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The '''Slaver Mantoids''' are an intelligent, space-faring race of insectoid origin that are the primary antagonists in [[Ostragoth]]’s ongoing [[WIP|fic-in-progress]], [[Estrangsters]]. The Slaver Mantoids (also known as just 'Mantoids') are known to exist in at least ''three'' universes within the [[Daria Multiverse]]
* in the AU-universe identified as 'D-289' in ''Estrangsters'' (the first universe they were seen to inhabit)
* in a divergent AU-universe of D-289 identified as 'D-15' (the universe viewed in the [[Brother Grimace]] fic [[Behind Enemy Lines]])
* In the [[Legion of Lawndale Heroes]] universe (identified as 'D-247')
('''NOTE:''' The following information is confirmed to apply fully ''only'' to the Mantoid race as seen in 'D-15' and 'D-247'. The Mantoids in 'D-289' are strikingly similar (particularly in their base appetite for consuming humans, and their base psi-ability), but may not possess differing technology/capabilities, background, and motivations.)
==History==
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*All Mantoids possess the ability to form a telepathic link with humans (and possibly other creatures) in order to communicate. This ability can be used through physical contact
*All Mantoids possess the ability to psionically control other creatures. While they can control humans (and other alien races) from an (as-yet unspecified) distance, the control is nearly irresistible when a Mantoid is in physical contact with a victim. This mental control has varying levels of success upon humans, some of whom are resistant or even immune to this control.
*All Mantoids possess the ability to experience the sensory input experienced by other species (especially humans) by means of a sensory link. The Mantoids do not need to be in physical contact, but must be at least within 5-20 feet (roughly the size of a room) of their target to establish the sensory link. It does not seem that the link can be reversed, or that other beings can receive information from the Mantoids through the link.
*All Mantoics seem to have no innate detection abilities to detect human (humanoid?) telepaths, and are incredibly sensitive to the effects of psi-capable humans (this may be one reason why the effort to breed psi-power potentials out if their slave population has come about.
*All Mantoids show evidence of also being capable of a low-level form of broadcast empathy, as they can seem to project their current emotional state while using their mental control.
The Mantoids are currently engaged in a breeding program in order to breed the mental resistance trait out of humans. (See ''Mantoid Breeding Program''.)
===Social/psychological===
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Captured humans are given both physical and mental examinations (which are administered by the Gnomes) to rate them on a scale of psionic resistance and taste, and are then marked by the Gnomes with identifying markers that the Mantoids can recognize which signify their ratings. During those examinations, contaminants within the human body can be quickly extracted without harm to the person. (This process must not be able to remove long-term contaminants of all forms, as the Mantoids still use the purifying drug for the humans.)
Even though a great number of humans are not seen as suitable for the breeding program, the Mantoids still encourage a high level of sexual activity within the human slave population, as it provides a surplus of human infants for consumption. Several methods used to stimulate high levels of sexual activity include the simple, formless tunics of a thin fabric provided for human wear (they display the human form for general view, and the humans are given no undergarments), the aphrodisiac/anti-inhibition drugs that are in the '[[blue food bars]]' (given out for excellent work, as well as occasionally being made available to all for the purposes of attempting a upswing in sexual activity and the chances of more newborns available for consumption), and the fact that the humans are given nothing else to do besides work and remain inside their sleeping areas. (This may be different aboard other vessels and breeding areas; for example, the control of large amounts of humans aboard constructs such as [[The Habitat]] may, in fact, require the use of some forms of mass media in order to maintain control of the humans. This has not been confirmed as of yet.)
The Mantoids have demonstrated a total and absolute level of intolerance for male homosexuality within the human slave population, as (in their eyes) such activity is a waste of valuable genetic material. Human males caught ''willingly'' engaging in homosexual acts are remanded to the breeding laboratories, where they are forcibly subjected to procedures that exposes them to drugs designed to dramatically increase their levels of sperm production, which are then harvested according to precisely-timed schedules. Unfortunately, the stimulation of sperm production causes rapid and painful damage to many of the vital system in the victim's body, including the male reproductive system and the cardiovascular system. Men subjected to these procedures typically live between four to twelve weeks after they begin, depending on their health and resistance to pain and stress. The Mantoids have no consideration towards lesbianism, as they will either inject the woman with the 'blue bar' drugs, or restrain her upon a breeding table and compel a male slave to breed with her.
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===Weapons===
The only weapon seen so far in Mantoid use is a device informally named the
===Spacecraft===
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