<G5>

Robots begin the Match in the starting volume. At the beginning of a Match, each Robot must be smaller than a volume of 18” (457.2 mm) long by 18” (457.2 mm) wide by 18” (457.2 mm) tall. Note: Using external field influences, such as Preloads or the field perimeter wall, to maintain a Robot’s starting size is only acceptable if the Robot would still satisfy the constraints of <R4> and pass inspection without these influences.

Violation Notes: Any Violation of this rule will result in the Robot being removed from the field prior to the start of the Match, and rules <R3d> and <T5> will apply until the situation is corrected.