BattleMech Technical Readout
Name/Model: Nova Cat D
Designer: Catalyst Game Labs
Source(s): Record Sheets: Clan Invasion
Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged
Record Sheets: 3060
Technology: Clan
Technology Rating: F
Tonnage: 70
Role: Brawler
Configuration: Biped OmniMech
Era/Year: Clan Invasion / 3059
Rules (Current): Standard
Rules (Era): Standard
Rules (Year): Standard
Total Cost: 17,715,417 C-Bills
Battle Value: 2,084
Chassis: Mynx Type Heavy Endo Steel
Power Plant: Consolidated 280 XL
Walking Speed: 43.2 kph
Maximum Speed: 64.8 kph
Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: None
Armor: Compound Alpha
Armament:
3 Heavy Large Lasers
1 LB 10-X AC
Manufacturer: Barcella Alpha, Irece Alpha
Primary Factory: New Barcella (BA), Irece (IA)
Communications: JNE Integrated
Targeting & Tracking: Build 2 CAT TTS with Advanced Targeting Computer
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Equipment Mass
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Internal Structure: Endo Steel 3.50
Engine: 280 XL 8.00
Walking MP: 4
Running MP: 6
Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks (Double): 20 [40] 10.00
Gyro: Standard 3.00
Cockpit: Standard 3.00
Armor Factor: 216 13.50
Type: Standard
Internal Armor
Structure Value
Head: 3 9
Center Torso: 22 35
Center Torso (rear): 8
R/L Torso: 15 23
R/L Torso (rear): 7
R/L Arm: 11 22
R/L Leg: 15 30
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Weapons and Ammo Location Critical Tonnage
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LB 10-X AC (Ammo 10) LT 1 1.00
LB 10-X AC (Ammo 10) [Cluster] LT 1 1.00
Targeting Computer LT 5 5.00
2 Heavy Large Lasers RA 6 8.00
Heavy Large Laser LA 3 4.00
LB 10-X AC LA 5 10.00
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Alpha Strike Statistics
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Point Value (PV): 40
TP: BM, SZ: 3, TMM: 1, MV: 8"
Damage: (S) 5 / (M) 5 / (L) 1, OV: 1
Armor (A): 7, Structure (S): 4
Specials: CASE, FLK1/1/1, OMNI
Distribution
Name/Model: Nova Cat D
Technology: Clan
Tonnage: 70
Configuration: Biped OmniMech
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Left ArmHeadRight Arm
1. Shoulder 1. Life Support 1. Shoulder
2. Upper Arm Actuator 2. Sensors 2. Upper Arm Actuator
3.Double Heat Sink 3. Cockpit 3.Double Heat Sink
4.Double Heat Sink 4. Endo Steel 4.Double Heat Sink
5.LB 10-X AC 5. Sensors 5.Double Heat Sink
6.LB 10-X AC 6. Life Support 6.Double Heat Sink
1.LB 10-X AC 1.Heavy Large Laser
2.LB 10-X AC 2.Heavy Large Laser
3.LB 10-X AC 3.Heavy Large Laser
4.Heavy Large Laser 4.Heavy Large Laser
5.Heavy Large Laser 5.Heavy Large Laser
6.Heavy Large Laser 6.Heavy Large Laser
Left TorsoCenter TorsoRight Torso
1. XL Engine 1. XL Engine 1. XL Engine
2. XL Engine 2. XL Engine 2. XL Engine
3.Double Heat Sink 3. XL Engine 3.Double Heat Sink
4.Double Heat Sink 4. Gyro 4.Double Heat Sink
5. LB 10-X AC (Ammo 10) 5. Gyro 5.Double Heat Sink
6. LB 10-X AC (Ammo 10) [Cluster] 6. Gyro 6.Double Heat Sink
1.Targeting Computer 1. Gyro 1.Double Heat Sink
2.Targeting Computer 2. XL Engine 2.Double Heat Sink
3.Targeting Computer 3. XL Engine 3.Double Heat Sink
4.Targeting Computer 4. XL Engine 4.Double Heat Sink
5.Targeting Computer 5. Endo Steel 5.Double Heat Sink
6. Roll Again 6. Endo Steel 6.Double Heat Sink
Left LegRight Leg
1. Hip 1. Hip
2. Upper Leg Actuator 2. Upper Leg Actuator
3. Lower Leg Actuator 3. Lower Leg Actuator
4. Foot Actuator 4. Foot Actuator
5. Endo Steel 5. Endo Steel
6. Endo Steel 6. Endo Steel
Battle Value Breakdown
Name/Model: Nova Cat D
Technology: Clan
Tonnage: 70
Configuration: Biped OmniMech
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Defensive Battle Rating
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Armor (Standard): 216 x 2.5 x 1 540.000
Internal Structure (Endo Steel w/ XL Engine): 107 x 1.5 x 1 x 0.75 (+) 120.375 = 660.375
Gyro (Standard): 70 x 0.5 (+) 35.000 = 695.375
Defensive Movement Factor: +2 (*) 1.20 = 834.450
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Final Defensive Battle Rating: 834.450
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Offensive Battle Rating
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Heat Efficiency: Unit is inefficient
6 (Base) + 40 (Heat Sinks) - 2 (Movement) - 56 (Weapons) = -12
Offensive Equipment:
Heavy Large Laser 305.000
Heavy Large Laser (+) 305.000 = 610.000
Heavy Large Laser (+) 305.000 = 915.000
LB 10-X AC [Inefficient] (+) 92.500 = 1,007.500
LB 10-X AC (Ammo 10) (+) 19.000 = 1,026.500
LB 10-X AC (Ammo 10) [Cluster] (+) 19.000 = 1,045.500
Total 'Mech Tonnage: (+) 70.000 = 1,115.500
Speed Factor: 6 (Run) + 0 (Jump) (*) 1.120 = 1,249.360
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Final Offensive Battle Rating: 1,249.360
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BattleMech Battle Value
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Defensive Battle Rating: 834.450
Offensive Battle Rating: (+) 1,249.360 = 2,083.810
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Final BattleMech Battle Value: 2,084
Alpha Strike Conversion
Name/Model: Nova Cat D
Technology: Clan
Tonnage: 70
Configuration: Biped OmniMech
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Determine Unit Type
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Ground Units: BattleMech = BM
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Final Unit Type: BM
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Determine Weight/Size Class
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Tonnage: 70 (greater than or equal to 60 and less than 80) = 3
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Final Weight/Size Class: 3
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Convert Movement and Movement Modes
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Ground Movement: 4 (Walk) = 8"
Ground Target Movement Modifier at 8" is 1
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Final Movement and Movement Modes: 8"
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Determine Short Range Damage Value
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Heat Efficiency: Unit is inefficient
40 (Heat Sinks) = 40
2 (Movement) + 56 (Weapons) - 4 (Base) (-) 54 = -14
Offensive Equipment: = 0.000
LB 10-X AC [Targeting Computer] (+) 0.693 = 0.693
Heavy Large Laser [Targeting Computer] (+) 1.672 = 2.365
Heavy Large Laser [Targeting Computer] (+) 1.672 = 4.037
Heavy Large Laser [Targeting Computer] (+) 1.672 = 5.709
Heat-modified damage value:
Damage subtotal multiplied by the total heat dissipation (*) 40 = 228.360
Divided by the maximum heat output - 4 (/) 54 = 4.229
Rounded up to the nearest tenth = 4.3
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Final Short Range Damage Value: 5
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Determine Medium Range Damage Value
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Heat Efficiency: Unit is inefficient
40 (Heat Sinks) = 40
2 (Movement) + 56 (Weapons) - 4 (Base) (-) 54 = -14
Offensive Equipment: = 0.000
LB 10-X AC [Targeting Computer] (+) 0.693 = 0.693
Heavy Large Laser [Targeting Computer] (+) 1.672 = 2.365
Heavy Large Laser [Targeting Computer] (+) 1.672 = 4.037
Heavy Large Laser [Targeting Computer] (+) 1.672 = 5.709
Heat-modified damage value:
Damage subtotal multiplied by the total heat dissipation (*) 40 = 228.360
Divided by the maximum heat output - 4 (/) 54 = 4.229
Rounded up to the nearest tenth = 4.3
Unit receives Overheat (OV) value of 1
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Final Medium Range Damage Value: 5
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Determine Long Range Damage Value
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Heat Efficiency: Unit is efficient
40 (Heat Sinks) = 40
2 (Movement) + 2 (Weapons) - 4 (Base) (-) 0 = 40
Offensive Equipment: = 0.000
LB 10-X AC [Targeting Computer] (+) 0.693 = 0.693
Heat-modified damage value:
Damage subtotal rounded up to the nearest tenth = 0.7
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Final Long Range Damage Value: 1
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Convert Armor
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Standard: 216 armor points x 1 216.000 = 216.000
Armor Factor Conversion (/) 30 = 7.200
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Final Armor Value: 7
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Convert Structure
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Engine: Clan XL on a 70 ton BattleMech = 4.0
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Final Structure Value: 4
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Determine Special Abilities
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Unit is equipped with CASE = CASE
Unit is equipped with forward facing Flak-capable weapons = FLK1/1/1
Unit utilizes modular (Omni) technology = OMNI
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Determine Point Value
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Unit's Offensive Value:
Attack Damage Factor 5 (Short) + 5 (Medium) + 5 (Medium) + 1 (Long) = 16.000
Unit Size Factor 3 (Weight/Size Class) / 2 (+) 1.500 = 17.500
Overheat Factor 1 (Overheat) (+) 1.000 = 18.500
Blanket Offensive Modifier 1 (Base) (*) 1.000 = 18.500
Defensive Interaction Rating:
Armor Factor 7 (Armor) x 2.0 (Non-Vehicle Unit) = 14.000
Structure Factor 4 (Structure) x 1.0 (Other Unit) (+) 4.000 = 18.000
Defense Factor 1 + {[1 (8" Move)] x 0.1} (*) 1.100 = 19.800
Final DIR Round to nearest half point = 20.000
Unit's Defensive Value:
Movement Factor 1 (0.25 per 2") = 1.000
Final DIR Defensive Interaction Rating (+) 20.000 = 21.000
Unit's Final Point Value:
Offensive Value = 18.500
Defensive Value (+) 21.000 = 39.500
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Final Point Value: 40
Cost Breakdown
Name/Model: Nova Cat D
Technology: Clan
Tonnage: 70
Configuration: Biped OmniMech
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Structural Cost
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Armor (Standard): (216 pts) 13.5 x 10,000 135,000.00
Internal Structure (Endo Steel): 70 x 1,600 x 1 (+) 112,000.00 = 247,000.00
Myomer (Standard): 70 x 2,000 (+) 140,000.00 = 387,000.00
Engine (XL): (20,000 x 280 x 70) / 75 (+) 5,226,666.67 = 5,613,666.67
Gyro (Standard): 3.0 x 300,000 (+) 900,000.00 = 6,513,666.67
Cockpit (Standard): 200,000 (+) 200,000.00 = 6,713,666.67
Life Support: 50,000 (+) 50,000.00 = 6,763,666.67
Sensors: 70 x 2,000 (+) 140,000.00 = 6,903,666.67
Heat Sinks (Double): 20 x 6,000 (+) 120,000.00 = 7,023,666.67
Arm Actuators: 70 x ((100 x 2) + (50 x 0) + (80 x 0)) (+) 14,000.00 = 7,037,666.67
Leg Actuators: 70 x ((150 x 2) + (80 x 2) + (120 x 2)) (+) 49,000.00 = 7,086,666.67
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Total Structural Cost: 7,086,666.67
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Weapons and Equipment Cost
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CASE 1 x 50,000 50,000.00
Heavy Large Laser 250,000 (+) 250,000.00 = 300,000.00
Heavy Large Laser 250,000 (+) 250,000.00 = 550,000.00
Heavy Large Laser 250,000 (+) 250,000.00 = 800,000.00
LB 10-X AC 400,000 (+) 400,000.00 = 1,200,000.00
LB 10-X AC (Ammo 10) [Cluster] [Empty Bin] 0 (+) 0.00 = 1,200,000.00
LB 10-X AC (Ammo 10) [Empty Bin] 0 (+) 0.00 = 1,200,000.00
Targeting Computer 5 x 10,000 (+) 50,000.00 = 1,250,000.00
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Total Weapons and Equipment Cost 1,250,000.00
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BattleMech Cost
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Structural Cost: 7,086,666.67
Weapons and Equipment Cost: (+) 1,250,000.00 = 8,336,666.67
OmniMech Conversion Cost: (7,086,666.67 + 1,250,000.00) x 0.25 (+) 2,084,166.67 = 10,420,833.33
BattleMech Cost Multiplier: 1 + (70 / 100) (*) 1.70 = 17,715,416.67
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Final BattleMech Cost 17,715,417.00
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Rating:
2.00
Comment:
Im not sure if this design is deliberately or accidentally counter productive. The heavy lasers are murderous in close, but place the mech well within range of any return fire. The penalty inherent to the lasers are offset by the targeting computer, netting the mech a moderately useful beam weapon array. The LBX appears to be on here as an afterthought, though not a very good one. While the weapon can deal some damage, the range is moderate at best. It appears the mech would be ideal for urban or close quarters combat. However the armor is sorely lacking. The armor can stop one, perhaps two hits from a Gauss or ER PPC weapon. After that, the myomers are swinging in the breeze. Bottom line, this omni is being forced into a role that its not really armored or armed for by its own weapons arrays.
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Member Review - Knightrunner : 29-Aug-2005 00:00
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Rating:
2.00
Comment:
The firepower on this looks good, until you see that it has a maximum range of 18 hexes- 15 if you want any real firepower. Firing the cannon and 2 of the larges builds up 0 heat; no problem there. However, that 3rd laser adds an additional 18 heat. So, if the ammo doesn't cook off, this mech will be nearly immobile and have an even worse time hitting anything. Just what a slow mech with short ranged weapons needs.
The heavy targeting computer doesn't help with cluster shots, and there are too few weapons to cycle effectively. However, if you know that you'll only be fighting in very tight quarters . . . with a great gunner, this mech could dominate all comers.
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Member Review - StarRaven : 10-Sep-2004 00:00
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Rating:
3.50
Comment:
Actually, this has the same 18 overheat as the Prime; it also has slightly less damage potential and carries ammo. This is good, but the Prime is better. The targeting computer is good, but the heavy lasers render that moot. And while this overheats as much as the Prime, the Prime has no ammo - this does, and ammo in hot 'Mechs often goes boom. A minor concern, but move the tar comp to the RT, so you don't lose it when the ammo goes off.
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Member Review - St. Dragon : 08-Jul-2004 00:00
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Rating:
3.50
Comment:
This is a pretty good variant on the Nova Cat, but at long ranges, this thing is in trouble. But I've sort of had soft spots for the Heavy lasers.
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Member Review - -Mud : 12-Mar-2004 00:00
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Rating:
2.50
Comment:
Inferior in my opinion to the Prime and the A variant; it carries fewer heat sinks and generates more heat. Those Heavy Lasers are dangerous, but generate too much heat for the 'mech to use them effectively.
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