Mega-Hurts

For the unrelated robot that resembles a computer, see Mega Hurts.

Mega-Hurts
Mega-Hurts
Participation Information
UK Series	Extreme 1
Team Information
Team	The Royal Navy based on HMS Ark Royal
Team Members	Petty Officer Dave Robson Petty Officer Bell Operator Mechanic Wayne Goscombe William Linderman
Robot Statistics
Weight	90kg
Dimensions	1.13m x 0.67m x 0.25m
Power	2 x Electric Motors
Weapons	Ramming Spikes
Statistics correct as of its most recent show/competition appearance, or if not applicable, qualification attempt.

"The pride of the Navy, or at least they hope."

— Craig Charles introduces Mega-Hurts

Mega-Hurts was the Royal Navy's entry into the Armed Forces battles of Robot Wars Extreme: Series 1. It was a pointed box wedge shaped robot that was armed with static ramming spikes and the ability to self-right. It was relatively quick around the arena, using its speed to dodge its opponents. It lost its first battle, but managed to get to the Final of the Armed Forces Special.

Robot History

Extreme 1

Mega-Hurts started by driving near a CPZ, whilst Rhino opened the pit, which got Dead Metal stuck on the edge. Mega-Hurts then tried to ram Rhino, but missed and hit the arena wall. Mega-Hurts seemed to be having trouble getting in position, having to drive around the arena, until it rammed Anvil. Rhino then drove over both robots. Mega-Hurts then mistakenly drove into Dead Metal's CPZ and was cut into. Mega-Hurts escaped, but a small panel ontop of it had come loose. All three robots came together near the flame pit and Rhino pushed both into the arena wall. Mega-Hurts span away and hit Rhino. Mega-Hurts then drove around the arena again and went near the pit, backing onto its edge. It looked like Mega-Hurts was having control issues as it span aaround next to the pit. It became stuck and Rhino pushed it down and out. Soon after both Rhino and Anvil joined Mega-Hurts in the pit, but Anvil was declared the winner.

Mega-Hurts returned for the one-off Armed Forces Special episode, where it fought Rhino again and Oblark (Fire Service) in Round One. At the start, it got stuck in Rhino's tracks when attacking it, and was lifted and axed by Oblark, before Refbot separated it from Rhino. Mega-Hurts than tried to attack Rhino, before being pushed by Oblark. It than attacked Rhino, managing to dislodge its batteries. Rhino was therefore immobilized and eliminated, meaning Mega-Hurts fought Sub-Version (Submarine Corps) in Round Two.

"We're going to beat them into sub-mission"

— The Mega-Hurts team to Julia Reed

This fight started with the two machines trying to get into a position to attack each other, and it seemed an even fight, as neither robot was causing much damage. However, when Mega-Hurts pushed Sub-Version in circles, Sub-Version broke down, giving Mega-Hurts the win. In the final, it fought Anvil, but was pushed around at the start. It then drove into Shunt, who lifted it up.

"I just wonder wether or not Mega-Hurts' steering and controls have been effective."

— Jonathan Pearce

Mega-Hurts was then pushed into an angle grinder, but was freed by Refbot, only for Dead Metal to attack. Mega-Hurts tried fighting back, but was pushed into the arena wall, but Anvil was pitted by the House Robots, and the Mega-Hurts team thought they won. However, the judges viewed Dead Metal's attack to pit Anvil as unfair, and Anvil was given the judges' decison.

Results

The Mega-Hurts team on the flight deck of HMS Ark Royal

Wins/Losses

• Wins: 2
• Losses: 2