Supernova

SNV-1SNV-2

SNV-1
General Data
'Mech Type	Clan BattleMech
Class	Assault
Weight	90T
Stock Role	Assault Sniper
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 0 Energy: 10 Missile: 0 Support: 0 Omni: 0
Speed	3/5/3
Firepower	Max Damage: 330 Max Stability: 0
Durability	Armor: 1,160 Structure: 691
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 156 Alpha: 180
Melee	Kick: 90 Punch: 45
Stock Equipment
Engine	Standard
Core	270
Heat Sinks	Clan Double Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Standard
Structure	Standard (Fixed)
Armor	Clan Standard
Head	None
Center Torso	Jump Jet (A)
Left Torso	Heat Sink Double (C) Heat Sink Double (C) Heat Sink Double (C) Heat Sink Double (C) Heat Sink Double (C) Jump Jet (A)
Right Torso	Heat Sink Double (C) Heat Sink Double (C) Heat Sink Double (C) Heat Sink Double (C) Heat Sink Double (C) Jump Jet (A)
Left Arm	Lower Arm ER L Laser (C) ER L Laser (C) ER L Laser (C) Heat Sink Double (C) Heat Sink Double (C)
Right Arm	Lower Arm ER L Laser (C) ER L Laser (C) ER L Laser (C) Heat Sink Double (C) Heat Sink Double (C)
Left Leg	Heat Sink Double (C)
Right Leg	Heat Sink Double (C)

Description

A second-line Clan 'Mech feared by many Inner Sphere pilots. Plans to replace the King Crab's loadout with clusters of Large Lasers grew from a shortage of autocannon ammunition and gave rise to a lighter and leaner new design, the Supernova. With average assault mech mobility enhanced by a trio of jump jets, the Supernova uses cheap components to maximum effect. The Supernova's only armaments are six Clan ER Large Lasers. 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 a few full consecutive salvos the Supernova will force an automatic shutdown, so MechWarriors must carefully manage their heat.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Clan BattleMech

+10% walking distance, +10% sprinting distance, +10% jump distance, +2 accuracy with ranged weapons, -30 melee accuracy

Pilot Affinity: Command Unit

Gains +1 initiative

Factions

The SNV-1 can be found with these forces:

• Clan Ghost Bear
• Clan Jade Falcon
• Clan Wolf

Stock Loadout

SNV-2
General Data
'Mech Type	Clan BattleMech
Class	Assault
Weight	90T
Stock Role	Assault Sniper
Stock Specifications
Hardpoints	Ballistic: 0 Energy: 5 Missile: 4 Support: 0 Omni: 0
Speed	3/5/3
Firepower	Max Damage: 398 Max Stability: 72
Durability	Armor: 1,360 Structure: 691
Heat Efficiency	Sinking: 108 Alpha: 148
Melee	Kick: 90 Punch: 45
Stock Equipment
Engine	Standard
Core	270
Heat Sinks	Clan Double Heat Sinks
E-Cooling	None
Gyro	Standard
Structure	Clan Endo-Steel (Fixed)
Armor	Clan Standard
Head	FCS ADV TC
Center Torso	Jump Jet (A)
Left Torso	ATM 9 (C) ATM 9 (C) Heat Sink Double (C) Jump Jet (A)
Right Torso	ATM 9 (C) ATM 9 (C) Heat Sink Double (C) Jump Jet (A)
Left Arm	Lower Arm ER L Laser (C) Heat Sink Double (C) Heat Sink Double (C) Heat Sink Double (C) Ammo ATM
Right Arm	Lower Arm ER L Laser (C) Heat Sink Double (C) Heat Sink Double (C) Ammo ATM
Left Leg	Ammo ATM HE Ammo ATM ER
Right Leg	Ammo ATM HE Ammo ATM ER

Description

A second-line Clan 'Mech feared by many Inner Sphere pilots. Plans to replace the King Crab's loadout with clusters of Large Lasers grew from a shortage of autocannon ammunition and gave rise to a lighter and leaner new design, the Supernova. With average assault mech mobility enhanced by a trio of jump jets, the Supernova uses cheap components to maximum effect. Created by Clan Nova Cat after their Abjuration, this variant 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.

Bonuses

Mech Quirk: Clan BattleMech

+10% walking distance, +10% sprinting distance, +10% jump distance, +2 accuracy with ranged weapons, -30 melee accuracy

Pilot Affinity: Command Unit

Gains +1 initiative

Factions

The SNV-2 can be found with these forces:

• Clan Ghost Bear
• Clan Jade Falcon
• Clan Wolf

Stock Loadout