Tetanus

Tetanus was a series of three robots from Shropshire that competed from Series 5 through 7. Although they shared the same name, the three robots were very different from one another. The original Tetanus was built from scrap metal, the name originating from a warning from captain Paul Snook "I wouldn't touch it, you might catch something." Tetanus was a reverse wedge-shape with a unique clamping weapon, whereby a claw and forklift operated at the same time to lift and crush their opponents at once. The second incarnation, Tetanus 2, had similar weaponry, but a completely different body-shape, as well as being considerably larger. A rollcage could be added to the back for self-righting. The final robot in the series was Tetanus Booster, a completely new design which competed in Series 7. It was an invertible box-shaped robot with a small spinning drum on the front. This version was the most successful of the Tetanus robots, reaching the Heat Final, whereas the other versions lost in Round 2. The team also entered Series 3 with Flip Flop Fly.

Series 5
Tetanus was impressive against Onslaught in Round 1. It managed to turn Onslaught onto its side, then over. Then, in a very crafty move, it pinned it down to stop it self-righting. Onslaught was stuck, and though Tetanus broke down too, the judge's gave Tetanus the win, putting then through to face 3 Stegs To Heaven in Round 2. Again, Tetanus started strongly, pinning 3 Stegs down and pushing it into the wall. But 3 Stegs to still managed to slice off one of Tetanus's forks with its cutter. 3 Stegs managed to wriggle free, but Tetanus was stuck. Refbot counted it out and Sgt Bash pushed it into the pit.

Extreme
Tetanus 2 competed in the Minor Meltdown, where it fought Rick and Killer Carrot 2. Its mesh back was used for self-righting, but it was too slow in moving and was pitted by Killer Carrot 2.

Results

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Series Record

 * Series 1-2: Did not enter
 * Series 3: Entered with Flip Flop Fly
 * Series 4: Did not enter
 * Series 5: Heats, Round 2 (Tetanus)
 * Series 6: Heats, Round 2 (Tetanus 2)
 * Series 7: Heat Final (Tetanus Booster)