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|broadcast= March 13th 1998 |
|broadcast= March 13th 1998 |
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|trial= [[Stock Car]] |
|trial= [[Stock Car]] |
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|preceded= [[Robot Wars: The First Wars/Heat C|Heat C]] |
|preceded= [[Robot Wars: The First Wars/Heat C|Heat C]] |
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|suceeded= [[Robot Wars: The First Wars/Heat E|Heat E]] |
|suceeded= [[Robot Wars: The First Wars/Heat E|Heat E]] |
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− | {{quote|In a desperate bid to bring peace once again to this sceptred isle, the USS Nimitz today arrived off the coast with a full compliment of F-14 fighters. Now ordinarily, the might of the US Navy's flagship would be no match for the robots on Robot Wars, but tonight, things are a little different.|Jeremy Clarkson introducing the featherweight heat}} |
+ | {{quote|In a desperate bid to bring peace once again to this sceptred isle, the USS Nimitz today arrived off the coast with a full compliment of F-14 fighters. Now ordinarily, the might of the US Navy's flagship would be no match for the robots on Robot Wars, but tonight, things are a little different. Tonight, it's a lightweight ''<nowiki>[sic]</nowiki>'' special, where all the robots weigh less than 12kg. They're small, but don't worry, they're still vicious. So let's go and meet the only machines in the world that are brave enough to spill Prince Naseem's pint!|Jeremy Clarkson introducing the featherweight heat}} |
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'''Heat D of Robot Wars: The First Wars''' was the fourth of six heats which determined the Grand Finalists of [[Robot Wars: The First Wars]]. The episode featuring Heat D was originally broadcast on March 13, 1998 on BBC Two. |
'''Heat D of Robot Wars: The First Wars''' was the fourth of six heats which determined the Grand Finalists of [[Robot Wars: The First Wars]]. The episode featuring Heat D was originally broadcast on March 13, 1998 on BBC Two. |
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− | *The victory of [[Cunning Plan]] in this episode made it the highest placing featherweight of Series 1. |
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==Competing robots== |
==Competing robots== |
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==Gauntlet== |
==Gauntlet== |
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+ | [[Cunning Plan]] exited the turntable and spun on the spot and bouncing into the fence on the right route. Cunning Plan carefully steered around the maze until the end. Cunning Plan waited for the drills to retract before moving forwards, and driving into the obstacles. Cunning Plan reversed in again, passing one drill and backing onto the springs. Cunning Plan waited for too long, so [[Matilda]] drove in hard, forcing Cunning Plan back as the drills tried cutting into it. Matilda spun around, knocking Cunning Plan free where it got lifted by the spikes before being released, where it crossed the line to complete the run. |
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+ | {{Dialogue a-b-a-b-a|[[Jeremy Clarkson]]|Appropriate name, Cunning Plan.|[[University of Reading|Oliver Steeples]]|Maybe.|You were looking pretty pleased there.|The spikes were a bit tricky, but the robot didn't give me any problems.|What, the spikes are tricky, but Matilda isn't?|The post match interview.}} |
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+ | [[Krayzee Tokyo]] whizzed out of the turntable and turned straight into a wall. Krayzee Tokyo backed up and went down the right route, taking the corners slowly but carefully. As Krayzee Tokyo reached the end of the maze, [[Matilda]] pushed the springs in front of the drills, blocking that route. Krayzee Tokyo dodged around the drill box, driving into the middle route and moved towards the end. However, it got stuck on the final set of springs, so Matilda was able to ram the block of springs, but got stuck herself. As time ran out, a huge plume of black smoke poured out of the top of Matilda. |
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+ | [[SAT'arn]] reversed out of the turntable and then drove forwards to go down the left route. SAT'arn dodged past [[Sergeant Bash]] and drove towards the side of the ramp, getting stuck. SAT'arn reversed out and drove around [[Matilda]], past the pendulum to finish the course. |
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+ | {{Dialogue a-b-a|Jeremy Clarkson|I can't believe you beat both of them!|Tom Barber|Brilliant!|That was brilliant, well done.|The post match interview}} |
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+ | [[Demolisher|The Demolisher]] chose the left route and passed [[Sergeant Bash]] instantly. The Demolisher bumped into [[Matilda]], but was able to drive around the House Robot and wiggled its way to the finish line. |
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+ | [[Bugs]] reversed out of the turntable, straight into indecision as to which route to pick. Bugs drove forwards, hitting the turntable again, eventually reversing down the left route. Bugs passed [[Sergeant Bash]] and carried on to [[Matilda]] near the end zone. Bugs was pushed back before impaling itself on the spikes. Matilda parked itself and blocked the end zone, and eventually pushed Bugs back as time ran out. |
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+ | [[Vector of Armageddon]] drove out of the turntable and headed towards the first ramp, making its way up and over. As Vector of Armageddon came off the first ramp, it stopped to let the drills come out and drove backwards out of their way. Vector of Armageddon drove to the second ramp, but the low ground clearance beached it on the change in gradient. |
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+ | |[[SAT'arn]] |
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− | |SAT'arn seemed to have a lot of manoeuvrability and got around [[Sergeant Bash]], but not a lot of control as it drove first into the side wall and then into a pyramid. Despite this it slipped around [[Matilda]] and crossed the finish line. |
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|'''Completed''' |
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− | |Cunning Plan darted straight into the maze. Its zero degree turning circle was advantageous and helped it to clear the maze. To avoid Matilda it took on the corkscrew lances but Matilda caught up with it and actually thrust it towards the end zone. After briefly coming to a halt due to the spikes, Cunning Plan completed the gauntlet; Matilda had driven onto a grille and was unable to stop it. Cunning Plan almost ploughed through the side walls and out of the arena. |
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|'''Completed''' |
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− | |The smallest robot in the competition slipped through the [[House Robots]]' defence and across the finish line. On the program, Demolisher only appeared to take nine seconds to complete the course but the statistics showed SAT'arn and Cunning Plan completed it in faster times. [[Jeremy Clarkson]] does point out that Demolisher was flipped in the gauntlet, not seen on TV, and this could be why Demolisher was placed third. |
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− | {{quote|Sam Rudgard with the smallest machine we've seen in the competition so far, and he's speeding away - and he's beaten just about everything!|Jonathan Pearce}} |
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|'''Completed''' |
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− | |The GCSE students drove straight into one of the gates on the maze which dislodged part of their robot's back panel. It had rather more difficulty with the maze than Cunning Plan and eventually got stuck on one of the springs. Matilda attempted an attack but also got stuck and began billowing copious amounts of smoke. |
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− | {{quote|Oh, Matilda's in trouble, look at that!|Jonathan Pearce}} |
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− | |After an initial period where Bugs seemed to have a problem deciding which course to take it went for the route guarded by the House Robots. Matilda hit into its side, which seemed to give it control problems and it was unable to get past the House Robot. {{quote|Well, I reckon Sergeant Bash had a hangover|Jeremy Clarkson}} |
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− | |This was based on a successful design from America but unfortunately it didn't get to show off its brute strength. After skilfully conquering the first ramp, the robot's low ground clearance meant it couldn't get up and over the second ramp. |
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+ | {{quote|And now it's time to strap yourselves in and cry mercy, as we leave you with the ultimate robotic confrontation!|[[Craig Charles]] in ''[[Robot Wars: The First Great War]]''}} |
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− | {{Quote|And the robot that comes last, or covers the least distance, is out. Unless of course, they were wise enough to give the government a million pounds|Jeremy Clarkson on the format}} |
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+ | In-between the rounds of the competition, a one-off battle between [[Thor (1995)|Thor]] and [[The Master]] was shown, having been filmed at the 1995 UK ''Robot Wars'' Open Competition, for which this battle was the Grand Final. |
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− | Krayzee Tokyo controversially got off to a false start due to a frequency problem. Cunning Plan, SAT'arn and Demolisher all piled into the side wall where Demolisher was flipped over. In escaping, Cunning Plan pushed Demolisher back onto its wheels. Despite this, Demolisher's maximum speed of 40MPH helped it claim the first lap and overtake all competition to complete its second lap with the others all trailing. Cunning Plan and SAT'arn completed their first lap and Demolisher had flipped itself over on a collision with the wall on the plinth Seregant Bash occupied. Cunning Plan managed a second lap with Bugs making slow progress and Krayzee Tokyo completely immobilised. SAT'arn clocked up a second lap just as Bugs crossed the line to get its first. Cunning Plan had attempted to flip Demolisher back onto its wheels but it was Cunning Plan that completed its third lap and took the chequered flag. |
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+ | {{quote|We'll revisit the 1995 Robot Wars UK Championships in London, featuring two of the most powerful robots in the world today! The Master, built by Mark Setrakian, and Thor, designed by Shilling Robotics, both from America, and what a night it was!|[[Jonathan Pearce]]}} |
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+ | [[File:The Master vs Thor.jpg|thumb|left|The Master slices through Thor's armour]] |
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+ | [[File:The Master vs Thor 2.jpg|thumb|The Master's disc sheds upon impact with Thor]] |
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+ | The Master initially turned to face Thor using its lifting panel, but Thor made no aggressive movements, and The Master bumped into it, before continuing to circle around Thor. After a sustained period of hostility, The Master made the first move and drove up the surface of Thor, burying its circular saw through the armour of Thor, which could only flail its weapon at no target in defence. The Master's attack also caused Thor to start leaking fluids. The Master withdrew its saw, and bumped into Thor using its left wheel. After Thor retreated, The Master held off until it found the right moment to charge in with its saw, shearing a loose piece of armour from the top of Thor. |
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+ | [[File:The Master vs Thor 3.jpg|thumb|left|The Master attacks Thor's exposed wheel]] |
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+ | [[File:The Master celebrates.jpg|thumb|With no saw remaining, The Master celebrates its victory]] |
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+ | While Thor pushed back, The Master brought its saw onto the top of it, causing damage while shearing the circular saw in the process, creating a shower of dust. The Master continued to grind away in spite of the damage, cutting into the top of Thor's weapon, and briefly throwing sparks. The Master almost managed to drive up the side of the retreating Thor, but The Master brought what remained of its saw onto the front of Thor, creating a gash, before finally sacrificing the remainder of its saw to cut into a front wheel of Thor. This attack had immobilised Thor, and The Master won the battle. |
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+ | {{quote|And The Master is surely one of the most powerful robots in the world, and for me, the star of the 1995 UK London Robot Wars!|Jonathan Pearce}} |
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+ | In between the Trial and Arena stages of the episode, two short montages of the 1996 US ''Robot Wars'' competition were also aired. The Master was among the competitors showcased, along with eventual 1996 US champion [[BioHazard]] and heavyweight melee winner [[La Machine]]. |
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+ | {{Quote|Now for some motor racing where pit-stops are banned, but ramming is actively encouraged. It's a sport that could've been designed specifically for Michael Schumacher... a three-lap race around this figure-of-eight course, and the one that crosses the line last, or covers the least distance, is eliminated. Unless of course, they were sensible enough to give the government a million pounds.|Jeremy Clarkson explains the format for the Stock Car Trial}} |
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+ | [[File:Stockcarcrash.jpg|thumb|left|The opening pile-up]] |
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+ | [[Krayzee Tokyo]] jumped the start and bounced into [[Demolisher|The Demolisher]], as [[SAT'arn]] understeered into the fence, and was followed into the wall by [[Cunning Plan]] and The Demolisher. Cunning Plan reversed, flipping The Demolisher over a few times, but it landed on its wheels. [[Bugs]] and Krayzee Tokyo also messed up the first corner, with both robots spinning on the inside line. |
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+ | Eventually, SAT'arn made it around turn 2 in the lead, but clipped a wall, allowing The Demolisher to take the lead. The Demolisher complete the first lap, as the other robots all struggled to make it around the track cleanly. The Demolisher pushed Cunning Plan out the way as it was lapped, before lapping SAT'arn, which was squeezing Krayzee Tokyo into a wall. |
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+ | The Demolisher completed a second lap before anyone else had completed their first, and made it through the crossover through the middle of three other robots. However, as The Demolisher entered the last corner, it clipped the inside wall and flipped itself over. Bugs rammed the upturned Demolisher and carried on past. |
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+ | {{Quote|Back down the centre stretch, around the final corner, it could all be over here – OH MY GOODNESS ME! HE'S FLIPPED! It's flipped over, The Demolisher!|[[Jonathan Pearce]] as The Demolisher flips itself over on its would-have-been final lap}}[[File:Demolisherstockcar.jpg|thumb|left|The Demolisher lies on its back after clipping the wall]] |
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+ | Cunning Plan took the lead of the remaining robots, getting a small nudge from Bugs as it lapped the red robot. Krayzee Tokyo stopped moving near the end of lap 1, and SAT'arn was stuck trying to get past the overturned Demolisher, but still progressed to complete a second lap. |
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+ | As it rounded the final corner on its third lap, Cunning Plan pushed The Demolisher forwards and propped it up against a wall, where it fell on its side. Bugs managed to cross the start line, just before Cunning Plan whizzed over taking the chequered flag waved by Shunt, thus eliminating Krayzee Tokyo. |
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==Arena== |
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+ | {{quote|If I may liken this show to a cup of cappuccino, we have now reached the point where the froth is gone. It's neat wake-up juice from now on in.|Jeremy Clarkson's introduction to the Arena stage}} |
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===Semi-Finals=== |
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====Cunning Plan vs Bugs==== |
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+ | [[File:Cunning_plan_vs_bugs.png|thumb|left|Cunning Plan gets underneath Bugs]] |
+ | [[File:Bugs_dead_metal.JPG|thumb|Dead Metal closes in on Bugs]] |
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− | Cunning Plan rocketed across the arena, but missed Bugs. It dawdled, trying to line up an attack, and then rushed again, slipping beneath Bugs and dropping it on the ground. Cunning Plan withdrew, but Bugs who was turning uncontrollably had driven onto the grilles, and was unable to escape. |
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+ | [[Cunning Plan]] shot forwards towards [[Bugs]], which hardly moved, but Cunning Plan still missed. Bugs spun on the spot as Cunning Plan took time to position itself for an attack. Cunning Plan drove under Bugs, lifting it up and over the wedge, but nothing more as Bugs fell back down onto its wheels. Cunning Plan backed away as Bugs stuck spinning on the spot, eventually turning onto the grille. |
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+ | Stuck in place, [[Dead Metal]] moved in, spinning around and whacking Bugs with the pincers, while Cunning Plan was busy teasing about with Sergeant Bash. Cease was called. |
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{{quote|You will not escape from there, Bugs! I didn't think it had the manoeuvrability it had earlier...that's Dead Metal. Those pincers could crush the life out of the bug...|Jonathan Pearce}} |
{{quote|You will not escape from there, Bugs! I didn't think it had the manoeuvrability it had earlier...that's Dead Metal. Those pincers could crush the life out of the bug...|Jonathan Pearce}} |
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− | Dead Metal battered Bugs, and although it looked like it would free Bugs from the grille, it did not and cease was called. |
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+ | It was later revealed that a change in castor wheel had cost Bugs the battle as it decreased Bugs' manoeuvrability. |
Winner: '''Cunning Plan''' |
Winner: '''Cunning Plan''' |
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====The Demolisher vs SAT'arn==== |
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+ | [[File:Demolisher_vs_satarn.png|thumb|left|SAR'arn rams Demolisher]] |
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[[File:Demolisher_SAT'arn_matilda.JPG|thumb|Matilda's chainsaw begins its descent]] |
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+ | [[SAT'arn]] charged at [[Demolisher|The Demolisher]] as it sped the other way, so it was forced to reverse and drive round. SAT'arn hit The Demolisher with the spikes, before trying to push it into [[Shunt]]'s CPZ, but The Demolisher managed to escape. As both robots crossed the arena, SAT'arn suddenly stopped moving. The Demolisher was pushed back and almost toppled by [[Shunt]], then collided into the immobile SAT'arn and was subsequently pinned between it and Matilda, as she attacked with the chainsaw. Matilda cut through the wooden armour of SAT'arn, but the saw stopped when it touched The Demolisher's metal armour. SAT'arn was bullied by the other house robots as cease was called. |
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Winner: '''Demolisher''' |
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===Final=== |
===Final=== |
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====Cunning Plan vs The Demolisher==== |
====Cunning Plan vs The Demolisher==== |
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{{quote|In the Stock Car, Cunning Plan actually tried to rescue Demolisher. That’s not going to be happening in the final!|Jeremy Clarkson}} |
{{quote|In the Stock Car, Cunning Plan actually tried to rescue Demolisher. That’s not going to be happening in the final!|Jeremy Clarkson}} |
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+ | [[File:Cunning_plan_vs_demolisher.png|thumb|left|Cunning Plan gets underneath Demolisher]] |
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− | Cunning Plan moved forward, and Demolisher back-pedalled. The due moved tentatively together, and then rushed towards each other. Cunning Plan’s low clearance won out, and Demolisher tumbled onto its back. Cease was immediately called. |
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+ | [[Cunning Plan]] moved forwards as [[Demolisher|The Demolisher]] decided to reverse away. It came back to the start position, as both squared off temporarily. Eventually, Cunning Plan drove under The Demolisher, which rolled off the wedge and landed upside-down as Cease was called. |
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{{quote|Demolisher, at the top of your picture, is the quicker, but Cunning Plan is the heavier of these two featherweights. Demolisher will be trying to keep out of trouble, with young Sam at the wheels- Oh, but the wheels have come off! The Demolisher is beaten by the Cunning Plan of Oliver Steeples. I'm not too sure whether the crowd wanted young Sam Rudgard to go through, but he had no chance with power like that.|Jonathan Pearce}} |
{{quote|Demolisher, at the top of your picture, is the quicker, but Cunning Plan is the heavier of these two featherweights. Demolisher will be trying to keep out of trouble, with young Sam at the wheels- Oh, but the wheels have come off! The Demolisher is beaten by the Cunning Plan of Oliver Steeples. I'm not too sure whether the crowd wanted young Sam Rudgard to go through, but he had no chance with power like that.|Jonathan Pearce}} |
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Heat Winner: '''Cunning Plan''' |
Heat Winner: '''Cunning Plan''' |
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{{The First Wars Heats}} |
{{The First Wars Heats}} |
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Revision as of 12:08, 26 August 2019
- "In a desperate bid to bring peace once again to this sceptred isle, the USS Nimitz today arrived off the coast with a full compliment of F-14 fighters. Now ordinarily, the might of the US Navy's flagship would be no match for the robots on Robot Wars, but tonight, things are a little different. Tonight, it's a lightweight [sic] special, where all the robots weigh less than 12kg. They're small, but don't worry, they're still vicious. So let's go and meet the only machines in the world that are brave enough to spill Prince Naseem's pint!"
- — Jeremy Clarkson introducing the featherweight heat
Heat D of Robot Wars: The First Wars was the fourth of six heats which determined the Grand Finalists of Robot Wars: The First Wars. The episode featuring Heat D was originally broadcast on March 13, 1998 on BBC Two.
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Weight | 7.3kg | |
Dimensions | 0.70m x 0.55m x 0.40m | |
Speed | 4mph | |
Turning Circle | 0m | |
Ground Clearance | 40mm | |
Power | 12V motors | |
Weapons | Ramming wedge | |
From: Chesham School | ||
Team Members: Michael Stacey, Michael Langdon & Stephen Devereau |
Cunning Plan | ||
Weight | 11.5kg | |
Dimensions | 0.63m x 0.48m x 0.17m | |
Speed | 10mph | |
Turning Circle | 0m | |
Ground Clearance | 10mm | |
Power | Electric drill motors | |
Weapons | None | |
From: University of Reading | ||
Team Members: Oliver Steeples |
The Demolisher | ||
Weight | 2.9kg | |
Dimensions | 0.60m x 0.34m x 0.17m | |
Speed | 40mph | |
Turning Circle | 0m | |
Ground Clearance | 5mm | |
Power | Electric motor | |
Weapons | Aluminium spikes | |
From: London | ||
Team Members: Sam Rudgard, Gary Speed-Macey & Bill Rudgard |
Krayzee Tokyo | ||
Weight | 3.2kg | |
Dimensions | 0.63m x 0.34m x 0.22m | |
Speed | 12mph | |
Turning Circle | 0m | |
Ground Clearance | 10mm | |
Power | Electric | |
Weapons | Curved bumper | |
From: Milton Keynes | ||
Team Members: Kevin Church, Matthew Davy & Chris Purchase |
SAT'arn | ||
Weight | 10.5kg | |
Dimensions | 1.27m x 0.60m x 0.21m | |
Speed | 10mph | |
Turning Circle | 3m | |
Ground Clearance | 10mm | |
Power | 8.4V motors | |
Weapons | Pointed horns | |
From: Billericay | ||
Team Members: Tom Barber & Sam Barber |
Vector of Armageddon | ||
Weight | 10.7kg | |
Dimensions | 0.46m x 0.69m x 0.26m | |
Speed | 20mph | |
Turning Circle | 0m | |
Ground Clearance | 1mm | |
Power | 2 x 14.4V motors | |
Weapons | None | |
From: Romford | ||
Team Members: Adam Clark |
Gauntlet
Cunning Plan
Cunning Plan exited the turntable and spun on the spot and bouncing into the fence on the right route. Cunning Plan carefully steered around the maze until the end. Cunning Plan waited for the drills to retract before moving forwards, and driving into the obstacles. Cunning Plan reversed in again, passing one drill and backing onto the springs. Cunning Plan waited for too long, so Matilda drove in hard, forcing Cunning Plan back as the drills tried cutting into it. Matilda spun around, knocking Cunning Plan free where it got lifted by the spikes before being released, where it crossed the line to complete the run.
- Jeremy Clarkson: "Appropriate name, Cunning Plan."
- Oliver Steeples: "Maybe."
- Jeremy Clarkson: "You were looking pretty pleased there."
- Oliver Steeples: "The spikes were a bit tricky, but the robot didn't give me any problems."
- Jeremy Clarkson: "What, the spikes are tricky, but Matilda isn't?"
- — The post match interview.
Krayzee Tokyo
Krayzee Tokyo whizzed out of the turntable and turned straight into a wall. Krayzee Tokyo backed up and went down the right route, taking the corners slowly but carefully. As Krayzee Tokyo reached the end of the maze, Matilda pushed the springs in front of the drills, blocking that route. Krayzee Tokyo dodged around the drill box, driving into the middle route and moved towards the end. However, it got stuck on the final set of springs, so Matilda was able to ram the block of springs, but got stuck herself. As time ran out, a huge plume of black smoke poured out of the top of Matilda.
SAT'arn
SAT'arn reversed out of the turntable and then drove forwards to go down the left route. SAT'arn dodged past Sergeant Bash and drove towards the side of the ramp, getting stuck. SAT'arn reversed out and drove around Matilda, past the pendulum to finish the course.
- Jeremy Clarkson: "I can't believe you beat both of them!"
- Tom Barber: "Brilliant!"
- Jeremy Clarkson: "That was brilliant, well done."
- — The post match interview
The Demolisher
The Demolisher chose the left route and passed Sergeant Bash instantly. The Demolisher bumped into Matilda, but was able to drive around the House Robot and wiggled its way to the finish line.
Bugs
Bugs reversed out of the turntable, straight into indecision as to which route to pick. Bugs drove forwards, hitting the turntable again, eventually reversing down the left route. Bugs passed Sergeant Bash and carried on to Matilda near the end zone. Bugs was pushed back before impaling itself on the spikes. Matilda parked itself and blocked the end zone, and eventually pushed Bugs back as time ran out.
Vector of Armageddon
Vector of Armageddon drove out of the turntable and headed towards the first ramp, making its way up and over. As Vector of Armageddon came off the first ramp, it stopped to let the drills come out and drove backwards out of their way. Vector of Armageddon drove to the second ramp, but the low ground clearance beached it on the change in gradient.
Results
Rank | Robot | Distance |
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SAT'arn | Completed | |
Cunning Plan | Completed | |
The Demolisher | Completed | |
Krayzee Tokyo | 12.65m | |
Bugs | 11.45m | |
Vector of Armageddon | 8.55m |
1995 UK Open Competition Final
- "And now it's time to strap yourselves in and cry mercy, as we leave you with the ultimate robotic confrontation!"
- — Craig Charles in Robot Wars: The First Great War
In-between the rounds of the competition, a one-off battle between Thor and The Master was shown, having been filmed at the 1995 UK Robot Wars Open Competition, for which this battle was the Grand Final.
- "We'll revisit the 1995 Robot Wars UK Championships in London, featuring two of the most powerful robots in the world today! The Master, built by Mark Setrakian, and Thor, designed by Shilling Robotics, both from America, and what a night it was!"
- — Jonathan Pearce
The Master initially turned to face Thor using its lifting panel, but Thor made no aggressive movements, and The Master bumped into it, before continuing to circle around Thor. After a sustained period of hostility, The Master made the first move and drove up the surface of Thor, burying its circular saw through the armour of Thor, which could only flail its weapon at no target in defence. The Master's attack also caused Thor to start leaking fluids. The Master withdrew its saw, and bumped into Thor using its left wheel. After Thor retreated, The Master held off until it found the right moment to charge in with its saw, shearing a loose piece of armour from the top of Thor.
- "And there, surely a killing blow! Smashing right to the heart of the hydraulic cabling!"
- — Jonathan Pearce
While Thor pushed back, The Master brought its saw onto the top of it, causing damage while shearing the circular saw in the process, creating a shower of dust. The Master continued to grind away in spite of the damage, cutting into the top of Thor's weapon, and briefly throwing sparks. The Master almost managed to drive up the side of the retreating Thor, but The Master brought what remained of its saw onto the front of Thor, creating a gash, before finally sacrificing the remainder of its saw to cut into a front wheel of Thor. This attack had immobilised Thor, and The Master won the battle.
- "And The Master is surely one of the most powerful robots in the world, and for me, the star of the 1995 UK London Robot Wars!"
- — Jonathan Pearce
In between the Trial and Arena stages of the episode, two short montages of the 1996 US Robot Wars competition were also aired. The Master was among the competitors showcased, along with eventual 1996 US champion BioHazard and heavyweight melee winner La Machine.
Trial (Stock Car)
- "Now for some motor racing where pit-stops are banned, but ramming is actively encouraged. It's a sport that could've been designed specifically for Michael Schumacher... a three-lap race around this figure-of-eight course, and the one that crosses the line last, or covers the least distance, is eliminated. Unless of course, they were sensible enough to give the government a million pounds."
- — Jeremy Clarkson explains the format for the Stock Car Trial
Krayzee Tokyo jumped the start and bounced into The Demolisher, as SAT'arn understeered into the fence, and was followed into the wall by Cunning Plan and The Demolisher. Cunning Plan reversed, flipping The Demolisher over a few times, but it landed on its wheels. Bugs and Krayzee Tokyo also messed up the first corner, with both robots spinning on the inside line.
Eventually, SAT'arn made it around turn 2 in the lead, but clipped a wall, allowing The Demolisher to take the lead. The Demolisher complete the first lap, as the other robots all struggled to make it around the track cleanly. The Demolisher pushed Cunning Plan out the way as it was lapped, before lapping SAT'arn, which was squeezing Krayzee Tokyo into a wall.
The Demolisher completed a second lap before anyone else had completed their first, and made it through the crossover through the middle of three other robots. However, as The Demolisher entered the last corner, it clipped the inside wall and flipped itself over. Bugs rammed the upturned Demolisher and carried on past.
- "Back down the centre stretch, around the final corner, it could all be over here – OH MY GOODNESS ME! HE'S FLIPPED! It's flipped over, The Demolisher!"
- — Jonathan Pearce as The Demolisher flips itself over on its would-have-been final lap
Cunning Plan took the lead of the remaining robots, getting a small nudge from Bugs as it lapped the red robot. Krayzee Tokyo stopped moving near the end of lap 1, and SAT'arn was stuck trying to get past the overturned Demolisher, but still progressed to complete a second lap.
As it rounded the final corner on its third lap, Cunning Plan pushed The Demolisher forwards and propped it up against a wall, where it fell on its side. Bugs managed to cross the start line, just before Cunning Plan whizzed over taking the chequered flag waved by Shunt, thus eliminating Krayzee Tokyo.
- Jeremy Clarkson: "Oh, no, no, no, the one that looks like a dustbin or something is out. And you jumped the start! Come on."
- Kevin Church: "It wasn't my fault!"
- Jeremy Clarkson: "Well, whose fault is it? Father Christmas'?"
- Kevin Church: "Its whoever's got the other controller on the same frequency."
- Jeremy Clarkson: "That's the worst excuse I've ever heard in my entire life."
- — Krayzee Tokyo is eliminated
Results
Rank | Robot | Laps |
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Cunning Plan | 3 Laps | |
The Demolisher | 2 Laps | |
SAT'arn | 2 Laps | |
Bugs | 1 Lap | |
Krayzee Tokyo | 0 Laps |
Arena
- "If I may liken this show to a cup of cappuccino, we have now reached the point where the froth is gone. It's neat wake-up juice from now on in."
- — Jeremy Clarkson's introduction to the Arena stage
Semi-Finals
Cunning Plan vs Bugs
Cunning Plan shot forwards towards Bugs, which hardly moved, but Cunning Plan still missed. Bugs spun on the spot as Cunning Plan took time to position itself for an attack. Cunning Plan drove under Bugs, lifting it up and over the wedge, but nothing more as Bugs fell back down onto its wheels. Cunning Plan backed away as Bugs stuck spinning on the spot, eventually turning onto the grille.
Stuck in place, Dead Metal moved in, spinning around and whacking Bugs with the pincers, while Cunning Plan was busy teasing about with Sergeant Bash. Cease was called.
- "You will not escape from there, Bugs! I didn't think it had the manoeuvrability it had earlier...that's Dead Metal. Those pincers could crush the life out of the bug..."
- — Jonathan Pearce
It was later revealed that a change in castor wheel had cost Bugs the battle as it decreased Bugs' manoeuvrability.
Winner: Cunning Plan
The Demolisher vs SAT'arn
- "SAT'arn, like a bull, rushes at the Demolisher - oh, you silly moo, you missed him!"
- — Jonathan Pearce
SAT'arn charged at The Demolisher as it sped the other way, so it was forced to reverse and drive round. SAT'arn hit The Demolisher with the spikes, before trying to push it into Shunt's CPZ, but The Demolisher managed to escape. As both robots crossed the arena, SAT'arn suddenly stopped moving. The Demolisher was pushed back and almost toppled by Shunt, then collided into the immobile SAT'arn and was subsequently pinned between it and Matilda, as she attacked with the chainsaw. Matilda cut through the wooden armour of SAT'arn, but the saw stopped when it touched The Demolisher's metal armour. SAT'arn was bullied by the other house robots as cease was called.
- "There was a connection that came off...we had problems with it yesterday."
- — The crestfallen SAT'arn team explain
Winner: Demolisher
Final
Cunning Plan vs The Demolisher
- "In the Stock Car, Cunning Plan actually tried to rescue Demolisher. That’s not going to be happening in the final!"
- — Jeremy Clarkson
Cunning Plan moved forwards as The Demolisher decided to reverse away. It came back to the start position, as both squared off temporarily. Eventually, Cunning Plan drove under The Demolisher, which rolled off the wedge and landed upside-down as Cease was called.
- "Demolisher, at the top of your picture, is the quicker, but Cunning Plan is the heavier of these two featherweights. Demolisher will be trying to keep out of trouble, with young Sam at the wheels- Oh, but the wheels have come off! The Demolisher is beaten by the Cunning Plan of Oliver Steeples. I'm not too sure whether the crowd wanted young Sam Rudgard to go through, but he had no chance with power like that."
- — Jonathan Pearce
Heat Winner: Cunning Plan
Trivia
- Both Cunning Plan and Demolisher came very close to going out of the arena - Demolisher entered the arena for the first time and almost shot out through the wall, and Cunning Plan's burst of speed to finish the Gauntlet almost caused the same thing.
- While the other five heats of the series featured robots of various weight categories, Heat D only featured featherweight competitors, although Jeremy Clarkson stated incorrectly that it featured lightweight robots.
- Cunning Plan's defeat of Demolisher in the Heat Final broke the Shortest Battle Record. Currently, it is ranked 5th in Shortest Battles in UK Robot Wars.
- Also included in this episode were video clips from the final of the 1995 UK Open Competition in London, between American robots The Master and Thor, as well as from the final rumble of the 1996 American Robot Wars, won by La Machine.
- Jonathan Pearce introduced Cunning Plan by stating that Oliver Steeples, builder of the robot, was a Star Wars fan. Steeples would later build a robot for Star Wars: The Force Awakens in 2015.
- This was the first time children appeared on Robot Wars. It was also the first time a child drove a robot.
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