: I can't think of a situation (terrain wise), where a Warthog wouldn't be
: better than a Mantis. The Mantis is HUGE, the 'Hog is much smaller. It can
: fit places the Mantis can't, can most likely cross rough terrain much
: easier, etc.

: I guess, judging solely from gameplay mechanics, it has more armor, but
: gameplay mechanics don't allow for things like blowing off one of its legs
: or something.

: I dunno. I mean, I think mechs in general are cool, and I don't even mind
: them being in Halo, I just don't think the Mantis seems like a
: realistic/practical design.

Isn't the Mantis design mainly for heavy lifting?