REDRUM

REDRUM
Participation Information
Unaired Events	BattleBots Rochester R3
Other Names	Redrum
Team Information
Team	Team Entropy
Team Members	Dave Northup Seth Dunten
From	Peterborough, NH
Other Entries	Kegerator
Robot Statistics
Drive	2x NPC brushed motors
Weapons	Drum spinner
Statistics correct as of its most recent appearance on the show, or if not applicable, qualification attempt.

REDRUM was a heavyweight robot built by Team Entropy which competed at the BattleBots Rochester Robot Rampage event.

It was a silver-colored robot with two different sets of wheels on the front, along with wheels on the top of the robot to allow it to drive inverted. Built by Dave Northup, who previously competed in Comedy Central BattleBots with Kegerator, REDRUM was armed with a large, red, engine-powered drum spinner. Its weapon was custom-made from a 14" diameter drum, with 3.5" teeth protruding from either side. It only won one match against Big Betty by forfeit, but was still able to make the final of the loser's bracket.

Despite this REDRUM proved to be a crowd favorite due to its relatively large weapon and its tendency to gyro-dance when turning. The robot's name stems both from its red drum weapon and its name being "murder" backwards, a possible reference to a scene from the famous 1980s horror movie The Shining.

In 2016, a photo surfaced on Reddit of REDRUM still in the team's possession. Its drum had been removed from the otherwise complete robot.

REDRUM in the pits during the 2005 Rochester Robot Rampage event.

REDRUM in 2016.

Outside BattleBots

Outside of BattleBots competitions, REDRUM competed in the RFL as early as 2003, where it fought opponents Tornado Mer, Shrederator and Conquering Clown. It became the event runner-up in Battle Beach 3, and the winner of the third North Carolina Robot Street Fight.

Team Entropy and REDRUM were invited to take part in the 2004 FRA World Championship event held in the United Kingdom. REDRUM was set to face British front-hinged flipper Taurus, but the event was ultimately canceled and would not go ahead. Its final documented event came in the October 2007 Mecha Mayhem competition. However, it is not known how well REDRUM performed.

Robot History

BattleBots Rochester R3
REDRUM vs. Big Betty (Forfeit) After receiving a bye in the first round, REDRUM's first opponent was scheduled to be Big Betty. However, Big Betty had technical issues, and was forced to forfeit.
REDRUM vs. Phrizbee REDRUM and Phrizbee go flying. This put REDRUM through to the next round where it faced Phrizbee. For this fight, Team Entropy added ablative wooden armor. Both robots got up to speed as Phrizbee tore the additional armor away without issue. REDRUM then got a hit on Phrizbee as more wood splintered off. Phrizbee delivered a hit to REDRUM which sent both robots flying, but REDRUM landed upside-down, where it promptly tapped out and took the loss by KO.
REDRUM vs. Big Betty REDRUM leading with its wedge. Big Betty celebrates its win. This most recent result meant REDRUM was now in the loser's bracket finals, where it faced Big Betty again. REDRUM spun up, but Big Betty charged it down, attempting to lift early on. Without landing a hit, REDRUM's drum powered down so the team opted to lead with their wedge instead. REDRUM was able to hunt its opponent down and corner it momentarily as the pulverizer hammered Big Betty. However, Big Betty eventually got its lifting arm underneath the wedge of REDRUM and lifted, tipping it on its front. With no power in its primary weapon, REDRUM was immobile and lost by knockout. As a result, it was eliminated from the competition.

Wins/Losses

• Wins: 1
• Losses: 2

Competition	Wins	Losses
BattleBots Rochester R3	Big Betty (Forfeit)	Phrizbee Big Betty

See Also

• Team Entropy's Website (archived)