Tetanus
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| Tetanus | |
|---|---|
 Tetanus Booster | |
| Participation Information | |
| UK Series | 5-7, Extreme 2 |
| Other Names | Tetanus 2 (Series 6, Extreme 2) Tetanus Booster (Series 7) |
| Team Information | |
| Team | Team Tetanus |
| Team Members | Paul Snook Conrad Snook Luke Angell |
| Other Entries | Flip Flop Fly (Series 3) |
| Robot Statistics | |
| Weight | 95kg |
| Dimensions | 0.26m x 1.34m x 0.86m |
| Power | 3 x 30amp motors |
| Weapons | Spinning disc |
|
Robot statistics correct as of its most recent appearance on the show | |
- "I wouldn't touch it, you might catch something."
- — Warning from captain Paul Snook
Tetanus was a series of three robots from Shropshire that competed from Series 5 through 7. Although they shared the same name, the three robots were very different from one another. The original Tetanus was built from scrap metal, the name originating from this. Tetanus was a reverse wedge-shape with a unique clamping weapon, whereby a claw and forklift operated at the same time to lift and crush their opponents at once. The second incarnation, Tetanus 2, had similar weaponry, but a completely different body-shape, as well as being considerably larger. A rollcage could be added to the back for self-righting.
The final robot in the series was Tetanus Booster, a completely new design which competed in Series 7. It was an invertible box-shaped robot with a small spinning drum on the front. This version was the most successful of the Tetanus robots, reaching the Heat Final, whereas the other versions lost in Round 2. Whilst appearing unreliable because of large outbursts of smoke, in reality, Tetanus Booster had small rubber wheels to power the larger rubber wheels. As a result, every time it changed direction, or started to move, the friction between both rubber 'rollers' caused the smoke, which had nothing to do with engines burning out.
The team also entered Series 3 with Flip Flop Fly.
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[edit] Robot History
[edit] Series 5
- "We hope we're going to meet loads of people, and kill them."
- — Paul Snook's pre-fight banter, which earned him a talking-to from Refbot.
Tetanus was impressive against Onslaught in Round 1. It managed to turn Onslaught onto its side, then over. Then, in a very crafty move, it pinned it down to stop it self-righting. Onslaught was stuck, and though Tetanus broke down too, the judge's gave Tetanus the win, putting then through to face 3 Stegs To Heaven in Round 2. Again, Tetanus started strongly, pinning 3 Stegs down and pushing it into the wall. But 3 Stegs to still managed to slice off one of Tetanus's forks with its cutter. 3 Stegs managed to wriggle free, but Tetanus was stuck. Refbot counted it out and Sgt Bash pushed it into the pit.
[edit] Series 6
Tetanus 2 immediately clamped onto the most experianced of its three opponents Weld-Dor 3, seizing it from the rear. It pushed it into side walls and house robots relentlessly, preventing the spinning blade from spinning and also avoiding its flipper. Weld-Dor 3 briefly escaped, but was unable to push itself back into the battle, and was ultimately pitted b Tetanus 2. Tetanus then joined rivals Cyrax in defeating the smoldering Ruf Ruf Dougal, who burnt over th flame pit in the closing seconds. The judges unsurprisingly put Tetanus 2 through with Cyrax. Against Raging Reality, it started strongly pinning Raging Reality and pushing it into Growler. Refbot attempted to intervene but reversed into the pit. Raging Reality had escaped but Tetanus was having a problem moving away from the side wall when its opponent came in and Tetanus 2's defeat was ensured when it was thrown out of the arena.
[edit] Extreme 2
Tetanus 2 competed in the Minor Meltdown, where it fought Rick and Killer Carrot 2. Its mesh back was used for self-righting, doing so on several occasions. However, in the end it was too slow in moving and was pitted by Killer Carrot 2.
[edit] Series 7
[edit] Results
| TETANUS - RESULTS | ||
| Series 5 | ||
| The Fifth Wars - UK Championship Heat Semi-Final | ||
| Heat I, Eliminator | vs. Onslaught | Won |
| Heat I, Semi-Final | vs. 3 Stegs to Heaven (8) | Lost |
| TETANUS 2 - RESULTS | ||
| Series 6 | ||
| The Sixth Wars - UK Championship Heat, Round 2 | ||
| Heat A, Eliminator | vs. Cyrax, Weld-Dor 3, Ruf Ruf Dougal | Qualified |
| Heat A, Semi Final | vs. Raging Reality | Lost |
| Extreme Series 2 | ||
| Minor Meltdown Round 1 | ||
| Round 1 | vs. Killer Carrot 2, Rick | Eliminated |
| TETANUS BOOSTER - RESULTS | ||
| Series 7 | ||
| The Seventh Wars - UK Championship Heat Final | ||
| Heat E, Eliminator | vs. Leveler 2, Barber-Ous 2'n A Bit, Thunderpants | Qualified |
| Heat E, Semi-Finals | vs. Ewe 2 | Won |
| Heat E, Eliminator | vs. Tornado (1) | Lost |
[edit] Wins/Losses
- Wins: 4
- Losses: 4
[edit] Series Record
- Series 1-2: Did not enter
- Series 3: Entered with Flip Flop Fly
- Series 4: Did not enter
- Series 5: Heats, Round 2 (Tetanus)
- Series 6: Heats, Round 2 (Tetanus 2)
- Series 7: Heat Final (Tetanus Booster)
