Robot Wars: The Fourth Wars/Heat B

The Fourth Wars - Heat B was one of the sixteen heats to determine the semi-finalists of Robot Wars: The Fourth Wars. The episode featuring Heat B was originally broadcast on September 29, 2000 on BBC Two.


 * Heat B was the third time that Razer failed at the heat stage. Pussycat's defeat of Razer in the heat final signified two events.
 * The rivalry between Pussycat and Razer was formed, and Ian Lewis coined the term "Gentleman's Agreement".
 * It was the first of only four times that a lower seed won the heat, the other occasions being Heat J of Series 4, Heat N of Series 4, and Heat G of Series 5.
 * Along with Heat N, Heat B was one of the few to feature the two seeds meeting in the heat final, with the lower seed prevailing.
 * Three of the teams from Heat D of Series 2 were in this heat - Team Cold Fusion, Milly-Ann Bug, and Team Razer.

Newcomers
Reptirron From Drybrook in Gloucestershire
 * Team Members: Gordon Townley, Stuart Townley
 * Weight: 78.3kg
 * Dimensions: 0.60m x 0.81m x 0.71m
 * Power: 2 x electric motors
 * Weapons: Circular saw

Robochicken From Tiverton in Devon
 * Team Members: Jason Snow, Alec Dick, Farren White
 * Weight: 75kg
 * Dimensions: 0.89m x 0.11m x 0.88m
 * Power: Battery powered
 * Weapons: Flipper & "Pecker"

Veterans
Milly-Ann Bug From Leeds
 * Team Members: Gerry Warren, Liz Warren
 * Weight: 79.3kg
 * Dimensions: 1.2m x 0.75m x 0.6m
 * Power: 4 x 750-watt Electric Motors
 * Weapons: Spikes

Pussycat (seeded 19th) From Gloucester
 * Team Members: David Gribble, Robert Bettington, Alan Gribble
 * Weight: 79.7kg
 * Dimensions: 0.56m x 0.76m x 0.43m
 * Power: Electric Motors
 * Weapons: Spinning circular saw

Razer (seeded 3rd) From Bordon
 * Team Members: Ian Lewis, Simon Scott, Vincent Blood
 * Weight: 80kg
 * Dimensions: 0.80m x 1.20m x 0.80
 * Power: Electric motors
 * Weapons: Hydraulic piercing arm

Velocirippa From Nottingham
 * Team Members: Trevor Wright, Matthew Wright, Anthony Hillier
 * Weight: 78.9kg
 * Dimensions: 0.50m x 1.00m x 0.50m
 * Power: Electric car starter motors
 * Weapons: Battering rams & Bumpers

Razer (3) vs Velocirippa vs Robochicken
"Will this be Razer's championship at last?"

- Jonathan Pearce

Robochicken moved straight on to attack Razer, but its flipper did not have enough power to tip over the World Champion, who caught it in its claw. Velocirippa drove past and blocked Robochicken's escape, allowing Razer to easily pierce Robochicken's broad side. "Don't count your chickens before they're, um... shredded""

- Jonathan Pearce

Velocirippa drove around and rammed into Razer, shaking Robochicken free of the claw. Razer attempted to regain its purchase on Robochicken, but to no avail; its claw merely scraped down the smooth surface. Velocirippa made a few more daring attacks on Razer, managing to dart free after one charge, but its second reckless attack allowed Razer to capture it under its claw. Robochicken made an attempt to flip Velocirippa, but with Razer's beak piercing Velocirippa's snout, the combined weight of both robots was too much for the flipper. The attack did however allow Velocirippa to escape Razer, who then resumed its attack on Robochicken. Again unable to pierce, Razer simply pushed Robochicken across the arena floor until it gained enough leverage to launch an attack. Velocirippa rammed Razer from behind, but this did not help Robochicken escape. Razer lifted Robochicken into the air, carrying it towards the flame pits, but Velocirippa rammed into the airborne Robochicken and knocked it from Razer's claw. "Oh, I always fancy a bit of barbeque chicken - oh, its not on the menu yet!"

- Jonathan Pearce as Velocirippa knocks Robochicken free

Razer resumed its attack on Robochicken, the chicken's pecking weapon failing to damage Razer, whilst Razer merely cut deep into Robochicken's body. Its beak cut in so deep that Razer almost overbalanced, but retracting the weapon allowed Razer to recover. Robochicken briefly escaped, but ran into Dead Metal. Whilst Dead Metal attacked, Velocirippa darted in to attack Razer, who quickly turned its attention onto it. Razer pierced Velocirippa's side and held it over the flame pit. Once released, Velocirippa ran into the side wall, apparently unable to move in any other direction. Robochicken was still showing signs of movement, and attempted to flip Velocirippa, but was chased away by Razer. "Velocirippa's I think been immobilised, Robochicken's still bravely clucking on."

- Jonathan Pearce

Sir Killalot and Sergeant Bash closed in on Velocirippa whilst Robochicken was still harassed by Dead Metal. Killalot caught Velocirippa's front ramming weapon in its claw, and tipped it on its side. From there, Killalot carried Velocirippa into the open pit, leaving Razer and - against all odds - Robochicken to go through.


 * Qualified: Razer and Robochicken

Pussycat (19) vs Milly-Ann Bug vs Reptirron
Pussycat immediately drove at Reptirron with its blade; another slam and the blade severed Reptirron's fuel line, causing fuel to come spewing out all over the arena floor. A blast of flame from Sgt Bash caused Reptirron to catch fire. Pussycat then managed to rip off one of Milly-Ann Bug's wheel hubs. Refbot tried to extinguish Reptirron, but to no avail. Sgt Bash put Reptirron on the floor flipper, which flung it over. After 'Cease' was called, Refbot finally managed to extinguish Reptirron.
 * Qualified: Pussycat and Milly-Ann Bug

Razer (3) vs Milly-Ann Bug
Razer immediately grabbed Milly-Ann Bug, lifting it up. A spurt of flame from the arena floor caused Milly-Ann Bug's hair to catch fire. Razer then managed to rip off one of Milly-Ann Bug's wheels. It then proceeded to rip off the other three, thus immobilising Milly-Ann Bug. The House Robots closed in for kill, Dead Metal causing furthur damage to Milly-Ann Bug.
 * Winner: Razer

Pussycat (19) vs Robochicken
Robochicken tried to use its flipper on Pussycat, but it had no effect, as Pussycat could run any which way up. Pussycat caused damage to the sides of Robochicken before cutting off one of its eyes. Pussycat caused further damage to Robochicken's shell, before forcing it onto the arena wall. Robochicken became immobilised and Sir Killalot came in. Robochicken's other eye came off. Sir Killalot put Robochicken on the floor flipper, which flung it away. "As far as Robochicken are concerned, they're all out of cluck"

- Jonathon Pearce


 * Winner: Pussycat

Razer (3) vs Pussycat (19)
Razer came on the attack on Pussycat straight away, but then drove into the arena wall. It became stuck there in forward gear and couldn't get away. Pussycat came in on the attack, ripping into the side of Razer and bending the back arm. Ian Lewis was then seen putting down the remote control. Shunt pushed Razer into Pussycat's blade, which caused the wheel bearings to come off of Razer. Dead Metal then dragged the immobile Razer to the pit.


 * Heat Winner: Pussycat

Following this fight, Ian Lewis launched a scathing attack on the Pussycat team, implying they were unsportsmanlike, and deliberatly caused them excessive damage after they had been immobilized, saying that they had a Gentleman's Agreement that Pussycat had ignored. This incited a feud between the teams which lead to a rematch in Extreme 1.