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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]] ''Toumans'', 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 with a lack of resources.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
{{main|Clan Nova Cat#History}}
 
{{main|Clan Nova Cat#History}}
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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.
 
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 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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Recently{{when}}, Nova Cat warriors have been lead to cross train across a wide variety of unit types, the better to disguise the ''Touman''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s issue with low resources.
  
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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.{{when}}{{cn}}
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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.{{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.
 
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.
  
 
===Ground Forces===
 
===Ground Forces===
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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 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 unit, 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.
  
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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}}
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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===
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===Naval Forces===
 
===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 focused as high a priority on [[Warship]]s, maintained one of the larger fleets among the Clans.{{cn}}
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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.{{cn}}
  
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==Organization (Including Historical Units)==
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==Organization (Including Historical: Units)==
  
 
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>
 
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>
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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 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>
  
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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 name=FMUp101>''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: 1st & 2nd Nova Cat Carabinieri Clusters, Nova Cat Irregulars Cluster, Nova Cat Renegades Cluster and Dragonscales Cluster.<ref name=FMUp101>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 101</ref>
  
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====Lambda Galaxy (Seishin-no Nekoryu)====
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====Lambda Galaxy (''Seishin-no Nekoryu'')====
 
{{main|Lambda Galaxy (Clan Nova Cats)}}
 
{{main|Lambda Galaxy (Clan Nova Cats)}}
 
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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 name=FMUp101 />
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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 name=FMUp101 />
  
 
===Fallen Galaxies===
 
===Fallen Galaxies===
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! colspan="2" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"|Vision Naval Star
 
! colspan="2" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"|Vision Naval Star
 
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|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/>[[SLS Promise]] - ''[[Aegis]]''-class
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|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 (Individual Aegis-class WarShip)|SLS ''Promise'']] - ''[[Aegis]]''-class
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|width='300px'|'''3067'''<ref name=FMUp96 /><br/>[[Far Vision|SLS Far Vision]] - ''[[Vincent|Vincent Mk.42]]''-class<br/>[[True Path|SLS True Path]] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class<br/>[[SLS Promise]] - ''[[Aegis]]''-class<br/> [[Path of Honor|SLS Path of Honor]] - ''[[Aegis]]''-class<br/>
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|width='300px'|'''3067'''<ref name=FMUp96 /><br/>[[Far Vision|SLS ''Far Vision'']] - ''[[Vincent|Vincent Mk.42]]''-class<br/>[[True Path|SLS ''True Path'']] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class<br/>[[Promise (Individual Aegis-class WarShip)|SLS ''Promise'']] - ''[[Aegis]]''-class<br/> [[Path of Honor|SLS ''Path of Honor'']] - ''[[Aegis]]''-class<br/>
 
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! colspan="2" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"|Transcendent Naval Star
 
! colspan="2" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"|Transcendent Naval Star
 
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|-
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|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 (Individual Aegis-class WarShip)|SLS Vision Quest]] - ''[[Aegis]]''-class
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|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 (Individual Aegis-class WarShip)|SLS ''Vision Quest'']] - ''[[Aegis]]''-class
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|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 (Individual Aegis-class WarShip)|SLS Vision Quest]] - ''[[Aegis]]''-class<br/>
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|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 (Individual Aegis-class WarShip)|SLS ''Vision Quest'']] - ''[[Aegis]]''-class<br/>
 
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! colspan="2" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"|Mystic Naval Star
 
! colspan="2" style="border-bottom:2px solid black"|Mystic Naval Star
 
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|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
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|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
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|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
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|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
 
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'''<u>3062</u>'''
 
'''<u>3062</u>'''
 
* NovaStar Keshik
 
* NovaStar Keshik
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:*[[Severen Leroux (Black Lion)|SLS Severen Leroux]] - ''[[Black Lion]]''-class<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 110</ref>
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:*[[Severen Leroux (Black Lion)|SLS ''Severen Leroux'']] - ''[[Black Lion]]''-class<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 110</ref>
  
 
'''<u>3067</u>'''
 
'''<u>3067</u>'''
 
* merchant fleet
 
* merchant fleet
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:* [[Growler|SLS Growler]] - ''[[Lola III]]''-class
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:* [[Growler|SLS ''Growler'']] - ''[[Lola III]]''-class
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:* [[Ranger (Individual Lola III-class WarShip, Clan Nova Cat)|SLS Ranger]] - ''[[Lola III]]''-class
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:* [[Ranger (Individual Lola III-class WarShip, Clan Nova Cat)|SLS ''Ranger'']] - ''[[Lola III]]''-class
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:* [[Hunter (Lola III)|SLS Hunter]] - ''[[Lola III]]''-class
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:* [[Hunter (Lola III)|SLS ''Hunter'']] - ''[[Lola III]]''-class
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:* [[Far Star|SLS Far Star]] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class
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:* [[Far Star|SLS ''Far Star'']] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class
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:* [[Enlightened Path (Carrack)|SLS Enlightened Path]] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class
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:* [[Enlightened Path (Carrack)|SLS ''Enlightened Path'']] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class
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:* [[Nebula|SLS Nebula]] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class
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:* [[Nebula|SLS ''Nebula'']] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class
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:* [[Glory Road|SLS Glory Road]] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class
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:* [[Glory Road|SLS ''Glory Road'']] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class
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:* [[Blessed Vision|SLS Blessed Vision]] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class
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:* [[Blessed Vision|SLS ''Blessed Vision'']] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class
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:* [[Pathfinder (Carrack)|SLS Pathfinder]] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class
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:* [[Pathfinder (Carrack)|SLS ''Pathfinder'']] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class
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:* [[Guiding Vision|SLS Guiding Vision]] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class
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:* [[Guiding Vision|SLS ''Guiding Vision'']] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class
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:* [[Bright Star (WarShip)|SLS Bright Star]] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class
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:* [[Bright Star (WarShip)|SLS ''Bright Star'']] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class
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:* [[Faithful Rite|SLS Faithful Rite]] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class
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:* [[Faithful Rite|SLS ''Faithful Rite'']] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class
 
<ref name=FMUp96 />
 
<ref name=FMUp96 />
  
 
====Lost Ships====
 
====Lost Ships====
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:* [[Faithful|SLS Faithful]] - ''[[Lola III]]''-class - destroyed by [[Clan Ghost Bear]] ([[3067]])<ref name=FMUp96/>
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:* [[Faithful|SLS ''Faithful'']] - ''[[Lola III]]''-class - destroyed by [[Clan Ghost Bear]] ([[3067]])<ref name=FMUp96/>
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:* [[Spirit Sight|SLS Spirit Sight]] - ''[[Fredasa]]''-class - destroyed by [[Clan Ghost Bear]] ([[3067]])<ref name=FMUp96/>
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:* [[Spirit Sight|SLS ''Spirit Sight'']] - ''[[Fredasa]]''-class - destroyed by [[Clan Ghost Bear]] ([[3067]])<ref name=FMUp96/>
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:* [[Blood Oath|SLS Blood Oath]] - ''[[Aegis]]''-class - destroyed by [[Clan Ghost Bear]] ([[3067]])<ref name=FMUp96/>
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:* [[Blood Oath|SLS ''Blood Oath'']] - ''[[Aegis]]''-class - destroyed by [[Clan Ghost Bear]] ([[3067]])<ref name=FMUp96/>
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:* [[Bond|SLS Bond]] - ''[[Aegis]]''-class - destroyed by [[Clan Ghost Bear]] ([[3067]])<ref name=FMUp96/>
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:* [[Bond|SLS ''Bond'']] - ''[[Aegis]]''-class - destroyed by [[Clan Ghost Bear]] ([[3067]])<ref name=FMUp96/>
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:* [[Righteous Return|SLS Righteous Return]] - ''[[Vincent|Vincent Mk.42]]''-class - destroyed by [[Clan Ghost Bear]] ([[3067]])<ref name=FMUp96/>
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:* [[Righteous Return|SLS ''Righteous Return'']] - ''[[Vincent|Vincent Mk.42]]''-class - destroyed by [[Clan Ghost Bear]] ([[3067]])<ref name=FMUp96/>
  
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:* [[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>
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:* [[Anna Rosse (Vessel)|SLS ''Anna Rosse'']] - ''[[York (WarShip)|York]]''-class - heavily 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>
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:* [[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/>
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:* [[True Vision|SLS ''True Vision'']] - ''[[Congress]]''-class - heavily damaged by [[Clan Ghost Bear]] ([[3067]]);<ref name=FMUp96/> later repaired but destroyed during the Jihad.<ref name=FRCp16/>
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:* [[Void (Vessel)|SLS Void]] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class - destroyed during the Jihad.<ref name=FRCp16/>
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:* [[Void (Vessel)|SLS ''Void'']] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class - destroyed during the Jihad.<ref name=FRCp16/>
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:* [[Perilous Vision|SLS Perilous Vision]] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class - destroyed during the Jihad.<ref name=FRCp16/>
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:* [[Perilous Vision|SLS ''Perilous Vision'']] - ''[[Carrack]]''-class - destroyed during the Jihad.<ref name=FRCp16/>
  
 
==Uniform==
 
==Uniform==
 
===Field and Dress Uniform===
 
===Field and Dress Uniform===
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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 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.
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===Ceremonial Uniform===
 
===Ceremonial Uniform===
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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, 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, 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.
 
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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==References==
 
==References==
 
<references />
 
<references />
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* ''Field Manual: ComStar'', pp. 109–124, 127–128
 
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* ''Invading Clans,'', pp. 7, 101–107
 
  
 
==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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* [http://www.classicbattletech.com/forumarchive/index.php?topic=69867.0 Ask The Writers - NCS True Vision and Anna Rosse] (dead link)
 
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* [http://battlecorps.com/BC2/news.html?article=430 BattleCorps: "Stalwart Nova Cat Weaponry"] (dead link)
 
 
* ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
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* ''[[Invading Clans]]''
 
* ''[[Invading Clans]]''
 
* ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]''
 
* ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]''
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* [http://www.classicbattletech.com/downloads/DA_Touring_the_Stars.pdf LinkNet - Touring the Stars with Bertram Habeas] (dead link)
 
 
* ''[[Strategic Operations]]''
 
* ''[[Strategic Operations]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: Project Phoenix]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: Project Phoenix]]''
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[[Category:Military Organizations]]
 
[[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 with a lack of resources.

History

Main article: Clan Nova Cat § History

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

Overview

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 been lead to cross train 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 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.[1] Nova Cat units have also seen an increase in the use of combined arms tactics, more out of necessity then want.[when?][citation needed]

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.

Ground Forces

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 unit, 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

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]

Naval Forces

The Nova Cats maintained a Naval Tradition that rivals the Snow Ravens, and while they have never focused as high a priority on WarShips, maintained one of the larger fleets among the Clans.[citation needed]

Organization (Including Historical: Units)

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

Former Galaxies

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

Alpha Galaxy (Victory Over Delusion)

Main article: Alpha Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)
Alpha Galaxy
Ncaplha.png 3051-57
Vision Keshik
1st Nova Cat Guards
449th Assault Cluster
489th Assault Cluster 		3060
NovaStar Keshik
1st Nova Cat Guards
449th Assault Cluster
489th Assault Cluster 		3067
NovaStar Keshik
1st Nova Cat Guards
449th Assault Cluster
489th Assault Cluster
Nova Cat Grenadiers Cluster
Dragonsfang Cluster

Delta Galaxy (Ways of Seeing)

Main article: Delta Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)
Delta Galaxy
Delta Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat).jpg 3062-67
Shiva Keshik
4th Nova Cat Guards (The Oracles)
44th Nova Cat Cavaliers (The Five Actions)
46th Nova Cat Cavaliers (Fateful June)
119th Striker Cluster (Self Harmony) 		3079
Shiva Keshik
4th Nova Cat Guards
44th Nova Cat Cavaliers
46th Nova Cat Cavaliers
246th Battle Cluster

Tau Galaxy (A New Path)

Main article: Tau Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)
Tau Galaxy
Cntau.png 3060-79
Vision Keshik
9th Nova Cat Regulars
12th Nova Cat Regulars
100th Striker Cluster
274th Battle Cluster

Xi Galaxy (Rossei's Faithful Followers)

Main article: Xi Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)
Xi Galaxy
Galaxy Xi (Clan Nova Cat) logo.png 3054
1st Garrison Cluster
3rd Garrison Cluster
 3062
1st Garrison Cluster
3rd Garrison Cluster
5th Garrison Cluster 		3067
Rossei Keshik[5]
1st Garrison Cluster
1st Carabinieri Cluster
2nd 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: 1st & 2nd Nova Cat Carabinieri Clusters, Nova Cat Irregulars Cluster, Nova Cat Renegades Cluster and Dragonscales Cluster.[8]

Lambda Galaxy (Seishin-no Nekoryu)

Main article: Lambda Galaxy (Clan Nova Cats)
Lambda Galaxy
Clan Nova Cat Logo Activated in august 3067.[7] 3067-85
Nekoryu Keshik
Nova Cat Hussars
Nova Cat Fusiliers

Omicron Provisional Galaxy

Main article: Omicron Provisional Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)
Omicron Provisional Galaxy
Cncomicronprovisionalgalaxy.jpg 3054
5th Garrison Cluster
6th Garrison Cluster
4th Nova Cat Regulars
5th Nova Cat Regulars
6th 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 Dragons Cluster.[8]

Fallen Galaxies

Beta Galaxy

Main article: Beta Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)
Beta Galaxy (Spiritual Vision)
Clan Nova Cat Logo 3051
Lachesis Keshik
Nova Cat Lancers
179th Striker Cluster
44th Nova Cat Cavaliers
200th Aggressor Cluster

Gamma Galaxy

Main article: Gamma Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)
Gamma Galaxy
Gamma Galaxy Logo 3052
12th Nova Cat Cavaliers

Kappa Galaxy

Main article: Kappa Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)
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

Main article: Rho Provisional Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)
Rho Galaxy
Clan Nova Cat Logo 3060
Unknown

Destroyed during the Nova Cat Abjurement in 3060.

Upsilon Provisional Galaxy

Main article: Upsilon Provisional Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)
Upsilon Galaxy
Clan Nova Cat Logo 3060
Unknown

Destroyed during the Nova Cat Abjurement in 3060.

Sigma Galaxy (Spiritual Vision)

Main article: Sigma Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)
Sigma Galaxy
File:Sigma Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat).jpg 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

Main article: Chi Provisional Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)
Chi Provisional Galaxy
Chipg-clannovacat.jpg 3054-3059
10th Garrison Cluster (Onward)
11th Garrison Cluster (No Misstep)
12th Garrison Cluster (Integral Truth)
115th Garrison Cluster
153rd Garrison Cluster (Eternal Power) 		3060-3062
10th Garrison Cluster
11th Garrison Cluster
12th Garrison Cluster
153rd Garrison Cluster

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

Omega Provisional Galaxy

Main article: Omega Provisional Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)
Omega Provisional Galaxy
Omega Provisional Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat).jpg 3054-3059
13th Garrison Cluster (Reflections)
14th Garrison Cluster (A Thousand Years)
15th Garrison Cluster (Freedom of Right)
9th Nova Cat Regulars
12th Nova Cat Regulars 		3060-3062
13th Garrison Cluster
14th Garrison Cluster
15th Garrison Cluster
115th Garrison Cluster

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

Zeta Provisional Galaxy

Main article: Zeta Provisional Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)
Zeta Provisional Galaxy
Zetapg-clannovacat.jpg 3062
37th Garrison Cluster (Lost Ones)
44th Garrison Cluster (The Fallen)
67th 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

Nova Cat Naval Reserve

Vision Naval Star

Vision Naval Star
3062[10]
SLS True Vision - Congress-class
SLS Faithful - Lola III-class
SLS Spirit Sigh - Fredasa-class
SLS True Path - Carrack-class
SLS Blood Oath - Aegis-class
SLS Bond - Aegis-class
SLS Promise - Aegis-class 		3067[9]
SLS Far Vision - Vincent Mk.42-class
SLS True Path - Carrack-class
SLS Promise - Aegis-class
SLS Path of Honor - Aegis-class

Transcendent Naval Star

Transcendent Naval Star
3062[10]
SLS Anna Rosse - York-class
SLS Future Triumph - Fredasa-class
SLS Perilous Vision - Carrack-class
SLS Righteous Return - Vincent Mk.42-class
SLS Blade - Aegis-class
SLS Path of Honor - Aegis-class
SLS Vision Quest - Aegis-class 		3067[9]
SLS Future Triumph - Fredasa-class
SLS Perilous Vision - Carrack-class
SLS Blade - Aegis-class
SLS Vision Quest - Aegis-class

Mystic Naval Star

Mystic Naval Star
3062[10]
SLS Spirit Vision - Vincent Mk.42-class
SLS Far Vision - Vincent Mk.42-class
SLS Void - Carrack-class
SLS Chronicle - Aegis-class
SLS Principle - Aegis-class
SLS Remembrance - Aegis-class 		3067[9]
SLS Severen Leroux - Black Lion-class
SLS Spirit Vision - Vincent Mk.42-class
SLS Void - Carrack-class
SLS Chronicle - Aegis-class
SLS Principle - Aegis-class
SLS Remembrance - Aegis-class

Other Vessels

3062

  • NovaStar Keshik

3067

  • merchant fleet

[9]

Lost Ships

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'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

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

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, 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

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

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

The Luthien (scenario pack) lists a 4th 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

  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. ↑ 9.00 9.01 9.02 9.03 9.04 9.05 9.06 9.07 9.08 9.09 9.10 9.11 9.12 9.13 Field Manual: Updates, p. 96
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Field Manual: ComStar, p. 110
  11. ↑ Field Manual: ComStar, p. 110
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 Field Report: Clans, p. 16: "Fleet"

Bibliography

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