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{{Vehicle
| uuid = b8a352bb-74a8-415b-9e08-77f684ac91b8
| name = Nova
| image = Nova x2 on battlefield - Cropped.png
| icon = Tumbril-Nova-Logo.png
| invertedicon = yes
| size = vehicle
| manufacturer = TMBL
| career = Ground
| productionstate = Flight ready
| productionstatedesc = Since [[StarCitizen:Star Citizen Alpha 3.13.1|Alpha 3.13.1]]
| pledgecost = 120
| originalpledgecost = 105
| warbondcost = 95
| originalwarbondcost = 95
| length = 16
| width = 7
| height = 5
| pledgeavailability = Time-limited sales
| mass = 73,190kg
| rsistoreurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/nova-tank/Nova
| brochureurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/5i88gwg499gdwr/source/Nova_Brochure_FINAL.pdf
| galactapediaurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/01L8gLYXaY-nova
| presentationurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/16341-Legendary-Battle-Tank-Reborn
| presentationurl2 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/18129-Tumbril-Nova
| qandaurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/16344-q-a-tumbril-nova
| qandaurl2 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/16358-q-a-tumbril-nova-part-2
| mincrew = 1
| maxcrew = 3
| conceptdate = 2017-12-22
}}

The [[StarCitizen:Tumbril]] '''Nova''' is a fully comprehensive battle tank, reimagined for the modern age. This heavy tank offers a devastating combination of weaponry to eliminate threats on the ground and in the air.<ref name="brochure">{{Cite RSI|url=media/5i88gwg499gdwr/source/Nova_Brochure_FINAL.pdf|text=Nova Brochure}}</ref> Initially designed during the [[StarCitizen:Second Tevarin War]], the Nova battle tank has been a staple of ground warfare operations ever since.<ref name="brochure" />

==Features ==
{{List item
|Vehicular Shields
|In addition to its composite body armor, the Nova comes standard with Second Skin [[StarCitizen:Shields]] for an extra layer of defense. However, the vehicle has weak spots that can be exploited in engagements. Specifically, the rear entry and exposed tracks are considered as vulnerable areas of the tank.<ref name="qanda">{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/engineering/16344-Q-A-Tumbril-Nova|text=Q&A: Tumbril Nova – Part 1}}</ref>
}}
{{List item
|Long-Range [[StarCitizen:Ship Weapons|Ballistic Cannon]]
|The main gun of the Nova fires large-caliber artillery rounds with high accuracy and velocity. It is designed for both ground-to-ground and ground-to-air engagements.
}}
{{List item|Secondary Remote Turret|Installed onto the tank turret, a pair of [[StarCitizen:CF-227 Badger Repeater|Klaus & Werner CF-227 Badger]] Repeaters are intended against infantry and high-speed targets. The weapon can be replaced with any compatible size 2 counterpart. It should be noted that the Repeater weapons and with missiles are designed to be effective enough to deter a pilot in fighters like the [[StarCitizen:Sabre]] and [[StarCitizen:F7 Hornet (series)|Hornet]]. However, the tank is not expected to be able to stand up against such ships for a prolonged engagement.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/engineering/16358-Q-A-Tumbril-Nova-Part-2|text=Q&A: Tumbril Nova – Part 2}}</ref>
}}
{{List item
|"Firebug" Energy [[StarCitizen:Ship Weapons#Missiles / Torpedoes|Missile Launcher]]
|Self-charging launchers that fire clusters of compressed energy to saturate ground targets with explosive blasts.
}}
{{List item
|Multiple Crew Stations
|The Nova features crew stations for a pilot, gunner, and support crewman. A large stand-up cabin provides ample room for longer missions and expeditions.<ref name="brochure" />
}}
{{List item
|Equipment Stowage
|The Nova has 1,000K μSCU of internal storage and multiple gun racks.
}}

== Specifications ==
{{Vehicle hardpoints}}

== Model ==

===Vehicle profile===

<tabber>
3D Model=
{| class="wikitable"
!Front left
!Rear right
|-
|[[File:Nova with black BG - Front left.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Nova with black BG - Rear right.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}
|-|
On-ground=
{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
|-
|[[File:placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px|link=|class=noviewer]]
|[[File:placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px|link=|class=noviewer]]
|[[File:placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px|link=|class=noviewer]]
|[[File:placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px|link=|class=noviewer]]
|[[File:placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px|link=|class=noviewer]]
|}
</tabber>

=== Paints ===
{{for|more information|:Nova series/Paints}}

{| class="wikitable"#
![[StarCitizen:Nova series/Paints#"Badlands"|"Badlands"]]
![[StarCitizen:Nova series/Paints#"Ember Storm"|"Ember Storm"]]
![[StarCitizen:Nova series/Paints#"Gunmetal"|"Gunmetal"]]
![[StarCitizen:Nova series/Paints#"Nightbreak"|"Nightbreak"]]
![[StarCitizen:Nova series/Paints#"Snowblind"|"Snowblind"]]
![[StarCitizen:Nova series/Paints#"Timberline"|"Timberline"]]
|-
|[[File:Nova Badlands with crew on top concept - Contrast adjusted.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Nova Ember Storm in hangar - Isometric - Cut.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Nova Gunmetal in hangar - Isometric - Cut.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Nova Nightbreak in hangar - cropped.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Nova Snowblind.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Nova Timberline in hangar - Isometric - Cut.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}

== Acquisition ==
{{Vehicle availability}}

==Lore==
{{Main|Battle of the Koren Pass}}
*The Nova first entered service during the [[StarCitizen:Second Tevarin War]] in the 2600s, it was intended to replace Tumbril's [[StarCitizen:DX20]] as the new battlefield equalizer. The tank became famous after the [[StarCitizen:Battle of Koren Pass]] in [[StarCitizen:2605]], in which three Nova tanks held off an entire [[StarCitizen:Tevarin]] strike team for more than sixteen hours.<ref name="brochure" />

==Gallery==
{{for|a full gallery|:Category:Nova images}}

<tabber>
Official=
{{gallery
|Nova-rough-terrain.jpg
|Nova Weapons missiles.jpg
|Nova Tank Interior 01.jpg
|Nova cockpit chairs.jpg
||M2 Carry 2 Nova Tanks.jpg
|Nova exiting hercules.jpg
|Nova with turret turned looking over landscape.jpg
|Nova firing cannon.jpg
|Nova Tank Cannon grassland.jpg
|Nova Tracks.jpg
|RSI_Newsletter_-_Nova_and_C2_Hercules_on_Magda.jpg
|Storm_Lineup.webp
|Day06 TopBanner Nova.jpg
|Tumbril Nova CrossBanner 21-9-Compressed.jpg
|Nova_Tank_SKU_Default_Camo.jpg
|SKU StarLifter M2 Nova PACK-1-Min.jpg
|Nova - Icon.png
|Nova x2 on battlefield.jpg
}}
|-|
In-game=
{{gallery
|Nova_-_On_Wala_with_2nd_and_C2_in_BG.jpg
|IAE2951-day5-crusader-nova-hercules-a2-front.jpg
|IAE2950-day4-holosuite-nova.jpg
|Invictus-2950-hologram-nova-01.jpg
|Invictus-2950-hologram-nova-03.jpg
|Invictus-2950-hologram-nova-02.jpg
|Invictus-2950-hologram-nova-04.jpg
|Invictus-2952-nova-tank.jpg
|Invictus-2952-nova-tank-interior.jpg
}}
|-|
Original concept=
{{gallery
|Nova Campfire Concept.jpg
|Nova Concept Aiming.jpg
|Nova Concept Convoy.jpg
|Nova HeavyTank Concept.jpg
|Nova Features Brochure.jpg
}}

</tabber>

== Development==
The Nova was announced with a size 4 cannon in concept, it was upgraded to a size 5 cannon in release.<ref name="mr202103">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/18076-Star-Citizen-Monthly-Report-March-2021|text=Star Citizen Monthly Report March 2021|accessdate=2021-04-07}}</ref>

==Trivia==

*The Nova tank is commonly referred as "Tonk" by the community. It was based on a mispronunciation by the technical designer [[StarCitizen:Corentin Billemont]] from the [[StarCitizen:Around the Verse]] Holiday Special 2017.<ref>[https://youtu.be/tpVzJiarjvc?t=1h56m58s Ship Shape: Tumbril Nova]</ref> Having been added to [[StarCitizen:Tonk T-Shirt|in-game shirt]]s, "Tonk" is technically canon.

==See also==

*{{Link RSI|url=comm-link/engineering/16344-q-a-tumbril-nova}}
*[https://youtu.be/tpVzJiarjvc?t=1h56m58s Ship Shape: Tumbril Nova]

==References==

<references />

{{Navplate manufacturers|TMBL}}
{{Navplate vehicles}}

{{Short description|Heavy tank manufactured by Tumbril Land Systems}}

StarCitizen:Nova - Revision history

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