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| name = Kisho Nova Cat | | name = Kisho Nova Cat | ||
| − | | birthdate = [[3116]] | + | | birthdate = [[3116]]<ref>''Heretic's Faith'', p. 93, 99 - "Kisho, Hisa, & Tanaka birth"</ref> |
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| − | '''Kisho Nova Cat''' | + | '''Kisho Nova Cat''' is a member of the [[Mystic Caste]], a subcaste of Clan Warrior society unique to [[Clan Nova Cat]]. |
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| + | ===Early Years in Nova Cat=== | ||
| + | Kisho was bred like all Nova Cat Mystics with [[Minoru Nova Cat]] as genemother, denying him a bloodname, but this did not bother him. Rather, his greatest conflict for much of his early life was his inability to accept his actual role in Clan Nova Cat; he refused to accept the plausibility of Mystics or Visions in general, and for a long time treated his role as a game, putting on "acts" to prove his ability while believing he really had none. However, as he went on it became increasingly difficult for him to continue the "charade", and he became angry and bitter with himself and everyone around him, sparing his rage only for [[Hisa]], a fellow Mystic with whom he felt a certain bond and openness. It was in this setting that his Clan agreed to help ''[[Tai-shu]]'' [[Katana Tormark]] in retaking the last of the [[Dieron]] District still held by the [[Republic of the Sphere]]. Kisho's [[Cluster]] and three others were sent as part of a [[Galaxy]] to take [[Saffel]], [[Athenry]], and [[Styx]]. Kisho's disbelief was put on trial when he was forced to act as a [[Mystic Caste|Mystic]] for his unit despite his doubts. | ||
===Return of Spirit Cats to the fold=== | ===Return of Spirit Cats to the fold=== | ||
| − | One of the missions given to Kisho while in the Republic by his OathMaster [[Kanaye]] was to | + | One of the missions given to Kisho while in the Republic by his OathMaster [[Kanaye]] was to seek out the [[Spirit Cats]], former Nova Cats living in enclaves in the Republic who fought under [[Kev Rosse]]. His mission was to welcome them back into the Clan as full members of Clan Nova Cat. News of this reached Kev Rosse, and he eventually met with Kisho on Athenry, where he listened to the Mystic's words but did not give a clear answer about rejoining the Nova Cats. This enraged Kisho and made him suspicious of Rosse. |
===Combat in the Republic=== | ===Combat in the Republic=== | ||
| − | The | + | The Cluster to which Kisho was attached to was sent to take [[Athenry]], at that time occupied by forces loyal to [[Bannson's Raiders]]. During this time, Kisho experienced both luck and failure, as his initial "guess" of the Raiders hiding place proved true, but it was only a small encampment, and the Raiders continued to launch daring strikes against the Nova Cats and [[Dragon's Fury]] with impunity. The Star Colonel leading his Cluster, [[Tivia Rosse]], took affront to Kisho's inability to foresee and stop the raids and eventually called in another Mystic, [[Tanaka]], to assist in taking the planet. However, Tanaka was murdered by an unknown foe in an incredibly brutal fashion, causing Kisho to depart on a Vision Quest, seeking assistance from the third Mystic, Hisa. |
| − | When Kisho | + | When Kisho arrived on [[Styx]] where Hisa's Cluster was deployed, he received a Vision of "Spirit Cats" and "Lesser Dragons" killing and feasting on a fully-grown Nova Cat, and when he awakened, he found that Hisa too had been slaughtered gruesomely. Before collapsing, he warned the other Nova Cats to attack any [[Spirit Cats]] on sight, and after several weeks of coma-like status, he regained consciousness on a [[DropShip]]. Kisho prepared a force to hunt down [[Galaxy Commander]] [[Kev Rosse]] and his Spirit Cats, believing them responsible for the Mystics' murders. |
| − | Kisho eventually | + | Kisho eventually hunted down Kev Rosse and a [[Trinary]] of Spirit Cats to [[Ozawa]], where they battled through the deserts and dust storms of the radioactive planet. Kisho was eventually defeated by Kev Rosse in the Cave Lion. As the two men abandoned their [[BattleMech|BattleMechs]] and began to talk, Kisho witnessed Kev Rosse's assassination. Following that, the Spirit Cat warriors under Kev Rosse asked to be taken as bondsmen into Clan Nova Cat, believing in Kisho's abilities as a Mystic. From this devout belief, and his own slowly-breaking shields against his heritage, Kisho began to accept his Mystic status and the ability of Visions, and vowed to take vengeance on the mysterious killer of the Mystics and Kev Rosse. |
| − | ==Nova Cats Annihilation== | + | ===Nova Cats Annihilation=== |
| − | + | The Nova Cats supported [[Emi Kurita]] in her bid to take the Combine throne during the [[Draconis Combine Civil War]]. She and her supporters were ultimately defeated, and Clan Nova Cat was effectively annihilated. Aside from the Spirit Cats and Nova Cat refugees in the [[Clan Protectorate]], the only known survivors of the Clan’s destruction on [[Irece]] was a band of warriors and civilians who escaped under the care of Kisho Nova Cat, the last [[Mystic Caste|Mystic]] of their Clan. Kisho and his band's whereabouts are currently unknown, although his BattleMech, 'Nebula', a ''[[Wendigo]]'', was found on the planet [[Almunge]] in late [[3147]]. Analysis of the machine and surrounding area ultimately turned up no solid information on Kisho or his group.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 154, "Nebula"</ref><ref name=MWDASPp105/> | |
==BattleMech== | ==BattleMech== | ||
| − | Kisho pilots a ''[[Wendigo]]'' [[BattleMech]] which he has named "Nebula"<ref name="dossier">''Mechwarrior: Dark Age, Dossiers And Pilot Cards'', p. 307</ref> and is quite proficient in it. In some of his battles he was even assisted by his powerful mysticism, almost like precognition | + | Kisho pilots a ''[[Wendigo]]'' [[BattleMech]] which he has named "Nebula"<ref name="dossier">''Mechwarrior: Dark Age, Dossiers And Pilot Cards'', p. 307</ref> and is quite proficient in it. In some of his battles he was even assisted by his powerful mysticism, almost like precognition helped him predict where his enemies would appear and how they would fire, allowing him to target and dodge with great ability. This powerful force he exhibited led to his eventual acceptance of Mystic status. |
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| + | ==Quotes== | ||
| + | {{quote|And now we Nova Cats live on our reservations in the Draconis Combine, beholden to oaths of fealty sworn to House Kurita, having defected from the Clans once we saw the writing on the wall. Having followed the visions that caused our brother Clans to fall on us and kill us by the millions.<ref name=MWDASPp105>''MechWarrior: Dark Age - Sneak Peeks'', p. 105 "Kisho Nova Cat"</ref>}} | ||
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| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Kisho Nova Cat BTLegends.jpg|Kisho Nova Cat from ''[[BattleTech: Legends|BT:Legends]]'' | ||
| + | Kisho Nova Cat MWAnnihilation.jpg|Kisho from [[MechWarrior: Annihilation Booster Pack|MW:Annihilation]] | ||
| + | Wendigo (Nebula) BTLegends.jpg|Kisho's ''Wendigo''-VP ''Nebula'' from ''BT:Legends'' | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* ''[[Fortress Republic (novel)|Fortress Republic]]'' (novel) | * ''[[Fortress Republic (novel)|Fortress Republic]]'' (novel) | ||
* ''[[Heretic's Faith]]'' (novel) | * ''[[Heretic's Faith]]'' (novel) | ||
| + | * ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards]]'' | ||
* ''[[Sword of Sedition]]'' (novel) | * ''[[Sword of Sedition]]'' (novel) | ||
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[[Category: Clan Nova Cat Characters|Nova Cat, Kisho]] | [[Category: Clan Nova Cat Characters|Nova Cat, Kisho]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Notable Wendigo Pilots|Nova Cat, Kisho]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:06, 9 February 2024
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Kisho Nova Cat | |
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| Born | 3116[1] |
| Affiliation | Clan Nova Cat |
Kisho Nova Cat is a member of the Mystic Caste, a subcaste of Clan Warrior society unique to Clan Nova Cat.
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Early Years in Nova Cat[edit]
Kisho was bred like all Nova Cat Mystics with Minoru Nova Cat as genemother, denying him a bloodname, but this did not bother him. Rather, his greatest conflict for much of his early life was his inability to accept his actual role in Clan Nova Cat; he refused to accept the plausibility of Mystics or Visions in general, and for a long time treated his role as a game, putting on "acts" to prove his ability while believing he really had none. However, as he went on it became increasingly difficult for him to continue the "charade", and he became angry and bitter with himself and everyone around him, sparing his rage only for Hisa, a fellow Mystic with whom he felt a certain bond and openness. It was in this setting that his Clan agreed to help Tai-shu Katana Tormark in retaking the last of the Dieron District still held by the Republic of the Sphere. Kisho's Cluster and three others were sent as part of a Galaxy to take Saffel, Athenry, and Styx. Kisho's disbelief was put on trial when he was forced to act as a Mystic for his unit despite his doubts.
Return of Spirit Cats to the fold[edit]
One of the missions given to Kisho while in the Republic by his OathMaster Kanaye was to seek out the Spirit Cats, former Nova Cats living in enclaves in the Republic who fought under Kev Rosse. His mission was to welcome them back into the Clan as full members of Clan Nova Cat. News of this reached Kev Rosse, and he eventually met with Kisho on Athenry, where he listened to the Mystic's words but did not give a clear answer about rejoining the Nova Cats. This enraged Kisho and made him suspicious of Rosse.
Combat in the Republic[edit]
The Cluster to which Kisho was attached to was sent to take Athenry, at that time occupied by forces loyal to Bannson's Raiders. During this time, Kisho experienced both luck and failure, as his initial "guess" of the Raiders hiding place proved true, but it was only a small encampment, and the Raiders continued to launch daring strikes against the Nova Cats and Dragon's Fury with impunity. The Star Colonel leading his Cluster, Tivia Rosse, took affront to Kisho's inability to foresee and stop the raids and eventually called in another Mystic, Tanaka, to assist in taking the planet. However, Tanaka was murdered by an unknown foe in an incredibly brutal fashion, causing Kisho to depart on a Vision Quest, seeking assistance from the third Mystic, Hisa.
When Kisho arrived on Styx where Hisa's Cluster was deployed, he received a Vision of "Spirit Cats" and "Lesser Dragons" killing and feasting on a fully-grown Nova Cat, and when he awakened, he found that Hisa too had been slaughtered gruesomely. Before collapsing, he warned the other Nova Cats to attack any Spirit Cats on sight, and after several weeks of coma-like status, he regained consciousness on a DropShip. Kisho prepared a force to hunt down Galaxy Commander Kev Rosse and his Spirit Cats, believing them responsible for the Mystics' murders.
Kisho eventually hunted down Kev Rosse and a Trinary of Spirit Cats to Ozawa, where they battled through the deserts and dust storms of the radioactive planet. Kisho was eventually defeated by Kev Rosse in the Cave Lion. As the two men abandoned their BattleMechs and began to talk, Kisho witnessed Kev Rosse's assassination. Following that, the Spirit Cat warriors under Kev Rosse asked to be taken as bondsmen into Clan Nova Cat, believing in Kisho's abilities as a Mystic. From this devout belief, and his own slowly-breaking shields against his heritage, Kisho began to accept his Mystic status and the ability of Visions, and vowed to take vengeance on the mysterious killer of the Mystics and Kev Rosse.
Nova Cats Annihilation[edit]
The Nova Cats supported Emi Kurita in her bid to take the Combine throne during the Draconis Combine Civil War. She and her supporters were ultimately defeated, and Clan Nova Cat was effectively annihilated. Aside from the Spirit Cats and Nova Cat refugees in the Clan Protectorate, the only known survivors of the Clan’s destruction on Irece was a band of warriors and civilians who escaped under the care of Kisho Nova Cat, the last Mystic of their Clan. Kisho and his band's whereabouts are currently unknown, although his BattleMech, 'Nebula', a Wendigo, was found on the planet Almunge in late 3147. Analysis of the machine and surrounding area ultimately turned up no solid information on Kisho or his group.[2][3]
BattleMech[edit]
Kisho pilots a Wendigo BattleMech which he has named "Nebula"[4] and is quite proficient in it. In some of his battles he was even assisted by his powerful mysticism, almost like precognition helped him predict where his enemies would appear and how they would fire, allowing him to target and dodge with great ability. This powerful force he exhibited led to his eventual acceptance of Mystic status.
Quotes[edit]
| “ | And now we Nova Cats live on our reservations in the Draconis Combine, beholden to oaths of fealty sworn to House Kurita, having defected from the Clans once we saw the writing on the wall. Having followed the visions that caused our brother Clans to fall on us and kill us by the millions.[3] | ” |
Gallery[edit]
Kisho Nova Cat from BT:Legends
Kisho from MW:Annihilation
Kisho's Wendigo-VP Nebula from BT:Legends
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References[edit]
Bibliography[edit]
- Fortress Republic (novel)
- Heretic's Faith (novel)
- MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards
- Sword of Sedition (novel)