Riptilion

Riptilion was a flat dome competitor in Series 6, 7 and Extreme 2 of Robot Wars. It was a scaly green machine with a spinning weapon, claws with spikes on the sides and 27mph top speed. The team boasted a side-step manoeuvre, which allowed the robot to swiftly relocate itself to attack a robot from the side making it nimble, tough and fairly destructive. However, Riptilion lost all three of its battles; the first round in Series 6, the first round of the Extreme 2 Iron Maidens, and its world championship qualifier in Series 7 (in which it represented New Zealand), because of its vulnerablility to axes and inability to self-right.

Series 6
Riptilion was immediately targeted by Bigger Brother, who flipped it up and pushed it near Mr. Psycho, who hammered at it. Not long afterwards, Riptilion drove too close to the pit and it fell into oblivion, ending Riptilion's only main series appearance relatively quickly.

Extreme 2
"Resists impact well, unless its an axe weapon, which can penetrate the outer cover."

- Jonathan Pearce

Riptilion faced Kat 3 and Behemoth in the Iron Maidens tournament. It stayed out of the action in this battle, until trying to hit Kat 3 when it was upside down. However, it was almost turned over by Behemoth. However, Riptilion then stopped working, and was counted out and pitted.

Series 7
Riptilion participated in the Third World Championship, representing New Zealand. It faced Belgian robot Hard in its qualifier, and tried to attack at the start, only to be lifted. Riptilion was pushed and lifted repeatedly, before being struck by Cassius Chrome. It then broke down and was flung by the floor flipper.

Results

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Wins/Losses

 * Wins: 0
 * Losses: 3

Series Record

 * Series 1-5: Did not enter
 * Series 6: Heat, Round 1
 * Series 7: World Championship Qualifiers and entered with Araknia