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* Alt. Config. S - The S configuration is made for urban combat. The 'Mech has six highly accurate [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. For use against soft targets, the ''Nova'' S has four [[Machine Gun]]s. For added protection from missile attacks, the 'Mech has an [[Anti-Missile System]]. It also has an [[Active Probe]] to detect any hidden enemy units. BV (1.0) = 2,063 BV (2.0) = 2,061 | * Alt. Config. S - The S configuration is made for urban combat. The 'Mech has six highly accurate [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. For use against soft targets, the ''Nova'' S has four [[Machine Gun]]s. For added protection from missile attacks, the 'Mech has an [[Anti-Missile System]]. It also has an [[Active Probe]] to detect any hidden enemy units. BV (1.0) = 2,063 BV (2.0) = 2,061 | ||
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| + | *[[Diana Pryde]] of [[Clan Jade Falcon]] and the daughter of [[Aidan Pryde]] used a ''Nova'' during her successful [[Bloodname]] Trial.<ref>''[[Falcon Rising]]''</ref> | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
These variants are non-OmniMech designs and should not be confused with the OmniMech ''Nova''. | These variants are non-OmniMech designs and should not be confused with the OmniMech ''Nova''. | ||
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*Dark Age '''Black Hawk'''- This variant that is in action during the 3130s modifies the chassis by removing a ton and a half of armor and using an [[Endo Steel]] internal structure. The weight saved enables this variant to mount a pair of [[ER Large Laser]]s for direct fire support and four [[Streak SRM-4]]s for close range work. BV (1.0) = 2,047 | *Dark Age '''Black Hawk'''- This variant that is in action during the 3130s modifies the chassis by removing a ton and a half of armor and using an [[Endo Steel]] internal structure. The weight saved enables this variant to mount a pair of [[ER Large Laser]]s for direct fire support and four [[Streak SRM-4]]s for close range work. BV (1.0) = 2,047 | ||
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*Dark Age '''Black Hawk 2''' - This variant is also built on an Endo Steel structure, but removes only a half ton of armor. It also carries paired ER Large Lasers, but mounts dual [[ATM 6]]s, each fed by two tons of ammunition. BV (1.0) = 1,964 | *Dark Age '''Black Hawk 2''' - This variant is also built on an Endo Steel structure, but removes only a half ton of armor. It also carries paired ER Large Lasers, but mounts dual [[ATM 6]]s, each fed by two tons of ammunition. BV (1.0) = 1,964 | ||
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*''[[Black Hawk-KU]]'' - Lacking [[Endo Steel]] and [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor, [[Kurita|Kuritan]] engineers were able to retro-engineering the ''[[Black Hawk-KU]]'' OmniMech based on the ''Nova''.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058'', pg. 90</ref> | *''[[Black Hawk-KU]]'' - Lacking [[Endo Steel]] and [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor, [[Kurita|Kuritan]] engineers were able to retro-engineering the ''[[Black Hawk-KU]]'' OmniMech based on the ''Nova''.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058'', pg. 90</ref> | ||
*''[[Penetrator]]'' - The ''Nova'' was the basis for the ''Penetrator'' Inner Sphere BattleMech. Though slower than the ''Nova'', the ''Penetrator'' is a formidable machine featuring all energy weapons and jump jets.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055'' - page 70</ref> | *''[[Penetrator]]'' - The ''Nova'' was the basis for the ''Penetrator'' Inner Sphere BattleMech. Though slower than the ''Nova'', the ''Penetrator'' is a formidable machine featuring all energy weapons and jump jets.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055'' - page 70</ref> | ||
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' | ||
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Revision as of 23:43, 22 February 2010
- This article is about the Clan OmniMech. For the military unit, see Nova (unit).
| Nova (Black Hawk) | |
| Nova | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Tokasha Mechworks |
| Model | Prime |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 11,586,250 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 50 tons |
| Chassis | Star League XTA |
| Armor | Forge Type HH30 |
| Engine | 250 XL Model SF-2 |
| Speed | 86.4 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Clan Standard Type A2 |
| Armament |
Primary Configuration |
| BV (1.0) | 2,448 |
| BV (2.0) | 2,663 |
Contents
Description
The Nova is a versatile medium OmniMech that is capable of acting as a workhorse design in most forces. In fact, the design is so well balanced that it inspired the creation of the Black Hawk-KU, an Inner Sphere design based on the Nova and named using the Inner Sphere code name for this 'Mech: Black Hawk.
However, the number of Novas has been diminishing, because the design has not been in production since 2921. Designed as an early OmniMech by Clan Hell's Horses, the Nova was produced at the famous Tokasha Mechworks beginning in 2870. At the time of its introduction, the Nova was designed for infantry support, and was the first OmniMech designed with hardpoints allowing elementals to easily mount and dismount the chassis. However, after Tokasha was taken by Clan Ghost Bear during the Battle of Tokasha, production of the Nova ceased. Since 2921, every Clan has acquired Nova OmniMechs as isorla.
Armament
Equipped with a 250 XL Model SF-2 Fusion Engine, the Nova has a ground speed of 86.4 km/h that allows it to keep up with most heavy and assault 'Mechs while being outpaced by most lighter 'Mechs. However, the Nova remains very maneuverable through the use of five jump jets, allowing the Nova to jump up to 150 meters. The fourteen double heat sinks that the Nova mounts are barely sufficient to handle its heavy heat load of its variants. The Nova is also protected by ten tons of armor, providing the 'Mech with ninety-six percent of its maximum armor protection.
In its primary configuration the Nova is a devastating close combat 'Mech and battle armor killer that is capable of delivering a powerful barrage with its twelve ER Medium Lasers. To help it use these as effectively as possible, the Nova has added four more double heat sinks bringing the total up to eighteen. Even with the added double heat sinks, the Nova prime is capable of producing almost twice as much heat as it can dissipate.
Alternate Configurations
- Alt. Config. A - A long range sniper configuration, the Nova A has a pair of powerful Clan ER PPCs for long range combat. For protection at close range, the Nova A has a single Medium Pulse Laser and also mounts two Anti-Missile Systems for protection from missile fire. BV (1.0) = 2,298, BV (2.0) = 2,422
- Alt. Config. B - Also designed around long range combat, the B configuration carries an Ultra Autocannon/5 which can fire twice as fast as a standard autocannon and a highly accurate Large Pulse Laser as its primary weapons. These are backed up for close combat by an ER Small Laser and, for soft targets, it has two Machine Guns. BV (1.0) = 1,501, BV (2.0) = 1,543
- Alt. Config. C - The C configuration of the Nova has a powerful Gauss Rifle as its primary weapon, allowing it to keep enemies at arms reach. For protection at close ranges, the Nova C has a highly accurate Small Pulse Laser. BV (1.0) = 1,455, BV (2.0) = 1,515
- Alt. Config. D - Intended as a fire suport 'Mech, the D configuration has an LRM-20 launcher for long range direct and indirect fire support and an LB-X Autocannon/5 that allows it to work as a vehicle hunter and in an anti-aircraft role. BV (1.0) = 1,392, BV (2.0) = 1,450
- Alt. Config. E - The Nova E carries an ATM-12 launcher that can fire missiles for short, medium, and long ranges as its primary weapon. For added close range capability, the 'Mech has three ER Medium Lasers. BV (1.0) = 2,315, BV (2.0) = 2,078
- Alt. Config. F - Similar to the E, the Nova F wields three ER Medium Lasers. In addition, it has a Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle 20. BV (2.0) = 1,976
- Alt. Config. H - A highly feared configuration of the Nova, the H configuration carries ten Heavy Medium Lasers, allowing the Nova H to eviscerate most 'Mechs that get into its range. BV (1.0) = 1,552, BV (2.0) = 1,832
- Alt. Config. S - The S configuration is made for urban combat. The 'Mech has six highly accurate Medium Pulse Lasers. For use against soft targets, the Nova S has four Machine Guns. For added protection from missile attacks, the 'Mech has an Anti-Missile System. It also has an Active Probe to detect any hidden enemy units. BV (1.0) = 2,063 BV (2.0) = 2,061
Notable Pilots
- Diana Pryde of Clan Jade Falcon and the daughter of Aidan Pryde used a Nova during her successful Bloodname Trial.[1]
Variants
These variants are non-OmniMech designs and should not be confused with the OmniMech Nova.
- Dark Age Black Hawk- This variant that is in action during the 3130s modifies the chassis by removing a ton and a half of armor and using an Endo Steel internal structure. The weight saved enables this variant to mount a pair of ER Large Lasers for direct fire support and four Streak SRM-4s for close range work. BV (1.0) = 2,047
- Dark Age Black Hawk 2 - This variant is also built on an Endo Steel structure, but removes only a half ton of armor. It also carries paired ER Large Lasers, but mounts dual ATM 6s, each fed by two tons of ammunition. BV (1.0) = 1,964
Related BattleMechs
- Supernova - The Nova OmniMech appears to be an Omni-version of the Supernova Clan BattleMech. In turn, the Supernova was designed as an ammunition-independent version of the venerable Star League King Crab.[2] BV (1.0) = ?, BV (2.0) = ?
- Black Hawk-KU - Lacking Endo Steel and Ferro-Fibrous armor, Kuritan engineers were able to retro-engineering the Black Hawk-KU OmniMech based on the Nova.[3]
- Penetrator - The Nova was the basis for the Penetrator Inner Sphere BattleMech. Though slower than the Nova, the Penetrator is a formidable machine featuring all energy weapons and jump jets.[4]
References
- ↑ Falcon Rising
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, pg. 190
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3058, pg. 90
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 - page 70