AWS 13

**AWS 13** was the thirteenth Antweight World Series to have taken place. The competition was held at Brighton, with 45 competitors.

As of 2020, some information images and videos are minimal.

## Format

The format used was the same as it was during AWS 9 with no group stages and instead multiple rounds of eliminator melees.

The competition also included a European Championship and Under-16's competition which happened first, and used the same format.

## Competitors

* Allikat
* Angus
* Anteater
* Anticyclone
* Antlifter
* Anto
* Antomkia
* Berserka
* Bits 'n' Pieces
* Bushido Embryio
* Cannon Fodder
* Chimera
* Chronotrigger
* Combat Ant
* Devil's Advocate
* Dynamo
* Electra
* Entrant
* Flurescant
* Headache
* Killsaw
* Lower
* Militant
* Mohican
* Mr Tubbs
* Mutant
* Nigel
* OB1
* Odyssey
* Pants
* Pixiedust
* Psycho Ant
* Rampant
* Ramps
* Ramsy
* Red Eye
* Resurrected
* R.O.N.N.Y.
* Terminator
* Torant 2
* Transparant
* Vacuum
* Void
* War Ant
* Zenith

## European Championship

Main article: AWS 13/ European Championship
## Main Championship

### Round 1

#### Entrant vs Red Eye vs Dynamo

TBA

**Qualified:** Red Eye & Entrant

#### Ramps vs Vacuum vs Terminator

   At first, Terminator was the aggressor slamming into Vacuum and pressuring it against the side wall as Ramps charged in and knocked the two apart. Vacuum turned and attempted to push Ramps off the arena. Vacuum moved tentatively to shove Terminator as Ramps got in from behind. All three robots paused as Ramps backed away as did Terminator, with Vacuum slowly moving off. Ramps managed to dart forward and shove Terminator off the arena.

**Qualified:** Ramps & Vacuum

#### R.O.N.N.Y. vs Zenith vs OB1

   The battle started tentatively until R.O.N.N.Y. managed to slip around Zenith and flip it away. The flip had managed to immobilise Zenith who completely stopped moving. R.O.N.N.Y. nudge forward and flipped Zenith again, and this time out of the arena while OB1 simply spun around it.

**Qualified:** R.O.N.N.Y. & OB1

#### Devil's Advocate vs Pixiedust vs Headache

Headache charged into Devil's Advocate and used it hammer to attack, doing so caused Headache to flip out due to the force and velocity of the hammer traction. Headache, flipped itself over which allowed Devil's Advocate to come forward and push Headache towards the edge of the arena. Here, Headache self righted but leaped even closer. Headache, was now hanging off the edge which allowed Devil's Advocate to finish off the job.

**Qualified:** Devil's Advocate & Pixiedust

#### Bits 'n' Pieces vs Allikat vs Berserka

Bits 'n' Pieces targeted Allikat at first, pushing it about and taking advantage of the inactive weapon, while Berserka made its way across. Allikat's spinner soon started to spin as Bits 'n' Pieces slammed in, but was propelled across the arena, allowing Berserka to then get behind Bits 'n' Pieces and shove it off as a result.

**Qualified:** Allikat & Berserka

#### Anto vs War Ant vs Mr Tubbs

The battle did not last long as both Anto and War Ant swarmed Mr Tubbs before shoving it off almost immediately.

**Qualified:** Anto & War Ant

#### Killsaw vs Electra vs Lower

    Lower made an immediate charge towards Killsaw, hoping to stop the spinner, but Killsaw survived the ramming attack and turned as Electra came in from behind and tried to flip Lower. Lower continued to pursue Killsaw as Electra rammed into Lower, turning it and pushing it into the flywheel of Killsaw who tore one of Lower's wheels off, sending it in the air and over the robot. Electra lifted Lower and pushed it further into the flywheel of Killsaw however, Lower was unable to do anything and was completely immobile. Killsaw pushed Lower off the arena with Electra then shoving Killsaw off afterwards.

**Qualified:** Killsaw & Electra

#### Flourescant vs Torant 2 vs Transparant

The fight happened twice when two of the robots fell off at the same time, resulting in a restart.

    Torant 2 was aggressive attacking both machines and repeatingly ramming the two. Flurescant managed to get underneath Torant 2 pinning it against the side wall with Transparant on the other side. Flourescant managed to shove Torant 2 out of the way and get underneath Transparant where it shunted both Transparant and Torant 2 towards the edge and eventually off the arena with Torant 2 falling first.

**Qualified:** Flourescant & Transparant

#### Psycho Ant vs Antlifter vs Odyssey

TBA

**Qualified:** Psycho Ant & Odyssey

#### Resurrected vs Mutant vs Bushido Embryio vs Cannon Fodder

TBA

**Qualified:** Resurrected, Cannon Fodder & Bushido Embryio

#### Angus vs Combat Ant vs Nigel

    Angus made a slow start as Nigel zipped around and charged towards Combat Ant, who had spun up to speed. In one hit, Combat Ant tore the side of Angus off and sent it off the arena as Nigel was blown away from the impact also. Nigel then darted off the arena to save itself from any more damage.

**Qualified:** Combat Ant & Nigel

#### Resurrected vs Cannon Fodder vs Mutant vs Bushido Embriyo

    The robots split off into pairs with Bushido Embriyo attacking Mutant and Resurrected getting behind Cannon Fodder and clamping down and crushing it. Bushido Embriyo rammed into Mutant, getting slightly torn by the drum blade but smashing it out of the way through each attack. Mutant seemed immobile as Bushido Embriyo turned round to charge into Cannon Fodder and Resurrected. Resurrected turned and attacked Mutant, but had pieces fly off and the robot was toppled. Bushido Embriyo charged into Mutant and shoved it off, struggling to do so as the legs of Mutant dug into the floor.

**Qualified:** Resurrected, Cannon Fodder & Bushido Embriyo

#### Antomkia vs Ramsy vs Militant vs Chimera

TBA

**Qualified:** Antomkia, Ramsy & Chimera

#### Anteater vs Mohican vs Rampant vs Pants

    Almost immediately, Rampant and Pants targeted Mohican, slamming into it, with Rampant successfully flipping it over. Anteater charges in and grabs hold of Rampant as Pants attacks Anteater, making it change target briefly before grabbing hold of Rampant again. Rampant still manages to push Mohican off.

**Qualified:** Anteater, Rampant & Pants

#### Anticyclone vs Void vs Chronotrigger

The robot all circled around each other before Void attempts to flip Anticyclone but misses allowing Chornotrigger to get underneath and attempt to push Void off. Void narrowly survives two attempts before the robots all back away. Void attempts to attack Anticyclone again, however, Chronotrigger gets behind Void and slams it out of the arena, falling off shortly after.

**Qualified:** Anticyclone & Chronotrigger

### Round 2

#### War Ant vs R.O.N.N.Y. vs Combat Ant

War Ant charges into R.O.N.N.Y., attempting to push it out, however, R.O.N.N.Y. flips away at the persistent War Ant. Combat Ant, who seemed to have control problems moved forward slightly before then firing backwards off the arena.

**Qualified:** War Ant & R.O.N.N.Y.

#### Cannon Fodder vs Ramps vs Flurescant

    Ramps charged forward as Flurescant slammed into Cannon Fodder, getting underneath and struggling to it back. Ramps then slammed into the two, allowing Cannon Fodder to back away as Ramps pushed Flurescant around before spinning on the spot. Cannon Fodder got in from behind and pushed Flurescant against the side wall, where, due to its wedge shape, Flurescant managed to become trapped and unable to move.

**Qualified:** Cannon Fodder & Ramps

#### Anto vs Pants vs Anticyclone

Anticyclone made a charge against Anto at first, knocking it slightly and causing drive problems on one side. Pants approached Anticyclone and by going into its blade, caused Anticyclone to spin uncontrollably away as Pants then tried to push it out. Anticyclone came back for more attacks, shredding and tearing into Pants, causing heavy damage to the front end. Pants was thrown across the arena as Anto span on the spot rapidly when Anticyclone charged in and as a result of impacting the spinning Anto, is propelled across the arena and out.

**Qualified:** Anto & Pants

#### Rampant vs Chronotrigger vs Electra

    Chronotrigger charged into Rampant as Electra took a turn and slammed into the side of the pair of them. Electra then flipped Rampant and Chronotrigger over, with Rampant becoming side stranded due to the flat sides. Chronotrigger survived and and backed away. Rampant was toppled back over as Electra flipped it some more and pushed it off.

**Qualified:** Chronotrigger & Electra

#### Anteater vs Psycho Ant vs Devil's Advocate

Almost immediately the battle was over as Psycho Ant pushed both Anteater and Devil's Advocate across the arena and off it, with Anteater surviving just a bit longer before being fully pushed off.

**Qualified:** Anteater & Psycho Ant

#### Berserka vs OB1 vs Chimera vs Antomkia

OB1 stayed docile as Berserka attempted to attack Antomkia, who had made a charge towards Chimera, attempting to flip it over. Failing to do so, Antomkia then opted to push Chimera off the arena but ended up driving off.

**Qualified:** Berserka, OB1 & Chimera

#### Bushido Embryio vs Resurrected vs Killsaw vs Allikat

TBA

**Qualified:** Bushido Embryio, Resurrected & Killsaw

#### Nigel vs Ramsy vs Pixiedust vs Entrant

Nigel had drive problems and almost backed off the arena as both Entrant and Ramsy ganged up on Pixiedust. Ramsy got underneath Pixiedust and for a while did nothing as it struggled to gain traction. Ramsy then flipped Pixiedust over which resulted in the domed robot rolling off the arena.

**Qualified:** Nigel, Ramsy & Entrant

#### Vacuum vs Red Eye vs Odyssey vs Transparant

Red Eye managed to flip Vacuum over onto its side before then flipping Odyssey on its side as well. Transparant attempted to circle around Red Eye but the flipperbot got around and soon toppled Transparant over making it the only robot left standing.

**Qualified:** Red Eye, Odyssey & Transparant

### Round 3

#### Ramps vs Killsaw vs Transparant

TBA

**Qualified:** Ramps & Killsaw

#### Ramsy vs Electra vs Odyssey

    Ramsy seemed to be having issues as it was sluggishly spinning in circles which allowed Odyssey to attempt to take advantage. However, Electra got behind and flipped away at Odyssey, but struggling to fully KO it. Odyssey's long body proved problematic as Electra pushed forth and eventually succeeded in lifting Odyssey out of the arena.

**Qualified:** Ramsy & Electra

#### Entrant vs Nigel vs Pants vs Psycho Ant

    All four robots met at the edge of the arena before Nigel backed off and slammed into Pants, shoving it across the length of the arena and off of it. Nigel managed to hook itself off and on the arena which caused itself to fall. Entrant was caught from behind and shoved off by Psycho Ant afterwards.

**Qualified:** Entrant, Nigel & Psycho Ant

#### OB1 vs Cannon Fodder vs Berserka vs Anto

It was a slow start for the robots as only Anto and Cannon Fodder fought one another. The pair slammed into each other face to face with Cannon Fodder being pushed towards the edge of the arena and eventually off. Berserka then hammered away at OB1.

**Qualified:** OB1, Berserka & Anto

#### Bushido Embryio vs R.O.N.N.Y. vs Anteater vs Chimera

TBA

**Qualified:** Bushido Embryio, Anteater & Chimera

#### Resurrected vs Chronotrigger vs Red Eye vs War Ant

TBA

**Qualified:** Chronotrigger, Red Eye & War Ant

### Round 4

#### Anteater vs Red Eye

    Both robots met in the middle with Anteater failing to get a grab on Red Eye whilst Red Eye mistimed a flip. The mistimed flip proved to be effective as Red Eye manage to hold down Anteater, push it towards the edge of the arena and eventually off.

**Winner:** Red Eye

#### Anto vs Psycho Ant

    At first Anto charged and rammed into Psycho Ant, slamming it against the side wall. However, Psycho Ant pushed back, axing away at Anto and eventually getting underneath it. Psycho Ant then held Anto in place with the axe and pushed it back and eventually off the arena.

**Winner:** Psycho Ant

#### Ramps vs Bushido Embryio

TBA

**Winner:** Bushido Embryio

#### Berserka vs Ramsy

Ramsy approached Berserka slowly, which gave Berserka the advantage as it wrapped itself around and behind Ramsy and promptly shoved it off the arena.

**Winner:** Berserka

#### Nigel vs War Ant

Both machines met in the middle, charging about and flip flopping over each other as they tried to push one another. War Ant eventually got around the side and shoved Nigel against the side wall before backing off and being rammed by Nigel. War Ant managed to lift itself upwards, flipping Nigel and causing it to toppled backwards off the arena.

**Winner:** War Ant

#### Electra vs Chimera

Electra sped to the otherside of the arena towards Chimera, flipping it once to topple Chimera over onto its side. Chimera, still walking, managed to edge itself closer to the edge where Electra gave the final push finishing it off.

**Winner:** Electra

#### Chronotrigger vs Killsaw

TBA

**Winner:** Chronotrigger

#### OB1 vs Entrant

TBA

**Winner:** Entrant

### Quarter Finals

#### Chronotrigger vs Bushido Embryio

    Both machines made a charge against each other with Chronotrigger attempting to flip Bushido Embryio, but failing to make an impact. Bushido Embryio span around the side and slammed Chronotrigger against the side wall, pressuring it further before Chronotrigger turned and flipped Bushido Embryio. It flipped it again before opening its flipper and clamping Bushido Embryio down, pushing it across the arena and eventually off.

**Winner:** Chronotrigger

#### Entrant vs Berserka

    Berserka's batteries were knocked loose by an attack from Entrant, but this early advantage resulted was short lived as Berserka pushed Entrant against the side wall and pinned it before backing out and slamming it further, multiple times. Entrant attempted to get away as Berserka backed off again, but Berserka slammed into Entrant and scooped it up before dumping it off the arena.

**Winner:** Berserka

#### War Ant vs Red Eye

TBA

**Winner:** War Ant

#### Electra vs Psycho Ant

Both robots slammed into each other and attempted to push one another. However, Psycho Ant was the lower wedge and pushed Electra back, Electra attempted to flip Psycho Ant but was unable to make an impact and was pushed back and eventually off.

**Winner:** Psycho Ant

### Final

#### War Ant vs Psycho Ant

TBA

**Winner:** Psycho Ant

#### Chronotrigger vs Berserka

TBA

**Winner:** Chronotrigger

### Third Place Playoff

#### War Ant vs Berserka

TBA

**Winner:** War Ant

### Grand Final

#### Chronotrigger vs Psycho Ant

Chronotrigger charged into Psycho Ant and flipped it slightly. Psycho Ant had control issues and was only driving backwards and forwards. Due to the control issues, Psycho Ant eventually darted off the arena.

**Winner:** Chronotrigger

### Mega Melee

#### Pants vs Torant 2 vs Bits 'n' Pieces vs Transparant vs Militant vs Mohican vs Flurescant vs Antlifter vs Anto

TBA

**Winner**: Flurescant

## Results

### European Championship

1. Berserka
2. Entrant
3. Resurrected

### Under-16s

1. Torant 2
2. Rampant
3. Devil's Advocate

### Main Championship

1. Chronotrigger
2. Psycho Ant
3. War Ant