Mantis

Mantis
Mantis
Manufacturer	Roberts Space Industries (RSI)
Role	Interdiction
Size	Small
Crew	1
Cargo capacity	0 SCU
Production state	Flight ready;
Cost
Buy	1,230,000 aUEC
Rent (1 day)	24,600 aUEC / 12,300 REC
Insurance
Claim time	27:00 min
Expedite	4:30 min
Expedite fee	6,750 aUEC
Pledge
Standalone	US$150
Original	US$150
Availability	Always available
Specifications
Length	30 m
Beam	17 m
Height	8 m
Combat speed	168 m/s
Max speed	1,220 m/s
Mass	228,123 kg
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The RSI Mantis is a single-seat interdiction ship, capable of pulling targets out of Quantum travel using "Quantum Enforcement". Lightly armed and armoured, the Mantis is designed to work in tandem with more heavily-armed Law Enforcement or Pirates to confront the captured ships.^[1]

In-game description

Stop ships dead in their tracks with RSI’s premier Quantum Enforcement ship. The Mantis features a tailor-made Quantum Enforcement Device from Wei-Tek, capable of ripping ships out of QT with its Quantum Snare and preventing hasty escapes with its Quantum Dampener.

Specifications

Avionics
Radars	1x S1 Ecouter GRNP - Groupe Nouveau Paradigme
Computers	1x S1 S Computer N/A - Unknown manufacturer

Systems
Power plants	2x S1 Regulus AEGS - Aegis Dynamics
Coolers	2x S1 Bracer AEGS - Aegis Dynamics
Shield generators	2x S1 AllStop GODI - Gorgon Defender Industries

Propulsion
Fuel intakes	2x S1 S Fuel Intake N/A - Unknown manufacturer
Fuel tanks	2x S1 S Fuel Tank N/A - Unknown manufacturer
Quantum drives	1x S1 Beacon WETK - Wei-Tek
Jump drives	1x S1 S Jump Module N/A - Unknown manufacturer
Quantum fuel tanks	1x S1 S Quantum Fuel Tank N/A - Unknown manufacturer

Thrusters
Main thrusters	2x S2 Main Thruster N/A - Unknown manufacturer
Maneuvering thrusters	2x S1 Retro Thruster N/A - Unknown manufacturer
Maneuvering thrusters	8x S1 S Joint Maneuvering Thruster N/A - Unknown manufacturer

Weaponry
Weapons	2x S3 FL-33 Cannon KRON - Kroneg
Missiles	2x S3 MSD-322 Missile Rack BEHR - Behring Applied Technology 2x S2 Dominator II TALN - Talon Weapon Systems 2x S2 Ignite II FSKI - FireStorm Kinetics
Utility items	1x S1 Reynie QED WETK - Wei-Tek

Features

Quantum Enforcement Device: The Mantis features a specialized Quantum Enforcement Device (QED) designed to stall Quantum travel, appearing as three rings that are housed in the rear of the ship. Quantum enforcement can be engaged using either a "Quantum Snare" or "Quantum Dampening". Though not initially, QED's will eventually be equipped through the utility item ports of a ship, and available for ships other than the Mantis as well. Due to the nature of this device, using a QED will require certain jurisdictions. Doing so without them will be illegal.^[2]
- Quantum Snare: The Quantum snare is the primary utilization of the QED, intended for large-radius events (approx. 10–20 km),^[1] and will create a "bubble" around the ship. Any ship that is within the bubble will be knocked out of Quantum travel, and ships passing through will be pulled out of quantum travel as well. Engaging the Quantum Snare requires significant charge-up time, and maintaining the snare requires a lot of power while generating large amounts of heat.
- Quantum Dampening: Quantum Dampening is the secondary usage of the QED, preventing the activation of quantum drives within a short range while active (approx. 2000m).^[1] In contrast to the Snare, Dampening can be activated instantly, trapping lone unwary ships as long as they are within its radius.
Quantum Markers: Along with the Quantum Enforcement Device, the Mantis can utilize Quantum Markers to track potential targets.
Other Features: The Mantis will be equipped for long quantum-travel-related activities, and will therefore also contain a bed and toilet.^[2]

Model

Ship profile

Isometric	Above	Port-side	Front	Rear	Below

Isometric	Above	Port-side	Front	Rear

Paints

Image	Paint Name	Description	Price (aUEC)	Price ($)
	Stormbringer	This custom Mantis paint scheme was created to celebrate the 2950 IAE on microTech. It blends dark grey and electric blue to give the ship a cool new look.	n/a	$6.00
	Polar	Modify your Mantis with this white and grey camo paint scheme specifically designed for the 2950 IAE event on microTech.	n/a	$9.00