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| name = Janis Nova Cat | | name = Janis Nova Cat | ||
| − | | birthdate = | + | | birthdate = 12 September [[3113]]<ref name=MWDA>''MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards'', p. 28</ref> |
| died = 28 April [[3137]]<ref name=PGc24>''Pandora's Gambit'', ch. 24</ref> | | died = 28 April [[3137]]<ref name=PGc24>''Pandora's Gambit'', ch. 24</ref> | ||
| othernames = | | othernames = | ||
| affiliation = [[Spirit Cats]] | | affiliation = [[Spirit Cats]] | ||
| − | | | + | | rank = [[Star Commander]] |
| + | | title = | ||
| + | | position = [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] | ||
| + | | profession = | ||
| parents = | | parents = | ||
| siblings = | | siblings = | ||
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| − | '''Janis Nova Cat''' was an officer within the [[Spirit Cats]]. | + | '''Janis Nova Cat''' was an officer within the [[Purifier Cluster (Clan Protectorate)|Purifier Cluster]] of the [[Spirit Cats]]. |
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| + | ==Appareance== | ||
| + | She had blue eyes. She displayed several tattoos and body piercings.<ref name=MWDAp21>''MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards'', p. 21</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | In 3135 Janis would find herself under the command of [[Star Colonel]] [[Rikkard Nova Cat|Rikkard]], whom she regularly clashed with over his perceived inaction and un-Clanlike ways.<ref name=PGc6>''Pandora's Gambit'', ch. 6</ref> | + | During her [[Trial of Position]], Janis had a vision of the glory she would gain for her Clan and herself, and has dedicated herself to the martial pursuits ever since. She has since tattooed her entire body in strange glyphs and symbols only she seems to understand, and she keeps her scalp shaved. She fought and lost a [[Trial of Grievance]] against [[Galaxy Commander]] [[Kev Rosse]] over one of his decisions, and still believes her vision is the true path for the Spirit Cats. |
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| + | In [[3129]], she won the right to travel to [[Irece]], one of only a handful of Spirit Cats given the honor in several decades. After consulting with the [[Oathmaster]], she visited the [[Irece Alpha]] facility and declared a [[Trial of Possession]] for the first ''[[Arbalest]]'' she saw walk off the assembly line.<ref name=MWDA/> | ||
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| + | In late [[3131]], Janis faced an unknown enemy fielding several BattleMechs. Using her speed and range to good effect and camouflaging herself well, she kept them occupied until reinforcements arrived.<ref name=MWDA/> | ||
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| + | When [[ristar]] [[Etan Nova Cat]] got her attention, the competition between them was fierce. Etan's victories led to Janis' attention and they were on a colliding course<ref name=MWDAp21/>, though it is not know if they solved it. | ||
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| + | In [[3135]], Janis would find herself under the command of [[Star Colonel]] [[Rikkard Nova Cat|Rikkard]], whom she regularly clashed with over his perceived inaction and un-Clanlike ways.<ref name=PGc6>''Pandora's Gambit'', ch. 6</ref> | ||
===Death=== | ===Death=== | ||
| − | In April 3137 Janis challenged Rikkard to a [[Trial of Grievance]] over his hesitation and deal-making with the [[Oriente Protectorate]]. Defeating her, Rikkard was forced to kill Janis as she refused to yield and accept the Trial's outcome. In his moment of great despair, Rikkard drew inspiration from Lady [[Julietta Halas-Hughes Marik|Julietta Marik]] and her duty to her nation. Rikkard realized his honor in winning [[Marik]] was only worthwhile if it helped his people, not in how he conducted himself.<ref name=PGc24/> | + | In April [[3137]], Janis challenged Rikkard to a [[Trial of Grievance]] over his hesitation and deal-making with the [[Oriente Protectorate]]. Defeating her, Rikkard was forced to kill Janis as she refused to yield and accept the Trial's outcome. In his moment of great despair, Rikkard drew inspiration from Lady [[Julietta Halas-Hughes Marik|Julietta Marik]] and her duty to her nation. Rikkard realized his honor in winning [[Marik]] was only worthwhile if it helped his people, not in how he conducted himself.<ref name=PGc24/> |
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| + | ==BattleMech== | ||
| + | Janis Nova Cat piloted an ''Arbalest'', serial number NC471-21X, which she named "Sanctum".<ref name=MWDA/> | ||
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| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | Her Dossier appears to claim she Trialed for the first ''Arbalest'' ever to walk off the Irece line, something that happened in [[3077]]. Accordingly this is interpreted as the first she sees. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | * ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards]]'' | ||
* ''[[Pandora's Gambit]]'' (novel) | * ''[[Pandora's Gambit]]'' (novel) | ||
| − | + | [[Category:Clan Spirit Cat Characters|Janis Nova Cat]] | |
| − | [[Category:Clan Spirit Cat Characters|Nova Cat | + | [[Category:Notable Arbalest Pilots|Janis Nova Cat]] |
Latest revision as of 08:16, 5 December 2023
Janis Nova Cat | |
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| Personal | |
| Born | 12 September 3113[1] |
| Died | 28 April 3137[2] |
| Affiliation | Spirit Cats |
| Career | |
| Rank | Star Commander |
| Position(s) | MechWarrior |
Janis Nova Cat was an officer within the Purifier Cluster of the Spirit Cats.
Appareance[edit]
She had blue eyes. She displayed several tattoos and body piercings.[3]
History[edit]
During her Trial of Position, Janis had a vision of the glory she would gain for her Clan and herself, and has dedicated herself to the martial pursuits ever since. She has since tattooed her entire body in strange glyphs and symbols only she seems to understand, and she keeps her scalp shaved. She fought and lost a Trial of Grievance against Galaxy Commander Kev Rosse over one of his decisions, and still believes her vision is the true path for the Spirit Cats.
In 3129, she won the right to travel to Irece, one of only a handful of Spirit Cats given the honor in several decades. After consulting with the Oathmaster, she visited the Irece Alpha facility and declared a Trial of Possession for the first Arbalest she saw walk off the assembly line.[1]
In late 3131, Janis faced an unknown enemy fielding several BattleMechs. Using her speed and range to good effect and camouflaging herself well, she kept them occupied until reinforcements arrived.[1]
When ristar Etan Nova Cat got her attention, the competition between them was fierce. Etan's victories led to Janis' attention and they were on a colliding course[3], though it is not know if they solved it.
In 3135, Janis would find herself under the command of Star Colonel Rikkard, whom she regularly clashed with over his perceived inaction and un-Clanlike ways.[4]
Death[edit]
In April 3137, Janis challenged Rikkard to a Trial of Grievance over his hesitation and deal-making with the Oriente Protectorate. Defeating her, Rikkard was forced to kill Janis as she refused to yield and accept the Trial's outcome. In his moment of great despair, Rikkard drew inspiration from Lady Julietta Marik and her duty to her nation. Rikkard realized his honor in winning Marik was only worthwhile if it helped his people, not in how he conducted himself.[2]
BattleMech[edit]
Janis Nova Cat piloted an Arbalest, serial number NC471-21X, which she named "Sanctum".[1]
Notes[edit]
Her Dossier appears to claim she Trialed for the first Arbalest ever to walk off the Irece line, something that happened in 3077. Accordingly this is interpreted as the first she sees.