Nova Cat

|imagedropdown=File:Nova Cat.png

|imagedropdown=File:Nova Cat.png

|name=Nova Cat

|name=Nova Cat

|tech=Clan

|tech=Clan

|class=Heavy

|class=Heavy

|mass=70 Tons

|mass=70 Tons

|armortons=12.5 tons

|armortons=12.5 tons

|armor=Reflective

|armor=Reflective

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{{Mech Description

{{Mech Description

|Strengths=Incredible offensive capability, combined with good agility make for a powerful battlemech. Group heavy energy weapons for consistent punch at all ranges. The light weight of energy weapons allow for the fitting of extra heat sinks. A valuable mech for sniping or counter fire, its performance and torso twist speed make an effective mech for close combat as well. The addition of [[BAP]] allows it to acquire and engage targets beyond visual range. 4 Omni slots in the left left and 4 Heat Generating slots in the right arm give some latitude in configurations and Novacats will sometimes be fitted with Light Gauss for use in long range gunnery or anti missile operations. With a full energy configuration, carrying 7 [[ER Large Laser]]s, the Nova Cat is capable of coring most any mech with a square center torso shot, and they are extremely deadly long range opponents.<ref>[http://trm.mektek.net/index_mechs.htm MechWarrior4 - Technical Reference Manual]</ref>

|Strengths=Incredible offensive capability, combined with good agility make for a powerful battlemech. Group heavy energy weapons for consistent punch at all ranges. The light weight of energy weapons allow for the fitting of extra heat sinks. A valuable mech for sniping or counter fire, its performance and torso twist speed make an effective mech for close combat as well. The addition of [[BAP]] allows it to acquire and engage targets beyond visual range. 4 Omni slots in the left left and 4 Heat Generating slots in the right arm give some latitude in configurations and Novacats will sometimes be fitted with Light Gauss for use in long range gunnery or anti missile operations. With a full energy configuration, carrying 7 [[ER Large Laser]]s, the Nova Cat is capable of coring most any mech with a square center torso shot, and they are extremely deadly long range opponents.<ref>[http://trm.mektek.net/index_mechs.htm MechWarrior4 - Technical Reference Manual]</ref>

|Weaknesses=Less maneuverable than the [[Thor]], with a limited torso twist range, and slightly less chassis performance. Its almost total dependence on energy weapons can make heat a real concern, and flamers can often be effective in neutralizing it as a threat. Weapons are located almost exclusively in the massive arms, and they are extremely vulnerable. Primary targeting of the left arm will remove any ballistic threat and after both arms are lost, the Novacat is limited to a secondary threat at best. The large center torso also makes a tempting target though it carries no armament, and legs seem easily damaged. Like the [[Grizzly]], it requires the allocation of 22.50 tons worth of engine upgrades to attain its top speed rating, a sacrifice few pilots are willing to make.<ref>[http://trm.mektek.net/index_mechs.htm MechWarrior4 - Technical Reference Manual]</ref>

|Weaknesses=Less maneuverable than the [[Thor]], with a limited torso twist range, and slightly less chassis performance. Its almost total dependence on energy weapons can make heat a real concern, and flamers can often be effective in neutralizing it as a threat. Weapons are located almost exclusively in the massive arms, and they are extremely vulnerable. Primary targeting of the left arm will remove any ballistic threat and after both arms are lost, the Novacat is limited to a secondary threat at best. The large center torso also makes a tempting target though it carries no armament, and legs seem easily damaged. Like the [[Grizzly]], it requires the allocation of 22.50 tons worth of engine upgrades to attain its top speed rating, a sacrifice few pilots are willing to make.<ref>[http://trm.mektek.net/index_mechs.htm MechWarrior4 - Technical Reference Manual]</ref>

|Acceleration=9.87

|Acceleration=9.87

|Deceleration=14.67

|Deceleration=14.67

|Turn Rate=0.44

|Turn Rate=0.44

|Twist Speed=60

|Twist Speed=60

|Elevation=40

|Elevation=40

|Heat Capacity=54.3

|Heat Capacity=54.3

|Damage Multiplier=1.36

|Damage Multiplier=1.36

|Kill Bonus=285

|Kill Bonus=285

|Second Mech Picture Link=novacatslots.jpg

|Second Mech Picture Link=novacatslots.jpg

|Left Arm Slots=3 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Energy]]<br>4 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Omni]]

|Left Arm Slots=3 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Energy]]<br>4 Slot [[Weapon Hardpoint|Omni]]

|cost=C-bills

|cost=C-bills

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