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Latest revision as of 18:01, 11 March 2024
- This article is about the 30-ton BattleMech. For other uses, see Mantis.
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| Mantis | |
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| 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 |
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| BV (1.0) | 857 |
| BV (2.0) | 1,128[2] |
Contents
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-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 lasers in each torso, and a lance is mounted on the right arm. The MASC system was replaced by Triple Strength Myomer and an experimental engine supercharger. BV (2.0) = 1,176[5]
- 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]
- MTS-T2
- This Mantis variant is identical to the MTS-T version, but uses experimental laser reflective armor instead of ferro-fibrous.[7]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Mantis has the following Design Quirk:[8]
Gallery[edit]
Original SA-MN Mantis from RS:3055Uu
Mantis from TRO:3055 Upgrade
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online date for the Mantis (BattleMech)
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 224
- ↑ Solaris VII: The Game World 'Mech record sheets, p. 13
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 228
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 223
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 225
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 226
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 93: BattleMech Quirk Table - Mantis Entry