Mantis (BattleMech)

Mantis
Production information
Manufacturer	Solaris Arms
Model	MTS-S
Class	Light
Cost	5,811,650 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass	30 tons
Chassis	Solaris Arms Special Light Endo Steel
Armor	Durralex Light II Ferro-Fibrous
Engine	GM Rama 270XL
Speed	151 km/h (194 km/h with MASC)
Jump Jets	None
Armament	2xClaws 2xER Small Lasers 3xER Medium Lasers
BV (1.0)	857
BV (2.0)	1,128

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 Claw systems to literally tear an enemy apart.

Armament

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. As the lasers are mounted in the torso, the Mantis can always use the Claws.

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. BV (2.0) = 704
• 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 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
• 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
• MTS-T2 - This Mantis variant is identical to the MTS-T version, but uses experimental Laser Reflective Armor instead of Ferro-Fibrous Armor.

Bibliography

• Master Unit List.pdf
• Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged
• Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade
• Solaris VII: The Game World