Nemesis
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Nemesis may refer to:
- Nemesis (mythology)Nemesis (mythology)In Greek mythology, Nemesis , also called Rhamnousia/Rhamnusia at her sanctuary at Rhamnous, north of Marathon, was the spirit of divine retribution against those who succumb to hubris . The Greeks personified vengeful fate as a remorseless goddess: the goddess of revenge...
, in Greek mythology, a spirit of divine retribution against those who succumb to hubris - ArchenemyArchenemyAn archenemy, archfoe, archvillain or archnemesis is the principal enemy of a character in a work of fiction, often described as the hero's worst enemy .- Etymology :The word archenemy or arch-enemy originated...
, the principal enemy of a character in a work of fiction
Literature
- Nemesis (Nurul Momen play)Nemesis (Nurul Momen play)Nemesis is a play written by Nurul Momen, considered one of the most successful experimental plays in Bangladeshi theatre. It is a play with only one character, written in 1944 and published as a book in 1948. Nemesis, a tragedy, set a milestone in the history of Bengali plays because of its...
, a 1944 play by Nurul MomenNurul MomenNurul Momen , also known as Natyaguru , was an educationist, playwright, director, humorist, lawyer, broadcaster, philanthropist and essayist of Bangladesh... - Nemesis (comics)Nemesis (comics)Nemesis, in comics may refer to:* Nemesis , a superhero in the DC Universe, affiliated with the Suicide Squad* Nemesis , a comic book series from Marvel's Icon imprint written by Mark Millar, with art by Steve McNiven...
, the name of several comics characters - Nemesis (play), by Alfred Nobel
- Nemesis (Agatha Christie novel), a 1971 detective novel
- Nemesis (Isaac Asimov novel), a 1989 science fiction novel
- Nemesis (Nesbø novel), a 2002 crime novel in the Harry Hole series
- Nemesis (Angel novel)Nemesis (Angel novel)Nemesis is an original novel based on the U.S. television series Angel. Tagline: "Evil lurks where the science and supernatural collide." -Plot summary:...
, a 2004 novel based on the Angel series - Nemesis (Philip Roth novel), a 2010 dramatic novel
- Nemesis (Lindsey Davis novel)Nemesis (Lindsey Davis novel)Nemesis was published in June 2010, and is the twentieth Marcus Didius Falco novel by British historical writer Lindsey Davis. ISBN 978-1846056123...
, a 2010 historical crime novel in the Falco series - Nemesis, a 2004 fantasy series by Wolfgang HohlbeinWolfgang HohlbeinWolfgang Hohlbein is a German writer of science fiction, fantasy and horror fiction who lives near Neuss, North Rhine-Westphalia. His wife, Heike, is also a writer and often works with her husband. She often comes up with the story ideas and therefore is generally credited as co-author...
- Nemesis, a 1989 fantasy novel in the Indigo series by Louise CooperLouise CooperLouise Cooper was a British fantasy writer who lived in Cornwall with her husband, Cas Sandall.Cooper was born in Hertfordshire. She began writing stories when she was at school to entertain her friends. She continued to write and her first full-length novel was published at the age of twenty...
- Nemesis, a 1998 thriller novel by Bill NapierBill NapierWilliam M. Napier or Bill Napier is the author of five high tech thriller novels and a number of serious scientific books....
- Exile of the Eons, a 1950 Arthur C. Clarke science fiction short story, later called "Nemesis"
- Nemesis, a Warhammer 40,000 novel in the Horus Heresy series
- "Nemesis'", a poem by H. P. Lovecraft in Collected PoemsCollected Poems (H. P. Lovecraft)Collected Poems is an illustrated collection of poems by H. P. Lovecraft. It was released in 1963 by Arkham House in an edition of 2,013 copies...
Film and television
- Nemesis (film)Nemesis (film)Nemesis is a 1992 science fiction film by director Albert Pyun, who also directed the film Cyborg, and stars Olivier Gruner. It is the first installment in the Nemesis film series.-Plot:...
, a 1992 science fiction film - Nemesis, a planned film adaptation of the Mark Millar graphic novel
- Star Trek Nemesis, a 2002 film, the 10th Star Trek movie
- "Nemesis" (Star Trek: Voyager), episode 4 of season 4 of the 1995 science fiction series
- "Nemesis" (Stargate SG-1)Nemesis (Stargate SG-1)"Nemesis" is the last episode from season 3 of the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1. Written by Robert C. Cooper and directed by Martin Wood, the episode first aired in the United Kingdom on Sky One on February 11, 2000, and had its American premiere on Showtime on March 8, 2000...
, episode 22 of season 3 of the 1997 science fiction series - Nemesis, the UN organisation The ChampionsThe ChampionsThe Champions is a British espionage/science fiction/occult detective fiction adventure series consisting of 30 episodes broadcast on the UK network ITV during 1968–1969, produced by Lew Grade's ITC Entertainment production company...
worked for in the 1960s British television spy drama - Nemesis (Xena and Hercules)Nemesis (Xena and Hercules)Nemesis was a a character in Greek mythology. She was also a recurring character in the 1995-1999 television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys.-Mythological background:In mythology, Nemesis was the Greek goddess of divine retribution...
, a recurring character in the television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys - Nemesis (TV series)Nemesis (TV series)Nemesis is an upcoming British espionage series by the independent production company Kudos, in association with Big Light Productions for BBC One and American premium cable broadcaster, HBO ....
, a British-American TV-television spy drama from BBCBBCThe British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
and CinemaxCinemaxCinemax, sometimes abbreviated as simply "Max", is a collection of premium television networks that broadcasts primarily feature films, along with softcore erotica, original action series, documentaries and special behind-the-scenes features. Cinemax is operated by Home Box Office, Inc., a...
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Music
- Nemesis (band)Nemesis (band)Nemesis is a South Korean rock band formed in 2001. Its music can be categorised as post-modern rock. The band consists of Noh Seungho , Ha Sebin , Jeon Gwiseung , Choi Sungwoo , Jung Euyseok .- External links :* * *...
, a South Korean rock band - Nemesis (pop music duo)
- Nemesis (rap crew)Nemesis (rap crew)Nemesis is the first rap crew from Dallas, Texas to enjoy popularity in the US and world-wide, thanks to their label, Profile Records, which was well-known for bringing out many popular east coast rap releases such as Run-DMC, Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde, and Dana Dane...
- Nemesis (electronic music band)Nemesis (electronic music band)Nemesis is a Finnish music group formed in 1987 by Ami Hassinen and Jyrki Kastman. In 1994 they released their debut album Xcelsior, the first Finnish electronic/ambient album to be released internationally...
- Nemesis, a Swedish band featuring Leif EdlingLeif EdlingLeif Edling is best known as the main songwriter and bass player of the Swedish doom metal band Candlemass.Edling started his musical career in the band Trilogy, then under the name of Toxic, as a singer together with Ian Haugland in 1979. He then played in a band named Witchcraft but left in...
- Nemesis (Grip Inc. album)
- Nemesis (Two Steps From Hell album)Nemesis (Two Steps From Hell album)-Use in media:Two Steps From Hell's music has been featured frequently in movie trailers.*Nemesis was used in TV spots for 2012.*Tristan was used in the trailer for Australia, Tadas Blinda...
, 2007 - "Nemesis", a song by Arch Enemy on the album Doomsday MachineDoomsday Machine (album)* The end of the lyrics to "Skeleton Dance" recite the death poem of Ōta Dōkan. The beginning of "Skeleton Dance" contains backmasked messages containing the phrases "The world on his shoulders" and "Bleeding forever" among others....
- "Nemesis", a song by Cradle of Filth on the album NymphetamineNymphetamineNymphetamine is the sixth album by English extreme metal band Cradle of Filth, released on September 28, 2004. Nymphetamine marks the first recorded appearance of guitarist James McIlroy on a Cradle of Filth album. He would later record guitar for the band's 2010 release Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa...
- "Nemesis", a song by David Gray on the album Draw the LineDraw the Line (David Gray album)- Personnel :*David Gray - vocals, guitar, piano*Neill MacColl - guitar, backing vocals*Rob Malone - bass, backing vocals*Keith Pryor - drums*James Hallawell - keyboards*Caroline Dale - Cello*Iestyn Polson - Programming*Simon Changer - Mix Engineer...
- "Nemesis", a song by Aaron Parks on the album Invisible CinemaInvisible CinemaInvisible Cinema is an album by jazz pianist and composer Aaron Parks, that was released on the Blue Note label on August 19, 2008. The album is Parks' debut for Blue Note.-Track listing:# "Travelers"# "Peaceful Warrior"# "Nemesis"...
- "Nemesis", a song by Shriekback on the album Oil & GoldOil & GoldOil & Gold, the third full-length Shriekback album, is widely considered the band's highest moment. Released in 1985 on Island Records after the failure of 1984's Jam Science on Arista Records, Oil & Gold saw the band metamorphose from contemplative to rocking...
- "Nemesis", a song by TheStart on the album Shakedown!Shakedown!Shakedown! is the debut album by TheStart. The album was recorded in 1999, although it was not released until 2001.-Track listing:#"Shakedown!" – 3:21#"Gorgeous" – 3:28#"Communion" – 4:08#"Melt" – 3:21#"Hang On Me" – 4:14#"Dirty Lion" – 3:32...
- "Nemesis", a song by VNV Nation on the album JudgementJudgement (VNV Nation album)Judgement is an album by VNV Nation, released on April 6, 2007 in the UK and on April 10, 2007 in the US. The album hit #865 on the Top Heatseekers chart...
Ships
- HMS NemesisHMS NemesisThree ships of the Royal Navy have borne the name HMS Nemesis, after the goddess Nemesis, of Greek mythology: was a 28-gun sixth rate launched in 1780. The French captured her in 1795 at Smyrna, but in 1796 a squadron led by brought her out of the neutral port of Tunis; she was sold in 1814. was a...
, the name of several Royal Navy ships - USS Nemesis (1869), a U.S. Navy ship
- Nemesis (1839), a British warship of the Honourable East India Company, used in the First Opium War
Video games
- Nemesis (Resident Evil)Nemesis (Resident Evil)Nemesis, also called the Pursuer or , is a fictional character in Capcom's Resident Evil franchise. It first appears in Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, before later emerging in other titles and cameo roles. It is also featured on various merchandise and in the 2004 film Resident Evil: Apocalypse...
, a.k.a. the Pursuer, a fictional character in Resident Evil universe - Resident Evil 3: NemesisResident Evil 3: NemesisResident Evil 3: Nemesis, released in Japan as is a survival horror video game and the sequel to Resident Evil 2, developed and published by Capcom. The game was released for the PlayStation, and was subsequently ported to the Dreamcast, Microsoft Windows and Nintendo GameCube...
, a 1999 home video game by Capcom, the third in the Resident Evil series - Zork Nemesis: The Forbidden Lands, a 1996 PC based adventure game, the 11th in the 1977 Zork series
- Nemesis, some releases of the GradiusGradiusThe Gradius games, first introduced in 1985, make up a series of scrolling shooter video games published by Konami for a variety of portable, console and arcade platforms. In many games in the series, the player controls a ship known as the Vic Viper...
series of arcade, home console and handheld video games - Nemesis, a monster in the 2008 home video game Dark SectorDark SectorDark Sector is a third-person shooter video game for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Windows developed by Digital Extremes. The game was released on March 25, 2008, in North America, March 27, 2008, in Japan and April 4, 2008, in Europe....
by Digital Extremes
Other uses
- Nemesis (draughts player)Nemesis (draughts player)Nemesis is an English draughts program by Murray Cash. Today Nemesis is no longer commercially available and developing has stopped years ago....
, a checkers engine - Nemesis (hypothetical star), a proposed dwarf star or brown dwarf in Sun's extreme outer orbit
- Nemesis (Magic: The Gathering)Nemesis (Magic: The Gathering)Nemesis is the second set in the Mercadian Masques block of sets in the Magic: The Gathering game, along with the expansions Mercadian Masques and Prophecy. Its expansion symbol is an axe. The set consists of 143 cards and was released on February 14, 2000...
, a 2000 expansion set of the fantasy collectible card game Magic: The Gathering - Nemesis (operating system), a discontinued graphical operating system
- Nemesis (role-playing game)NEMESIS (role-playing game)Nemesis is a supernatural horror role-playing game, created by Dennis Detwiller, Greg Stolze and Shane Ivey, with game mechanics by Greg Stolze. The game is available electronically for free. Nemesis uses the One-Roll Engine gaming system, a dice pool system where matched die results determine...
, a 2006 dice based horror themed game - Nemesis (Transformers), a Decepticon spaceship in the fictional Transformers universe
- 128 Nemesis128 Nemesis128 Nemesis is a very large and very dark main-belt asteroid, of carbonaceous composition. It rotates rather slowly, taking about one and half Earth days to complete one revolution. Nemesis is the largest member of the Nemesian asteroid family bearing its name. It was discovered by J. C...
, an asteroid of the main belt - Bowler NemesisBowler NemesisThe Bowler Nemesis is an off-road racing vehicle designed, manufactured and sold by Bowler Off Road. The Nemesis is intended to be used in endurance rally raid events such as the Dakar Rally and Rallye des Pharaons.-Design and Construction:...
, an off-road racing vehicle - Sharp NemesisSharp Nemesis|- More Specifications :* Fuel capacity: 5 US gal* Stall speed: 90 Kias* G-Loading limits: +6, -4* Cabin height: 35 in...
, a racing aircraft - Operation NemesisOperation NemesisOperation Nemesis is the Armenian Revolutionary Federation's code-name for a covert operation in early 1920s to assassinate the Turkish planners of the Armenian Genocide. Those involved with the planning and execution of the operation were survivors of the massacres...
, a 1920s Armenian military operation - Nemesis PrimeNemesis PrimeNemesis Prime is the name of several fictional characters from the Transformers storyline. He is often depicted as an evil incarnation of Optimus Prime.-Transformers: Armada:...
, several fictional characters in the Transformers universe - Nemesis Enforcer, a fictional character in the G.I. Joe universe
- AN/AAQ-24 Nemesis, a directed infrared countermeasureDirectional Infrared Counter MeasuresDirectional Infrared Counter Measures is a system produced by Elbit Systems, Northrop Grumman, ITT Corporation and BAE Systems to protect aircraft from infrared homing man-portable missiles. It is a lightweight, compact system designed to provide mission-vulnerable aircraft with increased...
system for aircraft defense - A classification of emotion in Aristotle's Nicomachean EthicsNicomachean EthicsThe Nicomachean Ethics is the name normally given to Aristotle's best known work on ethics. The English version of the title derives from Greek Ἠθικὰ Νικομάχεια, transliterated Ethika Nikomacheia, which is sometimes also given in the genitive form as Ἠθικῶν Νικομαχείων, Ethikōn Nikomacheiōn...
- Nemesis, a fictional planet in the Sailor MoonSailor MoonSailor Moon, known as , is a media franchise created by manga artist Naoko Takeuchi. Fred Patten credits Takeuchi with popularizing the concept of a team of magical girls, and Paul Gravett credits the series with "revitalizing" the magical-girl genre itself...
Japanese adventure series - Nemesis (roller coaster)Nemesis (roller coaster)Nemesis is Europe's first inverted roller coaster located at Alton Towers, England. The ride's concept was created by John Wardley. It is manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard and opened in 1994...
, Europe's first inverted roller coaster opened in 1994 at Alton Towers, England