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− | '''The Second Wars - Heat J''' was one of twelve heats which determined the Semi Finalists of [[Robot Wars: The Second Wars]]. The episode featuring Heat J was originally broadcast on January 22, 1999 on BBC Two. |
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+ | |episode_name=Heat J |
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+ | |image= [[File:Series 2-4 Logo.jpg|200px]] |
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+ | |caption= The Robot Wars Logo from the introduction titles |
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+ | |series = [[Robot Wars: The Second Wars|The Second Wars]] |
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+ | |winner = [[G.B.H.]] |
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+ | |broadcast= January 22nd 1999 |
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+ | |trial = [[Tug of War]] |
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+ | |channel= [[BBC|BBC Two]] |
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+ | |preceded= [[Robot Wars: The Second Wars/Heat I|Heat I]] |
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+ | |suceeded= [[Robot Wars: The Second Wars/Heat K|Heat K]] |
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+ | |rating = 5.66 million |
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+ | }} |
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+ | {{quote|Medieval Japanese warriors, known as the Samurai, lived by a simple code of honour. The Bushido, or ‘Way Of The Warrior’, encouraged one-on-one combat, where mental preparation and fighting with honour were just as important as the fight itself. Unfortunately, mental preparation and fighting with honour make for very poor television; that’s why we at Robot Wars encourage the code of ‘get in there and bash each other any which way you can’. And it’s only contestants who honour this code will be finding themselves in our Series Semi-Finals.|Craig Charles' introduction}} |
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+ | '''Heat J of Robot Wars: The Second Wars''' was the tenth of twelve heats which determined the Semi-Finalists of [[Robot Wars: The Second Wars]]. The episode featuring Heat J was originally broadcast on January 22, 1999 on BBC Two. The broadcast managed to attract 5.66 million viewers, an increase of 80,000 viewers when compared with [[Robot Wars: The Second Wars/Heat I|the previous episode]]. According to BARB, this meant it ranked second in the top thirty highest rated BBC 2 broadcasts during 18-24 January, behind only ''Gimme Gimme Gimme''. |
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==Competing Robots== |
==Competing Robots== |
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===Newcomers=== |
===Newcomers=== |
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− | [[Broot]]<br /> From Southampton |
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− | *Team Members: Ben Symons, Katy Symons and Mark Symons |
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− | *Weight: 80.2kg |
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− | *Dimensions: 120 x 64 x 42cm |
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− | *Speed: 6mph |
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− | *Turning circle: Zero |
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− | *Ground Clearance: 60mm |
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− | *Power: 2 x 12V batteries |
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− | *Weapons: Spring loaded rod (300kg) |
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− | *Notes: Speed controller from a British Legion wheelchair. Cost £140 to build |
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+ | {{S2Stats |
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− | [[Ivanhoe]]<br /> From Norwich |
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+ | |name=[[Broot]] |
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− | *Team Members: Craig Weightman, Stuart Weightman |
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+ | |image=[[File:Broot.jpg|200px|center]] |
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− | *Weight: 79.5kg |
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+ | |weight=80.2kg |
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− | *Dimensions: 105 x 70 x 65cm |
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+ | |dimensions=1.2 x 0.64 x 0.42m |
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− | *Speed: 6mph |
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+ | |speed=6mph |
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− | *Turning circle: Zero |
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+ | |turning=0m |
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− | *Ground Clearance: 25mm |
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+ | |clearance=60mm |
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− | *Power: 2 x 12V batteries |
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+ | |power=2 x 12V batteries |
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− | *Weapons: Lance and axe |
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+ | |weapons=Spring loaded rod (300kg) |
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− | *Notes: Axe chopping rate at one per second. Batteries & motors from wheelchair |
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+ | |notes=Speed controller from a British Legion wheelchair. Cost £140 to build |
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+ | |from=Southampton |
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+ | |team=Ben Symons, Katy Symons & Mark Symons |
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+ | }} |
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+ | {{S2Stats |
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− | [[Kill Dozer]]<br /> From Southampton |
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+ | |name=[[Ivanhoe]] |
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− | *Team Members: Paul Hart, Steve Scotcher and Howard Andrews |
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+ | |image=[[File:IvanhoeS2.jpg|200px|center]] |
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− | *Weight: 79.1kg |
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+ | |weight=79.5kg |
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− | *Dimensions: 150 x 73 x 30cm |
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+ | |dimensions=1.05 x 0.7 x 0.65m |
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− | *Speed: 5mph |
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+ | |speed=6mph |
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− | *Turning circle: 0.1m |
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+ | |turning=0m |
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− | *Ground Clearance: 10mm |
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+ | |clearance=25mm |
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− | *Power: 2 x 12V batteries |
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+ | |power=2 x 12V batteries |
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− | *Weapons: 2000 PSI hydraulic lifting blades |
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+ | |weapons=Lance and axe |
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− | *Notes: Pivots around rear axle. A carbon fibre and aluminium shell |
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+ | |notes=Axe chopping rate at one per second. Batteries & motors from wheelchair |
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+ | |from=Norwich |
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+ | |team=Craig Weightman & Stuart Weightman |
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+ | }} |
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+ | {{S2Stats |
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− | [[Penetrator]]<br /> From Halifax |
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+ | |name=[[Kill Dozer]] |
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− | *Team Members: Andrew Kettle and Stephen Lister |
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+ | |image=[[File:Kill-dozer.jpg|200px|center]] |
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− | *Weight: 74.7kg |
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+ | |weight=79.1kg |
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− | *Dimensions: 125 x 70 x 38cm |
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+ | |dimensions=1.5 x 0.73 x 0.3m |
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− | *Speed: 6mph |
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+ | |speed=5mph |
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− | *Turning circle: Zero |
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+ | |turning=0.1m |
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− | *Ground Clearance: 5mm |
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+ | |clearance=10mm |
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− | *Power: 6 x 6V batteries |
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+ | |power=2 x 12V batteries |
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− | *Weapons: Spikes and cutting disc |
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+ | |weapons=2000PSI hydraulic lifting blades |
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− | *Notes: Took 4 months to build at a cost of £400. Motors from a kid's go-kart |
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+ | |notes=Pivots around rear axle. A carbon fibre and aluminium shell |
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+ | |from=Southampton |
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+ | |team=Paul Hart, Steve Scotcher & Howard Andrews |
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+ | }} |
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+ | {{S2Stats |
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− | [[Talos]]<br/> From Oldham |
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+ | |name=[[Penetrator]] |
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− | *Team Members: Ian Wilkinson, James Hibbert and Mike Luke |
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+ | |image=[[File:Penetrator_offical_image.jpg|200px|center]] |
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− | *Weight: 75.2kg |
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+ | |weight=74.7kg |
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− | *Dimensions: 115 x 68 x 36cm |
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+ | |dimensions=1.25 x 0.7 x 0.38m |
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− | *Speed: 5mph |
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+ | |speed=6mph |
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− | *Turning circle: Zero |
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+ | |turning=0m |
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− | *Ground Clearance: 40mm |
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+ | |clearance=5mm |
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− | *Power: 2 x 12V batteries |
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+ | |power=6 x 6V batteries |
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− | *Weapons: 2 x Fixed steel spikes/lance |
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+ | |weapons=Spikes and cutting disc |
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− | *Notes: Cost over £500 and took 3 months to build. Home made speed controllers |
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+ | |notes=Took 4 months to build at a cost of £400. Motors from a kid's go-kart |
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+ | |from=Halifax |
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+ | |team=Andrew Kettle & Stephen Lister |
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+ | }} |
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+ | {{S2Stats |
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+ | |name=[[Talos]] |
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+ | |image=[[File:Talos.png|200px|center]] |
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+ | |weight=75.2kg |
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+ | |dimensions=1.15 x 0.68 x 0.36m |
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+ | |speed=5mph |
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+ | |turning=0m |
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+ | |clearance=40mm |
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+ | |power=2 x 12V batteries |
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+ | |weapons=2 x Fixed steel spikes/lance |
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+ | |notes=Cost over £500 and took 3 months to build. Home made speed controllers |
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+ | |from=Oldham |
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+ | |team=Ian Wilkinson, James Hibbert & Mike Luke |
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+ | }} |
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+ | {{clr}} |
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===Veterans=== |
===Veterans=== |
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− | [[G.B.H.]]<br /> From London [[File:G.B.H.jpg|thumb|G.B.H., Winner of Heat J]] |
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+ | {{S2Stats |
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− | *Team Members: Mike Rickard, Mike Smith and Charles Lavery |
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+ | |name=[[G.B.H.]] |
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− | *Weight: 79.3kg |
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+ | |image=[[File:G.B.H.jpg|200px|center]] |
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− | *Dimension: 131 x 70 x 45cm |
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+ | |weight=79.3kg |
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− | *Speed: 5mph |
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+ | |dimensions=1.31 x 0.7 x 0.45m |
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− | *Turning circle: Zero |
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+ | |speed=5mph |
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− | *Ground Clearance: 25mm |
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+ | |turning=0m |
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− | *Power: 2 x 12V batteries |
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+ | |clearance=25mm |
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− | *Weapons: Lifting ramp and rear 7' circular saws |
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+ | |power=2 x 12V batteries |
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− | *Notes: Fought in the first wars with Scrapper |
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+ | |weapons=Lifting ramp and rear 7" circular saws |
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+ | |notes=Fought in the First Wars with [[Scrapper]] |
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+ | |from=London |
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+ | |team=Mike Rickard, Mike Smith & Charles Lavery |
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+ | }} |
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+ | {{clr}} |
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==Gauntlet== |
==Gauntlet== |
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+ | {{Gauntlet Routes|Barrels, two pits and Matilda.|Breezeblocks, See-saw, Spikes and Shunt.|Ramrig, flame pit, and Dead Metal}} |
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− | ===Configuration=== |
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+ | ===Talos=== |
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− | *'''Left route:''' Barrels, two pits, Shunt, Matilda, Dead Metal . |
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+ | [[File:TalosS2Gauntlet.jpg|thumb|left|Talos helps Dead Metal fall into the pit]] |
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− | *'''Centre route:''' Breezeblocks, See-saw, Spikes |
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+ | [[Talos]] drove out of the blocks and immediately turned towards the left route, easily pushing past the barrels. However, as it crossed them, the floor spike started lifting Talos up repeatedly. Talos bounced about, unable to go further and was slammed into by [[Matilda]], the House Robot acting as a barrier when Talos tried to reverse past her. Matilda drove forwards, but just spun Talos into the barrels at its side to go past. |
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− | *'''Right route:''' Ramrig, flame pit, and Sergeant Bash |
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+ | {{quote|Oh tusk, tusk Matilda, you've let Talos get away, but only into the barrels|Jonathan Pearce}} |
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+ | Talos passed Matilda and [[Dead Metal]], but was blocked on the wall by [[Shunt]]. Dead Metal tried to grab onto Talos, but was unable to do so, so reverse a bit too past and fell into the pit with a bit of help from Talos as the competitor had turned to drive at Dead Metal. However, Talos got a wheel caught over the pit and couldn't reverse away quick enough, leaving Shunt to rain down axe blows and Matilda to slice into the armour of Talos with her chainsaw as cease was called, leaving Talos severely dented at the top. |
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− | === |
+ | ===Ivanhoe=== |
+ | [[File:IvanhoeS2Gauntlet.jpg|thumb|right|Ivanhoe breaks through the Breezeblock wall]] |
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+ | [[Ivanhoe]] positively moved down the central route, breaking through the breezeblock wall at one side. This caused issues when it tried to climb the ramp at an angle, as it got beached on the base with the wheels spinning in mid-air. Ivanhoe fruitlessly fired its axe in the hope that would dislodge it. [[Matilda]] came in from behind and shoved Ivanhoe, beaching it further initially, but another shove made Ivanhoe fall off the ramp completely and was able to drive again. Ivanhoe drove into a wall and had to reverse away, where [[Shunt]] was waiting. A little lift of the scoop followed, but Ivanhoe escaped. Ivanhoe was lifted by the arena spike agonisingly close to the end zone, but was able to pass when it dropped to complete the course. |
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+ | ===Broot=== |
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− | [[File:IvanhoeS2Gauntlet.jpg|thumb|Ivanhoe smashes down the bricks]] |
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+ | [[File:Brootgauntlet.jpg|thumb|left|Matilda cuts into Broot's wheels]] |
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− | 1. [[Ivanhoe]] - Completed - Ivanhoe chose the ramp route, effortlessly powering through the breezeblocks. It then drove onto the ramp, but became stuck on it. Matilda nudged it from behind and inadvertently freed it, but then it became beached again. Matilda forced it off the ramp, therefore it could continue its run. Ivanhoe got momentarily stuck on a side due to its lance, giving Shunt enough time to close in. It tried to move away from Shunt sluggishly, then was lifted by his scoop. Ivanhoe escaped, made a last-ditch attempt to get over the line, only to be lifted by a spike. The spike eventually dropped Ivanhoe though, so it took the chance and made it over the finishing line. |
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+ | [[Broot]] edged forwards to the central route where it drove into the Breezeblocks, but not through. Broot reversed and tried again to push through the bricks it had dislodged, but to no avail. [[Matilda]] arrived and pushed Broot, but that wasn't enough to get through the blocks either. Broot turned and tried to retreat down a different route, but Matilda had fired up her chainsaw and sliced straight into the wooden wheels of Broot. Broot were pinned by a wall, allowing Matilda to repeatedly slice into the chassis as time started running out and Broot managed to wriggle to the ramrigs before Cease. |
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+ | {{Dialogue a-b|Craig Charles|What happened there then?|Ben Symons|Thos ebrocks are really hard because when you break through them they get stuck|The Broot team describe their issues with the breezeblock wall}} |
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+ | ===Penetrator=== |
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− | [[File:GBHS2Gauntlet.jpg|thumb|left|GBH pushes against Dead Metal]] |
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+ | [[File:Penetratorgauntlet.jpg|thumb|right|Penetrator climbs the ramp]] |
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− | 2. [[G.B.H.]] - Completed - Choosing the ramp route, GBH effortlessly forced its way through the breezeblocks. A block stayed on top of the robot as it trundled over the ramp, then was ambushed by Shunt and Dead Metal. Dead Metal grasped hold of it and sliced into its armour. It was dragged a little further to the finish line as Dead Metal now began cutting into the scoop at the front. GBH forced Dead Metal back, almost at the finish line now. Eventually it pushed itself over it, putting itself second on the leaderboard. |
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+ | [[Penetrator]] moved towards the Breezeblock wall, but was unable to slam its way through it. It reversed to have another go and got through, edging onto the ramp. It reversed to have a run-up onto the ramp and through two trailing bricks it had pushed on, and after another reverse-and-go-forwards manoeuvrer, it managed to climb the ramp and descend the other side, straight into the waiting [[Shunt]]. Penetrator was unable to pass Shunt, so turned to go around, but was gripped and pushed back under the ramp by [[Dead Metal]]. Dead Metal cut into Penetrator's top armour before pushing it back a considerable amount just before Cease. |
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+ | ===Kill Dozer=== |
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− | [[File:TalosS2Gauntlet.jpg|thumb|Dead Metal is pitted]] |
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+ | [[File:Killdozergauntlet.jpg|thumb|left|Kill Dozer gets stuck on the ramp]] |
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− | 3. [[Talos]] - 6.5m - Choosing the the house robot route, Talos bumped through the barrel with little difficulty, but was caught on a spike and bounced. Matilda buffeted it, then Talos hit back by reversing into her. It was outclassed for pushing power though as Matilda forced it back, but Talos was allowed to momentarily escape. Dead Metal rammed it, but he also let Talos get away. Talos covered a large distance across the gauntlet, but was pursued by Dead Metal and caught. Dead Metal closed his pincers on Talos, but then backed into the pit with a little help from the box-shaped machine. Shunt didn't take too kindly to this as he pushed Talos partly into the now occupied pit, and began puncturing it. Matilda sliced into it with her chainsaw also, as cease was called and Talos was absolutely battered. Shunt had made numerous puncture marks on the top armour and had severely dented it down, while Matilda had made a deep cut into it. |
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+ | [[Kill Dozer]] was initially stalled by the floor spikes as it went for the central route. Kill Dozer used its scoops to slide under the brick wall and push through. Some block rested on the ramp, slowing Kill Dozer down as the angle changed, making it tough for the long and low robot to transition onto the ramp. Kill Dozer, now carrying a brick, struggled to get up the ramp and after a push by [[Matilda]] it got some wheels caught on the edge and stayed put as Matilda revved up her chainsaw. |
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+ | ===G.B.H.=== |
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− | 4. [[Kill Dozer]] - 5.8m - Kill Dozer chose the ramp route, momentarily caught on the spikes on its way there. It decided to try and lift the wall instead of push through it, which caused the bricks to fall in an awkward position for it to progress. It managed to get onto the ramp but its low ground clearance gave it difficulty. Matilda then sliced through the aluminium armour until cease was called. |
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+ | [[File:GBHS2Gauntlet.jpg|thumb|right|G.B.H. pushes Dead Metal over the line]] |
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+ | [[G.B.H.]] used its scoop to batter its way through the breezeblock wall, before firing the scoop to avoid it getting caught on the ramp. G.B.H. crossed the ramp, while carrying a brick, and was spun around by the waiting [[Shunt]]. G.B.H. was trapped under the ramp and held in place as [[Dead Metal]] cut into the top of the robot. G.B.H. was gripped in Dead Metal's pincers, but a good few consecutive drive attempts pushed Dead Metal back, and G.B.H. - now sporting some damage on the flipper - just crossed the line to complete the Gauntlet. |
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+ | ===Results=== |
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− | 5. [[Penetrator]] - 5.2m - Choosing the ramp route, Penetrator buffeted the wall, failing to knock it down on the first attempt, but the second got it down. It then reversed for a run-up to get up the ramp, easily getting up it, but was ambushed by Shunt as he repeatedly pounded the top armour of Penetrator. Shunt smashed a stray breezeblock in half, as Dead Metal joined in on the attack on Penetrator. Dead Metal viciously sliced into the armour of Penetrator, then forced it back, deducting valuable points. Despite this, Penetrator made it through. |
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+ | {|class="wikitable" |
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+ | |- align="center" |
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+ | !'''Rank''' |
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+ | !'''Robot''' |
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+ | !'''Distance''' |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |<center>'''1'''</center> |
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+ | |[[G.B.H.]] |
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+ | |'''Completed''' |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |<center>'''2'''</center> |
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+ | |[[Ivanhoe]] |
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+ | |'''Completed''' |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |<center>'''3'''</center> |
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+ | |[[Talos]] |
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+ | |'''6.5m''' |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |<center>'''4'''</center> |
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+ | |[[Kill Dozer]] |
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+ | |'''5.8m''' |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |<center>'''5'''</center> |
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+ | |[[Penetrator]] |
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+ | |'''5.2m''' |
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+ | |- bgcolor="#ff9999" |
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+ | |<center>'''6'''</center> |
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+ | |[[Broot]] |
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+ | |'''3.0m''' |
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+ | |} |
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− | 6. [[Broot]] - 3.0m - Broot chose the ramp route and buffeted down part of the breezeblock wall, then reversed for another ram at it. However, Broot couldn't get through the wall before Matilda closed in and rammed it with her tusks. Broot desperately tried to knock down the wall, but Matilda charged at it with her chainsaw. Broot attempted an escape, but was caught and Matilda sliced into one of the wooden wheels. Matilda relentlessly sliced into the same wheel, then she grazed the bodywork. From this point on, Broot was pressured by Matilda's chainsaw until cease was called. |
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− | {{quote|It's a "tired" challenge from Broot... Matilda won't "retire" after this, that's for certain!| Some of Johnathon Pearce's tyre puns as Matilda slices into a wheel of Broot.}} |
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− | Eliminated: '''Broot''' |
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− | ==Trial (Tug of War)== |
+ | ==Trial ([[Tug of War]])== |
+ | ===Ivanhoe=== |
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+ | [[File:Ivanhoetugofwar.jpg|thumb|right|Ivanhoe resists Matilda's pulling]] |
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+ | [[Matilda]] pulled first, dragging [[Ivanhoe]] back a bit, but the competitor dug in and stopped, turning the tide and started pulling Matilda. The two robots started to rock to-and-fro, exchanging times being the ones pulling. Matilda managed to get to her descending ramp, but was yanked back up almost instantly as the chain went slack. Matilda used this chance to gain momentum and dragged Ivanhoe closer to the pit, but Matilda was at the ramp and pulled the frantically resisting Ivanhoe down. |
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+ | ===G.B.H.=== |
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− | {{quote|Ah, look at that, the front shovel, pneumatically powered, biting down, to give torque.|Jonathan Pearce}} |
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+ | [[File:Gbhtugofwar.jpg|thumb|left|G.B.H. just before tumbling into the pit]] |
+ | {{quote|The G.B.H. boys tell us they've got a secret weapon.|Jonathan Pearce, just before the reveal of G.B.H.'s added spikes}} |
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− | 1. [[Kill Dozer]] - Survived - The favourite for the event used its scoop to dig into the floor leaving Matilda absolutely incapable of budging it. It tried to pull Matilda in but because of the design it couldn't back down the ramp so had to settle for surviving. |
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+ | [[Matilda]] pulled first, but [[G.B.H.]] stayed put as the two spikes on the front of their robot dug into the wooden floor. Matilda, realising that G.B.H. was going nowhere, reversed to get momentum to pull, but G.B.H. used that time to reverse itself and get further from the pit, before staying put when Matilda pulled as the spikes worked their magic for a second time. Matilda reversed again, getting close to the pit and yanked again at G.B.H., who was dragged forwards. One of the spikes had been bent in this latest pull, meaning it wasn't as effective, so when Matilda had another attempt to pull, G.B.H. was defenseless and slowly edged along before falling in the pit. |
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+ | ===Penetrator=== |
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− | 2. [[Ivanhoe]] - 22.35s - Ivanhoe was immediately yanked backwards by Matilda, but pulled itself forwards a little afterwards. It was forced backwards again, then regained a little more ground each time. However it was gradually being pulled towards the pit more than Matilda was, and was eventually pulled into the pit. |
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+ | [[File:PenetratorS2TugOfWar.jpg|thumb|right|Penetrator falls in the pit]] |
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+ | [[Penetrator]] showed little resistance to [[Matilda]], as only a couple of tugs showed that Penetrator was unable to respond. Matilda tentatively pulled at Penetrator as it moved along the ramp and fell into the pit. |
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+ | ===Talos=== |
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− | 3. [[Talos]] - 21.47s - Despite being wrecked in the gauntlet, Talos seemed to be in perfect shape for the trials. Talos was pulled back at first, but quickly recovered that lost ground. Talos managed to pull the house robot back on one ocassion, but Matilda ended the run soon after this with a quick tug. |
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+ | [[File:Talostugofwar.jpg|thumb|left|Talos, just before being pulled into the pit]] |
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+ | [[Matilda]] got the jump on [[Talos]], moving the robot backwards, but Talos dug in and responded, halting Matilda's progress. Talos pulled back at Matilda as she was on the transition to the down ramp, but Matilda finally managed to string together a monumental pull, dragging Talos down into the pit. |
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+ | ===Kill Dozer=== |
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− | 4. [[G.B.H.]] - 20.03s - The team had added spikes on GBH to the bottom to dig into the floor, these proved effective at first, managing to pull Matilda back and hold its ground well. Matilda angrily yanked on the chain, trying to get GBH into the pit as quickly as possible. Eventually the spikes began to lose effect, and GBH was pulled into the pit. |
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+ | [[File:KillDozerS2TugOfWar.jpg|thumb|right|Kill Dozer's scoops pressed into the ground to prevent Matilda pulling it]] |
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+ | [[Kill Dozer]] had attached the chain to their front scoop, meaning that in the opening seconds, as [[Matilda]] pulled on the chain, the spiked scoop just dug into the ground, thus stopping Kill Dozer from moving. Matilda tried to reverse to get momentum on a pull, but Kill Dozer used that opportunity to move backwards and pinned itself at the transition tot he down ramp. Kill Dozer resisted the pulls of Matilda repeatedly and survived the full 30 seconds. |
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+ | {{Dialogue a-b|[[Craig Charles]]|I thought you were going to get her <nowiki>[Matilda]</nowiki> into the pit at one stage.|Steve Scotcher|Unfortunately we can't because the rear wheels are off the ground because of the slope|The Kill Dozer team reflect on their dominant performance.}} |
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+ | ===Results=== |
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− | [[File:PenetratorS2TugOfWar.jpg|thumb|Penatrator is defeated]] |
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+ | {|class="wikitable" |
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− | 5. [[Penetrator]] - 9.75s - The robot from Yorkshire didn't have enough power to pull back Matilda, therefore it was tugged dangerously near to pit in the opening seconds. On the second tug, it was on the very brink of the pit, then the third yanked it in. |
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+ | |- align="center" |
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+ | !'''Rank''' |
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+ | !'''Robot''' |
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+ | !'''Distance''' |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |<center>'''1'''</center> |
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+ | |[[Kill Dozer]] |
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+ | |'''Survived''' |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |<center>'''2'''</center> |
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+ | |[[Ivanhoe]] |
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+ | |'''22.35s''' |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |<center>'''3'''</center> |
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+ | |[[Talos]] |
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+ | |'''21.47s''' |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |<center>'''4'''</center> |
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+ | |[[G.B.H.]] |
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+ | |'''20.03s''' |
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+ | |- bgcolor="#ff9999" |
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+ | |<center>'''5'''</center> |
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+ | |[[Penetrator]] |
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+ | |'''9.75s''' |
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+ | |} |
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− | Eliminated: '''Penetrator''' |
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− | {{quote|You can't do that!|Jonathan Pearce scolds the Matilda fan who turned round her sign to reveal '''Kill Dozer''' when it became apparent Matilda would not defeat Kill Dozer}} |
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==Arena== |
==Arena== |
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===Semi-Finals=== |
===Semi-Finals=== |
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+ | ====Ivanhoe vs Kill Dozer==== |
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− | *[[Kill Dozer]] vs. [[Ivanhoe]] |
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+ | [[File:Ivanhoe_vs_kill_dozer.png|thumb|left|Kill Dozer lifts Ivanhoe]] |
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+ | [[File:Sir_Killalot_KillDozer.jpg|thumb|Kill Dozer is roasted over the flames]] |
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+ | The two robots edged towards each other, sliding around the sides as they met in the middle of the arena. [[Kill Dozer]] was the quicker to turn and get their weapon pointed at an opponent, as it tried to get the scoop under [[Ivanhoe]]. Ivanhoe escaped that predicament through and turned further, trying to hit Kill Dozer with the axe. It missed. The two kept turning towards each other, with Ivanhoe driving up Kill Dozer's front scoop. Kill Dozer lifted Ivanhoe up, but could do no more with it, so had to drop Ivanhoe. |
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+ | Ivanhoe, now knowing it wasn't going to be flipped or pushed by Kill Dozer, went aggressive and started firing its axe repeatedly near Kill Dozer. The two robots fought close to the PPZ, and Ivanhoe managed to force Kill Dozer in first, holding it on a firing arena spike. Ivanhoe also ended up trapped in the PPZ, but [[Shunt]] and [[Dead Metal]]'s attention was focused on Kill Dozer. Dead Metal pressured Ivanhoe temporarily, but [[Sir Killalot]] had arrived by now and picked Kill Dozer up. Kill Dozer was held over the flame pit by Sir Killalot before being dumped in the pit. |
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− | [[File:KillDozervsIvanhoe.jpg|thumb|left|Kill Dozer is hoisted into the air]] |
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− | The two bumped each other side-on to start the battle, then Kill Dozer tried to use the spikes on the bottom of the scoop to do some damage on Ivanhoe. Ivanhoe retaliated by using the axe on Kill Dozer's top armour, causing no damage. Ivanhoe drove onto the scoop of Kill Dozer and was almost lifted over, but Kill Dozer couldn't move while it had Ivanhoe on the scoop, therefore it dropped it. Kill Dozer drove onto the spikes and was stuck momentarily, then hit by the axe of Ivanhoe. Kill Dozer was manouvered into the PPZ by Ivanhoe, then bounced by a spike. Shunt bulldozed Kill Dozer into Dead Metal, then Killalot plucked it off the ground. Killalot burnt Kill Dozer over the flame pit, finally dumping it into the pit. |
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− | {{quote|Burn baby burn, dozer inferno!|Johnathon Pearce as Sir Killalot roasts Kill Dozer over the flame pit.}} |
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+ | {{quote|Burn baby burn, dozer inferno!|Jonathan Pearce as Sir Killalot roasts Kill Dozer over the flame pit.}} |
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− | Winner: '''Ivanhoe''' |
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+ | Winner: '''Ivanhoe''' |
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− | *[[Talos]] vs. [[G.B.H.]] |
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+ | ====Talos vs G.B.H.==== |
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− | [[File:TalosvsGBH.jpg|thumb|left|Talos is flipped]] |
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+ | [[File:Talos_vs_gbh.png|thumb|left|Talos bashes into G.B.H.]] |
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− | Talos had added a large spike to the front and given the robot a new paint job. GBH was completely unfazed by this as it charged straight at Talos while the latter spun aimlessly. GBH was then quick to slot the scoop under Talos and lift it up, but then dropped it. GBH pursued Talos as it tried to escape, then lifted it again and flipped it onto its back. |
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+ | [[File:TalosvsGBH.jpg|thumb|Talos is flipped]] |
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− | {{quote|We didn't think we were going to get it to work, but with the help from some other guys in there (the pits), it worked, and we were really glad to see it flip something|The GBH Team}} |
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+ | [[Talos]], now sporting war paint and a new front spike, moved to the centre of the arena and spun on the spot. [[G.B.H.]] edged in, stopping Talos turning and repositioned itself to get under the side of Talos. G.B.H. fired its scoop, holding Talos in the air, but it wasn't able to get it over, so dropped it. Talos stuck around and reversed at G.B.H., but reversed onto the scoop, where G.B.H. lifted it up and over. Talos, flipped, was defeated at this point. |
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+ | {{quote|We didn't think we were going to get it to work, but with the help from some other guys in there (the pits), it worked, and we were really glad to see it flip something|The G.B.H. Team}} |
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− | Winner: ''' |
+ | Winner: '''G.B.H.''' |
===Final=== |
===Final=== |
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− | + | ====G.B.H. vs Ivanhoe==== |
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+ | [[File:GBH_vs_Ivanhoe.jpg|thumb|left|GBH flips Ivanhoe over]] |
+ | [[File:Ivanhoe pitted.png|thumb|right|G.B.H. shoves Ivanhoe down the pit]] |
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− | Ivanhoe buffeted the side of GBH as activate was called, pushed it a fair distance acroos the arena then tried to hit it with the axe. It missed, then GBH caught Ivanhoe in a side-on attack and instantly lifted it as soon as it got underneath it. GBH then carefully rolled Ivanhoe onto its side, the rollover design taking no effect at all. This provoked a very enthusiastic reply from the GBH team, as cease was called. As the credits rolled, GBH was seen shoving Ivanhoe down the pit. |
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+ | Both robots tentatively moved towards each other, with [[G.B.H.]] trying to get its scoop into action. [[Ivanhoe]] pushed the scoop away as they turned in a circle, so G.B.H. reversed to get a chance to realign itself. As it did so, Ivanhoe turned and presented its side to G.B.H., allowing the scoop to slide under. G.B.H. flipped Ivanhoe, raising it up on the scoop, where G.B.H. pushed Ivanhoe over onto its side. With nowhere near enough momentum, Ivanhoe was forced to sit there, rather than roll completely over to prove its [[Self-righting mechanism|rollover self-righting]] design. After the fight was called, G.B.H. pushed Ivanhoe into the pit. |
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+ | {{quote|G.B.H.- grand, brave, honourable winners surely!|Jonathan Pearce}} |
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Winner: '''G.B.H.''' |
Winner: '''G.B.H.''' |
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− | {{quote|GBH- grand, brave, honourable winners surely!|Jonathon Pearce}} |
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+ | {{quote|Freddy Kreuger may have his claws, but even he's a fan, of Robot Wars!|Craig Charles' sign-off}} |
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− | {{The Second Wars Heats}} |
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+ | == Trivia == |
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+ | *Incidentally, both of G.B.H.'s battles lasted 22 seconds. |
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+ | *This heat featured the first robot to mention a rollover design of srimech, Ivanhoe. However, it failed to work in the Heat Final.<nowiki/>{{The Second Wars Heats}} |
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Revision as of 22:12, 15 August 2020
- "Medieval Japanese warriors, known as the Samurai, lived by a simple code of honour. The Bushido, or ‘Way Of The Warrior’, encouraged one-on-one combat, where mental preparation and fighting with honour were just as important as the fight itself. Unfortunately, mental preparation and fighting with honour make for very poor television; that’s why we at Robot Wars encourage the code of ‘get in there and bash each other any which way you can’. And it’s only contestants who honour this code will be finding themselves in our Series Semi-Finals."
- — Craig Charles' introduction
Heat J of Robot Wars: The Second Wars was the tenth of twelve heats which determined the Semi-Finalists of Robot Wars: The Second Wars. The episode featuring Heat J was originally broadcast on January 22, 1999 on BBC Two. The broadcast managed to attract 5.66 million viewers, an increase of 80,000 viewers when compared with the previous episode. According to BARB, this meant it ranked second in the top thirty highest rated BBC 2 broadcasts during 18-24 January, behind only Gimme Gimme Gimme.
Competing Robots
Newcomers
Broot | ||
Weight | 80.2kg | |
Dimensions | 1.2 x 0.64 x 0.42m | |
Speed | 6mph | |
Turning Circle | 0m | |
Ground Clearance | 60mm | |
Power | 2 x 12V batteries | |
Weapons | Spring loaded rod (300kg) | |
Notes | Speed controller from a British Legion wheelchair. Cost £140 to build | |
From: Southampton | ||
Team Members: Ben Symons, Katy Symons & Mark Symons |
Ivanhoe | ||
Weight | 79.5kg | |
Dimensions | 1.05 x 0.7 x 0.65m | |
Speed | 6mph | |
Turning Circle | 0m | |
Ground Clearance | 25mm | |
Power | 2 x 12V batteries | |
Weapons | Lance and axe | |
Notes | Axe chopping rate at one per second. Batteries & motors from wheelchair | |
From: Norwich | ||
Team Members: Craig Weightman & Stuart Weightman |
Kill Dozer | ||
Weight | 79.1kg | |
Dimensions | 1.5 x 0.73 x 0.3m | |
Speed | 5mph | |
Turning Circle | 0.1m | |
Ground Clearance | 10mm | |
Power | 2 x 12V batteries | |
Weapons | 2000PSI hydraulic lifting blades | |
Notes | Pivots around rear axle. A carbon fibre and aluminium shell | |
From: Southampton | ||
Team Members: Paul Hart, Steve Scotcher & Howard Andrews |
Penetrator | ||
Weight | 74.7kg | |
Dimensions | 1.25 x 0.7 x 0.38m | |
Speed | 6mph | |
Turning Circle | 0m | |
Ground Clearance | 5mm | |
Power | 6 x 6V batteries | |
Weapons | Spikes and cutting disc | |
Notes | Took 4 months to build at a cost of £400. Motors from a kid's go-kart | |
From: Halifax | ||
Team Members: Andrew Kettle & Stephen Lister |
Talos | ||
Weight | 75.2kg | |
Dimensions | 1.15 x 0.68 x 0.36m | |
Speed | 5mph | |
Turning Circle | 0m | |
Ground Clearance | 40mm | |
Power | 2 x 12V batteries | |
Weapons | 2 x Fixed steel spikes/lance | |
Notes | Cost over £500 and took 3 months to build. Home made speed controllers | |
From: Oldham | ||
Team Members: Ian Wilkinson, James Hibbert & Mike Luke |
Veterans
G.B.H. | ||
Weight | 79.3kg | |
Dimensions | 1.31 x 0.7 x 0.45m | |
Speed | 5mph | |
Turning Circle | 0m | |
Ground Clearance | 25mm | |
Power | 2 x 12V batteries | |
Weapons | Lifting ramp and rear 7" circular saws | |
Notes | Fought in the First Wars with Scrapper | |
From: London | ||
Team Members: Mike Rickard, Mike Smith & Charles Lavery |
Gauntlet
Left Route | Centre Route | Right Route |
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Barrels, two pits and Matilda. | Breezeblocks, See-saw, Spikes and Shunt. | Ramrig, flame pit, and Dead Metal |
Talos
Talos drove out of the blocks and immediately turned towards the left route, easily pushing past the barrels. However, as it crossed them, the floor spike started lifting Talos up repeatedly. Talos bounced about, unable to go further and was slammed into by Matilda, the House Robot acting as a barrier when Talos tried to reverse past her. Matilda drove forwards, but just spun Talos into the barrels at its side to go past.
- "Oh tusk, tusk Matilda, you've let Talos get away, but only into the barrels"
- — Jonathan Pearce
Talos passed Matilda and Dead Metal, but was blocked on the wall by Shunt. Dead Metal tried to grab onto Talos, but was unable to do so, so reverse a bit too past and fell into the pit with a bit of help from Talos as the competitor had turned to drive at Dead Metal. However, Talos got a wheel caught over the pit and couldn't reverse away quick enough, leaving Shunt to rain down axe blows and Matilda to slice into the armour of Talos with her chainsaw as cease was called, leaving Talos severely dented at the top.
Ivanhoe
Ivanhoe positively moved down the central route, breaking through the breezeblock wall at one side. This caused issues when it tried to climb the ramp at an angle, as it got beached on the base with the wheels spinning in mid-air. Ivanhoe fruitlessly fired its axe in the hope that would dislodge it. Matilda came in from behind and shoved Ivanhoe, beaching it further initially, but another shove made Ivanhoe fall off the ramp completely and was able to drive again. Ivanhoe drove into a wall and had to reverse away, where Shunt was waiting. A little lift of the scoop followed, but Ivanhoe escaped. Ivanhoe was lifted by the arena spike agonisingly close to the end zone, but was able to pass when it dropped to complete the course.
Broot
Broot edged forwards to the central route where it drove into the Breezeblocks, but not through. Broot reversed and tried again to push through the bricks it had dislodged, but to no avail. Matilda arrived and pushed Broot, but that wasn't enough to get through the blocks either. Broot turned and tried to retreat down a different route, but Matilda had fired up her chainsaw and sliced straight into the wooden wheels of Broot. Broot were pinned by a wall, allowing Matilda to repeatedly slice into the chassis as time started running out and Broot managed to wriggle to the ramrigs before Cease.
- Craig Charles: "What happened there then?"
- Ben Symons: "Thos ebrocks are really hard because when you break through them they get stuck"
- — The Broot team describe their issues with the breezeblock wall
Penetrator
Penetrator moved towards the Breezeblock wall, but was unable to slam its way through it. It reversed to have another go and got through, edging onto the ramp. It reversed to have a run-up onto the ramp and through two trailing bricks it had pushed on, and after another reverse-and-go-forwards manoeuvrer, it managed to climb the ramp and descend the other side, straight into the waiting Shunt. Penetrator was unable to pass Shunt, so turned to go around, but was gripped and pushed back under the ramp by Dead Metal. Dead Metal cut into Penetrator's top armour before pushing it back a considerable amount just before Cease.
Kill Dozer
Kill Dozer was initially stalled by the floor spikes as it went for the central route. Kill Dozer used its scoops to slide under the brick wall and push through. Some block rested on the ramp, slowing Kill Dozer down as the angle changed, making it tough for the long and low robot to transition onto the ramp. Kill Dozer, now carrying a brick, struggled to get up the ramp and after a push by Matilda it got some wheels caught on the edge and stayed put as Matilda revved up her chainsaw.
G.B.H.
G.B.H. used its scoop to batter its way through the breezeblock wall, before firing the scoop to avoid it getting caught on the ramp. G.B.H. crossed the ramp, while carrying a brick, and was spun around by the waiting Shunt. G.B.H. was trapped under the ramp and held in place as Dead Metal cut into the top of the robot. G.B.H. was gripped in Dead Metal's pincers, but a good few consecutive drive attempts pushed Dead Metal back, and G.B.H. - now sporting some damage on the flipper - just crossed the line to complete the Gauntlet.
Results
Rank | Robot | Distance |
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G.B.H. | Completed | |
Ivanhoe | Completed | |
Talos | 6.5m | |
Kill Dozer | 5.8m | |
Penetrator | 5.2m | |
Broot | 3.0m |
Trial (Tug of War)
Ivanhoe
Matilda pulled first, dragging Ivanhoe back a bit, but the competitor dug in and stopped, turning the tide and started pulling Matilda. The two robots started to rock to-and-fro, exchanging times being the ones pulling. Matilda managed to get to her descending ramp, but was yanked back up almost instantly as the chain went slack. Matilda used this chance to gain momentum and dragged Ivanhoe closer to the pit, but Matilda was at the ramp and pulled the frantically resisting Ivanhoe down.
G.B.H.
- "The G.B.H. boys tell us they've got a secret weapon."
- — Jonathan Pearce, just before the reveal of G.B.H.'s added spikes
Matilda pulled first, but G.B.H. stayed put as the two spikes on the front of their robot dug into the wooden floor. Matilda, realising that G.B.H. was going nowhere, reversed to get momentum to pull, but G.B.H. used that time to reverse itself and get further from the pit, before staying put when Matilda pulled as the spikes worked their magic for a second time. Matilda reversed again, getting close to the pit and yanked again at G.B.H., who was dragged forwards. One of the spikes had been bent in this latest pull, meaning it wasn't as effective, so when Matilda had another attempt to pull, G.B.H. was defenseless and slowly edged along before falling in the pit.
Penetrator
Penetrator showed little resistance to Matilda, as only a couple of tugs showed that Penetrator was unable to respond. Matilda tentatively pulled at Penetrator as it moved along the ramp and fell into the pit.
Talos
Matilda got the jump on Talos, moving the robot backwards, but Talos dug in and responded, halting Matilda's progress. Talos pulled back at Matilda as she was on the transition to the down ramp, but Matilda finally managed to string together a monumental pull, dragging Talos down into the pit.
Kill Dozer
Kill Dozer had attached the chain to their front scoop, meaning that in the opening seconds, as Matilda pulled on the chain, the spiked scoop just dug into the ground, thus stopping Kill Dozer from moving. Matilda tried to reverse to get momentum on a pull, but Kill Dozer used that opportunity to move backwards and pinned itself at the transition tot he down ramp. Kill Dozer resisted the pulls of Matilda repeatedly and survived the full 30 seconds.
- Craig Charles: "I thought you were going to get her [Matilda] into the pit at one stage."
- Steve Scotcher: "Unfortunately we can't because the rear wheels are off the ground because of the slope"
- — The Kill Dozer team reflect on their dominant performance.
Results
Rank | Robot | Distance |
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Kill Dozer | Survived | |
Ivanhoe | 22.35s | |
Talos | 21.47s | |
G.B.H. | 20.03s | |
Penetrator | 9.75s |
Arena
Semi-Finals
Ivanhoe vs Kill Dozer
The two robots edged towards each other, sliding around the sides as they met in the middle of the arena. Kill Dozer was the quicker to turn and get their weapon pointed at an opponent, as it tried to get the scoop under Ivanhoe. Ivanhoe escaped that predicament through and turned further, trying to hit Kill Dozer with the axe. It missed. The two kept turning towards each other, with Ivanhoe driving up Kill Dozer's front scoop. Kill Dozer lifted Ivanhoe up, but could do no more with it, so had to drop Ivanhoe.
Ivanhoe, now knowing it wasn't going to be flipped or pushed by Kill Dozer, went aggressive and started firing its axe repeatedly near Kill Dozer. The two robots fought close to the PPZ, and Ivanhoe managed to force Kill Dozer in first, holding it on a firing arena spike. Ivanhoe also ended up trapped in the PPZ, but Shunt and Dead Metal's attention was focused on Kill Dozer. Dead Metal pressured Ivanhoe temporarily, but Sir Killalot had arrived by now and picked Kill Dozer up. Kill Dozer was held over the flame pit by Sir Killalot before being dumped in the pit.
- "Burn baby burn, dozer inferno!"
- — Jonathan Pearce as Sir Killalot roasts Kill Dozer over the flame pit.
Winner: Ivanhoe
Talos vs G.B.H.
Talos, now sporting war paint and a new front spike, moved to the centre of the arena and spun on the spot. G.B.H. edged in, stopping Talos turning and repositioned itself to get under the side of Talos. G.B.H. fired its scoop, holding Talos in the air, but it wasn't able to get it over, so dropped it. Talos stuck around and reversed at G.B.H., but reversed onto the scoop, where G.B.H. lifted it up and over. Talos, flipped, was defeated at this point.
- "We didn't think we were going to get it to work, but with the help from some other guys in there (the pits), it worked, and we were really glad to see it flip something"
- — The G.B.H. Team
Winner: G.B.H.
Final
G.B.H. vs Ivanhoe
Both robots tentatively moved towards each other, with G.B.H. trying to get its scoop into action. Ivanhoe pushed the scoop away as they turned in a circle, so G.B.H. reversed to get a chance to realign itself. As it did so, Ivanhoe turned and presented its side to G.B.H., allowing the scoop to slide under. G.B.H. flipped Ivanhoe, raising it up on the scoop, where G.B.H. pushed Ivanhoe over onto its side. With nowhere near enough momentum, Ivanhoe was forced to sit there, rather than roll completely over to prove its rollover self-righting design. After the fight was called, G.B.H. pushed Ivanhoe into the pit.
- "G.B.H.- grand, brave, honourable winners surely!"
- — Jonathan Pearce
Winner: G.B.H.
- "Freddy Kreuger may have his claws, but even he's a fan, of Robot Wars!"
- — Craig Charles' sign-off
Trivia
- Incidentally, both of G.B.H.'s battles lasted 22 seconds.
- This heat featured the first robot to mention a rollover design of srimech, Ivanhoe. However, it failed to work in the Heat Final.Robot Wars: The Second Wars
Heats Finals Side Competitions Weight Championships Robot Wars Revealed Episode 1 • Episode 2 • Episode 3 • Episode 4 • Episode 5 • Episode 6 • Episode 7 • Episode 8 • Episode 9 • Episode 10 • Episode 11 • Episode 12 • Episode 13 • Episode 14 • Episode 15Specials Proposed Events/Episodes 1998 US Event