- For the unrelated middleweight competitor of the same name, see Chopper.
- "Well you know what they say, when Chopper's around sparks fly and bots die. So you best watch your back, Kangaroo Jack!"
- — The Chopper captain, Anthony Meyer insults Destruct-A-Thon host Steve Judkins during their introduction
Chopper is the name of a heavyweight robot built by Zach Goff of Caustic Creations. It is one of twelve ShowBots to feature in the live show BattleBots: Destruct-A-Thon, and the only one not built to resemble a current or former BattleBots competitor.
It is a two-wheel drive robot with a steep front wedge and metal tubing to protect vital components. Chopper's primary weapon is a large, 16lb bladed axe which can attack from overhead, and theoretically assist it in self-righting if flipped over. Chopper also has rear-mounted spark shooters which emit bright sparks out from behind it as it drives, which last about twenty seconds once activated before dying out. As of mid-October, the robot has also added a small explosive within the spark shooters, designed to be set off after taking a hit and make it flashier. Although early images saw it with standard wheels, the official photo of Chopper on the website shows it with bright red tires.
As with all other ShowBots, Chopper is standardized to use OYES switches made by Team End Game, as well as lithium iron phosphate batteries as opposed to lithium polymer batteries. The latter was enforced to reduce the risk of hazardous fires during shows.[1]
Chopper's team plays the role of heels within the show, dressing as bikers and stereotypical tough guys while insulting both the hosts and the audience. They have a humorous rivalry with co-host Steve Judkins, whom they often mock for being Australian, and are known to make bets with regarding the outcome of their matches: if they lose, they must sing "I'm a Little Teapot" to the audience, whereas if they win, Steve must perform the song. Although Chopper acquitted itself well in the early shows, even earning a Main Event billing alongside Witch Doctor at one point, its performance has gone downhill since, resulting in them frequently having to sing. Chopper's most frequent opponents are Whiplash and Bronco.
![Chopper backstage.[2]](/wiki/File:Chopper_backstage.jpg "Chopper backstage.jpg (339 KB)")
Outside BattleBots[]
Caustic Creations previously entered the Chopper design into the Chinese show Clash Bots, where it competed alongside their drum spinner Spicy Newt under the name Battle Ax.
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Trivia[]
- Chopper and Nightmare were present as display pieces for the Anime Las Vegas show in April 2023.
- Chopper's introduction music is Rollin' by Limp Bizkit.
References[]
- ↑ Public message from Team HyperShock's Kyle Awner in the Out of the Arena Discord server
- ↑ Image taken by Cooper Kraft Arellano
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