Eruption

Eruption is a heavyweight robot, armed with a full-pressure flipper, which competed in the 2016 series of Robot Wars. The robot is designed in a somewhat rounded shape, allowing for ease of self-righting, even when low on gas. Prior to its appearance on television, Eruption has seen much success at Robot Wars Live Events, and other live robotic events, twice earning the title of UK robotic champion. The Eruption that competed on the TV series is much the same machine as the live events competitor, though with new flame decals, and the painting of the Team Eruption logo onto the side of the machine.

Eruption's participation in the 2016 series was first revealed through two teaser trailers released on June 25th, where Eruption can be seen flipping Sabretooth and Storm2. This was confirmed by the team's Facebook page, officially revealing Eruption as a competitor.

2016 series
In the first round, Eruption was drawn against veterans Storm2 and Sabretooth.

Results

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Robot Wars Live Events
Eruption has been a regular competitor at Robot Wars live events, winning several shows, throwing many competitors out of the arena. In 2013, Eruption became a Robot Wars champion, beating out Manta, and followed this up in 2014 by beating out Beast to become champions again. Eruption finished in second place in 2015, losing out to TR2.

In the same year, Eruption also fought at the Robot Wars World Championships, held in Colchester. Eruption performed well in the first round, where Tomahawk broke down, allowing Eruption to throw Behemoth out of the arena. Eruption qualified alongside Cherub, which Eruption also flipped out of the arena in the same battle. In the second round, Eruption faced TR2 and Thor. Eruption immobilised TR2, flipping it over while it was low on gas, so could not self-right. Despite this, Eruption lost the Judges’ decision to Thor, having sustained too many axe blows. Eruption was given a second chance to qualify, through a battle against Tiberius and Tough As Nails. Eruption immobilised Tiberius in the opening seconds, stranding it on the arena wall. Eruption then fought Tough As Nails head-to-head, with Tough As Nails gaining the upper hand, grabbing Eruption from behind while it was self-righting. Later into the battle, Eruption pitted Tough As Nails, although the Dutch robot was able to drive back out. Surprisingly, the defeated Tiberius proved to be Eruption’s undoing, as once Tiberius was freed, it gained revenge by pushing Eruption into the pit, eliminating it.

Series Record

 * Series 1-7: Did not enter
 * 2016 Series: Entered