Spikasaurus
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| Spikasaurus | |
|---|---|
 Spikasaurus | |
| Participation Information | |
| UK Series | 4 |
| Team Information | |
| Team Members | Stuart Pearson Andrea Whittle Lee Ainscough Andrew Pearson |
| Robot Statistics | |
| Weight | 80kg |
| Dimensions | 0.32m x 1.45m x 0.65m |
| Clearance | 4cm |
| Power | 4 x 750W motors |
| Weapons | Spikes |
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Robot statistics correct as of its most recent appearance on the show | |
Spikasaurus was a competitor robot that competed in Series 4 of Robot Wars. It was a basic box-shaped robot. There were 4 spikes on Spikasaurus, two 18" spikes at the front and two 12" spikes at the rear. All the spikes are made from aircraft grade high tensile steel. It also featured four rollbars on top so it would roll back onto its wheels if it was turned over. Spikasaurus was eliminated in the first round of The Fourth Wars, but rather surprisingly won the Northern Annihilator during the Christmas Specials, beating the heavily favoured Dominator 2 to win, despite numerous puncture wounds.
The artwork and name were thought up by a GCSE Graphics Art student at Southlands High School, Chorley as part of a competition. 12 students contributed to the artwork of Spikasaurus, with the final artwork being based on the design of a student Steven Whittaker.
The team consisted of Stuart Pearson, Andrea Whittle, Lee Ainscough and Andrew Pearson, but only the first three fought in the main series. Andrew Pearson was not present for the main series, but replaced Whittle and Aiscough in the pinball and annihilator respectively.
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[edit] Robot History
[edit] Series 4
Spikasaurus was placed in a promising round against two returning robots who had previously lost in the first round. However, Spikasaurus failed to bring its spikes into play, and was flipped repeatedly by Bulldog Breed 2. It successfully rolled back onto its wheels, but Stinger battered the rollcage, putting dents in it so that it was less effective. The time ran out, however, but the judges eliminated Spikasaurus.
- "We fought a galant battle but lost to two great Robots..."
- — Spikasaurus website
Spikasaurus returned as the overwhelming underdog in a very experianced Northern Annihilator - every other robot was either a semi-finalist or a seed, with some being both. However, it went at it hard, ramming Killerhurtz over Dominator 2 and helping to immobilise it, before tussling with Suicidal Tendencies. Killerhurtz was brought back into the action and ganged up with Dominator 2 to knock out Chaos 2. Despite having a battery damaged by Dominator 2, Spikasaurus had also immobilised Suicidal Tendencies, but it was too late to save the champion. In the second round, Killerhurtz landed a few blows on Spikasaurus, but it was Stinger who fell, eliminated by John Reid's axe.
- "We spiked Suicidal Tendencies and got welded together. To get free we had to remove Suicidal Tendencies' side panel and hit it hard with a big hammer."
- — Spikasaurus website
The third round saw Spikasaurus slam Suicidal Tendencies around, before joining it and Dominator 2 in attacking Killerhurtz. Suicidal Tendencies broke down during the attack, whilst Spikasaurus took another axe blow from Dominator 2, wrecking a second battery.
- "Round 4 - Dominator 2 and Killerhurtz both underestimate the power of Spikasaurus and try to take each other out. We help Dominator 2, as Killerhurtz scares us to death."
- — Spikasaurus website
In round 4, Spikasaurus aided Dominator 2 in attacking Killerhurtz, impaling it and prompting Sir Killalot to come in and seperate the two. However, Sir Killalot mangled Spikasaurus in the process, and it was a very battered machine going in to face Dominator 2 in the final. Indeed, it seemed like a one-sided battle as Spikasaurus impaled itself on the arena wall, but Dead Metal freed it and Spikasaurus launched one last blow on Dominator 2. Straight away, Dominator 2 broke down.
- "We couldn't believe it, Dominator 2 just stopped moving. We were on our last legs, the batteries had all but run out after the five battles, with very little chance to recharge. We just kept inching back and forth to show we were still alive. We WON!!! Spikasaurus are Victorious!!!...Damage to Spikasaurus - Swiss Cheese rings a bell..."
- — Spikasaurus website
[edit] Results
| SPIKASAURUS - RESULTS | ||
| Series 4 | ||
| The Fourth Wars - UK Championship Heats, Round 1 | ||
| Heat J, Eliminator | vs. Bulldog Breed, Stinger (30) | Eliminated |
| Pinball Competition 15th (out of 16) | ||
| Pinball | 40pts (15th) | |
| Northern Annihilator Champion | ||
| Round 1 | vs. Killerhurtz, Dominator 2, Stinger Chaos 2, Suicidal Tendencies 2 | Qualified |
| Round 2 | vs. Killerhurtz, Dominator 2, Stinger Suicidal Tendencies 2 | Qualified |
| Round 3 | vs. Killerhurtz, Dominator 2, Suicidal Tendencies 2 | Qualified |
| Round 4 | vs. Killerhurtz, Dominator 2 | Qualified |
| Round 5 | vs. Dominator 2 | Won |
[edit] Wins/Losses
- Wins: 5
- Losses: 1
[edit] Series Record
- Series 1-2: Did not enter
- Series 3: Failed to qualify
- Series 4: Heats, Round 1
- Series 5-7: Did not enter
[edit] Honours
