Comengetorix

Comengetorix
Comengetorix in Series 6
Participation Information
UK Series	6, Extreme 1
Team Information
Team Members	Ian Gear Alistair Curtis-Horsefall (Extreme 1) Tom Curtis-Horsefall (Extreme 1) Adam Radestock (Series 6) Bradley Jennings (Series 6)
Other Entries	Vercingetorix (Series 2-4)
Robot Statistics
Weight	100kg
Dimensions	0.93m x 1.33m x 1.82m
Power	2 x 24V motors
Weapons	Axe & lifter
Statistics correct as of its most recent show/competition appearance, or if not applicable, qualification attempt.

"Comengetorix, if you think you're hard enough"

— Team Motto

Comengetorix was the box-shaped robot that succeeded Vercingetorix. Its name was formed by adding the suffix "orix" to the quote, "Come and get 'er". It looked a lot like seasoned competitor Mortis and the Series 4 version of Vercingetorix, with the same body shape, and similar weapons - a lifting beam and broad-headed axe (a more pointed one was used in Extreme 1) that was similar to the original one used by The Steel Avenger. Comengetorix competed in the first series of Extreme, failed to qualify for Series 5 and also competed in Series 6 of Robot Wars. In Series 6, the team clad themselves in chainmail.

Robot History

Extreme 1

In Robot Wars Extreme Series 1, Comengetorix took part in several competitions having limited sucess. It fought in the Robot Wars Tag-Team Terror competition alongside Spawn Again, the succesor to Spawn Of Scutter who beat Vercingetorix in Series 4. The two of them won the first round with Major Tom and Bigger Brother. Major Tom was overturned by the duo with Bigger Brother having to self-right them. Major Tom was then overturned once again, however Bigger Brother was unable to help its substitute partner, Major Tom was counted out by Refbot and Spawn Again and Comengetorix went through to fight Pussycat and Diotoir. Comengetorix did very little in its semi-final battle. When it was out, it focused on fighting Diotoir, who was able to lift Comengetorix with ease. Spawn Again was eventually immobilised by Pussycat and counted out, and was pitted. It was followed by Comengetorix just seconds before cease was called. This eliminated Comengetorix and Spawn Again from the competition.

Comengetorix took part in the Challenge Belt contest, challenging Tornado where it really had a hard time. Despite landing a few axe-blows on Tornado, it never got any real damage in on Tornado. Comengetorix was pushed into the house robots and also had its side skirt dislodged and thrown aside. Comengetorix was then finished off as it was pushed backwards into the pit by Tornado.

Next Comengetorix competed in a Mayhem against Velocirippa and Disc-O-Inferno to try and qualify for the annihilator later in the series. The robot started off well, landing some axe blows on Velocirippa and Disc-O-Inferno, even though they didn't have any affect. Then Comengetorix was attacked by Disc-O-Inferno which ripped and dented its armour making it break down next to the arena wall. Comengetorix were counted out, attacked by Shunt, flipped and pushed down the pit of oblivion.

Comengetorix also took part in a Vengance battle with Bigger Brother during the second Annihilator (The Annihilator it had failed to qualify for) because Panic Attack had taken a lot of damage and its team had been given extra time to repair the robot. The reason for the Vengance match was that Comengetorix had defeated Bigger Brother along with Spawn Again in the Tag-Team Terror and Team Vercingetorix had said that the Watts family didn't deserve to fly the Union Jack Flag. The fight started with Comengetorix getting flipped over by Bigger Brother, Comengetorix was then pushed into the CPZ with Sergeant Bash but self-righted and got away, followed by Bigger Brother flipping Sergeant Bash over. Comengetorix and Bigger Brother then attacked Sir Killalot. Bigger Brother then hit the pit release before pushing Comengetorix down it. Afterwards, it was revealed that the only reason the grudge match went ahead was for the two robots to take on Sir Killalot.

Series 6

"If you think you're hardenougherix"

— Jonathan Pearce on Comengetorix's introduction

Comengetorix was placed against Warhog, St. Agro and S.M.I.D.S.Y. in Round 1 of Series 6. It clashed with S.M.I.D.S.Y., lifting the Cyberspace robot, but failing to flip it. It rained axe blows down on S.M.I.D.S.Y., pushing it and Warhog into the arena wall. It was bumped by Warhog, before speeding across the arena and impaling itself on the arena wall with its axe. Growler tried to rip it free, but failed. Comengetorix pulled free, and drove very nearly into the pit. Meanwhile, S.M.I.D.S.Y. shoved St. Agro into the pit, while Comengetorix fled the House Robots. Finally, after a prolonged piggyback, S.M.I.D.S.Y. pitted Warhog, putting itself and Comengetorix through to the next round. It met Hydra, a similarly designed robot. Hydra tossed over Comengetorix, but it self-righted. However, it had become noticeably more sluggish. Comengetorix tried to use its axe, but failed to hit anything. Hydra pushed Comengetorix up onto the arena wall, pounding it with the hammer, and leaving it perched. After it shook itself off, Comengetorix's lifter snapped in half. Although Comengetorix grabbed Hydra with its axe, it failed to pit its adversary, and it lost the judges' decision.

Results

Wins/Losses

• Wins: 2
• Losses: 5

Series Record

• Series 1: Did not enter
• Series 2-4: Entered with Vercingetorix
• Series 5: Failed to qualify
• Series 6: Heat, Round 2
• Series 7: Did not enter