping them out of danger or talking some sense into them.

It's noted that Nebula hates robots, but he does seem to be getting better about it, slowly accepting XR and XL into the Star Command community. 

Abilities

His peg leg doubles as a plasma cannon.

Quotes

The Adventure Begins

• "You know what? You two really should be partners. 'CAUSE YOU'RE BOTH PIGHEADED SHOW-OFFS!"

XL

• "I'm not your dad. You were built by the LGMs! For Pete's sake, I only signed the work order!"
• "Who are you kidding? You can't pull it off! You were flawed then and you're flawed now!"

The Lightyear Factor

• "It is with a heavy heart that we say, 'Farewell, Buzz Lightyear'. Wherever you are, we know it's a far, far happier place."
• "At ease, there, rookie! You'll short circuit your electrodes."

The Shape Stealer

• "Alright. Eyes and ears, people. We're gonna do a full sweep of Star Command. I'm talking about every inch."
• "Well, what you are waiting for? You want me to serve you milks and cookies? NOW MOVE OUT!!"

Star Smasher

• "Huh. Those invention reviews are more borin' than watchin' constellations form."
• "Did I miss any... JUMPING JUPITERS! Must've been one heck of a review."
• "Fantastic. Another paper clip requisition form."

Trivia

• According to Crumford Lorak, Commander Nebula's left leg was taken out by Shiv Katall. However, because Shiv Katall was originally Nebula in disguise, and because Crumford Lorak is sometimes not the most reliable source of information, this is not likely to be true.
• Nebula likes to eat desserts before dinner.

Appearances

Episodes

The Adventure Begins Gravitina XL NOS-4-A2 The Planet Destroyer Tag Team The Return of XL Mira's Wedding Shiv Katall Stress Test A Zoo Out There Super Nova Downloaded The Crawling Flesh The Slayer The Lightyear Factor Head Case

The Shape Stealer Eye of the Tempest (flashback, no lines) Revenge of the Monsters Revenge of the Raenoks Conspiracy At Large on a Small Planet Sunquake War and Peace and War Lost in Time Rookie of the Year Rescue Mission Star Smasher Enemy Without a Face Good Ol' Buzz Opposites Attract Ancient Evil 42

Books

• Space Action!

Comics

• Monday, Monday
• The Foolium Effect
• Three Cheers for Zurg
• Project G ^{(no lines)}

Video Games

• Buzz Lightyear of Star Command