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*2 [[laser]] cannons{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|HW2}} | *2 [[laser]] cannons{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|HW2}} | ||
*2 shoulder-mounted missile launchers{{Ref/Reuse|HW2}} | *2 shoulder-mounted missile launchers{{Ref/Reuse|HW2}} | ||
|crew= | |crew=1 [[pilot]] | ||
|complement= | |complement= | ||
|consumables= | |consumables= | ||
|othersystems= | |othersystems=[[Energy shielding]] | ||
|firstuse= | |firstuse= | ||
|service= | |service= | ||
|role= | |role= | ||
*Mobile command post{{Ref/Reuse|KnowScope}}{{Ref/Reuse|PL}} | |||
*Siegebreaker{{Ref/Reuse|KnowScope}}{{Ref/Reuse|PL}} | |||
|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | |affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | ||
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The '''Command Mantis''' is one of a number of variants in the [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Mantis|Mantis]] line of bipedal walkers in active service of the [[United Nations Space Command]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page= | The '''Command Mantis''' is one of a number of variants in the [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Mantis|Mantis]] line of bipedal walkers in active service of the [[United Nations Space Command]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=146}}{{Ref/Site|Id=KnowScope|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/know-scope|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Know-Scope|D=28|M=07|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Game|Id=PL|HW2|Phoenix Logs|Detail=Command Mantis}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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===Armaments=== | ===Armaments=== | ||
[[File:HW2-Jerome&Mantis.png|thumb|250px|Jerome-092 and ''Theseus''.]] | |||
Unlike the standard Mantis, which does not have replaceable weapons hardpoints,{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/mantis|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Mantis|D=31|M=07|Y=2021}} the Command Mantis has a variable loadout that can be configured by the operator.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} In its most common configuration, the regular Mantis' [[M655 machine gun]]s are replaced with two arm-mounted high-precision [[laser]] cannons of extreme visual similarity to the [[M6 Spartan Laser|Spartan Laser]] series of handheld infantry lasers, or the laser cannons employed mounted on the [[G81 Condor]] gunship.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|HW2}} Two shoulder-mounted missile launchers of visual similarity to the [[M80 missile launcher|M80 MLRS]], albeit much larger, are also installed for heavier targets.{{Ref/Reuse|HW2}} These missile launchers do, however, have a minimum engagement range, and may be a specific addition unique to ''Theseus'', as they are only able to be operated while Jerome-092 is piloting the vehicle.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}} | Unlike the standard Mantis, which does not have replaceable weapons hardpoints,{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/mantis|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Mantis|D=31|M=07|Y=2021}} the Command Mantis has a variable loadout that can be configured by the operator.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} In its most common configuration, the regular Mantis' [[M655 machine gun]]s are replaced with two arm-mounted high-precision [[laser]] cannons of extreme visual similarity to the [[M6 Spartan Laser|Spartan Laser]] series of handheld infantry lasers, or the laser cannons employed mounted on the [[G81 Condor]] gunship.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|HW2}} Two shoulder-mounted missile launchers of visual similarity to the [[M80 missile launcher|M80 MLRS]], albeit much larger, are also installed for heavier targets.{{Ref/Reuse|HW2}} These missile launchers do, however, have a minimum engagement range, and may be a specific addition unique to ''Theseus'', as they are only able to be operated while Jerome-092 is piloting the vehicle.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}} | ||
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File:HW2-TheseusvsOutpost.png|''Theseus'' attacking a Banished Outpost. | File:HW2-TheseusvsOutpost.png|''Theseus'' attacking a Banished Outpost. | ||
File:HW2-Theseus&Normies.png|''Theseus'' with other Mantises attack a Banished Outpost. | File:HW2-Theseus&Normies.png|''Theseus'' with other Mantises attack a Banished Outpost. | ||
File:HW2-OmegaTeam&Mantis.png|''Theseus'' alongside [[Team Omega]]. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||