Mirror Mantis is a new character introduced in Metal Slug Attack.
Character Summary[]
Mantis is a seemingly androgynous individual who is a renowned assassin rumored to have a 100% assassination rate, but they are most likely a newcomer in the industry. Mantis dislikes failure, as they want to maintain a good reputation.
They work for a mysterious corporation to deal with spies and traitors. As this corporation is briefly mentioned in Maya's introduction and in-game description, it is likely that Mantis works in the same corporation as them and Kelly.
In battle, Mantis carries a backpack equipped with the latest in military technology; the pack consists of metal claws to climb around. Upon settling on a target, they unsheathe the pack's mantis-like blades (hence their name) and shreds enemies below them. If the battle becomes too dangerous, Mantis detonates the backpack, spewing out fireballs and flees the area with a wind glider.
Story[]
Extra Ops[]
First appearing in "United Front the 31st", Mantis is tasked by the corporation to kill Allen O'Neil, which they accept. Despite being an assassin, Mantis wipes out several groups of Rebel personnel protecting Allen to reach him. Mantis tries to land a killing blow, but their blades are ineffective against Allen's muscles. Despite the obvious failure, Mantis tries to continue fighting, only to be reminded by Beatriz that they have no chance of doing so and suggests that they leave. Seeing no other choice, Mantis reluctantly complies and leaves the scene, upset with their failure.
Gallery[]
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Trivia[]
- Upon winning with Mirror Mantis in-game, Mantis re-enters stealth mode and quickly backtracks towards the player's base, leaving the map.
- One of the designer notes in Mantis' design sheet is that their gender and age are unknown. The English translation uses female pronouns despite this fact.
- Mantis and Nowan are one of the few androgynous characters in the game.