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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}} |
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| − | The {{nihongo|'''Mantis''' |
+ | 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== |
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===''Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles''=== |
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[[File:Mantis-spr.png|left]] |
[[File:Mantis-spr.png|left]] |
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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 |
+ | 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''=== |
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==In other media== |
==In other media== |
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===''Sonic the Comic''=== |
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+ | {{main|Mantis (Sonic the Comic)}} |
| + | [[File:Mantis_42.jpg|thumb|100px|Mantises in ''[[Sonic the Comic]]''.]] |
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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''=== |
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===Screenshots=== |
===Screenshots=== |
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Sylvaniasdkq2po321--p.png|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II]]'' |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{Reflist}} |
{{Reflist}} |
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{{Sonic 3 & Knuckles info}} |
{{Sonic 3 & Knuckles info}} |
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[[Category:Badniks]] |
[[Category:Badniks]] |
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[[Category:Sonic the Hedgehog 3 enemies]] |
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Revision as of 15:27, 4 November 2018
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
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
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
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Screenshots
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References
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Sega Genesis) North American instruction booklet, pg. 23.
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Sega Mega Drive) Japanese instruction booklet, pg. 37.
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog 3 card number 06 from Sonic Tweet.
- ↑ Japanese titled enemies of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 listed on the GHZ.
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