Robot Wars: The Third Wars/Semi-Final 2

The Third Wars - Semi-Final 2 was one of two semi-finals to determine the Grand Finalists of Series 3, out of eight semi-finalists. The eight robots were paired off in Round 1, with the four victors pairing off in Round 2.

• The second round defeat of Beast of Bodmin signified the retirement of Bodmin Community College.
• 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 Steg-O-Saw-Us and Team Scutterbots managed to make a semi-finals again.

Competing Robots

Semi-Final 1 had six newcomers and two veterans. This is contrary to Semi-Final 2, which featured three newcomers and five veterans.

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Steg-O-Saw-Us, the first Grand Finalist of Semi-Final 2

Hypno-Disc, the second Grand Finalist of Semi-Final 2

Newcomers

• Blade
• Gravedigger
• Hypno-Disc
• Scutter's Revenge
• Steg-O-Saw-Us

Veterans

• 101
• Beast of Bodmin
• Evil Weevil

Round 1

101 vs Scutter's Revenge

Scutter's Revenge shoves 101

101 started quickly and twice drove over the front scoop of Scutter's Revenge. Both robots tried to push each other around but neither robot was able to get any real power behind each push. Eventually, Scutter's Revenge began to slow down and soon stopped moving completely and was immobilised,allowing the house robots to attack the beaten machine.

Winner: 101

Gravedigger vs Steg-O-Saw-Us

Gravedigger almost flips Steg-O-Saw-Us

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 just unable to flip it completely. Gravedigger then 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.

Winner: Steg-O-Saw-Us

Beast of Bodmin vs Blade

Beast of Bodmin flips over Blade

Beast of Bodmin quickly got underneath Blade and attempted to tip its opponent over, but was unsuccessful. Beast of Bodmin tried twice more unsuccessfully before finally managing to get underneath and flip Blade onto its side using its lifting ram. Beast of Bodmin then tipped Blade onto its back and it was immobilised.

Winner: Beast of Bodmin

Evil Weevil vs Hypno-Disc

Hypno-Disc strikes Evil Weevil

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Evil Weevil is punished by the House Robots

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 sustained control problems and was immobilised.

Winner: Hypno-Disc

Round 2

Steg-O-Saw-Us vs Beast of Bodmin

Steg-O-Saw-Us rams Beast of Bodmin

Steg-O-Saw-Us drove into Beast of Bodmin and caused minor damage to the front of its opponent. Steg-O-Saw-Us continued to ram into its opponent until Beast of Bodmin started to slow down. Steg-O-Saw-Us repeatedly rammed Beast of Bodmin into the arena wall until it eventually became immobilised and the house robots attacked. 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 and Hypno-Disc

For the first time, the judges actually inspected the robots up close

Hypno-Disc attacked 101 but its spinning disc did no damage and bounced off. 101 then pushed Hypno-Disc across the arena and drove up onto the disc, stopping it from spinning. Both robots drove into a CPZ and were attacked by Dead Metal, with Hypno-Disc sustaining some damage. Hypno-Disc then pushed 101 into the CPZ, but 101 quickly escaped. 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.

Winner: Hypno-Disc