User blog:Snowdog140/Episode 2: Poison is Picked

Welcome one and all to Robot Wars: Neo! After last week’s huge first show we’re continuing with the mayhem, building up to our huge main event tonight, where Razer will take part in a Pick Your Poison match, where our Number One Contender Chaos 2 will be picking Razer’s opponent. We’ll have more about that as the night goes on, so let’s kick off with an Annihilator Qualifier!

Introducing first, from Didcot in Oxfordshire, weighing in at 92kg, Rohog! Rohog’s only showing in UK competition was a poor one, so is redemption on the cards tonight? Let’s see, because introducing next, from Wales, weighing in at 79kg, The General! Despite having no main experience, The General is certainly looking hot for this fight, as is our final competitor, from Darlington in County Durham, weighing in at 100kg, R.O.C.S.! The latest model of ROCS looks the most potent; can it pick up the win tonight?

Let’s find out as Activate is called! All three robots tentatively meet in the centre of the ring with The General ploughing between its two opponents. It comes back to duel with Rohog as R.O.C.S. tries to grab hold of something, but is left chasing as The General stacks Rohog against the arena wall. As Rohog recovered it was caught by R.O.C.S., who pierced the weak shell of Rohog and managed to stop it in its tracks, eliminating it and leaving it by the wall. The General by this point had opened the pit, and began to grapple with R.O.C.S., who tried to crush the front scoop of The General with the beak. But the power of The General was too much for R.O.C.S. to cope with, and the Welsh robot pushed its opponent towards and into the pit, getting the win!

So despite the disadvantages, The General qualifies for the Annihilator! The team will be hoping to take home that Annihilator Championship later in the year, but right now we’re hearing some rumours about this evening’s main event. We already know that the Chaos 2 team are picking Razer’s opponent, but so far we’ve had no indication as to who that is. We’ve heard that it is a former semi-finalist and somewhat of a legend in the Robot Wars: Neo community, but we’ll have to wait and see just who comes out of the smoke. However, let’s get back to the action, for this week’s Mix-Up!

First, from Birstall in Leicestershire, weighing in at 99kg, Reactor 2! A strong pedigree for Reactor 2, are they ready for their first fight of the war? Hopefully they are, because here comes their opponent, from Wiltshire, weighing in at 79kg, Zeus! A solitary defeat against Spawn of Scutter is Zeus’ only main ring experience, so the team will be looking to level their record. Is that Activate I hear? Why, yes it is!

Reactor 2 gets the jump on Zeus and pushes it back towards the arena wall, flicking it up into the air as it positions to use the axe. Zeus tries to fight back but is pinned in by Reactor 2 which is now using the axe to cause some noticeable damage to the side of Zeus. Sensing that one flip would be enough, Reactor 2 shifts around again but this time Zeus escapes and goes to open the pit. However Reactor 2 catches up and this time gets the flipper under Zeus properly and tips in onto its side, ending the battle there and then.

A comfortable victory for Reactor 2 there against Zeus, will we be seeing them making a UK Championship claim in the coming weeks? That title match still to come tonight, as well as our big main event! But first, Slicer took home the Intercontinental Championship last week, so now we need to decide who will face Slicer next for the Championship, and to do that we have three hungry European robots keen for a shot at the former Dutch Champions. Introducing first, from Zeebrugge in Belgium, weighing in at 100kg, Philipper 2! The Belgian robot missed out on gold the first time; can it recover to stake another claim? Or will it be the second of the returning machines, from Dachau in Germany, weighing in at 98kg, Black Hole! Or could it be the wildcard, the new robot in the equation? From Molenwaard in The Netherlands, weighing in at 100kg, PulverizeR! The incumbent Dutch Champion is looking to emulate its predecessor and take the Intercontinental Championship, so without further ado, let the wars begin!

The three robots came together, with Philipper 2 scoring a flip on PulverizeR but merely sent it spinning away. Black Hole set to work on Philipper 2 attacking the side armour and causing some quite obvious damage, before being attacked by the Belgian robot’s claw. As Philipper 2 was distracted PulverizeR came back in and scored a massive hit to the side of Philipper 2, which seemed to knock it out on the spot. As Philipper 2 was counted out Black Hole seized the opportunity and went right for the exposed wheels of PulverizeR, causing some serious damage and limiting the movement of PulverizeR. The Dutch machine began to fight back but ran out of time as Cease was called. The Judges made their decision, and it was a split one, but they’ve gone for PulverizeR!

What a match, and what a potential bout to come! A great victory for PulverizeR there, we’ll be seeing them again very soon. But right now I think I can see Chaos 2 in the arena, looking to recover from that loss to Razer last week. Chaos 2 is in handicap action, so let’s bring in the teams! First then, from Ipswich in Suffolk, weighing in at 84kg, Chaos 2! And its opponents for tonight, at a combined weight of 178kg, Shear Khan and Robopig! While they might not have much in the way in the way of experience, when both are attacking at the same time this team is very formidable. Can Chaos 2 handle both at once? Let’s find out, Activate!

Both Shear Khan and Robopig headed for Chaos 2, which chose to dart between the pair and hit the pit release button. As Chaos 2 came back into the fight, it singled out Shear Khan and effortlessly threw it onto its back. With Shear Khan out on the spot, Chaos 2 threw Robopig over as well, pushing it over towards the pit and flipping it in, before repeating the feat with Shear Khan. An easy victory for the former Champions in one of the quickest matches of the war so far.

Chaos 2 in devastating form there, looking fantastic in the run up to its re-match with Razer. Now though let’s crown another champion, as we fight for the UK Championship! This tournament is open to any robot that never qualified for a UK semi-final, and despite this restriction, I’m sure we’ll see some fantastic action, so let’s find a Champion. We’ve picked two of the finest robots in the category to go for the first ever title, so let’s bring them out! First, from Colchester in Essex, weighing in at 100kg, The Steel Avenger! A veteran of four Wars with two heat final appearances to its name, The Steel Avenger is one of the most successful robots in the field. And second, from Swansea in Wales, weighing in at 77kg, The Morgue! The most successful machine from The Four Horsemen returns for a shot at the title, losing only to Firestorm 2 in controversial circumstances in the Fourth Wars.

Both machines came crashing together, and as they collided The Steel Avenger buried its axe into the shell of The Morgue, dragging it back across the arena. The Steel Avenger struggled to free itself from its predicament, but finally was able to before coming in for another attack, this time on the side. The Morgue seemed unable to evade these attacks and was subjected to axe blow after axe below. Finally though, as the match wore down so did The Morgue, grinding to a halt next to the arena wall as The Steel Avenger came in for one last attack. The Morgue was left to be counted out, losing their chance to claim the UK Championship.

And we have a new Champion, The Steel Avenger! But how long can they hold on to it, or can they have a long and successful reign? We’ll find out again soon, but now let’s have some tag team action! Hey lost out in the three way melee from last week, but introducing, at a combined weight of 190kg, Diotoir and Pussycat! And their opponents, weighing in at a combined weight of 180kg, Velocirippa and Mighty Mouse, Team Mouse! The family team are back with eyes on the gold, is this their first step to glory? We’ll soon see, let the wars begin!

Pussycat and Mighty Mouse started the battle, with Mighty Mouse adopting its usual tactic of speeding around the arena with Pussycat in pursuit. Mighty Mouse’s luck finally ran out as it crashed into the wall and was caught by Pussycat, with one of the wheels of Mighty Mouse taking colossal damage in the process. As Mighty Mouse limped away from the wall Pussycat tagged Diotoir in who pushed Mighty Mouse into the opposite CPZ to Velocirippa and cleverly flipped Mighty Mouse in such a way that it was pinned up against the wall. Velocirippa tried to come in and save Mighty Mouse but it was met by Diotoir who succeeded in flipping Velocirippa onto its side, and both Mighty Mouse and Velocirippa were counted out of the fight.

Team Mouse are sent scuttling back to the Pits as Diotoir and Pussycat celebrate their victory! But now for the main event, Razer’s match against an opponent picked by the Number One Contender, Chaos 2. We’ve heard rumours all night about who it could be, so let’s get this show on the road. But first, from Bournemouth in Dorset, weighing in at 92kg, Razer! The RWN Champion is looking in great form tonight, and without further ado let’s introduce the opponent! The smoke billows out of the entrance, and a robot can just be made out behind… from Cwmbran in Wales, weighing in at 98kg, Panic Attack! The Champion of the second UK Wars fighting in its Fifth Wars guise in Robot Wars: Neo, this will be a fantastic matchup, Activate!

Panic Attack starts gingerly, measuring its opponent as Razer charges across the arena, and the two miss each other by the narrowest of margins. When they do come together, Panic Attack hits Razer head on, but can’t bring the forks in effectively, but they do work as a defence. Razer retreats and comes back in again, catching Panic Attack off guard and attacking from the rear, piercing the shell and aiming for the electrics. Panic Attack tries to escape but drags Razer with it, which all the time is digging in and damaging its opponent. Finally Panic Attack shakes free and goes for the pit release, but this time is caught properly by Razer and more damage is caused. Panic Attack manages to fight back but it doesn’t last; Razer comes in again and this time the damage is fatal, as Panic Attack grinds to a halt in the centre of the arena.

Well, Panic Attack fought hard and had a great battle, but eventually succumbed to the Champion. Thank you everyone for tuning in, we really appreciate it as ever, so until next time, goodnight!