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|team_members=Michael Hanser<br>Johannes Zagers
 
|team_members=Michael Hanser<br>Johannes Zagers
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|other_entries=[[Tartarus]]<br><small>(UK Series 7)</small><br>[[Reaper NP2]]<br><small>(UK Series 7)</small>
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|weight=89kg
 
|weight=89kg
 
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|dimensions=1.7m x 0.85m x 0.46m
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|power=Wheelchair Motors
 
|power=Wheelchair Motors
 
|weapons=Pneumatic Flipper & Rear Spikes
 
|weapons=Pneumatic Flipper & Rear Spikes
 
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'''Sniper''' was a domed wedge shaped robot that competed in ''[[Dutch Robot Wars: Series 1]]''. It was designed to resemble an alligator, and was armed with a pneumatic flipper and rear mounted spikes. The spikes were designed to look like protruding sniper rifle barrels, which resulted in Sniper's name. The team took pride in Sniper's virtually impenetrable armour, which could take a hit from a claw hammer and remain completely unscathed. It was a decent performer, winning its first two battles before falling to [[Sater]] on a close judges decision.
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'''Sniper''' was a heavyweight robot that competed in ''[[Dutch Robot Wars: Series 1]]''. It performed reasonably well, winning its first two battles over [[MaxiMill]] and [[NEAT Machine]] before falling to [[Sater]] on a close Judges' decision.
   
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==Design==
Team captain Michael Hanser attempted to enter [[Series 7|UK Series 7]] with a slightly modified Sniper but failed to qualify. He was however part of the [[Tartarus]] and [[Reaper NP2]] teams during the main series and the [[Third World Championship]] which both failed to win a single battle.
 
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[[File:Sniper.png|thumb|left|The rear spikes of Sniper]]
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Sniper was a dome wedge-shaped robot designed to resemble an alligator. It was armed with a pneumatic flipper and rear mounted spikes. The spikes were designed to look like protruding sniper rifle barrels, which resulted in Sniper's name. The team took pride in Sniper's virtually impenetrable armour, which could take a hit from a claw hammer and remain completely unscathed. The flipper was powerful enough to throw robots over comfortably, but Sniper was hindered by its wedge not lining up with the floor, and the robot's very slow top speed.
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==Qualification==
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Sniper was built ahead of the first Dutch series of ''Robot Wars'', and after passing all relevant auditions and tech checks, it competed on the show. It is unknown whether Sniper made any sort of application for Dutch Series 2.
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A robot named '''Sniper 1''' was listed among the competitors planned to appear in ''[[German Robot Wars]]''<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20160108211306/http://forum.roboteers.org/thread.php?postid=19887</ref>. Although this entry is not directly confirmed to be the same entry as the Dutch competitor Sniper, this is a likely possibility, due to Michael Hanser's involvement with the German robot [[Reaper NP2]] in UK Series 7, and the ongoing build of a "Sniper 2" successor for the same series. Nevertheless, Sniper 1 did not compete in the German series for unknown reasons.
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[[File:SniperS7front.jpg|thumb|left|Front view of Sniper when it failed to qualify for the Seventh Wars]]
 
[[File:Snipers7.jpg|thumb|Rear view of Sniper at the time of Series 7]]
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The new version of Sniper was completed in 2003, boasting a more compact design and dual weaponry with its rear disc and forked flipping weapon. It attempted to enter the Seventh Wars but lost its qualifier battle and thus was not selected to compete. Instead, Michael Hanser entered [[Tartarus]] on behalf of its absent team, also representing Germany with Reaper NP2 under the captaincy of [[Not Perfect|Bryan Cutler]].
   
 
==Robot History==
 
==Robot History==
 
===Dutch Series 1===
 
===Dutch Series 1===
[[File:Sniper.png|thumb|left|The rear spikes of Sniper]]
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[[File:Maximill vs Sniper.png|thumb|Sniper pits MaxiMill]]
In the first round battle with [[Maximill]], both machines started rather slowly. Sniper got itself wedged on the pit, and Maximill pressed the pit release button. The pit descended underneath Sniper, but its long body prevented it from going down, and just managed to reverse away from danger. The pair continued by pushing each other around the arena, until Maximill reversed near the pit. Sniper took full advantage of this, by shoving Maximill onto the edge and eventually down the pit of oblivion. In the next round, it faced [[World Championship]] competitor [[NEAT Machine]]. Sniper almost immediately went for the pit release tyre this time, while NEAT Machine slammed into Sniper with the axe. Sniper's response was to flip NEAT Machine over. Despite numerous, desperate attempts to self right with the axe, and with the tyre that was touching the ground, NEAT Machine was counted out by the [[Refbot]], putting Sniper through to the heat final against Sater. For the second battle in a row, Sniper's first tactic was to go for the pit release. Sater drove into the front of Sniper, but Sniper mistimed its flip. It then appeared to successfully draw Sater onto the flame pit and keep it there for a while. After Sater got away, the time ran out and the battle went to a jurys' decision, which went against Sniper.
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In the first round battle with [[MaxiMill]], both machines started rather slowly. Sniper got itself wedged on the pit, and MaxiMill pressed the pit release button. The pit descended underneath Sniper, but its long body prevented it from going down, and just managed to reverse away from danger. The pair continued by pushing each other around the arena, until MaxiMill reversed near the pit. Sniper took full advantage of this, by shoving MaxiMill onto the edge and eventually down the pit of oblivion.
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[[File:Sniper vs NEAT Machine.jpg|thumb|left|Sniper flips NEAT Machine over]]
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In the next round, it faced [[Robot Wars World Championships|World Championship]] competitor [[NEAT Machine]]. Sniper almost immediately went for the pit release tyre this time, while NEAT Machine slammed into Sniper with the axe. Sniper's response was to flip NEAT Machine over. Despite numerous, desperate attempts to self right with the axe, and with the tyre that was touching the ground, NEAT Machine was counted out by the [[Refbot]], putting Sniper through to the Heat Final.
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[[File:Sater lifter actually works.jpg|thumb|left|Sniper is rammed by Sater]]
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[[File:Sater vs Sniper.png|thumb|Sniper holds Sater over the flame pit]]
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There in the Heat Final, Sniper fought [[Sater]] for a place in the Grand Final. For the second battle in a row, Sniper's first tactic was to go for the pit release. Sater drove into the front of Sniper, but Sniper mistimed its flip. It then appeared to successfully draw Sater onto the flame pit and keep it there for a while. After Sater got away, the time ran out and the battle went to a decision by the [[Judges|Jury]], which went against Sniper.
   
 
==Results==
 
==Results==
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{{Show|Series 1}}
 
{{Show|Series 1}}
 
{{Competition|Dutch Championship|Heat Final}}
 
{{Competition|Dutch Championship|Heat Final}}
{{Battle|Heat E, Round 1|[[Maximill]]|Won}}
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{{Battle|[[Dutch Robot Wars: Series 1/Heat E|Heat E, Round 1]]|[[MaxiMill]]|Won}}
{{Battle|Heat E, Round 2|[[NEAT Machine]]|Won}}
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{{Battle|[[Dutch Robot Wars: Series 1/Heat E|Heat E, Semi-Final]]|[[NEAT Machine]]|Won}}
{{Battle|Heat E, Final|[[Sater]]|Lost}}
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{{Battle|[[Dutch Robot Wars: Series 1/Heat E|Heat E, Final]]|[[Sater]]|Lost}}
 
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==Series Record==
 
==Series Record==
<gallery type="slideshow">
 
Snipers7.jpg|The version of Sniper that failed to qualify for Series 7
 
SniperS7front.jpg|Front view of Sniper when it failed to qualify for the Seventh Wars.
 
</gallery>
 
 
===Dutch Series===
 
===Dutch Series===
*Series 1: Heat Final
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{{Series Record Dutch|Sniper|'''Heat Final'''}}
*Series 2: Did not enter
 
 
 
===UK Series===
 
===UK Series===
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{{Series Record|Sniper|Did not enter|Did not enter|Did not enter|Did not enter|Did not enter|Did not enter|''Failed to qualify''<br>Entered with [[Tartarus]] and [[Reaper NP2]]}}
*Series 1-6: Did not enter
 
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*Series 7: Failed to qualify
 
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''NOTE: A robot named Sniper 1 withdrew from the German series of Robot Wars, which may have been the same machine.''
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==References==
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<references/>
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==Trivia==
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*Had Sniper competed in the German and British series it reportedly attempted to qualify for, it would have joined [[Philipper]] as the only robot to appear in all three European variants of ''Robot Wars''.
   
{{Dutch Notables}}
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{{Dutch Series 1 Competitors}}
 
[[Category:Dutch Robots]]
 
[[Category:Dutch Robots]]
 
[[Category:Dutch Series competitors]]
 
[[Category:Dutch Series competitors]]
 
[[Category:Robots with Spikes]]
 
[[Category:Robots with Spikes]]
[[Category:Robots with Rear-Hinged True Flippers]]
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[[Category:Robots with more Wins than Losses]]
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[[Category:Animal Based Robots]]
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[[Category:Robots with Rear-hinged Flippers]]

Revision as of 10:58, 4 February 2020

Sniper was a heavyweight robot that competed in Dutch Robot Wars: Series 1. It performed reasonably well, winning its first two battles over MaxiMill and NEAT Machine before falling to Sater on a close Judges' decision.

Design

Sniper

The rear spikes of Sniper

Sniper was a dome wedge-shaped robot designed to resemble an alligator. It was armed with a pneumatic flipper and rear mounted spikes. The spikes were designed to look like protruding sniper rifle barrels, which resulted in Sniper's name. The team took pride in Sniper's virtually impenetrable armour, which could take a hit from a claw hammer and remain completely unscathed. The flipper was powerful enough to throw robots over comfortably, but Sniper was hindered by its wedge not lining up with the floor, and the robot's very slow top speed.

Qualification

Sniper was built ahead of the first Dutch series of Robot Wars, and after passing all relevant auditions and tech checks, it competed on the show. It is unknown whether Sniper made any sort of application for Dutch Series 2.

A robot named Sniper 1 was listed among the competitors planned to appear in German Robot Wars[1]. Although this entry is not directly confirmed to be the same entry as the Dutch competitor Sniper, this is a likely possibility, due to Michael Hanser's involvement with the German robot Reaper NP2 in UK Series 7, and the ongoing build of a "Sniper 2" successor for the same series. Nevertheless, Sniper 1 did not compete in the German series for unknown reasons.

SniperS7front

Front view of Sniper when it failed to qualify for the Seventh Wars

Snipers7

Rear view of Sniper at the time of Series 7

The new version of Sniper was completed in 2003, boasting a more compact design and dual weaponry with its rear disc and forked flipping weapon. It attempted to enter the Seventh Wars but lost its qualifier battle and thus was not selected to compete. Instead, Michael Hanser entered Tartarus on behalf of its absent team, also representing Germany with Reaper NP2 under the captaincy of Bryan Cutler.

Robot History

Dutch Series 1

Maximill vs Sniper

Sniper pits MaxiMill

In the first round battle with MaxiMill, both machines started rather slowly. Sniper got itself wedged on the pit, and MaxiMill pressed the pit release button. The pit descended underneath Sniper, but its long body prevented it from going down, and just managed to reverse away from danger. The pair continued by pushing each other around the arena, until MaxiMill reversed near the pit. Sniper took full advantage of this, by shoving MaxiMill onto the edge and eventually down the pit of oblivion.

Sniper vs NEAT Machine

Sniper flips NEAT Machine over

In the next round, it faced World Championship competitor NEAT Machine. Sniper almost immediately went for the pit release tyre this time, while NEAT Machine slammed into Sniper with the axe. Sniper's response was to flip NEAT Machine over. Despite numerous, desperate attempts to self right with the axe, and with the tyre that was touching the ground, NEAT Machine was counted out by the Refbot, putting Sniper through to the Heat Final.

Sater lifter actually works

Sniper is rammed by Sater

Sater vs Sniper

Sniper holds Sater over the flame pit

There in the Heat Final, Sniper fought Sater for a place in the Grand Final. For the second battle in a row, Sniper's first tactic was to go for the pit release. Sater drove into the front of Sniper, but Sniper mistimed its flip. It then appeared to successfully draw Sater onto the flame pit and keep it there for a while. After Sater got away, the time ran out and the battle went to a decision by the Jury, which went against Sniper.

Results

SNIPER - RESULTS
Series 1
Dutch Championship
Heat Final
Heat E, Round 1 vs. MaxiMill Won
Heat E, Semi-Final vs. NEAT Machine Won
Heat E, Final vs. Sater Lost

Wins/Losses

  • Wins: 2
  • Losses: 1

Series Record

Dutch Series

Dutch Series Sniper Series Record
Series 1 Heat Final
Series 2 Did not enter

UK Series

Series Sniper Series Record
The First Wars Did not enter
The Second Wars Did not enter
The Third Wars Did not enter
The Fourth Wars Did not enter
The Fifth Wars Did not enter
The Sixth Wars Did not enter
The Seventh Wars Failed to qualify
Entered with Tartarus and Reaper NP2
Series 8 Did not enter
Series 9 Did not enter
Series 10 Did not enter

NOTE: A robot named Sniper 1 withdrew from the German series of Robot Wars, which may have been the same machine.

References

Trivia

  • Had Sniper competed in the German and British series it reportedly attempted to qualify for, it would have joined Philipper as the only robot to appear in all three European variants of Robot Wars.