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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">{{ | 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 == | ==Features == | ||
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|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">{{ | |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> | ||
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|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. | |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. | ||
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{{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>{{ | {{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> | ||
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== Specifications == | == Specifications == | ||
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==Lore== | ==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" /> | *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" /> | ||
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== Development== | == 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">{{ | 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== | ==Trivia== | ||
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{{Navplate manufacturers|TMBL}} | {{Navplate manufacturers|TMBL}} | ||
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{{ | {{Short description|Heavy tank manufactured by Tumbril Land Systems}} | ||
Revision as of 13:48, 17 May 2026
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">Template:Cite RSI</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
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Specifications
Model
Vehicle profile
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Acquisition
Lore
- 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
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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">Template:Cite RSI</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>Ship Shape: Tumbril Nova</ref> Having been added to in-game shirts, "Tonk" is technically canon.
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