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|caption=The Robot Wars logo from the introduction titles |
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|winner= [[Steg-O-Saw-Us]] <br /> [[Hypno-Disc]] |
|winner= [[Steg-O-Saw-Us]] <br /> [[Hypno-Disc]] |
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|broadcast=April 14th 2000 |
|broadcast=April 14th 2000 |
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− | |channel=BBC Two |
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|preceded= [[Robot Wars: The Third Wars/Semi-Final 1|Semi-Final 1]] |
|preceded= [[Robot Wars: The Third Wars/Semi-Final 1|Semi-Final 1]] |
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|suceeded= [[Robot Wars: The Third Wars/Grand Final|Grand Final]] |
|suceeded= [[Robot Wars: The Third Wars/Grand Final|Grand Final]] |
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+ | |rating = 5.35 million |
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+ | {{quote|This is it, the most important event in the robotic calendar so far: the second of our Robot Wars semi-finals. Yes folks, in the forty-five minutes, anything can happen, as long as it involves robots bashing the rivets out of each other. Now, since the wars began seventeen shows ago, machines everywhere have been having a go; one man was attacked by a vacuum cleaner, which nearly wiped the floor with him apparently. Then another one was nearly killed by an electric razor, which they say was a really close shave. And one bloke even got into a fight with his trouser press, but I’ve heard they’ve straightened things out. Here though, another eight robots have been content to battle each other, and have made it to the semi-finals.|Craig Charles' introduction}} |
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⚫ | '''Semi-Final 2 of Robot Wars: The Third Wars''' was the second of two Semi-Finals which determined the Grand Finalists of [[Robot Wars: The Third Wars]]. The eight semi-finalists were paired off in Round 1, with the four victors pairing off in Round 2 to determine the two Grand Finalists. The episode featuring Semi-Final 2 was originally broadcast on April 14, 2000 on BBC Two. |
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⚫ | '''Semi-Final 2 of Robot Wars: The Third Wars''' was the second of two Semi-Finals which determined the Grand Finalists of [[Robot Wars: The Third Wars]]. The eight semi-finalists were paired off in Round 1, with the four victors pairing off in Round 2 to determine the two Grand Finalists. The episode featuring Semi-Final 2 was originally broadcast on April 14, 2000 on [[BBC|BBC Two]]. The broadcast managed to attract 5.35 million viewers, an increase of 760,000 viewers when compared with [[Robot Wars: The Third Wars/Semi-Final 1|the previous episode]]. According to ''BARB'', this meant it fell to second in the top thirty highest rated BBC 2 broadcasts during 10-16 April, behind ''Have I Got News for You''. |
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==Competing Robots== |
==Competing Robots== |
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|name=[[Hypno-Disc]] <small>(winner of {{3|H}})</small> |
|name=[[Hypno-Disc]] <small>(winner of {{3|H}})</small> |
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|weight=78.3kg |
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|dimensions=0.25 x 1.26 x 0.74m |
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===101 vs Scutter's Revenge=== |
===101 vs Scutter's Revenge=== |
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[[Image:Scutter's_revenge_vs_101.JPG|thumb|left|Scutter's Revenge shoves 101]] |
[[Image:Scutter's_revenge_vs_101.JPG|thumb|left|Scutter's Revenge shoves 101]] |
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− | + | Both robots made their way towards each other, with 101 angling away to line up an attack and then going up the front of Scutter's Revenge's scoop. 101 moved off the scoop, but then went straight back up it, before backing away and going into [[Shunt|Shunt's]] CPZ. |
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+ | {{quote|And very nearly under the hammer blow, there, of Shunt.|Jonathan Pearce as 101 avoids punishment from the House Robot}} |
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+ | The House Robot missed with an axe blow as 101 trundled away from danger, with 101 then driving over the front of Scutter's Revenge's scoop. 101 turned on the spot and then climbed up and off of Scutter's Revenge's side, bending the aerial in the process, as Scutter's Revenge attempted to force 101 back into the CPZ. |
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+ | {{quote|Scutter's Revenge, here, looks mean and menacing.|Jonathan Pearce}} |
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+ | 101 moved behind Scutter's Revenge - who was now becoming more limited in its movement due the bent aerial - pushing it side on, while [[Dead Metal]] nudged into 101, forcing it to climb over Scutter's Revenge again. 101 then pushed Scutter's Revenge towards Shunt, with Scutter's Revenge resisting just enough to prevent itself going into the House Robot, but 101 kept nagging away, and Scutter's Revenge finally ground to a halt. |
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+ | {{quote|I don't know about you, but I think Scutter's Revenge is finished here, now.|Jonathan Pearce}} |
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+ | 101 came in again from behind, as Shunt axed the top of Scutter's Revenge's scoop and then into its shell. Soon after the other House Robots came in to attack the beaten machine. |
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+ | {{quote|Well, trust anything called a Scutter not to clean up. They've been sent to Room 101! 101 go through.|Craig Charles}} |
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Winner: '''101''' |
Winner: '''101''' |
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===Gravedigger vs Steg-O-Saw-Us=== |
===Gravedigger vs Steg-O-Saw-Us=== |
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[[Image:Gravedigger_vs_Steg-O-Saw-Us.JPG|thumb|Gravedigger almost flips Steg-O-Saw-Us]] |
[[Image:Gravedigger_vs_Steg-O-Saw-Us.JPG|thumb|Gravedigger almost flips Steg-O-Saw-Us]] |
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+ | Steg-O-Saw-Us started quicker, and showed more speed, but neither robot successfully managed to line up an attack vector for several moments. When the two did collide head-on, Gravedigger could not get underneath with its wedge, but it beat Steg-O-Saw-Us in the push and forced it back into the arena wall and [[Sir Killalot|Sir Killalot's]] CPZ. Sir Killalot shunted Steg-O-Saw-Us onto Gravedigger front wedge, and Gravedigger then thrust out its flipping arm. Steg-O-Saw-Us was nearly flipped over, but survived, as it precariously balanced before coming down onto its wheels. |
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− | The battle started very slowly, with both robots avoiding each other, before Gravedigger pushed Steg-O-Saw-Us into Sir Killalot and then attempted to flip its opponent, but was only just unable to flip it completely. Gravedigger flipped Steg-O-Saw-Us up onto the arena wall but Matilda knocked it back onto its wheels. Steg-O-Saw-Us then backed into Gravedigger and pushed it around the arena before cease was called, and the judges went for Steg-O-Saw-Us. |
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+ | [[File:Gravedigger flips Steg.png|thumb|Steg-O-Saw-Us is flipped up again by Gravedigger]] |
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+ | {{quote|Almost falling, Steg-O-Saw-Us. Gravedigger in the ascendancy here.|Jonathan Pearce}} |
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+ | Sir Killalot then came out as Gravedigger got too close to the House Robot, before Steg-O-Saw-Us rammed into Gravedigger twice in quick succession, but even when it got an exposed side, Gravedigger's strong drive meant that Steg-O-Saw-Us could not push its opponent around as much as usual. Gravedigger recovered and pushed Steg-O-Saw-Us over the flame pit and into the arena wall, flipping Steg-O-Saw-Us in the process. |
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+ | [[File:Gravedigger Steg-O-Saw-Us SF2-2.png|thumb|left|Steg-O-Saw-Us rams Gravedigger]] |
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+ | {{quote|Steg-O-Saw-Us up onto its side! And it comes crashing down.|Jonathan Pearce}} |
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+ | [[File:Gravedigger Steg SF2.png|thumb|Steg-O-Saw-Us lifts itself up]] |
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+ | Matilda quickly used its tusks to right Steg-O-Saw-Us, and the two both escaped the CPZ. Steg-O-Saw-Us then backed up and attempted to use its lifting tail, but Gravedigger was too heavy and the whole front of Steg-O-Saw-Us was lifted as a result. Though, its rear tail had managed to skewer the front lip of Gravedigger and Steg-O-Saw-Us shunted it backwards in a wide arc. |
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+ | {{quote|Now it's Steg-O-Saw-Us doing the pushing.|Jonathan Pearce}} |
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+ | Steg-O-Saw-Us pushed Gravedigger again before cease was called, but once again there was little purchase. Jonathan Pearce asserted that Gravedigger was more aggressive, but despite this, the judges went for Steg-O-Saw-Us. |
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Winner: '''Steg-O-Saw-Us''' |
Winner: '''Steg-O-Saw-Us''' |
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===Beast of Bodmin vs Blade=== |
===Beast of Bodmin vs Blade=== |
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[[Image:Blade_and_Beast_of_Bodmin.JPG|thumb|left|Beast of Bodmin flips over Blade]] |
[[Image:Blade_and_Beast_of_Bodmin.JPG|thumb|left|Beast of Bodmin flips over Blade]] |
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+ | Both robots made their way towards each other, with Blade then angling away from Beast of Bodmin's wedge. Beast of Bodmin pursued, and forced itself underneath Blade; it attempted to flick it over with its weapon, but could not get enough purchase on Blade, so it survived. Blade moved away and then accelerated towards Beast of Bodmin, skirting over the front of it. Blade crashed into the front of its opponent, before Beast of Bodmin attempted to flip over Blade once more, but missed with the attack. |
+ | {{quote|A slow and cautious start.|Jonathan Pearce}} |
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+ | Blade spun and then rode over Beast of Bodmin, before Blade went up the wedge of Beast of Bodmin again. This time it levered Blade over onto its side using its lifting ram. Beast of Bodmin then reversed into Blade and tipped it onto its back, immobilising it. |
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+ | [[File:Blade_demise.JPG|thumb|Blade suffers the House Robots' wrath]] |
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+ | {{quote|And the spinning wheel of Blade shows it's on its side and exposed.|Jonathan Pearce}} |
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+ | Dead Metal then came in and sliced into the lawnmower blade of Blade, causing sparks, before cease was called to put an end to the punishment for Blade. |
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Winner: '''Beast of Bodmin''' |
Winner: '''Beast of Bodmin''' |
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===Evil Weevil vs Hypno-Disc=== |
===Evil Weevil vs Hypno-Disc=== |
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[[Image:Evil_Weevil_vs_Hypno-Disc.JPG|thumb|left|Hypno-Disc strikes Evil Weevil]] |
[[Image:Evil_Weevil_vs_Hypno-Disc.JPG|thumb|left|Hypno-Disc strikes Evil Weevil]] |
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+ | [[File:Hypnodisc_vs_evilweevil.png|thumb|Hypno-Disc causes minimal damage to the shell of Evil Weevil]] |
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+ | Evil Weevil came out first and spun around as Hypno-Disc got its spinning disc up to speed. Hypno-Disc came forward, with Evil Weevil - still spinning - deflecting the first attack aside. Evil Weevil then retreated, and drifted into Dead Metal's CPZ, but got away, forcing Hypno-Disc towards the arena wall in the process. Hypno-Disc then clipped the front of Evil Weevil, before Evil Weevil drove forward and weathered another attack. |
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+ | {{quote|This is interesting, because if the weapon doesn't cause damage from Hypno-Disc, what else does that spinning robot have?|Jonathan Pearce}} |
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+ | Hypno-Disc then attacked the back of Evil Weevil, causing pieces of armour to fly off. Evil Weevil reversed, with Hypno-Disc's weapon clipping the lifting forks of Evil Weevil as it drove past. The two robots then locked side on, with Hypno-Disc's weapon scuffing the shell. Hypno-Disc continued to attack, hitting the Evil Weevil weapon once more, before flicking it up into the air with another attack. |
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+ | [[File:Evilweevil_vs_hypno-disc.png|thumb|left|Evil Weevil becomes immobile after one final attack]] |
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[[Image:The_fate_of_evil_weevil.jpg|thumb|Evil Weevil is punished by the House Robots]] |
[[Image:The_fate_of_evil_weevil.jpg|thumb|Evil Weevil is punished by the House Robots]] |
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+ | {{quote|Hypno-Disc, pushing Evil Weevil - ooh, slamming and lifting it.|Jonathan Pearce}} |
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− | Hypno-Disc started slowly to get its spinning disc up to speed but was unable to cause damage in the early exchanges. However, Hypno-Disc was soon able to cause damage to Evil Weevil as pieces of armour flew off the robot. Hypno-Disc continued to do damage until Evil Weevil suffered control problems and was immobilised. |
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+ | At this stage, it was becoming increasingly clear that Evil Weevil was limited in its movement, so Hypno-Disc continued to attack, before it finally stopped moving completely, and the House Robots came in to attack the immobilised Evil Weevil. |
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Winner: '''Hypno-Disc''' |
Winner: '''Hypno-Disc''' |
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===Steg-O-Saw-Us vs Beast of Bodmin=== |
===Steg-O-Saw-Us vs Beast of Bodmin=== |
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[[Image:Steg.O-Saw-Us_vs_Beast_of_Bodmin.JPG|thumb|Steg-O-Saw-Us rams Beast of Bodmin]] |
[[Image:Steg.O-Saw-Us_vs_Beast_of_Bodmin.JPG|thumb|Steg-O-Saw-Us rams Beast of Bodmin]] |
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+ | Steg-O-Saw-Us drove around, sizing up its opponent, before driving into Beast of Bodmin, causing minor damage to the front of its opponent. |
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+ | {{quote|There, the wedge shape on the front of Beast of Bodmin; slightly bashed and dented, but of course, scars of war - worthy trophies at this stage...|Jonathan Pearce}} |
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+ | Steg-O-Saw-Us rammed Beast of Bodmin again, but slipped onto the wedge of Beast of Bodmin, although the flipping ram of Beast of Bodmin could not lift it. Steg-O-Saw-Us bumped into the arena wall and then pushed into the side of Beast of Bodmin, forcing it around the arena for a short amount of time. Beast of Bodmin then caught Steg-O-Saw-Us broadside on, but couldn't get underneath it. Steg-O-Saw-Us sped away towards the flame pit to line up another attack, and then charged at Beast of Bodmin again. Steg-O-Saw-Us forced Beast of Bodmin around again, before ramming it twice in quick succession. Steg-O-Saw-Us attacked again, but couldn't force Beast of Bodmin back, so reversed to line up another attack. Steg-O-Saw-Us then pushed Beast of Bodmin against the arena wall, and it became evident that Beast of Bodmin had stopped moving. |
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+ | {{quote|I think Beast of Bodmin has a real problem here.|Jonathan Pearce}} |
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⚫ | Steg-O-Saw-Us continued to bash into Beast of Bodmin, before Shunt plunged its axe through Beast of Bodmin's armour. The other House Robots joined in soon after. Beast of Bodmin was then placed onto the arena flipper and flipped, rolling once in midair and landing onto its side before falling back down onto its wheels. Steg-O-Saw-Us went through to the Grand Final. |
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Winner: '''Steg-O-Saw-Us''' |
Winner: '''Steg-O-Saw-Us''' |
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===101 vs Hypno-Disc=== |
===101 vs Hypno-Disc=== |
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[[Image:101_vs_Hypno-Disc.JPG|thumb|left|101 and Hypno-Disc]] |
[[Image:101_vs_Hypno-Disc.JPG|thumb|left|101 and Hypno-Disc]] |
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+ | 101 made its way forward, as Hypno-Disc's flywheel clipped the front of 101, causing no damage. Hypno-Disc reversed towards the arena wall and spun its weapon back up to speed. 101 met it side on and then stopped the disc, before pushing Hypno-Disc from behind. It attempted to bring its spike into play, but it missed. Hypno-Disc moved away again, but 101 continued to attack, riding over the top of Hypno-Disc and stopping the weapon again. Hypno-Disc continued to try to get enough space to get the disc back up to speed, while 101 moved over the flame pit and went into Dead Metal. 101 got away with no damage and then met Hypno-Disc head on again, keeping the disc's speed down, before it climbed over the top of Hypno-Disc again. |
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+ | [[File:Hypno-Disc_vs_101_1.jpg|thumb|Hypno-Disc finds itself in the clutches of Dead Metal]] |
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+ | {{quote|Very close, this Semi-Final battle.|Jonathan Pearce}} |
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+ | Hypno-Disc drove around, with its disc consistently at a slow speed, before it reversed into Dead Metal itself; the house robot brought its circular saw down twice and Hypno-Disc then escaped. 101 then drove at the rear of Hypno-Disc again, with Hypno-Disc reversing to bat away the 101 drive. Hypno-Disc then slammed backwards and forced 101 into Dead Metal, before the two robots locked horns again, with 101 forcing Hypno-Disc into the arena wall. |
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+ | {{quote|Hypno-Disc's weapon, you know, throughout this Semi-Final, has not been as potent as we thought.|Jonathan Pearce}} |
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⚫ | Hypno-Disc found itself over the flame pit and just escaped another attack from Dead Metal. The battle concluded with the two robots pushing each other and the decision went to the judges. For the first time ever, the judges went into the arena to inspect for damage before making their decision. The judges went for Hypno-Disc, who progressed to the Grand Final. |
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+ | {{quote|Well I'm being told what the decision is. And they've gone for Hypno-Disc!|Craig Charles reveals the winner}} |
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Winner: '''Hypno-Disc''' |
Winner: '''Hypno-Disc''' |
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{{quote|Who cares about the Ozone, or if the ice cap thaws, we're environmentally unfriendly, on Robot Wars!|Craig Charles signs off}} |
{{quote|Who cares about the Ozone, or if the ice cap thaws, we're environmentally unfriendly, on Robot Wars!|Craig Charles signs off}} |
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{{The Third Wars Heats}} |
{{The Third Wars Heats}} |
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[[Category:The Third Wars]] |
[[Category:The Third Wars]] |
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Revision as of 06:07, 28 July 2019
- "This is it, the most important event in the robotic calendar so far: the second of our Robot Wars semi-finals. Yes folks, in the forty-five minutes, anything can happen, as long as it involves robots bashing the rivets out of each other. Now, since the wars began seventeen shows ago, machines everywhere have been having a go; one man was attacked by a vacuum cleaner, which nearly wiped the floor with him apparently. Then another one was nearly killed by an electric razor, which they say was a really close shave. And one bloke even got into a fight with his trouser press, but I’ve heard they’ve straightened things out. Here though, another eight robots have been content to battle each other, and have made it to the semi-finals."
- — Craig Charles' introduction
Semi-Final 2 of Robot Wars: The Third Wars was the second of two Semi-Finals which determined the Grand Finalists of Robot Wars: The Third Wars. The eight semi-finalists were paired off in Round 1, with the four victors pairing off in Round 2 to determine the two Grand Finalists. The episode featuring Semi-Final 2 was originally broadcast on April 14, 2000 on BBC Two. The broadcast managed to attract 5.35 million viewers, an increase of 760,000 viewers when compared with the previous episode. According to BARB, this meant it fell to second in the top thirty highest rated BBC 2 broadcasts during 10-16 April, behind Have I Got News for You.
Competing Robots
Newcomers
Blade (winner of Heat C) | ||
Weight | 75.5kg | |
Dimensions | 0.31 x 0.94 x 0.63m | |
Clearance | 0.03 - 0.07m | |
Power | 3 x Various Motors | |
Weapons | Rotary Lawnmower Blade | |
Notes | Cost £146.52 | |
From: Newbury | ||
Team Members: John Ainslie, Ben Reid, Geoff Reid |
Gravedigger (winner of Heat F) | ||
Weight | 79.8kg | |
Dimensions | 0.62 x 1.31 x 0.82m | |
Clearance | 0.02m | |
Power | 2 x Electric Motors | |
Weapons | Arm Powered by Hydraulic Ram | |
Notes | Steel Shell in a Coffin Shape | |
From: Norwich | ||
Team Members: Jonathan Chaplin, Dave Chaplin, Owen Ramsey |
Hypno-Disc (winner of Heat H) | ||
Weight | 78.3kg | |
Dimensions | 0.25 x 1.26 x 0.74m | |
Clearance | 0.02m | |
Power | 2 x 750W Electric Motors | |
Weapons | 600rpm Rotating Disc | |
Notes | Cost £800 | |
From: Oxford | ||
Team Members: Dave Rose, Derek Rose, Ken Rose |
Scutter's Revenge (winner of Heat M) | ||
Weight | 79.8kg | |
Dimensions | 0.47 x 1.30 x 0.80m | |
Clearance | Variable | |
Power | 2 x 2HP Starter Motors | |
Weapons | Front Bulldozer Blade | |
Notes | High Powered Motors | |
From: Essex | ||
Team Members: Graham Warner, Oluremi Idris, Darren Ball |
Steg-O-Saw-Us (winner of Heat G) | ||
Weight | 78.1kg | |
Dimensions | 0.50 x 1.20 x 0.71m | |
Clearance | 0.01m | |
Power | 2 x 750W Electric Motors | |
Weapons | Pneumatic Lifting Tail | |
Notes | Cost £1,500 | |
From: Southampton | ||
Team Members: Dan King, Peter Rowe, Rob Heasman |
Evil Weevil (winner of Heat L) | ||
Weight | 76.5kg | |
Dimensions | 0.25 x 1.05 x 0.75m | |
Clearance | 0.20m | |
Power | Electric Motors | |
Weapons | Lifting Spikes | |
Notes | Build Time: 3 Months | |
From: Cardiff in Wales | ||
Team Members: Kevin Pritchard, Andrew Davies, Michael Walsh |
Veterans
101 (winner of Heat J) | ||
Weight | 79.5kg | |
Dimensions | 0.27 x 1.0 x 0.75m | |
Clearance | 0.05m | |
Power | Electrically Powered | |
Weapons | CO2 Powered Ram With Spike | |
Notes | Cost Under £5 | |
From: Northamptonshire | ||
Team Members: Mike Franklin, Amy Franklin, Paul Johnson |
Beast of Bodmin (winner of Heat I) | ||
Weight | 79.0kg | |
Dimensions | 0.60 x 1.34 x 0.90m | |
Clearance | 0.01m | |
Power | 3 x Motors | |
Weapons | Circular Saw & Tusk | |
Notes | Large Animated Eyes | |
From: Cornwall | ||
Team Members: Chris Kinsey, Peter Kinsey, Hender Blewett |
Round 1
101 vs Scutter's Revenge
Both robots made their way towards each other, with 101 angling away to line up an attack and then going up the front of Scutter's Revenge's scoop. 101 moved off the scoop, but then went straight back up it, before backing away and going into Shunt's CPZ.
- "And very nearly under the hammer blow, there, of Shunt."
- — Jonathan Pearce as 101 avoids punishment from the House Robot
The House Robot missed with an axe blow as 101 trundled away from danger, with 101 then driving over the front of Scutter's Revenge's scoop. 101 turned on the spot and then climbed up and off of Scutter's Revenge's side, bending the aerial in the process, as Scutter's Revenge attempted to force 101 back into the CPZ.
- "Scutter's Revenge, here, looks mean and menacing."
- — Jonathan Pearce
101 moved behind Scutter's Revenge - who was now becoming more limited in its movement due the bent aerial - pushing it side on, while Dead Metal nudged into 101, forcing it to climb over Scutter's Revenge again. 101 then pushed Scutter's Revenge towards Shunt, with Scutter's Revenge resisting just enough to prevent itself going into the House Robot, but 101 kept nagging away, and Scutter's Revenge finally ground to a halt.
- "I don't know about you, but I think Scutter's Revenge is finished here, now."
- — Jonathan Pearce
101 came in again from behind, as Shunt axed the top of Scutter's Revenge's scoop and then into its shell. Soon after the other House Robots came in to attack the beaten machine.
- "Well, trust anything called a Scutter not to clean up. They've been sent to Room 101! 101 go through."
- — Craig Charles
Winner: 101
Gravedigger vs Steg-O-Saw-Us
Steg-O-Saw-Us started quicker, and showed more speed, but neither robot successfully managed to line up an attack vector for several moments. When the two did collide head-on, Gravedigger could not get underneath with its wedge, but it beat Steg-O-Saw-Us in the push and forced it back into the arena wall and Sir Killalot's CPZ. Sir Killalot shunted Steg-O-Saw-Us onto Gravedigger front wedge, and Gravedigger then thrust out its flipping arm. Steg-O-Saw-Us was nearly flipped over, but survived, as it precariously balanced before coming down onto its wheels.
- "Almost falling, Steg-O-Saw-Us. Gravedigger in the ascendancy here."
- — Jonathan Pearce
Sir Killalot then came out as Gravedigger got too close to the House Robot, before Steg-O-Saw-Us rammed into Gravedigger twice in quick succession, but even when it got an exposed side, Gravedigger's strong drive meant that Steg-O-Saw-Us could not push its opponent around as much as usual. Gravedigger recovered and pushed Steg-O-Saw-Us over the flame pit and into the arena wall, flipping Steg-O-Saw-Us in the process.
- "Steg-O-Saw-Us up onto its side! And it comes crashing down."
- — Jonathan Pearce
Matilda quickly used its tusks to right Steg-O-Saw-Us, and the two both escaped the CPZ. Steg-O-Saw-Us then backed up and attempted to use its lifting tail, but Gravedigger was too heavy and the whole front of Steg-O-Saw-Us was lifted as a result. Though, its rear tail had managed to skewer the front lip of Gravedigger and Steg-O-Saw-Us shunted it backwards in a wide arc.
- "Now it's Steg-O-Saw-Us doing the pushing."
- — Jonathan Pearce
Steg-O-Saw-Us pushed Gravedigger again before cease was called, but once again there was little purchase. Jonathan Pearce asserted that Gravedigger was more aggressive, but despite this, the judges went for Steg-O-Saw-Us.
Winner: Steg-O-Saw-Us
Beast of Bodmin vs Blade
Both robots made their way towards each other, with Blade then angling away from Beast of Bodmin's wedge. Beast of Bodmin pursued, and forced itself underneath Blade; it attempted to flick it over with its weapon, but could not get enough purchase on Blade, so it survived. Blade moved away and then accelerated towards Beast of Bodmin, skirting over the front of it. Blade crashed into the front of its opponent, before Beast of Bodmin attempted to flip over Blade once more, but missed with the attack.
- "A slow and cautious start."
- — Jonathan Pearce
Blade spun and then rode over Beast of Bodmin, before Blade went up the wedge of Beast of Bodmin again. This time it levered Blade over onto its side using its lifting ram. Beast of Bodmin then reversed into Blade and tipped it onto its back, immobilising it.
- "And the spinning wheel of Blade shows it's on its side and exposed."
- — Jonathan Pearce
Dead Metal then came in and sliced into the lawnmower blade of Blade, causing sparks, before cease was called to put an end to the punishment for Blade.
Winner: Beast of Bodmin
Evil Weevil vs Hypno-Disc
Evil Weevil came out first and spun around as Hypno-Disc got its spinning disc up to speed. Hypno-Disc came forward, with Evil Weevil - still spinning - deflecting the first attack aside. Evil Weevil then retreated, and drifted into Dead Metal's CPZ, but got away, forcing Hypno-Disc towards the arena wall in the process. Hypno-Disc then clipped the front of Evil Weevil, before Evil Weevil drove forward and weathered another attack.
- "This is interesting, because if the weapon doesn't cause damage from Hypno-Disc, what else does that spinning robot have?"
- — Jonathan Pearce
Hypno-Disc then attacked the back of Evil Weevil, causing pieces of armour to fly off. Evil Weevil reversed, with Hypno-Disc's weapon clipping the lifting forks of Evil Weevil as it drove past. The two robots then locked side on, with Hypno-Disc's weapon scuffing the shell. Hypno-Disc continued to attack, hitting the Evil Weevil weapon once more, before flicking it up into the air with another attack.
- "Hypno-Disc, pushing Evil Weevil - ooh, slamming and lifting it."
- — Jonathan Pearce
At this stage, it was becoming increasingly clear that Evil Weevil was limited in its movement, so Hypno-Disc continued to attack, before it finally stopped moving completely, and the House Robots came in to attack the immobilised Evil Weevil.
Winner: Hypno-Disc
Round 2
Steg-O-Saw-Us vs Beast of Bodmin
Steg-O-Saw-Us drove around, sizing up its opponent, before driving into Beast of Bodmin, causing minor damage to the front of its opponent.
- "There, the wedge shape on the front of Beast of Bodmin; slightly bashed and dented, but of course, scars of war - worthy trophies at this stage..."
- — Jonathan Pearce
Steg-O-Saw-Us rammed Beast of Bodmin again, but slipped onto the wedge of Beast of Bodmin, although the flipping ram of Beast of Bodmin could not lift it. Steg-O-Saw-Us bumped into the arena wall and then pushed into the side of Beast of Bodmin, forcing it around the arena for a short amount of time. Beast of Bodmin then caught Steg-O-Saw-Us broadside on, but couldn't get underneath it. Steg-O-Saw-Us sped away towards the flame pit to line up another attack, and then charged at Beast of Bodmin again. Steg-O-Saw-Us forced Beast of Bodmin around again, before ramming it twice in quick succession. Steg-O-Saw-Us attacked again, but couldn't force Beast of Bodmin back, so reversed to line up another attack. Steg-O-Saw-Us then pushed Beast of Bodmin against the arena wall, and it became evident that Beast of Bodmin had stopped moving.
- "I think Beast of Bodmin has a real problem here."
- — Jonathan Pearce
Steg-O-Saw-Us continued to bash into Beast of Bodmin, before Shunt plunged its axe through Beast of Bodmin's armour. The other House Robots joined in soon after. Beast of Bodmin was then placed onto the arena flipper and flipped, rolling once in midair and landing onto its side before falling back down onto its wheels. Steg-O-Saw-Us went through to the Grand Final.
Winner: Steg-O-Saw-Us
101 vs Hypno-Disc
101 made its way forward, as Hypno-Disc's flywheel clipped the front of 101, causing no damage. Hypno-Disc reversed towards the arena wall and spun its weapon back up to speed. 101 met it side on and then stopped the disc, before pushing Hypno-Disc from behind. It attempted to bring its spike into play, but it missed. Hypno-Disc moved away again, but 101 continued to attack, riding over the top of Hypno-Disc and stopping the weapon again. Hypno-Disc continued to try to get enough space to get the disc back up to speed, while 101 moved over the flame pit and went into Dead Metal. 101 got away with no damage and then met Hypno-Disc head on again, keeping the disc's speed down, before it climbed over the top of Hypno-Disc again.
- "Very close, this Semi-Final battle."
- — Jonathan Pearce
Hypno-Disc drove around, with its disc consistently at a slow speed, before it reversed into Dead Metal itself; the house robot brought its circular saw down twice and Hypno-Disc then escaped. 101 then drove at the rear of Hypno-Disc again, with Hypno-Disc reversing to bat away the 101 drive. Hypno-Disc then slammed backwards and forced 101 into Dead Metal, before the two robots locked horns again, with 101 forcing Hypno-Disc into the arena wall.
- "Hypno-Disc's weapon, you know, throughout this Semi-Final, has not been as potent as we thought."
- — Jonathan Pearce
Hypno-Disc found itself over the flame pit and just escaped another attack from Dead Metal. The battle concluded with the two robots pushing each other and the decision went to the judges. For the first time ever, the judges went into the arena to inspect for damage before making their decision. The judges went for Hypno-Disc, who progressed to the Grand Final.
- "Well I'm being told what the decision is. And they've gone for Hypno-Disc!"
- — Craig Charles reveals the winner
Winner: Hypno-Disc
- "Who cares about the Ozone, or if the ice cap thaws, we're environmentally unfriendly, on Robot Wars!"
- — Craig Charles signs off
Trivia
- The second round defeat of Beast of Bodmin was the only time Bodmin Community College failed to reach the Grand Final, and signified their retirement.
- The second round match between 101 and Hypno-Disc signified the first time that the judges descended from their panel to inspect robots up close. The match has been judged as one of the closest in history.
- From this semi-final, only Hypno-Disc, Team Jurassic Park and Team Scutterbots managed to make a Semi-Final again.
- This Semi-Final had six newcomers and two veterans, contrary to Semi-Final 1, which featured three newcomers and five veterans.
- Craig Charles starts this episode by entering the stage with a backflip.
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