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*''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II]]''
 
*''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II]]''
 
|media = ''[[Sonic the Comic]]''
 
|media = ''[[Sonic the Comic]]''
 
|creator = [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]]
 
|species = Robot
 
|species = Robot
 
|color scheme = Green, orange, silver
 
|color scheme = Green, orange, silver
|eye color = Black {{C|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4]]''}}
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|eye color = Black
|creator = [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]]
 
 
|alignment = Evil
 
|alignment = Evil
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|affiliation =
|skills = Enhanced agility
 
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*[[Eggman Empire]]
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**[[Badnik]]
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|skills =
 
*Enhanced agility
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*Wallcrawling
 
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{{Quote left|A Grasshopper type robot which was also featured in "[[Marble Garden Zone|MARBLE GARDEN ZONE]]" in "[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3|Sonic 3]]". Since they can suddenly jump without notice, their moves are unpredictable. Be careful not to bump into them.|Profile, ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II]]'' website}}
 
{{Quote left|A Grasshopper type robot which was also featured in "[[Marble Garden Zone|MARBLE GARDEN ZONE]]" in "[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3|Sonic 3]]". Since they can suddenly jump without notice, their moves are unpredictable. Be careful not to bump into them.|Profile, ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II]]'' website}}
The {{nihongo|'''Mantis'''|マンティス|Mantisu}},<ref name="S3">''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'' ([[Sega Genesis]]) North American instruction manual pg. 23.</ref><ref>''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'' ([[Sega Mega Drive]]) Japanese instruction manual pg. 37.</ref> also known as {{nihongo|'''Hopper'''|ホッパー|Hoppā}}<ref>[http://sonic.wikia.com/wiki/File:Sonic_the_Hedgehog_3_-_06_Mantis.png ''Sonic the Hedgehog 3'' card number 06] from ''[[Sonic Tweet]]''.</ref><ref>[http://www.theghz.com/sonic/son3/son3.html Japanese titled enemies of ''Sonic the Hedgehog 3'' listed on the GHZ.]</ref> in Japan, is an recurring enemy in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog series|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series]]. It is a mass-produced, grasshopper-like [[Badnik]] model created by [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]], that have given ability make rapid leaps while ambushing its target.
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The {{nihongo|'''Mantis'''<ref name="S3">''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'' ([[Sega Genesis]]) North American instruction booklet, pg. 23.</ref>|マンティス<ref>''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'' ([[Sega Mega Drive]]) Japanese instruction booklet, pg. 37.</ref>|Mantisu}}, also known as {{nihongo|'''Hopper'''|ホッパー|Hoppā}}<ref>[http://sonic.wikia.com/wiki/File:Sonic_the_Hedgehog_3_-_06_Mantis.png ''Sonic the Hedgehog 3'' card number 06] from ''[[Sonic Tweet]]''.</ref><ref>[http://www.theghz.com/sonic/son3/son3.html Japanese titled enemies of ''Sonic the Hedgehog 3'' listed on the GHZ.]</ref> in Japan, is an enemy in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog series|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series]]. It is a mass-produced, grasshopper-based [[Badnik]] model created by [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]] that can make rapid leaps while ambushing its target.
   
 
==Appearance==
 
==Appearance==
Despite the name, Mantis resembles and behaves more like a [[Wikipedia:Grasshopper|grasshopper]] than a [[Wikipedia:Mantis|mantis]]. The [[Badnik]] model has green armor with minor silver details such as feelers, mouth plate and pairs of bolts on its robotic legs and head. Robotic hind legs are powerful and stretch backwards while preparing to do jump.
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Despite their name, Mantids resemble and behave more like [[Wikipedia:Grasshopper|grasshoppers]] than [[Wikipedia:Mantis|mantids]]. They have green armor with minor silver details such as feelers, mouth plate and pairs of bolts on their legs and heads. Their robotic hind legs are powerful and stretch backwards when preparing to jump.
   
Mantis' appearance in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4]]'' is closely similar with minor changes: the Badnik has eyes instead of bolts on its head and longer feelers.
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In ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4]]'', the Mantises look mostly the same, but with minor changes, like having eyes instead of bolts and longer feelers.
   
 
==Game appearances==
 
==Game appearances==
 
===''Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles''===
 
===''Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles''===
 
[[File:Mantis-spr.png|left]]
 
[[File:Mantis-spr.png|left]]
Mantis first appears in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'' and its locked-on version ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles]]''. They are found in [[Marble Garden Zone]] Act 2 and they can be found hidden in the ground or standing around tricky sections. When the player comes near it, the Mantis simply leaps on the spot and keeps doing this, while the playable character is close to it. When going at speed, it can jump right over the player, making it very easy to avoid. They are easily defeated by performing [[Spin Jump]].
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Mantises first appeared in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'' and its locked-on version ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles]]''. They are found in [[Marble Garden Zone]] Act 2. Here, they hide in the ground or stand around tricky sections. When the player comes near one, the Mantis leaps on the spot and keeps doing this for as long as the playable character is close to it. When finally moving, it can jump right over the player, making it very easy to avoid. They are easily defeated with the [[Spin Jump]].
   
 
===''Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II''===
 
===''Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II''===
Mantis makes reappearance in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II]]'' as an enemies in [[Sylvania Castle Zone]]. They behave closely the same way as they did in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'', although it is slightly less predictable. Some of Mantis Badniks can also stand on ceilings and drop down when the player is near close.
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In ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II]]'', Mantises appear as enemies in [[Sylvania Castle Zone]]. They behave much like they did in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'', although they are slightly less predictable. Some Mantises can also stand on ceilings and will drop down when the player gets close.
   
 
==Powers and abilities==
 
==Powers and abilities==
Mantis has enhanced agility to perform rapid leap in one place and stand on ceilings.
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Mantises have enhanced agility and wallcrawling skills, allowing them to perform rapid leaps in one place and stand on ceilings.
   
 
==In other media==
 
==In other media==
 
===''Sonic the Comic''===
 
===''Sonic the Comic''===
{{Separate|Mantis (Sonic the Comic}}
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{{main|Mantis (Sonic the Comic)}}
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[[File:Mantis_42.jpg|thumb|100px|Mantises in ''[[Sonic the Comic]]''.]]
In the ''[[Sonic the Comic]]'' series published by [[Fleetway Editions]], the Mantis are a part of [[Doctor Ivo Robotnik (Sonic the Comic)|Dr. Robotnik]]'s [[Badnik (Sonic the Comic)|Badnik]] army and are among the third generation of Badniks the doctor produced. Depending on the artist, the Mantis' coloration has been altered slightly each times.
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In the ''[[Sonic the Comic]]'' series published by [[Fleetway Editions]], the Mantises are a part of [[Doctor Ivo Robotnik (Sonic the Comic)|Dr. Robotnik]]'s [[Badnik (Sonic the Comic)|Badnik]] army and are among the third set of Badniks the doctor produced. In this media, they look radically different from their game counterparts and are capable of flight.
   
 
===''Sonic Adventures''===
 
===''Sonic Adventures''===
In French ''[[Sonic Adventures]]'' comic book, Robotnik sends numerous Badniks (including Mantis) into huge chase after Sonic and Tails when they got escaped from his spaceship.
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In the French ''[[Sonic Adventures]]'' comic book, Robotnik sents numerous Badniks (including Mantis) on huge chase after Sonic and Tails when they escaped from his spaceship.
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
===Artwork===
 
===Artwork===
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{{Gallery start}}
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
Mantis.png|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''
 
Mantis.png|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''
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Mantis-Sonic-3-&-Knuckles-Manual.png|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''
 
Mantis Sonic 4.png|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II]]''
 
Mantis Sonic 4.png|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II]]''
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
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{{Gallery end}}
   
 
===Screenshots===
 
===Screenshots===
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{{Gallery start}}
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
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Not amused about hopping.png|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''
 
Rapid_moves.png|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''
 
Rapid_moves.png|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''
 
Sylvaniasdkq2po321--p.png|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II]]''
 
Sylvaniasdkq2po321--p.png|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II]]''
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
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{{Gallery end}}
   
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
{{Reflist}}
 
{{Reflist}}
 
{{Sonic 3 & Knuckles info}}
 
{{Sonic 3 & Knuckles info}}
{{Episode II info}}
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{{Sonic 4 Episode II info}}
 
[[Category:Badniks]]
 
[[Category:Badniks]]
 
[[Category:Sonic the Hedgehog 3 enemies]]
 
[[Category:Sonic the Hedgehog 3 enemies]]

Revision as of 15:27, 4 November 2018

A Grasshopper type robot which was also featured in "MARBLE GARDEN ZONE" in "Sonic 3". Since they can suddenly jump without notice, their moves are unpredictable. Be careful not to bump into them.


— Profile, Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II website

The Mantis[1] (マンティス[2] Mantisu?), also known as Hopper (ホッパー Hoppā?)[3][4] in Japan, is an enemy in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. It is a mass-produced, grasshopper-based Badnik model created by Dr. Eggman that can make rapid leaps while ambushing its target.

Appearance

Despite their name, Mantids resemble and behave more like grasshoppers than mantids. They have green armor with minor silver details such as feelers, mouth plate and pairs of bolts on their legs and heads. Their robotic hind legs are powerful and stretch backwards when preparing to jump.

In Sonic the Hedgehog 4, the Mantises look mostly the same, but with minor changes, like having eyes instead of bolts and longer feelers.

Game appearances

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles

Mantis-spr

Mantises first appeared in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and its locked-on version Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles. They are found in Marble Garden Zone Act 2. Here, they hide in the ground or stand around tricky sections. When the player comes near one, the Mantis leaps on the spot and keeps doing this for as long as the playable character is close to it. When finally moving, it can jump right over the player, making it very easy to avoid. They are easily defeated with the Spin Jump.

Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II

In Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II, Mantises appear as enemies in Sylvania Castle Zone. They behave much like they did in Sonic the Hedgehog 3, although they are slightly less predictable. Some Mantises can also stand on ceilings and will drop down when the player gets close.

Powers and abilities

Mantises have enhanced agility and wallcrawling skills, allowing them to perform rapid leaps in one place and stand on ceilings.

In other media

Sonic the Comic

Mantis 42

Mantises in Sonic the Comic.

In the Sonic the Comic series published by Fleetway Editions, the Mantises are a part of Dr. Robotnik's Badnik army and are among the third set of Badniks the doctor produced. In this media, they look radically different from their game counterparts and are capable of flight.

Sonic Adventures

In the French Sonic Adventures comic book, Robotnik sents numerous Badniks (including Mantis) on huge chase after Sonic and Tails when they escaped from his spaceship.

Gallery

Artwork

Gallery

Screenshots

Gallery

References

Template:Sonic 3 & Knuckles info