Mantis

Mantis
Manufacturer	Roberts Space Industries (RSI)
Role	Interdiction
Size	Small
Crew	1
Cargo capacity	0 SCU
Production state	Flight Ready
Pledge
Cost	US$150
Original	US$150
Availability	Time limited sales
Specifications
Length	30 m
Beam	17 m
Height	8 m
Combat speed	170 m/s
Max speed	1,220 m/s

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.

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.

Quantum Snare

The Quantum snare is the primary utilization of the QED, intended for large-radius events (approx. 10–20 km), 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). 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.

Specifications

Avionics
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Size (Max)	# per mount x total
Radars	TBD	Ecouter Radar	Small (Small)	1 x 1
Computers		Computer	Small (Small)	1 x 1

Systems
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Size (Max)	# per mount x total
Power Plants	AEGS	Regulus	Small (Small)	1 x 1
Coolers	AEGS	Bracer	Small (Small)	1 x 2
Shield Generators	GODI	AllStop	Small (Small)	1 x 2

Propulsion
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Size (Max)	# per mount x Total
Fuel Intakes		Fuel Intake	Small (Small)	1 x 2
Fuel Tanks		Fuel Tank	Small (Small)	1 x 1
Quantum Drives	WETK	Beacon	Small (Small)	1 x 1
Jump Modules		Jump Module	Small (Small)	1 x 1
Quantum Fuel Tanks		Quantum Fuel Tank	Small (Small)	1 x 1

Thrusters
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Type	# per mount x Total
Main Thrusters		Main Thruster	Main Thruster	1 x 2
		Retro Thruster	Retro Thruster	1 x 2
Maneuvering Thrusters		Joint Maneuvering Thruster	N/A	1 x 8

Weaponry
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Size (Max)	# per mount x Total
Weapons	KRNG	FL-33 Laser Cannon	3 (3)	1 x 2
	WETK	Reynie quantum enforcement device	()	x
Missiles	TALN	Dominator	2 (3)	2 x
	FSKI	Ignite	2 (3)	2 x

See also

• The RSI Mantis
• Q&A: RSI Mantis

Gallery

For a full gallery, see Category: Mantis images.

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