| Hartmann's Youkai Bot II | Cruelty |
|---|---|
 | |
| Speed: 4 | Speed: 8 |
| Traction: 2 | Traction: 7 |
| Torque: 1 | Torque: 4 |
| Weapon: 16 | Weapon: 1 |
| Armour: 7 | Armour: 10 (+2 ram) |
A very important note: HYB deals 4 damage, plus 4 shock damage to Cruelty's chassis, even if it strikes the ram. Cruelty's going to get significantly worn down in any attempt they make to stop or kill this blade.
We'll begin the match face-down, in undercutter mode. Pull out of our corner a bit at the start of the match, whilst spinning up, then twist to keep the blade facing Cruelty. Once we're rolling, approach so the bots aren't too far apart, though not going in for a killshot (unless they've got themselves stuck on something, like the sickles. KEEP THE BLADE SPINNING AND FACING THEM AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. Take it slow, pivot in place if need be; we can't let them get around us. If they get too close on a flanking attempt, advance and smack them to toss them away, before getting back up to speed. Go for chassis killshots if the opportunity rises, though if it hits the plow it's not the end of the world. Ideally we'll keep to the open areas of the ring, close enough to hazards that flank attempts near them are tough, though not so close that we're at risk of injuring ourselves on them. Try to get in hits where we can, though still prioritize defensive play. The only thing that plow will get anywhere close to is our weapon. If Cruelty's starting to wear down from its pummelling, we can play a bit more aggressively, pressuring a bit more for killshots. Maybe see if we can punt them into the Gulag, for style points.
Overall, keep the blade spinning and facing them as much as possible, using its raw power as our defense. Watch for any jank and react accordingly, and try not to get the blade stuffed in the wall or hazards.
Best of luck to the opposition.
