Post by AJ on May 25, 2008 9:14:52 GMT -5
Liar 2 vs. E Clawdius Unum
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One more place in the final is up for grabs, but who is going to take it? Liar 2 seems most determined from the start, travelling across the arena at its top speed of 22mph. The two robots meet wedge to wedge on impact and deflect away. Clawdius turns sharpest and attempts to get its wedge under Liar 2, but Martijn quickly reverses away. The shining silver wedge has another ram towards E Clawdius Unum, this riding right up the wedge of the crusher bot! Thankfully for Liar 2, it can get out of the way again before the claw could come into play. It is a nervous start for both competitors, who edge around each other looking for an opening. It is Steve who has the first attempt, but Clawdius takes its turn to drive up the wedge of Liar 2 and over the top. Liar 2 launches its giant flipper open in a delayed reaction, flipping itself over. But this proves to be an advantage for the Dutch robot, who now has its wedge facing the side of Clawdius and drives in on the attack. Liar 2 slides under the skirt of E Clawdius Unum and quickly fires the flipper, throwing the green robot high into the air. Clawdius thumps back down hard onto its side and bounces back right way up.
Martijn seems to be happy with Liar 2’s first attack and quickly goes in search of a second. Liar 2 rushes in towards E Clawdius Unum but again rides up the wedge of Clawdius, and the claw almost gets hold of Liar 2, who again manages to back away at the right moment. The scratch on the paintwork of Liar 2 shows how close Clawdius was to getting a grip! This time Martijn more cautiously drives around to the sides of Clawdius, but the skirting means that Liar 2 cannot get under. This allows Steve to quickly turn Clawdius round on the spot and get the claw around one of the axlebot style wheels of Liar 2. But again, Liar 2 is too hard to get a grip on and gets away in the nick of time. Finding it hard to get a grip on the slippery customer, Clawdius instead reverts to another plan and heads to the top of the arena to hit the pit release. The pit begins to lower, as Liar 2 starts coming across the arena at speed… and the axlebot slams itself hard into the rear of E Clawdius Unum, gets under and gets a flip in! The crusher bot grazes the polycarb screening and lands back in the arena upside down! An amazing attack from Liar 2 saw it travel the whole length of the arena, fly into Clawdius at its top speed of 22mph and get a great flip in, almost scoring an OOTA.
Clawdius is stunned by the assault and operates one of its linear actuator operated pneumatic arms () and rolls back to its wheels. Liar 2 turns to face Clawdius and both robots charge at each other, with Clawdius choosing to turn away at the last minute. This opens up a great opportunity for E Clawdius Unum, which it takes. The crusher bot slides its wedge nicely under the side of Liar 2 and the claw comes down to get a good grip on the 5mm Hardox body shell of Liar 2. However the armouring proves too difficult to penetrate, and so Clawdius instead turns to some grab and smash techniques. Martijn spins the wheels of Liar 2, but can get little purchase on the arena floor. Clawdius takes control and turns Liar 2 round, and begins to head towards the pit. Martijn has some quick thinking and decides to fire the flipper. The flip throws both robots completely over! Liar 2 remains in the grip of Clawdius, with its wheels spinning in mid air. Clawdius is resting on its back, still clinging on to Liar 2 and trying to use its side arms to get it back on its feet. Martijn fires the flipper again and the grip is released.
Liar 2 takes no time at all to position its wedge under Clawdius and begins to push it towards the arena walls. But E Clawdius Unum finally manages to turn itself right side up, causing Liar to flip prematurely! Clawdius sails vertically into the air and crashes back down right way up again. Liar 2 spins and goes in for another attack. Again, Steve steers E Clawdius Unum out of the way and turns in for another grapple. This time Martijn knows what to do and immediately fires the flipper to release the grip, but Clawdius is relentless and continues to drive on, scooping Liar up with its wedge. Liar 2 backs away from danger before the claw gets locked in again. Clawdius once again follows it, but drives straight up the wedge of Liar 2 and Martijn responds quickly! It’s all over! One moment of madness and E Clawdius Unum is launched over the arena wall!
CEASE!
E Clawdius Unum is left out of the arena, and Liar 2 advances!
3…
2…
1…
ACTIVATE!
One more place in the final is up for grabs, but who is going to take it? Liar 2 seems most determined from the start, travelling across the arena at its top speed of 22mph. The two robots meet wedge to wedge on impact and deflect away. Clawdius turns sharpest and attempts to get its wedge under Liar 2, but Martijn quickly reverses away. The shining silver wedge has another ram towards E Clawdius Unum, this riding right up the wedge of the crusher bot! Thankfully for Liar 2, it can get out of the way again before the claw could come into play. It is a nervous start for both competitors, who edge around each other looking for an opening. It is Steve who has the first attempt, but Clawdius takes its turn to drive up the wedge of Liar 2 and over the top. Liar 2 launches its giant flipper open in a delayed reaction, flipping itself over. But this proves to be an advantage for the Dutch robot, who now has its wedge facing the side of Clawdius and drives in on the attack. Liar 2 slides under the skirt of E Clawdius Unum and quickly fires the flipper, throwing the green robot high into the air. Clawdius thumps back down hard onto its side and bounces back right way up.
Martijn seems to be happy with Liar 2’s first attack and quickly goes in search of a second. Liar 2 rushes in towards E Clawdius Unum but again rides up the wedge of Clawdius, and the claw almost gets hold of Liar 2, who again manages to back away at the right moment. The scratch on the paintwork of Liar 2 shows how close Clawdius was to getting a grip! This time Martijn more cautiously drives around to the sides of Clawdius, but the skirting means that Liar 2 cannot get under. This allows Steve to quickly turn Clawdius round on the spot and get the claw around one of the axlebot style wheels of Liar 2. But again, Liar 2 is too hard to get a grip on and gets away in the nick of time. Finding it hard to get a grip on the slippery customer, Clawdius instead reverts to another plan and heads to the top of the arena to hit the pit release. The pit begins to lower, as Liar 2 starts coming across the arena at speed… and the axlebot slams itself hard into the rear of E Clawdius Unum, gets under and gets a flip in! The crusher bot grazes the polycarb screening and lands back in the arena upside down! An amazing attack from Liar 2 saw it travel the whole length of the arena, fly into Clawdius at its top speed of 22mph and get a great flip in, almost scoring an OOTA.
Clawdius is stunned by the assault and operates one of its linear actuator operated pneumatic arms () and rolls back to its wheels. Liar 2 turns to face Clawdius and both robots charge at each other, with Clawdius choosing to turn away at the last minute. This opens up a great opportunity for E Clawdius Unum, which it takes. The crusher bot slides its wedge nicely under the side of Liar 2 and the claw comes down to get a good grip on the 5mm Hardox body shell of Liar 2. However the armouring proves too difficult to penetrate, and so Clawdius instead turns to some grab and smash techniques. Martijn spins the wheels of Liar 2, but can get little purchase on the arena floor. Clawdius takes control and turns Liar 2 round, and begins to head towards the pit. Martijn has some quick thinking and decides to fire the flipper. The flip throws both robots completely over! Liar 2 remains in the grip of Clawdius, with its wheels spinning in mid air. Clawdius is resting on its back, still clinging on to Liar 2 and trying to use its side arms to get it back on its feet. Martijn fires the flipper again and the grip is released.
Liar 2 takes no time at all to position its wedge under Clawdius and begins to push it towards the arena walls. But E Clawdius Unum finally manages to turn itself right side up, causing Liar to flip prematurely! Clawdius sails vertically into the air and crashes back down right way up again. Liar 2 spins and goes in for another attack. Again, Steve steers E Clawdius Unum out of the way and turns in for another grapple. This time Martijn knows what to do and immediately fires the flipper to release the grip, but Clawdius is relentless and continues to drive on, scooping Liar up with its wedge. Liar 2 backs away from danger before the claw gets locked in again. Clawdius once again follows it, but drives straight up the wedge of Liar 2 and Martijn responds quickly! It’s all over! One moment of madness and E Clawdius Unum is launched over the arena wall!
CEASE!
E Clawdius Unum is left out of the arena, and Liar 2 advances!