Robot Jox story

movie: Robot Jox (1989) · 1989-10

The film's plot follows Achilles, one of the "robot jox" who pilot giant machines that fight international battles to settle territorial disputes in a post-apocalyptic world.

14 total · 1 choice · 4 major · 9 minor

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piloted creature-shaped vehicle choice International disputes were settled with gladiator-style matches between giant robots operated by pilots called "robot jox" who are contracted to fight ten matches.
combat sports major International disputes were settled with gladiator-style matches between giant robots operated by pilots called "robot jox" who are contracted to fight ten matches.
the desire for glory major The robot jox battled in gladiatorial-style combat for glory and prestige.
transnational conflict over a claimed territory major The western-influenced Market and the Russian-influenced Confederation held a winner take all gladiator-style battle between two human operated, giant robots for possession of Alaska - a territory which both states claimed as their own.
transnational institution for peace major International disputes were settled with gladiator-style matches between giant robots operated by pilots called "robot jox" who are contracted to fight ten matches.
brother and brother minor Achilles had a beer with his brother.
cowardice minor A fellow robot jox accused Achilles of being a coward over having retired rather then have a rematch with his rival Alexander.
flying car minor Achilles sped to the wreck of Athena's mecha robot in a flying car.
husband and wife minor Achilles' brother and his wife welcomed Achilles into their home for a visit.
inebriated interaction minor A despondent Achilles made a drunken fool of himself at the bar.