- "They're big, brutal, barbarous. And in a blink of an eye, the House Robot defenders of the arena will leave all comers counted down and out! So you think you win with your puny weaponry? Think again! With hammer and jaw, axe and claw, we will win!"
- — Jonathan Pearce's introduction
Heat G of Robot Wars: The Seventh Wars was the seventh of sixteen heats which determined the Semi-Finalists of Robot Wars: The Seventh Wars. The episode featuring Heat G was originally broadcast on 13 December 2003 on Five.
- "Yes. Welcome to Robot Wars: The Seventh Wars. And tonight, another eight robots are battling for a place in the semi-finals. With the hope of becoming supreme UK Champion. But as we've seen, becoming the most malicious robot in the country isn't going to be easy. These robots look tough, they fight tough, and we can't get enough!"
- — Craig Charles' introduction
Competing robots[]
Newcomers[]
Cygnus X-1 | ||
Weight | 100kg | |
Dimensions | 0.42 x 1.21 x 0.91m | |
Power | 700W electric motor | |
Weapons | Pneumatic flipper | |
Strengths | Strong armour | |
Weaknesses | Unknown as yet | |
From: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire | ||
Team Members: Richard Comfort, Brian Burrows & Clive Hall |
Terror Turtle | ||
Weight | 96kg | |
Dimensions | 0.40 x 1.10 x 0.94m | |
Power | 675W electric motor | |
Weapons | Spinning disc | |
Strengths | Nasty disc & being a turtle | |
Weaknesses | Big wheels & it's a turtle | |
From: Lewes, East Sussex | ||
Team Members: John Frizell, JJ Frizell & Zacky Frizell |
Mean Streak | ||
Weight | 99kg | |
Dimensions | 0.25 x 1.20 x 0.67m | |
Power | 800W electric motor | |
Weapons | 4 Spinning discs | |
Strengths | Weapons and armour | |
Weaknesses | None found | |
From: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire | ||
Team Members: Derek Meads, Martin Moss & Jonathan Lunn |
Hellbent | ||
Weight | 97kg | |
Dimensions | 0.60 x 1.17 x 0.74m | |
Power | 2 x 750W electric motors | |
Weapons | Front lifting forks & axe | |
Strengths | It has two weapons | |
Weaknesses | Lightweight chassis | |
From: Yelverton, Devon | ||
Team Members: John Wilkinson, Vicky Wilkinson & James Wilkinson |
I Bot One Beta | ||
Weight | 98kg | |
Dimensions | 0.26 x 1.05 x 0.76m | |
Power | Electric motors | |
Weapons | 2 Spinning discs | |
Strengths | Well armoured | |
Weaknesses | Inexperienced | |
From: Essen, Germany | ||
Team Members: Bjorn Rust & Kai Koppersberg |
Veterans[]
S.M.I.D.S.Y. (seeded 13th) | ||
Weight | 100kg | |
Dimensions | 0.26 x 1.00 x 0.80m | |
Power | Electric motors | |
Weapons | Lifter & disc | |
Strengths | Both ends are dangerous | |
Weaknesses | Weak top and sides | |
From: Horley, West Sussex | ||
Team Members: Robin Bennett, Steve Bennett & Mike Fleming |
Atomic | ||
Weight | 99kg | |
Dimensions | 0.41 x 0.93 x 0.79m | |
Power | 750W electric motor | |
Weapons | High pressure flipper & spike | |
Strengths | Speed and reliability | |
Weaknesses | Lacks experience | |
From: Arley, Worcestershire | ||
Team Members: Stephen Bebb, David Bebb & Paul Francis |
Araknia | ||
Weight | 77kg | |
Dimensions | 0.33 x 1.47 x 1.17m | |
Power | 2 x 750W electric motors | |
Weapons | Spinning bar | |
Strengths | Speed & very strong body | |
Weaknesses | Vulnerable to axes | |
From: Preston, Lancashire | ||
Team Members: Geoff Graham & Phil Marsden |
Round 1[]
- "Craig, eight more mechanical, meddlesome, maniacal mayhem makers unleash with the number thirteen S.M.I.D.S.Y. in a first round battle with Cygnus, Atomic and Terror Turtle. Will the seeds topple? Then it's dodge em and bash em time in Battle 2. More spinning, damaging, lifting, bravery and running away. Who will live to fight another day?"
- — Jonathan Pearce
S.M.I.D.S.Y. (13) vs Atomic vs Cygnus X-1 vs Terror Turtle[]
Atomic immediately got underneath Terror Turtle and flipped it over, but it was invertible and kept on running. Terror Turtle was then attacked by S.M.I.D.S.Y. and Cygnus X-1, but was able to escape from their grasps. Atomic launched an attack on Cygnus X-1 and flipped it up against the arena wall. Atomic then avoided an attack from S.M.I.D.S.Y. and charged at Terror Turtle, flipping it up and out of the arena.
- "Well we expected a big display. It was super! Turtle super! Out it goes. Bang! They've gone."
- — Jonathan Pearce after Terror Turtle is flipped Out of the Arena
S.M.I.D.S.Y. then pushed Cygnus X-1 across the arena, but was flipped from behind by Atomic in the process, leaving S.M.I.D.S.Y. and Cygnus X-1 stranded against the arena wall.
- "What's happened to S.M.I.D.S.Y.? The seeded machine on its side, could Atomic get in and thrust them out of the arena?"
- — Jonathan Pearce as Atomic chucks S.M.I.D.S.Y. onto the arena side wall
Atomic got underneath S.M.I.D.S.Y., but did not attempt to flip it out of the arena, leaving it instead to be attacked by Shunt. Atomic attempted to flip Cygnus X-1 out, but the flipper seemed less powerful and unable to finish it off. Cygnus X-1 was then counted out as Atomic continued to throw S.M.I.D.S.Y. around the arena. S.M.I.D.S.Y. became immobilised and was pitted by Atomic, but both robots progressed to the second round.
- "Well. Terror Turtle flipped out [of] the arena. Cygnus immobilised. That means S.M.I.D.S.Y. and Atomic, they go marching on!"
- — Craig Charles
Qualified: S.M.I.D.S.Y. & Atomic
Araknia vs Mean Streak vs Hellbent vs I Bot One Beta[]
The battle started slowly, with all four robots taking some time to get going. Hellbent was the first to attack, flipping Mean Streak over with its lifting forks before attacking with the axe. The four robots engaged and Hellbent continued to attack Mean Streak with the axe, while Araknia spun around and drove away, before it too was axed and flipped by Hellbent. I Bot One Beta was staying out of trouble, but was nearly attacked by Hellbent as Araknia continued to spin around in circles.
- "Hellbent look very good to me."
- — Jonathan Pearce as Hellbent chases I Bot One Beta after damaging Araknia
Hellbent finally caught up with I Bot One Beta and slammed it against the arena wall, where it was left immobilised and attacked by Sir Killalot. Araknia still continued to spin around and the armour plating on the bottom of the machine and its spinning weapon fell off onto the arena floor. I Bot One Beta was counted out and Araknia appeared to be immobilised also, but Hellbent continued to attack Mean Streak.
- "That's the end of the German team... fünf, sechs, sieben, acht, neun, come on... neun. Ta-ta."
- — Jonathan Pearce as I Bot One Beta is counted out by Refbot
Araknia was finally counted out and set alight, so Mean Streak and Hellbent progressed.
Qualified: Mean Streak & Hellbent
Special Event[]
Between Round 1 and Round 2 of each heat (except Heat I), a 'Special Event' was shown. For Heat G, it was a World Championship Qualifier between Crushtacean of South Africa and Topbot of the Republic of Ireland.
Winner: Crushtacean
Round 2[]
- "Hellbent against Atomic in just a few moments. First up though, S.M.I.D.S.Y. against Mean Streak. Jayne's in the pits with them."
- — Jonathan Pearce reviewing the second round line-up
S.M.I.D.S.Y. (13) vs Mean Streak[]
S.M.I.D.S.Y. immediately got underneath Mean Streak, but Mean Streak quickly escaped. The two robots engaged again and S.M.I.D.S.Y. was able to push into the side of Mean Streak, but Mean Streak held firm and resisted being pushed around the arena. S.M.I.D.S.Y. then changed tactics and attempted to attack Mean Streak with its spinning disc, but missed and ended up in the CPZ, quickly escaping from the clutches of Sgt. Bash. S.M.I.D.S.Y. then got underneath Mean Streak again and sparks flew as it rammed into Mean Streak's spinning discs, but it was able to push its opponent into the CPZ. Sergeant Bash attacked with its pincers and S.M.I.D.S.Y. rammed Mean Streak into the arena wall. Mean Streak eventually escaped from the CPZ, but S.M.I.D.S.Y. pushed it into another one and it was hit by Mr. Psycho's hammer.
- "Psycho, Psycho, give us a wave... He gave us a hammer."
- — Jonathan Pearce as Mr. Psycho's hammer comes down onto Mean Streak
Mean Streak escaped again, and narrowly avoided dropping into the pit as S.M.I.D.S.Y. activated the pit release button. S.M.I.D.S.Y. then pushed Mean Streak into the arena wall and slowly lifted it up onto its side, leaving it completely stranded. Mean Streak was counted out and then placed onto the arena flipper, which very nearly threw it out of the arena. Sgt. Bash crumpled through the armour of Mean Streak, before finally pitting it with the help of Refbot and S.M.I.D.S.Y. bringing the battle to an end.
- "Now the Sergeant's gone in! Oh this is too much. This isn't sportsmanship. This isn't nice. This is horrible... and lovely... and downright despicable. Below the belt... dirty... cynical... and we want more."
- — Jonathan Pearce as Sergeant Bash crumples into Mean Streak
Winner: S.M.I.D.S.Y.
Hellbent vs Atomic[]
- "S.M.I.D.S.Y. through to the Heat G Final. There, they will meet either Hellbent or Atomic. Jayne's with them in the pits."
- — Jonathan Pearce
Atomic immediately tried to flip Hellbent but the attack missed and Hellbent was able to lift Atomic briefly off the ground. Atomic continued to miss with the flipper, but eventually got underneath Hellbent and threw it into the air. Hellbent landed on its wheels and continued, but Atomic quickly launched another attack. Atomic got underneath Hellbent, pushed towards the arena wall, and threw it straight out of the arena.
- "This is a durable little machine, new to Robot Wars, until that moment! Well it was just a little bit too lightweight and out it went. Very good Atomic, and the end of the Hellbent team."
- — Jonathan Pearce as Atomic seals its heat final place
Winner: Atomic
Final[]
- "S.M.I.D.S.Y., the seeded machine but Craig, they're up against it, fighting Atomic."
- — Jonathan Pearce reviews the heat final
S.M.I.D.S.Y. (13) vs Atomic[]
The two robots attempted to attack each other, but the charges of both robots kept on missing their targets. S.M.I.D.S.Y. managed a couple of nudges on the side of its opponent, before Atomic got underneath and flipped S.M.I.D.S.Y. over.
- "S.M.I.D.S.Y. needs to dodge, turn, dodge, turn, run, draw Atomic towards the pit, towards house robots. This is how grave I feel for the seeded machine."
- — Jonathan Pearce
S.M.I.D.S.Y. then attacked Atomic with its spinning disc, but Atomic recovered and continued to get underneath S.M.I.D.S.Y., throwing it into the air twice more. S.M.I.D.S.Y. then began to scamper around the arena, but was soon caught by Atomic who got underneath S.M.I.D.S.Y., pushed it towards the side of the arena and threw it into the wall, which it clipped and then flew over and out of the arena.
- "OH, it's all over! A very, very good display by Atomic, and the seeds have fallen. Always on the cards. S.M.I.D.S.Y. had to keep dodging and ducking and diving, and they took the big dive instead."
- — Jonathan Pearce
Heat Winner: Atomic
- "If you ever see a farmer, sucking on straws, he's dreaming of tactics, for Robot Wars!"
- — Craig Charles' sign-off
Trivia[]
- This heat featured five newcomers to the main competition, four of which were brand new to Robot Wars, the most in Series 7.
- This heat saw a dramatic improvement of Atomic, which flipped out one robot per battle, tying Tsunami's record of consecutive Out of the Arena flips.
- The battle between Atomic and Hellbent is ranked eighteenth in the Shortest Battles in UK Robot Wars.
- In the second melee, Sir Killalot and Growler were both shown in the same CPZ because of an editing error.
- Jonathan Pearce made an error in the commentary for the Heat Final regarding Atomic. He claimed that it reached the Heat Final of Series 3 and was beaten by Hypno-Disc in Series 4. It actually lost in the Heat Final of Series 4 and was beaten by Hypno-Disc in Series 5.
- Both heat finalists in this heat lost at the Heat Final stage in Series 4 with both losing to Chaos 2 in Series 4 and 5 respectively.
- This was the first heat since Heat K of the Fifth Wars not to feature a semi-finalist from a previous series in the line-up.
- This was the only episode of Series 7 not to have at least one battle go to a judges' decision.
- This was also the last episode of the original run to have no judges' decisions.
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