Big Nipper

**Big Nipper** was a competitor robot which fought in every Series of Diotoir's Wacky Rumbles. It has been very successful reaching the Grand Final twice and becoming Runners Up two times in a row.

## Robot History

### Series 1

Big Nipper's first ever battle was against Gripper, Manta and TX-109. The battle began with Manta charging towards Gripper, flipping it over almost immediately while being chased by TX-109. As all four robots battled one another, Manta flipped Big Nipper over while TX-109 runs away from the battle only to join it once more. Gripper laid unable to self right, meanwhile, TX-109 grabs hold of Big Nipper crushing down on it. TX-109 moves away from Big Nipper and soon tries to crush Manta, but Manta gets away a steers around TX-109 getting in behind and flipping the robot out of the arena. Now with only three robots remaining, Bug Nipper begins to attack Manta damaging the underbelly. Manta attempts to escape and flips Gripper back over causing both Big Nipper and Gripper to gang up on Manta. With both robots ganging up on Manta, it was beginning to get severely damaged and was unable to get away. Manta manages to get away while smoking, which caused Big Nipper and Gripper to fight one another. Manta came back to the action and flipped both machines a couple of times. All three robots chase one another but none getting any attacks, but soon Big Nipper slashes the underbelly of Manta and, with assistance of Gripper, manages to knock Manta out.

Big Nipper first fought Tsunami. From the start, Big Nipper had a problem with its claw as it was permanently upright. Big Nipper charged at Tsunami but was flipped over. Now even weaker, Tsunami began to chase Big Nipper around the arena. Tsunami slams Big Nipper into the arena side wall and flips but doesn't flip it out, Big Nipper as a result begins to reverse and control the movements but soon Tsunami gained back control. Tsunami then proceeded to flip Big Nipper about and bear the edge of the arena. Soon Big Nipper tries to attack but is flipped as a result and chucked out of the arena after a second attack.

Next they fought Gripper again. Big Nipper's weapon was now working and it was proven against Gripper where is gripped onto the weapon of Gripper and wouldn't let go. Gripper began to push back, ramming Big Nipper to the side wall. Big Nipper started to push back, here it pressed the pit release and pushed Gripper back. Big Nipper attempted to pit Gripper, but Gripper shoved Big Nipper before it can be pitted. Big Nipper began another assault and clawed the weapon and began to push Gripper into the pit, only for Gripper push Big Nipper out of the way and drive into the pit itself.

Their last opponent was Last Rites. Last Rites got up to speed, but was rammed by Big Nipper who caused Last Rites to fly about. Last Rites became extremely unstable and few about, before eventually flying out of the arena.

In the Heat Final they fought Tsunami again. Big Nipper had improved since the last bout and was prepared to take on Tsunami. Upon first strike, Tsunami flipped Big Nipper over and almost threw Big Nipper out of the arena. Big Nipper gets away from Tsunami and hits the side walls in bad driving. However, Tsunami catches up and flips Big Nipper over, it then attempts to flip again but mistimed it and the vulnerable insides were left exposed for Big Nipper to crush, it which it did. Big Nipper then threw Tsunami over as it darted away. Tsunami cam in on to the attack trying to flip Big Nipper over the arena side wall failing twice. Unfortunately, Tsunami left its insides exposed again and Big Nipper crushed the insides and controlled Tsunami around the arena never letting up. After driving Tsunami around the arena and destroying its insides, Tsunami eventually died allowing Big Nipper to win.

In the first round of the Grand Final they fought Behemoth and TR2. Big Nipper targets Behemoth getting in underneath, only for Behemoth to drive over Big Nipper and only to be flipped by TR2 as it advanced forth. Once more Big Nipper got underneath TR2 which caused it to turn allowing for Behemoth to flip TR2 over. As Big Nipper attacked the overturned TR2, Behemoth flipped both robots over again, TR2 got revenge by flipping Behemoth over and unintentionally flipping them into the pit release which Big Nipper narrowly avoids driving into. TR2 continues its assault on Behemoth until it turned its attentions, Big Nipper does drive over the flipper, while Behemoth came back into the action. Big Nipper is flipped over by TR2 but Big Nipper circles around and lifts TR2 up with Behemoth flipping it on its side. As TR2 laid unable to move on its side, Behemoth was rammed by Big Nipper, before Big Nipper attacked TR2 with behemoth chasing after. Behemoth then flipped TR2 and Big Nipper, with TR2 being knocked out.

Big Nipper then fought Tsunami a third time. The third battle between the two began with Big Nipper ramming Tsunami only to be flipped by the wildcard. Big Nipper backs into Tsunami only to be flipped again, Tsunami chucks Big Nipper about and proceeds to chase the running away Big Nipper. Big Nipper came back on another charge, this time taking advantage of the mistimed flip that Tsunami had done, Big Nipper got its claws inside the flipper and crushed the insides of Tsunami. Tsunami is slammed into the side wall, but Big Nipper backs away buts is flipped by Tsunami. Attempting to self right, Big Nipper ends up pushing Tsunami with its claw pressed against the ground. The two tussle with Big Nipper attempting to get back into the action, but unable to do so, instead running away from the situation. As Big Nipper came back, Tsunami misfired again allowing for the clawed robot to get inside and crippled Tsunami for good.

Next they fought Weird mAlice. Big Nipper's initial charge managed to almost topple Weird mAlice but it got a flip in on Big Nipper who then pushed Weird mAlice across the arena using the claws to crush inbetween the flipper and outer armour. Big Nipper grasp on Weird mAlice was lost when it was flipped a few times but the pushing power was at its maximum as it attempted to pit Weird mAlice only to miss and almost drive into the pit itself. Big Nipper is flipped once again and pushed into the CPZ but manages to dodge the attacks and rams Weird mAlice again, getting underneath and almost toppling it at some points. Weird mAlice came back with an onslaught, flipping Big Nipper over a few times while being attacked every so often. Big Nipper attempted to evacuate but Weird mAlice pursued and flipped Big Nipper more, pinning it to the side wall again. Weird mAlice, however, mistimed a flip causing Big Nipper to push back and almost pitting Weird mAlice. Unfortunately as Big Big Nipper came in for the attack, Weird mAlice mistimed its flip again and fell into the pit.

Finally Big Nipper fought behemoth again. Behemoth started as the strongest flipping Big Nipper over. Behemoth proceeded to chuck Big Nipper around the arena and almost out on a few occasions. Behemoth accidentally mistimed its flip allowing for Big Nipper to have its claw wedged behind the scoop bucket. Now in its clutches, Big Nipper controlled Behemoth's movements and slammed it from side to the other with the mighty claws. Behemoth managed to shunt Big Nipper into the pit release, prompting Big Nipper to drive Behemoth towards the pit, but Behemoth also drove away. As the two tussled some more, Big Nipper managed to move Behemoth around the arena and eventually pitted Behemoth.

Big Nipper fought Weird mAlice in the Grand Final. Getting the first flip in, Weird mAlice chucked Big Nipper over before slamming in and flipping Big Nipper over and over again. Weird mAlice kept its ground and circled Big Nipper, allowing for easy access for a flip. Weird mAlice then aggressively flips Big Nipper, over and over again relentlessly. Weird mAlice used its flipper to trap Big Nipper, and drove it towards the CPZ, but Big Nipper attempted to attack Weird mAlice with the jaws, only for Weird mAlice to flip Big Nipper over and out, becoming Champions.

### Extreme 1

Big Nipper appeared in the Weapons Match, Crusher Crunch Up against fellow crushers Kan-Opener, Chompalot and Suicidal Tendencies. Big Nipper rammed into Kan-Opener, but is caught in the jaws of Kan-Opener. Chompalot comes in from behind and gets a grip of Kan-Opener's back as it continued to crush Big Nipper. Kan-Opener turns and grabs hold of both Big Nipper and Chompalot and crushed the two as Suicidal Tendencies finally got into the battle and tries to claw Chompalot while Big Nipper ran away. Suicidal Tendencies got in behind of Kan-Opener while Big Nipper lifted it before backing away again. Chompalot followed Big Nipper and attacked it head on, both machines tried to nip one another but Chomplalot got the upper hand as it pushed Big Nipper back and crushed the lifter and the middle. As Big Nipper and Chompalot tussled, Kan-Opener got around the front wedge of Suicidal Tendencies and began to push back crushing the sides as it did. Big Nipper manages to finally get away from Chompalot's onslaught and charges into Suicidal Tendencies almost toppling it in the attack, Kan-Opener itself almost fell as well but was lifted in the attack.

Chompalot also joins in the action and grasps hold of Suicidal Tendencies holding it upwards all while trapping Big Nipper who was underneath. The robots stayed there and were hit by a bouy from the drop zone they were stationed under. Big Nipper got away and presses the pit release button and attempts to push Chompalot into the pit, missing and instead going after Kan-Opener, once again failing to do so. In retaliation, Kan-Opener targets Big Nipper and pushes back against it while being lifted by the Nipper. Suicidal Tendencies began to get a side on attack and crush the sides of Chompalot while spinning in circles. For a while all four robots were stuck in a stalemate, however soon, Kan-Opener got in from the side of Big Nipper and attempted to pit it only for Big Nipper to drive backwards and forwards pitting Kan-Opener instead. Chompalot became free from Suicidal Tendencies and charged directly into Big Nipper pinning it against the side wall with Suicidal Tendencies following suit. Both Chompalot and Big Nipper gang up on Suicidal Tendencies and try to topple them. Chompalot turned against Big Nipper and pitted them, however, Chompalot while pitting Big Nipper also fell in with some help from Suicidal Tendencies who remained the only robot active.

### Series 2

Seeded Second Big Nipper fought Flea, Lightning and The Steel Avenger. Big Nipper span around and charged at Lightning, seemingly unable to put its lifter down. Meanwhile, Flea rushed in and attacked The Steel Avenger, who in turn axed it with the bladed axe, the axe caused heavy blows and managed to knock off an eyebrow and completely destroy the spinning bar and motor. As Big Nipper was attacked by Lightning, The Steel Avenger rammed Flea into the second seeds and their opponent only for Flea to get away. The three robots all managed to push one another into the opposite side wall, where Big Nipper with the help of Lightning attacked the isolated Flea and with the claw lifter, Big Nipper toppled Flea over and out. Big Nipper rushes and presses the pit release button while being chased by Lightning. Big Nipper gets around the side of Lightning and lifts it upwards while The Steel Avenger smashes down onto the top of the second seeds. Lightning is toppled over and struggles to self right while Big Nipper lifts and tips The Steel Avenger into the pit.

Big Nipper first fought Manta again. Big Nipper smashes into Manta but is flipped upwards and over. Big Nipper self rights but is flipped over by Manta. Big Nipper moves around and gets behind Manta and lifts in, damaging the underbelly. Manta drives off of Big Nipper who was self righting, Manta charges and tries to flip it only to send itself on top of Big Nipper only to drive away. The seeds runs away and presses the pit release button but Manta attacks by flipping them. Manta chucks Big Nipper around the arena with Big Nipper running away from the dangerous flipper. Big Nipper eventually gets underneath Manta and damages the underbelly and pushing Manta around, but it is flipped and eventually chucked over and out.

Next they fought The Revolutionists. Big Nipper rams The Revolutionists and uses its claws to lift and damage the underbelly of the American spinner. The Revolutionists drops off but Big Nipper reverses and topples The Revolutionists. Big Nipper nudges The Revolutionists and causes it to spin upwards and self right, it returned fire but only to be flipped over by Big Nipper once again. After self righting The Revolutionists batters Big Nipper some more before slamming into the pit release. The Revolutionists continued its attack smacking into Big Nipper throwing it upwards slightly and heavily damaging the second seeds. Big Nipper topples The Revolutionists and starts to smack the bottom of The Revolutionists. They self right again and the two machines battle, both heavily damaged, Big Nipper attempts to pit The Revolutionists but is pushed back and slashed again. The Revolutionists batters Big Nipper continuously, both heavily damage and smoking, however The Revolutionists is pushed towards the pit only for Big Nipper to make a fatal mistake by reversing allowing for The Revolutionists to deliver a killer blow.

Finally they fought Lightning again. Big Nipper tentatively charges at Lightning and throws itself over, it self rights and Big Nipper goes to the pit release. Lightning pursues Big Nipper but Big Nipper lifts Lightning upwards and over on its back. As Lightning attempted to self right it is pushed around the arena. The two runs away, chasing each other and neither getting an attack. Lightning rams Big Nipper, but fails to flip it each time chasing the runners up around the arena. After a while of chasing, Lightning flips Big Nipper but it self rights immediately and runs away. Big nipper spins on the spot hitting Lightning a few times. Lightning continues to wedge itself under Big Nipper but does nothing except pin it. With more dawdling, Big Nipper rammed Lightning, going over the wedge as opposed to getting under it, the two continue to dance. Lightning pushes Big Nipper but they get away, Big Nipper tries to get underneath once more but fails to do so. Big Nipper runs away and Lightning Chases after it only for Big Nipper to reverse and pit Lightning once and for all.

In the Heat Final, after just scraping through, Big Nipper fought Manta. The two robots collided into each other with Manta getting the first hit, flipping Big Nipper upwards. Big Nipper grabbing Manta, throws it on its back before sliding behind Manta and charges against the CPZ and in a stunning turn of events, throws Manta out of the arena.

In the first battle of the Grand Final Big Nipper fought Electric Boogaloo, Breaker Box and Meggamouse. Breaker Box charges towards Meggamouse at first before turning and attempting to lift Electric Boogaloo buts is thrown upward by the spinning bar. As Breaker Box attempted to self right, Big Nipper darts in and rams the American machine. Meggamouse flips the two machines upwards with but of them landing of the spinning bar of Electric Boogaloo. Meggamouse rams the other two opponents as Breaker Box rams into the pit release before coming back in and attacking Electric Boogaloo. All four robots circle dangerously under the drop zone before the inevitable happens and all four machines are smashed by bowling balls, with Electric Boogaloo suffering the worst of it. Meggamouse throws Electric Boogaloo around while Big Nipper chases Breaker Box. Meggamouse chucks Electric Boogaloo once more before Breaker Box rams Meggamouse into Big Nipper who proceeds to crush the mouse. Electric Boogaloo stumbles back into the battle, smacking Breaker Box out of the way before bulldozing into Meggamouse as Big Nipper lifts Breaker Box upwards. Big Nipper lifts Breaker Box while Electric Boogaloo batters it with the spinning bar. Meggamouse self rights and comes in to attack the other thre, throwing Electric Boogaloo out and Breaker Box onto its side. Breaker Box runs away but is attacked by Big Nipper and Meggamouse. Breaker Box rams Big Nipper into the side wall and attempts to throw them out, but Meggamous charges in from behind and throws Breaker Box out.

Big Nipper first fought Barber-Ous. Big Nipper rams into Barber-Ous but is smashed upwards, before being attacked by the drum spinner which traps Big Nipper. Big Nipper runs away and presses the pit release button before the powerful Barber-Ous smashes into Big nipper damaging it slightly. Big Nipper self rights after the onslaught and bashes Barber-Ous only to be battered in returned. Big nipper tries to escape but is ripped apart by the powerful drum spinner, and is almost chucked out of the arena at one point. Big Nipper tries to grab the spinner but is slashed by Barber-Ous, Barber-Ous is nudges and smacked by Big Nipper who spins uncontrollably into the pit.

Next they fought Beast. Big Nipper rams Beast and skids over the flipper, Beast follows foot but misfires its flip. Big Nipper runs on top of Beast but is immediately flipped. Beast is lifted onto its back where Big Nipper attempts to take advantage but Beast lowers and proceeds to flip Big Nipper. Beast flips Big Nipper twice again before the claws grab hold and crush the flipper, causing it to stand up right. Big Nipper, in an awkward angle, shoves Beast around before slamming it into the CPZ where it is flipped over but not out, instead getting underneath and lifting Beast upwards. Big Nipper backs away from pinning Beast against the side wall where Beast came back for vengeance and flips Big Nipper over a few times before throwing them out completely.

Finally they fought Meggamouse again. As Big Nipper charges towards Meggamouse, it misfires its flip on Big Nipper. Meggamouse runs away as Big Nipper attacks it with Meggamouse toppling about, unable to gain purchase. Meggamouse flips but Big Nipper continues to pressure Meggamouse with it being rammed into the side wall and into the pit release before the claws of Big Nipper grabs hold but is flipped a few times. Meggamouse circles to try and flip Big Nipper, but the claws of Big Nipper charged at Meggamouse, shunting it about before grabbing hold from behind and lifting it upwards and throwing it out of the arena.

In the Grand Final, again, they fought Beast again. Big Nipper smashes into the side of Beast but Beast slowly edged around Big Nipper and flips it. Big Nipper smashes Beast but is wedged and flipped the clawed machine. The two circle one another, with Beast gaining the upper hand by flipping Big Nipper over and over again. Big Nipper tries to grab and damage Beast but Beast was too quick and continues its assault by flipping the invertable machine. Beast reveres against Big Nipper but is attacked from behind and rammed Beast into the CPZ almost sending it out. Big Nipper chases after Beast attempting to damage the back of it, but Beast retaliates and flips Big Nipper a few times but Big Nipper comes back for more. After flipping Big Nipper into the pit release, Beast attacks Big Nipper almost flipping it into the pit. Beast flips Big Nipper more and more, heavily damaging it before delivering a final blow, killing Big Nipper and becoming champions.

### Extreme 2

Big Nipper fought in the allstars against Beast, Weird mAlice and Thor. Big Nipper swerves around behind Beast and rams it while Weird mAlice gets behind Thor and flips it. Weird mAlice drives over the floor flipper, but as a result is flipped by the floor flipper and sent out of the arena. Big Nipper hold Beast upwards allowing for Thor to come in from behind and smash away at the back. Big Nipper hold Beast and bashes it into the side wall and pit release, Thor comes in and axes the two machines as they were locked together. Eventually all three robots break apart but Beast quickly flips Big Nipper sending it flying. Beast continues to flip Big Nipper while Thor smashes the top of them. Big Nipper tries to push Beast while hitting it with its claw but Beast manages to move around and flip Big Nipper out of the arena.

## Wins/Losses

* Wins: 14
* Losses: 7