HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Mantis: Difference between revisions

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The '''HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Armor Defense System''',{{Ref/Reuse|h4guide}} commonly known as the '''Mantis''', is a [[powered exoskeleton]]/[[wikipedia:Armoured fighting vehicle|armored fighting vehicle]] used by the [[UNSC Marine Corps]], [[UNSC Army]], [[Office of Naval Intelligence]], and private security forces{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} after the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref name="OXM">'''Official Xbox Magazine''' ''October 2012''</ref><ref name="THB 10.17.12">[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/10/17/The-Halo-Bulletin-101712-.aspx ''The Halo Bulletin 10.17.12'']</ref><!-- {{Ref/Reuse|expertzone}} --> It is derived, if tangentially, from the HRUNTING and [[Project YGGDRASIL|YGGDRASIL]] teams' earlier [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I ADS|Mark I Armor Defense System]].{{Ref/Reuse|h4guide}}

===Design details===

Standing roughly twenty feet tall and weighing over five metric tons,{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} the Mantis is similar in appearance to the larger [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II (D) Geyrion]], which itself was the evolution of [[HRUNTING Mark III (B) Exoskeleton|another HRUNTING project]]. Its spindly legs and tiny "thorax" give the Mantis a passing resemblance to [[Wikipedia:Mantis|its namesake]], as do its weaponized arms. Though it lacks the sheer firepower and durability of the [[M808 Scorpion]], the Mantis is far more maneuverable, requires one crew member, and is equipped with [[Energy shielding|regenerating energy shields]].{{Ref/Reuse|THB 10.17.12}}<ref>[[:File:Mantis in action.jpg|Image showing energy shield flaring]]</ref> The Mantis integrates many features seen in the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]], such as the [[neural interface]] link, compact [[Fusion reactor|fusion power plant]], and shield generator. The Mantis is capable of a maximum speed of 43.5–55.5 kilometers per hour (27–34.5 miles per hour).{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}

File:REQ Card - Urban Mantis.jpg|Urban Mantis.

File:H5G-Tundra Mantis.jpg|Tundra Mantis.

File:REQ Card - ONI Mantis.jpg|ONI Mantis.

File:H5G-Hannibal Mantis render.png|Hannibal Mantis.

File:HW2 Mantis.png|Isabel's Mantis.

File:HW2 Mantis Thessus.png|Commander Jerome-092's Command Mantis ''Theseus''.

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==Production notes==

During the early concept phase, [[343 Industries]] considered implementing the [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I Prototype Exoskeleton|HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I powered exoskeleton]] from the ''[[Halo Legends]]'' short ''[[Prototype]]''. Later concepts derived from this design featured a larger exoskeleton that would cover the wearer's [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR armor]]. Designing the Mantis required months of playtesting, much of which involved tweaking the speed of the "stomp" move. One of the biggest concerns was making it clear when a player is reloading the Mantis' weapons; originally, the Mantis held its arms forward as the weapons were reloaded. Due to playtesters' feedback, the animation was changed so that the mech lifts its arms when new ammunition is being fed.{{Ref/Reuse|THB 10.17.12}}

File:H4 Two Mantis destroyed.jpg|Two Mantises destroying each other on Ragnarok.

File:H4-Mantis-Versus-GruntRanger.jpg|A Mantis taking minor damage from an [[Unggoy Ranger]].

File:H4-Ragnarok-Mantis-Assault.jpg|A Mantis on Ragnarok fighting.

File:H4-Ragnarok-Mantis-Attack.jpg|A Mantis opening fire with its [[M655 Heavy Machine Gun/Anti-Matériel]].

File:HW2C-Mantis.png|Concept art of a Mantis for ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.

File:HW2 - Theseus concept art.jpg|Concept art of ''Theseus''.

File:HW2 - Theseus models.jpg|Model of Theseus for ''Halo Wars 2''.

File:Isabels Mantis 1.png|Isabel's Mantis on Installation 00.