- "Welcome to Robot Wars: The Sixth Wars, Heat 8 in our quest for series Semi-Finalists. What do you need to exceed? Piercing weaponry. Wait to pull, push and slam. Watch for Tiberius 3 and Supernova as they dance the dance of destruction. Who will emerge from the House Robots hussle? And who will be left unsguve or unable? Look for Ming the Mercillies as he takes on all comers and super powers. And on Robot Wars: The Sixth Wars, look out for super dooper boopers."
- — Jonathan Pearce's introduction
Heat H of Robot Wars: The Sixth Wars was the eighth of twelve heats which determined the Semi-Finalists of Robot Wars: The Sixth Wars. The episode featuring Heat H was originally broadcast on 25 September 2002 on BBC Choice and repeated on 10 January 2003 on BBC Two.
- "Alrighty then. It's Heat 8. And before we start, I've got a challenge for you. Yeah. You. Sit on your backside. Robot Wars is still a sport open to anybody who can make a robot worthy of the war zone. So get out there and build one. With axes, chainsaws. I want you to build a weapon we've never seen before. I want this crowd cheering your name next year! Galvanized glory awaits."
- — Craig Charles' introduction
Competing Robots[]
Newcomers[]
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| The Hassocks Hog | ||
| Weight | 100kg | |
| Dimensions | 0.65 x 1.45 x 1.30m | |
| Power | 2 x 800W motors | |
| Weapons | Lifter/flipper | |
| Strengths | Strong chassis | |
| Weaknesses | Weak armour | |
| From: Hassocks, West Sussex | ||
| Team Members: Noel Poncelet, Jonathan Poncelet & Robert Poncelet | ||
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| Short Circuit | ||
| Weight | 81kg | |
| Dimensions | 0.30 x 1.22 x 0.82m | |
| Power | 2 x 750W motors | |
| Weapons | Spike and flywheel | |
| Strengths | Dangerous weaponry | |
| Weaknesses | Vulnerable to flippers | |
| From: Gosport, Hampshire | ||
| Team Members: Nathaniel Poate & Philip Johnson | ||
Veterans[]
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| Spawn Again (seeded 10th) | ||
| Weight | 92kg | |
| Dimensions | 0.60 x 1.16 x 0.80m | |
| Power | 1 x 1.4KW motor | |
| Weapons | Giant flipper | |
| Strengths | Speed & power | |
| Weaknesses | Slow responses | |
| From: East Tilbury, Essex | ||
| Team Members: Darren Hayden-Ball & Luke Jackman | ||
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| Ming 3 | ||
| Weight | 99kg | |
| Dimensions | 0.86 x 1.30 x 0.76m | |
| Power | 2 x 500W electric motors | |
| Weapons | Crushing arm | |
| Strengths | Tough exterior | |
| Weaknesses | Vulnerable wheels | |
| From: West Cranmore, Somerset | ||
| Team Members: Andrew Cotterell, Alexander Cotterell & Oliver Cotterell | ||
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| Hot Pants | ||
| Weight | 98kg | |
| Dimensions | 1.00 x 1.90 x 1.00m | |
| Power | 2 x 24V electric motors | |
| Weapons | Pneumatic axe | |
| Strengths | Powerful weapon | |
| Weaknesses | Lack of experience | |
| From: Burgess Hill, West Sussex | ||
| Team Members: Pete Collier & Steve Bracewell | ||
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| Spam | ||
| Weight | 97kg | |
| Dimensions | 0.35 x 1.25 x 1.00m | |
| Power | 2 x 750W motors | |
| Weapons | Spinning disc & prong | |
| Strengths | Dual weapons | |
| Weaknesses | Exposed wheels | |
| From: Southrepps, Norwich | ||
| Team Members: Jon Witte, Pete Birch & Edward Birch | ||
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| Supernova | ||
| Weight | 95kg | |
| Dimensions | 0.26 x 1.00 x 0.60m | |
| Power | 2 x 750W motors | |
| Weapons | Spinning disc | |
| Strengths | Experienced team | |
| Weaknesses | Weak body | |
| From: Wallington, Surrey | ||
| Team Members: Suren Balendran, Thuvaaragan Balendran & Nishani Balandran | ||
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| Tiberius 3 | ||
| Weight | 99kg | |
| Dimensions | 0.64 x 1.12 x 0.94m | |
| Power | 2 x 750W motors | |
| Weapons | 5 Tonne crusher | |
| Strengths | Highly manouverable | |
| Weaknesses | Slow srimech | |
| From: Hove, East Sussex | ||
| Team Members: Sam Smith & Stuart Smith | ||
Round 1[]
- "Another interesting line-up of robots tonight. Some very strong contenders here. Now as usual, in Round 1, they've drawn in two four way melees, so let's see how they line up."
- — Jonathan Pearce
Ming 3 vs Hot Pants vs The Hassocks Hog vs Spam[]
Ming attacks the insides of Hot Pants
The battle started off with Ming 3 trying to use its crushing arm to attack The Hassocks Hog, who defended by trying to flip Ming 3, although neither attack came to anything. Hot Pants tried to attack The Hassocks Hog with its axe, but there was only superficial damage. Ming 3 then sank its Razer-esque beak into the inner workings of Hot Pants, dragged it around and then attacked Spam. After Spam broke away from Ming 3's crusher, it proceeded to press the pit release button, Hot Pants meanwhile had broken down near the Flame Pit, where it had been dragged by Ming and was counted out by Refbot.
Sgt Bash finishes off Hot Pants
Spam on the edge of the Pit
Ming 3 then attacked The Hassocks Hog, was doing nothing but going round in circles. After Sgt. Bash disposed of Hot Pants by pushing it down the Pit, Ming 3 put Spam down it too.
- "I'm the expert, I'm supposed to know, I haven't a clue whether he's in or out, Craig help me out!"
- — Jonathan Pearce on the confusion involving Spam and The Hassocks Hog
But it was decided by the Judges that because The Hassocks Hog was spending the fight going round in circles, it was therefore immobilised before Spam went down the Pit, so Spam went through with Ming 3 instead.
- "A slight touch of controversy, which we always have on Robot Wars. Our Judges, who are infinitely wise, have decided that The Hassocks Hog was going round in circles, so basically it was immobilised, and that was before Spam was thrown into the Pit. Now, Hot Pants was in that leftover heat and were thrown out of the kitchen, but our Judges in their infinite wisdom reckon that Ming 3 and Spam go through!"
- — Craig Charles explains the Judges' decision
Qualified: Ming 3 & Spam
Supernova vs Short Circuit vs Tiberius 3 vs Spawn Again (10)[]
- "I'm not sure if we really wanted to see that [The Hassocks Hogs' pants]! The Hassocks Hog and Hog Pants out. Spam and Ming 3 go through. Bring on the next four."
- — Jonathan Pearce
Tiberius crushes Supernova
Supernova shreds Short Circuit
All robots were off with Supernova being the quicker, but Tiberius saw it as a threat, having applied extra white plastic coating around its sides for extra protection, and caught Supernova in the CPZ and seized by Tiberius 3 which brought its beak down on the bodywork, not letting go, but Tiberius 3 bent its own weaponry making it easier for Supernova to escape. Supernova then struck Short Circuit with its disc gashing the front and knocking its disc out of place. Supernova attacked Tiberius 3, causing its safety link to fall out, rending Tiberius immobile. Spawn Again had been passive throughout the battle, until it threw the immobile Tiberius 3 over, also flipping itself over. Spawn Again self-righted, but was immediately attacked by Supernova. Spawn Again's flipper was locked open from this moment onwards.
Supernova drives around Sir Killalot's breastplate
Spawn Again flips Tiberius 3 and itself
Meanwhile, Sir Killalot lost his breastplate much to the amusement of the crowd and roboteers. Short Circuit was counted out by Refbot, only to take further damage from Supernova.
- "We are seeing one of the most destructive weapons thus far in Robot Wars: The Sixth Wars."
- — Jonathan Pearce on the impressive Supernova
Tiberius 3 was counted out afterwards. Supernova was still causing damage to Spawn Again, which had also been immobilised. Tiberius 3 was thrown by the Floor Flipper, and followed Short Circuit down the Pit. Supernova qualified, as well as the injured Spawn Again.
- "We have witnessed to the climb of the roman empire. Tiberius, out of the competition. Short Circuit, short-circuited. Which leaves us with Supernova and Spawn Again, they go through!"
- — Craig Charles
Qualified: Supernova & Spawn Again
Round 2[]
Ming 3 vs Supernova[]
Supernova breaks the cable-link
Both were off and Ming 3 tried to grab Supernova, but Supernova got away in time and the two robots both circled around each other. Supernova landed an attack on Ming 3 breaking the cable-link for the srimech, grazed the sides and then hit one of the wheels, limiting Ming 3's manoeuvrability. Supernova charged at the front ramp of Ming 3 and the impact of the disc threw it onto the Flame Pit but it got away and shredded the tyre which was hit earlier on leaving Ming 3 to go round in circles until Supernova landed yet another blow which this time knocked it out completely.
- "Ming 3, severely handicapped, is a mere pedestrian now, in Supernova's path of attack."
- — Jonathan Pearce as Supernova finishes off Ming 3
Supernova knocks out Ming 3
Ming 3 was counted out by Refbot, thrown through the air by Floor Flipper and pushed down the Pit by Shunt.
Winner: Supernova
Spam vs Spawn Again (10)[]
- "So disappointed, Ming 3. Good luck to them though next time. Supernova one of the most impressive robots we've seen in the Sixth Wars. Next up, Spawn Again and Spam."
- — Jonathan Pearce
Spam drives onto Spawn Again's wedge
Spam was first off the mark, driving straight on and off Spawn Again's wedge. Spam started running away from the tenth seed but then drove back up onto their flipper, which didn't fire. Again, Spam ran away from Spawn Again, only to drive back onto it and have the flipper not fire. Spam repeated this a few times, before opening the Pit, trying to take advantage of Spawn Again's broken flipper.
Spam driving into the pit
- "If he can pull off a win here, this would be one of the greatest surprises in Robot Wars history."
- — Jonathan Pearce as Spam presses the Pit-release button
Spam started pushing from the back of Spawn Again and then from the front and backed away when the flipper fired, although Spam wasn't on it. Spam tried another push, but missed and ended up in the Pit.
- "Why are you laughing?! You nutter! You're a nutter! You drove into the Pit!"
- — Jonathan Pearce in disbelief at Spam's driving
Winner: Spawn Again
Heat Final[]
- "So what do we think about Supernova and Spawn Again up here in the crow's nest? Now they've met before. They know everything about each other. Spawn Again has the flipper, but I felt it was really troubled by Spam in Round 2. On the other hand, Supernova looked most impressive against Ming 3. So I'm gonna go for Supernova, to dazzle us all here!"
- — Jonathan Pearce and his thoughts of the Heat Final
Supernova vs Spawn Again (10)[]
- "Well. The pressure's been simmering nicely all night. But now, it's a boiling point. This is it. This is the Heat Final!"
- — Craig Charles
Spawn Again flips Supernova into the arena wall
Supernova hit Spawn Again only once and drove up the wedge of the seeded machine and flipped Supernova off. Supernova found itself near the angle-grinder where it looked to be having traction problems, Spawn Again flipped it again in an attempt to get it out the arena but failed and Supernova was stuck on the arena wall. Refbot came in to bump Supernova down off the wall, but got thrown again towards the arena wall by Spawn Again.
Supernova pinned on an angle grinder
- "And just when they needed it to, the flipper has found its form"
- — Jonathan Pearce as Spawn Again gets another flip in on Supernova
Supernova tried to reverse away but its tyres didn't seem to have enough grip and it stayed where it was. Spawn Again attempted to flip Supernova out of the arena, but instead flipped Supernova onto its side, where it moved along the arena floor using its flywheel. Supernova was able to attack Spawn Again by moving this way, disabling Spawn Again's forward drive. However, Supernova was classed as immobile, leaving it to be dragged to the arena flipper by Growler, before being counted out by Refbot, thrown by the Floor Flipper, and then dumped down the Pit.
Supernova is pitted by Growler
- "And though it seemed unlikely five or six minutes ago, Spawn Again will make be making another series Semi-Final."
- — Jonathan Pearce
Heat Winner: Spawn Again
- "Humans replaced the dinosaurs, but the next stage of evolution's, Robot Wars!"
- — Craig Charles' sign-off
Trivia[]
- This heat included Ming 3 keeping up its sequence of reaching the second round of an even-numbered series, and the robot who knocked it out being beaten in its next battle.
- Growler was involved in a Heat Final for the first time.
- This was the only episode of Series 6 not to have a picture from at least one battle featured in an issue of Robot Wars: The Official Magazine.
- When talking about Hot Pants in the first melee, Jonathan Pearce said that the team's previous entry Panda Monium was defeated by Napalm in Series 3, when this actually occurred in Series 2.
- After the Heat Final, Craig Charles said Spawn Again was through to the heat Semi-Finals when he meant to say the series Semi-Finals. However, when interviewing the team later on, he did ask the team if they could repair their robot in time for the semis, meaning the series Semi-Finals.
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