2 bots v. 3 bots Trailer question

[ExarKun666]

Originally Posted by Abra Cadabra IV

Wow, I missed that when I read the rules. Man, that prospect is...frightening.

<G10> ROBOT Starting Positions – Prior to the MATCH, each TEAM negotiates within their
ALLIANCE to select one of the three LAUNCH PADS of the ALLIANCE. Each ROBOT is
then HITCHED to the TRAILER assigned to the selected LAUNCH PAD. The ROBOT and
TRAILER are then placed entirely within the LAUNCH PAD, and positioned such that the
TRAILER is in contact with the AIRLOCK or guard rail (as appropriate)

However this rule says the robot is hitched to the trailer in the launch pad, so by my understanding if a team did not show up the launch pad can't just be filled up with only a trailer, but even if that interpretation is correct, the chances of team not showing up to their match is very slim, there is a much higher chance of a robot stopping on the field because of whatever reason (broken power cord, chain loose, ect...) then that stationary bot becomes a very easy target for the human players.