Robot Wars: The Seventh Wars/Heat G

The Seventh Wars - Heat G was one of sixteen heats which determined the Semi-Finalists of Robot Wars: The Seventh Wars. The episode featuring Heat G was originally broadcast on December 13, 2003 on Five.


 * This heat featured five newcomers to the main competition, four of which were brand new to Robot Wars, the most in Series 7.
 * Atomic flipped out one robot per battle in this heat, tying Tsunami's record of consecutive Out of the Arena flips.
 * This heat was the final appearance of S.M.I.D.S.Y..
 * The battle between Atomic and Hellbent is ranked 18th in the Shortest Battles in UK Robot Wars.

Newcomers
Cygnus X-1 From Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
 * Team Members: Richard Comfort, Brian Burrows & Clive Hall
 * Weight: 100kg
 * Dimensions: 0.42m x 1.21m x 0.91m
 * Power: 700W electric motor
 * Weapons: Pneumatic flipper
 * Strengths: Strong armour
 * Weaknesses: Unknown as yet

Hellbent From Yelverton, Devon
 * Team Members: John Wilkinson, Vicky Wilkinson & James Wilkinson
 * Weight: 97kg
 * Dimensions: 0.60m x 1.17m x 0.74m
 * Power: 2 x 750W electric motors
 * Weapons: Front lifting forks & axe
 * Strengths: It has two weapons
 * Weaknesses: Lightweight chassis

I Bot One Beta From Essen, Germany
 * Team Members: Bjorn Rust & Kai Koppersberg
 * Weight: 98kg
 * Dimensions: 0.26m x 1.05m x 0.76m
 * Power: Electric motors
 * Weapons: 2 Spinning discs
 * Strengths: Well armoured
 * Weaknesses: Inexperienced

Mean Streak From Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
 * Team Members: Derek Meads, Martin Moss & Jonathan Lunn
 * Weight: 99kg
 * Dimensions: 0.25m x 1.20m x 0.67m
 * Power: 800W electric motor
 * Weapons: 4 Spinning discs
 * Strengths: Weapons and armour
 * Weaknesses: None found

Terror Turtle From Lewis, West Sussex
 * Team Members: John Frizell, JJ Frizell & Zacky Frizell
 * Weight: 96kg
 * Dimensions: 0.40m x 1.10m x 0.94m
 * Power: 675W electric motor
 * Weapons: Spinning disc
 * Strengths: Nasty disc & being a turtle
 * Weaknesses: Big wheels & it's a turtle

Veterans
Araknia From Preston, Lancashire
 * Team Members: Geoff Graham & Phil Marsden
 * Weight: 77kg
 * Dimensions: 0.33m x 1.47m x 1.17m
 * Power: 2 x 750W electric motors
 * Weapons: Spinning bar
 * Strengths: Speed & very strong body
 * Weaknesses: Vulnerable to axes

Atomic From Arley, Worcestershire
 * Team Members: Stephen Bebb, David Bebb & Paul Francis
 * Weight: 99kg
 * Dimensions: 0.41m x 0.93m x 0.79m
 * Power: 750W electric motor
 * Weapons: High pressure flipper & spike
 * Strengths: Speed and reliability
 * Weaknesses: Lacks experience

S.M.I.D.S.Y. (seeded 13th) From Horley, West Sussex
 * Team Members: Robin Bennett, Steve Bennett & Mike Fleming
 * Weight: 100kg
 * Dimensions: 0.26m x 1.00m x 0.80m
 * Power: Electric motors
 * Weapons: Lifter & disc
 * Strengths: Both ends are dangerous
 * Weaknesses: Weak top and sides

S.M.I.D.S.Y. (13) vs Atomic vs Cygnus X-1 vs Terror Turtle
Atomic immediately got underneath Terror Turtle and flipped it over, but it was invertible and kept on running. Terror Turtle was then attacked by S.M.I.D.S.Y. and Cygnus X-1, but was able to escape from their grasps. Atomic launched an attack on Cygnus X-1 and flipped it up against the arena wall. Atomic then avoided an attack from S.M.I.D.S.Y. and charged at Terror Turtle, flipping it up and out of the arena.

"That was super! Turtle super!"

- Jonathan Pearce after Terror Turtle is flipped OotA

S.M.I.D.S.Y. then pushed Cygnus X-1 across the arena, but was flipped from behind by Atomic in the process, leaving S.M.I.D.S.Y. and Cygnus X-1 stranded against the arena wall. Atomic got underneath S.M.I.D.S.Y., but did not attempt to flip it out of the arena, leaving it instead to be attacked by Shunt. Atomic attempted to flip Cygnus X-1 out, but the flipper seemed less powerful and unable to finish it off. Cygnus X-1 was then counted out as Atomic continued to throw S.M.I.D.S.Y. around the arena. S.M.I.D.S.Y. became immobilised and was pitted by Atomic, but both robots progressed to the second round.

Qualified: S.M.I.D.S.Y. & Atomic

Araknia vs Mean Streak vs Hellbent vs I Bot One Beta
The battle started slowly, with all four robots taking some time to get going. Hellbent was the first to attack, flipping Mean Streak over with its lifting forks before attacking with the axe. The four robots engaged and Hellbent continued to attack Mean Streak with the axe, while Araknia span around and ran away, before it too was axed and flipped by Hellbent. I Bot One Beta was staying out of trouble, but was nearly attacked by Hellbent as Araknia continued to spin around in circles. Hellbent finally caught up with I Bot One Beta and slammed it against the arena wall, where it was left immobilised and attacked by Sir Killalot. Araknia still continued to spin around and the armour plating on the bottom of the machine fell off onto the arena floor. I Bot One Beta was counted out and Araknia appeared to be immobilised also, but Hellbent continued to attack Mean Streak. Araknia was finally counted out and set alight, so Mean Streak and Hellbent progressed.

Qualified: Mean Streak & Hellbent

S.M.I.D.S.Y. (13) vs Mean Streak
S.M.I.D.S.Y. immediately got underneath Mean Streak, but Mean Streak quickly escaped. The two robots engaged again and S.M.I.D.S.Y. was able to push into the side of Mean Streak, but Mean Streak held firm and resisted being pushed around the arena. S.M.I.D.S.Y. then changed tactics and attempted to attack Mean Streak with its spinning disc, but missed and ended up in the CPZ, quickly escaping from the clutches of Sgt. Bash. S.M.I.D.S.Y. then got underneath Mean Streak again and sparks flew as it rammed into Mean Streak's spinning discs, but it was able to push its opponent into the CPZ. Sgt. Bash attacked with its pincers and S.M.I.D.S.Y. rammed Mean Streak into the arena wall. Mean Streak eventually escaped from the CPZ, but S.M.I.D.S.Y. pushed it into another one and it was hit by Mr. Psycho's hammer. Mean Streak escaped again, and narrowly avoided dropping into the pit as S.M.I.D.S.Y. activated the pit release button. S.M.I.D.S.Y. then pushed Mean Streak into the arena wall and slowly lifted it up onto its side, leaving it completely stranded. Mean Streak was counted out and then placed onto the arena flipper, which very nearly threw it out of the arena. Sgt. Bash crumpled through the armour of Mean Streak, before finally pitting it with the help of Refbot and S.M.I.D.S.Y..

Winner: S.M.I.D.S.Y.

Hellbent vs Atomic
Atomic immediately tried to flip Hellbent but the attack missed and Hellbent was able to lift Atomic briefly off the ground. Atomic continued to miss with the flipper, but eventually got underneath Hellbent and threw it into the air. Hellbent landed on its wheels and continued, but Atomic quickly launched another attack. Atomic got underneath Hellbent, pushed towards the arena wall, and threw it straight out of the arena.

Winner: Atomic

S.M.I.D.S.Y. (13) vs Atomic
The two robots attempted to attack each other, but the charges of both robots kept on missing their targets. S.M.I.D.S.Y. managed a couple of nudges on the side of its opponent, before Atomic got underneath and flipped S.M.I.D.S.Y. over. S.M.I.D.S.Y. then attacked Atomic with its spinning disc, but Atomic recovered and continued to get underneath S.M.I.D.S.Y., throwing it into the air twice more. S.M.I.D.S.Y. then began to scamper around the arena, but was soon caught by Atomic who got underneath S.M.I.D.S.Y., pushed it towards the side of the arena and threw it into the wall, which it clipped and then flew over and out of the arena.

Heat Winner: Atomic

Special Event
Between Round 1 and Round 2 of each heat (except Heat I), a 'Special Event' was shown. For Heat G, it was a World Championship Qualifier between Crushtacean of South Africa and Topbot of the Republic of Ireland.

Winner: Crushtacean