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{{otheruses|the 30-ton BattleMech|other uses|Mantis}}
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
|image=Mantis.JPG
 
|image=Mantis.JPG
|name=Mantis
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|name=''Mantis''
 
|manufacturer=[[Solaris Arms]]
 
|manufacturer=[[Solaris Arms]]
 
|model=MTS-S
 
|model=MTS-S
 
|production year=3061
 
|production year=3061
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2023/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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|year reference= <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2023/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
|class=Light
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|cost= 5,811,650 [[C-bill]]s
|cost= 5,811,650 C-bills
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|Tech Base=Inner Sphere
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|mech type=BattleMech
 
|mass=30
 
|mass=30
|chassis=Solaris Arms Special Light [[Endo Steel]]
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|chassis=[[Solaris Arms Special Light]] [[endo steel]]
|armor=Durralex Light II [[Ferro-Fibrous]]
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|armor= [[Durralex Light II Ferro-Fibrous]]
|engine=GM Rama 270XL
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|engine=[[GM Rama 270XL]]
 
|comsys=[[Endicott Type 22 Master]]
 
|comsys=[[Endicott Type 22 Master]]
 
|T&T=[[Housier DD-Y-7]]
 
|T&T=[[Housier DD-Y-7]]
|heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sinks]]
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|heat sinks=10 [[double heat sink]]s
 
|speed=151
 
|speed=151
 
|speed with MASC=194
 
|speed with MASC=194
|jumpjets=None
 
 
|armament=
 
|armament=
*2x [[Claw]]s
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* 2x [[Claw]]s
*2x [[ER Small Laser]]s
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* 2x [[ER small laser]]s
*3x [[ER Medium Laser]]s
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* 3x [[ER medium laser]]s
|BV (1.0)=857
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|BV (1.0) = 857
|BV (2.0)=1,128<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 224</ref>
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|BV (2.0) = 1,128<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 224</ref>
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}}
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
A [[Solaris VII]] BattleMech, the '''''Mantis''''' uses high speed (boosted by [[MASC]]) and powerful extended range lasers to slice off enemy armor. Once the ''Mantis'' is in grappling range, it can use the [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] Claw systems to literally tear an enemy apart.
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A [[Solaris VII]] [[BattleMech]], the '''''Mantis''''' uses high speed, boosted further by [[MASC]], and powerful extended range lasers to slice off enemy armor. Once the ''Mantis'' is in grappling range, it can use the [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] [[claw]] systems to literally tear an enemy apart.
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
The ''Mantis'''s main weapon are its two tungsten-reinforced composite [[Claw]]s. These are backed up by three Diverse Optics [[ER Medium Laser]]s and two Diverse Optics [[ER Small Laser]]s. As the lasers are mounted in the torso, the ''Mantis'' can always use the Claws.
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The ''Mantis''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s main weapon are its two tungsten-reinforced composite [[claw]]s. These are backed up by three [[Diverse Optics (ERML)|Diverse Optics]] [[ER medium laser]]s and two [[Diverse Optics (ERSL)|Diverse Optics]] [[ER small laser]]s; these lasers are mounted in the torso, the ''Mantis'' can always use the claws.
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*;''Mantis'' SA-MN : This older version of the ''Mantis'' is equipped with standard lasers rather than extended range lasers. It is no longer in production. It used [[MASC]] to provide high speed boosts.<ref>''Solaris VII: The Game World'' 'Mech record sheets, p. 13</ref> BV (2.0) = 704<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 228</ref>
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*; ''Mantis'' SA-MN : This older version of the ''Mantis'' is no longer in production. It was equipped with standard [[medium laser]]s and [[small laser]]s rather than extended range versions, and used [[MASC]] to provide high speed boosts.<ref>''Solaris VII: The Game World'' 'Mech record sheets, p. 13</ref> BV (2.0) = 704<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 228</ref>
  
*;MTS-L : Using the standard ''MTS-S'' as a base, this variant uses an [[XL Gyro]] to free some weight. The ''MTS-L'' is equipped with two [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s in each torso and a [[Lance (weapon)|Lance]] is mounted on the right arm. The MASC system was replaced by [[Triple Strength Myomer]] and an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] engine [[Supercharger]]. BV (2.0) = 1,176<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 223</ref>
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*; MTS-L : Using the standard ''MTS-S'' as a base, this variant uses an [[XL gyro]] to free some weight. This free weight is used to equip two [[medium pulse laser]]s in each torso, and a [[Lance (weapon)|lance]] is mounted on the right arm. The [[MASC]] system was replaced by [[Triple Strength Myomer]] and an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] engine [[supercharger]]. BV (2.0) = 1,176<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 223</ref>
  
*;MTS-T : This version keeps the MASC, but also uses an XL Gyro. It uses the weight saved to mount a [[Targeting Computer]]. The weapons suite remains the same as the standard ''Mantis''. BV (2.0) = 1,312<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 225</ref>
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*; MTS-T : This version keeps the [[MASC]], but also uses an [[XL gyro]] to mount a [[targeting computer]]. The weapons suite remains the same as the standard ''Mantis''. BV (2.0) = 1,312<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 225</ref>
  
*;MTS-T2 : This ''Mantis'' variant is identical to the ''MTS-T'' version, but uses experimental [[Laser Reflective Armor]] instead of Ferro-Fibrous Armor.<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 226</ref>
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*; MTS-T2 : This ''Mantis'' variant is identical to the ''MTS-T'' version, but uses experimental [[laser reflective armor]] instead of [[ferro-fibrous]].<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 226</ref>
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==Design Quirks==
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The ''Mantis'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 93: BattleMech Quirk Table - Mantis Entry</ref>
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* [[Non-Standard Parts]]
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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Mantis SA-MN RS3055Uu.jpg|Original SA-MN ''Mantis'' from ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged|RS:3055Uu]]''
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Mantis.JPG|''Mantis'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]''
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</gallery>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
*''[http://www.classicbattletech.com/downloads/MasterUnitList_v1-66p_Names.pdf Master Unit List.pdf]
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* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
*''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]''
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* ''[[Solaris VII: The Game World]]''
*''[[Solaris VII: The Game World]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]''
 
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[[Category:'Mechs]]
 
[[Category:BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:Light BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:Light BattleMechs]]

Latest revision as of 18:01, 11 March 2024

This article is about the 30-ton BattleMech. For other uses, see Mantis.
Mantis (BattleMech)
Mantis
Production information
Manufacturer Solaris Arms
Production Year 3061[1]
Model MTS-S
Class Light
Cost 5,811,650 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type Inner Sphere BattleMech
Mass 30 tons
Chassis Solaris Arms Special Light endo steel
Armor Durralex Light II Ferro-Fibrous
Engine GM Rama 270XL
Communications System Endicott Type 22 Master
Targeting Tracking System Housier DD-Y-7
Heat Sinks 10 double heat sinks
Speed 151 km/h (194 km/h with MASC)
Armament
BV (1.0) 857
BV (2.0) 1,128[2]


Description[edit]

A Solaris VII BattleMech, the Mantis uses high speed, boosted further by MASC, and powerful extended range lasers to slice off enemy armor. Once the Mantis is in grappling range, it can use the experimental claw systems to literally tear an enemy apart.

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

The Mantis's main weapon are its two tungsten-reinforced composite claws. These are backed up by three Diverse Optics ER medium lasers and two Diverse Optics ER small lasers; these lasers are mounted in the torso, the Mantis can always use the claws.

Variants[edit]

  • Mantis SA-MN 
    This older version of the Mantis is no longer in production. It was equipped with standard medium lasers and small lasers rather than extended range versions, and used MASC to provide high speed boosts.[3] BV (2.0) = 704[4]
  • MTS-T 
    This version keeps the MASC, but also uses an XL gyro to mount a targeting computer. The weapons suite remains the same as the standard Mantis. BV (2.0) = 1,312[6]

Design Quirks[edit]

The Mantis has the following Design Quirk:[8]

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. MUL online date for the Mantis (BattleMech)
  2. Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 224
  3. Solaris VII: The Game World 'Mech record sheets, p. 13
  4. Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 228
  5. Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 223
  6. Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 225
  7. Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 226
  8. BattleMech Manual, p. 93: BattleMech Quirk Table - Mantis Entry

Bibliography[edit]