Clan Nova Cat Touman
The Clan Nova Cat Touman comprises all military assets owned by Clan Nova Cat. Once one of the strongest Clan Toumans, recent changes caused by the Nova Cat's Abjuration and other conflicts have left it a shell of its former self. Rebuilding difficulties have been compounded with a lack of resources.
Contents
History
Being led by their Warrior Castes, the history of the Nova Cat's touman is intrinsically tied to the history of Clan Nova Cat.
Overview
Clan Nova Cat warriors place a high priority on accuracy, and were known to challenge the Goliath Scorpions for marksmanship prior to the Nova Cat Abjuration. Nova Cat Warriors have a marked preference for laser armed designs, a practice that originated from the Nova Cats perfecting the ER Lasers in use by Clan forces to this day. Recently, Nova Cat warriors have been lead to cross train across a wide variety of unit types, the better to disguise the Touman's issue with low resources.
Nova Cat commanders prize flexibility in tactical doctrine. They are quick to adapt what works, regardless of origin, and are known to study the tactics of their rivals. The Nova Cats particularly prize the 'Hover-Drop' maneuver. In the 'hover-drop', Nova Cat mechs will deploy from their dropships while still in the lower atmosphere, removing the need for reentry cocoons. While dangerous, it allows the mechs to fire while descending and minimises enemy reaction time. In some cases, Nova Cat mechs are known to disembark at low level, allowing the dropship to engage with its own weapon and provide additional cover fire. [1] Nova Cat units have also seen an increase in the use of combined arms tactics, more out of necessity then want.
Clan Nova Cat are opportunistic when it comes Clan honor. They still adhere to zellbrigen when possible, but are quick to drop it when refused.
Ground Forces
Traditionally, Nova Cat Clusters were standardized into one of eight types. Nova Cat units were focused on Mechs, specifically the Omnimech, as the core of their Touman. Their forces appeared to favor medium and light designs, and those types continue to be the predominant mech size seen in Nova Cat units. Clan Nova Cat maintained a typical Clan distribution of unit, with front line units using Omnimechs, second line units using standard Battlemechs and with vehicles being reserved for Solahmna units. The use of armored infantry was unpopular with the Nova Cats, but not forgotten.
Since their Abjuration, heavy losses, combined with a lack of resources, have radically changed the make up of a Nova Cat cluster. The Nova Cats are no longer able to maintain any sort of purity with their forces, with standard Battlemechs, and even vehicles now appearing in front line formations. It has also seen the increased use of older machines, taken from Brian Caches, as well as Inner Sphere designs imported from outside governments. Nova Cat forces have also started the use of ProtoMechs and seen an increased focus on armored infantry.
Aerospace Forces
The Nova Cats prize the flexibility and strength of aerospace units. Because of this, Nova Cat commanders are likely to keep a higher ratio of fighters in their bidding compared to most Clans.
The Nova Cats maintained a Naval Tradition that rivals the Snow Ravens, and while they have never focused as high a priority on Warships, maintained one of the larger fleets among the Clans.
Uniform
Field and Dress Uniform
The field uniform of the Nova Cats consisted of a charcoal grey, full length body suit with banded collar. Glossy black patches, mimicking the pattern of a Nova Cat's fur, form shoulderpads. A thin black line runs down the body and left arm of the uniform. Footwear consists of a mocassin like black boot. While not officially part of the uniform, many Nova Cat warriors also add a leather pouch to carry vineers from past battles.
The Nova Cat dress uniform adds a black cape and cowl to the field uniform.
SLDF Pattern
When the Second Star League was still active, the Field uniform of the Nova Cats underwent a change. This version of the Nova Cat uniform merged the SLDF uniform with elements of the traditional Clan Nova Cat uniform.
Ceremonial Uniform
Worn only during ritual functions and Council meetings, the ceremonial uniform consists of shorts, vest with studded collar, and fingerless gloves. These pieces are made of black leather. Laced leggings are added when footwear is desired, but this is considered optional. The uniform also adds an intricate headpiece, stylised after a nova cat head, that is worn on when called on by the Oathmaster or during Grand Council Meetings.
An alternate version of the ceremonial uniform, worn in the presence of other Clans, replaces the shorts and vest with a full length body suit.
Insignia
Nova Cat warriors wear a colored Dagger Star pin on the right side of their collar, denoting their branch of service. A pin on the left side of their collar denotes their Point position in a Star. A shoulder patch on the right shoulder denotes a warrior's rank, while the left shoulder shows his Galaxy and Cluster assignment. Finally, the insignia of Clan Nova Cat is worn as a patch on the left breast.
Ranks
While abjured, Clan Nova Cat maintains standard Clan Military Organization and ranks.
Point positions | |||||||||
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Point 1 | Point 2 | Point 3 | Point 4 | Point 5 | |||||
Rank | Unit | Insignia |
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MechWarrior Point Commander |
Point | |
Star Commander | Star | |
Star Captain | Binary/Trinary | |
Star Colonel/ Star Commodore (Naval Equivalent) |
Cluster | |
Galaxy Commander/ Star Admiral (Naval Equivalent) |
Galaxy | |
saKhan | ||
Khan | Clan Nova Cat Touman |
Organization (Including Historical Units)
Nova Cat Front Line Galaxies
- Alpha Galaxy (Victory Over Delusion)
- Beta Galaxy (Spiritual Vision)
- Gamma Galaxy
- Delta Galaxy (Ways of Seeing)
- Lambda Galaxy ("Soul of the Dragoncat")
- Sigma Galaxy (Spiritual Vision)
- Tau Galaxy (A New Path)
- Xi Galaxy (Rossei's Faithful)
Nova Cat Second Line Galaxies
- Zeta Provisional Galaxy
- Kappa Provisional Galaxy
- Omicron Provisional Galaxy
- Rho Provisional Galaxy
- Upsilon Provisonal Galaxy
- Chi Provisional Galaxy
- Omega Provisional Galaxy
Ship Name | Class Type | Unit | Status |
---|---|---|---|
Severen Leroux | Black Lion-class | Mystic Naval Star | Active |
Chronicle | Aegis-class | Mystic Naval Star | Active |
Principle | Aegis-class | Mystic Naval Star | Active |
Rememberance | Aegis-class | Mystic Naval Star | Active |
Spirit Vision | Vincent Mk.42-class | Mystic Naval Star | Active |
Void | Carrack-class | Mystic Naval Star | Destroyed |
Ship Name | Class Type | Unit | Status |
---|---|---|---|
True Vision | Congress-class | Vision Naval Star | Destroyed |
Blood Oath | Aegis-class | Vision Naval Star | Destroyed |
Bond | Aegis-class | Vision Naval Star | Destroyed |
Path of Honor | Aegis-class | Vision Naval Star | Active |
Promise | Aegis-class | Vision Naval Star | Active |
Faithful | Lola III-class | Vision Naval Star | Destroyed |
Far Vision | Vincent Mk.42-class | Vision Naval Star | Active |
Spirit Sight | Fredasa-class | Vision Naval Star | Destroyed |
True Path | Carrack-class | Vision Naval Star | Active |
Ship Name | Class Type | Unit | Status |
---|---|---|---|
Anna Rosse | York-class | Transcendent Naval Star | Destroyed |
Blade | Aegis-class | Transcendent Naval Star | Active |
Vision Quest | Aegis-class | Transcendent Naval Star | Active |
Righteous Return | Vincent Mk.42-class | Transcendent Naval Star | Destroyed |
Future Triumph | Fredasa-class | Transcendent Naval Star | Active |
Perilous Vision | Carrack-class | Transcendent Naval Star | Destroyed |
Ship Name | Class Type | Unit | Status |
---|---|---|---|
Growler | Lola III-class | Merchant Fleet | Active |
Hunter | Lola III-class | Merchant Fleet | Active |
Ranger | Lola III-class | Merchant Fleet | Active |
Bright Star | Carrack-class | Merchant Fleet | Active |
Blessed Vision | Carrack-class | Merchant Fleet | Active |
Enlightened Path | Carrack-class | Merchant Fleet | Active |
Far Star | Carrack-class | Merchant Fleet | Active |
Glory Road | Carrack-class | Merchant Fleet | Active |
Guiding Vision | Carrack-class | Merchant Fleet | Active |
Nebula | Carrack-class | Merchant Fleet | Destroyed |
Pathfinder | Carrack-class | Merchant Fleet | Active |
Signature Units
Battlemechs
- Light
- Arctic Cheetah
- Jenner IIC
- Hellion
- Ocelot
- Medium
- Conjurer
- Griffin IIC
- Huntsman
- Shadow Cat
- Shadow Hawk IIC
- Stormcrow
- Heavy
- 'Nova Cat
- Assault
- Supernova
Battle Armor
- Light
- Void Battle Armor
- Medium
- Clan Battle Armor
Vehicles
Protomechs
References
- ↑ Strategic Operations, p. 90, "Punitive Strike"
- Field Manual: ComStar, pp. 109-124, "Clan Nova Cat"; pp. 127-128
- Field Manual: Updates, pp. 95-97, "Clan Nova Cat"
- Invading Clans, p. 7; pp. 101-107, "Clan Nova Cat"
Bibliography
- BattleCorps: "Stalwart Nova Cat Weaponry"
- Field Manual: ComStar
- Field Manual: Updates
- Invading Clans
- Jihad Turning Points: Luthien
- LinkNet - Touring the Stars with Bertram Habeas
- Strategic Operations
- Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade
- Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade
- Technical Readout: 3060
- Technical Readout: 3067
- Technical Readout: 3075
- Technical Readout: Project Phoenix