Nova Cat (OmniMech)

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Nova Cat (OmniMech)
Nova Cat
Production information
Manufacturer Barcella Alpha, Irece Alpha
Model Nova Cat
Class Heavy
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



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.

Variants

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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