Oblivion
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| Oblivion | |
|---|---|
 Oblivion 2 as it appeared in Series 4 | |
| Participation Information | |
| UK Series | 2-4 |
| Other Names | Oblivion 2 (Series 3-4) |
| Team Information | |
| Team | Team Oblivion |
| Team Members | Suren Balendran Thuvaaragen Balendran (Series 2, 4) Prasamna Arignadadam (Series 2) Suppiah Balendran (Series 3-4) Tom James (Series 3) |
| Other Entries | Supernova (Series 5-7) |
| Robot Statistics | |
| Weight | 79.5kg |
| Dimensions | 0.20m x 1.00m x 0.75m |
| Clearance | 2cm |
| Power | Sinclair C5 motors |
| Weapons | Axe & Spikes |
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Robot statistics correct as of its most recent appearance on the show | |
Oblivion was an invertible box-wedge shaped robot armed with steel spikes, which was entered by Team Oblivion in Series 2, it was made from the same metal (aluminium) as the Gauntlet's and later Pinball competition's see-saw. It was defeated in the Heat Final, after being "pepper-potted" by Mortis. The team entered Oblivion 2 in Series 4, having previously competed in the Series 3 Pinball Competition. The robot was a more conventional box shape that was also invertible, it was armed with an electric-powered axe and some spikes on the front. In Series 3 it was red and had yellow hazard warning stripes, but was blue with Nuclear symbols in Series 4. It finished sixth in the Pinball with 75 points in Series 3, but in Series 4 Oblivion 2 crashed out of the competition in the first round of its heat. Team Oblivion then entered a robot called Supernova in Series 5-7, this made the team one of the longest competing teams having competed in 6 Wars, abeit not in Series 3's main competition.
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[edit] Series Record
[edit] Series 2
- "Oblivion awaits, literally."
- — Jonathan Pearce's line when Oblivion went into the Pit.
Oblivion took the house robot route in the Gauntlet, but it was pinned by a spike from the arena floor, this allowed Shunt and Matilda to come in and both house robots caused minor damage to Oblivion's top armour. Whilst trying to steer away from the two house robots Oblivion accidentally got stuck on the side of the Pit of Oblivion and was pushed in by Matilda. However Oblivion had covered enough ground to beat Griffon to go through to the Trial stage which was the Joust task. Oblivion's run was over very quickly as it drove quickly up the ramp, but it was flipped over and pushed off the platform by Matilda. Oblivion went through after Challenger's minus number run. In the Arena Semi-Final Oblivion didn't have to do much against Dreadnaut as Dreadnaut didn't move due to its power key being knocked out when the team put the shell back on. Dreadnaut was then wrecked by the house robots, which meant Oblivion went through to the Heat Final against the favourites Mortis. In the final Oblivion couldn't do anything as Mortis peppered its top armour, due to this damage Mortis was the clear winner.
[edit] Series 3
Oblivion 2 drove into the barrels at the start, but got stuck on the arena wall, and drove into Sergeant Bash. It hit the 50 point marker, but Sir Killalot drove in and Oblivion 2 was immobilised, it was then pushed into the Bricks, but these don't give any points. Sergeant Bash used its flamethrower and set Sir Killalot on fire
[edit] Series 4
Oblivion 2 was eliminated in the first round in Series 4, becoming immobilised early on by Saw Point's spiked wheels when Saw Point drove over Oblivion. This resulted in the front of the casing bending and lifting the wheels from the floor, rendering the robot unable to move.
[edit] Results
| OBLIVION - RESULTS | ||
| Series 2 | ||
| The Second Wars - UK Championship Heat Final | ||
| Heat C, Gauntlet | Qualified | |
| Heat C, Trial (Joust) | Qualified | |
| Heat C, Semi-Final | vs. Dreadnaut | Won |
| Heat C, Final | vs. Mortis (2) | Lost |
| OBLIVION 2 - RESULTS | ||
| Series 3 | ||
| Pinball 6th (out of 10) | ||
| Pinball | 75pts | |
| Series 4 | ||
| The Fourth Wars - UK Championship Heats, Round 1 | ||
| Heat O, Eliminator | vs. Aggrobot 2 (20), Saw Point | Eliminated |
[edit] Wins/Losses
- Wins: 1
- Losses: 2
[edit] Series Record
- Series 1: Did not enter
- Series 2: Heats, Arena Final
- Series 3: Pinball Competition (Oblivion 2)
- Series 4: Heats, Round 1 (Oblivion 2)
- Series 5-7: Entered with Supernova
