Heat C of Robot Wars: The Fifth Wars was the third of twelve heats which determined the Semi-Finalists of Robot Wars: The Fifth Wars. The episode featuring Heat C was originally broadcast on May 8, 2002 on BBC Choice and repeated on June 7, 2002 on BBC Two.
- The third heat of the series saw only one newcomer to the reckoning, Guzunderbot, which was beaten in 32 seconds in the first round, ranking the fight equal 29th in the Shortest Battles in UK Robot Wars. General Carnage, the robot to defeat it, is the only robot in history to flip another out of the arena, but never achieve at least heat final status in the UK Championship.
- S3 was one of only two unseeded robots to win a heat in the Fifth Wars.
- S3 also became the only robot in history to defeat three previous semi-finalists on the way to winning its heat (Plunderbird, Mousetrap and Stinger).
- This heat marked the final appearances of Plunderbird.
- This heat consisted of three separate pairs of robot teams who would not meet here, but would face each other outside of this episode; Stinger and Mousetrap in the Series 4 semifinals, Team Torque and Team Carnage in Heat I of Series 2, and Shredder and S3 in Heat D of Series 6.
- Heat winner S3's team had previously entered Robot Wars with Sting, of which S3 could be regarded as the third incarnation. This means that the heat final could be seen as "Sting vs Stinger".
- Interestingly, the introductions for Stinger, Plunderbird 5 and Mousetrap 2 were taken from Robot Wars Extreme. Stinger's came from its All-Stars battle against Pussycat, Plunderbird's from its Vengeance battles and Mousetrap's from its Mayhem qualifier.
Competing Robots
Newcomers
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| Guzunderbot | ||
| Weight | 97kg | |
| Dimensions | 0.29 88kgx 1.14 x 0.75m | |
| Power | 24V Electric Motor | |
| Weapons | Double Wedge & Flipper | |
| Strengths | Dual Weaponry | |
| Weaknesses | First Time Competitor | |
| From: Stirchley in Birmingham | ||
| Team Members: Peter Ellis, Steven Ellis, Claire Ellis | ||
Veterans
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| General Carnage 2 | ||
| Weight | 100kg | |
| Dimensions | 0.38 x 1.20 x 0.90m | |
| Power | 24V Electric Motor | |
| Weapons | Pneumatic Flipper | |
| Strengths | Tough Outer Shell | |
| Weaknesses | Poor Acceleration | |
| From: Lothian Way, Hull | ||
| Team Members: Nigel Sealey, Sarah Burton, Nik Sealey | ||
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| Hippobotamus | ||
| Weight | 99kg | |
| Dimensions | 0.42 x 1.75 x 0.83m | |
| Power | 2 x 750V Electric Motors | |
| Weapons | Rotating Disc | |
| Strengths | Previous Combat Experience | |
| Weaknesses | Brittle Exterior | |
| From: Aberdour, Fife in Scotland | ||
| Team Members: Richie McBride, Alex McBride, Ellen McBride | ||
| Mousetrap 2 (seeded 20th) | ||
| Weight | 95kg | |
| Dimensions | 1.50 x 0.70 x 0.45m | |
| Power | 24V Electric Motors | |
| Weapons | Trap Mechanism | |
| Strengths | Powerful Weapon | |
| Weaknesses | Slow & Sluggish | |
| From: Eynsham Witney, Oxford and Bristol | ||
| Team Members: Stan Launchberry, Jason Launchberry | ||
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| Plunderbird 5 | ||
| Weight | 99kg | |
| Dimensions | 1.20 x 1.00 x 0.40m | |
| Power | 24V Electric Motors | |
| Weapons | Slicing Claw & Lifter | |
| Strengths | Brute Force | |
| Weaknesses | Lack of Control | |
| From: Alton in Hampshire | ||
| Team Members: Mike Onslow, Bryan Kilburn | ||
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| S3 | ||
| Weight | 100kg | |
| Dimensions | 0.65 x 0.9 x 1.32m | |
| Power | 2 x 24V Electric Motors | |
| Weapons | Snatching Jaws & Vertical Disc | |
| Strengths | Destructive Weapon | |
| Weaknesses | Large Turning Circle | |
| From: Donisthorpe, Swadlincote, Leicestershire | ||
| Team Members: David Banker, Pete Allsop, Ian Pritchard | ||
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| Shredder | ||
| Weight | 99kg | |
| Dimensions | 0.33 x 1 x 1m | |
| Power | 36V Electric Motor | |
| Weapons | Rotating Discs | |
| Strengths | Dual Weaponry | |
| Weaknesses | Driving Experience | |
| From: New Cubbington, Leamington-on-Spa in Warwickshire | ||
| Team Members: Paul Hunt, Sam Jones, Christopher Organ | ||
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| Stinger (seeded 5th) | ||
| Weight | 83kg | |
| Dimensions | 0.71 x 0.61 x 0.38m | |
| Power | 2 x 24V Electric Motors | |
| Weapons | Bludgeoning spike | |
| Strengths | Heavy Duty Weapon | |
| Weaknesses | Exposed Tyres | |
| From: Branston, Lincoln | ||
| Team Members: Kevin Scott, Karl Skinner, Tim Mann | ||
Eliminators
S3 vs Plunderbird 5
S3 slashes Plunderbird 5 to pieces
Plunderbird began by charging S3 into an unoccupied CPZ. The two robots left the CPZ and moved into the middle of the arena, S3 tearing off a small piece of its adversary's armour. Then, as Plunderbird pushed S3 into the arena wall, Team Sting's robot ripped into its side. Plunderbird then drove over the flame jet and caught fire, but was quickly put out. S3 attacked again, clipping Plunderbird's weapon with its flywheel, causing it to fall off of its external piston, rendering it useless. It then proceeded to rip off most of the armour protecting Plunderbird's right wheels, causing Plunderbird to eventually stop moving near the top left-hand CPZ. Sir Killalot then picked up Plunderbird and carried it over to the floor flipper, during which point part of the drivetrain, with two wheels and part of the frame still attached, broke off and fell out of Plunderbird's right side. It was then thrown on the floor flipper, and S3 got in one more hit before cease was called.
Winner: S3
Mousetrap 2 (20) vs Shredder
Shredder reverses into Oblivion
Mousetrap got the first attack in before Shredder attacked its side. The two robots began to move around the arena, and Mousetrap attacked again, this time missing. Mousetrap then activated the pit. Shredder then reversed into the pit, eliminating it.
Winner: Mousetrap 2
Stinger (5) vs Hippobotamus
Stinger attacks its adversary
Stinger started by spinning around and attacking Hippobotamus' sides. It came in again and began to dislodge the top of Team Torque's machine. Stinger continued to attack its opponent, before Hippobotamus found itself in Dead Metal's claws. The house robot attacked it, tearing into the top of it. As it drove over the floor flipper, a piece fell off. In a dramatic turn of events, Stinger then drove into Sir Killalot's CPZ. Killalot picked up the thwackbot, but cease was called and the judges put Stinger through. The victory from Stinger though clearly upset the daughter of the Hippobotamus team, and to make up for it, the Stinger team gave her a cardboard replica of Stinger's weapon.
Winner: Stinger
General Carnage 2 vs Guzunderbot
The end of Guzunderbot
In just 32 seconds, General Carnage flipped Guzunderbot over, before flipping it onto the rail. Guzunderbot toppled out of the arena and was eliminated.
Winner: General Carnage 2
Semi-Finals
Stinger (5) vs General Carnage 2
General Carnage flips Stinger
General Carnage got in the first attack, flipping the invertible Stinger. Stinger then span, hitting General Carnage on the side. The two robots attacked each other again, before General Carnage got in a series of flips on its opponent. An attack from Stinger than knocked off one of General Carnage's spikes. General Carnage then appeared to stop, prompting Stinger to launch a barrage of attacks towards it. Refbot then counted out General Carnage and it was pitted by Sir Killalot.
Winner: Stinger
Mousetrap 2 (20) vs S3
Mousetrap attacks S3
Mousetrap started by running away from S3, taking it on a chase around the arena. S3 eventually caught up with it by the pit release button, where it attacked Mousetrap several times, not causing any noticeable damage. Mousetrap then used its trap on S3 and dragged it into Sir Killalot's CPZ. S3 then snapped Mousetrap's spring. Sir Killalot dragged the two machines into the middle of the arena, both appearing to have no weapon. However, Mousetrap's was still working and it grabbed S3 again, dragging it around the arena once more. S3's disc started again, crumpling the end of Mousetrap's blade. S3 then ripped a panel off Mousetrap's side before cease was called. The judges went for S3.
Winner: S3
Final
Stinger (5) vs S3
S3 takes the sting out of Stinger's tail
Both robots made identical movements, driving forward, spinning in a circle, and halting. Stinger pounded its mace on the ground to little effect, S3 and Stinger reversed into each other, before S3 span and landed several powerful blows on Stinger, throwing the axlebot around with little effort. Stinger missed six consecutive attacks with its mace, before S3 interrupted Stinger's usual sit and spin technique with a well placed attack, once again hitting the wheels. Another blow sent Stinger flying into the side wall, where Shunt rammed it and harassed it before its escape. Stinger activated the pit before finally hitting S3 with its mace, but to no avail. Stinger slowed down, and S3 pushed Stinger against an angle grinder, where it stopped moving. This was because Stinger's main drive system had been buckled by S3's disc to the point that Stinger's gears could not mesh correctly. Stinger was counted out and thrown by the Floor Flipper, coming back to life on impact, but it was already eliminated.
Heat Winner: S3
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