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==Description==
A [['Mech]] feared by many [[Inner Sphere]] pilots, the '''''Supernova''''' seems to be an advanced version of the ''[[Nova (Black Hawk)|Black Hawk]]'', though it was developed before that venerable [[OmniMech]]. It is slow, however, topping out at only only 54 kph, but this disadvantage was solved with a good amount of armor for a 90 ton 'Mech. Just like the ''Black Hawk'''s Prime variant, it is made to survive long battles without supply lines.<ref name=TRO:3058U/>
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A [['Mech]] feared by many [[Inner Sphere]] pilots, the '''''Supernova''''' seems to be an advanced version of the ''[[Nova (Black Hawk)|Black Hawk]]'', though it was developed before that venerable [[OmniMech]]. It is slow, however, topping out at only 54 kph, but this disadvantage was solved with a good amount of armor for a 90 ton 'Mech. Just like the ''Black Hawk'''s Prime variant, it is made to survive long battles without supply lines.<ref name=TRO:3058U/>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==

Revision as of 05:56, 5 March 2015

This article is about the Clan Battlemech. For the military unit, see Supernova (unit).
Supernova
Supernova
Production information
Manufacturer Irece Alpha, Barcella Alpha, Brim Ironworks[1]
Production Year 2846[2]
Model Prime
Class Assault
Cost 9,346,100 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 90 tons
Chassis NCIS Standard Type A
Armor Omega Heavy Stellarguard
Engine Consolidated 270 Fusion Standard
Communications System NC-TelCom Mk X
Targeting Tracking System Big Cat Mk XXI TTS
Heat Sinks 26 Double heat sinks
Speed 54 km/h
Jump Jets 90 meters
Armament
BV (1.0) 2,508[1][3]
BV (2.0) 2,801[4]


Description

A 'Mech feared by many Inner Sphere pilots, the Supernova seems to be an advanced version of the Black Hawk, though it was developed before that venerable OmniMech. It is slow, however, topping out at only 54 kph, but this disadvantage was solved with a good amount of armor for a 90 ton 'Mech. Just like the Black Hawk's Prime variant, it is made to survive long battles without supply lines.[1]

Weapons and Equipment

The Supernova's only armaments are six Clan ER Large Lasers. While this is a fair amount of firepower for a 'Mech for its size, it has a severe overheating problem. After firing no more than three full, consecutive salvos, the Supernova will force an automatic shutdown, so MechWarriors must carefully manage their heat.[1]

Variants

  • Supernova 2
    Created by Clan Nova Cat after their Abjuration, this variant, and the others they fashioned, uses Endo Steel and increased armor protection. The first variant replaces four of the ER Large Lasers and many of their attendant heat sinks with four ATM 9s, six tons of ammunition, and adds an advanced Targeting Computer to guide the remaining pair of lasers. BV (1.0) = 2,359[5], BV (2.0) = 2,741[6]

Related BattleMechs

  • King Crab - due to the scarcity of ammunition, the King Crab's armament was replaced by an all energy-weapon loadout.[1] BV (1.0) = 1509, BV (2.0) = ?

Related OmniMechs

  • Nova - The Nova appears to be inspired by the Supernova.

Gallery

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, pp. 190-190, "Supernova"
  2. MUL online date for the Supernova
  3. Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 334
  4. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 195
  5. Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 335
  6. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 196
  7. Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 336
  8. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 197
  9. Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 337
  10. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 198

Bibliography