| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Zygimantis Tarvydas |
| Alias | Mantis |
| Gender | Male |
| Status | Deceased; marked do not print |
| Voice Actor | William Salyers |
| Affiliation | Mongolian Free States (Formerly), Alterra Corporation (Alterra Alms, Pioneer Program, AISV Cicada) |
| Occupation | Mongolian EVA Engineer (Formerly), Alterra EVA Engineer, Lead Diver |
Zygimantis Tarvydas, known as Mantis, was a pioneer aboard the Cicada when it crashed onto Proteus. He served as an EVA engineer and the colony's lead diver.
Mantis became disillusioned with the pioneer community and rebelled, intending to destroy the colony and end human existence on Proteus. Along with Chap Sovann, he destroyed the Old Habitat using explosives provided by Nahema Nakota.
Mantis died approximately 235,000 hours ago in the explosion he triggered at the Old Habitat, which also killed several others. Following this incident, he was marked as "do not print."
Blackboxes
| Name | Location | Depth | Coordinates | Dialog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackbox - Mantis (hot cave cluster) | In the Old Habitat | 55 meters | -336180, 395059, -5541 | [ Explosion ] |
Databank Entries
Profile and Blackboxes
Zygimantis "Mantis" Tarvydas Source: Acquire a blackbox belonging to Mantis
Gender: M Mission role: EVA engineer, lead diver Pay rate: Kurul [expired Mongolian Free States trademark for member of a leadership council]
Biography: Veteran of multiple space construction projects in Mongolian Independent States. Participated in early conflicts against kharaa xenoforms and labor actions against Trans-System Federation authority. Taciturn and withdrawn but trusted by subordinates. Ideologically inflexible, not responsive to incentives.
Notes: Like other senior Mongolian refugees, may require corrective action to avoid unionist behavior and work stoppages.
Blackbox - Mantis (in Habitat) Source: Find Mantis' blackbox at the Old Habitat
Blackbox: Tarvydas, Zygimantis "Mantis" Event: Print loss
AUDIO [sound of explosion]
POSTMORTEM Cause: blast trauma Complications: severe metal poisoning, severe viremia, severe malnutrition Nearby pioneers: 15 Time: ~235,000 hours ago Reprint: UNKNOWN Status: DO NOT PRINT Remarks: SHELVE PIONEER. Kurultai access revoked. FORK STATUS UNKNOWN
Relevant Entries
The following databank entries are associated with Mantis:
- Mantis - "Basic basebuilding"
- Mantis - "Biobed upgrades"
- Mantis - "Kharaa memories"
- Mantis/Singh/Zip - "Alien observatory access"
- Mantis/Sophie/Ruby - "Depth module lost in Needler nest"
- Nahema/Mantis - "Power plant repair plan"
- Programmable Detonator
- Sophie - "Riot in progress"
Mantis - "A testament to our discovery" Source: Found on a platform between the Therapy wreck and the Stairway to Heaven wreck
My name is Zygimantis Tarvydas. I am a survivor of the Mongolian Independent States, a colonist aboard the starship Cicada, and a debt slave to the Alterra Corporation. I am with my friends Rauli Isotalo, Udal Singh and Melaku Sansar. Of all the things I have seen and done...this thing is the most important.
I leave this marker as testament that we discovered the remnants of an alien civilization on this world we call Proteus. Let our names be remembered by the workers and the pioneers.
The computers call these aliens 'Axum'. Something has happened to their civilization...the survivors guard these ruins, but they have been reduced to scavengers: Tailings.
I think maybe the virus did it. Seized control of them and drove them mad, as it drives us mad. But I do not know. All I know is that I am here, with my friends, looking on the work of alien minds.
