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#:To be fair, there is also the issue that Draven never actually succeeded in biting anything, usually because it was just too slow to react. [[User:CrashBash|CrashBash]] ([[User talk:CrashBash|talk]]) 05:08, November 6, 2019 (UTC)
 
#:To be fair, there is also the issue that Draven never actually succeeded in biting anything, usually because it was just too slow to react. [[User:CrashBash|CrashBash]] ([[User talk:CrashBash|talk]]) 05:08, November 6, 2019 (UTC)
 
#Toast's TAN analogy has swung this in Draven's favour for me. Kan-Opener can grab hold early on, but can its claws sink through [https://www.facebook.com/Dravenrobot/posts/1805579616126305:0 what Anarchic Engineering described as essentially a Grade 5 titanium shell?] I'm not so sure. Providing that it has good enough control, and avoids fatal blows from the House Robots, Draven is fast and spirited enough to pull off Storm 2-style attacks if it allows itself to be embraced by Kan-Opener. A few wall slams and hazard deliveries might be all it needs. [[User:VulcansHowl|<font color="green">'''Vulcans'''</font>]][[User talk:VulcansHowl|<font color="#5d8aa8">'''Howl'''</font>]] 13:27, November 6, 2019 (UTC)
 
#Toast's TAN analogy has swung this in Draven's favour for me. Kan-Opener can grab hold early on, but can its claws sink through [https://www.facebook.com/Dravenrobot/posts/1805579616126305:0 what Anarchic Engineering described as essentially a Grade 5 titanium shell?] I'm not so sure. Providing that it has good enough control, and avoids fatal blows from the House Robots, Draven is fast and spirited enough to pull off Storm 2-style attacks if it allows itself to be embraced by Kan-Opener. A few wall slams and hazard deliveries might be all it needs. [[User:VulcansHowl|<font color="green">'''Vulcans'''</font>]][[User talk:VulcansHowl|<font color="#5d8aa8">'''Howl'''</font>]] 13:27, November 6, 2019 (UTC)
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#Tough one, Draven does look a good size for the jaws, and I'm not sure Draven could quite get a good bite of its own, but I do agree that power will likely be on Draven's side. Provided the armour will hold up then maybe it can slam it about and rack up points. [[User:Datovidny|Datovidny]] ([[User talk:Datovidny|talk]]) 14:45, November 6, 2019 (UTC)
 
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#Not decided properly yet, but my instinct says to back Delldog. CrashBash makes some solid points. [[User:NJGW|NJGW]] ([[User talk:NJGW|talk]]) 21:54, November 5, 2019 (UTC)
 
#Not decided properly yet, but my instinct says to back Delldog. CrashBash makes some solid points. [[User:NJGW|NJGW]] ([[User talk:NJGW|talk]]) 21:54, November 5, 2019 (UTC)
 
#Ehhhhh, I dunno. Delldog is the first opponent that can't really be damaged by Jabber in any way and Delldog was a hell of a lot more aggressive despite the lack of a weapon. If the votes manage to swing this direction, then Delldog will pull an Iron-Awe and shove Jabber all over the place without being phased by the weapon to earn its spot in the QQF's. --[[User: TheyCallMeDoot|<span style="color:red">TheyCallMeDoot</span>]] [[User talk: TheyCallMeDoot|<span style="color:gray">(*doot doot*)</span>]] 22:03, November 5, 2019 (UTC)
 
#Ehhhhh, I dunno. Delldog is the first opponent that can't really be damaged by Jabber in any way and Delldog was a hell of a lot more aggressive despite the lack of a weapon. If the votes manage to swing this direction, then Delldog will pull an Iron-Awe and shove Jabber all over the place without being phased by the weapon to earn its spot in the QQF's. --[[User: TheyCallMeDoot|<span style="color:red">TheyCallMeDoot</span>]] [[User talk: TheyCallMeDoot|<span style="color:gray">(*doot doot*)</span>]] 22:03, November 5, 2019 (UTC)
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#Delldog looks the more likely to throw its weight around. [[User:Datovidny|Datovidny]] ([[User talk:Datovidny|talk]]) 14:45, November 6, 2019 (UTC)
 
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#Again, in a Heat of Death with some truly top class All-Stars, we get a heat final between two robots which should never have escaped this heat! Of the two, Jabber is the more agile and actually has some damage potential. Delldog's weapon might even be too high to hit Jabber, even if they get it fixed! Jabber to mangle away at the base of the German robot and nibble it until it wins. [[User:Jimlaad43|<font color="black">J</font><font color="gold">im<font color="black">laa</font><font color="gold">d4</font></font><font color="black">3</font>]]([[User talk:Jimlaad43|talk]]) 21:17, November 5, 2019 (UTC)
 
#Again, in a Heat of Death with some truly top class All-Stars, we get a heat final between two robots which should never have escaped this heat! Of the two, Jabber is the more agile and actually has some damage potential. Delldog's weapon might even be too high to hit Jabber, even if they get it fixed! Jabber to mangle away at the base of the German robot and nibble it until it wins. [[User:Jimlaad43|<font color="black">J</font><font color="gold">im<font color="black">laa</font><font color="gold">d4</font></font><font color="black">3</font>]]([[User talk:Jimlaad43|talk]]) 21:17, November 5, 2019 (UTC)
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#The Cat would have lost to Eruption anyways...Apollo was torn apart in the 10 way rumble by the spinners in that and survived it all, whilst still functioning as those machine were KO'd (it did lose power afterwards but still) Apollo may struggle but the turning of these heavy spinners will be it undoing as Apollo goes in and either flips a wheel off or just causes problems in general as The Cat didn't seem like it enjoyed being flipped in the actual competition...[[User:Diotoir the son of nemesis|<font color="red">Diotoir</font><font color="black"> the</font><font color="red"> son</font><font color="black"> of</font><font color="red"> nemesis</font>]] ([[User talk:Diotoir the son of nemesis|talk]]) 06:53, November 6, 2019 (UTC)
 
#The Cat would have lost to Eruption anyways...Apollo was torn apart in the 10 way rumble by the spinners in that and survived it all, whilst still functioning as those machine were KO'd (it did lose power afterwards but still) Apollo may struggle but the turning of these heavy spinners will be it undoing as Apollo goes in and either flips a wheel off or just causes problems in general as The Cat didn't seem like it enjoyed being flipped in the actual competition...[[User:Diotoir the son of nemesis|<font color="red">Diotoir</font><font color="black"> the</font><font color="red"> son</font><font color="black"> of</font><font color="red"> nemesis</font>]] ([[User talk:Diotoir the son of nemesis|talk]]) 06:53, November 6, 2019 (UTC)
 
#Keep in mind that KOB 2 Vulcan - essentially a newer, four-wheel drive Apollo with more exposed parts - was able to dominate over home-grown Chinese horizontal spinners without breaking a sweat. Sure, The Cat may have looked more durable than something like Cracked Sword, but it still had major control and reliability issues as well as an exploitable ground clearance under the wedge and wheels. As was the case with PP3D, Apollo should have no trouble throwing Suzi Perry's championship chances into the kitty litter. [[User:VulcansHowl|<font color="green">'''Vulcans'''</font>]][[User talk:VulcansHowl|<font color="#5d8aa8">'''Howl'''</font>]] 13:27, November 6, 2019 (UTC)
 
#Keep in mind that KOB 2 Vulcan - essentially a newer, four-wheel drive Apollo with more exposed parts - was able to dominate over home-grown Chinese horizontal spinners without breaking a sweat. Sure, The Cat may have looked more durable than something like Cracked Sword, but it still had major control and reliability issues as well as an exploitable ground clearance under the wedge and wheels. As was the case with PP3D, Apollo should have no trouble throwing Suzi Perry's championship chances into the kitty litter. [[User:VulcansHowl|<font color="green">'''Vulcans'''</font>]][[User talk:VulcansHowl|<font color="#5d8aa8">'''Howl'''</font>]] 13:27, November 6, 2019 (UTC)
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#Apollo became more and more robust as the reboot progressed. Good spectacle, one outcome. [[User:Datovidny|Datovidny]] ([[User talk:Datovidny|talk]]) 14:45, November 6, 2019 (UTC)
 
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#I would've been OK losing Apollo at the hands of Eruption considering both machines would lose to literally nothing from the classic series, but getting rid of The Cat was probably a higher priority. <span style="font-family:Pirulen; font-size:10pt">[[User:ToastUltimatum|<font color="maroon">'''T'''</font><font color="ff8c00">'''OAS'''</font>]][[User talk:ToastUltimatum|<font color="maroon">'''T'''</font>]]</span> 00:16, November 6, 2019 (UTC)
 
#I would've been OK losing Apollo at the hands of Eruption considering both machines would lose to literally nothing from the classic series, but getting rid of The Cat was probably a higher priority. <span style="font-family:Pirulen; font-size:10pt">[[User:ToastUltimatum|<font color="maroon">'''T'''</font><font color="ff8c00">'''OAS'''</font>]][[User talk:ToastUltimatum|<font color="maroon">'''T'''</font>]]</span> 00:16, November 6, 2019 (UTC)
 
#Oh look, it's the Extreme 2 Tag Team final all over again... only with more flips and a likely trenching. [[User:VulcansHowl|<font color="green">'''Vulcans'''</font>]][[User talk:VulcansHowl|<font color="#5d8aa8">'''Howl'''</font>]] 13:27, November 6, 2019 (UTC)
 
#Oh look, it's the Extreme 2 Tag Team final all over again... only with more flips and a likely trenching. [[User:VulcansHowl|<font color="green">'''Vulcans'''</font>]][[User talk:VulcansHowl|<font color="#5d8aa8">'''Howl'''</font>]] 13:27, November 6, 2019 (UTC)
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#Bah, nearly caught a break, but with aninability to self-right you can't argue. [[User:Datovidny|Datovidny]] ([[User talk:Datovidny|talk]]) 14:45, November 6, 2019 (UTC)
 
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Forums: Index > Ragnabot 3 > Ragnabot 3 Heat Q


Round 1

Inshredable vs Draven

Inshredable Draven
Inshredable
Lord Draven
Votes for Inshredable
  1. I dunno. Inshredable may not have been perfect, but it's still a spinner and still a weapon Draven is potentially vulnerable too. Moreso, Inshredable is a big, bulky machine and it's going to be very difficult for Draven to actually grab. The likelihood is, once Draven realises it can't actually grab Inshredable, it's going to flounder around...and likely make a mistake. End up in a CPZ where it is potentially vulnerable. CrashBash (talk) 05:24, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  2. Show me where Draven gets a hold and I’ll still probably not support it because all of its losses were to robots who it probably could’ve grasped. Toon Ganondorf (t c) 06:40, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
Votes for Draven
  1. Inshredable was just so passive in all its fights, I can't see it using the weapon to full effect. Draven could be weak to the spinner, but I just can't trust it to get any hits in. The cage at the front of Inshredable should be grabbable, so Draven to labour it towards the pit and drop Inshredable down. Jimlaad43(talk) 00:33, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  2. IT'S ANTHRAX! Also, it'll have the edge over Inshredable with its clamping jaw, which'll help to take the big 'bot into the house robots or spikes or pit or whereever it desires. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 00:45, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Draven may not be able to grab hold but at least it need something to kill it as opposed to just moving slowly, dying easily and having a weapon that might as well have been a pizza. Inshredable, for me personally, is probably one of the WORST robots from Series 6 and one I really don't like, yes that may seem bias but I have reason (as mentioned above). The armour was also weak while Draven at least has some defence and also survived PP3D's attacks (it was Shunt who ended up killing it from above, which Inshredable can't do) therefore the fast robot which can push and who knows MAYBE use the claw to dig under and crush the wedge of Inshredable. Regardless, this maybe a very bring match but I back the faster and aggressive robot over the one that isn't damaging, isn't fast and isn't aggressive. Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 07:38, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  4. By Series 9 Draven was actually fairly... I don't want to say durable, but it survived PP3D shredding the underside, so that's something. I don't rate Inshredable's disc much at all, to be honest. There's not a lot on Inshredable to grab, but given that it was so fragile that pushing it across the arena caused bits to fall off Draven might not need to actually get a grip. In what's likely to be mostly a pushing match, Draven's the better equipped for that, and should be able to take Inshredable into CPZs and into trouble. Combatwombat555 (talk) 10:06, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  5. Draven’s armour is good enough that Inshredable launching a few attacks would cause its disc to stop turning. Then Draven has some free play to do what it wants. TOAST 10:08, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  6. Draven, even if it can't grab, will be able to push Inshredable around and withstand any attacks from Inshredable. Adster1005 10:57, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  7. Draven might not be able to grab its opponent, but it can certainly push it, especially in reverse. Inshredable had no response towards being pushed, and I feel some good slams from its opponent will result in it conking out. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 13:45, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  8. Draven can easily dodge the meh spinner of Inshredable and lift and flip to victory, even if it can't quite grab properly. Hogwild94 (talk) 18:40, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  9. Yeah, Toast covered what I was going to. I can't see Inshredable's spinner going the distance. It may start out okay, but once its weapon goes, it'll be on the backfoot. NJGW (talk) 21:03, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
Winner: Draven (2-9)

UFO (6) vs Apollo

UFO (6) Apollo
UFO
Apollo S10
Votes for UFO (6) Votes for Apollo
  1. The champions will enter Area 51, start Naruto Running around and then will flip the UFO over the wall, or something along those lines... Jimlaad43(talk) 00:33, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  2. The best thing to do to a UFO is to toss it back to where it came from. Apollo's campaign starts here, and it'll be hard for many 'bots to take it down. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 00:46, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Yep, this is a thing. CrashBash (talk) 05:25, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  4. Yep.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 07:39, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  5. The Big Bottle Rocket appears to launch UFO over the high wall. TOAST 09:59, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  6. I love a good space-themed fight, but there's not an awful lot to say about this one. Combatwombat555 (talk) 10:06, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  7. The UFO takes off, but not of it's own accord, up to somewhere where no one can hear it scream. Adster1005 10:57, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  8. Storm the Robot Wars Arena, the House Robots can't stop us all! Anyhow, Apollo to throw UFO back into space. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 13:45, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  9. OotA. Next... Hogwild94 (talk) 18:41, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
Winner: Apollo (0-9)

Piranha vs The Cat

Piranha The Cat
Piranha
Thecat
Votes for Piranha Votes for The Cat
  1. "I'm gonna smash you little fishy, I'm going to smash you little fishy, 'cause I like smashing fish." Jimlaad43(talk) 00:33, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  2. The Cat is gonna sink its claws into the fish and tear it to shreds in the process. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 00:47, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  3. An extremely easy battle, considering Piranha took quite a bit of damage from Matilda's flywheel, and The Cat's is supposedly heavier. CrashBash (talk) 05:26, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  4. This ain't gonna be pretty.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 07:39, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  5. In this heat, I will be voting for The Cat as though my life depends on it. Very, very powerful robot. TOAST 10:01, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  6. Yeah, this ain't gonna be pretty for the Piranha. Combatwombat555 (talk) 10:08, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  7. The Cat's claws are coming out, and sadly, Piranha meets them first. Piranha will be shredded. Adster1005 10:57, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  8. Ah, The Cat. Now, The Cat might be a dark horse in this tournament, and I am particularly interested in whether it will face two certain flippers later on... for now, the pretty kitty will tear up Piranha without much trouble. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 13:45, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
Winner: The Cat (0-9)

Sgt. Meikle vs Absolut Krankhaft

Sgt. Meikle Absolut Krankhaft
Sgt meikle
ArenakillerDRW
Votes for Sgt. Meikle Votes for Absolut Krankhaft
  1. Let's do a quick poll here (seeing as AK will cream Sgt. Meikle without much hesitation), which name do you prefer? Arena Killer or Absolut Krankhaft? I'm starting with a vote for Absolut Krankhaft. Jimlaad43(talk) 00:33, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  2. Noooo, not Sgt Meikle too! All my favourite 'bots keep losing... Oh, yeah, Absolut Vodka or whatever the hell its called will get a one-flip-and-done. :c --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 00:48, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  3. I prefer its German name, but Arena Killer is just so much easier to actually write. CrashBash (talk) 05:26, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  4. Yep. Also Absolut Krankhaft sounds cooler.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 07:40, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  5. Starting to lean towards Absolut Krankhaft only because Arena Cleaner is so similar and better, Absolut Krankhaft is also the newer version with more total weight to it. TOAST 10:02, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  6. Even if Absolut Killer can't get the flip, it's still a decent wedge against a machine with a massive ground clearance and a feeble weapon. As for names, Absolut Krankhaft makes more sense- what is an Arena Killer? Does it only kill things inside arenas? Does it only kill arenas? What happens if you have an Arena Killer and an Arena Cleaner at the same time? Does the arena get killed or cleaned? Or both? Too confusing, 0/10. Combatwombat555 (talk) 10:18, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  7. AK to absolutely kill Sgt. Meikle with a flip. Adster1005 10:57, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  8. Absolut Krankhaft, because Arena Killer is misleading, since it failed to kill the arena during its televised battles. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 13:45, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  9. OFKO. Next... Hogwild94 (talk) 18:42, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
Winner: Absolut Krankhaft (0-9)

Unibite 2.0 vs Jabber

Unibite 2.0 Jabber
Unibite
Jabber
Votes for Unibite 2.0
  1. I did consider Jabber here, as it could get its small spinner through the gaps to get to Unibite's wheels, but the clue is in there - small. Jabber might be well enough armoured and nice and low, but I doubt it will survive Unibite's hits for all the fight and it certainly won't be able to do anything back to the US bot. Jimlaad43(talk) 00:33, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
    How do we have 9 votes on Inshredable vs Draven but only 5 for this even-closer battle? Jimlaad43(talk) 13:54, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  2. I'm not really sure what Jabber can do here. I don't think it'll manage to cause a Conquering Clown-equse breakdown if that's what everyone might be thinking. Don't lie, I know you are at least pondering the scenario. Every robot has a 1-10 chance of winning a fight, you never know what could happen. CrashBash (talk) 05:29, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Oh yeah Jabber was a thing that existed...Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 07:41, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
Votes for Jabber
  1. We have had this battle in Ragnabot 2 I believe, and I am confident in maintaining my vote for Jabber. Jabber may not have been a brilliant Series 7 spinner, but it still had a weapon that can tear through Unibite 2.0's gaps. And whereas Jabber is generally secure, Unibite 2.0 continually messed up in some way because of reliability problems. Some well-timed hits may compromised Unibite 2.0's mobility and even its disc, allowing Jabber to control the battle from there, after initially being on the backfoot. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 10:02, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
    Seeing as that one ended 7-6 in Unibite's favour, this could be close again. Jimlaad43(talk) 10:06, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  2. I'll vote Jabber, the spinner can get through the gaps in the bodywork, which could disable a tyre or the weapon chain. Both machines will suffer a lot of damage in this fight, but I think Jabber will be better controlled, leading to a Judges' Decision victory, but it will be close. Adster1005 10:57, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Close one, but the exposed frames makes Unibite more vulnerable to a fellow spinner. Hogwild94 (talk) 18:43, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  4. I actually voted for Unibite last time, but in the three and a half years since Ragnabot 2 arrived, I initially went with what I knew for this battle. Now, after thinking about it, Unibite really wasn't as great as I believed it to be. The biggest problem that plagues Unibite is that it is so fragile in comparison to the low Jabber and the flywheel wasn't much better either. I mentioned that a weapon-to-weapon collision would favour Unibite, but Jabber's blade and overall durability will render most damage to be superficial at best, whereas Unibite's weak frame looks very suspect to getting cut into, which I think will cost it in the judges' decision. The rear lifter won't do anything either, so Jabber will win this with some strategic cuts to Unibite's frame and take the win on damage. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 20:50, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  5. Tentative support right now, but I'll go Jabber. Its armour is decent and although its spinner is hardly heavy hitting, it can still cause issues for Unibite's set up - and the lack of weight behind the weapon should see it consistently scratch away at its opponent and continue Jabber's aggression, as Unibite starts to struggle as the battle goes on. NJGW (talk) 21:06, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  6. I spearheaded the Jabber campaign last time, and it looks like this time, Jabber will actually come out on top! How very curious indeed. TOAST 08:47, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
Winner: Jabber (3-6)

Eruption vs Or Te

Eruption Or Te
Eruption S10
Orte
Votes for Eruption
  1. Oh wow, looks like we have another heat with multiple champions in it. At least they didn't meet in round 1... Or Te will be seriously dominated in this fight and I certainly wouldn't put it past Eruption lobbing the white robot out of the arena. Jimlaad43(talk) 00:33, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  2. This really is a heat of death, holy hell. And y'know what? While Or Te looks like it can self-right, I'm gonna have to declare a one-flip-and-done as Or Te was so horrendously unreliable that a flip would probably jar the internals loose. Eruption is now the 'bot to avoid in this heat. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 00:53, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Even if Or Te were even remotely reliable, I wouldn't back it here. Now the question is, WHEN do Apollo and Eruption fight each other? CrashBash (talk) 05:30, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  4. Eruption's going through this Heat no matter what.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 07:42, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
    I dunno...I see one potential roadblock. CrashBash (talk) 14:45, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
    So far... Jimlaad43(talk) 14:53, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  5. It would be nice if Or Te got a little flick before it flew out of the arena. Now the only option for Ian Watts’ Ragnabot dreams is to bring out the Clusterwatts... TOAST 10:04, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
    I forgot they existed for a bit. I hope The Swarm do well. Adster1005 10:57, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  6. I was so hyped for Or Te when it got first announced. A new flipper from the makers of Bigger Brother? This is going to be awesome! And then it died. Eruption's just the better machine here. Combatwombat555 (talk) 10:20, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  7. Eruption will send it flying. Adster1005
  8. Eruption may not have its way throughout this heat, especially if it faces Apollo and a certain other machine. Or Te should have been a decent challenge for it, but its horrible reliability means I cannot see it surviving a flip from Eruption. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 13:45, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  9. One of these flippers worked properly, the other just died randomly. Hogwild94 (talk) 18:44, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
Votes for Or Te
Winner: Eruption (9-0)

Toe Cutter vs Kan-Opener (7)

Toe Cutter Kan-Opener (7)
Toe-Cutter
Kan-Opener Annihilator
Votes for Toe Cutter Votes for Kan-Opener (7)
  1. Heat A was a heat of death, Heat Q is rivalling it so far. Kan-Opener, another "All-Star" appears and should find Toe Cutter pretty easy to crush and immobilise with its Series 3 armour and all that. Jimlaad43(talk) 00:33, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  2. Kan-Opener will easily clamp down on Toe Cutter and crumple the armour pretty badly. Eventually, the melon slicer will get pitted without much trouble. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 00:54, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Unless Toe Cutter can somehow hit the bolt that holds Kan-Opener's claws, it really has nothing to give here. CrashBash (talk) 05:31, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  4. The seventh seeds have it easy I see.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 07:43, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  5. Toe-Cutter to get Kan-Opened. TOAST 10:05, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  6. Big aluminium box against big crusher. Next. Combatwombat555 (talk) 10:22, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  7. Toe-Cutter will be crushed and pitted by Kan-Opener, which has already surpassed it's main competition records. Adster1005 10:57, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  8. Toe-Cutter was originally called Blade Runner, but Blade Runner may not have been the first robot to attempt to compete on Robot Wars with that name. Also, we are in the last month before the Blade Runner film can be officially set in the past, rather than the future! Anyhow, Kan-Opener to crush its opponent, no trouble. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 13:45, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  9. Ah, the perils of failing to account for low robots when designing your weapon. Easy Tough as Nails style grab and pit win for Kan-Opener this. Hogwild94 (talk) 18:45, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
Winner: Kan-Opener (7) (0-9)

Agent Orange vs Cunning Plan

Agent Orange Cunning Plan
Agentorange outside
Cunning plan
Votes for Agent Orange
  1. Another Grand Finalist?. Well, at least it's the worst Grand Finalist of all time for fighting in a Heavyweight tournament. Cunning Plan will be chopped, axed and pushed where the sun don't shine. Into the pit to spare any more blushes. Jimlaad43(talk) 00:33, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  2. I dunno about Cunning Plan being the worst finalist - I mean, Tyke existed. Still, Agent Orange will ruthlessly bulldoze Cunning Plan out of the way. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 00:55, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
    "for a heavyweight tournament". Yeah it's objectively better than Tyke, but Tyke would win fights Cunning Plan wouldn't against some trash tier heavyweights. Jimlaad43(talk) 10:02, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Yeah I mean, the armour looked like it was easily damaged in its Heats from bashing into things so Agent Orange's claw could just stab through it unintentionally and the axe will just score points.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 07:45, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  4. Agent Orange to use the lip of its lower claw to dent the wedge of Cunning Plan and push it back. TOAST 10:06, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  5. Cunning Plan's 1mm armour might be one of the few things that Agent Orange's axe can easily damage. Combatwombat555 (talk) 10:25, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  6. As much as I want Cunning Plan to win, I don't think it will here sadly. Agent Orange will damage and push Cunning Plan around the arena, eventually pitting it. Adster1005 10:57, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  7. Agent Orange will be somewhat irritated by its opponent, but Cunning Plan's high ground clearance at the sides look easy pickings for a grab and a crush. Agent Orange can also attack its opponent top, ultimately coming out on top. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 13:45, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  8. My boy Agent Orange will win this comfortably. The claw is decent, the pickaxe is decent, and both will damage the 11kg Series 1 armour Cunning Plan possesses. NJGW (talk) 21:10, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
Votes for Cunning Plan
  1. Y'know what, this is both a semi-serious vote AND an honoury mention. Agent Orange certainly has the weight advantage and more effective weapons, but I question as to whether it'll actually be able to use them on the smaller Cunning Plan. Baldrick won't be able to push Agent Orange, but the latter wasn't strictly the most reliable, and that may come back to haunt it. CrashBash (talk) 05:33, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  2. Yeah, I'll go for the long shot too. Agent Orange's claw is just too steep to get underneath a low ground clearance like Cunning Plan's, unless it drives onto it. Can't see that; I can see Cunning Plan speeding around slamming into the sides and dodging the claw. The axe may get some strikes, but I can't see it causing enough meaningful damage to sway the judges under the revival criteria. Hogwild94 (talk) 18:47, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
  3. I'm going to support this side for the reasons Crash mentioned (just to confirm validity of this vote) but also to protest the description of Cunning Plan as the worst Grand Finalist. Toon Ganondorf (t c) 22:53, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
    I quite deliberately continued the statement, clarifying that I didn't think it was the worst grand finalist, but worst grand finalist for fighting in a Heavyweight tournament... Jimlaad43(talk) 23:10, November 1, 2019 (UTC)
Winner: Agent Orange (8-3)

Phoenix vs Cygnus

Phoenix Cygnus
Phoenix
Cygnus
Votes for Phoenix
  1. I just can't bring myself to vote for the Featherweight here. Phoenix was terrible, but it is still too big and bulky for Cygnus to flip or push. It'll take one good push from Phoenix to shove Cygnus into a House Robot or the pit and it's game over. Jimlaad43(talk) 19:45, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  2. Phoenix was pretty poor, but I can't see Cygnus doing anything of note to Phoenix. Phoenix will push Cygnus around and eventually pit it, or feed it to a House Robot. Adster1005 19:48, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Phoenix to swing round, crash into Cygnus and cause it to self destruct. Hogwild94 (talk) 19:54, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  4. Oh sure, Phoenix MW falls in a daylight robbery but Phoenix HW gets the free pass... TOAST 20:26, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  5. Phoenix is unlikely to get beyond Round 2 but at least it has an easy win here. Also is that really the image we have of Cygnus? Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 20:33, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  6. Many featherweights will struggle against even the weakest of 'bots, and unfortunately for Cygnus it happens to be a part of the many. I don't trust Phoenix too much in the long run, but it can charge and get a win on aggression. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 20:48, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  7. Fun Fact - I originally thought that Cygnus' name was "Sickness". Feels slightly appropriate somehow, especially as it was "thrown up" by the floor flipper. I'm just saying this all because I know Phoenix will win, I just don't know how. CrashBash (talk) 21:13, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  8. Glad I'm not the only one who used to think Cygnus was called Sickness. Anyway, yeah Phoenix should take this without much issue. SFCJack (talk) 20:51, November 3, 2019 (UTC)
Votes for Cygnus
  1. I shall back the featherweight here. OK, so Phoenix has the weight advantage, and it should be noted that Cygnus has no weapon because its flipper failed to function in its only televised battle. But at least Cygnus could be somewhat controlled; in contrast, Phoenix was too darn quick for its own good, and its steering was so over-sensitive that I struggle to see the blades hitting its opponent. Cygnus to exploit these control issues with some good slams, dodging Phoenix's awkward attacks and winning on a judges' decision on control and aggression. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 20:00, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
Winner: Phoenix (8-1)

St. Agro vs Trackzilla

St. Agro Trackzilla
St. Agro
Trackzillaarena
Votes for St. Agro
  1. OK, so we're adding another layer to the percieved Heat of Death... St. Agro will easily flip Trackzilla over. Jimlaad43(talk) 19:45, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  2. Another flipper to consider in the heat. Trackzilla will go straight over. Adster1005 19:49, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  3. OFKO. Next... Hogwild94 (talk) 19:54, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  4. I don't think St. Agro can escape this heat, oh dear. TOAST 20:27, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  5. Trackzilla is cool but yeah, it's one flip and over.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 20:34, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  6. The cantilevered suspension and superior engineering doesn't make Trackzilla immune to the dreaded one-flip-and-done. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 20:49, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  7. Trackzilla is a lot like Run Away - great for Robotica, but awful for Robot Wars. Especially against a flipper. CrashBash (talk) 21:14, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  8. For a tank, Trackzilla sure does fly a lot. Flip of doom here. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 18:43, November 3, 2019 (UTC)
  9. Trackzilla's only proper attacks could really come in the unlikely chance that it can spear through the gaps between St Agro's spokes. Will that happen? I doubt it. As soon as Trackzilla's flipped, it's over for me. SFCJack (talk) 20:54, November 3, 2019 (UTC)
Votes for Trackzilla
Winner: St. Agro (9-0)

Meggamouse vs R.O.C.S.

Meggamouse R.O.C.S.
Meggamouse series 9
R.O.C.S.
Votes for Meggamouse
  1. There is nothing on Meggamouse for R.O.C.S. to grab a hold of, and with R.O.C.S. having a history of wetting itself when flipped over, Meggamouse will get this done with its first flip. Jimlaad43(talk) 19:45, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  2. Meggamouse will flip R.O.C.S. over and I don't think it can self-right very well. Meggamouse will pit R.O.C.S.. Slightly gutted to lose R.O.C.S.. Adster1005 19:52, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Yeah, come on Meggamouse! My love of this machine is rivalled only by Diotoir, but at least we can both agree that Meggamouse is super underrated on the Arena Forums (and in general). R.O.C.S. is actually a perfect opponent for the intelligent Meggamouse to topple straight away. Some powerful flips from Meggamouse will break R.O.C.S.' unreliable srimech, resulting in a knockout. Either that, or Meggamouse flips, then pushes R.O.C.S. onto the flame pit. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 19:52, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  4. Mighty Mouse I'd back this R.O.C.S. to beat, but Meggamouse is comfortably able to push and lift and maybe flip. Hogwild94 (talk) 19:55, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  5. Yikes, I was primed for Meggamouse to make a deep run in its Ragnabot debut, it would escape most heats with little effort, but this one could be a real problem. There's 3-4 Meggamouse beaters in this heat, let's see if it meets one. TOAST 20:28, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  6. YES! I'm so glad to see this. Fingers crossed it survives the Heat and doesn't face...you know whos.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 20:34, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  7. Meggamouse's flipper is gonna be more than enough to overwhelm ROCS, and a few flips should eventually cause ROCS to lose power or its srimech. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 20:51, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  8. Eh, as much as I don't really rate MeggaMouse (and it bugs me that the second M isn't capitalised, although I have no idea why), it can easily deal with R.O.C.S., no biggie. CrashBash (talk) 21:15, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  9. Meggamouse to flip R.O.C.S. and take full advantage of their slow self-righting time. SFCJack (talk) 20:55, November 3, 2019 (UTC)
Votes for R.O.C.S.
Winner: Meggamouse (9-0)

Bang vs Delldog

Bang Delldog
Bang
Delldog
Votes for Bang
  1. Delldog's spinner never worked and always seemed like a passive pushing circle. Bang will use its boxy shape to push more effectively and can use the mace-hammer-axe-thingy to hit the top of the German Robot and take a judges' decision. This is a not-so-good loanerbot after all, it isn't going to get a killshot. Jimlaad43(talk) 19:45, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  2. Bang's weapon worked; thus it can cause enough minor damage and aggression to win. Hogwild94 (talk) 19:55, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Delldog's weapon didn't really work, meaning Bang can push it around more efficiently, maybe to somewhere fatal, if not it will win on a Judges' Decision on aggression. Adster1005 19:59, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
Votes for Delldog
  1. Yes, Bang's weapon worked...but its tyre pressure didn't. All Delldog has to do is push it around a bit and the tyre will deflate for literally no reason, therefore rendering it virtually inoperable. Have we all just forgotten that Delldog has already defeated a loanerbot before, also without its weapon? And I rate Dynamite far more than I rate Bang. CrashBash (talk) 19:57, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  2. Was going to vote for Bang, but CrashBash reminding me of Bang's tyre issues has convinced me to back Delldog instead. Regardless of whether Bang's tyres deflate on their own accord or if Delldog achieves the same outcome on merit... Don't bring wheels into the arena count: 46. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 20:10, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Even as a pure rammer, Delldog can win just by slamming into the wooden box until it gives in. TOAST 20:29, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  4. It's made of wood and has exposed tires. Yes Delldog isn't the best but I have more faith in it defeating Bang than the other way round.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 20:36, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  5. Yeah, agreed with the thoughts above. NJGW (talk) 20:36, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  6. As do I. Bang will deflate and Delldog will win, all without needing its weapon to be used... if it ever had it, I guess. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 20:53, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  7. If Delldog's weapon is working, it should be able to dig into Bang's wooden armour. If Delldog's weapon isn't working, it should still be able to slam Bang into submission. SFCJack (talk) 20:58, November 3, 2019 (UTC)
Winner: Delldog (3-7)

Panzer Mk 2 vs Mad Cow

Panzer Mk 2 Mad Cow
PanzerMk2
Mad Cow
Votes for Panzer Mk 2
  1. The Panzer's would beat every single robot from the two US Series' without really breaking into a sweat. Mad Cow has about the same amount of chance of winning this as a regular cow can stop an actual Panzer tank. Just ask Petter Solberg about Hinkelsteins and how hard something has to be to stop a tank. Jimlaad43(talk) 19:45, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  2. Panzer will flip Mad Cow over, and I don't think it can self-right from there. Adster1005 19:53, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Don't bring such a big ground clearance into the Arena against the best flipper in the USA! Hogwild94 (talk) 19:56, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  4. Yep.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 20:36, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  5. A one-flip-and-done here and Mad Cow will just start smoking for no reason. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 20:54, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  6. An alternate universe where they use cows to blow up tanks instead of dogs, which fails just as miserably. Yes, that was a thing. CrashBash (talk) 21:16, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
    Yeah, but that failed quite spectacularly for the Soviets. Jimlaad43(talk) 21:21, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
    Ah yes, I remember that from an early QI; one of the finest examples of poetic justice you'll ever encounter. Hogwild94 (talk) 21:25, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  7. What a bad heat for Panzer Mk 2, jeez. TOAST 13:49, November 3, 2019 (UTC)
  8. I wonder why Panzer Mk 4 had no srimech, after Panzer Mk 2's loss in the World Championship. Yes, there were not many good flippers in the US series (The Gap would have lost to both versions of Panzer), but it was only a matter of time before flippers started influencing the series had it continued. Anyhow, Panzer Mk 2 to bash Mad Cow across the arena, either overturning it or pitting it. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 18:43, November 3, 2019 (UTC)
  9. Mad Cow to either be overturned, set on fire, lose a wheel, pitted or all of the above. SFCJack (talk) 21:00, November 3, 2019 (UTC)
Votes for Mad Cow
Winner: Panzer Mk 2 (9-0)

Robochicken vs Stealth

Robochicken Stealth
Robochicken 7
Stealth series3
Votes for Robochicken
  1. I know it's called Stealth, but does it really need to hide in its photo? This should be a simple one flip and done for Robochicken to slide underneath Stealth's ground clearance and chuck it over. No OotA though. Now watch Toast squirm as he has to decide between voting for Robochicken or abstaining from this battle xD Jimlaad43(talk) 19:45, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  2. Robochicken will flip Stealth over, and leave it at that. Adster1005 19:55, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  3. The chicken downs the stealth bomber comfortably. Hogwild94 (talk) 19:56, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  4. Yep.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 20:36, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  5. And another one-flip-and-done here as Stealth can't self-right by the looks of it. That, and it also has a big ground clearance. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 20:55, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  6. Stealth's shape alone doesn't allow for self-righting, so this will be an easy one and done. CrashBash (talk) 21:17, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  7. Oh no, Robochicken is fighting a fellow flipper with its head attached, whatever will I vote for? Stealth could very well one-hit KO Robochicken ;) TOAST 13:51, November 3, 2019 (UTC)
  8. Stealth cost £20,000, didn't it? Anyhow, Robochicken to win via a flip of doom. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 18:43, November 3, 2019 (UTC)
  9. The moment Robochicken gets a flip in on Stealth, that'll decide the fight. Might take half the battle, but I have faith in the chicken. SFCJack (talk) 21:06, November 3, 2019 (UTC)
Votes for Stealth
Winner: Robochicken (9-0)

Berserk vs Project One

Berserk Project One
Beserk
ProjectOne
Votes for Berserk
  1. I just can't trust Project One with anything here. Berserk was one of the competent Super Heavyweights, and I can see it being able to push the Dutch robot into something dangerous, like the pit or Matilda's flywheel. Jimlaad43(talk) 19:45, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  2. Berserk seems competent enough to push Project One somewhere fatal, either the pit or the House Robots. Adster1005 19:57, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  3. The Berserk team are experienced and confident enough to outmanoeuvre Project One and get the killer flip before its opponent does. Hogwild94 (talk) 19:58, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  4. It has no armour and has no grace I feel this should be an easy win especially as Berserk was a decent robot.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 20:37, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  5. Meanwhile, CrashBash continues to have an aneurysm over Project One's existence. Luckily, Berserk is just competent enough to knock out Project One's innards and secure a KO. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 20:57, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  6. Why do I get the feeling that, if Toast and NJGW ever fandub the Dutch Series, they're going to build up Project One as this unstoppable force on purpose? CrashBash (talk) 21:19, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  7. If Project One only had one loss then I'd give it the benefit of the doubt and vote for it, but that second loss was even worse, so I have to knock it out. TOAST 13:52, November 3, 2019 (UTC)
  8. Yeah, well NJGW, remember that Berserk actually won a fight beforehand, being capable of lifting Sergeant Bash at one point. It will have no trouble against Project One, regardless of whether its opponent has armour or not. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 18:43, November 3, 2019 (UTC)
    Well yeah, but Tauron has less wins in the reboot than King B Remix does, so having a win under the belt doesn't convince me a machine will win in a one vs. one against another. Automatic Jack was basically dead on arrival, all it had to do was lift Death Jester over. Project One also has enough range on its weapon to lift a House Robot upwards. NJGW (talk) 19:03, November 3, 2019 (UTC)
  9. Berserk to take advantage of its superior weight and shove Project One from the sides. SFCJack (talk) 21:25, November 3, 2019 (UTC)
Votes for Project One
  1. I wouldn't call Berserk competent. It, too, just died. Project One to lift it over or crab around longer. NJGW (talk) 16:31, November 3, 2019 (UTC)
Winner: Berserk (9-1)

8645T 2 vs Tornado

8645T 2 Tornado
8645T
Tornado
Votes for 8645T 2 Votes for Tornado
  1. Rounds 2 and 3 have the potential to revolutionise the RIP in Pieces list with this, the 4th National Champion in the heat! 8645T 2 will be swept aside with ease as we prepare for random.org's wrath. Jimlaad43(talk) 19:45, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  2. In an ideal universe, Apollo, Eruption, Panzer and Tornado would all make it through to the QQF. I get the feeling we're not going to get that "ideal universe". CrashBash (talk) 19:58, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
    Sadly, I also think this will not happen, which will be a shame. Adster1005 20:00, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
    inb4 Anthrax somehow escapes the heat --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 21:04, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Easy win for Tornado whichever weapon it uses. Hogwild94 (talk) 19:59, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  4. 8645T 2 will be pitted, very quickly in fact. Adster1005 20:00, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  5. Jesus Christ talk about a Heat of Death. Tornado easily win this match up...dreading the Next Round.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 20:38, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  6. Man, and we all thought Heat A was a massive heat of death. Eruption, St Agro, Apollo, The Cat, Panzer MK2, Meggamouse and now we see Tornado join this heat in what will be a colossal bloodbath. Also 8645T 2 gets one-flip-and-done'd after a ram with Tornado's scoop or something. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 20:59, November 2, 2019 (UTC)
  7. In a heat like this, Meggamouse and The Cat are both worthier of Crash's perceived Top 4 than Panzer Mk 2, and even Tornado itself is somewhat in danger of that title. Certainly there are anywhere between three and five robots that might beat Tornado in this heat... TOAST 13:55, November 3, 2019 (UTC)
    The Cat maybe, I'll give you, but MeggaMouse I'd literally only trust to give Panzer a run. Besides, neither of those were national champions, which is what I was going for. CrashBash (talk) 14:03, November 3, 2019 (UTC)
  8. Got to disagree with Adster, the whole point of Ragnabot is that it is like the FA Cup. Quite frankly, it would be boring if all the top robots escaped the heats, we need more Orac's Revenge and Berserk 2-tier machines instead. Tornado to overturn its opponent with a powerful slam. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 18:43, November 3, 2019 (UTC)
  9. I love 8645T, but this is Tornado's fight all day long. SFCJack (talk) 21:26, November 3, 2019 (UTC)
Winner: Tornado (0-9)

Round 2

Phoenix vs Kan-Opener (7)

Phoenix Kan-Opener (7)
Phoenix
Kan-Opener Annihilator
Votes for Phoenix Votes for Kan-Opener (7)
  1. Kan-Opener to grab Phoenix, crush it, drag it to the flame pit and leave it there. From the ashes will be reborn a middleweight down the line while Kan-Opener sits in awe and watches itself progress to the next round. Jimlaad43(talk) 09:38, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  2. The tires are gonna be pierced and Phoenix will be pitted eventually. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 11:58, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Kan-Opener has been almost completely written off in this heat considering the power of its opposition, but it is quietly sailing through here. There's still one or two draws that could give it a surprise run. Not that we really need one, Kan-Opener S8 is still on its way. Twister vs Kan-Opener anyone? TOAST 12:01, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  4. Considering how brutal and somewhat difficult round 2 onwards is gonna be these first two battles are somewhat comfortably smooth.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 12:57, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  5. This is a very simple battle to decide. CrashBash (talk) 15:02, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  6. Yes. Datovidny (talk) 15:22, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  7. Grab, pit, done. Next... Hogwild94 (talk) 18:29, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  8. Crushed and pitted. Adster1005 19:09, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  9. This iteration of Kan Opener has a 100% record in 1v1s, and that record would absolutely continue against Phoenix. Caught, crushed and pitted with ease. SFCJack (talk) 19:50, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  10. Well, considering Phoenix's exposed wheels and Kan-Opener's crushing ability... Don't bring wheels into the arena count: 47. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 22:09, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  11. Crushing the phoenix sounds like a strange new euphemism for something. Combatwombat555 (talk) 22:31, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
Winner: Kan-Opener (7) (0-11)

St. Agro vs Apollo

St. Agro Apollo
St. Agro
Apollo S10
Votes for St. Agro Votes for Apollo
  1. Apollo makes it two Ragnabot's in a row annihilating an overall All-Star in round 2. St. Agro's flipper is inferior in this matchup and I can see Apollo sliding under the rear, driving St. Agro to the end and chucking it out. The wheels getting damaged might make it easier for Apollo. Jimlaad43(talk) 09:38, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  2. Calling St. Agro an all-star is a stretch even in my books but certainly Apollo gets rid of a good robot here. TOAST 11:53, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
    It's part of what I would consider an "overall All-Star" which I touched upon in my Side-Competitions ranking while talking about the Challenge Belt, ie: a Robot I wouldn't be surprised with if it got through a heat in Ragnabot's. This doesn't mean winning a heat puts robots in it (Orac's Revenge, Ruf Ruf Dougal and Corkscrew Two I would never consider as an All-Star), but St. Agro is a robot I would expect to make it out of heats. Jimlaad43(talk) 12:13, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
    I kinda agree with Toast. Then again I have my own list of what I consider "allstar" material. St Agro definitely isn't on it.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 12:59, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
    Just throwing it out here, Jim, I would legit be curious to see which robots you would consider to be "Overall All-Stars". A future blog, perhaps? CrashBash (talk) 17:47, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
    Don't tempt me xD. Jimlaad43(talk) 18:16, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Maelstrom VS Apollo would be a closer fight, but I'd still bet on Apollo regardless. St Agro hasn't really got a chance here against a 'bot that can OotA it easily. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 12:00, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  4. Apollo could probably win this in one flip.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 12:59, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  5. Well, St Agro IS a semi-finalist, so it's gotta count as something. But it's against a reboot champion, and few non-reboot robots could stand up to something like that. CrashBash (talk) 15:03, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  6. Agree with Doot. Datovidny (talk) 15:22, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  7. The more advanced and reliable flipper with no exposed wheels to go wrong wins easily. Hogwild94 (talk) 18:30, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  8. Apollo will likely OOTA St. Agro here. Adster1005 19:11, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  9. Aw, poor St Agro. Deserved better than to face Apollo at this stage. SFCJack (talk) 19:51, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  10. Also disagree with St. Agro being an all-star, but it did well to win its heat I suppose. Once Apollo gets around the back of its opponent, I can see this match ending in an out of the arena. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 22:09, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  11. St. Agro's one advantage is that it can run inverted, which it'll need to do repeatedly. Combatwombat555 (talk) 22:33, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
Winner: Apollo (0-11)

The Cat vs Meggamouse

The Cat Meggamouse
Thecat
Meggamouse series 9
Votes for The Cat
  1. Meggamouse's exposed wheels will count against it here, as they were well targeted by Carbide in its only folly into the Robot Wars arena, and The Cat is plenty powerful enough to copy that tactic. The invertible predator will survived being flipped by its prey, and it won't take many hits to disable Meggamouse. Jimlaad43(talk) 09:38, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  2. The Cat might be one of the few X factors in this tournament. It'll blast past Meggamouse sadly. Let's see how it does against Eruption, that's what I want. Toon Ganondorf (t c) 11:48, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  3. A very unfortunate draw for Meggamouse, whose deep Ragnabot run will have to wait a few years at least. The Cat counters anything and everything that Meggamouse could throw at it. TOAST 11:55, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  4. I REALLY WANT TO VOTE FOR MEGGAMOUSE! I really wanna join Doot bu especially as I completely agree with his statement about how overrated the Robochallenge Stockbots are...but I just can't see poor Meggamouse winning. I'm gonna be nice though and say it survives to a JD.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 13:01, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  5. The Cat has one glaring weakness as far as I'm concerned - its weapon may be good, but it ends up severely hindering its ability to turn. If it ends up being up against Apollo or Eruption, both extremely potent flippers, I have a feeling they will abuse that to kingdom come, and I will repeat this vote should it come to that, despite the fact that both Apollo and Eruption are clearly weak to spinners. However, here, The Cat is only facing MeggaMouse, so it has little to worry about. CrashBash (talk) 15:06, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  6. I was a big fan of Meggamouse in the live events, but its Series 9 appearance showed its weakness up big time. Datovidny (talk) 15:22, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  7. For once, the cat catches the mouse. Hogwild94 (talk) 18:30, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  8. The wheels could go, but I'm not really sure about. Regardless, Meggamouse will be ripped into. Adster1005 19:12, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  9. Something something cat and mouse something something exposed wheels something something SFCJack (talk) 19:54, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  10. Unfortunate, but as soon as The Cat and Meggamouse collide, The Cat is probably going to disable its opponent's flipper, giving it ample time to target the wheels. Don't bring wheels into the arena count: 48. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 22:09, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  11. Nothing really to add. Combatwombat555 (talk) 22:34, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
Votes for Meggamouse
  1. I'm gonna be really controversial about this, but I think the RoboChallenge Loanerbot HS Trio (tm) is incredibly overrated. Yes, they're heavier. Yes, their spinners are powerful, but the problem is that A: All of them aren't built all that well despite the fact that The Cat and Arena Cleaner are both Superheavyweights, B: The drivers aren't really all that good when you compare them to actual robot combat drivers and C: They're unreliable beyond belief - Hell, The Cat just died against Interstellar after getting clamped by Sir K and it can't drive well at all when its disc is up to full speed. MeggaMouse isn't the best 'bot by any means, but it can prove itself well enough at live events, far better than what a loanerbot made in a week can do. A few well-timed flips on The Cat should eventually cause the feline to die after its internals decide to seize up and die. That, or MeggaMouse can push The Cat into a house robot to make it their problem. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 11:58, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
Winner: The Cat (11-1)

Agent Orange vs Jabber

Agent Orange Jabber
Agentorange outside
Jabber
Votes for Agent Orange
  1. Jabber is definitely small enough to fit in Agent Orange's jaw, and that could be crucial. If Agent Orange is able to close its jaw with Jabber in it, it'll lift Jabber's wheels off the ground and can drag it into the pit. Agent Orange might take a bit of damage from Jabber's spinner, but I doubt it'll get far enough through the armour to find anything crucial. Agent Orange will be the better pusher to take victory. Jimlaad43(talk) 09:38, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  2. I would vote the other side if Jabber was any quicker across the arena floor, or if I could be more confident in its bar to cause significant damage. That said, AO can certainly grab Jabber and drag it around. This may go the distance. Datovidny (talk) 15:22, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
Votes for Jabber
  1. Defending Jabber's honour once more. Do not get me wrong: I like Agent Orange, it was an effective Series 3 machine that should have gone further into the tournament. But the thing is, Jabber is too agile for it to successfully grab with the jaw. To make matters worse though, Agent Orange had mobility problems against Blade, suggesting it has unreliable motors. While Jabber's spinner was unimpressive for Series 7, against a Series 3 machine with problematic motors, it is an incredibly deadly weapon. Jabber to dodge Agent Orange's grabs and counter with some powerful hits on the sides, securing a knockout. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 10:14, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  2. Agent Orange can catch Jabber in its jaws, but what can it really do to Jabber? Not a whole lot, honestly. Jabber's weapon may only be 4.5KGs, but the cutting blade should make some decent cuts into Agent Orange's plastic armour to give it a win on the judges' through damage and aggression. Also how the hell does Jabber have a 10cm ground clearance? --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 12:02, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Yep, Jabber's weapon will do very little, but Agent Orange's weapons will do even less. Even just the illusion of causing damage will probably be enough to convince the Sharkey Squad, and that's if Agent Orange survives through to the end. What I do love about Agent Orange is that the robot was set up electronically in collaboration with the Milly-Ann Bug team, I love that even the robots seen as novelty entries are all still functional machines, with teams that can help get your slightly more serious-looking robot running. TOAST 12:25, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  4. Well, considering I voted for Run Away to damage ORAC's Revenge, logic should dictate I vote for Jabber to do comparable. I would also like to bring up Agent Orange's reliability issues again. CrashBash (talk) 15:07, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  5. I'd maybe go for Agent Orange if it wasn't MADE OF PLASTIC, and even a 21st century spinner as modest as Jabber's can damage that sufficiently to win this. Hogwild94 (talk) 18:32, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  6. I'm going to have to go against my boy here. The comparative damage will tot up even if that damage seems small. NJGW (talk) 19:07, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  7. Jabber can do some damage, which should add up throughout the battle, and will win the Judges' Decision. Adster1005 19:27, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  8. Agent Orange was a decent competitor relative to Series 3, however as Hogwild states, it was indeed armoured with polypropylene plastic. Jabber was far from the most potent Series 7 spinner, but there's no excuse for failing to damage Agent Orange's frail armour. SFCJack (talk) 19:57, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  9. Sad to see Agent Orange bow out here, but Jabber's weapon will do a lot more to Agent Orange's armour than vice versa. Combatwombat555 (talk) 22:38, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
Winner: Jabber (2-9)

Absolut Krankhaft vs Delldog

Absolut Krankhaft Delldog
ArenakillerDRW
Delldog
Votes for Absolut Krankhaft
  1. Absolut Krankhaft to overturn Delldog and bulldoze it into the pit. Jimlaad43(talk) 09:38, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  2. Delldog's single victory came from ramming Dynamite, wheras AK was competent enough that it can hold Delldog at bay enough for it to break down. Toon Ganondorf (t c) 11:49, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  3. No matter how modest AK's flips may be, they'll be more aggressive than Delldog's not-spinning will be. Hogwild94 (talk) 18:33, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  4. AK will be more aggressive with the flips and be more controlled to take the Judges' Decision. Adster1005 20:01, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
Votes for Delldog
  1. Delldog getting overturned means nothing, to be honest. Especially when considering that Delldog is both invertible and has a non-existent weapon. And honestly, Absolut Krankhaft, judging from its three battles, never really seemed to be that competent of a flipper or a pusher, so I highly doubt a pitting will occur. Indeed, am I right in saying that Absolut Krankhaft only flipped a robot once throughout its three battles? If so, I doubt it will overturn the agile Delldog. The flipper is also a pretty poor pusher, never really seeming to be able to launch a charge against Lizzard for example. Delldog can probably turn itself into a sit-and-spin machine quite nicely, deflecting Absolut Krankhaft away and generally being more aggressive by slamming into its opponent. I doubt Absolut Krankhaft can do much in return, so Delldog to win a judges' decision. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 10:27, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  2. I'm on board with this. Absolut Krankhaft doesn't have the leverage to turn Delldog over, it's like Bigger Brother vs Riptilion/URO but worse. It can function as a wedge, but it's not particularly fast either. A couple of gentle lifts could still be enough to swing the judges, but I think Delldog will be able to complete some solid drives until AK is in danger. Perhaps Shunt would like to volunteer his lifting scoop again. TOAST 12:05, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Delldog's just more effective overall. Absolut Citron's weapon isn't really as effective as expected and Delldog was surprisingly effective for being a circular rambot. Delldog should take this on the judges'. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 12:09, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  4. Yeah I kinda agree with the above.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 13:02, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  5. Delldog's weapon motor was unreliable, but that doesn't translate to its drive motors being unreliable - it needed Sgt Bash's claw to puncture it in order to cause a breakdown. Absolut Killer really didn't have an effective lifter and I can't even see it turning Delldog on its side. Delldog, meanwhile, can push Arena Krankhaft around and probably win a judges decision...not a very exciting battle, but a tactical one nonetheless. CrashBash (talk) 15:09, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  6. This is difficult, but given AK only recorded so many flips, and given the size disparity I'm sure it won't be able to rack up enough points. Datovidny (talk) 15:33, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  7. Yeah I'm on board with this side's thoughts. NJGW (talk) 19:08, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  8. Voting under the assumption that Delldog's weapon would work, my money's on Delldog scratching up the side armour, AK getting rammed about the arena and struggling to get a true flip in. SFCJack (talk) 19:59, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  9. Yeah, I agree with the premise that Delldog's rams, even if the weapon doesn't work, will outweigh Absolut Krankhaft's incomplete lifts. Combatwombat555 (talk) 22:44, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
Winner: Delldog (4-9)

Panzer Mk 2 vs Robochicken

Panzer Mk 2 Robochicken
PanzerMk2
Robochicken 7
Votes for Panzer Mk 2
  1. In today's news, Global Warming still exists, Brexit has been delayed again, and Toast is still voting against Robochicken in fantasy tournaments. It's the same argument I've always used, but Robochicken is just as vulnerable to a one-flip-and-done as its fellow opponent, which always seems to be a flipper/lifter that cannot self-right. Funny thing is, apparently Panzer Mk 2 did have a srimech that simply broke in its fight, but I'll write that off under grounds of insufficient evidence. It's not like we're judging Drillzilla's "invertibility" here! While Robochicken could get the OHKO, I have more faith in the faster and better-driven Panzer Mk 2 to carry out that fate upon Robochicken. TOAST 12:31, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  2. I'm siding with Panzer here too; Panzer seems just a bit too sturdy and heavy for Robochicken's flipper to be able to properly flip. I can see it missing its first flip, allowing Panzer to shoot in and turn it over itself. Hogwild94 (talk) 18:35, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Robochicken's narrow flipper-long sides combination will be exploited by Panzer which will go on a long drive and leave Robochicken awkwardly overturned either in a CPZ or against the side wall. NJGW (talk) 19:10, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  4. I feel inclined to back Panzer here. Their 6WD should be enough to dominate Robochicken around the arena and the lifting scoop has sufficient power to overturn them too. While Panzer Mk 2 can't self right, neither can Robochicken with the head attachment. And I trust Panzer to get that fatal flip sooner than the chicken. SFCJack (talk) 20:04, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  5. Allegedly, Panzer could self right, but Tornado broke their lifter. Panzer is faster and better driven. RA2; aka Resetti's Replicas. (My Talk) 04:24, November 5, 2019 (UTC)
Votes for Robochicken
  1. This would be a great battle, Panzer should be decent at pushing the chicken if it gets on the side, but I think Panzer's know issues with flippers will be the problem. After all, Panzer was flipped over by Philipper, and I certainly rate and trust Robochicken more than Philipper. Now, Robochicken is also vulnerable to being flipped over, but Panzer's flipper vs Robochicken's shape is less likely to cause a KO flip than the reverse, which puts my vote on this side. Jimlaad43(talk) 09:38, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  2. This is the best outcome we can have for Robochicken, who isn't likely to proceed much further but gets a big scalp along the way. Toon Ganondorf (t c) 11:51, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Now, both 'bots seem prone to getting one-flip-and-done'd... until RoboChicken takes its pecking head off. Then only one 'bot is in danger of a killer flip, and that is Panzer MK2. It doesn't matter if Panzer has all the speed, all Robochicken needs to do is get under Panzer's masssive ground clearance and get a one-flip-and-done. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 12:11, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  4. Panzer Mk2 is a very good robot...but it can't self right and after rewatching Extreme 1 again, namely the Second World Championship, it struggled to get underneath both Phillipper and Tornado, which doesn't seem very good what so ever...Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 13:04, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  5. It's a battle between two robots who have flippers, yet can't self-right (despite claims from both that they might be able to). For me this comes down to two things - ground clearance and flipper lowness, both of which Robochicken has the edge. Panzer CAN certainly win, but I'd argue 7-3...maybe 6-4...times that Robochicken has the advantage. Am I being generous here? CrashBash (talk) 15:12, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  6. Unless Panzer is a little conservative in its approach to get underneath, I would be more inclined to bet on Robochicken getting a cleaner chance to glide under and toss Panzer over. Datovidny (talk) 15:33, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  7. I think Robochicken can get the first flip in, and Panzer, as a good a machine as it might be, can't self right. Adster1005 20:02, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  8. Considering Robochicken's team could always take the head off to enable the robot to right itself, I see no problems backing the chicken here. I see it ultimately overturning its opponent with one powerful flip. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 22:09, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  9. To me, Robochicken is more likely to get the flip in than vice versa- and I'd back the team to remove the head anyway. The flip might take some time to get, but Robochicken showed against Tough as Nails it can take some slams, so it should survive until throwing Panzer Mk 2 over. Combatwombat555 (talk) 22:48, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
Winner: Robochicken (5-9)

Eruption vs Tornado

Eruption Tornado
Eruption S10
Tornado
Votes for Eruption
  1. This is what heat's of death give us, big names crashing into each other. When that happens, you kinda hope it's going to be close, but this titanic battle of champions will likely go the way of our last champions battle - a simple win to one. Tornado must use the scoop because it's its only chance to get around and under Eruption to push it back. This will happen a few times, but Eruption is well driven and should either escape or push back. Eruption getting a flip in will happen at some point and an overturned Tornado isn't much of a threat - as shown in its fight with Bigger Brother. Eruption will feed Tornado into House Robots, and if it can slide under the inverted scoop, a good drive to the edge will see Tornado catapulted out of the arena as Eruption likes to do. Jimlaad43(talk) 09:38, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  2. I'd vote Tornado if its wedge was about as good as Storm 2's. As is, though, its wedge isn't as effective and it has a high ground clearance to get under which Eruption will definitely capitalise upon and send Tornado over. After that, its a matter of Eruption constantly flipping Tornado over and over again until an eventual OotA occurs on Ragnabot 1's runner-up. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 12:07, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  3. A key difference here is that Eruption can quite happily turn under Tornado via its exploitable sides, whilst Storm2's skirts prevented Eruption from doing that. Once Eruption gets a single flip on Tornado, it will determine the outcome from there. To go from second place in Ragnabot 1 to just the second round in Ragnabot 3, that really is unfortunate for Andrew Marchant. TOAST 12:18, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  4. The thing with Storm 2 was it was low to the ground and was protected by 3/4 sides, it was also better controlled.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 13:06, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  5. Tornado goes from runner-up to top 16 finisher...to this. As has been mentioned, Tornado has a high ground clearance on more sides than Storm 2 did, so Eruption can flip it over easily. But what's really going to win the fight here is Michael Oates. We know he was an extremely tactical driver...once he's got Tornado over, he's not going to try and flip it back again. He's just going to play aggressive and push Tornado wherever he wants. Meanwhile, Tornado is going to be kicking the decision to leave the flipper inactive. CrashBash (talk) 15:16, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  6. I would imagine Tornado would go in with the scoop, and if we didn't see what Eruption was getting under in the reboot I would probably vote the other way. Datovidny (talk) 15:33, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  7. No matter which weapon Tornado uses, I suspect Eruption will find a way. Hogwild94 (talk) 18:36, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  8. Easy street. Oates can flip Tornado back wedge up if he wants, he'll just dominate either way. NJGW (talk) 19:11, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  9. Eruption will know to flip Tornado with the wedge once, and then control the fight from there. Even if they don't, Eruption will still control the fight. Adster1005 20:03, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  10. Tornado must opt for any of their wedge attachments here, and as soon as Eruption does inevitably get that flip, their attacks will be completely nullified (unless Michael Oates does a Graham Bone) SFCJack (talk) 20:07, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  11. Lovely, great to see two robots capable of producing reign of terrors (not a good thing) in an early round. Anyhow, Leveller 2 proved just how vulnerable Tornado was to flippers in Series 7. Now, the flippers will easily outmatch Tornado, and Eruption will win this by quickly overturning the scoop Tornado, before controlling the battle from there. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 22:09, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  12. Even if Tornado uses the wedge, I doubt that'll hold Eruption up for long. Combatwombat555 (talk) 22:50, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
Votes for Tornado
  1. Hey, why not, I'll vote for Tornado. Storm 2 beat Eruption with lower speed, and Tornado will have the full wedge treatment. Toon Ganondorf (t c) 11:52, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
Winner: Eruption (12-1)

Berserk vs Draven

Berserk Draven
Beserk
Lord Draven
Votes for Berserk Votes for Draven
  1. Draven won't be able to grab anything on the Superheavyweight with its claw, but it won't need to do much to win this fight. A few good slams and drives will knock something loose in Berserk, ending its run. Jimlaad43(talk) 09:38, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  2. Anthrax's jaw can definitely grab onto Berserk's frame and that will allow it to drag Berserk whereever it wants to drag it. A swift pitting should eventually happen. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 12:03, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Berserk is in its second fight, so now it can randomly die. TOAST 12:31, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  4. I'm liking that Draven could potentially, and quietly, go through this if the battle outcomes go well...Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 13:07, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  5. Meanwhile, one of these robots will go through whilst Tornado crashes out. Draven still can't grab anything on Berserk, but it's still a more modern machine in construction and probably had decent pushing power too. More likely Berserk will end up dying before Draven. CrashBash (talk) 15:18, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
    Also I feel the urge to point out here, despite Berserk being the one classed as a Superheavyweight, Draven is actually heavier. By 1kg. CrashBash (talk) 15:19, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  6. Unless Draven parks on the forklift and takes a break, Berserk is going to have trouble doing anything of great note. Datovidny (talk) 15:33, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  7. Draven just about manages to get its claw in the right place to turn Berserk over. And failing that, it'll fare better on damage. Hogwild94 (talk) 18:36, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  8. If Draven can't cause significant damage to Berserk, I'd at least bank on it being able bend their forks through sheer power alone and render the superheavyweight useless. SFCJack (talk) 20:12, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  9. Draven's pushing and slamming ability will be enough to take out Berserk, considering the red machine's unreliability. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 22:09, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  10. I'm betting Draven draws Jabber or Delldog in the next round whilst Apollo and Eruption face off. Combatwombat555 (talk) 22:53, November 4, 2019 (UTC)
  11. Draven to push Berserk around, and maybe pitting it or causing a breakdown. Adster1005 07:48, November 5, 2019 (UTC)
Winner: Draven (0-11)

Round 3

Kan-Opener (7) vs Draven

Kan-Opener (7) Draven
Kan-Opener Annihilator
Lord Draven
Votes for Kan-Opener (7)
  1. Kan-Opener's killzone is much bigger than Draven's, and the crushers will cause so much more damage. We've seen Kan-Opener push robots around, I'm not sure if Draven is strong enough to compensate because we haven't really seen it push too much as well. I'd back Kan-Opener to get its claws in the side of Draven, maybe bending the jaw if it gets the claw in the right place and to push the grey robot around and into House Robots or the pit. If the superior Thermidor 2 could be bossed by Kan-Opener, Draven can be. Jimlaad43(talk) 21:17, November 5, 2019 (UTC)
  2. Aww so wanted Draven to somehow get through this. I guess Kan-Opener has the better shape and weaponry position to deal with Draven quite easily. Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 21:24, November 5, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Draven's run ends here as the more potent crusher performs a Tough as Nails on it. Hogwild94 (talk) 21:25, November 5, 2019 (UTC)
  4. Kan-Opener to crush Draven, open the pit, and drop it in. Adster1005 21:30, November 5, 2019 (UTC)
  5. Ironically, Kan-Opener is the first robot Draven has faced that it CAN actually realistically grab...and yet this is the fight it loses. I just don't see it achieving anything. CrashBash (talk) 21:33, November 5, 2019 (UTC)
  6. I actually can see Draven winning this if it secures a grab onto one of Kan-Opener's claws from outside the kill range, being able to control its opponent for a while. More likely, however, is that they shall meet head-on, with Kan-Opener taking full advantage by crushing the weak sides of its opponent. After that, Draven's mobility will be compromised, allowing the yellow machine to launch more crushes, controlling the battle from there. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 21:35, November 5, 2019 (UTC)
  7. In the battle of the crushers, it'll be the jaws of Kan-Opener that'll be able to clamp onto Anthrax more easily than the other way around. The wheels will probably get jammed in the crush and Kan-Opener will be able to skirt away with a good victory to join Tough as Nails to represent the horizontal crushers. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 22:01, November 5, 2019 (UTC)
Votes for Draven
  1. Going to give Draven a shot. I think Kan-Opener will struggle with the Series 9 armour, and Draven in a head-to-head deadlock will get the benefit of pushing. NJGW (talk) 21:53, November 5, 2019 (UTC)
  2. Glad I'm not the only one. Even the Kan-Opener voters admit that it fits perfectly into Draven's jaw, so why shouldn't it get pinched? The high ground clearance, perfect height and soft armour are all begging for Draven to get a bite. But even if it doesn't get a grab, that doesn't automatically mean Kan-Opener wins. Much the opposite - even if Kan-Opener does get a good grab on Draven, it's in serious trouble. Let it not go understated that Draven runs on six wheels, all powered by modern era motors which offer Draven some serious grunt. Did Tough as Nails beat Storm II when it got a grab? No, it lost because the more powerful machine pushed it into the pit! Kan-Opener absolutely does not have the superior pushing power here, it's just infeasible. Real shame that S7 Kan-Opener is heading through the heats when we already have the superior S8 version on the way, especially at the expense of a deserving Draven. TOAST 00:09, November 6, 2019 (UTC)
    To be fair, there is also the issue that Draven never actually succeeded in biting anything, usually because it was just too slow to react. CrashBash (talk) 05:08, November 6, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Toast's TAN analogy has swung this in Draven's favour for me. Kan-Opener can grab hold early on, but can its claws sink through what Anarchic Engineering described as essentially a Grade 5 titanium shell? I'm not so sure. Providing that it has good enough control, and avoids fatal blows from the House Robots, Draven is fast and spirited enough to pull off Storm 2-style attacks if it allows itself to be embraced by Kan-Opener. A few wall slams and hazard deliveries might be all it needs. VulcansHowl 13:27, November 6, 2019 (UTC)
  4. Tough one, Draven does look a good size for the jaws, and I'm not sure Draven could quite get a good bite of its own, but I do agree that power will likely be on Draven's side. Provided the armour will hold up then maybe it can slam it about and rack up points. Datovidny (talk) 14:45, November 6, 2019 (UTC)
Winner:

Delldog vs Jabber

Delldog Jabber
Delldog
Jabber
Votes for Delldog
  1. Jabber's just too passive for me to give it the edge, Delldog at least made efforts to attack even with a broken spinner. Aggression scores more than damage, remember. CrashBash (talk) 21:32, November 5, 2019 (UTC)
  2. Not decided properly yet, but my instinct says to back Delldog. CrashBash makes some solid points. NJGW (talk) 21:54, November 5, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Ehhhhh, I dunno. Delldog is the first opponent that can't really be damaged by Jabber in any way and Delldog was a hell of a lot more aggressive despite the lack of a weapon. If the votes manage to swing this direction, then Delldog will pull an Iron-Awe and shove Jabber all over the place without being phased by the weapon to earn its spot in the QQF's. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 22:03, November 5, 2019 (UTC)
  4. Delldog looks the more likely to throw its weight around. Datovidny (talk) 14:45, November 6, 2019 (UTC)
Votes for Jabber
  1. Again, in a Heat of Death with some truly top class All-Stars, we get a heat final between two robots which should never have escaped this heat! Of the two, Jabber is the more agile and actually has some damage potential. Delldog's weapon might even be too high to hit Jabber, even if they get it fixed! Jabber to mangle away at the base of the German robot and nibble it until it wins. Jimlaad43(talk) 21:17, November 5, 2019 (UTC)
  2. Delldog's underdog run ends here, while Jabber's carries on into the QQFs! Hogwild94 (talk) 21:25, November 5, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Jabber can do more damage, and be more aggressive, and it will win on the Judges' Decision. Adster1005 21:32, November 5, 2019 (UTC)
  4. Backed both throughout despite fierce opposition. In their encounter, I back Jabber to win. Again, its spinner may be unimpressive, but it certainly will score highly on damage and aggression points. In contrast, Delldog's pushes look somewhat weak in comparison. Whether or not Delldog will survive the hits, I struggle to see it turning the tide of battle, allowing Jabber to win a judges' decision at the very least. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 21:35, November 5, 2019 (UTC)
  5. Panzer Mk 2? Tornado? Robochicken? The Cat? Meggamouse? St. Agro? No, of course not, Jabber will be escaping this heat! Absolutely incredible stuff, Ragnabot just can't be made up sometimes. I am very 50/50 on this bout, I think Jabber will cause minor damage to Delldog but not a great deal. Delldog will also probably give better slams, but without any real purpose achieved overall. Very slightly leaning Jabber. TOAST 00:28, November 6, 2019 (UTC)
Winner:

Apollo vs The Cat

Apollo The Cat
Apollo S10
Thecat
Votes for Apollo
  1. The Cat could certainly cause Apollo major problems if it gets its flywheel in the right place, but do I trust it to be driven well enough to catch Apollo in the wrong place? I mean, Apollo did struggle against Carbide whenever the spinner was working, so an argument for The Cat can be made, but we have also seen Apollo deal with spinners before just fine. Have a look at PP3D, where Apollo managed to skillfully flip the exposed wheels off, and you'll see that oh, The Cat also has exposed wheels. I can see Apollo flipping the non-spinny end, wrecking the arena floor when it lands flywheel first and then Apollo to try to damage the wheels as The Cat is recoiling and trying to respond, and then to keep flipping until the link is knocked out, as most of the Reboot Loaners seemed to have that weakness. Jimlaad43(talk) 21:17, November 5, 2019 (UTC)
  2. The Cat is a decent spinner, not quite up to the same level as Carbide though, I fancy Apollo can flip it sufficiently to outweigh damage and win on aggression here. Hogwild94 (talk) 21:26, November 5, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Like I said in The Cat's previous round, it has one glaring weakness...the fact that its weapon makes it near-impossible to control properly, as it can hardly turn when it's at full-speed. Against MeggaMouse it was hardly under threat, but against a robot like Apollo, this weakness will be exploited, as Apollo can get around to the wedge or sides, flip The Cat several times and eventually cause something to break. Shame...if it had more mobility, I'd argue we could have had a shock. CrashBash (talk) 21:31, November 5, 2019 (UTC)
  4. The Cat isn't the best controlled, and Apollo can get under it and flip it. It will win the fight on aggression and damage, if not by knockout. Adster1005 21:35, November 5, 2019 (UTC)
  5. If The Cats only loss was to Arena Cleaner I’d probably back it here. But it lost to Interstellar and it’s disc broke too easily. Toon Ganondorf (t c) 21:37, November 5, 2019 (UTC)
  6. The Cat will be terminally injured after a few flips. NJGW (talk) 21:54, November 5, 2019 (UTC)
  7. Great, The Cat goes flying. Doesn't matter if you're 1.4KGs or 140KGs, that doesn't mean anything if your 'bot is of a loanerbot quality and can't drive well. Apollo will even do what it did against PP3d and tear a wheel off somehow. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 22:05, November 5, 2019 (UTC)
  8. I'd probably chuck The Cat a throwaway vote against the Series 8-9 version of Apollo based on its limp losses to Carbide due to how quickly it was knocked out by all the spinners it faced (and to protest vote against the garbage "it's a loanerbot" mentality) but we never saw the Series 10 version get knocked out by a spinner. Presumably this version was built to better resist Carbide, so benefit of the doubt here. TOAST 00:20, November 6, 2019 (UTC)
  9. The Cat would have lost to Eruption anyways...Apollo was torn apart in the 10 way rumble by the spinners in that and survived it all, whilst still functioning as those machine were KO'd (it did lose power afterwards but still) Apollo may struggle but the turning of these heavy spinners will be it undoing as Apollo goes in and either flips a wheel off or just causes problems in general as The Cat didn't seem like it enjoyed being flipped in the actual competition...Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 06:53, November 6, 2019 (UTC)
  10. Keep in mind that KOB 2 Vulcan - essentially a newer, four-wheel drive Apollo with more exposed parts - was able to dominate over home-grown Chinese horizontal spinners without breaking a sweat. Sure, The Cat may have looked more durable than something like Cracked Sword, but it still had major control and reliability issues as well as an exploitable ground clearance under the wedge and wheels. As was the case with PP3D, Apollo should have no trouble throwing Suzi Perry's championship chances into the kitty litter. VulcansHowl 13:27, November 6, 2019 (UTC)
  11. Apollo became more and more robust as the reboot progressed. Good spectacle, one outcome. Datovidny (talk) 14:45, November 6, 2019 (UTC)
Votes for The Cat
Winner:

Eruption vs Robochicken

Eruption Robochicken
Eruption S10
Robochicken 7
Votes for Eruption
  1. The chicken is going to take flying lessons. Robochicken Run anyone? Jimlaad43(talk) 21:17, November 5, 2019 (UTC)
  2. Yep.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 21:24, November 5, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Robochicken gets southern fried. Hogwild94 (talk) 21:28, November 5, 2019 (UTC)
  4. Kentucky Fried? More like Kentucky Flyed, am I right? CrashBash (talk) 21:34, November 5, 2019 (UTC)
  5. No flip of doom here, because a headless Robochicken can apparently self-right. Not that it matters, since Eruption will be dominant throughout. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 21:35, November 5, 2019 (UTC)
  6. I wanted Robochicken to go through, but it had a slim chance of even doing that, I see it beating only two heat finalists. Anyway, Eruption will launch Robochicken around the arena. It has finally run out of c-luck. Adster1005 21:39, November 5, 2019 (UTC)
  7. Thank goodness that Apollo and Eruption didn't draw each other. NJGW (talk) 21:55, November 5, 2019 (UTC)
    Why? It is Ragnabot, we need more big names out in these early stages in my opinion. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 22:02, November 5, 2019 (UTC)
    I'm all for giving room to smaller machines, but Apollo is capable of providing so many good fights against so many reboot machines, and I'd hate to lose it in what would be an absolute formality of a fight. NJGW (talk) 22:23, November 5, 2019 (UTC)
  8. Robogeddonouto-wait, crap, wrong 'bot. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 22:06, November 5, 2019 (UTC)
  9. I would've been OK losing Apollo at the hands of Eruption considering both machines would lose to literally nothing from the classic series, but getting rid of The Cat was probably a higher priority. TOAST 00:16, November 6, 2019 (UTC)
  10. Oh look, it's the Extreme 2 Tag Team final all over again... only with more flips and a likely trenching. VulcansHowl 13:27, November 6, 2019 (UTC)
  11. Bah, nearly caught a break, but with aninability to self-right you can't argue. Datovidny (talk) 14:45, November 6, 2019 (UTC)
Votes for Robochicken
Winner: