[YMTC]: Defending the Defenses

[Taylor]

Redabot1 has learned that the best way to conquer defenses is full-tilt, ludicrous speed launch over the rock wall, moat, CDF, etc. If they go slowly up the defenses, due to a severely aft CG, they run the risk of flipping over backwards. They've built in an active suspension system, and the robot often lands a foot or more beyond the opposite ramp, much to the delight of the audience. It is well known that this is Redabot1's main strategy for crossing the defenses. Once Redabot1 launches itself, it is unable to change its trajectory mid-air.

Blueabot1 decides to position itself in its own courtyard, away from the Outerworks but directly in front of Redabot1. Consequently, Redabot1 lands on top of Blueabot1, with contact happening inside each robot's respective frame perimeter. When the contact is made, all bumpers are outside the vertical plane of the Outerworks.

Is Blueabot1 guilty of a G43? Is either team guilty of G24? Does G11 come in to play for either team? Do any penalties need to be assessed?

Would the call change if Blueabot1 was damaged/incapacitated as a result of this play? If Redabot1 was damaged/incapacitated as a result of this play? If both robots become damaged/incapacitated as a result of this play?

YOU MAKE THE CALL!