< Shredder >

Creator .........: Marcus Knight
Creation Date ...: February 30, 2086
Special Abilities: Head-Butt, Flip Kick, Flying Hands


  Manual:

Originally intended for mining operations, the Shredder now sees plenty of combat time. One of the fastest HAR's, this unit can stun an enemy before it can form an adequate defense. The hands on the mech can actually be thrown at an enemy and the magnetic systems on the arms will return the hands back to the body. Shredder can also hurl itself head-first at an enemy, causing the blade on top of its head to do considerable harm. The unit's "Flip Kick" is a favorite move of many pilots, since it can jump over projectiles and then hit the source with incredible speed.


  Matts:

The Shredder, while it is probably one of the best rounded 'bots in the game, doesn't really excell in any particular area. It has a couple of great Special Moves, some powerful Basic Moves, and looks cool to boot. But, the computer doesn't seem to respect its cool looks, as it plays against the 'bot quite well on the higher difficulty levels. However, I've been able to find a couple of cracks in the games's AI to let you win despite the fact that you're strategically challenged. Most important to remember when using the Shredder is that this 'bot's only advantage over the other 'bots is its virtually unlimited assortment of powerful combos. All of its Special Moves complement each other by being able work together in one combo. For an example of using this to your great advantage.


  Upgrades:

Arm Power: 7
Arm Speed: 9
Leg Power: 6
Leg Speed: 8
Armor....: 7
Stun Res.: 7


  Special Abilities:

Flying Hands....: D-DB-B+P
Head-Butt.......: D-DF-F+P
Shadow Head Butt: B-DB-D-DF-F+P
Flip Kick.......: D,D+K

Scrap...........: D,F+P
Destruction.....: D,U,U+P
Fire&Ice........: U-UB-B-DB-D+K


  Enhancements:

  Enhancement 1:
Long-Range Flying Hands

  Enhancement 2:

Turbo Head-Butt
Shadow Head-Butt


  Where to get:

  Shredder Enhancement 1
Steel Claw : North American Open
  Shredder Enhancement 2
Bethany : War Invitational
Nicoli : World Championship
Jazzy : World Championship
Bethany : World Championship