 This article is about a monster in Power Rangers Lost Galaxy.
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- "Huh? A Quasar Saber. Trakeena would reward me handsomely if I won that. I accept your challenge!"
- ―Motor Mantis after hearing Leo Corbett's request.[src]
- "No!"
- ―Motor Mantis’ reaction to the Red Capsular Cycle's Fireball Mode and his final word before his initial defeat.[src]
- "So, you think you've beaten me just because you have the Capsular Cycle. Well I'm just as fast on my feet."
- ―Motor Mantis preparing to fight the Galaxy Megazord and his final words before his demise.[src]
Motor Mantis is a mantis/biker-themed monster with a love of motorcycles (believing his to be the fastest wheels in the galaxy) and speed. He was recruited by Deviot and Trakeena to help the villains in their plans to destroy the Lost Galaxy Rangers. Motor Mantis serves as the minor flashback antagonist of the episode "The Sunflower Search" and the primary antagonist of the episode "Mean Wheels Mantis".
History
He once worked for Scorpius as seen in the flashback sequence from "The Sunflower Search", which depicted Scorpius' attack on the Magna Defender's planet. He was among the monsters that taunted the Manga Defender, who chose to oppose them using the Torozord before it was revealed his son, Zika, was being held hostage by Fishface. 
TV STORY-The Sunflower Search
Motor Mantis was later brought in by Deviot and approved by Trakeena to destroy the Galaxy Rangers. He attacked the Terra Venture, drawing out Kendrix Morgan and Maya first. He managed to overwhelm them and transformed them into trophies as Leo Corbett, Damon Henderson and Kai Chen arrived on their Astro Cycles. He challenged all three to a race to win the girls back and defeated all three by ways of cheating, using tripwires, landslides, and outright attacks to halt their attempts to win.
Leo later challenged him to a rematch, his Quasar Saber being the prize if he beat him "fair and square". While he was excited at the prospect of another race, Motor Mantis once again resorted to dirty tactics to beat Leo, who beat him with the Red Capsular Cycle upgrade to his Astro Cycle. Infuriated, Motor Mantis refused to change the girls back and attempted to run Leo down, but the Red Ranger hit him with the Red Capsular Cycle's Fireball Mode attack, destroying the monster's motorcycle and restoring Maya and Kendrix.
Motor Mantis then quickly grew to giant size and engaged the Galaxy Megazord. After Kendrix knocked him down with the Pink Power attack, Leo finished off Motor Mantis with the Condor Galactabeast's Missile Mode. TV STORY-Mean Wheels Mantis
Personality
Motor Mantis didn't show much depravity and sadism, like most other primary villains in the series. However, he was still a deceptive, tricky, cunning, and dangerous monster who was determined and willing to finish his mission of destroying the Lost Galaxy Rangers and their home city Terra Venture. Mantis was also fond of motorcycles and speed and enjoyed racing and competing with his enemies. However, despite his polite and fun-loving nature, Mantis lacked any genuine honor and respect towards his enemies and was overall nothing more than a selfish, power-hungry, deceptive, and egotistical cheater.
Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Superhuman Strength: Motor Mantis possesses superhuman physical strength and is able to hold his own against the Rangers for some time.
- Superhuman Durability: Motor Mantis has super physical durability, allowing him to survive getting hit by lasers from Damon’s Astro Cycle and the Red Capsular Cycle’s Fireball Mode.
- Superhuman Speed: He is also a highly fast and quick fighter and uses his speed in battle.
- Trophy Transmutation: Motor Mantis can turn people with trophies by shooting small yellow and light green lightning from his fingers or hands.
- Lightning Teleportation: The Motor Mantis can teleport at will in a shimmer of green lightning.
- Superhuman Jump: Mantis also can jump at incredible distances.
- Longevity: Motor Mantis has been alive for three thousand years.
- Self-Growth: The Motor Mantis can make himself grow at will.
Abilities
- Expert Biker: Being a biker-themed monster, Motor Mantis is proficient with riding his motorcycle.
- Hand-to-Hand Combat: Mantis was also able to match Leo in hand-to-hand combat while on his bike.
Weaknesses
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Arsenal
- Motorcycle: Motor Mantis uses a motorcycle as his primary transportation vehicle that has one big cannon capable of firing large bright green energy balls and two smaller ones to shoot small red, orange, or yellow lasers.
- Tripwires: Mantis used a pair of green tripwires that electrocuted Kai with blue lightning.
- Scythe: When giant, Motor Mantis used a scythe for combat.
Behind the Scenes
Portrayal
- Motor Mantis was voiced by Michael McConnhie. For his brief lines in "The Sunflower Search", he was voiced by Derek Stephen Prince, who was uncredited for the role.
Design
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Etymology
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Notes
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Appearances
Power Rangers Lost Galaxy
- Episode 10: The Sunflower Search (flashback only)
- Episode 26: Mean Wheels Mantis
See Also
- Mandiger - Super Sentai counterpart in Gingaman. See comparison page.
References
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