Mantis (The Planet of Oblivion)

Hive Captain Mantis was in command of the Dravidian Hive Ship en route from the hatching World of Slovv. It witnessed the devastation caused by the Rain of Fire on the planet Ursulonamex (aka The Planet of Oblivion) and sought to replicate the weapon used after retrieving records from Orbit Station 3. Being in the vicinity following the attack by the Darksmith Collective they offered their assistance while in truth were 'repairing' the life support systems and modifying them to create an oxygen rich envirnment in which to better function.

Mantis was embarrisingly defeated when the Doctor repaired the life support systems and the Hive Captain had to be carried back to his ship by his crew. He swore revenge on the Doctor.

(TDL: The Planet of Oblivion)