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Mantises are creatures found in Fallout, Fallout 2 and Fallout: New Vegas.

CharacteristicsEdit

Mantises are mutated Mantis religiosa. Before the Great War, they could be found in southern Europe, all over the north-eastern United States and Canada to the Pacific Northwest and range from 5 cm to 7.5 cm.

BackgroundEdit

After the Great War, two divergent mutation can be seen. The variant seen in the Core Region come from an exposure to radiation and to the mutated F.E.V. of the West Tek Research Facility coming from the air.^[1] The other variant seen in the Mojave Wasteland are created by the horticultural experiments of Vault 22.

VariantsEdit

Giant mantisEdit

A giant version of the pre-War praying mantis. According to the G.E.C.K. they have the highest count of creatures in the game.

Giant mantis femaleEdit

These female giant mantises are more powerful than male giant mantises, and larger too. They can be a source of mantis eggs.

Giant mantis nymphEdit

Young giant mantises who appear much smaller and weaker than adults. With a high enough strength, they can be killed simply by stepping on them.

ReferencesEdit

1. ↑ Fallout Bible 0