Empire

**Empire** was a modified vehicle that appeared in Carnage, where it got to The Scrapyard, it was also the winner of the Desert Race, despite cheating, during its episode.

## Design

Empire was a modified Subaru which had a frame which was built across the car. The vehicle is fitted with a ramming blade with spikes all over it as well as rear weaponry that is the spike traps with a water gun on top.

## Vehicle History

### Series 1

In the first round, The Grid, Empire faced Death Cult 1 and Driftship.
Prior to the match beginning, Empire and Death Cult 1 made a pact to go after Driftship. All opponents split off to the outside lanes with Death Cult 1 and Empire almost impacting straight away. However, Driftship began to chase after Death Cult 1 but the rear trailer almost toppled over, swaying the whole car sideways. By this point, The Pusher was released which caused another near impact between Empire and Death Cult 1. However, Death Cult 1 soon caught sight of Driftship and attempted to T-bone them only to drive up behind and smash into the trailer. Death Cult 1 became stuck on the trailer but able to control Driftship towards the trench and push it out of The Grid. Once pitted, Death Cult 1 reversed and in turn tore the trailer off of Driftship.

In the Desert Race, Empire faced Death Cult 1, Cornish Cannons and Spannered Monkeys.

All vehicles darted out and it was immediately clear that Spannered Monkeys was not going to win the race as it was far behind the pack. Soon, however, Empire and Death Cult 1 shot out in front, neck and neck, which spewed dust in front of Cornish cannons causing visibility problems. Soon the lanes crossed into one and Death Cult 1 and Empire almost impact each other but quickly continue racing with Empire shooting ahead. The dust from the first area blew towards the final stretch causing mass confusion and trouble in seeing where to go with Empire actively driving back towards the starting lanes to avoid the whole section before going through the finish without having gone through the legitimate route, in turn finishing first. Although unseen, at some point Cornish Cannon managed to overtake Death Cult 1 but only just in front of Death Cult 1 who finished third and Spannered Monkeys last.

Despite winning the race, Empire had broken the rules and as such Cornish Cannons (being second) was given the chance to pick their opponents.

Empire faced Death Cult 1 in The Scrapyard.

Empire quickly navigated to the outer lanes and drove around while Death Cult 1 attempted to drive through the centre to attack Empire when given the chance, however, Empire's superior speed meant that Death Cult 1 failed to make impact on several occasions. Soon, the klaxon called with Empire in the outside lane but driving the wrong way for the pressure pads while Death Cult 1 waited for an opportunity and charged through the centre and smashed into the front of Empire as it was turning. The two remained motionless for a while with smoke bellowing from the impact, but soon Empire backed up and slammed into Death Cult 1 a second time, damaging the wheels of Death Cult 1. Despite the destroyed wheels, Death Cult 1 slowly trundled away but was rear ended by Empire, who had unintentionally helped Death Cult 1 towards a pressure pad where it activated Shredder. Instead of running away, Empire drove to face Shredder, stopping in front of it which turned out to be a mistake as Shredder charged in and shunted Empire. Despite Empire's attempts to push back and eventually get away, Shredder chased and slammed Empire against the side wall, immobilising it. As Shredder's attack ended, Death Cult 1 drove away from the pressure pad and slowly made it way all around to shunt the defeated Empire about.

## Results

Did not finish the race legitimately = \*

### Wins/Losses

* Wins: 1
* Losses: 1

*NOTE:* Due to not being an elimination round, Desert Race does not count
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