What is the Mantis and who can build it?
The Mantis is a Rare G4 Battlecruiser from the advanced civilization of Majalis. Designed to hunt Actian hostiles and disrupt enemy ships, it excels in both PvE and PvP roles. Players at Ops Level 33+ can build it.

Where can I find Actian hostiles and how do I access them?
There are 17 Actian Hostile systems ranging from level 33 to 49. Difficulty scales with your Mantis tier (1–12), research, and crew setup. These systems require an Ancient Beacon, which can be claimed daily once the Mantis is built.

What rewards do Actian hostiles provide?
Defeating Actian Chrysalis and Actian Apex hostiles grants Actian Venom, which can be refined into Mantis upgrades, Mantis research, Syndicate XP, and Hull Fragments. Some hostiles also grant temporary buffs to strengthen your Mantis, while the tougher Actian Apex offers even greater rewards.

How does the Mantis perform in PvP?
The Mantis is a support ship ideal for multi-ship battles. Its Venomous Puncture ability debuffs enemy ships, swinging the outcome in fights between evenly matched fleets. It’s particularly effective in Incursion events or team battles when timed with allied attacks.

How do I use Venomous Puncture?
Activating this ability requires Condensed Venom, which can be claimed daily in the refinery. Additional Condensed Venom can be purchased in the store.

How do I upgrade and improve the Mantis?
Use Synthetic Nitrium to upgrade components, and research Mantis-specific improvements in the Starships Research Tree with Synthetic Ion. Progress through tiers (1–12) while refining Actian Venom to maximize rewards and effectiveness

Feel free to check out our STFC Database for more details.