The Fowler Fic War Series 5

[knightrous]

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[matty_haka]

Welcome to the 2nd battle of FFW4, and the second battle of Heat A!

Lets meet the robots.

First in, and seeded 17, Black Panther Queen.

Alex Holts machine has been there and done that in the vapourbot world, only missing out on its first title narrowly in series 1 of Mechanical Noise. After undergoing a lot of changes over the years, Alex is finally back with a robot who looks like it could do the business. An axe flipper combination mounted on a truncated pyrmaid, with skirts all round, hes hoping to use the axe to pin and the flipper to toss other machines out of the arena, however the armour is vulnerable to heavy attacks and the pushing power is weak.

FFW History

FFW 3 - Breezed through round 1, destroying RW1 finalists Robot the Bruce, leaving no doubt around the power of the axe. In round 2 he gave the same treatment to Bruces successor Chaos 2, repeating the result that has happened to Chaos on so many occasions, putting the axe straight through the gas bottle, so after being turned over, Chaos 2 was stuffed. In the heat final though, Beta awaited him, and the hammer proved too much to Alexs machine, knocking out the batteries, and leaving him on the first train home.

FFW 4 - (Seeded 17) With the aid of Super Speed Bumps Baby, he disposed of SUNCUST in round 1 with relative ease, before round 2 saw him narrowly defeating an impressive looking A Night At The Bar in round 2 on a controverisal judges decision. However if that result was in doubt, his heat final certainly wasnt, as the number 1 seeds Wedga Revo bossed the fight for its entirity, surviving th axe blow before eventually getting under him and ramming and flipping him over the fence.

FFW Points
FFW 3 - 3/2 = 1.5
FFW 4 - 3
Total - 4.5 (seeded 17)


Next in, Chris Masons Orka Mk 4

Essentially an updated clone of former UKRW semi-finalists Behemoth, just because hes a clone, doesnt mean hes any less dangerous. 7mm titanium all round makes this beast a lot tougher than its compatriot, and a Mantis like claw where the axe would be aids the front lifting scopp, capable of lifting and toppling 300kg. The manouvreability is suspect however, and it isnt the greatest pusher with Magmotors for drive. Nonetheless Orka will be hoping to have a whale of a time

FFW History

FFW 3 - In round 1 he defeated Terrorhurtz but not without taking a few blows to the armour. It was simple in the end though, as with the aid of the claw he picked the former finalist up, and lifted him out of the arena. Round 2 was where it was to end in FFW3 however, as he met Tonys Aquarius who bossed the entire fight, eventually taking it to a one-sided judges decision

FFW 4 - Couldnt get past the first hurdle in this series as 21st seed Killotine: Evo pummled him into submission with relative ease, with other opponent Malaria barely needing to get involved.

FFW Points
FFW 3 - 2/2 = 1
FFW 4 - 1
Total 2 (unseeded)


And finally for this fight, our first meeting with Kody this series, Seung Mina II

A low wedge with sloped sides, Kodys machine is the only pure flipper we have in this heat, armed all round in 6mm Hardox, only the best machines should be able to damage him, while the flipper itself is impressive as well. Capable of lifting a tonne at the tip, and tossing a robot its own size 5 feet in the air, there are sure to be more than just sparks flying, where this robot has its way. However no offensive weaponry, means damage is going to be hard to cause on its opponents.

FFW History

FFW 3 - Did Not Enter
FFW 4 - Did Not Enter

FFW Points
FFW 3 - 0
FFW 4 - 0
Total - 0 (unseeded)

Lets go!

3...
2...
1...
Ativate!

Its Orka Mk 4 who is the most sheepish coming out of the blocks, as the other 2 go straight for one another, Seung Mina II and Black Panther Queens flippers meeting and grinding out against one another. Alex feels it is appropriate to bring his other weapon into play however, and the axe slams down, before bouncing straight back off the 6mm Hardox encasing Kodys machine.

Orka Mk 4 finally looks like he wants to come out to play, and lethargically swans towards the 2 machines, going for the side of Seung Mina II. The scoop slides under, and moving faster than the rest of the robot, fires, rolling the Team Zlayerz machine onto its back. No sooner has he landed on his back however, Kody fires his flipper. Its so powerful however, that he does a perfect 360, landing on his back again. He tries again. another 360. On the 3rd attempt, he lands right way up again, and rolls away ready to make another attack.

Black Panther Queen decides that fair is fair and goes after Orka Mk 4 this time, the flipper getting underneath the 2mm ground clearance at the side and launching, rolling Orka onto his back. The dorsal fin on top allows him to self-right, but Alex is there with his machine once again and repeats the manouvre. This time Chris is quicker though, and after getting back onto his wheels, escapes a repeat onslught, rolling off towards Seung Mina II. Kodys also ready for him though and darts into the side of Orka. His far more powerful flipper shows, throwing Orka 3 feet or so into the air, before he hits the ground, and rolls back onto his wheels.

Chris knows he needs to do something and runs over to the pit release button, activating the pit and the siren to inform the crowds. Black Panther Queen isnt about to let hazards get in his way of proving his seeding is deserved though and runs to the opposite side of the arena waiting to be followed.

Neither machine does however, choosing instead to go after one another, locking horns, and meeting each other at the front though. the 2 flippers grinding against both each other and the arena floor. Seung Mina II is the first to make his move and fires the flipper, but this only works in the favour of Orka, who moves forward, getting underneath the body as its raised by the flipper. He turns, towards the pit with Seung Mina II on the edge, and tries to roll him into the pit, it fails though, and Seung Mina II just lies on his back facing away from the pit, helping him to self-right.

There are no dramas this time, as he manages it first time, and after getting back onto his wheels he charges towards the other side of the arena where Black Panther Queen has been biding her time. However Orka Mk 4 chases after him. Not expecting Kody to be ready for him, he flies full pelt at him, only for Kody to turn his machine around. He sits and waits as Orka Mk 4 cant stop, the momentum taking the scoop onto the flipper, and he begins moving up. Kody sees this as his chance, and he turns to face the wall at the far end of the arena, skating towards it and firing the flipper. He doesnt get much leverage and Orka Mk 4 does nothing but fall on its side by the wall.

Black Panther Queen however decides that it has spent enough time out of the action, and moves towards the static Orka Mk 4, just as Seung Mina II does the same. Both machines slide under Chriss machine, his driver frantically trying to self-right, but he doesnt manage it soon enough, as both machines fire their flippers, and Orka Mk 4 is sent flying into the plexiglass, before falling back down outside of the arena.

CEASE

Orkas made to look like a right dork-a The Queen is still in power and Seung Mina II is showing its Calibre

Draw for round 2.

Shovearound 2 (1) v Seung Mina II
Black Panther Queen (17) v Tempest Evil-Est-Oution

Thoughts, Comments, Tactics, Predictions?

[andrewj]

Good to see some FFW fights again! I think Shovearound 2 should get through its next match well, but I dont have a clue who it would meet in the heat final. Ill go for an all seeded Shovearound vs BPQ where I expect the champ to head to the semis.

[paulc]

Awesome fights Matt! Im sorry about what I said yesterday. I didnt know about what was going on.

Shovearound 2 (1) v Seung Mina II -Two gig robots with good reps, but Ican see Tony truimphing over Kody via JD/Pitting.

Black Panther Queen (17) v Tempest Evil-Est-Oution - This could go either way, BPQ could be ripped apart, or win. Ill go for him to win - it should survive the blows from Tempest qutie nicely (it put up a good fight against the much more powerful Psyclonised, until it was killed ) and then Alex will stick the axe down and and pit the Tempest!

Heat Final: Shovearound 2 (1) vs. Black Panther Queen (17)

By the way, Alex Holt, if youre reading this, I need to know if you wish to help me team-up on CRAPBAG in heat B.

[kodster]

Now THATS a more impressive battle. Go Mina! First fight and first victory for her! Woot!

Shovearound 2 (1) v Seung Mina II

And thats about as far as Im going to get. I dont think any champ of a major tournament has ever fallen in the second round.

I have absolutely no idea how to get under those skirts or forks, so Im just going to keep ramming Shovearound 2 until I finally manage to get under it, and FLIP IT! After its flipped, DONT flip it back over, but push it towards the pit and try to stop it self-righting: specifically get to Shovearounds rear when he self-rights, so hell land right on the flipper and get tossed again. DONT try for OOTAs, as last round it didnt work out so well for only Mina, and she only got Orka out because Black Panther Queen helped.

Recap: At the start of the match open the pit, then ram Shovearound until I get under him, and TOSS; once Shovearound is flipped, get him in that hole ASAP.

[alex_holt]

Ah a Frank battle.... great fun...

Tempest had quite long teeth, so essentially my tactic here is goign to be to keep the dratted thing in the air, and try and pin it against a wall and bludgeon it. Tempest possesses the potential to tear me apart, so I need to prevent him gettign up to a point where it can do that.

As for the team up in the next heat, may as well, no point making thigns mroe difficult for myself.

[paulc]

Kody, Shovearound 2 has a little secret - the skirts and lifter work inverted or right way up. Flipping it is going to do nothing!

[kodster]

*checks stats and picture*

According to the stats, uh, no, they dont, unless Tony would like to clarify.

Dont try to screw up my tactics. :P

[kodster]

Okay, I contacted Tony on MSN, and he told me that they DO work inverted (skirts are hinged in the middle), even though the picture says otherwise. Thank you Tony for making that clear. And Paul, I dont know how you managed to figure out that the lifter and skirts work inverted, but nicely done. I take back what I said.

Slight revision nonetheless. Try to get under Shovearound and when I get under it, take it for a ride to a corner and flip it, and at the least it should stack him up against the arena wall. Try and get him out of the arena from there before he gets off the wall. Gotta make sure when he falls off the wall he lands right back onto the flipper and gets sent out.

Tony, maybe you could update Shovearound 2s stats a little so that I dont get confused. :P

[pcbore]

Ah an Alex battle... Great fun.

The twin Lem motors should mean Tempest can get up to a dangerous speed very quickly, so basically all Ill need to do is stick and move, and try to tear the flipper plate off seeing thats his intended weapon.