Robot Wars: The Second Wars/Heat K

The Second Wars - Heat K was one of twelve heats which determined the Semi Finalists of Robot Wars: The Second Wars.

Competing Robots
Enzyme From Eastbourne
 * Weight: 78.6kg
 * Dimensions: 126 x 74 x 42cm
 * Ground Clearance: 15mm
 * Power: 2 x 12V batteries
 * Weapons: 100kg forklift
 * Team Members: Murray Ballard, John Ballard, Andrew Wilkins and Angus Duncan

Phoenix From Elstead, Surrey
 * Weight: 78.6kg
 * Dimensions: 124 x 74 x 40cm
 * Ground Clearance: 112mm
 * Power: 2 x 12V batteries
 * Weapons: Tungsten tipped blades
 * Team Members: David Croft, J.P. Abgrall and Charles Lavery

Plunderbird II From Borden, Hampshire The Mule From Langport, Somerset
 * Weight: 81.3kg
 * Dimensions: 90 x 110 x 37cm
 * Ground Clearance: 20mm
 * Power: 2 x 12V Batteries
 * Weapons: Pneumatic steel screw ram
 * Team Members: Mike Onslow, Bryan Kilburn and Ken Burt
 * Weight: 80.1kg
 * Dimensions: 105 x 77 x 47cm
 * Ground Clearance: 0-100mm (variable)
 * Power: Unknown
 * Weapons: 3x kicking legs and forklift
 * Team Members: Roger Plant

Demon From Kilgetty, Pembrokeshire
 * Weight: 71.9kg
 * Dimensions: 160 x 80 x 50cm
 * Ground Clearance: 10mm
 * Power: 2 x 12v batteries
 * Weapons: 10mm steel spikes
 * Team Members: Dave Clutterbuck, Joanne Russell and Nick Adams

Mega Hurts From Preston
 * Weight: 71.8kg
 * Dimension: 115 x 60 x 63cm
 * Ground Clearance: 40mm
 * Power: 2 x 12v batteries
 * Weapons: Keyboard disguised lift
 * Team Members: Dave Lund, Tony Lund and Gordon Keeling

Gauntlet
1. The Mule - Completed - The Mule pushed forward in the Gauntlet, attempting to flip Matilda. Instead, Matilda retreated and The Mule skillfully negotiated the gap between the Sentinal's arm and body before dodging Matilda and completing the course

2. Mega Hurts - Completed - Mega Hurts took the ramrig route in the Gauntlet but got stuck half way down it due to the robots width, but then it managed to break free and dodge the house robots and reach the end zone.

3. Demon - Completed - Demon avoided the sphere in the gauntlet and was forced into the Sentinel's route by Matilda, but managed to escape to the end.

4. Enzyme - 10.5m - Enzyme started quickly and immediately chose to take on the Sentinel. It managed to dodge the Sentinel's arm and a piece of the Sentinel which had fell off and into the pit, but Enzyme then got stuck on the edge of the pit and was pushed into it by Matilda.

5. Plunderbird II - 10.5m - It shot past the Sentinel and drove into a pit. This prompted the other teams to call Mike, Bryan and Ken "chickens", because they chose to avoid the house robots.

6. Phoenix - 8.9m - Phoenix went for the middle route in the Gauntlet, after some shakey steering, it managed to go up the ramp and after pushing through the barrels it fell of the ramp and temporarily became stuck on the side of the ramp. It was then freed by Sir Killalot pushing the large ball onto Phoenix. Phoenix then turned around and charged into Sir Killalot, but was then trapped and one of its tyres was cut up by Sir Killalot's cutting arm. Phoenix travelled far, but not far enough and was eliminated. Eliminated: Phoenix

Trial (Tug of War)
1. Plunderbird II - Victorious - It was victorious in its Trial run, after it knocked Dead Metal off the podium, with Sgt. Bash quickly following suit.

2. Enzyme - Survived - Enzyme spun on the spot to defend its place against Sergeant Bash and Dead Metal. Both House Robots had trouble pushing Enzyme and Enyme managed to stay on the podium for the full thirty seconds.

3. The Mule - Survived - It held off Dead Metal, using its forklift to negate the blade, and managing to hold up to all of Sgt. Bash's attacks, lasting the full 30 seconds.

4. Demon - 27.47s - Both house robots (Dead Metal and Sgt. Bash) came straight in. It went off after 27.47 seconds, but took the Sergeant with it.

5. Mega Hurts - 22.20s - Mega Hurts was defeated fairly quickly leaving it at the bottom of the leader board and were knocked out.

Eliminated: Mega Hurts

Semi-Finals

 * The Mule vs. Demon

A tentative battle of pushing resulted in The Mule pushed into the CPZ, but as it was attacked by Dead Metal, Shunt and Bash, Sir Killalot drove over Demon and caused it to break down. The judges were consulted, and Demon was eliminated.

Winner: The Mule


 * Plunderbird II vs. Enzyme

Both robots charged at each other, but Plunderbird 2 managed to get under Enzyme and tried to push it, but Enzyme escaped. Plunderbird 2 then managed to push Enzyme in the PPZ and Sergeant Bash attempted to do some damage with its saw. Then the other house robots came into the fray and pinned both competitors in, but Enzyme and Plunderbird 2 escaped, cease was then called and the judges decided that Plunderbird 2 had won.

Winner: Plunderbird II

Final
Plunderbird II vs. The Mule

Plunderbird 2 got beneath The Mule several times but failed to tip it, whilst The Mule's own attacks did not land successfully. Plunderbird 2 pushed The Mule around the arena, and The Mule lost the judges decision.

Winner: Plunderbird II