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#redirect [[Image:NovaClassFrigate.JPG|thumb|right|A '''Nova Class Frigate''']]The '''Nova Class Frigate''' is a [[Space Marine]] lance boat, much like the [[Firestorm Class Frigate]] in the [[Imperial Navy]]. It is a much more controversial ship however, because it does not follow the [[Codex Astartes]]. It is a pure-breed warship, it can not land troops, or transport them to other ships. It is ineffective in planetary assault also, but a very capable capital ship hunter. Both the Imperial Navy and [[Inquisition]] have taken issue with the class, as it encroaches on the duties of the Imperial Navy, and upsets the balance of power within the [[Imperium]], giving too much to the Adeptus Astartes. Due to this, the Nova remains a rare sight in the fleets of the Space Marines.<sup>1</sup> It is armed with a single turret-mounted [[lance]] in the prow of the ship, able to fire to the sides, and in front of the ship, and two small [[weapons batteries]], also turret mounted. However, its engines are much more powerful than a Firestorms' making the Nova almost twice as fast as a cruiser of the Imperial navy. This speed and manoeuvrability allow the Nova class to get to favourable firing positions, deliver the lance armament's bite, and withdraw before the enemy can react to bring their guns to bear on the Nova.<sup>1</sup> The Space Marines do not name their squadrons, therefore there are no famous ones.<sup>1</sup>==Sources==*<sup>1</sup>:[http://www.specialist-games.com/battlefleetgothic/rulebook.asp To Clense the Stars] {{SpaceMarineFleets}} [[Category:Naval Vessels]][[Category:Space Marine FleetEscorts]]
