Post by Un Autre Monde on Dec 12, 2008 5:31:56 GMT -5
Heat E - originally posted on FRA 15 April 2008 - 25 May 2008...and the delays get worse from here...
FIRST, FROM NORTHAMPTON, THOR!
This Hardox and aluminium armoured god of thunder runs from two C40-300 Magmotors and NiCad batteries making it very reliable, and a front scoop with zero ground clearance trapping opponents to use the rack and pinion pneumatically actuated hammer with interchangable heads, which are altered for different types of armour, and flies the flag for Vikings, destruction and beer.
FROM BEDFORD, LETHAL INJECTION!
A compact axlebot with twenty four volt Lynch motors driving Vulkalon tyred titanium wheels protecting the electronics, and a spiked scoop device to lead opponents into the primary weapon, a 60kj two thousand revs per minute spinning disc, constructed from Hardox and driven to damaging speeds by another Lynch motor. It has a top speed of eighteen miles an hour.
FROM ENGLAND, EXERTION!
Developed from the Forcepower series of robots, Exertion runs from an eighteen horsepower Magmotor drive system on four urethane tired wheels, and is armoured in 5mm Hardox to protect it from its own ramming power, which also serves as its main weapon. The front scoop also lifts from an electric motor to tip opponents over, and can lift either way up.
FROM GEDDINGTON, SLAMMER V!
An unusual axlebot style design with lifting plates on both sides of the robot that serve to flip the machine's entire body over on to opponents. Slammer is armoured in aluminium boron carbide alloy with a selection of interchangable weaponry that can be fitted to the front, ranginf from hydraulic cutting claws and axe heads to spinning discs and a spinner killer plate.
FROM SUFFOLK, LEPROSY INFECTION!
A four wheel drive titanium armoured box with wheel guards and hinged wedges that guide opponents onto the front spinning drum weapon, which rotates at up to 4000rpm from a Lynch motor, with Magmotors for drive. It runs inverted, has bars at the sides to prevent stranding, and is armoured in titanium plate with side skirting to protect against wedges.
FROM GAINSBOROUGH, THE MAY TRACKS HAS YOU!
Finally, tonight's only tracked robot runs from Lynch motors driving said tracks, located inside the robot for protection. Armoured in Hardox, its main weapon is the rear hinged flipper on the front wedge, which is powered by 500psi CO2 and works in conjunction with the rear facing spines on the front wedge which are designed to shred an opponent's tyres.
GAUNTLET
ROBOTEERS, STAND BY
First up is Thor, driven by Jason Marston.
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Thor gets off the mark quickly, speeding out of the starting cage before turning sideways and clattering its rear end into the barrels, sending one rolling up on the side of the ramp. Jason concentrates, attempting to maneuver his machine into the left hand route, and manages to do so after nearly demolishing a section of the fence...but now comes down past the first pit, much more controlled, and dodges the approach of Sir Killalot, who is knocked backwards slightly by the side on impact of Thor, and retaliates by trying to block Thor's route with the claw arm. It doesn't work though, and Thor is through with only the second pit and Dead Metal to go, but mistimes its approach to the obstacles, and the house robot is able to clamp the front pod of Thor with the pincers, and now brings in the saw...
WHAM! Thor's hammer comes down, accompanied by sparks as it hits the diamond edged disc of Dead Metal, and...well Jason's laughing, as it appears the house robot's blade has come off and is now rolling away, and falls flat on the edge of the pit before toppling in! But Dead Metal pushes back against Thor, trying to gain revenge for the loss of its weapon, and Thor is edged slowly back and over the lip of the pit, before being released down into the smoke!
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Thor - 11 metres
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ROBOTEERS, STAND BY
Danny Bailey is next up, driving Lethal Injection.
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Lethal Injection comes out of the start rather quickly, slamming itself into the scenery before spinning to turn into the angle grinder route. The axlebot comes into the alley between the ramrig and the set, making a slightly uneven journey through as the rig begins to squeeze in...Danny realises there is another way, though, and turns up onto the barrier as it closes, and his machine's large Stinger-esque wheels allow it to ride up onto the top of the mechanism, and take the shortcut through to the end of the route...but Matilda awaits, and rams into Lethal Injection's tyres with the tusks, and as the contestant machine falls away from the rig, one of the house robot's tusks is firmly jammed into the wheel! Lethal Injection swings around, clouting Matilda in the side with the disc supporting spikes, and managing to squirm out of her grip, before Danny quickly reverses past the flame pit and into the end zone!
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Lethal Injection - Completed in 44 seconds
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ROBOTEERS, STAND BY
Andrew Jackson is next, at the controls of Exertion.
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Exertion starts slowly, edging out of the cage before pausing to consider its next move. After considering his options, Andy drives Exertion forward into the left hand route, in past the first pit and speeding up towards Killalot, who advances to block the route of the low machine. Exertion backs up for a moment, before flooring the power and trying to burn past the house robot, but Killalot brings his claw down to put a stop to Andy's charge, and Exertion rides up the claw blade, beaching itself...and now Killalot closes the claw onto the Hardox front scoop, plucking Exertion up into the air, and Andy attempts to escape, wheels spinning, but his robot's wriggling only succeeds in getting Killalot to maneuver it over the pit, whereupon the rest of the robot suddenly falls limp around the scoop, and a chain link is just visible falling out of the gap under the front! Killalot then does what is expected and releases Exertion to its doom in the pit.
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Exertion - 4 metres
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ROBOTEERS, STAND BY
Now Slammer awaits its turn, driven by Alex Holt.
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Slammer shoots out of the start, careening into the battles with the front claws and sending them rolling in various directions. Mission accomplished, Slammer turns onto the ramp, correcting itself as it attempts to fit its full width on the ramp. The house robots begin to gather at the other end of the seesaw, and as Slammer comes down Dead Metal moves forward to try and grasp on to the axle with the pincers, but Alex is able to escape their grip despite gaining a scratch in the paintwork from the saw. Slammer comes forward, with only Shunt to beat, but the house robot comes in and knocks Slammer sideways with the scoop, firing the axe as well but missing the narrow body of the contestant. Shunt backs off for another run, theoretically leaving Slammer room to drive into the end, but there seems to be a problem with its drive; despite Alex's best efforts, he can only get his robot to move in circles around the right wheel...there is obviously something wrong with one of the Bosch drive motors, and he looks concerned as the house robots close in, Shunt denting the axle as Dead Metal roughs up the paintwork some more.
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Slammer V - 13 metres
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ROBOTEERS, STAND BY
Chris Mason driving Leprosy Infection is next to take the Gauntlet on.
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It's a rather slow start for Leprosy Infection, but Chris quickens the pace once his robot is out of the cage, and darts into the right side route with the angle grinders, lining itself up before coming into the gap between the rig and the saws at some speed, Chris aiming to get through to the end before the ramrig restricts its movement...unfortunately, Leprosy hits one of the saws going in, creating a shower of sparks, and crashes from there into the rig, beaching its 6mm clearance on the prongs on the rig. Chris leans forward, trying everything on his controls to release Leprosy, but it appears to be stuck fast, and he can only watch on as the rig closes, forcing his machine into the saws and creating more bright titanium sparks...and Leprosy is free! Chris seizes the chance and drives straight forward...back onto the rig. More frantic pushing of the controls comes to naught, and he hangs his head as he realises Leprosy won't progress much further this time.
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Leprosy Infection - 3.75 metres
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ROBOTEERS, STAND BY
Last up is The May Tracks Has You, controlled by Frank Goacher.
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The May Tracks gets off to a fast start here, as it comes out of the cage and turns smoothly into the left hand route with the house robots, before progressing past the first pit and towards the side of Sir Killalot at a leisurely pace. The house robot comes in to use the lance to block Frank's way, but May Tracks just trundles straight on, Frank firing the flipper just before his robot reaches the long drill, giving it the necessary 'hop' needed to get over the obstacle, and as Killalot raises the arm May Tracks just drops its rear end off and down onto the floor. Sargeant Bash fires off a lick of flame, scorching the top of the armour, but he can't come in fast enough as May Tracks puts on a burst of speed, past Bash's front blade, and crashes into the fence at the end of the course as Frank punches the air in joy.
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The May Tracks Has You - Completed in 20.5 seconds
Leaderboard
1: The May Tracks Has You - Completed
2: Lethal Injection - Completed
3: Slammer V - 13m
4: Thor - 11m
5: Exertion - 4m
6: Leprosy Infection - 3.75m
LABYRINTH
ROBOTEERS, STAND BY
Balcony, left to right: Alex Holt, Frank Goacher, Danny Bailey, Jason Marston, Andrew Jackson
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Immediately the robots face a problem; there are three entrances into the maze, and five robots, none of which have hovering capabilities. As a result of this, the start of the races is something of a bottleneck, as the roboteers try to be the first into the maze, and Slammer and May Tracks tangle with each other over the left hand entrance, while Thor and Exertion attempt to go into the right, and Lethal Injection caltters the fence besides the otherwise unguarded middle gap. After a bit of confusion, May Tracks is the first into the maze proper, coming in through the fences, with Thor is second and Lethal Injection third. Exertion manages to straighten itself out and goes directly in through the gap, going straight at a junction and past the Sargeant, who flicks a flame at it in annoyance. May Tracks attempts to gain some ground, turning left to avoid Matilda's area and straight into Lethal Injection, who appears to be having steering problems, while up on the balcony Alex is holding his controls out in front of him, as he seems to be unable to properly maneuver Slammer's wide wheel track through the starting gate. Thor clatters a fence as Sargeant Bash torches the paintwork briefly, and retaliates by brining the hammer down and denting the barrier rather significantly. Exertion drives through, now in the lead, but crashes into Dead Metal as it comes out of a junction, and is gripped by the pincers before Andy has a chance to move out, and the saw comes down creating sparks from the Hardox lid, but little else. May Tracks takes advantage of this to regain the lead, shooting past Dead Metal and straight into a fence, Frank concentrating to straighten his machine's not-pretty-but-it-works run out. Lethal Injection is slamming all over the place, eventually crashing into Matilda, who flips her tusks but unwittingly assists the axlebot in somersaulting over her back and...straight into another fence. Slammer, meanwhile, has finally made it into the maze but is being left behind fast, and now appears to be stuck in a corner, the wide body of Alex's robot not assisting him here. Time is ticking down, and Exertion gets free of Dead Metal's grip, only to over-correct going into a corner as May Tracks edges ahead of it, with only one more corner to go, and Frank turns his robot around the fence before flooring the power and May Tracks shoots into the finish zone! He punches the air, having a particuarly successful heat so far, while around him everyone else's concentration increases. Lethal Injection slams its prongs into the arena side wall, forcing a reverse to free itself, while Thor now faces up for a rematch with Dead Metal, who is fighting for the spirit of its saw, and crashes into the front of the house robot at some speed, bending the pincers back and...there's gas leaking from the front of Dead Metal! Jason cheers, as Danny and Andy congratulate him heartily, the audience roaring appreciatively. Meanwhile Slammer is still stuck, so far from the competition, and Alex does not look very happy at the moment, almost resigned to his fate.
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Leaderboard
1: The May Tracks Has You
2: Exertion
3: Thor
4: Lethal Injection
5: Slammer V
FIRST, FROM NORTHAMPTON, THOR!
This Hardox and aluminium armoured god of thunder runs from two C40-300 Magmotors and NiCad batteries making it very reliable, and a front scoop with zero ground clearance trapping opponents to use the rack and pinion pneumatically actuated hammer with interchangable heads, which are altered for different types of armour, and flies the flag for Vikings, destruction and beer.
FROM BEDFORD, LETHAL INJECTION!
A compact axlebot with twenty four volt Lynch motors driving Vulkalon tyred titanium wheels protecting the electronics, and a spiked scoop device to lead opponents into the primary weapon, a 60kj two thousand revs per minute spinning disc, constructed from Hardox and driven to damaging speeds by another Lynch motor. It has a top speed of eighteen miles an hour.
FROM ENGLAND, EXERTION!
Developed from the Forcepower series of robots, Exertion runs from an eighteen horsepower Magmotor drive system on four urethane tired wheels, and is armoured in 5mm Hardox to protect it from its own ramming power, which also serves as its main weapon. The front scoop also lifts from an electric motor to tip opponents over, and can lift either way up.
FROM GEDDINGTON, SLAMMER V!
An unusual axlebot style design with lifting plates on both sides of the robot that serve to flip the machine's entire body over on to opponents. Slammer is armoured in aluminium boron carbide alloy with a selection of interchangable weaponry that can be fitted to the front, ranginf from hydraulic cutting claws and axe heads to spinning discs and a spinner killer plate.
FROM SUFFOLK, LEPROSY INFECTION!
A four wheel drive titanium armoured box with wheel guards and hinged wedges that guide opponents onto the front spinning drum weapon, which rotates at up to 4000rpm from a Lynch motor, with Magmotors for drive. It runs inverted, has bars at the sides to prevent stranding, and is armoured in titanium plate with side skirting to protect against wedges.
FROM GAINSBOROUGH, THE MAY TRACKS HAS YOU!
Finally, tonight's only tracked robot runs from Lynch motors driving said tracks, located inside the robot for protection. Armoured in Hardox, its main weapon is the rear hinged flipper on the front wedge, which is powered by 500psi CO2 and works in conjunction with the rear facing spines on the front wedge which are designed to shred an opponent's tyres.
GAUNTLET
ROBOTEERS, STAND BY
First up is Thor, driven by Jason Marston.
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Thor gets off the mark quickly, speeding out of the starting cage before turning sideways and clattering its rear end into the barrels, sending one rolling up on the side of the ramp. Jason concentrates, attempting to maneuver his machine into the left hand route, and manages to do so after nearly demolishing a section of the fence...but now comes down past the first pit, much more controlled, and dodges the approach of Sir Killalot, who is knocked backwards slightly by the side on impact of Thor, and retaliates by trying to block Thor's route with the claw arm. It doesn't work though, and Thor is through with only the second pit and Dead Metal to go, but mistimes its approach to the obstacles, and the house robot is able to clamp the front pod of Thor with the pincers, and now brings in the saw...
WHAM! Thor's hammer comes down, accompanied by sparks as it hits the diamond edged disc of Dead Metal, and...well Jason's laughing, as it appears the house robot's blade has come off and is now rolling away, and falls flat on the edge of the pit before toppling in! But Dead Metal pushes back against Thor, trying to gain revenge for the loss of its weapon, and Thor is edged slowly back and over the lip of the pit, before being released down into the smoke!
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Thor - 11 metres
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Danny Bailey is next up, driving Lethal Injection.
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Lethal Injection comes out of the start rather quickly, slamming itself into the scenery before spinning to turn into the angle grinder route. The axlebot comes into the alley between the ramrig and the set, making a slightly uneven journey through as the rig begins to squeeze in...Danny realises there is another way, though, and turns up onto the barrier as it closes, and his machine's large Stinger-esque wheels allow it to ride up onto the top of the mechanism, and take the shortcut through to the end of the route...but Matilda awaits, and rams into Lethal Injection's tyres with the tusks, and as the contestant machine falls away from the rig, one of the house robot's tusks is firmly jammed into the wheel! Lethal Injection swings around, clouting Matilda in the side with the disc supporting spikes, and managing to squirm out of her grip, before Danny quickly reverses past the flame pit and into the end zone!
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Lethal Injection - Completed in 44 seconds
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ROBOTEERS, STAND BY
Andrew Jackson is next, at the controls of Exertion.
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Exertion starts slowly, edging out of the cage before pausing to consider its next move. After considering his options, Andy drives Exertion forward into the left hand route, in past the first pit and speeding up towards Killalot, who advances to block the route of the low machine. Exertion backs up for a moment, before flooring the power and trying to burn past the house robot, but Killalot brings his claw down to put a stop to Andy's charge, and Exertion rides up the claw blade, beaching itself...and now Killalot closes the claw onto the Hardox front scoop, plucking Exertion up into the air, and Andy attempts to escape, wheels spinning, but his robot's wriggling only succeeds in getting Killalot to maneuver it over the pit, whereupon the rest of the robot suddenly falls limp around the scoop, and a chain link is just visible falling out of the gap under the front! Killalot then does what is expected and releases Exertion to its doom in the pit.
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Exertion - 4 metres
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ROBOTEERS, STAND BY
Now Slammer awaits its turn, driven by Alex Holt.
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Slammer shoots out of the start, careening into the battles with the front claws and sending them rolling in various directions. Mission accomplished, Slammer turns onto the ramp, correcting itself as it attempts to fit its full width on the ramp. The house robots begin to gather at the other end of the seesaw, and as Slammer comes down Dead Metal moves forward to try and grasp on to the axle with the pincers, but Alex is able to escape their grip despite gaining a scratch in the paintwork from the saw. Slammer comes forward, with only Shunt to beat, but the house robot comes in and knocks Slammer sideways with the scoop, firing the axe as well but missing the narrow body of the contestant. Shunt backs off for another run, theoretically leaving Slammer room to drive into the end, but there seems to be a problem with its drive; despite Alex's best efforts, he can only get his robot to move in circles around the right wheel...there is obviously something wrong with one of the Bosch drive motors, and he looks concerned as the house robots close in, Shunt denting the axle as Dead Metal roughs up the paintwork some more.
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Slammer V - 13 metres
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ROBOTEERS, STAND BY
Chris Mason driving Leprosy Infection is next to take the Gauntlet on.
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It's a rather slow start for Leprosy Infection, but Chris quickens the pace once his robot is out of the cage, and darts into the right side route with the angle grinders, lining itself up before coming into the gap between the rig and the saws at some speed, Chris aiming to get through to the end before the ramrig restricts its movement...unfortunately, Leprosy hits one of the saws going in, creating a shower of sparks, and crashes from there into the rig, beaching its 6mm clearance on the prongs on the rig. Chris leans forward, trying everything on his controls to release Leprosy, but it appears to be stuck fast, and he can only watch on as the rig closes, forcing his machine into the saws and creating more bright titanium sparks...and Leprosy is free! Chris seizes the chance and drives straight forward...back onto the rig. More frantic pushing of the controls comes to naught, and he hangs his head as he realises Leprosy won't progress much further this time.
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Leprosy Infection - 3.75 metres
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ROBOTEERS, STAND BY
Last up is The May Tracks Has You, controlled by Frank Goacher.
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The May Tracks gets off to a fast start here, as it comes out of the cage and turns smoothly into the left hand route with the house robots, before progressing past the first pit and towards the side of Sir Killalot at a leisurely pace. The house robot comes in to use the lance to block Frank's way, but May Tracks just trundles straight on, Frank firing the flipper just before his robot reaches the long drill, giving it the necessary 'hop' needed to get over the obstacle, and as Killalot raises the arm May Tracks just drops its rear end off and down onto the floor. Sargeant Bash fires off a lick of flame, scorching the top of the armour, but he can't come in fast enough as May Tracks puts on a burst of speed, past Bash's front blade, and crashes into the fence at the end of the course as Frank punches the air in joy.
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The May Tracks Has You - Completed in 20.5 seconds
Leaderboard
1: The May Tracks Has You - Completed
2: Lethal Injection - Completed
3: Slammer V - 13m
4: Thor - 11m
5: Exertion - 4m
6: Leprosy Infection - 3.75m
LABYRINTH
ROBOTEERS, STAND BY
Balcony, left to right: Alex Holt, Frank Goacher, Danny Bailey, Jason Marston, Andrew Jackson
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Immediately the robots face a problem; there are three entrances into the maze, and five robots, none of which have hovering capabilities. As a result of this, the start of the races is something of a bottleneck, as the roboteers try to be the first into the maze, and Slammer and May Tracks tangle with each other over the left hand entrance, while Thor and Exertion attempt to go into the right, and Lethal Injection caltters the fence besides the otherwise unguarded middle gap. After a bit of confusion, May Tracks is the first into the maze proper, coming in through the fences, with Thor is second and Lethal Injection third. Exertion manages to straighten itself out and goes directly in through the gap, going straight at a junction and past the Sargeant, who flicks a flame at it in annoyance. May Tracks attempts to gain some ground, turning left to avoid Matilda's area and straight into Lethal Injection, who appears to be having steering problems, while up on the balcony Alex is holding his controls out in front of him, as he seems to be unable to properly maneuver Slammer's wide wheel track through the starting gate. Thor clatters a fence as Sargeant Bash torches the paintwork briefly, and retaliates by brining the hammer down and denting the barrier rather significantly. Exertion drives through, now in the lead, but crashes into Dead Metal as it comes out of a junction, and is gripped by the pincers before Andy has a chance to move out, and the saw comes down creating sparks from the Hardox lid, but little else. May Tracks takes advantage of this to regain the lead, shooting past Dead Metal and straight into a fence, Frank concentrating to straighten his machine's not-pretty-but-it-works run out. Lethal Injection is slamming all over the place, eventually crashing into Matilda, who flips her tusks but unwittingly assists the axlebot in somersaulting over her back and...straight into another fence. Slammer, meanwhile, has finally made it into the maze but is being left behind fast, and now appears to be stuck in a corner, the wide body of Alex's robot not assisting him here. Time is ticking down, and Exertion gets free of Dead Metal's grip, only to over-correct going into a corner as May Tracks edges ahead of it, with only one more corner to go, and Frank turns his robot around the fence before flooring the power and May Tracks shoots into the finish zone! He punches the air, having a particuarly successful heat so far, while around him everyone else's concentration increases. Lethal Injection slams its prongs into the arena side wall, forcing a reverse to free itself, while Thor now faces up for a rematch with Dead Metal, who is fighting for the spirit of its saw, and crashes into the front of the house robot at some speed, bending the pincers back and...there's gas leaking from the front of Dead Metal! Jason cheers, as Danny and Andy congratulate him heartily, the audience roaring appreciatively. Meanwhile Slammer is still stuck, so far from the competition, and Alex does not look very happy at the moment, almost resigned to his fate.
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Leaderboard
1: The May Tracks Has You
2: Exertion
3: Thor
4: Lethal Injection
5: Slammer V