Clan Nova Cat Touman

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 Cat's Abjuration and other conflicts have left it a shell of its former self. Rebuilding difficulties have been compounded with a lack of resources.

History

Main article: Clan Nova Cat § History

Being led by their Warrior Castes, the history of the Nova Cat's 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, Nova Cat warriors have been lead to cross train 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 minimises 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. Nova Cat units have also seen an increase in the use of combined arms tactics, more out of necessity then want.

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 Solahmna 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 make up 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.

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.

Naval Forces

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.

Organization (Including Historical Units)

The touman in 1st October 3067,

Galaxies

Alpha Galaxy (Victory Over Delusion)

Alpha Galaxy
	3059 NovaStar Keshik 1st Nova Cat Guards 449th Assault Cluster 489th Assault Cluster	3067 NovaStar Keshik 1st Nova Cat Guards (Hand of Fate) 449th Assault Cluster (Joys and Sorrows) 489th Assault Cluster (The Third Eye) Nova Cat Grenadiers Cluster Added in 3060s. Dragonsfang Cluster - Added in 3060s.

Delta Galaxy (Ways of Seeing)

Delta Galaxy
	3059 Shiva Keshik 4th Nova Cat Guards 44th Nova Cat Cavaliers 46th Nova Cat Cavaliers 119th Striker Cluster	3067 Shiva Keshik 4th Nova Cat Guards (The Oracles) 44th Nova Cat Cavaliers (The Five Actions) 46th Nova Cat Cavaliers (Fateful June) 119th Striker Cluster (Self Harmony)

Sigma Galaxy (Spiritual Vision)

Sigma Galaxy
File:Sigma Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat).jpg	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.

Tau Galaxy (A New Path)

Tau Galaxy
	3059 Vision Keshik 9th Nova Cat Regulars 12th Nova Cat Regulars 100th Striker Cluster 274th Battle Cluster	3067 Vision Keshik 9th Nova Cat Regulars (Perilous Quest) 12th Nova Cat Regulars (Hammer of Right) 100th Striker Cluster (Terrible Vision) 274th Battle Cluster (Vigilance of the Cat)

Xi Galaxy (Rossei's Faithful Followers)

Xi Galaxy
	3059 1st Garrison Cluster 3rd Garrison Cluster 5th Garrison Cluster	3067 Rossei Keshik 1st Garrison Cluster (Mystic Light) 1st Nova Cat Carabinieri Cluster 2nd Nova Cat 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.,

Note that all clusters has been renamed in 3067, so the names below are no longer accurate. Two additional clusters and a Keshik have also been added. The new cluster names are: 1st & 2nd Nova Cat Carabinieri Clusters, Nova Cat Irregulars Cluster, Nova Cat Renegades Cluster and Dragonscales Cluster.

Lambda Galaxy (Seishin-no Nekoryu)

Lambda Galaxy
	Activated in august 3067.	3067 Nekoryu Keshik Nova Cat Hussars Nova Cat Fusiliers

Omicron Provisional Galaxy

Omicron Provisional Galaxy
	3059 6th Garrison Cluster 4th Nova Cat Regulars 5th Nova Cat Regulars 6th Nova Cat Regulars	3067 Thundercats Keshik Supernova Trinary 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.

Chi Provisional Galaxy

Chi Provisional Galaxy
	3059 10th Garrison Cluster (Onward) 11th Garrison Cluster (No Misstep) 12th Garrison Cluster (Integral Truth) 153rd Garrison Cluster (Eternal Power)	Destroyed during Combine-Ghost Bear War.

Omega Provisional Galaxy

Omega Provisional Galaxy
	3059 |13th Garrison Cluster (Reflections) 14th Garrison Cluster (A Thousand Years) 15th Garrison Cluster (Freedom of Right) 115th Garrison Cluster (Nothing Else Matters)	Destroyed during Combine-Ghost Bear War.

Zeta Provisional Galaxy

Zeta Provisional Galaxy
	3059 37th Garrison Cluster (Lost Ones) 44th Garrison Cluster (The Fallen) 67th Garrison Cluster (Heretics) 167th Garrison Cluster (Long Road)	Mauled during Combine- Ghost Bear War, survivors deserting.

Fallen/Future Galaxies

Beta Galaxy (Spiritual Vision)
	3051 Lachesis Keshik Nova Cat Lancers 179th Striker 44th Nova Cat Cavaliers

• Gamma Galaxy
• Kappa Provisional Galaxy
• Rho Provisional Galaxy
• Upsilon Provisonal Galaxy

Nova Cat Naval Reserve

Ship Name	Class Type	Unit	Status
Severen Leroux	Black Lion-class	Mystic Naval Star	Active
Chronicle	Aegis-class	Mystic Naval Star	Active
Principle	Aegis-class	Mystic Naval Star	Active
Rememberance	Aegis-class	Mystic Naval Star	Active
Spirit Vision	Vincent Mk.42-class	Mystic Naval Star	Active
Void	Carrack-class	Mystic Naval Star	Destroyed

Ship Name	Class Type	Unit	Status
True Vision	Congress-class	Vision Naval Star	Active
Blood Oath	Aegis-class	Vision Naval Star	Destroyed
Bond	Aegis-class	Vision Naval Star	Destroyed
Path of Honor	Aegis-class	Vision Naval Star	Active
Promise	Aegis-class	Vision Naval Star	Active
Faithful	Lola III-class	Vision Naval Star	Destroyed
Far Vision	Vincent Mk.42-class	Vision Naval Star	Active
Spirit Sight	Fredasa-class	Vision Naval Star	Destroyed
True Path	Carrack-class	Vision Naval Star	Active

Ship Name	Class Type	Unit	Status
Anna Rosse	York-class	Transcendent Naval Star	Active
Blade	Aegis-class	Transcendent Naval Star	Active
Vision Quest	Aegis-class	Transcendent Naval Star	Active
Righteous Return	Vincent Mk.42-class	Transcendent Naval Star	Destroyed
Future Triumph	Fredasa-class	Transcendent Naval Star	Active
Perilous Vision	Carrack-class	Transcendent Naval Star	Destroyed

Ship Name	Class Type	Unit	Status
Growler	Lola III-class	Merchant Fleet	Active
Hunter	Lola III-class	Merchant Fleet	Active
Ranger	Lola III-class	Merchant Fleet	Active
Bright Star	Carrack-class	Merchant Fleet	Active
Blessed Vision	Carrack-class	Merchant Fleet	Active
Enlightened Path	Carrack-class	Merchant Fleet	Active
Far Star	Carrack-class	Merchant Fleet	Active
Glory Road	Carrack-class	Merchant Fleet	Active
Guiding Vision	Carrack-class	Merchant Fleet	Active
Nebula	Carrack-class	Merchant Fleet	Destroyed
Pathfinder	Carrack-class	Merchant Fleet	Active

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 shoulderpads. A thin black line runs down the body and left arm of the uniform. Footwear consists of a mocassin 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, stylised after a nova cat head, that is worn on 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
Point 1	Point 2	Point 3	Point 4	Point 5

Rank	Unit	Insignia
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

Signature Units

Battlemechs

Light

Arbalest

Arctic Cheetah

Jenner IIC

Hellion

Ocelot

Morrigan

Medium

Conjurer

Griffin IIC

Huntsman

Shadow Cat

Shadow Hawk IIC

Stormcrow

Heavy

Nova Cat

Sphinx

Assault

Supernova

Battle Armor

Light

Void Battle Armor

Medium

Clan Battle Armor

Heavy

Thunderbird Battle Armor

Vehicles

Joust BE700

SM1 Tank Destroyer

Shoden

Protomechs

Roc

Satyr

References

• Field Manual: ComStar, pp. 109-124, "Clan Nova Cat"; pp. 127-128
• Field Manual: Updates, pp. 95-97, "Clan Nova Cat"
• Invading Clans, p. 7; pp. 101-107, "Clan Nova Cat"

Bibliography

• Ask The Writers - NCS True Vision and Anna Rosse
• BattleCorps: "Stalwart Nova Cat Weaponry"
• Field Manual: ComStar
• Field Manual: Updates
• Invading Clans
• Jihad Turning Points: Luthien
• LinkNet - Touring the Stars with Bertram Habeas
• Strategic Operations
• Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade
• Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade
• Technical Readout: 3060
• Technical Readout: 3067
• Technical Readout: 3075
• Technical Readout: Project Phoenix