Mantis

## Overview

Mantis is a control bot that uses a claw and front forks to get under bots and make it so Mantis can take its opponent wherever it wants. It was made by friend of Anthony Murney, Alexthehunted in likeness of his heavyweight. It represented Alexthehunted in Battle of the Youtubers. It saw the most success in International Inferno 2 despite not functioning well. It also took part in Pinball Warrior but in a two hooked grabber form - it is suspected to be Weld-Dor in disguise.

## Fight History

### Antweight Anarchy Series 1

**Mantis vs Witch Doctor vs Bane**

The fight started with all three machines coming together while Mantis was outpushing both of his opponents. Realizing this, Witch Doctor made a beeline for the pit release tire and activated it. Mantis then proceeded to bully Bane around the arena. Mantis was then later pushed into the pit tire by Witch Doctor. Witch Doctor then tried and failed to push Mantis into the pit. Soon after, Witch Doctor then got under Bane and pushed it into the pit. The rest of the fight consisted of Witch Doctor and Mantis pushing each other around. The fight went to a judges decision where Witch Doctor won from control and aggression. Witch Doctor advanced to the next round while Bane and Mantis were sent to the redemption rounds.

**Mantis vs Two Headed Death Flamingo**

The fight started with THDF pirouetting to bring the wings down and then started pressurizing Mantis. When THDF came in for another attack, Mantis caught it by the wing with its claw. Mantis became more dominant during the match and eventually activated the pit. It then got THDF perfectly in the claw and sent it down the pit. Mantis advanced to the next round while THDF was sent to the Robot Rampage.

**Mantis vs Tombstone**

The fight started with Tombstone spinning up, hitting Mantis, and losing one of the weights for its bar. The rest of the fight was Tombstone ramming into Mantis with the bar up to speed, and Mantis tanking the hits like a pro. The fight went to a judges decision where Tombstone won because of damage. Tombstone advanced to the next round while Mantis was sent to the robot rampage.

**Robot Rampage**

The fight started with everyone meting in the middle and chaos ensuing. Mantis, unsurprisingly, was not involved in the majority of the match and mainly idle. Eventually, Hit then flipped Mantis who just got free from the pit corner. Diotoir was then flipped, leaving Hit and Rusty as the final two. Hit then attempted to flip the corpse of Air Strike out of the arena, but Minotaur's top panel got in the way. Hit then pushed Diotoir into the pit as Hit and Rusty started cleaning the arena of dead robots. Rusty pushed Mantis and Air Strike into the pit as Hit was trying to flip Greed out of the arena again and succeeding which left just Hit and Rusty in the arena. Hit started the "duel" by suplexing Rusty. Rusty got stuck on the edge of the pit, and Hit finished it off. Hit claimed the last spot in the Grand Final.

### Antweight Anarchy: Battle of the Youtubers

**Mantis vs Rusty vs Nuts**

House Robot: Matilda

The fight started with Rusty attempting a box rush and Nuts spinning up. Mantis wasn't moving and was pushed into the CPZ and lifted by Rusty before being attacked by Matilda. Rusty slammed Nuts into the wall and was then flipped by the floor flipper which also caught Matilda shortly after. Nuts was then bullied by Rusty into the bottom right CPZ. Rusty then went after Matilda but was caught by the floor flipper again. The Drop Zone was activated by Nuts which sent a roll of red electrical tape into the arena. Eventually, Rusty activated the pit and Mantis was long gone at this point. Rusty pushed Nuts into the bottom left CPZ where the pit is and Matilda came in and Nuts drove into the pit (probably to avoid Matilda). The fight was over but "cease" wasn't called and Rusty went after Matilda who righted Rusty with her flywheel. Rusty then pushed Matilda into the pit. Rusty advanced to the heat semifinals while Mantis and Nuts were sent to the robot rampage.

**Robot Rampage**

House robot: N/A

The fight began with Razzor and Jester charging at each other and Terrorhurtz being tentative but then going after Nuts and pinning it to the pit release tire. Iron Awe then went after Terrorhurtz and tried to flip it. Then both Terrorhurtz and Jester were flipped by the floor flipper. Razzor then went after Nuts while Terrorhurtz tried to self right and Jester was flipped again. Razzor and Jester were going at it while Iron Awe activated the pit by pushing the corpse of Mantis into the tire. Razzor was flipped by the floor flipper while Iron Awe was trying to push Jester into the pit. Jester got its mace caught on the edge of the pit and was then pushed in by Iron Awe. Nuts then spun up in the top right CPZ. Iron Awe then pushed Terrorhurtz into the pit claiming its second KO of the fight. Iron Awe then went after Nuts, but that was costly as it got stuck on the arena trap but managed to get free. Iron Awe was then pushed by Nuts on to the floor flipper which KOed it. Nuts won and advanced to the heat semifinal.

### International Inferno 2

**Mantis vs Hit & Run vs Top Bot**

Representing England, Mantis battled Hit & Run from the United States and newcomer, Top Bot from Republic of Ireland. All three robots started by rushing into each other. Hit & Run aggressively rammed into Mantis while Top Bot was keeping its distance before giving Mantis a devastating blow. Hit & Run continued to shove the immobilised Mantis into Top Bot's spinning disc, spraying debris. Top Bot continued to deal even more damage to the wounded grappling bot's chassis. The match ended with Hit & Run pitting Top Bot and itself to win the match.

**Mantis vs Smash**

In the Redemption round, Mantis battled Smash fighting for Australia. The match began with Mantis driving onto the floor flipper, getting turned onto its side. The top plate of Mantis was opened out and the innards of Mantis was exposed. Smash, for some reason, did not quickly attack Mantis and only gave it a nudge onto the floor flipper. The floor flipper self-righted Mantis and Smash tore off the lifting pulley from the bot. Mantis continued to face difficulties with its drive and Smash started ripping out pieces from the front of Mantis. Mantis was still mobile and shoved the spinner bot with its rear. Smash seemed to be immobilised on the grid and the match soon ended. Mantis won the Judges' Decision as it was still moving at the end of the battle.

**Mantis vs Nexus**

For the Semi-Final round, it was not fully repaired. Mantis, in heavy condition, had to face Nexus in an indomitable battle. Mantis drove away from Nexus. Nexus then came into flip Mantis over before flipping it back onto its wheel. Mantis backed up against the wall before moving forward to get flipped by Nexus constantly. More debris from Mantis littered the ground from each flip. Mantis retreated and tried to shove Nexus from the side but Nexus easily shrugged it off. Mantis then activated the pit before attempting to lure Nexus. Nexus got Mantis cornered and delivered a barrage of flips to it. As Mantis landed on its back on the grill, Nexus flipped it once more but this time, peeling the top panel of Mantis. Mantis fled from Nexus and drove straight into the edge of the pit. Half of Mantis was above the pit and Nexus simply flipped it into the pit, Mantis expectedly lost the battle.

**Mantis vs Tough as Nails**

For the Third Place Play-off, it had to face the unscathed Tough as Nails in critical condition. Mantis still moved swiftly around Tough as Nails but got flipped over by the floor flipper. It landed onto the side gate before reversing itself off. Tough as Nails continue to battle its own drive instability while Mantis tried to gain some distance. Tough as Nails got hurled by the floor flipper soon after. Tough as Nails then finally grabbed onto Mantis. Mantis then dragged the claw bot towards the floor flipper and both machines got tossed over. Unfortunately, Mantis landed on its side. Tough as Nails received a light flip by the floor flipper. Tough as Nails tried to get a good clutch onto Mantis but only helped righted it. Mantis went to trigger the pit and charged towards the wall in a failed offense. Mantis seemed to be stationary and Tough as Nails tapped on its body before driving itself into the pit, handing Mantis a free victory.

### Tinsel Torment 2

#### Merry Mash-Up

**Mantis vs Rusty vs Mad Rush**

Mantis collided with Rusty in the opening seconds before being immediately flipped by Mad Rush. While Rusty clashed with Mad Rush, Mantis struggled to self-right and managed to inch itself to an arena gate. Mad Rush flipped Rusty onto its wheels, allowing the foxy machine to escape and ram Mantis into the corner. Mantis tossed Rusty over for it to right itself back. However, Rusty continued pursuing and attacking the control bot. It turned around and slammed Mad Rush against a wall. Mantis finally attacked both the robots but a flip separated the three antweights.

Mad Rush flipped Mantis over and nudged onto the pit cover. Rusty hit the wheel but the pit opened right after Mantis pulled itself away while being on its back. Mad Rush and Rusty continued exchanging attacks and the rambot was able to use the self-righting arm. Both machines began teaming up on the inverted Mantis. Rusty intercepted Mad Rush pitting attempt against Mantis. In a twist of event, Mad Rush and Mantis, showing some control, picked on the flipped Rusty. The supposed control bot got itself stuck on the arena grid before almost being pitted by Rusty with a mighty shove. The three battled each other in the corner with the green flipper in control. Mantis managed to self-right with its head before suddenly driving into the pit.

## Fight record

* Wins: 3
* Losses: 8 \*Its 6th place finish in Pinball Warrior will not be counted in the Losses tally.