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{{Otheruses|the Clan BattleMech|the military unit|Supernova (Formation)}}
 
{{Otheruses|the Clan BattleMech|the military unit|Supernova (Formation)}}
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image = Supernova RGilClan v13.png
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|image=Supernova RGilClan v13.png
|name = ''Supernova''
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|name=''Supernova''
|manufacturer =  
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|manufacturer=
 
[[Barcella Alpha]]
 
[[Barcella Alpha]]
 
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[[Brim Ironworks]]<ref name=TRO:3058Up190f>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 190–190: "Supernova"</ref>
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[[Brim Ironworks]]<ref name=TRO:3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 190-190, "Supernova"</ref>
 
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[[Irece Alpha]]<ref name=TRCIp74f>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', pp. 74–75: "Supernova"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3058U -->
 
[[Irece Alpha]]<ref name=TRCIp74f>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', pp. 74–75: "Supernova"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3058U -->
 
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[[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]]<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 13'', p. 13</ref>
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[[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]]<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 13'', p. 13</ref>  
|model = (base)<ref name=TRCIp74f />
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|model= (base)<ref name=TRCIp74f />
|production year = 2846
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|production year=2846
|year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3132/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3132/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
|cost = 9,346,100 C-bills
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|cost= 9,346,100 C-bills
|Tech Base = Clan
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|Tech Base=Clan
|mech type = BattleMech
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|mech type=BattleMech
|mass = 90
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|mass=90  
|chassis = [[NCIS Standard Type A]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp74f /> -->
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|chassis=[[NCIS Standard Type A]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp74f /> -->
|armor = [[Omega Heavy Stellarguard]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp74f /> -->
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|armor=[[Omega Heavy Stellarguard]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp74f /> -->
|engine = [[Consolidated Fusion 270 Standard]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp74f /> -->
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|engine=[[Consolidated Fusion 270 Standard]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp74f /> -->
|comsys = [[NC-TelCom Mk X]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp74f /> -->
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|comsys=[[NC-TelCom Mk X]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp74f /> -->
|T&T = [[Big Cat Mk XXI TTS]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp74f /> -->
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|T&T=[[Big Cat Mk XXI TTS]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp74f /> -->
|heat sinks = 26 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp74f /> -->
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|heat sinks=26 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp74f /> -->
|speed = 54 <!-- <ref name=TRCIp74f /> -->
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|speed=54 <!-- <ref name=TRCIp74f /> -->
|jumpjets = [[Northrup Super Heavy Starlifters A100s]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp74f /> -->
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|jumpjets=[[Northrup Super Heavy Starlifters A100s]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp74f /> -->
|armament = 6x [[ER Large Laser]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp74f /> -->
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|armament= 6x [[ER Large Laser]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp74f /> -->
|BV (1.0) = 2,508<ref name=TRO:3058Up190f/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 334</ref>
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|BV (1.0)=2,508<ref name=TRO:3058U/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 334</ref>
|BV (2.0) = 2,801<ref name=TRCIp74f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 195</ref>
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|BV (2.0)=2,801<ref name=TRCIp74f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 195</ref>
 
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}}
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
A second-line [[Clan]] [['Mech]] feared by many [[Inner Sphere]] pilots, the ''Supernova'' seems to be an advanced version of the ''[[Nova (Black Hawk)|Black Hawk]]'', though it was actually developed before that venerable [[OmniMech]]. Plans to replace the ''[[King Crab|King Crab's]]'' loadout with clusters of [[Large Laser]]s grew from a shortage of [[autocannon]] ammunition. The first prototypes met with little success due to the ''King Crab''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s integral [[Ferro-fibrous]] armor, but gave rise to a lighter and leaner new design.
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A second-line [[Clan]] [['Mech]] feared by many [[Inner Sphere]] pilots, the ''Supernova'' seems to be an advanced version of the ''[[Nova (Black Hawk)|Black Hawk]]'', though it was actually developed before that venerable [[OmniMech]]. Plans to replace the ''[[King Crab|King Crab's]]'' loadout with clusters of [[Large Laser]]s grew from a shortage of [[autocannon]] ammunition. The first prototypes met with little success due to the ''King Crab's'' integral [[Ferro-fibrous]] armor, but gave rise to a lighter and leaner new design.
  
It possessed average mobility for an assault [['Mech]] of its size, with a top speed of 54 km/h provided by a standard fusion engine. Mobility is further increased with [[jump jet]]s, making it capable of 90 meter leaps. It is built on a [[Chassis#Internal_Structure|Standard]] chassis, with 14.5 tons of [[standard armor]] providing protection. Just like the ''Black Hawk''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Prime variant, it is made to survive long battles without depending on supply lines.<ref>''Invading Clans'', p. 128</ref><ref name=TRO:3058Up190f/>
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It possessed average mobility for an assault [['Mech]] of its size, with a top speed of 54 km/h provided by a standard fusion engine. Mobility is further increased with [[jump jet]]s, making it capable of 90 meter leaps. It is built on a [[Chassis#Internal_Structure|Standard]] chassis, with 14.5 tons of [[standard armor]] providing protection. Just like the ''Black Hawk'''s Prime variant, it is made to survive long battles without depending on supply lines. <ref> ''Invading Clans Sourcebook'', p. 128</ref> <ref name=TRO:3058U/>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
The ''Supernova''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s only armaments are six Clan [[ER Large Laser]]s. While this is a fair amount of firepower for a 'Mech of 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:3058Up190f/>
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The ''Supernova'''s only armaments are six Clan [[ER Large Laser]]s. While this is a fair amount of firepower for a 'Mech of 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==
*; ''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 Laser]]s and ten of their attendant heat sinks with four [[ATM 9]]s, six tons of ammunition, and adds an advanced [[Targeting Computer]] to guide the remaining pair of lasers.<ref name=TRCIp74f /> BV (1.0) = 2,359;<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 335</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,741<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 196</ref>
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*; ''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 Laser]]s and ten of their attendant heat sinks with four [[ATM 9]]s, six tons of ammunition, and adds an advanced [[Targeting Computer]] to guide the remaining pair of lasers.<ref name=TRCIp74f /> BV (1.0) = 2,359<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 335</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,741<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 196</ref>
  
*; ''Supernova'' 3 : The second variant similarly strips out four lasers but replaces them with two [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s and two [[ER PPC]]s, along with a [[Targeting Computer]];<ref name=TRCIp74f /> three heat sinks are removed. BV (1.0) = 3,063;<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 336</ref> BV (2.0) = 3,448<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 197</ref>
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*; ''Supernova'' 3 : The second variant similarly strips out four lasers but replaces them with two [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s and two [[ER PPC]]s, along with a [[Targeting Computer]];<ref name=TRCIp74f /> three heat sinks are removed. BV (1.0) = 3,063<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 336</ref>, BV (2.0) = 3,448<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 197</ref>
  
*; ''Supernova'' 4 : This variant strips out all the lasers and replaces them with four [[Large Pulse Laser]]s, two [[heavy medium laser]]s, and a Targeting Computer;<ref name=TRCIp74f /> two ER medium lasers complete the package. This variant retains eighteen [[double heat sink]]s to help with heat management. BV (1.0) = 2,625;<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 337</ref> BV (2.0) = 3,158<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 198</ref>
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*; ''Supernova'' 4 : This variant strips out all the lasers and replaces them with four [[Large Pulse Laser]]s, two [[heavy medium laser]]s, and a Targeting Computer;<ref name=TRCIp74f /> two ER medium lasers complete the package. This variant retains eighteen [[double heat sink]]s to help with heat management. BV (1.0) = 2,625<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 337</ref>, BV (2.0) = 3,158<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 198</ref>
  
 
*; ''Supernova'' 5 : Produced by [[Clan Sea Fox]] on [[Angell II]], this ''Supernova'' variant uses an [[Endo Steel]] skeleton and reduces the number of double heat sinks to add four [[Coolant Pod]]s. The 'Mech is protected by seventeen tons of armor, carries three ER Large Lasers in each arm, and can jump 90 meters thanks to three standard jump jets. BV (2.0) = 3,075<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 13'', p. 27</ref>
 
*; ''Supernova'' 5 : Produced by [[Clan Sea Fox]] on [[Angell II]], this ''Supernova'' variant uses an [[Endo Steel]] skeleton and reduces the number of double heat sinks to add four [[Coolant Pod]]s. The 'Mech is protected by seventeen tons of armor, carries three ER Large Lasers in each arm, and can jump 90 meters thanks to three standard jump jets. BV (2.0) = 3,075<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 13'', p. 27</ref>
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==Design Quirks==
 
==Design Quirks==
The ''Supernova'' has the following [[Design Quirks|Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 95: BattleMech Quirk Table</ref>
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The ''Supernova'' has the following [[Design Quirks|Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 95 BattleMech Quirk Table - Supernova Entry.</ref>
 
* [[Improved Targeting (Long)]]
 
* [[Improved Targeting (Long)]]
  
 
==Related 'Mechs==
 
==Related 'Mechs==
* ''[[King Crab]]'' - Due to a shortage of ammunition, the ''King Crab''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s armament was replaced by an all energy-weapon loadout, creating the ''Supernova''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Prime variant.<ref name=TRO:3058Up190f/>
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*''[[King Crab]]'' - Due to a shortage of ammunition, the ''King Crab's'' armament was replaced by an all energy-weapon loadout, creating the ''Supernova's'' Prime variant.<ref name=TRO:3058U/>
* ''[[Nova]]'' - The Nova appears to be inspired by the ''Supernova''.
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*''[[Nova]]'' - The Nova appears to be inspired by the ''Supernova''.
  
 
==Notable Pilots==
 
==Notable Pilots==
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==Notes==
 
==Notes==
* Plastic Supernova is included in ''[[BattleTech: Clan Heavy Star]]''
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* Plastic Supernova is included in [[BattleTech: Clan Heavy Star]]
  
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
* ''[[Invading Clans (sourcebook)|Invading Clans]]''
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* ''[[Invading_Clans_(sourcebook)|Invading Clans Sourcebook]]''
 
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
 
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
 
* [https://mwomercs.com/supernova MechWarrior Online - ''Supernova'' Sale Page]
 
* [https://mwomercs.com/supernova MechWarrior Online - ''Supernova'' Sale Page]

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