User blog:Rammingspeed/Robot Wars Series 9 Heat C - Rammingspeed's Punditry

I've heard a few people harping on about how bad last week's episode was. Really? I enjoyed that much more than I did Episode 2 and 3 from last series, for example. And let's face it, that hit from PP3D on Cherub was more violent than anything else we saw last series. Come on guys, was it really that bad?

But enough of the social commentary, let's get into it.

Group Battles
Expulsion vs Foxic vs Heavy Metal vs M.R. Speed Squared

Wow, this is a stronger heat than I remember it being. Expulsion doesn't stand a chance here, it's too slow to cope with its opponents. Like Harvey Price in a spelling bee. I give it a minute before it's immobilised.

That leaves the other three. I was very harsh towards Heavy Metal in an earlier blog - something that might come back to haunt me. Admittedly I want to see it progress - but I don't see it happening. That ground clearance looks very suspect for Foxic to exploit, and I understand how strong the wheels are - but can they withstand 35kg spinning at 900rpm? I don't know. Moreover, what can it do to its opponents? None of its weapons should really be able to affect Foxic or MRSS (because f*** typing that out again) so if it lasts the distance, it should lose the Judges' Decision.

Foxic and M.R. Speed Squared Qualify

Thor vs Tauron vs Concussion vs Chimera2

I've heard a few people harping on about Tauron recently. Really? Sure, it's innovative, but that only goes so far. That ground clearance all around the body will be eaten for breakfast by pretty much every robot it's against here.

I really really like Chimera2 (even if it is from Lancashire) but I don't rate its chances here. Thor and Concussion are just far more potent, and will impress the Judges more - that's if Chimera2 survives to that, which I don't think it will.

Thor and Concussion Qualify

Head-to-Head Battles
Thor vs Foxic

Why are Thor, Foxic and MRSS in the same heat again? And Chimera, for what it's worth? At 25mph, might've taken this - if Thor wasn't 5mph quicker. The hammer can do far more to Foxic's flat-ish top than Foxic can do to Thor; that's my logic.

Granted, Thor does have a questionable ground clearance, but Jason is a good driver. Will he get a knockout? I think so, not much can stand up to that hammer for long.

Thor wins by KO

Concussion vs M.R. Speed Squared

I have never been more sure of anything in my life.

Concussion wins by KO

Thor vs Concussion

Here's the big one. Can Thor keep its front facing Concussion? Perhaps not, due to how fast it is, but I'm not sure if that's gonna matter too much - Concussion's top armour is weaker than most, and those wheels are very exposed. I'll trust Thor to take this one by KO.

Thor wins by KO

Foxic vs M.R. Speed Squared

Boy oh boy. This again. MRSS won last year for simply not attacking the house robots, hopefully Danby and his crap tattoo doesn't act like that again. If he doesn't, he'll win - Foxic has a spinner-proof scoop that can and will be fitted on for this fight, leaving MRSS' disc pretty much completely ineffective. MRSS should survive the distance, but lose on points.

Foxic wins by Judges' Decision

Foxic vs Concussion

I really am at a crossroads with this one. On one hand, Foxic can shovel its opponent around using it low front, but on the other one hit to its sides will be curtains. Do I trust Foxic to protect itself for 3 minutes?

Sadly not, Concussion's gonna get a hit in there at some point. See ya Craig.

Concussion wins by KO

Thor vs M.R. Speed Squared

Another rematch from last year, this series loves them doesn't it? Once again, Thor can easily deflect MRSS' attacks, prevent it from getting up to speed and cause damage with the hammer. Another win's on the cards for Thor here I think - but MRSS should survive the distance, it didn't break down last year and it's more durable now.

Thor wins by Judges' Decision

Thor: 8

Concussion: 6

Foxic: 2

MRSS (F*** your name have fun on zero points) 0

Heat Final
Thor vs Concussion

I feel like Concussion will approach this much more cautiously - Jason may also be feeling the pressure, as one might going into the final as the favourite. Call me crazy but I'm going for Concussion here. Thor is hard to control, one wrong move and it'll be ripped apart. I just think the atmosphere of this battle will play more into Concussion's favour - and I think it'll win.

HEAT C WINNER: CONCUSSION