Initially there were only two factions involved in the Manta Force story:

• The MANTA Force crew itself
• The Viper Squadron

Later, Bluebird introduced the first new line into the series, the Karnoids, a race of robotic beings. As this was the first alien race introduced to the line it was a bit of a gamble, but it seemed to work. The Karnoids provided a common enemy for both the Manta Force and the Viper Squadron to work against. The Karnoids were controlled by Mad Karnock who just seemed to be a brain in a robotic exo-suit.

While the Karnoids seemed to be an undoubted success Bluebird quickly followed on with a second alien race, the Stinkoids. Unlike with the Karnoids there was never an origin or purpose given for them, they were just there and attacked anyone. 'Vile' Stinkhorn lead the Stinkoids. This combined with the declining variety of toys available no doubt contributed to the demise of the line.

Allegiance Manta Force                 Viper Squadron Karnoids Stinkoids Ancients

Role MANTA Force Commander Captain of the MANTA Hawks Captain of the MANTA Wolves Captain of the MANTA Sharks Space Force Commander Captain of the Astro Shark Commander of the Vipers Karnock Brain Stinkoid Leader Planetary Protector

Character Commander Quest   Captain Hunt Captain Finn Commander Red Starr   Major Vex 'Mad' Karnock 'Vile' Stinkhorn Guardian

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