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*The Mantis is the second known UNSC vehicle to be named after [[Wikipedia:Mantis|an insect]], the first one being the [[AV- | *The Mantis is the second known UNSC vehicle to be named after [[Wikipedia:Mantis|an insect]], the first one being the [[AV-12 Hornet]]. | ||
*The vehicle's design is inspired by [[wikipedia:Metal_Gear_(weapon)#Metal_Gear_REX|Metal Gear REX]] from the [[wikipedia:Metal Gear|Metal Gear series]]. | *The vehicle's design is inspired by [[wikipedia:Metal_Gear_(weapon)#Metal_Gear_REX|Metal Gear REX]] from the [[wikipedia:Metal Gear|Metal Gear series]]. | ||
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This article is about the powered exoskeleton. For the Covenant anti-air cannon nickenamed the "Mantis", see Type-27 Anti-Aircraft Cannon.
The Mantis is a powered exoskeleton used by the UNSC Defense Force.[1]
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] At least one Mantis was aboard the UNSC Infinity when the ship came across Requiem in 2557.[1]
Trivia
- The Mantis is the second known UNSC vehicle to be named after an insect, the first one being the AV-12 Hornet.
- The vehicle's design is inspired by Metal Gear REX from the Metal Gear series.
Gallery
John-117 facing a Mantis.
- Mantis Stomp.png
A Mantis stomping on Storm units.
A Mantis in action against two Phantoms.
List of appearances
- Halo 4 (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ a b Official Xbox Magazine October 2012
- ^ Image showing energy shield flairing
