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'''Mechadon''' was a superheavyweight robot built by [[Mark Setrakian]] of [[Team Sinister]]. It was a stompbot built to resemble a spider with six huge claws for legs. Although it only competed in the Las Vegas 1999 event and Season 1.0, in which it did average in, it showed up for every consecutive season where Mark would show off some new tricks the robot could do.
  
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|team_members=[[Mark Setrakian]]<br/>[[Pete Abrahamson]]<br/>Paul Rivera<br/>Eric Abrahamson<br/>Cassidy Abrahamson<br/>Roe Leone<br/>Terry Sawdin<br/>Bob Orr
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}}{{Quote|Mechadon was my love letter to BattleBots.|[[Mark Setrakian]] in [[BattleBots: The Official Guide]]}}
   
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'''Mechadon''' was a superheavyweight robot built by Mark Setrakian of [[Team Sinister]], which made appearances in three separate ''[[BattleBots]]'' events.
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In Long Beach 99, although not competing, Mechadon was in a demo fight, where it fought [[Ronin]].
  
   
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It was a large [[Walkerbots|walkerbot]] known as a 'Stompbot' built to resemble a spider, featuring six articulated legs shaped like metallic claws. These claws also served as the robot's weaponry, with the ability to pin down or lift up opponents, and to 'roll' over sideways in case it was inverted or stranded against the side walls.
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[[File:Mechadon 4.0.jpg|left|thumb|Mechadon during a Season 4.0 demonstration.]]
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Mechadon debuted at the inaugural [[Long Beach 1999|1999 Long Beach]] event, where it fought [[Ronin]] in an exhibition match, though it is not known who won.
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Although primarily used by Setrakian as a design and engineering showcase, it would go on to compete in the main superheavyweight divisions of [[Las Vegas 1999]] and [[Season 1.0]], reaching the semi-finals and quarter-finals respectively.
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Sektrakian's stompbot later returned for [[Season 4.0]] filming to perform demonstrations inside the [[BattleBox]] - this time on its own.
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It is unknown what happened to Mechadon after [[Comedy Central]] ''BattleBots'', but Mark Setrakian continues to work on the show, building a walking robot known as [[Stalker]] to filming of [[World Championship VII]] in 2022. Mechadon remains one of the most well-known and identifiable walking robots, not only within ''BattleBots'', but combat robotics as a whole.
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[[File:Mechadon-team-1.0.jpg|thumb|Mark Setrakian with Mechadon at Season 1.0.|237x237px]]
 
==Robot History==
  
==Robot History==
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===Long Beach 1999===
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|<p style="text-align:center;"><big>'''Mechadon vs. Ronin (Exhibition Match)'''</big></p>
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Even though Mechadon did not compete, it went up against [[Pete Abrahamson|Pete Abrahamson's]] [[Ronin]] in an exhibition match to demonstrate Mechadon's mobility. It is not known whether a winner was officially declared for this battle.
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===Las Vegas 1999===
  
===Las Vegas 1999===
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[[File:Bot-00122.jpg|thumb|left|185px|Mechadon before the Las Vegas 1999 competition.]][[File:MechadonvsGinsuLV99.jpg|thumb|right|206px|Mechadon flips Ginsu with it's legs.]]
  
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|<p style="text-align:center;"><big>'''Mechadon vs. Ginsu'''</big></p>
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Mechadon fought [[Ginsu]] in the first round of the competition. Early on, Ginsu was dominant, ramming Mechadon about the BattleBox. However, then Mechadon knocked Ginsu on its side after ramming it against the wall. With no way to self-right, Ginsu was counted out and Mechadon advanced to the semi-finals against [[Odin|Ricon]].
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[[File:MechadonvsGinsuLV99.jpg|thumb|right|206px|Mechadon flips Ginsu with it's legs.]]Mechadon fought [[Ginsu]] in the first round of the competition. Early on, Ginsu was dominant, ramming Mechadon about in the BattleBox. However, Mechadon would soon knock Ginsu on its side after ramming it against the wall. With no way to self-right, Ginsu was counted out and Mechadon advanced to the semi-finals against [[Odin|Ricon]].
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However, one of the motors that powered Mechadon was broken during its battle against Ginsu and the team was unable to repair it in time for the fight, so Mechadon forfeited the match.
  
However, one of the motors that powered Mechadon was broken during its battle against Ginsu and the team was unable to repair it in time for the fight, so Mechadon forfeited the match.
   
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Mechadon could not participate the superheavyweight royal rumble due to damage from it's last match against Ginsu.
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Mechadon could not participate the Superheavyweight Royal Rumble due to damage from its last match against Ginsu.
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===Season 1.0===
  
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[[File:Mechadon_vs_prompt_critical_1.0.jpg|thumb|214px|Mechadon moves slowly towards Prompt Critical.]]
  
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Mechadon first fought [[Prompt Critical]]. In this match, Prompt Critical self-destructed before Mechadon could even move out of its square, meaning Mechadon won the fight by KO and advanced to the quarterfinals, where it faced [[Rammstein]].
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[[File:Mechadon_vs_prompt_critical_1.0.jpg|thumb|214px|Mechadon moves slowly towards Prompt Critical.]]Mechadon first fought [[Prompt Critical]]. In this match, Prompt Critical self-destructed before Mechadon could even move out of its square, meaning Mechadon won the fight by KO and advanced to the quarter-finals, where it faced [[Rammstein]].
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[[File:Rammstein vs. Mechadon BBSF00.jpg|thumb|190px|left|Mechadon walks on top of Rammstein.]]
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[[File:Rammstienvsmechadon1.0.jpg|thumb|186px|Mechadon gets slammed against the wall by Rammstein.]]Mechadon slowly moved out of it's square as Rammstein moved in and reversed into Mechadon, slamming it into the wall. The walker moved away as Rammstein backed up. Mechadon rolled four of its legs over to quickly get it away from the wall. Mechadon then used its two middle legs to roll the other four back over. Rammstein rammed Mechadon into the wall as it was trying to roll itself over again. Mechadon appeared to be caught on the spike strip as Rammstein continuously rammed it. One of these rams broke one of Mechadon's actuators for its legs and immobilized that leg for the remainder of the match. Rammstein continued to ram Mechadon as Mechadon feebly tried to move away from the wall. Eventually, Mechadon was able to get one of its legs underneath Rammstein and lift it, but it was unable to completely turn Rammstein over as it drove away. Time ran out as Rammstein was coming in for another ram, and an 8-1 judges' decision eliminated Mechadon from the tournament.
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===Wins/Losses===
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[[File:Rammstienvsmechadon1.0.jpg|thumb|left|186px|Mechadon gets slammed against the wall by Rammstein.]]
  
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*Wins: 2
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Mechadon slowly moved out of it's square as Rammstein moved in and reversed into Mechadon, slamming it into the wall. Mechadon moved away as Rammstein backed up and Mechadon rolled four of its legs over to quickly get it away from the wall. Mechadon then used its two middle legs to roll the other four back over. Rammstein rammed Mechadon into the wall as it was trying to roll itself over again. Mechadon appeared to be caught on the spike strip as Rammstein continuously rammed it. One of these rams broke one of Mechadon's actuators for its legs and immobilized that leg for the remainder of the match. Rammstein continued to ram Mechadon as Mechadon feebly tried to move away from the wall. Eventually, Mechadon was able to get one of its legs underneath Rammstein and lift it, but it was unable to completely turn Rammstein over as it drove away. Time ran out as Rammstein was coming in for another ram, and an 8-1 judge's decision eliminated Mechadon from the tournament.
  
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*Losses: 2
   
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* Wins: 2
  
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* Losses: 2
  
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==Honors==
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{{Results Top|Grey|Black|MECHADON}}
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{{Show|[[Long Beach 1999]]}}
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{{Competition|Coolest Robot Award| }}
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{{Show|[[Las Vegas 1999]]}}
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{{Competition|Best Design Award| }}
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{{Competition|Best Engineered Award| }}
 
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==Merchandise==
  
==Merchandise==
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Any appearances by Mechadon in merchandise are listed below:
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Any appearances by Mechadon in merchandise are listed below:
 
*[[Mechadon/McDonald's]]
  
*[[Mechadon/McDonald's]]
 
*[[Mechadon/Pocketbot]]
  
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*[[Mechadon Handheld Game]]
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Mechadon_garage.jpg|Mechadon in the Pits on display.<ref>Image courtesy of [[Team K.I.S.S.]].</ref>
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==Trivia==
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*Mechadon was created mostly to visualize what people would have thought when asked about ''BattleBots''.
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*A photo of Mechadon from its Season 1.0 appearance features on the front cover of the 2003 book ''Gearheads: The Turbulent Rise of Robotic Sports'', written by Brad Stone.
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*Mechadon was the first robot to win two Best in Show Awards in the same ''BattleBots'' competition, a feat not replicated until Season 2.0 when [[Snake]] won Coolest Robot and Best Engineered.
   
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== References ==
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Latest revision as of 23:28, 3 April 2024

"Mechadon was my love letter to BattleBots."
— Mark Setrakian in BattleBots: The Official Guide

Mechadon was a superheavyweight robot built by Mark Setrakian of Team Sinister, which made appearances in three separate BattleBots events.

It was a large walkerbot known as a 'Stompbot' built to resemble a spider, featuring six articulated legs shaped like metallic claws. These claws also served as the robot's weaponry, with the ability to pin down or lift up opponents, and to 'roll' over sideways in case it was inverted or stranded against the side walls.

Mechadon 4

Mechadon during a Season 4.0 demonstration.

Mechadon debuted at the inaugural 1999 Long Beach event, where it fought Ronin in an exhibition match, though it is not known who won.

Although primarily used by Setrakian as a design and engineering showcase, it would go on to compete in the main superheavyweight divisions of Las Vegas 1999 and Season 1.0, reaching the semi-finals and quarter-finals respectively.

Sektrakian's stompbot later returned for Season 4.0 filming to perform demonstrations inside the BattleBox - this time on its own.

It is unknown what happened to Mechadon after Comedy Central BattleBots, but Mark Setrakian continues to work on the show, building a walking robot known as Stalker to filming of World Championship VII in 2022. Mechadon remains one of the most well-known and identifiable walking robots, not only within BattleBots, but combat robotics as a whole.

Mechadon-team-1

Mark Setrakian with Mechadon at Season 1.0.

Robot History[]

Long Beach 1999[]

Mechadon vs. Ronin (Exhibition Match)

Even though Mechadon did not compete, it went up against Pete Abrahamson's Ronin in an exhibition match to demonstrate Mechadon's mobility. It is not known whether a winner was officially declared for this battle.

Las Vegas 1999[]

Mechadon vs. Ginsu

MechadonvsGinsuLV99

Mechadon flips Ginsu with it's legs.

Mechadon fought Ginsu in the first round of the competition. Early on, Ginsu was dominant, ramming Mechadon about in the BattleBox. However, Mechadon would soon knock Ginsu on its side after ramming it against the wall. With no way to self-right, Ginsu was counted out and Mechadon advanced to the semi-finals against Ricon.

Mechadon vs. Ricon (Forfeit)

However, one of the motors that powered Mechadon was broken during its battle against Ginsu and the team was unable to repair it in time for the fight, so Mechadon forfeited the match.

Mechadon could not participate the Superheavyweight Royal Rumble due to damage from its last match against Ginsu.

Season 1.0[]

Mechadon vs. Prompt Critical

Mechadon vs prompt critical 1

Mechadon moves slowly towards Prompt Critical.

Mechadon first fought Prompt Critical. In this match, Prompt Critical self-destructed before Mechadon could even move out of its square, meaning Mechadon won the fight by KO and advanced to the quarter-finals, where it faced Rammstein.

Mechadon vs. Rammstein

Rammstein vs

Mechadon walks on top of Rammstein.

Rammstienvsmechadon1

Mechadon gets slammed against the wall by Rammstein.

Mechadon slowly moved out of it's square as Rammstein moved in and reversed into Mechadon, slamming it into the wall. The walker moved away as Rammstein backed up. Mechadon rolled four of its legs over to quickly get it away from the wall. Mechadon then used its two middle legs to roll the other four back over. Rammstein rammed Mechadon into the wall as it was trying to roll itself over again. Mechadon appeared to be caught on the spike strip as Rammstein continuously rammed it. One of these rams broke one of Mechadon's actuators for its legs and immobilized that leg for the remainder of the match. Rammstein continued to ram Mechadon as Mechadon feebly tried to move away from the wall. Eventually, Mechadon was able to get one of its legs underneath Rammstein and lift it, but it was unable to completely turn Rammstein over as it drove away. Time ran out as Rammstein was coming in for another ram, and an 8-1 judges' decision eliminated Mechadon from the tournament.

Wins/Losses[]

  • Wins: 2
  • Losses: 2
Competition Wins Losses
Las Vegas 1999 Ginsu

Ricon (Forfeit)

Season 1.0 Prompt Critical Rammstein

Honors[]

MECHADON
Long Beach 1999
Coolest Robot Award
Las Vegas 1999
Best Design Award
Best Engineered Award

Mark Beiro Introductions[]

"From Los Angeles, California, weighing in at 485 pounds and a number 1 ranking. From creator Mark Setrakian and supported by Team Sinister. Introducing MECHADON!"

"Weighing in at 472 pounds. It's the crawling, brawling claws of annihilation. The very popular MECHADON!"

Merchandise[]

Any appearances by Mechadon in merchandise are listed below:

Trivia[]

  • Mechadon was created mostly to visualize what people would have thought when asked about BattleBots.
  • A photo of Mechadon from its Season 1.0 appearance features on the front cover of the 2003 book Gearheads: The Turbulent Rise of Robotic Sports, written by Brad Stone.
  • Mechadon was the first robot to win two Best in Show Awards in the same BattleBots competition, a feat not replicated until Season 2.0 when Snake won Coolest Robot and Best Engineered.

References[]

  1. ↑ Image courtesy of Team K.I.S.S..

Navigation[]

v • d • e
Las Vegas 1999 Superheavyweight Robots
Champion
Runner-Up
Semi-Finalists
Mechadon • World Peace
Round 1
v • d • e
Season 1.0 Superheavyweight Robots
Champions
Runner-Up
Semi-Finalists
Quarter-Finalists
Ginsu • Grendel • Mechadon • Rhino
Round of 16
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