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== Fanstratics Troop: Manticore ==
Like most Troops in the Chimeran roster, the Manticore is a versatile warrior.  Able to fly, this fearsome fighter can occasionally shoot stingers from its scorpion’s tail.  With both its melee and ranged Assaults, the Manticore can also inflict a Paralyzing Venom, and through this terrible toxin, repeatedly still Enemy Divisions.  Keeping the Enemy out of the fight, for prolonged periods of time, is a Manticore’s forte, making them an especially valuable Troop in every battle.

When we started work on the Manticore, I was cautiously optimistic.  Overall, I was confident Justin would realize what I had in mind, but I worried the process would be more difficult than other Troops.  With this particular concept, we were in largely unknown territory.  While visual reference for a Manticore was easy to find, visual reference for an anthropomorphic Manticore was near non-existent.  To my delight, Justin took the task very seriously and breezed through our standard operation of thumbs, to rough, to final render.  Very happy with one.  Another favorite.

For those who want to see Justin create the drawing, check out a VOD from his Twitch stream.