Mantis

One of the oldest stealth Units ever created, the Mantis utilizes prototype stealth field technology to mask its movements in combat mode. Its powerful scythes can hack through enemy units caught completely unawares, and its missile tubes allow it to engage at longer ranges or higher velocities. Originally built by CorpInd tech as a spinoff design of their CQ line, the Mantis was supposed to revolutionize Unit combat with its stealth field technology. CorpInd put so much stock into the design that when its power output turned out to be far below what was necessary to power the stealth field, they were forced to push the design as an ambush fighter. Thankfully, they hadn't announced their original intentions before launching the Unit, and SpecOps forces and Pirates alike were eager to add a new tool to their arsenal.