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The '''Clan Nova Cat Touman''' comprises all military assets owned by [[Clan Nova Cat]].  Once one of the strongest [[Clan]] Toumans, recent changes caused by the Nova Cat's [[Trial of Abjuration|Abjuration]] and other conflicts have left it a shell of its former self.  Rebuilding difficulties have been compounded with a lack of resources.  
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The '''Clan Nova Cat ''touman''''' comprises all military assets owned by [[Clan Nova Cat]].  Once one of the strongest [[Clan]] ''[[touman]]s'', recent changes caused by the Nova Cats' [[Trial of Abjuration|Abjuration]] and other conflicts have left it a shell of its former self.  Rebuilding difficulties have been compounded by a lack of resources.
 
 
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
{{main|Clan Nova Cat#History}}  
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{{main|Clan Nova Cat#History}}
Being led by their Warrior Castes, the history of the Nova Cat's touman is intrinsically tied to the history of Clan Nova Cat.  
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Being led by their Warrior Castes, the history of the Nova Cat ''touman'' is intrinsically tied to the history of Clan Nova Cat.
 
 
  
 
==Overview==
 
==Overview==
Clan Nova Cat warriors place a high priority on accuracy, and were known to challenge the [[Clan Goliath Scorpion|Goliath Scorpions]] for marksmanship prior to the Nova Cat Abjuration.  Nova Cat Warriors have a marked preference for laser armed designs, a practice that originated from the Nova Cats perfecting the ER Lasers in use by Clan forces to this day. Recently, Nova Cat warriors have been lead to cross train across a wide variety of unit types, the better to disguise the Touman's issue with low resources.  
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Clan Nova Cat warriors place a high priority on accuracy and were known to challenge the [[Clan Goliath Scorpion|Goliath Scorpions]] for marksmanship prior to the Nova Cat Abjuration.  Nova Cat Warriors have a marked preference for laser-armed designs, a practice that originated from the Nova Cats perfecting the ER Lasers in use by Clan forces to this day.
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Recently{{when}}, Nova Cat warriors have cross-trained across a wide variety of unit types, the better to disguise the ''touman''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s issue with low resources.
  
Nova Cat commanders prize flexibility in tactical doctrine.  They are quick to adapt what works, regardless of origin, and are known to study the tactics of their rivals. The Nova Cats particularly prize the 'Hover-Drop' maneuver.  In the 'hover-drop', Nova Cat mechs will deploy from their dropships while still in the lower atmosphere, removing the need for reentry cocoons. While dangerous, it allows the Mechs to fire while descending and minimizes enemy reaction time.  In some cases, Nova Cat Mechs are known to disembark at low level, allowing the dropship to engage with its own weapon and provide additional cover fire. <ref> ''Strategic Operations'', p. 90, "Punitive Strike" </ref>  Nova Cat units have also seen an increase in the use of combined arms tactics, more out of necessity then want.
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Nova Cat commanders prize flexibility in tactical doctrine.  They are quick to adapt to what works, regardless of origin, and are known to study the tactics of their rivals. The Nova Cats particularly prize the 'Hover-Drop' maneuver.  In the 'hover-drop', Nova Cat 'Mechs will deploy from their DropShips while still in the lower atmosphere, removing the need for reentry cocoons. While dangerous, it allows the 'Mechs to fire while descending and minimizes enemy reaction time.  In some cases, Nova Cat 'Mechs are known to disembark at a low level, allowing the DropShip to engage with its own weapon and provide additional cover fire.<ref>''Strategic Operations'', p. 90: "Punitive Strike"</ref>  Nova Cat units have also seen an increase in the use of combined arms tactics, more out of necessity than want.{{when}}{{cn}}
  
Clan Nova Cat are opportunistic when it comes Clan honor.  They still adhere to ''zellbrigen'' when possible, but are quick to drop it when refused.  
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Clan Nova Cat is opportunistic when it comes to Clan honor.  They still adhere to ''zellbrigen'' when possible, but are quick to drop it when refused.
  
 
===Ground Forces===
 
===Ground Forces===
Traditionally, Nova Cat [[Cluster]]s were standardized into one of eight types.  Nova Cat units were focused on Mechs, specifically the OmniMech, as the core of their Touman. Their forces appeared to favor medium and light designs, and those types continue to be the predominant Mech size seen in Nova Cat units. Clan Nova Cat maintained a typical Clan distribution of unit, with front line units using OmniMechs, second line units using standard Battlemechs and with vehicles being reserved for ''Solahmna'' units. The use of armored infantry was unpopular with the Nova Cats, but not forgotten.
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Traditionally, Nova Cat [[Cluster]]s were standardized into one of eight types.  Nova Cat units were focused on 'Mechs, specifically the OmniMech, as the core of their ''touman''. Their forces appeared to favor medium and light designs, and those types continue to be the predominant 'Mech size seen in Nova Cat units. Clan Nova Cat maintained a typical Clan distribution of units, with front-line units using OmniMechs, second-line units using standard BattleMechs, and with vehicles being reserved for ''solahma'' units. The use of armored infantry was unpopular with the Nova Cats, but not forgotten.
  
Since their Abjuration, heavy losses, combined with a lack of resources, have radically changed the make up of a Nova Cat cluster.  The Nova Cats are no longer able to maintain any sort of purity with their forces, with standard BattleMechs, and even vehicles now appearing in front line formations. It has also seen the increased use of older machines, taken from [[Brian Cache]]s, as well as Inner Sphere designs imported from outside governments.  Nova Cat forces have also started the use of [[ProtoMech]]s and seen an increased focus on armored infantry.
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Since their Abjuration, heavy losses, combined with a lack of resources, have radically changed the makeup of a Nova Cat Cluster.  The Nova Cats are no longer able to maintain any sort of purity with their forces, with standard BattleMechs, and even vehicles now appearing in front-line formations. It has also seen the increased use of older machines, taken from [[Brian Cache]]s, as well as Inner Sphere designs imported from outside governments.  Nova Cat forces have also started the use of [[ProtoMech]]s and seen an increased focus on armored infantry.{{when}}{{cn}}
  
 
===Aerospace Forces===
 
===Aerospace Forces===
The Nova Cats prize the flexibility and strength of aerospace units.  Because of this, Nova Cat commanders are likely to keep a higher ratio of fighters in their bidding compared to most Clans.  
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The Nova Cats prize the flexibility and strength of aerospace units.  Because of this, Nova Cat commanders are likely to keep a higher ratio of fighters in their bidding compared to most Clans.{{cn}}
 
 
===Naval Forces===
 
The Nova Cats maintained a Naval Tradition that rivals the [[Clan Snow Raven|Snow Ravens]], and while they have never focused as high a priority on [[Warship]]s, maintained one of the larger fleets among the Clans. 
 
  
==Organization (Including Historical Units)==
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==Organization (Including Historical: Units)==
  
The touman in [[3079]]<ref>''Field Manual: Comstar'', p. 116-124</ref>, <ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 95-97,100</ref>, <ref>''Field Report: Clans'', p. 17</ref>
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The ''touman'' in [[3079]].<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', pp. 116–124</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', pp. 95–97, 100</ref><ref>''Field Report: Clans'', p. 17</ref>
  
===Galaxies===
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===Former Galaxies===
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In 3143, the Nova Cats would fight in a Kurita Rebellion. After backing the wrong side in the war, the Nova Cat ''touman'' was destroyed as a result.
  
 
====Alpha Galaxy (Victory Over Delusion)====
 
====Alpha Galaxy (Victory Over Delusion)====
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|width='200px'|[[image:ncaplha.png|150px]]
 
|width='200px'|[[image:ncaplha.png|150px]]
|width='300px'|'''3051-57'''<br />[[Vision Keshik (Clan Nova Cat)|Vision Keshik]]<br/>[[1st Nova Cat Guards (Clan Nova Cat)|1st Nova Cat Guards]]<br />[[449th Assault Cluster (Clan Nova Cat)|449th Assault Cluster]] <br />[[489th Assault Cluster (Clan Nova Cat)|489th Assault Cluster]]  
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|width='300px'|'''3051-57'''<br />[[Vision Keshik (Clan Nova Cat)|Vision Keshik]]<br/>[[1st Nova Cat Guards (Clan Nova Cat)|First Nova Cat Guards]]<br />[[449th Assault (Clan Nova Cat)|449th Assault Cluster]]<br />[[489th Assault (Clan Nova Cat)|489th Assault Cluster]]
|width='300px'|'''3060'''<br />[[NovaStar Keshik (Clan Nova Cat)|NovaStar Keshik]]<br />1st Nova Cat Guards<br />449th Assault Cluster<br />489th Assault Cluster
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|width='300px'|'''3060'''<br />[[NovaStar Keshik (Clan Nova Cat)|NovaStar Keshik]]<br />First Nova Cat Guards<br />449th Assault Cluster<br />489th Assault Cluster
|width='300px'|'''3067'''<br />NovaStar Keshik<br/>1st Nova Cat Guards<br />449th Assault Cluster<br />489th Assault Cluster<br />[[Nova Cat Grenadiers (Clan Nova Cat)|Nova Cat Grenadiers Cluster]]<br />[[Dragonsfang (Clan Nova Cat)|Dragonsfang Cluster]]  
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|width='300px'|'''3067'''<br />NovaStar Keshik<br/>First Nova Cat Guards<br />449th Assault Cluster<br />489th Assault Cluster<br />[[Nova Cat Grenadiers (Clan Nova Cat)|Nova Cat Grenadiers Cluster]]<br />[[Dragonsfang (Clan Nova Cat)|Dragonsfang Cluster]]
 
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|width='200px'|[[File:Delta Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat).jpg|150px]]
 
|width='200px'|[[File:Delta Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat).jpg|150px]]
|width='300px'|'''3062-67'''<br />[[Shiva Keshik (Clan Nova Cat)|Shiva Keshik]]<br />[[4th Nova Cat Guards (Clan Nova Cat)|4th Nova Cat Guards]] (The Oracles)<br />[[44th Nova Cat Cavaliers (Clan Nova Cat)|44th Nova Cat Cavaliers]] (The Five Actions)<br />[[46th Nova Cat Cavaliers (Clan Nova Cat)|46th Nova Cat Cavaliers]] (Fateful June)<br />[[119th Striker (Clan Nova Cat)|119th Striker Cluster]] (Self Harmony)
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|width='300px'|'''3062-67'''<br />[[Shiva Keshik (Clan Nova Cat)|Shiva Keshik]]<br />[[4th Nova Cat Guards (Clan Nova Cat)|Fourth Nova Cat Guards]] (The Oracles)<br />[[44th Nova Cat Cavaliers (Clan Nova Cat)|Forty-Fourth Nova Cat Cavaliers]] (The Five Actions)<br />[[46th Nova Cat Cavaliers (Clan Nova Cat)|Forty-Sixth Nova Cat Cavaliers]] (Fateful June)<br />[[119th Striker (Clan Nova Cat)|119th Striker Cluster]] (Self Harmony)
|width='300px'|'''3079'''<br />Shiva Keshik<br />4th Nova Cat Guards<br />44th Nova Cat Cavaliers<br />46th Nova Cat Cavaliers<br />[[246th Battle (Clan Nova Cat)|246th Battle Cluster]]
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|width='300px'|'''3079'''<br />Shiva Keshik<br />Fourth Nova Cat Guards<br />Forty-Fourth Nova Cat Cavaliers<br />Forty-Sixth Nova Cat Cavaliers<br />[[246th Battle (Clan Nova Cat)|246th Battle Cluster]]
 
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|width='200px'|[[image:cntau.png|150px]]
 
|width='200px'|[[image:cntau.png|150px]]
|width='300px'|'''3060-79'''<br />[[Vision Keshik (Clan Nova Cat)|Vision Keshik]]<br />[[9th Nova Cat Regulars (Clan Nova Cat)|9th Nova Cat Regulars]]<br />[[12th Nova Cat Regulars (Clan Nova Cat)|12th Nova Cat Regulars]]<br />[[100th Striker (Clan Nova Cat)|100th Striker Cluster]]<br />[[274th Battle (Clan Nova Cat)|274th Battle Cluster]]
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|width='300px'|'''3060-79'''<br />[[Vision Keshik (Clan Nova Cat)|Vision Keshik]]<br />[[9th Nova Cat Regulars (Clan Nova Cat)|Ninth Nova Cat Regulars]]<br />[[12th Nova Cat Regulars (Clan Nova Cat)|Twelfth Nova Cat Regulars]]<br />[[100th Striker (Clan Nova Cat)|100th Striker Cluster]]<br />[[274th Battle (Clan Nova Cat)|274th Battle Cluster]]
 
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! colspan="4" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"|Xi Galaxy
 
! colspan="4" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"|Xi Galaxy
 
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|width='200px'| [[File:Xi.jpg]]
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|width='200px'| [[File:Galaxy Xi (Clan Nova Cat) logo.png]]
|width='300px'| '''3054'''<br />[[1st Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|1st Garrison Cluster]]<br />[[3rd Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|3rd Garrison Cluster]]<br />
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|width='300px'| '''3054'''<br />[[1st Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|First Garrison Cluster]]<br />[[3rd Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|Third Garrison Cluster]]<br />
|width='300px'| '''3062'''<br />1st Garrison Cluster<br />3rd Garrison Cluster<br />[[5th Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|5th Garrison Cluster]]
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|width='300px'| '''3062'''<br />First Garrison Cluster<br />Third Garrison Cluster<br />[[5th Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|Fifth Garrison Cluster]]
|width='300px'|'''3067'''<br />[[Rossei Keshik (Clan Nova Cat)|Rossei Keshik]]<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 100</ref><br />1st Garrison Cluster<br />[[1st Nova Cat Carabinieri (Clan Nova Cat)|1st Carabinieri Cluster]]<br />[[2nd Nova Cat Carabinieri (Clan Nova Cat)|2nd Carabinieri Cluster]]<br />[[Nova Cat Irregulars (Clan Nova Cat)|Nova Cat Irregulars Cluster]]<br />[[Nova Cat Renegades (Clan Nova Cat)|Nova Cat Renegades Cluster]]<br />[[Dragonscales (Clan Nova Cat)|Dragonscales Cluster]]
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|width='300px'|'''3067'''<br />[[Rossei Keshik (Clan Nova Cat)|Rossei Keshik]]<ref name=FMUp100>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 100</ref><br />First Garrison Cluster<br />[[1st Nova Cat Carabinieri (Clan Nova Cat)|First Carabinieri Cluster]]<br />[[2nd Nova Cat Carabinieri (Clan Nova Cat)|Second Carabinieri Cluster]]<br />[[Nova Cat Irregulars (Clan Nova Cat)|Nova Cat Irregulars Cluster]]<br />[[Nova Cat Renegades (Clan Nova Cat)|Nova Cat Renegades Cluster]]<br />[[Dragonscales (Clan Nova Cat)|Dragonscales Cluster]]
 
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Note that this Galaxy had Provisional status in 3062, upgraded to frontline status after [[Combine-Ghost Bear War]].<ref>''Field Manual: Comstar'', p. 120</ref>, <ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 97</ref>
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Note that this Galaxy had Provisional status in 3062, upgraded to frontline status after [[Combine-Ghost Bear War]].<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 120</ref><ref name=FMUp97>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 97</ref>
  
Note that all clusters has been renamed in 3067, so the names above are no longer accurate. Two additional clusters and a Keshik have also been added. The new cluster names are: 1st & 2nd Nova Cat Carabinieri Clusters, Nova Cat Irregulars Cluster, Nova Cat Renegades Cluster and Dragonscales Cluster.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 101</ref>
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Note that all Clusters have been renamed in 3067, so the names above are no longer accurate. Two additional Clusters and a Keshik have also been added. The new Cluster names are: First & Second Nova Cat Carabinieri Clusters, Nova Cat Irregulars Cluster, Nova Cat Renegades Cluster and Dragonscales Cluster.<ref name=FMUp101>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 101</ref>
  
====Lambda Galaxy (Seishin-no Nekoryu)====
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====Lambda Galaxy (''Seishin-no Nekoryu'')====
{{main|Lambda Galaxy (Clan Nova Cats)}}
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{{main|Lambda Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)}}
 
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{|class="wikitable" width='800px' style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
 
! colspan="3" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"|Lambda Galaxy
 
! colspan="3" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"|Lambda Galaxy
 
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|width='200px'|[[Image:Clan Nova Cat (old).jpg|100px|Clan Nova Cat Logo]]
 
|width='200px'|[[Image:Clan Nova Cat (old).jpg|100px|Clan Nova Cat Logo]]
|width='300px'|Activated in august [[3067]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 97</ref>
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|width='300px'|Activated in august [[3067]].<ref name=FMUp97 />
 
|width='300px'|'''3067-85'''<br />[[Nekoryu Keshik (Clan Nova Cat)|Nekoryu Keshik]]<br />[[Nova Cat Hussars (Clan Nova Cat)|Nova Cat Hussars]]<br />[[Nova Cat Fusiliers (Clan Nova Cat)|Nova Cat Fusiliers]]
 
|width='300px'|'''3067-85'''<br />[[Nekoryu Keshik (Clan Nova Cat)|Nekoryu Keshik]]<br />[[Nova Cat Hussars (Clan Nova Cat)|Nova Cat Hussars]]<br />[[Nova Cat Fusiliers (Clan Nova Cat)|Nova Cat Fusiliers]]
 
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|width='200px'|[[File:cncomicronprovisionalgalaxy.jpg]]
 
|width='200px'|[[File:cncomicronprovisionalgalaxy.jpg]]
|width='300px'|'''3054'''<br />5th Garrison Cluster<br/>6th Garrison Cluster<br />4th Nova Cat Regulars<br />5th Nova Cat Regulars<br />6th Nova Cat Regulars
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|width='300px'|'''3054'''<br />Fifth Garrison Cluster<br/>Sixth Garrison Cluster<br />Fourth Nova Cat Regulars<br />Fifth Nova Cat Regulars<br />Sixth Nova Cat Regulars
 
|width='300px'|'''3067'''<br />[[Thundercats Keshik (Clan Nova Cat)|Thundercats Keshik]]<br />[[Nova Cat Jaegers (Clan Nova Cat)|Nova Cat Jaegers Cluster]]<br />[[Nova Cat Legers (Clan Nova Cat)|Nova Cat Legers Cluster]]<br />[[Nova Cat Rangers (Clan Nova Cat)|Nova Cat Rangers Cluster]]<br />[[Nova Cat Dragoons (Clan Nova Cat)|Nova Cat Dragoons Cluster]]
 
|width='300px'|'''3067'''<br />[[Thundercats Keshik (Clan Nova Cat)|Thundercats Keshik]]<br />[[Nova Cat Jaegers (Clan Nova Cat)|Nova Cat Jaegers Cluster]]<br />[[Nova Cat Legers (Clan Nova Cat)|Nova Cat Legers Cluster]]<br />[[Nova Cat Rangers (Clan Nova Cat)|Nova Cat Rangers Cluster]]<br />[[Nova Cat Dragoons (Clan Nova Cat)|Nova Cat Dragoons Cluster]]
 
|width='300px'|'''3079-85'''<br />Nova Cat Jaegers Cluster<br />Nova Cat Legers Cluster<br />Nova Cat Rangers Cluster<br />Nova Cat Dragoons Cluster
 
|width='300px'|'''3079-85'''<br />Nova Cat Jaegers Cluster<br />Nova Cat Legers Cluster<br />Nova Cat Rangers Cluster<br />Nova Cat Dragoons Cluster
 
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Note that all clusters has been renamed in 3067, so the names below are no longer accurate. The new names are Nova Cat Jaegers Cluster, Nova Cat Legers Cluster, Nova Cat Rangers Cluster and Nova Cat Dragons Cluster.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 101</ref>
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Note that all Clusters has been renamed in 3067, so the names below are no longer accurate. The new names are Nova Cat Jaegers Cluster, Nova Cat Legers Cluster, Nova Cat Rangers Cluster and Nova Cat Dragoons Cluster.<ref name=FMUp101 />
  
 
===Fallen Galaxies===
 
===Fallen Galaxies===
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{{main|Beta Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)}}
 
{{main|Beta Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)}}
 
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{|class="wikitable" width='800px' style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
! colspan="3" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"|[[Beta Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)|Beta Galaxy]] (Spiritual Vision)
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! colspan="2" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"|[[Beta Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)|Beta Galaxy]] (Spiritual Vision)
 
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|width='400px'|[[Image:Clan Nova Cat (old).jpg|100px|Clan Nova Cat Logo]]
 
|width='400px'|[[Image:Clan Nova Cat (old).jpg|100px|Clan Nova Cat Logo]]
|width='400px'|'''3051'''<br />[[Lachesis Keshik (Clan Nova Cat)|Lachesis Keshik]]<br />[[Nova Cat Lancers (Clan Nova Cat)|Nova Cat Lancers]]<br />[[179th Striker (Clan Nova Cat)|179th Striker Cluster]]<br />[[44th Nova Cat Cavaliers (Clan Nova Cat)|44th Nova Cat Cavaliers]]<br/>[[200th Aggressor Cluster (Clan Nova Cat)|200th Aggressor Cluster]]
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|width='400px'|'''3051'''<br />[[Lachesis Keshik (Clan Nova Cat)|Lachesis Keshik]]<br />[[Nova Cat Lancers (Clan Nova Cat)|Nova Cat Lancers]]<br />[[179th Striker (Clan Nova Cat)|179th Striker Cluster]]<br />[[44th Nova Cat Cavaliers (Clan Nova Cat)|Forty-Fourth Nova Cat Cavaliers]]<br/>[[200th Aggressor (Clan Nova Cat)|200th Aggressor Cluster]]
 
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{{main|Gamma Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)}}
 
{{main|Gamma Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)}}
 
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{|class="wikitable" width='800px' style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
! colspan="3" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"|Gamma Galaxy  
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! colspan="2" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"|Gamma Galaxy
 
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|width='400px'|[[Image:Clan Nova Cat (old).jpg|100px|Clan Nova Cat Logo]]
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|width='400px'|[[Image:CNC Gamma Galaxy.png|100px|Gamma Galaxy Logo]]
|width='400px'|'''3052'''<br />''Unknown''
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|width='400px'|'''3052'''<br />[[12th Nova Cat Cavaliers (Clan Nova Cat)|Twelfth Nova Cat Cavaliers]]
 
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====Kappa Provisional Galaxy====
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====Kappa Galaxy====
{{main|Kappa Provisional Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)}}
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{{main|Kappa Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)}}
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{|class="wikitable" width='800px' style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
! colspan="3" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"|[[Kappa Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)|Kappa Galaxy]]
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! colspan="2" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"|Kappa Galaxy
 
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|width='400px'|[[Image:Clan Nova Cat (old).jpg|100px|Clan Nova Cat Logo]]
 
|width='400px'|[[Image:Clan Nova Cat (old).jpg|100px|Clan Nova Cat Logo]]
|width='400px'|'''3060'''<br />[[4th Provisional Garrison Cluster (Clan Nova Cat)|Fourth Provisional Garrison Cluster]]<br />[[17th Provisional Garrison Cluster (Clan Nova Cat)|Seventeenth Provisional Garrison Cluster]]<br />[[49th Provisional Garrison Cluster (Clan Nova Cat)|Forty-ninth Provisional Garrison Cluster]]
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|width='400px'|'''3060'''<br />[[4th Provisional Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|Fourth Provisional Garrison Cluster]]<br />[[17th Provisional Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|Seventeenth Provisional Garrison Cluster]]<br />[[49th Provisional Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|Forty-ninth Provisional Garrison Cluster]]
 
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''Destroyed during the Nova Cat Abjurement in 3060''.
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''Destroyed in 3060 during the Nova Cat Abjurement''.
  
 
====Rho Provisional Galaxy====
 
====Rho Provisional Galaxy====
 
{{main|Rho Provisional Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)}}
 
{{main|Rho Provisional Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)}}
 
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! colspan="3" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"|Rho Galaxy  
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! colspan="2" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"|Rho Galaxy
 
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|width='400px'|[[Image:Clan Nova Cat (old).jpg|100px|Clan Nova Cat Logo]]
 
|width='400px'|[[Image:Clan Nova Cat (old).jpg|100px|Clan Nova Cat Logo]]
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''Destroyed during the Nova Cat Abjurement in 3060''.
 
''Destroyed during the Nova Cat Abjurement in 3060''.
  
====Upsilon Provisonal Galaxy====
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====Upsilon Provisional Galaxy====
 
{{main|Upsilon Provisional Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)}}
 
{{main|Upsilon Provisional Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)}}
  
 
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{|class="wikitable" width='800px' style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
! colspan="3" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"|Upsilon Galaxy  
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! colspan="2" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"|Upsilon Galaxy
 
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|width='400px'|[[Image:Clan Nova Cat (old).jpg|100px|Clan Nova Cat Logo]]
 
|width='400px'|[[Image:Clan Nova Cat (old).jpg|100px|Clan Nova Cat Logo]]
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! colspan="3" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"|Sigma Galaxy
 
! colspan="3" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"|Sigma Galaxy
 
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|width='200px'| [[File:Sigma Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat).jpg]]
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|width='200px'| [[File:Galaxy Sigma (Clan Nova Cat) logo.png|100px]]
 
|width='300px'| '''3059'''<br />Lachesis Keshik<br />Nova Cat Lancers<br />179th Striker Cluster<br />246th Battle Cluster<br />189th Striker Cluster
 
|width='300px'| '''3059'''<br />Lachesis Keshik<br />Nova Cat Lancers<br />179th Striker Cluster<br />246th Battle Cluster<br />189th Striker Cluster
|width='300px'| '''3067'''<br />[[Lachesis Keshik (Clan Nova Cat)|Lachesis Keshik]]<br />[[Nova Cat Lancers (Clan Nova Cat)|Nova Cat Lancers]] (The Path of Right)<br />[[179th Striker (Clan Nova Cat)|179th Striker Cluster]] (Circle of Power)<br />[[246th Battle (Clan Nova Cat)|246th Battle Cluster]] (Truth of Ages)<br />[[189th Striker (Clan Nova Cat)|189th Striker Cluster]] (Hold to the Path)<br />[[Dragonsclaw (Clan Nova Cat)|Dragonsclaw Cluster]]<br />Added in 3060s.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 100</ref>
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|width='300px'| '''3067'''<br />[[Lachesis Keshik (Clan Nova Cat)|Lachesis Keshik]]<br />[[Nova Cat Lancers (Clan Nova Cat)|Nova Cat Lancers]] (The Path of Right)<br />[[179th Striker (Clan Nova Cat)|179th Striker Cluster]] (Circle of Power)<br />[[246th Battle (Clan Nova Cat)|246th Battle Cluster]] (Truth of Ages)<br />[[189th Striker (Clan Nova Cat)|189th Striker Cluster]] (Hold to the Path)<br />[[Dragonsclaw (Clan Nova Cat)|Dragonsclaw Cluster]]<br />Added in 3060s.<ref name=FMUp100 />
 
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|width='200px'|[[image:chipg-clannovacat.jpg|100px]]
 
|width='200px'|[[image:chipg-clannovacat.jpg|100px]]
|'''3054-3059'''<br />[[10th Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|10th Garrison Cluster]] (Onward)<br />[[11th Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|11th Garrison Cluster]] (No Misstep)<br />[[12th Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|12th Garrison Cluster]] (Integral Truth)<br />[[115th Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|115th Garrison Cluster]]<br />[[153rd Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|153rd Garrison Cluster]] (Eternal Power)
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|'''3054-3059'''<br />[[10th Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|Tenth Garrison Cluster]] (Onward)<br />[[11th Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|Eleventh Garrison Cluster]] (No Misstep)<br />[[12th Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|Twelfth Garrison Cluster]] (Integral Truth)<br />[[115th Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|115th Garrison Cluster]]<br />[[153rd Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|153rd Garrison Cluster]] (Eternal Power)
|'''3060-3062'''<br />10th Garrison Cluster<br />11th Garrison Cluster<br />12th Garrison Cluster<br />153rd Garrison Cluster
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|'''3060-3062'''<br />Tenth Garrison Cluster<br />Eleventh Garrison Cluster<br />Twelfth Garrison Cluster<br />153rd Garrison Cluster
 
|}
 
|}
  
''Destroyed in 3062 during [[Combine-Ghost Bear War]]''<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 96</ref>
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''Destroyed in 3062 during [[Combine-Ghost Bear War]]''<ref name=FMUp96>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 96</ref>
  
 
====Omega Provisional Galaxy====
 
====Omega Provisional Galaxy====
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|-
 
|width='200px'|[[File:Omega Provisional Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat).jpg|150px]]
 
|width='200px'|[[File:Omega Provisional Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat).jpg|150px]]
|'''3054-3059'''<br />[[13th Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|13th Garrison Cluster]] (Reflections)<br />[[14th Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|14th Garrison Cluster]] (A Thousand Years)<br />[[15th Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|15th Garrison Cluster]] (Freedom of Right)<br />[[9th Nova Cat Regulars (Clan Nova Cat)|9th Nova Cat Regulars]]<br />[[12th Nova Cat Regulars (Clan Nova Cat)|12th Nova Cat Regulars]]
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|'''3054-3059'''<br />[[13th Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|Thirteenth Garrison Cluster]] (Reflections)<br />[[14th Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|Fourteenth Garrison Cluster]] (A Thousand Years)<br />[[15th Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|Fifteenth Garrison Cluster]] (Freedom of Right)<br />[[9th Nova Cat Regulars (Clan Nova Cat)|Ninth Nova Cat Regulars]]<br />[[12th Nova Cat Regulars (Clan Nova Cat)|Twelfth Nova Cat Regulars]]
|'''3060-3062'''<br />13th Garrison Cluster<br />14th Garrison Cluster<br />15th Garrison Cluster<br />[[115th Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|115th Garrison Cluster]]
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|'''3060-3062'''<br />Thirteenth Garrison Cluster<br />Fourteenth Garrison Cluster<br />Fifteenth Garrison Cluster<br />[[115th Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|115th Garrison Cluster]]
 
|}
 
|}
''Destroyed in 3062 during Combine-Ghost Bear War''<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 96</ref>
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''Destroyed in 3062 during Combine-Ghost Bear War''<ref name=FMUp96 />
  
 
====Zeta Provisional Galaxy====
 
====Zeta Provisional Galaxy====
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|-
 
|width='200px'|[[File:zetapg-clannovacat.jpg|140px]]
 
|width='200px'|[[File:zetapg-clannovacat.jpg|140px]]
|width='300px'|'''3062'''<br />[[37th Garrison Cluster (Clan Nova Cat)|37th Garrison Cluster]] (Lost Ones)<br />[[44th Garrison Cluster (Clan Nova Cat)|44th Garrison Cluster]] (The Fallen)<br />[[67th Garrison Cluster (Clan Nova Cat)|67th Garrison Cluster]] (Heretics)<br />[[167th Garrison Cluster (Clan Nova Cat)|167th Garrison Cluster]] (Long Road)<br/>[[1st Dragoncat Cluster (Clan Nova Cat)|First Dragoncat Cluster]]
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|width='300px'|'''3062'''<br />[[37th Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|Thirty-Seventh Garrison Cluster]] (Lost Ones)<br />[[44th Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|Forty-Fourth Garrison Cluster]] (The Fallen)<br />[[67th Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|Sixty-Seventh Garrison Cluster]] (Heretics)<br />[[167th Garrison (Clan Nova Cat)|167th Garrison Cluster]] (Long Road)<br/>[[1st Dragoncat (Clan Nova Cat)|First Dragoncat Cluster]]
 
|}
 
|}
  
''Mauled during Combine-Ghost Bear War, the survivors deserted in 3062 and the Galaxy was struck from the rolls''.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 96</ref>
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''Mauled during Combine-Ghost Bear War, the survivors deserted in 3062 and the Galaxy was struck from the rolls''.<ref name=FMUp96 />
  
 
===Unassigned Clusters deployed during Operation Revival===
 
===Unassigned Clusters deployed during Operation Revival===
*[[3rd Aerospace (Clan Nova Cat)|3rd Aerospace Cluster]]
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*[[3rd Aerospace (Clan Nova Cat)|Third Aerospace Cluster]]
*[[32nd Assault (Clan Nova Cat)|32nd Assault Cluster]]
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*[[32nd Assault (Clan Nova Cat)|Thirty-Second Assault Cluster]]
 
*[[101st Battle (Clan Nova Cat)|101st Battle Cluster]]
 
*[[101st Battle (Clan Nova Cat)|101st Battle Cluster]]
 
*[[321st Battle (Clan Nova Cat)|321st Battle Cluster]]
 
*[[321st Battle (Clan Nova Cat)|321st Battle Cluster]]
 
*[[211th Combat (Clan Nova Cat)|211th Combat Cluster]]
 
*[[211th Combat (Clan Nova Cat)|211th Combat Cluster]]
*[[5003rd Harasser Cluster (Clan Nova Cat)|5003rd Harasser Cluster]]
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*[[5003rd Harasser (Clan Nova Cat)|5003rd Harasser Cluster]]
*[[25th Nova Cat Regulars (Clan Nova Cat)|25th Nova Cat Regulars]]
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*[[25th Nova Cat Regulars (Clan Nova Cat)|Twenty-Fifth Nova Cat Regulars]]
*[[57th Nova Cat Regulars (Clan Nova Cat)|57th Nova Cat Regulars]]
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*[[57th Nova Cat Regulars (Clan Nova Cat)|Fifty-Seventh Nova Cat Regulars]]
 
 
===Nova Cat Naval Reserve===
 
 
 
====Vision Naval Star====
 
 
 
{|class="wikitable" width='800px' style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
 
! colspan="3" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"|Vision Naval Star
 
|-
 
|width='300px'|'''3062'''<ref name=FMCSp110>''Field Manual: Comstar'', p.110</ref><br />[[True Vision|SLS True Vision]] - ''[[Congress]]''-class<br />[[Faithful|SLS Faithful]] - ''[[Lola III]]''-class<br />[[Spirit Sight|SLS Spirit Sigh]] - ''[[Fredasa]]''-class<br />[[True Path|SLS True Path]] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class<br/>[[Blood Oath|SLS Blood Oath]] - ''[[Aegis]]''-class<br/>[[Bond|SLS Bond]] - ''[[Aegis]]''-class<br/>[[Promise|SLS Promise]] - ''[[Aegis]]''-class
 
|width='300px'|'''3067''' <ref name=FMUp96>''Field Manual: Updates'', p.96</ref><br/>[[Far Vision|SLS Far Vision]] - ''[[Vincent|Vincent Mk.42]]''-class<br/>[[True Path|SLS True Path]] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class<br/>[[Promise|SLS Promise]] - ''[[Aegis]]''-class<br/> [[Path of Honor|SLS Path of Honor]] - ''[[Aegis]]''-class<br/>
 
|}
 
 
 
====Transcendent Naval Star====
 
  
{|class="wikitable" width='800px' style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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==Naval Assets==
! colspan="3" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"|Transcendent Naval Star
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{{main|Clan Nova Cat Naval Forces}}
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The Nova Cats maintained a Naval Tradition that rivals the [[Clan Snow Raven|Snow Ravens]], and while they have never made WarShips as high a priority, they maintained one of the larger fleets among the Clans. The losses due to the [[Trial of Retribution]], the [[Jihad]], and the defection of much of their ''touman'' to the [[Republic of the Sphere]] left them with only a DropShip and Merchant Fleet of [[Carrack]]-class vessels, but no naval assets for offensive use by [[3085]].
|width='300px'|'''3062'''<ref name=FMCSp110/><br/>[[Anna Rosse (Vessel)|SLS Anna Rosse]] - ''[[York (WarShip)|York]]''-class<br/>[[Future Triumph|SLS Future Triumph]] - ''[[Fredasa]]''-class<br/>[[Perilous Vision|SLS Perilous Vision]] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class<br/>[[Righteous Return|SLS Righteous Return]] - ''[[Vincent|Vincent Mk.42]]''-class<br/>[[Blade (Vessel)|SLS Blade]] - ''[[Aegis]]''-class<br/>[[Path of Honor|SLS Path of Honor]] - ''[[Aegis]]''-class<br/>[[Vision Quest|SLS Vision Quest]] - ''[[Aegis]]''-class
 
|width='300px'|'''3067''' <ref name=FMUp96/><br/>[[Future Triumph|SLS Future Triumph]] - ''[[Fredasa]]''-class<br/>[[Perilous Vision|SLS Perilous Vision]] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class<br/>[[Blade (Vessel)|SLS Blade]] - ''[[Aegis]]''-class<br/>[[Vision Quest|SLS Vision Quest]] - ''[[Aegis]]''-class<br/>
 
|}
 
  
====Mystic Naval Star ====
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* RSS ''[[Auspicium]]'', [[Aegis]]-class Heavy Cruiser - former NCS ''Blade''
 
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* RSS ''[[Triumphus]]'', [[Lola III]]-class Destroyer - former NCS ''Hunter''
{|class="wikitable" width='800px' style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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<ref name="FM:3085p185">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 185: "Republic Navy"</ref>
! colspan="3" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"|Mystic Naval Star
 
|-
 
|width='300px'|'''3062'''<ref name=FMCSp110/><br/>[[Spirit Vision|SLS Spirit Vision]] -  ''[[Vincent|Vincent Mk.42]]''-class<br/>[[Far Vision|SLS Far Vision]] - ''[[Vincent|Vincent Mk.42]]''-class<br/>[[Void (Vessel)|SLS Void]] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class<br/>[[Chronicle|SLS Chronicle]] - ''[[Aegis]]''-class<br/>[[Principle|SLS Principle]] - ''[[Aegis]]''-class<br/>[[Remembrance (Vessel)|SLS Remembrance]] - ''[[Aegis]]''-class
 
|width='300px'|'''3067''' <ref name=FMUp96/><br/>[[Severen Leroux (Vessel)|SLS Severen Leroux]] - ''[[Black Lion]]''-class <br/>[[Spirit Vision|SLS Spirit Vision]] -  ''[[Vincent|Vincent Mk.42]]''-class<br/>[[Void (Vessel)|SLS Void]] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class<br/>[[Chronicle|SLS Chronicle]] - ''[[Aegis]]''-class<br/>[[Principle|SLS Principle]] - ''[[Aegis]]''-class<br/>[[Remembrance (Vessel)|SLS Remembrance]] - ''[[Aegis]]''-class
 
|}
 
 
 
====Other Vessels====
 
'''<u>3062</u>''' <ref name=FMCSp110>''Field Manual: Comstar'', p.110</ref>
 
* NovaStar Keshik
 
:*[[Severen Leroux (Black Lion)|SLS Severen Leroux]] - ''[[Black Lion]]''-class <ref name=FMCSp110/>
 
 
 
 
 
'''<u>3067</u>''' <ref name=FMUp96>''Field Manual: Updates'', p.96</ref>
 
* merchant fleet
 
:* [[Growler|SLS Growler]] - ''[[Lola III]]''-class<ref name=FMUp96/>
 
:* [[Ranger (Lola III)|SLS Ranger]] - ''[[Lola III]]''-class<ref name=FMUp96/>
 
:* [[Hunter (Lola III)|SLS Hunter]] - ''[[Lola III]]''-class<ref name=FMUp96/>
 
:* [[Far Star|SLS Far Star]] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class<ref name=FMUp96/>
 
:* [[Enlightened Path (Carrack)|SLS Enlightened Path]] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class<ref name=FMUp96/>
 
:* [[Nebula|SLS Nebula]] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class<ref name=FMUp96/>
 
:* [[Glory Road|SLS Glory Road]] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class<ref name=FMUp96/>
 
:* [[Blessed Vision|SLS Blessed Vision]] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class<ref name=FMUp96/>
 
:* [[Pathfinder (Carrack)|SLS Pathfinder]] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class<ref name=FMUp96/>
 
:* [[Guiding Vision|SLS Guiding Vision]] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class<ref name=FMUp96/>
 
:* [[Bright Star (WarShip)|SLS Bright Star]] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class<ref name=FMUp96/>
 
:* [[Faithful Rite|SLS Faithful Rite]] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class<ref name=FMUp96/>
 
 
 
====Lost Ships====
 
:* [[Faithful|SLS Faithful]] - ''[[Lola III]]''-class - destroyed by [[Clan Ghost Bear]] ([[3067]])<ref name=FMUp96/>
 
:* [[Spirit Sight|SLS Spirit Sight]] - ''[[Fredasa]]''-class - destroyed by [[Clan Ghost Bear]] ([[3067]])<ref name=FMUp96/>
 
:* [[Blood Oath|SLS Blood Oath]] - ''[[Aegis]]''-class - destroyed by [[Clan Ghost Bear]] ([[3067]])<ref name=FMUp96/>
 
:* [[Bond|SLS Bond]] - ''[[Aegis]]''-class - destroyed by [[Clan Ghost Bear]] ([[3067]])<ref name=FMUp96/>
 
:* [[Righteous Return|SLS Righteous Return]] - ''[[Vincent|Vincent Mk.42]]''-class - destroyed by [[Clan Ghost Bear]] ([[3067]])<ref name=FMUp96/>
 
 
 
:* [[Anna Rosse (Vessel)|SLS Anna Rosse]] - ''[[York (WarShip)|York]]''-class - Heavy damaged by [[Clan Ghost Bear]] ([[3067]])<ref name=FMUp96/> later repaired but destroyed during the Jihad. <ref name=FRCp16> ''Field Report: Clans'', p. 16, "Fleet" </ref>
 
:* [[True Vision|SLS True Vision]] - ''[[Congress]]''-class - Heavy damaged  by [[Clan Ghost Bear]] ([[3067]]) <ref name=FMUp96/> later repaired but destroyed during the Jihad. <ref name=FRCp16/>
 
:* [[Void (Vessel)|SLS Void]] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class - destroyed during the Jihad.<ref name=FRCp16/>
 
:* [[Perilous Vision|SLS Perilous Vision]] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class - destroyed during the Jihad.<ref name=FRCp16/>
 
  
 
==Uniform==
 
==Uniform==
 
===Field and Dress Uniform===
 
===Field and Dress Uniform===
The field uniform of the Nova Cats consisted of a charcoal grey, full length body suit with banded collar. Glossy black patches, mimicking the pattern of a [[Nova Cat (species)|Nova Cat]]'s fur, form shoulderpads. A thin black line runs down the body and left arm of the uniform.  Footwear consists of a mocassin like black boot.  While not officially part of the uniform, many Nova Cat warriors also add a leather pouch to carry ''vineers'' from past battles.
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The field uniform of the Nova Cats consisted of a charcoal grey, full-length body suit with a banded collar. Glossy black patches, mimicking the pattern of a [[Nova Cat (species)|Nova Cat]]'s fur, form shoulder pads. A thin black line runs down the body and left arm of the uniform.  Footwear consists of a moccasin-like black boot.  While not officially part of the uniform, many Nova Cat warriors also add a leather pouch to carry ''vineers'' from past battles.
  
 
The Nova Cat dress uniform adds a black cape and cowl to the field uniform.
 
The Nova Cat dress uniform adds a black cape and cowl to the field uniform.
  
 
====SLDF Pattern====
 
====SLDF Pattern====
When the Second Star League was still active, the Field uniform of the Nova Cats underwent a change.  This version of the Nova Cat uniform merged the SLDF uniform with elements of the traditional Clan Nova Cat uniform.  
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When the Second Star League was still active, the Field uniform of the Nova Cats underwent a change.  This version of the Nova Cat uniform merged the SLDF uniform with elements of the traditional Clan Nova Cat uniform.
  
 
===Ceremonial Uniform===
 
===Ceremonial Uniform===
Worn only during ritual functions and Council meetings, the ceremonial uniform consists of shorts, vest with studded collar, and fingerless gloves. These pieces are made of black leather.  Laced leggings are added when footwear is desired, but this is considered optional. The uniform also adds an intricate headpiece, stylised after a nova cat head, that is worn on when called on by the Oathmaster or during Grand Council Meetings.
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Worn only during ritual functions and Council meetings, the ceremonial uniform consists of shorts, a vest with a studded collar, and fingerless gloves. These pieces are made of black leather.  Laced leggings are added when footwear is desired, but this is considered optional. The uniform also adds an intricate headpiece, styled after a nova cat head, worn when called on by the Oathmaster or during Grand Council Meetings.
  
An alternate version of the ceremonial uniform, worn in the presence of other Clans, replaces the shorts and vest with a full length body suit.
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An alternate version of the ceremonial uniform, worn in the presence of other Clans, replaces the shorts and vest with a full-length body suit.
  
 
===Insignia===
 
===Insignia===
 
Nova Cat warriors wear a colored [[Private#The_Clans|Dagger Star]] pin on the right side of their collar, denoting their branch of service. A pin on the left side of their collar denotes their Point position in a Star. A shoulder patch on the right shoulder denotes a warrior's rank, while the left shoulder shows his Galaxy and Cluster assignment. Finally, the insignia of Clan Nova Cat is worn as a patch on the left breast.
 
Nova Cat warriors wear a colored [[Private#The_Clans|Dagger Star]] pin on the right side of their collar, denoting their branch of service. A pin on the left side of their collar denotes their Point position in a Star. A shoulder patch on the right shoulder denotes a warrior's rank, while the left shoulder shows his Galaxy and Cluster assignment. Finally, the insignia of Clan Nova Cat is worn as a patch on the left breast.
 
  
 
==Ranks==
 
==Ranks==
While abjured, Clan Nova Cat maintains standard [[Clan military structure|Clan Military Organization]] and ranks.  
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While abjured, Clan Nova Cat maintains standard [[Clan military structure|Clan Military Organization]] and ranks.
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!colspan=10| Point positions
 
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! Point 1
 
! Point 1
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{|class="wikitable" width="500"
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! Rank
 
! Unit
 
! Unit
! Insignia  
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! Insignia
 
|-
 
|-
 
! MechWarrior<br>[[Point Commander]]
 
! MechWarrior<br>[[Point Commander]]
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|-
 
! [[saKhan]]
 
! [[saKhan]]
|  
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|align="center"|[[File:NovaCat-SaKhan.png|50px|SaKhan]]
 
|align="center"|[[File:NovaCat-SaKhan.png|50px|SaKhan]]
 
|-
 
|-
 
! [[Khan]]
 
! [[Khan]]
| Clan Nova Cat Touman
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| Clan Nova Cat ''touman''
 
|align="center"|[[File:NovaCat-Khan.png|50px|Khan]]
 
|align="center"|[[File:NovaCat-Khan.png|50px|Khan]]
 
|}
 
|}
  
 
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==Notes==
 
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The ''[[Luthien (scenario pack)|Luthien]]'' scenario pack lists a Fourth Nova Cat Assault Galaxy and a 183rd Nova Cat Assault Galaxy as being involved in the Battle of Luthien in 3052.  However, these two names are in error as the developers have stated that the book does not use the proper unit naming conventions for Clan Galaxies.  The name of the Galaxies involved on Luthien are unclear at this time.
 
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
<references />
 
<references />
* ''Field Manual: ComStar'', pp. 109-124, "Clan Nova Cat"; pp. 127-128
 
* ''Field Manual: Updates'', pp. 95-97, "Clan Nova Cat"
 
* ''Invading Clans,'' p. 7; pp. 101-107, "Clan Nova Cat"
 
 
  
 
==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
*[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forumarchive/index.php?topic=69867.0 Ask The Writers - NCS True Vision and Anna Rosse]
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*[http://battlecorps.com/BC2/news.html?article=430 BattleCorps: "Stalwart Nova Cat Weaponry"]
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* ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]''
*''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
*''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
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* ''[[Field Report: Clans]]''
*''[[Field Report: Clans]]''
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* ''[[Invading Clans]]''
*''[[Invading Clans]]''
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* ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]''
*''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]''
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* ''[[Strategic Operations]]''
*[http://www.classicbattletech.com/downloads/DA_Touring_the_Stars.pdf LinkNet - Touring the Stars with Bertram Habeas]
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]''
*''[[Strategic Operations]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: Project Phoenix]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: Project Phoenix]]''
 
 
 
  
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[[Category:Military Organizations]]

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The Clan Nova Cat touman comprises all military assets owned by Clan Nova Cat. Once one of the strongest Clan toumans, recent changes caused by the Nova Cats' Abjuration and other conflicts have left it a shell of its former self. Rebuilding difficulties have been compounded by a lack of resources.

History[edit]

Being led by their Warrior Castes, the history of the Nova Cat touman is intrinsically tied to the history of Clan Nova Cat.

Overview[edit]

Clan Nova Cat warriors place a high priority on accuracy and were known to challenge the Goliath Scorpions for marksmanship prior to the Nova Cat Abjuration. Nova Cat Warriors have a marked preference for laser-armed designs, a practice that originated from the Nova Cats perfecting the ER Lasers in use by Clan forces to this day. Recently[when?], Nova Cat warriors have cross-trained across a wide variety of unit types, the better to disguise the touman's issue with low resources.

Nova Cat commanders prize flexibility in tactical doctrine. They are quick to adapt to what works, regardless of origin, and are known to study the tactics of their rivals. The Nova Cats particularly prize the 'Hover-Drop' maneuver. In the 'hover-drop', Nova Cat 'Mechs will deploy from their DropShips while still in the lower atmosphere, removing the need for reentry cocoons. While dangerous, it allows the 'Mechs to fire while descending and minimizes enemy reaction time. In some cases, Nova Cat 'Mechs are known to disembark at a low level, allowing the DropShip to engage with its own weapon and provide additional cover fire.[1] Nova Cat units have also seen an increase in the use of combined arms tactics, more out of necessity than want.[when?][citation needed]

Clan Nova Cat is opportunistic when it comes to Clan honor. They still adhere to zellbrigen when possible, but are quick to drop it when refused.

Ground Forces[edit]

Traditionally, Nova Cat Clusters were standardized into one of eight types. Nova Cat units were focused on 'Mechs, specifically the OmniMech, as the core of their touman. Their forces appeared to favor medium and light designs, and those types continue to be the predominant 'Mech size seen in Nova Cat units. Clan Nova Cat maintained a typical Clan distribution of units, with front-line units using OmniMechs, second-line units using standard BattleMechs, and with vehicles being reserved for solahma units. The use of armored infantry was unpopular with the Nova Cats, but not forgotten.

Since their Abjuration, heavy losses, combined with a lack of resources, have radically changed the makeup of a Nova Cat Cluster. The Nova Cats are no longer able to maintain any sort of purity with their forces, with standard BattleMechs, and even vehicles now appearing in front-line formations. It has also seen the increased use of older machines, taken from Brian Caches, as well as Inner Sphere designs imported from outside governments. Nova Cat forces have also started the use of ProtoMechs and seen an increased focus on armored infantry.[when?][citation needed]

Aerospace Forces[edit]

The Nova Cats prize the flexibility and strength of aerospace units. Because of this, Nova Cat commanders are likely to keep a higher ratio of fighters in their bidding compared to most Clans.[citation needed]

Organization (Including Historical: Units)[edit]

The touman in 3079.[2][3][4]

Former Galaxies[edit]

In 3143, the Nova Cats would fight in a Kurita Rebellion. After backing the wrong side in the war, the Nova Cat touman was destroyed as a result.

Alpha Galaxy (Victory Over Delusion)[edit]

Alpha Galaxy
Ncaplha.png 3051-57
Vision Keshik
First Nova Cat Guards
449th Assault Cluster
489th Assault Cluster
3060
NovaStar Keshik
First Nova Cat Guards
449th Assault Cluster
489th Assault Cluster
3067
NovaStar Keshik
First Nova Cat Guards
449th Assault Cluster
489th Assault Cluster
Nova Cat Grenadiers Cluster
Dragonsfang Cluster

Delta Galaxy (Ways of Seeing)[edit]

Delta Galaxy
Delta Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat).jpg 3062-67
Shiva Keshik
Fourth Nova Cat Guards (The Oracles)
Forty-Fourth Nova Cat Cavaliers (The Five Actions)
Forty-Sixth Nova Cat Cavaliers (Fateful June)
119th Striker Cluster (Self Harmony)
3079
Shiva Keshik
Fourth Nova Cat Guards
Forty-Fourth Nova Cat Cavaliers
Forty-Sixth Nova Cat Cavaliers
246th Battle Cluster

Tau Galaxy (A New Path)[edit]

Tau Galaxy
Cntau.png 3060-79
Vision Keshik
Ninth Nova Cat Regulars
Twelfth Nova Cat Regulars
100th Striker Cluster
274th Battle Cluster

Xi Galaxy (Rossei's Faithful Followers)[edit]

Xi Galaxy
Galaxy Xi (Clan Nova Cat) logo.png 3054
First Garrison Cluster
Third Garrison Cluster
3062
First Garrison Cluster
Third Garrison Cluster
Fifth Garrison Cluster
3067
Rossei Keshik[5]
First Garrison Cluster
First Carabinieri Cluster
Second Carabinieri Cluster
Nova Cat Irregulars Cluster
Nova Cat Renegades Cluster
Dragonscales Cluster

Note that this Galaxy had Provisional status in 3062, upgraded to frontline status after Combine-Ghost Bear War.[6][7]

Note that all Clusters have been renamed in 3067, so the names above are no longer accurate. Two additional Clusters and a Keshik have also been added. The new Cluster names are: First & Second Nova Cat Carabinieri Clusters, Nova Cat Irregulars Cluster, Nova Cat Renegades Cluster and Dragonscales Cluster.[8]

Lambda Galaxy (Seishin-no Nekoryu)[edit]

Lambda Galaxy
Clan Nova Cat Logo Activated in august 3067.[7] 3067-85
Nekoryu Keshik
Nova Cat Hussars
Nova Cat Fusiliers

Omicron Provisional Galaxy[edit]

Omicron Provisional Galaxy
Cncomicronprovisionalgalaxy.jpg 3054
Fifth Garrison Cluster
Sixth Garrison Cluster
Fourth Nova Cat Regulars
Fifth Nova Cat Regulars
Sixth Nova Cat Regulars
3067
Thundercats Keshik
Nova Cat Jaegers Cluster
Nova Cat Legers Cluster
Nova Cat Rangers Cluster
Nova Cat Dragoons Cluster
3079-85
Nova Cat Jaegers Cluster
Nova Cat Legers Cluster
Nova Cat Rangers Cluster
Nova Cat Dragoons Cluster

Note that all Clusters has been renamed in 3067, so the names below are no longer accurate. The new names are Nova Cat Jaegers Cluster, Nova Cat Legers Cluster, Nova Cat Rangers Cluster and Nova Cat Dragoons Cluster.[8]

Fallen Galaxies[edit]

Beta Galaxy[edit]

Beta Galaxy (Spiritual Vision)
Clan Nova Cat Logo 3051
Lachesis Keshik
Nova Cat Lancers
179th Striker Cluster
Forty-Fourth Nova Cat Cavaliers
200th Aggressor Cluster

Gamma Galaxy[edit]

Gamma Galaxy
Gamma Galaxy Logo 3052
Twelfth Nova Cat Cavaliers

Kappa Galaxy[edit]

Kappa Galaxy
Clan Nova Cat Logo 3060
Fourth Provisional Garrison Cluster
Seventeenth Provisional Garrison Cluster
Forty-ninth Provisional Garrison Cluster

Destroyed in 3060 during the Nova Cat Abjurement.

Rho Provisional Galaxy[edit]

Rho Galaxy
Clan Nova Cat Logo 3060
Unknown

Destroyed during the Nova Cat Abjurement in 3060.

Upsilon Provisional Galaxy[edit]

Upsilon Galaxy
Clan Nova Cat Logo 3060
Unknown

Destroyed during the Nova Cat Abjurement in 3060.

Sigma Galaxy (Spiritual Vision)[edit]

Sigma Galaxy
Galaxy Sigma (Clan Nova Cat) logo.png 3059
Lachesis Keshik
Nova Cat Lancers
179th Striker Cluster
246th Battle Cluster
189th Striker Cluster
3067
Lachesis Keshik
Nova Cat Lancers (The Path of Right)
179th Striker Cluster (Circle of Power)
246th Battle Cluster (Truth of Ages)
189th Striker Cluster (Hold to the Path)
Dragonsclaw Cluster
Added in 3060s.[5]

Chi Provisional Galaxy[edit]

Chi Provisional Galaxy
Chipg-clannovacat.jpg 3054-3059
Tenth Garrison Cluster (Onward)
Eleventh Garrison Cluster (No Misstep)
Twelfth Garrison Cluster (Integral Truth)
115th Garrison Cluster
153rd Garrison Cluster (Eternal Power)
3060-3062
Tenth Garrison Cluster
Eleventh Garrison Cluster
Twelfth Garrison Cluster
153rd Garrison Cluster

Destroyed in 3062 during Combine-Ghost Bear War[9]

Omega Provisional Galaxy[edit]

Omega Provisional Galaxy
Omega Provisional Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat).jpg 3054-3059
Thirteenth Garrison Cluster (Reflections)
Fourteenth Garrison Cluster (A Thousand Years)
Fifteenth Garrison Cluster (Freedom of Right)
Ninth Nova Cat Regulars
Twelfth Nova Cat Regulars
3060-3062
Thirteenth Garrison Cluster
Fourteenth Garrison Cluster
Fifteenth Garrison Cluster
115th Garrison Cluster

Destroyed in 3062 during Combine-Ghost Bear War[9]

Zeta Provisional Galaxy[edit]

Zeta Provisional Galaxy
Zetapg-clannovacat.jpg 3062
Thirty-Seventh Garrison Cluster (Lost Ones)
Forty-Fourth Garrison Cluster (The Fallen)
Sixty-Seventh Garrison Cluster (Heretics)
167th Garrison Cluster (Long Road)
First Dragoncat Cluster

Mauled during Combine-Ghost Bear War, the survivors deserted in 3062 and the Galaxy was struck from the rolls.[9]

Unassigned Clusters deployed during Operation Revival[edit]

Naval Assets[edit]

The Nova Cats maintained a Naval Tradition that rivals the Snow Ravens, and while they have never made WarShips as high a priority, they maintained one of the larger fleets among the Clans. The losses due to the Trial of Retribution, the Jihad, and the defection of much of their touman to the Republic of the Sphere left them with only a DropShip and Merchant Fleet of Carrack-class vessels, but no naval assets for offensive use by 3085.

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Uniform[edit]

Field and Dress Uniform[edit]

The field uniform of the Nova Cats consisted of a charcoal grey, full-length body suit with a banded collar. Glossy black patches, mimicking the pattern of a Nova Cat's fur, form shoulder pads. A thin black line runs down the body and left arm of the uniform. Footwear consists of a moccasin-like black boot. While not officially part of the uniform, many Nova Cat warriors also add a leather pouch to carry vineers from past battles.

The Nova Cat dress uniform adds a black cape and cowl to the field uniform.

SLDF Pattern[edit]

When the Second Star League was still active, the Field uniform of the Nova Cats underwent a change. This version of the Nova Cat uniform merged the SLDF uniform with elements of the traditional Clan Nova Cat uniform.

Ceremonial Uniform[edit]

Worn only during ritual functions and Council meetings, the ceremonial uniform consists of shorts, a vest with a studded collar, and fingerless gloves. These pieces are made of black leather. Laced leggings are added when footwear is desired, but this is considered optional. The uniform also adds an intricate headpiece, styled after a nova cat head, worn when called on by the Oathmaster or during Grand Council Meetings.

An alternate version of the ceremonial uniform, worn in the presence of other Clans, replaces the shorts and vest with a full-length body suit.

Insignia[edit]

Nova Cat warriors wear a colored Dagger Star pin on the right side of their collar, denoting their branch of service. A pin on the left side of their collar denotes their Point position in a Star. A shoulder patch on the right shoulder denotes a warrior's rank, while the left shoulder shows his Galaxy and Cluster assignment. Finally, the insignia of Clan Nova Cat is worn as a patch on the left breast.

Ranks[edit]

While abjured, Clan Nova Cat maintains standard Clan Military Organization and ranks.

Point positions
Point 1 Point 2 Point 3 Point 4 Point 5
NovaCat-Point1.png NovaCat-Point2.png NovaCat-Point3.png NovaCat-Point4.png NovaCat-Point5.png
Rank Unit Insignia
MechWarrior
Point Commander
Point Point Commander
Star Commander Star Star Commander
Star Captain Binary/Trinary Star Captain
Star Colonel/
Star Commodore (Naval Equivalent)
Cluster Star Colonel
Galaxy Commander/
Star Admiral (Naval Equivalent)
Galaxy Galaxy Commander
saKhan SaKhan
Khan Clan Nova Cat touman Khan

Notes[edit]

The Luthien scenario pack lists a Fourth Nova Cat Assault Galaxy and a 183rd Nova Cat Assault Galaxy as being involved in the Battle of Luthien in 3052. However, these two names are in error as the developers have stated that the book does not use the proper unit naming conventions for Clan Galaxies. The name of the Galaxies involved on Luthien are unclear at this time.

References[edit]

  1. Strategic Operations, p. 90: "Punitive Strike"
  2. Field Manual: ComStar, pp. 116–124
  3. Field Manual: Updates, pp. 95–97, 100
  4. Field Report: Clans, p. 17
  5. 5.0 5.1 Field Manual: Updates, p. 100
  6. Field Manual: ComStar, p. 120
  7. 7.0 7.1 Field Manual: Updates, p. 97
  8. 8.0 8.1 Field Manual: Updates, p. 101
  9. 9.0 9.1 9.2 Field Manual: Updates, p. 96
  10. Field Manual: 3085, p. 185: "Republic Navy"

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