Nasty Warrior was a German robot that fought in two international events in Robot Wars Extreme: Series 1, having initially been built for a cancelled series of German Robot Wars. Although Nasty Warrior lost the German Melee that also featured Golem, Ansgar and Flensburger Power, it collected a shock victory over British veteran Hypno-Disc in a one-off UK vs Germany battle.
Design[]
Nasty Warrior was clad in carbon materials, in an arrow-shape, flat-body robot that was invertible. It featured a spinning lawnmower blade as its weapon, mounted beneath the front of its chassis similar to later 'undercutter' spinners, and Team Extreme were determined to prove that they were the best. The carbon armour was extremely prone to damage but would release splinters when attacked, which could jam spinners. R.I.P. was written on the side of the robot, as well as the team's name on top. Nasty Warrior was built over 9 months, at a cost of roughly £300.
Qualification[]
After RTL announced a series of Robot Wars which would air in Germany, to be filmed concurrently with the fifth UK series and first Dutch series, Nasty Warrior was built ahead of the deadline and was ready to compete. However, as Nasty Warrior was one of only four applicants for the series, filming for a dedicated series never took place due to the lack of entries[1]. Nasty Warrior was, however, invited to compete in the German Melee during Robot Wars Extreme in the United Kingdom, alongside the other three series applicants, and later a UK vs Germany battle. When RTL attempted to film another German series of Robot Wars one year later, Nasty Warrior likely did not apply, as the series only reached 12 participants by including reserves from The Netherlands.
Robot History[]
Extreme 1[]
Nasty Warrior fought in the German Melee against Flensburger Power, Ansgar and Golem. This battle was also broadcast during German Robot Wars. The four robots moved very slowly and ponderously as Nasty Warrior was pushed by Golem into the arena wall, losing a shred of armour in the process, although Golem broke down. Nasty Warrior continued to push against its other two opponents, with its wheels somewhat smoking. Unable to affect Flensburger Power or Ansgar greatly, it eventually pushed the defeated Golem into the Pit, but despite this, Ansgar was declared the winner by the Judges.
- "Pencils are made of carbon, aren't they?"
- — Dave and Derek on hearing their opponents' armour of choice
Next, Nasty Warrior fought in a UK vs Germany exhibition match against Hypno-Disc. The first impact from Hypno-Disc chipped a piece of carbon off Nasty Warrior. More attacks ripped into the sides of Nasty Warrior. However, Nasty Warrior pushed into the disc of Hypno-Disc, stopping it dead. As it drew away, Hypno-Disc had broken down and was left to be counted out, leaving Nasty Warrior the unlikely victor, prompting a less-than-enthusiastic response from the audience.
- "Don't you boo them, let's hear it for Nasty Warrior!"
- — Craig Charles
Results[]
NASTY WARRIOR - RESULTS | ||
Extreme Series 1 | ||
Other Battles German Melee & UK vs Germany | ||
UK vs Germany | vs. Hypno-Disc (UK) | Won |
German Melee | vs. Ansgar, Flensburger Power, Golem | Lost |
NOTE: This battle was also broadcast during German Robot Wars |
Wins/Losses[]
- Wins: 1
- Losses: 1
Series Record[]
Main Series | Nasty Warrior Series Record |
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The First Wars | Did not enter |
The Second Wars | Did not enter |
The Third Wars | Did not enter |
The Fourth Wars | Did not enter |
The Fifth Wars | Did not enter |
The Sixth Wars | Did not enter |
The Seventh Wars | Did not enter |
Series 8 | Did not enter |
Series 9 | Did not enter |
Series 10 | Did not enter |
Robot Wars Extreme | Appearances |
Series 1 | Entered |
Series 2 | Did not enter |
NOTE: Nasty Warrior initially applied for a series of German Robot Wars in 2001 which was ultimately never filmed, and did not apply for the 2002 German series which took place.
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- Nasty Warrior was the only heavyweight robot from outside the UK to win an international Robot Wars competition outright, as Das Gepäck was only declared a joint winner.
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