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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.
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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 with a lack of resources.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
{{main|Clan Nova Cat#History}}
 
{{main|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.
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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.
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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.
 
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.
 
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 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}}
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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 is opportunistic when it comes to Clan honor.  They still adhere to ''zellbrigen'' when possible, but are quick to drop it when refused.
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Clan Nova Cat are 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 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.
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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.
  
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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|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)|First Nova Cat Guards]]<br />[[449th Assault (Clan Nova Cat)|449th Assault Cluster]]<br />[[489th Assault (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 Cluster (Clan Nova Cat)|449th Assault Cluster]]<br />[[489th Assault Cluster (Clan Nova Cat)|489th Assault Cluster]]
 
|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'|'''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/>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]]
 
|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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====Lambda Galaxy (''Seishin-no Nekoryu'')====
 
====Lambda Galaxy (''Seishin-no Nekoryu'')====
{{main|Lambda Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)}}
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{{main|Lambda Galaxy (Clan Nova Cats)}}
 
{|class="wikitable" width='800px' style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
 
{|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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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 />
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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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|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)|Forty-Fourth Nova Cat Cavaliers]]<br/>[[200th Aggressor (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 Cluster (Clan Nova Cat)|200th Aggressor Cluster]]
 
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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 (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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|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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''Destroyed in 3060 during the Nova Cat Abjurement''.
 
''Destroyed in 3060 during the Nova Cat Abjurement''.
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|width='200px'|[[File:zetapg-clannovacat.jpg|140px]]
 
|width='200px'|[[File:zetapg-clannovacat.jpg|140px]]
|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]]
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|width='300px'|'''3062'''<br />[[37th Garrison Cluster (Clan Nova Cat)|Thirty-Seventh Garrison Cluster]] (Lost Ones)<br />[[44th Garrison Cluster (Clan Nova Cat)|Forty-Fourth Garrison Cluster]] (The Fallen)<br />[[67th Garrison Cluster (Clan Nova Cat)|Sixty-Seventh 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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*[[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 (Clan Nova Cat)|5003rd Harasser Cluster]]
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*[[5003rd Harasser Cluster (Clan Nova Cat)|5003rd Harasser Cluster]]
 
*[[25th Nova Cat Regulars (Clan Nova Cat)|Twenty-Fifth Nova Cat Regulars]]
 
*[[25th Nova Cat Regulars (Clan Nova Cat)|Twenty-Fifth Nova Cat Regulars]]
 
*[[57th Nova Cat Regulars (Clan Nova Cat)|Fifty-Seventh Nova Cat Regulars]]
 
*[[57th Nova Cat Regulars (Clan Nova Cat)|Fifty-Seventh Nova Cat Regulars]]
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==Naval Assets==
 
==Naval Assets==
 
{{main|Clan Nova Cat Naval Forces}}
 
{{main|Clan Nova Cat Naval Forces}}
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]].  
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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. 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]].  
  
* RSS ''[[Auspicium]]'', [[Aegis]]-class Heavy Cruiser - former NCS ''Blade''
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* RSS ''[[Auspicium]]'', [[Aegis]]-class Heavy Cruiser - former NCS ''[[Blade]]''
* RSS ''[[Triumphus]]'', [[Lola III]]-class Destroyer - former NCS ''Hunter''
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* RSS ''[[Triumphus]]'', [[Lola III]]-class Destroyer - former NCS ''[[Hunter]]''
<ref name="FM:3085p185">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 185: "Republic Navy"</ref>
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<ref name="FM:3085p185">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 185, "Republic Navy"</ref>
  
 
==Uniform==
 
==Uniform==
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===Ceremonial Uniform===
 
===Ceremonial Uniform===
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.
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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.
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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===
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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* ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
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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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