Supernova

This article is about the Clan OmniMech. For the military unit, see Supernova (unit).

Supernova
Production information
Manufacturer	Irece Alpha & Barcella Alpha (Clan Nova Cat), Brim Ironworks (Clan Cloud Cobra)
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 Fusion 270 Standard
Speed	54 km/h
Jump Jets	90 meters
Armament	6x ER Large Laser
BV (1.0)	2,508

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 only 57 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.

Armaments

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.

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) = 2,458

• Supernova 3 - The second variant similarly strips out four lasers and heat sinks, but replaces them with two Medium Pulse Lasers and two ER PPCs, along with a Targeting Computer. BV (1.0) = 3,063

• Supernova 4 - This variant strips out all the lasers and replaces them with four Large Pulse Lasers, two Heavy Medium Lasers, and a Targeting Computer. This variant retains enough additional double heat sinks to help with heat management. BV (1.0) = 2,603

Related BattleMechs

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

Related OmniMechs

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

References

• Record Sheets: 3055/3058
• Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade
• Technical Readout: 3058
• Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade