Nate Rivers

''“Maybe. But always remember, when evil makes its move…The End...is Near"''

-Near to Grand Moff Tarkin

Nate Rivers, also known as Near was a hero during the end of the Age of Reconstruction and the Age of the Empire. Extremely intelligent, Near was as smart as a supercomputer, often making him a valuable ally.

Robbing the Diamond Exchange
Near, or as he was going by N realized the threat that was forming in Gotham City by spending his free time hacking into traffic cameras. Knowing he needed to get in contact with Batman, he set up the Moonstruck Flower gang to rob a Diamond Exchange the night that Near believed it was most likely for this large variety of villains to strike, so that he could find their leader with the help of the World's Greatest Detective all the while staying completely incognito over a computer screen. The plan was a success, as the crew of the Moonstruck Flower (Harley, Ivy, Selina, Venom, and Lobot) were captured by Batman, allowing Near to patch into his comms.

Near explained his intentions to Batman, revealing that he knew his identity, and that this was a ploy to get his attention, even showing his good nature by paying the bail for the Moonstruck Flower crew. Near went on to both showcase his intelligence (by proving Harley ate a chip based on visual cues) and boast about it, proving his immaturity. Furthermore, he saw the entirety of the mission he provided himself with as a joke, using this to almost mock the Dark Knight himself while the crew in the Batcave boarded the Moonstruck Flower.

The Syndicate's Plan
Near's broadcast was suddenly interrupted when Scarecrow released his potent Fear Gas all over Gotham City, resulting in serious hallucinations for the citizens of the City. Identifying the dangerous gas beginning to enter the room along with hints of dinitrogen pentoxide, Near attempted to warn those on the Moonstruck Flower while also hacking both the traffic lights and the street cameras. While he was able to activate the Moonstruck Flower's interior defenses, Bane was able to both infiltrate the ship, and steal away both Lobot and Selina. Near noted that most of the villains had poured out onto the streets, causing Batman to jump out of the Moonstruck Flower directly to the city below, much to the chagrin of Harley. Near quickly identified Lobot's location in the Iceberg Lounge, which became the Moonstruck Flower's primary target.

By spying on Bruce and Venom's channel, Near was also able to find out about the Bigweld Gang's operation in the city: to make sure the fear gas would not only stop spreading, but not spread any farther. His primary concern still Lobot, Near turned his attention to patching Lobot's comms externally, and was able to get in contact with him, giving him directions on how to escape. The plan however became complicated when Mr. Freeze took Lobot hostage (something Near had actually arranged to happen realizing what the Endgame of the Fake was upon hearing about 0-0-0). Near switched to a supposed plan B (which was really his plan A all along, having the Moonstruck Flower crash into the Iceberg Lounge, taking care of Bane, Penguin, and Freeze in one fell swoop. Batman arrived at the lounge with a beaten 0-0-0 that had question marks forming from his eyes. Near began to broadcast his location, allowing for The Fake to believe he had found Near, resulting in Near being kidnapped while the Fake announced himself to the Moonstruck Flower Crew as "The Riddler".

Trapped with Selina, Near gave her instruction based on what he knew Batman was inclined to do, track the signal that Near had put out earlier. This went according to plan (much to Ivy's surprise) and Near determined to the group that it was not Nygma, but rather a fake pretending to be him to control the Underworld. Near was swiftly punched in the face by Harley for lying to the group, and then forced to go with Venom and an at this point unconcious Batman (who was hit in the back of the head by Harley), while the Moonstruck Flower crew brutally murdered the fake, and were subsequently arrested by Sergeant Sickle.

Alderaan's Destruction
A month after the Fake's death, Near made his way to the GCPD where, along with Batman and the Bigweld Gang, he watched Tarkin's trial proceed. Surprised at the fact that his father was present, Near's emotions turned to anger, only to surprise when Alderaan was destroyed, as even he did not know Tarkin's plan. After Cutter's sacrifice however, he contacted Tarkin, mocking him over his own channel on the Death Star, telling him that "The End is Near." as a way of further pushing his callsign down Tarkin's throat.

The Birth of the Rebellion
Near, like thousands of others associated with the heroes, was forced to evacuate Earth when it was orbitally bombarded, sticking close to Batman all the while, as well as protecting Samus while she remained in her comatose state. Upon arriving at the hangar at Crows Nest, he ran into Mabel, to which he briefly exchanged harsh words with, only to continue protecting Samus with Bruce. Hours later, he bore witness to Bruce's second proposal to Selina, to which he made fun of the pair, followed by Ivy telling them to return to the Forward Unto Dawn. Near was also present for the Arbiter's speech. During the evacuation of Crow's Nest, Near hid, forcing Bruce's hand to come find, and help him escape, where Near clung onto his back terrified the majority of the time. Quicksilver managed to get the pair onboard the Moonstruck Flower along with Mabel, Frisk, Harley, Ivy, Egon, and Lobot. Onboard, he was forced to contact his father, which he did, swiftly hanging up as soon as he got the chance as the Moonstruck Flower landed on the Magma, which soon went into hyperspace along with the rest of the Rebellion fleet.

Aboard the Magma
Near spent little time getting comfortable onboard the Magma, attending a meeting soon after boarding discussing the possibilities of returning to Earth, the status of the Arbiter, and the situation on Mandalore, to which he awkwardly stared at his feet avoiding Maxie's gaze. He later was forced to show up at Maxie's quarters, in which he blamed his father for the death of his mother and his abandonment, treating him as if he were a commanding officer, and speaking to him very coldly. For the first time in years, Near had an emotional breakdown, which was noticed by both Mabel and Frisk. When Near volunteered to head to Earth under Mabel's command, the two exchanged, becoming friends in the process.

Dropping into Chicago
Near, along with Mabel, Ivy, Harley, and R11, were tasked with dropping first feet into enemy territory to rescue Wendy, Soos, Ness, Lucas, and the "Ebony Warrior" from Gravity Falls. He entered the pod next to Mabel's upon her request, but the Pacific was blasted out of the sky, causing Near's pod to go off course and fall into Chicago. Upon entering the city, his first thoughts were on locating his squad, but only Mabel's tracker was available. He found her not long after in the company of Velma Kelly and Thomas Barrow, of whom he held at gunpoint to free his friend. Upon finding out they were helping her, he lowered the gun, and the two discussed their next course of action, and determining that R11 was the only one to make it to Gravity Falls.

Appearances
-The End is Near: A Multiverse Short Story

-The Multiverse's Reckoning

-HTMWR: Act I: The Soft War

-HTMWR: Act II: The Repose of a Demon

-HTMWR: Act III: Perchance to Dream