Difference between revisions of "Nova Cat (OmniMech)"

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*3 [[ER Large Laser]]s
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
 
After its defeat on [[Tukayyid]], [[Clan Nova Cat]] began working with the [[Draconis Combine]], and, to preserve the Clan militarily and in spirit, fielded the '''''Nova Cat''''' [[OmniMech]]. The totem 'Mech of Clan Nova Cat is based on the ''[[Night Gyr]]'' created by [[Clan Jade Falcon]]. The basic components of this design, combined with its characteristics as an OmniMech, make it very simple to repair and leave room for the large amount of [[double heat sink]]s most variants carry. Thirteen and a half tons of standard armor make this 'Mech very difficult to kill.
 
After its defeat on [[Tukayyid]], [[Clan Nova Cat]] began working with the [[Draconis Combine]], and, to preserve the Clan militarily and in spirit, fielded the '''''Nova Cat''''' [[OmniMech]]. The totem 'Mech of Clan Nova Cat is based on the ''[[Night Gyr]]'' created by [[Clan Jade Falcon]]. The basic components of this design, combined with its characteristics as an OmniMech, make it very simple to repair and leave room for the large amount of [[double heat sink]]s most variants carry. Thirteen and a half tons of standard armor make this 'Mech very difficult to kill.
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==Armament==
 
==Armament==
 
The standard configuration is all long-range energy weapons, which, although allowing the ''Nova Cat'' to stay in the battle for a longer period of time, means the pilot will have to alternate their weapon choices to avoid overheating despite many additional heat sinks. Two [[ER PPC]]s are the 'Mech's main weapons, which are backed up with three [[ER Large Lasers]].
 
The standard configuration is all long-range energy weapons, which, although allowing the ''Nova Cat'' to stay in the battle for a longer period of time, means the pilot will have to alternate their weapon choices to avoid overheating despite many additional heat sinks. Two [[ER PPC]]s are the 'Mech's main weapons, which are backed up with three [[ER Large Lasers]].
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==Alternate Configurations==
 
==Alternate Configurations==
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*Alt. Config. E - The E variant is close to the B variant, being equipped with a total of four new [[ATM 9]]s with two tons of ammo per launcher, and one [[Large Pulse Laser]]s for pinpoint accuracy, finishing off any BattleMechs not destroyed by the multiple ATM launchers. BV (1.0) = 1,882<ref name=BV />. BV (2.0) = 2,191
 
*Alt. Config. E - The E variant is close to the B variant, being equipped with a total of four new [[ATM 9]]s with two tons of ammo per launcher, and one [[Large Pulse Laser]]s for pinpoint accuracy, finishing off any BattleMechs not destroyed by the multiple ATM launchers. BV (1.0) = 1,882<ref name=BV />. BV (2.0) = 2,191
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==Sightings==
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*A ''Nova Cat'' fought against a [[Word of Blake]] ''[[Deva]]'' on 21 August [[3072]], in the [[Nagasaki]] community zone of the [[Crane (district)|Crane]] district on [[Luthien]], before retreating with severe damage.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 1, "Manifest Destiny"</ref>
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==References==
 
==References==
 
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*[[Technical Readout: 3060]], pp. 174-175
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*''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 174-175
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==Bibliography==
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*''[[Combat Operations]]''
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*''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]''
  
  

Revision as of 17:30, 15 February 2010

Nova Cat (OmniMech)
Nova Cat
Production information
Manufacturer Barcella Alpha, Irece Alpha
Model Prime
Class Heavy
Cost 17,672,917 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 70 tons
Chassis Mynx Type Heavy
Armor Alpha Compound Plate
Engine Consolidated Fusion 280 Extralight
Speed 65 km/h
Armament

Primary Configuration

BV (1.0) 2,165[1]
BV (2.0) 2,530


Description

After its defeat on Tukayyid, Clan Nova Cat began working with the Draconis Combine, and, to preserve the Clan militarily and in spirit, fielded the Nova Cat OmniMech. The totem 'Mech of Clan Nova Cat is based on the Night Gyr created by Clan Jade Falcon. The basic components of this design, combined with its characteristics as an OmniMech, make it very simple to repair and leave room for the large amount of double heat sinks most variants carry. Thirteen and a half tons of standard armor make this 'Mech very difficult to kill.


Armament

The standard configuration is all long-range energy weapons, which, although allowing the Nova Cat to stay in the battle for a longer period of time, means the pilot will have to alternate their weapon choices to avoid overheating despite many additional heat sinks. Two ER PPCs are the 'Mech's main weapons, which are backed up with three ER Large Lasers.


Alternate Configurations

  • Alt. Config. A - The first variant is armed with 4 ER Large Lasers linked to a targeting computer for increased accuracy. Additional heat sinks keep heat mostly in check, while jump jets rocket the 'Mech up to one hundred and twenty meters at a time. BV (1.0) = 2,646[1]. BV (2.0) = 2,629
  • Alt. Config. B - Alternate Configuration B deviates from the formula of the Primary and Alternate Configurations greatly, as it is more of a missile boat than a sniper, being equipped with six LRM-15s. A pair of ER Medium Lasers provide short-range backup. BV (1.0) = 2,078[1]. BV (2.0) = 2,492
  • Alt. Config. C - The C configuration, like the B is not all energy weapons, and is equipped with two Ultra AC/5s, one LB 5-X AC and Two Large Pulse Lasers. This makes it very potent against aircraft. BV (1.0) = 1,705[1]. BV (2.0) = 1,944
  • Alt. Config. D - The D variant is very similar to the C variant, being equipped with an LB 10-X AC and three Heavy Large Lasers. The extra heat sinks are still overtaxed by the heavy lasers, though a targeting computer does make them more accurate. BV (1.0) = 1,671[1]. BV (2.0) = 2,084
  • Alt. Config. E - The E variant is close to the B variant, being equipped with a total of four new ATM 9s with two tons of ammo per launcher, and one Large Pulse Lasers for pinpoint accuracy, finishing off any BattleMechs not destroyed by the multiple ATM launchers. BV (1.0) = 1,882[1]. BV (2.0) = 2,191


Sightings


References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Combat Operations, p. 116
  2. Jihad Turning Points: Luthien, p. 1, "Manifest Destiny"
  • Technical Readout: 3060, pp. 174-175


Bibliography