Robot Wars - The "Legends" Special

OK then. :)

Well then, in that case, it's past midnight on Wednesday and entries are closed.

I have 48 robots, and frankly, that's enough for me. :)

Here's the line-up.

HEAT A
Diabolus vs Hard vs Infernal Contraption
IG-88 vs The Steel Avenger vs Iron Awe 2.1

HEAT B
Araknia vs Reactor 2 vs Wolverine
259 vs Reptirron the Second vs Hassocks Hog 2

HEAT C
Tomohawk vs Gyrobot vs S.M.I.D.S.Y.
Sir Chromalot vs Diotoir vs Constrictor

HEAT D
Hot Pants vs Ripper vs The Alien
Kronic the Wedgehog vs Lightning vs Tetanus Booster

HEAT E
Fluffy vs Zorro vs Aggrobot
Scorpion vs Roobarb vs Robochicken

HEAT F
Major Tom 3 vs General Carnage 2 vs Mega Hurts L.T.
Big Nipper vs Suicidal Tendencies vs Corkscrew 2

HEAT G
The Stag vs Tsunami vs Supernova
Trax vs Crushtacean vs Thor

HEAT H
Kat 3 vs Rick vs Killer Carrot 2
Hydra vs Cedric Slammer vs Revenge of Trouble & Strife

Tactics and predictions are welcomed.

Good lineup, Chris. I shall post my predictions for Heat A

Diabolous has weak armour, as it was proved in S7. Infernal Contraption might rip it apart, or Diablous will get in a good hit first. Hard will probably go through if it doesn't break down

As for my fight, I will go for IG88 as Steel Avenger is evenly matched

That's all for now :)

Lewis' tactics and predictions :D

HEAT A

Diabolus vs Hard vs Infernal Contraption ~ Go for Diabolus. I'd like to propose a team-up with Hard to get it out. I'm far too slippery to be pushed around by Hard anyway so it would do whoever entered it good to team up ;) :P Diabolus has weak armour, so my drum should make quick work of it, just spin up and slam into it as hard as I can and as many times as possible.

IG-88 vs The Steel Avenger vs Iron Awe 2.1 ~ I can see SA going out here unless IG-88 gets flipped.

Heat Winner: Iron Awe 2.1

HEAT B

Araknia vs Reactor 2 vs Wolverine ~ Go for Araknia. Again, whoever entered Wolverine is welcome to team up with me if they wish :D Either way, still go for Araknia and flip it into the hazards, the bog-standard armour won't hold up long.

259 vs Reptirron the Second vs Hassocks Hog 2 ~ I can see Reptirron going out here, unless the Hog flips 259. I can't see Reptirron flipping 259 itself, but I can see 259 or the Hog flipping Reptirron easily.

Heat Winner: It's pretty open, but I'd say 259 or Wolverine

HEAT C

Tomohawk vs Gyrobot vs S.M.I.D.S.Y ~ Tomohawk out, by pitting I think. Gyrobot could go either, depends who S.M.I.D.S.Y goes for really.

Sir Chromalot vs Diotoir vs Constrictor ~ Either a) flip Diotoir or b) flip Constrictor and don't flip it back, I know it's invertible but I don't think it can self-right. Whichever option I use depends on who wants to team up :D If I'm teamed upon, go for option A as it's the easiest.

Heat Winner: S.M.I.D.S.Y

HEAT D

Hot Pants vs Ripper vs The Alien ~ I can see Hot Pants being knocked out by The Alien here.

Kronic the Wedgehog vs Lightning vs Tetanus Booster ~ Yelp. Team-ups anyone? :P If I'm teamed up on or no one wants to team up, try and shove Tetanus Booster down the pit ASAP.

Heat Winner: Ripper/Lightning

HEAT E

Fluffy vs Zorro vs Aggrobot ~ Lift Zorro up and over ASAP.

Scorpion vs Roobarb vs Robochicken ~ I can see Scorpion going out here.

Heat Winner: Fluffy

HEAT F

Major Tom 3 vs General Carnage 2 vs Mega Hurts L.T ~ Mega Hurts out methinks, Major Tom could go though.

Big Nipper vs Suicidal Tendencies vs Corkscrew 2 ~ Go for Corkscrew 2, pit it ASAP.

Heat Winner: Big Nipper

HEAT G

The Stag vs Tsunami vs Supernova ~ Spin up and wreck The Stag.

Trax vs Crushtacean vs Thor ~ oooh tough match. I see Crushtacean falling on a judge's decision.

Heat Winner: Tsunami

HEAT H

Kat 3 vs Rick vs Killer Carrot 2 ~ I like Kat 3, so I'll attack Rick unless Kat 3 attacks me, in which case flip it and try to prevent it from self-righting, which it never was the best at. As for Rick, just flip it and generally try to push it down the pit or get it OOTA.

Hydra vs Cedric Slammer vs Revenge of Trouble & Strife ~ I see Trouble & Strife going down and out here.

Heat Winner: Very open this one, perhaps Hydra

Good luck everyone ! :)

Ok tactics

Ig-88: destroy steel avenger and team up with Iron Awe 2.1

Wolverine: lewis i accept the team up offer

Tomohawk: Hit the pit release and drive straight in... just kidding. team up anyone?

Lightning: Team up off accepted Lewis

Robochicken: Bash the scorpion

General Carnage 2: Take out Mega Hurtz LT instantly. I doesn't have scrimech so um... yeah

Trax: Try and stack crushtacean and team up with thor

Hydra: lift Trouble and Strife over and out

So, anyone fancy a bag of crisps :)

When can we expect the first fight, Chris? Not rushing you, just wondering :proud:

Well, I do like to give people a chance to get their tactics in, of course.

If not tonight, tomorrow morning. :)

I just accidently deleted my big tactics/predos post. Darn.

HEAT A
Diabolus vs Hard vs Infernal Contraption - I'd like to take Lewis up on his offer.

HEAT B
259 vs Reptirron the Second vs Hassocks Hog 2 - Flip either one over as quickly as possible.

HEAT C
Tomohawk vs Gyrobot vs S.M.I.D.S.Y. - Team up with Lian to attack SMIDSY.

HEAT D
Hot Pants vs Ripper vs The Alien - Flip Hot Pants over, and avoid The Alien.

HEAT E
Fluffy vs Zorro vs Aggrobot - Attack Aggrobot to have any hope of progressing.

HEAT F
Major Tom 3 vs General Carnage 2 vs Mega Hurts L.T. - Flip someone over before I am flipped.

HEAT G
The Stag vs Tsunami vs Supernova - Avoid Supernova, OotA The Stag.

HEAT H
Hydra vs Cedric Slammer vs Revenge of Trouble & Strife - attack and try to damage RoTS

Seven Series.

Over 50 semi-finalists.

Around 20 grand-finalists

Six champions.

Robots like these will be remembered forever.

But what about the machines that don't make it that far? Are they forgotten?

OF COURSE NOT!

Tonight, sees the start of a brand new tournament dedicated to those robots who never made it past the Heats, but bought us so much fun and joy in between. Tonight sees the robots we thought we'd forgotten forever. Tonight, we unleash....the Legends!

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ROBOT WARS - THE LEGENDS SPECIAL
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HEAT A
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Welcome to Robot Wars - The Legends Special. This is a very special tournament, which involves no champions, no grand finalists and no semi-finalists - instead, we have some of the most pluckiest most determined robots ever in the series, who have NEVER made it out of the heats before, fighting it out to finally accomplish that one dream they never had, and reach the Grand Final.
The way this works is very simple....to explain. Our robots have been divided into two three-way melees and one robot is eliminated from each. So lets check out the first battleboard.

HEAT A
Diabolus vs Infernal Contraption vs Hard
The Steel Avenger vs Iron Awe 2.1 vs IG-88

Are we sitting comfortably? Then....

LET THE WARS BEGIN!!

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ROUND 1
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FROM THE ISLE OF SHEPPEY - DIABOLUS
This machine was knocked out quite easily in Round 1 of the 7th wars, trashed by X-Terminator and Tsunami. The team also competed in Series 5 with Kliptonite, which performed just as badly.

This is a box shaped robot, quite fast around the arena, with two very nasty horizontal spinning discs, designed to rip into the armour of other robots. It's invertible - it can run either way up in other words, but its armour is very weak on the top and side.

FROM BELGIUM - HARD
This robot has fought in the UK, Dutch and World Championships, with no great success.

This small wedge shaped robot is as tough as its name suggests. Its armour is almost indestructable and its size makes it difficult to get hold of. It has a flipper arm as its main weapon and can run upside down if it needs to, but it is not very reliable.

FROM LONDON AND LINCOLNSHIRE - INFERNAL CONTRAPTION
Knocked out in Round 1 of the 6th and 7th wars.

In many ways, this machine resembles Grand Finalist Stinger, which is no suprise, as team captain Jonathan Pillai used to drive that robot. Infernal Contraption has a 16kg spinning drum that spins at 1000rpm, and as an added bonus, it gets up to speed in only three seconds, so they don't have to wait between attacks. I don't trust the reception though.

ROBOTEERS, STAND BY

Booth 1 - Hard, Infernal Contraption
Booth 2 - Diabolus
House Robots - Shunt, Dead Metal

3....2....1....ACTIVATE!!

And the Legends Tournament is off and underway. The three charge straight into the centre of the arena. Infernal Contraption rides straight up the front of Hard and rolls over. That won't bother it, it's fully invertible. Diabolus tries its luck on Hard, and the blades cause some nice sparks, but frankly very little else. Hard pushes underneath Diabolus and flips it up...not over though. In comes Infernal Contraption....OW! The disc strikes Diabolus in the side and knocks it up even further. There is now a nasty scratch on the side of Diabolus. Diabolus turns to try and get its blade into Infernal Contraption, but the two flywheels end up meeting!
CLANG!!
Oh, and DIABOLUS HAS LOST A FLYWHEEL! One of its saw blades has broken off completely! That is not good news! Hard now comes in from the side, burrows underneath Diabolus and pushes it across the arena into a CPZ, and that's where Shunt lurks!
CRASH!
The axe goes straight through Diabolus' top armour. The team said they thought it might be a weakness. Infernal Contraption strikes Hard in the side, knocking the Belgian machine around, but it lands right way up. Shunt meanwhile pushes Diabolus out of the CPZ and back into the action, but it doesn't quite look so active and strong now. It limps back into the arena centre, only for Infernal Contraption to strike again...
CLANG!!
The other disc breaks off! Diabolus is toothless, defenseless....gutted, really. Hard pushes the pit release button. Infernal Contraption hits Diabolus again! This time it looks like a side panel is breaking away! The Diabolus team seem to know their game is up. It is now only just moving. Hard comes in from behind and pushes it....all the way to the Pit. Down and out.

CEASE!

That was a Diabolical fight for Diabolus.
Hard and Infernal Contraption go through!

Next Time - IG-88 vs The Steel Avenger vs Iron Awe 2.1

Awesome fight Chris. Can't wait for more.

Welcome back to Robot Wars, the Legends Special. If you just joined us, Diabolus got sent packing the hard way, leaving Hard and Infernal Contraption to press on to Round 2. Well, we now have three more robots fighting for a place in the Legends Final. Lets see who's up next...

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ROUND 2
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FROM CLACTON-ON-SEA, IN ESSEX - IG-88
A heat finalist in Series 7, only to be thrown out of the arena by Dantomkia in the second-shortest fight ever in Robot Wars history.

This reverse wedge shape is extremely compact and should be able to survive a good few knocks. Its weapon is what the team claim to be a bi-rotational axe, which basically means it can spin in both directions. This weapon is very, VERY destrictive, but with no srimech, it could find itself in a lot of trouble.

FROM LANFORD, IN SOMERSET - IRON AWE 2.1
Iron Awe has been in competition for four wars, never escaping the heats....often flying out of the arena instead.

This box-wedge shaped machine isn't armoured with iron, unfortunately, but it is an awe to see battle. Two powerful weapons, a pneumatic axe and a pneumatic flipper, make it an extremely threatening force in the arena. It is fast and quite durable, but all too flippable still, I fear.

FROM COLCHESTER, IN ESSEX - THE STEEL AVENGER
The oldest of our competing teams, debuting in War 3. This robot has just about recovered from its headache after being slammed into the arena wall by Storm 2, then flying straight out.

Its a basic box/plough shaped machine, fast around the arena and weilding a very threatening looking axe. The front also has a ramming blade and the back has a flipper, attached to arms which act as a srimech. I don't really trust the accuracy or the ground clearance, though.

ROBOTEERS, STAND BY

Booth 1 - IG-88
Booth 2 - Iron Awe 2.1, The Steel Avenger
House Robots - Matilda, Shunt

3....2....1....ACTIVATE!!

And the second battle is underway. The Steel Avenger charges straight into the middle of the arena. IG-88 gives chase. Steel Avenger turns straight INTO the bi-rotational axe, and gets a massive hit! A MASSIVE HIT! One that puts a nasty looking gash in the side. The feather duster, bought out of retirement, was shaken there. Iron Awe comes in from the side of IG-88 and flips it up....and over! Barely seconds into the battle and it could be all over. IG-88, with no srimech, is going nowhere anytime fast, and that is a huge disapointment. Iron Awe, meanwhile, flips over The Steel Avenger. Steel Avenger rights itself and attacks Iron Awe with its axe, but both machines are safely through, as Refbot comes in to count out IG-88.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8! 9! 10!
That's it. IG-88 out. Shunt comes out and pushes IG-88 onto the drop zone, where waiting are a set of railway sleepers. This can only go badly. Down they come...
CRASH!!
No damage, to be fair to IG-88, but it's still out.

CEASE!

IG-88 derailed very quickly.
Iron Awe 2.1 and The Steel Avenger go through!

Well, that's the first round done, and here's the line-up for the second round...

Infernal Contraption vs The Steel Avenger
Iron Awe 2.1 vs Hard

Tactics and Predictions welcome, of course.

Nice battle again.

Tactic for next round:

Iron Awe 2.1 vs Hard - Dodge the initial flip/charge, attack from the side, flip IA over, and don't let it right itself.

Good first round battles, Chris! :)

For this fight, I will try and flip Hard out of the arena, similar to the way Iron Awe flipped Bigger Brother out

IA is short for Internal Affairs units in police forces. Thought I should just say that :proud:

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HEAT SEMI 1
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INFERNAL CONTRAPTION
Looked very impressive in the first round, I felt.

THE STEEL AVENGER
A little quiet, I felt, with Iron Awe doing most of the work against IG-88.

ROBOTEERS STAND BY
Booth 1 - Infernal Contraption
Booth 2 - The Steel Avenger
House Robots - Mr Psycho, Growler

3....2....1....ACTIVATE!!
This will be an interesting battle. Infernal Contraption charges out and hits The Steel Avenger full on. The Steel Avenger swings its axe, and hits the outer rim of one of the wheels. Infernal Contraption is a small robot and the design, I think, may give The Steel Avenger a lot of trouble. The Avenger tries clinging to Infernal with its axe, but it can only hold on for 30 seconds before it must let go. It does so and Infernal Contraption rides away. It turns and tries a side onslaught, but Steel Avenger tries to take a swing...no, it's missed! And that allows Infernal Contraption to rush around the side and hit it with its flywheel.
BAMM!
The Avenger is jolted, but not really much more than that. Infernal Contraption rushes out of the way, the disc quickly getting up to speed, three seconds let me remind you. The Steel Avenger turns as well....right now it seems like the two are each trying to get in an attacking position on the other at the same time....no, hang on, Steel Avenger reverses into Infernal Contraption...
BAMM!
The rear end takes a nasty buffeting! Steel Avenger tries to use its lifter, and overturns Infernal Contraption. That won't worry it, though. It can run either way up. The two robots turn, Infernal slightly the faster...
BAMM!
It hits The Steel Avenger in the side again! This is very even so far. Both machines seem to be playing a very stratergic game here. Very close between the two....right now, they seem to be meerly dodging each other....oh, another head on collision! Infernal has veered slightly to the side, and The Steel Avenger fires its axe....but fails again to strike an effective part of Infernal Contraption. That really is a worry here. But again, it's grabbed hold of it, and it is taking its prey....towards the CPZ perhaps....yes, and Growler grabs hold of Infernal Contraption's wheel. He carries it to the centre of the arena, and does a nice little spin with it. Infernal Contraption looking a little weary...but it has been let go and it is away again...
BAMM!
Straight into the side of The Steel Avenger again....a buffet, but not much damage....the odd scratch down the side perhaps. Still, though, the two robots have to play their little game, and we're running out of time....

10....9....8....7....6....5....4....

The Steel Avenger has just landed a hit on Infernal Contraption at last!

3....2....1....

CEASE!!

And its all over. It goes to the judges. They'll, of course, be marking on Style, Control, Damage and Aggression. Lets have a look at the scorechart for that battle.

INFERNAL CONTRAPTION
Damage - Caused a considerable amount of scratches to the side of The Steel Avenger. 3/5
Aggression - Continually aggresive. 5/5
Control - Not great, unable to avoid two grabs by Steel Avenger. 2/5
Style - A very aggresive persistant style. 4/5

THE STEEL AVENGER
Damage - Did not cause much damage at all. 1/5
Aggresion - Very aggresive, but missed several of its shots. 3/5
Control - Very well controlled, loses points for impaling the floor. 4/5
Style - Good style, pushed Infernal Contraption into Growler's CPZ. 4/5

TOTAL
Infernal Contraption - 14/20
The Steel Avenger - 12/20

INFERNAL CONTRAPTION GOES THROUGH TO THE HEAT FINAL!!

Once more, an excellent match.

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HEAT SEMI 2
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HARD
The wedge was used very effectively against Diabolus, I felt.

IRON AWE 2.1
VERY impressive for me, must be the favourite for this heat.

ROBOTEERS STAND BY
Booth 1 - Iron Awe 2.1
Booth 2 - Hard
House Robots - Dead Metal, Growler

3....2....1....ACTIVATE!!
Two very impressive machines, I felt. Iron Awe rushes out to the centre of the arena. Hard quickly turns and dodges to the side. It gets underneath Iron Awe and flips it...not quite over, but now Hard tries to bury itself underneath Iron Awe's body. It pushes it across the arena, lifting it up. It is strong for a machine so small. Iron Awe is stuck...no, Hard drops it. Unable to flip it that way, it'll have to try an alternative. It tries to get around the side again, but this time Iron Awe gets underneath Hard's ground clearance....and FLIPS! Hard tumbles away across the arena! It was a mighty flip. Iron Awe moves closer...is Hard moving? It is now, Iron Awe flips it again! Close to the arena edge! But I don't think Hard is moving under its own power! I think it's broken down! Iron Awe gets underneath again....and Throws it out of the arena! Goodbye, Hard! See you again on the next plane home!

CEASE!!

Wow, that was really quick. Hard luck!
IRON AWE GOES THROUGH TO THE HEAT FINAL.

HEAT FINAL
Infernal Contraption vs Iron Awe 2.1

That was a good fight, Chris. :)

Infernal Contraption is hard to get hold off, which is probably why the Steel Avenger lost to it. However, Iron Awe is much bigger than SA, so I will flip Infernal Contraption around and maybe push it into the pit.

Bah! Good fight Chris, and good luck eene against IC.

Welcome back everyone. We're finally done with Heat A of The Legends Special. Two of the meanest, toughest legends have survived, but only one will escape the heats for the very first time.

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THE STORY SO FAR
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INFERNAL CONTRAPTION looked very impressive in the first round battle. It was quick and nippy across the arena and its spinning drum did a lot of critical damage to Diabolus, who ended up in the pit. It then tackled The Steel Avenger and managed to evade most of its hits to win through on a judges decision.

IRON AWE 2.1, with The Steel Avenger, qualified after causing a massive upset, flipping IG-88 over in a matter of seconds. The lack of a srimech left Team Vader's machine down and out, leaving Iron Awe to convincingly defeat Hard, throwing it from the arena.

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HEAT FINAL
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INFERNAL CONTRAPTION
With the big spinning drum, accelerating in three seconds.

IRON AWE 2.1
Arguably the favourite coming into the battle

ROBOTEERS STAND BY
Booth 1 - Infernal Contraption
Booth 2 - Iron Awe 2.1
House Robots - Cassius Chrome, Sir Killalot

3....2....1....ACTIVATE!!
And off they go. Infernal Contraption attempts to via to the side, but Iron Awe is able to get underneath one of its wheels, and flips it! That won't worry the invertible Infernal Contraption, as it tries to attack Iron Awe from the side. But Iron Awe turns, and manages to get the flipper underneath Infernal Contraption again. It flips it upwards. And flips it again. Infernal Contraption either keeps landing on the flipper, or it can't get away quickly enough. Three flips pass before Infernal Contraption is finally able to get away. Infernal Contraption now tries to get around the side, like it did with Steel Avenger, but Iron Awe sees the chance....down comes the axe....Oh, it's actually HIT Infernal Contraption this time. The axe not only shorter, but with the smaller point, it is able to more effectively grapple onto Infernal Contraption, and has seized it right on the flywheel brace. Iron Awe pushes it towards the CPZ....no, changes its mind and hits the pit release button instead, and the pit slowly desends. But Iron Awe can't hold Infernal Contraption forever and the axlebot slips from its grasp. It runs back to the centre of the arena, turns, only for Iron Awe to catch up and flip it again, skyward. It lands, and Iron Awe snags it with the axe again. It reverses back towards the pit......OOOOH, careful! Nearly reversed straight in! But Iron Awe turns, and Infernal Contraption simply cannot get a grip.....and down the pit it goes!
CEASE!!

Infernal Contraption....Infernal to Eternal Bot-Damnation, I'm afraid.
THE WINNER.....AND THROUGH TO THE LEGENDS FINAL.....IRON AWE 2.1

And with that, Iron Awe takes the first of eight spots.

1. Iron Awe 2.1
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4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

But who will join it?

NEXT TIME - Heat B

Araknia vs Reactor 2 vs Wolverine
259 vs Reptirron the Second vs Hassocks Hog 2

See you then.

hassocs hog: flip 259, possible team up with reptiron?

Yay :proud:

For Heat B, I'm not sure as what I will do. Maybe if anyone wants to team up and go after one of them

Quote:

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Originally Posted by team_orr

hassocs hog: flip 259, possible team up with reptiron?

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Sounds good to me. :mrgreen:

Cool, nice battles so far. :)

Welcome to Robot Wars - The Legends Special. Last time, you would have seen Infernal Contraption tamed and caged by Iron Awe 2.1, who is now heading through to the Grand Final.

But more action awaits us tonight. Amongst the competitors tonight, Series 5 heat finalist Reactor 2 makes a welcome return, as well as one of the most feared robots ever - the vertical flywheel weilding 259. It's going to be a rough night tonight.

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HEAT B
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The second heat, and already the Legends Special is proving to be quite a surprising competition. When the robots are fighting for their very first Grand Final, I guess that isn't surprising. But tonight, six more robots are going to be doing just that. And I'm not willing to stop them. Let's see who lines up in Round 1...

Reactor 2 vs Wolverine vs Araknia
259 vs Reptirron the Second vs Hassock's Hog 2

Well, they think they can, but only one will....LET THE WARS BEGIN!!

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ROUND 1
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FROM PRESTON IN LANCHESIRE - ARAKNIA
Decimated in the first round of the 7th wars, and the teams previous entrant, Riptilion, didn't fare any better.

This pentagonal shaped robot is invertible, enabling it to work in either direction. It moves with speed, and it has a spinning bar on the front with rare Earth magnets inside. But the armour, carbon-fibre and fibreglass, may just as well be cardboard, as described by the team, and at only 77 kilos, it's the lightest in the heat.

FROM LEICESTERSHIRE - REACTOR 2
Defeated Gemini in Series 5 to reach the heat final, the team also entered Series 7 with a machine called Rhino.

This is a unique teardrop shaped robot, big at the back and narrower at the front, running on Ben-Hur spiked wheels. The front houses a unique flamp - part flipper, part clamp - and a pneumatic axe sits at the back. The design of this robot also allows it to roll back onto its wheels no matter how often it is flipped. At 8mph, however, it's slow.

FROM SWANLEY IN KENT - WOLVERINE
Beaten in the first round of the 5th wars by Wheely Big Cheese after starting promisingly.

Named after the largest member of the weasel family, Wolverine isn't intending to pop anytime soon. This low box shaped robot is fast, quite agile and has a front bulldozer shovel with enough power, the team claim, to lift railway sleepers. I just fear for its lack of destructive weaponary, though.

ROBOTEERS, STAND BY!!

Booth 1 - Reactor 2
Booth 2 - Araknia, Wolverine
House Robots - Matilda, Sir Killalot

3...2...1...ACTIVATE!!

My fancy would be on Reactor 2, personally. It is Wolverine off to the fastest start though. It charges forward and plows straight into the side of Araknia, not paying any attention to its spinning blade. It lifts up the spider based robot, but fails to flip it completely. Instead, it simply attempts to push it around, close to Reactor. Reactor turns to use its axe, and the head goes straight through the cardboard armour of Araknia. If I'm honest, this doesn't look good at all for Araknia. Reactor chops at Araknia several more times with its axe. Wolverine lifts it up again, and Reactor continues to chop, large rips being made in the top. Now Reactor turns and uses its flamp to flip Araknia up. Wolverine drives on, can the two overturn it? Yes, Araknia is upside down...and Wolverine pushes it across the arena....towards the flame pit! Araknia catches fire instantly, as Wolverine backs away. Araknia doesn't seem to be moving at all. This is going to be a very quick fight...and indeed, Refbot comes in to count Araknia out.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8! 9! 10!!
Araknia has fallen at the first hurdle again. Sir Killalot comes in and grasps its body with his powerful claw. He decides to place the burning spider....on the arena floor flipper. Now we wait....AND THERE IT GOES! Flying spider! Araknia, still on fire, is thrown by the flipper, and even as it lands, there is still a flicker of flame.

CEASE!!

Araknia burnt and squashed.
REACTOR 2 AND WOLVERINE GO THROUGH.

Next time - 259 vs Hassocks Hog 2 vs Reptirron the Second.

Excellent battle once again.

Welcome back to Robot Wars - The Legends Special. If you just joined us, you would have seen Araknia being torched and flung out of the competition by Reactor 2 and Wolverine. Now its time to see who else will be going through to join them.

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ROUND 2
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FROM ROMFORD IN LONDON - 259
One of the most feared robots of the Sixth Wars, surprisingly lost in its heats. Team captain Adam Clark has also competed with Vector of Armageddon, Corporal Punishment and Wowot, with little success.

This machine is dangerous. Low to the ground, and with skirts to prevent it from being flipped, 259's weapon is a massive vertical spinning flywheel, capable of ripping off armour and throwing robots around the arena easily. A middleweight version of this feared machine also exists. Sadly, it is not entirely secure or reliable, and I fear it might fall apart at the seams

FROM HASSOCKS IN WEST SUSSEX - HASSOCKS HOG 2
Lost in Round 1 of the 6th and 7th wars after various mechanical setbacks.

This is a large wedge shaped robot with large stabilising furry ears, almost certainly a fire hazard. Its weapon is a computer-optimised flipper, which is said to be really powerful if it works properly. However, it is not exactly the most reliable machine around, and it also has an unfortunate crush on Matilda....you really need therapy, my boy.

FROM FROM DRYBROOKE IN GLOUSTERSHIRE - REPTIRRON THE SECOND
Beaten in Round 1 of the 4th and 6th wars, and thrown out of the arena by Firestorm in Series 7.

This is a box shaped four wheel drive monocoque, used to describe a robot which has one large sheet of armour instead of bolted on sections. It has two powerful weapons, a lifting scoop at the front and a vertical disc at the back. It is very fast and manuverable, but somewhat unreliable, and not the best at self-righting.

ROBOTEERS, STAND BY!!

Booth 1 - 259, Reptirron the Second
Booth 2 - Hassocks Hog 2
House Robots - Shunt, Mr Psycho

3...2...1...ACTIVATE!!

And the fight begins. Reptirron the Second and Hassocks Hog turn around each other, each a little weary and with good reason, because 259 is potentially lethal. Reptirron makes a charge, though, and tries to get around the side of 259. However, it just lightly hits the skirts. 259 turns...
WHAM!!
Reptirron is buffeted up, but not over! But maybe that shall serve as a VERY real warning. 259 now turns its attention to Hassocks Hog 2. Hassocks Hog gets underneath 259, and flips it up!....but not over. 259 lands on its wheels and drives forward...
WHAP!! PSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSTTTT!!!
Oh no, that's terrible news for Hassocks Hog 2! The flipper has been damaged and its CO2 is escaping, which means of course that its main weapon is no longer operational. 259 is dominating this battle as I feared it might. It drives into Hassocks Hog again...
WHAM!!
The blow knocks the Hog aside! Reptirron the Second now charges at 259....and I literally mean straight for it....
CLANG!!
OUCH! That had to hurt! The flipper of Reptirron the Second looks a bit bent now. 259's disc, though, is still powering on. It pauses, as if waiting for its next strike. Reptirron, seemingly despirate, turns to gets its spinning disc into play, but it collides with 259's flywheel again...
WHAM!!
And the force of 259's disc is enough to flip Reptirron the Second over completely! It's now on its back, and it doesn't even look like it is capable of trying to self-right. 259 could easily come in here and deliver a fatal blow....but hang on, what's happened to 259? The flywheel is spinning dangerously, but it doesn't appear to be moving lengthways across the arena. Has it lost drive? Hassocks Hog 2 is still moving, but I think only in a circle, the last hit from 259 must have damaged a drive motor. Reptirron the Second is lying on its back, and 259 IS SMOKING!! A motor is burning out!! Refbot comes in to have a look...as do the House Robots...

CEASE!!

And the fight has been stopped! All three robots have been seemingly immobilised at the same time. The judges will have to decide what to do now....

Tension...

Welcome back to Robot Wars - The Legends Special. If you just joined us, we've just had an extremely tight and potentially controversial tussle, as 259, Hassocks Hog 2 and Reptirron the Second have all ended up immobilised. One of them has to go, so we'd best find out who its going to be.

Because of the immobilisation, the judges have been studying the events very closely. And here are the reasons the robots became immobilised.

259 - Drive Belt broke off after Reptirron drove into its flywheel.
Hassocks Hog 2 - Lost drive to one wheel after being hit in the side by 259.
Reptirron the Second - Knocked over by 259's flywheel after it broke down.

And basing it on those, it has become apparant that the first robot immobilised......









.....was Hassocks Hog 2.

So, by the narrowest of margins....
259 AND REPTIRRON THE SECOND GO THROUGH!!

HEAT SEMI-FINALS
Wolverine vs 259
Reptirron the Second vs Reactor 2

Tactic: Reptirron the Second vs Reactor 2 - Flip it over, the pit it.

Right, ive got the tough end of the stick here.

I should have superior speed, so just avoid that disc and get at his sides. If i get under the skirt, ill lift and push as it
cannot self-right. If the tactic doesn't work open up the pit and get him down ASAP

If memory serves I entered Reactor :P

If memory serves again Reactor can self-right and Reptirron can't, so eventually should be able to flip and immobilise him.

and w00t for Infernal Contraption getting to the heat final :D good fights Chris :)

OK guys, I suppose I should say this now. This Saturday, I will be going on holiday for a week, and I won't have internet access. However, I will still try to write at least both first round battles for Heat C.

Until then, here's the Heat Semi Finals.

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HEAT-SEMI 1
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259
Looked very destructive in Round 1, but I worry about its stability.

WOLVERINE
Already doing much better than its unfortunate Series 5 run.

ROBOTEERS, STAND BY!

Booth 1 - 259
Booth 2 - Wolverine
House Robots - Dead Metal, Sgt Bash

3...2...1...ACTIVATE!!
And the semi finals begin, with Wolverine, the quicker of the two, turning to get away from that flywheel. 259 follows, but it is quite slow, at only 9mph. Wolverine aims to get around the side...and does so. The side skirt of 259 is buffeted, but Wolverine doesn't quite get underneath. 259 turns, and Wolverine turns as well...
WHAM!!
Wolverine's side is caught quite badly, but it doesn't fall on its back. It backs away to recover, but doesn't have time to turn as 259 comes towards it head on. But instead of reversing, it decides to run straight at it...
WHAM!!
But whilst one may have expected Wolverine to be buffeted, it has, in fact, gotten underneath 259! This is a surprise. Wolverine lifts up 259, which balances on its back, but lands the right way up...but right back on Wolverine, who is now further underneath. Wolverine flips 259 again, and this time, 259 falls over!! 259 is on its back, and with no self-righting mechanism, it isn't going anywhere! Wolverine spins in celebration, and hits the pit release button. Refbot comes in to count down and out 259...
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8! 9! 10!
Dead Metal immediately rushes out to greet 259. He grabs it in his pincers, and slices through its soft underbelly. Luckily, for 259, with the pit already open, Dead Metal decides to push it in soon afterwards...and at least it stayed in better condition than when it fought Fluffy.
CEASE!!

259 - The numbers of defeat.
WOLVERINE GOES THROUGH TO THE HEAT FINAL!!

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HEAT-SEMI 2
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REACTOR 2
Looked impressive in Round 1, where the axe caused damage to Araknia.

REPTIRRON THE SECOND
How much damage did it REALLY take from 259?

ROBOTEERS, STAND BY!

Booth 1 - Reptirron the Second
Booth 2 - Reactor 2
House Robots - Cassius Chrome, Sir Killalot

3...2...1...ACTIVATE!!
The battle begins, both robots determined to go through. Reptirron turns away from the initial charge of Reactor 2. Like Wolverine, it has the speed advantage over its opponent. It aims for the sides, Reactor tries to turn, but it doesn't make it in time, and Reptirron flips it over! Reactor's flamp opens and shuts, its wheels spin....and it falls back onto its wheels, making use of its unique and innovative srimech system. Reptirron, however, isn't letting it get away that easily, and begins pushing it from the rear. Reactor uses its axe weapon, but causes minimal problems for Reptirron, who flips it up again. This time, however, Reactor's long body saves it, and it doesn't fall over. Reptirron, however, keeps pushing, and Reactor is marshalled into a CPZ, where Cassius Chrome awaits. He pushes Reactor into the arena wall, and holds it there briefly. Not for long, though, as Reactor reverses away, and hits the pit release button. Reptirron rushes back, and attempts to push it into the pit, but Reactor simply keeps moving forward, and Reptirron's pitting attempt fails. But as Reactor turns, Reptirron gets underneath its side and flips it again! This time, though, Reactor rolls right back over and around. The two begin to circle each other now, and it's obvious neither is willing to give up without a fight. But now, suddenly, Reactor gets underneath Reptirron...and flips....oh, Reptirron lucky there to stay on its wheels. Reptirron pauses, then charges again, but the two skirt down each others sides. Reactor tries to turn into Reptirron again, but Reptirron glances back, and attempts to push Reactor from behind. Reactor can't push back, and Reptirron opens its flipper, and makes the charge....and down the pit goes Reactor! Oh, what a shame!
CEASE!!

Reactor has gone into meltdown.
REPTIRRON THE SECOND GOES THROUGH.

HEAT FINAL
Wolverine vs Reptirron the Second.

YES I finally made it to the heat final

OK just avoid that flipper, its not the fastest so get to his rear and push him from there into the house robots, keep at
his sides and knock him down the pit

Good luck and may the best man win :)

Well, it's been another interesting heat of Robot Wars - The Legends Special. After several scrapes and awkward moments, four legends have been shunted out of the spotlight, with just two remaining. Only one can go through to the Legends Final. Let's remind ourselves how they got this far...

WOLVERINE has looked pretty strong throughout this heat. It used its pushing ability well to dispose of Araknia, and then brute determination to sink the impressive 259.

REPTIRRON THE SECOND had a rough ride in comparison. Alongside 259, it was rendered immobile, but went through after Hassock's Hog was deemed even more so. From there, a long and dogged fight against Reactor 2 ended with Reptirron's superior driving skill and turning circle winning the battle.

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HEAT FINAL
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REPTIRRON THE SECOND
It seems to have fully recovered from the bashing it got from 259, but only time will tell.

WOLVERINE
I'd have this down as the favourite, personally, on what I've seen so far.

ROBOTEERS, STAND BY!!

Booth 1 - Reptirron the Second
Booth 2 - Wolverine
House Robots - Dead Metal, Shunt

3...2...1...ACTIVATE!!
Neither robots have made it to this stage before. But they rush out straight away. Wolverine, the faster, wants to avoid that front flipper of Reptirron. The two turn, with Wolverine trying to get around the back of Reptirron. Reptirron turns, but not quite quickly enough, and Wolverine gets under the side. It lifts....but doesn't quite flip over the wide Reptirron. Reptirron reverses away, Wolverine follows. Wolverine gets to the side again, and pushes against Reptirron, trying to get it towards a CPZ. Shunt is waiting there, but Reptirron slips out of the way before Wolverine can push it there. Wolverine isn't giving up yet, and it charges towards Reptirron's side again. The two circle each other, their metal sides grinding against each other, so to speak. Wolverine fires its scoop at thin air, allowing Reptirron to adjust position. They're both desperate to get that one vital flip in. Wolverine tries to rush around the back of Reptirron....but it doesn't turn quickly enough....Reptirron gets underneath....and FLIPS! Wolverine rocks up....and Reptirron keeps pushing....AND WOLVERINE FALLS OVER ONTO ITS BACK! And I don't think it wants a tummy-tickle either. Reptirron turns and strikes Wolverine with its spinning disc, not causing much damage. Wolverine fires its scoop, but that won't get it back upright. Refbot comes in to investigate...
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8! 9! 10!!
And Wolverine, my favourite for this, is out! Dead Metal comes rushing out to meet and greet...and eat the carcass of Wolverine. He buries his circular saw straight into Wolverine's underbelly, sparks flying. Now he drags Wolverine onto the arena floor flipper. You ever seen a flying Wolverine? How about.....NOOOOOOWWW!! Wolverine lands....right way up!! It runs away, but it's much too late now. You're out! Dead Metal clutches it again, as if to remind it it is already out...
CEASE!!

Wolverine, baying at the moon no longer!
REPTIRRON THE SECOND GOES THROUGH TO THE FINAL!!

So, Reptirron the Second joins Iron Awe 2.1 in what promises to be a cracking Legends Final. Next time, six more robots will fight it out to join them.

HEAT C
Gyrobot vs S.M.I.D.S.Y. vs Tomohawk
Constrictor vs Diotoir vs Sir Chromalot

Yeah!

Great fight Chris.

OH Blast it! :(

My robot in the next heat (Tomohawk) is teaming up with Gyrobot. The plan is

stay away from smidsy's front and bash his sides. Try taking out a wheel or 2 in the process, and leave the front of it to
the spinning ring of Gyrobot. If he can rip off the jaws, i'll come up to the front and axe it to death, then if its still alive
knock it down the pit

Good heat, Chris.

I think Wolverine does have a self-righting arm on top of it, but it doesn't matter.

If Gyrobot wants to team up with me, SMIDSY will go after Tomohawk.

I see....well, that was hard to judge when the only time it was flipped was when it was thrown out of the arena. I had to guess on my own terms. ^^;;

I'd rather team up with Tomohawk, but if he doesn't want to then a partnership sounds good.

Helloher: i accept the team up. Tactics on previous page

For those of you who were expecting a battle when I came back from my holiday, I must apologise. I was hoping we'd be taking the laptop with us, but apparantly not.

I'll try and get the next heat up ASAP.