Red River Hong

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Red River Hong was a robot which competed in Season 1.5, the debut of This is Fighting Robots, named after its team captain's home town. It was the first selection of Wu Chun for the Red team, and fought well in its rumble against 008, Cat King and Weber, but was turned onto its side by the Russian flipper at the end of the battle, and lost.

Design

Red River Hong team — Red River Hong with its full team

Red River Hong used a tried-and-tested design popularised by robots such as the Brazilian Touro Maximus and its BattleBots equivalent Minotaur. Roughly square-shaped in design, Red River Hong runs on a two-wheel drive, and is armed with a powerful drum spinner at the front. The drum was balanced in a way that its single tooth carries a huge weight. The robot was also quick, with the ability to turn quickly despite the force of its weapon, and it can also 'gyro-dance' through the use of the weapon's gyroscopic forces. The robot was painted pink, despite the name, and was decorated with comedic eyes.

Robot History

This is Fighting Robots (Season 1.5)

During the celebrities' initial selection process, the colorful design of Red River Hong immediately caught the attention of Wu Chun, and it became his first choice as part of the Red team. This advanced Red River Hong to the main bracket, where it fought 008, Cat King and Weber in its rumble.

008 vs Red River Tank — The spinners of Red River Hong and 008 collide

Red River Tank vs 008 — Armor flies from Red River Hong

Red River Hong initially waited to allow its drum spinner to reach its top speed. It was chased by Weber during this process, but its higher top speed allowed Red River Hong to escape, tricking the Russian machine into being overturned by the floor flipper. Red River Hong then charged into 008 for a weapon-to-weapon contact, generating many sparks. Cat King threw Weber over, while 008 and Red River Hong crashed into each other's weapons once again, ripping armor from both machines.

Weber vs 008 vs Cat King vs Red River Tank — Red River Hong burns, while 008 is suspended

Red River Tank vs Cat King — Red River Hong slams into Cat King

Red River Hong had started smoking, but it still smashed into 008 for a third time, ripping another armor panel from it. Red River Hong drove over the flame jets, while Weber and Cat King both lost full mobility. Red River Hong carried a small fire across the arena, avoiding the ramrods which had caught 008 and Cat King. However, this fire prompted Red River Hong to drive into the arena wall repeatedly. From this precarious position, Red River Hong then drifted across the arena to slam into Weber.

Weber vs Red River Tank — Weber flips Red River Hong

Weber vs 008 — The balanced Red River Hong emits smoke

With twenty seconds remaining in the battle, Red River Hong started to pull ahead in spite of emitting smoke, as it slammed into Cat King. However, Red River Hong made a critical error, as it drove up the wedge of Weber, and was flipped directly onto its side. Completely balanced, Red River Hong became the only robot to be rendered officially immobile, despite all three active robots struggling for movement. Red River Hong continued to emit smoke for the remainder of the battle, which was ultimately won by Weber.

Results

RED RIVER HONG - RESULTS
This is Fighting Robots (Season 1.5)
Main Championship
Main Rumble	vs. 008, Cat King, Weber	Lost

Wins/Losses

Wins: 0
Losses: 1

Series Record

Red River Tank stats — Red River Hong's statistics

Series	Red River Hong Series Record
Season 1	Did not enter
Season 1.5	Selected by celebrity, no wins
Season 2	Did not enter

Trivia

Red River Hong was the first choice of Wu Chun.
The team captain has suggested that "Pink Memories" would be an applicable name for the robot to English speakers, although Red River Hong (or Red River - Hong He) is the robot's official name, based upon the team's location.