Counter Revolution
Counter Revolution was a heavyweight robot that competed in RoboGames 2009, and 2015. It was built by Team Boilerbots and was armed with two vertical spinning flywheels. One on the front, and one on the rear. This was designed to cancel out any gyroscopic forces from the spinners. Counter Revolution performed decently in their competitions, never failing to win at least one fight per event. Team Boilerbots also built the RoboGames 2008 SuperHeavyweight entry Jaws of Death, but it had much less success.
Robot History[]
RoboGames 2009[]
Counter Revolution‘s first match was against the hooked wedge of Yaotl. Once this fight started, Yaotl left its starting square, and got underneath Counter Revolution. Despite this promising start, Yaotl broke down, and Counter Revolution ripped its top armor off. Yaotl was then counted out, securing a quick knockout win for Counter Revolution.
Counter Revolution flipped by Sewer Snake
Counter Revolution’s next opponent was two time Gold Medalist Sewer Snake. This fight started with Counter Revolution spinning its dual flywheels up to speed. Sewer Snake then got in underneath Counter Revolution, and flipped them against the wall.
Counter Revolution was now stuck on its side, and with no self-righting mechanism, Counter Revolution was counted out as Sewer Snake did a victory dance.
This loss put Counter Revolution in the loser's bracket where it was supposed to face off against VD6. However, VD6 was too badly damaged from its battle with Last Rites, and forfeited the match. As a result of this, Counter Revolution moved on where it faced SJ.
Counter Revolution is flipped by SJ
This fight started with both bots trying to get position, SJ then got under Counter Revolution from the side, and took it into the rails. This stopped one of Counter Revolutions discs temporarily, but it also sent the section of the rail out of alignment. SJ then slammed into Counter Revolution again before getting under it, and taking it to the rails again.
Following this SJ brought its axe down on Counter Revolution, before wedging in underneath again. Following this SJ then popped Counter Revolution into the air. Counter Revolution then landed on SJ's axe, and got stuck on it. This allowed SJ to flip Counter Revolution, and with no way to self right Counter Revolution was quickly counted out, and eliminated from the competition.
RoboGames 2015[]
Whoops! pops Counter Revolution in the air
Counter Revolution sends FunsDead flying
Counter Revolutions first match was against Gruff. However, Gruff forfeited this match, and Counter Revolution was up against Whoops!. This fight started with Whoops! pushing Counter Revolution around the arena, and popping Counter Revolution in the air sending Counter Revolution into the wall. Whoops! then got under Counter Revolution, flipping Counter Revolution over. Counter Revolution had no self-righting mechanism, and lost by KO.
Counter Revolution went to the loser's bracket where they faced newcomer FunsDead. The fight started with both bots spinning up to speed, Counter Revolution then collided weapon to weapon with FunsDeads, which resulted in FunsDead's blade being ripped in half.
Sensing blood in the water, Counter Revolution came in for another hit, this time sending FunsDead flying into the air. This attack high-centered FunsDead on the rails, allowing Counter Revolution to hit FunsDead again. This time mangling its spinner bracket, Counter Revolution then delivered another hit and FunsDead tapped out.
This win meant that Counter Revolution's next opponent was Stephen Felk's bar spinner Pump. This fight started with Counter Revolution spinning up, and Pump slamming into it with its wedge. Counter Revolution then tried another attack, but hit Pumps wedge again However, Counter Revolution then got around to the side of Pump and tore a piece off of it.
Counter Revolution rips a piece off of Pump
This attack broke Pumps spinner, and allowed Counter Revolution to come in for another attack, tearing more pieces off of Pump. After another hit on the wedge, Counter Revolution then came in and peeled Pumps spinner bracket upward, throwing pieces of it to the arena roof, and destroying some of the arena lights. Counter Revolution then came on the attack again, this time mangling the other side of Pump, and ripping off another part of its spinner bracket, causing more glass from the arena lights to shatter and rain down on the floor. Pump tapped out to prevent further damage to their robot.
This win put them against Prometheus. This fight started with Prometheus shoving Counter Revolution around. However, it was unable to get under Counter Revolution, who then used its disc to bend up the hinged wedges of Prometheus. Counter Revolution then attacked again, sending Prometheus flying. Counter Revolution followed this attack up with another hit that immobilized Prometheus, who promptly tapped out.
This put them against The Great Pumpkin. The start of this fight consisted of Counter Revolution's spinning blades deflecting off of The Great Pumpkin's wedge and The Great Pumpkin shoving Counter Revolution around the arena. Eventually, Counter Revolution got in a good hit on The Great Pumpkin, popping it into the air. However, Great Pumpkin got its flamethrower working and torched Counter Revolutions exposed electronics, immobilizing it and eliminating Counter Revolution from the tournament.
Combat Record[]
Wins: 5
Losses: 4
| Competition | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| RoboGames 2009 |
VD6 (forfeit) |
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| RoboGames 2015 |
Gruff (forfeit) |
Trivia[]
- There are signs that Counter Revolution was built for BattleBots. Competing in the 2009 Pro Championships, and 2015 ABC Reboot the same years as it competed in RoboGames. What’s more, Counter Revolution did not compete in RoboGames events unless there was a BattleBots event the same year. At BattleBots, it was a reserve, replacing Beta.
- Despite this, Counter Revolution only has a good record at RoboGames, as it went 0-3 at BattleBots, including a rematch against Stinger: The Killer Bee, Sewer Snake’s successor
- With the exception of Prometheus, none of the bots Counter Revolution has beaten have ever done exceptionally well at RoboGames.
- However, VD6 did do extremely well at the 2009 Battlebots Professional Championship, where it placed third.
- Counter Revolution was one of the rare robots that has actually caused damage to the arena, albeit very minor damage at that.
- Counter Revolutions first televised match was at RoboGames 2009, when it faced Sewer Snake on an episode of Travel Channel's Most Extreme.