G424 GATE ZONE is OFF LIMITS. A ROBOT may not contact, directly or transitively though a SCORING ELEMENT, an opponent ROBOT if either ROBOT is in the opponents GATE ZONE, regardless of who initiates contact. Exceptions:
Violation: MINOR FOUL.
For the exception in G424.A, G425 would apply instead.
Figure 11‑2 shows some examples of typically protected and non-protected contact in the GATE ZONE. The intent of this rule is to ensure an ALLIANCE has access to their own GATE. Some of the actions shown below may also fall under other penalties including G423 or escalate to G211.
Figure 11‑2: G424 Examples
Similar Rules
Rule G425
G425 Keep out of opponents SECRET TUNNEL A
ROBOT in the opponents SECRET TUNNEL ZONE may not contact, directly or
transitively though a SCORING ELEMENT, an opponent ROBOT regardless of who
initiates contact.
Rule G426
G426 LOADING ZONE protection. A ROBOT may not
contact, directly or transitively through a SCORING ELEMENT, an opponent ROBOT
while either ROBOT is in the opponents LOADING ZONE, regardless of who
initiates contact.
Rule G423
G423 *Do not use strategies intended to shut down major
parts of gameplay. A ROBOT or ROBOTS may not, in the judgment of a
REFEREE, isolate or close off any major element of MATCH play for a
greater-than-MOMENTARY duration.
Rule G417
G417
ROBOTS only operate GATES as directed.
ROBOTS may not: