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Here is the link to the GDC ruling on Jan 14th.

http://forums.usfirst.org/showthread.php?t=16251

Question:
The definition of Deployment states that DEPLOYMENT starts when the MINIBOT breaks the vertical projection of the TOWER BASE circumference, and ends when the HOSTBOT is no longer in contact with the MINIBOT.

G21 states HOSTBOTS may only DEPLOY MINIBOTS onto their ALLIANCE‟S TOWERS and entirely below the DEPLOYMENT LINE.

May the MINIBOT be above the plane of the deployment line after the start of deployment, provided the MINIBOT and HOSTBOT are below the plane of the deployment line at the end of deployment and no other rules are violated (i.e., touching the post)?

In other words, does the deployment line create a plane that cannot be exceed by the MINIBOT from the start of deployment until the end of deployment?

GDC Answer:
No.
Yes.