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Stealth (Chinese: 夜鹰, romanized as Yè yīng, directly translated as Nighthawk, alternatively referred to as Night Owl in the Mech+ version) was a robot from South Korea which competed in the one-off series This is Fighting Robots.

After landing powerful blows with its spinner in its preliminary group battle, Stealth was selected by celebrity team captain Zheng Shuang, allowing it to take part in the main competition as part of the Green team. It achieved one victory under Shuang's captaincy in a Freestyle melee against EarthShaker, Switch and Polar Opposite, but it was defeated in head-to-head combat with Shrederator Tiger Claw.

Design[]

Stealth arena

Stealth in the arena

As its written name suggests, Stealth's design was based upon stealth bomber planes, using a low profile to hide its undercutting bar spinner at the front of the robot. The robot is painted black, and is sloped at all sides, again like a stealth bomber. Although its ground clearance is low, and its weapon is powerful, Stealth lacks a self-righting mechanism. The sides of Stealth were protected by side skirts, offering a low ground clearance, although spinners could easily rip these away.

Robot History[]

This is Fighting Robots (Season 1.5)[]

Having not initially been selected by any of the celebrity team managers, Stealth competed in a preliminary four-way group battle to impress the celebrities and potentially secure a place in the main competition. There, it fought three fellow spinners - Firefox, Mad Moustache and Zen Oh.

Stealth vs Firefox

Stealth strikes the weapon of Firefox, impressing Zheng Shuang

At the beginning of the battle, all four robots attempted to spin their weapons up to speed, although as Stealth was the slowest machine, it was largely ignored in the opening stages. Before Stealth landed its first attack, all three of its opponents had joined a celebrity team, and Mad Moustache had been immobilized in destructive fashion. Stealth finally made its move when Zen Oh bumped into Firefox, as this allowed Stealth to land its own weapon-to-weapon blow, creating a shower of sparks. This led to a second hit, which knocked Firefox away. After these attacks, Zheng Shuang selected Stealth for her team, meaning that all four robots had qualified, and Stealth would advance to the next round.

Firefox vs Stealth

Stealth rips a wheel from Firefox

Stealth vs Zen Oh

Stealth pressures Zen Oh

Nevertheless, the three active robots fought on, and Stealth targeted the wheels of Firefox, ripping a wheel away from the rear of the machine while casting more sparks. Firefox was still able to drive away, but Stealth inflicted more damage, and Zen Oh rammed into the side of it, immobilizing it. With only Stealth and Zen Oh active, Stealth struck Zen Oh with its spinner, which sent the Portuguese robot recoiling into a mace, to the satisfaction of Zheng Shuang. Zen Oh crashed back down, and took evasive measures, having already qualified. Regardless, Stealth pursued its opponent and struck it with another strong blow, causing Zen Oh's drive belt to fall out. Stealth continued to chase Zen Oh for the remainder of the match, but the quicker machine escaped, and time elapsed on a battle where all four robots had qualified.

In the main competition, Stealth was first chosen by Zheng Shuang to fight in the second Freestyle Combat round, where it faced Polar Opposite, Switch and EarthShaker in another four-way melee.

Stealth vs Lightning vs Switch vs EarthShaker

Stealth attacks Positive Charge, while Switch is flipped by EarthShaker

EarthShaker vs Switch vs Thunder and Lightning vs Stealth 1

All five robots converge in the center of the arena

Stealth vs Switch vs EarthShaker

Stealth and EarthShaker team up against Switch

Stealth KOs EarthShaker

Stealth rips EarthShaker's left wheel off

Initially, it retreated towards the corner in the opening moments to get its weapon up to speed, before striking Positive Charge (Polar Opposite) as the latter drove into EarthShaker and Switch. Stealth proceeded to attack the front of EarthShaker, sparks flying as its undercutter spinner repeatedly hit the floor, before tearing one of Positive Charge's front wedges off.

All five robots converged in the arena, with Stealth narrowly avoiding Switch's hammer as the British machine was thrown over by EarthShaker. With its spinner rotating again, Stealth proceeded to hit one of Switch's front wedges as EarthShaker flipped the latter over again, and dodged a charge from Negative Charge as it made its way to the center of the arena. It sustained another ram from Positive Charge as it and EarthShaker made their way across; seconds later, Stealth ripped EarthShaker's left wheel off, immobilizing and eliminating the Chinese machine instantly.

Stealth vs Thunder and Lightning 1

Stealth throws Negative Charge and Switch into the air, in its pursuit of Positive Charge

Thunder vs Stealth 1

Stealth and Negative Charge collide

Thunder vs Stealth 2

Sparks fly as Stealth is maneuvered into the wall spikes by Negative Charge

Stealth vs Switch flames

Stealth sends Switch recoiling towards the fire pit

Following this, Stealth hit both parts of Polar Opposite as they attacked Switch, throwing Positive Charge upside-down in the process. It reversed and drove into Negative Charge's wedge, only to be rammed by Switch and to deflect Negative Charge underneath the latter with a second hit. Stealth weaved its way across the arena before colliding head-on with Negative Charge's wedge once again. In its attempt to drive away, it was instead maneuvered into the wall spikes by Negative Charge, sparks flying as its spinner made contact with the wall. Momentarily, Stealth remained close to the spikes, but slowly weaved its way forwards. In an attempt to pursue Negative Charge again, it inadvertently clipped the battle rings, and was sent spinning over one of the ejection boards.

Stealth recovered, hitting Negative Charge's wedge again and allowing Switch to be jolted free from the latter's top panel. It sustained another pair of head-on rams from Negative Charge, and concluded the battle by hitting the side of Switch, the attack throwing Switch upwards and onto the fire pit. Time ran out, and the battle went to a Judges' decision. The decision went in favor of Stealth, earning Zheng Shuang her second point and extending her lead over Wu Chun in the Freestyle Round 2 standings.

Shrederator Tiger Claw vs Stealth 2

A shower of sparks is thrown from Stealth's armor

Shrederator Tiger Claw vs Stealth 3

Shrederator Tiger Claw disables Stealth's bar spinner

In the next round, Stealth fought Shrederator Tiger Claw in direct combat. At the start of the battle, Stealth could not power up its own weapon, so Shrederator Tiger Claw attacked its spinning bar head-on, throwing sparks. Shrederator Tiger Claw then delivered a direct blow to the back end of Stealth, damaging its skirts. The next attack from Shrederator Tiger Claw hit the bar of Stealth, and swung the South Korean robot around for a follow-up hit. Shrederator Tiger Claw struck the back and sides of Stealth in quick succession, but Stealth drove back into Shrederator Tiger Claw's spinner, which peeled up the side of Stealth. Shrederator Tiger Claw then landed glancing blows on the side and back of Stealth, which drove towards the Grinder. Suddenly, after Shrederator Tiger Claw directly struck the bar spinner of Stealth, the weaponry of Stealth started functioning, and it reached top speed, while Shrederator Tiger Claw rebounded into the arena wall. Stealth drove around, avoiding its opponent, when Shrederator Tiger Claw closed in. Although Shrederator Tiger Claw missed on its drive, due to a late change in direction from Stealth, Shrederator Tiger Claw bounced off the arena wall, and slammed back into Stealth, ceasing the bar spinner once again.

Shrederator Tiger Claw vs Stealth 4

Stealth is left immobile on one side

Stealth comparison

Stealth before and after the battle, showcasing its damage

The back of Stealth was again targeted by Shrederator Tiger Claw, ripping away more armor while trapping it over the arena saws. After two more blows in the center of the arena, Shrederator Tiger Claw forced Stealth into the corner of the arena, which could now only spin in place, having lost drive on one side. The referee counted out Stealth, and Shrederator Tiger Claw won the battle. As a result, Stealth was eliminated from the competition, and was given a large send-off by Zheng Shuang and the audience.

Results[]

STEALTH - RESULTS
This is Fighting Robots (Season 1.5)
Main Championship
Part of Zheng Shuang's team.
Group Battle vs. Firefox, Mad Moustache, Zen Oh Selected
Freestyle Combat, Round 2 vs. EarthShaker, Polar Opposite, Switch Won
Episode 6, 1v1 vs. Shrederator Tiger Claw Lost

Wins/Losses[]

  • Wins: 1
  • Losses: 1

NOTE: Stealth's group battle is not considered to be a win or a loss.

Series Record[]

Series Stealth Series Record
Season 1 Did not enter
Season 1.5 Zheng Shuang's team
(1-1 record)
Season 2 Did not enter

Outside King of Bots[]

Sparks

The middleweight version of Stealth that competed in Robot Power

A middleweight version of Stealth competed in the Korean show Robot Power in the mid-2000s.

Trivia[]

  • The robot's Chinese name translates literally to Nighthawk in English, but the word "Stealth" is present on the surface of the robot, confirming the name officially given to it by the team.
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