The Guardian Mantis, a signature vessel of Vana Sage, was a distinctive starfighter originating from the Xi Char design workshops.
Featuring a unique three-wing configuration that granted exceptional agility, this craft possessed the capacity for instantaneous braking and a sophisticated stealth mode. Mod-3, Vana's personal astromech droid, was responsible for onboard maintenance and repair duties.
Its armament included a pair of laser cannons, a nano missile launcher, and a specialized ion encumbrance system. This system deployed small, ion-charged "tags" that adhered to enemy ships, creating an ionization effect that neutralized their deflector shields. Furthermore, these tags functioned as targeting beacons for the nano missiles.
Sage piloted this ship as early as 32 BBY when, in collaboration with the pirate Nym and Naboo pilot Rhys Dallows, she destroyed a droid manufacturing facility located on Eos and attacked a Trade Federation convoy above Naboo. She also joined Nym in defending a Naboo Resistance base situated on the planet's surface. Vana continued to utilize this fighter in subsequent years, with her last known activity being the pursuit of information regarding her comrade, Reti.