The field setup instructions say to connect the line, so that's what the refs will do. They will not take it down, and if the robot knocks it down, it'll stay where it falls (rule 33, "loss and chaos"). Rule 34, "model damage" may also apply if the robot needed to pull it down to score.

The 12 inch rule only applies to base in that the robot may be up to 12 inches in base when it's activated - rule 8, "base"

Brian
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On Oct 22, 2013, at 10:24 PM, Ramesh Subbanna <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> Since the airplane mission wire(line or thread) runs low, especially, near the far end corner, if the team chooses to perform other missions, the wire could object robot movement near the far end corner where the line ends.  Wonder if the judge(s) will remove/mount the line when the team is ready perform airplane mission ?  I remember robot height can be upto 12 inches.  Any thoughts ?
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> -RAMESH
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