<GG14>

Don’t destroy other Robots. But, be prepared to encounter defense. Strategies aimed solely at the destruction, damage, tipping over, or Entanglement of opposing Robots are not part of the ethos of the VEX V5 Robotics Competition and are not allowed.
• V5RC Override is intended to be an Offensive game. Teams that partake in solely Defensive or destructive strategies will not have the protections implied by this rule (see <GG15>). However, Defensive play which does not involve destructive or illegal strategies is still within the spirit of this rule.
• V5RC Override is also intended to be an interactive game. Some incidental tipping, Entanglement, and damage may occur as a part of normal gameplay without Violation. It will be up to the Head Referee’s discretion whether the interaction was incidental or intentional.
• A Team is responsible for the actions of its Robot at all times, including the Autonomous Period. This applies both to Teams that are driving recklessly or potentially causing damage, and to Teams whose Robots have small and/or unstable wheel bases. A Team should design its Robot such that it is not easily tipped over or damaged by minor contact.
• <GG14> may be applied differently in the Midfield during the Endgame. See <SG12>. This rule has additional Violation notes. See Appendix C.