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Line 2: [[Image:ClanNova.jpg|thumb|right|Map Designation of a Clan Nova]] [[Image:ClanNova.jpg|thumb|right|Map Designation of a Clan Nova]] ==Description== ==Description== − A '''Nova''' is a special type of [[Star]] military formation used by the [[Clan]]s. Also known as a double-Star, Novas are the only major change from the standard [[Clan military structure]] which has been adopted by almost every Clan for their ''[[touman]]''.<ref name=FMWC12>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 12</ref><ref name=FMCC10>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 10</ref> In effect a Nova is a mixed [[Binary]] as it combines a Star of [[OmniMech]]s with a Star of [[Elemental]]s, an arrangement which provides Clan military leaders additional firepower for assaults against fortifications or in constricted environments.<ref>''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 200</ref> + A '''Nova''' is a special type of [[Star]] military formation used by the [[Clan]]s. Also known as a double-Star, Novas are the only major change from the standard [[Clan military structure]] which has been adopted by every single Clan for their [[touman]].<ref name=FMWC12>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 12</ref><ref name=FMCC10>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 10</ref> In effect a Nova is a mixed [[Binary]] as it combines a Star of [[OmniMech]]s with a Star of [[Elemental]]s, an arrangement which provides Clan military leaders additional firepower for assaults against fortifications or in constricted environments.<ref>''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 200</ref> The primary difference between a Nova and a mixed Binary is the former's more intense emphasis on combined-arms training and deployment. The result is that when working together a Nova will outperform a mixed Binary, however if forced to operate separately its constituent parts will be less effective than their standard counterparts.<ref name=FMWC12/><ref name=FMCC10/> The primary difference between a Nova and a mixed Binary is the former's more intense emphasis on combined-arms training and deployment. The result is that when working together a Nova will outperform a mixed Binary, however if forced to operate separately its constituent parts will be less effective than their standard counterparts.<ref name=FMWC12/><ref name=FMCC10/> Line 8:
Line 8: The [[Star Commander]] of the 'Mech Star commands the entire Nova and is usually referred to as a [[Nova Commander]].<ref>''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 201</ref> Nova Commanders have slightly more authority than normal Star Commanders but still less than that of a [[Star Captain]]. The other Star in the formation is led by a regular Star Commander who answers to the Nova Commander.<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 14</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 11</ref> The [[Star Commander]] of the 'Mech Star commands the entire Nova and is usually referred to as a [[Nova Commander]].<ref>''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 201</ref> Nova Commanders have slightly more authority than normal Star Commanders but still less than that of a [[Star Captain]]. The other Star in the formation is led by a regular Star Commander who answers to the Nova Commander.<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 14</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 11</ref> − Nova units of [[Clan Hell's Horses]] differ in that the 'Mech Star can instead be composed of another unit type, including [[Combat Vehicle|conventional armor]], with the second Star either Elementals or [[infantry]].<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 59</ref> + Nova units of [[Clan Hell's Horses]] differ in that the 'Mech Star can instead be composed of another unit type, including [[Combat Vehicle|conventional armor]], with the second Star either Elementals or [[infantry]].<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 58</ref> ==References== ==References== Line 19:
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| − | A '''Nova''' is a special type of [[Star]] military formation used by the [[Clan]]s. Also known as a double-Star, Novas are the only major change from the standard [[Clan military structure]] which has been adopted by | + | A '''Nova''' is a special type of [[Star]] military formation used by the [[Clan]]s. Also known as a double-Star, Novas are the only major change from the standard [[Clan military structure]] which has been adopted by every single Clan for their [[touman]].<ref name=FMWC12>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 12</ref><ref name=FMCC10>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 10</ref> In effect a Nova is a mixed [[Binary]] as it combines a Star of [[OmniMech]]s with a Star of [[Elemental]]s, an arrangement which provides Clan military leaders additional firepower for assaults against fortifications or in constricted environments.<ref>''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 200</ref> |
The primary difference between a Nova and a mixed Binary is the former's more intense emphasis on combined-arms training and deployment. The result is that when working together a Nova will outperform a mixed Binary, however if forced to operate separately its constituent parts will be less effective than their standard counterparts.<ref name=FMWC12/><ref name=FMCC10/> | The primary difference between a Nova and a mixed Binary is the former's more intense emphasis on combined-arms training and deployment. The result is that when working together a Nova will outperform a mixed Binary, however if forced to operate separately its constituent parts will be less effective than their standard counterparts.<ref name=FMWC12/><ref name=FMCC10/> | ||
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The [[Star Commander]] of the 'Mech Star commands the entire Nova and is usually referred to as a [[Nova Commander]].<ref>''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 201</ref> Nova Commanders have slightly more authority than normal Star Commanders but still less than that of a [[Star Captain]]. The other Star in the formation is led by a regular Star Commander who answers to the Nova Commander.<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 14</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 11</ref> | The [[Star Commander]] of the 'Mech Star commands the entire Nova and is usually referred to as a [[Nova Commander]].<ref>''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 201</ref> Nova Commanders have slightly more authority than normal Star Commanders but still less than that of a [[Star Captain]]. The other Star in the formation is led by a regular Star Commander who answers to the Nova Commander.<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 14</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 11</ref> | ||
| − | Nova units of [[Clan Hell's Horses]] differ in that the 'Mech Star can instead be composed of another unit type, including [[Combat Vehicle|conventional armor]], with the second Star either Elementals or [[infantry]].<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. | + | Nova units of [[Clan Hell's Horses]] differ in that the 'Mech Star can instead be composed of another unit type, including [[Combat Vehicle|conventional armor]], with the second Star either Elementals or [[infantry]].<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 58</ref> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Clan Terms]] | [[Category:Clan Terms]] | ||
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