Mantas

Mantas Fast-attack ships

Almost as common a sight as Drones (but luckily usually just in passing), Mantas (so named because from above/below their design follows a shame not unlike a Manta Ray, are often seen soaring through the air at speeds that make jet fighters seem slow. Equipped with lightning cannons and the same shields that Drones possess, they also have the ability to transport and 'drop' Mechs into battlefield situations. It is unclear whether the Mantas are vehicles that are piloted, a species of their own or some form of cybernetic hybrid, but they appear to be both atmospherically capable and space fairing, and although they do so only very rarely, they do land occasionally with the use of claw-like landing gear.  Currently, Mantas seem to be the only airborne forces the Invaders possess besides the Carriers.

FIRST APPEARANCE
1.03: Regroup

DATA

 * Highly maneuverable, able to stop and change direction almost immediately, using the same anti-gravity technology as the Drones.
 * Have been observed carrying Mechs in their dormant/ball state which they drop into areas allowing the Mechs to deploy.
 * Reported to be able to reach speeds up to 3,000 mph (just under Mach 4.0) in the upper atmosphere, acceleration speed is well beyond 16gs, more than enough to kill a human.
 * Unknown armour capabilities
 * Is equipment with twin cannons near the front of the craft that act as larger version of the 'lightning' weapons used by the Drones.
 * It is unclear as to whether the Manta is a vehicle, a type of organism or a remotely controlled drone of some kind.