EDIT: I believe that the IS forces would still call this the Nova Cat as so few were seen in combat and only in Nova Cat service prior to 3054 (according to my fluff any how)
Hellcat
Mass: 70 tons
Tech Base: Clan
Chassis Config: Biped Omnimech
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Clan Invasion
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-A
Production Year: 3052
Cost: 14,944,417 C-Bills
Battle Value: 913
Chassis: Unknown Endo-Steel
Power Plant: Unknown 280 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Unknown Standard Armor
Armament:
38.0 tons of pod space.
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown
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Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Internal Structure: Endo-Steel 107 points 3.50
Internal Locations: 1 HD, 2 CT, 2 LL, 2 RL
Engine: XL Fusion Engine 280 8.00
Walking MP: 4
Running MP: 6
Jumping MP: 0
Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 11(22) 1.00
Gyro: Standard 3.00
Cockpit: Standard 3.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA R: SH+UA
Armor: Standard Armor AV - 216 13.50
Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 22 35
Center Torso (rear) 8
L/R Torso 15 23
L/R Torso (rear) 7
L/R Arm 11 22
L/R Leg 15 30
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Disappointed with performance of the Nova Cat at Luthien and Tukayyid, Khan Leroux ordered his scientist caste to come up with different
and better configurations. So terrible was the Omnimech's performance that he also ordered that the Nova Cat be renamed the Hellcat.
The dependency of energy-based weapons was seen as a drawback by the new team of scientists assigned to the task and they focused
on heavy hitting autocannons and gauss rifles in their new mission. The first configuration to fall to the new direction was the Prime con-
figuration, which saw all of the heavy energy-based weapons and all of the extra heat sinks stripped away and replaced by a matched
pair of powerful gauss rifles, each gauss rifle is fed by large, by Clan standards, three-ton ammo bins. A mix of lighter lasers act as secondary
weapons with a pair of small pulse laser mounted in the rear to counter attacks by Elementals.
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Loadout Name: Hellcat Prime Cost: 17,094,917
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A BV2: 2,416
Equipment Type Rating Mass
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CASE Locations: LA, RA 0.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA R: SH+UA
Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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Medium Pulse Laser RT 4 1 2.00
(R) Small Pulse Laser RT 2 1 1.00
ER Medium Laser RT 5 1 1.00
Medium Pulse Laser LT 4 1 2.00
(R) Small Pulse Laser LT 2 1 1.00
ER Medium Laser LT 5 1 1.00
Gauss Rifle RA 1 6 12.00
Gauss Rifle LA 1 6 12.00
@Gauss Rifle (24) RA - 3 3.00
@Gauss Rifle (24) LA - 3 3.00
Free Critical Slots: 16
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 7 Points: 24
4 6 6 3 0 3 0 Structure: 4
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA
This is based on the Nova Cat A and replaces the four ER large laser and the attendant targeting computer with a quartet of large pulse
lasers. Four jump jets have been added for greater tactical mobility. As this variant is now a heavy scout, an ECM suite and Active Probe
were also added. All of this came at the expense of six of the original desgn's double heat sinks
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Loadout Name: Hellcat A Cost: 17,859,917
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A BV2: 2,470
Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Jumping MP: 4 (Standard)
Jump Jet Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT 4.00
Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 19(38) 8.00
Heat Sink Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT, 2 LA, 2 RA
Actuators: L: SH+UA R: SH+UA
Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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ECM Suite RT 0 1 1.00
Active Probe LT 0 1 1.00
2 Large Pulse Lasers RA 20 4 12.00
2 Large Pulse Lasers LA 20 4 12.00
Free Critical Slots: 10
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 7 Points: 25
4j 5 5 5 0 3 0 Structure: 4
Special Abilities: OMNI, ECM, PRB, RCN, ENE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA
Like the Nova Cat B, the Hellcat B is an LRM platform that features a total of four Artemis IV FCS-equipped LRM20 launchers with a total
of ten tons of ammunition shared by the four launchers. The two ER medium lasers were retained and are now backed up two small pulse
lasers. Unlike the original no additional heat sinks have been added.
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Loadout Name: Hellcat B Cost: 18,539,917
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A BV2: 2,606
Equipment Type Rating Mass
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CASE Locations: LT, RT 0.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA R: SH+UA
Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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ER Medium Laser RT 5 1 1.00
Small Pulse Laser RT 2 1 1.00
ER Medium Laser LT 5 1 1.00
Small Pulse Laser LT 2 1 1.00
2 LRM-20s RA 12 8 10.00
Artemis IV FCS RA - 2 2.00
2 LRM-20s LA 12 8 10.00
Artemis IV FCS LA - 2 2.00
@LRM-20 (Artemis) (30) RT - 5 5.00
@LRM-20 (Artemis) (30) LT - 5 5.00
Free Critical Slots: 6
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 7 Points: 26
4 6 6 4 0 3 3 Structure: 4
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, IF 4
The second of the big gun configurations, the Hellcat C features one each of the large bore LB-X and Ultra autocannons. Each of
the big guns has three tons of ammo. An ER PPC is mounted in the right torso and allows the Hellcat to close with the enemy and
bring the big guns to bear. A medium pulse laser is the sole backup weapon.
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Loadout Name: Hellcat C Cost: 18,216,917
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A BV2: 2,186
Equipment Type Rating Mass
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CASE Locations: LT, RT 0.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA R: SH+UA
Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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ER PPC RT 15 2 6.00
LB 20-X AC RA 6 9 12.00
Ultra AC/20 LA 7 8 12.00
Medium Pulse Laser LA 4 1 2.00
@LB 20-X (Cluster) (10) RT - 2 2.00
@LB 20-X (Slug) (5) RT - 1 1.00
@Ultra AC/20 (15) LT - 3 3.00
Free Critical Slots: 14
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 7 Points: 22
4 4 4 1 0 3 3 Structure: 4
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, FLK 1/1/0
The Hellcat D is a new configuration* that features an LB20-X combined with a trio of ER large lasers. Four tons of ammunition feeds the
big gun, while eight double heat sinks are added to handle the additional heat especially at long-range. a pair of ER Medium lasers add
support at closer ranges.
* - Author's note: It's based on the Nova Cat D, but it has Heavy lasers, which are not extant as of yet
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Loadout Name: Hellcat D Cost: 18,050,104
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A BV2: 2,267
Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 19(38) 8.00
Heat Sink Locations: 2 LT, 3 RT, 3 RA
CASE Locations: LT 0.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA R: SH+UA+LA
Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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ER Medium Laser RT 5 1 1.00
ER Medium Laser LT 5 1 1.00
3 ER Large Lasers RA 36 3 12.00
LB 20-X AC LA 6 9 12.00
@LB 20-X (Cluster) (10) LT - 2 2.00
@LB 20-X (Slug) (10) LT - 2 2.00
Free Critical Slots: 5
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 7 Points: 23
4 5 5 3 0 3 1 Structure: 4
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, FLK 1/1/0
A total of six Nova Cat Omnimechs were part of the reinforcements that made it to the Inner Sphere in time for the assault
on Luthien. All six were spread throughout the front-line clusters that participated in the battle. Of the six, only two were serviceable
to retreat fro the world. Some sixteen months later, a Nova Cat was spotted amongst a Combine raiding force on Itabaiana.
The best that the Nova Cat watch could determine from the assorted battleroms was that the crudely made weapons featured a mix
of Clan and Inner Sphere weaponry with the ER Large Lasers being of Clan manufacture, while the remaining weapons are of Combine
manufacture. The reversed engineeredClan version feature an ER PPC, ER large laser and ER medium laser in each arm with total
of twenty-seven double heat sinks fighting an uphill battle to keep this variant from overheating.
Attached you will also find a notional layout of the suspected spheroid build upon which this configuration is based. While it is not
heat intensive as our new variant of the Hellcat, it is ideally suited for combat at long-range just like our more advanced version.
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Loadout Name: Hellcat E Cost: 17,613,417
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A BV2: 2,573
Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 27(54) 16.00
Heat Sink Locations: 5 LT, 5 RT, 3 LA, 3 RA
Actuators: L: SH+UA R: SH+UA
Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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ER PPC RA 15 2 6.00
ER Large Laser RA 12 1 4.00
ER Medium Laser RA 5 1 1.00
ER PPC LA 15 2 6.00
ER Large Laser LA 12 1 4.00
ER Medium Laser LA 5 1 1.00
Free Critical Slots: 0
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 7 Points: 26
4 6 6 5 0 3 1 Structure: 4
Special Abilities: OMNI, ENE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA
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Loadout Name: Hellcat E (IS version) Cost: 17,417,917
Tech Rating/Era Availability: X/X-X-X-A BV2: 2,033
Rules Level: Experimental Tech Tech Base: Mixed
Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 25(50) 14.00
Heat Sink Locations: 5 LT, 5 RT, 2 LA, 2 RA
Actuators: L: SH+UA R: SH+UA
Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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Medium Laser (IS) RA 3 1 1.00
ER PPC (IS) RA 15 3 7.00
ER Large Laser (CL) RA 12 1 4.00
Medium Laser (IS) LA 3 1 1.00
ER PPC (IS) LA 15 3 7.00
ER Large Laser (CL) LA 12 1 4.00
Free Critical Slots: 2
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 7 Points: 20
4 5 5 4 0 3 0 Structure: 4
Special Abilities: OMNI, ENE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA
The Hellcat F* is a missile carrying platform that features a mix of long and short range launchers that make this configuration more of
a trooper. The matched pairs of LRM15 and Streak SRM6 launchers are backed up by a pair of ER large laser, two small pulse laser and
an ECM suite. Six double heat sinks have been added. The LRM launchers are equipped with the Artemis IV FCS for greater accuracy.
* - Author's note: It's based on the Nova Cat E, but it has ATM9s, which are not extant as of yet
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Loadout Name: Hellcat F Cost: 18,255,167
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A BV2: 2,388
Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 17(34) 6.00
Heat Sink Locations: 3 LT, 3 RT
CASE Locations: LA, RA 0.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA R: SH+UA
Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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ECM Suite RT 0 1 1.00
ER Large Laser RT 12 1 4.00
(R) Small Pulse Laser RT 2 1 1.00
ER Large Laser LT 12 1 4.00
(R) Small Pulse Laser LT 2 1 1.00
LRM-15 RA 5 2 3.50
Artemis IV FCS RA - 1 1.00
Streak SRM-6 RA 4 2 3.00
LRM-15 LA 5 2 3.50
Artemis IV FCS LA - 1 1.00
Streak SRM-6 LA 4 2 3.00
@LRM-15 (Artemis) (16) RA - 2 2.00
@Streak SRM-6 (15) RA - 1 1.00
@LRM-15 (Artemis) (16) LA - 2 2.00
@Streak SRM-6 (15) LA - 1 1.00
Free Critical Slots: 7
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 7 Points: 24
4 6 6 4 0 3 1 Structure: 4
Special Abilities: OMNI, ECM, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, IF 2
The Hellcat G is based on the SLDF-era Rifleman and features a matched pair of ER large lasers LB 5-X autocannons mounted in the arms.
Each of the autocannons has two tons of ammunition available. All secondary weapons are mounted in the side torsos and feature a mix
of pulse lasers and machine guns. Four added double heat sinks are needed to handle the heat built up by mix of lasers.
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Loadout Name: Hellcat G Cost: 17,698,417
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A BV2: 2,029
Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 15(30) 4.00
Heat Sink Locations: 1 LT, 1 RT, 1 LA, 1 RA
CASE Locations: LT, RT, LA, RA 0.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA R: SH+UA
Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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Medium Pulse Laser RT 4 1 2.00
2 Machine Guns RT 0 2 0.50
Small Pulse Laser RT 2 1 1.00
Medium Pulse Laser LT 4 1 2.00
2 Machine Guns LT 0 2 0.50
Small Pulse Laser LT 2 1 1.00
ER Large Laser RA 12 1 4.00
LB 5-X AC RA 1 4 7.00
ER Large Laser LA 12 1 4.00
LB 5-X AC LA 1 4 7.00
@MG (1/2) (100) RT - 1 0.50
@MG (1/2) (100) LT - 1 0.50
@LB 5-X (Cluster) (20) RA - 1 1.00
@LB 5-X (Slug) (20) RA - 1 1.00
@LB 5-X (Cluster) (20) LA - 1 1.00
@LB 5-X (Slug) (20) LA - 1 1.00
Free Critical Slots: 8
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 7 Points: 20
4 5 4 3 0 3 1 Structure: 4
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, FLK 0/1/1
Much like the Nova Prime, the Hellcat H is designed as a jump-capable short-ranged brawler. Eight medium pulse lasers make up the
primary weapons in this configuration. Additional short-ranged firepowers comes from a pair of Streak SRM6 launchers and two small
pulse lasers. Four jumpjets have been added along with eight double heat sinks.
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Loadout Name: Hellcat H Cost: 17,347,792
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A BV2: 2,577
Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Jumping MP: 4 (Standard)
Jump Jet Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT 4.00
Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 19(38) 8.00
Heat Sink Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT, 2 LA, 2 RA
CASE Locations: LT, RT 0.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA+LA R: SH+UA+LA
Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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Streak SRM-6 RT 4 2 3.00
Streak SRM-6 LT 4 2 3.00
4 Medium Pulse Lasers RA 16 4 8.00
Small Pulse Laser RA 2 1 1.00
4 Medium Pulse Lasers LA 16 4 8.00
Small Pulse Laser LA 2 1 1.00
@Streak SRM-6 (15) RT - 1 1.00
@Streak SRM-6 (15) LT - 1 1.00
Free Critical Slots: 2
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 7 Points: 26
4j 8 8 0 0 3 2 Structure: 4
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA
Another big gun configuration, the Hellcat J feature a pair of Ultra-10 autocannons backed up by a pair of LRM10 launchers. As an ammo
dependent vehicle it does suffer from somewhat shallow ammo bins. This makes it rather unpopular among the younger Mechwarriors in
the touman. With only a pair of ER medium lasers as secondary weapons, the unpopularity is even further reinforced.
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Loadout Name: Hellcat J Cost: 17,983,167
Tech Rating/Era Availability: F/X-X-E-A BV2: 2,281
Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Jumping MP: 4 (Standard)
Jump Jet Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT 4.00
Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 12(24) 1.00
Heat Sink Locations: 1 RT
CASE Locations: LT, RT, LA, RA 0.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA R: SH+UA
Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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LRM-10 RT 4 1 2.50
ER Medium Laser RT 5 1 1.00
LRM-10 LT 4 1 2.50
ER Medium Laser LT 5 1 1.00
Ultra AC/10 RA 3 4 10.00
Ultra AC/10 LA 3 4 10.00
@LRM-10 (12) RT - 1 1.00
@LRM-10 (12) LT - 1 1.00
@Ultra AC/10 (20) RA - 2 2.00
@Ultra AC/10 (20) LA - 2 2.00
Free Critical Slots: 16
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 7 Points: 23
4j 5 5 4 0 3 0 Structure: 4
Special Abilities: OMNI, CASE, SRCH, ES, SEAL, SOA, LRM 1/1/1, IF 1
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