The Mule
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| The Mule | |
|---|---|
 The Mule | |
| Participation Information | |
| UK Series | 2 |
| Team Information | |
| Team | Team Big Cheese |
| Team Members | Roger Plant |
| Other Entries | The Big Cheese (Series 3) Wheely Big Cheese (Series 4-5, Extreme 1) |
| Robot Statistics | |
| Weight | 80.1kg |
| Dimensions | 1.05m x 0.77m x 0.47m |
| Clearance | 0-10cm (variable) |
| Power | Lawnmower motors |
| Weapons | High powered rams & forklift |
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Robot statistics correct as of its most recent appearance on the show | |
- "May be a mule, but a mule with pace!"
- — Jonathan Pearce
The Mule was the original robot of Team Big Cheese, even though Roger Plant was the sole roboteer behind The Mule. Entered in Series 2, it was a box-shaped robot with three "bucking legs", which were actually compressed gas-powered rams. It also featured a forklift that could lift upto 260lbs. Although it lost in the Heat Final, Roger Plant won the award for the Best Engineered Robot.
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[edit] Robot History
[edit] Series 2
The Mule pushed forward in the Gauntlet, attempting to flip Matilda. Instead, Matilda retreated and The Mule skillfully negotiated the gap between the Sentinal's arm and body before dodging Matilda and completing the course. In the Trial, it held off Dead Metal, using its forklift to negate the blade, and managing to hold up to all of Sgt. Bash's attacks, lasting the full 30 seconds and moving through to the arena. Against Demon, a tentative battle of pushing resulted in The Mule pushed into the CPZ, but as it was attacked by Dead Metal, Shunt and Bash, Sir Killalot drove over Demon and caused it to break down. The judges were consulted, and Demon was eliminated. In the heat final, Plunderbird 2 got beneath The Mule several times but failed to tip it, whilst The Mule's own attacks did not land successfully. Plunderbird 2 pushed The Mule around the arena, and The Mule lost the judges decision.
[edit] Results
| THE MULE - RESULTS | ||
| Series 2 | ||
| The Second Wars - UK Championship Heat Final | ||
| Heat K, Gauntlet | Qualified | |
| Heat K, Trial (King of the Castle) | Qualified | |
| Heat K, Arena Semi-Final | vs. Demon | Won |
| Heat K, Final | vs. Plunderbird 2 | Lost |
[edit] Wins/Losses
- Wins: 1
- Losses: 1
[edit] Series Record
- Series 1: Did not enter
- Series 2: Heat Final
- Series 3: Entered with The Big Cheese
- Series 4-5: Entered with Wheely Big Cheese
- Series 6-7: Did not enter
[edit] Honours
| Best Design | Plunderbird • Razer • Gemini • 259 |
| Best Engineered | Mortis • The Mule • Chaos 2 • The Steel Avenger • Derek • Anarchy |
| Most Original Entry | Psychosprout • Milly-Ann Bug • Hypno-Disc • Gemini • S3 • Crushtacean |
| Sportsmanship | Nemesis • Plunderbird 2 • Diotoir • Pussycat • Kat 3 |
| Most Promising Newcomer | Tornado • Fluffy • Dantomkia |
