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Its turret profile, armament and dimensions greatly resembles the [[w:c:metalgear:Gekko|Gekko biomechanical fighting vehicle]] from the 2008 video game ''Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots''. A large, port-side, front-facing radar dome is reminiscent of the prototype metal gear [[w:c:metalgear:Metal Gear REX|REX]] first introduced in 1998's ''Metal Gear Solid'' and reintroduced in ''Guns of the Patriots''. | |||
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File:H4-E3-Campaign-5.jpg|[[John-117]] reviewing a Mantis aboard ''Infinity''. | File:H4-E3-Campaign-5.jpg|[[John-117]] reviewing a Mantis aboard ''Infinity''. | ||
File:Mantis Stomp.png|A Mantis using a "stomp" feature to force [[Storm]] units out the way. | File:Mantis Stomp.png|A Mantis using a "stomp" feature to force [[Storm]] units out the way. | ||
File:Mantis in action.jpg|A Mantis in action against two [[Type-52 Troop Carrier|Type-52 Phantom dropships. | File:Mantis in action.jpg|A Mantis in action against two [[Type-52 Troop Carrier|Type-52 Phantom dropships]]. | ||
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Template:Vehicle Infobox The Mantis is a combat powered exoskeleton introduced into the UNSC Defense Force in the post-war years. [1] It is one of the only known ground combat vehicles of the UNSC named after an insect.
Overview
Standing roughly twenty feet tall, the Mantis is similar in appearance to the larger Cyclops Mark II. It features a large-caliber rotary cannon on the right arm and five rocket pods on the left arm. The Mantis is also equipped with energy shields. [2] The Mantis was first used by the Marines aboard UNSC Port Stanley [3] and later when the UNSC Infinity encountered Requiem in 2557.[1]
Production notes
Its turret profile, armament and dimensions greatly resembles the Gekko biomechanical fighting vehicle from the 2008 video game Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. A large, port-side, front-facing radar dome is reminiscent of the prototype metal gear REX first introduced in 1998's Metal Gear Solid and reintroduced in Guns of the Patriots.
Gallery
John-117 reviewing a Mantis aboard Infinity.
- Mantis Stomp.png
A Mantis using a "stomp" feature to force Storm units out the way.
A Mantis in action against two Type-52 Phantom dropships.
List of appearances
- Kilo-Five Trilogy
- Halo: The Thursday War (First appearance)
- Reclaimer Trilogy
Sources
- ^ a b Official Xbox Magazine October 2012
- ^ Image showing energy shield flairing
- ^ Halo: The Thursday War — Amazon.com excerpt
