Nova (Black Hawk)
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| Nova (Black Hawk) | |
| Nova | |
|---|---|
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Tokasha Mechworks |
| Model | Black Hawk |
| Class | Medium |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 50 tons |
| Chassis | Star League XTA |
| Armor | Forge Type HH30 |
| Engine | 250 XL |
| Speed | 86.4 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Clan Standard Type A2 |
| Armament |
Primary Configuration |
| BV (1.0) | 2,448 |
| BV (2.0) | 2,663 |
Description
The Nova is a versatile medium OmniMech that is capable of 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 assault 'Mechs while being outpaced by most lighter 'Mechs. The Nova can do this because of its 250 XL engine. The Nova's maneuverability is enhanced through the use of five jump jets that 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 dependent on energy weapons. The Nova is also protected by ten tons of armor, providing the 'Mech with ninety-six percent of its maximum armor protection. 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.
Armament
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 H 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
Variants
- Dark Age - 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 2 - This variant is also built on an Endo Steel structure, but removes only a half ton of armor. It also carries paired ER Larges, but mounts dual ATM 6s, each fed by two tons of ammunition. BV (1.0) = 1,964