Editing Nova (Black Hawk)

{{Otheruses|the Clan OmniMech|other uses|Nova (disambiguation)}}
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image=Nova RGilClan v14.png
|name = ''Nova''
|manufacturer = 
[[Olivetti Weaponry]]<ref name=rg14p12/>
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[[Tokasha MechWorks]]<ref name=TRCIp36f>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', pp. 36–37: "Black Hawk"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3050U -->
|production year = 2870
|year reference = <ref name=TRO3050Up126f>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pp. 126–127: "Black Hawk OmniMech Profile"</ref>
|model = Prime<ref name=TRCIp36f />
|Tech Base = Clan
|mech type = OmniMech
|cost = 11,586,250 [[C-Bill]]s
|mass = 50
|chassis = [[Star League XTA]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp36f /> -->
|armor = [[Forge Type HH30]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp36f /> -->
|engine = [[250 XL Model SF-2]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp36f /> -->
|comsys = [[CH3B]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp36f /> -->
|T&T = [[Version Omega-V TTS]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp36f /> -->
|heat sinks = 14 [[Double Heat Sinks|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp36f /> -->
|speed = 86 <!-- <ref name=TRCIp36f /> -->
|jumpjets = [[Clan Standard Type A2]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp36f /> -->
|armament = <!-- <ref name=TRCIp36f /> -->
Primary Configuration
* 12x [[ER medium laser]]
* 4x double heat sink
|BV (1.0) = 2,448<ref name=COp108>''Combat Operations'', p. 108</ref>
|BV (2.0) = 2,663<ref name=TRCIp36f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 62</ref>
}}

==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 [[Inner Sphere Designation for Clan BattleMechs|code name]] for this 'Mech: '''''Black Hawk'''''.<ref name=TRO3050Up126f/><ref name=TRO3050>''Technical Readout: 3050'', pp. 24–25: "Black Hawk OmniMech Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3050R>''Technical Readout: 3050 Revised'', pp. 22–23: "Black Hawk OmniMech Profile"</ref> The ''Black Hawk''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s debut battle was the combined assault on [[Kindraa Smythe-Jewel (Clan Fire Mandrill)|Kindraa Smythe-Jewel]] on [[Foster]] in [[2872]] launched by the Hell's Horses, [[Clan Coyote]] and [[Kindraa Payne]] that saw the Smythe-Jewels wiped out as a faction.<ref name="TRO:CIp36">''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', p. 36: "Black Hawk"</ref>

Despite the proliferation of the design into the ''touman'' of every [[Clan]], the number of ''Nova'' OmniMechs has been steadily if slowly diminishing in the Kerensky Cluster.  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 intended for use as infantry support, and was the first OmniMech designed with hardpoints allowing [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|Elemental]]s to easily mount and dismount the chassis, a feature which would become standard among future OmniMech designs across Clan space. However, after [[Tokasha]] was taken by [[Clan Ghost Bear]] during the [[Battle of Tokasha]], production of the ''Nova'' ceased in the Kerensky Cluster in [[2921]] and while under Ghost Bear control, Tokasha Mechworks would produce just spare parts for the design.  Every Clan has since acquired ''Nova'' OmniMechs as ''[[isorla]]''.<ref name=TRO3050Up126f/><ref name=TRO3050/><ref name=TRO3050R/>  [[Clan Jade Falcon]] would restart production of the ''Nova'' on [[Sudeten]] in [[3073]], over 200 years after the first models left the production line.<ref name=rg14p12/>

Although the last ''Nova'' production facility in the Clan Homeworlds was retooled to create ''[[Pouncer]]s'' by [[3087]], the very few remaining in Clan Space have gotten into the hands of [[Aggressors|Aggressor]] Mechwarriors.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving Supplemental'', p. 17</ref>

==Weapons and Equipment==
Equipped with a [[250 XL Model SF-2]] [[extralight 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 jet]]s, allowing the ''Nova'' to jump up to 150 meters. The 14 [[double heat sink]]s that the ''Nova'' mounts are barely sufficient to handle its heavy heat load of its variants.  The ''Nova'' is also protected by 10 tons of armor, providing the 'Mech with 96% of its maximum armor protection.<ref name=TRO3050Up126f/><ref name=TRO3050/><ref name=TRO3050R/>

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 laser]]s. To help it use these as effectively as possible, the ''Nova'' has added four more double heat sinks bringing the total up to 18. Even with the added double heat sinks, the ''Nova'' Prime is capable of producing almost twice as much heat as it can dissipate.<ref name=TRO3050Up126f/><ref name=TRO3050/><ref name=TRO3050R/>

==Alternate Configurations==
*; Alternate Configuration A : A long range sniper configuration, the ''Nova'' A has a pair of powerful Clan [[ER PPC]]s for long range combat. For protection at close range, the ''Nova'' A has a single [[medium pulse laser]] and mounts two [[anti-missile system]]s for protection from missile fire.<ref name=TRCIp36f /> BV (1.0) = 2,298,<ref name=COp108/> BV (2.0) = 2,422<ref name=TRCIp36f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 63</ref>

*; Alternate Configuration B : Also designed around long-range combat, the B configuration carries a [[UAC/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, two [[machine gun]]s.<ref name=TRCIp36f /> BV (1.0) = 1,501,<ref name=COp108/> BV (2.0) = 1,543<ref name=TRCIp36f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 64</ref>

*; Alternate Configuration C : The C configuration of the ''Nova'' has a powerful [[Gauss rifle]] as its primary weapon, allowing it to keep enemies at arm's reach. For protection at close ranges, the ''Nova'' C has a highly accurate [[small pulse laser]] and an [[SRM-4]].<ref name=TRCIp36f /> BV (1.0) = 1,455,<ref name=COp108/> BV (2.0) = 1,515<ref name=TRCIp36f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 65</ref>

*; Alternate Configuration D : Intended as a fire support 'Mech, the D configuration has an [[LRM-20]] launcher for long range direct and indirect fire support and an [[LB 5-X Autocannon]] that allows it to work as a vehicle hunter and in an anti-aircraft role.<ref name=TRCIp36f /> BV (1.0) = 1,392,<ref name=COp108/> BV (2.0) = 1,450<ref name=TRCIp36f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 66</ref>

*; Alternate Configuration 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 laser]]s.<ref name=TRCIp36f /><ref name="RS3050Up67"/> This configuration was introduced by Clan Coyote.<ref name="TRO:CIp36"/> BV (1.0) = 2,315<ref name=COp108/> (2,340),<ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 81</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,078<ref name=TRCIp36f /></ref><ref name=TRO3050Up126f/><ref name="RS3050Up67">''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 67</ref>

*; Alternate Configuration F : Similar to the E, the ''Nova'' F wields three [[ER medium laser]]s. In addition, it has a [[HAG/20]].<ref name=TRCIp36f /> This configuration was developed by [[Clan Hell's Horses]] as a testbed for the HAG.<ref name="TRO:CIp36"/> BV (2.0) = 1,976<ref name=TRCIp36f /><ref name="RS3050Up68">''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 68</ref>

*; Alternate Configuration G : This configuration carries a [[ProtoMech AC/8]] with two tons of ammo in the right arm. An [[improved heavy medium laser]] is installed in each side torso, and seven [[ER small laser]]s are in the left arm. All these weapons are tied into a [[targeting computer]]. BV (2.0) = 1,822<ref name=rg14p12>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 14'', p. 12</ref>

*; Alternate Configuration H : A highly feared configuration of the ''Nova'', the H configuration carries ten [[heavy medium laser]]s, allowing the ''Nova'' H to eviscerate most 'Mechs that get into its range; six extra heat sinks provide some relief.<ref name=TRCIp36f /> This configuration was developed by [[Clan Star Adder]].<ref name="TRO:CIp36"/> BV (1.0) = 1,552,<ref name=COp108/> BV (2.0) = 1,832<ref name=TRCIp36f /><ref name="RS3050Up69">''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 69</ref>

*; Alternate Configuration I : An [[ER PPC]] is carried in the right arm while the left arm carries five [[improved heavy medium laser]]s. To handle the increased heat, five extra [[double heat sink]]s are carried as well. BV (2.0) = 2,224<ref name=rg14p12/>

*; Alternate Configuration J : The left arm carries an [[ER PPC]] with a [[PPC capacitor]]. Additional firepower comes from a [[Streak LRM-15]] mounted in the right arm; Two tons of ammunition for the missile launcher are provided. BV (2.0) = 2,295<ref name=rg14p12/>

*; Alternate Configuration K : Long range firepower comes from an [[ER large laser]] in the right arm and a [[RAC/2]] in the left arm, fed by two tons of ammunition. Each side torso also carries an [[ER medium laser]]. BV (2.0) = 1,932<ref name=rg14p12/>

*; Alternate Configuration L : This configuration carries an [[improved heavy large laser]] and a [[plasma cannon]] in each arm. The plasma cannons have one ton of ammunition in each side torso, allowing them to fire 10 times. BV (2.0) = 2,177<ref name=rg14p12/>

*; Alternate Configuration R : This mixed tech configuration has an engine [[supercharger]]. The right arm has four [[medium re-engineered laser]]s and the left arm has six [[AP Gauss rifle]]s with two tons of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 1,597<ref name=rg14p12/>

*; Alternate Configuration 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 had four [[machine gun]]s and, as added protection from missile attacks, an [[anti-missile system]]. It also carries an [[active probe]] to detect any hidden enemy units.<ref name=TRCIp36f /> BV (1.0) = 2,063 BV (2.0) = 2,061,<ref name=TRO3050Up126f/> 2,056<ref name=TRCIp36f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 70</ref>

*; Alternate Configuration T : The T configuration is a variation on the Prime configuration. Each arm mounts six [[medium chemical laser]]s and two tons of chemical laser ammunition. BV (2.0) = 1,579<ref name=rg14p12/>

*; Alternate Configuration U : This unusual configuration appears to be used to support boarding actions against enemy spacecraft. Two torso mounted [[liquid storage]] tanks provide additional reaction mass for the [[jump jet]]s. Eight [[machine gun]]s can rapidly destroy enemy battle armor, while three [[heavy medium laser]]s and three [[micro pulse laser]]s scour the armor off of hardened targets. To keep track of enemy units, the U configuration carries a [[light active probe]], and a Clan [[ECM suite]] interferes with enemy targeting systems. The right arm carries a [[spot welder]] presumably to seal hull breaches. Strangely, this configuration carries a [[sword]], marking the first time a Clan unit has carried a dedicated melee weapon. BV (2.0) = 1,413<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 139</ref>

==Custom Configurations==
*; Alternate Configuration Samson Furey : The modification of the A configuration used by [[Samson Furey]] ([[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] ''[[abtakha]]'' fighting for [[Wolf's Dragoons]] in [[Delta Regiment (Wolf's Dragoons)|Delta Regiment]]) dropped the pair of [[anti-missile system]]s in the shoulders for two additional [[double heat sink]]s. It also drops the [[medium pulse laser]] for two [[ER medium laser]]s.<ref name=25YAF>''Thus It Shall Stand'' (in: ''BattleTech: 25 Years of Art & Fiction'', p. 64)</ref>

==Apocryphal Configurations==
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These variants were introduced in various apocryphal sources, and thus far have not appeared in any canonical media.

''From [[MechWarrior Online]]:''
*; NVA-BK "Breaker" : A customized [[Hero 'Mech]] configuration of the ''Nova'' supposedly piloted by [[Mar Helmer]], the ''Breaker'' mounts a [[Streak SRM-4]] and a [[Streak SRM-6]] rack in the left arm, supported by five [[ER medium laser]]s with three in the right arm and the remaining two in the left torso. Rounded out with twin [[machine gun]]s in the right torso, three tons of Streak missiles, half a ton of machine gun rounds and two extra [[double heat sink]]s keep ''Breaker'' in the thick of combat.<ref name=MWO>''MechWarrior Online'' - "Clan Heroes Sale Page"</ref>

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==Design Quirks==
The ''Nova (Black Hawk)'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 90: Design Quirk Table - Nova (Black Hawk)</ref><ref>[https://bg.battletech.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/BattleMech-Manual-2022-09-14-v6.01.pdf ''BattleMech Manual Errata (Version 6.01)''], p. 9</ref>
* [[Combat Computer]]
* [[Narrow/Low-Profile]]
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==Notable Pilots==
* [[Diana Pryde]] of [[Clan Jade Falcon]] and the daughter of [[Aidan Pryde]] used a ''Nova'' during her successful [[Bloodname]] Trial.<ref>''Falcon Rising'', ch. 18</ref>

* [[Phelan Wolf]] piloted a ''Nova'' during the second trial for his Bloodname.

==Related BattleMechs==
* ''[[Supernova]]'' - The ''Nova'' OmniMech appears to be an Omni version of the ''Supernova'' Clan BattleMech.  In truth, the ''Supernova'' was designed as an ammunition-independent version of the venerable Star League ''[[King Crab]]''.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 190</ref>

* ''[[Black Hawk-KU]]'' - Although lacking [[endo Steel]] and [[ferro-fibrous]] armor, [[Kurita|Kuritan]] engineers were able to reverse engineer the ''[[Black Hawk-KU]]'' OmniMech based on the ''Nova''.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058'', p. 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'', p. 70</ref>

* ''[[Black Hawk (BattleMech)|Black Hawk (Standard)]]'' - The ''Black Hawk (Standard)'' was developed as a standard [[BattleMech]] version of the ''Nova'' OmniMech.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', pp. 34–35: "Black Hawk (Standard)"</ref>

==Notes==
* In German products, the unit's proper Clan name was left unchanged. The unit's proper Inner Sphere name was translated to '''Schwarzfalke'''.

* Plastic ''Nova'' (''Black Hawk'') is included in [[BattleTech:_Clan_Invasion|BattleTech: Clan Invasion]].

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Blckhawk.jpg|Original ''Nova'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050|TRO:3050]]''
3050U Nova.jpg|''Nova'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade|TRO:3050 Upgrade]]''
Nova RGilClan v14.png|''Nova'' from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 14|RG:ilClan v14]]''
CityTech Nova.jpg|''Nova'' in urban terrain from ''[[CityTech, Second Edition]]''
Nova_internals.jpg|Internals of ''Nova'' Prime from ''[[Medium OmniMech TechPrints]]''
Nova FFE.png|''Nova'' from ''[[MechWarrior: Fire For Effect|MWDA FFE]]'' dossiers
CCG Unlimited Nova Prime.jpg|''Nova'' Prime in motion from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]''
CCG Unlimited Nova A.jpg|''Nova'' A in motion from ''CCG''
CCG Unlimited Nova B.jpg|''Nova'' B in motion from ''CCG''
CCG Counterstrike Nova.jpg|''Nova'' C in motion from ''CCG''
CCG Unlimited Nova D.jpg|''Nova'' D in motion from ''CCG''
CCG Arsenal Nova.jpg|''Nova'' S in combat from ''CCG''
MWO Nova.jpg|Concept Art of ''Nova'' from ''[[MechWarrior Online|MWO]]''
</gallery>

==References==
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==Bibliography==
<div class="desktop-3-col">
* BattleCorps ''Black Hawk'' TRO Supplement
* ''[[BattleMech Manual]]''
* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
* ''[[Dark Age Turning Points: Liao]]''
* ''[[Falcon Rising]]''
* ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 14]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: Clan Invasion]]''
</div>


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