Nova (Black Hawk)

Nova (Black Hawk)
Nova
Production information
Manufacturer	Unknown
Model	Black Hawk
Class	Medium
Technical specifications
Mass	50 tons
Chassis	Standard
Armor	Standard
Engine	250 XL
Speed	86.4 km/h
Jump Jets	Standard
Armament	Primary Configuration 12xER Medium Lasers
BV (1.0)	2,448

Description

The Nova is a versatile medium OmniMech that is capable od acting as a workhorse design in most forces. The Nova has a ground speed of 86.4 km/h that allows it to keep up with most heavy and assult 'mechs while being outpaced by most lighter 'Mechs. The Nova can do this because of its 250 XL engine. The Novas maneuverability is enhanced through the use of five jump jets which are mounted on the chassis and allow it to jump up to one hundred and fifty meters. The Nova has fourteen double heat sinks to handle its heavy heat load as several of its configurations are dependant on energy weapons. The Nova is also protection by ten tons of armor providing the 'mech with nintey six percent of its maximum armor protection. In fact the desigtn is so balanced that it inspired the creation of the Black Hawk KU which is based ont he Nova and named using the Inner Sphere code name for this 'Mech which is known by Inner Sphere forces as the Black Hawk.

Armament

In its primary configuration the Nova is a devestating close combat 'Mech that is capable of delivering a powerful barrage with its twelve ER Medium Lasers. To help it use these as efectively 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

• 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 the 'Mech has an ER Small Laser and for soft targets it has two Machine Guns. BV (1.0) = 1,501

• Alt. Config. C - The C configuration of the Nova has a powerful Gauss Rifle as its primary weapon allowing ti 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

• 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 a LB-X Autocannon/5 that allows it to work as a vehicle hunter and in an anti-aircraft role. BV (1.0) = 1,392

• 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

• 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

• 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 h has four Machine Guns. For added protection from missiel attacks the 'Mech has an Anti-missile System and also has an Active Probe to detect any hidden enemy units. BV (1.0) = 2,063

References

• Record Sheets: 3050
• Record Sheets: 3060
• Record Sheets: Upgrades
• Technical Readout: 3050
• Technical Readout: 3050 Revised