Heat G of Robot Wars: The Fifth Wars was the seventh of twelve heats which determined the Semi-Finalists of Robot Wars: The Fifth Wars. The episode featuring Heat G was originally broadcast on May 14, 2002 on BBC Choice and repeated on August 23, 2002 on BBC Two.
- Heat G was the fourth and last time that a lower seed won the heat, the other occasions being Heats B, J, and N of the Fourth Wars.
- This heat was the only time Tornado failed to get past the heats, and it was the only top 12 seeded robot not to reach the heat final that series.
- This heat marked the end of both Gravedigger and Diotoir's main series campaigns.
- Coincidentally, both robots fought Tornado in this heat.
- Heat G was the marked occasion of several robots using weapons for one time, as Hydra wielded a flipping arm (without an axe), Sabretooth wielded a shredding weapon, and Gravedigger wielded a spiked axe.
- Spawn Again vs Evolution is ranked equal 12th, at 21 seconds, in the Shortest Battles in UK Robot Wars. This battle was also Spawn Again's first Out of the Arena flip.
- Evolution's battle with Sabretooth was a subject of controversy, because the House Robots attacked Evolution for no reason. As compensation, the judges put it through to Round 2.
Competing Robots
Newcomers
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| Dome | ||
| Weight | 91kg | |
| Dimensions | 0.68 x 1.07 x 1.07m | |
| Power | 24V electric motors | |
| Weapons | Pneumatic trebuchet | |
| Strengths | Previous warzone experience | |
| Weaknesses | No self-righting mechanism | |
| From: St John's | ||
| Team Members: David Sweeney, Bella Boyd & Jim Boyd | ||
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| Evolution | ||
| Weight | 95kg | |
| Dimensions | 0.95 x 0.91 x 1.78m | |
| Power | 24V electric motors | |
| Weapons | Rotating twin blades | |
| Strengths | Can pull a car | |
| Weaknesses | Lack of offensive weaponry | |
| From: Ockwell Park | ||
| Team Members: Alistair Hare & Katie Hare | ||
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| Hydra | ||
| Weight | 100kg | |
| Dimensions | 0.4 x 1.1 x 0.78m | |
| Power | 2 x 750W electric motors | |
| Weapons | Front scoop & central flipper | |
| Strengths | Powerful & durable | |
| Weaknesses | First time competitors | |
| From: East Hagbourne | ||
| Team Members: Dennis Leadbetter, Andrew Leadbetter & Frances Leadbetter | ||
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| Sabretooth | ||
| Weight | 99kg | |
| Dimensions | 0.63 x 1.07 x 0.73m | |
| Power | 2 x 24V servo motors | |
| Weapons | Giant shredding blade | |
| Strengths | Destructive weaponry | |
| Weaknesses | Overall durability | |
| From: Haslemere | ||
| Team Members: Gabriel Stroud, Rob Pickford & Polly Parr | ||
Veterans
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| Diotoir | ||
| Weight | 93kg | |
| Dimensions | 1.17 x 1.04 x 0.39m | |
| Power | 36V Motor | |
| Weapons | Wedge & scoop | |
| Strengths | Low ground clearance | |
| Weaknesses | Flammable | |
| From: Clondalkin | ||
| Team Members: Peter Redmond, Joe Gavin & Dr Zulu | ||
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| Gravedigger | ||
| Weight | 89kg | |
| Dimensions | 0.82m x 1.12 x 0.7m | |
| Power | 24V electric motors | |
| Weapons | Double headed axe | |
| Strengths | Good driving control | |
| Weaknesses | Reliability | |
| From: Thorpe St Andrew | ||
| Team Members: Jonathan Chaplin, Dave Chaplin & Chris Peacher | ||
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| Spawn Again (seeded 13th) | ||
| Weight | 79kg | |
| Dimensions | 1.25 x 0.85 x 0.5m | |
| Power | 12V electric motors | |
| Weapons | High powered flipper & spike | |
| Strengths | 4 Wheel drive | |
| Weaknesses | Comparatively light | |
| From: East Tilbury | ||
| Team Members: Darren Ball, Graham Warner & Luke Jackman | ||
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| Tornado (seeded 12th) | ||
| Weight | 97kg | |
| Dimensions | 0.85 x 0.7 x 0.25m | |
| Power | 2 x 750W motors | |
| Weapons | 2000RPM spinning disc | |
| Strengths | Invertible | |
| Weaknesses | Easily flipped | |
| From: Huntingdon | ||
| Team Members: Andrew Marchant, David Gamble & Bryan Moss | ||
Eliminators
Tornado (12) vs Gravedigger
The former semi-finalists lock horns
Gravedigger axes Tornado
Gravedigger missed its first blow with the axe but managed to get a few on Tornado. Tornado then got around the side of the wedge-shaped machine ramming it into the arena wall and then shoved it into another wall where its machinery stopped working. Gravedigger was then counted out by Refbot, Sir Killalot then took the Series 3 semi-finalist to the flame pit to be "cremated" and then dumped it into the pit where it was "buried".
Winner: Tornado
Diotoir vs Dome
The Dome rolls into submission
Immediately as the two machines approached each other (rather sluggishly), Diotoir overturned Dome with its scoop, where the latter couldn't self-right. The Irish robot then preceded to shove Dome down the pit, eliminating it from the competition and giving Diotoir an easy win.
- "Dome... about as successful as the Millennium Dome."
- — Craig Charles on Dome's poor performance
Winner: Diotoir
Evolution vs Sabretooth
Sabretooth damages Evolution, but loses its weaponry
Evolution started defending itself by revolving its spinning head, with Sabretooth cautiously approaching it before charging into it. Sabretooth struck Evolution's MDF body, causing shards to scatter, but in the process, Sabretooth snagged a loose string of material, and lost its weaponry. Both robots then ran rings around each other, having no real means offense between them, before both became locked together, and stood still.
Sir Killalot grapples with Evolution
Sergeant Bash then came out of his CPZ and crumpled into the wooden bodywork of Evolution with its pincer, to the disbelief of Jonathan Pearce, and then Sir Killalot also attacked Evolution, bending its turret which resulted in Refbot giving both house robots a yellow card.
With neither robot truly active at the end, the battle was sent to a Judges' decision. On the benefit of the doubt, the Judges awarded the victory to Evolution.
Winner: Evolution
Spawn Again (13) vs Hydra
Hydra is hurled by Spawn Again
Spawn Again quickly overturned Hydra but Hydra immediately recovered before driving onto the front of the Essex machine where it was thrown again but then self-righted for the second time. Spawn Again then threw Hydra on its back twice more where afterwards it stopped moving. Spawn Again then pushed Hydra near the wall where it was attacked by Matilda.
Spawn Again's attempt to flip Hydra out of the arena.
The 13th seed rammed Hydra in an attempt to get underneath it, but could not breach Hydra's ground clearance. Eventually Spawn Again got underneath and tried to flip Hydra over the arena wall, but failed both times so left it to be dealt with by Sir Killalot and Matilda. Hydra was counted out and then thrown into the Pit of Oblivion by Matilda.
Winner: Spawn Again
Semi-Finals
Tornado (12) vs Diotoir
Diotoir overpowers Tornado to cause a major upset
Both dashed out, Diotoir missed its first flip on Tornado, Tornado then shoved the Irish machine near Sergeant Bash where it escaped being set on fire before dodging Sergeant Bash again. Tornado then rammed into Diotoir a few times ripping off bit of fur with its disc every time it hit Diotoir. The 2 robots then shoved against one another having a pushing contest before Tornado rammed Diotoir more times. After Tornado shredded more bits of fur from Diotoir, the Irish robot then proceeded to hit the pit release button and then Tornado seemed to have lost power, and Diotoir pushed it in the pit. Diotoir almost fell in afterwards, but had successfully shown Tornado just how much of an advantage a lot of experience can be. On the Tornado website, the team claimed that Diotoir's fur kept snagging its cutting disc, and ultimately ended up losing drive on one side, which allowed Diotoir to push them into the pit.
- "Had it sensed that Tornado was on its last legs, as it were? What a shock this is! Diotoir, nearly went in, but Tornado crash out! The twelfth seeds have gone! What a win for Diotoir!"
- — Jonathan Pearce as Diotoir pits Tornado
Winner: Diotoir
Spawn Again (13) vs Evolution
Evolution goes out in 21 seconds
Before the battle, a brick was placed in the blade mechanism to make the weapon more powerful. As the battle started, Evolution spun its blade to defend itself from the Essex machine, but Spawn Again quickly came in and threw Evolution on its back where it couldn't self-right. Spawn Again then pushed the tank-like machine towards the arena wall where it was thrown clean out of the arena. The brick had reduced the effectiveness of the weapon by making it too heavy to spin properly.
Winner: Spawn Again
Final
Spawn Again (13) vs Diotoir
Diotoir suffers a familiar fiery finale to its run, courtesy of Sergeant Bash
As soon as activate was called, Spawn Again flipped Diotoir up and over, the Irish robot then in a failed attempt to right itself, made both of its eyes fly off. After Spawn Again pressed the pit release, the Refbot counted Diotoir out. Sergeant Bash came in and set the Irish machine on fire where it was put out by Refbot before Sergeant Bash set it alight again and was also attacked by Matilda, Spawn Again was the heat winner despite having its flipper jammed open throughout the majority of the fight after Diotoir had been overturned.
Heat Winner: Spawn Again
- "If you're gonna burn a robot, then Diotoir's the one to burn, on Robot Wars!"
- — Craig Charles' sign-off
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