Tsunami as seen at Robogames 2018
Overview[]
Tsunami is a 2WD drum spinner made by Team Tanto that would be upscaled to create the hobbyweight Typhoon and Tsunami Light. It first competed at Robogames 2017 with its teammates; Maverick and Rogue Wave. It competed in the antweight junior division where it became the champion after fighting through tough opponents in the bracket. It also competed in the antweight rumble and won that too. It returned for Robogames 2018 with its teammate; Tsunami Light. It could not repeat its success and went 2-2 because of the new arena.
Fight history[]
Robogames 2017[]
Tsunami as seen at Robogames 2017
Tsunami vs Flipsy[]
The fight started with Tsunami spinning up and throwing Flipsy around. Flipsy tried to counter, but Tsunami was too quick. Flipsy was eventually flipped and couldn't self right. Flipsy was counted out and the win went to Tsunami. Tsunami celebrated its victory with a gyrodance that had it perfectly balancing on one wheel.
Tsunami vs Spinner Constrictor[]
Not much is known about this fight other than the fact that Tsunami dominated the fight and tore off Spinner Constrictor's wedge and one of its wheels. Tsunami won this fight and advanced.
Tsunami vs Titanium Strike[]
Not much is known about this fight other than the fact that Tsunami dominated the fight and tore off one of Titanium Strike's wheels. Tsunami won this fight and advanced.
Tsunami vs Duct Tape[]
The fight started with both bots spinning up and trading even weapon to weapon hits. Duct Tape then flipped Tsunami and sent it into the wall. Tsunami self righted and started to bring the pain to Duct Tape. After Duct Tape landed a few more shots, Tsunami landed the KO punch and tore off Duct Tape's top and wheel guard. Duct Tape landed inverted and was stuck on its own electronics. Duct Tape was counted out and the win went to Tsunami.
Tsunami vs Top (1)[]
The fight started with Top being tentative before getting under Tsunami and shoving it into the wall which flipped Tsunami. Top was the perfect counter to Tsunami and Tsunami had no answer until it landed a lucky shot that disabled one of Top's drive sides. With Top's drive crippled, Tsunami capitalized and flipped Top in the final 10 seconds. The fight went to a judges decision where Tsunami won.
Tsunami vs Top (2)[]
The fight started with Tsunami flipping Top immediately. Tsunami then did what it did best and threw Top into the ceiling. After some weapon to wedge grinding, Tsunami flipped Top again and went to town on it. Top was righted and wated no time pinning Tsunami against the walls. The fight went to a judges decision where Tsunami won. Tsunami was now the junior antweight champion of Robogames with Top as runner up.
Rumble[]
The fight started with Tsunami, Duct Tape, and Gyrobot spinning up and Tsunami getting sandwiched by Bat Bot and the googly eyed wedge. Duct Tape broke them up as The Highlander escaped being boxed in by Gyrobot and tried to lift Bat Bot. Tsunami then threw Duct Tape and it landed on its face. Tsunami then threw Bat Bot as The Highlander freed Duct Tape. Tsunami then got into a rhythm and started to decimate the field. Duct Tape tore a wheel off the googly eyed wedge and threw Gyrobot on its side while Tsunami threw Bat Bot across the arena. Chomper then tried to flip The Highlander and failed. Tsunami then threw Chomper and freed Duct Tape. Tsunami then tore off Duct Tape's wheel guard and flipped The Highlander. Tsunami then steamrolled through a cluster of robots and flipped The Highlander who self righted. Tsunami then threw both Bat Bot and Duct Tape at the same time. The googly eyed wedge then randomly lost its remaining wheel which rendered it useless for the rest of the fight. Tsunami then threw Bat Bot across the arena. Tsunami the slugged it out with Bat Bot and Chomper while The Highlander tried to help Gyrobot get off the wall. Tsunami's drum was dislodged and was hitting the floor for the rest of the fight after an attack from Chomper. Tsunami didn't care and was still throwing everyone around. The fight went to a judges decision where Tsunami won.
Robogames 2018[]
Tsunami vs The Groke[]
The fight started with both bots spinning up and Tsunami throwing The Groke out of the arena.
Tsunami vs Delinquent[]
The fight started with Tsunami spinning up and flipping Delinquent. This happened 3 times and Delinquent couldn't self right. Delinquent was counted out and the win went to Tsunami.
Tsunami vs Duct Tape[]
The fight started with both bots spinning up and Duct Tape throwing Tsunami out of the arena.
Tsunami vs Flytrap[]
The fight started with Flytrap deflecting Tsunami into the wall. Tsunami then tore off the leading wedge of Flytrap and flipped it. Flytrap self righted and pushed out Tsunami.
Fight record[]
| Competition | Opponent | W/L | How? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robogames 2017 | Flipsy | Win | KO |
| Spinner Constrictor | Win | ??? | |
| Titanium Strike | WIn | ??? | |
| Duct Tape | Win | KO | |
| Top (1) | Win | JD | |
| Top (2) | Win | JD | |
| Rumble | Win | JD | |
| Robogames 2018 | The Groke | Win | OOTA |
| Delinquent | Win | KO | |
| Duct Tape | Loss | OOTA | |
| Flytrap | Loss | Push out |
Overall record: 9-2