2008 G23

[ALIBI]

<G23> Causing PENALTIES - A ROBOT’s action shall not cause an opposing ROBOT to break a rule and thus incur penalties. Any rule violations committed by the affected ROBOT shall be excused, and no penalties will be assigned. For example, an opposing ROBOT may not be pushed into another ROBOT in an attempt to cause a IMPEDING situation and violation of Rule <G40> by the opponent, nor may a TRACKBALL be placed intentionally on an opposing ROBOT for the purpose of causing the opponent to violate Rule <G26>.

I have three questions regarding G23:

1: If Redabot causes Blueabot into a situation where Blueabot would have been given a penalty, G23 protects Blueabot. Does Redabot get any kind of penalty?

2: If Redabot pushes Blueabot partially or completely into the quadrant behind Blueabot, does Blueabot get to stay in that quadrant without a penalty? Possible Game Situation: Blueabot wants to stay in that quadrant behind it now that it is there to grab a trackball.

3: If Redabot pushes Blueabot completely into the next quadrant, can Blueabot go back into the previous quadrant without a penalty? Possible Game Situation: Blueabot was trying to grab a trackball before it was pushed into the next quadrant and wants to go back and get it without going all the way around the track.

My short answers are: 1: No, 2: Yes, 3: I want it to be Yes, but I am affraid it will be No.