Deathtanz Mantisk (デスタンツ・マンティスク Desutantsu Mantisuku?) is one of the first four bosses of Mega Man Zero 3. Mantisk is based on a praying mantis and the grim reaper, and was originally created for the sole purpose of execution, using his "Grim Reaper Scythes" to dispose of Reploids. In the Remastered Tracks Rockman Zero Telos, Deathtanz says he doesn't like to take an unnecessary life and that the dullness of his scythes were proof of peace. However, after he was modified by Dr. Weil, he cares for nothing besides killing. He also has a habit of using the Japanese onomatopoeia, "chikachika", when irritated. He was sent by Dr. Weil to capture the Baby Elves, and was defeated by Zero. Mantisk, at least in his modified form, also seems to have a fear of dying, as evidenced by his last words to