Mecha Rampage

Mecha Rampage
Participation Information
Reboot Seasons	World Championship III
Team Information
Team	C2 Robotics (formerly Team Coolrobots)
Team Members	Christian Carlberg (Captain) Mike Ballard Jessica Carlberg Carissa Carlberg Coen Carlberg Riesen Carlberg
From	San Luis Obispo, CA
Other Entries	OverDrive, Minion, OverKill, Toe-Crusher, Dreadnought, Knee-Breaker, UpperCut, TriDent, Nasty, Little Killer
Associated Robots	Yeti, Chunk (Christian Carlberg)
Robot Statistics
Weight	250lbs
Weapons	Horizontal bar spinner
Statistics correct as of its most recent appearance on the show, or if not applicable, qualification attempt.

Mecha Rampage was a heavyweight robot built by veteran competitor Christian Carlberg of C2 Robotics, which competed exclusively in BattleBots World Championship III.

Designed as the successor to their ABC era bot OverDrive, Mecha Rampage was a wide, four-wheel drive bot with separate drive pods on each side. In between these drive pods was a spinning hexagonal mass which housed not only the large steel bar, but also the electronics to power it. As such, the spinning mass made up approximately half of the bot's overall weight. Due to its unique design, the team stated Mecha Rampage was essentially "three robots bolted together into one. Left side, right side, and center weapon robot".

Mecha Rampage during World Championship III hero shots.

Mecha Rampage did decently in the 2018 season, losing a rumble to DUCK! and Whiplash, but managed to destroy Double Jeopardy and beat future champions Tantrum to finish with a respectable 2-2 record. However, this was not enough to allow Mecha Rampage to advance into the World Championship tournament bracket.

Neither the robot nor Christian Carlberg returned for World Championship IV, marking the first time he had not competed in a televised BattleBots season, including the Comedy Central era. He would again be absent for the 2020 competition.

It was announced in late 2021 that Christian Carlberg would be returning to BattleBots for World Championship VI, assisting Greg Gibson as co-captain of Yeti. Although Yeti would be retired following this season, Carlberg would assist in the construction of revamped builds of his infamous OverKill for the live show BattleBots: Destruct-A-Thon.

Mecha Rampage in the red square during World Championship III.

Mecha Rampage before paint was applied.

Robot History

World Championship III
Mecha Rampage vs. Free Shipping vs. DUCK! Mecha Rampage rips a wheel off DUCK! Mecha Rampage catches fire courtesy of Free Shipping. Mecha Rampage first participated in a rumble with Free Shipping and DUCK!. Mecha Rampage started well as it was able to tear off a wheel from DUCK! and did significant damage to Free Shipping. However, smoke eventually started pouring out and the spinning weapon stopped working. Mecha Rampage was then dominated by DUCK who rolled and slammed it into the wall repeatedly before time ran out. Despite the damage Mecha Rampage dealt, the judges awarded a 3-0 decision to DUCK!.
Mecha Rampage vs. Whiplash Mecha Rampage is positioned up against the barrier by Whiplash, where it could not right itself. Mecha Rampage's second match was against the Vasquez family and Whiplash. This match started out rather poorly for Mecha Rampage as the robot wasn't able to damage Whiplash and eventually its weapon stopped working. Making matters worse, Mecha Rampage was lifted up by its opponent and flipped onto the arena barrier under the pulverizer where it could not self-right. Mecha Rampage was counted out, allowing Whiplash to advance.
Mecha Rampage vs. Double Jeopardy Double Jeopardy fires its slug at Mecha Rampage's target. Double Jeopardy is subsequently torn apart by Christian Carlberg's bot. Mecha Rampage next found itself up against Double Jeopardy. For this fight, Mecha Rampage added a target on top, intending for its opponent to hit it with the projectile. The match was off to a relatively even start as the first hit from Mecha Rampage didn't do much damage and the projectile from Double Jeopardy didn't cause any damage to the spinning weapon of Mecha Rampage apart from one end of Mecha Rampage's weapon breaking off. Even so, Mecha Rampage was able to keep its weapon spinning at almost full speed despite the imbalance. However, things quickly got in Mecha Rampage's favor as it tore into one of Double Jeopardy's wheels. By the third hit, Double Jeopardy was only able to drive in circles so Mecha Rampage tore into Double Jeopardy again, causing major damage to the armor. After the fourth hit, Mecha Rampage had completely disassembled Double Jeopardy's right side drive and Double Jeopardy was no longer moving. Double Jeopardy was counted out, giving Mecha Rampage the win by KO.
Mecha Rampage vs. Tantrum Mecha Rampage tears away the left fist of Tantrum. Mecha Rampage's fourth and final Fight Night battle came against Tantrum. Christian Carlberg's bot began strong as the first hit tore off one of the cosmetic eyes of Tantrum. After several more hits with its horizontal spinner, Mecha Rampage was able to tear off its opponent's left fist. By this point, Tantrum was having drive issues so Mecha Rampage dished out another hit and Tantrum was no longer moving. Tantrum was counted out, giving Mecha Rampage the win by knockout. Despite its 2-2 record, Mecha Rampage was not selected to advance to the tournament stage.

Results

Wins/Losses

• Wins: 2
• Losses: 2

Competition	Wins	Losses
World Championship III	Double Jeopardy (Undercard Match) Tantrum (Undercard Match)	DUCK! (Undercard Rumble) Whiplash (Undercard Match)

Faruq Tauheed Introductions

"He used to work for Disney but this bot is anything but Goofy. Get too close and it'll knock you to Pluto. It's MECHA RAMPAGE!"

"Hi, kids! Welcome to Pee Wee's Slay-house. Honk! Mecca lekka die, mecca hiney oh no! It's MECHA RAMPAGE!"

"This bot's favorite food is Mexican. It enjoys ancho-bot-as with plenty of whack-amole and a shot of te-kill-ia. It's MECHA RAMPAGE!".

"If this bot were a game show host, it would be Alex Trebek. The answer is "This robot will leave you a wreck." The question is. "Who is MECHA RAMPAGE?!"