Editing Lucian Carns

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| birthdate           = [[2978]]<ref name=ER3052-94-LC-DOB-1>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 94: "Lucian Carns", Lucian Carns was born in 2978</ref>
| died                = 23 April [[3060]]<ref name=TOTC38-S-LC-D-1>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 38: "Situation", date of the Great Refusal and Carns' death</ref>
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| affiliation         = [[Clan Nova Cat]]
| profession          = [[saKhan]] of [[Clan Nova Cat]]
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'''Lucian Carns''' was [[saKhan]] of [[Clan Nova Cat]] during the [[Clan Invasion era]].

==History==

===Early Life and Career===
Lucian was born on [[Babylon]]<ref name=LSP22-LC-HP-B-1>''Luthien'', p. 22: "Lucian Carns", Carns was born on Babylon</ref> in the [[Clan Homeworlds]] in the year 2978.<ref name=ER3052-94-LC-DOB-1/> Testing out at the top of his ''[[sibko]]'' with three kills during his [[Trial of Position]], Lucian was assigned to the [[25th Garrison Cluster (Clan Nova Cat)|25th Garrison Cluster]] as a [[Star Captain]].<ref name=LSP22-LC-SCPT-1>''Luthien'', p. 22: "Lucian Carns", Carns earns the rank of Star Captain</ref><ref name=LSP22-LC-25GC-1>''Luthien'', p. 22: "Lucian Carns", Carns was assigned to the 25th Garrison Cluster</ref>

Early in his career, Lucian participated in the defense of the [[Trial of Possession]] against [[Clan Steel Viper]], who were challenging for the [[codex]] of [[Star Colonel]] [[Kerry Ward]]. Carns used a brilliant flanking tactic, concealing his 'Mechs in the forests and cutting the Vipers off from their line of retreat. When he forced the Steel Vipers to surrender, the victory gave him the recognition to spark his future career.<ref name=LSP22-LC-CSV-1>''Luthien'', p. 22: "Lucian Carns", Carns defeats a Steel Viper Trial of Possession</ref>

In [[3027]], Lucian won the [[Bloodname]] of [[Carns (Bloodname)|Carns]].<ref name=LSP22-LC-C-B-1>''Luthien'', p. 22: "Lucian Carns", Carns wins his Bloodname in 3027</ref>

===saKhan of Clan Nova Cat===
In [[3046]], Carns was elected saKhan of Clan Nova Cat.<ref name=LSP22-LC-C-SK-1>''Luthien'', p. 22: "Lucian Carns", Carns ascends to the post of saKhan</ref> As saKhan, Carns took overall command of the Nova Cats' [[Alpha Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)|Alpha Galaxy]],<ref name=IC122-FLUS-AG-LC-1>''Invading Clans'', p. 122: "Front-Line Unit Summary": "Alpha Galaxy (Victory Over Delusion)", Carns commands Alpha Galaxy</ref><ref name=FMC-110-K-LC-1>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 110: "Khan", the saKhan previously commanded Alpha Galaxy, as well as Alpha Galaxy's Keshik</ref> and personal command of the [[Vision Keshik (Clan Nova Cat)|Vision Keshik]].<ref name=FMC-110-K-LC-1/><ref name=IC122-FLUS-VK-LC-1>''Invading Clans'', p. 122: "Front-Line Unit Summary": "Galaxy Command Supernova (The Vision Keshik)", Carns commands the Vision Keshik</ref> He reportedly had a strong rapport with [[Khan]] [[Severen Leroux]].

===Operation Revival===
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In [[3048]], the appearance of the ''[[Outbound Light]]'', a [[ComStar]] [[Explorer Corps (ComStar)|Explorer Corps]] [[JumpShip]], in the [[Clan Homeworlds]] sparked a new call for an invasion of the [[Inner Sphere]].<ref name=FMC108OR-OL>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 108: "Operation Revival", the arrival of the ''Outbound Light'' and Winters' protests</ref> Carns attended the session of the [[Grand Kurultai]] on [[Strana Mechty]] on 13 December, [[3048]], where [[Leo Showers]] was named [[ilKhan]] and the [[Clan Invasion]] was planned.<ref name=OTPRT-2-ACFU-LC-1>''Operational Turning Points: REVIVAL Trials'', p. 2: "A Call for Unity", Carns is named as an attendee at the Grand Kurultai in December 3048</ref> Engaging in the combat Trials to determine a place in the Clan Invasion, the Nova Cats disappointingly finished just out consideration, behind even [[Clan Steel Viper]]'s reserve role as the "fifth Clan". Engaging in a Trial of Refusal, the Nova Cats successfully positioned themselves into a reserve role.<ref name=IC109-OR-TOF>''Invading Clans'', p. 109: "Operation Revival", Nova Cats win a place as a supporting Clan</ref> The Khans approached Nova Cat [[Oathmaster]] [[Biccon Winters]] for council with this outcome. Winters cautioned against this call, citing disaster foreseen in a vision. The Nova Cats fell within the [[Crusader Clans|Crusader faction]] at the time, however, and Carns and Leroux would not be denied, accepting the portion of the vision that supported their plans while ignoring the warning.<ref name=FMC108OR-OL/><ref name=IC109-OR-OW>''Invading Clans'', p. 109: "Operation Revival", Nova Cat Khans seek Winters' counsel</ref><ref name=FMC-108-OR-LC-1>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 108: "Operation Revival", Winters describes Leroux and Carns, their refusal to heed her warnings</ref> Both Nova Cat Khans and the Oathmaster accompanied the invading Clans along with their [[NovaStar Keshik (Clan Nova Cat)|Nova Cat Keshik]], aboard their [[WarShip]] ''[[True Vision]]''.<ref name=IC109-OR-TOF/> They saw minor action during the campaign in the [[Periphery]], and were chosen to serve as an escort to the [[Precentor Martial of ComStar]], [[Anastasius Focht]]. When Oathmaster Winters saw the Precentor Martial, she interpreted from his white robes that he would be the cause of the Clans' destruction, and had to be restrained. When the Khans had Winters restrained, she challenged Carns to a Trial of Refusal. Carns was victorious, demonstrating his superior skill despite his advanced age.<ref name=IC109110-I-AF>''Invading Clans'', pp. 109–110: "Invasion", Winters assaults Focht</ref><ref name=ER3052-166-LC-BW-1>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 94: "Lucian Carns", Lucian Carns' confrontation with Biccon Winters</ref><ref name=FMC-108-OR-LC-2>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 108: "Operation Revival", Carns defeats Winters in a Trial of Grievance</ref>

Like most Clan warriors, Carns was shocked at the apparent dishonor (by Clan standards) of Inner Sphere warriors. He quickly adapted, however, adjusting his stratagems and tactics.<ref name=ER3052-166-LC-IS-1>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 94: "Lucian Carns", Lucian Carns adjusts to the Inner Sphere</ref> Carns and Leroux learned a great deal from the opening phases of the invasion, observing the superior planning of [[Clan Wolf]] over the other invading Clans. In October [[3050]], they witnessed the death of [[ilKhan]] [[Leo Showers]] at the hands of [[Tyra Miraborg]]. They saw this event as the fulfillment of the Oathmaster's vision, and believed they were now safe to press on in the invasion.<ref name=IC110-ALE-ILS>''Invading Clans'', p. 109: "A Learning Experience", Nova Cat Khans learn from watching the other Clans and witness death of ilKhan Leo Showers</ref>

Back in the Clan Homeworlds, the [[Grand Council]] of Khans convened to elect a new ilKhan. Leroux and Carns both supported the election of [[Ulric Kerensky]], not to force him out as Khan of the Wolves (as other Crusader Khans wished), but because of what they had seen of Kerensky in action firsthand, and recognized his strategic and tactical genius. Kerensky was elected and did call up the Nova Cats to join in the invasion, but then assigned them to share an invasion corridor with [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]], with whom the Nova Cats had a long-standing rivalry.<ref name=IC110-YPP>''Invading Clans'', p. 111: "Year of Peace and Preparation", the Nova Cats are activated and assigned</ref>

The Nova Cats were assigned several worlds previously captured by the Smoke Jaguars, and Carns personally attended the surrender of the world of [[Sawyer]] in November [[3051]].<ref name=IC118-OZ-S-LC-1>''Invading Clans'', p. 118: "Occupation Zone (As of June 3052)": "Sawyer", Carns attends Sawyer's turnover</ref>

====Luthien====
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The new ilKhan approved a plan for both Clans Nova Cat and Smoke Jaguar to jointly strike at the [[Draconis Combine]]'s capital of [[Luthien]] in January [[3052]]. Smoke Jaguar Khan [[Lincoln Osis]] was granted overall command of the operation, despite the protests of the Nova Cat Khans. After a very tense meeting, a plan was finally approved that gave both Clans a reasonable autonomy.<ref name=IC114115>''Invading Clans'', pp. 114–115: "Irece", the Battle of Luthien is planned</ref> The [[Battle of Luthien (3052)|Battle of Luthien]] proved to be one of the largest and hardest-fought battles of the invasion. In addition to several of the best regiments the Combine could assemble, Luthien was defended by five regiments of [[Wolf's Dragoons]] and two regiments of [[Kell Hounds]], the best [[Mercenary|mercenaries]] in the Inner Sphere. During the vicious battle, Khan Carns attempted to exploit an opening in the enemy's position when he ordered elements of [[Delta Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)|Delta Galaxy]] to break with Osis' plan, driving directly into the city. One [[Trinary]] reached the city and inflicted some damage before they were driven off. The rest of Delta and Alpha Galaxies met elements of the Dragoons and Kell Hounds in the [[Kado-guchi Valley]]. Although some of the Cats broke through the mercenary lines, they found themselves running straight into the [[Izanagi Warriors]], veteran Combine warriors commanded by [[Takashi Kurita]] himself. Trapped between the "Dragon's Claws" and the Kell Hounds, those Nova Cats were destroyed. With 60 percent of his original invasion force out of action, Khan Leroux ordered the retreat back to [[Avon]].<ref name=IC115L>''Invading Clans'', p. 115: "Luthien", the Nova Cats on Luthien</ref> It was later speculated by credible analysis that had the Clans implemented Carns' strategy, they might have taken the planet.<ref name=ER3052-166-LC-L-1>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 94: "Lucian Carns", speculation Carns' plan could have succeeded</ref>

====The Cat lunges forward====
In the aftermath of the loss, Leroux tasked Carns with rebuilding the Nova Cat units that had fought on Luthien while [[Beta Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)|Beta Galaxy]] pushed ahead with the invasion. By absorbing the remnants of the disbanded Delta Galaxy, Carns was able to bring Alpha Galaxy back in line relatively quickly. His follow-up actions would bode well. He sent the [[449th Assault (Clan Nova Cat)|449th]] and [[489th Assault (Clan Nova Cat)|489th Assault Clusters]] to [[Teniente]], where they not only took control of the planet, but they nearly captured [[Hohiro Kurita (31st c.)|Hohiro Kurita]].<ref name=IC115116-TCLA-LC-T-1>''Invading Clans'', pp. 115–116: "The Cat Leaps Ahead", Carns' forces attack Teniente</ref>

Carns himself commanded on [[Kanowit]] in March, where he led much of Alpha Galaxy against the [[Eleventh Alshain Regulars]] and [[24th Galedon Regulars|Twenty-Fourth Galedon Regulars]]. Dividing his forces in two so he could hit both defending forces at once, this strategy proved to be one of his few mistakes, as Carns and the [[First Nova Cat Guards]] were unable to directly assail the Eleventh Regulars from the plains they landed on. Meanwhile, the Galedon Regulars used the natural tunnel formation known as Theodore's Retreat to inflict serious damage on the 449th and 489th Assault Clusters. The 449th ultimately planted explosive charges in the tunnel and withdrew, collapsing the tunnels and destroying more than half of the Twenty-Fourth Regulars in the burial. Carns, meanwhile, adapted to the situation, recalling his DropShips to drop behind the Alshain Regulars. The inexperienced Kuritan unit broke and retreated in disarray. The surviving defenders ultimately retreated off-planet, though Carns himself considered it a pyrrhic victory.<ref name=IC116-TCLA-LC-K-1>''Invading Clans'', p. 116: "The Cat Leaps Ahead", Carns leads Alpha Galaxy to victory on Kanowit</ref>

====Tukayyid====
{{main|Battle of Tukayyid (3052)}}
The Nova Cats won the right to land third for the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]] after bidding Alpha, Beta and the previously held-in-reserve [[Gamma Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)|Gamma Galaxies]]. Facing the bulk of the [[Com Guards|Com Guard]] [[7th Army (ComStar)|Seventh]] and [[12th Army (ComStar)|Twelfth Armies]] for the cities of Joje and Tost, the Nova Cats experienced early troubles during their [[Hover-Drop Maneuver|hover-drop]] when aerospace fighters of the [[417th Division (ComStar)|417th Division]] won air superiority and strafed the Cats' landing zone. A kamikaze attack by a ''[[Hammerhead (Aerospace Fighter class)|Hammerhead]]'' on Alpha Galaxy's command [[DropShip]] resulted in the destruction of six [[Stars]] each of [[OmniMechs]] and [[Elementals]]. Carns questioned Alpha's ability to continue on in the campaign, but Leroux ordered the Cats to press on towards Joje. After three days of fighting, the Nova Cats had inflicted serious damage, but were critically low on ammunition. In one of his most brilliant maneuvers, Carns ordered the heavily damaged Gamma Galaxy to withdraw to their drop zone while advertising the move for the benefit of the Com Guards. When two divisions met at Lake Losiije to pursue, they were ambushed by Beta Galaxy, attacking from beneath the water. Both divisions were routed, and the Nova Cats captured a large quantity of supplies. Just when this success appeared to have turned the campaign in favor of the Cats, a massive predawn counterattack by the [[9th Division (ComStar)|Ninth]], [[116th Division (ComStar)|116th]] and [[417th Division (ComStar)|417th Divisions]] drove them back, recapturing the supplies and inflicting major losses. With Alpha Galaxy routed and with all units taking heavy damage, Leroux ordered a retreat. Gamma Galaxy attempted to cover the withdrawal, with all but a Trinary falling before the pursuing Com Guards. The Nova Cats had inflicted more damage on the defenders than any other Clan, but had themselves been all but shattered.<ref name=IC116117>''Invading Clans'', pp. 116–117: "Battle of Tukayyid", the Nova Cats on Tukayyid</ref>

===Aftermath===
Carns and Leroux began rebuilding [[Clan Nova Cat Touman|their ''touman'']], even while secret negotiations slowly began with House Kurita. Carns was known to favor the elite First Nova Cat Guards, whom he had fought beside on Kanowit. The saKhan employed the elite Cluster to train other Nova Cat units in Inner Sphere tactics. Though capable, the Guards found this duty offensive, considering their frontline status.<ref name=ER3062-66-FNCG-LC-1>''Era Report: 3062'', p. 66: "First Nova Cat Guards", Carns has the First Guards train the rest of the Nova Cats' ''touman''</ref><ref name=FMC-116-1NC-LC-1>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 116: "Alpha Galaxy: Victory over Delusion": "1st Nova Cat Guards (Hand of Fate)", Carns orders the First Guards to train other units in Inner Sphere tactics</ref>

In a Grand Council meeting on 2 January [[3058]], Carns and Leroux voted in favor of [[Elias Crichell]] of Clan Jade Falcon to the office of ilKhan.<ref name=MI73-LC-1>''Malicious Intent'', p. 73: Carns and Leroux vote in Crichell's favor</ref> Crichell won the election, but his victory was short-lived as [[Vlad Ward]] of the Wolves challenged Crichell and killed him in hand-to-hand combat.

A few months later back in the Clan Homeworlds, Carns successfully reaffirmed his place as a warrior when all the Khans were called upon to take part in Trials of Position, to confirm their fitness to lead. Carns' own victory, like Leroux's, was stunning enough to impress even his enemies.<ref name=GC123NCK>''Grave Covenant'', p. 123: Both Nova Cat Khans win impressive victories</ref>

During the meeting of the Grand Council on Strana Mechty in November 3058, Carns voted in favor of Lincoln Osis, Khan of the Smoke Jaguars, as the next ilKhan of the Clans.<ref name=GC162-LC-1>''Grave Covenant'', p. 162: both Nova Cat Khans vote for Lincoln Osis</ref> Osis easily won the election, and preparations for a renewed invasion began.

On 9 December, [[3058]], Carns attended a ceremony on [[Wayside V]] in the aftermath of the destruction of the Smoke Jaguars' [[Tau Galaxy (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Tau Galaxy]] at the hands of [[Star Colonel]] [[Santin West]], two Clusters from [[Sigma Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)|Sigma Galaxy]] and [[Stirling's Fusiliers]] of the [[Northwind Highlanders]]. Carns proposed retaking Wildcat Station from the Inner Sphere forces, but Leroux declined, satisfied that the mercenary action had been solely against the Jaguars.<ref>''Impetus of War'', pp. ??: Carns appears in the aftermath of the fighting on Wayside V{{cn}}</ref>

===The Second Star League===
In 3058, the [[Successor States]] formed the [[Second Star League]], a collective alliance against the Clans. [[Minoru Nova Cat|Minoru Kurita]], the son of Coordinator [[Theodore Kurita]], who had been sent to serve as an emissary with the Nova Cats, persuaded Leroux and Carns to ally with the new Star League against the other Clans. Based on another vision of Winters', the Nova Cat Khans were eventually inclined to agree.<ref name=SS92-CNC-LC-1>''Shattered Sphere'', p. 92: "Clan Nova Cat", Minoru convinces Carns and Leroux to side with the Star League</ref>

Carns attended the meeting of the Grand Council on 1 July, [[3059]]. There, ilKhan Osis accused the Nova Cats of aiding the Inner Sphere offensive. Severen Leroux effectively rebuked the ilKhan, pointing out the Nova Cat troops attacking the Smoke Jaguars had been taken as ''[[isorla]]'' by the Star League Defense Force.<ref name=GC279280-LC-1>''Grave Covenant'', pp. 279–280: Carns attends the Grand Council meeting where the Nova Cats defend themselves against Osis' accusations</ref>

On 13 March, [[3060]], Carns was again in attendance when Osis called on the other Clans for aid against the invasion of [[Huntress]] by [[Task Force Serpent]].<ref name=SOW-1121-LO-V-LC-1>''Shadows of War'', pp. 11–21: the other Khans vote against Osis call for help, the spelling of Carns' name</ref>

===Grand Refusal and Death===
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On 10 April, Carns was present at the [[Hall of Khans]] when a wounded Osis returned in defeat. Once again, Osis requested aid and levelled accusations at the Nova Cats, and once again he was rebuffed.<ref name=POH3435-LC-1>''Prince of Havoc'', pp. 34–35: Carns sits beside Leroux as the oppose ilKhan Osis on 10 April 3060</ref> He further attended the Council meeting where the terms of the [[Great Refusal]] challenge were agreed to.<ref name=POH4653-LC-1>''Prince of Havoc'', pp. 46–53: Carns attends Council session where the terms for the Great Refusal are agreed to</ref> On 19 April, Carns and Leroux approached the SLDF Expeditionary Force Headquarters and petitioned [[First Prince|Prince]] [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] to fight [[Clan Ice Hellion]] in the Great Refusal on the Star League's behalf. Victor ultimately agreed to their claim.<ref name=POH5863-LC-1>''Prince of Havoc'', pp. 58–63: Carns and Leroux petition to fight for the Star League in the Great Refusal, quotation</ref><ref name=SS16-OTSM-NC-1>''Shattered Sphere'', p. 16: "On to Strana Mechty", the Nova Cats fight on behalf of the Star League</ref><ref name=SS93-TGR-NC-1>''Shattered Sphere'', p. 93: "The Great Refusal", Carns and Leroux go to the SLDF Field Headquarters and ask to fight Clan Ice Hellion</ref> So it came to pass that Carns and Leroux led the Nova Cats against the Ice Hellions. The two Khans, ancient warriors by Clan standards, took the bulk of the fighting on themselves, and both were ultimately killed leading the Nova Cats to a resounding victory.<ref name=POH136-LC-1>''Prince of Havoc'', p. 136: Carns is killed fighting in the Great Refusal</ref><ref name=ER3062-100-SL-LC-1>''Era Report: 3062'', p. 100: "Severen Leroux", Carns and Leroux die in the Great Refusal while fighting for the Star League</ref><ref name=SS93-TGR-NC-2>''Shattered Sphere'', p. 93: "The Great Refusal", Carns and Leroux are killed in the victory over Clan Ice Hellion</ref><ref name=FMC-108-FP-LC-1>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 108: "Future Paths", Carns and Leroux are killed fighting the Ice Hellions</ref>

Leroux and Lucian Carns were honored and revered by the Nova Cats in the aftermath of their deaths, and their continued alliance with the new Star League and Draconis Combine. Sacred ceremonies in their honor would take place in the Nova Cats' new enclave in the Combine's Irece Prefecture.<ref name=POH136-LC-1/><ref name=POG203204-ROB>''Path of Glory'', pp. 203–204: Leroux and Lucian Carns named and honored during the Ritual of Battle on Yamarovka</ref>

==Personality and Traits==
Carns was considered an extraordinarily flexible commander, adapting his tactics to the opponent and situation rather than taking the dogmatic approach of other Clan leaders. In battle against the Inner Sphere, he often ordered his troops to abandon ''[[zellbrigen]]'' entirely to response to the actions of their foes. He had an excellent working relationship with Khan Severen Leroux, his tactical brilliance executing Leroux's vision. Unlike Leroux and other Nova Cats, he did not, apparently, rely on any visions or prophecies of his own, and instead was willing to follow others in that vein.<ref name=ER3052-166-LC-P-1>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 94: "Lucian Carns", Lucian Carns' personality and traits</ref> According to Oathmaster Winters herself, despite her personal disagreements with her Khans, Carns was described as a perennial Nova Cat warrior, worthy of holding his position.<ref name=FMC-108-OR-LC-1/> In addition, Carns possessed an incredible sixth sense, and was ambidextrous besides.<ref name=LSP22-LC-STATS-1>''Luthien'', p. 22: "Lucian Carns: MechWarrior Data", Carns' MechWarrior statistics</ref> He was also known to carry a [[Vibroblade]] and a [[Blazer Pistol]] in the field.<ref name=LSP22-LC-STATS-1/>

==Quotations==
{{quote|"It is his burden to see too much, and mine to see too little. What I do see is this: the Nova Cats pledge themselves to the Star League, We will devote a Binary to this fight, then the rest will be for you to command, Victor. When you use them, use them wisely."|saKhan Lucian Carns, to Victor Steiner-Davion before his death<ref name=POH5863-LC-1/>}}

==Titles and Positions==
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{{s-title|title=[[saKhan]] of [[Clan Nova Cat]]|years=[[3046]] &ndash; 3060}}
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==Portrait Gallery==
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Image:Lucien Carns 2.jpg|Lucian Carns at age 47, circa [[3052]]
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==BattleMechs==
Up to the Battle of Luthien at least, Carns piloted a ''[[Gargoyle (Man O' War)|Gargoyle]]'' [[OmniMech]].<ref name=LSP22-LC-M-1>''Luthien'', p. 22: "Lucian Carns", Carns pilots a ''Man O' War''</ref>

At the time of his death in 3060, Carns was piloting a ''[[Shadow Cat]]'' Prime.<ref name=TOTC38-A-LC-1>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 38: "Attacker", Carns' 'Mech and BattleTech statistics</ref>

==Notes==
* Carns' origins are somewhat in dispute. In none of the various publications is it stated or implied that he was born to a Clan other than the Nova Cats. However, it has been firmly established in multiple sources that the Bloodname "Carns" is native to [[Clan Wolf]]. As of this writing, the developers have indicated that Carns should be assumed to have been taken as a bondsman from the Wolves before eventually rising to the rank of saKhan of the Nova Cats.<ref name=CBT-F-LC>[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=48845.0 Lucian Carns' origins]</ref> While there is no other explicit evidence that Carns originated with Clan Wolf, his personal abilities and flexible tactical doctrine seem to reflect qualities espoused by the Wolf Clan at the time. In addition, the ''[[Luthien (scenario pack)|Luthien]]'' clearly states he was fighting to defend a Trial of Possession for the codex of Star Colonel Kerry Ward.<ref name=LSP22-LC-CSV-1/> Ward is also a Clan Wolf-specific Bloodname.
* Carns' first name is erroneously listed as '''Lucien''' in several novels, including ''[[Grave Covenant]]'',<ref name=GC279280-LC-1/>''[[Shadows of War]]''<ref name=SOW-1121-LO-V-LC-1/> and ''[[Prince of Havoc]]''.<ref name=POH3435-LC-1/><ref name=POH5863-LC-1/><ref name=POH136-LC-1/> More reliable and recent reference works consistently name him as Lucian Carns.
* The ''Luthien'' states that Lucian Carns was 50 years old at the time of the Battle of Luthien,<ref name=LSP22-LC-A-1>''Luthien'', p. 22: "Lucian Carns", Carns' age is listed at 50</ref> which would have placed his birth year at approximately [[3001]]. This information is contradicted by more recent material.<ref name=ER3052-94-LC-DOB-1/>
* Likewise, the ''[[Invading Clans (sourcebook)|Invading Clans]]'' sourcebook states that Leroux and Carns were already serving as Khans of the Nova Cats in [[3000]] when the [[Dragoon Compromise]] was proposed, with both Khans supporting the proposal in light of their desire to delay their return until a Nova Cat was elected ilKhan.<ref name=IC108-GCPM>''Invading Clans'', p. 108: "The Golden Century: Political Maneuvering", Leroux and Carns vote to postpone the invasion</ref> Although both Khans were of advanced age at the time of their deaths, based on sources from multiple other publications they could not have been in office at that point.

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===Game Notes===
Under the ''[[A Time of War]]'' rules, Carns was an Elite MechWarrior with skill modifiers of +7 in Leadership and Tactics/Ground. He also possessed the Combat Intuition special ability and, while Carns is active, his command Star may use the Off-Map Movement special command ability. Finally, Carns' forces may adapt to his opponents' tactics, and may entirely disregard ''[[zellbrigen]]'' when fighting Inner Sphere troops.<ref name=ER3052-166-LC-R-1>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 94: "Lucian Carns", Lucian Carns' "A Time of War" rules</ref>

Under the ''[[MechWarrior: The BattleTech Role Playing Game, Second Edition]]'' rules, Carns was a formidable warrior at the time of the Battle of Luthien, with 'Mech Piloting and Gunnery skill levels of 5, and scores of 4 in Strategy, Tactics and Interrogation. Carns also had an Edge rating of 4 with the Extra Edge advantage (one point). His Sixth Sense and Ambidextrous qualities were also considered advantages.<ref name=LSP22-LC-STATS-1/>

Under the ''[[BattleTech (board game)|BattleTech]]'' board game rules, Carns possessed Piloting and Gunnery scores of 2 at the time of his death.<ref name=TOTC38-A-LC-1/>
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==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[Era Report: 3052]]''
* ''[[Era Report: 3062]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]''
* ''[[Grave Covenant]]''
* ''[[Impetus of War]]''
* ''[[Invading Clans (sourcebook)|Invading Clans]]''
* ''[[Luthien (scenario pack)|Luthien]]''
* ''[[Malicious Intent]]''
* ''[[Operational Turning Points: REVIVAL Trials]]''
* ''[[Path of Glory]]''
* ''[[Prince of Havoc]]''
* ''[[Shadows of War]]''
* ''[[Shattered Sphere]]''
* ''[[Twilight of the Clans]]''


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