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− | |manufacturer=[[Irece Alpha]], [[Barcella Alpha]], [[Brim Ironworks]] | + | |manufacturer=[[Irece Alpha]], [[Barcella Alpha]], [[Brim Ironworks]]<ref name=TRO:3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 190-190, "Supernova"</ref> |
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− | |BV (1.0)=2,508<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 334</ref> | + | |BV (1.0)=2,508<ref name=TRO:3058U/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 334</ref> |
|BV (2.0)=2,801<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 195</ref> | |BV (2.0)=2,801<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 195</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==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 54 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. | + | 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 54 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.<ref name=TRO:3058U/> |
==Armaments== | ==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 [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] must carefully manage their heat. | + | 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 [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] must carefully manage their heat.<ref name=TRO:3058U/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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==Related BattleMechs== | ==Related BattleMechs== | ||
− | *''[[King Crab]]'' - due to the scarcity of ammunition, the ''King Crab's'' armament was replaced by an all energy-weapon loadout.<ref | + | *''[[King Crab]]'' - due to the scarcity of ammunition, the ''King Crab's'' armament was replaced by an all energy-weapon loadout.<ref name=TRO:3058U/> BV (1.0) = 1509, BV (2.0) = ? |
==Related OmniMechs== | ==Related OmniMechs== | ||
− | *''[[Nova]]'' - The Nova appears to be inspired by the ''Supernova''. | + | *''[[Nova]]'' - The Nova appears to be inspired by the ''Supernova''. |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== |
Revision as of 07:10, 25 May 2013
- This article is about the Clan Battlemech. For the military unit, see Supernova (unit).
Supernova | |
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Production information | |
Manufacturer | Irece Alpha, Barcella Alpha, Brim Ironworks[1] |
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 270 Fusion Standard |
Communications System | NC-TelCom Mk X |
Targeting Tracking System | Big Cat Mk XXI TTS |
Heat Sinks | 26 Double heat sinks |
Speed | 54 km/h |
Jump Jets | 90 meters |
Armament | |
BV (1.0) | 2,508[1][2] |
BV (2.0) | 2,801[3] |
Contents
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 54 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.[1]
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.[1]
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) = 2,359[4], BV (2.0) = 2,741[5]
- 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[6], BV (2.0) = 3,448[7]
- 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) = 2,625[8], BV (2.0) = 3,158[9]
Related BattleMechs
- King Crab - due to the scarcity of ammunition, the King Crab's armament was replaced by an all energy-weapon loadout.[1] BV (1.0) = 1509, BV (2.0) = ?
Related OmniMechs
- Nova - The Nova appears to be inspired by the Supernova.
Gallery
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, pp. 190-190, "Supernova"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 334
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 195
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 335
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 196
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 336
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 197
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 337
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 198