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{{AW CO Infobox
|theme=star
|name=Nell
|JPchar=キャサリン
|JPname=Catherine
|tabs={{CO Tabs
|Artwork AW=AW_Nell_Artwork.png
|Artwork AW2=AW2_Nell_Artwork.png
|Artwork AWDS=AWDS_Nell_Artwork.jpg
|Artwork AWRBC=AWRBC_Nell_Artwork.png
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|faction=Orange Star
|specialty=Units randomly inflict greater damage than normal
|hit=Willful students
|miss=Downtime
|power=Lucky Star
|superpower=Lady Luck
|#small=3
|#large=3
|games=
* ''[[Advance Wars]]''
* ''[[Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising|Advance Wars 2]]''
* ''[[Advance Wars: Dual Strike|Dual Strike]]''
* ''[[Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp|Re-Boot Camp]]''
|voiceactor=Cristina Vee Valenzuela <small>(AW1+2:RBC)</small><ref>Doolam, Liam (23 April 2023). [https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2023/04/advance-wars-english-voice-actors-officially-announce-their-characters "Advance Wars English Voice Actors Officially Announce Their Characters"]. ''Nintendo Life''. Retrieved 10 May 2023.</ref>
}}
{{Quote|Don't hate me just because I'm lucky!|Nell|https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Advance_Wars#Nell}}
'''Nell''' (Japanese: キャサリン ''Kyasarin''; Catherine) is the Commander-in-Chief of [[Orange Star]] forces, presumably succeeding [[Hachi]]. She appears in the first three games of the ''[[Advance Wars (series)|Advance Wars]]'' series, acting as a mentor and leader to her subordinates.

==Role==
===In ''Advance Wars''===
Nell directs the player through [[Field Training]] to help the player become accustomed to the game's mechanics and controls. During the campaign, she will offer intel and tips to the player to help complete the mission. 

===In ''Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising''===
Nell continues to lead Orange Star, though she plays a relatively minor role in the campaign. She will make appearances in dialogue and often is responsible for sending reinforcements to other nations.

===In ''Advance Wars: Dual Strike''===
Nell's younger sister, [[Rachel]], is in command of Orange Star forces in [[Omega Land]]. As a result, Nell only makes cameo appearances. She sends her regards and reinforcements to help the war effort.

==Personality==
Nell follows suit with the rest of the Orange Star COs, being prepared and caring. She is a confident, yet patient leader, evident in dialogue. Nell acts as a mentor to both [[Andy]] and [[Max]], and she guides [[Sami]] when needed. 

==Relationships==
Nell holds a grudge, particularly against Olaf, and to some extent Grit. While plot details are unknown, the two Blue Moon COs were once part of Orange Star, but defected. She holds loyalty to her nation and holds good relations with her fellow commanders. It is hinted that both Andy and Max are also quite fond of her.

==Skills==
Nell has no skills but rather is lucky in combat. Her CO Powers enhance this ability, making it possible for her to deal more damage than expected.

===In ''Advance Wars''===
*'''Day-to-Day (D2D)''': Nell's units can inflict up to +20% luck damage instead of the standard +10%.
*'''CO Meter''': 30,000G
*'''CO Power''': ''Lucky Star'' — Nell's luck damage increases up to +60%. 110% damage dealt and 90% damage received by all units.

===In ''Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising''===
*'''Day-to-Day (D2D)''': Nell's units can inflict up to +20% luck damage instead of the standard +10%.
*'''CO Meter''': {{COPower|3|3}}
*'''CO Power''': ''Lucky Star'' — Nell's luck damage increases up to +60%. (Standard +10% defense.)
*'''SCO Power''': ''Lady Luck'' — Nell's luck damage increases up to +100%. (Standard +10% defense.)

===In ''Advance Wars: Dual Strike''===
*'''Day-to-Day (D2D)''': Nell's units can inflict up to +20% luck damage instead of the standard +10%.
*'''CO Meter''': {{COPower|3|3}}
*'''CO Power''': ''Lucky Star'' — Nell's luck damage increases up to +60%. (Standard +10% firepower and defense.)
*'''SCO Power''': ''Lady Luck'' — Nell's luck damage increases up to +100%. (Standard +10% firepower and defense.)

===CO Powers===
{{COpowers
|country=Orange Star
|ENGpower=Lucky Star
|ENGsuper=Lady Luck
|JPNchar=ミラクルチャンス
|JPNpower=Miracle Chance
|JPNsuperchar=レッドスタードリーム
|JPNsuper=Red Star Dream
|FRNpower=Bonne étoile
|FRNsuper=Lady la Chance
|GRMpower=Glücksstern
|GRMsuper=Glücksfee
|SPNpower=Hiperestrella
|SPNsuper=Senora Fortuna
|ITLpower=Stella Cadente
|ITLsuper=Dea Fortuna
|NLDpower=Geluksmagneet
|NLDsuper=Geluksexplosie
|CHNchar=奇迹
|CHNpower=Miracle
|CHNsuperchar=<i>N/A</i>
|CHNsuper=<i>N/A</i>
}}

===Tag Affinities===
{{tagheader
|country=Orange Star}}
{{tagentry
|partner=Rachel
|#stars=3
|powerbonus=+30%
|ENGname=Windfall
|JPNchar=レッドスターホープ
|JPNname=Red Star Hope
|FRNname=Destins liés
|GRMname=Glückssträhne
|SPNname=Lazo Fraternal
|ITLname=Speranza Arancio
}}
{{tagentry
|partner=Andy
|#stars=0
|powerbonus=+5%
|ENGname=Dual Strike
|JPNchar=タッグブレイク
|JPNname=Tag Break
|FRNname=Pouvoir relais
|GRMname=Doppel-Gabe
|SPNname=Ataque Dual
|ITLname=Virtù Doppia
}}
{{tagentry
|partner=Sami
|#stars=0
|powerbonus=+5%
|ENGname=Dual Strike
|JPNchar=タッグブレイク
|JPNname=Tag Break
|FRNname=Pouvoir relais
|GRMname=Doppel-Gabe
|SPNname=Ataque Dual
|ITLname=Virtù Doppia
}}
{{tagentry
|partner=Max
|#stars=0
|powerbonus=+5%
|ENGname=Dual Strike
|JPNchar=タッグブレイク
|JPNname=Tag Break
|FRNname=Pouvoir relais
|GRMname=Doppel-Gabe
|SPNname=Ataque Dual
|ITLname=Virtù Doppia
}}
{{tagentry
|partner=Von Bolt
|#stars=0
|powerbonus=-10%
|ENGname=Dual Strike
|JPNchar=タッグブレイク
|JPNname=Tag Break
|FRNname=Pouvoir relais
|GRMname=Doppel-Gabe
|SPNname=Ataque Dual
|ITLname=Virtù Doppia
}}
{{tagfooter
|country=Orange Star}}

==Trivia==
* Nell's age is listed as unknown in the ''Nintendo DREAM'' strategy guide for ''[[Game Boy Wars Advance 1+2]]''.<ref>Ask Advance Wars (25 December 2021). [https://askadvancewars.tumblr.com/post/671605036436062208/sorry-ive-been-gone-and-neglected-the-blog-for Age of Advance Wars characters]. ''Tumblr''. Retrieved 6 June 2023.</ref>
* In ''[[Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp]]'', when discussing Nell, [[Hachi]] will mention that her mother is also lucky and had a beauty mark in the exact same spot but her younger sister does not, not only referencing Rachel but also implying that their mother is [[Caroline]] from ''[[Super Famicom Wars]]''.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
AW_Nell_Sprite.png|Sprite in ''Advance Wars''
AW2_Nell_Sprite.png|Sprite in ''Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising''
AWDS_Nell_Sprite.png|Sprite in ''Advance Wars: Dual Strike''
AWDS_Nell_Special_Outfit.png|Special Outfit in ''Advance Wars: Dual Strike''
AWRBC_Nell_Artwork_2.png|Alternate artwork in ''Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp''
AWDS_Nell_Display.png|Wallpaper in ''Advance Wars: Dual Strike''
AWRBC Nell CO Art.png|Artwork in ''Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp''
</gallery>

==References==
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[[Category:Advance Wars]]
[[Category:Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising]]
[[Category:Advance Wars: Dual Strike]]
[[Category:Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp]]