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− | The '''Clan Nova Cat '' | + | The '''Clan Nova Cat ''touman''''' comprises all military assets owned by [[Clan Nova Cat]]. Once one of the strongest [[Clan]] ''[[touman]]s'', recent changes caused by the Nova Cats' [[Trial of Abjuration|Abjuration]] and other conflicts have left it a shell of its former self. Rebuilding difficulties have been compounded with a lack of resources. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
{{main|Clan Nova Cat#History}} | {{main|Clan Nova Cat#History}} | ||
− | Being led by their Warrior Castes, the history of the Nova Cat '' | + | Being led by their Warrior Castes, the history of the Nova Cat ''touman'' is intrinsically tied to the history of Clan Nova Cat. |
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Clan Nova Cat warriors place a high priority on accuracy, and were known to challenge the [[Clan Goliath Scorpion|Goliath Scorpions]] for marksmanship prior to the Nova Cat Abjuration. Nova Cat Warriors have a marked preference for laser armed designs, a practice that originated from the Nova Cats perfecting the ER Lasers in use by Clan forces to this day. | Clan Nova Cat warriors place a high priority on accuracy, and were known to challenge the [[Clan Goliath Scorpion|Goliath Scorpions]] for marksmanship prior to the Nova Cat Abjuration. Nova Cat Warriors have a marked preference for laser armed designs, a practice that originated from the Nova Cats perfecting the ER Lasers in use by Clan forces to this day. | ||
− | Recently{{when}}, Nova Cat warriors have cross-trained across a wide variety of unit types, the better to disguise the '' | + | Recently{{when}}, Nova Cat warriors have cross-trained across a wide variety of unit types, the better to disguise the ''touman''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s issue with low resources. |
Nova Cat commanders prize flexibility in tactical doctrine. They are quick to adapt what works, regardless of origin, and are known to study the tactics of their rivals. The Nova Cats particularly prize the 'Hover-Drop' maneuver. In the 'hover-drop', Nova Cat 'Mechs will deploy from their DropShips while still in the lower atmosphere, removing the need for reentry cocoons. While dangerous, it allows the 'Mechs to fire while descending and minimizes enemy reaction time. In some cases, Nova Cat 'Mechs are known to disembark at low level, allowing the DropShip to engage with its own weapon and provide additional cover fire.<ref>''Strategic Operations'', p. 90: "Punitive Strike"</ref> Nova Cat units have also seen an increase in the use of combined arms tactics, more out of necessity then want.{{when}}{{cn}} | Nova Cat commanders prize flexibility in tactical doctrine. They are quick to adapt what works, regardless of origin, and are known to study the tactics of their rivals. The Nova Cats particularly prize the 'Hover-Drop' maneuver. In the 'hover-drop', Nova Cat 'Mechs will deploy from their DropShips while still in the lower atmosphere, removing the need for reentry cocoons. While dangerous, it allows the 'Mechs to fire while descending and minimizes enemy reaction time. In some cases, Nova Cat 'Mechs are known to disembark at low level, allowing the DropShip to engage with its own weapon and provide additional cover fire.<ref>''Strategic Operations'', p. 90: "Punitive Strike"</ref> Nova Cat units have also seen an increase in the use of combined arms tactics, more out of necessity then want.{{when}}{{cn}} | ||
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===Ground Forces=== | ===Ground Forces=== | ||
− | Traditionally, Nova Cat [[Cluster]]s were standardized into one of eight types. Nova Cat units were focused on 'Mechs, specifically the OmniMech, as the core of their '' | + | Traditionally, Nova Cat [[Cluster]]s were standardized into one of eight types. Nova Cat units were focused on 'Mechs, specifically the OmniMech, as the core of their ''touman''. Their forces appeared to favor medium and light designs, and those types continue to be the predominant 'Mech size seen in Nova Cat units. Clan Nova Cat maintained a typical Clan distribution of unit, with front line units using OmniMechs, second line units using standard BattleMechs and with vehicles being reserved for ''solahma'' units. The use of armored infantry was unpopular with the Nova Cats, but not forgotten. |
Since their Abjuration, heavy losses, combined with a lack of resources, have radically changed the makeup of a Nova Cat Cluster. The Nova Cats are no longer able to maintain any sort of purity with their forces, with standard BattleMechs, and even vehicles now appearing in front line formations. It has also seen the increased use of older machines, taken from [[Brian Cache]]s, as well as Inner Sphere designs imported from outside governments. Nova Cat forces have also started the use of [[ProtoMech]]s and seen an increased focus on armored infantry.{{when}}{{cn}} | Since their Abjuration, heavy losses, combined with a lack of resources, have radically changed the makeup of a Nova Cat Cluster. The Nova Cats are no longer able to maintain any sort of purity with their forces, with standard BattleMechs, and even vehicles now appearing in front line formations. It has also seen the increased use of older machines, taken from [[Brian Cache]]s, as well as Inner Sphere designs imported from outside governments. Nova Cat forces have also started the use of [[ProtoMech]]s and seen an increased focus on armored infantry.{{when}}{{cn}} | ||
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===Naval Forces=== | ===Naval Forces=== | ||
{{main|Naval Reserve (Clan Nova Cat)}} | {{main|Naval Reserve (Clan Nova Cat)}} | ||
− | The Nova Cats maintained a Naval Tradition that rivals the [[Clan Snow Raven|Snow Ravens]], and while they have never focused as high a priority on [[WarShip]]s, maintained one of the larger fleets among the Clans.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 110 | + | The Nova Cats maintained a Naval Tradition that rivals the [[Clan Snow Raven|Snow Ravens]], and while they have never focused as high a priority on [[WarShip]]s, maintained one of the larger fleets among the Clans.<ref name=FMCSp110>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 110</ref> |
====WarShip Command==== | ====WarShip Command==== | ||
− | * '' | + | * NCS ''[[True Vision]]'' - ''[[Congress]]''-class [[WarShip]].<ref name=ICp122>''Invading Clans'', p. 122: "Front Line Unit Summary"</ref> |
− | * '' | + | * NCS ''Thunderbolt'' - ''[[Black Lion]]''-class [[WarShip]], later renamed ''[[Severen Leroux (Individual Black Lion-class WarShip)|Severen Leroux]]'' in honor of [[Nova Cat]] [[Khan]] [[Severen Leroux]].<ref name=ICp122 /><ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 133: "Naval Assets"</ref> |
− | * 9 [[Aegis]]-class heavy cruisers. <ref | + | * 9 ''[[Aegis]]''-class heavy cruisers.<ref name=ICp122 /> |
− | * 3 [[Vincent]]-class corvettes. <ref | + | * 3 ''[[Vincent]]''-class corvettes.<ref name=ICp122 /> |
==Organization (Including Historical: Units)== | ==Organization (Including Historical: Units)== | ||
− | The '' | + | The ''touman'' in [[3079]].<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', pp. 116–124</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', pp. 95–97, 100</ref><ref>''Field Report: Clans'', p. 17</ref> |
===Former Galaxies=== | ===Former Galaxies=== | ||
− | In 3143, the Nova Cats would fight in a Kurita Rebellion. After backing the wrong side of the war, the Nova Cat '' | + | In 3143, the Nova Cats would fight in a Kurita Rebellion. After backing the wrong side of the war, the Nova Cat ''touman'' was destroyed as a result. |
====Alpha Galaxy (Victory Over Delusion)==== | ====Alpha Galaxy (Victory Over Delusion)==== | ||
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|width='200px'|[[image:ncaplha.png|150px]] | |width='200px'|[[image:ncaplha.png|150px]] | ||
− | |width='300px'|'''3051-57'''<br />[[Vision Keshik (Clan Nova Cat)|Vision Keshik]]<br/>[[1st Nova Cat Guards (Clan Nova Cat)| | + | |width='300px'|'''3051-57'''<br />[[Vision Keshik (Clan Nova Cat)|Vision Keshik]]<br/>[[1st Nova Cat Guards (Clan Nova Cat)|First Nova Cat Guards]]<br />[[449th Assault Cluster (Clan Nova Cat)|449th Assault Cluster]]<br />[[489th Assault Cluster (Clan Nova Cat)|489th Assault Cluster]] |
− | |width='300px'|'''3060'''<br />[[NovaStar Keshik (Clan Nova Cat)|NovaStar Keshik]]<br /> | + | |width='300px'|'''3060'''<br />[[NovaStar Keshik (Clan Nova Cat)|NovaStar Keshik]]<br />First Nova Cat Guards<br />449th Assault Cluster<br />489th Assault Cluster |
− | |width='300px'|'''3067'''<br />NovaStar Keshik<br/> | + | |width='300px'|'''3067'''<br />NovaStar Keshik<br/>First Nova Cat Guards<br />449th Assault Cluster<br />489th Assault Cluster<br />[[Nova Cat Grenadiers (Clan Nova Cat)|Nova Cat Grenadiers Cluster]]<br />[[Dragonsfang (Clan Nova Cat)|Dragonsfang Cluster]] |
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|width='200px'|[[File:Delta Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat).jpg|150px]] | |width='200px'|[[File:Delta Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat).jpg|150px]] | ||
− | |width='300px'|'''3062-67'''<br />[[Shiva Keshik (Clan Nova Cat)|Shiva Keshik]]<br />[[4th Nova Cat Guards (Clan Nova Cat)| | + | |width='300px'|'''3062-67'''<br />[[Shiva Keshik (Clan Nova Cat)|Shiva Keshik]]<br />[[4th Nova Cat Guards (Clan Nova Cat)|Fourth Nova Cat Guards]] (The Oracles)<br />[[44th Nova Cat Cavaliers (Clan Nova Cat)|Forty-Fourth Nova Cat Cavaliers]] (The Five Actions)<br />[[46th Nova Cat Cavaliers (Clan Nova Cat)|Forty-Sixth Nova Cat Cavaliers]] (Fateful June)<br />[[119th Striker (Clan Nova Cat)|119th Striker Cluster]] (Self Harmony) |
− | |width='300px'|'''3079'''<br />Shiva Keshik<br /> | + | |width='300px'|'''3079'''<br />Shiva Keshik<br />Fourth Nova Cat Guards<br />Forty-Fourth Nova Cat Cavaliers<br />Forty-Sixth Nova Cat Cavaliers<br />[[246th Battle (Clan Nova Cat)|246th Battle Cluster]] |
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|width='200px'|[[image:cntau.png|150px]] | |width='200px'|[[image:cntau.png|150px]] | ||
− | |width='300px'|'''3060-79'''<br />[[Vision Keshik (Clan Nova Cat)|Vision Keshik]]<br />[[9th Nova Cat Regulars (Clan Nova Cat)| | + | |width='300px'|'''3060-79'''<br />[[Vision Keshik (Clan Nova Cat)|Vision Keshik]]<br />[[9th Nova Cat Regulars (Clan Nova Cat)|Ninth Nova Cat Regulars]]<br />[[12th Nova Cat Regulars (Clan Nova Cat)|Twelfth Nova Cat Regulars]]<br />[[100th Striker (Clan Nova Cat)|100th Striker Cluster]]<br />[[274th Battle (Clan Nova Cat)|274th Battle Cluster]] |
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|width='200px'| [[File:Galaxy Xi (Clan Nova Cat) logo.png]] | |width='200px'| [[File:Galaxy Xi (Clan Nova Cat) logo.png]] | ||
− | |width='300px'| '''3054'''<br />[[1st Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)| | + | |width='300px'| '''3054'''<br />[[1st Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|First Garrison Cluster]]<br />[[3rd Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|Third Garrison Cluster]]<br /> |
− | |width='300px'| '''3062'''<br /> | + | |width='300px'| '''3062'''<br />First Garrison Cluster<br />Third Garrison Cluster<br />[[5th Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|Fifth Garrison Cluster]] |
− | |width='300px'|'''3067'''<br />[[Rossei Keshik (Clan Nova Cat)|Rossei Keshik]]<ref name=FMUp100>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 100</ref><br /> | + | |width='300px'|'''3067'''<br />[[Rossei Keshik (Clan Nova Cat)|Rossei Keshik]]<ref name=FMUp100>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 100</ref><br />First Garrison Cluster<br />[[1st Nova Cat Carabinieri (Clan Nova Cat)|First Carabinieri Cluster]]<br />[[2nd Nova Cat Carabinieri (Clan Nova Cat)|Second Carabinieri Cluster]]<br />[[Nova Cat Irregulars (Clan Nova Cat)|Nova Cat Irregulars Cluster]]<br />[[Nova Cat Renegades (Clan Nova Cat)|Nova Cat Renegades Cluster]]<br />[[Dragonscales (Clan Nova Cat)|Dragonscales Cluster]] |
|} | |} | ||
Note that this Galaxy had Provisional status in 3062, upgraded to frontline status after [[Combine-Ghost Bear War]].<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 120</ref><ref name=FMUp97>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 97</ref> | Note that this Galaxy had Provisional status in 3062, upgraded to frontline status after [[Combine-Ghost Bear War]].<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 120</ref><ref name=FMUp97>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 97</ref> | ||
− | Note that all Clusters have been renamed in 3067, so the names above are no longer accurate. Two additional Clusters and a Keshik have also been added. The new Cluster names are: | + | Note that all Clusters have been renamed in 3067, so the names above are no longer accurate. Two additional Clusters and a Keshik have also been added. The new Cluster names are: First & Second Nova Cat Carabinieri Clusters, Nova Cat Irregulars Cluster, Nova Cat Renegades Cluster and Dragonscales Cluster.<ref name=FMUp101>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 101</ref> |
====Lambda Galaxy (''Seishin-no Nekoryu'')==== | ====Lambda Galaxy (''Seishin-no Nekoryu'')==== | ||
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|width='200px'|[[File:cncomicronprovisionalgalaxy.jpg]] | |width='200px'|[[File:cncomicronprovisionalgalaxy.jpg]] | ||
− | |width='300px'|'''3054'''<br /> | + | |width='300px'|'''3054'''<br />Fifth Garrison Cluster<br/>Sixth Garrison Cluster<br />Fourth Nova Cat Regulars<br />Fifth Nova Cat Regulars<br />Sixth Nova Cat Regulars |
|width='300px'|'''3067'''<br />[[Thundercats Keshik (Clan Nova Cat)|Thundercats Keshik]]<br />[[Nova Cat Jaegers (Clan Nova Cat)|Nova Cat Jaegers Cluster]]<br />[[Nova Cat Legers (Clan Nova Cat)|Nova Cat Legers Cluster]]<br />[[Nova Cat Rangers (Clan Nova Cat)|Nova Cat Rangers Cluster]]<br />[[Nova Cat Dragoons (Clan Nova Cat)|Nova Cat Dragoons Cluster]] | |width='300px'|'''3067'''<br />[[Thundercats Keshik (Clan Nova Cat)|Thundercats Keshik]]<br />[[Nova Cat Jaegers (Clan Nova Cat)|Nova Cat Jaegers Cluster]]<br />[[Nova Cat Legers (Clan Nova Cat)|Nova Cat Legers Cluster]]<br />[[Nova Cat Rangers (Clan Nova Cat)|Nova Cat Rangers Cluster]]<br />[[Nova Cat Dragoons (Clan Nova Cat)|Nova Cat Dragoons Cluster]] | ||
|width='300px'|'''3079-85'''<br />Nova Cat Jaegers Cluster<br />Nova Cat Legers Cluster<br />Nova Cat Rangers Cluster<br />Nova Cat Dragoons Cluster | |width='300px'|'''3079-85'''<br />Nova Cat Jaegers Cluster<br />Nova Cat Legers Cluster<br />Nova Cat Rangers Cluster<br />Nova Cat Dragoons Cluster | ||
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|width='400px'|[[Image:Clan Nova Cat (old).jpg|100px|Clan Nova Cat Logo]] | |width='400px'|[[Image:Clan Nova Cat (old).jpg|100px|Clan Nova Cat Logo]] | ||
− | |width='400px'|'''3051'''<br />[[Lachesis Keshik (Clan Nova Cat)|Lachesis Keshik]]<br />[[Nova Cat Lancers (Clan Nova Cat)|Nova Cat Lancers]]<br />[[179th Striker (Clan Nova Cat)|179th Striker Cluster]]<br />[[44th Nova Cat Cavaliers (Clan Nova Cat)| | + | |width='400px'|'''3051'''<br />[[Lachesis Keshik (Clan Nova Cat)|Lachesis Keshik]]<br />[[Nova Cat Lancers (Clan Nova Cat)|Nova Cat Lancers]]<br />[[179th Striker (Clan Nova Cat)|179th Striker Cluster]]<br />[[44th Nova Cat Cavaliers (Clan Nova Cat)|Forty-Fourth Nova Cat Cavaliers]]<br/>[[200th Aggressor Cluster (Clan Nova Cat)|200th Aggressor Cluster]] |
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|width='400px'|[[Image:CNC Gamma Galaxy.png|100px|Gamma Galaxy Logo]] | |width='400px'|[[Image:CNC Gamma Galaxy.png|100px|Gamma Galaxy Logo]] | ||
− | |width='400px'|'''3052'''<br />[[12th Nova Cat Cavaliers (Clan Nova Cat)| | + | |width='400px'|'''3052'''<br />[[12th Nova Cat Cavaliers (Clan Nova Cat)|Twelfth Nova Cat Cavaliers]] |
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|width='200px'|[[image:chipg-clannovacat.jpg|100px]] | |width='200px'|[[image:chipg-clannovacat.jpg|100px]] | ||
− | |'''3054-3059'''<br />[[10th Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)| | + | |'''3054-3059'''<br />[[10th Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|Tenth Garrison Cluster]] (Onward)<br />[[11th Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|Eleventh Garrison Cluster]] (No Misstep)<br />[[12th Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|Twelfth Garrison Cluster]] (Integral Truth)<br />[[115th Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|115th Garrison Cluster]]<br />[[153rd Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|153rd Garrison Cluster]] (Eternal Power) |
− | |'''3060-3062'''<br /> | + | |'''3060-3062'''<br />Tenth Garrison Cluster<br />Eleventh Garrison Cluster<br />Twelfth Garrison Cluster<br />153rd Garrison Cluster |
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|width='200px'|[[File:Omega Provisional Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat).jpg|150px]] | |width='200px'|[[File:Omega Provisional Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat).jpg|150px]] | ||
− | |'''3054-3059'''<br />[[13th Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)| | + | |'''3054-3059'''<br />[[13th Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|Thirteenth Garrison Cluster]] (Reflections)<br />[[14th Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|Fourteenth Garrison Cluster]] (A Thousand Years)<br />[[15th Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|Fifteenth Garrison Cluster]] (Freedom of Right)<br />[[9th Nova Cat Regulars (Clan Nova Cat)|Ninth Nova Cat Regulars]]<br />[[12th Nova Cat Regulars (Clan Nova Cat)|Twelfth Nova Cat Regulars]] |
− | |'''3060-3062'''<br /> | + | |'''3060-3062'''<br />Thirteenth Garrison Cluster<br />Fourteenth Garrison Cluster<br />Fifteenth Garrison Cluster<br />[[115th Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|115th Garrison Cluster]] |
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''Destroyed in 3062 during Combine-Ghost Bear War''<ref name=FMUp96 /> | ''Destroyed in 3062 during Combine-Ghost Bear War''<ref name=FMUp96 /> | ||
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|width='200px'|[[File:zetapg-clannovacat.jpg|140px]] | |width='200px'|[[File:zetapg-clannovacat.jpg|140px]] | ||
− | |width='300px'|'''3062'''<br />[[37th Garrison Cluster (Clan Nova Cat)| | + | |width='300px'|'''3062'''<br />[[37th Garrison Cluster (Clan Nova Cat)|Thirty-Seventh Garrison Cluster]] (Lost Ones)<br />[[44th Garrison Cluster (Clan Nova Cat)|Forty-Fourth Garrison Cluster]] (The Fallen)<br />[[67th Garrison Cluster (Clan Nova Cat)|Sixty-Seventh Garrison Cluster]] (Heretics)<br />[[167th Garrison Cluster (Clan Nova Cat)|167th Garrison Cluster]] (Long Road)<br/>[[1st Dragoncat Cluster (Clan Nova Cat)|First Dragoncat Cluster]] |
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===Unassigned Clusters deployed during Operation Revival=== | ===Unassigned Clusters deployed during Operation Revival=== | ||
− | *[[3rd Aerospace (Clan Nova Cat)| | + | *[[3rd Aerospace (Clan Nova Cat)|Third Aerospace Cluster]] |
− | *[[32nd Assault (Clan Nova Cat)| | + | *[[32nd Assault (Clan Nova Cat)|Thirty-Second Assault Cluster]] |
*[[101st Battle (Clan Nova Cat)|101st Battle Cluster]] | *[[101st Battle (Clan Nova Cat)|101st Battle Cluster]] | ||
*[[321st Battle (Clan Nova Cat)|321st Battle Cluster]] | *[[321st Battle (Clan Nova Cat)|321st Battle Cluster]] | ||
*[[211th Combat (Clan Nova Cat)|211th Combat Cluster]] | *[[211th Combat (Clan Nova Cat)|211th Combat Cluster]] | ||
*[[5003rd Harasser Cluster (Clan Nova Cat)|5003rd Harasser Cluster]] | *[[5003rd Harasser Cluster (Clan Nova Cat)|5003rd Harasser Cluster]] | ||
− | *[[25th Nova Cat Regulars (Clan Nova Cat)| | + | *[[25th Nova Cat Regulars (Clan Nova Cat)|Twenty-Fifth Nova Cat Regulars]] |
− | *[[57th Nova Cat Regulars (Clan Nova Cat)| | + | *[[57th Nova Cat Regulars (Clan Nova Cat)|Fifty-Seventh Nova Cat Regulars]] |
====Ninth Pursuit Squadron==== | ====Ninth Pursuit Squadron==== | ||
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! colspan="2" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"|[[9th_Pursuit_Squadron_(Clan_Nova_Cat)|9th Pursuit Squadron]] | ! colspan="2" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"|[[9th_Pursuit_Squadron_(Clan_Nova_Cat)|9th Pursuit Squadron]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | |width='300px'|'''3059'''<ref name="ECp54">''Explorer Corps'', p. 54 | + | |width='300px'|'''3059'''<ref name="ECp54">''Explorer Corps'', p. 54: "Known Nova Cat Facilities"</ref><br />Two ''[[Vincent|Vincent Mk.42]]''-class corvettes<br />Two ''[[Fredasa]]''-class corvette/raiders (likely [[Spirit Sight|NCS ''Spirit Sigh'']] and [[Future Triumph|NCS ''Future Triumph'']]<br /> |
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! colspan="2" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"|Vision Naval Star | ! colspan="2" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"|Vision Naval Star | ||
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− | |width='300px'|'''3062'''<ref name=FMCSp110 | + | |width='300px'|'''3062'''<ref name=FMCSp110 /><br />[[True Vision|SLS ''True Vision'']] - ''Congress''-class<br />[[Faithful|SLS ''Faithful'']] - ''[[Lola III]]''-class<br />[[Spirit Sight|SLS ''Spirit Sigh'']] - ''Fredasa''-class<br />[[True Path|SLS ''True Path'']] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class<br/>[[Blood Oath|SLS ''Blood Oath'']] - ''Aegis''-class<br/>[[Bond|SLS ''Bond'']] - ''Aegis''-class<br/>[[Promise (Individual Aegis-class WarShip)|SLS ''Promise'']] - ''Aegis''-class |
− | |width='300px'|'''3067'''<ref name=FMUp96 /><br/>[[Far Vision|SLS ''Far Vision'']] - '' | + | |width='300px'|'''3067'''<ref name=FMUp96 /><br/>[[Far Vision|SLS ''Far Vision'']] - ''Vincent Mk.42''-class<br/>[[True Path|SLS ''True Path'']] - ''Carrack''-class<br/>[[Promise (Individual Aegis-class WarShip)|SLS ''Promise'']] - ''Aegis''-class<br/> [[Path of Honor|SLS ''Path of Honor'']] - ''Aegis''-class<br/> |
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! colspan="2" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"|Transcendent Naval Star | ! colspan="2" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"|Transcendent Naval Star | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | |width='300px'|'''3062'''<ref name=FMCSp110/><br/>[[Anna Rosse (Vessel)|SLS ''Anna Rosse'']] - ''[[York (WarShip)|York]]''-class<br/>[[Future Triumph|SLS ''Future Triumph'']] - '' | + | |width='300px'|'''3062'''<ref name=FMCSp110/><br/>[[Anna Rosse (Vessel)|SLS ''Anna Rosse'']] - ''[[York (WarShip)|York]]''-class<br/>[[Future Triumph|SLS ''Future Triumph'']] - ''Fredasa''-class<br/>[[Perilous Vision|SLS ''Perilous Vision'']] - ''Carrack''-class<br/>[[Righteous Return|SLS ''Righteous Return'']] - ''Vincent Mk.42''-class<br/>[[Blade (Vessel)|SLS ''Blade'']] - ''Aegis''-class<br/>[[Path of Honor|SLS ''Path of Honor'']] - ''Aegis''-class<br/>[[Vision Quest (Individual Aegis-class WarShip)|SLS ''Vision Quest'']] - ''Aegis''-class |
− | |width='300px'|'''3067'''<ref name=FMUp96/><br/>[[Future Triumph|SLS ''Future Triumph'']] - '' | + | |width='300px'|'''3067'''<ref name=FMUp96/><br/>[[Future Triumph|SLS ''Future Triumph'']] - ''Fredasa''-class<br/>[[Perilous Vision|SLS ''Perilous Vision'']] - ''Carrack''-class<br/>[[Blade (Vessel)|SLS ''Blade'']] - ''Aegis''-class<br/>[[Vision Quest (Individual Aegis-class WarShip)|SLS ''Vision Quest'']] - ''Aegis''-class<br/> |
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! colspan="2" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"|Mystic Naval Star | ! colspan="2" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"|Mystic Naval Star | ||
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− | |width='300px'|'''3062'''<ref name=FMCSp110/><br/>[[Spirit Vision|SLS ''Spirit Vision'']] - '' | + | |width='300px'|'''3062'''<ref name=FMCSp110/><br/>[[Spirit Vision|SLS ''Spirit Vision'']] - ''Vincent Mk.42''-class<br/>[[Far Vision|SLS ''Far Vision'']] - ''Vincent Mk.42''-class<br/>[[Void (Vessel)|SLS ''Void'']] - ''Carrack''-class<br/>[[Chronicle|SLS ''Chronicle'']] - ''Aegis''-class<br/>[[Principle|SLS ''Principle'']] - ''Aegis''-class<br/>[[Remembrance (Vessel)|SLS ''Remembrance'']] - ''Aegis''-class |
− | |width='300px'|'''3067'''<ref name=FMUp96/><br/>[[Severen Leroux (Vessel)|SLS ''Severen Leroux'']] - '' | + | |width='300px'|'''3067'''<ref name=FMUp96/><br/>[[Severen Leroux (Vessel)|SLS ''Severen Leroux'']] - ''Black Lion''-class<br/>[[Spirit Vision|SLS ''Spirit Vision'']] - ''Vincent Mk.42''-class<br/>[[Void (Vessel)|SLS ''Void'']] - ''Carrack''-class<br/>[[Chronicle|SLS ''Chronicle'']] - ''Aegis''-class<br/>[[Principle|SLS ''Principle'']] - ''Aegis''-class<br/>[[Remembrance (Vessel)|SLS ''Remembrance'']] - ''Aegis''-class |
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'''<u>3062</u>''' | '''<u>3062</u>''' | ||
* NovaStar Keshik | * NovaStar Keshik | ||
− | :*[[Severen Leroux (Black Lion)|SLS ''Severen Leroux'']] - '' | + | :*[[Severen Leroux (Black Lion)|SLS ''Severen Leroux'']] - ''Black Lion''-class<ref name=FMCSp110 /> |
'''<u>3067</u>''' | '''<u>3067</u>''' | ||
* merchant fleet | * merchant fleet | ||
− | :* [[Growler|SLS ''Growler'']] - '' | + | :* [[Growler|SLS ''Growler'']] - ''Lola III''-class |
− | :* [[Ranger (Individual Lola III-class WarShip, Clan Nova Cat)|SLS ''Ranger'']] - '' | + | :* [[Ranger (Individual Lola III-class WarShip, Clan Nova Cat)|SLS ''Ranger'']] - ''Lola III''-class |
− | :* [[Hunter (Lola III)|SLS ''Hunter'']] - '' | + | :* [[Hunter (Lola III)|SLS ''Hunter'']] - ''Lola III''-class |
− | :* [[Far Star|SLS ''Far Star'']] - '' | + | :* [[Far Star|SLS ''Far Star'']] - ''Carrack''-class |
− | :* [[Enlightened Path (Carrack)|SLS ''Enlightened Path'']] - '' | + | :* [[Enlightened Path (Carrack)|SLS ''Enlightened Path'']] - ''Carrack''-class |
− | :* [[Nebula|SLS ''Nebula'']] - '' | + | :* [[Nebula|SLS ''Nebula'']] - ''Carrack''-class |
− | :* [[Glory Road|SLS ''Glory Road'']] - '' | + | :* [[Glory Road|SLS ''Glory Road'']] - ''Carrack''-class |
− | :* [[Blessed Vision|SLS ''Blessed Vision'']] - '' | + | :* [[Blessed Vision|SLS ''Blessed Vision'']] - ''Carrack''-class |
− | :* [[Pathfinder (Carrack)|SLS ''Pathfinder'']] - '' | + | :* [[Pathfinder (Carrack)|SLS ''Pathfinder'']] - ''Carrack''-class |
− | :* [[Guiding Vision|SLS ''Guiding Vision'']] - '' | + | :* [[Guiding Vision|SLS ''Guiding Vision'']] - ''Carrack''-class |
− | :* [[Bright Star (WarShip)|SLS ''Bright Star'']] - '' | + | :* [[Bright Star (WarShip)|SLS ''Bright Star'']] - ''Carrack''-class |
− | :* [[Faithful Rite|SLS ''Faithful Rite'']] - '' | + | :* [[Faithful Rite|SLS ''Faithful Rite'']] - ''Carrack''-class |
<ref name=FMUp96 /> | <ref name=FMUp96 /> | ||
====Lost Ships==== | ====Lost Ships==== | ||
− | :* [[Faithful|SLS ''Faithful'']] - '' | + | :* [[Faithful|SLS ''Faithful'']] - ''Lola III''-class - destroyed by [[Clan Ghost Bear]] ([[3067]])<ref name=FMUp96/> |
− | :* [[Spirit Sight|SLS ''Spirit Sight'']] - '' | + | :* [[Spirit Sight|SLS ''Spirit Sight'']] - ''Fredasa''-class - destroyed by [[Clan Ghost Bear]] ([[3067]])<ref name=FMUp96/> |
− | :* [[Blood Oath|SLS ''Blood Oath'']] - '' | + | :* [[Blood Oath|SLS ''Blood Oath'']] - ''Aegis''-class - destroyed by [[Clan Ghost Bear]] ([[3067]])<ref name=FMUp96/> |
− | :* [[Bond|SLS ''Bond'']] - '' | + | :* [[Bond|SLS ''Bond'']] - ''Aegis''-class - destroyed by [[Clan Ghost Bear]] ([[3067]])<ref name=FMUp96/> |
− | :* [[Righteous Return|SLS ''Righteous Return'']] - '' | + | :* [[Righteous Return|SLS ''Righteous Return'']] - ''Vincent Mk.42''-class - destroyed by [[Clan Ghost Bear]] ([[3067]])<ref name=FMUp96/> |
− | :* [[Anna Rosse (Vessel)|SLS ''Anna Rosse'']] - '' | + | :* [[Anna Rosse (Vessel)|SLS ''Anna Rosse'']] - ''York''-class - heavily damaged by [[Clan Ghost Bear]] ([[3067]]);<ref name=FMUp96/> later repaired but destroyed during the Jihad.<ref name=FRCp16>''Field Report: Clans'', p. 16: "Fleet"</ref> |
− | :* [[True Vision|SLS ''True Vision'']] - '' | + | :* [[True Vision|SLS ''True Vision'']] - ''Congress''-class - heavily damaged by [[Clan Ghost Bear]] ([[3067]]);<ref name=FMUp96/> later repaired but destroyed during the Jihad.<ref name=FRCp16/> |
− | :* [[Void (Vessel)|SLS ''Void'']] - '' | + | :* [[Void (Vessel)|SLS ''Void'']] - ''Carrack''-class - destroyed during the Jihad.<ref name=FRCp16/> |
− | :* [[Perilous Vision|SLS ''Perilous Vision'']] - '' | + | :* [[Perilous Vision|SLS ''Perilous Vision'']] - ''Carrack''-class - destroyed during the Jihad.<ref name=FRCp16/> |
==Uniform== | ==Uniform== | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
− | The [[Luthien (scenario pack)]] lists a | + | The ''[[Luthien (scenario pack)|Luthien]]'' scenario pack lists a Fourth Nova Cat Assault Galaxy and a 183rd Nova Cat Assault Galaxy as being involved in the Battle of Luthien in 3052. However, these two names are in error as the developers have stated that the book does not use the proper unit naming conventions for Clan Galaxies. The name of the Galaxies involved on Luthien are unclear at this time. |
==References== | ==References== |
Revision as of 22:18, 23 January 2023
The Clan Nova Cat touman comprises all military assets owned by Clan Nova Cat. Once one of the strongest Clan toumans, recent changes caused by the Nova Cats' Abjuration and other conflicts have left it a shell of its former self. Rebuilding difficulties have been compounded with a lack of resources.
Contents
History
Being led by their Warrior Castes, the history of the Nova Cat touman is intrinsically tied to the history of Clan Nova Cat.
Overview
Clan Nova Cat warriors place a high priority on accuracy, and were known to challenge the Goliath Scorpions for marksmanship prior to the Nova Cat Abjuration. Nova Cat Warriors have a marked preference for laser armed designs, a practice that originated from the Nova Cats perfecting the ER Lasers in use by Clan forces to this day. Recently[when?], Nova Cat warriors have cross-trained across a wide variety of unit types, the better to disguise the touman's issue with low resources.
Nova Cat commanders prize flexibility in tactical doctrine. They are quick to adapt what works, regardless of origin, and are known to study the tactics of their rivals. The Nova Cats particularly prize the 'Hover-Drop' maneuver. In the 'hover-drop', Nova Cat 'Mechs will deploy from their DropShips while still in the lower atmosphere, removing the need for reentry cocoons. While dangerous, it allows the 'Mechs to fire while descending and minimizes enemy reaction time. In some cases, Nova Cat 'Mechs are known to disembark at low level, allowing the DropShip to engage with its own weapon and provide additional cover fire.[1] Nova Cat units have also seen an increase in the use of combined arms tactics, more out of necessity then want.[when?][citation needed]
Clan Nova Cat are opportunistic when it comes Clan honor. They still adhere to zellbrigen when possible, but are quick to drop it when refused.
Ground Forces
Traditionally, Nova Cat Clusters were standardized into one of eight types. Nova Cat units were focused on 'Mechs, specifically the OmniMech, as the core of their touman. Their forces appeared to favor medium and light designs, and those types continue to be the predominant 'Mech size seen in Nova Cat units. Clan Nova Cat maintained a typical Clan distribution of unit, with front line units using OmniMechs, second line units using standard BattleMechs and with vehicles being reserved for solahma units. The use of armored infantry was unpopular with the Nova Cats, but not forgotten.
Since their Abjuration, heavy losses, combined with a lack of resources, have radically changed the makeup of a Nova Cat Cluster. The Nova Cats are no longer able to maintain any sort of purity with their forces, with standard BattleMechs, and even vehicles now appearing in front line formations. It has also seen the increased use of older machines, taken from Brian Caches, as well as Inner Sphere designs imported from outside governments. Nova Cat forces have also started the use of ProtoMechs and seen an increased focus on armored infantry.[when?][citation needed]
Aerospace Forces
The Nova Cats prize the flexibility and strength of aerospace units. Because of this, Nova Cat commanders are likely to keep a higher ratio of fighters in their bidding compared to most Clans.[citation needed]
The Nova Cats maintained a Naval Tradition that rivals the Snow Ravens, and while they have never focused as high a priority on WarShips, maintained one of the larger fleets among the Clans.[2]
WarShip Command
- NCS True Vision - Congress-class WarShip.[3]
- NCS Thunderbolt - Black Lion-class WarShip, later renamed Severen Leroux in honor of Nova Cat Khan Severen Leroux.[3][4]
- 9 Aegis-class heavy cruisers.[3]
- 3 Vincent-class corvettes.[3]
Organization (Including Historical: Units)
Former Galaxies
In 3143, the Nova Cats would fight in a Kurita Rebellion. After backing the wrong side of the war, the Nova Cat touman was destroyed as a result.
Alpha Galaxy (Victory Over Delusion)
Alpha Galaxy | |||
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3051-57 Vision Keshik First Nova Cat Guards 449th Assault Cluster 489th Assault Cluster |
3060 NovaStar Keshik First Nova Cat Guards 449th Assault Cluster 489th Assault Cluster |
3067 NovaStar Keshik First Nova Cat Guards 449th Assault Cluster 489th Assault Cluster Nova Cat Grenadiers Cluster Dragonsfang Cluster |
Delta Galaxy (Ways of Seeing)
Delta Galaxy | ||
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3062-67 Shiva Keshik Fourth Nova Cat Guards (The Oracles) Forty-Fourth Nova Cat Cavaliers (The Five Actions) Forty-Sixth Nova Cat Cavaliers (Fateful June) 119th Striker Cluster (Self Harmony) |
3079 Shiva Keshik Fourth Nova Cat Guards Forty-Fourth Nova Cat Cavaliers Forty-Sixth Nova Cat Cavaliers 246th Battle Cluster |
Tau Galaxy (A New Path)
Tau Galaxy | |
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3060-79 Vision Keshik Ninth Nova Cat Regulars Twelfth Nova Cat Regulars 100th Striker Cluster 274th Battle Cluster |
Xi Galaxy (Rossei's Faithful Followers)
Xi Galaxy | |||
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3054 First Garrison Cluster Third Garrison Cluster |
3062 First Garrison Cluster Third Garrison Cluster Fifth Garrison Cluster |
3067 Rossei Keshik[8] First Garrison Cluster First Carabinieri Cluster Second Carabinieri Cluster Nova Cat Irregulars Cluster Nova Cat Renegades Cluster Dragonscales Cluster |
Note that this Galaxy had Provisional status in 3062, upgraded to frontline status after Combine-Ghost Bear War.[9][10]
Note that all Clusters have been renamed in 3067, so the names above are no longer accurate. Two additional Clusters and a Keshik have also been added. The new Cluster names are: First & Second Nova Cat Carabinieri Clusters, Nova Cat Irregulars Cluster, Nova Cat Renegades Cluster and Dragonscales Cluster.[11]
Lambda Galaxy (Seishin-no Nekoryu)
Lambda Galaxy | ||
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Activated in august 3067.[10] | 3067-85 Nekoryu Keshik Nova Cat Hussars Nova Cat Fusiliers |
Omicron Provisional Galaxy
Omicron Provisional Galaxy | |||
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3054 Fifth Garrison Cluster Sixth Garrison Cluster Fourth Nova Cat Regulars Fifth Nova Cat Regulars Sixth Nova Cat Regulars |
3067 Thundercats Keshik Nova Cat Jaegers Cluster Nova Cat Legers Cluster Nova Cat Rangers Cluster Nova Cat Dragoons Cluster |
3079-85 Nova Cat Jaegers Cluster Nova Cat Legers Cluster Nova Cat Rangers Cluster Nova Cat Dragoons Cluster |
Note that all Clusters has been renamed in 3067, so the names below are no longer accurate. The new names are Nova Cat Jaegers Cluster, Nova Cat Legers Cluster, Nova Cat Rangers Cluster and Nova Cat Dragons Cluster.[11]
Fallen Galaxies
Beta Galaxy
Beta Galaxy (Spiritual Vision) | |
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3051 Lachesis Keshik Nova Cat Lancers 179th Striker Cluster Forty-Fourth Nova Cat Cavaliers 200th Aggressor Cluster |
Gamma Galaxy
Gamma Galaxy | |
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3052 Twelfth Nova Cat Cavaliers |
Kappa Galaxy
Kappa Galaxy | |
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3060 Fourth Provisional Garrison Cluster Seventeenth Provisional Garrison Cluster Forty-ninth Provisional Garrison Cluster |
Destroyed in 3060 during the Nova Cat Abjurement.
Rho Provisional Galaxy
Rho Galaxy | |
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3060 Unknown |
Destroyed during the Nova Cat Abjurement in 3060.
Upsilon Provisional Galaxy
Upsilon Galaxy | |
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3060 Unknown |
Destroyed during the Nova Cat Abjurement in 3060.
Sigma Galaxy (Spiritual Vision)
Sigma Galaxy | ||
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3059 Lachesis Keshik Nova Cat Lancers 179th Striker Cluster 246th Battle Cluster 189th Striker Cluster |
3067 Lachesis Keshik Nova Cat Lancers (The Path of Right) 179th Striker Cluster (Circle of Power) 246th Battle Cluster (Truth of Ages) 189th Striker Cluster (Hold to the Path) Dragonsclaw Cluster Added in 3060s.[8] |
Chi Provisional Galaxy
Chi Provisional Galaxy | ||
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3054-3059 Tenth Garrison Cluster (Onward) Eleventh Garrison Cluster (No Misstep) Twelfth Garrison Cluster (Integral Truth) 115th Garrison Cluster 153rd Garrison Cluster (Eternal Power) |
3060-3062 Tenth Garrison Cluster Eleventh Garrison Cluster Twelfth Garrison Cluster 153rd Garrison Cluster |
Destroyed in 3062 during Combine-Ghost Bear War[12]
Omega Provisional Galaxy
Omega Provisional Galaxy | ||
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3054-3059 Thirteenth Garrison Cluster (Reflections) Fourteenth Garrison Cluster (A Thousand Years) Fifteenth Garrison Cluster (Freedom of Right) Ninth Nova Cat Regulars Twelfth Nova Cat Regulars |
3060-3062 Thirteenth Garrison Cluster Fourteenth Garrison Cluster Fifteenth Garrison Cluster 115th Garrison Cluster |
Destroyed in 3062 during Combine-Ghost Bear War[12]
Zeta Provisional Galaxy
Zeta Provisional Galaxy | |
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3062 Thirty-Seventh Garrison Cluster (Lost Ones) Forty-Fourth Garrison Cluster (The Fallen) Sixty-Seventh Garrison Cluster (Heretics) 167th Garrison Cluster (Long Road) First Dragoncat Cluster |
Mauled during Combine-Ghost Bear War, the survivors deserted in 3062 and the Galaxy was struck from the rolls.[12]
Unassigned Clusters deployed during Operation Revival
- Third Aerospace Cluster
- Thirty-Second Assault Cluster
- 101st Battle Cluster
- 321st Battle Cluster
- 211th Combat Cluster
- 5003rd Harasser Cluster
- Twenty-Fifth Nova Cat Regulars
- Fifty-Seventh Nova Cat Regulars
Ninth Pursuit Squadron
9th Pursuit Squadron | |
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3059[13] Two Vincent Mk.42-class corvettes Two Fredasa-class corvette/raiders (likely NCS Spirit Sigh and NCS Future Triumph |
Vision Naval Star | |
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3062[2] SLS True Vision - Congress-class SLS Faithful - Lola III-class SLS Spirit Sigh - Fredasa-class SLS True Path - Carrack-class SLS Blood Oath - Aegis-class SLS Bond - Aegis-class SLS Promise - Aegis-class |
3067[12] SLS Far Vision - Vincent Mk.42-class SLS True Path - Carrack-class SLS Promise - Aegis-class SLS Path of Honor - Aegis-class |
Transcendent Naval Star | |
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3062[2] SLS Anna Rosse - York-class SLS Future Triumph - Fredasa-class SLS Perilous Vision - Carrack-class SLS Righteous Return - Vincent Mk.42-class SLS Blade - Aegis-class SLS Path of Honor - Aegis-class SLS Vision Quest - Aegis-class |
3067[12] SLS Future Triumph - Fredasa-class SLS Perilous Vision - Carrack-class SLS Blade - Aegis-class SLS Vision Quest - Aegis-class |
Mystic Naval Star | |
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3062[2] SLS Spirit Vision - Vincent Mk.42-class SLS Far Vision - Vincent Mk.42-class SLS Void - Carrack-class SLS Chronicle - Aegis-class SLS Principle - Aegis-class SLS Remembrance - Aegis-class |
3067[12] SLS Severen Leroux - Black Lion-class SLS Spirit Vision - Vincent Mk.42-class SLS Void - Carrack-class SLS Chronicle - Aegis-class SLS Principle - Aegis-class SLS Remembrance - Aegis-class |
Other Vessels
3062
- NovaStar Keshik
- SLS Severen Leroux - Black Lion-class[2]
3067
- merchant fleet
- SLS Growler - Lola III-class
- SLS Ranger - Lola III-class
- SLS Hunter - Lola III-class
- SLS Far Star - Carrack-class
- SLS Enlightened Path - Carrack-class
- SLS Nebula - Carrack-class
- SLS Glory Road - Carrack-class
- SLS Blessed Vision - Carrack-class
- SLS Pathfinder - Carrack-class
- SLS Guiding Vision - Carrack-class
- SLS Bright Star - Carrack-class
- SLS Faithful Rite - Carrack-class
Lost Ships
- SLS Faithful - Lola III-class - destroyed by Clan Ghost Bear (3067)[12]
- SLS Spirit Sight - Fredasa-class - destroyed by Clan Ghost Bear (3067)[12]
- SLS Blood Oath - Aegis-class - destroyed by Clan Ghost Bear (3067)[12]
- SLS Bond - Aegis-class - destroyed by Clan Ghost Bear (3067)[12]
- SLS Righteous Return - Vincent Mk.42-class - destroyed by Clan Ghost Bear (3067)[12]
- SLS Anna Rosse - York-class - heavily damaged by Clan Ghost Bear (3067);[12] later repaired but destroyed during the Jihad.[14]
- SLS True Vision - Congress-class - heavily damaged by Clan Ghost Bear (3067);[12] later repaired but destroyed during the Jihad.[14]
- SLS Void - Carrack-class - destroyed during the Jihad.[14]
- SLS Perilous Vision - Carrack-class - destroyed during the Jihad.[14]
Uniform
Field and Dress Uniform
The field uniform of the Nova Cats consisted of a charcoal grey, full length body suit with banded collar. Glossy black patches, mimicking the pattern of a Nova Cat's fur, form shoulder pads. A thin black line runs down the body and left arm of the uniform. Footwear consists of a moccasin-like black boot. While not officially part of the uniform, many Nova Cat warriors also add a leather pouch to carry vineers from past battles.
The Nova Cat dress uniform adds a black cape and cowl to the field uniform.
SLDF Pattern
When the Second Star League was still active, the Field uniform of the Nova Cats underwent a change. This version of the Nova Cat uniform merged the SLDF uniform with elements of the traditional Clan Nova Cat uniform.
Ceremonial Uniform
Worn only during ritual functions and Council meetings, the ceremonial uniform consists of shorts, vest with studded collar, and fingerless gloves. These pieces are made of black leather. Laced leggings are added when footwear is desired, but this is considered optional. The uniform also adds an intricate headpiece, styled after a nova cat head, worn when called on by the Oathmaster or during Grand Council Meetings.
An alternate version of the ceremonial uniform, worn in the presence of other Clans, replaces the shorts and vest with a full length body suit.
Insignia
Nova Cat warriors wear a colored Dagger Star pin on the right side of their collar, denoting their branch of service. A pin on the left side of their collar denotes their Point position in a Star. A shoulder patch on the right shoulder denotes a warrior's rank, while the left shoulder shows his Galaxy and Cluster assignment. Finally, the insignia of Clan Nova Cat is worn as a patch on the left breast.
Ranks
While abjured, Clan Nova Cat maintains standard Clan Military Organization and ranks.
Point positions | |||||||||
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Point 1 | Point 2 | Point 3 | Point 4 | Point 5 | |||||
Rank | Unit | Insignia |
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MechWarrior Point Commander |
Point | |
Star Commander | Star | |
Star Captain | Binary/Trinary | |
Star Colonel/ Star Commodore (Naval Equivalent) |
Cluster | |
Galaxy Commander/ Star Admiral (Naval Equivalent) |
Galaxy | |
saKhan | ||
Khan | Clan Nova Cat touman |
Notes
The Luthien scenario pack lists a Fourth Nova Cat Assault Galaxy and a 183rd Nova Cat Assault Galaxy as being involved in the Battle of Luthien in 3052. However, these two names are in error as the developers have stated that the book does not use the proper unit naming conventions for Clan Galaxies. The name of the Galaxies involved on Luthien are unclear at this time.
References
- ↑ Strategic Operations, p. 90: "Punitive Strike"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Field Manual: ComStar, p. 110
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Invading Clans, p. 122: "Front Line Unit Summary"
- ↑ Field Manual: ComStar, p. 133: "Naval Assets"
- ↑ Field Manual: ComStar, pp. 116–124
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, pp. 95–97, 100
- ↑ Field Report: Clans, p. 17
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Field Manual: Updates, p. 100
- ↑ Field Manual: ComStar, p. 120
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Field Manual: Updates, p. 97
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Field Manual: Updates, p. 101
- ↑ 12.00 12.01 12.02 12.03 12.04 12.05 12.06 12.07 12.08 12.09 12.10 12.11 12.12 12.13 Field Manual: Updates, p. 96
- ↑ Explorer Corps, p. 54: "Known Nova Cat Facilities"
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 Field Report: Clans, p. 16: "Fleet"
Bibliography
- Field Manual: ComStar
- Field Manual: Updates
- Field Report: Clans
- Invading Clans
- Jihad Turning Points: Luthien
- Strategic Operations
- Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade
- Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade
- Technical Readout: 3060
- Technical Readout: 3067
- Technical Readout: 3075
- Technical Readout: Project Phoenix