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"The famous Mantis thief, KazaaakplethKilik, owns this ship. You'll have to "convince" him to help you."

Layout A[]

Mantis Cruiser A

"This warship is designed to enhance its crew for close combat missions."

MantisASystems

Unlock
See Legendary Thief KazaaakplethKilik random event.
Alternatively, defeat The Rebel Flagship with the Zoltan Cruiser.


Layout B[]

Mantis Cruiser B

"This warship encourages sending massive boarding parties and keeping strong defense."

MantisBSystems

One of the few ships with a four man crew teleporter; one of the few ships without starting Weapons.

Unlock
Earning two of the three Mantis Cruiser achievements will unlock Layout B.


Layout C[]

Mantis Cruiser C

"With a large teleporter and weapons designed to impede enemy crew, this ship is deadly in the hands of a capable boarding party."

MantisCSystems

One of the few ships with a four-man crew teleporter.

Unlock
Reaching Sector 8 with the Mantis Cruiser B and Advanced Edition Content enabled will unlock layout C.


Achievements[]

  • Take no prisoners! - Kill the crew of 20 ships by sector 6 in the Mantis Cruiser.
  • Avast, ye scurvy dogs! - Kill 5 enemy crew in a fight without taking hull damage or losing a crew member while using the Mantis Cruiser.
  • Battle Royale - While using the Mantis Cruiser, kill the last enemy with your last crew member on their ship.


Trivia[]

  • The Gila Monster is named after a venomous lizard native to the Southwestern American and Mexican desert.
  • In legends, the Basilisk is a legendary reptile reputed to cause death with a single glance.
  • The Theseus is likely a reference to the Ship of Theseus, a philosophical thought experiment.
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